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RCA 24F610TD TV DVD Combo User Manual

1. The default setting is off To turn the Sound Logic feature on Select the Sound Logic option from the Sound menu and press OK to toggle Sound 1 From the DVD s main menu highlight Sound and press Logic on or off 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 40 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 5 Select the Digital Output option from the Sound menu Using the DVD Menu Digital Output Digital output lets you choose which type of digital audio is output from your unit If you ve used an optical cable to connect a Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital or DTS receiver you must adjust this setting There are two options e Dolby Digital Choose this setting if you connected a Dolby Digital receiver e DTS Choose this setting if you connected a DTS receiver or decoder to your unit The default is Dolby Digital To change the digital output 1 From the main menu highlight and select the Sound option and press OK the Sound menu is displayed 2 Highlight the Digital Output option and press OK Highlight the desired output and press OK 4 Press the left arrow key to return to the main menu Notes If you set Di
2. The Rated Titles screen lets you set the In order for the Rating Level feature to work the disc must Rating Limit 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 2 Highlight Rated Titles and press OK the 8 level rating limits list appears steps continued on next page Chapter 5 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 37 Using the DVD Menu 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 gray part of the block 4 When you have moved the bar to the desired setting press OK You are 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 disc
3. Chapter 7 Other Information 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 this warranty 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 This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your product outside the United States 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 7 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 53 Other Information Accessory Information Below are accessories
4. 32 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 4 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 are playing a disc press STOP on the remote control to stop playback and bring up the DVD s main menu The Play Resume Play Option To get to the DVD s main menu press STOP on the remote control The first item in the main menu is the Play Resume Play option If there isn t a disc in the TV DVD the option 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 Any time you stop playback you will be returned to the Press OK to clear the screen and resume play 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 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 ha
5. TV DVD User s Guide Changing Entertainment Again Important Information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible parts When servicing use only identical replacement parts Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside the product product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury Notes 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 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 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this product to rain o
6. e Wake up timer might have been activated Go to page 45 for instructions e You might have pressed CH CH or OK on the remote accidentally Blank screen e Make sure the component connected to the TV DVD is turned on e Try another channel No sound picture okay e Maybe sound is muted Press the volume up button to restore sound e Make sure the Int Speakers option in the SOUND menu is turned on e If using S VIDEO cables to connect a component remember to also connect the component s left and right Audio Output Jacks to the TV DVD s left and right INPUT Jacks Can t select certain channel e Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu e If using a VCR make sure the TV VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode press the TV VCR button on your VCR 48 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 7 Other Information Noisy stereo reception e The station might be weak Access the SOUND menu highlight Sound Type and then choose Mono No picture no sound but TV is on e The channel might be empty change channels e If you re watching your VCR and it s connected with coaxial cable to the TV ANT jack tune the TV 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 ante
7. HPSS A rennen ee 22 Using PlayBack Control Available only on Video CDs np Viewing JPEG files Chapter 4 Using the TV s Features Channel Bannet cositas 24 Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning FeatU dar 24 How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature 24 Parental Controls and V Chip ooocccccacananconananas 25 Table of Contents How V Chip Works eneessenennssnennseennssennnnnenn 26 USA V Chip Rating System 0 esses 26 Canadian English V Chip Rating System 27 Canadian French V Chip Rating System 28 USA V Chip TV Rating Limit een 28 Blocking Specific Content Themes nn 30 Viewing Specific Content Themes 30 Blocking Canadian V Chip Ratings 31 V Chip Movie Rating Limit 31 V Chip Exempt Program Block ou 31 Kid PaaS AAA o E ea 32 V Chip Active ana 32 Eront PanelL ck uu us6 nee 32 Change Password 32 Chapter 5 Using the DVD Menu The DVD s Menu System nunsnnnnennnnennnnnnnnennnnnnn The Play Resume Play Option The Play Mode Menu unnsnessnnnsnonanennnnnnunnnnnnnnn Selecting a Play Mode How to Create a Program nnneneeeneenn Editing a Program AU dis Introsean ii ese Re Bane a The Lock Menu sisitscscssesccssscessseccscccsssecessenssssecs Locking Your DVD an Unlocking Your DVD Changing Your Password Setting the Ratings Limits Unrated Titles inris System Test The Display MenU cion Wind nenne On
8. If time is not obtained then enter it manually If it is 8 25 for example you must first press the number O on the remote then number 8 then 2 and then 5 Use the OK button to choose between AM and PM Wake Up Timer Lets you set the TV to turn itself on Note When the TV turns on by the wake up timer and no remote or front panel buttons are pressed for 2 hours the TV will turn itself off Wake Up Time Lets you set the time you want the TV to turn itself on Wake Up Ch Wake Up Channel Lets you select a specific channel the TV tunes to when the wake up timer is set Chapter 6 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 45 Chapter 7 Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems with your TV DVD can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list Note for U S 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 Problems 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 Check the type of disc you put into the disc tray This TV DVD only plays DVD
9. avoid placing 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 program 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 50 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 7 Other Information Formation of Condensation e Due to sharp changes in temperature and humidity con
10. 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 turns on check the remote control solutions on pages 49 e The front panel buttons may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing Unblock Buttons don t work 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 buttons may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing Unblock e Unplug the TV DVD for two minutes and then plug it back in Press the TV button and try again TV turns off unexpectedly e Sleep timer may have been activated Go to page 45 for instructions e KidPass may have been activated Go to page 32 for instructions e Wake up timer turned on the TV and no remote or front panel buttons were pressed for two hours e Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge Wait 30 seconds and then turn the TV on again If this happens frequently the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low TV turns on unexpectedly
11. which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged 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 Visit the RCA web site 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 2003 Thomson Inc A Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s THOMSON TOCOM 16261950 THOMSON
12. G View example to the left you block the language L waa Uist Y corresponding with TV 14 The language for TV MA is een blocked as well Press OK to view block es metilo GUL s eta teen Notes Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age based ratings You must remember to activate Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to V View 1 Determine the content themes you want to change to V View 2 Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating whose content theme you want to change such as B under language L corresponding with TV 14 3 Press the right arrow button to move the highlight to a particular content theme status 4 Press the OK button to change the status back to V 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 30 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 4 Using the TV s Features Blocking Canadian V Chip Ratings 61 ENGLISH RATINGS If you receive Canadian programs you can block Canadian Go Back 18 El English and French
13. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 4 Using the TV s Features The V Chip Rating Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the TV RATING LIMIT screen Rating Field Lets you select from a list of age based ratings you can block or view Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age based rating limit to the left is View or Block a TV RATING LIMIT Go Back gt TV 14 View TV PG View TV G View TV Y7 View TV Y View Press OK to view block prog with this rating Rating Settings Area Lets you see the current block view state of age based ratings and associated content Hierarchy of Age Based Ratings TV MA Mature Audience Only Parents Strongly Cautioned General Audience 14 vr TV G Y7 TV Directed to Children 7 years and older TV Y All Children Content Themes Lists the content themes you can block or view Caw Es vw gt Ww WW EV vv Content Status Fields SW Lets you select which content themes to view v for the selected rating and whether the status of the content theme is currently View V or Block B Blocking Age Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age based rating level To block programs with higher ratings 1 Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child t
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15. V Chip by ratings only When you block a he El particular rating you automatically block the higher rated ae programs as well o ea To block Canadian English and French program ratings SO ENR 1 Select Canada V Chip from the PARENTAL CONTROL programs intended for children over the age of 8 menu H 2 Highlight English Ratings or French Ratings and press OK a FRENCH RATINGS Go Back 3 Determine the rating you want to block a 4 Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating you 13 2 want to change Pr G El 5 Press the OK button to change its status to block the lock icon appears and all ratings above the one you PESTO selected change to lock programs intended for children over the age of 8 V Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level To access the Movie Rating Limit menu 1 Press MENU on the remote control the MAIN MENU appears 2 Select Parental Control 3 Select USA V Chip 4 Select Movie Ratings Blocking Movie Ratings Once you are in the Movie Rating Limit menu follow the same steps described for blocking Canadian V Chip Ratings V Chip Exempt Program Block The Exempt Prgms option lets you decide if programs that the V Chip recognizes as unrated can be viewed Unrated TV programs may include news sports political religious local and weather programs emergency bulletins public announcements and programs withou
16. 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 active choice Using IntroScan Available only on Audio CDs and mp3s IntroScan plays the first ten seconds of each track on the CD similar to the scan feature that s on many car radios To use IntroScan 1 Press INFO on the remote the Info Display appears 2 Highlight the ntroScan 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 on the remote 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 Using PlayBack Control Available only on Video CDs 1 Press INFO on the remote the Info Display appears 2 Highlight the Playback Control icon 3 Press the up or down arrow button to go back and forth between On and Off How Playback Control PBC works varies for different Video CDs With most Video CDs turning on Playback Control enables you to access the Video CD s menu if it has one and requires that you navigate through the Video CD s contents by using the Vid
17. available to compliment your product 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 your 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 listed on this page 1 800 338 0376 Some of these accessories area also available on line at www rca com Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your TV DVD Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed Monaural VCR Dubbing lets you connect the video and audio jacks of two VHS VCRs to duplicate tapes Can also be used to connect a VCR to your RCR311TGM1 part number and TV Cable is color coded and price not available at time of shielded Has RCA type phono printing plugs on each end VH83 6 ft 5 95 Push on Cable attaches to the S Video Cable Has multi round antenna connectors pin connectors on each end called 75 ohm F type on the for connecting S Video back of your VCR or TV DVD components to your TV DVD Ends push on for a quick VH976 6 ft 7 95 connection VH913 12 ft 14 95 VH89 6 ft 5 95 Amplified Antenna Allo
18. features aren t usually available during the opening credits of a movie If a playback feature isn t available the invalid symbol amp appears on the screen when you press that button Fast Motion Playback Picture Scan To scan quickly through the disc when you re playing it use the Picture Scan feature 1 Press the REVERSE or FORWARD button on the remote when you re playing a disc 2 Press the button again to scan at a faster speed Each time you press the button the scanning speed increases 3 Press the PLAY button at any time to resume normal playback Note You won t hear the sound audio on DVD discs when you re using the picture scan feature Freeze Frame and Frame Advance 1 Press PAUSE when a disc is playing to freeze the picture 2 Each time you press the PAUSE button the picture advances one frame 3 Press PLAY to resume normal playback Slow Motion Playback in Freeze Frame Mode While the disc is in freeze frame mode you can use slow motion playback 1 While the disc is playing press PAUSE on the remote 2 Press the REVERSE or the FORWARD button 3 Press the button again to increase the slow motion playback speed 4 Press PLAY to resume normal playback Chapter Advance While a disc is playing press CH or CH button to highlight the Chaptericon and go forward or backward a chapter or track Press CH or CH again to continue to go forward or backward a chapter or track at a time by Scene Again When you
19. label facing up double sided a one sided disc discs have content on both sides so you can place either side up 3 Press the OPENeCLOSE or PLAY button The disc tray closes lt 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 This is an example of e The disc menu appears on the screen One of the options will start disc a 2 sided disc The play Highlight that option and press OK on the remote lei Ini Center e The DVD s main menu appears on the screen Highlight the Play option and press OK on the remote The unit remembers the five most recent discs DVD or Video CD only played and begins playback at the approximate point which the disc was last stopped To resume normal playback press the DISC MENU button and choose PLAY from the Disc main menu 14 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 3 Playing Discs 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 Disc Playback Features Using the Remote You can use the remote control to activate disc playback features Playback
20. left To select the item that you ve highlighted press OK Note Highlighted means that the menu tem stands out from other menu items on the list appears darker brighter or a different color Turn on the TV 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 but puts the remote into TV mode TV mode means that the buttons on the remote control operate the TV s functions Complete the Initial Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV s features to work properly The first time you turn on your TV the SETUP screen appears with Language highlighted The default language is English To choose another language press the right arrow button on the remote Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 7 Connections amp Setup 7 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Go Back Start Channel This is the Automatic Language Selection Screen English is the default language and appears highlighted when the screen comes up Complete Auto Channel Search This part of the setup allows the TV to search for all channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system This is sometimes called auto programming 1 Highlight Auto Ch Search and press OK 2 The Signal Type option is set to Cable To change the option to Antenna press the right arrow button and then press OK 3 Press the down arrow button to high
21. of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 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 These numbers are located on the product Model No Dealer Address Phone Serial No Purchase Date Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect 3 Protect Against Power Surges neneneeenen 3 Protect Components from Overheating 3 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interterence osas 3 Important Stand and Base Safety Information 3 Use Indirect Light ran 3 Types of Discs Your TV DVD will Play 3 Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your e saver E 3 TV DVD VOR cocoa 4 Explanation Of Jacks nenennnnennunennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennn 5 The Front of Your TV DVD 6 Front Panel Buttons 6 Plug in the TV DVD Put batteries in the remote How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup Turn on the TV Complete the Initial Setup unnnnenesennnnnnennennnenn Complete Auto Channel Search Set the DVD Menu Language Setting Other Options 2 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Button Des
22. 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 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 s menu system is accessed only when a disc isn t playing It appears automatically when the STOP button is pressed A feature will only work if the disc was programmed with that feature If a menu item is grayed out it means that item isn t available Loading and Playing Dises Your TV DVD unit plays DVD discs Video CD discs Audio CD discs mp3 discs CD R discs and CDs with JPEG files 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 This is an example of 2 Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc s
