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17 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

Step 3: Depending on the video input capabili-
ties of your video display and the connections
available on your A/V receiver or surround
processor, make one of the following connec-
tions. For the highest video quality use compo-
nent video connections, if available. An S-Video
connection is the next best quality, followed by
a standard composite video connection.

If both your A/V receiver and video display have
component video inputs, connect the Y/Pr/Pb
Component Outputs ¢ on the DVD 50 to
the matching input jacks on the back of your
A/V receiver, as shown in Connection

.

This connection is the same, regardless of
whether the component connection is to a digi-
tal television for progressive scan use or to a
standard analog video display. If your A/V
receiver does not have component video
switching, but if your television or video display
does has component inputs, make the connec-
tions from the Y/Pr/Pb Component Outputs
¢ on the DVD 50 directly to the matching
inputs on your video display.

If the video display has an S-Video input and
component video is not available, connect the
S-Video Output § on the DVD 50 to the 
S-Video input on your video display, as shown
in Connection

.

If the only video input available on your televi-
sion is a standard video jack, connect the
Composite Video Output ∞ on the DVD 50
to a matching composite video input on your
video display, as shown in Connection

.

Note that in most cases the video input jack is
recognizable by the yellow ring surrounding 
the input.

■ For this installation, make the connections

from the receiver or processor to your video
display and speakers as described in the
owner’s manuals for those products.

■ Only one type of audio connection is

required, either digital or analog. If possible,
a digital connection is preferred as that will
enable you to listen to DVD soundtracks
with the clarity, definition and channel 
separation made possible by Dolby Digital
and DTS. However, if you do not yet have a
receiver capable of digital audio processing,
you will still benefit from an analog 
connection so that the receiver may create 
a multichannel soundfield using Dolby Pro
Logic or other matrix decoding.

18 SETUP MENU

The DVD 50’s remote control contains all of the
codes needed to operate the product. In addi-
tion, it offers a built-in backlight that may be
used to identify the remote buttons when the
remote is used in low-level lighting conditions.
A guide to the operation of the remote’s func-
tions is found in this manual on page 11.

Batteries
Before using the remote, install the AA batteries
provided with the product by turning the
remote over and moving the small latch on the
bottom in the direction of the arrow. After the
latch is loosened, flip the cover up and then
remove it. Install the two batteries as shown
here, being careful to observe the “+” and “–”
polarity indications for proper placement of the
batteries in their compartment. Replace the
battery cover by first sliding the two teeth on
the cover into their matching slots towards the
top of the remote. Then, gently press down on
the cover until the latch firmly snaps into place.
The remote is now ready for operation.

NOTE: When replacing batteries, it always a
good idea to replace both at the same time.
When the remote will not be used for an
extended period of time, it is also a good idea
to remove the batteries to avoid the possibility
of damage due to corrosion. Batteries contain
chemical substances and we recommend that
you dispose of them properly and in compliance
with any local regulations.

Notes on Remote Control 
Operational Range
■ The DVD 50’s remote will operate up to a
range of about 23 feet (7m) from the Remote
Sensor

^ in a range of about 30 degrees to

each side of the unit, as shown in the diagram.

■ The operating distance may vary according to
the brightness of the room.

■ Do not point any bright lights in the direc-
tion of the unit’s Remote Sensor

^, as this

will decrease operating range.

■ The batteries normally last for about one
year although this depends on how often, and
for what operations, the remote control is used.

■ If the backlight does not light, or if the
remote control unit fails to work even when it
is operated near the player, replace the batter-
ies. When replacing the batteries, do not mix
old and new batteries; always change both cells
at the same time.

■ Always dispose of used batteries in an envi-
ronmentally safe manner and in compliance
with any local regulations.

■ Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries
and do not attempt to recharge, short-circuit or
disassemble the batteries.

■ If the remote control unit is not going to be
used for an extended period of time, remove
the batteries. Otherwise, electrolyte may leak
which may lead to malfunctions as well as
damage to the remote, which is not covered by
the warranty.

■ Should any electrolyte leak from the batter-
ies inside the remote control unit, wipe it away
but avoid any contact. If any electrolyte should
come into contact with your skin, wash it off
thoroughly with water.

System Defaults
The final step of the installation is to establish
the system’s defaults. The factory settings for
the unit will accommodate most requirements,
so it is not essential that they be changed.

If you wish to immediately play a disc, proceed
to page 26. However, it is helpful to take a few
minutes to familiarize yourself with these set-
tings, as they may require change from time 
to time.

Before using the DVD 50 for the first time,
make certain that the unit is properly connected
to any audio/video components it will be used
with, as described on the previous pages. When
the installation is done, make certain that the
batteries are properly installed in the remote
and that the unit is plugged into an AC power
source.

