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RCA D52W27D TV DVD Combo User Manual

1. cables Chapter 1 2 S lt SLO P LA qani ka COU qani UTU anm ta Ul dn Z b ZZY Audio Video Coaxial cable S Video cable K L A Component Video DVI HDTV Cable YePbePr cables HDTV TUNER SATELLITE RECEIVER DVI HDTV COMPONENT INPUT OFF AIR ANTENNA Connections amp Setup Chapter 1 FACTORY E ONLY je U p R a U zI Ol A E O S AN ERD gt gt 5 Le z Ke s LY XS Connections amp Setup TV DVD HDTV Tuner VCR 1 Chapter 1 Make sure cable or antenna and or satellite is connected to your HDTV Tuner A Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the antenna input on the HDTV Tuner B Connect the satellite dish antenna to the satellite input on the HDTV Tuner Make the video connection between your HDTV Tuner and the TV DVD A Best Connection DVI HDTV Connect a DVI HDTV cable to the DVI HDTV jack on the back of your HDTV Tuner Connect the other end of the cable to the DVI HDTV input on the back of TV DVD OR B Very Good Connection Connect three video grade cables to the CMP1 Y PB PR jacks on the back of the TV DVD and to the Y PB PR jacks on the HDTV Tuner Notes The DVI HDTV and Y PB PR jacks send the digital ca
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3. HDTV Monitor DVD Player User s Guide Changing Entertainment Again A A THOMSON BRAND Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this product to rain or moisture The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing No objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus CAUTION THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL Note This device is protected by U S patent numbers 4 631 603 and 4 577 216 and 4 819 098 and other intellectual property rights The use of Macrovision s copy protection technology in the device must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited pay per view uses only unless otherwise authorized in writing by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Note This DVD player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information If the Region number of a DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this DVD player this DVD player cannot play the disc The Region number for this DVD player is Region No 1 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Ca
4. Press and hold the AUXeHD button while you enter the first code listed for Zenith in the VCR Codes column Release the AUX HD button Press ONeOFF to see if the VCR player responds If it doesn t follow the same steps but enter the second code for Zenith VCR players instead of the first Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program If after 5 seconds the component you want to operate does not turn off press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off or the indicator light on the remote turns off If the indicator light turns off then all codes for that particular component have been tested once If the component does not turn off then the remote can t be programmed to operate that component If the component you want to control does turn off L Press and release REVERSE then wait 2 seconds Repeat this step until the device turns back ON To finish press and hold STOP until the indicator on the remote turns off A code that controls your component has been saved to that remote button Using Direct Entry 1 2 Turn on the component to be programmed Look up the brand and code number s for the component on the code list in this section Press and hold the component button you want to program on the remote Enter the code from the remote control code list on the follo
5. Viewers 16 and over Programming is not suitable for those under age 16 This program contains frequent scenes of violence or intensely violent scenes them Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore strongly recommended for children under the Viewers 13 and over Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 This 13 ans program either contains several violent scenes or one or more scenes that are violent enough to affect age of 13 Viewers 8 and over Not recommended for young children This program is suitable for most audiences but it contains mild or occasional violence that could upset young children Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore recommended for young children under the age of 8 who do not distinguish between reality and imagination Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own Violence Guidelines Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred acceptable or only way to resolve conflict or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent discreet of low intensity and will show the consequences of the acts Other Content Guidelines There will be no profanity nudity or sexual content General Audience This program is suitable for audiences of all ages It contains no violence or any violence that it does contain is either minimal or is pr
6. or set up a different personal preset can set a different picture preset for each input including one for your regular for each input The ANTENNA CABLE TV channels jack counts as a single input Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture Color Adjusts the richness of the color Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the picture Note You can adjust sharpness for each channel and input This is useful if the signal appears fuzzy Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three automatic color adjustments Coo for a more blue palette of picture colors Normal or Warm for a more red palette of picture colors The warm setting corresponds to the NTSC standard of 6500 K Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels When you change any of these picture settings the Picture Preset changes to Personal Use the left or right arrow button to make adjustments To return to the Picture menu press the up or down arrow button Chapter 6 45 Using the Nienu System Channel Guide 01 E My01 02 My02 03 My 03 04 My 04 05 My 05 0G My 06 07 My 07 08 My 08 09 My 09 To select a channel press OK or digit key Page gt Page lt Go back Sleep timer Time Wake up timer Wake up time Wake up duration Channel number Daily Go back Display mode PIP channel PIP Size PIP Positio
7. uu 4 S hos S KC COMPONENT INPUT y ANTENNA OUT C 7 LG 3 j LT A 5 L ANTENNA I OFF AIR ANTENNA Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup TV DVD Satellite Receiver VCR 1 Connect your VCR to your TV DVD A Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR s antenna output and to the ANTENNA CABLE Input jack on the TV DVD B Connect the audio white and red cables to the VID2 L MONO and R Audio jacks on the back of the TV DVD and to the Audio Output jacks on the VCR C Connect the video cable to the VID2 V Video jack on the back of the TV DVD and to the Video Output jack on the VCR 2 Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the antenna input on the VCR 3 Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV DVD A Connect the audio white and red cables to the VID1 L MONO and R Audio jacks on the back of the TV DVD and to the Audio Output jacks on the Satellite Receiver B Connect the video cable to the VID1 V Video jack on the back of the TV DVD and to the Video Output jack on the Satellite Receiver C If your Satellite Receiver has an S Video jack connect an S Video cable instead of the video cable in step B to the S VIDEO jack on the TV DVD and to the S VIDEO jack on the satellite receiver Go to page 14 Chapter 1 9 Connections amp Setup TV DVD
8. and press OK When you re finished rearranging the playlist highlight Done and press OK Editing a Program Inserting Chapters To insert chapters into the playlist 1 2 3 4 Chapter 5 If the disc is playing press STOP to stop playback the DVD s main menu appears Highlight Play Mode and press OK the Play Mode menu appears Highlight Edit Program and press OK the Edit Program screen appears Use the left right arrow keys to move the highlight to the program list Use the up down arrow keys to mark the spot in the playlist where you want to insert a chapter the inserted chapter will be placed before the highlighted chapter Highlight the Chapter box and use the up down arrows or the number buttons on the remote to enter the chapter you want to play first Once you enter the number the Insert box is highlighted Press OK to insert the chapter in the playlist When you re finished rearranging the playlist highlight Done and press OK 37 Using the DVD Menu 1 Lock Player 2 Unlock Player M 3 Change Password 4 Ratings Limits 5 System Test 38 Enter New Password oooara Confirm New Password ele o AutoPlay You can set the AutoPlay option to play your disc automatically after you close the disc tray 1 From the DVD s main menu in DVD mode no disc playing highlight the Play Mode option and press OK 2 The Play Mode selections appear Highlight the AutoPlay option and press
9. closing it from the sides when the TV DVD is switched off Internal DVD player The internal DVD player can be enabled or disabled If for example you re using the TV DVD with an external DVD player and you ve programmed the remote to work with that player then you can disable the internal DVD player so that it isn t activated by the buttons on your remote Then you can use your TV DVD remote with your external DVD player without the internal DVD player interfering To enable or disable the internal DVD player highlight Internal DVD player then press the OK button for five seconds Special features The Auto on setting switches your TV DVD on after a power outage Auto channel tunes the TV to the channel you specify as the Initial channel when Auto on is enabled Auto volume tunes the TV to the volume you set in Initial volume when Auto on is enabled Continues on next page 47 Using the Nienu System Go back A g 8 8 48 Closed caption setting On always Closed Caption mode 010 Jn Press lt or gt key to select the closed caption setting Go back Channel setup Preferences Closed caption Autotuning Convergence Closed Caption Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times Only specific programs encoded with closed captioning inform
10. in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Warning Do not use the Freeze feature for an extended period of time This can cause the image to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube Such damage is not covered by your warranty Press any button to unfreeze the picture at any time Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card packed separately and return it immediately For US customers Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www rca com productregistration Registering this product allows us to contact you if needed Product Information Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them These numbers are located on the product Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone Important Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers t
11. the DVD s main menu appears Highlight Play Mode and press OK the Play Mode menu appears Highlight Edit Program and press OK the Edit Program screen appears The Title box is highlighted Use the up down arrows or the number buttons on the remote to enter the title you want to play first The title number you entered appears in the Title box The number of chapters available appears under the Chapter DOX Highlight the Chapter box and use the up down arrows or the number buttons on the remote to enter the chapter you want to play first and press OK The highlight jumps to the Add button Press OK to add that chapter to the Program List The highlight jumps back to the Title box so you can add more titles and or chapters Make sure the Title box is highlighted and enter your next title and or chapter Continue adding titles chapters as explained in steps 4 6 until your program is complete To play the program highlight Play and press OK To save the program to play later highlight Done and press OK The program will be erased when you remove the disc from the TV DVD Editing a Program Deleting Chapters To delete chapters from the playlist If the disc is playing press STOP to stop playback the DVD s main menu appears Highlight Play Mode and press OK the Play Mode menu appears Highlight Edit Program and press OK the Edit Program screen appears Highlight the item in the playlist you want to delete Highlight Delete
12. ve highlighted press OK Note Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other menu items on the list appears darker brighter or a different color Complete the Initial Setup The menu system in your TV DVD allows the TV DVD s features to work properly The first time you turn on your TV DVD the setup screens appear Set the Menu Language The first part of the setup allows you to select your preferred language for the menu system If English is your preferred language press OK If you want to choose another language press the down arrow button until that language is highlighted and press OK Chapter 1 Channel setup Signal type Auto channel search List and labels To automatically search for the available channels press OK Attention Auto channel search erases the existing channel list 4 Go back Channel number 113 In channel list PA Channel label EONS Enter the channel number or use lt gt keys 4 Go back Automatic convergence Press lt or gt key to launch the automatic convergence The process takes about 1min Pressing OK before the end will stop the process and keep old settings Oo 0 OD v gt O o O gt lt Note If you re using an HD source such as an HDTV tuner or HDTV satellite receiver on the CMPNT or DVI input you should run Auto convergence separately for that input as well Tune to the input you re using for th
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14. COMPONENT EZ E Os j os j VCR ANTENNA OUT oe 1 g C OFF AIR ANTENNA Chapter 1 10 Connections amp Setup TV DVD VCR 1 Connect your VCR to your TV DVD A Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR s antenna output and to the ANTENNA CABLE Input jack on the TV DVD B Connect the audio white and red cables to the VID2 L MONO and R Audio jacks on the back of the TV DVD and to the Audio Output jacks on the VCR C Connect the video cable to the VID2 V Video jack on the back of the TV DVD and to the Video Output jack on the VCR 2 Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the antenna input on the VCR Go to page 14 Chapter 1 11 Connections amp Setup Explanation of Jacks in alphabetical order This section describes the jacks on the back panel of your TV DVD There are several ways to connect components COMPOSITE INPUTS S VIDEO V R VIDI 00O Gy Oy 12 ANTENNA CABLE Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna cable cable box or if using the examples on pages 5 11 a VCR COMPONENT INPUTS Lets you connect a component video source such as a VCR CMP1 Y PB PR Component Video Provides optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three signals Use three video grade cables for th
15. When watching TV without the PIP window or menu system in use the OK FREEZE button freezes the picture until you press any button on the remote to resume normal TV viewing The FREEZE feature automatically times out after a short time Please note that when you unfreeze you go back to live programming skipping any programming that occurred during the freeze Note The FREEZE feature does not work on signals from the DVI HDTV CMP17 input in progressive scan 480p or HDTV 1080i modes Do not use the Freeze feature for an extended period of time This can cause the image to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube Such damage is not covered by your warranty Press any button to unfreeze the picture at any time ONeOFF When in TV mode turns the TV on and off If in AUX HD mode and programmed turns the component on and off PIP AGAIN When the remote in TV mode press this button once to bring up the small picture in picture PIP window Press it again to bring up the picture outside picture POP windows Press it a third time to remove POP See Chapter 4 for more information about using PIP When the remote is in DVD mode this button accesses the Scene Again feature which replays the last several seconds approximately 10 of the DVD disc you re playing The Scene Again feature does not work with VCDs or mp3 files PIP CH DVD ZOOM When the remote is in TV mode this button changes the channel in the PIP window