23. program is suitable for audiences of all ages It contains no violence or any violence that it does contain is either minimal or is presented in a humorous manner as a caricature or in an unrealistic way Sn PARENTAL CONTROL USA V Chip TV Rating Limit Go Back The V Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV V Chip active programs can and cannot be viewed To set TV programming limits Gu USA V CHIP BR 1 Choose Parental Control from the MAIN MENU the Movie Ratings PASSWORD screen appears the first time you enter the IN a Parental Control menu Create your password using Sa TV RATING LIMIT the number buttons on the remote Go Back 2 Highlight and select USA V Chip Then select TV Status DL S V FV EI tv ma MONN Ratings TV 14 View BENENNEN ae Noe Bw 3 Once you get to the TV RATING LIMIT screen use the TV G View arrow buttons and OK on your remote to change the TV Y7 View v ANE status of a TV program rating or content theme from asenna 4 For TV rating limits to take effect turn on V Chip active in the PARENTAL CONTROL menu box has check mark The following sections give you more details about how to change the status of TV program limits Note If you forget your password you can reset it Make sure the IV is off Simultaneously press and hold VOL lt on the TV s front panel and CLEAR on the remote for approximately 5 seconds Enter a new password next time you access the PARENTAL CONTROL menu 28
24. re watching or listening to a DVD disc press the AGAIN button on the remote to go back approximately 10 seconds to see and hear missed content Subtitles will automatically be displayed until the end of the replayed scene to select the subtitle options go to page 17 This feature only works if the disc is encoded with navigation control Chapter 3 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 15 Playing Discs 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 access 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 doesn t have any function If one of the icons is grayed out that Info Display fea
25. the corresponding button The choices in the USA V CHIP menu involve software inside your TV referred to as V Chip which allows you to block TV programs and movies based on 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 32 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 25 Using the TV s Features How V Chip Works 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 a rating of Not Rated and programs that are considered unrated The TV age based ratings and content themes you can block follow USA V Chip Rating System TV MA Mature Audience Only Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17 It contains one or more of t
26. the channels in the list or choose labels for each channel For example if channel 12 is NBC you can use this feature to label it NBC so it appears on screen as part of the Channel Banner To delete a channel from the channel list highlight Channel and use the left or right arrow button to select the channel Then highlight In list and press the OK button The box should no longer display a check mark To add a label to a channel select the channel in the Channel option Press the down arrow button to highlight Label Press the right arrow button to highlight the first space Use the up or down arrow button to ascend or descend through the characters Continue to press the right arrow button to highlight the space and the up or down arrow button to add a character Press OK when you re finished adding a label 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 44 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 6 Using the TV s Menu System Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times Only specific programs encoded with closed captioning information are applicable When a program is closed captioned CC is displayed in the channel banner Go to Chapter 4 for more information about the channel banner The closed caption options are CC Display Lets you choose the way closed cap
27. 00 The Front of Your TV DVD The TV DVD has front input jacks for your convenience one set of audio video inputs and a headphone jack These jacks are towards the front of the TV DVD on the side 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 The jacks are ideal for connecting a video game console or a camcorder Note When connecting a component that only has one audio jack such as some camcorders use the TV DVD s AUDIO L MONO jack to hear the audio H PHONE Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the TV DVD L MONO and R AUDIO Receives audio from another component such as a VCR camcorder or video game console VIDEO Receives video from another component such as a VCR camcorder or video game console 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 PLAY PAUSE Begins disc play If in play mode pauses disc STOP Stops disc play OPEN CLOSE Press to open and close the disc tray MENU OK Brings up the Main menu In the menu system it selects highlighted items CH v Scans down through the current channel list In the menu system acts like the down arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls CH a Scans up through the channel list In the menu system acts like the up arrow button on the r
28. 2116 A TOA 2011 2014 2021 2023 2048 2049 2050 2051 2055 2056 2107 2118 2017 2029 2094 2095 2096 2097 2132 2004 2056 2061 2098 Sharp Shintom Shogun 2013 Signature 2132 Singer 2021 2061 2128 Sony 2004 2098 2099 2119 STS 2021 2107 Sylvania 2021 2022 2026 2062 2063 2065 2124 Symphonic Tandy Tashiko Tatung TEAC 2026 2085 2111 Technics 2021 2109 Teknika 2014 2021 2026 2100 2129 TMK 2013 2024 2047 Toshiba 2015 2049 2051 2055 2065 2093 2116 Totevsion 2013 2014 Unitech Vector Research Vietor Video Concepts WAC EOS OMIC naar 2010 Using the Remote Control 2013 2014 2015 2021 2023 2026 2029 2055 2056 2061 2096 2101 2102 2103 2107 2116 2132 XR 1000 2021 2026 2061 Yamaha 2009 2010 2011 2018 2111 LD 2004 2098 2104 2119 2128 Chapter 2 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 13 Chapter 3 Playing Discs 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
29. Screen Displays riirii The Sound Meninas Sound logie een Digital Output anne 41 The Languages Menu nusnnssansannonannannnnannanannann 42 Changing the Player Menus Disc Menus Audio or Subtitles Language Preferences 42 Chapter 6 Using the TV s Menu System Sound Menu Picture Menu iii Setup Menu Parental Control Menu Time Menu Chapter 7 Other Information Troubleshooting Care and Cleaning Limited Warrior Accessory Information 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 packed separately 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 f you place components above the TV DVD route all cables down the side of t
30. as 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 j Locked A password is needed in order to play discs that aren t included al in the rating limits you have set When the DVD is locked no one can access the Lock Menu items without entering the password N Unlocked A password isn t required to play discs Chapter 5 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 35 Using the DVD Menu Locking Your DVD 1 If the disc is playing press STOP the DVD s main menu appears 2 Highlight Lock 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 Use the numbers on the remote to enter a password when you use a bank machine 5 After you ve entered the last number in the password press OK Confirm Password appears 6 Enter the numbers you entered the first time and press OK when you re finished 7 Press the left arrow to return to the main menu If you forget your password you can reset it Make
31. criptions ss 9 Using the INPUT Button 10 Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components siii 10 Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote 10 Programming the Remote neneen 11 How to Use the Remote After You ve Programmed liccaianiciaanacniaaaiisns 12 Remote Control Codes nunusnnnsnesnnnannnnnnnnunnnnnnnn 12 Chapter 3 Playing Discs Regional Coding isaac 14 Using Different Menus eaenennsnennnnunnnnnnnnunnnnunnn 14 Table of Contents Loading and Playing Discs To L ad and Play d DISC scsi Using a Disc Menu ssassn Disc Playback Features Using the Remote 15 Using the On Screen Info Display unse 16 DVD Disc Info Display 16 Time Display are He 16 Selecting ai ltda anan 16 Selecti gra Chapter nen 17 Selecting Subtitles nissana 17 Changing the Audio Language nunnnene 17 Using the Repeat Feature 18 Changing the Camera Angle sa 19 Playing Other Discs ea 19 Audio CD Info Display eneeeeen 19 mp3 Info Display 19 Video CD Info Display 19 Using the Time Display 20 Selecting a Specific Track 20 Selecting a Specific Index Available only on Video CDs sr 20 Selecting a Play Mode Available only on Audio CDS and mp3 20 Using the Program Play Feature 21 Editing a Playlst une 22 Using the Repeat Feature 22 Changing the Audio Channel Output Available only on Video CDs 22 Using IntroScan Available only on Audio CDs and
32. densation 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 Handling Discs e Don t touch the disc s signal surfaces Hold by the edges or by one edge and the hole in the center e Don t affix labels or adhesive tape to label surfaces Don t scratch or damage the label e Do not use damaged cracked or warped discs Cleaning Discs e Dirty discs can cause reduced video and audio performance Always keep discs clean by wiping them gently with a soft cloth from the inner edge toward the outer perimeter e If a disc becomes very dirty wet a soft cloth in water wring it out well Wipe the dirt away gently and remove any water drops with a dry cloth e Do not use record cleaning sprays or anti static agents on discs Also never clean the discs with benzene thinner or other volatile solvents which may cause damage to the disc surface Limited Warranty What your warranty covers e Defects in material or workmanship For how long after your purchase e One year from date of purchase for labor charges e One year from date of purchase for parts e Two years from date of purcha