The first step in checking or changing the sys-
tem defaults is to access the Setup Menu. First,
make certain that the DVD 50 is properly con-
nected to a video display, and that power is
connected. For this process, however, you do
not need to load any discs into the unit.

In order to proceed with the DVD 50’s setup,
first turn on your television or video display,
along with any AV receiver or surround proces-
sor that is used in conjunction with the
DVD 50. Make certain that those devices are
set to the correct audio and video inputs for
use with the DVD 50. If you have not already
done so, plug the AC Power Cord ª into a
wall output or surge protector/power strip.

When the power is first connected to the
DVD 50, the front panel Information Display

$

will welcome you with a HELLO DVD 50
message and the DVD 50 screen will appear in
your video display. The DVD 50 will then
attempt to see whether there are any discs in
the machine, even though this is the first time it
is being used. Since there are no discs in the
player, a NO DISC message will appear in
both the on screen display and in the
Information Display, and the disc numbers
inside the Disc Number Indicators

B will

go out as each position in the loading tray is
examined and found to be empty. It is not nec-
essary to load any discs in the machine at this
time to start the setup process.

To access the Setup Menu, press the Menu
Button

on the remote. The Setup Menu

will appear on the video display screen as
shown in Figure 1. The left side of the screen
will show the various options, and the box 
on the right side of the screen will show the 
current defaults.

  

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19 SETUP MENU

Figure 1

To navigate through the settings on the screen,
use the 

⁄

¤

e to

scroll up or down through the list of settings or
the list of options. Press the 

‹

›

e to move back and forth between

the list of settings of the left side of the screen
and the list of options for those settings on the
right side of the screen. To choose a specific
option, use the 

⁄

¤

e until it is highlighted. Press the Enter
Button

` to select the choice. When a selec-

tion is made, you may confirm the choice by
checking to see that an orange dot fills the 
circle next to the choice.

Audio Language Selection
The Audio Language option sets the default
choice for the language that will be played
from a DVD disc.

To select the language default, you must be
viewing the Setup Menu (Figure 1), which is
available by pressing the Menu Button
while the unit is in the Stop mode. Audio
Language Selection is the first option, so it will
automatically be highlighted in dark blue when
the Setup Menu is displayed.

To change the default Language, press the 

›

e and note that the list

of system defaults will be replaced with a list of
the available options, for the audio language
setting as shown in Figure 2. The current lan-
guage choice will be indicated by a filled-in
orange circle on the list on the right side of 
the screen.

Figure 2

To change the default setting, press the 

⁄

¤

e until the

desired choice is highlighted, and then press
the Enter Button

`. Note that the circle for

your choice will fill in, and the menu will return
to the default listings.

If you wish to change the default to a language
other than those shown in the menu, press the

¤

e until the “Other”

line on the bottom is highlighted. Consult the
Language Codes list on page 38 for the desired
language. Press the Enter Button

`. Next,

enter the number for the desired language code
using the 

⁄

¤

e.

Press the buttons until the desired number
appears in the first position, and then press the

›

e to move to the

next position. Continue to enter the number
using the 

⁄

¤

e at

each spot and then move to the next one.
When all four digits have been entered and the
OK box is highlighted, press the Enter Button
` to store the selection in the DVD 50’s
memory. Although the word “OTHER” will
appear in the settings list, your desired choice
will be entered.

Note that when a default language is selected,
it will be used whenever that language is pres-
ent on the DVD disc being played. However,
when that language is not present, the lan-
guage used will be the one preprogrammed
into the disc itself. (Typically, that default will 
be English for discs sold in Region 1, but the
selection may vary at the discretion of the disc’s
producer.)

Although the default determines the language
that will be used when a disc is first put into
play, the language may easily be changed at
any time through the use of the Menu Bar. See
page 30 for more information.

If you have no other changes to make after set-
ting this default, press the Menu Button
to remove the Setup Menu from the screen, or
press the Play Button

g/# to begin or

resume playback.

Subtitle Language Selection
The Subtitle Language option sets the default
choice for the language that will be displayed
when subtitles are turned on during DVD 
playback.

To select the Subtitle Language default, you
must be viewing the Setup Menu (Figure 1),

which is available by pressing the Menu
Button

while the unit is in the Stop

Mode. At the Setup Menu, press the 

¤

e until the Subtitle

Language option is highlighted.

To change the default Subtitle Language, press
the 

›

e and note that

the list of system defaults will be replaced with
a list of the available options, as shown in
Figure 3. The current subtitle language choice
will be indicated by a filled-in circle on the list
on the right side of the screen.

Figure 3

To change the default setting, press the 

⁄

¤

e until the desired

choice is highlighted, and then press the Enter
Button

`. Note that the circle for your

choice will fill in, and the menu will return to
the default listings.

