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Changing Entertainment. Again.

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  • Page 1 TV/VCR/DVD User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again.
  • Page 2: Important Information

    Important Information WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Key Features Overview Your TV/VCR/DVD is equipped with features that will add to your TV/VCR/DVD viewing experience. The following information summarizes these features. See Chapter 3 for more information about the features and how to use them. TV GUIDELINES AGE D L S V FV TV-Y - - - - - TV-Y7...
  • Page 4: Index Search

    Introduction INDX 2 0:30:00 10:00AM OCT.15 TV/VCR/DVD Back Panel LINE IN LINE IN 1 VIDEO AUDIO Index Search Description: Provides a quicker way to find segments of a program on a videotape (instructions on page 41). Requirements: • Insert the pre-recorded tape into the VCR. •...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Key Features Overview ... 1 Parental Controls ... 1 Record One Channel While Watching Another ... 1 Index Search ... 2 Virtual Dolby (QSURROUND) ... 2 MP3 Audio Disc Playback ... 2 Digital Output Jacks (DVD Playback Only) ... 2 Chapter 1: Connections &...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control The Buttons on the Remote Control ... 24 Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ... 27 Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ... 27 How to Program the Remote ... 27 How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It ...
  • Page 7 Selecting a Chapter ... 48 Selecting a Time Location ... 49 Selecting Subtitles ... 49 Changing the Camera Angle ... 49 Changing the Audio ... 50 Changing the Virtual Dolby (QSURROUND) Setting ... 50 Changing the Digital Gamma Setting ... 51 Changing the Digital Super Picture Setting ...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Chapter 6: Other Information Troubleshooting... 66 The Front of Your TV/VCR/DVD... 70 Back Panel Jacks... 71 Care and Cleaning ... 72 Limited Warranty ... 74 Finding the TV/VCR’s Video Line Input Channel ... 76 Accessories... 77 Index ... 79...
  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Connections & Setup

    Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Connections • Plug in the TV/VCR/DVD • Put Batteries in the Remote • How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup •...
  • Page 10: Things To Consider Before You Connect

    Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV/VCR/DVD and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables. •...
  • Page 11: Choose Your Connection

    Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your TV/VCR/DVD. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV/VCR/DVD. Components Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV/VCR/DVD The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book.
  • Page 12: Tv/Vcr/Dvd Only

    Connections & Setup TV/VCR/DVD Only 1. Connect the antenna/cable feed to the TV/VCR/DVD. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the ANT/CABLE jack on the TV/VCR/DVD. TV/VCR/DVD Back Panel LINE IN LINE IN 1 VIDEO AUDIO ANT/CABLE From Antenna/Cable Feed Go to page 14 Chapter 1...
  • Page 13: Tv/Vcr/Dvd + Satellite Receiver

    TV/VCR/DVD + Satellite Receiver 1. Connect the satellite receiver to the TV/VCR/DVD. A. Connect one end of a coaxial cable (not included) to the TV/VCR/DVD’s ANT/CABLE jack. Connect the other end to the satellite receiver’s Antenna Output jack (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV). B.
  • Page 14: Dolby Digital And Dts

    Connections & Setup DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS RECEIVER Dolby Digital Both Dolby Digital and DTS are audio formats used to record 5.1-channel audio signals onto the digital track of film (while the film is being made). Both of these formats provide up to six separate channels: left, right, center, left rear, right rear, and common subwoofer.
  • Page 15: Tv/Vcr/Dvd + Receiver

    Note: The illustration on the left shows a digital optical cable connection. If your receiver has a coaxial Audio In jack, use a shielded (coaxial) video or audio cable with RCA plugs at both ends to connect the coaxial digital jacks on the TV/VCR/DVD and the A/V receiver.
  • Page 16: Plug In The Tv/Vcr/Dvd

    Connections & Setup Plug in the TV/VCR/DVD Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. TV button ON•OFF REPEAT VCR2...
  • Page 17: Initial Setup