16. aspect ratio using the TV Image setting in the Display menu see Chapter 5 Cannot copy discs to video tape e You can t record DVD discs onto videocassettes because the discs are encoded with anti copy protection Full Version of Disc Does Not Play e The DVD might be locked To unlock see Chapter 5 Disc won t eject e When you put a disc into the disc tray it may take up to 15 seconds to read the disc You won t be able to eject the disc during this time Wait 15 seconds and try again don t remember my password and want to unlock the DVD e If you forget your password simultaneously press and hold OPEN CLOSE and STOP on the TV DVD s front panel for 3 seconds Enter a new password via the Lock menu TV Problem TV DVD won t turn on e Press the TV button e Make sure the TV DVD is plugged in e Check the wall receptacle or extension cord to make sure it is live by plugging in something else e Something might be wrong with your remote control Press the POWER button on the front of the TV DVD If the TV DVD turns on check the remote control solutions on the next page e The front panel controls may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental Control menu and press OK to uncheck the box e The TV DVD might be performing a periodic diagnostic check Wait for a few minutes for the TV DVD to turn on Buttons don t work
17. came with your component e Ifyou keep pressing buttons and nothing happens the remote is probably in the wrong mode You must press the component button that matches the component you want to operate i e if you want to operate the DVD player press DVD on the remote control to put the remote in DVD mode Using the INPUT Button Use the INPUT button to scroll through the available input channels and view components you have connected to the TV 1 Press TV to place the remote in TV mode Make sure the component you want to view is turned on 2 Press INPUT to tune to an available input channel 3 To return to the channel you were previously watching on TV press CH or CH button 20 Chapter 2 Remote Control Codes VCR Codes V Programmable for the AUXeHD button ALI T 2132 AE K EN cose zna nooo too tn noir 2026 AkO TTT 2027 OA 2026 Akai 2003 2004 2005 2007 2008 2111 2112 2113 American TUG iis ss ostn ar v n nia 2021 TT 2013 Audio hR cases serre etine annn ii 2009 2010 POO m E EAE 2014 Bel amp Howell eniinn aa 2011 Bean mark TT 2013 BrOKSONI Laa ala 2012 2025 T once nan wt E tA eGaen pate nae S 2014 Candle 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 CINO ee a tenn E N 2021 2022 2114 Cape OH 2020 2110 T hone econo lon o 2062 COE TTT 2027 2061 Citizen 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2027 OOM NS sa sk ona Nooo Don 2009 EI o a E 2061 CA a o 2013 2014 2023 2061 Curtis
18. decide how you want the Ratings Limits feature to handle these discs free access or password required To set the Unrated Titles option ler v a GL Rated Titles Ops a ore pree Unrated Titles 1 From the Lock Menu highlight Ratings Limits and press OK 2 Highlight Unrated Titles and press OK The Unrated Titles options appear 3 Use the up down arrow buttons to highlight your choice Free Access or Password Required Press OK to select Then press the left arrow button to return to the previous screen The option you chose is displayed next to the Unrated Titles option 4 Press the left arrow key to return to the main menu Note Many special features added to DVDs such as the director s commentary are also unrated System Test There are several tests you can run from the System Test menu If a problem is found the text will appear in light gray 1 Highlight System Test within the Lock menu 2 Press OK to display the System Test Results screen 3 Press the left arrow key to return to the main menu 40 Chapter 5 Using the DVD Nenu The Display Menu The Display menu contains the settings that affect how disc content looks on your TV DVD TV Image The TV Image menu adjusts the way a movie appears on your TV DVD 1 From the DVD s main menu in DVD mode no disc playing highlight Display and press OK the Display options appear 2 Highlight TV Image Press OK The TV Image
19. e If you re using the remote control press the TV button first to make sure the remote is in TV mode e The front panel controls may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental Control menu and press OK to uncheck the box e Unplug the TV DVD for ten minutes and then plug it back in Turn the TV DVD on and try again 54 Chapter 8 Other Information TV DVD turns off unexpectedly e Sleep timer may have been activated Go to page 46 for instructions e Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again If this happens frequently the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low e Unplug Wait ten minutes Plug in again TV DVD turns on unexpectedly e Wake up timer might have been activated Go to page 46 for instructions e Auto on might have been activated Go to page 47 for instructions e You might have pressed CH CH or INPUT on the remote accidentally Blank screen e Make sure the component connected to the TV DVD is turned on e Try another channel e If you re trying to watch something that s playing on a component connected to the TV DVD like a VCR tape press the TV button on the remote then press INPUT until you get to the correct video input channel Can t select certain channel e Make sure the remote control is in TV mode Press the TV button and
20. enter the channel number using the number buttons e Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu e If using a VCR check to make sure the TV VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode press the TV VCR button on your VCR No sound picture okay e Maybe the sound is muted Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound e If using S Video or Y PB PR remember to also connect the component s left and right audio output jacks to the TV DVD s L and R Audio Input jacks e The sound settings may not be set correctly Go to page 43 for more information Noisy stereo reception e May be a weak station Use Sound menu to choose mono sound No picture no sound but TV DVD is on e Maybe the Signal Type option is set incorrectly Go to page 47 for detailed instructions e The channel might be blank change channels e If you re watching your VCR and it s connected with coaxial cable to the CABLE ANTENNA jack tune the TV DVD to channel 3 or 4 whichever channel is selected on the 3 4 switch on the back of your VCR Also check to make sure the TV VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode press the TV VCR button on your VCR Sound okay picture poor e Check antenna connections Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks e Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals Go to page 45 for more instructions Volume buttons not adjusting volume louder e Check to mak
21. items and DVD main menu items The default for all Language menu items is English Changing the Player Menus Disc Menus Audio or Subtitles Language Preferences You can choose one of the languages for the text that appears within the on screen menu system 1 From the main menu highlight and select the Languages option the Languages menu is displayed 2 Highlight the language option for the language you want to change and press OK the language choices are displayed 3 Highlight the language you want to use and press OK The menu appears with your selection shown next to the language option 4 Press the left arrow button or press GO BACK to return to the previous menu Notes If you change the Player Menu Language the entire DVD s menu system will be displayed in the selected language The option Original in the Audio Language menu is the language in which the audio was originally recorded Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Using the Nenu System Go back i C Sound settings a A Sound type Stereo Sound mode Normal SAP Sound logic M Dynamic bass Medium Headphone settings Graphic egualizer L KM Go back Left 8 Right balance V D o Sound Menu The Sound menu lets you adjust audio output To access the Sound menu press MENU on the remote and then select Sound from the main menu The following audio items can be adjusted Sound settings Sound type Sound mode SAP Sound Logic Dy
22. operate one of the components connected to your TV such as a VCR do the following 1 Turn on the component in this example a VCR 2 Point the remote at the component 3 Press the corresponding component button in this example the AUXeHD button 4 Press ONeOrFF to see if the VCR responds If the VCR doesn t respond you need to program the remote to operate it Programming the Remote There are two ways to program the remote control e automatic code search e direct entry Using Automatic Code Search The following instructions can be used to program the remote to operate each of your components If you want to stop the automatic code search without programming any of your components press CLEAR until the indicator on the remote turns off 1 Turn on the component you want to operate VCR HD receiver etc 2 Press and hold the component button you want to program AUXeHD While holding the component button press and hold ON e OFF until the indicator on the remote turns on then release both buttons Point the remote at the component Keep the remote pointed at the component until the end of this step Press and release PLAY then wait 5 seconds or until the indicator on the remote stops flashing Chapter 2 Important You must continue pressing the component button while you enter the code Let s say you have a Zenith VCR player To program the universal remote to operate the VCR you would
23. re finished Press the left arrow to return to the main menu Chapter 5 Using the DVD Menu Unlocking Your DVD 1 If the disc is playing press STOP the DVD s main menu appears 2 Highlight Zock and press OK 3 The Enter Password box appears Enter your password the Lock menu options appear 4 Highlight Unlock Player and press OK The locked icon changes to unlocked If you forget your password simultaneously press and hold OPEN CLOSE and the STOP on the TV DVD s front panel for 8 seconds Enter a new password via the Lock menu Changing Your Password The DVD must be locked to change the password 1 If the disc is playing press STOP the DVD s main menu appears 2 Highlight Zock and press OK Enter Password appears on the screen Enter your password 3 Highlight Change Password and press OK Enter New Password appears 4 Use the numbers on the remote to enter the new password you want to use and press OK Confirm Password appears 5 Press the number keys to enter the password again and press OK when you re finished Setting the Ratings Limits The Ratings Limits feature is a rating limit system sort of like movie ratings It works with DVD discs that have been assigned a rating This helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches Note When in DVD mode the TV DVD alerts you when you try to play a movie with a rating that exceeds the limit you ve set Some discs include a rating ov
24. the Remote Control A DVD ON OFF N AUXeHD Indicator 5 o CLEAR n o san J 7 8 9 0 REVERSE PLAY ee STOP E You 1l use these buttons when you program the remote Important The remote may not be compatible with all models of all brands of components It also may not operate all functions of the remote that came with your component Tip To stop the automatic code search without programming any components press and hold CLEAR until the indicator on the remote turns off 18 Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components The universal remote can be programmed to operate most brands of remote controllable components The remote is already programmed to operate most RCA GE and Proscan components Also the AUXeHD button can be programmed to operate most brands of an additional remote controllable component such as a VCR DVD player satellite receiver or cable box Note The TV button can t be programmed on this remote IMPORTANT Don t program the DVD button on this remote to control a different external DVD player unless you don t plan to use this remote with your internal DVD player If you program the DVD button to control an external DVD player then the remote won t control the internal DVD player Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed to
25. the TV DVD from being accidentally tipped over pushed off or pulled off This could cause personal injury and or damage the TV DVD Refer to the Important Safety Instructions on page 1 Use Indirect Light Don t place the TV DVD where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen Use soft or indirect lighting 4 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 1 Choose Your Connection Connections amp Setup There are several ways to connect your TV DVD Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV DVD Note for US customers If you prefer we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation For details about this service call 1 888 206 3359 For additional assistance while using your RCA product please visit www rca com customersupport Components Cables Needed Coaxial Audio video Component video DVI HDTV Coaxial Audio video S Video Coaxial Audio video Component video Connection Title TV DVD HDTV Tuner VCR TV DVD Satellite Receiver VCR TV DVD VCR Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV DVD The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book
26. view block programs with this rating V Chip TV Rating Rating Settings Area Lets you see the current block view state of age based ratings and as sociated content The View 0a settings are coded in green and the Block S settings are coded in red Age Based Rating USA Description and Content Themes for Age Based Ratings Mature Audience Only Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for TV MA children under 17 It contains one or more of the following content themes crude indecent language L explicit sexual activity S or graphic violence V Parents Strongly Cautioned Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and TV 14 are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended This program contains one or more of the following content themes intensely suggestive dialogue D strong coarse language L intense sexual situations S or intense violence V Parental Guidance Suggested Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children The program contains one TV PG A or more of the following content themes some suggestive dialogue D infrequent coarse language LI some sexual situations S or moderate violence V General Audience Most parents would fin
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29. 3 Playing DVDs Regional Coding Both the TV DVD unit and the discs are coded by region These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play If the codes don t match the disc won t play This unit s code is region 1 Using Different Menus Each disc is programmed with different features There are three separate menu paths that you can use to access features e The Disc menu The disc menu is part of each disc and is separate from the DVD s menu system The contents of each disc menu vary according to how the disc was authored and what features are included The disc menu is turned on and off while the disc is playing with the PRESETS DISC MENU button on the remote e The DVD s Info Display The Info Display appears as icons across the top of the screen when a disc is playing It can only be accessed while you are playing a disc It s turned on and off with the INFO button on the remote e The DVD s menu system The DVD player s menu system is accessed only when a disc isn t playing It appears when the STOP button is pressed A feature only works if the disc was programmed with that feature If a menu item is grayed out that item isn t available In addition to the DVD menus the TV DVD offers an abbreviated TV Main Menu while you re using the DVD player To access the picture sound and image controls for the TV while using the internal DVD player press the TV button on your remote Loading
30. 5 until your program is complete You can play your program by highlighting Play and pressing OK or you can save the program by highlighting Done and pressing OK If you save the program you can select it from the Info Display The program will be erased when you remove the disc or the TV DVD is turned off Chapter 7 a BELLS MP3 CODANCE MP3 v Chapter 7 i TKGIVING MP3 00 04 01 PT 1 SE eea Information Displays To edit an mp3 disc 1 PA S 4 D y If the disc is playing press STOP to stop playback the DVD s main menu appears Highlight Play Mode and press OK the Play Mode menu appears Highlight Edit Program and press OK the Edit Program screen appears The Standard Playlist box is highlighted Use the up down arrow buttons on the remote to enter the track you want to play first Highlight Add to add that track to the Program List and press OK Continue adding tracks as explained in steps 4 5 until your program is complete You can play your program by highlighting Play and pressing OK or you can save the program by highlighting Done and pressing OK If you save the program you can select it from the Info Display The program will be erased when you remove the disc or the TV DVD is turned off Editing a Playlist 7 11 ome A ie 07 If the disc is playing press STOP to stop playback The DVD s main menu appears Highlight Play Mode and press OK the Play Mode menu appears