If you wish to change the subtitle default to a
language other than those shown, press the 

¤

e until the “Other”

line on the bottom is highlighted. Consult the
Language Codes list on page 38 for the desired
language. Press the Enter Button

`. Next,

enter the number for the desired language code
using the 

⁄

¤

e.

Press the buttons until the desired number
appears in the first position, and then press the

›

e to move to the

next position. Continue to enter the number
using the 

⁄

¤

e at

each spot and then move to the next one.
When all four digits have been entered and the
OK box is highlighted, press the Enter Button
` to store the selection in the DVD 50’s
memory. Although the word “OTHER” will
appear in the settings list, your desired choice
will be entered.

Note that when a default subtitle language is
selected, it will be used whenever that lan-
guage is present on the DVD disc being played.
However, when that language is not present,
the language used will be the one prepro-

20 SETUP MENU

grammed into the disc itself. (Typically, that
default will be English for discs sold in
Region 1, but the selection may vary at the 
discretion of each disc’s producer.)

Although the default will set the language that
will be used when the disc is first put into play,
the language may easily be changed at any
time by using the Subtitle Button

. See

page 31 for more information.

If you have no other changes to make after set-
ting this default, press the Menu Button
to remove the Setup Menu from the screen, or
press the Play Button

g/# to begin or

resume playback.

Menu Language Selection
The Menu Language option sets the default
choice for the language that will be used for
the DVD 50’s own on-screen menu displays.
This default setting DOES NOT impact the play-
back of DVD discs.

To select the Menu Language default, you must
be viewing the Setup Menu (Figure 1), which is
available by pressing the Menu Button
while the unit is in the Stop mode. At the Setup
Menu, press the 

¤

e

until the Menus option is highlighted.

To change the default Menu Language, press
the 

›

e and note that

the list of system defaults will be replaced with
a list of the available options, as shown in
Figure 4. The current language choice will be
indicated by a filled-in circle on the list on the
right side of the screen.

Figure 4

To change the default setting, press the 

⁄

¤

e until the desired

choice is highlighted, and then press the Enter
Button

`. Note that the circle for your

choice will turn orange, and the menu will
return to the default listings.

If you have no other changes to make after set-
ting this default, press the Menu Button
to remove the Setup Menu from the screen, or
press the Play Button

g/# to begin or

resume playback.

Ratings Selection and Password Control
The DVD 50 enables you to control the discs
that are viewed by setting a ratings level. When
a disc has a rating level greater than the
default, it will not play. To further protect
against unauthorized viewing of restricted discs,
the ratings-level option may be locked so that
only authorized persons (such as a parent) may
change the rating level after a password is
entered.

The ratings system is dependent on information
encoded into the DVD disc being played and,
although most movies have an MPAA or other
rating symbol, the disc may or may not contain
that rating in its software. In addition to the
five MPAA ratings of G, PG, PG-13, R and 
NC-17, the DVD 50 will accommodate a total
of eight ratings steps, as set by the creators of
the DVD format. These additional steps allow
for more critical control of program playback for
all audiences.

To select the permitted ratings values, you must
be viewing the Setup Menu (Figure 1), which is
available by pressing the Menu Button
while the unit is in the Stop mode. At the Setup
Menu, press the 

¤

e

until the Rating option is highlighted.

To change the default Rating setting, press the

›

e and note that the

list of system defaults will be replaced with 
a list of the program ratings as shown in
Figure 5. Some ratings will be highlighted in
orange, while others will be highlighted in blue.
Discs with a rating in the orange color band
will play without any further action by the 
viewer. Discs with ratings in the blue band will
only play after a password is entered.

Figure 5

To change the range of ratings that may be
viewed without a password, press the 

⁄

¤

e until the

desired range is set, and then press the Enter
Button

`. The listing in the default settings

will now show the highest rated program that
may be viewed without entering a password.

If you have no other changes to make after set-
ting this default, press the Menu Button
to remove the Setup Menu from the screen, or
press the Play Button

g/# to begin or

resume playback.

Password Selection and Control Lock
The DVD 50’s Password System is used to con-
trol viewing of restricted programs and one’s
capability to change the password itself. The
DVD 50 is shipped without a password and
with the settings for the password system
unlocked. The following instructions will 
show how to add a password and to lock the
settings.

To set a password or lock the password 
system, you must be viewing the Setup Menu
(Figure 1), which is available by pressing the
Menu Button

while the unit is in the

Stop mode. At the Setup Menu, press the 

¤

e until the Password

option is highlighted.

To enter a password, press the 

›

e and note that the list of system

defaults will be replaced with a new Menu
Screen (Figure 6). To enter a password, check to
make certain that the word “Set” appears to
the right of an orange circle and then press the
Enter Button

`. The Enter Password screen

will then appear on your video display (Figure 7).

Figure 6