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RCA TX-TVD809 User Manual

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  • Page 1 TV/DVD User's G ide Changing Entertainment.
  • Page 2 i p@rtan mnf@r ati@n Caution: To reduce the risk of electric CAUTION shock, do not remove cover (or back). No THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK user serviceable parts inside. Refer DO NOT OPEN CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR servicing to qualified service personnel.

  • Page 3: Key Features Overview

    Key Features Overview Your TV/DVD is equipped with some special l_atures that will add to your viewing experience. The t_llowing inl_rmation summarizes some of these t_.atures. On-screen TV Program Guide Description: The GLIDE Plus+ systvm is an on-screen interactive list of programs and inll)rmation that is built into your TViDVD and available...

  • Page 4: The On-Screen Dvd Information Display

    The On-Screen DVD Information Display Description: The Inl_) Display is a menu bar that you can bring tip to access certain li:atures while discs are playing. Icons represent tile difll.rent fl.atures supported by your TV/DVD when in DVD mode. By selecting dil]k_rent inlk) Display icons, you can access t_atures including Repeat, Audio, Subtitles, Booknlarks and Canlera Angle.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    @f C@ntents Introduction Key Features Overview ....................On-screen TV Program Guide ..................V-Chip: Parental Controls ................... MP3 Audio Disc Playback ................... The On-Screen DVD Information Display ..............The Bookmarks Feature ..................... Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ................. Protect Against Power Surges ...................
  • Page 6 @f C@ntents Using a Disc Menu ......................Using the On-Screen Info Display ................. Time Display ......................Selecting a Title ......................Selecting a Chapter ....................Selecting Subtitles ....................Changing the Audio Language ................Using the Repeat Feature ..................Using Bookmarks ...................... Changing the Camera Angle ...................
  • Page 7 @f C@ntents Editing a Program ....................AutoPlay ........................Dub Assist ......................... IntroScan ........................The Lock Menu ........................ Locking Your DVD ....................Unlocking Your DVD ....................Changing Your Password ..................Setting the Ratings Limits ..................Unrated Titles ......................System Test ........................ The Display Menu ......................
  • Page 8 @f C@ntents Chapter 7: Other Information Troubleshooting ......................Care and Cleaning ......................Handling Cautions ....................Formation of Condensation ..................Handling Discs ......................Cleaning Discs......................The Front of Your TV/DVD ..................... Universal Remote ......................Test the Remote ......................Program the Remote ...................... Automatic Code Search ...................
  • Page 9 Connections 8t Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Connections • You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable • Plug in the TV/DVD • Put Batteries in the Remote • How to Use the Remote Control to Complete Interactive...

  • Page 10: Things To Consider Before You Connect

    C@nnect @ns Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components beR>re you plug any of their power cords into fl_e wall outlet. • Turn off the TViDVD and/or component belk>re you connect or disconnect any cables.

  • Page 11: Choose Your Connection

    C@nnect @ns Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your TV/DVD, Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best [k)r you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV/DVD. Connection Title Cables Needed Components •...

  • Page 12: Tv/Dvd Only

    C@nnect @ns Setup TV/DVD R_IOEO G LINK CABLE OFF-AIR SIGNAL TV/DVD Only Connect the TV/DVD to your cable or antenna Connect the coaxial cable flcom your cable or antenna to the ANTENNA jack on the back of your TV/DVD. Go to page If you're connecting a cable...

  • Page 13: Tv/Dvd + Vcr

    C@nnect @ns Setup TV/DVD © TV/DVD + VCR Connect your TV/DVD to your A. Connect a coaxial cable to the ANTENNA jack on your TV/DVD and to the Output Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV). B. Connect ll_e audio/video cables.
  • Page 14 C@nnect @ns Setup CABLE OR TV/DVD OFF-AIR SIGNAL S VIDEO G LINK -0R- Note: The back of your Dolby Digital* or DTS** receiver might look exactly like the one shown here Dolby Digital ® and DTS ® Both l)olby Digital and 1)TS are audio R>rmats used to record 5.1-chann_'l audio signals onto the digital track of llhn (while the tlhn is being made).

  • Page 15: Tv/Dvd + Receiver

    C@nnect @ns Setup TV/DVD + Receiver Connect the TV/DVD to your cable or antenna Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the ANTENNA jack on the back of your TV/DVD. 2A. Connect the A/V receiver to your TV/DVD Connect the audio/video cables.

