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Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this HD DVD player to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.
15. Do not overload wall outlets; extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 16. Apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on the apparatus. 17. Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal injury. 18. Do not place anything on top of this unit. 19.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Accessories Included with your HD DVD Player..............................................................................4 Things to Consider Before You Connect...........................................................................................4 Types of Discs Your HD DVD Player will Play.............................................................................5 Playing HD DVD Discs.................................................................
Table of Contents Chapter 3: The Menu System The Setup Menu . ............................................................................................................................32 The Picture Menu......................................................................................................................33 TV Shape.............................................................................................................................33 Enhanced Black Level..............................
Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Chapter Overview: • Accessories Included with your HD DVD Player • Things to Consider before you Connect • System Requirements • Choosing the Best Connection to your TV • The Jacks on the Back of the HD DVD Player • Front Panel Controls • The Display Panel • The Remote Control Changing Entertainment. Again. s&c1.
Setup and Connections Accessories Included with your HD DVD Player Accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied. Remote control Batteries (AAA)x2 Video cable Power cord Caution • Do not use this power cord with any device other than this player. Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV and/or components before you connect or disconnect any cables.
Connections and Setup Types of Discs Your HD DVD player will Play • HD DVD video discs – because this is a new format, disc compatibility issues are possible. If you experience a disc compatibility problem, contact RCA Customer Support. Note: Some content providers may use an Image Constraint Token (ICT) for HD DVD movie titles played through an analog connection. An ICT constrains the picture to half the resolution of a full HD picture.
Connections and Setup Other Features Internet connection feature (LAN port) You can connect to a network with an always-on broadband connection and access special HD DVD sites. System Requirements For high definition video playback: • High definition display (720p and 1080i input capable). • HD DVD disc with high definition content. • HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display device required for some content (as specified by disc authors).
Connections and Setup Choosing the Best Connection to Your TV In order to view high definition content from a disc, you will need to connect the HD DVD player to a TV with an HDMI cable or component video (Y, Pb, Pr) cables. To view 480, 720, or 1080 resolution video, use the HDMI connection or the Component video connection. Some discs may require use of the HDMI OUTPUT for viewing of high resolution material.
Connections and Setup 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.
Connections and Setup Connecting to a TV with an HDMI Input Jack (recommended) 1. Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo ( ) to connect an HDMI compatible display. 2. Turn on the display and your HD DVD player. 3. When you turn the unit on for the first time, a setting menu appears. Use the arrow buttons and the OK button to select the General option, and then the Clock Set option (for details, see page 32). Set the proper time and date.
Connections and Setup Connecting to a TV with Component (Y, Pb, Pr) Jacks Connect to audio input jacks on your TV using the audio cable. Video cable (not supplied) Component video input TV 1. Connect the audio cables to the ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT 2CH L (left – white) and R (right – red) jacks on the back of your HD DVD Player, and to the corresponding Audio Input jacks on your TV. 2.
Connections and Setup Connecting to a TV with Composite or S-Video Jacks VIDEO INPUT INPUT White INPUT (FROM ANTENNA) Red INPUT INPUT VIDEO VIDEO L L VIDEO L AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO R R R Yellow Audio cable (supplied) Video cable (supplied) S-video cable (not supplied) White Yellow Red 1. Connect the audio cables to the ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT 2CH L (left – white) and R (right – red) jacks on the back of your HD DVD Player, and to the corresponding Audio Input jacks on your TV. 2.
Connections and Setup Connecting an Audio System You can enjoy multichannel surround-sound by connecting to an amplifier compatible with Dolby® Digital and DTS® sound. Caution When you are connecting an AV decoder via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM jack that does not have Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoding capability, set the Digital out SPDIF option in the Audio menu to PCM. Otherwise, high volume sound may damage your hearing as well as the speakers.
Connections and Setup Via HDMI Output Caution • Set Digital out HDMI When you are connecting an AV decoder via the HDMI OUTPUT jack that does not have Dolby Digital or DTS decoding capability, set the Digital out HDMI option in the Audio menu to PCM or Downmixed PCM. Otherwise, high volume sound may damage your hearing as well as the speakers. Notes: HDMI cable (supplied) • • • You may need to adjust the HDMI audio output to match the capabilities of your AV amplifier.