31. D mode returns to the previous screen GUIDE In TV mode brings up the Channel Guide menu In DVD mode brings up the DVD guide Gf available INFO In TV mode makes the channel banner appear and disappear In DVD mode makes the info banner appear and disappear Indicator Indicates the programming mode when programming the remote to control other components The indicator lights up when you press a valid button on the remote It flickers when the remote batteries are low and you press a button INPUT Accesses the available video input channels VID1 VID2 FRNT CMP1 and DVI Press the CH or CH button to resume TV viewing Chapter 2 Tip The indicator flashes when the remote batteries are low and you press a button on the remote A warning banner may also appear on the screen when you press a remote button and your batteries are low Tip To turn off all the RCA GE and Proscan components that are connected to the TV press ONeOFF twice within two seconds This feature only works with most RCA GE and Proscan products Note The DVD and AUXeHD buttons also turn on most RCA GE and Proscan products Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control MENU In TV mode makes the TV Main menu appear and disappear In DVD mode makes the reduced TV menu appear and disappear MUTE Reduces the TV s volume to its minimum level Press again to restore the volume OK FREEZE When in the menu system selects highlighted items
32. Highlight Edit Program and press OK the Edit Program screen appears Highlight the item in the playlist you want to delete Highlight Delete and press OK When YOU YG rearranged the playlist and or deleted all the tracks necessary press OK Using the Repeat Feature The default mode for the Repeat feature is Off There are three Repeat options for Audio CDs Disc repeats the disc that is playing Track repeats the track that is playing AeB Set the beginning point A and the end point B to make this part of the CD play repeatedly To Use Repeat 1 Zz While a disc is playing press INFO on the remote to bring up the Info Display Highlight the Repeat icon The text in the text box below the icons will read Repeat Mode Off Press the up down arrows to scroll through the Repeat options until the option you want is displayed in the text box Press OK The selected repeat option will loop repeatedly until you turn Repeat off Repeat is turned off by completing steps 1 through 3 above and selecting the Off option 51 Information Displays AeB Repeat Available on Audio CDs only AeB Repeat lets you define a specific segment on the disc that you want to repeat 1 Find the spot on the disc that is a few seconds before the beginning of the part you want to repeat this gives you time to access the Info Display and the Repeat feature 2 Press INFO on the remote and select the Repeat icon fro
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34. May contain violence integral to the development of the plot character or theme intended for adult audiences Other Content Guidelines May contain graphic language and explicit portrayals of nudity and or sex Viewers 14 and over Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14 Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre teens and early teens Violence Guidelines May contain intense scenes of violence Could deal with mature themes and societal issues in a realistic fashion Other Content Guidelines May contain scenes of nudity and or sexual activity There could be frequent use of profanity Parental Guidance Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be suitable for younger children under the age of 8 Parents may consider some content inappropriate for unsupervised viewing by children aged 8 13 Violence Guidelines Depictions of conflict and or aggression will be limited and moderate may include physical fantasy or supernatural violence Other Content Guidelines May contain infrequent mild profanity or mildly suggestive language Could also contain brief scenes of nudity General Audience Programming considered acceptable for all ages groups While not designed specifically for children it is understood younger viewers may be part of the audience Violence Guidelines Will contain very little violence either physical or verba
35. N GIVEN BY THOMSON INC ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY e REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER THOMSON INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE How State Law relates to warranty e Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your unit outside the United States e This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser Chapter 8 59 Other Information Accessory Information There are vario
36. OK to toggle the option on off 3 Press the left arrow button to return to the previous menu or press GO BACK to return to the main menu IntroScan IntroScan plays the first 10 seconds of each track on an Audio CD or mp3 file IntroScan will not repeat automatically Once it has completed the system will stop the disc and return to the main menu To use IntroScan when playing a CD or mp3 1 Highlight Play Mode and press OK 2 Highlight IntroScan and press OK to begin the function 3 Press STOP to stop the IntroScan function The Lock Menu The padlock icon is displayed on the DVD s main menu which shows whether your DVD is locked or unlocked Locked A password is needed in order to play discs that aren t included in the a rating limits you have set When the DVD is locked no one can access the Lock Menu items without entering the password ch Unlocked A password isn t required to play discs Locking Your DVD 1 If the disc is playing press STOP the DVD s main menu appears 2 Highlight Zock and press OK the Lock menu items appear 3 Highlight Lock Player and press OK The Enter New Password screen appears 4 Press the number keys on the remote to enter the password you want to use similar to entering your PIN when you use a bank machine 5 After you ve entered the last number in the password press OK Confirm Password appears Enter the numbers you entered the first time and press OK when you
37. On ee geo eee FCC Information ccccccsscceceeeseeeeeeeseeeeceeseeeeeeaeeeesseanaes Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges e Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet e Turn off the TV DVD and or component before you connect or disconnect any cables e Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Important Safety Instructions on page 1 Protect Components from Overheating e Don t block ventilation holes on any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely e Don t stack components e If you place components in a stand make sure you allow adequate ventilation e If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won t flow around other components Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference e Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack e If you place components above the TV DVD route all cables down the side of the back of the TV DVD instead of straight down the middle of the TV DVD e If your antenna uses 300 ohm twin lead cables do not coil the cables Also keep the twin lead cables away from audio video cables Important Stand and Base Safety Information Choose the location for your TV DVD carefully Place the TV DVD on a stand or base that is of adequate size and strength to prevent
38. Playback features audio language 25 camera angle 26 repeat 25 51 Play Mode menu program play 36 random play 36 standard play 36 POP Picture outside picture 17 35 46 Preferences 47 48 Program audio CD 36 DVD disc 37 editing 37 Programming the remote 18 19 Index R Rating limits 39 56 Remote control batteries 14 56 buttons 16 codes 21 problems 56 programming 18 21 replacement 60 Repeat 25 51 Reverse 3 2 pulldown 45 S S Video cable 5 60 jack 12 28 Scan velocity modulation 44 Screen format 27 44 56 Second Audio Program SAP 27 43 Setup menu 47 48 Sharpness 45 Signal type 47 SKIP button 17 27 Sleep timer 46 Sound menu 42 43 44 presets 43 44 Sound logic 43 Stereo 27 43 55 T Time 27 46 Tint 45 Title 24 Troubleshooting 53 55 TV button 17 TV Image menu 41 TV problems 54 U Universal remote 20 Unrated programs 34 US V Chip ratings 29 30 34 V V Chip 29 30 Canadian ratings 33 movie rating limit 34 problems 56 US ratings 34 Video input jacks VID1 VID2 28 Video noise reduction 45 W Wake up timer 46 61 Visit the RCA website at www rca com Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product Thomson Inc 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 2004 Thomson Inc gw Trademark s Registered LP Marca s Registrada s THOMSON Prin
39. STOP button twice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home use only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited 22 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 3 Playing DVDs Using a Disc Menu A disc is capable of having an on screen menu that is separate from the DVD s menu system and on screen Info Display The disc menu might only contain a list of the titles and chapters or it may allow you to change features such as language and playback settings The content and operation of disc menus vary from disc to disc Using the On Screen Info Display The on screen Info Display contains many playback features To see the Info Display press the INFO button on the remote while a disc is playing The Info Display appears across the top of the screen Each feature is illustrated with an icon Use the left right arrow buttons on the remote to move through the different icons in the Info Display When an icon is highlighted use the up down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the choices displayed in the text box under the icons Remember you can only acce
40. Video Input Component is connected to the VIDEO jack on the front of the TV DVD and you want the TV to tune to the front VID input channel FRNT when you press the corresponding component button CMPI Component Video Input Compatible component video source such as an HDTV tuner or satellite receiver is connected to the three COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks Y PB PR on the back of the TV DVD and you want the TV to tune to the component video input channel CMP when you press the corresponding component button DVI Component such as an HDTV tuner is connected to the DVI HDCP jack on the back of the TV DVD and you want the TV to tune to the DVI input channel when you press the corresponding component button 28 Chapter 4 Note This section describes the Parental Control feature associated with TV broadcasts cable satellite and or off air The Parental Control feature used with DVD discs is explained on page 39 the Lock menu Channel Guide AN Time Parental Control A A Go back v US V Chip Canada V Chip ae Front panel block R Channel Block a Unrated Exempt Prog View Lock parental controls A Press OK to access US V Chip menu E 5 c G O 2 na Chapter 4 Using the TV s Features Parental Controls and V Chip The choices in tne US V CHIP and Canada V CHIP menus involve software inside your TV referred to as V Chip which allows you to block TV programs and movies based on
41. When the remote is in DVD mode use this button to change the Zoom mode for discs with video in the 4 3 aspect ratio PIP CH OPEN s CLOSE When using PIP or POP changes the channel in the PIP window In DVD mode this button opens or closes the disc tray PRESETS DISC MENU In TV mode displays the Picture and Sound preset settings Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight either Picture or Sound settings Use the left and right arrow buttons to change to a different Picture or Sound preset In DVD mode while a disc is playing brings up the current disc s menu if available RECORD When the remote is in AUX HD mode and programmed to control a recording device such as a VCR this button tells the device to start recording The recording device must be connected to the component you re watching in order for that device to record the program you re watching REVERSE PLAY FORWARD STOP PAUSE In DVD mode these buttons provide reverse play fast forward stop and pause the disc If programmed they also provide transport control for some remote controllable VCRs DVD players tape decks and CD players SKIP In TV mode press once before changing channels and the TV will wait 30 seconds before returning you to the original channel Press repeatedly to add more time TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode Also displays the channel banner VOL or VOL Decreases or increases the TV s volume 17 Using
42. adcasting in or Stereo mono Stereo appears when the current channel is broadcasting in stereo SAP The current channel is broadcasting SAP Second Audio Program information Parental Controls are locked CC Closed Captioning is available on the current channel 03 45 pm Current time 15 NBC Current channel and label assigned to the channel Commercial Shows the time remaining on the commercial skip SKIP skip 0 30 timer G Sound is muted The autotuning feature automatically tunes the TV to the correct video input channel for different components you have connected to your TV DVD like a VCR HDTV Tuner etc When you set up autotuning in the menu system you don t have to remember to change your TV to the VID1 input for example when you want to watch a tape on the VCR Your remote s component buttons Why You Should Use the Autotuning Feature With the autotuning feature you can set up the TV to tune to the correct video input channel when you press the corresponding component button AUX HD The DVD and TV buttons are already programmed to switch to the internal DVD player and the TV Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 27 Using the TV s Features How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature The way you set up the autotuning feature in the TV s menu corresponds to the component buttons on the remote and the way you have each component connected to your TV When you s
43. aeara E E ae ees 3005 S T 3000 TTT 3000 3001 SAMSUNG pops pni r ooo 3025 SANYO cena ART di SOV T 3006 3015 3016 TOSH T 3007 3017 3020 O 3018 Don t program the DVD button on this remote to control a different external DVD player unless you don t plan to use this remote with your internal DVD player If you program the DVD button to control an external DVD player then the remote won t control the internal DVD player Cable Box Codes Programmable for the AUX HD button ABC a 5002 5003 5004 5006 5053 ANONO E acca E E AE AE EE 5008 5009 ATCR ET niceai ea 5008 5009 5010 PAO ee li aeeneea 5008 eT yeaa cad tee On 5008 GONG VOOG 4 se aaaea TIE 2412 5012 5013 a 5014 CONTEC V 5016 Easter cas a e E U ence tun ee tee A 5017 GO Eletron S arae n r on 5009 CE E EE 5000 5001 CENI z nn 5018 5019 General TASUMEN eria ririri ns 22 22 aa tn 5003 Hamlin ecce 5020 5021 5022 5028 5035 5045 TI 5003 errold angagi 5003 5018 5023 5024 5046 5053 IEA T TT 5025 MEMOT X siensia aaraa NAAN 5026 MOVIE TIMO b s k n d T 5027 NEC a A E ales 5005 NSG ise oninia rere en E EEE EE EEA EEEN 5027 Oak a os ap sates tens 5016 5029 Panasoni Osmistiknkiciik e a oo 5048 5052 IST STT 5011 5012 5013 5015 5019 5025 5030 5031 5032 SE ee een ee Nono 5033 5034 POS A 5000 5001 aT 5007 5047 5049 5052 IT ee er eee ee Cr te eee 5009 FIS JE oe ast ch LH a one iene 5022 5035 REGENCY ard H aaa ono honor nre 5