  • Page 16: Why You Should Connect This G-Link Cable

    C@nnect @ns Setup Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable The G-LINK cable enables the GtlDE Plus+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) work with your VCR and/or cable box. Cable Box- If your TV/DVI) is connected to a cable box you must connect tile G-LINK cable receive...

  • Page 17: Plug In The Tv/Dvd

    C@nnect_@ns Setup Plug in the TV/DVD Phlg the end of tile pow_,r cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in tile outlet. Insert the plug completely into tile outlet. Put Batteries in the Remote Remove the battery compartment cover on tile remote.

  • Page 18: Complete The Interactive Setup

    C@nnect @ns Setup Complete the Interactive Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV's l_atures to work properly. In this book, we call it the 'interactive setup" because lhe TV asks you questions, To access the setup menus manually, answer, and lhe TV makes the appropriate adjustmenls.
  • Page 19 C@nnect @ns Setup Step 1: Identifying Your TV's Location It your country is highlighted, press OK on the remote control, If your country isn't highlighted, press the up or down arrow button on the remote control to highlight your country and press OK. {Jse the number butlons on your remolu...
  • Page 20 C@nnect @ns Setup Highlight tile channel to which you have to tune your TV in order to see cable programming, and press OK (a screen appears reminding you lo connect your G-LINK cable to your TViDVD and cable box). Notes: Channel 03 isthe most common. Choose Videol/AUX if your cable box isconnected to your TV/DVD with audio/video cables instead of a coaxiaI cable.
  • Page 21 C@nnect @ns Setup Step 3: Configuring for a VCR It your TV/I)VD is conn_,cted to a VCR, press OK. It it is not, highlight N0 and press (-)K (a screen will appear renfinding to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV/DVD and VCR.). Use the Lip and down arrow buttons to highlight tile brand of your VCP, that is connected to the TV/DVD and press OK.
  • Page 22 C@nnect @ns Setup Note: If the GUIDE Plus+ system can't locate the correct code for the VCR, a list of troubleshooting instructions appears to help you before you try again. Leave your cable box turned ON to Try VCR configuration again: repeat VCR setup.

  • Page 23: What To Expect

    C@nnect @ns Setup What to Expect The next time you are in TV mode, the GUIDE PIus+ system will appear on the screen. The l_fllowing examples explain what you might see: • If all of the program inl_>rmation has been sent lo your TV, the GLIDE Plus+ system appears with all of your TV program listings.

  • Page 24: The Buttons On The Remote Control

    You can program GUIDE IN£O this button to control a cable box, most RCA, GE and Proscan audio components, a laserdisc player, or a VCR. If you set up the Auto Tuning l)ature (Chapl_.r 3), pressing the A[X l)uuon automatically...
  • Page 25 Setup ON,.OFF Turns file TV/DVD on and off. PAUSE In DVD mode, press PAUSE when tile disc is playing to pause playback. To turn off alt the RCA, GE, and Proscan components that are connected to the PLAY In DVD mode, plays the disc.
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  • Page 27: Chapter 2: Playing Dvds

    Playing DVDs Chapter Overview: • Regional Coding • Using Different Menus • Loading and Playing Discs • Using a Disc Menu • Using the On-Screen Info Display • Disc Playback Features Changing G_cy)hics contributed _z_itbi_ this pz_b/ication arejbr _])_sentatio_ on(_,.

  • Page 28: Regional Coding

    Playing DVD% Regional Coding Both the TV/DVD unit and the discs are coded l)y region. These regional codes must match in order tnr the disc to play. It the codes don't match, the disc won't play. This unit's code is region 1. Using Different Menus Each disc is programmed...

  • Page 29: To Load And Play A Disc

    Playing DVDs To Load and Play a Disc To put tile TV/I)VI) in I)V1) mode and play a disc, press the, I)V1) button on the remote control. Press tile OPEN*CLOSE butlon on tile t_ont of the TV/DVD. The disc tray opens. Place a disc gently into tile tray with the disc's label tacing up (double-sided discs have content on both sides, so you can place...
  • Page 30 Playing DVD% Press the up/down arrow buttons to highlight the section of the disc menu you want to choose, and press OK on the remote. In the example on the leti, Larzgz¢age has been selecled. In this example, The Language setting is highlighted.

