RCA RC5220P manual Assistance Section

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Assistance Section

Troubleshooting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Problems

Solutions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote control won’t work

• You might be in the wrong mode. To operate your DVD Player, press

 

 

 

 

DVD on the remote before you press any other buttons. If you’re operating

 

 

 

 

the TV, press the TV button first, etc.

 

 

 

 

• Insert new batteries in the remote.

 

 

 

 

• Operate the remote control at a distance of no more than 20 feet.

 

 

 

 

• Remove any obstacles between the remote and the DVD Player or

 

 

 

 

other component. If your DVD Player is in an entertainment cabinet, the

 

 

 

 

glass doors may be obstructing the remote control from operating the unit.

 

 

 

 

Open the doors.

 

 

 

 

• Reset the remote. Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for

 

 

 

 

several minutes to drain the microprocessor inside the remote to reset it.

 

 

 

 

Reinstall batteries and try the remote again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Can’t advance through a movie

• You can’t advance through the opening credits and warning information

 

 

 

 

that appear at the beginning of movies because the disc is programmed

 

 

 

 

to prohibit that action.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The

icon appears on screen

• The feature or action cannot be completed at this time because:

 

 

 

 

1. The disc’s software restricts it.

 

 

 

 

2. The disc's software doesn’t support the feature (e.g., angles).

 

 

 

 

3. The feature is not available at the moment

 

 

 

 

4. You’ve requested a title or chapter number that is out of range.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The picture is distorted

• Did you connect your VCR to the DVD Player? Disconnect it.

 

 

 

 

• The disc might be damaged. Try another disc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picture is distorted during

It is normal for some distortion to appear while scanning.

 

 

forward and reverse scan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A screen saver appears on the TV

• Your player is equipped with a screen saver (the RCA logo) that appears on

 

 

 

 

the TV when your player is idle for several minutes. There are a few ways to

 

 

 

 

make the screen saver disappear from the screen and return to the player’s

 

 

 

 

main menu: press STOP, CLEAR, or GO BACK on the remote.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Page Product Registration Table of Contents Playing Video CDs Section Overview Please Read This Section FirstInstall Batteries in the Remote Setup and Connections Unpack the BoxImportant Battery Information Protect Components from Power Surges Setup and Connections Types of Discs the Player Can PlayDo not Use CD-R Discs Jacks on the Back of the DVD Player listed alphabetically Setup and ConnectionsDVD Player + TV with Audio/Video Input Jacks RF Output Adapter Required To Watch the VCR DVD Player + TV + VCRDon’t Connect VCR directly to Your DVD Player Remove the Plastic Covers Please Read This Before Using the Digital Audio OUT JackTo Connect the DVD Player Dolby Digital and DTSSetup and Connections How to Move Around the DVD Player’s Menu System Setup and Connections Set the Menu LanguageOther Language Options Video Input Channel Variations Component Buttons Setup and Connections Tour of the Remote ControlOther Remote Control Buttons listed alphabetically Setup and Connections Setup and Connections Pick the Right Mode Setup and Connections Helpful Hints about the RemotePoint the Remote in the Right Direction Regional Coding New Way of Looking At ThingsTo Load and Play a Disc Accessing the Disc MenuResume Feature Playing Digital Video Discs Loading and Playing a DiscDefault Settings Playing Digital Video Discs Using a Disc MenuFast Motion Playback Picture Scan Playing Digital Video Discs Disc Playback FeaturesFreeze Frame and Frame Advance Slow Motion Backward Slow Motion Playback in Freeze Frame ModePlaying Digital Video Discs Chapter AdvanceSelecting a Title Using the On-Screen Info DisplaySelecting a Chapter Using the Menu IconSelecting Different Play Modes To Use Repeat Using the Repeat FeatureAB Repeat Deserves Some Extra Instruction How to Cancel RepeatChanging the Subtitle Language Changing the Audio Language Changing the Camera Angle Using BookmarksStoring a Bookmark Clearing a Bookmark Recalling a Bookmarked ScenePutting You In Control Using Features Menu SystemTwo types of menus path and static Additional Menu Information Using the Features in the Menu SystemUsing the Features in the Menu System Play Menu Options How to Delete or Edit a Program How to Create a ProgramUsing the Features in the Menu System Disc Guide Disc Tray is Locked To Lock your DVD PlayerTo Unlock the Player How to Change Your Password How to Set DVD Limits Setting the Rating LimitCountry Some countries use different rating systems What if a movie’s rating exceeds the player’s rating limit? Rated TitlesLanguage Prefs preferences Using the Setup MenuUnrated Titles Changing the Audio Language Preference How to Set Other as an Audio Language OptionChanging the Subtitle Language Preference How to Set Other as a Subtitle Language OptionChanging the Menu Language AutoPlayTV Image DisplayFront Display Sound Logic SoundAudio Equipment Important DTS Information System TestUsing the Features in the Menu System Glossary Language Code Language CodesJust Like Your CD Player Playing CDsTo Load and Play an Audio CD Playing Audio CDs Loading and Playing an Audio CDUsing the Info Display Playing Audio CDs Audio CD Playback FeaturesScanning Tracks on a CD Selecting a Play ModePlaying Audio CDs Selecting a Specific TrackSwitching between Standard and Random Play Program Playback Deleting and Editing a Program Repeat Play Cancel RepeatArrow buttons Info button Using the Clock Using IntroScanUsing Bookmarks Recalling a Bookmark Play Menu ItemsDub Assist Page What’s a Video CD? Playing Video CDsTo Load and Play a Video CD Playing Video CDs Loading and Playing a Video CDFor More Information About Playback Control Playing Video CDsVideo CD Information Display If the Video CD Has Playback ControlSelecting a Specific Track Playing Video CDs Video CD Playback FeaturesAccessing the Disc Menu Skipping TracksRepeat Play Changing the Audio Channel Output Assistance Player Performance Problem? TroubleshootingAssistance Section Assistance Section Troubleshooting Formation of Condensation Maintenance of CabinetCleaning Discs Assistance Section Handling CautionsLimited Warranty RCA Digital Video Disc DVD Player Product Registration What your warranty does not coverHow state law relates to warranty Assistance SectionAssistance Section Reference Reference Front Panel Controls Reference Front Panel Display Programming the remote Testing the remoteUsing Automatic Code Search Reference Programming the RemoteReference Using Direct EntryThis Is Important TV Codes Remote Control Code ListAccessory Order Form for Your DVD Player United States and Canada Orders Video Accessories PO Box Ronks, PAIndex SymbolsAudio OUT R L Digital Audio OUT RF Adapter Video Video OUT Index 100%