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RCA TruFlat 24F610TD User Manual

RCA TruFlat 24F610TD User Manual

Thomson/rca tv/dvd combo user's guide
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  • Page 1 TV/DVD User's Guide Changing Entertainment. Again.

  • Page 2: Important Information

    REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. For U.S. customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www.rca.com/productregistration. Registering this product allows us to contact you if needed.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ... 3 Protect Against Power Surges ... 3 Protect Components from Overheating ... 3 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ... 3 Important Stand and Base Safety Information ... 3 Use Indirect Light ...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents How V-Chip Works ... 26 USA V-Chip Rating System ... 26 Canadian English V-Chip Rating System ... 27 Canadian French V-Chip Rating System ... 28 USA V-Chip TV Rating Limit ... 28 Blocking Specific Content Themes ... 30 Viewing Specific Content Themes ...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: 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 6: Tv/Dvd + Vcr

    Connections & Setup TV/DVD + VCR 1. Connect your TV/DVD to your VCR. A. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the VIDEO 1 R and L/MONO AUDIO jacks on the back of the TV/DVD and to the Audio Output jacks on the VCR. B.

  • Page 7: Explanation Of Jacks

    Explanation of Jacks This section describes the jacks you can use to make connections. There are several ways to connect components to your TV/DVD. TV ANT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna, cable, cable box, or if using the example on page 4, a VCR. L/MONO AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO IN...

  • Page 8: The Front Of Your Tv/Dvd

    Connections & Setup MENU/OK POWER H-PHONE L AUDIO VIDEO Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. The Front of Your TV/DVD The TV/DVD has front input jacks for your convenience: one set of audio/video inputs and a headphone jack. These jacks are towards the front of the TV/DVD on the side.

  • Page 9: Plug In The Tv/Dvd

    Plug in the TV/DVD Plug the end of the power cord into a grounded wall outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Put batteries in the remote • Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by pushing down on and sliding off the cover.

  • Page 10: Complete Auto Channel Search

    Connections & Setup AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Go Back Signal Type Cable. . . Start Channel This is the Automatic Language Selection Screen. English is the default language, and appears highlighted when the screen comes up. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Complete Auto Channel Search This part of the setup allows the TV to search for all channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Using The Remote Control

    Indicator Button Descriptions Arrows Used to highlight different items in the TV menu and to adjust the menu ON OFF controls. Indicator Indicates the programming mode when programming the remote to control components. Lights when you press a valid button on the remote. Flickers when a button is pressed and the batteries are low.

  • Page 12: Using The Input Button

    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. Notes: The TV and DVD buttons can’t be programmed on this remote.

  • Page 13: Programming The Remote

    Programming the Remote There are two ways to program the remote control: • automatic code search • direct entry Using Automatic Code Search The following instructions can be used to program the remote to operate each of your components. If you want to stop the automatic code search without programming any of your components, press CLEAR until the indicator on the remote turns off.

  • Page 14: How To Use The Remote After You've Programmed It

    Using the Remote Control How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It Because this universal remote can operate several different components it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons. For example, if you want the remote to operate the TV, you would press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode before you could operate the TV.

  • Page 15: Using The Remote Control

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  • Page 16: Chapter 3: Playing Discs

    Chapter 3: Playing Discs 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 17: Using A Disc Menu

    Playing Discs 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 18: Using The On-Screen Info Display

    Playing Discs Using the On-Screen Info Display The on-screen Info Display contains many playback features. To see the Info Display, press the INFO button on the remote while a disc is playing. The Info Display appears across the top of the screen. Each feature is illustrated with an icon.

  • Page 19: Selecting A Chapter

    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. While a disc is playing, press INFO on the remote to bring up the Info Display. 2.

  • Page 20: Using The Repeat Feature

    Playing Discs 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 21: Changing The Camera Angle

    Changing the Camera Angle Some discs contain multiple angles of a particular scene or sequence. If the disc only has one angle, this feature won’t work. When multiple angles are available, the Camera Angle icon appears in the upper right corner of the screen. To change the camera angle: 1.

  • Page 22: Using The Time Display

    Playing Discs Using the Time Display The Time part of the Info Display shows the current disc time. To change the current disc time: 1. Press INFO on the remote (the Info Display appears). 2. Highlight the Time Display icon. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the time where you want the disc to start playing.

