Motorola Dcp501 Users Manual

DCP501

Home Theater System

User Guide

DCP500 Series

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

CAUTION:

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

Antenna lead

in wire

Ground

clamp

Antenna

discharge unit

(NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding conductors

(NEC Section 810-21)

Grounding

clamps

Power service grounding

electrode system

(NEC Article 250, Part H)

Electric service

equipment

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.

“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

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.

DCP501 User Guide

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

AUDIO MODESET UPCURSOR VOLUME

TONE/LEVELMENU

AM/FMGUIDE

FM MODEINFO

TUNECH/PRESETS

PHONES

PLAY•PAUSE

SKIP•SEARCH

STOP OPEN•CLOSE

PROGRAM

REPEAT

SHUFFLE

DIGITAL

AUDIO IN

VIDEO

IN

L R

AUDIO IN

SOURCESELECT/STORE

V

IDEO 2

DIGI TAL

SURROUND

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

cursor down ∨

∨∨

∨

Move up and down through DCP menu settings.

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.

Examples: SETUP, VIDEO2, VCR1, TONE/LEVEL

W i d e T e x t Text with wider than normal spacing between characters indicates text that is displayed on

your television or the DCP501 display.

Examples: AUDIO SET, D DIGITAL, Subtitles On/Off

DCP501 User Guide

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 Disc Logo Mark Contents Disc Size Maximum Playback Time

12 cm Approx. 4 hours for a

single-sided disc or 8 hours for

a double-sided disc

DVD

™

Audio and Video

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

Audio CD

Audio

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

POWER

AUDIO MODESET UPCURSOR VOLUME

TONE/LEVELMENU

AM/FMGUIDE

FM MODEINFO

TUNECH/PRESETS

PHONES

PLAY•PAUSE

SKIP•SEARCH

STOP OPEN•CLOSE

PROGRAM

REPEAT

SHUFFLE

DIGITAL

AUDIO IN

VIDEO

IN

L R

AUDIO IN

SOURCESELECT/STORE

V

IDEO 2

DIGI TAL

SURROUND

123 4 567 8

910 11 12 13

Item Control Description

1 CURSOR

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

application control.

2 SELECT/STORE

Selects current DCP501 display/on-screen display item or CATV application

controlled item.

3 SET UP

Press once to view DCP501 A/V configuration menus.

MENU

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

S

SS

ST

TT

T

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

controlled.

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

4 Display

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

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Item Control Description

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 (AMFM, FMAM).

FM MODE

Press once to force FM station to mono.

Press again to return to normal.

TUNE S

SS

ST

TT

T 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:

CATVDVD/CDTUNER

VCR1VCR2VIDEO1

VIDEO2TAPE%

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

Loader for disc.

12 OPEN·CLOSE

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.

13 VIDEO 2

Ports for connecting devices such as digital video cameras, mini disc players, and

DAT tape players.

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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

12

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 2322 24 25

345678910

11

Item Indicator/Icon Description

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

PL II turns on to indicate Dolby Pro Logic II Surround is the currently

selected audio mode.

PL 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 Turns on when a DVD/CD or external digital audio input is not Dolby or DTS

audio.

7

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 Indicator/Icon Description

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 OPT 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 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37

Item Indicator/Icon Description

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

DVD, 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 Indicator/Icon Description

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

MODE L NO.: DCP 501

À

LA PLUIE NI À L’HUM IDITE”.

12345678 9 1011

12 13 14 15 16

Refer to the “Installation” section for instructions on installing and cabling the DCP501.

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The following table describes the rear-panel features:

Item Description

1 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

Ω Ω

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.

 TAPE — left and right RCA jacks used for audio output of alternate audio equipment, such

as a stereo or CD jukebox.

13 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 Description

15 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.

 VIDEO 1 — connectors used for video output of external video source, such as a

camcorder.

16 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

24

25

26

29

31

32

33

34

35

36

38

39

40

41

42

43

44

46

45

47

48

49

37

27

30

28

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

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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.

Button Item Description

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 PAGE S

SS

S CATV application controlled.

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

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

TV source: mute speaker output .

13 A

CATV application controlled.

14 B

CATV application controlled.

15 NIGHT

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.

16

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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Button Item Description

17 TUNE T

TT

T







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

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.

19 



 In playback: Press to select previous chapter (track)

20 INPUT/TV/VCR

A-B

DVD/CD playback:

 Press once: Select start of sequence for repeat play.

 Press twice: Mark end of sequence and begin sequence playback.

21 SHUFFLE

CD source:

 Press once: shuffle current CD tracks

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 (AMFM, FMAM)

26 TV

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.

27 TAPE

Select Tape as source.

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 PAGE 



 CATV application controlled.

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Button Item Description

32 OK

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.

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.

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

35 MENU

Cable TV source: CATV application controlled.

DVD/CD source: DVD menu.

TV Source: TV menu.

VCR 1 or VCR 2 source: VCR menu.

36 CH 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

Number entry.

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.

42 TUNE 











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).

43 



 Cable TV source: CATV application controlled.

DVD/CD source:

 Press once: pause playback.

 Press twice: frame advance (DVD only).

44 



 In playback: Select next chapter (track).

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Button Item Description

45 DISC SKIP

Not used on the DCP501.

46 TONE

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.

47 REPEAT 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.

48 AUDIO MODE

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

49 ANGLE

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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Verifying a Setup Code Using Blink Back

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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Finding a Setup Code

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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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

12+

+

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.

DCP501 User Guide

Installation

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

you connect your TV, VCR, 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

Front speakers

Left Right

Surround speakers

Left Right

Center speaker Subwoofer

CABLE/

ANTENNA IN

INPUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO LEFT

AUDIO RIGHT

To TV

CABLE/

ANTENNA IN

OUTPUT

AUDIO

LR

VIDEO

INPUT

AUDIO

LR

VIDEO

VCR

DCP501

TV

S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

MODEL NO.: DCP 501

À

LA PLUIE NI À L’HUM IDITE”.

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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

À

LA PLUIE NI À L’HUMIDITE”.

MODE L NO.: DCP 501

DCP501

Cable(s) you will need:

CABLE/

A

NTENNA IN

INPUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO LEFT

AUDIO RIGHT

TV

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

À

LA PLUIE NI À L’HUMIDITE”.

MODE L NO.: DCP 501

DCP501

CABLE/

A

NTENNA IN

INPUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

A

UDIO LEFT

AUDIO RIGHT

TV

Video

Cable(s) you will need:

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

MODE L NO.: DCP 501

À

LA PLUIE NI À L’HUM IDITE”.

Cable in

RF (75 ohm) coaxial

Cable(s) you will need:

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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

Left

front

speaker

SubwooferCenter

speaker

Right

front

speaker

Left

surround

speaker

Right

surround

speaker

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

Connecting Speaker Cords

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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Connecting Your Front Speakers and Active Subwoofer

Connect your front speakers and active subwoofer (optional) as shown in Figure 13:

Figure 13

Connecting front speakers and active subwoofer

À

LA PLUIE NI À L’HUM IDITE”.

MODE L NO.: DCP 501

Front speakers

Right

Left

Subwoofer

SURR.

DCP501

V

CR

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

the proper connections.