33. displayed in the text window is automatically shown 3 To make the Info Display disappear press the INFO button on the remote Playing Other Discs The following are on screen Info Displays for other discs that can be on the DVD player Each feature that can be accessed from the on Screen Info Display is described on the following pages Audio CD Info Display Track Play Mode Repeat IntroScan 01 49 37 Track Play Mode Repeat IntroScan Video CD Info Display Track Index Audio Repeat PlayBack Control 01 49 37 I T 171 1 01 e EN Y Os Chapter 3 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 19 Playing Discs Using the Time Display The Time part of the Info Display shows the current disc time To change the current disc time 1 Press INFO on the remote the Info Display appears 2 Highlight the Time Display icon Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the time where you want the disc to start playing 3 Press INFO to clear the screen 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 Selecting a Specific Index Available only on Video CDs 1 Press INFO on the remote 2 Highl
34. e TV and puts the remote in TV mode Also displays current status VCR Puts the remote in VCR mode and if auto tuning is enabled will turn on the TV and tune to the correct video input channel VOL or VOL Decreases or increases the TV s volume ZOOM In DVD mode zooms in on the picture Using the INPUT Button Use the INPUT button to scroll through the available video input channels and view components you have connected to the TV DVD 1 Make sure the component you want to view is turned ON 2 Press INPUT to tune to an available video input source and view the component 3 To return to the previous channel continue pressing INPUT Programming the Remote to Operate Other ER Seen Components button The universal remote can be programmed to operate most E 7 brands of remote controllable components The remote is already programmed to operate most RCA GE and Proscan components VCR button Notes The TV and DVD buttons can t be programmed on this remote The remote may not be compatible with all brands and models of components It also may not operate all functions of the remote that came with your component Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed for your component turn the component ON For example to program the remote for a VCR turn on the VCR Point the remote at the VCR and press the VCR button Then press ON eOFF or CH channe
35. ed through the DVD s main menu Chapter 3 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 17 Playing Discs 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 1 While a disc is playing press INFO on the remote to bring up the Info Display 2 Highlight the Repeat icon The text in the text box below the icons will read Repeat Mode Off 3 Press the up down arrow buttons to scroll through the Repeat options until the Repeat option you want is displayed in the text box 4 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 2 Press INFO on the remote and select the Repeat icon from the Info Display 3 Press
36. el the TV tunes to when you press the VCR button Set VCR2 Not available with your remote control Set SAT CABLE Not available with your remote control 5 Press the right arrow button to select the choice that matches the way you have the component connected to this TV The choices and a brief explanation follow AUTO TUNING Go Back Set VCR2 MIDE Set SAT CABLE GHoz Parental Controls and V Chip 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 channel when you re using this component CH02 SAT CABLE only Not available with your remote control CHO3 or 04 Component is connected to the TV ANT jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 or 4 when you press the corresponding button on the remote Reminder make sure the component s Channel 3 4 switch is set to the appropriate channel VID7 Component is connected to the VIDEO 1 VIDEO or S VIDEO IN jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to a video input channel when you press the corresponding button VID2 Component is connected to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to a video input channel when you press the corresponding button FRNT Front Video Input Component is connected to the VIDEO jack on the front of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the front video input channel when you press
37. elected language If you change the Subtitle language you still need to turn them on by going to the INFO DISPLAY highlight the SUBTITLE icon and then press OK The option Original in the Audio Language menu is the language in which the audio was originally recorded 42 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Using the TV s Menu System du sounD Sound Menu GoBack Treble Increases or decreases the treble Trebe A e Bass Bass Increases or decreases the bass Balance 2 e Sound Type Stereo Balance Press the right arrow to increase the audio output Sap oO in the right speaker press the left arrow to increase the Auto Vol Level K Audio Output Fixed Int Speakers I Sound Type Press the right arrow to scroll through the available audio types which control the way the sound comes through your speakers Mono plays the sound in mono only Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals Stereo to split the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels and Enhanced for simulated surround sound Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio The word Stereo appears on the TV when you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo audio output in the left speaker SAP Second Audio Program Plays the program s audio in a second language if one is available The TV displays the word SAP when you tune to a program t
38. emote select Parental Controls press 6 on your remote select Lock Parental Controls press 6 on your remote Chapter 7 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 49 Other Information I don t remember my password and want to unlock the TV e If you forget your password you can reset it Make sure the TV is off Simultaneously press and hold VOL lt on the TV s front panel and CLEAR on the remote for approximately 5 seconds Enter a new password the next time you access the PARENTAL CONTROL menu 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 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
39. emote control To enter a one digit channel enter a zero first To enter a two digit channel press the two digits and expect a few seconds delay This is if you want to enter a third digit o e AGAIN In DVD mode goes back approximately 10 seconds to see and hear missed Indicator Indicates the programming mode when programming the remote to control components Lights when you press a valid button on the remote Flickers when a button is pressed and the batteries are low r DISC MENU SKIP a aa content Ss ma CC In TV mode toggles closed captioning on and off In DVD mode displays the ea m Info Display with the Subtitle icon highlighted e ANTENNA In VCR mode functions as a TV VCR button RECORD STOP PAUSE CH or CH In TV mode scans 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 highlights the Chapter Info Display icon AGAIN Z00M_ OPEN CLOSE SPEED SEARCH CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to normal viewing DISC MENU In DVD mode press while playing a DVD or Video disc and the disc s menu system will appear DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode FORWARD In DVD mode advances the disc forward GO BACK In TV mode returns you to the previous channel In DVD mode returns you to previous screen GUIDE If you re operating another component that has a guide thi
40. emote control and adjusts menu controls VOL lt Decreases the volume In the menu system acts like the left arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls VOL gt Increases the volume In the menu system acts like the right arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls POWER Turns the TV DVD on and off Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup 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 down on and sliding off the cover e Insert 2 fresh AAA batteries Make sure the polarities and are aligned correctly e Replace the cover ON OFF m 0 pike MENU SKIP Arrows PRESETS L OK button 1 SETUP Go Back Auto Ch Search Closed Caption Auto Tuning 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 method 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
41. en displays to appear on the screen It contains three choices with check boxes next to them e Info Displays When turned on displays time transport information when you are fast forwarding or reversing playback e Angle Indicator When turned on displays camera angle The On Screen Displays option lets you icon if more than one camera angle is available choose which on screen display items e Scene Again Text When turned on displays subtitles appear on your TV DVD when you use the Scene Again feature The default is to show all on screen displays To turn one of the options on or off 1 From the main menu highlight the Display option and press OK the Display menu appears 2 Highlight the On Screen Displays option and press OK the three on screen display options appear on the right 3 Highlight an option and press OK This toggles the option on or off 4 Press the left arrow key to return to the main menu The Sound Menu The Sound menu lets you select different sound settings to match the equipment you have connected to your unit Sound Logic The Sound Logic feature compresses the dynamic range quietest sound to loudest sound of a disc s soundtrack For example action scenes might be very loud while whispered dialog is quiet 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