  • Page 31: Using The On-Screen Info Display

    Playing DVDs Using the On-Screen Info Display "llle on-screen Inlk_ Display contains many playback fk,atures. To see tile Inlk) Display, press file INFO button on the remote while a disc is playing. The Inlk>Display appears across die top of the screen.

  • Page 32: Time Display

    Playing DVD% Time Display This fl.ature displays tile audio/video time. For DVD discs, tile tim_, displayed n.ters to the current title time. For Audio CDs, it rel)rs to tile current track time. For DVD video discs, the Time Display also acts as a Time Search f_ature. This lets you go lo a parlicular scene in a movie by entering the time that scene is played.

  • Page 33: Selecting Subtitles

    Playing DVDs Selecting Subtitles By det_ult, subtitles are off. To turn subtitles on: While the disc is playing, press INFO on the remote. Highlight the SJ_btill_,sicon, The Subtitle icon acts as a toggle to turn subtides on and off, When subtitles are on, the text box below the icons will display the current subtitle language. Selecting the Subtitle Language You can change the Subtitle language...

  • Page 34: Using The Repeat Feature

    Playing DVD% Using the Repeat Feature The delimit mode l_r the Repeat t_*atureis Off. Th(*re are t_ur Repeat options: • Disc - n.peats the disc that is playing • Title - repeats the title that is playing • Chapt_*r - repeats the chapter that is playing •...

  • Page 35: Using Bookmarks

    Playing DVDs Using Bookmarks The bookmark fi.ature lets you mark a point on tile disc that you can go to quickly. You can store up to 6 bookmarks per disc. When you turn tile TV/DVD off or remove tile disc, bookmarks cleared.

  • Page 36: Changing The Camera Angle

    Playing DVD% Changing the Camera Angle Some discs contain multiple angles of a particular scene or sequence. If the disc only has one angle, this ll,ature won't work. When multiple angles are available, the Camera An/dk" icon appears in the upper right corner of the screen. To change the camera angle: While a disc is playing, press INFO on the remote.
  • Page 37 Playing DVDs Slow Motion Playback (in Freeze Frame Mode) While the disc is in flceeze l_came mode, you can use slow motion playback. While the disc is playing, press PARSE on lhe remote. Press the REVERSE or the FORWARD butlon. Press the buuon again to increase the slow motion...
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  • Page 39: Chapter 3: Using The Tv's Features

    Using the TV's Features Chapter Overview: • About the GUIDE Plus+ System • The Channel Banner • Auto Tuning • Parental Controls and V-Chip Changing Grcq)hics co_zt_#_ecl _itbi_ this p_bliccttio_z arejbr rel)rese_ztcttio_ o_z(_,.

  • Page 40: About The Guide Plus+ System

    Using Featu s Action Video Program Menu About the GUIDE Plus+ System buttons window information options The GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules fi)r your area and allows your TV/DVD direct control of a cable and/or VCR.

  • Page 41: Getting In & Out Of The Guide Plus+ System

    Using Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System To ent_,r the G[IDE Plus+ system: • Press GUIDE on the remote. To exit tile (?tIDE Plus+ system: • Highlight a program and press OK to exit tile G{IDE Plus+ system and rune to tile channel.
  • Page 42 Using Featu s Grid Guide Action Buttons Grid guide Grid guide menu action buttons Action buttons will change according _ where you are in the GUIDE Plus+ selection system. Be sure to look at the action bar bel_re pressing the command numbers.

  • Page 43: Sort

    Using Sort Sort menu selection The Sort menu lets you browse programs by category. The channel to which you are currently tuned is displayed in tile vide() window. To Sort: If tile GLIDE Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control.

  • Page 44: News

    Using Featu s News menu News selection "l'h_" N6_ll:S n_,nu lets browse current news stori_,s headline, If the G[ I1)E Plus+ system isnt on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. Press MENU on the remote conrail to select the menu bar. the arrows to highlight News (if MSNBC is available on your TV, it will appear in the video window).

  • Page 45: Messages

    Using TO remove or change t}equency (daily, once, or weekly) scheduled event, access tile Sch(,daI(, in('nLl fronl tile Menkl bar. Press GUIDE to bring up tile GUIDE Plus+ system. Press MENU on tile remole to select tile Menu bar. Lse tile arrows to highlight the J;ch#dJd(_ menu selection.