Connections and Setup The Jacks on the Back of the HD DVD Player When connecting, make sure you connect Output jacks to Input jacks, Video to Video, Right Audio to Right Audio, etc. 1 9 8 7 6 2 5 1. CONTROL jack Used for custom control devices 2. LAN port Use this to connect to a network with an always-on broadband connection 3. AC IN Connect the power cord here. 4. VIDEO OUTPUT (VIDEO, S-VIDEO) jacks Outputs video and audio signals to a connected TV or amplifier. 5.
Connections and Setup Front Panel Controls 2 1 11 10 3 4 9 8 7 6 5 * The above illustration displays the front panel with the cover open. See below on how to open the cover. 1. ON/STANDBY Turns the unit on or puts it in STANDBY mode (off ). 2. Front Panel Display Displays information about the current state of the player and/or disc. 3. Remote sensor Picks up signals from the remote. 4. OPEN/CLOSE 5. PLAY Press to open and close the disc tray.
Connections and Setup The Display Panel 1. Status indicator Shows whether disc is playing or paused. 10. 2ch indicator Lights when 2 channel (L/R) sound is output. 2. Disc indicator HD DVD is displayed when an HD DVD disc is loaded. 11. MULTI indicator Lights when 5.1 channel sound is output. DVD is displayed when a DVD disc is loaded. 12. Repeat mode indicator Lights when playing in repeat mode. 3. 4. TITLE indicator Lights when a title number is displayed.
Connections and Setup A Quick Tour of The Remote This remote may not operate some or all features of your TV or monitor, so it may be necessary to use your original remote. The buttons must be programmed to operate other brands of TVs (see page 19). Buttons that operate your TV In order to use this remote with your TV, you first have to program the remote. See page 19. TV ON/STANDBY Use this button to turn on a compatible TV. TV INPUT Changes the TV input selection. VOL+/- Changes the TV volume.
Connections and Setup PAUSE/STEP Press this button to pause disc play. For HD DVD discs, press again to play forward a frame at a time. PLAY Begins disc play. STOP Stops disc play. (skip forward) During playback, advances to the beginning of the next title, chapter or track. CURSOR Press this button to use a cursor on discs that include game or drawing software. After you press the CURSOR button, press the arrow buttons to move the cursor. REPEAT Press this button to bring up the Repeat info display.
Connections and Setup Programming the HD DVD Remote to Operate Your TV This remote is already programmed to work with RCA TVs. If you have a TV that is another brand, the remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable TVs. Entering Codes To control a TV that is not an RCA TV, you’ll need to enter the specific codes for the brand of TV you have. 1. Turn on the TV to be programmed. 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the TV on the following page. 3.
Connections and Setup TV Codes Brand name RCA (default code is 0001) Bell & Howell Citizen Curtis Mathes Emerson Fisher GE Goldstar Hitachi Infinity JBL JVC LXI Magnavox Marantz Memorex MGA Mitsubishi MTC NAD Optonica 20 s&c1.
Chapter 2 Playing Discs Chapter Overview: • Regional Coding • Types of Discs your HD DVD Player will Play • Using Different Menus • Loading and Playing Discs • Using a Disc Menu • Playback Features • Playing mp3/WMA files • Connecting Game Controllers Changing Entertainment. Again. 21 playing2.
Playing Discs Regional Coding Both the HD 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 player’s code is region 1. Image Constraint Warning Labels Some content providers may use an Image Constraint Token (ICT) for HD DVD movie titles played through an analog connection. An ICT constrains the picture to half the resolution of a full HD picture.
Playing Discs Using Different Menus Each disc is programmed with different features. There are two separate ways to access features: • The Disc menu – The Disc menu is part of each disc and is separate from the HD DVD player’s menu. The contents of each disc menu varies according to how the disc was authored and what features are included. The disc menu is turned on and off (while the disc is playing) with the TOP MENU button on the remote.
Playing Discs Using a Disc Menu A disc is capable of having an on-screen menu that is separate from the HD DVD player’s menu system and on-screen information display. The disc menu might only contain a list of the titles and chapters, or it may allow you to change features such as language and playback settings. Note: “Default settings” are the settings that the player will default to each time it is turned on. Any settings you change with the disc menu only temporarily override the default settings.
Playing Discs Playback Features Playing at Different Speeds (DVDs and CDs) Skipping backwards to chapters or tracks Press to start playback from the beginning of the current chapter or track. Press twice to start playback from the beginning of the previous chapter or track. Fast reverse or Fast Forward During normal playback, press Advancing frame-by-frame During playback, press to pause the picture. If you press while a picture is paused, you can advance one frame at a time.
