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Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately, or register on-line at www.rca.com. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed. Product Information Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial model numbers in case you need them.
16061510-CHAPTER 1 12/13/02 11:43 AM O N T E N T S Chapter 1: Your New 3Way Combination Unit ....3 Chapter 2: TV Operation ....... . . 12 Chapter 3: DVD Operation .
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16061510-CHAPTER 1 12/13/02 11:43 AM O N T E N T S Chapter 3: DVD Operation (Cont.) Chapter 4: VCR Operation ....... 54 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting .
16061510-CHAPTER 1 12/13/02 11:43 AM C h a p t e r O n e O U R O M B I N AT I O N 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. •...
16061510-CHAPTER 1 12/13/02 11:43 AM O U R O M B I N AT I O N Dolby Digital® and DTS® 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.
16061510-CHAPTER 1 12/13/02 11:43 AM O U R O M B I N AT I O N TV/VCR/DVD + Receiver 1A. Connect the Dolby Digital or DTS receiver to the TV/VCR/DVD If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver with a Digital Input jack, connect an optical digital cable (not provided) into the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT jack on the TV/VCR/DVD player and to the Digital Input jack on the back of the receiver.
16061510-CHAPTER 1 12/13/02 11:43 AM O U R O M B I N AT I O N Familiarizing Yourself with The 3way Combination Unit Front Panel Buttons The buttons on the front panel control your 3way Combination Unit’s basic features, including the on-screen menu.
16061510-CHAPTER 1 12/13/02 11:43 AM O U R O M B I N AT I O N Side Panel Jacks You can use the Side panel jacks to connect an A/V component that is used only occasionally, such as a camcorder or video game.
16061510-CHAPTER 1 12/13/02 11:43 AM O U R O M B I N AT I O N Remote Control (TV Function Buttons) You can use the remote control up to about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. 1 POWER Turns the 3way Combination Unit on and off.
16061510-CHAPTER 1 12/13/02 11:43 AM O U R O M B I N AT I O N Remote Control (DVD Function Buttons) 1 Search Press to search forward/back- ward through a disc. 2 Stop Press to stop a disc. 3 DISC MENU Press to display the disc menu.
16061510-CHAPTER 1 12/13/02 11:43 AM O U R O M B I N AT I O N Remote Control (VCR Function Buttons) 1 REW/FF Press to rewind/fast forward a video tape. 2 Stop Press to stop a video tape. 3 TRK+, – (tracking) Press to adjust tape tracking.
16061510-CHAPTER 1 12/13/02 11:43 AM O U R O M B I N AT I O N Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Slide the cover out completely. Install two AA size batteries. Replace the cover. Setting the Optical Out jack (Only DVD mode) Press the MENU button.
16061510-CHAPTER 2 12/13/02 11:44 AM C h a p t e r Tw o T V O P E R AT I O N Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control. You can also use the Power button on the front panel. Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the Menus With the power on, press...
16061510-CHAPTER 2 12/13/02 11:44 AM T V O P E R AT I O N Selecting a Menu Language Press the MENU button to Clock display the menu. Timer Caption V-chip Press the DOWN arrow Language button to select the Function icon.
16061510-CHAPTER 2 12/13/02 11:44 AM T V O P E R AT I O N Press the DOWN arrow TV/AV button to select “ANT/CATV”. ANT/CATV Auto Program Fine Tune Repeatedly press the RIGHT Add/Erase arrow button to cycle through these choices: ANT (antenna), STD, HRC or Move IRC (all cable TV).
16061510-CHAPTER 2 12/13/02 11:44 AM T V O P E R AT I O N Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) Press the MENU button to TV/AV ANT/CATV display the menu. Auto Program Fine Tune Press the DOWN arrow Add/Erase button to select the Channel icon.
16061510-CHAPTER 2 12/13/02 11:44 AM T V O P E R AT I O N Customizing the Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast, brightness, tint, color, and sharpness according to personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic” settings. See next page.) Press the MENU button to Mode...
16061510-CHAPTER 2 12/13/02 11:44 AM T V O P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standard” and “Movie) that are preset at the factory. You can activate these by pressing P.STD (or by making a selection from the menu).
16061510-CHAPTER 2 12/13/02 11:44 AM T V O P E R AT I O N Changing the Color Tone Press the MENU button to Mode display the menu. Adjust Color Tone Size Press the RIGHT arrow Digital NR button to access the Tilt Picture menu options.
16061510-CHAPTER 2 12/13/02 11:44 AM T V O P E R AT I O N Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. Select the appropriate TV/AV channel. ANT/CATV Auto Program Fine Tune Press the MENU button to Add/Erase display the menu.
