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DCP500 Series

DCP501
Home Theater System
User Guide

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Graphical symbols and supplemental warning marking locations on bottom of terminal.

WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE,
OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform to all local codes.

REPAIRS
If you find the unit in need of repair, contact your cable system operator for repair or replacement.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close as possible to the point of
cable entry as practical.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
Electric service
Ground
equipment clamp
Antenna lead
in wire

Antenna
discharge unit
(NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding
clamps

Grounding conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)

Power service grounding
electrode system
(NEC Article 250, Part H)
NEC=NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Important Safeguards
1

Read instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2

Retain instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3

Heed warnings
All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4

Follow instructions
All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5

Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.

6

Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7

Water and moisture
Do not use this equipment near water; for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement,
or near a swimming pool, and the like.

8

Accessories
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall causing serious injury and
serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or
sold with the equipment. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9

Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the equipment and to protect it
from overheating. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface.
Equipment should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided.

10

Power sources
This product should be operated only from the type of power sources indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supplied to your home, consult your local power company. For equipment intended to operate from battery power,
or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

11

Ground or polarization
This equipment may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

12

Alternate warnings
This equipment may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This pin will only fit
into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

13

Power cord protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

14

Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the equipment, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded as to
provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the
lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for grounding electrode.

15

Lightning
For added protection for this equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the video product
due to lightning and power line surges.

16

Power lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or where it can fall into such power
lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power
lines or circuits, as contact with them may be fatal.

17

Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.

Important Safeguards (continued)
18

Object and liquid entry
Never push objects of any kind into this equipment through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result in a fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

19

Servicing
Do not attempt to service this equipment yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards, refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

20

Damage requiring service
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b If the equipment has been exposed to rain or water.
c If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the equipment.
d If the equipment does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the equipment to its normal operation.

e If the equipment has been dropped or cabinet has been damaged.
f When the equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
21

Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer
or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.

22

Safety check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper operational condition.

23

Heat
The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

24

Telephone equipment
Observe the following precautions when installing telephone modem equipment:

a Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
b Never install telephone jacks in a wet location unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
c Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone lines have been disconnected at the network
interface.

d Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
25

Battery usage
Notwithstanding any information provided by Motorola in this manual regarding the use of batteries, the end user assumes all
responsibility and liability to use and dispose of batteries in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. Motorola
will not be liable to anyone for the end user's failure to use and/or dispose of batteries in the proper manner and in accordance
with such laws, rules and regulations, or for any defect contained in batteries that may cause injury damage to persons or
property.

Regulatory Information
Federal Communications Commission Radio and Television Interface Statement for a Class ‘B’ Device
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
§

Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.

§

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

§

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

§

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You may find the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communication Commission, helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV
Interference Problems, Stock No. 004-000-0342-4, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
Changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

Declaration of Conformity
According to 47 CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with
Class B Personal Computers, Motorola, Inc., 6450 Sequence Drive, San Diego, CA 92121, 1-800-225-9446, declares under sole responsibility
that the product identifies with 47 CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC Rules as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed is identical to the
representative unit tested and founded to be compliant with the standards. Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being
produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47
CFR 2.909. Operation is subject to the following condition: This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation. The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47 CFR,
Paragraphs 15.107 to 15.109.

Canadian Compliance
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de
la classe B respects toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

NOTE

This product was FCC certified under test conditions that included the use of the supplied cable between system components.
To be in compliance with FCC regulation, the user must use this cable and install it properly.

FCC Part 68 Statement
This equipment complies with part 68 of the FCC rules. On the rear panel of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information,
the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for the equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the
telephone company.
The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices that may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may
result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To
be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the telephone company to
determine the maximum REN for the calling area.
This equipment uses the following USOC jack: RJC. An FCC-compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this equipment. This
equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack that is Part 68 compliant.
This equipment cannot be used on telephone company-provided coin services. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs.
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that the temporary discontinuance of
services may be required. If advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be
advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of the
equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order to maintain uninterrupted service.
If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone system, the telephone company may request that you remove the equipment from the network
until the problem is resolved.
It is recommended that the customer install an AC surge arrestor in the AC outlet to which this device is connected. This is to avoid damaging
the equipment by local lightning strikes and other electrical surges.

Industry Canada CS-03 Statement
The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network
protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The
department does not guarantee that the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications
company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance
with the above conditions might not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Only a representative designated by the supplier should
coordinate repairs to certified equipment. Repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions may give the
telecommunication company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic
water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. Users should not attempt to
make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of this device is displayed on the product. The REN assigned to each terminal device provides an
indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of
any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all devices does not exceed 5.
The telephone connection arrangement is a CA11A.

Notes on Copyright
Dolby Digital is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Copyright © 2002 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show broadcast on cable, play in public, and rent copyrighted material without permission. DVD video
discs are copy protected, and any copy made from these discs will be distorted.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned
by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology is authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and
is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.

Contact Us
For technical support of your DCP Home Theatre System, call Motorola support 1-866-668-2271 or 1-866-MOT-BCS1.
For questions about your cable TV service, call your local cable service provider.
For Motorola consumer cable products, education, and support:
http://www.motorola.com/broadband

Copyright © 2002 by Motorola, Inc.
All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written
permission of the publisher.
Motorola reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of Motorola
to provide notification of such revision or change. Motorola provides this guide without warranty of any kind, either implied or expressed,
including, but not limited, to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Motorola may make improvements or
changes in the product(s) described in this manual at any time.

Motorola and the stylized M logo are registered trademarks of Motorola, Inc. All other product or service marks are the property of their
respective owners.

Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................................................1
Before Operating This Unit.................................................................................................................................................................1
Before You Begin ................................................................................................................................................................................2
Document Conventions ......................................................................................................................................................................2

Overview .......................................................................................................................3
Features................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Supplied Accessories .........................................................................................................................................................................5
Disc Information ..................................................................................................................................................................................5
Types of Discs You Can Use ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Handling Discs............................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Cleaning Discs ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Storing Discs............................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Region Numbers ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Front Panel...........................................................................................................................................................................................7
DCP501 Display ...................................................................................................................................................................................9
Rear Panel ..........................................................................................................................................................................................12
Operating the Remote Control .........................................................................................................................................................15
Selecting TV and VCR Setup Codes ....................................................................................................................................... 19
Verifying a Setup Code Using Blink Back..........................................................................................................................20
Finding a Setup Code ........................................................................................................................................................21
Installing Batteries in Remote Control ................................................................................................................................... 22

Installation ..................................................................................................................23
Before You Begin ..............................................................................................................................................................................24
Installing the DCP501........................................................................................................................................................................24
Recording Your Connections...........................................................................................................................................................25
Connecting Your TV ..........................................................................................................................................................................26
S-Video....................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Video .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Connecting to Cable TV ....................................................................................................................................................................28
Connecting Your Speakers and Subwoofer ...................................................................................................................................29
Speaker Placement................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Speaker and Subwoofer Connections.................................................................................................................................... 30
Connecting Speaker Cords................................................................................................................................................30
Connecting Your Front Speakers and Active Subwoofer ..................................................................................................31
Connecting Your Front Speakers and Passive Subwoofer ...............................................................................................32
Connecting Your Surround and Center Speakers .............................................................................................................33

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Connecting Your VCR....................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Video Connections for Your VCR ........................................................................................................................................... 34
S-Video.............................................................................................................................................................................. 35
Video ................................................................................................................................................................................. 36
Audio Connections for Your VCR........................................................................................................................................... 37
Stereo VCR ....................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Mono VCR ......................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Connecting Other Audio/Video Sources................................................................................................................................ 39
Digital Audio Connections ............................................................................................................................................................... 40
Connecting a Tape Deck or CD Player............................................................................................................................................ 41
Connecting the AM and FM Antennas ............................................................................................................................................ 42
Connecting for Power....................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Connecting to the Front Panel......................................................................................................................................................... 43

Operation.................................................................................................................... 45
Before You Begin .............................................................................................................................................................................. 45
Setting Up Audio ............................................................................................................................................................................... 46
Input Setup................................................................................................................................................................................ 46
Subwoofer and Speakers ........................................................................................................................................................ 49
Test Tone Adjust ...................................................................................................................................................................... 62
Advanced Audio Setup............................................................................................................................................................ 67
Using DCP501 Cable TV Functions................................................................................................................................................. 74
Using Cable TV Record............................................................................................................................................................ 74
Using CATV Channel Scan...................................................................................................................................................... 77
Using the DCP501 Tuner .................................................................................................................................................................. 80
Tuning Radio Stations ............................................................................................................................................................. 80
Presetting Radio Stations........................................................................................................................................................ 80
Selecting Preset Radio Stations ............................................................................................................................................. 81
Sound Effects .................................................................................................................................................................................... 81
Using the DCP501 Digital Audio/Video Receiver ........................................................................................................................... 82
Changing the DCP501 Tone Setting....................................................................................................................................... 82
Changing Balance and Fade on the DCP501......................................................................................................................... 83
Using the DCP501 DVD/CD Player .................................................................................................................................................. 83
Resume Play ............................................................................................................................................................................. 84
Fast Motion Playback (Picture Search).................................................................................................................................. 85
Using the DVD Banner Display ............................................................................................................................................... 85
Selecting a DVD Title ........................................................................................................................................................ 85
Selecting a DVD Chapter .................................................................................................................................................. 86
Changing the Audio Language on a DVD ......................................................................................................................... 86
Changing the Subtitle Language on a DVD ...................................................................................................................... 87
Changing the Camera Angle on a DVD ............................................................................................................................ 87
Using Bookmarks on a DVD.............................................................................................................................................. 88
Recalling a Bookmarked Scene on a DVD........................................................................................................................ 88

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Clearing a Bookmark on a DVD.........................................................................................................................................88
Program Edit on a DVD .....................................................................................................................................................89
Insert Chapter on a DVD....................................................................................................................................................90
Delete Program on a DVD .................................................................................................................................................90
Exiting Program Play on a DVD.........................................................................................................................................90
Using the Repeat Feature..................................................................................................................................................91
Repeat Play .......................................................................................................................................................................91
A-B Repeat Play ................................................................................................................................................................91
Using the CD Banner Display .................................................................................................................................................. 92
Selecting a CD Track .........................................................................................................................................................92
Using IntroScan on a CD ...................................................................................................................................................92
Using Bookmarks on a CD.................................................................................................................................................93
Recalling a Bookmarked Selection on a CD......................................................................................................................93
Clearing a Bookmark on a CD ...........................................................................................................................................93
Program Edit on a CD............................................................................................................................................................... 94
Program a Playlist with the TV Turned On ........................................................................................................................94
Insert Track on a CD..........................................................................................................................................................95
Delete Program on a CD....................................................................................................................................................95
Program a Playlist with the TV Turned Off ........................................................................................................................96
Exiting Program Play on a CD ...........................................................................................................................................96
Using the Repeat Feature ........................................................................................................................................................ 96
Repeat Play .......................................................................................................................................................................96
A-B Repeat Play ................................................................................................................................................................97
Random Play ............................................................................................................................................................................. 97
Playing an MP3 Audio CD on the DCP501 ............................................................................................................................. 98
On-Screen Display when Playing an MP3 CD........................................................................................................................ 99
Playing your MP3 Files ......................................................................................................................................................99
Programming Selections from an MP3 CD........................................................................................................................99
Deleting Selections from an MP3 CD ..............................................................................................................................100
Selecting Specific Folder and Files for Playback.............................................................................................................100
DVD Setup ............................................................................................................................................................................... 101
Resetting Your Password ...................................................................................................................................................... 108
Other On-Screen Text Messages .......................................................................................................................................... 109
Mute ................................................................................................................................................................................109
Volume Up/Down .............................................................................................................................................................109
DVD/CD Playback Control ...............................................................................................................................................109
Source Change ................................................................................................................................................................110

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Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 111
Specifications .......................................................................................................... 117
Digital Cable Receiver .................................................................................................................................................................... 117
A/V Receiver and Amplifier ............................................................................................................................................................ 117
DVD/CD Player................................................................................................................................................................................. 118
Input/Output..................................................................................................................................................................................... 118
Front Panel Inputs.................................................................................................................................................................. 118
Front Panel Outputs............................................................................................................................................................... 118
Rear Panel Inputs ................................................................................................................................................................... 118
Rear Panel Outputs ................................................................................................................................................................ 119
General............................................................................................................................................................................................. 119

TV and VCR Setup Codes ....................................................................................... 121
TV Setup Codes...................................................................................................................................................................... 121
VCR Setup Codes................................................................................................................................................................... 125

Language Codes...................................................................................................... 129
Abbreviations and Acronyms ................................................................................. 131

DCP501 User Guide

Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of Motorola’s new state-of-the-art Digital Convergence
Platform — DCP500 Series Home Theater System. In the past, you may have connected your
VCR or stereo through your TV. Now with the DCP501, you connect your TV, VCR, speakers,
and other electronic devices through the DCP501 for easier control of your electronics. The
DCP501 provides one platform for all your home entertainment needs. Contained within a
convenient space-saving design, the Motorola DCP501 combines digital audio/video tuning and
processing with a single-disc DVD/CD player, digital cable receiver, and audio/video receiver.
The DCP501 is shown in Figure 1:
Figure 1
DCP501

POWER

CURSOR

SET UP

AUDIO MODE

MENU

TONE/LEVEL

GUIDE

AM/FM

INFO

CH/PRESETS

VOLUME

FM MODE

TUNE

SELEC T/STORE

SOURCE

PLAY•PAUSE

STOP

OPEN•CLOSE REPEAT
VIDEO 2

PHONES
D I G I T A L

S U R R OU N D

SKIP•SEARCH

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN

VIDEO
IN

L
R
AUDIO IN

Before Operating This Unit
Refer to the instruction manuals for your TV, VCR or other consumer electronics.
Before connecting the DCP501 to any of your other consumer electronics, be sure to turn off the
power and unplug all equipment from the wall outlets.
Read this manual carefully before operating this unit.

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Before You Begin
You program and select options on your DCP501 with cursor buttons on the front of the DCP501
or with your remote control. The following navigational tools enable you to navigate the menus
displayed on your television with on-screen display (OSD) or with DCP501 options displayed on
the DCP501 front panel display.
Button

Function

SETUP

On the DCP501 front panel or the DCP501 remote control, press SETUP to display the
DCP501 MAIN SETUP menu on your TV or display A U D I O S E T on the DCP501
display. Press SETUP to exit the DCP501 setup menus at any time.

SELECT

On the DCP501 front panel, press SELECT to choose a menu option or save a change to a
DCP501 setting. Same as OK on the DCP501 remote control.

OK

On the DCP501 remote control, press OK to choose a menu option or save a change to a
DCP501 setting. Same as SELECT on the DCP501 front panel.

Flashing option

Indicates that the option is selected and can be adjusted.

Cursor left < and
cursor right >

Step through available values for the selected option.

Cursor up ∧
and

Move up and down through DCP menu settings.

cursor down ∨
The invalid symbol is displayed on the TV when you press a button that is invalid or
unavailable at the time. This symbol only appears when the DCP is in DVD/CD mode.

Document Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
EMPHASIZED
TEXT WITH
ALL-CAPITAL
LETTERS

Emphasized text with all capital letters indicates a button you press on the DCP front
panel or the remote control, what is displayed on the TV or DCP501 front panel display, or
a connection port on the DCP501.

Wide Text

Text with wider than normal spacing between characters indicates text that is displayed on
your television or the DCP501 display.

Examples: SETUP, VIDEO2, VCR1, TONE/LEVEL

Examples: A U D I O S E T , D D I G I T A L , S u b t i t l e s O n / O f f

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Overview
This section provides information about:
Features of the DCP501
Accessories included with the DCP501
DVD and CD information
It also includes descriptions of the following:
Front panel
DCP501 display
Rear panel
Remote control unit
Before you begin to install the DCP501, familiarize yourself with the various controls and
displays. Information on installing the DCP501 is provided in the “Installation” section.
NOTE!

When not in use, turn off the DCP501.

Features
The DCP501 includes:
DVD/CD player—single-disc tray
Audio/Video Receiver (AM-FM tuner/audio amplifier)
DCT2000 Digital Cable receiver (analog/digital hybrid)
Audio output — 5 x 100 watts per channel
Tripath Class T- solid state amplifiers
Dolby ® Digital, Dolby ® Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic, and DTS ® audio decoders
Multiple connections for several A/V components
Toslink and coaxial digital audio inputs

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The DCP501 allows you to listen to your favorite digital and analog music in surround sound
from selectable multiple audio sources, including:
Digital audio on the CD player
Digital or analog audio on TV channels tuned with the digital cable TV receiver feature*
Digital audio on the digital audio tuner provided on your cable system*
Local analog AM and FM stations with the DCP501 AM/FM tuner
External analog audio cassettes
External MiniDisc digital audio
External digital audio tape (DAT)
Video game audio
* Digital Cable TV and interactive services are subscription services offered by most cable service providers.

DCP501 Video/TV features include:
Tuning and watching either digital or analog cable TV channels on your cable system
Viewing digital programs and movies played on your DCP501 DVD player
Viewing analog programs and movies played on your analog VCR or analog video camera
Viewing digital movies played on your digital VCR or digital video camera
Viewing movies and programs recorded with a personal video recorder (PVR)
Viewing and playing video games
After connecting a VCR, video recording capabilities include:
Using the DCP501 to record DVD movies to video tape (unless the DVD has Macrovision
anti-taping control)
With a second VCR, transferring movies or home video played on one VCR to a second VCR
With a personal video recorder (PVR), transferring movies from your PVR to a VCR
Audio and video inputs and outputs provide both S-video and phono connections.

