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- Page 1 TV/DVD User's Guide Changing Entertainment. Again.
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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
Interference ... 3 Important Stand and Base Safety Information ... 3 Use Indirect Light ... 3 Types of Discs Your TV/DVD will Play ... 3 Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV/DVD ... 3 TV/DVD + VCR ... 4 Explanation of Jacks ... - Page 4 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 ... 30 Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings ... 31 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ...
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Page 5: Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference • Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack. • If you place components above the TV/DVD, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV/DVD instead of straight down the middle of the TV/DVD. -
Page 6: Tv/Dvd + Vcr
B. If your VCR has an S-Video jack, connect an S-Video cable to the S-Video jack on the VCR and to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the back of the TV. If your VCR doesn’t have an S-Video jack, go to C. -
Page 7: 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. -
Page 8: 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. To access the component you connected to the front of the TV/DVD, press the INPUT button on your remote until FRNT appears on the screen. -
Page 9: Plug In The Tv/Dvd
Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV/DVD’s front panel. Note: Pressing the TV button not only turns on the TV, but puts the remote into TV mode. “TV mode” means that the buttons on the remote control operate the TV’s functions. -
Page 10: Complete Auto Channel Search
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. This is sometimes called auto programming. -
Page 11: Chapter 2: Using The Remote Control
ANTENNA In VCR mode, functions as a TV/VCR button. RECORD STOP PAUSE CH + or CH - In TV mode, scans up or down through the current channel list. AGAIN ZOOM OPEN CLOSE Press once to change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue... -
Page 12: Using The Input Button
TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode. Also displays current status. VCR Puts the remote in VCR mode and, if auto tuning is enabled, will turn on the TV and tune to the correct video input channel. -
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
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
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. -
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
Random appears in the text box. The tracks on the disc will now play in random order. Note: The TV/DVD defaults to Standard playback whenever you put a new disc into your TV/DVD. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. -
Page 23: Using The Program Play Feature
Info Display. The program will be erased when you remove the disc from the disc tray or the TV/DVD is turned off. To edit a mp3: 1. If the disc is playing, press STOP to stop playback (the DVD’s main menu appears). -
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
TV to channel 3, for example, when you want to watch the tape in your VCR. How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature The way you set up the auto tuning feature in the TV’s menu corresponds to the... -
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. -
Page 28: How V-Chip Works
It contains little or no sexual dialogue (D) or situations (S), no strong language (L), and little or no violence (V). TV-Y7 (Directed to Children 7 years and older) Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and reality. -
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
2. Highlight and select USA V-Chip. Then select TV Ratings. 3. Once you get to the TV RATING LIMIT screen, use the arrow buttons and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or content theme from View to Block. - 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.
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Page 32: Blocking Specific Content Themes
3. Press the right arrow button to move the highlight to a particular content theme status. 4. Press the OK button to change the status back to V. Your child would then be able to watch programs with the TV- 14 adult language content, but not programs with TV-MA language content. -
Page 33: Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings
Canadian V-Chip Ratings. V-Chip Exempt Program Block The Exempt Prgms. option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as unrated can be viewed. Unrated TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without ratings. -
Page 34: Kidpass
(box has check mark). The KidPass takes effect immediately. When the time has expired, the TV shuts off. If you turn on the TV the same day it shut off, the password screen appears (enter the password used for V-Chip). -
Page 35: Chapter 5: Using The Dvd Menu
To get to the DVD’s main menu, press STOP on the remote control. The first item in the main menu is the Play/Resume Play option. If there isn’t a disc in the TV/DVD, the option reads Play with the prompt Insert Disc to the right. If there... -
Page 36: Editing A Program
Play and pressing OK, or you can save the program by highlighting Done and pressing OK. The program will be erased when you remove the disc from the TV/DVD. Editing a Program Deleting Chapters To delete chapters from the playlist: 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
If you forget your password you can reset it. Make sure the TV/DVD is in DVD mode. Open the disc tray. Simultaneously press and hold VOL< on the TV’s front panel and CLEAR on the remote for approximately 5 seconds. Enter a new password next time you access the Lock menu. -
Page 39: Setting The Ratings Limits
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. Some discs include a rating override feature. When you play a disc with this feature, the message Override Limit or Cancel Selection appears on the screen. -
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 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. From the DVD’s main menu (in DVD mode, no disc playing), highlight Display and press OK (the Display options appear). -
Page 42: On-Screen Displays
3. Press the left arrow button to return to the main menu. Note: The performance of the Sound Logic feature varies depending on the type of equipment you have connected to your TV/DVD and the audio format of the disc you’re playing. -
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
Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio. The word Stereo appears on the TV when you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo. SAP (Second Audio Program) a second language, if one is available. The TV displays the word SAP when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information. -
Page 46: Setup Menu
TV signals. Start Searches for channels the signal is receiving and stores them in the TV’s channel list. Go to page 8 for more information. List & Labels Edit the channels in the list or choose labels for each channel. -
Page 47: Parental Control Menu
Auto Tuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press a component button (VCR or DVD) on the remote. -
Page 48: Chapter 7: Other Information
• Insert a disc with the label side facing up. • Check the type of disc you put into the disc tray. This TV/DVD only plays DVD video discs, Video CDs, audio CDs, mp3s, and CDs with JPEG files. •... -
Page 49: Other Information
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. Press STOP or GO BACK on the remote to make the screen saver disappear from the screen and return to the DVD’s main menu. - Page 50 Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu. • If using a VCR, make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR). Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.
- Page 51 TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is selected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR). Also check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).
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Page 52: Care And Cleaning
While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV/DVD. Also, avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV/DVD. This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV/DVD. -
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.
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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.