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Connecting Your Front Speakers and Passive Subwoofer

Connect your front speakers and passive subwoofer (optional) as shown in Figure 14:

Figure 14

Connecting front speakers and passive subwoofer

À

LA PLUIE NI À L’HUM IDITE”.

MODEL NO.: DCP 501

Front speakers

Left

Right

SURR.

DCP501

Passive

subwoofer

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

the proper connections.

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Connecting Your Surround and Center Speakers

Connect your surround and center speakers as shown in Figure 15:

Figure 15

Connecting surround and center speakers

À

LA PLUIE NI À L’HUM IDITE”.

MODEL NO.: DCP 501

Center

speaker

Surround speakers

Left Right

DCP501

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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-Video

Connect your VCR as shown in Figure 16:

Figure 16

S-video connections to your VCR

À

LA PLUIE NI À L’HUMIDITE”.

MODEL NO.: DCP 501

To T V

CABLE/

A

NTENNA IN

OUTPUT

AUDIO

L

R

VIDEO

INPUT

AUDIO

L

R

VIDEO

S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

DCP501

VCR

Cable(s) you will need:

S-Video

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Video

Connect your VCR as shown in Figure 17:

Figure 17

Composite video connections to your VCR

À

LA PLUIE NI À L’HUM IDITE”.

MODE L NO.: DCP 501

DCP501

To TV

CABLE/

ANTENNA IN

OUTPUT

AUDIO

LR

VIDEO

INPUT

AUDIO

LR

VIDEO

VCR

Video

Cable(s) you will need:

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.

Stereo VCR

To connect a stereo VCR:

Figure 18

Stereo VCR audio connections

À

LA PLUIE NI À L’HUM IDITE”.

MODE L NO.: DCP 501

To TV

CABLE/

ANTENNA IN

OUTPUT

AUDIO

LR

VIDEO

INPUT

AUDIO

LR

VIDEO

VCR

DCP501

A

udio

Cable(s) you will need:

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Mono VCR

To connect a mono VCR:

Figure 19

Mono VCR audio connections

To T V

CABLE/

ANTENNA IN

OUTPUT

AUDIO VIDEO

INPUT

AUDIO VIDEO

À

LA PLUIE NI À L’HUM IDITE”.

MODE L NO.: DCP 501

VCR

(monaural)

DCP501

A

udio

Cable(s) you will need:

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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

À

LA PLUIE NI À L’HUM IDITE”.

MODE L NO.: DCP 501

Video

A

udio

Cable(s) you will need:

DCP501

COAX

DIGITAL ANALOG

RL

AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

VIDEO S-VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

Alternate

A/V Source

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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

COAX

DIGITAL ANALOG

RL

AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

VIDEO S-VIDEO

V

IDEO OUT

Digital Audio Source

Either / or

À

LA PLUIE NI À L’HUM IDITE”.

MODEL NO.: DCP 501

DCP501

A

udio Optical

Cable(s) you will need:

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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

À

LA PLUIE NI À L’HUM IDITE”.

MODE L NO.: DCP 501

DCP501

ININ

OUTOUT

TAPE 1TAPE 1

CD INCD IN

AUX INAUX IN

SPEAKER

CONNECTORS

SPEAKER

CONNECTORS

RRLL

CD player

or tape deck

A

udio

Cable(s) you will need:

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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

MODE L NO.: DCP 501

À

LA PLUIE NI À L’HUM IDITE”.

To wall outlet

FM antenna

A

M antenna

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

POWER

AUDIO MODESET UPCURSOR VOLUME

T

ONE/LEVELMENU

AM/FMGUIDE

FM MODEINFO

TUNECH/PRESETS

PHONES

PLAY•PAUSE

SKIP•SEARCH

STOP OPEN•CLOSE

PROGRAM

REPEAT

SHUFFLE

DIGITAL

AUDIO IN

VIDEO

IN

L R

AUDIO IN

SOURCESELECT/STORE

V

IDEO 2

DIGI TAL

SURROUND

Mini-Disc Player

or DAT Tape Player

DIGITAL OUT

VideoDigital Audio

DCP501

Game Console

LR

AUDIO OUTVIDEO OUT

or or

Camcorder

LR

A

UDIO OUT

V

IDEO OUT

Digital Camera

V

IDEO OUT

Cable(s) you will need:

DCP501 User Guide

Operation

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.

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

cursor down ∨

∨∨

∨

Move up and down through DCP501 menu settings.

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.

Examples: SETUP, VIDEO2, VCR1, TONE/LEVEL

Wide Text Text with wider than normal spacing between characters indicates text that is displayed on

your TV or the DCP501 display.

Examples: AUDIO SET, D DIGITAL, Subtitles On/Off

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* M A I N S E T U P *

X A U D I O S E T U P

D V D S E T U P

C A T V R E C O R D

C A T V C H A N N E L S C A N

E X I T

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, SET SPEAKERS 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: OPT1, OPT2, COAX, or ANALOG. For digital audio inputs only, the DCP501 turns

on an icon to distinguish the digital input type: PCM, dts, or D DIGITAL.

Input Setup

To change the audio inputs on the DCP501:

1 Press SETUP to display the MAIN SETUP menu on your TV or AUDIO SET on the

DCP501 display.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

A

U D I O S E T

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*

A

U D I O S E T U P *

X I N P U T S E T U P

S P E A K E R S E T U P

T E S T T O N E A D J U S T

A D V A N C E D S E T U P

E X I T

* I N P U T S E T U P *

X I N P U T : V C R 1

D I G I T A L I N : A N A L O G

R E T U R N T O M E N U

* I N P U T S E T U P *

X I N P U T : V C R 1

D I G I T A L I N : C O A X

R E T U R N T O M E N U

2 Press SELECT or OK to display the AUDIO SETUP menu on your TV, or INPUT SET on

the DCP501 display.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

3 INPUT SETUP: Press SELECT or OK to display the INPUT SETUP menu on your TV or

VID INPUT on the DCP501 display. The DCP501 has three digital audio inputs: a single

coaxial input and two optical inputs. OPTICAL2 is always associated with the VIDEO2

input on the front panel. However, OPTICAL1 and the COAXIAL input can be assigned to

any one of VCR1, VCR2, or VIDEO1 inputs. The factory settings are:

VCR1

VCR1VCR1

VCR1–

ANALOG

VCR2

VCR2VCR2

VCR2–

ANALOG

VIDEO1

VIDEO1VIDEO1

VIDEO1–

ANALOG

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

4 Press SELECT or OK and the current setting flashes. In this example, VCR1 flashes.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

I N P U T S E T

V

ID IN P U T

V

C

R

1

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* I N P U T S E T U P *

I N P U T : V I D E O 1

X D I G I T A L I N : O P T I C A L 1

R E T U R N T O M E N U

* I N P U T S E T U P *

I N P U T : V I D E O 1

X D I G I T A L I N : O P T I C A L 1

R E T U R N T O M E N U

5 Press CURSOR left/right (<

<<

< >

>>

>) to select VCR1, VCR2, or VIDEO1.

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:

OPT1, COAX, or ANALOG. For digital audio inputs only, the DCP501 turns on an icon to

distinguish the digital input type, PCM, dts, or D DIGITAL. To assign a different audio

input to the selected video input, press down arrow (∨

∨∨

∨).

