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- Page 1 TV/VCR/DVD User's Guide Changing Entertainment. Again.
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Important Safeguards
In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your product, safety is a major factor in the design of every product. However, safety is your responsibility too. This sheet lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of the product and accessory equipment. - Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 11A A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. 12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding—If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
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Page 5: Power Source
If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require exten-sive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. -
Page 6: Features
Features Color TV with DVD/CD Player/Video Cassette Recorder • Color TV with DVD/CD player with Video Cassette Recorder - Unique space saving design combines a color TV, a DVD/CD player and a Hi-Fi Video cassette recorder. The DVD disc has much more capacity, but is the same size as the audio CD disc. Picture quality is higher than Super VHS. -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Before using your unit IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ... 3 Power Source ... 5 Features ... 6 Contents ... 7 Parts and functions ... 8 Remote control ... 9 Antenna connections ... 11 Cable TV connections ... 12 Connections to other equipment ... 13 Setting the language ... -
Page 8: Parts And Functions
Parts and functions Front Rear VHF/UHF OUT PUT LINE 1 IN VIDEO VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO (MONO) COAXIAL AUDIO AUDIO Cassette Loading Slot Headphones jack VIDEO IN jack AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks REW (Rewind) button (VCR) STOP/EJECT button (VCR) PLAY button (VCR) F.FWD button (VCR) REC/OTR button (VCR) RF IN (VHF/UHF) jack... -
Page 9: Remote Control
Button descriptions (top left to right) POWER Power on/off TV/VCR Press to operate TV/VCR Press to operate DVD CH +/– Select channel Number buttons Input setting Enter a password VOL +/– Adjust volume of TV MUTE Switch off the sound DISPLAY/CALL Display TV/VCR or DVD operation status 16,20,34,36,44 JUMP... - Page 10 Remote control Inserting Batteries Open the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow. Battery precautions The precautions below should be followed when using batteries in this device: 1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified. 2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.
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Page 11: Antenna Connections
If you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna, follow the instructions below that correspond to your antenna system. If you are using cable TV service (CATV), see page 12 for Cable TV connections. Combination VHF/UHF Antenna (Single 75 ohm Cable or 300 ohm Twin-lead Wire) RF IN jack 75 ohm... -
Page 12: Cable Tv Connections
Cable TV connections This unit has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV Converter box. Some cable companies offer “premium pay channels” in which the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device which is generally provided by the cable company. -
Page 13: Connections To Other Equipment
The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio components to the unit is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the Owner's Manual provided with each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. Using an Audio Amplifier Rear of unit OUT PUT... - Page 14 Connections to other equipment Using the audio/video inputs If you connect the unit to camcorder or a TV game, you can select by pressing INPUT SELECT. Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select the desired mode. “LINE1”, “LINE2” or TV channel will display on the screen for 4 seconds. TV Channel LINE 1 (Back)
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Page 15: Setting The Language
You can choose from three different languages (English, French and Spanish) for the on-screen displays. NOTES: • Both the TV/VCR and the DVD have their own menu option (See page 52). • If no buttons are pressed for more than 60 seconds, the MENU screen will return to normal TV-operation automatically. -
Page 16: Auto Clock Setting
Auto clock setting The Auto Clock function will automatically set the built-in clock (Month, Day, Year and Time) when the unit is connected to an Antenna or Cable system and it is turned off. As the unit searches for a receivable sta- tion in your area and it receives a broadcast signal for Auto Clock, the Auto Clock needs several minutes to... -
Page 17: To Set Standard Time
NOTES: • When shipped from the factory, “DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME” is set to “AUTO”. • When you want to set the Daylight Saving Time manually, on the first Sunday in April you set to “ON”, and on the last Sunday in October you set to “OFF”. -
Page 18: Manual Clock Setting
Manual clock setting You must set the date and time manually for Timer Recordings, ON/ OFF Timer and Daylight Saving Time if the Auto Clock process did not set them correctly. NOTE: After a power failure or disconnection of the power, the timer settings will be lost. -
Page 19: Tv Operation
NOTES: • If a channel with no broadcast is selected, the sound will automati- cally be muted. • If a station being viewed stops broadcasting, the TV will automati- cally shut itself off after 15 minutes. To turn on the unit, press POWER. Adjust the volume level by pressing VOL + or –... - Page 20 TV operation NOTE: To listen through the headphones, insert a headphones (not supplied) with a 1/8" mini plug into PHONES jack on the front. The sound from the TV speaker is muted. CALL Press DISPLAY/CALL to display the current information on the screen. Press DISPLAY/CALL again to clear the call display.