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Supplied Accessories
The following items are shipped with your DCP501:
DCP501-R Universal Remote Control
DCP501 Home Theater System User Guide
DCP501 Home Theater System Quick Setup Guide
Baseband video cable
6 ft. coaxial cable
S-video cable
AM antenna
FM antenna
Warranty/Registration Card

Disc Information
This section includes information on the types of discs you can use with the DCP501 and how to
handle, clean and store them.

Types of Discs You Can Use
The DCP501 can play back the following discs:
Type

Dis c L o g o M a r k

DVD

Co n t e n t s
Audio and Video

™

Audio CD

Audio

Dis c Si ze

M a x i m u m Pla yb a c k T im e

12 cm

Approx. 4 hours for a
single-sided disc or 8 hours for
a double-sided disc

8 cm

Approx. 80 minutes for a
single-sided disc or
160 minutes for a double-sided
disc

12 cm

Approx. 75 minutes

8 cm

Approx. 20 minutes

The DCP501 cannot play the following disc formats:
DVD-ROM
DVD+R/DVD-RAM (The DCP501 can play DVD-R format).
CD-ROM
CD-EXTRA
Photo CD
Video CD
SACD (SuperAudio CD)

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Do not use discs that are:
Cracked
Warped
Contain adhesive tape or a disc label (as on rental discs)

Handling Discs
When handling your discs:
Do not touch the playback side (the blank side) of the disc
Do not attach paper or tape to either side of the disc

Cleaning Discs
Your picture and sound quality may deteriorate due to fingerprints or dust on the disc. To clean
the disc, wipe the disc with a soft cloth from the center of the disc outwards. Be sure to always
keep your discs clean.
Do not use solvents such as record cleaning sprays to clean a disc. Solvents can damage the disc.

Storing Discs
When storing your discs, follow these guidelines:
Store discs vertically in their cases.
Do not stack or place objects on unprotected discs. This can cause warping or scratches.
Do not store discs in direct sunlight or near a heat source.
Do not store discs in places subject to moisture or dust.

Region Numbers
The region number of the DCP501 is 1 (North America). This number refers to the coding
format of the discs that can be played back. This number only applies to DVDs. If the region
number of the DVD disc you are trying to play back is not 1 or ALL, the DCP501 cannot play it
back and a warning message appears on the DCP501 display.

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Front Panel
The DCP501 contains selection buttons, tuning buttons, a volume control knob, video 2
connection ports, and a single disc CD/DVD tray. For information on operating the DCP501,
refer to the “ Operation” section. Figure 2 illustrates the front panel of the DCP501:
Figure 2
DCP501 front panel

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8
POWER

CURSOR

SET UP

AUDIO MODE

MENU

TONE/LEVEL

GUIDE

AM/FM

INFO

VOLUME

FM MODE

CH/PRESETS

TUNE

SELEC T/STORE

SOURCE

PLAY•PAUSE

STOP

OPEN•CLOSE REPEAT
VIDEO 2

PHONES
D I G I T A L

SKIP•SEARCH

S U R R OU N D

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN

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10

11

12

VIDEO
IN

L
R
AUDIO IN

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Item

Co n t ro l

Des c ri p t i o n

1

CURSOR

Moves cursor up/down/left/right in DCP501 display/on-screen display and CATV
application control.

2

SELECT/STORE

3

SET UP
MENU

Selects current DCP501 display/on-screen display item or CATV application
controlled item.
Press once to view DCP501 A/V configuration menus.
Cable TV source: CATV application controlled.
DVD/CD source: Displays DVD menu.

GUIDE

CATV application controlled.

INFO

CATV application controlled.
DVD/CD source: Displays DVD/CD control summary.

CH/PRESETS
ST

Cable TV source: Advances to next S or previous T channel. CATV application
controlled.

Display

Refer to DCP501 Display in this section for information on the DCP501 display.

Tuner source: Advances to next S or previous T stored preset station #.
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Item

Co n t ro l

Des c ri p t i o n

5

AUDIO MODE

Selects surround sound mode (toggle through all available modes).

TONE/LEVEL

Press once to enter Bass Level Change mode.
Press twice to enter Treble Level Change mode.
Press three times to enter Balance Level Change mode.
Press four times to enter Fader Level Change mode.

AM/FM

If Tuner not source: Selects Tuner.
Tuner source: Changes radio band (AMFM, FMAM).

FM MODE

Press once to force FM station to mono.
Press again to return to normal.

TUNE ST

Press to increase S or decrease T radio tuner frequency.
Hold to scan to next S or previous T strongest signal (station).

6

SOURCE

Selects viewing source in the following sequence:
CATVDVD/CDTUNER
VCR1VCR2VIDEO1
VIDEO2TAPE%

7

VOLUME

Increases (clockwise) or decreases (counter-clockwise) pre-amp and speaker
level.

8

POWER

Places DCP501 in standby mode.

9

PHONES

Jack for headphones connection.

10

PLAY·PAUSE

In Playback: Pauses playback of DVD/CD.
Not in Playback: Begins playback of DVD/CD.

STOP

Stops playback of DVD/CD.
Press once: place DVD/CD player in resume state.
Press twice: stop DVD/CD player.

SKIP·SEARCH
 In playback: Press  to select previous chapter (track) or press  to select next
chapter (track).
Hold  to rewind and play DVD/CD x2.
Hold  to fast forward and play DVD/CD x2.
11

Loader

12

OPEN·CLOSE

Loader for disc.
DVD/CD Loader Closed: Opens tray.
DVD/CD Loader Open: Closes tray.

REPEAT

Press once to repeat playback of current chapter/disc.
Press twice to repeat playback of current title/track.
Press three times to repeat playback of current chapter (DVD only).
Press again to clear the repeat function.

PROGRAM

Press Once: program DVD/CD playback list (On screen).
Press Twice: program CD playlist on DCP501 display.

SHUFFLE

Press Once: shuffle current CD tracks.
Press Again: clear shuffle.
SHUFFLE does not work with DVDs.

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Ports for connecting devices such as digital video cameras, mini disc players, and
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DCP501 Display
For information on the controls and functions shown in the DCP501 display, see the
“ Operations” section. The icons on your DCP501 display are described in the table below:
Figure 3
DCP501 display
1

12

Item

13

3

2

14 15

I n d i c at o r/I co n

16

4

17

5

6

7

18 19 20 21 22

8

9

23

10 11

24

25

Des c ri p t i o n

1

Not used on the DCP501.

2

On indicates DTS Surround is the currently selected audio mode.

3

On indicates Dolby Digital Surround is the currently selected audio mode.

4

P L I I turns on to indicate Dolby Pro Logic II Surround is the currently
selected audio mode.
P L turns on to indicate Dolby Pro Logic Surround is the currently selected
audio mode.

5

On indicates Dolby 3 Channel Stereo is the currently selected audio mode.
On indicates standard 2 Channel Stereo is the currently selected audio mode.

6

7

Turns on when a DVD/CD or external digital audio input is not Dolby or DTS
audio.
On indicates DSP sound mode is selected. When DSP is selected, the specific
sound mode is displayed: STADIUM, CONCERT, THEATER, ARENA, CLUB
or CHURCH.

8

Turns on when tuner is in use to indicate DCP501 is scanning to next radio
station.

9

Tuner: On indicates the tuned signal received is strong.
Flashing indicates a weak FM signal.

10

Tuner: On indicates the tuned FM signal received is transmitting in stereo.

11

CD: On indicates the DCP501 is in Preview mode (The CD player plays the
first ten seconds of each track.)

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Item

I n d i c at o r/I co n

Des c ri p t i o n

12

On indicates playback of DVD/CD.

13

On indicates DVD/CD has paused playing.

14

DVD: On indicates DVD Parental Control Level has been set.

15

DVD/CD: turns on to indicate you are playing the DVD/CD in programmed
mode.

16

On indicates that the record output sources have been overridden for Cable TV
Record.

17

CD: On indicates Shuffle mode (CD player is randomly selecting tracks for
playback.)

18

DVD: REPEAT turns on to indicate Disc Repeat, and flashes TITLE or
CHAPTER to indicate Title or Chapter Repeat.
CD: REPEAT turns on to indicate Disc Repeat, and flashes TRACK to indicate
Track Repeat.

19

DVD/CD: turns on when a sequence for continuous play is being selected.
When a DVD or CD is in playback, the A-B button on the remote control can be
used to select a sequence for continuous repeated play. The A icon turns on to
indicate the start of the sequence has been selected. The B icon turns on to
indicate the selected sequence is in playback. See the “Operations” section for
more information on this feature.

20

Not used on the DCP501.

21

Not used on the DCP501.

22

Not used on the DCP501.

23

O P T 1 or O P T 2 turns on to indicate which optical input is in use.

24

On indicates coaxial audio input is in use.

25

On indicates analog audio input is in use.

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Figure 4
DCP501 display

26

Item

27

28

I n d i c at o r/I co n

29

30

31

32

33 34 35

36

37

Des c ri p t i o n

26

On indicates that you have received incoming messages from the cable
operator. Use the program guide displayed on the TV to retrieve messages.

27

D V D, C D or M P 3 turns on to indicate which item is in use. M P 3 indicates a
disc containing MP3 audio files is in use.

28

Tuner: displays two-digit preset number, if any, of currently selected radio
station.
Flashes to indicate when you are pre-setting radio stations. Stops flashing when
a preset number is selected.

29

After selecting DVD/CD as the source and pressing DVD/CD button on the
remote control, the following is displayed:
DVD: Displays the current title of the DVD.

30

After selecting DVD/CD as the source and pressing DVD/CD button on the
remote control, the following is displayed:
CD: Displays the current track (two-digit number).

31

After selecting DVD/CD as the source and pressing DVD/CD button on the
remote control, the following is displayed:
DVD: displays the current chapter of the DVD (two-digit number).

32

After selecting DVD/CD as the source and pressing DVD/CD button on the
remote control, the following is displayed:
DVD: Displays the duration of the current title.
CD: Displays the time remaining on the current track.
When tuner is selected as the source, displays the radio frequency in use.

33

On indicates volume, bass, treble, and speaker level setting, in decibels.

34

On indicates FM station is in use.

35

On indicates AM station is in use.

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Item

I n d i c at o r/I co n

Des c ri p t i o n

36

L, C, and R indicated left, center and right front speakers, respectively. LS and
RS indicate left and right surround speakers, respectively. LFE (Low Frequency
Effect) indicates the subwoofer.
These icons turn on as follows:
Each icon turns on to indicate a valid input channel. The LFE icon turns on
to indicate a LFE component is present.
A box around an icon indicates that the output channel for that speaker has
been set.
The three-dimensional box behind the boxed icon indicates whether the
speaker has been set up as LARGE (the three-dimensional box is turned
on, as shown in the example above) or SMALL (the three-dimensional box
is not turned on).
For more information on speaker settings, see Initial Set-up Operations in the
“Operations” section.

37

On indicates Night mode enabled. In Night mode, you can set the DCP501 to
dim the display illumination and compresses the audio level to lower volume
peaks.

Rear Panel
Figure 5 illustrates the rear panel of the DCP501:
Figure 5
DCP501 rear panel
1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

MODEL NO.: DCP 501

À LA PLUIE NI À L’HUM IDITE”.

12

13

14

15

16

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The following table describes the rear-panel features:
Item
1

Des c ripti on
Speakers
FRONT SPEAKERS — connectors used to connect speaker cables to left and right front
speakers.
SURR SPEAKERS — connectors used to connect speaker cables to left and right
surround speakers.
CENTER SPEAKER — connectors used to connect speaker cables to center speaker.

2

RF IN — F-type connector used for DCP501 input from the TO RF IN connector.

3

CABLE IN — F-type connector used for the coaxial cable input from the your cable outlet.

4

TO RF IN — F-type connector used to connect the TO RF IN port to the RF IN port.

5

Cover — covers slot used for Telco return.

6

IR — mini-phone jack for connecting an optional IR Blaster.

7

TV PASS CARD — for upgradeable security.

8

DATA — data connector to interface serial data and access the high-speed serial interface for
high definition decoding.

9

DIGITAL IN
COAXIAL — digital audio input from digital audio output device with coaxial cable
connector.
OPTICAL 1 — digital audio input from digital audio output device with optical connector.

10

Antenna
FM 75 Ω — F-connector used for FM antenna.
AM — terminal tabs used for connecting AM antenna.

11

Power Outlet — AC power outlet.

12

AUDIO: IN
VCR 1 — left and right RCA jacks used for VCR audio output.
VCR 2 — left and right RCA jacks used for audio output of VCR or PVR.
VIDEO 1 — left and right RCA jacks used for audio output of auxiliary equipment, such as
a Laser Disc player.

13

TAPE — left and right RCA jacks used for audio output of alternate audio equipment, such
as a stereo or CD jukebox.
AUDIO: REC OUT
VCR 1 and VCR 2 — left and right RCA jacks for audio input of VCR(s).
TAPE—left and right RCA jacks for audio input of tape deck.

14

PRE OUT: Connectors for external amplifiers.
L and R — left and right RCA jacks used for audio output to an external power amplifier for
the front speakers.
LS and RS — left and right RCA jacks used for audio output to an external power amplifier
for surround sound speakers.
CTR — RCA jack used for audio output to an external power amplifier for the center
speaker.
SUB — RCA jack used for audio output of subwoofer. May require a Y-splitter.

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Item
15

Des c ripti on
VIDEO: IN. The RCA jacks in the row labeled VIDEO are used for composite video. The
connectors in the row labeled S-VIDEO are used for S-video.
VCR 1 and VCR 2 — connectors used for video output of VCR 1 and VCR 2 or PVR.

16

VIDEO 1 — connectors used for video output of external video source, such as a
camcorder.
VIDEO: OUT. The RCA jacks in the row labeled VIDEO are used for composite video. The
connectors in the row labeled S-VIDEO are used for S-video.
TV — connectors used for video input of TV.
VCR 1 and VCR 2 — connectors used for video input of VCR(s). Note that VCR 1 and
VCR 2 are both input and output ports.

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Operating the Remote Control
The DCP501 uses the DCP501-R Universal Remote Control. Figure 6 illustrates the DCP501-R
Universal Remote Control:
Figure 6
Remote control

1
2
3
4
5
6

24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32

7
8
9
10

33

11

36

12
13
14

37
38

34
35

39

15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23

40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
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Descriptions of the remote control functions are shown in the following table.
When you press a button on the remote control, a mode button (CATV, DVD/CD,VCR1, VCR2,
Tape, AM/FM, TV, V1 or V2) will turn on to indicate the current mode.
Bu t t o n

Item

1

SETUP

Press Once: DCP501 A/V configuration menus.

2

DVD/CD

Select DVD/CD as source. (Remote control remains in tuner mode.)

3

CATV

Select Cable TV as source.

4

VCR2

Select VCR 2 as source. Select VCR 2 remote control button codes.

5

VCR1

Select VCR 1 as source. Select VCR 1 remote control button codes.

6

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7

Cursor keys

Any DCP501 source: DCP501 display/on-screen display and CATV application
control.
TV source: Move cursor up/down/left/right.
VCR 1 or VCR 2 source: Move cursor up/down/left/right.

8

HELP

Press once: CATV application controlled. (The CATV button does not turn on.)

9

GUIDE

CATV application controlled.

10

LAST

CATV application controlled.

11

VOL

Raise or lower speaker level.

12

MUTE

13

A

CATV application controlled.

14

B

CATV application controlled.

15

NIGHT

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CATV application controlled.

Any DCP501 source: mute speaker and pre-amplifier outputs.
TV source: mute speaker output .

Press once: DIM mode
DCP501 display dims and audio plays at maximum dynamic range.
Press twice: DIM+SOFT mode
DCP501 display dims and audio plays at minimum dynamic range.
Press three times: DIM+LOUD mode
DCP501 display dims and audio plays at standard dynamic range.
Press four times: NORMAL mode
DCP501 display is not dimmed and audio plays at maximum dynamic
range.
Cable TV source: CATV application controlled.
DVD/CD source:
Press once (in playback): stop playback (resume possible).
Press twice (in playback): stop playback.
Press once (not in playback): open DVD/CD tray.
Press once (tray open): close DVD/CD tray.
VCR 1 or VCR 2 source:
Press once (in playback): stop playback.
Press once (not in playback): eject VHS cassette.

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Bu t t o n

Item

17

TUNE T



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Des c ri p t i o n
Cable TV source: CATV application controlled.
DVD/CD source:
Press once: rewind and play (rewind 1).
Press twice: rewind and play (rewind 2).
Press three times: rewind and play (rewind 3).
Press four times: rewind and play (rewind 4 for DVD only).
Press again: rewind and play (rewind 1).
Tuner source:
Press to decrease radio tuner frequency
Momentarily hold to scan to previous strongest signal (station). Press again
to stop scanning.
VCR 1 or VCR 2 source: Rewind and play cassette (in playback) or rewind
cassette (not in playback).

18

FM MODE

19



20

INPUT/TV/VCR
A-B

21

SHUFFLE

22

PROG

Press Once: program DVD/CD playback list (on-screen display)
Press Twice: program CD playlist on DCP501 display

23

CLEAR

In playback: clear A-B, Shuffle, Repeat, or Program playback modes and
resume normal mode.
Not in playback: clear A-B, Shuffle, Repeat, or Program playback modes.

24

POWER

Place DCP501 in standby mode.
Turns power off/on on TV, VCR 1, VCR 2, Video 1 and Video 2 units.

25

AM/FM

If Tuner not source: selects Tuner as source
Tuner source: change radio band (AMFM, FMAM)

26

TV

27

TAPE

28

V1

Select Video 1 as source. Select Video 1 remote control button codes.