    Initial Setup The first time you turn on your TV/VCR/DVD, you’ll be asked to set a few screens so that your TV/VCR/DVD will be set up correctly. Complete the following steps to set up your TV/VCR/DVD. LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS SELECT : SET CONNECT ANTENNA...
  • Page 18: Add Or Erase Channels

    Connections & Setup MENU TIME VIDEO ADJUST AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION TIMER RECORDINGS LANGUAGE SETTING V-CHIP BLOCK SETTING SELECT : SET FUNCTION PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU AUTO CH PRESET AIR/CABLE CH SEARCH CH MEMORY CABLE CH MEMORY SELECT : SET PREVIOUS : QUIT SELECT...
  • Page 19: Vcr Basics

    VCR Basics Now that you’ve finished the initial setup, you can watch TV or start using the VCR part of your product. VCR indicator Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Playing a Tape 1. Insert a tape in the VCR (the VCR turns on automatically and the VCR indicator lights on the front panel).
  • Page 20: Recording One Channel While Watching Another

    Connections & Setup TV button ON•OFF button REPEAT VCR2 SAT•CABLE MUTE SOUND CH +/– buttons RETURN INFO TV MENU CLEAR VIEW INPUT REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE SKIP- DISC DVD SETUP TITLE SLOW MENU INDEX- INDEX+ Recording One Channel While Watching Another 1.
  • Page 21: Dvd Basics

    DVD Basics The first time you turn on the DVD player, press the DVD SETUP button while the player is stopped. The OSD LANGUAGE SETUP screen appears on the TV screen. OSD LANGUAGE SETUP LANGUAGE: ENGLISH Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Set the Menu Language By default, the DVD’s on-screen displays are shown in English.
  • Page 22: Loading And Playing Discs

    Connections & Setup Loading and Playing Discs Your DVD player plays DVD discs (3” and 5” discs), audio CD discs (3” and 5” discs), and CD- R/CD-RW discs recorded in MP3 format or audio format (3” and 5” discs). On CD-G and CD- EXTRA discs, only the sound can be played (no images).
  • Page 23: Using A Disc Menu

    Using a Disc Menu Some discs have an on-screen menu that is separate from the DVD player’s menus. 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. Although the content and operation of disc menus vary from disc-to-disc, the following example gives you an idea of what to expect.
  • Page 24: Using The On-Screen Options Menu

    Connections & Setup Using the On-Screen Options Menu The on-screen Options Menu contains many playback features. Press the DVD OPTIONS button on the remote while a disc is playing. Each feature is illustrated with an icon. Use the up or down arrow button on the remote to highlight the icon.
  • Page 25: Chapter 2: Using The Remote Control

    Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview: • The Buttons on the Remote Control • Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components • How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It • How to Order a New Remote Control •...
  • Page 26: The Buttons On The Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control The Buttons on the Remote Control Your backlit remote has a light button that glows in the dark. Press this button to light the channel up and channel down (CH +/–), volume up and down (VOL </>), MUTE, SOUND, SPEED-ZOOM, RETURN and the backlight buttons.
  • Page 27 Using the Remote Control INPUT Repeatedly press to select tuner or line inputs (LINE1 for the rear LINE IN/IN1 jacks, LINE2 for the front VIDEO, L/MONO, R jacks, or DVD). If you are watching TV, press INPUT to tune to the VCR and play a tape. L.E.D.
  • Page 28 Using the Remote Control L.E.D. ON•OFF REPEAT VCR2 SAT•CABLE MUTE SOUND RETURN INFO TV MENU CLEAR INPUT VIEW REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE SKIP- DISC DVD SETUP TITLE SLOW MENU INDEX- INDEX+ DVD Player Function Buttons Press DVD to place the remote in the DVD mode when playing DVDs, CDs or MP3s.
  • Page 29: Programming The Remote To Operate Other Components

    The universal remote control can be programmed to operate most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE and Proscan VCRs and satellite receivers. Note: The TV, VCR, and DVD buttons cannot be programmed.
  • Page 30: How To Use The Remote After You've Programmed It