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

7 Press SELECT or OK and the current audio input assigned to the video input flashes:

(ANALOG, COAX, or OPTICAL1). In this example, OPTICAL1 flashes.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

8 Press CURSOR left/right (<

<<

< >

>>

>) to select ANALOG, COAX, or OPTICAL1.

9 Press SELECT or OK to accept your selection. Repeat for other video inputs as necessary.

Press SETUP to exit the INPUT SETUP menu.

A

U D I N P U T

OP T I C

A

L 1

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* M

A

I N SE T UP *

X A U D I O S E T U P

D V D S E T U P

C A T V R E C O R D

C A T V C H A N N E L S C A N

E X I T

*

A

U D I O S E T U P *

X I N P U T S E T U P

S P E A K E R S E T U P

T E S T T O N E A D J U S T

A D V A N C E D S E T U P

E X I T

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 NO is selected, Speaker Size for all speakers defaults to LARGE. The factory

setting is YES. To change the subwoofer settings on the DCP501:

1 Press SETUP or OK to display the MAIN SETUP menu on your TV or AUDIO SET on the

DCP501 display.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

2 Press SELECT or OK to display the AUDIO SETUP menu on your TV, or INPUT SET on

the DCP501 display.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

A

U D I O S E T

I N P U T S E T

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*

A

U D I O S E T U P *

I N P U T S E T U P

X S P E A K E R S E T U P

T E S T T O N E A D J U S T

A D V A N C E D S E T U P

E X I T

* S P E

A

K

E

R

SETU P *

X S U B W O O F E R S E T U P

L E F T / R I G H T S E T U P

C E N T E R S E T U P

S U R R O U N D S E T U P

S P E A K E R R E S E T

R E T U R N T O M E N U

* S U B W O O F E

R

SETU P *

X S U B W O O F E R ? : Y E S

C R O S S O V E R F R E Q : 8 0 H z

S U B W O O F E R L E V E L : 0 d B

R E T U R N T O M E N U

3 Press down arrow (∨

∨∨

∨).

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

4 Press SELECT or OK to display the SPEAKER SETUP menu on your TV.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

5 SUBWOOFER SETUP: Press SELECT or OK to display the DCP501 SUBWOOFER SETUP

menu or SUB? on the DCP501 display.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

6 Press SELECTor OK and the current setting flashes. In this example, YES flashes.

S P

K

R

S E T

S U B ?

S U B W F

R

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* S U B WO O F E

R

S E T U P *

S U B W O O F E R ? : Y E S

X C R O S S O V E R F R E Q : 8 0 H z

S U B W O O F E R L E V E L : 0 d B

R E T U R N T O M E N U

* S U B WO O F E

R

S E T U P *

S U B W O O F E R ? : Y E S

X C R O S S O V E R F R E Q : 8 0 H z

S U B W O O F E R L E V E L : 0 d B

R E T U R N T O M E N U

7 Press CURSOR left/right (<

<<

< >

>>

>) to display YES or NO. If NO is selected, the box around the

LFE (low frequency effects) icon on the DCP501 turns off. Selecting NO defaults all speaker

sizes to LARGE. Select NO 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 80Hz.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

10 Press SELECT or OK and the currently selected setting flashes. In this example, 80Hz

flashes.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

11 Press CURSOR left/right (<

<<

< >

>>

>) to raise or lower the crossover frequency to 60Hz, 80Hz,

100Hz, or 120Hz. 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.

80

S U B C

R

OSS

52 Operation

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* S U B W O O F E

R

SETU P *

S U B W O O F E R ? : Y E S

C R O S S O V E R F R E Q : 8 0 H z

X S U B W O O F E R L E V E L : 0 d B

R E T U R N T O M E N U

* S U B W O O F E

R

SETU P *

S U B W O O F E R ? : Y E S

C R O S S O V E R F R E Q : 8 0 H z

X S U B W O O F E R L E V E L : 0 d B

R E T U R N T O M E N U

* S U B W O O F E

R

SETU P *

S U B W O O F E R ? : Y E S

C R O S S O V E R F R E Q : 8 0 H z

S U B W O O F E R L E V E L : 0 d B

X R E T U R N T O M E N U

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 dB(no level

adjustment).

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

14 Press SELECT or OK and the dB icon on the DCP501 front panel display turns on and the

currently selected setting flashes. In this example, 0 dB starts flashing.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

15 Press CURSOR left/right (<

<<

< >

>>

>) to raise or lower the volume level of the subwoofer

from –10 dB to +10 dB.

16 Press SELECT or OK to accept your selection.

17 Press down arrow (∨

∨∨

∨).

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

SU B L E

V

EL

0

M E N U

Operation 53

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* S P E

A

K

E

R

S E T U P *

X S U B W O O F E R S E T U P

L E F T / R I G H T S E T U P

C E N T E R S E T U P

S U R R O U N D S E T U P

S P E A K E R R E S E T

R E T U R N T O M E N U

* S P E

A

K

E

R

S E T U P *

S U B W O O F E R S E T U P

X L E F T / R I G H T S E T U P

C E N T E R S E T U P

S U R R O U N D S E T U P

S P E A K E R R E S E T

R E T U R N T O M E N U

* L E F T

/

R

I G H T S E T U P *

X L E F T / R I G H T : L A R G E

D I S T A N C E : 1 0 f t

R E T U R N T O M E N U

18 Press SELECT or OK, or press left arrow (<).

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

19 LEFT/RIGHT SETUP: Press down arrow (∨

∨∨

∨).

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

20 Press SELECT or OK.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

L+

R

SU B W F

R

S IZ E

54 Operation

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* L E F T

/

R

I G H T S E T U P *

X L E F T / R I G H T : L A R G E

D I S T A N C E : 1 0 f t

R E T U R N T O M E N U

* L E F T

/

R

I G H T S E T U P *

L E F T / R I G H T : S M A L L

X D I S T A N C E : 1 0 f t

R E T U R N T O M E N U

21 Press SELECT or OK and the currently selected setting flashes. In this example, LARGE

flashes. The LARGE and SMALL settings determine which speakers receive low frequency

(bass) information. Use the LARGE setting for a speaker that is a traditional full-range

speaker capable of reproducing sounds below 100Hz. Use the SMALL setting for smaller,

frequency-limited satellite speakers that do not reproduce sounds below 100Hz. When the

SMALL setting is used, a subwoofer is required to reproduce low frequency sounds. Note

that LARGE and SMALL 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.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

22 Press CURSOR left/right (<

<<

< >

>>

>) to display LARGE or SMALL.

 The speaker icon on DCP501 display changes with the LARGE/SMALL setting.

 The settings for LEFT/RIGHT SETUP are affected by your setting on the

SUBWOOFER SETUP menu

23 Press SELECT or OK to accept your selection and LARGE or SMALL stops flashing.

24 Press down arrow (∨

∨∨

∨).

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

L

A

R

G E

D I S T

A

NC E

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* L E F T

/

R

I G H T S E T U P *

L E F T / R I G H T : S M A L L

X D I S T A N C E : 1 0 f t

R E T U R N T O M E N U

* L E F T

/

R

I G H T S E T U P *

L E F T / R I G H T : S M A L L

D I S T A N C E : 1 0 f t

X R E T U R N T O M E N U

* S P E

A

K

E

R

S E T U P *

S U B W O O F E R S E T U P

L E F T / R I G H T S E T U P

X C E N T E R S E T U P

S U R R O U N D S E T U P

S P E A K E R R E S E T

R E T U R N T O M E N U

25 Press SELECTor OK and the currently selected setting flashes. In this example, 10ft flashes.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

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 (∨

∨∨

∨).

