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RCA BLD548 User Manual

RCA BLD548 User Manual

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  • Page 1 TV/DVD/Radio User's Manual Changing Entertainment. Again.

  • Page 2: Important Information

    Important Information Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not CAUTION remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Under Cabinet Mounting Instructions ... 4 Before Mounting ... 4 Tools Required ... 4 Parts Packed with Your Unit ... 4 Mounting Procedure ... 4 Jacks on the Back of the TV/DVD/Radio (listed from left to right) ... 5 Buttons on the Bottom of the TV/DVD/Radio (listed from left to right) ...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Changing the Camera Angle (DVDs) ... 22 Using the Repeat Feature ... 23 Using Bookmarks ... 24 Playing Audio CDs ... 25 Selecting a Track ... 25 Time Display ... 26 Selecting a Play Mode ... 26 Using the Repeat Feature ...
  • Page 5 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Under Cabinet Mounting Instructions • Jacks on the Back of the TV/DVD/Radio • Buttons on the Bottom of the TV/DVD/Radio • Buttons and Controls on the Front of the TV/DVD/Radio • Install the Battery in the Remote •...

  • Page 6: Under Cabinet Mounting Instructions

    Connections & Setup Under Cabinet Mounting Instructions Before Mounting • Empty contents from the selected cabinet where the unit will be mounted. • Clean the underside of the cabinet. Note: We recommend the unit be mounted towards the front edge of the cabinet. Tools Required •...

  • Page 7: Jacks On The Back Of The Tv/Dvd/Radio (Listed From Left To Right)

    Connections & Setup TV ANTENNA VIDEO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT FM ANTENNA Jacks on the Back of the TV/DVD/Radio (listed from left to right) TV ANTENNA Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to this jack. VIDEO IN Receives video input signals from another component such as a VCR or camcorder, including some security cameras.

  • Page 8: Buttons On The Bottom Of The Tv/Dvd/Radio (Listed From Left To Right)

    Connections & Setup tv / catv auto program add / delete Buttons on the Bottom of the TV/DVD/Radio (listed from left to right) AUTO PROGRAM Press this button to begin auto channel search. ADD/DELETE Press this button to either add or delete a station from your TV after you have completed the auto channel search.

  • Page 9: Buttons And Controls On The Front Of The Tv/Dvd/Radio

    sensor rev play/pause Disc tray Buttons and Controls on the Front of the TV/DVD/Radio Disc Tray Insert DVDs or CDs in this tray. Display The time and/or radio stations appear in this display. LCD Screen Video appears here (when watching TV or a DVD). The TV turns off automatically when you close the LCD screen.
  • Page 10 Connections & Setup AM/FM MODE Switches between FM and AM radio. CLOCK Press this button and TUNE/CLOCK SET +/– simultaneously to set or change the time. Press and hold to scan quickly. DVD MODE Puts the TV/DVD/Radio in the DVD mode in order to play a DVD, an audio CD, or MP3 disc.

  • Page 11: Install The Battery In The Remote

    Battery Compartment Cover Magnet Back of Battery power disc menu menu enter – – tune mute info Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Install the Battery in the Remote 1. Use a coin to remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote.

  • Page 12: Tv Setup

    Connections & Setup POWER Turns on and off the unit. INFO Press this button to access the DVD, CD, or MP3 Info Displays. TUNE +/– (up and down) buttons In TV mode, scans through the channel list. In radio mode, tunes to a frequency (radio station).

  • Page 13: Choose Your Signal

    tv / catv auto program add / delete Bottom of TV/DVD/Radio AUTO MEMORY 125 START CALIDAD DE LA IMAGEN MANUAL MEMORY ERASE Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Choose Your Signal 1. Press the TV button to place the TV/DVD/Radio in the TV mode. 2.

