RCA 13R400TD User Manual
RCA 13R400TD User Manual

RCA 13R400TD User Manual

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  • Page 1 TV/DVD User's Guide Changing ain.
  • Page 2: Blocking Tv Ratings

    Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return Product Registration CLASS 1 PRODUCT 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

    Tabk of Contents DVD Menu Navigation ......18 Explanation of Jacks and Cables ..3 Video Jacks and Cables ........3 DVD Menus ........... Audio Jacks and Cables ........3 General Setup ............. TVDISPLAY ............Top Panel Controls ......... PICMODE............. The Buttons On the Remote control...
  • Page 4: Explanation Of Jacks And Cables

    Connection, s and Setup TV (back panel) TV (side panel) ANTENNA I N VIDEO0 VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO HEADPHONE INPUT Explanation of Jacks and Cables Your can connect other components to your TV/DVD player such as a VCD, video camera or audio receiver.
  • Page 5: Top Panel Controls

    Connection, s and Setup Top Panel Controls If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the top panel buttons of your TV to operate many of the TV/DVD's features. INPUT Toggles the Video Input Channels from TV, VID1, DVD, FRONT. VOL- Decreases the volume.
  • Page 6: The Buttons On The Remote Control

    The Remote Contro The Buttons On the Remote control TV Function Buttons ONoOFF Turns the TV on and off. Puts the remote in TV mode. When the set is off, press to turn on the TV. VOL (+/-) buttons Decreases or increases the volume. Mute Lowers the volume to the minimum level.
  • Page 7: Dvd Function Buttons

    The Remote Contro DVD Function Buttons Puts the remote in DVD mode. CH+/CH- (I_I,HI) IlH advances to the next chapter or track, HI reverses to the preceding chapter or track. CLEAR Used for EQUALIZER function (see page 24). MENU Displays menus and other options that are available on the current disc {if the disc contains this information].
  • Page 8: Tv Menus

    Usin 9 TV Menus "IV Menus TV Menus let you control picture quality and features available for TV viewing. There is a different menu system for DVD features, described on page 17. IV Menu Navigation 1. To bring up the TV menu, press the MENU button. Use the arrow buttons {•...
  • Page 9: The Sound Menu

    Using TV Menus The SOUND menu The SOUND menu offers different audio options. PRESET Provides four preset audio settings SOUND (USER/SPEECH/THEATER/MUSIC). PRESET USER BASS BASS Use the ,q / • arrow buttons to TREBLE BALANCE decrease/increase low-pitched sound. SURROUND TREBLE Use the _ / •...
  • Page 10: The Tuning Menu

    Playing Discs The TUNING menu SOURCE Selects AIR or CABLE. Select AIR to receive a broadcast signal. Select TUNING CABLE to receive a CAW signal. SOURCE CHANNEL CHANNEL Use the • / I" buttons on the DELETE remote (or the VOL +/- button on FINE TUNE the front of the TV] to scroll AUTO SEARCH...
  • Page 11 P ayin 9 Discs The TV age-based ratings are listed in the table on the following page. PASSWORD You need a password to enter the PARENTAL CONTROL menu. The initial password is 1234. The first time you use this menu you should change the password.
  • Page 12: Blocking Tv Ratings 1

    Usin 9 TV Menus The TV Rating Limit Screen Rating Screen Rating Status Field Letsyou select whether the status of the age-based rating limit to the left is Unblock or Block. Content Themes Lists the content themes you can block or unblock.
  • Page 13: Blocking Specific Content Themes

    Using TV Menus Enter your password using the numbers buttons on the remote (the PARENTAL GUIDE menu appears). Press the • button until TVRATING is highlighted, then press the right arrow button (the 7VRATING PASSWORD screen appears). PASSWORD Use the down arrow button to select the rating, then press thel_ button to change the status of a TV...
  • Page 14: V-Chip Movie Rating Limit 1

    Usin 9 TV Menus V-Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. MPAA RATING To access the MPAA RATING (Movie Rating Limit} menu: 1. Press MENU on the remote (the Main menu PG-13 appears].
  • Page 15: Parental Guide On {Activate V-Chip)

    Using TV M(mus Parental Guide On (Activate V-Chip) Seleeting this option lets you activate and deactivate parental control settings. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main menu appears). Press the • button until the Parental Control icon is highlighted. Press the •...
  • Page 16: Change Password

    Usin 9 TV Menus Change Password Selecting this option lets you simply create a new password at any time. Once you enter a new password from CHANGE PASSWORD in the PARENTAL CONTROL menu, it is the password you use until you change it again. 1.
  • Page 17: Dvd Basics