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

29 Press SELECT or OK.

30 CENTER SETUP: Press down arrow (∨

∨∨

∨).

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

1 0

f

t

ME N U

C E N T E

R

56 Operation

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* C E N T E

R

SETU P *

X C E N T E R : S M A L L

D I S T A N C E : 1 0 f t

R E T U R N T O M E N U

* C E N T E

R

SETU P *

X C E N T E R : L A R G E

D I S T A N C E : 1 0 f t

R E T U R N T O M E N U

* C E N T E

R

SETU P *

X C E N T E R : S M A L L

D I S T A N C E : 1 0 f t

R E T U R N T O M E N U

31 Press SELECT or OK.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

32 Press SELECT or OK and the currently select setting flashes. In this example, SMALL flashes.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

33 Press CURSOR left/right (<

<<

< >

>>

>) to display LARGE, SMALL, or NONE.

34 Press SELECT or OK to accept your selection and LARGE, SMALL, or NONE stops flashing.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

S M

A

LL

SI ZE

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* C EN T E

R

S E T U P *

C E N T E R : L A R G E

X D I S T A N C E : 1 0 f t

R E T U R N T O M E N U

* C EN T E

R

S E T U P *

C E N T E R : L A R G E

D I S T A N C E : 1 0 f t

X R E T U R N T O M E N U

* C EN T E

R

S E T U P *

C E N T E R : L A R G E

X D I S T A N C E : 1 0 f t

R E T U R N T O M E N U

35 Press down arrow (∨

∨∨

∨).

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

36 Press SELECT or OK and the currently selected setting flashes. In this example, 10ft flashes.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

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 (∨

∨∨

∨).

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

D I S T

A

N C E

1 0

f

t

M E N U

58 Operation

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* S P E

A

K

E

R

SETU P *

S U B W O O F E R S E T U P

L E F T / R I G H T S E T U P

C E N T E R S E T U P

X S U R R O U N D S E T U P

S P E A K E R R E S E T

R E T U R N T O M E N U

* S U

R

O U N D S E T U P *

X S U R R O U N D : S M A L L

D I S T A N C E : 1 0 f t

R E T U R N T O M E N U

* S U

R

O U N D S E T U P *

X S U R R O U N D : S M A L L

D I S T A N C E : 1 0 f t

R E T U R N T O M E N U

40 Press SELECT or OK.

41 SURROUND SETUP: Press down arrow (∨

∨∨

∨).

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

42 Press SELECT or OK.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

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

flashes.

44 Press CURSOR left/right (<

<<

< >

>>

>) to display LARGE, SMALL, or NONE.

45 Press SELECT or OK to accept your selection and LARGE, SMALL, or NONE stops flashing.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

SU

R

O U N D

SI ZE

S M

A

L L

Operation 59

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* S U

R

O UN D S E T UP *

S U R R O U N D : L A R G E

X D I S T A N C E : 1 0 f t

R E T U R N T O M E N U

* S U

R

O UN D S E T UP *

S U R R O U N D : L A R G E

D I S T A N C E : 1 0 f t

X R E T U R N T O M E N U

* S U

R

O UN D S E T UP *

S U R R O U N D : L A R G E

X D I S T A N C E : 1 0 f t

R E T U R N T O M E N U

46 Press down arrow (∨

∨∨

∨).

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

47 Press SELECT or OK and the currently selected setting flashes. In this example, 10ft flashes.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

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 (∨

∨∨

∨).

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

DI S T

A

NC E

1 0

f

t

M E N U

60 Operation

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* S P E

A

K

E

R

SETU P *

S U B W O O F E R S E T U P

L E F T / R I G H T S E T U P

C E N T E R S E T U P

X S U R R O U N D S E T U P

S P E A K E R R E S E T

R E T U R N T O M E N U

* S P E

A

K

E

R

SETU P *

S U B W O O F E R S E T U P

L E F T / R I G H T S E T U P

C E N T E R S E T U P

S U R R O U N D S E T U P

X S P E A K E R R E S E T

R E T U R N T O M E N U

* S P E

A

K

E

R

ESET *

X R E S E T S P K R S E T U P ? : N O

R E T U R N T O M E N U

51 Press SELECT or OK.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

52 SPEAKER RESET: Press down arrow (∨

∨∨

∨). The Speaker Reset option allows you to return all

speaker settings to their factory default values.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

53 Press SELECT or OK.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

S U

R

O UND

R

E S E T

R

E S E T ?

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* S P E

A

K

E

R

E S E T *

X R E S E T S P K R S E T U P ? : N O

R E T U R N T O M E N U

* S P E

A

K

E

R

E S E T *

X R E S E T S P K R S E T U P ? : Y E S

R E T U R N T O M E N U

T H I S W I L L E R A S E A L L

S P E A K E R S E T T I N G S !

* S P E

A

K

E

R

E SE T *

X R E S E T S P K R S E T U P ? : Y E S

R E T U R N T O M E N U

A L L S P E A K E R S E T T I N G S

E R A S E D

54 Press SELECT or OK and NO flashes.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

55 Press right arrow (>) and YES flashes.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

56 Press SELECT or OK and YES stops flashing.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

57 Press SETUP to exit the SPEAKER SETUP menu.

NO

Y

E S

R

ESET ?

62 Operation

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* M

A

I N SE T UP *

X A U D I O S E T U P

D V D S E T U P

C A T V R E C O R D

C A T V C H A N N E L S C A N

E X I T

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 dB.

As the tone is played through each speaker, the current setting flashes. Use the DCP501 remote

control or front panel CURSOR left/right (<

<<

< >

>>

>) to adjust the volume level of each speaker so that

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 MAIN SETUP menu on your TV or AUDIO SET on

the DCP501 display.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

A U D I O S E T

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*

A

U D I O S E T U P *

I N P U T S E T U P

S P E A K E R S E T U P

X T E S T T O N E A D J U S T

A D V A N C E D S E T U P

E X I T

*

A

U D I O S E T U P *

X I N P U T S E T U P

S P E A K E R S E T U P

T E S T T O N E A D J U S T

A D V A N C E D S E T U P

E X I T

2 Press SELECT or OK to display the AUDIO SETUP menu on your TV, or INPUT SET on

the DCP501 display.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

3 Press down arrow (∨

∨∨

∨) twice.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

T E S T T O N E

I N P U T S E T

64 Operation

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* T E S T T O N E

A

DJ US T *

X F R O N T L E F T : 0 d B

C E N T E R : 0 d B

F R O N T R I G H T : 0 d B

S U R R R I G H T : 0 d B

S U R R L E F T : 0 d B

R E T U R N T O M E N U

* T E S T T O N E

A

DJ US T *

X F R O N T L E F T : 0 d B

C E N T E R : 0 d B

F R O N T R I G H T : 0 d B

S U R R R I G H T : 0 d B

S U R R L E F T : 0 d B

R E T U R N T O M E N U

4 Press select or OK. The test tone plays on the front-left speaker and the current setting

flashes. In the example, 0 dB 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:

Speaker Location

LEFT front channel left

CNTR center channel

RIGHT front channel right

R-SUR surround right channel

L-SUR surround left channel

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

The dB icon turns on.