42. eo CD menu instead of the DVD Info Display When PBC is on you won t be able to use any repeat modes or skip titles in the DVD Info Display 22 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 3 Playing Discs Viewing JPEG files This DVD Player can play discs with JPEG files on it You can use the DVD Player to show the pictures in a slide show format After you put the disc in the DVD Player and it detects there are JPEG files on the disc the slide show plays automatically Press the FORWARD or REVERSE buttons on the remote to move forward or backward one picture at a time Press STOP to stop playing the slide show at any time When the slide show is complete the DVD s main menu appears Chapter 3 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 23 Chapter 4 Using the TV s Features Channel Banner There are several items that might appear on screen in TV mode 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 an ae m SAP Displayed when the current channel SEREEDER qx is broadcasting SAP Second Audio Program information Y Displayed when V Chip has been activated KidPass 2 24 Displayed when KidPass is set and the length of time remaining cc Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current chan
43. er 3 Playing Discs 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 number buttons 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 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 from the disc tray or the TV DVD is turned off To edit a mp3 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 sc
44. ext box is the active selection The subtitles will be shown in that language To make the Info Display disappear press the INFO button on the remote Notes 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 Changing the Audio Language If the disc was created with different language tracks recorded in different languages you can use the Info Display to temporarily change the DVD s Audio Language setting 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 Audio Language icon The current audio language appears in the text box below the row of icons Press the up down arrow buttons to scroll through the audio languages that are available on the disc until the audio language you want to use appears in the text box Audio will be played in that language 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 chang
45. ff If you turn on the TV the same day it shut off the password screen appears enter the password used for V Chip V Chip Active Selecting this option lets you activate and deactivate parental control settings 1 From the PARENTAL CONTROL menu press the up or down arrow to highlight V Chip active 2 Press the right or left arrow to turn on box has check mark or off box doesn t have check mark V Chip active If you do not activate V Chip none of the settings for V Chip will take effect If you forget your password you can reset it Make sure the TV is off Simultaneously press and hold VOL lt on the TV s front panel and CLEAR on the remote for approximately 5 seconds Enter a new password next time you access the PARENTAL CONTROL menu Front Panel Lock Selecting this option lets you lock disable or unlock 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 1 From the PARENTAL CONTROL menu press the up or down arrow to highlight Lock Fr Panel 2 Press the right or left arrow to turn on box has check mark or off box doesn t have check mark front panel lock Change Password Selecting this option lets you simply create a new password at any time Once you enter a new password from Change Passwd in the PARENTAL CONTROL menu it is the password you use until you change it again
46. g realistic flesh tone colors as you switch channels Chapter 6 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 43 Using the TV s Menu System Color Warmth Press the right arrow to scroll through the color adjustments Cool for a more blue palette of picture colors Normal and Warm for a more red palette of picture colors Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the picture Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture Color Adjusts the richness of the color Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the picture 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 I sETUP Setup Menu Go Back Auto Ch Search Auto Channel Search Allows you to choose your signal type and begin an auto channel search List amp Labels 5 Closed Caption Signal Type Press the left or right arrow to toggle Ba ae between the signal your TV is receiving Choose Cable if anguage English you are currently using cable or a cable box for TV signals Choose Antenna if you are currently using an off air antenna for TV signals Start Searches for channels the signal is receiving and stores them in the TV s channel list Go to page 8 for more information List Et Labels Edit
47. gital Output to DTS you must have your unit connected to a receiver or decoder with the DTS feature and the disc you play must support the DTS audio format If you choose DTS and your receiver or decoder doesn t support DTS you won t hear any audio If you don t want to make any changes press CLEAR to return to the main menu or GO BACK to return to the Speaker Setup menu Chapter 5 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 41 Using the DVD Menu Select the language option you want to change The Languages Menu The Languages menu enables you to choose different language options for audio subtitles Disc Menu 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 s
48. hat 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 Press OK to turn SAP on or off Auto Vol level Auto Volume Level Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks Eliminates the need to constantly adjust volume control Press OK to turn Auto Vol level on or off Audio Output Press the right arrow button to scroll through the available output settings Fixed allows fixed output from the TV DVD s audio output jacks to an external component such as a surround sound amplifier and Variable allows variable output from the TV s audio output jacks Int Speakers Internal Speakers Turns the TV DVD s internal speakers on or off Turn off the internal speakers if you have an audio receiver or amplifier connected to the TV Press OK to turn Int Speakers on or off 2 PICTURE Picture Menu Go Back The PICTURE menu options apply to the video for the main FA Pr NA TV and video input selections Auto Color E i Color Warmth Normal Picture Preset Press the right arrow to scroll through the Eng MESS available picture preset settings Natural Bright Soft and Contrast A 5 k A Personal Choose the setting that is best for your viewing Color Sharpness environment Tint HH Auto Color Turn this option on to automatically correct the color of the picture This is especially useful for trackin
49. he 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 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 packed separately 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 Types of Discs Your TV DVD will Play e DVD discs DVD discs contain high quality picture and sound content e Audio discs Audio CDs contain musical or sound content only This player is also capable of playing CDs that contain JPEG files e Video CD discs Like DVD video discs Video CDs contain picture and sound content The difference is the amount of information that can be stored on the disc and the quality of the video e mp3 discs A disc that contains audio files for example a CD R with downloaded mp3 files Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV DVD oy Coaxial cable S Video cable Audio Video cables Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 3 Connect
50. he example on page 4 a VCR VIDEO 1 O A z VIDEO AUDIO R and L MONO Lets you connect a NL NL component such as a VCR R _ L MONO rer R RIGHT AUDIO Provides right audio connection The AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO IN right audio connector is usually red e L MONO AUDIO Provides left audio connection The left audio connector is usually white e VIDEO Provides composite video connection The video connector is usually yellow e S VIDEO IN Provides better picture quality than the video jacks because the color part of the signal is separated from the black and white part of the picture When using S VIDEO IN make sure to connect left and right audio cables to the L MONO and R AUDIO Input jacks VIDEO 2 VIDEO AUDIO R and L MONO Lets you connect a second component such as a VCR Their description is the same as VIDEO 1 R AUDIO L MONO VIDEO o Y 2 0301A DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Lets you connect a digital receiver for improved sound quality Go to page 41 for more information on digital audio 10 olan MONITOR OUT Lets you connect an amplifier or audio receiver for improved sound quality or an external video monitor Connect to a component such as a DVD recorder for recording capability 10 HOLINOIN Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 5 Connections amp Setup T H PHONE L AUDIO R VIDEO 00
51. he following content themes crude indecent language L explicit sexual activity S or graphic violence V TV 14 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 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 TV PG 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 or more of the following content themes some suggestive dialogue D infrequent coarse language L some sexual situations S or moderate violence V TV G General Audience Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages It contains little or no sexual dialogue D or situations S no strong language L and little or no violence V TV Y7 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 make believe and reality Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence FV or comedic violence or may frigh