Playing Discs Selecting a Title Number 1. Press the T. SEARCH button on the remote control to bring up the search display. The Title field is highlighted. 2. Use the number buttons to enter the number of the title you want to play and press OK. 3. To clear the banner from the screen, press T. SEARCH three more times. Selecting a Chapter Number Entering an Elapsed Time 1. Press the T. SEARCH button on the remote control to bring up the search display. Press again to move to the chapter section. 2.
Playing Discs Changing the Audio Language When a DVD is recorded with multiple soundtracks, you can use the Audio feature to temporarily change the audio language (the language of the soundtrack). 1. During disc playback, press AUDIO on the remote (the audio language info banner appears). The current audio setting is shown as a code. See page 49 for a list of language codes. 2. Press the down arrow key to scroll through available languages. 3.
Playing Discs Using the Repeat Feature (DVDs and CDs) There are five repeat options: • Chapter – repeats the chapter that is playing • Title – repeats the title that is playing • Track – repeats the track that is playing • All – repeats entire disc • Off – turns the repeat function off 1. While a disc is playing, press REPEAT for a list of repeat options. 2. Use the up/down arrow buttons to select the repeat option you want to use. 3. Press OK to begin repeat. 4.
Playing Discs Playing mp3/WMA Files mp3/WMA is an audio file format which compresses recorded music. The main advantage of the mp3/WMA format is that CD-quality music tracks can be stored on a personal computer in user-friendly compressed files. 1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray. Insert the disc with mp3 or WMA files and close the tray. Depending on the recording, playback may begin automatically. 2. If playback doesn’t begin automatically, a menu is displayed.
Playing Discs Connecting Game Controllers Some HD DVD discs include game software and drawing software. Your HD DVD player has two ports where you can connect two game controllers to play games. USB compatible controllers are required. Some disc functions may not work with all controllers. 1. Open the cover on the front panel. 2. Make sure the connector is facing right side up. Connect the controllers to the game controller ports. 3. Insert the HD DVD game disc into the disc tray. 4.
Chapter 3 The Menu System Chapter Overview: • The Picture Menu • The Audio Menu • The Language Menu • The Ethernet Menu • The General Manu Changing Entertainment. Again. 31 menu5.
The Menu System The Setup Menu The Setup menu lets you customize the settings of your HD DVD player. The various settings are described on the following pages. To change settings: SET UP MENU Submenus Picture Audio Language Ethernet General Digital out SPDIF Digital out HDMI Dynamic Range Control Dialog Enhancement Speaker Setting Audio Output Setting category. 1. Press the SETUP button on the remote. The Setup menu apprears with a list of submenus. 2.
The Menu System The Picture Menu TV Shape Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting (aspect ratio). 4:3 4:3 Choose this setting if you want the movie to fill the entire screen of your TV. This might mean that parts of the picture (the left and right edges) won’t be seen. Most discs produced in a widescreen format can’t be cropped in this fashion. This means the black bars will appear at the top and the bottom of the screen.
The Menu System The Audio Menu Digital out SPDIF Use this option to select the output sound format when an audio device, such as an amplifier, is connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM jack on your player. For details about output sound selection, see page 50. • Bitstream Select this when an amplifier equipped with built-in Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder is connected to the player.
The Menu System Dynamic Range Control This option compresses the dynamic range (quietest sound to loudest sound) of a disc’s soundtrack. The Range Control feature evens out the volume by making loud sounds quieter and soft sounds louder. • On When Dynamic range control is on, the difference between loud and soft noises is lessened. The sound is more even. • Off When Dynamic range is off, the sound is as it was recorded.
The Menu System Front Speaker Placement Alignment Align the center speaker evenly with (A) or slightly behind (B) (the left and right speakers), but not ahead of them. Angle Courtesy Dolby Laboratories Place the left and right speakers to form a 45-degree angle with your favorite viewing position to duplicate the soundtrack mixer’s perspective. Height The mid- and high-frequency drivers of the three front speakers should be as close as possible to the same height.
The Menu System Front Left / Front Right Small: If the speaker cannot output low frequency, select the appropriate Crossover Setting. Large: If the speaker can output low frequency, select the appropriate Crossover Setting. Center / L Surround / R Surround Small: If the speaker cannot output low frequency, select the appropriate Crossover Setting. Large: If the speaker can output low frequency, select the appropriate Crossover Setting. None: Select if no speaker is connected.
