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TV Type ... 18 Screen Saver... 19 Brightness ... 19 Contrast ... 19 The Audio Setup Menu ... 20 (not available on model 13R400TD) The Custom Setup Menu ... 20 Parental Ctrl ... 20 Password ... 20 Defaults ... 20 Playing Audio CDs ...
Connections and Setup ( back panel ) ANTEN NA IN Explanation of Jacks and Cables You can connect other components to your TV/DVD player such as a VCD, video camera or audio receiver. There are several ways to connect your other components to your TV/DVD player depending upon the cables you have and the jacks that are on the back of the components.
Connections and Setup Top Panel Controls If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the top panel buttons of your TV to operate many of the TV/ DVD’s features. INPUT Toggles the Video Input Channels from TV, VID1, DVD, FRONT. VOL- Decreases the volume.
The Remote Control ON OFF MUTE GO BACK CLEAR MENU SKIP PRESETS INFO GUIDE INPUT ANTENNA REVERSE FORWARD PLAY PAUSE RECORD STOP AGAIN ZOOM OPEN CLOSE SPEED SEARCH The Buttons On the Remote control TV Function Buttons TV Puts the remote in TV mode. When the TV is off, press to turn on the Mute Lowers the volume to the minimum level.
ON OFF MUTE GO BACK CLEAR MENU SKIP PRESETS INFO GUIDE INPUT ANTENNA REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE AGAIN ZOOM OPEN CLOSE SPEED SEARCH Putting Batteries in the Remote Remove the cover of the battery compartment. Insert two AAA batteries, with the polarities as indicated, inside the compartment.
Using TV Menus TV Menus TV Menus let you control picture quality and features available for TV viewing. There is a different menu system for DVD features, described on page 16. TV Menu Navigation 1. To bring up the TV menu, press the MENU button. ) on the remote (or the VOL + / - buttons on the top of TV) to highlight a 2.
SOUND PRESET USER BASS TREBLE BALANCE SURROUND TIMER SLEEP TIMER FUNCTION LANGUAGE ENGLISH BLACK STRETCH OFF NOISE REDUCE CLOSE CAPTION CC1 CC ON MUTE Using TV Menus The SOUND menu The SOUND menu offers different audio options. PRESET Provides four preset audio settings (USER /SPEECH/THEATER/MUSIC).
Using TV Menus TUNING SOURCE CHANNEL DELETE FINE TUNE AUTO SEARCH The PARENTAL CONTROL menu and V-CHIP The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV/DVD so that children cannot see certain programs and channels. The Parental Controls menu involve software inside your TV/DVD (V-Chip) which allows you to “block” TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you think children should not view.
Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings Rating Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults; may be unsuitable for TV-MA children under 17. Contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V). TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Using TV Menus The TV Rating Limit Screen Rating Screen Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age-based rating limit to the left is Unblock or Block. Rating Field Lets you select from a list of age-based ratings you can block or unblock.
PASSWORD PASSWORD Content Themes Sexually Explicit Dialogue Adult Language Sexual Situations Violence Fantasy Violence Using TV Menus 4. Enter your password using the numbers buttons on the remote (the PARENTAL GUIDE menu appears). 5. Press the button until TV RATING is highlighted, then press the button (the TV RATING screen appears).
Using TV Menus MPAA RATING PG-13 NC-17 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. To access the MPAA RATING (Movie Rating Limit) menu: 1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main menu appears). 2.
Parental Guide On (Activate V-Chip) Selecting this option lets you activate and deactivate parental control settings. 1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main menu appears). 2. Press the button until the Parental Control icon is highlighted. 3. Press the button until the bottom PASSWORD is highlighted.
Playing Discs DVD Basics Regional Coding The DVD player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. This unit’s code is region 1. Discs with other regional codes can’t be played in this unit. Using Different Menus Each disc is programmed with different features.
Search Options To search a disc, you can use the FORWARD button or the REVERSE button. You can also use the following search features with some discs: Picture Scan When you’re playing a disc, each time you press FORWARD or REVERSE, your DVD Player scans the disc faster until you reach the fastest scan speed.
Playing Discs DVD Menu System The DVD player menu system lets you set up features for your DVD player. There is a different menu system that controls TV features (see page 6). The DVD setup menu is accessed when the DVD player is stopped. DVD Menu Navigation 1.
Language Setup English Chinese Menu Japanese Audio French German Subtitle Language Setup English Chinese Menu Japanese Audio French Subtitle German Language Setup English Chinese Menu Japanese Audio French Subtitle German Playing Discs Menu Allows you to select a language to display the disc menu in (provided the disc menu has those languages).
Playing Discs 4:3 PS 4:3 LB 16:9 The Screen Setup menu TV Type TV TYPE controls the aspect ratio (height to width) of the picture on the screen. See the below for a description of different screen formats. 4:3 PS – Choose this setting if you want the movie to fill the entire screen.
Screen Setup Type TV Screen Saver Brightness Contrast Screen Setup Normal Type TV Bright Screen Saver Brightness Soft Contrast Screen Setup Type TV Screen Saver Brightness Contrast Playing Discs Screen Saver The screen saver is a graphic that randomly moves around the screen to guard against screen burn-in.
Password Default The Audio Setup Menu Digital Out This feature is not available on the 13R400TD model. The Custom Setup Menu Parental Ctrl In the United States, categories range from 1G (very restrictive content) to adult categories. If the level set here is below the rating of a disc the DVD will request a password.
Playing Discs Playing Audio CDs Your DVD player has many of the same features as an audio CD player. This section explains how to play audio CDs in your TV/DVD player. Scan Disc You can scan through the disc when you’re playing it by doing the following: 1.
Playing Discs Playing Picture CDs Insert a picture CD into the disc tray. The pictures on the CD are played in a slide show. 1. To stop on a certain picture, press PAUSE. 2. Press the arrow keys to rotate the picture. Playing CD-ROM files (JPEG or mp3) When a CD-ROM with JPEG or mp3 files is inserted, a File Manager window is displayed.
Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV/DVD can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. TV Problems TV won’t turn on • Press the TV button. • Make sure the TV is plugged in. • Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else. •...
Other Information The Remote Control Doesn’t Work • Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path. • Maybe the remote isn’t aimed directly at the component (DVD, TV, VCR) that you’re trying to operate. •...
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A screen saver appears on the TV • Your player is equipped with a screen saver that appears on the TV after your player has been idle for several minutes. To make it disappear, press STOP or CLEAR on the remote. Subtitle and/or audio language is not the one selected from the initial setting •...
Other Information Recommendations and information concerning discs CD-R and CD-RW discs This player can play most CD-R and CD-RW discs. However, depending on the recorder of the discs of your personal computer, the type of disc and recording method used, some discs might not play, or the performance might not meet the expected standard of quality.
Additional Information Maintenance of Cabinet For safety reasons, when cleaning the cabinet be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. • Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for cleaning. • Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth. Formation of Condensation •...
How you get service: • For screen sizes of 26” and smaller: Take your RCA unit to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center and pickup when repairs are complete. • For screen sizes larger than 26”: 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.
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Product Registration: • Please complete the online Product Registration on www.rca.com or complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.Limitation of Warranty: •...