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RCA Scenium D61W136DB User Manual

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  • Page 1 HDTV Monitor/DVD User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Important Information

    Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. For US customers: Your RCA Scenium Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www.rcascenium.com/productregistration. Registering this product allows us to contact you if needed.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

  • Page 4: Key Features Overview

    Hi-Pix Picture Enhancement System The Hi-Pix Picture Enhancement System incorporates two of RCA’s most advanced technologies: TruScan Digital Reality and the AVR Picture Projection System. The result is the ultimate in true-to-life picture performance that provides the optimum picture resolution from each digital source connected to your TV/DVD (off-air, DVD, satellite, and/or cable).

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Important Information ... 2 Key Features Overview ... 2 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ... 4 Choose Your Connection ... 5 TV/DVD + HDTV Tuner + VCR ... 6 TV/DVD + Satellite Receiver + VCR ... 8 TV/DVD + DVD + VCR ...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Connections & Setup

    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/DVD and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables. •...

  • Page 7: Choose Your Connection

    For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359. For additional assistance while using your RCA Scenium product, please visit www.rcascenium.com/customersupport. Components For general information on connecting an A/V receiver or speakers to your TV/DVD, go to page 12.
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  • Page 9: Tv/Dvd + Hdtv Tuner + Vcr

    TV/DVD + HDTV Tuner + VCR 1. Make sure cable or antenna and/or satellite is connected to your VCR. A. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the antenna input on the HDTV Tuner. B. Connect the satellite dish antenna to the satellite input on the HDTV Tuner. 2.
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  • Page 11: Tv/Dvd + Satellite Receiver + Vcr

    TV/DVD + Satellite Receiver + VCR 1. Connect your VCR to your TV/DVD. A. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR’s antenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLE Input jack on the TV/DVD. B. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the VID2 L/MONO and R Audio jacks on the back of the TV/DVD and to the Audio Output jacks on the VCR.
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  • Page 13: Tv/Dvd + Dvd + Vcr

    TV/DVD + DVD + VCR 1. Connect your VCR to your TV/DVD. A. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR’s antenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLE Input jack on the TV/DVD. B. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the VID2 L/MONO and R Audio jacks on the back of the TV/DVD and to the Audio Output jacks on the VCR.

  • Page 14: Tv/Dvd + A/V Receiver Or Speakers

    Connections & Setup TV/DVD + A/V Receiver or Speakers These are two different ways your TV/DVD uses a component to hear audio. 1. Connect audio cables to either the FIXED or VARIABLE AUDIO L and R OUTPUT jacks and to the Audio Inputs on the A/V receiver. •...

  • Page 15: The Front Of Your Tv/Dvd

    The Front of Your TV/DVD Front Input Jacks The TV/DVD has front inputs for convenience: one set of audio/video input jacks, an S-Video jack and a headphones jack. The jacks are ideal for using a video game console or a camcorder. Locate the jacks either on the front of the TV/DVD or on one of the sides.

  • Page 16: Plug In The Tv/Dvd

    Connections & Setup TV button button Arrows To access the setup menus manually, press MENU and choose SETUP. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Plug in the TV/DVD Plug the end of the power cord into a grounded wall outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet.

  • Page 17: Complete Auto Channel Search

    Note: If you're using an HD source (such as an HDTV tuner or HDTV satellite receiver) on the CMPNT or DVI input, you should run Auto convergence separately for that input as well. Tune to the input you’re using for the HD source, then go to page 48 for information on Auto convergence.

  • Page 18: Chapter 2: Using The Remote Control

    AUX/HD Puts the remote in AUX/HD mode. As a default, this button controls some models of RCA HDTV Tuners. It can also be programmed to operate some brands of an additional remote-controllable components. The Autotuning feature for this button works only with HDTV tuners (see page 28 for more information on Autotuning).

  • Page 19: Using The Remote Control

    A warning message may also appear on the screen when you press a remote button and the batteries are low. To turn off most RCA, GE, and Proscan components that are connected to the TV, press ON•OFF twice within two seconds.

  • Page 20: Programming The Remote

    The universal remote can be programmed to operate most brands of remote controllable components. The remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan components. Also, the AUX/HD button can be programmed to operate most brands of an additional remote-controllable component (such as a VCR, DVD player, CD player, satellite receiver, cable box or audio receiver).

  • Page 21: How To Use The Remote After You've Programmed It

    To stop the automatic code search without programming any components, press and hold CLEAR until the light in the component button turns off. Component Buttons Note Some of the remote’s buttons might operate differently for other components, especially when you’re using another component’s menu system.

  • Page 22: The Learning Feature

    Using the Remote Control The Learning Feature Before using the learning feature, make sure this TV’s remote control is programmed to control other components you have connected to the TV. Programming the remote control erases all learned commands for that component mode. After you program the TV’s remote control to operate the other component, the TV’s remote provides most of the operations you need.