  • Page 46: Channels

    Using Featu s Channels Channels menu Channels menu action buttons selection You can customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of certain channels. For instance, you may disable channels that you never wawh. You can restore disabled channels at a later point in time.

  • Page 47: How To Get More Information About An Advertisement Or A Program

    Using How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program TO lind ()Lit n_ore inl()rn_ation al)()Llt a program, adv(*rtisen_ent or sp(*cial, LISe the ]et_ arrow button to highlight the program or promotional inlk)rmation box. Requesting more inl_)rmation about a particular show displays the PlusCode programming number and the Shows on _Vextti)r that channel.

  • Page 48: Channelbanner

    Using Featu s ChannelBanner There are several indicators fllat might appear when you press tile TV or INFO btmons on the remote, This display is called the Channel Banner. The lkfllowing list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bouom).
  • Page 49 Using Press MENU (the 7'ViIIAIA"31kSXrU appears). Highlight Cbanneland press OK on your remol*, control. Highlight AJ¢to 7i¢ningand press OK. Choose which channel you would like In set: Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a list that lets you set tip tile channel that the TV/DVD tunes to when you press the VCR1 buuon on the remote.

  • Page 50: Parental Controls And V-Chip

    Using Featu s Parental Controls and V-Chip The Parental ControL_ menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain progranls, chann_,ls, or us_, tile l)ront panel controls. The first lhree choices in the Parental ControL_ menu involve software inside...

  • Page 51: V-Chip Tv Rating Limit

    Using Age-Based Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings Rating Mature Audience Only. Sp_,cifically ch,signt, d to b_, xit, w_,d by adults and may bt, unsuitable fi)r cllildr_,n TV-MA under 17. It contains one or mor_" of the" following content th_'m_'s: eruch" inch'c_'nt Ianguag_" (L), _'xplicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).
  • Page 52 Using Featu s The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen The tbllowing is an example of where items are located within the _ting Limit screen. Rating Status Field Lets you sdcct whether the status of the ageq_ased rating limit left is Vk'w or Bkxk. Content Themes Lists [he thei1]cs you...

  • Page 53: Blocking Specific Content Themes

    Using Press the right arrow bulton lo move tile yellow highlight to the Hierarchy of Age=Based Ratings Statics field. Press the up or down arrow button to toggle between View and Block, "File TV-MA Mature Audience Only status liar tile rating listed lo the left. and all higher ratings automatically TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned...

  • Page 54: Viewing Specific Content Themes

    Using Featu s To block program content: Rating Rating Content field status field themes Determine file lowest level of conl_.nt you don't want the child to watch. tile up and down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll lhrough tile age-based ratings until the rating...

  • Page 55: V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

    Using V-Chip Movie Rating Limit You sut movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level How to block movie ratings and view movie ratings is explained in the next lwo sections, "lb access fl_e _-CIIIP MO V1KRATING lJMIT menu: Press MENU on the remote control (the TVMAINMKNUappears).

  • Page 56: V-Chip Unrated Program Block

    Using Featu s V-Chip Unrated Program Block Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes 'unrated" can be viewed. Note that ' unratcd" TV programs nmy include news, sporls, political, religious, local and wea/her programs, emergency bulletins, public announcemenls, and programs...
  • Page 57 Using the DVD's Menu System Chapter Overview: • The DVD's Menu System • The Play Mode Menu • The Lock Menu • The Display Menu • The Sound Menu • The Languages Menu • The Glossary Changing Entertainment. Again.

  • Page 58: The Dvd's Menu System

    Using Syste The DVD's Menu System The DVD's menu system is not the same as the disc menu or the Inlk) Display. The DVD's main menu comes up when there is no disc playing. If you are playing a disc, press STOP on the remow control to stop playback and bring up lhe DVD's main menu.

  • Page 59: The Play Mode Menu

    U%ing DVD=s The Play Mode Menu The DVD's Plc O' Modt, menu lets you chnose dilfi, rent ways to play the disc. To see Play Mode menu options, a disc m]_lst be in the TViDVD. If lhe disc is playing, press STOP (lhe DVD's main menu...

  • Page 60: How To Create A Program

    Using Syste How to Create a Program To use the Program Pta7 option, you nlust create a program list to set tile order in which you want titles and chapters on a DVD video disc to play. To create a program list tier an Audio CD or MP3 go to Chapter 6.