29

V2

Select Video 2 as source. Select Video 2 remote control button codes.

30

LOCK

CATV application controlled.

31

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CATV application controlled.

Cable TV source: CATV application controlled.
Tuner source:
Press once: force FM station to mono
Press twice: return to normal
VCR 1 or VCR 2 source: one touch record, start VCR record.
In playback: Press to select previous chapter (track)
DVD/CD playback:
Press once: Select start of sequence for repeat play.
Press twice: Mark end of sequence and begin sequence playback.
CD source:
Press once: shuffle current CD tracks

Select TV remote control button codes. Remote control will be in TV mode.
Note that pressing the TV button will not affect the current mode of the DCP501.
Select Tape as source.

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Bu t t o n

Item

32

OK

33

EXIT

Cable TV source: exit a menu screen or program guide.
TV source: exit menu.
VCR 1 or VCR 2 source: exit menu.

34

INFO

CATV source: CATV Application controlled.

Des c ri p t i o n
Any DCP501 source: select current item on DCP501 display/on-screen display
or select CATV application controlled item.
TV source: Functions as ENTER key.
VCR 1 or VCR 2 source: Functions as ENTER key.

DVD/CD source: Display DVD/CD information banners.
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36

MENU

CH

Cable TV source: CATV application controlled.
DVD/CD source: DVD menu.
TV Source: TV menu.
VCR 1 or VCR 2 source: VCR menu.
Cable TV source: CATV application controlled.
Tuner source: Go to next + or previous – stored preset station.
TV source: Go to next + or previous – channel.
VCR 1 or VCR 2 source: Go to next + or previous – channel.

37

FAVORITE

CATV application controlled.

38

C

CATV application controlled.

39

Number keys

40

ENTER/
MUSIC

CATV application controlled.
Any non-DCP501 source: Functions as ENTER key.

41

DAY 

Cable TV source: CATV application enabled.
DVD/CD source: Begin/resume playback (if DVD/CD tray closed). Close tray
and begin playback (if DVD/CD tray open).
VCR 1 or VCR 2 source: Begin playback.



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TUNE 



Number entry.

Cable TV source: CATV application enabled.
DVD/CD source:
Press once: fast forward and play (fast forward 1).
Press twice: fast forward and play (fast forward 2).
Press three times: fast forward and play (fast forward 3).
Press four times: fast forward and play (fast forward 4 for DVD only).
Press again: fast forward and play (fast forward 1).
Tuner source:
Press to increase radio tuner frequency
Momentarily hold to scan to next strongest signal (station). Press again to
stop scanning.
VCR 1 or VCR 2 source: Fast forward and play cassette (in playback). Fast
forward cassette (not in playback).

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DVD/CD source:
Press once: pause playback.
Press twice: frame advance (DVD only).
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Bu t t o n

Item

45

DISC SKIP

46

TONE

47

REPEAT

48

AUDIO MODE

49

ANGLE

19

Des c ri p t i o n
Not used on the DCP501.
Press once: enter Bass Level Change mode.
Press twice: enter Treble Level Change mode.
Press three times: enter Balance Level Change mode.
Press four times: enter Fader Level Change mode.
DVD/CD playback:
Press Once: repeat playback of current disc.
Press Twice: repeat playback of current title/track.
Press Three Times: repeat playback of current chapter (DVD only).
Press Again: clear the repeat function.
Select surround sound mode (toggle through all available modes).
DVD/CD source: Change DVD camera angle (if supported by disc).

Selecting TV and VCR Setup Codes
You can set up your remote control for your TV and VCR by consulting the tables in “ TV and
VCR Setup Codes” . You only need to set up your remote control for your TV, VCR 1 and VCR 2
(if applicable).
To set up your remote control for your TV or VCR(s):
1

Press the mode button for the device you are setting up (either TV, VCR 1 or VCR 2) for six
seconds.
The mode buttons will turn on and turn off one at a time. This sequence will repeat two
times and then the selected mode button will remain on. This indicates the remote is ready
to accept the four-digit setup code.

2

Enter the four-digit setup code for your TV or VCR. The setup code can be found in “ TV and
VCR Setup Codes” .

When the setup code is accepted, the selected mode button will blink three times.
If the setup code is not accepted or more than ten seconds have elapsed between button presses,
the selected mode button turns off. The TV or VCR then exits the programming mode and the
most recent pre-programmed setup code is restored.
You can only set up your remote control while in TV, VCR 1 or VCR 2 mode.
You can exit the setup mode at any time by pressing any button on the remote other than the
number buttons.

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Ve ri fying a Setup Code U sing Bl ink Ba ck
You can use the remote control’s blink back function to verify a previously entered setup code.
The blink back function verifies a setup code by indicating the setup code number through a
certain number of blinks on the 1, 2, 3, and 4 buttons on your remote control.
To verify a setup code using blink back:
1

Press the mode button for the device you are verifying (either TV, VCR 1 or VCR 2) for six
seconds.
The mode buttons will turn on and turn off one at a time. This sequence will repeat two
times and then the selected mode button will remain on. This indicates the remote is ready
to accept the blink back code.

2

Press 9 9 0 on your remote control.
The selected mode button will blink three times and turn off.

3

Press 1 on your remote control. The 1 button will blink for a certain number of times.
The number of blinks that occur after pressing the number buttons represent the four-digit
setup code for the selected mode. The 1 button represents the first digit in the setup code,
the 2 button represents the second digit in the setup code, and so on for all four digits in the
setup code.
For example, to verify the TV setup code is 0047, after you press the mode button and 9 9 0,
pressing the 1 button will cause it to remain off, pressing the 2 button will cause it to
remain off, pressing the 3 button will cause it to blink four times, and pressing the 4 button
will cause it to blink seven times.

4

Press 2 on your remote control and count the number of blinks.

5

Press 3 on your remote control and count the number of blinks.

6

Press 4 on your remote control and count the number of blinks.

You can only set up your remote control while in TV, VCR 1 or VCR 2 mode.
After pressing the mode button and 9 9 0 sequence, you can exit the blink back mode at any
time by pressing any button on the remote other than the 1 button.

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F i n d i n g a Set u p Co d e
Setup codes for your TV and VCR are listed by brand in “ TV and VCR Setup Codes” .
If the setup code for your brand of TV or VCR is not listed, or if your TV or VCR does not
respond to the setup codes listed for its brand, you can search for your setup code using your
remote control’s Step and Set function.
To search for a setup code:
1

Press the mode button for the device (either TV, VCR 1 or VCR 2) for six seconds.
The mode buttons will turn on and turn off one at a time. This sequence will repeat two
times and then the selected mode button will remain on. This indicates the remote is ready
to use the Step and Set function.

2

Press the Cursor Up

∧ button to begin Step and Set. The selected mode button will turn off.

If no setup code is currently programmed for the selected mode, the search begins with the
most popular setup code for the selected device. If a setup code has been previously
programmed, the search begins with the next setup code for that device.
3

Use the following buttons to determine if the setup code properly operates the selected
device:
Number buttons 0, 1, 2, or 3 (use to test TV setup codes)
Channel Up (use to test TV setup codes)
Play (use to test VCR setup codes)
Rewind (use to test VCR setup codes)

4

If the setup code successfully operates the device, press OK on the remote control. The setup
code is now programmed into your remote control.
If the setup code does not operate the device, repeat steps 2 and 3.

During Step and Set, if there is more than a ten second pause between pressing buttons on the
remote control, the remote will exit Step and Set and return to the previously programmed
setup code.
You can only set up your remote control while in TV, VCR 1 or VCR 2 mode.

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Overview

Installing Batteries in Remote Control
Before using the remote control, you must install two AA (1.5 V) alkaline batteries (included)
To install batteries in the remote control:
1

Press and slide the battery compartment cover off, as illustrated in Figure 7:

Figure 7
Battery placement in remote control

1

2

+

+

2

Place the batteries in the compartment; be careful to observe the correct polarity.

3

Slide the battery compartment cover back into place.

NOTE!
Use and dispose of batteries in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. Motorola will not be liable
to anyone for the user's failure to use and/or dispose of batteries in the proper manner and in accordance with such
laws, rules and regulations, or for any defect contained in batteries that may cause injury damage to persons or
property.

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In the past, you may have connected your VCR or stereo through your TV. With the DCP501,
you connect your TV, VCR, speakers, and other electronic devices through the DCP501 for
easier control of your electronics. This section will guide you with these connections.
This section provides instructions for the following:
Connecting your TV
Connecting to Cable TV
Connecting your speakers and subwoofer
Connecting your VCR
•

Video connections

•

Audio connections

Connecting other audio-visual sources
Digital audio connections
Connecting a tape deck or an additional CD player
Connecting the FM and AM antennas
Connecting for power
Connecting to the front panel
•

Game console

•

Digital camera

•

Camcorder (analog or digital)

•

MiniDisc player

•

DAT player

To complete the installation, you must:
Connect the cables
Supply power to equipment

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Before You Begin
NOTE!
The clear protective film on the DCP501 display must be removed and transferred to the inside back cover of your
DCP501 Home Theater System User Guide. The Unit Address and Serial Number found on the protective film is
required for activation of your DCP501 cable TV receiver by your cable TV service provider.

Before you begin, review the installation instructions, gather the required items, and complete
the tasks listed below:
Place the DCP501 on a dry, smooth, flat surface and remove any obstructions that could
interfere with the free flow of air over, under, or around it. Do not place anything on top of
the unit.
Disconnect power connections to all components before making any connections.
Do not disconnect the cable connection between the RF In and To RF In ports. Removal of this
cable could disrupt operation of the DCP501.
WARNING!
To avoid damaging the DCP501, do not use the cable connection between the RF In and To RF ports as a handle.

Installing the DCP501
Before making any connections to the DCP501, refer to the diagrams later in this section for more
detailed information
To install the DCP501:
1

Connect your TV to the DCP501.

2

Connect your DCP501 for Cable TV.

3

Connect your speakers and optional subwoofer.

4

Connect your VCR to the DCP501.

5

Connect your AM and FM antennas (supplied with DCP501).

6

Plug your DCP501 into a wall outlet.

CAUTION!
Do not plug the DCP501’s power cord into a wall outlet until you have completed all connections between the
DCP501 and other components.

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Recording Your Connections
Use the diagram in Figure 8 to record your cable connections from the rear panel. You can use
this diagram later to reconnect your system if you move the equipment or add new equipment.
Figure 8
Recording your connections

VCR

TV
INPUT

OUTPUT
CABLE/
ANTENNA IN

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

INPUT
VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

VIDEO

R

L
S-VIDEO

R

AUDIO LEFT

CABLE/
ANTENNA IN

To TV
L

AUDIO RIGHT

S-VIDEO

DCP501

MODEL NO.: DCP 501

À LA PLUIE NI À L’HUM IDITE”.

Left

Right

Front speakers

Left

Right

Surround speakers

Center speaker

Subwoofer

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Connecting Your TV
Before connecting your TV to the DCP501, you must determine which type of video connection
to use. The DCP501 features two types of video outputs: S-video and video (also referred to as
composite video). S-video is the highest quality video available on the DCP501. If your TV does
not offer S-video, use the VIDEO connections. To determine whether your TV features S-video
or composite video, check the manual supplied with your TV to determine the best connection
available.

S-Video
To connect the DCP501 to a TV with S-video capability:
Figure 9
S-video connections to your TV

DCP501

MODEL NO.: DCP 501

À LA PLUIE NI À L’HUM IDITE”.

TV
INPUT
S-VIDEO

Cable(s) you will need:

VIDEO

CABLE/
ANTENNA IN

AUDIO LEFT
AUDIO RIGHT

S-Video

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

DCP501

MODEL NO.: DCP 501

À LA PLUIE NI À L’HUM IDITE”.

TV
INPUT
S-VIDEO

Cable(s) you will need:

VIDEO

CABLE/
ANTENNA IN

AUDIO LEFT
AUDIO RIGHT

Video

When connecting the video path, never connect composite video and S-Video together. Because
certain types of electronics equipment will not support both video inputs simultaneously, use only
one connection path.

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Connecting to Cable TV
The DCP501 operates only with TVs with composite video or S-video capabilities. The DCP501
contains no RF output, so it will not function properly with older models of TVs with only RF
input.
Do not disconnect the cable connection between the RF In and To RF In ports. Removal of this
cable could disrupt operation of the DCP501.
IMPORTANT! The digital cable feature of your Motorola DCP501 can be activated only in
certain cable systems throughout North America. Contact your local cable TV provider to
determine whether the digital cable feature of your Motorola DCP501 can be activated. In cable
systems where the digital cable feature cannot be activated, you may connect an external cable
receiver provided by your local cable provider. For best results, connect an external cable
receiver through the audio and video inputs on the back of your DCP501.
WARNING!
To avoid damaging the DCP501, do not use the cable connection between the RF In and To RF ports as a handle.

Connect your DCP501 for cable TV as shown in Figure 11:
Figure 11
Connecting to cable TV

Cable in

MODEL NO.: DCP 501

À LA PLUIE NI À L’HUM IDITE”.

Cable(s) you will need:

RF (75 ohm) coaxial

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Connecting Your Speakers and Subwoofer
This section includes information on connecting your speakers and optional subwoofer. An
example of how to place your speakers for optimal performance is also included.

Speaker Placement
An example of how to place your speakers and optional subwoofer for optimal audio performance
is shown in Figure 12:
Figure 12
Example of speaker placement
Right
surround
speaker

Left
surround
speaker

Right
front
speaker

Center
speaker

Left
front
speaker

Subwoofer

For ideal listening, the front and center speakers should be at the same height. Position the
front speakers on both sides of the TV at equal distances from the TV. Position the center
speaker on top or below the TV set. Do not place the center speaker farther away from the
listening position then the front speakers.
Position the rear speakers beside or slightly behind your viewing position. If the rear speakers
are placed on the floor, they should be angled up towards the ceiling.
The subwoofer should be placed in a corner or, if that is not possible, against a wall.
The DCP501 should be placed on a dry, smooth, flat surface. Any obstructions that could
interfere with the free flow of air over, under, or around the DCP501 should be removed.
Do not place anything on top of the unit.

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Speaker and Subwoofer Connections
This subsection provides instructions for:
Connecting your front speakers and optional active subwoofer
Connecting your front speakers and optional passive subwoofer
Connecting your surround and center speakers
Co n n e c t i n g S p e a k e r Co r d s
To connect your speaker cords:
1

Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about 2/3 inch (10 mm).

2

Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to +
and – to – .

3

Press down on the terminal’s tab to open the terminal and insert the wire.

4

Snap the tab closed.

Consult the manual supplied with your speakers or subwoofer for further information on making
the proper connections.

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Conne cting You r F ront Speake rs an d Acti ve Su b w oofe r
Connect your front speakers and active subwoofer (optional) as shown in Figure 13:
Figure 13
Connecting front speakers and active subwoofer

DCP501

MODEL NO.: DCP 501

À LA PLUIE NI À L’HUM IDITE”.

VCR

SURR.

Left

Right

Front speakers

Subwoofer

Consult the manual supplied with your speakers or subwoofer for further information on making
the proper connections.

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Conne cting You r F ront Speake rs an d Pas si ve Su b woofe r
Connect your front speakers and passive subwoofer (optional) as shown in Figure 14:
Figure 14
Connecting front speakers and passive subwoofer

DCP501

MODEL NO.: DCP 501

À LA PLUIE NI À L’HUM IDITE”.

SURR.

Passive
subwoofer

Right

Left

Front speakers

Consult the manual supplied with your speakers or subwoofer for further information on making
the proper connections.

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Co n n e c t i n g Y o u r Su r ro u n d a n d Cen t e r Sp e a k e r s
Connect your surround and center speakers as shown in Figure 15:
Figure 15
Connecting surround and center speakers

DCP501

MODEL NO.: DCP 501

À LA PLUIE NI À L’HUM IDITE”.

Center
speaker

Left

Right

Surround speakers

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Connecting Your VCR
To connect your VCR to the DCP501, perform the following:
Video connections
Audio connections

Video Connections for Your VCR
Before connecting your VCR to the DCP501, you must determine which type of video connection
to use. The DCP501 features two types of video inputs and outputs: S-video and video (also
referred to as composite video). S-video is the highest quality video available on the DCP501. If
your VCR does not offer S-video, proceed to the Composite Video instructions that follow the
S-video Connections diagram

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S- Vid eo
Connect your VCR as shown in Figure 16:
Figure 16
S-video connections to your VCR

DCP501

MODEL NO.: DCP 501

À LA PLUIE NI À L’HUM IDITE” .

VCR
OUTPUT
CABLE/
ANTENNA IN

AUDIO

INPUT
VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

Cable(s) you will need:

To TV
R

L
S-VIDEO

R

L
S-VIDEO

S-Video

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Vid eo
Connect your VCR as shown in Figure 17:
Figure 17
Composite video connections to your VCR

DCP501

MODEL NO.: DCP 501

À LA PLUIE NI À L’HUM IDITE”.

VCR
OUTPUT
CABLE/
ANTENNA IN

AUDIO

Cable(s) you will need:

INPUT
VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

To TV
R

L

R

L

Video

When connecting the video path, never connect composite video and S-Video together. Because
certain types of electronics equipment will not support both video inputs simultaneously, use only
one connection path.

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Audio Connections for Your VCR
Before connecting your VCR to the DCP501, determine if your VCR is stereo or monaural
(mono). To determine whether your VCR is mono or stereo, check the connectors on the rear
panel of your VCR or consult the manual supplied with your VCR.
St e r eo V CR
To connect a stereo VCR:
Figure 18
Stereo VCR audio connections

DCP501

MODEL NO.: DCP 501

À LA PLUIE NI À L’HUM IDITE”.