  • Page 14: Picture Quality

    Connections & Setup 3. Press the ADD/DELETE button on the underside of your unit to add or delete (erase) the channel. 4. Wait until the display disappears from the screen each time you delete or add a channel. Note: If you don’t wait until the display disappears before you change channels, the add/delete function will be disabled.

  • Page 15: Using Different Menus

    Using Different Menus Each disc is programmed with different features. There are three paths that you can use to access features: the disc’s menu, the DVD’s Info Display, and the DVD’s Menu System. Remember that a feature only works if the disc was programmed with that feature. For example, if you choose subtitles, the subtitles only appear if the disc was created with subtitles.

  • Page 16: Loading And Playing Discs

    Connections & Setup Loading and Playing Discs Before you load a disc, make sure that it is compatible with the player. Note that the following discs CANNOT be used with this player: • Laserdisc • CD-I, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM • MiniDisc •...

  • Page 17: Using A Disc Menu

    Using a Disc Menu A disc is capable of having an on-screen menu that is separate from the DVD’s on-screen Info Display and the DVD’s Menu System. 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 will give you an idea of what to expect.
  • Page 18 Connections & Setup In this example, English is highlighted. Press ENTER on the remote to play the disc with English dialog. 2. Make sure the remote is in the DVD mode, and press the up/down arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the section of the disc menu you want to choose, and press ENTER on the remote.

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Playing Discs And Using The Radio

    Playing Discs and Using the Radio Chapter Overview • Using the On-Screen Info Display • Playing DVDs • Playing Audio CDs • Playing MP3 Discs • Playback Features • Using the Radio Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics used within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 2...

  • Page 20: Using The On-Screen Info Display

    Playing Discs and Using the Radio Using the On-Screen Info Display The on-screen Info Display contains many playback features. To see the Info Display, use the INFO button on the remote while a disc is playing. Each feature of the Info Display is illustrated with an icon. Use the left/right arrow buttons on the remote or TV/DVD/Radio to move through the different icons in the Info Display.

  • Page 21: Selecting A Title

    Playing Discs and Using the Radio Selecting a Title Some discs contain more than one title. For example, there might be four movies on a disc (each movie might be considered a title). Each title is divided into chapters. To select a title: 1.

  • Page 22: Time Display

    Playing Discs and Using the Radio Time Display This feature displays the time for the current title and can act as a Time Search feature. You can go to a particular scene in a movie by entering the time that scene is played. Of course, when playing a disc, you must note the time of the scene.

  • Page 23: Turning Qsurround™ On/Off

    Playing Discs and Using the Radio Turning QSurround™ On/Off You can use this feature to add a surround sound effect to the audio. This system allows conventional two-channel stereo to be rendered in correct perspective through the creation of “phantom” surround. The algorithms used have met the certification requirements of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation for both Dolby Digital®...

  • Page 24: Turning The Subtitles On/Off

    Playing Discs and Using the Radio Turning the Subtitles ON/OFF By default, subtitles are OFF. To turn subtitles ON: 1. While the disc is playing, press INFO on the remote. Change OFF to ON 2. Highlight the Subtitle icon. to see subtitles in the language you 3.

  • Page 25: Using The Repeat Feature

    Playing Discs and Using the Radio Using the Repeat Feature The default mode for the Repeat feature is OFF. There are three Repeat options: • DISC – repeats the disc that is playing • TITLE – repeats the title that is playing •...

  • Page 26: Using Bookmarks

    Playing Discs and Using the Radio How to Cancel the Repeat Features There are three ways to cancel Repeat: • Press STOP. • Select OFF in the icon. • Eject the disc. Using Bookmarks The bookmark feature lets you mark a point on the disc that you can go to quickly. You can store up to 5 bookmarks per disc.

  • Page 27: Playing Audio Cds

    Playing Discs and Using the Radio Clearing a Bookmark The bookmarks are cleared each time a disc is removed from the disc tray or when the power is turned off. Playing Audio CDs For basic information about loading and playing discs, go to page 14. When playing an audio CD, press the INFO button on the remote (the audio CD Info Display appears as shown below).