  • Page 61: Autoplay

    U%ing DVD=s Inserting Chapters "R) insert chaplers inl<) fl_e playlist: If the disc is playing, press STOP lo stop playback (the DVD's main menu appears). Highlight Pla), Mode and press OK (tile Play Mode menu appears). Highlight Edit Pro(4ram and press OK (the Edit Pro(4ram screen appears).

  • Page 62: The Lock Menu

    Using Syste The Lock Menu "File padlock icon is displayed on tile DVD's main menu which shows whether your DVD is locked or unlocked. to play rating Locked: A password is needed in order discs that aren't included in tile limits you have set.

  • Page 63: Setting The Ratings Limits

    U%ing DVD=s Setting the Ratings Limits The Ratings Limits tkmture 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 tile types of DVDs that your thmily watches, Note: When in DVD mode, the TV/DVD alerts you when you try to play a movie with a rating that...

  • Page 64: Unrated Titles

    U%ing DVD=% Sy%te From the Lock menu, l_ighligllt Ratin/4s Limits and press OK (tile Ratin/4s Limits menu is displayed). Highlight Rated 7_'tlesand press OK (tile 8devel rating limits list appears). To cimnge tile rating linfit, press tile up or down arrow button. •...

  • Page 65: The Display Menu

    U%ing DVD=s The Display Menu The Displa)' menu contains the settings that aff_.ct how disc content looks on your TV/DVD. TV Image The TVlmage lll_*nkladjusts tile way a nlovie appears on your TV/DVD. Standard TVs are A x 3 l_3rlnat. From the DVD's main menu (in DVD mode, no disc playing), highlight Displc O, and press OK (the l)isplc(), options appear).

  • Page 66: On-Screen Displays

    Using Syste On-Screen Displays This feature lets you select whether you want certain nn-screen displays to appear on the screen. It contains three choices with check boxes next to them: • Infk>rmation Display - When turned on, displays time transport inlnrmation when you are fast forwarding or reversing...

  • Page 67: Sound Logic

    DVD% M%ing From the main menu, highlight and select tile 5bund option and press OK (lhe &rand menu is displayed). Highlight the 1){a, i tal Output option and press OK. Highlight the desired output and press OK. Press the left arrow key to return to [lie main nlenu. Notes: If you set Digital Output...

  • Page 68: The Languages Menu

    Using Syste The Languages Menu The La*zgztagt,s menu enables you to choose different language options tk)r audio, subtitles, Disc Menu items and DVD main menu items. The del_ult lot all Language menu items is English. Changing the Player Menus, Disc Menus, Audio or Subtitles Language...

  • Page 69: Glossary

    U%ing DVD=s Glossary The glossary contains definitions and inlk)rmation about tile t>atures and controls when in the DVD mode. If the disc is playing, press STOP (the DVDs main menu appears). Highlight Gh)ssa*y and press OK (the Glossary appears). l_se tile arrow buttons on your remow to highlight dil'l>rent terms. The definitions appear on tile right side of the screen.

  • Page 70: Code List

    Using Syst@ Code List Don't forget to press the OK button after enter the code. Code Code Lmlguage Language Code Language 6566 Abkhazian R_lssian 8285 Hungarian 7285 6565 Afar Icelandic 7383 SalTloan 8377 657O Afrikaans Indonesian 7378 8371 Sangho Albanian Sanskrit 8381 lnmrtingua...

  • Page 71: Chapter 5: Using The Tv's Menu System

    Using the TV's Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use the Different Types of Menus • Audio Menu • Picture Quality Menu • Screen Menu • Using Closed Captioning • Channel Menu • Time Menu Changing Entertainment. ain. G_a])hics contained _z_itbin this pz_b/icatio_ a_e./_)_ _r_])resent_tio_...

  • Page 72: How To Use Your Tv's Menu System

    Using How to Use Your TV's Menu System Ynu use the buttons on the remote, or the t)cont of your TViDVD to access the menu system and make changes to the settings. The tkfllowing pages explain how to use the different types of menus to adjust the fl.atures of your TV.

  • Page 73: Picture Quality Menu

    Using Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program's audio in a second language, if one is awdlable. The word SAP appears on the screen when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP int_)rmation. SAP audio broadcast in mono. SAP is also used to broadcast a program's audio...

  • Page 74: Screen Menu

    Using Screen Menu Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way closed captioning inl_)rmation is shown on tile screen. Offalways No captioning inlk>rmation is displayed. On always Captioning inlk)rmation is shown always, when available. On when sound is muted Captioning...