16061510-CHAPTER 2 12/13/02 11:44 AM T V O P E R AT I O N Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. Press the MENU button to Mode Adjust...
16061510-CHAPTER 2 12/13/02 11:44 AM T V O P E R AT I O N Customizing the Sound The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic” settings. See bottom of the page.) Press the MENU button to Mode Adjust...
16061510-CHAPTER 2 12/13/02 11:44 AM T V O P E R AT I O N Press the RIGHT arrow button to select the “Standard,” “Music,” “Movie,” “Speech” or “Custom” sound setting. Press the MENU button to exit. Alternate method: Simply press the the S.STD button on the remote control to select one of the standard sound settings.
16061510-CHAPTER 2 12/13/02 11:44 AM T V O P E R AT I O N Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape You must select the appropriate mode in order to view the VCR or Camcorder signal on the TV. Press the MENU button to TV/AV display the menu.
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16061510-CHAPTER 2 12/13/02 11:44 AM T V O P E R AT I O N Press the RIGHT arrow Clock button to select “Manual”. Clock set Clock : Date : Move Press the DOWN arrow Clock button to select “Clock”, then press the RIGHT Clock set Clock :...
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16061510-CHAPTER 2 12/13/02 11:44 AM T V O P E R AT I O N Press the RIGHT arrow Clock button, then press the UP/DOWN arrow buttons Clock set Clock : to set the current year. Date : Move Option 2: Using the Local PBS Channel to Automatically Set the TV Clock Follow Step 1 from Option Clock 1: Setting the Clock...
16061510-CHAPTER 2 12/13/02 11:44 AM T V O P E R AT I O N Press the DOWN arrow Clock button to select “Time Zone”, then press the Clock set PBS Channel : ANT 3 RIGHT arrow button to Time Zone change the Time zone.
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16061510-CHAPTER 2 12/13/02 11:44 AM T V O P E R AT I O N Press the DOWN arrow Timer button to select “On On time Time.” Off time Sleep Timer Press the RIGHT arrow On time volume button to highlight the hours setting.
16061510-CHAPTER 2 12/13/02 11:44 AM T V O P E R AT I O N Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 15 to 180 minutes). Press the MENU button to Clock display the menu.
16061510-CHAPTER 2 12/13/02 11:44 AM T V O P E R AT I O N Viewing Closed Captions Your TV decodes and displays the closed captions that are broadcast with certain TV shows. These cap- tions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or foreign-language translations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home-recorded video tapes also provide closed captions.
16061510-CHAPTER 2 12/13/02 11:44 AM T V O P E R AT I O N Using the V-Chip The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programming that is deemed inappropriate for children. The user must first enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the V-Chip restrictions can be set up or changed.
16061510-CHAPTER 2 12/13/02 11:44 AM T V O P E R AT I O N How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip Follow Steps 1-2 from Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN). To enable the V-Chip feature, V-chip press the RIGHT arrow V-chip Lock button so that the “V-Chip TV Guidelines...
16061510-CHAPTER 2 12/13/02 11:44 AM T V O P E R AT I O N At this point, one of the TV-Ratings is selected. Press the RIGHT arrow button: Depending on your existing setup, a letter “U” or “B” will be selected. (U= Unblocked, B= Blocked) While the “U”...
16061510-CHAPTER 2 12/13/02 11:44 AM T V O P E R AT I O N Press the RIGHT arrow button to enter your 4-digit PIN number. V-chip Press the DOWN arrow button to select the V-chip Lock TV Guidelines “MPAA Rating.” Press the MPAA Rating RIGHT arrow button to Change pin...
16061510-CHAPTER 3 12/13/02 11:46 AM C h a p t e r T h r e e D V D O P E R AT I O N Playing a Disc Playback Press the TV/DVD VCR button to switch the DVD mode.
16061510-CHAPTER 3 12/13/02 11:46 AM D V D O P E R AT I O N Slow Motion Playback (Except CD) Press the FWD( SEARCH button on the remote control during PAUSE or STEP mode. • By pressing the FWD SEARCH button, you can select slow motion playback for 1/8, 1/4 or 1/2 of normal speed.
16061510-CHAPTER 3 12/13/02 11:46 AM D V D O P E R AT I O N Using the Display Function During playback, press DISPLAY button. Each feature is illustrated with an icon. Use the up or down arrow button on the remote to highlight the icon.
16061510-CHAPTER 3 12/13/02 11:46 AM D V D O P E R AT I O N Repeat Play Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc. Press the REPEAT button. Repeat screen appears. Select Chapter, Title or A-B pressing the LEFT/RIGHT arrow buttons.