The current setting for the FRONT LEFT speaker flashes for 4-seconds and the test tone

plays. In this example 0 dB flashes.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

The dB icon turns on

5 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 dB.

L E F T 0

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* T E S T T O N E

A

D J U S T *

F R O N T L E F T : + 3 d B

X C E N T E R : 0 d B

F R O N T R I G H T : 0 d B

S U R R R I G H T : 0 d B

S U R R L E F T : 0 d B

R E T U R N T O M E N U

* T E S T T O N E

A

DJ US T *

F R O N T L E F T : + 3 d B

X C E N T E R : - 2 d B

F R O N T R I G H T : 0 d B

S U R R R I G H T : 0 d B

S U R R L E F T : 0 d B

R E T U R N T O M E N U

* T E S T T O N E

A

D J U S T *

F R O N T L E F T : + 3 d B

C E N T E R : - 2 d B

X F R O N T R I G H T : 0 d B

S U R R R I G H T : 0 d B

S U R R L E F T : 0 d B

R E T U R N T O M E N U

6 After 4 seconds, the test tone plays on the center speaker and the CENTER speaker is

selected. Make volume level adjustments for the center speaker. In this example, 0 dB

flashes.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

The dB icon turns on

7 Press your remote control CURSOR left/right (<

<<

< >

>>

>) to adjust the volume level for the center

speaker. In this example, -2 dB flashes.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

The dB icon turns on

8 After 4 seconds the output adjust continues and the FRONT RIGHT speaker is selected as

shown below:

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

The dB icon turns on

9 Continue the same procedure to set test tone levels for other speakers. In step 10, the value

was changed to + 4 dB.

C N T R - 2

C N T R 0

R I G H T 0

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* T E S T T O N E

A

D J U S T *

F R O N T L E F T : + 3 d B

C E N T E R : - 2 d B

F R O N T R I G H T : + 4 d B

S U R R R I G H T : 0 d B

S U R R L E F T : 0 d B

X R E T U R N T O M E N U

*

A

U D I O S E T U P *

I N P U T S E T U P

S P E A K E R S E T U P

X T E S T T O N E A D J U S T

A D V A N C E D S E T U P

E X I T

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

∨∨

∨).

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

11 Press SELECT or OK.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

12 Press SETUP to exit TEST TONE ADJUST.

M E N U

T E S T T O N E

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* M

A

I N SETU P *

X A U D I O S E T U P

D V D S E T U P

C A T V R E C O R D

C A T V C H A N N E L S C A N

E X I T

*

A

U D I O S E T U P *

X I N P U T S E T U P

S P E A K E R S E T U P

T E S T T O N E A D J U S T

A D V A N C E D S E T U P

E X I T

Advanced Audio Setup

This section describes additional audio settings including:

Feature Description

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 VOLUME DEFAULT and NIGHT MODE:

1 VOLUME DEFAULT: This feature defines the volume level for the DCP501 when it is turned

on. The factory setting is 50 dB 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 MAIN SETUP menu on your TV or AUDIO SET on

the DCP501 display.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

2 Press SELECT or OK to display the AUDIO SETUP menu on your TV, or INPUT SET on

the DCP501 display.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

A U D I O S E T

I N P U T S E T

68 Operation

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*

A

U D IO S E T UP *

I N P U T S E T U P

S P E A K E R S E T U P

T E S T T O N E A D J U S T

X A D V A N C E D S E T U P

E X I T

*

A

D

V

A

N C E D S E T U P *

X V O L U M E D E F A U L T : O F F

D E F A U L T V O L S E T : 5 0

N I G H T M O D E : O F F

M O D E E N A B L E D : D I M

R E T U R N T O M E N U

*

A

D

V

A

N C E D S E T U P *

X V O L U M E D E F A U L T : O F F

D E F A U L T V O L S E T : 5 0

N I G H T M O D E : O F F

M O D E E N A B L E D : D I M

R E T U R N T O M E N U

3 Press down arrow (∨

∨∨

∨) three times.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

4 Press SELECT or OK.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

5 Press SELECT or OK and OFF flashes.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

A D V A N C E D

V O L U M E

O F F

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*

A

D

V

A

N C ED SETU P *

X V O L U M E D E F A U L T : O N

D E F A U L T V O L S E T : 5 0

N I G H T M O D E : O F F

M O D E E N A B L E D : D I M

R E T U R N T O M E N U

*

A

D

V

A

N C E D S E T U P *

X V O L U M E D E F A U L T : O N

D E F A U L T V O L S E T : 5 0

N I G H T M O D E : O F F

M O D E E N A B L E D : D I M

R E T U R N T O M E N U

*

A

D

V

A

N C E D S E T U P *

V O L U M E D E F A U L T : O N

X D E F A U L T V O L S E T : 5 0

N I G H T M O D E : O F F

M O D E E N A B L E D : D I M

R E T U R N T O M E N U

6 Press right arrow (>) and ON flashes.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

7 Press SELECT or OK and ON stops flashing.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

8 Press down arrow (∨

∨∨

∨).

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

O N

V O L U M E

L E V E L

70 Operation

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*

A

D

V

A

N C E D S E T U P *

V O L U M E D E F A U L T : O N

X D E F A U L T V O L S E T : 5 0

N I G H T M O D E : O F F

M O D E E N A B L E D : D I M

R E T U R N T O M E N U

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V

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N C E D S E T U P *

V O L U M E D E F A U L T : O N

X D E F A U L T V O L S E T : 3 0

N I G H T M O D E : O F F

M O D E E N A B L E D : D I M

R E T U R N T O M E N U

9 Press SELECT or OK and the current setting flashes. In this example, 50 dB flashes.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

10 Press cursor left/right (< >) to select the default volume level (< >) to adjust the default

listening level for the DCP501.

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

flashing.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

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D

V

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N C E D S E T U P *

V O L U M E D E F A U L T : O N

D E F A U L T V O L S E T : 3 0

X N I G H T M O D E : O F F

M O D E E N A B L E D : D I M

R E T U R N T O M E N U

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N C E D S E T U P *

V O L U M E D E F A U L T : O N

D E F A U L T V O L S E T : 3 0

X N I G H T M O D E : O F F

M O D E E N A B L E D : D I M

R E T U R N T O M E N U

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 OFF. 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 DIM mode, again for DIM+SOFT, again for

DIM+LOUD and once more to clear.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

13 Press SELECT or OK and OFF flashes.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

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D

V

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N C E D S E T U P *

V O L U M E D E F A U L T : O N

D E F A U L T V O L S E T : 3 0

X N I G H T M O D E : O N

M O D E E N A B L E D : D I M

R E T U R N T O M E N U

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A

D

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A

N C E D S E T U P *

V O L U M E D E F A U L T : O N

D E F A U L T V O L S E T : 3 0

X N I G H T M O D E : O N

M O D E E N A B L E D : D I M

R E T U R N T O M E N U

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A

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V

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N C E D S E T U P *

V O L U M E D E F A U L T : O N

D E F A U L T V O L S E T : 3 0

N I G H T M O D E : O N

X M O D E E N A B L E D : D I M

R E T U R N T O M E N U

14 Press right arrow (>) and ON flashes. With Night Mode enabled, DCP501 display is dimmer

and the NIGHT icon on the DCP501 display turns on.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