    P ayin 9 Discs DVD Basics Regional Coding The DVD player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. This unit's code is region 1. Discs with other regional codes can't be played in this unit. Using Different Menus Each disc' is programmed...
  • Page 18: Search Options

    P ayin 9 Discs Search Options To search a disc, you can use the FORWARD button or the REVERSEbutton. You can also use the following search features: Picture Scan - When you're playing a disc, each time you press FORWARD or REVERSE,your DVD Player scans the disc faster until you reach the fastest scan speed.
  • Page 19: Dvd Menu System

    P ayin 9 Discs DVD Menu System The DVD player menu system lets you set up features for your DVD player. There is a different menu system that controls TV features (see page 6). The DVD setup menu is accessed when the DVD player is stopped.
  • Page 20 Usin 9 TV Menus Normal/PS - Choose this setting if you want the movie to fill the entire screen. This might mean that parts of the picture (the left and right edges) won't be seen. Most discs produced in a widescreen format can't be cropped in this fashion.
  • Page 21: Captions

    Using TV M(mus OSD LAN6 This setting controls the language used to display text in TV and DVD system menus. ENGLISH: On-screen display (OSD) text appears in English. SPANISH: OSD text appears in SPANISH. FRENCH: OSD text appears in FRENCH. CAPTIONS Some television programming...
  • Page 22: Audio Setup

    P ayin 9 Discs AUDIO SETUP The Audio setup options control sound features. AUDIO OUT This feature provides three kinds of audio output for receivers. ANALOG: Always choose this option. Note: The5PDIF/RAWAND 5PDIF/PCM options hove no function in this pmducL COMPRESSION When compression is set to Full, sound is compressed to minimize variances between loud and soft sounds.
  • Page 23: The Preference Menu

    P ayin 9 Discs The PREFERENCE Menu To access the PREFERENCEmenu, make sure there is no disc in the player. If there is a disc in the player, the menu will be grayed out and you will no be able to select it. AUDIO LANGUAGE Some discs are recorded with multiple language tracks...
  • Page 24: Parental

    P ayin 9 Discs PARENTAL In the United States, categories range from 1G (very restrictive content) to adult categories. If the level set here is below the rating of a dis(' the DVD will request a password. DEFAULTS Select DEFAULTSoption if you want to return ALL settings to the factory defaults.
  • Page 25: Discnav

    P ayin 9 Discs DISC NAV When an audio CD or MP3 disc is inserted in the player, the Disc Navigation menu appears automatically, You can change folders and songs through Disc Navigation, default, the player plays the songs in the order they were burned onto the disc, NO MENU: Select if you don't want to see the DISC NAV menu when you insert an audio CD or MP3 disc,...
  • Page 26: Equalizer

    P ayin 9 Discs Equalizer The equalizer allows you to choose a specific sound for an audio or MP3 disc. 1. Press the CLEAR button when a CD is playing or stopped. Then the EQUALIZER on-screen display appears. Press the PLAY to select equalizer mode. This feature provides 9 equalizer modes. Keep pressing the PLAY button to scroll through all equalizer modes.
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Other information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV/DVD can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. TV Problems TV won't turn on • Press the TV button. • Make sure the TVis plugged in. • Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live" by plugging in something else. •...
  • Page 28 Other Information The Remote Control Doesn't Work • Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path. • Maybe the remote isn't aimed directly at the component (DVD, TV, VCR] that you're trying to operate.
  • Page 29 Other Information A screen saver appears on the TV • Your player is equipped with a screen saver that appears on the IV after your player has been idle for several minutes. To make it disappear, press STOP or CLEAR on the remote. Subtitle and/or audio language is not the one selected from the initial setting •...
  • Page 30: Recommendations And Information Concerning Discs

    Other Information Recommendations and information concerning discs CD-R and CD-RW discs This player can play most CD-R and CD-RW discs. However, depending on the recorder of the discs of your personal computer, the type of disc and recording method used, some discs might not play, or the performance might not meet the expected standard of quality.
  • Page 31: Additional Information

    Other information Additional Information Maintenance of Cabinet For safety reasons,when cleaning the cabinet be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for cleaning. Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth. Formation of Condensation Due to sharp changes in temperature...
  • Page 32: Limited Warranty

    How you get service: • For screen sizes of 26" and smaller: Take your RCA unit to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center and pickup when repairs are complete. •...
  • Page 33 Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage. Product Registration • Please complete the online Product Registration on www.rca.eom 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.
  • Page 34 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. Thomson Inc. 10330 North Meridian...

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