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- Page 1 TV/VCR/DVD User's Guide Changing Entertainment.
- Page 2 INTO BEAM. 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 to contact you if needed. Product...
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Page 3: Important Safeguards
iMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2. RETAIN iNSTRUCTiONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered... - Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 13. LiGHTNiNG To protect your unit from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges.
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Page 5: Power Source
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 25. LASER BEAM Do not look into the opening of the disc tray or ventilation opening of the product to see the source of the laser beam. It may cause sight damage. 26. DISC Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. -
Page 6: Features
Featu res Color 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. A DVD disc has much more capacity, but is the same size as an audio... -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents [Before using your unit Disc playback operation IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ......Disc ..............Power source ........... Preparation/Status display of disc ....Features ............Playback procedure ........Contents ............Special playback ..........Parts and functions .......... mp3/WMA/JPEG playback ......Remote control ..........Setting the JPEG interval ....... -
Page 8: Parts And Functions
Parts and functions Front POWER button SKIP buttons (DVD) Cassette loading slot _LAY button (DVD) PHONES jack VIDEO IN jack STOP button (DVD) AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks VOL A/V buttons (TV) REW (Rewind) button (VCR) OPEN/CLOSE button (DVD) T.REC (Timer Recording) STOP/EJECT button (VCF indicator (VCR) REC/OTR indicator (VCR) -
Page 9: Remote Control
Remote control Page POWER Power on/off 10,15,16,19,45,46 TVNCR Press to operate TV/VCR 10,15, 35,37,38,40,41 Press to operate DVD 10,40,45,46,52,57,-61,63-65 CH +/- Select channel 10,20,38,40 Number buttons 10,19,23,38,40 Input setting 48,49,52,54 Enter a password 24,26,60-62 VOL +/- Adjust volume of TV 19,20 MUTE Switch off the sound... - Page 10 Remote control (continued) inserting Batteries Open the battery Install two"AAA" batteries Replace the compartment compartment cover in the (supplied), paying attention to the cover. direction of the arrow, polarity diagram in the battery compartment. Battery precautions The precautions below should be followed when using batteries in this device:...
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Page 11: Antenna Connections
Antenna connections If you are using an indoor or outdoor antenn a, follow the instructions below that correspond to your antenna system. If you are using a Cable TV service (CABLE), see page 12 for Cable TV connections. Combination VHF/UNF antenna (Single 75 ohm cable or 300 ohm twin=lead wire) -
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 Converter box. Some cable companies offer "premium pay channels" in which the signal scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device... -
Page 13: Connections To Other Equipment
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 the unit ,lifter... - Page 14 Connections to other equipment (continued) Using the audio/video inputs If you connect tile TV/VCR/DVD to a camcorder or Video Game Console, you can select different modes 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.
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Page 15: Setting The On-Screen Display Language
Setting the on=screen display language You can choose from three different Press POWER to turn on the TV/VCR/DVD. languages (English, Spanish French) for the on-screen displays. Press TV/VCR to select the TV/VCR mode. Press TV MENU, the TV/VCR menu screen will appear. -
Page 16: Auto Clock Setting
Auto clock setting The Auto Clock function will Auto cNock setting automatically set the built-in clock (Month, Day, Year and Time) when Connect the Antenna or Cable system. the TV/VCR/DVD is connected to an If you use a cable box, turn it on. Antenna or Cable system... - Page 17 Auto clock setting (continued) To set standard time In the rare event that you live within broadcast range of two stations in two different time zones, the TV/VCR/DVD recognize the wrong station for the Auto Clock set. To correct the situation: Press TV MENU in the TV/VCR mode.The TV/VCR...
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Page 18: Manual Clock Setting
Manual clock setting must date time EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to "8:30 AM" October, 29 (SAT), 2005. manually for Timer Recordings, OFFTimer and Daylight Saving Time Press TV MENU inthe TV/VCR mode.TheTV/VCR menu screen if the Auto Clock process did not set will appear, them correctly. -
Page 19: Tv Operation
TV operation To turn TV/VCR/DVD, press POWER. Adjust the volume level by pressing VOL + or - .The volume level appears. Set the TV/CABLE menu - VHF/UHF channels option to the appropriate CABLE- CABLE TV channels position. (See page 22.) Press the number buttons select the channel. - Page 20 TV operation (continued) CHANNEL Press and release CH + or -.The channel automatically stops at the next channel set into memory. For proper operation, before select- ing channels, they should be set into the memory. See pages 22 and 23 "Memorizing channels".
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Page 21: Closed Caption
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. -
Page 22: Memorizing Channels
Memorizing channels This TV/VCR/DVD is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down the next channel set into memory, skipping over unwanted channels. Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into the unit's memory. In addition to normal VHF and UHF channels,... - Page 23 Memorizing channels (continued) Automatic memory tuning Press TV MENU in theTV/VCR mode.TheTV/VCR menu screen will appear. Press • or _" to select option. Press • or • to select "AUTO CH MEMORY". Press _'. The TV will begin memorizing all the channels available in your area.