16061510-CHAPTER 3 12/13/02 11:46 AM D V D O P E R AT I O N Program Play and Random Play Program Playback Press the PROGRAM button. Press the LEFT/RIGHT arrow buttons to select “PROGRAM”. Press the ENTER button. Press the LEFT/RIGHT arrow buttons to select the first chapter (or track) to add to the program.
16061510-CHAPTER 3 12/13/02 11:46 AM D V D O P E R AT I O N Using the Disc View Function (VCD) Track View/Index View Displays the beginning view of each track and the track number (Track View). Displays the equally divided 9 views of the current playing track (Index View). During playback, press the TOP MENU button.
16061510-CHAPTER 3 12/13/02 11:46 AM D V D O P E R AT I O N Selecting the Audio Language Using the AUDIO Button You can select a desired language quickly and easily with the AUDIO button. Press the AUDIO button. Press the UP/DOWN arrow buttons to select the desired language on a...
16061510-CHAPTER 3 12/13/02 11:46 AM D V D O P E R AT I O N Using the DVD SETUP Button (When in the DVD mode) Press the DVD SETUP button. The SETUP MENU is displayed. Press the DOWN arrow button to select “Audio”.
16061510-CHAPTER 3 12/13/02 11:46 AM D V D O P E R AT I O N Selecting the Subtitle Language Using the SUBTITLE button You can select a desired subtitle quickly and easily with the SUBTITLE button. Press the SUBTITLE button. Press the DOWN arrow button to select the desired subtitle language.
16061510-CHAPTER 3 12/13/02 11:47 AM D V D O P E R AT I O N Using the DVD SETUP Button (When in the DVD mode) Press the DVD SETUP button. The SETUP MENU is displayed. Press the DOWN arrow button to select “Subtitle”.
16061510-CHAPTER 3 12/13/02 11:47 AM The SETUP MENU is displayed. Press the DOWN arrow button to select “Player Menu” or “Disc Menu”. Press the ENTER button. Press the DOWN arrow button to select the appropriate language, then press the ENTER button. Press the RETURN button to exit.
16061510-CHAPTER 3 12/13/02 11:47 AM D V D O P E R AT I O N Changing the Camera Angle When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. Using the ANGLE button Press the ANGLE button to see if an ANGLE ( hand corner of the screen.
16061510-CHAPTER 3 12/13/02 11:47 AM D V D O P E R AT I O N Using the Bookmark Function The Bookmark function lets you select parts of a DVD or VCD (MENU OFF mode) so that you can quickly find the section at a later time. Using the Bookmark Function (DVD/VCD) During playback, press the BOOKMARK button.
16061510-CHAPTER 3 12/13/02 11:47 AM D V D O P E R AT I O N Clearing a Bookmark During playback, press the BOOKMARK button. A marker will be displayed. Press the LEFT/RIGHT arrow buttons to select the bookmark number you want to delete.
16061510-CHAPTER 3 12/13/02 11:47 AM D V D O P E R AT I O N MP3 Play When an MP3 Disc is inserted into the DVD player, the first song file of the first folder plays. MP3 Play Function Press STOP to stop playback of the first song file, then press RETURN to...
16061510-CHAPTER 3 12/13/02 11:47 AM D V D O P E R AT I O N CD-R MP3 discs In the case of CD-R MP3 discs, please follow all the recommendations for CD-R above, plus the comments below: • Your MP3 files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format. ISO 9660 format and Joliet MP3 files are compatible with Microsoft's DOS and Windows, and with Apple's Mac.
16061510-CHAPTER 3 12/13/02 11:47 AM D V D O P E R AT I O N Setting up the Parental Control The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating - which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches.
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16061510-CHAPTER 3 12/13/02 11:47 AM D V D O P E R AT I O N About the Rating Level: The Rating Level will work only when use password is set to “Yes”. To unlock the player, press RIGHT arrow button to select “No”.
16061510-CHAPTER 3 12/13/02 11:47 AM D V D O P E R AT I O N Setting up the Audio Options Press the DVD SETUP button (The SETUP MENU is displayed). Press the DOWN arrow button to select “Audio Options”. Press the ENTER button.
16061510-CHAPTER 3 12/13/02 11:47 AM D V D O P E R AT I O N Setting up the Display Options Press the DVD SETUP button (the SETUP MENU is displayed). Press the DOWN arrow button to select “Display Options”. Press the ENTER button.
16061510-CHAPTER 4 12/13/02 11:48 AM C h a p t e r F o u r V C R O P E R AT I O N In this chapter, you will learn how to play a video cassette tape, how to use the time counter and memory stop features, and how to record a program as you are watching TV.