    Using the Remote Control 3. Press PLAY (the light on the remote starts flashing). The remote is searching the first set of component codes (there are 20 sets of codes). If the component you want to operate doesn’t turn off automatically after 5 seconds, press PLAY again (the light starts flashing again as the remote searches through the next set of codes).
  • Page 31: Code List

    Quarter ... 2011 Quartz ... 2011 Quasar ... 2021, 2022, 2125 RCA ... 2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, ... 2055, 2056, 2082, 2083, 2084,2085, 2086,2087, ... 2088, 2089, 2090, 2091, 2107, 2115, 2120, 2125 Radioshack/Realistic ... 2002, 2011, 2013, 2014 ...
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  • Page 33: Chapter 3: Using The Tv/Vcr/Dvd's Features

    Chapter 3 Using the TV/VCR/DVD’s Features Chapter Overview: • Parental Controls and V-Chip • Recording Features • Picture Search Options • Audio Features • Disc Playback Features Using the Remote Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics used within this publication are for representation only.
  • Page 34: Parental Controls And V-Chip

    Using the TV/VCR/DVD’s Features MENU TIME VIDEO ADJUST AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION TIMER RECORDINGS LANGUAGE SETTING V-CHIP BLOCK V-CHIP BLOCK SELECT : SET MPAA PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU TV GUIDELINES MPAA DOWNLOAD PG-13 STATUS BLOCK NC-17 BLOCK SELECT : SET BLOCK PREVIOUS : QUIT...
  • Page 35: Tv Guidelines Rating Limit

    Using the TV/VCR/DVD’s Features Age-Based Rating Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children TV-MA under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).
  • Page 36 Using the TV/VCR/DVD’s Features V-CHIP BLOCK MPAA TV GUIDELINES TV-Y7 BLOCK DOWNLOAD STATUS SELECT : SET BLOCK PREVIOUS : QUIT SELECT : SET PREVIOUS : QUIT When you change the status of a rating to Block, the system automatically blocks higher ratings and all corresponding content themes.
  • Page 37: Mpaa Rating Limit

    Using the TV/VCR/DVD’s Features MPAA Rating Limit The MPAA menu lets you decide which movies can and can’t be viewed according to the age- based rating of the MPAA. The TV/VCR/DVD locks and unlocks the parental control settings using a password you select. If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings.
  • Page 38: Download New Rating System

    Using the TV/VCR/DVD’s Features MENU TIME VIDEO ADJUST AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION TIMER RECORDINGS LANGUAGE SETTING V-CHIP BLOCK INPUT SECRET NO. SELECT : SET PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU V-CHIP BLOCK MPAA TV GUIDELINES INPUT : SET PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU DOWNLOAD STATUS SELECT...
  • Page 39: Recording Features

    Using the TV/VCR/DVD’s Features Recording Features The VCR provides several different ways to record programs. The following pages explain how to use the types of recording features. If you’re using the remote control, you must press the VCR button to put the remote control in VCR mode. STOP Tape speed indicator Recording Time...
  • Page 40: One-Touch Recording

    Using the TV/VCR/DVD’s Features One-Touch Recording Use OTR to quickly record the remaining portion of a program being watched. OTR is a great way to capture the end of a sporting event that has run into overtime or a live broadcast that runs long.
  • Page 41: Check, Change, Or Delete Timer Recordings

    Using the TV/VCR/DVD’s Features REC TIMER PROGRAM MODE START STOP 1 DAILY 4:30PM 6:30PM SP 2 MON-FRI 58 10:00AM 11:30AM EP 3 20(SAT) 56 11:30AM 1:20PM SP COMPLETE NEXT CHANGE DELETE SELECT PROGRAM TO DELETE 10:20AM OCT.15(MON) SELECT : SET PREVIOUS : QUIT Watching TV While Timer Recording...
  • Page 42: Copying And Editing Tapes

    Using the TV/VCR/DVD’s Features Copying and Editing Tapes Use another VCR or camcorder as the playback VCR and the TV/VCR/DVD as the recording VCR. Note: The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe upon the rights of others. 1.
  • Page 43: Picture Search Options

