Motorola DCP501 User's Guide

DCP501Home Theater SystemUser GuideDCP500 Series

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90 Operation DCP501 User Guide Insert Chapter on a DVD To insert a Chapter on a Playlist: 1 Press PROG to insert an entry into the Playlist. If the

Operation 91 DCP501 User Guide Using the Repeat Feature There are four Repeat options:  Disc– repeat the disc that is playing.  Title– repeat

92 Operation DCP501 User Guide Using the CD Banner Display When playing audio CDs, your CD player has many of the same features as your DVD player,

Operation 93 DCP501 User Guide Using Bookmarks on a CD The bookmark feature lets you mark a point on the disc that you can go to quickly. You can

94 Operation DCP501 User Guide Program Edit on a CD There are two ways to program a Playlist for a CD. If you press PROG once, you can program a CD

Operation 95 DCP501 User Guide Insert Track on a CD To insert a Track on a Playlist: 1 Press PROG to insert an entry into the Playlist. If there

96 Operation DCP501 User Guide Program a Playlist with the TV Turned Off 1 With an audio CD inserted and stopped, press PROG twice within 1 second

Operation 97 DCP501 User Guide A-B Repeat Play To use A-B Repeat Play: 1 While a disc is playing, press A-B to display the Repeat A-B. 2 Press

98 Operation DCP501 User Guide Playing an MP3 Audio CD on the DCP501 Your DCP501 allows you to play MP3 audio CDs created on a PC. To start, stop, p

Operation 99 DCP501 User Guide On-Screen Display when Playing an MP3 CD When you insert an MP3 CD in the DCP501, a screen listing the CD contents

DCP501 User Guide Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of Motorola’s new state-of-the-art Digital Convergence Platform — DCP500 Series

100 Operation DCP501 User Guide 4 Press SELECT or OK and the selected file is copied to the right-hand side of the screen as shown in the example be

Operation 101 DCP501 User Guide * M A I N SE T UP * X A U D I O S E T

102 Operation DCP501 User Guide 3 Press SELECT on the front of the DCP501 or OK on your remote control to display the DVD SETUP menu. 4 AUDIO: Pre

Operation 103 DCP501 User Guide 7 SUBTITLES: Press SELECT to set Subtitles. Use this option to set the language for DVD subtitles. The factory se

104 Operation DCP501 User Guide 11 Press CURSOR up/down (∧∧∧∧ ∨∨∨∨) to highlight English, French, Spanish, or Other and press SELECT. If you selec

Operation 105 DCP501 User Guide 15 Press CURSOR up/down (∧∧∧∧ ∨∨∨∨) or the number buttons on your DCP501 remote control to enter the desired pass

106 Operation DCP501 User Guide 19 Press CURSOR up/down (∧∧∧∧ ∨∨∨∨) or the number buttons on the DCP501 remote control to enter the desired password

Operation 107 DCP501 User Guide * M AI N S E T U P * A U D I O S E T U

108 Operation DCP501 User Guide Resetting Your Password If you forget your DVD parental control password, you can reset the password. The DCP501 sho

Operation 109 DCP501 User Guide M U T E V O L U M E: 44 R.S E A

2 Introduction DCP501 User Guide Before You Begin You program and select options on your DCP501 with cursor buttons on the front of the DCP501 or wi

DCP501 User Guide Troubleshooting This section provides information to assist you in quickly detecting and resolving problems that might occur whe

112 Troubleshooting DCP501 User Guide Problem Possible Solution There is no sound or very little sound from the speakers.  Check to make sure tha

Troubleshooting 113 DCP501 User Guide Problem Possible Solution There is no picture on the TV.  Check that the TV is powered on.  Verify that

114 Troubleshooting DCP501 User Guide Problem Possible Solution The disc does not play.  Verify that a disc has been inserted into the DVD tray.

Troubleshooting 115 DCP501 User Guide Problem Possible Solution Radio stations cannot be tuned.  Verify that the AM and FM antennas are prope

DCP501 User Guide Specifications Digital Cable Receiver Clear analog video Yes 64 and 256-QAM demodulator Yes Agile OOB tuner Yes Return Path Both

118 Specifications DCP501 User Guide DVD/CD Player DVD/CD Player Yes Playable Disc(s) 1 Dolby Digital Decoder, 6 channels Yes DTS Decoder Yes CD

Specifications 119 DCP501 User Guide Rear Panel Outputs Video RF modulator (remod) - TV - Composite & S-video - VCR1, VCR2, TV Yes A

DCP501 User Guide TV and VCR Setup Codes You can set up your remote control for your TV and VCR by consulting the tables below. Note that you only

122 TV and VCR Setup Codes DCP501 User Guide Manufacturer TV Setup Code Curtis Mathes 0016, 0030, 0047, 0051, 0054, 0056, 0060, 0093, 0145, 0154

DCP501 User Guide Overview This section provides information about:  Features of the DCP501  Accessories included with the DCP501  DVD and C