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53. ight the Index icon from the Info Display 3 Use the number button 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 only on Audio CDs and mp3s 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 main 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 arrow buttons to scroll through the play mode 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 20 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapt
54. ions amp Setup TV back panel 1nd HOLINOW 7AA 1nd roan any From Cable or Antenna TV DVD VCR 1 Connect your TV DVD to your VCR A Connect the audio white and red cables to the VIDEO 1 R and L MONO AUDIO jacks on the back of the TV DVD and to the Audio Output jacks on the VCR If your VCR has an S Video jack connect an S Video cable to the S Video jack on the VCR and to the S VIDEO IN jack on the back of the TV If your VCR doesn t have an S Video jack go to C OR C Connect a video cable yellow to the Video Output Jack on the VCR and to the VIDEO 1 VIDEO jack on the back of the TV DVD Connect a coaxial cable to the TV ANT jack on your TV DVD and to the Output Jack on your VCR sometimes labeled OUT TO TV Note If your VCR has A V output jacks you can connect your TV to your VCR using audio video cables for better quality 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 7 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Explanation of Jacks This section describes the jacks you can use to make connections There are several ways to connect components to your TV DVD TVANT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna cable cable box or if using t
55. irms 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 product Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer e Installation and related adjustments e Signal reception problems not caused by your TV DVD e Damage from misuse or neglect e Batteries e A TV DVD that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e Damage from images burnt onto the screen e Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage e A unit purchased or serviced outside the U S A Product Registration e Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV DVD or register on line at www rca com productregistration 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 INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY 52 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only
56. l up or CH channel CLEAR button REVERSE a Are down to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands If a sr ARCH STOP the component does not respond the remote needs to be uttons button programmed You ll use these buttons when programming the remote 10 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control 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 2 Press and hold the component button you want to program While holding the component button press and hold ONeOFF until the indicator on the remote turns on then release both buttons 3 Point the remote at the component Press and release PLAY the indicator light on the remote flashes The remote is searching for the correct code to program When the indicator stops flashing after about 5 seconds 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 the codes for
57. light Start Press OK to begin the auto channel search Once the search is complete you can begin watching TV For information on customizing your channels or menu options go to Chapter 6 Set the DVD Menu Language The first time you are in DVD mode the Automatic Language Selection Screen appears By default the DVD s on screen displays are shown in English If you want the on screen menus to appear in English press OK on the remote To change the language 1 Press the down arrow button on the remote until the appropriate language is highlighted 2 Press OK on the remote This screen sets all language preferences for on screen displays to the same language You can use the DVD s menu system to set individual language preferences see Chapter 5 Setting Other Options The DVD s menu system contains many options which can enhance your disc viewing and listening experience These options include e ratings limits e language preferences e audio preferences e display options For more information on DVD menu options see Chapter 5 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Indicator Button Descriptions Arrows Used to highlight different items in the TV menu and to adjust the menu controls ON OFF Bee o a e ae 0 9 Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings directly O ON through the r
58. nel Stereoor Mono Stereo displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in stereo Mono displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in mono Skip 0 30 Corresponds to the SKIP button Shows the amount of time left before the TV switches back to the previous channel 07 18 am Displays the current time 06 ABCDEF Displays the current channel and label assigned to the channel dx Displayed when you mute the sound Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature The auto tuning feature tunes the TV to the correct channel for different components you have connected to your TV like a VCR DVD Player etc When you set up auto tuning in the menu system you don t have to remember to change your TV to channel 3 for example when you want to watch the tape in your VCR How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature The way you set up the auto tuning 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 set up auto tuning you re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR or DVD button on the remote control 1 Press MENU the MAIN MENU appears 2 Highlight Setup and press OK on your remote control 3 Highlight Auto Tuning and press OK 24 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 4 4 Choose which channel you want to set Using the TV s Features Set VCR1 Lets you set up the chann
59. ng 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 G 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 verbal 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 C8 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 C Children Programming intended for children under age 8 Violence Guidelines Careful at
60. nna 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 44 for more instructions PASSWORD menu appears e KidPass option is activated and you try to reset the time e You turn the TV on after KidPass shut off the TV Black box appears on the screen e Closed captioning might be on Check the Closed Caption Display control panel in the Screen menu Go to page 45 for more instructions 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 or VCR that you re trying to operate e The remote might be in the wrong mode To be in DVD mode press DVD on the remote before you press any other buttons If you re operating the TV press the TV button first 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 e You might need to reset the remote remove batteries and press the number 1 button for at least 60 seconds Release the 1 button replace the batteries and if necessary program the remote again Problems with V Chip Parental Controls The rating limits don t work e You must lock the settings Go to the TV MAIN MENU press MENU on your r
61. nt Chapter 2 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 11 Using the Remote Control How to Use the Remote After You ve Programmed It Because this universal remote can operate several different components it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons For example if you want the remote to operate the TV you would press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode before you could operate the TV 1 Press the appropriate component button DVD TV VCR to set the remote to operate the component 2 Press ON OFF to turn the component ON or OFF 3 Use the remote buttons that apply to that component Note If you 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 VCR press VCR on the remote control to put the remote in VCR mode Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Programmable for VCR button Garratd issostni iirinn S 2026 2000 2001 2013 2021 2022 2053 2115 2120 2131 2009 2014 2018 2054 2026 Goldstar Aka seinen 2003 2004 2005 2007 2008 2111 2112 2113 Gradiente 2026 American High 2021 Harley Davidson 2026 Asha 2013 Harman Kardon 2009 Audio Dynamics 2009 2010 Harwood Audiovox 2014 Headquarter 2011 Bell t Howell 2011 Hitach
62. o watch 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 3 Press the up or down arrow button to highlight Go back and press OK 4 Turn on V Chip active in the PARENTAL CONTROL menu box has check mark for rating limits to take effect Viewing Age Based Ratings After you block age based ratings you can change some of the ratings back to View 1 Press the up or down arrow button to select the rating with a status of Block 2 Press OK to select View Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 29 Using the TV s Features Blocking Specific Content Themes Content Themes seua exoliatdialodue You can block programs based on their content Content is 2 Sexualiyexplicitdialogue represented by the D L S V and FV on your screen When Adult language you block a content theme for a particular rating you EEE automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well To block program content Fantasy Violence 1 Determine the content themes you want to block 2 Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating Ga TV RATING LIMIT whose content theme you want to change A ee ee 3 Press the right arrow button to move the highlight to a TV MA View BVN particular content theme status E TE My i 4 Press the OK button to change its status to B In the TV
