RCA 24F501TDV User Manual

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Playin 9 DVD DiscsDVD BasicsRegional CodingThe DVD player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the discto play, This unit's code is region 1. Discs with other regional codes can't be played in this unit,Using Different MenusEach disc is programmed with different features. There are two separate menu systems that you can useto access DVD features: the disc's menu and the TV/DVD's DVD menu {separate from the TV's menusystem). Remember that a feature only works if the disc was programmed with that feature, For example,if you choose subtitles, the subtitles only appear if the disc was created with subtitles, The DVD menusystem is explained on page 19,The Disc menu - The disc menu is part of each disc and is separate from the DVD's menu system. Thecontents of each disc's menu vary according to how the disc was created and what features areincluded, Sometimes a disc's menu appears automatically when you insert the disc, or you can accessit by pressing the MENU button.Types of Discs Your DVD Will Play• DVD discs - Contain video.• Audio discs- Contain musical or sound content only (such as CD, CD-R, CD-RW).• MP3 discs- Contain audio files (for example, a CD-R with downloaded MP3 files)Before you load a disc, make sure that it is compatible with the player. Note that the following discsCANNOT be used with this player:• Laserdis¢• CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM• MiniDisc• CD-G discs play audio only, not graphicsTo Load and Play a DiscI. Pressthe DVD button on the remote to make sure the unit is in the DVD mode.2. Pressthe open/close button on the remote to open the disc tray. Place a disc gently into the tray withthe disc's label facing up {double-sided discs have content on both sides, so you can place either sideup),3. Pressthe OPEN/CLOSEbutton again to close the disc tray.The player reads the disc's table of contents, and then one of following happens depending on how thedisc was programmed:• No disc menu appears, a screen saver is displayed,• The disc menu appears.• The disc menu appears on the screen when you press PLAY/PAUSE,• The disc starts playing automatically,If no picture or screen saver is displayed, press the DVD button to put the player in DVD mode,Playing DVD Discs 17