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Page 24: Setting The V-Chip
Setting the V=Chip An age limitation can be set to To register a password restrict children from viewing hearing violent scenes or picture Press TV MENU in tile TV/VCR mode. Tile TV/VCR that you may choose to exclude. menu screen will appear. The restriction applies to "TV... - Page 25 Setting the V-Chip (continued) To set the V-Chip In the V-CHIP SET menu, press • or • to select "V-CHIP SET", then press •. Press • or • to select "TV RATING", then press • or • display the desired setting.
- Page 26 Setting the V-Chip (continued) To change password PressTVMENUintheTV/VCRmode,TheTV/VCRmenuscreen will appear. Press 4 or _" to select option. iiiiiiii iiii Press • or • to select the "PASSWORD". Enter the password using the number buttons (0-9), then press ENTER. • If you put a wrong number, press CANCEL.
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Page 27: Setting The On Timer
Setting the on timer This feature allows you to have the TV/ EXAMPLE: Turning on the TV to channel 12 at 7:00 AM, MON- VCR/DVD automatically turn on at a DAY-FRIDAY. predetermined time. if you program the ON TIMER once, the TV/VCR/DVD Press TV MENU in the TV/VCR... -
Page 28: Setting The Off Timer
Setting the off timer This feature allows you to have the EXAMPLE: Turning off the TV at 11:30 PM. TV/VCR/DVD turn off automatically at a predetermined time. If you Press TV MENU in the TV/VCR mode. The TV/VCR menu program the OFF TIMER once, screen will appear. -
Page 29: Picture Control Adjustment
Picture control adjustment Picture controls are factory preset but you can adjustthem individu- ally as follows: Press TV MENU in theTV/VCR mode.TheTV/VCR menu screen will appear. Press • or I_ to select _ option. Press • or • to select "PICTURE", then press •. -
Page 30: Adjusting The Picture Preference
Adjusting the picture preference You can select four picture Press TV MENU in theTV/VCR mode.TheTV/VCR menu screen modes--STANDARD, SPORTS, will appear. MOVIE and MEMORY--as scribed in the following table: Press _ or _" to select option. Press • or • to select "PICTURE PREFERENCE",... -
Page 31: Sound Control Adjustment
Sound control adjustment Sound controls are factory preset PressTVMENUintheTV/VCRmode.TheTV/VCRmenuscreen but you can adjust them individually will appear, as follows: _= Press • or _" to select option. Press • or • to select "AUDIO", then press •. Press • or • to select the item you want to adjust. -
Page 32: 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 MENU in the TV/VCR mode. -
Page 33: Second Audio Program (Sap)
Stereo recording and playback / Second Audio Program (SAP) Stereo recording and When an MTS STEREO broadcast playback received, the word STEREO will appear on the screen and the program The VHS HFFi audio system permits can be viewed or recorded in stereo. -
Page 34: Loading And Unloading A Cassette Tape
Loading and Unloading a cassette tape Use only video cassette tapes marked [_. Loading Push the center of tile tape until it is automatically Insert the cassette tape with its labeled side facing up inserted. and the erase prevention tab positioned at your left. -
Page 35: Cassette Tape Playback
Cassette tape playback Preparation: Press TV/VCR to select the TV/VCR mode. Load a prerecorded tape (When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, playback will start auto- matically). To start playback Press PLAY. Playback will start. " I_- "will appear on the screen for about 4 seconds. -
Page 36: Special Playback
playback Special Picture Search Repeat playback Reverse picture search function The entire video tape will be played until its end. The Press REW once or twice during the playback. tape will then automatically rewind to the beginning Forward picture search function the playback will be repeated. -
Page 37: 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. Preparation: Press TVNCR to select the TV/VCR mode. Press DISPLAY/CALL The counter display shows the tape running time during playback or recording. -
Page 38: Recording A Tv Program
Recording a TV program Recording viewing Preparation: same program Press TVNCR to select tile TV/VCR mode. Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact. The TV/VCR/DVD will automatically turn Press SPEED to select the desired tape speed SP or aLP. The tape counter and SP or aLP will appear... - Page 39 Recording a TV program (continued) To stop recording Press STOP to stop recording. "[]" will appear on screen for about 4 seconds. To stop recording temporarily Press PAUSE/STILL to avoid recording unwanted material. Press again to continue the recording. "11" will appear on screen for about 4 seconds.