44. ain menu Switching between Standard and Random Play Standard the order listed on the disc is the default setting for the DVD mode To change the default setting 1 Press INFO on the remote while a disc is playing The Info Display appears 2 Highlight the Play Mode icon The current play mode appears in the text box underneath the icons Press the up down arrows to scroll through the choices until Random appears in the text box The tracks on the disc will now play in random order Note The TV DVD defaults to Standard playback whenever you put a new disc into your TV DVD Using the Program Play Feature To use the Program Play feature you must enter the order in which you want the tracks on the CD or mp3 to play by creating a program This is done from the DVD s main menu To edit a CD 1 If the disc is playing press STOP to stop playback the DVD s main menu appears 2 Highlight Play Mode and press OK the Play Mode menu appears 3 Highlight Edit Program and press OK the Edit Program screen appears 4 The Track box is highlighted Use the numbers on the remote to enter the track you want to play first The track number you entered appears in the Track box and the cursor highlights Add 5 Press OK to add that track to the Program List The cursor jumps to the next spot in the Program List section Make sure the Track box is highlighted and enter your next track 6 Continue adding tracks as explained in steps 4
45. and Playing Discs Your TV DVD unit plays DVD discs Video CD discs Audio CD discs mp3 discs and CD R discs Before you load a disc make sure that it is compatible with the player The following discs CANNOT be used with this player e Laserdiscs CD I CD ROM computer only discs CD RW DVD ROM Discs recorded using other broadcast standards i e PAL or SECAM To Load and Play a Disc To put the TV DVD in DVD mode and play a disc press the DVD button on the remote control 1 Press the OPEN CLOSE button on the front of the TV DVD The disc tray opens 2 Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc s label facing up double sided discs have content on both sides so you can place either side up This i ami ct 3 Press the OPEN CLOSE or PLAY button The disc tray closes one sided disc The TV DVD reads the disc s table of contents and then one of three things happens depending on how the disc was programmed e The disc starts playing e The disc menu appears on the screen One of the options will start disc play Highlight that option and press OK on the remote e The DVD s main menu appears on the screen Highlight the Play option and press OK on the This is an example of a remote e disc When you stop playing a disc the unit remembers where you stopped When you start playing the O ap disc again the unit picks up where you left off unless the disc is removed the unit is unplugged or you pressed the
46. ation When a program is closed captioned CC is displayed in the channel banner See Chapter 4 for more information about the channel banner The closed caption options are Closed caption setting Lets you choose the way closed captioning information appears on the screen The Closed caption setting does not effect the DVI HDTV input Off No captioning information displayed On always Captioning information shown always when available On when mute Displays captioning information when available whenever the TV s sound is muted by pressing the MUTE button The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is not muted Closed Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information If you are unsure of the differences among the modes you may prefer to leave the closed captioned mode set to CC1 which displays complete text of the program in the primary language in your area Autotuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press a component button DVD or AUX HD on the remote Go to Chapter 4 for details about the Autotuning feature Convergence The Auto convergence feature automatically adjusts the TV s tubes this may take several minutes after which you can make fine adjustments to the convergence settings Red convergence displays the Red convergence screen allowing you to use
47. ature The default is to show all on screen displays To turn one of the options on or off highlight an option and press OK This toggles the option on or off Chapter 5 41 Using the DVD Menu 41 Sound Logic OFF Languag This is where the two lines of context sensitive help will be located Oauto English French Spanish 1 Player Menus 2 Disc Menus 3 Audio A Subtitles 42 The Sound Menu The Sound menu lets you select different sound settings to match the eguipment you have connected to your unit Sound Logic The Sound Logic feature compresses the dynamic range guietest sound to loudest sound of a disc s soundtrack For example action scenes might be very loud while whispered dialog is guiet The Sound Logic feature evens out the range of the volume by making loud sounds quieter and soft sounds louder The Sound Logic option is a toggle it can be turned on or off The default setting is off To turn the Sound Logic feature on 1 From the DVD s main menu highlight Sound and press OK the Sound menu appears 2 Highlight the Sound Logic option and press OK 3 Press the left arrow button to return to the main menu Note The performance of the Sound Logic feature varies depending on the type of equipment you have connected to your TV DVD and the audio format of the disc you re playing The Languages Menu The Languages menu enables you to choose different language options for audio subtitles Disc Menu
48. ble signal to the TV DVD in digital and analog formats respectively Make the audio connection between your HDTV Tuner and the TV DVD to match your video connection A If you used the DVI HDTV jack Connect the audio white and red cables to the DVI HDTV L and R audio jacks on the back of the TV DVD and to the Audio Output jacks on the HDTV Tuner OR B If you used the Component Video jacks Connect the audio white and red cables to the CMP1 L and R audio jacks on the back of the TV DVD and to the Audio Output jacks on the HDTV Tuner Connect your HDTV Tuner to your VCR A Connect a coaxial cable to the HDTV Tuner s antenna output and to VCR s antenna input B Connect the audio white and red cables to the Audio Output jacks on the HDTV Tuner and to the Audio Input jacks on the VCR C Connect the video cable to the Video Output jack on the HDTV Tuner and to the Video Input jack on the VCR Connect your VCR to your TV DVD A Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR s antenna output and to the ANTENNA CABLE Input jack on the TV DVD B Connect the audio white and red cables to the VID2 L MONO and R audio jacks on the back of the TV DVD and to the Audio Output jacks on the VCR C Connect the video cable to the VID2 V video jack on the back of the TV DVD and to the Video Output jack on the VCR Go to page 14 Connections amp Setup TV DVD SATELLITE RECEIVER L AUDIO R 93 5z go lt
49. c program guide navigation and other interactive services DVI when combined with HDCP High bandwidth Digital Content Protection technology creates a protected digital connection The DVI HDTV connection is designed to display either progressive scan 480p or HDTV 1080i signals at a bandwidth of up to 1 78 Gigabits per second L Audio Provides left audio connection when using the DVI jack The left audio connector is usually white R Audio Provides right audio connection when using the DVI jack The right audio connector is usually red Note Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the DVI cable carries only the picture signal not the sound Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup The Front of Your TV DVD Front Input Jacks The TV DVD has front inputs for convenience one set of audio video input jacks an S Video jack and a headphones jack The jacks are ideal for using a video game console or a camcorder Locate the jacks either on the front of the TV DVD or on one of the sides To access the component you connected to the front of the TV DVD press the INPUT button on your remote until FRNT appears on the screen Note When connecting a component that uses a monaural cable such as some camcorders use the Left mono input jack to get sound from both speakers PHONES Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the TV DVD To adjust volume control of the headphones press the VOL g
50. couraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Care and Cleaning CAUTION Turn OFF your TV DVD before cleaning You can clean the TV DVD as required using a soft lint free cloth Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation The TV DVD s screen may be cleaned with a soft lint free cloth as well Take care not to scratch or mar the screen If necessary you may use a cloth dampened with warm water Never use strong cleaning agents such as ammonia based cleaners or abrasive powder These types of cleaners will damage the TV DVD While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV DVD Also never place drinks or vases with water on top of the TV DVD This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV DVD Caution Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube or projection TV picture tubes ALSO some network pr
51. creen appears Simultaneously press and hold CH and VOL on the front panel for 8 seconds Parental Controls unlock and the Parental Control menu appears You can enter a new password by locking the Parental Controls again Front Panel Block Selecting this option lets you block disable or unblock enable the TV s front panel The remote still tunes to any channel When using this as a Parental Control method remove access to any remote that is capable of operating the television while you have the front panel blocked Don t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status If you don t the front panel block will not take effect 34 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 PIP example POP example p AGAIN PIP CH DVD ZOOM PIP CH OPEN CLOSE E Using the TV s Features PIP Picture in Picture and POP Picture outside Picture Operation The PIP picture in picture feature lets you display a second smaller picture on top of the main picture POP picture outside picture lets you display two windows side by side Note PIP and POP are not available for DVI sources component video sources CMP1 or when you re using the internal DVD player PIP and POP Buttons There are several remote buttons that control the way the PIP window works PIP Brings up the PIP window Press again to bring up POP Press a third time to remove the window Up and down arrow button
52. d this program suitable for all ages It contains little or no TV G sl sexual dialogue D or situations S no strong language L and little or no violence V Directed to Children 7 years and older Designed for children ages 7 and above It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between TV Y7 ee make believe and reality Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence FV or comedic violence or may frighten children under the age of 7 All Children Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience including TV Y 7 children from ages 2 6 It is not expected to frighten younger children 30 Chapter 4 Using the TV s Features Blocking Age Based Ratings Status D L You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age TV MA View Ta Gl Gl based rating level TV 14 View Ga a o a TV PG View 7 TV G View 1 Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to the rating INE View o corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child to TV Y View watek A Go back To block programs with higher ratings 2 Press the OK button to toggle between View and Block The status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block and amp 3 Use the up down arrow buttons to highlight Go back and press OK Press OK to view block pro
53. dio language is not the one selected from the initial setting e Ifthe subtitle and or audio language does not exist on the disc the initial settings will not be seen heard The disc s priority language is selected instead Set the subtitle and or audio language manually through the Info Display or the DVD s main menu Continues on next page Chapter 8 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 53 Other Information The menu is displayed in a foreign language e The Menu Language preference is set to that language From the DVD s main menu select the Languages option In Spanish shown as Idiomas in French as Langues From the Languages menu select the Player Menus option In Spanish shown as Men s del Lector in French as Menus Lecteur Highlight the language you prefer and press OK No forward or reverse scan e Some discs have sections that prohibit rapid scanning or title and chapter skip e If you re trying to skip through the warning information and credits at the beginning of a movie you won t be able to This part of the movie is often programmed to prohibit skipping through it Camera angle cannot be changed e Some discs don t have the multi camera angle system and some discs only have it in certain parts of the movie Picture is too tall and thin e Change the aspect ratio using the TV Image setting in the Display menu see Chapter 5 Picture is too short and wide e Change the
54. e HD source then go to page 48 for information on Auto convergence You don t need to run Auto convergence separately for the internal DVD player the procedure for the TV covers the internal DVD player as well Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Complete Auto Channel Search The next screen asks you to make sure you ve connected the TV DVD to a cable satellite or off air signal When you re sure that a signal is connected to your TV DVD press OK on your remote to go to the Channel setup screen In the Channel setup screen you can launch the Auto channel search by pressing OK The Auto channel search allows the TV DVD to search for all channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system This is sometimes called auto programming When the channel search is complete press OK to access the List Labels screen Changing Lists and Labels The List amp Labels part of the setup lets you edit your channel list and choose or create a personal six character label for each channel Note Changing List and Labels can be time consuming You can change these at a later time by accessing the Setup menu 1 Press the left or right arrow to scroll through the channels and choose the one you want to edit 2 Press the down arrow to highlight the n channel list option Press the left or right arrow button to add the box is checked or remove the box is unchecked the channel from the list 3 Press the down arrow to highlig
55. e connection When using CMP1 Y PB PR make sure to connect left and right audio cables to the CMP1 L and R Audio Input jacks CMP1 L Audio Provides left audio connection The left audio connector is usually white CMP1 R Audio Provides right audio connection The right audio connector is usually red COMPOSITE INPUTS Lets you connect another component such as a VCR DVD player or laserdisc player Its AUDIO jacks are the same as described for CMP1 above VID1 S VIDEO Provides better picture quality than the video jacks VID1 and 2 Video because the color part of the picture is separated from the black and white part of the picture When using VID1 S VIDEO make sure to connect left and right audio cables to the VID1 L MONO and R Audio Input jacks VID1 V Video Provides composite video connection The video connector is usually yellow VID2 S VIDEO V and L MONO and R Audio Allows you to connect a component such as a VCR DVD player or laserdisc player Their description is the same as VID1 above Note For each VID jack group VID1 and VID2 you may connect either an S Video or Video cable Do not connect both at the same time in either of the VID jack groups DVI HDTV Input Lets you connect an HDTV Tuner with a DVI output DVI Digital Visual Interface Provides an uncompressed digital video interface developed for high bandwidth digital connection It supports the overlay of high resolution graphics needed by some electroni
56. e sure volume isn t limited by the maximum volume feature Go to page 47 for more instructions Picture not moving e You have activated the Freeze feature by pressing OK FREEZE on the remote Press any button to unfreeze the picture Black box appears on the screen e Closed captioning might be on Check Closed Caption in the Setup menu Go to page 48 for more instructions Continues on next page Chapter 8 55 Other Information Freeze not working e The freeze feature is not available for Component video CMP1 or DVI inputs Low battery warning appears on screen e Place new batteries in remote TV picture keeps switching between screen formats abruptly e Switch the Auto format feature to Off See page 44 for more information The Remote Control Doesn t Work e Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component Make sure there is a clear path e Maybe the remote isn t aimed directly at the component TV DVD VCR cable box satellite receiver or HDTV tuner that you Tre trying to operate e Maybe remote is not in TV mode or DVD mode Press the TV or DVD button so remote will control TV or DVD e Maybe batteries in remote are weak dead or installed incorrectly Put new batteries in the remote Note if you remove the batteries you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other components Problems with V Chip Parental Control The rating limits don t work e You must lock the se