  • Page 23: Using The Program Play Feature

    Using the Program Play Feature To use the Program Play feature, you must enter the order in which you want the tracks on the CD or mp3 to play by creating a program. This is done from the DVD’s main menu. Use the Edit Program screen to create your own playlist.

  • Page 24: Editing A Playlist

    Playing Discs Editing a Playlist 1. If the disc is playing, press STOP to stop playback. The DVD’s main menu appears. 2. Highlight Play Mode and press OK (the Play Mode menu appears). 3. Highlight Edit Program and press OK (the Edit Program screen appears). 4.

  • Page 25: Viewing Jpeg Files

    Playing Discs Viewing JPEG files This DVD Player can play discs with JPEG files on it. You can use the DVD Player to show the pictures in a slide show format. After you put the disc in the DVD Player and it detects there are JPEG files on the disc, the slide show plays automatically.

  • Page 26: Chapter 4: Using The Tv's Features

    Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Features KidPass: 2:24 Skip: 0:30 07:18am Stereo 06 ABCDEF Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature The auto tuning feature tunes the TV to the correct channel for different components you have connected to your TV (like a VCR, DVD Player, etc.). When you set up auto tuning in the menu system you don’t have to remember to change your TV to channel 3, for example, when you want to watch the tape in your VCR.

  • Page 27: Parental Controls And V-Chip

    4. Choose which channel you want to set: Set VCR1 Lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you press the VCR button. Set VCR2 Not available with your remote control. Set SAT/CABLE Not available with your remote control. 5.

  • Page 28: How V-Chip Works

    Using the TV’s Features How V-Chip Works V-Chip reads the program’s age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes [(Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.)]. If you have blocked the rating and/or content themes that the program contains, you will receive the message This channel has not been approved for viewing.

  • Page 29: Canadian English V-Chip Rating System

    Using the TV’s Features Canadian English V-Chip Rating System 18+ (Adults) Programming intended for adults 18 and older. It may contain elements of violence, language, and sexual content which could make it unsuitable for viewers under 18. Violence Guidelines: May contain violence integral to the development of the plot, character or theme, intended for adult audiences.

  • Page 30: Canadian French V-Chip Rating System

    Using the TV’s Features Canadian French V-Chip Rating System 18+ (Adults) Programming is for adults only. This program contains sustained violence or extremely violent scenes. 16+ (Viewers 16 and over) Programming is not suitable for those under age 16. This program contains frequent scenes of violence or intensely violent scenes. 13+ (Viewers 13 and over) Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13.
  • Page 31 The V-Chip Rating Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the TV RATING LIMIT screen. Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age-based rating limit to the left is View or Block. TV RATING LIMIT Go Back Rating Field...

  • Page 32: Blocking Specific Content Themes

    Using the TV’s Features Content Themes Sexually explicit dialogue Adult language Sexual situations Violence Fantasy Violence TV RATING LIMIT Go Back Status TV-MA View TV-14 View TV-PG View TV-G View TV-Y7 View TV-Y View Press OK to view/block prog. containing adult language. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.

  • Page 33: Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings

    ENGLISH RATINGS Go Back Press OK to view/block programs intended for children over the age of 8. FRENCH RATINGS Go Back Press OK to view/block programs intended for children over the age of 8. Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Using the TV’s Features Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings If you receive Canadian programs you can block Canadian...

  • Page 34: Kidpass

    Using the TV’s Features KidPass The KidPass feature allows parents to set a certain amount of time every day of the week that a child can watch TV. To set KidPass: 1. Select Parental Control from the main menu. 2. Select KidPass (the KIDPASS menu appears with Current Day highlighted). Note: If you can’t select KidPass, you need to set the time.

  • Page 35: 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 are playing a disc, press STOP on the remote control to stop playback and bring up the DVD’s main menu.

  • Page 36: Editing A Program

    Using the DVD Menu When the Title box is highlighted, enter the title number you want to place in the list. To delete an entry from the playlist, highlight it, then highlight Delete and press OK. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Creating a Program List for a DVD Video Disc 1.

  • Page 37: Autoplay

    Inserting Chapters To insert chapters into the playlist: 1. If the disc is playing, press STOP to stop playback (the DVD’s main menu appears). 2. Highlight Play Mode and press OK (the Play Mode menu appears). 3. Highlight Edit Program and press OK (the Edit Program screen appears). 4.