15 Press SELECT or OK and ON stops flashing.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

16 Press down arrow (•).

17 Press SELECT or OK and DIM flashes.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

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N I G H T

D I M

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A

D

V

A

N C E D S E T U P *

V O L U M E D E F A U L T : O N

D E F A U L T V O L S E T : 3 0

N I G H T M O D E : O N

X M O D E E N A B L E D : D I M + S O F T

R E T U R N T O M E N U

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A

D

V

A

N C E D S E T U P *

V O L U M E D E F A U L T : O N

D E F A U L T V O L S E T : 3 0

N I G H T M O D E : O N

X M O D E E N A B L E D : D I M + L O U D

R E T U R N T O M E N U

18 Press right arrow (>) and DIM+SOFT flashes. Night Mode enabled with DCP501 display

dimmer and light sound compression. The NIGHT icon on the DCP501 display turns on.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

19 Press right arrow (>) and DIM+LOUD flashes. This means Night Mode is enabled with the

DCP501 display dimmer and heavy sound compression. The NIGHT icon on the DCP501

display turns on.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

Summary of Night Mode Operation

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.

D I M + S O F T

D I M + L O U D

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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 CATV on your TV. CATV 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  turns on.

You must use the TV program guide to retrieve an electronic message.

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 OFF.

The REC 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

11

1

Press SETUP to display the MAIN SETUP menu on your TV or AUDIO SET on the

DCP501 display.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

A

U D I O S E T

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A

I N SETU P *

A U D I O S E T U P

D V D S E T U P

X C A T V R E C O R D

C A T V C H A N N E L S C A N

E X I T

* C

A

T

V

R

EC O

R

D *

X C A T V R E C O R D : O F F

R E T U R N T O M A I N S E T U P

* C

A

T

V

R

EC O

R

D *

X C A T V R E C O R D : O F F

R E T U R N T O M A I N S E T U P

2 Press down arrow (∨

∨∨

∨) twice.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

3 Press SELECT or OK.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

4 Press SELECT or OK and OFF flashes.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

C

A

T

V

R

E C

C

A

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A

T

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R

E C O

R

D *

X C A T V R E C O R D : O N

R E T U R N T O M A I N S E T U P

T H I S F O R C E S C A T V T O

V C R 1 , V C R 2 A N D T A P E

( A U D I O O N L Y ) R E A R

O U T P U T S

* C

A

T

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R

E C O

R

D *

X C A T V R E C O R D : O N

R E T U R N T O M A I N S E T U P

T H I S F O R C E S C A T V T O

V C R 1 , V C R 2 A N D T A P E

( A U D I O O N L Y ) R E A R

O U T P U T S

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A

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R

E C O

R

D *

C A T V R E C O R D : O N

X R E T U R N T O M A I N S E T U P

T H I S F O R C E S C A T V T O

V C R 1 , V C R 2 A N D T A P E

( A U D I O O N L Y ) R E A R

O U T P U T S

5 Press right arrow (>) and ON flashes and the REC icon on the DCP501 display turns on.

The current Cable TV channel is directed to VCR1, VCR2, and TAPE outputs regardless of the

selected listening/viewing source. The TAPE outputs will only carry the audio from the Cable

TV channel.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

6 Press SELECT or OK and ON stops flashing.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

7 Press down arrow (∨

∨∨

∨).

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

8 Press SETUP to exit the CATV RECORD menu.

O N

C

A

T

V

R

EC ?

M

A

I N M E N U

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D V D S E T U P

C A T V R E C O R D

C A T V C H A N N E L S C A N

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A U D I O S E T U P

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C A T V R E C O R D

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E X I T

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:

1 Press setup to display the MAIN SETUP menu on your TV or AUDIO SET on the

DCP501 display.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

2 Press down arrow (∨

∨∨

∨) three times.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

A

U D I O S E T

C

A

T

V

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A

N

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A

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C H

A

N N E L S C

A

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X C A T V C H A N N E L S C A N : O F F

R E T U R N T O M A I N S E T U P

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A

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C H

A

N N E L S C

A

N *

X C A T V C H A N N E L S C A N : O F F

R E T U R N T O M A I N S E T U P

W A R N I N G : O N L Y P E R F O R M

A C H A N N E L S C A N I F Y O U

A R E N O T A D I G I T A L

C A B L E T V S U B S C R I B E R

* C

A

T

V

C H

A

N N E L S C

A

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X C A T V C H A N N E L S C A N : O N

R E T U R N T O M A I N S E T U P

W A R N I N G : O N L Y P E R F O R M

A C H A N N E L S C A N I F Y O U

A R E N O T A D I G I T A L

C A B L E T V S U B S C R I B E R

3 Press select or OK.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

4 Press select or OK and OFF flashes.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

5 Press right arrow (>) and ON flashes.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

S C

A

N ?

ON

O FF

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A

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C H

A

N N E L S C

A

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X C A T V C H A N N E L S C A N : O N

R E T U R N T O M A I N S E T U P

W A R N I N G : O N L Y P E R F O R M

A C H A N N E L S C A N I F Y O U

A R E N O T A D I G I T A L

C A B L E T V S U B S C R I B E R

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X R E T U R N T O M A I N S E T U P

W A R N I N G : O N L Y P E R F O R M

A C H A N N E L S C A N I F Y O U

A R E N O T A D I G I T A L

C A B L E T V S U B S C R I B E R

6 Press SELECT or OK. ON 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.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

7 Press down arrow (∨

∨∨

∨) three times.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

8 Press SETUP to exit the CATV CHANNEL SCAN menu.

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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 AUTO icon turns on and the DCP501 scans to the next radio station.

If the tuned signal received is strong, the TUNED icon turns on. For a stereo FM station,

the ST icon also turns on. If the signal is weak, ST (stereo) flashes. Press FM MODE to

improve the sound, which causes the receiver to operate in monaural (mono) mode, and the

ST icon turns off. Press FM MODE again to return to stereo operation.

Note: The red ST (stereo) icon, which corresponds to AM/FM broadcasts, is different from

the ST (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 PRESET icon flashes at the same time as the station number

below it, for example 105.3.

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 PRESET icon and the preset number stop

flashing.

A new preset can be stored over an old one by following the same procedure.

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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.

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

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B

A

S S : -5 dB

T

R

E B L E : + 1 0 d B

When DOLBY DIGITAL is selected, the is displayed.

When DOLBY Pro Logic II Surround is selected, the is displayed.

When DOLBY Pro Logic Surround is selected, the icon is displayed.

When DOLBY 3 Channel Stereo is selected, the icon is displayed.

When DTS Surround is selected, the icon is displayed.

If a DSP sound mode is selected, the icon turns on and the sound mode is displayed:

STADIUM, CONCERT, THEATER, ARENA, CLUB, CHURCH, or STEREO.

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 dB. The range

is from –10 dB to +10 dB. To set the tone:

1 Press tone/level to display BASS.

2 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.