57. e to highlight the Chapter icon Then press CH to advance to the next chapter or CH to go to the preceding chapter Selecting Subtitles By default subtitles are off To turn subtitles on and change the Subtitle language while you re watching a DVD disc 1 While the disc is playing press CC SUBTITLE on the remote 2 Press the left right arrow buttons to highlight the Subtitle icon 3 Use the up down arrow buttons to turn subtitles on or off and to scroll through the subtitle languages that are available on the disc If subtitles aren t available the text in the text box will read Subtitles Not Available If subtitles are available the language currently showing in the text box is the active selection The subtitles will be shown in that language 4 To make the Info Display disappear press the INFO button on the remote 24 Notes Subtitles are only available if the disc was created with subtitles Changing the subtitle language with the Info Display will only affect the disc currently being played When the disc is removed or the unit is turned off the subtitle language will revert to the language setting specified through the DVD s main menu The subtitle language can also be changed through the DVD s main menu Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Playing DVDs Changing the Audio Language If the disc was created with different language tracks recorded in different languages you can use the Info Display to temporar
58. ence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service For rental firms proof of first rental is also required What your warranty does not cover e Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual describes how to install adjust and operate your unit Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer e Installation and related adjustments e Damage resulting from non approved installation methods e Signal reception problems not caused by your unit e Damage from misuse or neglect e Batteries e Images burnt onto the screen e A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e A unit purchased or serviced outside the U S A e Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage 58 Chapter 8 Other Information Product Registration e Please complete the online Product Registration on www rca com or complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage Limitation of Warranty e THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATIO
59. ent themes or age based ratings You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect Tip To change all V Chip movie or TV ratings to View press the 0 number button Chapter 4 31 Using the TV s Features Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes you have the option of going back and changing some of the them back to a View 1 Determine the content themes you want to change to ta View 2 Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating whose content theme you want to change such as amp under language L corresponding with TV 14 3 Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to a particular content theme status 4 Press the OK button to change the status back to Your child would then be able to watch programs with the TV 14 adult language content but not programs with TV MA language content Note Only the content theme status corresponding to TV 14 L language changes to V View Higher rated content themes such as that for TV MA language do not change Canada V Chip Ratings Canadian TV V Chip supports two different Canadian rating systems English and French Rating 18 14 C8 N A 3 Canadian English V Chip Rating System Adults Programming intended for adults 18 and older It may contain elements of violence language and sexual content which could make it unsuitable for viewers under 18 Violence Guidelines
60. er your password to access the Setup menu Chapter 6 Using the Nienu System Setup Menu The Setup menu lets you configure the TV DVD to fit its surroundings and your preferences To access the Setup menu press MENU on the remote and then select Setup from the main menu Channel setup Signal Type The TV chooses the signal type during the initial setup If you change how you receive broadcasts through the antenna input you must change the Signal type setting Choose Cable if you are using cable or a cable box for TV signals Choose UHF VHF Antenna if you are using an off air antenna for TV signals Auto channel search Searches for channels the signal is receiving Go to page 15 for more information Auto channel update Searches for any new channels that are not in your channel list and adds them to the list List and labels Edit the channels in the list or choose labels for each channel Go to page 15 for more information Preferences Language Displays a choice list that lets you select your preferred language for the menus English Espanol or Francais Maximum TV volume Allows you to set how high volume turns up when you press the VOL button Highlight Maximum volume then press and hold OK to hear the maximum volume Make sure the volume has not been muted or turned down all the way Curtain effect Reveals the picture by opening it from the middle of the screen when the TV DVD is switched on Hides the picture by
61. erride feature When you play a disc with this feature the message Override Limit or Cancel Selection appears on the screen If you choose to override the rating limit you will need to enter your password to begin playback Changing to a Different Country s Rating System Some countries use different rating systems The default for this TV DVD is the United States You can change to a different country s rating system through the Lock menu 1 If the disc is playing press STOP the DVD s main menu is displayed 2 From the main menu highlight the Lock option and press OK the Lock menu appears 3 Highlight Ratings Limits and press OK the Ratings Limits menu appears Highlight Country and press OK a list of countries appears Highlight the country you want to change to and press OK the country you selected appears next to the Country menu 6 Press the left arrow key to return to the main menu Chapter 5 39 Using the DVD Menu Rated Titles The Rated Titles option lets you determine how your DVD will react to discs that contain movies that are rated in the U S A the Motion Pictures Association of America rates tg movies as G PG PG 13 etc You decide which ratings require a password and which pee EE ones dont This system ranks the ratings 1 through 8 in order to accommodate different Sis countries ratings systems 1 is considered a movie title with the least offensive material In order for the Rating Leve
62. esented in a humorous manner as a caricature or in an unrealistic way Go back 18 View 14 View DPO View G View C8 View C View Press OK to View Block programs with this rating Go back 18 ans 16 ans 13 ans 8 ans G Press OK to View Block programs with this rating V D OQ U E Q LL Chapter 4 Blocking Canadian V Chip Ratings If you receive Canadian programs you can block Canadian English and French V Chip by ratings only When you block a particular rating you automatically block the higher rated programs as well To block Canadian English and French program ratings 1 Select Canada V Chip from the Parental Control menu 2 Highlight English ratings or French ratings and press OK 3 Determine the rating you want to block 4 Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating you want to change 5 Press the OK button to change its status to block the lock icon appears and all ratings above the one you selected change to lock 33 Using the TV s Features A Go back V Chip Movie Rating Limit Status Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level NR View View To access the Movie Rating Limit menu Veu 1 Press MENU on the remote control the TV s MAIN MENU appears View Select Parental Control PG View View Movie Rating E 3 Select US V Chip 4 Press OK to View Block program
63. et up autotuning you re telling the TV DVD what channel input to tune to when you press the AUX HD button on the remote control 1 Press MENU the MAIN MENU appears Highlight Setup and press OK on your remote control Highlight Autotuning and press OK Go back Channel setup Preferences e Set AUX HD Channel Lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when Closed caption gr you press the AUX HD button Autotuning sh Convergence Choose which component button you would like to set Press the right arrow button to select the choice that matches the way you Go back l have the component connected to this TV and press OK Set AUX HD channel VID1 You can select from the following inputs or channels N A Choose this if you don t have this particular component connected to the TV or if you don t want the TV to automatically tune to the correct ESBS Gla cova oe ab channel input when you re using this component to be used for the AUX HD key Channel 3 or 4 Component is connected to the CABLE ANTENNA jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press the corresponding button on the remote Reminder make sure the component s Channel 3 4 switch is set to channel 3 VID1 or VID2 Video Input Component is connected to a VIDEO or S Video jack on the back of the TV DVD and you want the TV to tune to a VID input channel when you press the corresponding component button FRNT Front
64. gion If the regional codes don t match the disc can t be played This TV DVD is Region No 1 Play starts but then stops immediately e The disc is dirty Clean it e Condensation has formed Allow player to dry out No sound or distorted sound e Make sure your TV DVD is connected properly Make sure all cables are securely inserted into the appropriate jacks e Sound is muted during still frame advance or slow motion play Can t advance through a movie e You can t advance through the opening credits and warning information that appear at the beginning of movies because the disc is programmed to prohibit that action The Q icon appears on screen e The feature or action cannot be completed at this time because 1 The disc s software restricts it 2 The disc s software doesn t support that feature e g angles 3 The feature is not available at the moment 4 Youve requested a title or chapter number that is out of range The picture is distorted e The disc might be damaged Try another disc Picture is distorted during forward and reverse scan It is normal for some distortion to appear while scanning A screen saver appears on the screen e Your TV DVD is equipped with a screen saver that appears on the screen after the DVD mode has been idle for several minutes Press STOP or GO BACK on the remote to make the screen saver disappear from the screen and return to the DVD s main menu Subtitle and or au
65. grams with this rating D ag 7 2 te Q gt Select Lock Parental Controls from the Parental Control menu for rating limits to take effect i l Viewing Age Based Ratings Hierarchy of Age Based Ratings After you block age based ratings you can change some of the ratings TV MA Mature Audience Only back to View TV 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned 1 Use the up down arrows to select the rating with a status of Block 2 Press OK to select View TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested General Audience TV Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and older All Children Content Themes Blocking Specific Content Themes You can block programs based on their content Content is represented P sewatyerptcitaatogue by the D L S Vand FV on your sereen When you block a content Adult language theme for a particular rating you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well L S Sexual situations To block program content 1 Determine the content themes you want to block Fantasy Violence 2 Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating whose content theme you want to change 3 Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to a particular content theme status 4 Press the OK button to change its status to A In the example to the left you block the language L corresponding with TV 14 The language for TV MA is blocked as well Notes Broadcasters are not reguired to provide cont
66. gs Displays a choice list of available settings you can adjust Volume Bass and Treble The Headphone sound option allows you to choose stereo mono or automatic These descriptions are same as for Sound Type see the previous page Graphic equalizer Allows you to choose a specific preset through the Sound Preset option Press the right arrow to cycle through the options Standard Movie Voice Music Flat Videogame Video camera and Personal The Frequency range displays the different treble and bass bands set for each Sound Preset option You can choose a band and make adjustments When you make adjustments the Sound Preset option automatically changes to Personal Press the left or right arrow button to select the frequency Bass 100Hz Mid Bass 500Hz Medium 1 5kHz Mid Treble 5kHz Treble 10kHz you want to adjust Then use the up or down arrow button to adjust the level To view the frequency range of another Sound Preset option press the right or left arrow until no band is selected and Frequency range is highlighted Then press the up arrow to highlight Sound Preset Picture Menu The Picture menu contains menus and controls to configure the following video settings Advanced picture settings Picture presets Black level Color Contrast Sharpness Color Warmth and Tint The Picture menu options apply to the video for the main TV and video input selections Advanced picture settings Contrast expand You can adjust the cont
67. h 15 Setup 47 Channel Guide menu 46 CLEAR button 16 Closed caption 27 47 48 CMP1 input 28 Coaxial cable 5 60 Color warmth 45 Commercial skip 17 27 Component buttons 27 48 Component video cables 5 Chapter 8 Content themes 31 32 Contrast 45 Contrast expand 44 Convergence 48 Curtain effect 47 D Disc menu 23 Display menu 41 DVD button 16 programming 37 unrated titles 40 DVI input 28 Dynamic bass 43 E Edit Program menu 30 Exempt programs 34 F Film mode 45 Freeze 56 FRNT input 28 Front panel block 34 buttons 13 inputs 13 G Graphic equalizer 44 GUIDE button 46 H Headphones 44 Info display 23 49 Inputs button 16 CMP1 28 DVI 28 FRNT 28 VID1 and VID2 28 Interactive setup 14 Invalid icon 23 J Jacks 12 ANTENNA CABLE 28 AUDIO R L 12 component video 12 28 DVI 28 front 28 S VIDEO 12 28 video 12 28 L Labels 47 Language 14 42 47 Lists and labels 15 Lock menu 38 M Maximum TV volume 47 Menu button 17 channel guide 46 display 41 language 42 lock 38 parental control 29 46 picture 44 45 PIP 46 play mode 36 setup 47 48 sound 42 43 time 46 Modes remote control 20 Mono 43 Mute 17 27 43 48 O On screen info display 23 49 ONeOFF button 17 Optimized still picture 45 p Parental control 27 29 lock unlock 34 problems 56 Password 38 39 56 Picture menu 44 Picture presets 45 PIP Picture in picture 35 button 17 35 channel 46 menu 46
68. hat produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time _ 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped If an outside antenna is connected to the TV receiver be sure the antenna system is Example of Antenna Grounding as per grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges a
69. ht the Channel label option Press the left or right arrow button to scroll through the available list of 25 most common labels The last option in the list allows you to create your own six character label for the channel the first letter of the label is highlighted Press the 1 or 2 number button to change the first letter of the label 5 Press the right arrow to highlight the second letter then press the 1 or 2 number button to change the second letter etc 6 When you are finished creating your label press OK Select Go back to go to the Auto Convergence menu Auto Convergence Your TV DVD s picture tubes might have been disturbed during delivery or after you moved the TV DVD causing the color in your TV DVD to be out of alignment The colors adjust by starting auto convergence IMPORTANT Auto convergence works best once the TV DVD has warmed up for at least an hour If you ve just unpacked your TV DVD it s a good idea to repeat the Auto convergence function when the TV DVD s been running for at least an hour See page 48 for more information about Auto convergence 1 Press OK to begin auto convergence 2 When the auto convergence is complete the Red center convergence menu appears The cross in the middle of the screen should be yellow If it is not use the arrow buttons to move the red cross to overlap the green cross Press OK when adjustments are complete 3 The Blue center convergence menu appears with a cyan cro