    Using the TV/VCR/DVD’s Features Picture Search Options The most basic way to search during playback is using the FORWARD or REVERSE buttons. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. Frame Advance Frame advance allows you to view one-stop action frame after another during playback. 1.
  • Page 44: Tracking

    Using the TV/VCR/DVD’s Features Tracking Your TV/VCR has automatic tracking which removes streaks and “noise” from the picture. Tracking has no effect when recording – only during playback. Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a tape or turn on the TV/VCR. TRACKING flashes on the TV screen during automatic tracking.
  • Page 45: Reception

    Using the TV/VCR/DVD’s Features Reception Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a Second Audio Program (SAP) which offers a second language. The SOUND button on the remote lets you select the type of audio you want to listen to or record. Press the SOUND button on the remote repeatedly to switch between STEREO or SAP.
  • Page 46: Disc Playback Features Using The Remote

    Using the TV/VCR/DVD’s Features Disc Playback Features Using the Remote You can use the remote control to activate disc playback features. Playback features aren’t usually available during the opening credits of a movie. If a playback feature isn’t available, the invalid symbol appears on the screen when you press that button.
  • Page 47: Zoom

    Using the TV/VCR/DVD’s Features Zoom You can zoom in on the picture. 1. Press SPEED-ZOOM to zoom in on the picture. The ZOOM indicator appears on the TV screen. 2. Press SPEED-ZOOM again to increase the zoom. You can use the arrow buttons to move the zoomed area up, down, left, or right.
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  • Page 49: Chapter 4: Playing Discs

    Chapter 4 Playing Discs Chapter Overview: • Playing DVDs • Playing Audio CDs • Playing MP3 CDs Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics used within this publication are for representation only.
  • Page 50: Playing Dvds

    Playing Discs Playing DVDs For basic information about loading and playing discs, go to page 20 in Chapter 1. This chapter gives you the details about the on-screen DVD Options, how to play audio CDs and MP3 discs. Selecting a Title Some discs contain more than one title.
  • Page 51: Selecting A Time Location

    -0:00:00 01:00:00 2 ENGLISH 3 SPANISH Chapter 4 Selecting a Time Location You can skip to a specific time on the DVD by using the Time Location Feature. 1. While the disc is playing, press DVD OPTIONS on the remote to bring up the options menu.
  • Page 52: Changing The Audio

    Playing Discs 5.1ch 2LPCM Changing the Audio Audio is recorded in several ways on DVDs, including multi-channels (used for voice-overs in other languages), Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS, and Linear PCM. If you change the disc audio, make sure you also change to the same audio option within the DVD Setup Menu (details on page 62).
  • Page 53: Changing The Digital Gamma Setting

    Chapter 4 Changing the Digital Gamma Setting You can use this feature to enhance viewing by brightening darker areas of the image. 1. While the disc is playing, press the DVD OPTIONS button on the remote. 2. Press the up or down arrow button to highlight If digital gamma is not available ( •...
  • Page 54: Playing Audio Cds

    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 DVD player and how to use the player’s features. ON•OFF REPEAT VCR2 SAT•CABLE MUTE...
  • Page 55: Playing Mp3 Discs

    1. While a disc is playing, press REPEAT on the remote. The screen. • Press the REPEAT button once and press the PLAY button to repeat the track that is playing. • Press the REPEAT button twice and press the PLAY button to repeat the disc that is playing. •...
  • Page 56: Playback Features Using The Remote

    Playing Discs Playback Features Using the Remote You can use the remote control to activate disc playback features. If a playback feature isn’t available, the invalid symbol appears on the screen when you press that button. ON•OFF REPEAT VCR2 SAT•CABLE MUTE SOUND RETURN...
  • Page 57: Chapter 5: Using The Menu System

    Chapter 5 Using the Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use Your Menu System • Time Menu • Video Adjust Menu • Audio Adjust Menu • Language Menu • Setting Closed Caption Modes • Additional Setup Features • DVD Menu System Changing Entertainment.
  • Page 58: How To Use Your Menu System

    Using the Menu System How to Use Your Menu System The V-CHIP BLOCK menu and the TIMER RECORDINGS menu were explained in Chapter 3. This Chapter explains the rest of the menu system. Use the buttons on the remote to access the menu system and make changes to the settings.
  • Page 59: Video Adjust Menu