  • Page 38: Locking Your Dvd

    Using the DVD Menu Use the numbers on the remote to enter a password. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Locking Your DVD 1. If the disc is playing, press STOP (the DVD’s main menu appears). 2. Highlight Lock and press OK (the Lock menu items appear).

  • Page 39: Setting The Ratings Limits

    Setting the Ratings Limits The Ratings Limits feature is a rating limit system, sort of like movie ratings. It works with DVD discs that have been assigned a rating. This helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches. Note: When in DVD mode, the TV/DVD alerts you when you try to play a movie with a rating that exceeds the limit you’ve set.

  • Page 40: Unrated Titles

    Using the DVD Menu 3. To change the rating limit, press the up or down arrow button. • The ratings that don’t require a password (free access) appear under the bar, in the green part of the block. • The ratings that require a password appear above the bar, in the gray part of the block.

  • Page 41: The Display Menu

    The Display Menu The Display menu contains the settings that affect how disc content looks on your TV/DVD. TV Image The TV Image menu adjusts the way a movie appears on your TV/DVD. Standard TVs are 4 x 3 format. 1.

  • Page 42: On-Screen Displays

    Using the DVD Menu The On-Screen Displays option lets you choose which on-screen display items appear on your TV/DVD. Select the Sound Logic option from the Sound menu and press OK to toggle Sound Logic on or off. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. On-Screen Displays This feature lets you select whether you want certain on- screen displays to appear on the screen.

  • Page 43: Digital Output

    Select the Digital Output option from the Sound menu. Chapter 5 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Using the DVD Menu Digital Output Digital output lets you choose which type of digital audio is output from your unit. If you’ve used an optical cable to connect a Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, or DTS receiver, you must adjust this setting.

  • Page 44: The Languages Menu

    Using the DVD Menu Select the language option you want to change. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. The Languages Menu The Languages menu enables you to choose different language options for audio, subtitles, Disc Menu items and DVD main menu items.

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

    Chapter 6: Using the TV’s Menu System SOUND Go Back Treble Bass Balance Sound Type Stereo . . . Auto Vol Level Audio Output Fixed . . . Int. Speakers PICTURE Go Back Picture Preset Bright . . . Auto Color Color Warmth Normal .

  • Page 46: Setup Menu

    Using the TV’s Menu System Color Warmth Press the right arrow to scroll through the color adjustments: Cool for a more blue palette of picture colors; Normal; and Warm for a more red palette of picture colors. Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the picture. Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture.

  • Page 47: Parental Control Menu

    Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded with closed-captioning information are applicable. When a program is closed captioned, CC is displayed in the channel banner. Go to Chapter 4 for more information about the channel banner. The closed caption options are: CC Display Lets you choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the screen.

  • Page 48: Chapter 7: Other Information

    Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359. For additional assistance while using your RCA product, please visit www.rca.com/customersupport. DVD Problems Player won’t work...

  • Page 49: Other Information

    The picture is distorted • The disc might be damaged. Try another disc. Picture is distorted during forward and reverse scan • It is normal for some distortion to appear while scanning. A screen saver appears on the screen • Your TV/DVD is equipped with a screen saver that appears on the screen after the DVD mode has been idle for several minutes.
  • Page 50 Other Information TV Problems TV won’t turn on • Press the TV button. • Make sure the TV/DVD is plugged in. • Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else. •...
  • Page 51 Noisy stereo reception • The station might be weak. Access the SOUND menu, highlight Sound Type and then choose Mono. No picture, no sound but TV is on • The channel might be empty — change channels. • If you’re watching your VCR and it’s connected with coaxial cable to the TV/ANT jack, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is selected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR).

  • Page 52: Care And Cleaning

    Other Information I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV • If you forget your password you can reset it. Make sure the TV is off. Simultaneously press and hold VOL< on the TV’s front panel and CLEAR on the remote for approximately 5 seconds.

  • Page 53: Limited Warranty

    • Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit. • Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, rebuilt replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your unit.
  • Page 54 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 www.rca.com, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.
  • Page 55 • REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT.

  • Page 56: Accessory Information

    VHS VCRs to duplicate tapes. Can also be used to connect a VCR to your TV. Cable is color-coded and shielded. Has RCA-type phono plugs on each end. VH83 (6-ft) $5.95 Push-on Cable attaches to the...
  • Page 64 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 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.

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