  • Page 75: Channel Menu

    Using Turning off Closed-Caption Select Scree_t}om the Main menu. Press OK to select Close.d-Caption Dispko,. Highlight Q//'Atways and press OK. The closed captioning is turned olT and you go back R) the _cree_ menu. Channel Menu Auto ChannelSea_'h When in TV mode, searches automatically R)rall the channels...

  • Page 76: Time Menu

    Using _enu Time Menu Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the anlount ot tilne you want to give the TV/DVD betore it shuts itself off. Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set Lip a schedule tk>rturning the TV/DVD on and ott"...

  • Page 77: Chapter 6: Playing Other Types Of Discs

    Playing Other Types Discs Chapter Overview: • Using the Info Display • Using the Time Display • Selecting a Specific Track • Selecting a Specific Index • Selecting a Play Mode • Using the Repeat Feature • Changing the Audio Channel Output •...

  • Page 78: Using The Info Display

    PJaying Other _pes @f Discs Using the Info Display Your TV/DVD gives you many options when playing dilT_.rent types of discs. YOu can access these teatures through the on-screen Inlb Display. To access the Inff> Display while a disc is playing, press INFO on the remote. The Infk) Display appears across the top of the screen.

  • Page 79: Using The Time Display

    Play ng Other @f Discs Using the Time Display The Clock part nt the Inl_) Disphty shows the current disc time. To see the curn, nt disc tim_,: Press INFO on tile remote (the Inln Display appears). Highlight the Clock icon. Press OK. The amount of time tile track has played appears in tile time window.
  • Page 80 PJaying Other @f Discs Using the Program Play Feature To use the Program Play _ature, you must enler the order in which you want lhe tracks on the CD or MP3 to play by creating a program. This is done flcom the DVD's main menu. To edit a CD: If the disc is playing, press STOP to stop playback...

  • Page 81: Using The Repeat Feature

    Play ng Other @f Discs Editing a Playlist If the disc is playing, press STOP to stop playback. The DVD's main menu appears. Highlight Play Mode and press OK (the Plc(l'Modt, menu appears). Highlight Edit Program and press OK (the Edit Program screen appears).

  • Page 82: Changing The Audio Channel Output (Available Only On Video Cds)

    PJaying Other @f Discs Changing the Audio Channel Output (Available only on Video CDs) It you are playing a stereo Video CD, you can change the channel output. Press INFO on the remote to bring Lip the Inl_) Display, Highlight the Az_dio Cbannet icon on the Info l)isplay. The audio channel choices appear in the text box.
  • Page 83 Play ng Other @f Discs When you reach the place you want to mark, press OK. The unmarked icon changes lo two icons (side-by-side): • An arrow lhat is used to activate the bookmark. • A trashcan that is used lo clear the bookmark. Next to the icons, the bookmark start time and lrack are displayed.

  • Page 84: Dub Assist (Available Only On Audio Cds)

    PJaying Other @f Discs Dub Assist (Available only on Audio CDs) Dub Assist helps you record a CD onto an audio cassette tape by determining the number tracks that will tit on one side of the tape so you have time to turn tile tape over to record on the other side.

  • Page 85: Chapter 7: Other Information

    Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • The Front of Your TV/DVD • The Universal Remote • Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Index Changing Graphics contained _zqtbin this pz_blicatio_ are./_)r r_])resent_tio_ on/F.

  • Page 86: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting [/'you are expe_qe_ci*_g product operatio_ problem,s_, please rc_:iew the troubtesbootir_g secti(m b_Jbre you caltjbr se_n&e. R(,/_r to the Limited Wa_'anty.[br #z/brmation o_z bow to obt_#z repair se_7:ice. DVD Problems Player won't work R_'s_,t the" TViI)VD by unplugging the AC power cord and plugging it back in.
  • Page 87 Other mnf@r ati@n Trou bleshooti ng A screen saver appears on the screen Your ['ViI)VD is equipped wRb a screen saver that appears on the screen after the I)VD mode has been idle fk)r several minutes. Press STOP or GO BACK on the remo_ to make the screen saver...
  • Page 88 Trou bleshooti TV Problems TV won't turn Press the TV button. Make sure the TViDVD is plugged Check tile wail receptacle (or extension cord) _) make sure it is "live" by plugging in something else. Something might be wrong with your remote control.
  • Page 89 Other mnf@r ati@n Trou bleshooti ng Noisy stereo reception The station might be weak. Press the S()I ND button on your remote control to change from stereo to mono. No picture, no sound but TV is on The channel l:_ight b_" empty change chann_,ls.
  • Page 90 Troubleshooting Scheduled Watch or Record doesn't occur Check Sch_duh , fi)r timer conflicts. Go to page 42 for instructk)ns. Make sure the wands of the G LINK cable are placed in front of tb_ _ remote sensor(s) on th_ _ component(s). off during the VCR on when Make...