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

Below are examples of what is displayed on your TV when you adjust the bass and treble

response on your DCP501.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

B

A

SS - 5

T

R

B L + 1 0

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B

A

L

A

NC E: L - 10

F

A

D E

R

: F- 14

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 BALANCE: L-20. Balance all the way to the left reads BALANCE: R-20. 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:

1 Press TONE/LEVEL three times to display BALANCE.

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 FADE R on your TV or FADE on the DCP501

display.

5 Press SELECT and the current setting flashes.

6 Press CURSOR left/right (<

<<

< >

>>

>) to set the balance between the front and rear speakers and

press SELECT.

Below are examples of what is displayed on your TV when you adjust the balance/fade response

on your DCP501.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

Using the DCP501 DVD/CD Player

This section describes your DCP501 DVD/CD player.

1 Press SOURCE to change to DVD/CD mode (Note: READING is displayed on the DCP501

front panel). If no disc is present, the message NO DISC 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 PAUSE flashes

on your TV for a few seconds. Press PLAY



PAUSE or right arrow play button(►) to resume

playback.

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A

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B

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6 Press STOP on the front panel to end playback, or press twice on your DCP501 remote

control.

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

Media Type Icon displayed

With a DVD: DVD icon

TITLE icon with total number of titles on DVD

CHAPTER

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: CD icon

TRACK icon with total number of tracks

HOUR MIN SEC icons with CD playing time

With a CD-R/CD-RW

containing mp3 audio

files:

MP3

icon

TRACK icon with total number of tracks

HOUR MIN SEC icons with CD playing time

Resume Play

To use the resume play feature:

1 Press SOURCE to change to DVD/CD mode. If no disc is present, the message NO DISC 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 RESUME

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.

7 Press stop on the DCP501 front panel or on DCP501 remote control twice to end 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 Subtitle icon, you cannot change the subtitle language unless the

disc was created with multiple subtitle languages.

Title Chapter Audio Subtitle Angle Bookmarks Disc Type

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.

Selecting a DVD Title

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:

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

2 Press CURSOR left/right (<

<<

< >

>>

>) to highlight the Title icon.

3 Press SELECT or OK and “- -” is displayed under the Title icon.

4 Press the number buttons on your remote control or

CURSOR left/right and up/down (<

<<

< >

>>

>) (∧

∧∧

∧ ∨

∨∨

∨) to enter the Title number.

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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.

Selecting a DVD Chapter

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.

2 Press CURSOR left/right (<

<<

< >

>>

>) to highlight the Chapter icon.

3 Press SELECT or OK and “- -” is displayed.

Press the number buttons on your remote control or CURSOR up/down (∧

∧∧

∧ ∨

∨∨

∨) to enter the Title

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.

Changing the Audio Language on a DVD

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 Audio 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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Changing the Subtitle Language on a DVD

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 Subtitle 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.

Changing the Camera Angle on a DVD

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 Camera Angle icon.

3 Press SELECT or OK and the Angle 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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Using Bookmarks on a DVD

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 Bookmark 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.

Recalling a Bookmarked Scene on a DVD

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 Go To 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.

Clearing a Bookmark on a DVD

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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Program Edit on a DVD

You cannot enter Program Edit mode while a disc is playing. To create a Playlist:

1 Press PROG to display the PROGRAM EDIT screen on your TV. If there is no programmed

Chapter on the Playlist, the screen below is displayed when you press INFO.

2 Select specific Title/Chapter by pressing CURSOR up/down (∧

∧∧

∧ ∨

∨∨

∨) or enter the number

(0~9) on your remote control.

3 Click Add to list your entry on the Playlist.

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

5 When you complete program edit, select Play on PROGRAM EDIT screen to begin your

programmed playback.

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Insert Chapter on a DVD

To insert a Chapter on a Playlist:

1 Press PROG to insert an entry into the Playlist. If there are already programmed Chapters

on the Playlist, 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 Insert.

4 Click Insert on the PROGRAM EDIT screen to add the entry into your Playlist.

5 Press SELECT or OK.

Delete Program on a DVD

To delete an entry from the Playlist:

1 Press CURSOR up/down (∧

∧∧

∧ ∨

∨∨

∨) to select the entry.

2 Press CURSOR left/right and up/down (< > ∧

∧∧

∧ ∨

∨∨

∨) to highlight Delete.

3 Press SELECT or OK to delete the selected entry.

Exiting Program Play on a DVD

You exit Program Play when you:

 Open the disc tray

 Press STOP on the DCP501 front panel or press twice on the DCP501 front panel

 Turn off the DCP501

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Using the Repeat Feature

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.

Repeat Play

To use Repeat Play:

1 While a disc is playing, press REPEAT to display Repeat Disc.

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 Repeat options from your TV screen.

A-B Repeat Play

To use A-B Repeat Play:

1 While a disc is playing, press A-B to display the Repeat A-B.

2 Press 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 Repeat 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.

Track Introscan Bookmarks Elapsed Time Disc Type

TIME

INDICATOR

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

Selecting a CD Track

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 Track icon.

3 Press SELECT or OK and “- -” is displayed under the Track 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.

Using IntroScan on a CD

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 IntroScan 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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Using Bookmarks on a CD

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 Bookmark 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.

Recalling a Bookmarked Selection on a CD

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 Go To 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.

Clearing a Bookmark on a CD

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.

Program a Playlist with the TV Turned On

1 Press PROG to display the PROGRAM EDIT screen on your TV.

2 Select specific Track/Chapter by pressing CURSOR up/down (∧

∧∧

∧ ∨

∨∨

∨) or enter the number

(0~9) on your remote control. The Chapter icon is not an available feature on a CD and is

always set to ALL.

3 Click Add to list your entry on the Playlist.

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

4 When you complete program edit, select Play on PROGRAM EDIT screen to begin your

programmed playback.

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Insert Track on a CD

To insert a Track on a Playlist:

1 Press PROG to insert an entry into the Playlist. If there are already programmed Tracks on

the Playlist, 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 ADD.

4 Click Insert on the PROGRAM EDIT screen.

5 Press SELECT or OK.

Delete Program on a CD

To delete an entry from the Playlist:

1 Press CURSOR up/down (∧

∧∧

∧ ∨

∨∨

∨) to select the entry.

2 Press CURSOR left/right and up/down (< > ∧

∧∧

∧ ∨

∨∨

∨) to highlight Delete.

3 Press SELECT or OK to delete the selected entry.

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Program a Playlist with the TV Turned 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.

Exiting Program Play on a CD

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.

Repeat Play

To use Repeat Play:

1 While a disc is playing, press REPEAT to display Repeat Disc.

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 Repeat Play

To use A-B Repeat Play:

1 While a disc is playing, press A-B to display the Repeat A-B.

2 Press 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 Repeat 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 Random Play.

2 Each time you press SHUFFLE, Random Play turns on and off.

3 Press CLEAR or INFO to remove Random Play from your TV screen.

If you want to cancel Random Play 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.

Play

Indicator

Name of File Playing Elapsed

time

Disc

type

Playlist Scroll

Elevator

Programmed

Playlist

Playing your MP3 Files

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.

Programming Selections from an MP3 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 on DCP501 remote

control to end playback.

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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4 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.

Deleting Selections from an MP3 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

All Clear. Then, press SELECT or OK and all files are removed from the Programmed Playlist.