  • Page 28: Time Display

    Playing Discs and Using the Radio 3. Use the number button(s) on the remote to enter the track number or press the up/down arrow buttons to go to the next or previous track. 4. Press ENTER on the remote when the track you want to play appears in the icon. Note: To make the Info Display disappear, press the INFO button twice on the remote.
  • Page 29 Playing Discs and Using the Radio 3. Press the up/down arrow buttons until RND (Random) appears in the icon. 4. Press ENTER on the remote to select the option. Note: Press STOP on the TV/DVD/Radio or eject the disc to cancel Random Play. Programmed Play To use the programmed play option, you must create a playlist to set the order you want the tracks on the disc(s) to play.

  • Page 30: Using The Repeat Feature

    Playing Discs and Using the Radio Clearing Items from the Programmed List You can clear the last selected track or the complete list after you start playing the programmed list. 1. While the disc is playing, press STOP on the front panel, then press PLAY/PAUSE to begin playing the disk so you can bring up the Info Display.

  • Page 31: Using The A-B Repeat Feature

    Playing Discs and Using the Radio Using the A-B Repeat Feature A-B Repeat lets you define a specific segment on the disc that you want to repeat. To Use A-B Repeat: 1. Find the spot on the disc that is a few seconds before the beginning of the location you want to repeat (this gives you time to access the Info Display and the Repeat feature).

  • Page 32: Using Bookmarks

    Playing Discs and Using the Radio Using Bookmarks The bookmark feature lets you mark a point on the disc that you can go to quickly. You can store up to 5 bookmarks per disc. When you turn the TV/DVD/Radio off or remove the disc, the bookmarks are cleared.

  • Page 33: Playing Mp3 Discs

    Playing Discs and Using the Radio Playing MP3 Discs MP3 is a format for storing digital audio. An audio CD-quality song can be compressed into the MP3 format with very little loss of quality, while taking up much less space. CD-R discs that have been encoded in MP3 format can be played on your TV/DVD/Radio.

  • Page 34: Using The Repeat Feature

    Playing Discs and Using the Radio Using the Repeat Feature The default mode for the Repeat feature is OFF. There are four Repeat options: • Repeat Off – unit is automatically set to this option • Repeat One – repeats the song that you select to play •...

  • Page 35: Playback Features

    Playing Discs and Using the Radio Playback Features Playback operations of DVDs and CDs vary among discs. Since this unit plays DVDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Refer to the instructions packed with the DVDs for information. Playback features aren’t usually available during the opening credits of a movie.

  • Page 36: Using The Radio

    Playing Discs and Using the Radio Using the Radio You can store up to 10 radio stations for the FM and AM frequencies. 1. Press the AM/FM MODE button to put the unit in the radio mode and to receive the FM radio signal.

  • Page 37: Chapter 3: Using The Dvd's Menu System

    Using the DVD’s Menu System Chapter Overview: • The DVD’s Menu System • Language Menu • Video Menu • Rating Menu Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics used within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 3...

  • Page 38: The Dvd's Menu System

    Using the DVD’s Menu System The DVD’s Menu System The DVD’s menu system is not the same as the disc contents menu. Some discs have their own menu system related to the information of the movie. The disc contents menu system was discussed earlier in Chapter 2.

  • Page 39: Language Menu

    Chapter 3 Using the DVD’s Menu System 2. Press ENTER to select the LANGUAGE menu (use the up/down arrow to highlight another item in the menu, such as RATING.). 3. Press ENTER to select the O.S.D menu as it is already highlighted. 4.

  • Page 40: Video Menu

    Using the DVD’s Menu System VIDEO Menu The VIDEO menu enables you to choose the ASPECT ratio for your TV. This is also useful if you decide to connect a larger TV to this unit. Use the same method for moving through the menus as you did for the O.S.D.