70. ily change the DVD s Audio Language setting 1 While a disc is playing press INFO on the remote 2 Press the left and right arrow buttons to highlight the audio icon The current audio language appears in the text box below the row of icons 3 Press the up down arrow buttons to scroll through the audio languages available on the disc until the audio language you want to use appears in the text box Audio will be played in that language 4 To make the Info Display disappear press the INFO button on the remote Notes The language feature only works if the disc was created with multiple audio tracks When you choose an audio language from the Info Display you only override the audio language setting in the DVD s main menu temporarily The audio language can also be changed through the DVD s main menu Using the Repeat Feature The default mode for the Repeat feature is Off There are four Repeat options e Disc repeats the disc that is playing e Title repeats the title that is playing e Chapter repeats the chapter that is playing e AeB Set the beginning point A and the end point B to make this part of the movie play repeatedly To Use Repeat While a disc is playing press INFO on the remote to bring up the Info Display Highlight the Repeat icon The text in the text box below the icons will read Repeat Mode Off Press the up down arrow buttons to scroll through the Repeat options until the Repeat option y
71. ip TV Rating 3 Once you get to the V Chip TV rating limit screen use the arrow buttons and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or content theme from View to Block 4 For TV rating limits to take effect lock Parental Controls by accessing the Lock parental controls menu The following sections give you more details about how to change the status of TV program limits Note If you forget your password follow step one above to get to the password entry screen Then press the VOL and CH buttons on the TV s front panel at the same time for at least 8 seconds You will receive an on screen message that Parental Controls have been unlocked once you ve successfully reset the password 29 Using the TV s Features The V Chip Rating Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age based rating limit to the left is View or Block Content Themes Lists the content themes you can block or X Go back view i Stetus D Rating Field T J TV MA View o b U Content Status Fields Lets you select from a E A GL G View r B Lets you select which content themes to list of age based ratings View ol GL GL G l oo am view for the selected rating and whether you can block or view View View View the status of the content theme is currently unlocked 8m or locked MD Press OK to
72. is displayed PIP PIP window is displayed POP POP window is displayed PIP channel Allows you to choose the channel displayed in the PIP or main POP window Scroll through channel list as well as the VID1 VID2 and FRNT input channels PIP size Allows you to choose the size of the PIP window Small Medium or Large PIP position Allows you to choose where the PIP window appears on the screen Top right Top left Bottom right or Bottom left Note Pip size and position are not available for POP Chapter 6 Go back Channel setup Preferences Closed caption Autotuning Convergence Channel setup Go back Signal type Auto channel search Auto channel update List and labels To automatically search for the available channels press OK Attention Auto channel search erases the existing channel list GO back 7 Language English Maximum TV volume S 7 Curtain effect MM Internal DVD player Enabled Special features inp Preferences Select your language using lt or gt keys Short term vs Long term Power Outages The Auto channel and Auto volume settings don t take effect after short term power outages usually less than two to three minutes The TV DVD will turn back on at the same volume and channel as before the power outage The Auto channel and Auto volume settings take effect after power outages of several minutes or more Note If Parental Controls are locked you must ent
73. itor DVD Limited Warranty What your warranty covers e Defects in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase e One year from date of purchase for labor e One year from date of purchase for parts e Two years from date of purchase for the picture tube The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first What we will do e Pay an Authorized Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit e Pay an Authorized Service Center for the new or at our option refurbished replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your unit How you get service e Call 1 877 RCA HDTV and have your unit s date of purchase and model serial number ready e lt A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone e If the representative determines that you should receive service they will provide you with the name s of the Authorized Service Center in your area e Contact the Service Center and arrange for home or pick up repair and return service provided that your unit is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized Service Center If not you must take your unit to the Service Center location at your own expense or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your unit to and from your home e Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evid
74. l feature to work the disc must be encoded with rating information If the author of the disc did not encode rating information then this feature will not work for that disc When in DVD mode the TV DVD must be locked in order for it to enforce the settings in the Ratings Limits part of the Lock menu 1 From the Lock menu highlight Ratings Limits and press OK the Ratings Limits menu is displayed Highlight Rated Titles and press OK the 8 level rating limits list appears 3 To change the rating limit press the up or down arrow button e The ratings that don t require a password free access appear under the bar in the green part of the block e The ratings that require a password appear above the bar in the red part of the block 4 When you have moved the bar to the desired setting press OK You re returned to the Rated Titles screen and the setting appears to the right of the Rated Titles option For example if you set 3 as the highest rating for Free Access green then the Rated Titles selection appears as 3 that s the DVD s number for PG in the 8 level system for the movie studio s rating This means when the DVD is locked it will require you to enter the password to play any discs that are rated higher than 3 G e PG 13 or NC 17 5 Press the left arrow button to return to the main screen Unrated Titles Some titles movies aren t rated but may contain material that is unsuitable for children You
75. l or emotional Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a younger child will not depict realistic scenes of violence which minimize or gloss over the effects of violent acts Other Content Guidelines There may be some inoffensive slang no profanity and no nudity Children 8 and older Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own Violence Guidelines Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred acceptable or only way to resolve conflict or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent discreet of low intensity and will show the consequences of the acts Other Content Guidelines There will be no profanity nudity or sexual content Children Programming intended for children under age 8 Violence Guidelines Careful attention is paid to themes which could threaten children s sense of security and well being There will be no realistic scenes of violence Depictions of aggressive behavior will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary comedic or unrealistic in nature Other Content Guidelines There will be no offensive language nudity or sexual content Chapter 4 Using the TV s Features Rating Canadian French V Chip Rating System 18 ans Adults Programming is for adults only This program contains sustained violence or extremely violent scenes 16 ans
76. m the Info Display 3 Press the up down arrow buttons until the AeB Repeat option is shown in the text box underneath the icons The text box reads Repeat Mode A B Press OK to Set A Point 4 At the beginning of the part you want to repeat press OK to set the A point When you get to the part of the disc that you want to be the end of the repeated segment the B point press OK The segment will repeat until you turn Repeat off 6 To make the Info Display disappear from the screen press the INFO button on the remote How to Cancel Repeat There are three ways to cancel Repeat e Press STOP twice e Go to the Repeat icon in the Info Display and select Off e ject the disc PlayBack Control Available on Video CDs only This function lets you make interactive selection of some scenes Additionally high resolution scenes can be viewed if they are included on the disc Highlight the PBC icon and use the up and down arrow buttons on your remote to scroll through the options available on the disc Changing the Audio Channel Output Available on Video CDs only If you are playing a stereo Video CD you can change the channel output 1 Press INFO on the remote to bring up the Info Display 2 Highlight the Audio Channel icon on the Info Display 3 The audio channel choices appear in the text box Use the up down arrow keys to scroll through the choices Stereo Left Right or Mono Whatever choice is displayed becomes the ac
77. n Selecting a Specific Track 1 Press INFO on the remote 2 Highlight the Track icon 3 Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the track number you want to play or use the up down arrow buttons to scroll through the track numbers You may need to press the OK button on the remote after you enter a single digit track number Chapter 7 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 49 Information Displays Track Program List hra Done This is where the two lines of context sensitive help will be located 50 Selecting a Specific Index Available on Video CDs only 1 Press INFO on the remote 2 Highlight the Index icon from the Info Display 3 Use the number s on the remote to enter the index number you want to play or use the up down arrows to scroll through the index numbers When a new index number is entered that index will begin playing Selecting a Play Mode Available on Audio CDs and mp3s only The Play Mode feature lets you set up the order in which you want the tracks on the disc to play There are three options Standard the tracks play in the order listed on the CD starting with track 1 mp3 files are listed in the order they were recorded Random the tracks on the disc play in random order Program the tracks on the disc play in the order you ve programmed You must first create a program list in the Play menu of the DVD s m
78. n 46 00 15 X 12 34 pm A 06 00 am 01 00 01 ABC A PIP 86 CHO86 Medium Top right Channel Guide Menu Allows you to view and select from the entire channel list and their labels Press the GUIDE button to bring up the Channel Guide menu Use the up or down arrow to scroll through the list Press OK to select and tune to the highlighted channel Press the last digit of one of the channels in the guide to tune to that channel and leave the Channel Guide on the screen Time Menu Sleep Timer Lets you set the TV DVD to turn off after a given amount of time Time Lets you enter the current time If it is eight o clock for example you must first enter the number zero then number eight Use the OK button to choose between AM and PM Wake up timer Lets you set the TV DVD to turn itself on When you turn on Wake up timer the following options appear Wake up time Lets you set the time you want the TV DVD to turn itself on Wake up duration Lets you set how long you want the TV DVD to stay on when it turns on Channel number Lets you select a specific channel the TV DVD tunes to when the wake up timer is set Daily Lets you choose if you want the wake up timer to turn on daily Note The Wake up timer is available only when the time has been set Parental Control Menu The Parental Control Menu was explained in Chapter 4 Go to page 29 for more information PIP Menu Display Mode Off No window
79. n nn nen 7 TV DVD Satellite Receiver VCR oooonnonnnni 9 TV DVD VCR cesses hab S ri rain nn ns u in Bo 11 Explanation of Jacks in alphabetical order 12 The Front of Your TV DVD cccccsssssseeeeeesesseeeeeeseeees 13 Plug in the TV DVYD sss ss sese 14 Put batteries in the remote cesse cesse cesse eee eenn 14 Turn on the TV DVD asni hac anayasa dani nn 14 How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial SS SUD sono sete eee esse eee ennenen 14 Complete the Initial Setup cesses sese sees seene 14 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control The Buttons on the Remote Control ssss sss sss s sees 16 Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ssssss sees sees esse eee eenn 18 How to Use the Remote After You ve Programmed LE sis zias n nik z k k iso s nia 20 Using the INPUT Button oronnnnnnnn nn nn nn 20 Remote Control Codes sososutonnnnnnnnnune sute 21 Chapter 3 Playing DVDs Regional COC ING ia sand n seu nasli koi vr va lrr 22 Using Different Menus sss ssssss esse sese e seene 22 Loading and Playing DISCS sss sss sssss seene 22 USING a DISC MGI s kakao aaa k a xl caka onak 23 Using the On Screen Info Display sss sese sees eee 23 Chapter 4 Using the TV s Features Channel Baniner ccccescceccseeceeeeeeeceeeeseeuseeeeeneeeesenseenens 27 PUTCO TT sana a E n ki o ca sx 27 Parental Controls and V Chip
80. namic bass Headphone settings and Graphic equalizer Sound settings The Sound settings submenu contains the following items Left S Right balance Use the left or right arrow to center the bar under the arrow to balance the left and right speakers Sound type Press the right arrow button to scroll through the available audio types which control the way the sound comes through your speakers The options available vary according to the input selected Mono available for regular TV viewing only Plays the sound in mono only Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio The word Stereo appears in the channel banner when you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo Automatic available for regular TV viewing only Chooses the sound type according to the current signal Left and Right available for audio video inputs only Isolates either the left or right channel of the incoming audio Sound Mode Press the right arrow button to scroll through the available audio modes which provides special processing through your speakers depending on the setting you chose as your Sound type Normal Does not give any special processing simply provides the mono or stereo sound provided by the signal you re watching Wide Available only for mono signals Widens sound from mono br
81. nd built up static charges In the U S Section 810 21 of the National Electrical Code and in Canada Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the antenna system See the figure on the right for details To assure adequate ventilation for this product maintain a spacing of 4 inches from the top and sides of the TV receiver and 2 inches from the rear of the TV receiver and other surfaces ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE NEC National Electrical Code GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE ENT EOUIPM POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYST M NEC ART 250 PART H introduction Key Features Overview Your TV DVD is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience The following information summarizes a few of these features Chapters 3 and 4 provide more information about the rest of the TV DVD s features and how to use them Precision CRTs Your TV DVD features Precision CRTs These Precision CRTs cathode ray tubes produce sharp high resolution images with great detail and better transition between images than regular CRTs DVI HDTV Input Your TV DVD s DVI HDTV input lets you connect a component with a DVI Digital Visual Interface output DVI provides an uncompressed digital video interface developed for high bandwidth digital connection It supports the overlay of high resolution graphics needed by s