    TIME TIMER CLOCK SET CLOCK SET AUTO CLOCK EDS CH AUTO SELECT : SET PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU MONTH YEAR ---- TIME --:---- SELECT : SET PREVIOUS : QUIT CLOCK SET AUTO CLOCK EDS CH AUTO MONTH YEAR 2001 TIME 10:20AM SELECT : SET...
  • Page 60: Audio Adjust Menu

    Using the Menu System MENU TIME VIDEO ADJUST AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION AUDIO ADJUST TIMER RECORDINGS EQUISOUND OFF LANGUAGE BASS SETTING TREBLE V-CHIP BLOCK BALANCE RESET SELECT : SET PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU SELECT : SET PREVIOUS : QUIT BASS LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPANOL...
  • Page 61: Additional Setup Features

    MENU TIME VIDEO ADJUST AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION TIMER RECORDINGS LANGUAGE SETTING V-CHIP BLOCK SETTING SELECT : SET FUNCTION PREVIOUS : QUIT AUTO CH PRESET AIR/CABLE CH SEARCH CH MEMORY CABLE SELECT : SET PREVIOUS : QUIT Chapter 5 Using the Menu System 3.
  • Page 62: Tv Mode

    Using the Menu System TV MODE SETUP TV MODE: 4:3 LB TV MODE SETUP TV MODE: 4:3 LB 4:3 PS 4:3 LB 16:9 4x3 PS 4x3 LB 16x9 Widescreen TV MODE The TV MODE feature adjusts the way a movie appears on your TV. Standard TVs are 4 x 3 format.
  • Page 63: Set Parental Limits

    Set Parental Limits The PARENTAL SETUP menu lets you set viewing limits according to a movie’s rating or contents. Some discs are equipped with a rating feature that rates the disc according to the content. Some discs let you edit out scenes and replace them with scenes suitable for children. You can also set the locking feature so any discs beyond the rating you select cannot be played.
  • Page 64: Select Audio Settings

    Using the Menu System Select Audio Settings The compression feature allows you to raise (or normalize) the audio level of a DVD. You can also select the type of digital output while playing a DVD recorded in Dolby Digital (5.1ch). AUDIO SETUP COMPRESSION: OFF DIGITAL:...
  • Page 65: Select The Disc Language

    DISC LANGUAGE SUB TITLE:ENGLISH AUDIO: ENGLISH MENU: ENGLISH DISC LANGUAGE SUB TITLE:ENGLISH ENGLISH CHINESE SPANISH SWEDISH FRENCH DUTCH ITALIAN OTHER DISC LANGUAGE GERMAN [--] SUB TITLE:ENGLISH ENGLISH CHINESE SPANISH SWEDISH FRENCH DUTCH ITALIAN OTHER GERMAN [AA] OSD LANGUAGE SETUP LANGUAGE: ENGLISH OSD LANGUAGE SETUP LANGUAGE: ENGLISH ENGLISH...
  • Page 66: Disc Language Codes

    Using the Menu System Code Language Name Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Ameharic Arabic Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Byelorussian Bulgarian Bihari Bislama Bengali; Bangla Tibetan Breton Catalan Corsican Czech Welsh Danish German Bhutani Greek English Esperanto Spanish Estonian Basque Persian Finnish Fiji Faroese French Disc Language Codes...
  • Page 67: Chapter 6: Other Information