TV and VCR Setup Codes 123 DCP501 User Guide Manufacturer TV Setup Code MTC 0019, 0030, 0056, 0060 Magnavox 0030, 0054, 0

124 TV and VCR Setup Codes DCP501 User Guide Manufacturer TV Setup Code SSS 0019, 0180 Sampo 0030 Samsung 0019, 0030

TV and VCR Setup Codes 125 DCP501 User Guide Manufacturer TV Setup Code White Westinghouse 0463, 0623, 0624 Yamaha 0019, 0030 Ze

126 TV and VCR Setup Codes DCP501 User Guide Manufacturer VCR Setup Code Fisher 0047, 0104 Fuji 0033, 0035 Funai

TV and VCR Setup Codes 127 DCP501 User Guide Manufacturer VCR Setup Code Mitsubishi 0043, 0048, 0067 Motorola 0035

128 TV and VCR Setup Codes DCP501 User Guide Manufacturer VCR Setup Code Scott 0043, 0045, 0121, 0184 Sears

DCP501 User Guide Language Codes The DVD menu language codes are included in the table below. For information on setting up your DVD language, see

130 Language Codes DCP501 User Guide Language Code Language Code Language Code Faroese 7079 Mongolian 7778 Turkmen 8475 Fiji 7074 Naru

DCP501 User Guide Abbreviations and Acronyms A/V Audio/Video AM Amplitude Modulation CATV Cable TV CD Compact Disc CSR Customer Service Representa

132 Abbreviations and Acronyms DCP501 User Guide OSD on-screen display PCR program clock reference PID packet identifier PPV Pay-Per-View QAM quadra

4 Overview DCP501 User Guide The DCP501 allows you to listen to your favorite digital and analog music in surround sound from selectable multiple au

DCP501 User Guide NOTE! The clear protective film on the DCP display must be removed and placed in the space below. The Unit Addres

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Overview 5 DCP501 User Guide Supplied Accessories The following items are shipped with your DCP501:  DCP501-R Universal Remote Control  DCP50

6 Overview DCP501 User Guide Do not use discs that are:  Cracked  Warped  Contain adhesive tape or a disc label (as on rental discs) Handling

Overview 7 DCP501 User Guide Front Panel The DCP501 contains selection buttons, tuning buttons, a volume control knob, video 2 connection ports,

8 Overview DCP501 User Guide Item Control Description 5 AUDIO MODE Selects surround sound mode (toggle through all available modes). TONE/LEVEL Pre

Overview 9 DCP501 User Guide DCP501 Display For information on the controls and functions shown in the DCP501 display, see the “Operations” secti

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10 Overview DCP501 User Guide Item Indicator/Icon Description 12 On indicates playback of DVD/CD. 13 On indicates DVD/CD has paused playing. 14 D

Overview 11 DCP501 User Guide Figure 4 DCP501 display 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 Item Indicator/Icon Description 26 On indicates that

12 Overview DCP501 User Guide Item Indicator/Icon Description 36 L, C, and R indicated left, center and right front speakers, respectively. LS and

Overview 13 DCP501 User Guide The following table describes the rear-panel features: Item Description 1 Speakers  FRONT SPEAKERS — connectors

14 Overview DCP501 User Guide Item Description 15 VIDEO: IN. The RCA jacks in the row labeled VIDEO are used for composite video. The connectors in

Overview 15 DCP501 User Guide Operating the Remote Control The DCP501 uses the DCP501-R Universal Remote Control. Figure 6 illustrates the DCP501

16 Overview DCP501 User Guide Descriptions of the remote control functions are shown in the following table. When you press a button on the remote c

Overview 17 DCP501 User Guide Button Item Description 17 TUNE TTTT  Cable TV source: CATV application controlled. DVD/CD source:  Press onc

18 Overview DCP501 User Guide Button Item Description 32 OK Any DCP501 source: select current item on DCP501 display/on-screen display or select CAT

Overview 19 DCP501 User Guide Button Item Description 45 DISC SKIP Not used on the DCP501. 46 TONE Press once: enter Bass Level Change mode. Pres

Important Safeguards 1 Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2 Retain instruc

20 Overview DCP501 User Guide Verifying a Setup Code Using Blink Back You can use the remote control’s blink back function to verify a previously en

Overview 21 DCP501 User Guide Finding a Setup Code Setup codes for your TV and VCR are listed by brand in “TV and VCR Setup Codes”. If the setup

22 Overview DCP501 User Guide Installing Batteries in Remote Control Before using the remote control, you must install two AA (1.5 V) alkaline batte

DCP501 User Guide Installation In the past, you may have connected your VCR or stereo through your TV. With the DCP501, you connect your TV, VCR,

24 Installation DCP501 User Guide Before You Begin NOTE! The clear protective film on the DCP501 display must be removed and transferred to the ins

Installation 25 DCP501 User Guide Recording Your Connections Use the diagram in Figure 8 to record your cable connections from the rear panel. Yo