The Menu System Subtitle Language This option lets you select which language you want subtitles displayed in. You can select a language from the list, or, if the language you want isn’t listed, you can input the language of your choice by using the Language Code List. 1. Get the language code of your preferred language from the Language code list ( page 49). 2. Select the first character by pressing the up/down arrow buttons. 3. Press the right/left arrow buttons to move to the next position.
The Menu System The General Menu Parental Lock Creating a Password You can use the Parental Lock feature to control what types of movies your family watches. When Parental Lock is on, a password is required to watch movies with certain ratings (you can set which ratings require a password). When you use your HD DVD player for the first time, enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons and press OK. If you make a mistake, press the CLEAR button before pressing OK.
The Menu System Number buttons to change Clock Set Clock set 03 / 12 / 06 (Month/Day/Year) 09 : 27 : 48 AM OK Eastern Time Cancel / to change To set the clock of the player. 1. Press the arrow buttons to select the field you want to change. 2. Press the number buttons to change the digits to set the date and time. 3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select AM or PM and your time zone. 4. Select OK and press the OK button. The clock starts.
Chapter 4 Using an Internet connection Chapter Overview: • Before You Connect to the Internet • Connecting to the Internet • Internet Settings Changing Entertainment. Again. 41 internet.
Using an Internet Connection Before you Connect to the Internet If you connect the player to the Internet via an always-on broadband connection, you can directly access special HD DVD sites. For example, if an HD DVD site includes content such as movie trailers, you can watch the content on the player via the Internet. You will also be able to download software updates for the player when available. You do not need to connect to a PC, you can connect directly from your HD DVD player.
Using an Internet Connection Connecting to the Internet Category 5/CATS or better with an RJ 45 connector (not supplied) chapter 3 internet.
Proxy Setting On Proxy Off Connections Using an Internet Connection a Internet Settings 0 Server User a DHCP setting Password DHCP On DHCP Off IP Address 0 . 0 . 0 . 0 Subnet Mask 0 . 0 . 0 . 0 Gateway 0 . 0 . 0 . 0 On DNS 0 . DNS Server Skipped when “DHCP” is set to “On”. Off 0 . 0 . 0 Confirm OK Cancel ************ Playback (Basic) Port 1. Press the SETUP button on the remote. The Setup menu appears. OK Cancel 2.
Using an Internet Connection Clock Adjustment Setting 1. On the Ethernet menu, press the up/down buttons to select the NTP Server option, then press OK. 2. Select On or Off by pressing the up/down arrow buttons. Refer to the table below. 3. Select OK then press the OK button. Information on Internet Settings DHCP On* Network information will be automatically set. Off Network information will be manually set.
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Chapter 5 Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Language Code List • Output Sound Conversion Table • Limited Warranty • Information on Software Updates Changing Entertainment. Again. 47 other4.
Other Information Troubleshooting Power turns off during operation. Is the HD DVD player installed in a place with poor ventilation, or are its ventilation holes on the back covered? If the inside temperature raises, the HD DVD player turns itself off. Make sure the HD DVD player is in a well ventilated area. to the player, i.e., the audio amplifier input IMPORTANT! DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR DEALER. If you experience problems, call RCA customer support or mail your product in for replacement.
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Other Information Output Sound Conversion Table Disc Audio Format DD plus True HD HD DVD Video Standard contents dts-HD L-PCM 5.1ch 48kHz 96kHz 192kHz 5.1ch 48kHz 96kHz 192kHz MPEG Advanced con. DD L-PCM DVD-Video CD DVD-VR Disc dts MPEG L-PCM dts MP3 WMA DD L-PCM MPEG Advanced con. DVD-Video CD DVD-VR 44.1kHz 44.1kHz Audio Format DD plus True HD HD DVD Video Standard contents 5.1ch 48kHz 96kHz 5.1ch dts-HD L-PCM 5.1ch 48kHz 96kHz 192kHz 5.
Other 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 exchange, which includes parts and labor. 91 days to 1 year from date of purchase - Unit exchange, which includes parts only; you pay the labor. The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.
Other Information How state law relates to warranty: • • Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state. If you purchased your product outside the United States: * This warranty does not apply.
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