VCR
OUTPUT
CABLE/
ANTENNA IN

AUDIO

Cable(s) you will need:

INPUT
VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

To TV
R

L

R

L

Audio

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M o n o VC R
To connect a mono VCR:
Figure 19
Mono VCR audio connections

DCP501

MODEL NO.: DCP 501

À LA PLUIE NI À L’HUM IDITE”.

VCR
(monaural)

OUTPUT
CABLE/
ANTENNA IN

AUDIO

Cable(s) you will need:

INPUT
VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

To TV

Audio

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Connecting Other Audio/Video Sources
You can connect an alternate audio/video source such as another DVD player by following the
diagram in Figure 20.
If you wish to use the digital audio output from a DVD player to the DCP501, you must assign
either the Optical1 or Coaxial digital audio input to the corresponding DCP501 video input
source by using the INPUT SETUP screens. If the DVD player is connected to the VIDEO2 inputs
on the front panel, the DCP501 automatically uses the OPTICAL2 digital audio input over the
analog input if it is available. See the “ Operations” section for information on using the INPUT
SETUP screens. Before connecting the DVD player, check the manual supplied with the DVD
player for the manufacturer’s installation guidelines.
Figure 20
Connections for an alternate device

DCP501

MODEL NO.: DCP 501

À LA PLUIE NI À L’HUM IDITE”.

Alternate
A/V Source

AUDIO OUT
COAX

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

R

VIDEO OUT
L

VIDEO

Cable(s) you will need:

S-VIDEO

ANALOG

Audio

Video

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Digital Audio Connections
Digital audio connections can be used with another DVD player, DAT players, and CD players.
The DCP501 has three digital inputs: a single coaxial input and two optical inputs. Optical 2
(Digital Audio In) is located on the front panel and is linked to Video 2. Coaxial and Optical 1
are located on the rear panel and can be assigned to any one of the VCR 1, VCR 2, or Video 1
inputs by using the INPUT SETUP screens. See the “ Operations” section for information on
using the INPUT SETUP screens.
If you are connecting audio equipment that uses Dolby 5.1 or DTS, be sure to connect the digital
output of the equipment to either Coaxial or Optical 1. Do not connect the equipment to any
other audio input.
When making digital audio connections, it is not necessary to make connections from both the
coaxial and optical digital outputs to the same component. When making an optical connection,
use a Toslink optical cable.
To connect your DCP501 to a digital audio source:
Figure 21
Digital audio connections

DCP501

MODEL NO.: DCP 501

À LA PLUIE NI À L’HUM IDITE”.

Either / or

Digital Audio Source
AUDIO OUT
COAX

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

R

VIDEO OUT
L

VIDEO

Cable(s) you will need:

S-VIDEO

ANALOG

Audio

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Connecting a Tape Deck or CD Player
To connect an alternate stereo source such as a tape deck or CD player:
Figure 22
Audio connections

DCP501

MODEL NO.: DCP 501

À LA PLUIE NI À L’HUM IDITE”.

CD player
or tape deck
R

L

CD IN

AUX IN

SPEAKER
CONNECTORS

Cable(s) you will need:

IN
TAPE 1
OUT

Audio

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Connecting the AM and FM Antennas
Connect your AM and FM antennas as shown in Figure 23:
Figure 23
Antenna connections

AM antenna
FM antenna

MODEL NO.: DCP 501

À LA PLUIE NI À L’HUM IDITE”.

To wall outlet

To connect the AM antenna:
1

Press down on the AM Antenna terminal’s tab to open the terminal.

2

Insert the wire and snap the tab closed.

3

Place the AM antenna as far as possible from the DCP501, TV, speaker cords, and power
cords.

After connecting your FM antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.
If an outside antenna is connected to the DCP501, be sure the antenna is grounded to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.

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Connecting for Power
After making all your connections, plug the DCP501’s power cord into a wall outlet, as shown in
Figure 23. Proceed to the “ Operations” section for information on setting up and operating the
DCP501.
CAUTION!
Do not plug the DCP501’s power cord into a wall outlet until you have completed all connections between the
DCP501 and other components.

To prevent electrical shock, do not use this (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless
the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

Connecting to the Front Panel
For easy access, you can connect the following devices to the DCP501 front panel:
Game console
Digital camera
Camcorder (analog or digital)
MiniDisc player
DAT player

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To connect a device to the front panel:
Figure 24
Front panel connections

Mini-Disc Player
or DAT Tape Player

Cable(s) you will need:

DIGITAL OUT

Digital

Video

Audio

DCP501
POWER

CURSOR

SET UP

AUDIO MODE

MENU

TONE/LEVEL

GUIDE

AM/FM

INFO

VOLUME

FM MODE

CH/PRESETS

TUNE

SELEC T/STORE

SOURCE

PLAY•PAUSE

STOP

OPEN•CLOSE REPEAT
VIDEO 2

PHONES
D I G I TA L

SKIP•SEARCH

S U R R OUN D

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT
L

R

Game Console

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VIDEO OUT

or

Digital Camera

VIDEO
IN

L
R
AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT
L

Camcorder

R

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This section describes how to operate the DCP501. It includes instructions for:
•

Basic audio set-up

•

Cable TV

•

Sound effects

•

Digital Audio/Video Receiver — basic and advanced use

•

DVD/CD player — basic and advanced use

Before You Begin
To program and select options on your DCP501, use the cursor buttons on the front of the
DCP501 or with your remote control. The following navigational tools enable you to navigate the
menus displayed on your TV with on-screen display (OSD) or with DCP501 options displayed on
the DCP501 front panel display.
Bu t t o n

Function

SETUP

On the DCP501 front panel or the DCP501 remote control, press SETUP to display the
DCP501 MAIN SETUP menu on your TV or display A U D I O S E T on the DCP501
display. Press SETUP to exit the DCP501 setup menus at any time.

SELECT

On the DCP501 front panel, press SELECT to choose a menu option or save a change to a
DCP501 setting. Same as OK on the DCP501 remote control.

OK

On the DCP501 remote control, press OK to choose a menu option or save a change to a
DCP501 setting. Same as SELECT on the DCP501 front panel.

Flashing option

Indicates that the option is selected and can be adjusted.

Cursor left < and
cursor right >

Step through available values for the selected option.

Cursor up ∧
and

Move up and down through DCP501 menu settings.

cursor down ∨
The invalid symbol is displayed on the TV when you press a button that is invalid or
unavailable at the time. This symbol only appears when the DCP501 is in DVD/CD mode.

The following conventions are used in this manual:
EMPHASIZED
TEXT WITH
ALL-CAPITAL
LETTERS

Emphasized text with all capital letters indicates a button you press on the DCP501 front
panel or the remote control, what is displayed on the TV or DCP501 front panel display, or
a connection port on the DCP501.

Wide Text

Text with wider than normal spacing between characters indicates text that is displayed on
your TV or the DCP501 display.

Examples: SETUP, VIDEO2, VCR1, TONE/LEVEL

Examples: A U D I O S E T, D D I G I T A L, S u b t i t l e s O n / O f f

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Some notes about DCP501 operation:
Lamp test

When you turn on your DCP501, a lamp test is performed on the DCP501 display. This
test causes all icons to turn on for ½ second and then MOTOROLA is displayed for
2 seconds.

Turning on the
DCP501 for the
first time

If this is the first time you have turned on your DCP501, S E T S P E A K E R S scrolls
once across the DCP501 display. The same message is displayed when you have
returned the DCP501 to the default speaker settings.

Setup Timeout

During any setup configuration, if no remote control or front panel button is pressed for
20-seconds, the DCP501 exits the setup mode.

Headphones

Connecting headphones to the DCP501 headphone socket mutes the DCP501
speaker outputs.

Speakers

Speakers rated at 8 ohms are preferred, but the DCP501 speaker outputs can drive
speakers rated from 4 to 16 ohms.

NOTE
To turn on the DCP501, press the power button on the remote control or the front of the
DCP501.
When not in use, turn off the DCP501.

Setting Up Audio
This section includes information about setting up speakers and selecting audio inputs. Once a
digital input is assigned to a particular source, the DCP501 always uses the assigned digital
audio input instead of the analog audio input if both are present for the same source. You must
select various input sources from the INPUT SETUP menu so the DCP501 knows which digital
inputs are assigned. The DCP501 display shows the current audio input used by the selected
source: O P T 1 , O P T 2 , C O A X , or A N A L O G . For digital audio inputs only, the DCP501 turns
on an icon to distinguish the digital input type: P C M , d t s , or D D I G I T A L .

Input Setup
To change the audio inputs on the DCP501:
1

Press SETUP to display the M A I N S E T U P menu on your TV or A U D I O S E T on the
DCP501 display.

On-sc r een Di spla y

X

DC P 501 D ispl ay

*

M A I

N

O
S E
R
C

E
U
C
A

A
D
C
C

U
V
A
A

D I
D
T V
T V

E

X

I

T

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T
E
H

S

E

T

U P

T U P
P
O R D
N N E L

S

*

C A N

A U D I

O

S

E

T

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Press SELECT or OK to display the A U D I O S E T U P menu on your TV, or I N P U T S E T on
the DCP501 display.

On-sc r een Di spla y
*
X

3

I
S
T
A
E

N
P
E
D
X

P
E
S
V
I

DC P 501 D ispl ay

A U D I
U T
A K E
T
T
A N C
T

O

S E T
R
S
O N E
E D

S

E

T

U P

U P
E T U P
A D J U S
S E T U P

*

I

N P

U T

S

E

T

T

INPUT SETUP: Press SELECT or OK to display the I N P U T S E T U P menu on your TV or
V I D I N P U T on the DCP501 display. The DCP501 has three digital audio inputs: a single
coaxial input and two optical inputs. O P T I C A L 2 is always associated with the V I D E O 2
input on the front panel. However, O P T I C A L 1 and the C O A X I A L input can be assigned to
any one of V C R 1, V C R 2, or V I D E O 1 inputs. The factory settings are:
VCR1–
ANALOG

VCR2–
ANALOG

VIDEO1–
ANALOG

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X

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DC P 501 D ispl ay
N P

I N P U T
D I G I T A L
R E T U R N

U T

T

S

E

:
I N :
O
M E

T

U P

V C R 1
A N A L
N U

*

V

I

D

I

N P

U T

O G

Press SELECT or OK and the current setting flashes. In this example, V C R 1 flashes.

On-sc r een Di spla y
*
X

I

DC P 501 D ispl ay
N P

I N P U T
D I G I T A L
R E T U R N

U T

T

S

E

:
I N :
O
M E

T

U P

*

V

C R 1

V C R 1
C O A X
N U

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5

Press CURSOR left/right (<
< >) to select V C R 1, V C R 2, or V I D E O 1.

6

Press SELECT or OK to accept your selection. Repeat for other video inputs as necessary.
If assigned, the DCP501 always uses a digital audio input. You must select various input
sources from the INPUT SETUP menu so the DCP501 knows which digital inputs are
assigned. The DCP501 display shows the current audio input used by the selected source:
O P T 1 , C O A X , or A N A L O G . For digital audio inputs only, the DCP501 turns on an icon to
distinguish the digital input type, P C M , d t s , or D D I G I T A L . To assign a different audio
input to the selected video input, press down arrow (∨
∨).

On-sc r een Di spla y
*

X

7

I

DC P 501 D ispl ay
N P

I N P U T
D I G I T A L
R E T U R N

U T

T

S

E

:
I N :
O
M E

T

U P

V I D E
O P T I
N U

*
O 1
C A L

A U D

I

N P

U T

1

Press SELECT or OK and the current audio input assigned to the video input flashes:
(A N A L O G, C O A X, or O P T I C A L 1). In this example, O P T I C A L 1 flashes.

On-sc r een Di spla y
*

X

I

DC P 501 D ispl ay
N P

I N P U T
D I G I T A L
R E T U R N

U T

T

S

E

:
I N :
O
M E

T

U P

V I D E
O P T I
N U

*
O 1
C A L

O P

T

I

C A L

1

8

Press CURSOR left/right (<
< >) to select A N A L O G, C O A X, or O P T I C A L 1.

9

Press SELECT or OK to accept your selection. Repeat for other video inputs as necessary.
Press SETUP to exit the I N P U T S E T U P menu.

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Subwoofer and Speakers
If you do not have a surround mode selected, you cannot make adjustments to the rear speakers.
Similarly, if you have no center speaker in the mode you are in, you cannot make adjustments to
the center speaker. So, you must set the DCP501 to an audio mode that uses the center channel
and/or the surround channels in order to make adjustments to the center speaker and/or
surround speakers.
This option defines whether a subwoofer speaker is connected to the AUDIO-PREOUT-SUB
connector. If N O is selected, Speaker Size for all speakers defaults to L A R G E . The factory
setting is Y E S . To change the subwoofer settings on the DCP501:
1

Press SETUP or OK to display the M A I N S E T U P menu on your TV or A U D I O S E T on the
DCP501 display.

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Press SELECT or OK to display the A U D I O S E T U P menu on your TV, or I N P U T S E T on
the DCP501 display.

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Press down arrow (∨
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Press SELECT or OK to display the S P E A K E R S E T U P menu on your TV.

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SUBWOOFER SETUP: Press SELECT or OK to display the DCP501 S U B W O O F E R S E T U P
menu or S U B ? on the DCP501 display.

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Press SELECTor OK and the current setting flashes. In this example, Y E S flashes.

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7

Press CURSOR left/right (<
< >) to display Y E S or N O . If N O is selected, the box around the
L F E (low frequency effects) icon on the DCP501 turns off. Selecting N O defaults all speaker
sizes to L A R G E . Select N O if you are not connecting a subwoofer to the
AUDIO-PREOUT-SUB connector on the back of the DCP501.

8

Press SELECT or OK to accept your selection.

9

CROSSOVER FREQUENCY: Press down arrow (∨
∨) to select the subwoofer crossover
frequency, which is the frequency below which sound is output by your subwoofer. The
factory setting is 8 0 H z.

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10 Press SELECT or OK and the currently selected setting flashes. In this example, 8 0 H z

flashes.
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11 Press CURSOR left/right (<
< >) to raise or lower the crossover frequency to 6 0 H z , 8 0 H z ,
1 0 0 H z , or 1 2 0 H z . If the subwoofer has its own adjustment for crossover frequency, the

DCP501 menu setting should be set to the same (or closest) value.
12 Press SELECT or OK to accept your selection.

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13 SUBWOOFER LEVEL: Press down arrow (∨
∨) to select the subwoofer level, which is the
volume level adjustment to the bass subwoofer. The factory setting is 0 d B (no level

adjustment).
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14 Press SELECT or OK and the d B icon on the DCP501 front panel display turns on and the
currently selected setting flashes. In this example, 0 d B starts flashing.

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15 Press CURSOR left/right (<
< >) to raise or lower the volume level of the subwoofer
from – 1 0 d B to + 1 0 d B .
16 Press SELECT or OK to accept your selection.
17 Press down arrow (∨
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18 Press SELECT or OK, or press left arrow (<).

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19 LEFT/RIGHT SETUP: Press down arrow (∨
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20 Press SELECT or OK.

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21 Press SELECT or OK and the currently selected setting flashes. In this example, L A R G E
flashes. The L A R G E and S M A L L settings determine which speakers receive low frequency
(bass) information. Use the L A R G E setting for a speaker that is a traditional full-range
speaker capable of reproducing sounds below 100Hz. Use the S M A L L setting for smaller,

frequency-limited satellite speakers that do not reproduce sounds below 100Hz. When the
S M A L L setting is used, a subwoofer is required to reproduce low frequency sounds. Note
that L A R G E and S M A L L refer to the speaker’s ability to reproduce low frequency sounds
and not their physical size. Consult the manufacturer’s manual that accompanied your
speakers for more information.
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22 Press CURSOR left/right (<
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The speaker icon on DCP501 display changes with the L A R G E /S M A L L setting.
The settings for L E F T / R I G H T S E T UP are affected by your setting on the
S U B W O O F E R S E T U P menu
23 Press SELECT or OK to accept your selection and L A R G E or S M A L L stops flashing.
24 Press down arrow (∨
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25 Press SELECTor OK and the currently selected setting flashes. In this example, 1 0 f t flashes.

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26 Press CURSOR left/right (<
< >) to adjust the distance between the left/right speakers from a

minimum of 3 feet to a maximum of 40 feet.

27 Press SELECT or OK to accept your selection and your selection stops flashing.
28 Press down arrow (∨
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29 Press SELECT or OK.
30 CENTER SETUP: Press down arrow (∨
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31 Press SELECT or OK.

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32 Press SELECT or OK and the currently select setting flashes. In this example, S M A L L flashes.

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33 Press CURSOR left/right (<
< >) to display L A R G E, S M A L L, or N O N E.
34 Press SELECT or OK to accept your selection and L A R G E, S M A L L, or N O N E stops flashing.

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35 Press down arrow (∨
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36 Press SELECT or OK and the currently selected setting flashes. In this example, 1 0 f t flashes.

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37 Press CURSOR left/right (<
< >) to display the desired distance.

The center speaker cannot be closer than the front speaker by more than 5 feet.
The center speaker cannot be further away than the front speaker.
38 Press SELECT or OK to accept your selection and the selected value stops flashing.
39 Press down arrow (∨
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40 Press SELECT or OK.
41 SURROUND SETUP: Press down arrow (∨
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42 Press SELECT or OK.

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43 Press SELECT or OK and the currently selected setting flashes. In this example, SMALL

flashes.
44 Press CURSOR left/right (<
< >) to display L A R G E, S M A L L, or N O N E.
45 Press SELECT or OK to accept your selection and L A R G E, S M A L L, or N O N E stops flashing.