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Page 21: Closed Caption
WHAT IS CLOSED CAPTIONING? This television has the capability to decode and display Closed Captioned television programs. Closed Captioning will display text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers or it will translate and display text in another language. NOTES: •... -
Page 22: To Memorize Channels
To memorize channels This unit is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory, skipping over unwanted channels. Before selecting channels, they must be pro- grammed into the unit’s memory. In addition to normal VHF and UHF channels, this unit can receive up to 113 Cable TV channels. - Page 23 AUTOMATIC MEMORY TUNING Press TV/VCR. Press TV/MENU, the TV/VCR menu screen will appear. Press to select “CH SETUP”, then press ENTER. Press to select “AUTO CH MEMORY”. Press ENTER. The TV will begin memorizing all the channels available in your area. Press TV MENU until the MENU screen is cleared.
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Page 24: Setting The V-Chip
Setting the V-Chip NOTES: • To avoid forgetting the password, write it down and keep it in a safe place. • If you forget the password... 1. Disconnect the AC cord plug from the AC outlet and leave the unit unplugged for more than two minutes. - Page 25 To use the TV after the V-Chip is activated. When the program applied to the V-Chip setting is received, enter the password, then press ENTER. When the password is entered correctly the protection will be temporarily overridden. NOTE: The V-Chip function is activated only on programs that support the rating system.
- Page 26 Setting the V-Chip TO CHANGE PASSWORD Press TV/VCR. Press TV/MENU, the TV/VCR menu screen will appear. Press to select “TV SETUP” then press ENTER. Press to select the “V- CHIP SET”, then press ENTER. Enter your Password using number buttons (0-9), then press ENTER.
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Page 27: To Set The On Timer
This feature allows you to have the unit automatically turn on at a prede- termined time. If you program the ON TIMER once, the unit will turn on on the programmed day (daily/weekly) at the same time to the same channel. NOTES: •... -
Page 28: To Set The Off Timer
To set the off timer This feature allows you to have the unit turn off automatically at a predetermined time. If you program the OFF TIMER once, the unit will automatically turn off at the same time everyday. NOTES: • If a station being viewed stops broadcasting, the TV will automatically shut itself off after 15 minutes. -
Page 29: Picture Control Adjustment
Picture controls are factory preset but you can adjust them individually. NOTES: • The CONTRAST default setting is set to maximum at the factory. • The On-screen display will disappear 6 seconds after finishing an adjustment or by pressing TV MENU three times. The setting can only be adjusted when they are displayed on the TV screen. -
Page 30: Sound Control Adjustment
Sound control adjustment Sound controls are factory preset but you can adjust them individually. NOTE: • The On-screen display will disappear 6 seconds after finishing an adjustment or by pressing TV MENU three times. The setting can only be adjusted when they are displayed on the TV screen. -
Page 31: Loading And Unloading A Cassette Tape
Loading and Unloading a cassette tape Use only video cassette tapes marked Loading Push the center of the tape until it is automatically inserted. Automatic power ON When you insert a cassette tape the unit power will turn ON automatically. Automatic playback When you insert a cassette tape without an erase prevention tab, playback will start automatically. -
Page 32: Cassette Tape Playback
Cassette tape playback NOTES: • This unit selects the playback tape speed SP, LP or SLP automatically. • If you play a prerecorded tape after the DVD playback, you must set the unit to TV/VCR mode using TV/VCR. • When you select the TV/VCR mode during DVD playback, DVD playback will change to the still mode, and after 5 minutes it will change to the stop... -
Page 33: Special Playback
Picture Search Reverse picture search function Press REW x 1 or x 2 during the playback. Forward picture search function Press F.FWD x 1 or x 2 during the playback. To return to playback: Press PLAY. SPEED SEARCH TIMES PICTURE SEARCH SPEED TAPE SPEED PRESS ONCE SP (Standard Play) -
Page 34: Zero Return Function
ZERO RETURN function / Video index search system ZERO RETURN function This function makes tape-rewinding stop at the counter 00:00:00 position automatically. NOTES for Counter Display: If you rewind the tape beyond • “00:00:00”, a minus sign (“–”) will be displayed in front of the time. -
Page 35: Recording A Tv Program
Recording and viewing the same TV program NOTES: • If power is switched off during recording, the TV and the DVD turn off and the VCR continues to record. Press STOP to halt the recording and turn off the VCR. •... - Page 36 Recording a TV program Auto Rewind feature This VCR will automatically rewind the tape when the tape has ended (except during OTR and TIMER REC). It will also eject the tape. To stop recording Press STOP to stop recording. " "...