  • Page 23: Volume Punchthrough

    5. With the remote controls facing each other and no more than 2 inches apart, press and hold the button of the component’s remote control that has the functionality you are recording to the TV’s remote control. Keep pressing the button until the TV/DVD remote’s component button light turns off and back on (the function has been saved to the TV/DVD remote).

  • Page 24: Remote Control Codes

    Harman Kardon ...4020 JBL ...4020 JVC ...4013 Kenwood ...4014 Onkyo ...4022 Optimus ...4028 Panasonic...4023, 4024 RCA ...4003, 4015, 4029, 4030 Sherwood...4026 Sony ...4016, 4017, 4025 Technics ...4023, 4024 Yamaha ...4018, 4019 HDTV Tuner Codes Programmable for the AUX/HD button. RCA ...7000...
  • Page 25 Pioneer...2006, 2033, 2042, 2064 Portland...2012, 2013, 2015, 2056 Proscan...2000, 2001, 2072 Quasar...2017, 2018, 2066 RCA ... 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2017,2033, 2034, 2043, 2044, ... 2045, 2053,2060, 2063, 2066, 2070, 2072, 2073, 2079 Radio Shack ...2010, 2047, 2068 Radioshack/Realistic ...2007, 2009, 2010, 2017, ...

  • Page 26: Chapter 3: Playing Dvds

    Playing DVDs 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.

  • Page 27: 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 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.

  • Page 28: Selecting A Chapter

    Playing DVDs Selecting a Chapter 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.

  • Page 29: Playing Dvds

    Using the Repeat Feature The default mode for the Repeat feature is Off. There are four Repeat options: • Disc – repeats the disc that is playing • Title – repeats the title that is playing • Chapter – repeats the chapter that is playing •...

  • Page 30: Chapter 4: Using The Tv's Features

    Using the TV’s Features Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear 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). Sample displays on a Channel Banner.
  • Page 31 How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature The way you set up the autotuning 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 autotuning, you’re telling the TV/DVD what channel/input to tune to when you press the VCR, SAT/CAB, AUX/HD or AUDIO button on the remote control.

  • Page 32: Parental Controls And V-Chip

    Using the TV’s Features Note: This section describes the Parental Control feature associated with TV broadcasts (cable, satellite and/or off-air). The Parental Control feature used with DVD discs is explained on page 39 (the Lock menu). Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Parental Controls and V-Chip The choices in the US V-CHIP and Canada V-CHIP menus involve software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs...
  • Page 33 The V-Chip Rating Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen. Rating Field Lets you select from a list of age-based ratings you can block or view. Rating Settings Area Lets you see the current block/view state of age-based ratings and as- sociated content.

  • Page 34: Blocking Specific Content Themes

    Using the TV’s Features Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings TV-MA Mature Audience Only TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested TV-G General Audience TV-Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and older TV-Y All Children Content Themes Sexually explicit dialogue Adult language Sexual situations Violence Fantasy Violence...

  • Page 35: Viewing Specific Content Themes

    Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the them back to ( ) View: 1. Determine the content themes you want to change to ( ) View. 2.
  • Page 36 Using the TV’s Features Rating Adults. Programming is for adults only. This program contains sustained violence or extremely violent 18 ans + scenes. Viewers 16 and over. Programming is not suitable for those under age 16. This program contains 16 ans + frequent scenes of violence or intensely violent scenes.

  • Page 37: Front Panel Block

    Lock/Unlock Parental Controls Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using a password. If you do not lock parental controls, none of the settings for V-Chip, Channel Block, or Front Panel Block will take effect. If you forget your password, press the MENU button, then select Parental Control (the password entry screen appears). Simultaneously press and hold CH+ and VOL+ on the front panel for 8 seconds.

  • Page 38: Pip (Picture-In-Picture) And Pop (Picture-Outside-Picture) Operation

    Using the TV’s Features PIP example POP example Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. PIP (Picture-in-Picture) and POP (Picture-outside-Picture) Operation The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture. POP (picture-outside-picture) lets you display two windows side by side.

  • Page 39: 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're 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.
  • Page 40 Using the DVD Menu 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 and press OK. The highlight jumps to the Add button. 6.

  • Page 41: The Lock Menu

    The Lock Menu The padlock icon is displayed on the DVD’s main menu which shows whether your DVD is locked or unlocked. Locked: A password is needed in order to play discs that aren’t included in the rating limits you have set. When the DVD is locked, no one can access the Lock Menu items without entering the password.

  • Page 42: Unrated Titles

    Using the DVD Menu 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.

  • Page 43: The Display 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.

  • Page 44: The Languages Menu

    Using the DVD Menu 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. 3. Highlight the desired output and press OK. 4.