63. pears in the text window Note Some discs only have one title 16 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 3 Selecting a Chapter Playing Discs 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 While a disc is playing press INFO on the remote to bring up the Info Display 2 Press the left right arrow buttons to highlight the Chapter icon 3 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 Notes The Chapter feature won t work if the disc isn t formatted with separate chapters By pressing CH or CH on the remote you can automatically highlight the Chapter icon and advance to the next chapter or 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 a disc is playing press CC on the remote If subtitles are off press OK to turn them on Use the up down arrow buttons 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 t
64. pter 5 Using the DVD Menu Inserting Chapters To insert chapters into the playlist 1 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 4 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 5 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 6 Once you enter the number the nsert box is highlighted Press OK to insert the chapter in the playlist 7 When you are finished rearranging the playlist highlight Done and press OK AutoPlay The AutoPlay option is set to play your disc automatically after you close the disc tray To turn the option off 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 OK to turn the option 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 h
65. r moisture The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that 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 Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card packed separately and return it immediately For U S 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 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 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
66. reen appears 4 The Standard Playlist box is highlighted Use the up down arrow buttons on the remote to enter the track you want to play first and press OK Note The mp3 might have been set up by folders You might need to select a folder first press OK and then choose a track 5 The cursor highlights Add Press OK to add to the Program List Use the Edit Program screen to create your own playlist 6 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 from the disc tray or the TV DVD is turned off Chapter 3 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 21 Playing Discs Editing a Playlist 1 If the disc is playing press STOP to stop playback The DVD s main menu appears Or a 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 and press OK Using the Repeat Feature The default mode for the Repeat feature is Off For more information on using the Repeat feature go to page 18 Changing the Audio Channel Output Available only on Video CDs If you
67. s in French as Langues From the Languages menu select the Player Menus option In Spanish shown as Menus 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 f 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 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 Chapter 7 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 47 Other Information TV Problems TV won t turn on
68. s button accesses the on screen Guide INFO In TV mode brings up the channel banner In DVD mode displays the Info Display INPUT Toggles through the available input sources VID1 SVID1 VID2 FRNT and current channel MENU Brings up the TV s Main menu MUTE Reduces the TV s volume to its minimum level Press again to restore the volume OK When in the menu system selects highlighted items ONeOFF When in TV mode turns the TV DVD on and off If in another mode VCR and programmed will turn the component on and off OPENeCLOSE Opens the disc tray if it is closed closes the disc tray if it is open PAUSE In DVD mode press PAUSE when the disc is playing to pause playback PLAY In DVD mode plays the disc Chapter 2 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 9 Using the Remote Control PRESETS In TV mode picture options are reset to original factory settings RECORD In VCR mode press to program your VCR to record a program REVERSE In DVD mode press REVERSE to go backwards on a disc SEARCH In VCR mode accesses Index Search feature SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will wait 30 seconds before returning to the original channel Press repeatedly to add more time In DVD mode displays the Info Display with the Angle icon highlighted SPEED In VCR mode selects a recording speed STOP In DVD mode stops playing the disc and displays the DVD s menu system TV Turns on th
69. s programmed to prohibit that action The EH 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 You ve requested a title or chapter number that is out of range 46 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 7 Other Information The picture is distorted e The disc might be damaged Try another disc Picture is distorted during forward and reverse scan e 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 audio language is not the one selected from the initial setting e If the 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 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 Idioma
70. s that are rated higher than 3 i 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 decide how you want the Ratings Limits feature to handle these discs free access or password required To set the Unrated Titles option 1 From the Lock Menu highlight Ratings Limits and press OK 2 Highlight Unrated Titles and press OK The Unrated Titles Choose Unrated Titles to set free access or options appear require 2 password for urirated titles 3 Use the up down arrow buttons to highlight your choice Free Access or Password Required Press OK Press the left arrow button to return to the previous screen and the option you chose is displayed next to the Unrated Titles option 4 Press the left arrow key to return to the main menu 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 38 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 5 Using the DVD Menu 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 wa
71. se for 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 any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit e Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center for the new or at our option rebuilt replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your unit How you get service e For 20 screen size Take your RCA unit to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center and pickup when repairs are complete Chapter 7 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 51 Other Information e For screen sizes larger than 20 Request home or pick up repair and return service from any Authorized RCA Television Service Center provided that your unit is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized RCA Television Service Center If not you must take your TV DVD 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 To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Service Center ask your dealer visit www rca com look in the Yellow Pages or call 1 800 336 1900 e Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service For rental f
72. st The title number you entered appears list in the Title box The number of chapters available appears under the Chapter box 5 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 6 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 7 Continue adding titles chapters as explained in steps 4 6 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 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 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 Highlight the item in the playlist you want to delete To delete an entry from the playlist highlight it then highlight Delete and 5 Highlight Delete and press OK press OK 6 When you are finished rearranging the playlist highlight Done and press OK 34 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Cha
73. sure the TV DVD is in DVD mode Open the disc tray Simultaneously press and hold VOL lt on the TV s front panel and CLEAR on the remote for approximately 5 seconds Enter a new password next time you access the Lock menu Unlocking Your DVD 1 If the disc is playing press STOP the DVD s main menu appears Highlight Lock 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 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 Lock and press OK Enter Password appears on the screen Enter your password 3 Highlight Change Password and press OK Enter New Password appears 4 Press the number buttons 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 36 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 5 Using the DVD Menu 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 wi
74. t ratings The Exempt option applies to both USA and Canadian unrated programs and Canadian programs rated E Unlocked All unrated programs are available Locked All unrated programs are not available Note You must remember to activate V Chip for rating limits to take effect Press the down arrow to highlight Exempt Prgms Then press the right arrow to toggle between the lock and unlock icon Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 31 Using the TV s Features KidPass The KidPass feature allows parents to set a certain amount of time every day of the week that a child can watch TV To set KidPass 1 Select Parental Control from the main menu 2 Select KidPass the KIDPASS menu appears with Current Day highlighted Note If you can t select KidPass you need to set the time Highlight Go Back press the right arrow then select Time Highlight Time then enter the time using the number buttons Press the right arrow to select the current day 4 Press the down arrow button to choose the day of the week 5 After you ve chosen the day of the week press the right arrow to select the amount of time Free and 00 30 up to 16 00 30 minute increments 6 When you re done setting KidPass select Go Back Highlight KidPass active and press the right arrow to activate the KidPass settings box has check mark The KidPass takes effect immediately When the time has expired the TV shuts o