Selecting Specific Folder and Files for Playback

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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3 Press PLAY



PAUSE on the front panel, or right arrow play button (►) on your DCP501

remote control and playback begins from your selection.

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 DVD SETUP is displayed on the DCP501 display. To set

programmable DVD options on your DCP501:

1 Press SETUP to display MAIN MENU on your TV.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

2 Press down arrow (∨

∨∨

∨).

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

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3 Press SELECT on the front of the DCP501 or OK on your remote control to display the DVD

SETUP

menu.

4 AUDIO: Press SELECT to set Audio. Use this option to set the DVD audio language. The

factory setting is English.

5 Press CURSOR up/down (∧

∧∧

∧ ∨

∨∨

∨) to highlight English, French, Spanish, or Other, and press

SELECT.

If you select Other, you are prompted to enter a 4-digit language code. After entering this

code, press SELECT.

6 Press down arrow (∨

∨∨

∨) to highlight the Subtitles option on the DVD SETUP menu.

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7 SUBTITLES: Press SELECT to set Subtitles. Use this option to set the language for DVD

subtitles. The factory setting is English.

8 Press CURSOR up/down (∧

∧∧

∧ ∨

∨∨

∨) to highlight English, French, Spanish, or Other, and press

SELECT.

If you select Other, you are prompted to enter a 4-digit language code. After entering this

code, press SELECT.

9 Press down arrow (∨

∨∨

∨) to highlight the Menus option on the DVD SETUP menu.

10 MENUS: Press SELECT to set Menus. Use this option to set the

language for DVD menus. The factory setting is English.

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11 Press CURSOR up/down (∧

∧∧

∧ ∨

∨∨

∨) to highlight English, French, Spanish, or Other and press

SELECT.

If you select Other, you are prompted to enter a 4-digit language code. After entering this

code, press SELECT.

12 Press down arrow (∨

∨∨

∨) to highlight the Rating option on the DVD SETUP menu.

13 RATING: Press SELECT to set the Rating. 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 on

the DCP501 display turns on and your TV screen displays a password entry screen.

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15 Press CURSOR up/down (∧

∧∧

∧ ∨

∨∨

∨) or the number buttons on your DCP501 remote control to enter

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 is removed

and the DVD navigation menu is re-displayed.

16 Press down arrow (∨

∨∨

∨) to highlight the Password option on the DVD SETUP menu.

17 PASSWORD: Press SELECT to set the Password. 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 Set Password and press SELECT to display the password entry screen.

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19 Press CURSOR up/down (∧

∧∧

∧ ∨

∨∨

∨) or the number buttons on the DCP501 remote control to enter

the desired password, using CURSOR left/right (<

<<

< >

>>

>) to move between digits. When all four

digits have been entered, press right CURSOR right (>) to highlight OK and then press SELECT

to store the password.

 To change a password, follow the same steps, highlighting Change Password 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 Clear Password and press SELECT. You will first be required to

enter the current password before clearing.

20 Press down arrow (∨

∨∨

∨) to highlight the TV Aspect option on the DVD SETUP menu.

21 TV ASPECT: Press SELECT to set TV Aspect. This option changes the TV aspect to

widescreen (16:9) or conventional (4:3). The factory setting for aspect ratio is

4X3 Letterbox.

22 Press CURSOR up/down (∧

∧∧

∧ ∨

∨∨

∨) to highlight one of the following:

4X3 Letterbox to watch a ‘letterbox’ movie on a conventional TV

4x3 Pan Scan to watch a ‘letterbox’ movie full screen on a conventional TV

16X9 Widescreen if you have a widescreen TV

23 Press SELECT.

24 Press down arrow (∨

∨∨

∨) to highlight the Subtitles On/Off option on the DVD SETUP

menu.

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25 SUBTITLES On/Off: Press SELECT to set Subtitles On/Off. The factory setting is On.

26 Press CURSOR up/down (∧

∧∧

∧ ∨

∨∨

∨) to highlight Off or On and press SELECT.

27 Press down arrow (∨

∨∨

∨).

28 Press SELECT.

29 Press down arrow (∨

∨∨

∨) three times.

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

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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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-screen Display DCP501 Display

Volume Up/Down

On-screen Display DCP501 Display

DVD/CD Playback Control

On-screen Display

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DCP501 User Guide

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.

Problem Possible Solution

POWER

The DCP501

doesn’t switch on.

 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

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 Possible Solution

There is no sound

or very little sound

from the speakers.

 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 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.

2 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.

There is no sound

or very little sound

from the center

speaker.

 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.

AUDIO

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 Possible Solution

There is no

picture on the TV.

 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.).

 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.

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

 Replace the S-Video cable.

VIDEO

The picture

appears

discolored or

improperly tinted.

 Check that speakers or other electrical devices that are near the TV are

properly shielded.

d

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.

The picture is

“blocky” and

appears to be

“skipping”.

 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.

Some channels

look better than

others.

 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.

The DCP501 does

not have a TV

program guide

that displays on

the TV.

 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.

CATV

The IPG does not

have any

information.

 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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Problem Possible Solution

The disc does not

play.

 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.

 The region code on the DVD does not match the DCP501 player.

The disc does not

play from the

beginning.

 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.

Messages, menus,

and subtitles

appear in the

wrong language.

 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.

DVD/CD PLAYER

The DVD picture

does not fill the

TV screen.

 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 Possible Solution

Radio stations

cannot be tuned.

 Verify that the AM and FM antennas are properly connected, as defined in

the “Installation” section.

 Adjust antenna location.

 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.

 No station presets have been entered

 Station presets have been cleared.

AM-FM TUNER

Tuned station is

noisy and full of

static.

 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.

.

DCP501 User Guide

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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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 Yes

Left/right audio baseband Yes

SPDIF optical (GAME) 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 Yes

AM tuner input 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 Yes

Rear left/right speakers Yes

Subwoofer output for powered subwoofer Yes

Left/right baseband - VCR1, VCR2, Tape Yes

Front Left/right baseband - TV or Ext amp Yes

Center baseband - TV or Ext amp Yes

Rear left/right baseband - TV or Ext amp Yes

General

Security Features

Embedded security DigiCipher Conditional Access

Anti-copy Protection

(Digital Cable Receiver and DVD) Macrovision Anti-copy Protection

Renewable Security Motorola TVPass Card

Interactive Applications 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 Yes

Graphic User Interface Menus Yes

Data

HSI for HD Yes

Serial RS232 Yes

Other

Power Requirements 120 VAC / 60 Hz

Weight (without packaging) 35 pounds (DCP501 without packaging)

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

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

DCP501 User Guide

TV and VCR Setup Codes

You can set up your remote control for your TV and VCR by consulting the tables below. Note

that you only 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

Manufacturer TV Setup Code

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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Manufacturer TV Setup Code

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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Manufacturer TV Setup Code

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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Manufacturer TV Setup Code

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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Manufacturer TV Setup Code

White Westinghouse 0463, 0623, 0624

Yamaha 0019, 0030

Zenith 0016, 0017, 0092, 0463, 0624

VCR Setup Codes

Manufacturer VCR Setup Code

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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Manufacturer VCR Setup Code

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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Manufacturer VCR Setup Code

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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Manufacturer VCR Setup Code

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 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

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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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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

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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.

499892-001

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