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46 Press down arrow (∨
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47 Press SELECT or OK and the currently selected setting flashes. In this example, 1 0 f t flashes.

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48 Press CURSOR left/right (<
< >) to adjust the distance from your listening position to the

surround sound speakers.

The surround speaker cannot be further away than the front speaker.
49 Press SELECT or OK to accept your selection and the selected value stops flashing.
50 Press down arrow (∨
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51 Press SELECT or OK.

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52 SPEAKER RESET: Press down arrow (∨
∨). The Speaker Reset option allows you to return all

speaker settings to their factory default values.

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53 Press SELECT or OK.

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54 Press SELECT or OK and N O flashes.

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Test Tone Adjust
The Test Tone option allows you to hear test tones and adjust the level of these tones on
speakers connected to the DCP501 to properly balance the sound system with the listening area.
For full benefit, Test Tone Adjust should be performed when the DCP501 is in Dolby-Digital
or dts mode.
You can be in any audio mode except stereo to enter the Test Tone Adjust menu. You can
only adjust the test tone levels for the speakers that are used in the audio mode you have
selected. For example, Dolby 3 Channel Stereo uses left, right, and center speakers. You can
adjust the test tones for these three speakers, but not for either of the surround speakers. In
any of the full surround modes, you can adjust all five test tone levels — left, right, center,
right surround, left surround. You are not allowed to adjust any of the test tones when
stereo mode is selected.
Set the base volume level of each speaker with this option.
Perform this operation while sitting at the listening position. The factory setting is 0 d B .
As the tone is played through each speaker, the current setting flashes. Use the DCP501 remote
< >) to adjust the volume level of each speaker so that
control or front panel CURSOR left/right (<
all speaker volumes sound the same.
It is not necessary to press SETUP or OK to record your settings for each speaker.
To use the Test Tone Adjust feature:
1

Press SETUP to display the DCP501 M A I N S E T U P menu on your TV or A U D I O S E T on
the DCP501 display.

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Press SELECT or OK to display the A U D I O S E T U P menu on your TV, or I N P U T S E T on
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Operation

Press select or OK. The test tone plays on the front-left speaker and the current setting
flashes. In the example, 0 d B flashes. The DCP501 begins to cycle through a speaker level
test by emitting a tone from each speaker in the following order for 4-seconds:
Sp e ake r

Location

LEFT

front channel left

CNTR

center channel

RIGHT

front channel right

R-SUR

surround right channel

L-SUR

surround left channel

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plays. In this example 0 d B flashes.
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Press CURSOR left/right (<
< >) to adjust the volume level for the front-left speaker. In the
example in step 6, the level was changed to + 3 d B .

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After 4 seconds, the test tone plays on the center speaker and the C E N T E R speaker is
selected. Make volume level adjustments for the center speaker. In this example, 0 d B
flashes.

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< >) to adjust the volume level for the center
speaker. In this example, - 2 d B flashes.

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Continue the same procedure to set test tone levels for other speakers. In step 10, the value
was changed to + 4 d B .

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10 After setting the level for all speakers, press down arrow (∨
∨).

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Advanced Audio Setup
This section describes additional audio settings including:
Featu re

Des c ripti on

Default volume level

Use to adjust the volume level at which the DCP501 plays when it is turned on.

Night mode

Allows you to enable/disable audio level compression and switch the DCP501 front
panel lighting to a dimmer level.

To set the V O L U M E D E F A U L T and N I G H T M O D E:
1

VOLUME DEFAULT: This feature defines the volume level for the DCP501 when it is turned
on. The factory setting is 5 0 d B and the range is 0 to 70 dB. In the steps below, you turn
the feature on or off and if on, set the level. To set Volume Default:
Press SETUP to display the DCP501 M A I N S E T U P menu on your TV or A U D I O S E T on
the DCP501 display.

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Press SELECT or OK to display the A U D I O S E T U P menu on your TV, or I N P U T S E T on
the DCP501 display.

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Operation

Press down arrow (∨
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Press right arrow (>) and O N flashes.

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Press SELECT or OK and the current setting flashes. In this example, 5 0 d B flashes.

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listening level for the DCP501.

11 Press select or ok and the value you selected stops flashing. In this example, 30 dB stops

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12 NIGHT MODE: Press down arrow (∨
∨).

Enables/disables audio level compression and switches the DCP501 front lighting to a
dimmer level. The factory setting is O F F. Use Night Mode:
To reduce the light level emitted from the DCP501 display to minimize a visual
distraction associated with TV viewing.
To decrease the loudness of action scenes, such as explosions, and increase the loudness
of quieter scenes, such as leaves blowing, and create an overall quieter sound.
Remote Control only: Press NIGHT once for D I M mode, again for D I M + S O F T, again for
D I M + L O U D and once more to clear.
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14 Press right arrow (>) and O N flashes. With Night Mode enabled, DCP501 display is dimmer
and the N I G H T icon on the DCP501 display turns on.

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18 Press right arrow (>) and D I M + S O F T flashes. Night Mode enabled with DCP501 display
dimmer and light sound compression. The N I G H T icon on the DCP501 display turns on.

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19 Press right arrow (>) and D I M + L O U D flashes. This means Night Mode is enabled with the
DCP501 display dimmer and heavy sound compression. The N I G H T icon on the DCP501

display turns on.
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Su mm a r y o f N ig h t M o d e Op e ra t i o n
Press once: DIM mode

DCP501 display dims and audio plays at maximum dynamic range.

Press twice: DIM+SOFT mode

DCP501 display dims and audio plays at minimum dynamic range.

Press three times: DIM+LOUD
mode

DCP501 display dims and audio plays at standard dynamic range.

Press four times: NORMAL mode

DCP501 display is not dimmed and audio plays at maximum dynamic
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Using DCP501 Cable TV Functions
The DCP501 has an advanced CATV set-top terminal that allows you to view cable channels.
The DCP501 must be authorized for cable TV operation by your cable TV operator before it will
tune channels. To use your DCP501 to view cable channels:
1

Press SOURCE to display C A T V on your TV. C A T V and the last channel tuned are displayed
on the DCP501 display.

2

Press MENU to display the TV program guide on your TV.

3

Press GUIDE to display the television program guide on your TV.

4

Change channels by pressing CHANNEL/PRESETST or making your selection with the
program guide on your TV.
If you receive an electronic message from the cable operator, the message icon
You must use the TV program guide to retrieve an electronic message.

turns on.

Additional DCP501 cable TV functions include CATV Record and CATV Channel Scan.

Using Cable TV Record
The DCP501 does not have record capability, but it allows you to watch one source like a DVD
while recording a cable TV channel on a VCR or PVR. This is known as the CATV RECORD
feature. The current listening/viewing source is always selected on the DCP501 front panel or
with the DCP501 remote control. The factory setting for the CATV RECORD feature is O F F .
The R E C icon turns on the DCP501 display to notify you that the record output source has been
manually set. To record Cable TV while listening/viewing one of the other sources:
1

Press SETUP to display the M A I N S E T U P menu on your TV or A U D I O S E T on the
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Press right arrow (>) and O N flashes and the R E C icon on the DCP501 display turns on.
The current Cable TV channel is directed to VCR1, VCR2, and TAPE outputs regardless of the
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Using CATV Channel Scan
Use this option only if you are NOT a digital cable TV subscriber. This feature enables the
set-top terminal in the DCP501 to locate any clear analog cable channels on the cable system.
To perform an analog channel scan:
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Press setup to display the M A I N S E T U P menu on your TV or A U D I O S E T on the
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Press SELECT or OK. O N stops flashing and an analog CATV channel scan begins. When
finished the DCP501 will tune to the first analog cable channel number. The DCP501 also
displays the corresponding channel numbers as it scans for clear analog video. The display
may take some time to appear on the DCP501 front panel after a channel scan is initiated.
Note: Configuring the DCP501 in this manner disables third-party applications. This means
that if you previously subscribed to digital channels, some third-party application will no
longer be available. This includes your program guide.

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Using the DCP501 Tuner
This section describes:
How to tune radio stations
How to Program the DCP501 to tune to your favorite stations with the preset option

Tuning Radio Stations
To tune the radio on the DCP501:
1

Press SOURCE to tuner or press AM/FM. The DCP501 displays:
The last radio station tuned
The radio band— AM or FM (also shown on your TV)
The preset number assigned to that station if one has been assigned

2

Press AM/FM to select the radio band.

3

Press tune ST on the front of the DCP501 or ( ) on the remote control to change the
frequency. The frequency changes in 200kHz steps in FM and 10kHz steps in AM. Press and
hold tune on either the DCP501 front panel or the DCP501 remote control and DCP501
display A U T O icon turns on and the DCP501 scans to the next radio station.
If the tuned signal received is strong, the T U N E D icon turns on. For a stereo FM station,
the S T icon also turns on. If the signal is weak, S T (stereo) flashes. Press FM MODE to
improve the sound, which causes the receiver to operate in monaural (mono) mode, and the
S T icon turns off. Press FM MODE again to return to stereo operation.
Note: The red S T (stereo) icon, which corresponds to AM/FM broadcasts, is different from
the S T (stereo) icon that corresponds to audio playback from all other sources.

Presetting Radio Stations
You can enter up to 30 preset stations to quickly access your favorite radio station. The 30
stations can be assigned to any combination of AM and FM stations that you would like. To
preset radio stations with the DCP501 tuner:
1

Tune to the desired radio station.

2

Press SELECT or OK. The P R E S E T icon flashes at the same time as the station number
below it, for example 1 0 5 . 3.

3

Press CHANNEL/PRESETST to select the desired preset number to store the station on or
directly enter the preset number using the numeric buttons on your DCP501 remote control.

4

Press SELECT or OK to accept your changes. The P R E S E T icon and the preset number stop
flashing.
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Selecting Preset Radio Stations
To select preset radio stations with the DCP501:
1

Press SOURCE to tuner or press AM/FM. DCP501 display shows:
the last radio station tuned
the band (AM or FM)
the preset number assigned to that station (if any)

2

Press CHANNEL/PRESETST on the front of the DCP501, or channel up/down on the remote
control to retrieve the desired preset number or directly enter the preset number using the
numeric buttons on your DCP501 remote control. Each preset station number is displayed
with its radio band and frequency.

Sound Effects
The DCP501 has many sound effects that can be selected and stored. When the SOURCE is CATV,
cable TV providers may be using analog or Dolby Digital audio. The DCP501 allows you to select
and store a favorite sound effect for each. On any other SOURCE, the DCP501 stores one analog
sound effect for each SOURCE and one Dolby Digital sound effect that is used on all non-CATV
SOURCES. Stored sound effects will be automatically selected by the DCP501 when returning to
that SOURCE. Some sound effects can only be used on analog (or PCM) audio, and some only on
Dolby Digital audio. The dts sound effect can only be used on dts audio. The following sound
effects can be used on analog (or PCM) audio.
Dolby Pro Logic II (movie, music)
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby 3-Stereo
Stereo
Six DSP sound effects (Stadium, Concert, Theater, Arena, Club, Church)
The following sound effects can be used on Dolby Digital audio:
Dolby Digital
Dolby D+3Stereo
Dolby D+Stereo
Dolby D+PL II (movie, music, & emulation)
Dolby Pro Logic II (Dolby D+PL II) is a special case. Dolby D+PL II can only be used on
Dolby Digital audio if the signal is a Dolby Digital 2.0 signal. Sound effects selected on a
Dolby Digital 2.0 signal are stored separately from other selected Dolby Digital audio sound
effects, and will be automatically selected by the DCP501 when returning to that signal.
To operate the DCP501 audio mode:
1

Press audio MODE and the currently selected surround sound mode is displayed on the TV
and the DCP501 display.

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Press audio MODE repeatedly to cycle through all available surround sound and DSP modes.

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When DOLBY DIGITAL is selected, the

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When DOLBY Pro Logic II Surround is selected, the
When DOLBY Pro Logic Surround is selected, the
When DOLBY 3 Channel Stereo is selected, the

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If a DSP sound mode is selected, the

S T A D I U M , C O N C E R T , T H E A T E R , A R E N A , C L U B , C H U R C H , or S T E R E O .

Using the DCP501 Digital Audio/Video Receiver
This section describes:
How to change the tone setting
How to change balance and fade on the DCP501

Changing the DCP501 Tone Setting
Use this feature to define the bass and treble response. The factory setting is 0 d B . The range
is from – 10 dB to +10 dB. To set the tone:
1

Press tone/level to display BASS.

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Press select or ok and the current setting flashes.

3

Press cursor left/right (< >) to set the speaker bass response and press select.

4

Press tone/level twice to display TREBLE. Press select and the current setting flashes.

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Press cursor left/right (< >) to set the speaker treble response and then press SELECT or OK.

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Changing Balance and Fade on the DCP501
You can define the balance between left and right speakers, and between front and rear
speakers with the balance and fade settings. Balance and fade settings should only be used to
perform minor adjustments to the sound playback once the Speaker Test Tone Adjust has been
conducted. This must be performed while sitting at the listening position. Balance/fade
adjustments can reduce the maximum volume of the DCP501.
Balance and fade on the DCP501 are adjusted by attenuating the opposite set of channels. For
example, if you want the balance all the way to the right, the DCP501 and the on-screen display
show B A L A N C E : L - 2 0. Balance all the way to the left reads B A L A N C E : R - 2 0. The factory
setting is 0 dB. The range for balance/fade is adjustable by up to 20 dB. To change the
balance/fade settings on the DCP501:
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Press TONE/LEVEL three times to display B A L A N C E.

2

Press SELECT and the current setting flashes.

3

Press CURSOR left/right (<
< >) to set the balance between the left and right speakers and press
SELECT.

4

Press TONE/LEVEL four times to display F A D E R on your TV or F A D E on the DCP501
display.

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Press SELECT and the current setting flashes.

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Press CURSOR left/right (<
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press SELECT.

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Using the DCP501 DVD/CD Player
This section describes your DCP501 DVD/CD player.
1

Press SOURCE to change to DVD/CD mode (Note: R E A D I N G is displayed on the DCP501
front panel). If no disc is present, the message N O D I S C is displayed.

2

Press the OPEN CLOSE on the front panel to open the loader and insert a disc.

3

Press OPEN CLOSE again to close the loader.

4

To begin playback, press PLAY PAUSE on the front panel, or the play button (►) on your
DCP501 remote control and the play icon ► is displayed.

5

To pause playback, press PLAY PAUSE on the front panel or  on your DCP501 remote
control and the pause icon  is displayed on the DCP501 front panel and P A U S E flashes
on your TV for a few seconds. Press PLAY PAUSE or right arrow play button(►) to resume
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Press STOP on the front panel to end playback, or press
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twice on your DCP501 remote

With a DVD or CD inserted, the following are displayed on the DCP501 display:
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With a DVD:

D V D icon
T I T L E icon with total number of titles on DVD
C H A P T E R icon with total number of chapters on DVD
H O U R M I N S E C icons with DVD playing time
The DVD navigation menu may be displayed on the TV/monitor if the current
Source is DVD/CD.
If the DVD player was in resume mode, the DVD starts playing at the point
where it was stopped and the navigation menu is not displayed.
Some DVDs require you to press STOP ( ) before you can press MENU to
display the navigation menu. Other DVDs immediately start a movie without
showing the navigation menu.
During DVD playback, pressing MENU stops DVD playback and brings up the DVD
navigation menu. A DVD navigation menu allows you to view the special features
recorded on the DVD, such as scene select, play the movie from the menu,
language selection, and other special features.

With an Audio CD:

C D icon
T R A C K icon with total number of tracks
H O U R M I N S E C icons with CD playing time

With a CD-R/CD-RW
containing mp3 audio
files:

M P 3 icon
T R A C K icon with total number of tracks
H O U R M I N S E C icons with CD playing time

Resume Play
To use the resume play feature:
1

Press SOURCE to change to D V D / C D mode. If no disc is present, the message N O D I S C is
displayed.

2

Press the OPEN CLOSE on the front panel to open the loader and insert a disc.

3

Press OPEN CLOSE again to close the loader.

4

To begin playback, press PLAY PAUSE on the front panel, or right arrow play button (►) on
your DCP501 remote control and the play icon  is displayed.

5

Press STOP on the DCP501 front panel or on the DCP501 remote control and R E S U M E
displays on your TV. The DCP501 stays in this mode until you turn the DCP501 off or want
to resume playback mode as described in the next step. Resume Play mode stops a DVD or
CD and allows you to continue playback later from where you left off unless you turn off the
DCP501.

6

Press PLAY PAUSE on the DCP501 front panel or right arrow (►) on the remote control to
resume playback.

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Changing to any non-DVD/CD source during DVD or CD playback has the same effect as
pressing STOP once, which enters Resume Play mode.

Fast Motion Playback (Picture Search)
To scan through the disc when you’re playing it, use the Picture Scan feature.
1

Press the ( or ) buttons when you’re playing a disc.

2

Press the ( or ) buttons again to increase or decrease speed.

3

Press PLAY PAUSE on the front panel or the play button► on the remote control any time to
resume normal playback.
You do not hear the sound on a disc when you’re using the picture scan feature.
Playback features aren’t available during the opening credits of a movie.

Using the DVD Banner Display
The on-screen Banner Display contains many DVD playback features. Each feature is
represented with an icon. To view the DVD Banner Display, press INFO while a disc is playing.
Press (< > ∧ ∨) to move through the different features in the Banner Display. When an icon is
highlighted, press SELECT or OK to select it.
You can only access the Banner Display when you’re playing a disc. In addition, the Banner
Display features are only available if the disc was created with that particular feature. For
example, if you select the S u b t i t l e icon, you cannot change the subtitle language unless the
disc was created with multiple subtitle languages.
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Press CLEAR or INFO to remove the Banner Display from your TV screen.
To view the Banner Display, you must turn on your TV and tune it to its Video Input Channel.
Se lect ing a DV D Titl e
Some discs contain more than one title. For example, there might be four movies on one disc and
each movie could be considered a title. To select a DVD title:
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While a disc is playing, press INFO to view the Banner Display on your TV.