82. oadcasts and mono components connected to your TV DVD for a fuller more spacious sound Magic Available only for stereo signals Gives a surround effect with more bass Second Audio Program SAP Plays the program s audio in a second language if one is available The letters SAP appear in the channel banner when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information SAP audio is broadcast in mono SAP is also used to broadcast a program s audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired Sound logic Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks and also amplifies softer sounds in program material Eliminates the need to constantly adjust the volume Dynamic bass Enhances your TV s low frequency response The options are Off Medium and High Continues on next page Chapter 6 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 45 Using the Menu System Go back Sound Preset Equalizer Frequency range Go back Advanced picture settings Picture preset Black level COIor Contrast Sharpness Color warmth Tint Go back Contrast expand Low Scan Velocity Modulation K Autoformat M Video noise reduction Minimum Optimized still picture M Auto skin tone M Film mode 3 2 Pulldown Advanced Tip If the picture is switching screen formats abruptly during normal TV viewing switch the Autoformat feature off 44 Headphone settin
83. ogram logos phone numbers etc may cause similar damage This damage is not covered by your warranty Handling Cautions e Before connecting other components to this TV DVD be sure to turn all components off e Don t move the TV DVD while a disc is being played The disc may get scratched or broken and the TV DVD s internal parts may be damaged e Don t put any container filled with liquid or any small metal objects on the TV DVD e Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray e Don t place anything other than the disc in the disc tray e Exterior influences such as lightning and static electricity can affect normal operation of this player If this occurs turn the TV DVD off and on again with the ONeOFF button or disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet The TV DVD will operate normally e Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the TV DVD after use Formation of Condensation e Due to sharp changes in temperature and humidity condensation may form if warm air comes in contact with any cold parts inside the TV DVD e When condensation forms inside the TV DVD it may not operate correctly If this occurs leave the TV DVD at room temperature until the inside of the disc tray becomes dry and operational e If condensation forms on a disc wipe the disc with a soft dry cloth by moving the cloth from the center hole toward the outer edge Chapter 8 57 Other Information RCA HDTV Mon
84. ome electronic program guide navigation and other interactive services DVI when combined with HDCP High bandwidth Digital Content Protection technology creates a protected digital connection The DVI HDTV connection is designed to display either progressive scan 480p or HDTV 10801 signals at a bandwidth of up to 1 78 Gigabits per second mp3 Audio Disc Playback Description Your DVD player can play compatible mp3 audio files recorded on CD R discs Requirements The discs must be recorded on compatible equipment Chapter 7 has details and the DVD player must be on The On Screen DVD Information Display Description The Info Display is an on screen banner that provides access to certain features while you re playing a disc Icons represent the different features supported by your TV DVD when in DVD mode By selecting different Info Display icons you can access features including Repeat Audio Subtitles and Camera Angle Requirements Put your TV DVD in DVD mode and insert a disc into the disc tray Once the disc starts playing press INFO to view the Info Display Table of Contents Important Information ssssss sees s sees esse eee eee eee 1 Key Features Overview cssss sees sese eess seene eenn 2 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect 4 Choose Your Connection ooooosnsnnnonnnnnno nn 5 TV DVD HDTV Tuner VCR oono non nn n
85. options appear 4 x 3 Letterbox Choose this setting when receiving a 4 3 image with subtitles ON You ll see the entire frame of the movie but it will take up a smaller portion of the screen vertically to accommodate subtitles The movie might appear with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen 4 x 3 Standard Choose this setting when receiving a 4 3 image and you want the on screen appearance of the video to be a centered picture with black side panels blank area on the right and left sides Most discs produced in a widescreen format can t be cropped in this fashion This means the black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen 16 x 9 Standard Choose this setting to view 16 9 formatted DVD s Most DVD s will force the viewing to this mode Also choose this if you want a 4 3 image to adjust horizontally to fill the 16 9 screen Black side panels won t be added and the image is vertically unaltered On Screen Displays This feature lets you select whether you want certain on screen displays to appear on the screen It contains three choices with check boxes next to them e Information Display When turned on displays time transport information when you re fast forwarding or reversing playback e Angle Indicator When turned on displays camera angle icon if more than one camera angle is available e Scene Again Text When turned on displays subtitles when you use the Scene Again fe
86. or sequence If the disc only has one angle this feature wont work When multiple angles are available the Camera Angle icon appears in the upper right corner of the screen To change the camera angle il E While a disc is playing press INFO on the remote The Camera Angle icon will display the number of angles available For example if there are 3 different angles the icon will read 1 of 3 This means angle 1 is currently being played The text box beneath the icons displays Camera Angle 1 Use the up down arrow buttons to scroll through the camera angle choices The camera angle number displayed in the text window is automatically shown To make the Info Display disappear press the INFO button on the remote Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Using the TV s Features Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO button on the remote This display is called the Channel Banner The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen left to right and top to bottom 4 3 format Mono SAP amp cc 03 45pm a v A v m vag ha ee B La i e Seg A a Z s A i A Ors r Bie a VAN N 4 e i E K LF u ta p L si v i 3 A a gt gt o gt yee a i m 7 E Q 1 5 Commercial skip 0 30 A Sample displays on a Channel Banner Autotuning 4 3 format Current screen format Mono Mono appears when the current channel is bro
87. ou want is displayed in the text box 4 Press OK The selected repeat option will loop repeatedly until you turn Repeat off Repeat is turned off by completing steps 1 through 3 above and selecting the Off option AeB Repeat AeB Repeat lets you define a specific segment on the disc that you want to repeat For example you might like to watch the dogfight in the movie Top Gun To watch this scene over and over 1 Find the spot on the disc that is a few seconds before the beginning of the scene you want to repeat this gives you time to access the Info Display and the Repeat feature Press INFO on the remote and select the Repeat icon from the Info Display Press the up down arrow buttons until the AeB Repeat option is shown in the text box underneath the icons The text box reads Repeat Mode A B Press OK to Set A Point At the beginning of the scene you want to repeat press OK to set the A point 5 When you get to the part of the disc that you want to be the end of the repeated segment the B point press OK The segment will repeat until you turn Repeat off 6 To make the Info Display disappear from the screen press the INFO button on the remote How to Cancel Repeat There are three ways to cancel Repeat e Press STOP twice e Go to the Repeat icon in the Info Display and select Off e ject the disc 25 Playing DVDs 26 Changing the Camera Angle Some discs contain multiple angles of a particular scene
88. r the number Chapter 3 23 Playing DVDs Selecting a Title Some discs contain more than one title Each title is divided into chapters To select a title While the disc is playing press INFO on the remote to bring up the Info Display If the Title icon on the Info Display isn t highlighted use the left right arrow buttons to highlight it Use the number button s on the remote to enter the title number or press the up down arrow buttons to go to the next previous title If you enter a complete title number the disc automatically jumps to the beginning of the title If you re entering a partial title number press OK on the remote to enter the number Note Some discs only have one title Selecting a Chapter Because DVD discs use digital technology a title can be divided into individual chapters similar to tracks on a CD You can skip to a specific chapter by using the Chapter feature in the Info Display 1 Z A While a disc is playing press INFO on the remote to bring up the Info Display Press the left right arrow buttons to highlight the Chapter icon Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the number of the chapter you want to play or press the up down arrow buttons to go to the next previous title To make the Info Display disappear press the INFO button on the remote Notes The Chapter feature won t work if the disc isn t formatted with separate chapters Press CH or CH on the remot
89. rast of the picture to suit the light of the room Press the right arrow to choose which of the following best describes the lighting in the room Low Medium or High Scan Velocity Modulation Improves the sharpness of the picture by changing the speed of the cathode ray tube s electron beam when it transitions between dark and light areas of the screen Choose to have it on box checked or off box unchecked depending on your preference Autoformat When enabled box checked the TV automatically detects the screen format the signal is sending for each channel as well as input channels Chapter 6 Using the Nienu System Video noise reduction Reduce picture static or any type of interference This feature is especially useful for providing a clearer picture in weak Contrast expand Low analog signal conditions Press the right arrow to choose between Off for Scan Velocity Modulation E amp Y no noise reduction Minimum for a softer smoother picture that retains Autoformat 4 picture sharpness and detail Medium for a slightly softer picture than the Video noise reduction Minimum Minimum setting Maximum for an even softer smoother picture than the Optimized still picture M as AOS oa mA other settings the picture detail is somewhat decreased Film mode 3 2 Pulldown Advanced Optimized still picture When enabled box checked enhances the picture specifically for still frames for example if you re watching a slide
90. rows Used to highlight different items in the TV or DVD menu and to adjust the menu controls The up and down arrows move the PIP window when no menus are on the screen When watching TV without the PIP window or menu system in use the left and right arrows ZOOM and ZOOM change the current format of the screen 4 3 Zoom 14 9 Zoom 16 9 Zoom 16 9 A v Cinerama regular mode 16 9 AUXeHD Puts the remote in AUXeHD mode As a default this button controls some models of RCA HDTV Tuners It can also be programmed to operate some brands of an additional remote controllable components The Autotuning feature for this button works only with HDTV tuners see page 28 for more information on Autotuning CC SUBTITLE In TV mode brings up the Closed Caption menu In DVD mode while a disc is playing brings up the information banner with the subtitle icon highlighted CH or CH Scan up or down through the current channel list Press once to change the channel up or down press and hold to continue changing channels In DVD mode while a disc is playing CH advances to the next chapter CH goes to the preceding chapter CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to normal viewing Also exits PIP or POP if no menu is displayed DVD Puts the TV DVD and remote in DVD mode Also displays the current DVD status Turns on the TV DVD in DVD mode if it s off GO BACK In TV mode returns you to the previous channel In DV
91. s Let you move the PIP window to different corners of the screen Up arrow moves PIP counterclockwise down arrow moves PIP clockwise PIP and PIP Lets you change channels in the PIP and right POP window 35 Chapter 5 Using the DVD Menu The DVD s Menu System The DVD s menu system is not the same as the disc menu or the Info Display The DVD s main menu comes up when there is no disc playing If you re playing a disc press STOP on the remote control to stop playback and bring up the DVD s main menu ee The Play Resume Play Option 00 34 2 Play Mode j To get to the DVD s main menu press STOP on the remote control The first item in the 3 Sound main menu is the Play Resume Play option If there isn t a disc in the TV DVD the option cane reads Play with the prompt Insert Disc to the right If there is a disc in the TV DVD and it was previously playing the option reads Resume Play and the name of the disc is displayed on the right Press PLAY to rosumo playback Any time you stop playback you will be returned to the DVD s main menu and the Play option will read Resume Play To resume play highlight the option and press OK or press the PLAY button on the remote The Play Mode Menu The DVD s Play Mode menu lets you choose different ways to play the disc To see Play Mode menu options a disc must be in the TV DVD 1 If the disc is playing press STOP the DVD s main menu appears 2 Highlight
92. s multi pin VH976 6 ft price 7 95 VH913 12 ft price 14 95 connectors on each end for connecting S Video components to your TV 2 way Signal Splitter helps you connect to a second TV or VCR Amplified VHF UHF FM Antenna allows you to easily switch from the antenna signal to cable or satellite easily without disconnecting antenna ANT200 price 49 95 a ie y 5 Remote Control This is the Ox o Pp KIA g remote control that came packed n O M gt with your TV Replacements or ASS DRI spares can be ordered as needed Sr amp s 264911 price 29 65 Standard Audio Video cable with RCA type phono plugs VH83 6 ft mono price 5 95 VH84 6 ft stereo price 9 95 Chapter 8 A A B Repeat 25 51 Accessories 60 Age based ratings 31 Angle camera 26 Arrow buttons 16 Audio Video cables 5 60 jacks 12 Audio CD creating a program 36 playing 49 Audio language 25 Audio menu 43 Audio processor 43 Autoformat 44 56 Automatic code search 18 AutoPlay menu 37 Autotuning 27 28 48 Auto channel search update 47 Auto convergence 48 Auto on 47 Auto skin tone 45 AUX HD button 16 28 Balance 43 Batteries 14 Black level 45 Buttons front panel 13 remote control 16 C Cables audio video 5 60 coaxial 5 60 component video 5 60 S Video 5 60 Camera angle 26 Canadian V Chip ratings 32 33 Care and cleaning 57 Channel banner 27 labels 15 number 27 searc
93. s with Select V Chip movie rating this rating Blocking Movie Ratings Once you are in the Movie Ratings menu follow the same steps described for blocking TV ratings A Go back a Blocking Unrated Exempt Programs The Unrated Exempt Prog option lets you decide if programs that the Canada V Chip A V Chip recognizes as unrated can be viewed Unrated TV programs may Front panel block E include news sports political religious local and weather programs Channel Block 1 emergency bulletins public announcements and programs without Unrated Exempt Prog View ratings The Exempt option applies to both USA and Canadian unrated Lock parental controls fe programs and Canadian programs rated E K US V Chip View All unrated programs are available Press lt or gt to block view unrated programs Block All unrated programs are not available o T E G O b LC cv DL Note You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect Press the down arrow to highlight Unrated Exempt Prog Then press the right arrow to toggle between View and Block Lock Unlock Parental Controls Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using a password If you do not lock parental controls none of the settings for V Chip Channel Block or Front Panel Block will take effect If you forget your password press the MENU button then select Parental Control the password entry s