26 Installation DCP501 User Guide Connecting Your TV Before connecting your TV to the DCP501, you must determine which type of video connection to u

Installation 27 DCP501 User Guide Video To connect your DCP501 to a TV that is not S-video capable: Figure 10 Composite video connections to you

28 Installation DCP501 User Guide Connecting to Cable TV The DCP501 operates only with TVs with composite video or S-video capabilities. The DCP501

Installation 29 DCP501 User Guide Connecting Your Speakers and Subwoofer This section includes information on connecting your speakers and option

Important Safeguards (continued) 18 Object and liquid entry Never push objects of any kind into this equipment through openings as they may touch dan

30 Installation DCP501 User Guide Speaker and Subwoofer Connections This subsection provides instructions for:  Connecting your front speakers and

Installation 31 DCP501 User Guide Connecting Your Front Speakers and Active Subwoofer Connect your front speakers and active subwoofer (optional)

32 Installation DCP501 User Guide Connecting Your Front Speakers and Passive Subwoofer Connect your front speakers and passive subwoofer (optional)

Installation 33 DCP501 User Guide Connecting Your Surround and Center Speakers Connect your surround and center speakers as shown in Figure 15: F

34 Installation DCP501 User Guide Connecting Your VCR To connect your VCR to the DCP501, perform the following:  Video connections  Audio connec

Installation 35 DCP501 User Guide S-Video Connect your VCR as shown in Figure 16: Figure 16 S-video connections to your VCR À LA PLUIE NI À L’HU

36 Installation DCP501 User Guide Video Connect your VCR as shown in Figure 17: Figure 17 Composite video connections to your VCR À LA PLUIE NI À

Installation 37 DCP501 User Guide Audio Connections for Your VCR Before connecting your VCR to the DCP501, determine if your VCR is stereo or mon

38 Installation DCP501 User Guide Mono VCR To connect a mono VCR: Figure 19 Mono VCR audio connections To T VCABLE/ANTENNA INOUTPUTAUDIO VIDEOINPUT

Installation 39 DCP501 User Guide Connecting Other Audio/Video Sources You can connect an alternate audio/video source such as another DVD player

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40 Installation DCP501 User Guide Digital Audio Connections Digital audio connections can be used with another DVD player, DAT players, and CD playe

Installation 41 DCP501 User Guide Connecting a Tape Deck or CD Player To connect an alternate stereo source such as a tape deck or CD player: Fig

42 Installation DCP501 User Guide Connecting the AM and FM Antennas Connect your AM and FM antennas as shown in Figure 23: Figure 23 Antenna connec

Installation 43 DCP501 User Guide Connecting for Power After making all your connections, plug the DCP501’s power cord into a wall outlet, as sho

44 Installation DCP501 User Guide To connect a device to the front panel: Figure 24 Front panel connections POWERAUDIO MODESET UPCURSOR VOLUMETONE/

DCP501 User Guide Operation This section describes how to operate the DCP501. It includes instructions for: • Basic audio set-up • Cable TV • S

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Notes on Copyright Dolby Digital is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labo

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Operation 51 DCP501 User Guide * S U B WO O F ER S E T U P * S U B W O O F

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Operation 57 DCP501 User Guide * C EN T E R S E T U P * C E N T E R : L

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Operation 59 DCP501 User Guide * S U R R O UN D S E T UP * S U R R O U N D :

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Operation 69 DCP501 User Guide * A D V A N C ED SETU P * X V O L U M E D E

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Contents iii DCP501 User Guide Clearing a Bookmark on a DVD...

80 Operation DCP501 User Guide Using the DCP501 Tuner This section describes:  How to tune radio stations  How to Program the DCP501 to tune to

Operation 81 DCP501 User Guide Selecting Preset Radio Stations To select preset radio stations with the DCP501: 1 Press SOURCE to tuner or press

82 Operation DCP501 User Guide B A S S : -5 dB T R E B L E : + 1 0 d B When DOLBY DIGITAL is selected, t

Operation 83 DCP501 User Guide B A L A NC E: L - 10 F A D E R : F- 14 Changing Balance and Fade on

84 Operation DCP501 User Guide 6 Press STOP on the front panel to end playback, or press twice on your DCP501 remote control. With a DVD or CD ins

Operation 85 DCP501 User Guide Changing to any non-DVD/CD source during DVD or CD playback has the same effect as pressing STOP once, which enter

86 Operation DCP501 User Guide When you enter a one-digit Title number, you may have to press SELECT or OK after pressing the number (1~9) on the

Operation 87 DCP501 User Guide Changing the Subtitle Language on a DVD You can change the Subtitle language while you’re watching a disc, but onl

88 Operation DCP501 User Guide Using Bookmarks on a DVD The bookmark feature lets you mark a point on the disc that you can go to quickly. You can s

Operation 89 DCP501 User Guide Program Edit on a DVD You cannot enter Program Edit mode while a disc is playing. To create a Playlist: 1 Press P