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Press CURSOR left/right (<
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Press SELECT or OK and “ - -” is displayed under the T i t l e icon.

4

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When you enter a one-digit Title number, you may have to press SELECT or OK after pressing
the number (1~9) on the remote. Otherwise, press 0 first and the number of the track that
you want to view. Some discs only have one title.
Se lect ing a DV D Ch apte r
Because DVD discs use digital technology, a title can be divided into individual chapters, which
are similar to tracks on a CD. You can skip a specific chapter by using the Chapter feature on
the Banner Display. To select a DVD chapter:
1

While a disc is playing, press INFO to view the Banner Display on your TV.

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Press CURSOR left/right (<
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Press SELECT or OK and “ - - ” is displayed.
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number. When you enter a one-digit Chapter number, you may have to press SELECT or OK
after pressing the number (1~9) on the remote. Otherwise, press 0 first and the number of
the chapter that you want to view.
The Chapter feature does not work if the disc isn’t formatted with separate chapters.

Ch ang ing th e Audio Lang uage on a D V D
If the disc was created with different language tracks, you can use the Banner Display to
temporarily change the DVD player’s Audio setting. To change the DVD audio language:
1

While a disc is playing, press INFO to view the Banner Display on your TV.

2

Press CURSOR left/right (<
< >) to highlight the A u d i o icon.

3

Press SELECT or OK and the Audio menu is displayed.

4

Press SELECT or OK again to display the next available audio language. When the audio
language you want to use is displayed, press SELECT or OK.

5

Press CLEAR or INFO to remove the Banner Display from your TV screen.
The language feature only works if the disc was created with multiple audio tracks.
When you choose an audio language from the Banner Display, you only temporarily override
the audio language setting in the DVD Player’s main menu in the Language Preferences
menu within the Setup menu.

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Ch ang ing th e Subti t le La nguage o n a D V D
You can change the Subtitle language while you’re watching a disc, but only if the disc was
created with subtitles. To change the DVD subtitle language:
1

While a disc is playing, press INFO to view the Banner Display on your TV.

2

Press CURSOR left/right (<
< >) to highlight the S u b t i t l e icon.

3

Press SELECT or OK and the Subtitle menu is displayed.

4

Press CURSOR right ( >) to change subtitle language.

5

Press SELECT or OK to enable subtitles (checkmark shown when enabled).

6

Press CLEAR or INFO to remove the Banner Display from your TV screen.
The subtitle feature only works if the disc was created with subtitles.

Ch ang ing th e Came ra An gle on a D V D
Some discs contain multiple angles of a particular scene or sequence. If the disc only has one
angle, this feature does not apply. To change the DVD camera angle:
1

While a disc is playing, press INFO to view the Banner Display on your TV.

2

Press CURSOR left/right to highlight the C a m e r a A n g l e icon.

3

Press SELECT or OK and the A n g l e menu is displayed.

4

Press SELECT or OK or ANGLE to change the viewing angle.

5

Press CLEAR or INFO to remove the Banner Display from your TV screen.

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Usin g B ookma rks o n a D V D
The bookmark feature lets you mark a point on the disc that you can go to quickly. You can
store up to 9 bookmarks. To use the bookmark feature:
1

While a disc is playing, press INFO to view the Banner Display on your TV.

2

Press CURSOR left/right (<
< >) to highlight the B o o k m a r k icon

3

Press SELECT or OK and the Bookmark menu is displayed.

4

When you reach the scene you want to mark, press SELECT or OK.

5

Press CLEAR or INFO to remove the Banner Display from your TV screen.

Rec all ing a Bookma rked Sc ene o n a D V D
To recall a bookmark:
1

While a disc is playing, press INFO to view the Banner Display on your TV.

2

Press CURSOR up (^) to select the G o T o row of the Bookmark menu.

3

Press CURSOR left/right (<
< >) to select the bookmarked scene you want to view.

4

Press SELECT or OK to select the bookmark.

5

Press CLEAR or INFO to remove the Banner Display from your TV screen.

Cle a ring a Bookm a rk on a D V D
The bookmarks are cleared each time a disc is removed from the player or when the power is
turned off. If all 9 bookmarks are in use, you can still mark new scenes, but the previous
bookmarks will be erased.

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P ro g ram Ed i t o n a D V D
You cannot enter Program Edit mode while a disc is playing. To create a Playlist:
1

Press PROG to display the P R O G R A M E D I T screen on your TV. If there is no programmed
Chapter on the P l a y l i s t, the screen below is displayed when you press INFO.

2

Select specific T i t l e / C h a p t e r by pressing CURSOR up/down (∧
∧ ∨) or enter the number
(0~9) on your remote control.

3

Click A d d to list your entry on the P l a y l i s t.

4

You can add to up to 32 entries by repeating step 2.

5

When you complete program edit, select P l a y on P R O G R A M E D I T screen to begin your
programmed playback.

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Inse rt Ch apte r on a D V D
To insert a Chapter on a Playlist:
1

Press PROG to insert an entry into the P l a y l i s t. If there are already programmed Chapters
on the P l a y l i s t, the screen below is displayed when you press PROG.

2

To insert Chapter, press CURSOR up/down (∧
∧ ∨) to select the location where you want to
insert a Chapter.

3

Press CURSOR left/right (<
< >) to highlight I n s e r t.

4

Click I n s e r t on the P R O G R A M E D IT screen to add the entry into your P l a y l i s t.

5

Press SELECT or OK.

Del et e P ro g r a m o n a D V D
To delete an entry from the P l a y l i s t:
1

Press CURSOR up/down (∧
∧ ∨) to select the entry.

2

Press CURSOR left/right and up/down (< > ∧ ∨) to highlight D e l e t e.

3

Press SELECT or OK to delete the selected entry.

Ex iting P ro g r am Pl ay on a D V D
You exit Program Play when you:
Open the disc tray
Press STOP on the DCP501 front panel or press
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Usin g the R epea t Fe atu r e
There are four Repeat options:
Disc– repeat the disc that is playing.
Title– repeat the title that is playing.
Chapter– repeat the chapter that is playing.
A-B– set the beginning (point A) and the end (point B) to make this part of the movie play
repeatedly.
Repe at Pl ay
To use Repeat Play:
1

While a disc is playing, press REPEAT to display R e p e a t D i s c.

2

Repeat options change when you press REPEAT in the following order:
Repeat Disc
Repeat Title
Repeat Chapter
Repeat Off

3

Press CLEAR or INFO to remove the R e p e a t options from your TV screen.

A- B R ep ea t Pl ay
To use A-B Repeat Play:
1

While a disc is playing, press A-B to display the R e p e a t A -B.

2

Press A-B when you want to choose a scene as the beginning point.

3

Press A-B again to choose a scene as the end point. This completes the A-B setting.

4

Press A-B to play A-B selection.

5

Press A-B on the remote again to cancel repeat A-B mode.

6

Press CLEAR or INFO to remove R e p e a t A - B from your TV screen.

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Using the CD Banner Display
When playing audio CDs, your CD player has many of the same features as your DVD player,
including track skip, repeat play, and programmed playback. The on-screen Banner Display lets
you choose various playback features.
The on-screen Banner Display contains many CD playback features. Each feature is illustrated
with an icon. To view the CD Banner Display, press INFO while a disc is playing. Press left/right
and up/down (< > ∧ ∨) to move through the different features in the Banner Display. When an
icon is highlighted, press SELECT or OK to select it.
Tra ck

Intro sc an

Bookm a rks

El apsed Tim e

Dis c Ty pe

TI M E
I N DI CAT O R
Press CLEAR or INFO to remove the Banner Display from your TV screen.
Se lect ing a CD T rac k
To select a track on a CD:
1

While a disc is playing, press INFO to view the Banner Display on your TV.

2

Press CURSOR left/right (< >) to highlight the T r a c k icon.

3

Press SELECT or OK and “ - -” is displayed under the T r a c k icon.

4

Press the number button(s) on your remote control or CURSOR up/down (∧
∧ ∨) to enter the
Track number.
When you enter a one-digit Track number, you may have to press SELECT or OK after
pressing the number (1~9) on the remote. Otherwise, press 0 first and the number of the
track that you want to listen to.

Usin g Int ro S can o n a C D
IntroScan plays the first 10-seconds of each track on the CD. To use IntroScan:
1

While a disc is playing, press INFO to view the Banner Display on your TV.

2

Press CURSOR left/right (< >) to highlight the I n t r o S c a n icon.

3

Press SELECT or OK to begin IntroScan.
After IntroScan previews each track on the CD, playback stops.
Press PLAY any time to play the current track in its entirety.

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Usin g B ookma rks o n a C D
The bookmark feature lets you mark a point on the disc that you can go to quickly. You can
store up to 9 bookmarks. To use the bookmark feature:
1

While a disc is playing, press INFO to view the Banner Display on your TV.

2

Press CURSOR left/right (< >) to highlight the B o o k m a r k icon

3

Press SELECT or OK and the Bookmark menu is displayed.

4

When you reach a point during playback that you want to mark, press SELECT or OK.

5

Press CLEAR or INFO to remove the Banner Display from your TV screen.

Rec all ing a Bookma rked Se lect ion on a C D
To recall a bookmark:
1

While a disc is playing, press INFO to view the Banner Display on your TV.

2

Press CURSOR up (^) to select the G o T o row of the Bookmark Menu.

3

Press CURSOR left/right (< >) to select the bookmark you want to activate.

4

Press SELECT or OK to select the bookmark.

5

Press CLEAR or INFO to remove the Banner Display from your TV screen.

Cle a ring a Bookm a rk on a C D
The bookmarks are cleared each time a disc is removed from the player or when the power is
turned off. If all 9 bookmarks are in use, you can still mark new selections, but the previous
bookmarks will be erased.

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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 Playlist using the on-screen display (OSD) on your TV. If you press PROG twice within 1
second of each other, you do not need the TV turned on, and can program a CD Playlist using
your DCP501 display. You cannot enter Program Edit mode while a disc is playing: the disc
must be stopped.
P rog ram a P lay list w ith t h e T V Tu rn ed On
1

Press PROG to display the P R O G R A M E D I T screen on your TV.

2

Select specific T r a c k / C h a p t e r by pressing CURSOR up/down (∧
∧ ∨) or enter the number
(0~9) on your remote control. The C h a p t e r icon is not an available feature on a CD and is
always set to A L L.

3

Click A d d to list your entry on the P l a y l i s t.
You can add to up to 32 entries by repeating step 2.

4

When you complete program edit, select P l a y on P R O G R A M E D I T screen to begin your
programmed playback.

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Inse rt Track on a CD
To insert a Track on a Playlist:
1

Press PROG to insert an entry into the P l a y l i s t . If there are already programmed Tracks on
the P l a y l i s t , the screen below is displayed when you press PROG.

2

To insert Track, press CURSOR up/down (∧
∧ ∨) to select the location where you want to insert
a Track.

3

Press CURSOR left/right (< >) to highlight A D D.

4

Click I n s e r t on the P R O G R A M E D I T screen.

5

Press SELECT or OK.

Del et e P ro g r a m o n a C D
To delete an entry from the P l a y l i s t :
1

Press CURSOR up/down (∧
∧ ∨) to select the entry.

2

Press CURSOR left/right and up/down (< > ∧ ∨) to highlight D e l e t e.

3

Press SELECT or OK to delete the selected entry.

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P rog ram a P lay list w ith t h e T V Tu rn ed Off
1

With an audio CD inserted and stopped, press PROG twice within 1 second of each other. The
T r a c k icon and track number flashes and the program item number, P R : 1, is displayed.

2

Press CURSOR left/right (< >) to select a track number.

3

Press SELECT or OK to store the selected track number in the playlist. The program item
number will advance to 2 and the track number will be reset to 1.

4

Press CURSOR left/right (< >) to select a track number.

5

Press SELECT or OK to enter up to 20 track numbers in this manner until finished entering
the Playlist.

6

Press PLAY to begin playback of the play list.

Ex iting P ro g r am Pl ay on a C D
You exit Program Play when you:
Open the disc tray
Press STOP on the DCP501 front panel or press

twice on the DCP501 remote control.

Turn off the DCP501
Press CLEAR on the remote control

Using the Repeat Feature
There are three Repeat options for a CD:
Disc– repeat the disc that is playing.
Track– repeat the title that is playing.
A-B– set the beginning (point A) and the end (point B) to make this part of the part of the CD
play repeatedly.
Repe at Pl ay
To use Repeat Play:
1

While a disc is playing, press REPEAT to display R e p e a t D i s c.

2

Repeat options change when you press REPEAT in the following order:
Repeat Disc
Repeat Track
Repeat Off

3

Press CLEAR or INFO to remove the Repeat options from your TV screen.

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A- B R ep ea t Pl ay
To use A-B Repeat Play:
1

While a disc is playing, press A-B to display the R e p e a t A - B.

2

Press A-B when you want to choose a point in the music as the beginning point.

3

Press A-B again to choose a point as the end point.

4

Press A-B on the remote again to cancel repeat A-B mode.

5

Press CLEAR or INFO to remove R e p e a t A - B from your TV screen.

Random Play
To use Random Play on a CD:
1

While a disc is playing, press SHUFFLE to display R a n d o m P l a y.

2

Each time you press SHUFFLE, R a n d o m P l a y turns on and off.

3

Press CLEAR or INFO to remove R a n d o m P l a y from your TV screen.
If you want to cancel R a n d o m P l a y while a disc is playing, press SHUFFLE again and
Standard Play is displayed on your TV.

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Playing an MP3 Audio CD on the DCP501
Your DCP501 allows you to play MP3 audio CDs created on a PC. To start, stop, pause, and skip
a selection on a CD containing MP3 audio files, use the same buttons on the DCP501 front panel
or remote control as you would with any DVD or audio CD. When creating an MP3 CD on a PC,
the transfer bit rate setting for compression should be set to 128Kbps. The DCP501 is
compatible with 32, 44.1, and 48kHz sampling frequencies. The DCP501 can read an MP3 CD
created under a PC file structure within the following guidelines:
Readable characters are alphabetic characters A-Z, numbers 0-9, and the underscore (_).
The MP3 extension is attached to all filenames.
Never add the MP3 extension to any files other than MP3 files on a CD played on the
DCP501. If the MP3 extension is added to any files other than MP3 files, the DCP501
produces loud noises and may damage your speakers.
Make sure an MP3 file can be played on a PC prior to copying the file(s) to a CD.
Make sure you close the MP3 copy session on your PC when creating an MP3 CD. An MP3
CD does not play on the DCP501 if the session was not closed.
Filenames and folder names may not be properly displayed with some PC MP3 software.
Do not store files or folders other than MP3 on the media to be played back on the DCP501.
In some instances, MP3 playback does not occur when audio CD (CD-DA) and MP3 audio
are stored on the same CD.
It is not possible to playback more than the maximum allowable folder and files allowed by
the media. The maximum is a total of 223 files and folders.
When exceeding more than eight characters, MP3 folder and file names are displayed in an
abbreviated format by the DCP501.

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On-Screen Display when Playing an MP3 CD
When you insert an MP3 CD in the DCP501, a screen listing the CD contents is displayed
similar to the example shown below. The first MP3 file on the CD starts playing and is listed at
the top of the screen.
Pl ay
Name of F ile Pla ying
El apsed
Dis c
Indic ato r
time
type

Pl ayl ist

Sc ro ll
El evato r

P ro g ram m ed
Pl ayl ist

Pl aying you r M P3 F ile s
1

Press CURSOR up/down (∧
∧ ∨) to select an MP3 file on the left-hand side of the screen.

2

Press SELECT or OK to begin playback of the selected file.

P ro g ram m i n g S e l e c t i o n s f ro m a n M P 3 CD
To program the DCP501 to play selections from an MP3 CD:
1

If an MP3 CD is playing, press STOP on the DCP501 front panel or
control to end playback.

on DCP501 remote

2

Press PROGRAM to enter Program Mode. The P G M icon turns on.

3

Press CURSOR up/down (∧
∧ ∨) to select an MP3 file on the left-hand side of the screen.

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Press SELECT or OK and the selected file is copied to the right-hand side of the screen as
shown in the example below.

5

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add selections to your Programmed Playlist. You can have up to
1025 selections in your Programmed Playlist.

6

To listen to your selections, press PLAY PAUSE on the front panel, or the play button (►) on
your DCP501 remote control and the play icon ► is displayed.

Del eting Sel ection s f rom an M P 3 CD
To remove selections from your MP3 Programmed Playlist:
1

Press CURSOR up/down (∧
∧ ∨) to select an MP3 file from your Programmed Playlist.

2

Press CLEAR on the remote control and the selected file is deleted from the Programmed
Playlist on the right-hand side of the screen.

3

Continue selecting the files you want to delete.

4

To listen to your revised Programmed Playlist, press PLAY PAUSE on the front panel, or the
play button (►) on your DCP501 remote control and the play icon ► is displayed.

To remove all files from a MP3 Programmed Playlist, press CURSOR up/down (∧
∧ ∨) to select

A l l C l e a r . Then, press SELECT or OK and all files are removed from the Programmed Playlist.

Se lect ing Sp ecif ic Fo lde r and F ile s fo r P layb ack
To playback a specific file on folder on your MP3 CD:
1

Press CURSOR up/down (∧
∧ ∨) to select a folder and then press SELECT or OK. The files in the
selected folder are listed under the folder.