  • Page 41: Rating Menu

    Chapter 3 Using the DVD’s Menu System 16:9WS (Wide Screen): Select this mode when connecting to a widescreen TV. A wide screen picture is displayed full size. Rating Menu The RATING menu lets you control the types of DVDs that your family watches.
  • Page 42 Using the DVD’s Menu System Setting the Rating Level In this section, you will be setting the rating level as well as the password. 1. Press DVD MENU on the remote to bring up the menu. 2. Press the down arrow to highlight RATING and then press ENTER.

  • Page 43: Chapter 4: Other

    Other Information Chapter Overview • Troubleshooting • Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Index Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics used within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 4...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Other Information Troubleshooting If you are experiencing product operation problems, please review the troubleshooting section before you call for service. Refer to the Limited Warranty for information on how to obtain repair service. TV Problems Won’t turn on • Try the POWER or TV MODE button on the front panel. •...
  • Page 45 Add/delete function doesn’t work • Rerun Auto Channel Search again to reactivate the add/delete function. Remember to wait until the display disappears from the screen each time you add or delete a channel. Go to page 11 for more information Radio Problems Unit won’t work •...
  • Page 46 Other Information No sound or distorted sound. • Make sure your TV/DVD/Radio is connected properly. Make sure all cables are securely inserted into the appropriate jacks. • If you connected an audio or audio/video component to your TV/DVD/Radio, make sure you chose the correct input setting on the receiver and unit.

  • Page 47: Limited Warranty

    Disc won’t eject • 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. Forgot Password •...
  • Page 48 Other Information How you get service: • Call 1-800-951-9582 and have your unit’s date of purchase and model/serial number ready. The model/serial number information is on the back of your unit. • A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone. •...
  • Page 49 Thomson assumes no responsibility of warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson. Return transportation, storage, handling and insurance costs are your responsibility. We accept no responsibility in case of damage or loss. To receive a replacement unit after we have received your unit: •...
  • Page 50 Other Information • Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson. • Storage fees may be charged by the exchange point if you fail to pickup the replacement unit in a timely manner. •...

  • Page 51: Accessory Order Form

    Mounting Kit The pieces in this kit allow you to mount your unit to your cabinet. Detach Here Accessory Order Form Description Part No. Mounting Kit 253185 Remote Control 256517 Please complete other side also Chapter 4 Other Information power Remote Control This is the remote control tune...
  • Page 52 Other Information 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 order form. 1-800-338-0376 To place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information, money order or check in US currency (made payable to Thomson multimedia Inc.) to the following address: Video Accessories...

  • Page 53: Index

    Index Symbols 16:9 WS Wide screen 39 4:3 LB (Letter Box) 38 4:3 PS (Pan Scan) 38 A-B repeat Audio CD 29 DVD 23 Accessory order form 49 ADD/DELETE button 6, 11 Adding channels 11 AM/FM button 9, 34 AM/FM MODE button 8 Angle, camera 22 Arrow (up and down) buttons 7 Arrow up/down/left/right buttons 9...
  • Page 54 Other Information DVD MENU button 9, 36, 38 DVD menus 36 DVD MODE button 8 DVD regional coding 12 DVDs Playing 18 DVD's info display 13 DVD's menu system 13 ENGLISH Language 37 ENTER button 9, 36 Erasing channels 11 Fast motion playback 33 FM ANTENNA jack 5 Folder, MP3 31...
  • Page 55 POWER button 8, 10 Problems DVD 43 Radio 43 Remote control 45 TV 42 Program list Audio CD 27 PROGRAM MENU Audio CD 27 Program play Audio CD 27 Q Surround 21 Quality, picture 12 Radio 34 FM ANTENNA jack 5 Troubleshooting 43 Radio buttons RECALL 8...
  • Page 56 Visit the RCA website at www.rca.com Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. Thomson multimedia Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2002 Thomson multimedia Inc.

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