16061510-CHAPTER 4 12/13/02 11:48 AM V C R O P E R AT I O N Using Picture Search Picture search lets you quickly search a pre-recorded video tape for a particular scene. While playing a tape, press and release the FWD( ) or REW( button.
16061510-CHAPTER 4 12/13/02 11:48 AM V C R O P E R AT I O N Using Memory Stop Memory stop makes it easy for you to find a particular scene in a video tape. The VCR automatically stops rewinding or fast forwarding when the memory counter is at “00:00:00,”...
16061510-CHAPTER 4 12/13/02 11:48 AM V C R O P E R AT I O N To return to the scene you marked, Press the STOP( ) button. Press the FWD( ) or REW( ) button to return to the scene you marked.
16061510-CHAPTER 4 12/13/02 11:48 AM V C R O P E R AT I O N Recording TV Programs As You Watch Recording With your VCR turned on, and with a tape in the unit, press the SP/SLP button. The tape speed appears in on-screen.
16061510-CHAPTER 4 12/13/02 11:48 AM V C R O P E R AT I O N Editing While Recording You can edit while recording, selecting only those scenes you want to record from the current television program. This is especially helpful if you want to record a program without the commercials.
16061510-CHAPTER 4 12/13/02 11:48 AM V C R O P E R AT I O N Your recording time options are: 30 minutes, 1 hour, 1 hour and 30 minutes, 2 hours, 3 hours, or 4 hours. You can increase the length of time you want to record at any time during the recording process by pressing the REC button again and choosing additional time.
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16061510-CHAPTER 4 12/13/02 11:48 AM V C R O P E R AT I O N Press the DOWN arrow Timer Record button to select “START”. START Press the RIGHT arrow but- Date ton. (The hour setting is highlighted). Speed Press the UP/DOWN arrow Mode buttons to select the hour...
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16061510-CHAPTER 4 12/13/02 11:48 AM V C R O P E R AT I O N Timer Record Press the DOWN arrow button to select “SPEED”, START then press the RIGHT arrow button to select Date speed at which you want Speed to record.
16061510-CHAPTER 4 12/13/02 11:48 AM V C R O P E R AT I O N Using Program Review Program Review allows you to review all of the programmed recordings currently stored in the VCR’s memory and to remove a programmed recording quickly and easily. Press the MENU button.
16061510-CHAPTER 4 12/13/02 11:48 AM V C R O P E R AT I O N Using True Repeat You can set your VCR to automatically repeat a tape or a section of tape. When you use True Repeat, your VCR will play until it reaches the end of a tape. Then, it will rewind to the beginning of the tape and begin playing again.
16061510-CHAPTER 4 12/13/02 11:48 AM V C R O P E R AT I O N Using Block Repeat Block repeat allows you to repeat a section of tape that you select. You can repeat this section of tape (the “block”) from one to ten times, or endlessly. Press the MENU button.
16061510-CHAPTER 4 12/13/02 11:48 AM V C R O P E R AT I O N Using the HiFi Stereo You can record or listen to a program in HiFi stereo. Selecting the HiFi Mode Insert the video cassette tape. If the tape doesn’t begin to play automatically, press the PLAY/PAUSE...
16061510-CHAPTER 4 12/13/02 11:48 AM V C R O P E R AT I O N Video Dubbing You can make a copy of another video cassette tape. This is called “dubbing.” To dub, you need: • your VCR • a separate VCR (or camcorder), and •...
16061510-CHAPTER 4 12/13/02 11:48 AM V C R O P E R AT I O N Press the INPUT button on the remote control of the recording VCR. The words “AV” appear in the upper left corner of the TV screen. To begin recording, simultaneously press the REC button on the recording TV’s remote control and the PLAY/PAUSE ) button.
16061510-CHAPTER 5 12/13/02 12:17 PM C h a p t e r F i v e R O U B L E S H O O T I N G If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, then call your nearest service center.
16061510-CHAPTER 5 12/13/02 12:17 PM R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Identifying DVD Problems Problem Disc does not play. 5.1 channel sound is not being reproduced. icon appears on screen. Disc Menu doesn’t appear. Playback mode differs from the Setup Menu selection.
16061510-CHAPTER 5 12/13/02 12:17 PM R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Identifying VCR Problems Problem Unit won’t turn on. Unit won’t take video tape Unit didn’t record a program. Unit didn’t record a timer program.
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. • To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Service Center, ask your dealer, visit RCA.com, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.
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16061510-CHAPTER 5 12/13/02 12:17 PM Page 73 Limitation of Warranty: • 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.
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16061510-CHAPTER 5 12/16/02 9:34 AM 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.
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