2

Press CURSOR up/down (∧
∧ ∨) to select a file and then press SELECT or OK. Playback starts
from the file or folder you selected. Files in the next folder are played back when there are
no files are in the selected folder.

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Press PLAY PAUSE on the front panel, or right arrow play button (►) on your DCP501
remote control and playback begins from your selection.

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DVD Setup
The following DVD options are performed only through the on-screen display on your TV.
Audio
Subtitles
Menus
Rating
Password
TV Aspect
Subtitles On/Off
During DVD setup, the message D V D S E T U P is displayed on the DCP501 display. To set
programmable DVD options on your DCP501:
Press SETUP to display M A I N M E N U on your TV.

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Press SELECT on the front of the DCP501 or OK on your remote control to display the D V D
S E T U P menu.

4

AUDIO: Press SELECT to set A u d i o. Use this option to set the DVD audio language. The
factory setting is E n g l i s h.

5

Press CURSOR up/down (∧
∧ ∨) to highlight E n g l i s h, F r e n c h, S p a n i s h, or O t h e r, and press
SELECT.
If you select O t h e r, you are prompted to enter a 4-digit language code. After entering this
code, press SELECT.

6

Press down arrow (∨
∨) to highlight the S u b t i t l e s option on the D V D S E T U P menu.

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SUBTITLES: Press SELECT to set S u b t i t l e s. Use this option to set the language for DVD
subtitles. The factory setting is E n g l i s h.

8

Press CURSOR up/down (∧
∧ ∨) to highlight E n g l i s h, F r e n c h, S p a n i s h, or O t h e r, and press
SELECT.
If you select O t h e r, you are prompted to enter a 4-digit language code. After entering this
code, press SELECT.

9

Press down arrow (∨
∨) to highlight the M e n u s option on the D V D S E T U P menu.

10 MENUS: Press SELECT to set M e n u s. Use this option to set the
language for DVD menus. The factory setting is E n g l i s h.

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∧ ∨) to highlight E n g l i s h, F r e n c h, S p a n i s h, or O t h e r and press
11 Press CURSOR up/down (∧
SELECT.

If you select O t h e r, you are prompted to enter a 4-digit language code. After entering this
code, press SELECT.
12 Press down arrow (∨
∨) to highlight the R a t i n g option on the D V D S E T U P menu.
13 RATING: Press SELECT to set the R a t i n g. DVD Rating (also called Parental Control) allows

parents to stop the playback of certain DVDs they deem unsuitable for their children. Most
DVDs are encoded with a rating level and if the rating level of the disc is higher than the
preset level, playback is prohibited unless a password is entered. The DCP501 cannot
prevent the playback of DVD titles that do not have a rating level encoded onto the disc,
regardless of the desired rating level setting on the DCP501.

DVDs use a rating system consisting of eight rating levels. The MPAA rating system is
shown in the list below. The factory setting is 8 which allows all DVDs to be played.
MPAA Rating “ G— General” : Level 1
MPAA Rating “ PG— Parental Guidance” : Level 3
MPAA Rating “ PG13— Parental Guidance and 13 years old” : Level 4
MPAA Rating “ R— Restricted” : Level 6
MPAA Rating “ NC17— from 17 years old” : Level 7
14 Press CURSOR up/down (∧
∧ ∨) to highlight the desired rating level and press SELECT or
CURSOR

left (<).

If a DVD with a rating higher than the one set is inserted for playback, the lock icon
the DCP501 display turns on and your TV screen displays a password entry screen.

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∧ ∨) or the number buttons on your DCP501 remote control to enter
15 Press CURSOR up/down (∧
the desired password, using CURSOR left/right (<
< >) to move between digits. When all four

digits have been entered, press SELECT to enter the password. The lock icon
and the DVD navigation menu is re-displayed.

is removed

16 Press down arrow (∨
∨) to highlight the P a s s w o r d option on the D V D S E T U P menu.
17 PASSWORD: Press SELECT to set the P a s s w o r d. After setting a Rating, you may enter a

password to override the Parental Control Level set in the case of a DVD with a higher
rating is inserted in the DCP501 for playback. To set a password, a four-digit number must
be entered.

18 Highlight S e t P a s s w o r d and press SELECT to display the password entry screen.

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∧ ∨) or the number buttons on the DCP501 remote control to enter
19 Press CURSOR up/down (∧

the desired password, using CURSOR left/right (<
< >) to move between digits. When all four
digits have been entered, press right CURSOR right (>) to highlight O K and then press SELECT
to store the password.
To change a password, follow the same steps, highlighting C h a n g e P a s s w o r d and
press SELECT. You are required to first enter the old password before changing to a new
one.
To clear the password feature, thereby removing the Rating Level, follow the same
steps, highlighting C l e a r P a s s w o r d and press SELECT. You will first be required to
enter the current password before clearing.

20 Press down arrow (∨
∨) to highlight the T V A s p e c t option on the D V D S E T U P menu.
21 TV ASPECT: Press SELECT to set T V A s p e c t. This option changes the TV aspect to

widescreen (16:9) or conventional (4:3). The factory setting for aspect ratio is
4 X 3 L e t t e r b o x.

22 Press CURSOR up/down (∧
∧ ∨) to highlight one of the following:
4 X 3 L e t t e r b o x to watch a ‘letterbox’ movie on a conventional TV
4 x 3 P a n S c a n to watch a ‘letterbox’ movie full screen on a conventional TV
1 6 X 9 W i d e s c r e e n if you have a widescreen TV
23 Press SELECT.
24 Press down arrow (∨
∨) to highlight the S u b t i t l e s O n / O f f option on the D V D S E T U P

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25 SUBTITLES On/Off: Press SELECT to set S u b t i t l e s O n / O f f. The factory setting is O n .

26 Press CURSOR up/down (∧
∧ ∨) to highlight O f f or O n and press SELECT.
27 Press down arrow (∨
∨).
28 Press SELECT.
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∨) three times.

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30 Press SELECT to return DCP501 to normal operation. If you enter the DVD Setup menu

while watching a DVD, the DVD player automatically stops in resume mode, which means
you can return to the same part of the movie. After finishing your changes in the DVD
Setup, exit the menus. Press PLAY PAUSE on the front panel or the play button (►) on the
DCP501 remote control to continue playing your DVD from where you left off. Do not press
STOP on the front panel or
on the DCP501 remote control or the DVD player will stop
playback completely.

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Resetting Your Password
If you forget your DVD parental control password, you can reset the password. The DCP501
should not be in any DCP501 setup mode when performing this operation including:
Main Setup
DVD Setup
Banner Display
Program Edit
To reset your DVD parental control password:
On the DCP501 front panel only, press SETUP + CURSOR ( >) at the same time to clear the old
password. The DCP501 display clears indicating that your action was successful. Switch off the
DCP501 and switch it back on using the POWER button. You can then return to the DVD Setup
password entry screen to enter a new password.
Steps for resetting your password operate only if a password was previously entered.

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109

Other On-Screen Text Messages
The following text is displayed on your TV when you press the corresponding button on the
DCP501 front panel or your DCP501 remote control:
Mute
On-sc r een Di spla y
M U T

DC P 501 D ispl ay
E

M U T

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Vo lu m e Up / Do wn
On-sc r een Di spla y
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DC P 501 D ispl ay
U M E

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4

4

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O L

U M E

4

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On-sc r een Di spla y
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A R C H 1

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A R C H 2

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A R C H 3

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A R C H 4

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Troubleshooting
This section provides information to assist you in quickly detecting and resolving problems that
might occur when using the DCP501.
If you need assistance, call Motorola’s Customer Support Center at 1-866-668-2271 or
1-866-MOT-BCS1. If you have questions about or are having difficulties regarding your digital
cable services, contact your local cable service provider.

REMOTE CONTROL

POWER

Problem
The DCP501
doesn’t switch on.

Possible Solution
Check the power outlet for AC power.
Verify that the DCP501’s power cord is firmly connected to an AC power
outlet.
If the DCP501 is excessively hot, thermal circuit breakers may have been
tripped. Allow the unit to cool down and then switch the unit on.

Remote control
operation is not
possible.

Check for an obstruction between the remote control and the DCP501. Aim the
remote control directly at the DCP501, not at the TV or VCR.
Be sure to firmly and deliberately press and release the buttons on the remote
control unit one at a time. The LED associated with a remote control button
should turn on when you press the associated button.
Check the batteries in the remote control unit and replace with new batteries if
necessary.
Verify that the remote control unit is in the appropriate operational mode
(CATV, VCR, DVD, Tape, etc) for the functions you are attempting to use.
The remote control unit may be too far away from the DCP501.
The angle between the remote control unit and the front panel of the DCP501
may be too large.

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Problem
There is no sound
or very little sound
from the speakers.

Possible Solution
Check to make sure that each speaker has been properly connected to the
speaker output jacks on the rear panel of the DCP501.
Check that the speakers are working by utilizing the Test Tone function as
described in the “Operation” section.
Verify that the DCP501 has not been placed in MUTE mode.
Check that the volume control on the DCP501 has been adjusted to an
appropriate listening volume.
Verify that the DCP501 is set to the correct source (CATV, VCR, DVD, Tape,
etc).
If the front panel displays O V E R L O A D , one of two things has happened:
1

AUDIO

2

There is no sound
or very little sound
from the center
speaker.

If the DCP501 detects the speakers have a short circuit, it shuts down
the amplifiers. Switch the DCP501 off, remove the short circuit, and turn
the DCP501 back on. The DCP501 should now work as normal. If
O V E R L O A D is still displayed, a short circuit condition remains.
If the maximum amplifier output power is exceeded, the DCP501 shuts
down the amplifiers. Turn down the volume a little and switch the
DCP501 off and then switch the DCP501 back on and the DCP501
should now work as normal. If O V E R L O A D is still displayed, turn the
volume down some more.

Check that the center speaker has been properly connected to the DCP501.
Check that the speaker is working by utilizing the Test Tone function as
described in the “Operation” section.
The DCP501 may be set to Stereo mode. Select one of the surround sound
audio modes (Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, dts) and listen for output.
Verify that the CENTER selection in the SPEAKER SETUP menu is not set to
NONE as defined in the “Operation” section.
Adjust the volume control of the DCP501 to an appropriate level.

There is no sound
or very little sound
from the surround
speakers.

Check that the surround speakers are properly connected to the DCP501.
Check that the speakers are working by utilizing the Test Tone function as
described in the “Operation” section.
The DCP501 may be set to Stereo mode. Select one of the surround sound
audio modes (Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, dts) and listen for output.
Verify that the SURROUND selection in the SPEAKER SETUP menu is not set
to NONE as defined in the “Operation” section.
Adjust the volume control of the DCP501 to an appropriate level.

There is no sound
or very little sound
from a powered
subwoofer.

Verify that the subwoofer is properly connected as defined in the “Installation”
section.
Verify that the SUBWOOFER? setting in the SPEAKER SETUP menu is
configured as defined in the “Operation” section.
Verify that the subwoofer is properly connected to an AC outlet and powered
on as applicable.
Verify that the volume/gain control on the subwoofer is adjusted accordingly as
applicable.

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Problem
There is no
picture on the TV.

113

Possible Solution
Check that the TV is powered on.
Verify that the DCP501 is properly connected to the TV as defined in the
“Installation” section.
Verify that the TV is set to the appropriate input source (Input1, Input2, etc.).

VIDEO

Verify that the DCP501 is set to the appropriate output mode (DVD, CATV,
Video1, etc.).
Replace the video cables.
The picture is not
in color.

Replace the S-Video cable.
Check that speakers or other electrical devices that are near the TV are
properly shielded.

d

The picture
appears
discolored or
improperly tinted.

Verify that the picture source is not presented in black and white.

There is no
picture when in
CATV mode.

Verify that the coaxial cable is properly connected to the DCP501 as defined in
the “Installation” section.
Verify that the DCP501 is properly connected to the TV as defined in the
“Installation” section.
Verify that the DCP501 is authorized for cable TV service as applicable. If not
authorized, call you local cable TV provider or perform a channel scan as
described in the “Operation” section.
The RF signal may not be adequate for the DCP501. Call the cable TV
provider for assistance.

CATV

The picture is
“blocky” and
appears to be
“skipping”.
Some channels
look better than
others.
The DCP501 does
not have a TV
program guide
that displays on
the TV.
The IPG does not
have any
information.

The RF signal may not be adequate for the DCP501. Call the cable TV
provider for assistance.
The cable TV provider may be experiencing technical difficulties. Call the cable
TV provider for assistance.
The DCP501 is capable of receiving both analog and digital channels. Digital
channels provide improved clarity and quality when compared to analog
channels. Call the cable TV provider for more information.
Verify that the DCP501 is authorized for digital cable TV service.
The DCP501 may not have an IPG loaded onto the device. Call the cable TV
provider for assistance.

Under certain conditions, the DCP501 may take several hours to acquire the
applicable program data. Call the cable TV provider for more information.
Unplug the DCP501 from the AC outlet, wait five seconds, and plug the
DCP501 back into the AC outlet. It may take several hours for the DCP501 to
acquire the applicable guide data.
Call the cable TV provider for assistance.

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Troubleshooting

Problem
The disc does not
play.

Possible Solution
Verify that a disc has been inserted into the DVD tray.
The disc may be upside down in the tray. Ensure that the disc is inserted with
the playback side facing down.
The player does not support playback of all disc formats (CD-ROM, etc.).
Verify that the disc format is supported by the DCP501.
Severe scratches, abrasions, or smudges on the playback side of the disc may
prevent proper operation. Check the disc for damage and clean the playback
side with a soft cloth.

DVD/CD PLAYER

The region code on the DVD does not match the DCP501 player.
The disc does not
play from the
beginning.

Messages, menus,
and subtitles
appear in the
wrong language.

REPEAT, PROGRAM, or SHUFFLE playback has been selected. Press the
STOP/EJECT button until the STOP message is displayed on the screen.
Resume Play has been selected. The player will continue playback from the
previous position on the disc if the STOP/EJECT button has only been
pressed once or if the DCP501 was changed to another mode (CATV, VCR1,
etc.) while the DVD player was in operation. Press the STOP/EJECT button
until the STOP message appears on the screen.
Use the DVD SETUP menu from the MAIN SETUP menu to select the desired
languages for menus, messages, and subtitles.
Some DVDs provide the ability to select the language(s) to use for playback,
menus, subtitles, and messages. Press the MENU button while the DVD is
playing (some DVDs need to be stopped before their main menu can be
accessed) and select the desired language(s).
Some DVDs do not offer multilingual tracks and cannot be listened to in other
languages beside the recorded track.

The DVD picture
does not fill the
TV screen.

DCP501 User Guide

Many DVDs are recorded in several different aspect ratios to allow for a
customized viewing experience. Use the DVD SETUP menu from the MAIN
SETUP menu to select the TV Aspect (Letterbox, Pan & Scan, or Widescreen)
that provides the best viewing experience.

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Problem
Radio stations
cannot be tuned.

115

Possible Solution
Verify that the AM and FM antennas are properly connected, as defined in
the “Installation” section.
Adjust antenna location.

AM-FM TUNER

Verify that the DCP501 is within reception range of the desired station.
Indoor antennas may not be adequate to receive AM/FM broadcasts in
certain geographical locations. An external antenna may be required.
Preset radio stations
cannot be recalled.
Tuned station is
noisy and full of
static.

No station presets have been entered
Station presets have been cleared.
Switch the FM receiver into Mono mode, as defined in the “Operation”
section.
The AM receiver may be experiencing interference from electrical appliances
(e.g. clothes washer). Turn off the appliance while listening to AM
broadcasts.

.

RECORDING

The VCR does not
operate or record
properly.

Check to make sure that the VCR is properly connected to an AC power
outlet and powered on.
Verify that the VCR outputs of the DCP501 are properly connected to the
inputs of the VCR, and that the outputs of the VCR are properly connected to
the VCR inputs of the DCP501, as defined in the “Installation” section.
The VCR may not record DVDs since the content may be copy-protected.
Make sure that the video cassette is not damaged or of poor quality.
Make sure that the plastic erase protection tab on the video cassette has not
been broken off.
Verify that the remote control unit has been programmed to operate the
correct model of VCR that is being used.

.