  • Page 91: Care And Cleaning

    Other mnf@r ati@n Care and Cleaning CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV/DVD before cleaning. You can clean the TV/DVD as required, using a soti lint-flee cloth, Be sure to occasionally dust tile ventilation slots in tile cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation.

  • Page 92: Handling Discs

    Handling Discs • Dont touch the discs signal surfaces. Hold by tile edges or by one edge and tile hole in the center. • Don't alfix labels or adhesive tape to label surthces. Don't scratch or dalnage tile label. • Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs.

  • Page 93: The Front Of Your Tv/Dvd

    Other mnf@r ati@n The Front of Your TV/DVD Front Panel If you can't find your remote control you can use the butlons on your TViDVD lo operate many of the TViDVD's t_atures. OPEN/CLOSE Press to open and close the disc tray. STOP Stops disc play.

  • Page 94: Universal Remote

    The universal renlote can be progranmled to operate most brands of remote conmfllable VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. Tile remote ON'OFF VCRI is already programmed to control most RCA, Proscan, and GE VCRs and satellite receivers. VCR2 SAT. CABL[ &&°&& The A[X button...

  • Page 95: Direct Entry

    Other mnf@r ati@n If the component you want to control does turn ot]': Important Tips! Press and release REVERSE, then wait 2 seconds. Repeat this step until the component turns back ON. You must continue pressing the component button while you "R) finish, press and hold STOP until the light on the remow rams off.
  • Page 96 Mei ............202[ STS4 ............. 506 v Memorex ........2002, 2()11, 2013, l_)shiba ............5068, 5(173 (tor RCA and 1Nn/ensia brands only) ...... 2014, 2021, 2023, 2026, 2104, 2131 Uniden ........... 5069 AMiFM ............4003 MGA ........2029, 2065, 2113 Aux ............

  • Page 97: Limited Warranty

    Service Center may charge lo transport your unit to and from your home. • To identil} your nearest Authorized RCA Service Center, ask your dealer, look in tile Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900. • Proof of purchase in the lk>rm of a bill of sale or receipted...
  • Page 98 Limitation of Warranty: • THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRF_SS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA...

  • Page 99: Accessory Order Form

    1o 228449 $4.45 Audio,Video Adapter (not shown) {,our (,_blu i_ color- coded at_dsbiehted. $15.95 Optical Cable (3-ft) Gold-Tipped cable RCA-13p_,pborloplugs each e*zd $19.95 VH83 (6-ft) Optical Cable (6-ft) Stereo Dubbing Cable 7_'qJl_, cable thai/_,1,_ },ou co_llT_tct v/l)l:o a_ld Al _)io...
  • Page 100 Amplified Antenna Charge your order on your VISA, Master( ard, or Discover Card by Allows ,you lo quicl'{V su itch filling m below fi'om the atnen*za s*_gnal to the cable or salellite signal u itbout USE YOUR CREDIT CARD VISA discormecting lbe amerma IMPORTANT:...
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  • Page 102: Index

    Discs Symbols cleaning Icons 4 x 3 Letterbox Cable box codes digital vide() discs 27 Index 4 x 3 Standard CABLE/ANTENNA jack handling Cables menu selecting, vide() CI) 77 INFO button Audk_iv'ideo Display Menu coaxial lnfo Display I)olby Digital A-B Repeat 32, 79 Audio CD 76 I)['S 12...
  • Page 103 audio CI) 76 pmh 56 Stow motion playback Sort menu digital video discs 26 types SOl NI) button Program Messages menu Sound menu Modes, remote control creating audio CD 58 Stereo Mono I)VI) disc 58 KFOP button Motkm Pictures Association editing America Program...
  • Page 104 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 multimedia Inc. 10330 North Meridian...

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