75. ten children under the age of 7 TV Y All Children Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience including children from ages 2 6 It is not expected to frighten younger children 26 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 4 Using the TV s Features Canadian English V Chip Rating System 18 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 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 14 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 PG 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 viewi
76. tention 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 behaviour 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 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 27 Using the TV s Features Canadian French V Chip Rating System 18 Adults Programming is for adults only This program contains sustained violence or extremely violent scenes 16 Viewers 16 and over Programming is not suitable for those under age 16 This program contains frequent scenes of violence or intensely violent scenes 13 Viewers 13 and over Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 This program either contains several violent scenes or one or more scenes that are violent enough to affect them Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore strongly recommended for children under the age of 13 8 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 G General Audience This
77. th a rating that exceeds the limit you ve set Some discs include a rating override 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 5 Highlight the country you want to change to and press OK the country you selected appears next to the Country path menu 6 Press the left arrow key to return to the main 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 movies as G PG PG 13 etc You decide which ratings require a password and which ones don t This system ranks the ratings 1 through 8 in order to accommodate different countries ratings systems 1 is considered a movie title with the most offensive material
78. 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 Note Each time you press PLAY the remote sends about 10 sets of codes Therefore you might have to press the PLAY button up to 20 times If the component you want to operate does turn off 1 Press and release REVERSE then wait 2 seconds Repeat this step until the device turns back ON 2 To finish press and hold STOP until the indicator on the remote turns off Using Direct Entry 1 Turn on the component to be programmed 2 Look up the brand and code number s for the component on the code list in this section 3 Press and hold the component button you want to program on the remote 4 Enter the code from the remote control code list on the following 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 Press ON OFF to see if the component responds to the command If it doesn t try pressing the component button and then ONeOFF again e If you get no response repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the component responds to the remote commands e 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 compone
79. 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 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 Eject the disc 18 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 3 Playing Discs Changing the Camera Angle Some discs contain multiple angles of a particular scene or sequence If the disc only has one angle this feature won t work When multiple angles are available the Camera Angle icon appears in the upper right corner of the screen To change the camera angle 1 While a disc is playing press SKIP 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 2 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
80. tioning information is shown on the screen Off No captioning information displayed On Captioning information always appears when available Muted On 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 CC Mode 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 Auto Tuning 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 VCR or DVD on the remote Go to Chapter 4 for details about the Auto Tuning feature Language Lets you select your preferred language for the menus Parental Control Menu The Parental Control menu was explained in Chapter 4 Go to page 25 for more information Ga TIME Go Back Sleep Timer 00 45 Time 08 25AM Wake Up Timer K Wake Up Time 08 15AM Wake Up Ch 05 Time Menu Sleep Timer Lets you set the TV to turn off after a given time Press the right arrow to add 15 minutes to the clock up to four hours Time ref Ch Time reference Channel Choose your PBS station to have the TV set the time for you Time Time is set if you select a reference channel see above
81. ture isn t available for the disc you re playing To make the Info Display disappear from the screen press INFO on the remote DVD Disc Info Display Time Display Title Chapter Subtitles Audio Repeat Angle 01 49 37 Fiz EZ A lof3 PLAY fect wall appear here as you highlight different icons to help you use the info Display 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 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 Selecting a Title Some discs contain more than one title Each title is divided into chapters To select a title 1 While the disc is playing press INFO on the remote to bring up the Info Display 2 If the Title icon on the Info Display isn t highlighted use the left right arrow buttons to highlight it 3 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 4 Press OK on the remote when the title you want to play ap
82. ve created a program list Selecting a Play Mode The first three options in the Play Mode menu determine in what order the titles or tracks will play on a disc Standard Play plays the disc s titles and chapters in their default order i e chapter 1 of Title 1 plays first then chapter 2 of Title 1 etc 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 Selecting Random Play plays the disc s tracks in random order How to Create a Program To use the Program Play option you must create a program list to set the order 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 3 Chapter 5 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 33 Using the DVD Menu Creating a Program List for a DVD Video Disc 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 Title box is highlighted Use the up down arrows or When the Title box is highlighted enter the number buttons on the remote to enter the title you the title number you want to place in the want to play fir
83. video discs Video CDs audio CDs mp3s and CDs with JPEG files e If the disc is a DTS music CD it requires a DTS decoder If you have a DTS receiver hooked up to your TV DVD and you are still not getting sound make sure the sound is set correctly see Chapter 5 e Both the TV DVD and the disc are coded by region 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 Playback doesn t start at beginning of disc e The DVD has a disc memory feature which remembers the five most recent discs DVD or Video CD only played and begins playback at the approximate point which the disc was last stopped To resume normal playback press the DISC MENU button and choose PLAY from the Disc main menu 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 You may need to readjust the Digital Output settings from the Sound menu see Chapter 5 e Sound is muted during still frame advance or slow motion play e If you connected an audio or audio video receiver to your TV DVD make sure you chose the correct input setting on the receiver 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 i
84. ws you to quickly switch from the antenna signal to the cable or satellite signal without disconnecting the antenna ANT200 49 95 Screw on Cable Attaches to the round antenna connectors called 75 ohm F type on the back of your VCR or TV DVD The ends screw onto the connectors for a secure connection VH81 3 ft 3 95 VH82 12 ft 4 95 Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable Triple cable that lets you connect the VIDEO and AUDIO jacks of stereo components VH84 6 ft 9 95 2 way Signal Splitter Helps you connect a second TV or VCR VH47 3 95 54 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 7 As an ENERGY STAR Partner Thomson Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency NANO ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark 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
85. y a movie appears on your TV DVD Standard TVs are 4x 3 format 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 options appear 4 x 3 Letterbox Choose this setting if you want to see movies in their original aspect ratio height to width ratio You ll see the entire frame of the movie but it will take up a smaller portion of the screen vertically The movie might appear with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen 4 x 3 Standard Choose this setting if you want the movie to fill the entire screen of your TV DVD This might mean that parts of the picture the left and right edges won t be seen Most discs produced in a widescreen format can t be cropped in this fashion This means the black bars will appear at the top and the bottom of the screen 16 x 9 Widescreen Choose this setting if your TV DVD is connected to a widescreen TV If you choose this setting and you don t have a widescreen TV the images on the screen may appear distorted due to vertical compression If you play a disc recorded in 4 x 3 format on a widescreen TV the left and right side of the screen will appear black 16 X 9 Widescreen Chapter 5 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 39 Using the DVD Menu On Screen Displays This feature lets you select whether you want certain on scre

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