94. show on your HDTV monitor or if you ve paused a frame of a DVD Go back cS ae y lt k a y 7 G S E o 7 O gt lt x Auto Skin Tone When enabled box checked minimizes the flesh tone variations of the TV picture Film mode 3 2 Pulldown Automatically detects video sources that were originally recorded on film like most movies and subsequently converted to a different format for TV broadcast for example Film mode processes the converted signal so that it looks as close as possible to the original Another name for this process is reverse 3 2 pulldown Advanced recommended enables the feature only when the TV detects that movie playback quality could be improved Advanced is the default setting The On setting should only be used in rare circumstances when the TV is used solely with film based sources like DVDs on a non progressive scan player The Off setting turns off film mode upconversion Try using this setting if you think the reverse 3 2 pulldown is causing distortions in your picture Note Autoformat and Video noise reduction are available for the CMP1 input only if the signal is 480i Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of the preset Tip picture settings Vibrant Cinematic Natural Sports Videogame Video Camera You can select a different picture preset or Personal Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment You
95. ss in the middle of the screen If it is not use the arrow buttons to move the blue cross to overlap the green cross Press OK the TV tunes to the last selected available channel in the channel list 15 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control L S DIS Sooo 16 PRESETS Indicator C MENU B SUBTITLE GUIDE BOG 0068 U REVERSE PLAY 4 n A D D Z 0 O U gt Z m Z Z gt J FORWARD i STOP PAUSE E B PIP CH PIP CH Wi l i AGAIN DVD ZOOM OPENeCLOSE Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only The Buttons on the Remote Control 0 9 Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the remote control To enter a one digit channel enter a zero first To enter a two digit channel press the two digits To enter a three digit channel press and hold the 1 button until 1 and two dashes appear then add the second two digits Example to tune to channel 123 press and hold 1 until 1 appears release the 1 button and then press 2 and 3 ANTENNA Ifyou program the AUXeHD button to control a VCR this button works as a TV VCR button for some VCRs when the remote is in AUX s HD mode If you program the AUXeHD button to control a satellite receiver this button works as a TV SAT button for some satellite receivers when the remote is in AUXeHD mode Ar
96. ss the Info Display when you re playing a disc Also the Info Display features are only available if the disc was created with that particular feature i e if you select the Subtitle icon you won t be able to change the subtitle language unless the author of the disc created the disc with subtitles The invalid symbol appears on the screen when you press a button that doesnt have any function If one of the icons is grayed out that Info Display feature isn t available for the disc you re playing To make the Info Display disappear from the screen press INFO on the remote Note For information about the Info Display for Audio CDs Video CDs or mp3 files go to page 49 Time Display This feature displays the audio video time For DVD discs the time displayed refers to the current title time For Audio CDs it refers to the current track time For DVD video discs the Time Display also acts as a Time Search feature This lets you go to a particular scene in a movie by entering the time that scene is played To use Time Search 1 Press INFO on the remote to bring up the Info Display Highlight the Time Display and enter the elapsed time of the scene you wish to go to For example enter 01 12 00 to go to the scene that plays at 1 hour and twelve minutes into the movie 2 If you enter the complete time the disc automatically jumps to the elapsed time you entered If you re entering a partial time press OK on the remote to ente
97. stem acts like right arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls POWER Turns the TV DVD on and off Chapter 1 13 Connections amp Setup TV button button Arrows Tip To access the setup menus manually press MENU and choose SETUP English Francais Espa ol 14 Plug in the TV DVD Plug the end of the power cord into a grounded wall outlet Insert the plug completely into the outlet Put batteries in the remote e Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by pushing the tab and lifting off the cover e Insert two fresh batteries Make sure the polarities and are aligned correctly e Replace the cover Turn on the TV DVD Press TV on the remote or press POWER on the TV DVD s front panel Note Pressing the TV button not only turns on the TV DVD but puts the remote into TV mode TV mode means that the buttons on the remote control operate the TV s functions How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup The technical term is Navigation how you move through the on screen menus The theory is the same throughout the menu screens highlight your choice and select it To highlight a menu item press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight one of the items listed on the screen Use the up or down arrow button to move up or down Use the right or left arrow button to move right or left To select the item that you
98. t or VOL lt button the volume display appears Press the arrow up or down button the headphone volume display appears then press the right or left arrow button to adjust the headphone volume VIDEO in Receives video from another component such as a camcorder video game console or VCR L MONO and R AUDIO Receives audio from another component such as a camcorder video game console or VCR S VIDEO in Allows you to connect an S Video cable from another component Make sure you also connect audio cables from the component to the TV DVD Note Do not connect an S Video and a regular video cable to the FRNT jacks at the same time Front Panel Buttons If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel buttons of your TV DVD to Operate many of the TV DVD s features OPEN CLOSE Press to open and close the disc tray STOP Stops DVD disc play PLAY Begins DVD disc play MENU OK Brings up the TV Main menu In the menu system it selects highlighted items CH v Scans down through the current channel list In the TV menu system acts like down arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls CH Scans up through the channel list In the TV menu system acts like up arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls VOL lt Decreases the volume In the TV menu system acts like left arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls VOL gt Increases the volume In the TV menu sy
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100. the Play Mode menu option 3 Press OK The Play Mode menu items appear 4 Highlight the desired option and press OK Program Play will not work unless you have created a program list Resume Play 1 Standard Play Selecting a Play Mode TE Less as The first three options in the Play Mode menu determine in what order the titles or tracks g will play on a disc Sound 5 AutoPlay Languages IntroScan Standard Play plays the disc s titles and chapters in their default order G e chapter 1 of Title 1 plays first then chapter 2 of Title 1 etc This is where the two lines of context sensitive help will be located Random Play plays the chapters of each title in random order Program Play Plays the chapters on the disc in the order you have programmed you must select Edit Program and set up the order in which you want the tracks on the disc to play Title Chapter ck la HOW to Create a Prog ram L man 24 122 a To use the Program Play option you must create a program list to set the order in which you want titles and chapters on a DVD video disc to play To create a program list for an Audio CD or mp3 go to Chapter 7 36 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 5 Using the DVD Menu Creating a Program List for a DVD Video Disc L A gt 4 Title Chapter A T 24 122 Delete a As SP 1 If the disc is playing press STOP to stop playback
101. the arrow buttons to align the red and green images Blue convergence displays the Blue convergence screen allowing you to use the arrow buttons to align the blue and green images Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Information Displays Using the Info Display Your TV DVD gives you many options when playing different types of discs You can access these features through the on screen Info Display To access the Info Display while a disc is playing press INFO on the remote The Info Display appears across the top of the screen Each of the playback features is represented by an icon To access a feature use the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the icon Each feature that can be accessed from the On Screen Info Display is described on the following pages To clear the Info Display from the screen press INFO on the remote control Note The DVD Info Display is described on page 23 Repeat Audio CD Info Display Play uk Li ag 01 49 37 1 07 L dy K PLAY s Repeat mp3 Info Display Play Mode introscan 01 49 37 gt K dy b PLAY PlayBack i i Ind Repeat Video CD Info Display ane EE Audio Benes Using the Time Display The Clock part of the Info Display shows the current disc time To see the current disc time 1 Press INFO on the remote the Info Display appears 2 Highlight the Clock icon Press OK The amount of time the track has played appears in the time window 3 Press INFO to clear the scree
102. tive choice Using IntroScan Available on Audio CDs and mp3s only IntroScan plays the first ten seconds of each track on the CD To use IntroScan 1 Press INFO on the remote the Info Display appears 2 Highlight the IntroScan icon Press OK The first ten seconds of each track will play e After IntroScan goes through all of the tracks it stops e If you want to stop IntroScan while it s in progress press PLAY The current track starts playing in its entirety e You can also access IntroScan from the Play Mode menu in the DVD s main menu 52 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV DVD can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list Note for US customers If you prefer we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation For details about this service call 1 888 206 3359 For additional assistance while using your RCA product please visit www rca com customersupport DVD Problem Player won t work e Reset the TV DVD by unplugging the AC power cord and plugging it back in Disc won t play e Insert a disc with the label side facing up e Check the type of disc you put into the disc tray This TV DVD only plays DVD video discs Video CDs audio CDs and mp3s e Both the TV DVD and the disc are coded by re
103. ttings Go to the MAIN MENU press MENU on your remote select Parental Control select Lock Parental Controls don t remember my password and want to unlock the TV e If you forget your password press MENU then select Parental Control the password entry screen appears Simultaneously press and hold CH and VOL on the TV DVD s front panel for 8 seconds The Parental control menu appears on the screen and you can re enter a password via Lock Parental Controls The V Chip won t let me watch a program even though it s not rated as violent e Maybe the movie was given an NR Not Rated status After you block movie ratings you must set NR to View separately in order to view movies with an NR rating 56 Chapter 8 Other Information FCC Information 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 a 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 this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is en
104. us accessories available to complement your HDTV Monitor Prices are subject to change without notice All accessories are subject to availability A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering and we are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state county and locality to which the merchandise is being sent HOW TO ORDER To place an order by phone have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll free number listed below Use this number only to place an order for accessory items 1 800 338 0376 You can buy some accessories on line at www rca com VH81 3 ft price 3 95 VH82 6 ft price 4 95 VH89 6 ft price 5 95 SCTV 000C price 49 95 Gold Tipped cable DT6DC 6 ft price 24 95 Screw on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors called 75 ohm F type on the back of your VCR or TV The ends screw onto the connectors for a secure connection Push on antenna cable attaches to the round antenna connectors called 75 ohm F type The ends push on for a quick connection Surge Protector provides eight outlets coaxial and telephone line protection Audible alarm for surge failure 100 000 Surge Equipment Guarantee Component Video Cables Triple cable used to connect a video source with Y PR PB jacks to the TV DT12DC 12 ft price 34 95 60 G S Video Cable ha
105. ution To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible parts When servicing use only identical replacement parts No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury This symbol indicates Important instructions accompanying the product Caution To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert Refer to the identification rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Caution Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube or projection TV picture tubes ALSO some network program logos phone numbers black borders sides top and bottom etc may cause similar damage This damage is not covered by your warranty Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and
106. violence sex or other content you may believe children should not view Once you block programs you can unblock programs by entering a password By default the software inside your TV is turned off For instructions to turn on V Chip go to page 34 Note Parental Control settings are not available for DVI or CMP1 inputs How V Chip Works for USA and Canada V Chip reads the program s age based rating TV MA TV 14 etc and content themes Violence V Adult Language L etc If you have blocked the rating and or content themes that the program contains you will receive the message This channel has not been approved for viewing Change channel or press OK to enter password and temporarily deactivate the Parental Control Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age based rating You can also block out programs that have been given an Exempt rating and programs that are considered unrated The next several pages have tables showing the TV age based ratings and content themes for the US and Canada US V Chip TV Rating Limit The V Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed To set TV programming limits 1 Choose Parental Control from the MAIN MENU If Parental Controls have previously been locked you must enter your password 2 Highlight and select US V Chip Then select V Ch
107. wing pages If the indicator flashes you have either entered an invalid code or the button isn t programmable Release the component button point the remote at the component and then press ONeOFF to see if the component responds to the command If it doesn t try pressing the component button and then ONeOFF again If you get no response repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the component responds to the remote commands If you try all the codes for your component brand and none work try the automatic code search method If automatic code search doesn t find the code the remote is not compatible with your component 19 Using the Remote Control Component buttons How to Use the Remote After You ve Programmed It Because this universal remote can control several different components TV DVD anda VCR satellite receiver etc it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons For example if you want the remote to control the TV you would press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode before you could control the TV 1 Press the appropriate component button AUXeHD DVD or TV to set the remote to control the component 2 Press ONeOFF to turn the component on or off 3 Use the remote buttons that apply to that component Notes e The remote may not be compatible with all brands and models of components It also may not operate all functions of the remote that

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