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Page 37: One-Touch Timer Recording (Otr)
The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording. NOTES: • If you wish to watch the DVD playback during the recording or the OTR, press DVD to change to DVD mode and perform the DVD playback. -
Page 38: Timer Recording
Timer recording Timer recording can be programmed on-screen with the remote control. The built-in timer allows automatic unattended recording of up to 8 programs within 1 month. NOTES: If the T.REC indicator blinks when the • timer recording ended, the TV program has not been completely recorded because of an insufficient tape supply. - Page 39 Timer recording special case Weekly (e.g. WKL-TUE: each Tuesday) or daily (e.g. MON-SAT: Monday to Saturday) Timer recording Follow the procedure of timer recording on the previous page. At picture 3 press desired setting appears. Then press ENTER. When you press repeatedly, the indicator at DATE will change as follows, in this case the day is Friday.
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Page 40: Setting The Surround Sound
Setting the surround sound / Setting the stable sound Setting the surround sound The surround sound feature expands the audio listening field wider and deeper to create exceptional sound quality from the TV’s speakers. Press TV/VCR. Press to select “TV SETUP”, then press ENTER. -
Page 41: Stereo Recording And Playback
Stereo recording and playback / Second Audio Program (SAP) Stereo recording and playback The VHS Hi-Fi audio system permits high fidelity recording of MTS STEREO TV broadcasts. NOTES: • When playing back a tape that is not recorded in Hi-Fi stereo mode, the audio will automatically be monaural. -
Page 42: Duplicating A Video Tape
Duplicating a video tape Duplicating a video tape If you connect the unit to another VCR or camcorder, you can duplicate a previously recorded tape. Make all connections before turning on the power. Load a blank cassette tape with the erase preven- tion tab intact into the recording unit. -
Page 43: Disc
This unit applies to DVD discs from Region 1 only. The loaded Disc (DVD, Audio-CD and mp3-CD) will be recognized automatically. The suitable Disc-formats are: DVD, CD-R and CD-RW. Some CD-R/RW discs may be incompatible. WARNING Do not attempt to play DVD-ROM, DVD-Audio, CDV, Video-CD, CD-G or Photo CD. These formats are not supported by this model. -
Page 44: Preparation
Preparation / Status display of disc The following pages describe the setup/operation in DVD mode. NOTE: If the unit does not operate properly: Static electricity, etc., may affect the play- er's operation. Disconnect the AC power cord once, then connect it again. Preparation Before DVD/CD operation, please make preparations as follows. -
Page 45: Playback Procedure
NOTES: • If a non-compatible disc is loaded, “Incor- rect Disc”, “Region Code Error” or “Paren- tal Error” will appear on the TV screen ac- cording to the type of loaded disc. If these appear, check your disc again (see pages 43 and 55). -
Page 46: Special Playback
Special playback Note: There may be a slight delay be- tween when you press the button and when the function is activated. NOTE: The unit is capable of holding a still video image or On screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. -
Page 47: Mp3 Playback
This player can play back the mp3-data which has been recorded on CD-R or CD- RW. To produce the mp3-data, you need a Windows-PC with CD-ROM drive and a mp3- encoding Software (not supplied). The Apple-HFS-System cannot be played. mp3 CD Information Limitations on mp3 CD playback •... -
Page 48: Zooming
Zooming / Locating desired scene NOTES: • You can select the Pause, Slow or Search playback in the zoom mode. • Some discs may not respond to zoom feature. Zooming This unit will allow you to zoom in on the frame image. You can then make selections by switching the position of the frame. -
Page 49: Repeat/Random/Program Playback And Repeat A-B
Repeat/Random/Program playback and Repeat A-B Press PLAY MODE during playback or stop mode. Each time you press PLAY MODE, playback mode changes as follows. On screen Operation display → Title: Repeats the current title. ↓ Chapter: Repeats the current chapter. ↓... -
Page 50: Changing Soundtrack Language