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Specifications
Digital Cable Receiver
Clear analog video

Yes

64 and 256-QAM demodulator

Yes

Agile OOB tuner

Yes

Return Path

Both RF and integrated Telco Return capabilities

Standard definition MPEG2

Yes

NTSC video decoder with adaptive digital comb filter

Yes

Graphics

Enhanced Resolution Bitmapped Graphics (2/4/8 Bit)

A/V Receiver and Amplifier
RMS Output Power

2x100 Watts, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
5x100 Watts, 1 kHz

Dolby
 Digital Decoder

6 channels

DTS
 Decoder

6 channels

Dolby
 Prologic II Processing

Yes

Audio effects processor

6 modes

Amplified speaker outputs

Yes

Headphone output

Yes

Analog volume control, all speakers

Yes

Balance control, right/left

Yes

Balance control, front/rear

Yes

Tone control, front left/right

Yes

SPDIF input with Auto Detect

Yes

BTSC decoder

Yes

AM/FM Tuning

Yes

Audio Frequency Response

20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 1 dB

Harmonic Distortion

< 0.1% THD, 2x100Watts
< 0.9% THD, 5x100Watts

Audio Signal-to-Noise Ratio

95 dB, A-weighted

Video Signal-to-Noise Ratio

> 57 dB (Digital), >49dB (Analog)

Video Frequency Response

± 1 dB from 100 kHz to 4.2 MHz

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Specifications

DVD/CD Player
DVD/CD Player

Yes

Playable Disc(s)

1

Dolby
 Digital Decoder, 6 channels

Yes

DTS Decoder

Yes

CD play programming

Yes

Plays MP3-encoded discs

Yes

Audio Dynamic Range

95 dB, A-weighted

Audio Signal-to-Noise Ratio

95 dB, A-weighted

Audio Frequency Response

96 kHz PCM

Video Horizontal Resolution

At least 4.2 MHz

Input/Output
Front Panel Inputs
Keypad

Yes

IR receiver

Yes

Video 2
Video in—composite video baseband
Left/right audio baseband
SPDIF optical (GAME)

Yes
Yes
Yes

Front Panel Outputs
Headphone jack

Yes

LED display

Yes

Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD)

Yes

Rear Panel Inputs
RF
Cable TV input #1

Yes

FM tuner input
AM tuner input

Yes
Yes

Video
Composite & S-video - VCR1, VCR2, Video1

Yes—auto detection between composite and S-video

Audio
Left/right baseband - VCR1, VCR2, Video1, Tape Yes
SPDIF optical
Yes
SPDIF coaxial
Yes

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Rear Panel Outputs
Video
RF modulator (remod) - TV
Composite & S-video - VCR1, VCR2, TV

Yes

Audio
Front left/right speakers A (main)

Yes

Center speaker
Rear left/right speakers

Yes
Yes

Subwoofer output for powered subwoofer
Left/right baseband - VCR1, VCR2, Tape

Yes
Yes

Front Left/right baseband - TV or Ext amp
Center baseband - TV or Ext amp
Rear left/right baseband - TV or Ext amp

Yes
Yes
Yes

General
Security Features
Embedded security
Anti-copy Protection
(Digital Cable Receiver and DVD)
Renewable Security
Interactive Applications

DigiCipher Conditional Access
Macrovision Anti-copy Protection
Motorola TVPass Card
Supports DCT2000 applications such as electronic
program guide and other interactive services as made
available by the local cable service provider.

Unit Operation
Infrared (IR) Universal Remote Control
Graphic User Interface Menus

Yes
Yes

Data
HSI for HD
Serial RS232

Yes
Yes

Other
Power Requirements

120 VAC / 60 Hz

Weight (without packaging)
Dimensions (without packaging)

35 pounds (DCP501 without packaging)
17 (W) x 6.1 (H) x 20 (D) inches (DCP501)

Note: Features, specifications and accessories are subject to change without notice.

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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 need to set up your remote control for your TV, VCR 1 and VCR 2 (if applicable).
For instructions on programming, verifying and finding setup codes for your remote control, see
Remote Control in the “Overview” section.

TV Setup Codes
M a n u f a c t u re r

T V Set u p Co d e

AOC

0019, 0030

Admiral

0093, 0463

Aiko

0092

Akai

0030

Alaron

0179

America Action

0180

Anam

0180

Audiovox

0092, 0180, 0451, 0623

Baysonic

0180

Belcor

0019

Bell & Howell

0016, 0154

Bradford

0180

Brockwood

0019

Broksonic

0236, 0463

CXC

0180

Candle

0030, 0056

Carnivale

0030

Carver

0054

Celebrity

0000

Cineral

0092, 0451

Citizen

0030, 0056, 0060, 0092

Concerto

0056

Contec

0180

Craig

0180

Crosley

0054

Crown

0180

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M a n u f a c t u re r

T V Set u p Co d e

Curtis Mathes

0016, 0030, 0047, 0051, 0054, 0056, 0060, 0093, 0145, 0154, 0166, 0451, 0466,
0747, 1147, 1347

Daewoo

0019, 0092, 0451, 0623, 0624

Daytron

0019

Denon

0145

Dumont

0017, 0019

Electroband

0000

Emerson

0019, 0154, 0178, 0179, 0180, 0236, 0463, 0623, 0624

Envision

0030

Fisher

0154

Fujitsu

0179

Funai

0171, 0179, 0180

Futuretech

0180

GE

0021, 0047, 0051, 0093, 0178, 0451, 0747, 1147, 1347

Gibralter

0017, 0019, 0030

GoldStar

0019, 0030, 0056, 0178

Gradiente

0053, 0056

Grunpy

0179, 0180

Hallmark

0178

Harley Davidson

0179

Harman/Kardon

0054

Harvard

0180

Hitachi

0016, 0056, 0145

Infinity

0054

Inteq

0017

JBL

0054

JCB

0000

JVC

0053

KEC

0180

KTV

0030, 0180

Kenwood

0019, 0030

Konka

0628, 0632, 0638, 0707

LG

0056

LXI

0047, 0054, 0154, 0156, 0178, 0747

Logik

0016

Luxman

0056

MGA

0019, 0030, 0150, 0178

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M a n u f a c t u re r

T V Set u p Co d e

MTC

0019, 0030, 0056, 0060

Magnavox

0030, 0054, 0179, 1254

Majestic

0016

Marantz

0030, 0054

Matsushita

0250

Megatron

0145, 0178

Memorex

0016, 0056, 0150, 0154, 0178, 0179, 0250, 0463

Midland

0017, 0047, 0051, 0747

Minutz

0021

Mitsubishi

0019, 0093, 0150, 0178

Motorola

0093

Multitech

0180

NAD

0156, 0166, 0178

NEC

0019, 0030, 0056

NTC

0092

Nikko

0030, 0092, 0178

Onwa

0180

Optimus

0154, 0166, 0250

Optonica

0093

Orion

0179, 0236, 0463

Panasonic

0051, 0250

Penney

0019, 0021, 0030, 0047, 0051, 0056, 0060, 0156, 0178, 0747, 1347

Philco

0019, 0030, 0054, 0145, 0463

Philips

0054

Pilot

0019, 0030

Pioneer

0166, 0679

Portland

0019, 0092

Prism

0051

Proscan

0047, 0747

Proton

0178, 0466

Pulsar

0017, 0019

Quasar

0051, 0250

RCA

0019, 0047, 0051, 0090, 0093, 0679, 0747, 1047, 1147, 1247, 1347, 1447

Radio Shack

0019, 0030, 0047, 0056, 0154, 0178, 0180, 0747

Realistic

0019, 0030, 0056, 0154, 0178, 0180

Runco

0017, 0030

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TV and VCR Setup Codes

M a n u f a c t u re r

T V Set u p Co d e

SSS

0019, 0180

Sampo

0030

Samsung

0019, 0030, 0056, 0060, 0178

Sansei

0451

Sansui

0463

Sanyo

0154

Scimitsu

0019

Scotch

0178

Scott

0019, 0178, 0179, 0180, 0236

Sears

0047, 0054, 0056, 0154, 0156, 0171, 0178, 0179, 0747

Semivox

0180

Semp

0156

Sharp

0093, 0688

Shogun

0019

Signature

0016

Sony

0000

Soundesign

0178, 0179, 0180

Squareview

0171

Starlite

0180

Supreme

0000

Sylvania

0030, 0054

Symphonic

0171

TMK

0056, 0178

TNCi

0017

Tandy

0093

Technics

0051, 0250

Technol Ace

0179

Techwood

0051, 0056

Teknika

0016, 0019, 0054, 0056, 0060, 0092, 0150, 0179, 0180

Telefunken

0056

Toshiba

0060, 0154, 0156, 1256

Vector Research

0030

Victor

0053

Vidikron

0054

Vidtech

0019, 0178

Wards

0016, 0019, 0021, 0030, 0054, 0056, 0178, 0179

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M a n u f a c t u re r

T V Set u p Co d e

White Westinghouse

0463, 0623, 0624

Yamaha

0019, 0030

Zenith

0016, 0017, 0092, 0463, 0624

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VCR Setup Codes
M a n u f a c t u re r

VCR Set u p Co d e

Admiral

0048, 0209

Adventura

0000

Aiko

0278

Aiwa

0000, 0037

Akai

0041

America Action

0278

American High

0035

Asha

0240

Audiovox

0037

Beaumark

0240

Bell & Howell

0104

Broksonic

0002, 0121, 0184, 0209, 0479

CCE

0072, 0278

Calix

0037

Canon

0035

Carver

0081

Cineral

0278

Citizen

0037, 0278

Colt

0072

Craig

0037, 0047, 0072, 0240, 0271

Curtis Mathes

0035, 0041, 0060, 0162, 0760

Cybernex

0240

Daewoo

0045, 0278

Denon

0042

Dynatech

0000

Electrohome

0037

Electrophonic

0037

Emerex

0032

Emerson

0000, 0002, 0037, 0043, 0121, 0184, 0209, 0278, 0479

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M a n u f a c t u re r

VCR Set u p Co d e

Fisher

0047, 0104

Fuji

0033, 0035

Funai

0000

GE

0035, 0048, 0060, 0240, 0760

Garrard

0000

Go Video

0432, 0526

GoldStar

0037, 0038

Gradiente

0000

HI-Q

0047

Harley Davidson

0000

Harman/Kardon

0038, 0081

Harwood

0072

Headquarter

0046

Hitachi

0000, 0041, 0042

Hughes Network Systems

0042

JVC

0041, 0067

Jensen

0041

KEC

0037, 0278

KLH

0072

Kenwood

0038, 0041, 0067

Kodak

0035, 0037

LXI

0037

Lloyd's

0000

Logik

0072

MEI

0035

MGA

0043, 0240

MGN Technology

0240

MTC

0000, 0240

Magnasonic

0278

Magnavox

0000, 0035, 0039, 0081, 0149

Magnin

0240

Marantz

0035, 0081

Marta

0037

Matsushita

0035, 0162, 0454

Memorex

0000, 0035, 0037, 0039, 0046, 0047, 0048, 0104, 0162, 0209, 0240, 0454, 0479,
1037, 1162, 1262

Minolta

0042

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M a n u f a c t u re r

VCR Set u p Co d e

Mitsubishi

0043, 0048, 0067

Motorola

0035, 0048

Multitech

0000, 0072

NEC

0038, 0041, 0067, 0104

Nikko

0037

Noblex

0240

Olympus

0035

Optimus

0037, 0048, 0104, 0162, 0432, 0454, 1048, 1062, 1162, 1262

Orion

0002, 0184, 0209, 0479

Panasonic

0035, 0162, 0225, 0454, 0616, 1062, 1162, 1262, 1362

Penney

0035, 0037, 0038, 0042, 0240

Pentax

0042

Philco

0035, 0209, 0479

Philips

0035, 0081, 0618, 1081, 1181

Pilot

0037

Pioneer

0067

Polk Audio

0081

Profitronic

0240

Proscan

0060, 0760

Protec

0072

Pulsar

0039

Quarter

0046

Quartz

0046

Quasar

0035, 0162, 0454, 1162

RCA

0035, 0042, 0048, 0060, 0149, 0240, 0760

Radio Shack

0000, 1037

Radix

0037

Randex

0037

Realistic

0000, 0035, 0037, 0046, 0047, 0048, 0104

ReplayTV

0614, 0616

Runco

0039

STS

0042

Samsung

0045, 0240

Sanky

0039, 0048

Sansui

0000, 0041, 0067, 0209, 0271, 0479

Sanyo

0046, 0047, 0104, 0240

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M a n u f a c t u re r

VCR Set u p Co d e

Scott

0043, 0045, 0121, 0184

Sears

0000, 0035, 0037, 0042, 0046, 0047, 0104

Semp

0045

Sharp

0048

Shintom

0072

Shogun

0240

Singer

0072

Sony

0000, 0032, 0033, 0035, 0636, 1032

Sylvania

0000, 0035, 0043, 0081

Symphonic

0000

TMK

0240

Tatung

0041

Teac

0000, 0041

Technics

0035, 0162

Teknika

0000, 0035, 0037

Thomas

0000

Tivo

0618, 0636

Toshiba

0043, 0045

Totevision

0037, 0240

Unitech

0240

Vector

0045

Vector Research

0038

Video Concepts

0045

Videosonic

0240

Wards

0000, 0035, 0042, 0047, 0048, 0060, 0072, 0081, 0149, 0240, 0760

White Westinghouse

0072, 0209, 0278

XR-1000

0000, 0035, 0072

Yamaha

0038

Zenith

0000, 0033, 0039, 0209, 0479

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 DVD Setup in the “Operations” section.
Don’t forget to press ENTER on the remote after you enter the code.
Language

Code

Language

Code

Language

Code

Abkhazian

6566

Hungarian

7285

Russian

8285

Afar

6565

Icelandic

7383

Samoan

8377

Afrikaans

6570

Indonesian

7378

Sangho

8371

Albanian

8381

Interlingua

7365

Sanskrit

8365

Ameharic

6577

Interlingue

7369

Scots Gaelic

7168

Arabic

6582

Iunpiak

7375

Serbian

8382

Armenian

7289

Irish

7165

Servo-Groatian

8372

Assamese

6583

Italian

7384

Sesotho

8384

Aymara

6588

Japanese

7465

Setswana

8478

Azerbaijani

6590

Javanese

7487

Shona

8378

Bashkir

6665

Kannada

7578

Sindhi

8368

Basque

6985

Kashmiri

7583

Singhalese

8373

Bengali; Bangla

6678

Kazakh

7575

Siswati

8383

Bhutani

6890

Kinyarwanda

8287

Slovak

8375

Bihari

6672

Kirghiz

7589

Slovenian

8376

Bislama

6673

Kirundi

8278

Somali

8379

Breton

6682

Korean

7579

Spanish

6983

Bulgarian

6671

Kurdish

7585

Sundanese

8385

Burmese

7789

Laothian

7679

Swahili

8387

Byelorussian

6669

Latin

7665

Swedish

8386

Cambodian

7577

Latvian, Lettish

7686

Tagalog

8476

Catalan

6765

Lingala

7678

Tajik

8471

Chinese

9072

Lithuanian

7684

Tamil

8465

Corsican

6779

Macedonian

7775

Tatar

8484

Croatian

7282

Malagsy

7771

Telugu

8469

Czech

6783

Malay

7783

Thai

8472

Danish

6865

Malayalam

7776

Tibetan

6679

Dutch

7876

Maltese

7784

Tigrinya

8473

English

6978

Maori

7773

Tonga

8479

Esperanto

6979

Marathi

7782

Tsonga

8483

Estonian

6984

Moldavian

7779

Turkish

8482

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Language Codes

Language

Code

Language

Code

Language

Code

Faroese

7079

Mongolian

7778

Turkmen

8475

Fiji

7074

Naru

7865

Twi

8487

Finnish

7073

Nepali

7869

Ukrainian

8575

French

7082

Norwegian

7879

Urdu

8582

Frisian

7089

Occitan

7967

Uzbek

8590

Galician

7176

Oriya

7982

Vietnamese

8673

Georgian

7565

Oromo (Afan)

7977

Volapuk

8679

German

6869

Panjabi

8065

Welsh

6789

Greek

6976

Pashto, Pushto

8083

Wolof

8779

Greenlandic

7576

Persian

7065

Xhosa

8872

Guarani

7178

Polish

8076

Yiddish

7473

Gujarati

7185

Portuguese

8084

Yoruba

8979

Hausa

7265

Quechua

8185

Zulu

9085

Hebrew

7387

Rhaero-Romance

8277

Hindi

7273

Romanian

8279

DCP501 User Guide

Abbreviations and Acronyms
A/V

Audio/Video

AM

Amplitude Modulation

CATV

Cable TV

CD

Compact Disc

CSR

Customer Service Representative

DAT

Digital Audio Tape

DCP

Digital Convergence Platform

DCT 2000

Digital Consumer Terminal 2000

DTS

Digital Theater Systems. Sound system created by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. to rival
Dolby Digital 5.1

DVD

Digital Versatile Disk

EMM

entitlement management message(s)

EPG

Electronic Program Guide

FM

Frequency Modulation

HRC

harmonically related carriers

IPG

interactive program guide

IPPV

Impulse Pay-Per-View

IR

Infra-Red

IR Blaster

Infrared Blaster

IRC

incrementally related carriers

kH

Kilo Hertz, thousand of cycles. For the DCP, refers to the frequency of sounds that you can
hear and transmission frequencies of AM radio stations.

LD

Laser Disk

LFE

Low Frequency Effect

MHz

Mega Hertz

mp3

See MPEG-1

MPAA

Motion Picture Association of America

MPAA

Motion Picture Advisory Association

MPEG-1

Moving Pictures Expert Group standard 1, designed for coding progressive video at a
transmission rate of 1.5Mbps, designed for Video-CD and CD-i. MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3
(mp3) evolved from this.

MPEG-2

Moving Pictures Expert Group standard 2, designed for coding interlaced images at rates
greater than 4Mbps. Used for digital and high definition television broadcast.

NTSC

National Television Standards Committee

NVOD

Near Video on Demand

NVRAM

Non-volatile random-access memory

OSD

On Screen Display

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Abbreviations and Acronyms

OSD

on-screen display

PCR

program clock reference

PID

packet identifier

PPV

Pay-Per-View

QAM

quadrature amplitude modulation

QPSK

quadrature phase shift keying

RCU

Remote Control Unit

RSA

Return for Service Authorization

SPDIF

Sony and Philips Digital Interconnect Format

TCP/IP

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

TELCO

Telephone Company: a TELCO modem is the V Series telephone network modem

TRC

Technical Response Center

TV

Television

TvPC

TV PassCard

VCR

Video Cassette Recorder

VFD

Vacuum Fluorescent Display

VOD

Video on Demand

DCP501 User Guide

NOTE!
The clear protective film on the DCP display must be removed and placed in the space below. The Unit Address and
Serial Number found on the protective film is required for activation of your DCP cable TV receiver by your cable TV
service provider.

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