    Chapter 6 Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • The Front of Your TV/VCR/DVD • Back Panel Jacks • Care and Cleaning • Limited Warranty • Finding the TV/VCR/DVD’s Video Line Input Channel • Accessories • Index Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics used within this publication are for representation only.
  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV/VCR/DVD can be corrected by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows. General TV/VCR/DVD Problems TV/VCR/DVD won’t turn on • Make sure you try the following buttons on the remote: TV, VCR, DVD, and ON•OFF. •...
  • Page 69 Sound okay, picture poor • Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 57 for instructions. • The energy-save feature might be on. Go to page 59 for more information. • Check antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks. Can’t select certain channel •...
  • Page 70 Other Information Tape won’t play or record • If you’re using the remote control, press VCR to put the remote in VCR mode before you press PLAY or RECORD. • Make sure a videotape has been inserted. • Eject and reinsert tape. •...
  • Page 71 VCR Recording Problems PROGRAM EVENT indicator on front of TV/VCR is flashing • There might have been a power interruption. Check the clock for time and date setting. Go to page 36 for more information. • A timer program has been set and you turned off the TV/VCR but you haven’t inserted a tape or the tape you inserted has had its safety tab removed.
  • Page 72: The Front Of Your Tv/Vcr/Dvd

    Other Information The Front of Your TV/VCR/DVD TV/VCR Controls VIDEO L/MONO PHONES DVD Player Controls Remote control sensor POWER Button Turns the TV/VCR/DVD on or off. Power Indicator Lights when the power is on. PHONES (Headphone Jack) Connect headphones (not supplied) to this jack. Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote.
  • Page 73: Back Panel Jacks

    PAUSE Press once to pause playback. Press again to advance one frame. Press PLAY to return to playback. PLAY Press once to begin playback. PROGRAM EVENT Indicator Lights when a timer program has been set and a cassette with the safety tab is in the TV/VCR.
  • Page 74: Care And Cleaning

    Other Information Care and Cleaning Maintenance of TV/VCR/DVD Cabinet CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV/VCR/DVD before cleaning. You can clean the TV/VCR/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/VCR/DVD screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well.
  • Page 75: Handling Discs

    Handling Discs • Don’t touch the disc’s signal surfaces. Hold by the edges or by one edge and the hole in the center. • Don’t affix labels or adhesive tape to label surfaces. Don’t scratch or damage the label. • Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs.
  • Page 76: Limited Warranty

    • 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 TV/VCR/DVD is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized RCA Television Service Center. If not, you must take your TV/VCR/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.
  • Page 77 Product registration: • Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV/VCR/DVD. 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: •...
  • Page 78: Finding The Tv/Vcr's Video Line Input Channel

    Other Information Finding the TV/VCR/DVD’s Video Line Input Channel You need to tune your TV/VCR/DVD to the video line input channel if you’re using the AUDIO/ VIDEO (A/V) IN jacks to connect other components (such as a cable box, another VCR, or satellite receiver).
  • Page 79: Accessories

    VCRs to duplicate tapes. Can also be used to connect a VCR to your TV/VCR/ DVD. Cable is color-coded Gold-Tipped cable and shielded. Has RCA-type phono plugs on each end. VH83 (6-ft) Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable Triple cable that lets you...
  • Page 80 Other Information Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card My card expires: IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your MasterCard Copy Number above your name on...
  • Page 81: Index

    Index Symbols 16 x 9 Widescreen 60 4 x 3 Letterbox 60 4x3 Pan and Scan 60 A•B Repeat 45 Accessories 77 Add/erase channels 16 Age-Based Rating 33 Age-Based Ratings 35 Angle, camera 49 ANT/CABLE jack 10, 11, 71 Arrow buttons 24, 26, 58 Aspect ratio 60 Audio 50 A•B repeat 52...
  • Page 82 Index Maintenance 72 Menu Audio Adjust 58 Language 58 Time 56 Video Adjust 57 MENU button 16 disc repeat 54 playback features 54 track repeat 54 MP3 discs 53 MPAA 32 age-based rating 35 rating limit 35 MUTE button 25 Number buttons 24, 26 OK button 15, 25, 26 ON•OFF button 25, 26...
  • Page 83 Index Video Adjust menu 57 Video input channel 76 VIEW button 27 Virtual Dolby 50 VOL buttons 70 VOL+ button 25 VOL- button 25 Warranty 74 Widescreen 60 Zoom 45 Chapter 6...
  • Page 84 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 multimedia Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2002 Thomson multimedia Inc. Trademark(s)® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in Malaysia TOCOM 1577596A Visit the RCA web site at www.rca.com THOMSON...

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