Changing soundtrack language / Subtitles NOTES: • If the desired language is not heard af- ter pressing AUDIO SELECT several times, the language is not recorded on the disc. • Changing soundtrack language is can- celled when you open the disc tray. The initial default language or available lan- guage will be heard if the disc is played back again. -
Page 51: Changing Angles
Changing angles / Title selection / DVD menu NOTES: • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the angles even if multi-angles are recorded on the DVD. • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to select the title. Depending on the DVD, a “title menu”... -
Page 52: Setting Language
Setting language You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. NOTES: • If the selected soundtrack language is not recorded on the disc, the original language will be heard. • If the selected subtitle language is not recorded on the disc, the first-priority language is selected. -
Page 53: Setting The Aspect Ratio Of Tv Screen
Setting the aspect ratio of TV screen / Setting on screen display NOTE: If the DVD disc is not formatted in the pan & scan style, it displays 4:3 style. Setting the aspect ratio of TV screen You can select the aspect ratio for your TV. Press DVD to select DVD mode. -
Page 54: Dynamic Range Control
Dynamic Range Control DRC (Dynamic Range Control) ena- bles you to control the dynamic range so as to achieve a suitable sound for your equipment. NOTES: • This function works only during play- back of Dolby Digital recorded discs. • The level of Dynamic Range Reduction may differ depending on DVD video disc. -
Page 55: Parental Control Setting
If you want to limit the types of discs that can be played, set up the Parental Control feature. NOTES: • If each setup (P.52–56) has been completed, the unit can always be operated under the same conditions (especially with DVD discs). Each setup will be retained in the memory when you turn the power off. -
Page 56: To Change The Parental Level
To change the parental level NOTES: If you forget the password... 1. Disconnect the AC cord plug from the AC outlet and leave the unit unplugged for more than two minutes. 2. Insert the AC cord plug again. 3. In the No Disc DVD mode, press and hold the STOP button on the unit, and simultaneously press and hold the 7 button on the remote control for more... -
Page 57: Temporary Disabling Of Rating Level By Dvd Disc
Temporary disabling of rating level by DVD disc Depending on the DVD disc, the disc may try to temporarily cancel the rating level that you have set. It is up to you to decide whether to cancel the rating level or not. NOTE: The rating level will remain disabled until the disc is ejected. -
Page 58: Language Code List
Language code list Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings "AUDIO", "SUBTITLE" and/or "MENU LANGUAGE" (see page 52). Language Name Code Language Name Code Language Name Code Language Name Code Abkhazian 1112 Fiji Afar 1111 Finnish Afrikaans 1116 French Albanian 2927... -
Page 59: Problems And Troubleshooting
Use the following check list for troubleshooting when you have problems with your unit. Consult your local dealer or service outlet if problems persist. Be sure all connections are properly made when using with other units. SYMPTOMS POWER The AC power cord is not connected. No power. -
Page 60: Video Head Cleaning
Problems and troubleshooting (continued) / Video head cleaning SYMPTOMS The disc is dirty. The playback picture has It is in fast forward or fast reverse playback. occasional distortion. No disc is inserted. An unplayable disc is inserted. The unit does not start The disc is placed upside down. -
Page 61: Specifications
Harmonic distortion: Below Measurable Level Wow and flutter: Video : (RCA) 1 Vp-p/75 ohm Output: Audio : (RCA) –12 dBm/1 K ohm Digital Audio : 0.5Vp-p/75 ohm CD : Wavelength: 775 - 805 nm Pickup: Maximum output power: 0.5 mW DVD : Wavelength: 640 - 660 nm Maximum output power: 1.0 mW... -
Page 62: 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 63 Product Registration: Please complete the online Product Registration on www.rca.com or complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
- Page 64 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. T h o m s o n I n c .
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