  • Page 45: Chapter 6: Using The Tv's Menu System

    Chapter 6 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Using the TV’s Menu System Sound Menu The Sound menu lets you adjust audio output. To access the Sound menu, press MENU on the remote, and then select Sound from the main menu. The following audio items can be adjusted: Sound settings, Sound type, Sound mode, SAP, Sound Logic, Headphone settings, and Graphic equalizer.

  • Page 46: Picture Menu

    Using the TV’s Menu System Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program’s audio in a second language, if one is available. The letters "SAP" appear in the channel banner when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information. SAP audio is broadcast in mono.
  • Page 47 Tip: If the picture is switching screen formats abruptly during normal TV viewing, switch the Autoformat feature off. Chapter 6 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Using the TV’s Menu System Autoformat When enabled (box checked) the TV automatically detects the screen format the signal is sending for each channel, as well as input channels.

  • Page 48: Channel Guide Menu

    Using the TV’s Menu System Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Channel Guide Menu Allows you to view and select from the entire channel list and their labels. Press the GUIDE button to bring up the Channel Guide menu. Use the up or down arrow to scroll through the list.

  • Page 49: Setup Menu

    Note: If Parental Controls are locked, you must enter your password to access the Setup menu. Short-term vs. Long-term Power Outages The Auto channel and Auto volume settings don’t take effect after short-term power outages (usually less than two to three minutes).
  • Page 50 Using the TV’s Menu System Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 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. Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded with closed-captioning information.

  • Page 51: Chapter 7: Information Displays

    Using the Info Display Your TV/DVD gives you many options when playing different types of discs. You can access these features through the on- screen Info Display. To access the Info Display while a disc is playing, press INFO on the remote. The Info Display appears across the top of the screen.

  • Page 52: Selecting A Specific Index

    Information Displays Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Selecting a Specific Index (Available only on Video CDs) 1. Press INFO on the remote. 2. Highlight the Index icon from the Info Display. Use the number(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.

  • Page 53: Editing A Playlist

    Standard Playlist Standard Playlist TKGIVING.MP3 00:04:01 TKGIVING.MP3 WOODS.MP3 WOODS.MP3 00:06:35 Delete UP SUBDIRECT Play ANGEL.MP3 BELLS.MP3 Done CODANCE.MP3 Total: 2 00:10:36 Path : /WOODS.MP3 Type : MP3 Size :6325 K Bit Rate : 128 Kb/s Title : Woods Artist : George Winston This is where the two lines of context sensitive help will be located.

  • Page 54: Changing The Audio Channel Output

    Information Displays A•B Repeat (Available only on Audio CDs) A•B Repeat lets you define a specific segment on the disc that you want to repeat: 1. Find the spot on the disc that is a few seconds before the beginning of the part you want to repeat (this gives you time to access the Info Display and the Repeat feature).

  • Page 55: Chapter 8: Other Information

    Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV/DVD can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. Note for US 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.

  • Page 56: Other Information

    Other Information Camera angle cannot be changed • 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 • Change the aspect ratio using the TV Image setting in the Display menu (see Chapter 5). Picture is too short and wide •...
  • Page 57 No sound, picture okay • Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound. • If using S-Video or Y, PB, PR, remember to also connect the component’s left and right audio output jacks to the TV/DVD’s L and R Audio Input jacks.

  • Page 58: Explanation Of Jacks

    Other Information Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order) This section describes the jacks you can use to make connections. There are several ways to connect components to your TV. ANTENNA/CABLE Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna, cable, cable box, or if using the examples on pages 5-11, a VCR.
  • Page 59 � �������� � ��������� ����� ���� ����������������� ������ �� Chapter 8 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. DVI-HDTV Input Lets you connect an HDTV Tuner with a DVI output. • DVI (Digital Visual Interface) Provides an uncompressed, digital video interface developed for high-bandwidth digital connection.

  • Page 60: Fcc Information

    Other Information FCC Information 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.

  • Page 61: Limited Warranty

    SCENIUM by RCA HDTV Monitor/DVD Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year from date of purchase for labor. • One year from date of purchase for parts.

  • Page 62: Accessory Information

    Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your TV. Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed. 261668, price: $28.25 Standard Audio/Video cable with RCA-type phono plugs. VH83 (6-ft., mono), price: $5.95 VH84 (6-ft., stereo), price: $9.95 Chapter 8...

  • Page 63: Index

    A•B Repeat 27, 51 Digital output 41 Accessories 60 Disc menu 25 Age-based ratings 32 Display menu 41 Amplifier 43 Angle, camera 27 button 16 programming 37 Arrow buttons 16, 36 unrated titles 40 Audio/Video DVI input 29 cables 5, 60 jacks 56, 57 Audio CD creating a program 37...
  • Page 64 Visit the RCA Scenium website at www.rcascenium.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.

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