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Page 40: One-Touch Timer Recording (Otr)
Timer Recording (OTR) One=touch The One-touch Timer Recording Preparation: feature provides a simple and Press TVNCR to select the TV/VCR mode. convenient way to make a timed recording. Example: One-touch Timer Recording for 30 minutes. Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact. -
Page 41: Timer Recording
Timer recording Timer recording can be Preparation: programmed on-screen with the • Press TV/VCR to select the TV/VCR mode. remote control.The built-in timer • Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact. allows automatic unattended • Press DISPLAY/CALL to verify that the time and date are recording of up to 8 programs... - Page 42 Timer recording (continued) Timer recording special case To confirm the settings Weekly (e.g. WKL-TUE: each Tuesday) or daily (e.g. Press PROGRAM once. The TV screen displays MON-SAT: Monday to Saturday) Timer recording timer program list. Press PROGRAM again. The TV screen displays the ON/OFF TIMER...
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Page 43: Duplicating A Video Tape
Duplicating a video tape Duplicating a video tape if you connect the TVNCR/DVD to another VCR or camcorder, can duplicate a previously recorded tape. Make all connections before turning on the power. Load a blank cassette tape with the erase preven- REC/OTR then Press... -
Page 44: Disc
Disc This TV/VCR/DVD applies to DVD discs from Region 1 or ALL. The loaded Disc (DVD, Audio-CD and mp3/WMA/JPEG-CD) will be recognized automatically. The suitable Disc-formats are: DVD, CD, CD-R/RW and DVD-R/RW (Video format only). Some CD-R/RW and DVD-R/RW discs may be incompatible. -
Page 45: Preparation/Status Display Of Disc
Preparation / Status display of disc Preparation following pages describe setup/operation in DVD mode. Before DVD/CD operation, please make preparations as follows. Insert the AC cord plug into a standard 120V 60Hz polarized AC outlet. • If the AC cord plug is plugged in for the first time, wait for about 5 seconds before... -
Page 46: Playback Procedure
Playback procedure Press DVD to select DVD mode. Press OPEN/ ..................CLOSE on the TV/VCR/ DVD orthe remote control. The disc tray will open. Place a disc onto the tray. Position it with the printed label side up, align it with the guides, and place it in... -
Page 47: Special Playback
Special playback Fast Forward Playback There may be a slight delay between when press the button and the Press SEARCH during normal playback. function activating. Each press of the SEARCH button will increase the speed of the search I1_ (x 2), _ (x 4), _ (x 8), _ (x 15). -
Page 48: Mp3/Wma/Jpeg Playback
mp3ANMA/JPEG playback mp3/WMA/JPEG CD information mp3/WMA CD playback This player can play back mp3/WMA/JPEG files Press OPEN/CLOSE recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW. disc tray will open. rap3 is an audio file format, which compresses Place a disc on which rap3 or WMA recorded... - Page 49 mp3/WMA/J PEG playback (continued) JPEG CD playback Press OPEN/CLOSE. The disc tray will open. Place a disc on which JPEG files have been recorded onto the tray. Press OPEN/CLOSE or PLAY. The disc tray closes automati- cally. On the TV-screen, "Read- ing"...
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Page 50: Setting The Jpeg Interval
Setting the JPEG interval Setting the JPEG interval You can continuously play back all JPEG files automatically. Press SETUP in the stop mode or No disc. Press 4 / • to select option. Press • or ENTER, then press • or •... -
Page 51: Setting The Select Files
Setting the select files When playing back a CD containing Press SETUP in tile stop mode. mixture of mp3, WMA and JPEG files, Press • / • to select option. only mp3/WMA or JPEG files can be displayed on the file menu. Press •... -
Page 52: Zooming/Locating Desired Scene
Zooming / Locating desired scene Zooming This TV/VCR/DVD will allow you to zoom in on the frame image. You can then make selections by switching position of the frame. Press ZOOM during playback. The center part of the image will be zoomed mode.Press Each press of ZOOM DVD to select DVD... -
Page 53: Repeat Playback
Repeat playback Title, Chapter, Track Playback Press PLAY MODE during playback or stop mode. Audio-CD Press • • to select "Title". "Chapter" In case of CD, first press • to select "Repeat" and then press • or • to select "Track" or "All". Audio-CD again screen... -
Page 54: Program Playback/Random Playback (Cd)
Program playback Random playback (CD) Program playback You can arrange the order of tracks on the disc. Press PLAY MODE in the stop mode. Press • or • repeatedly until the program table shown at right appears. E×ample: In case wish to program in order of 7, 3, 11 :... -
Page 55: Changingsoundtracklanguage/ Subtitles
Changingsoundtracklanguage/ Subtitles Changing soundtrack language You can select the language when you play a multilingual disc, Press AUDIO SELECT during playback. The current soundtrack language will appear. Press AUDIO SELECT repeatedly until the desired language is selected. The on-screen display will disappear after a few seconds. -
Page 56: Changing Angles/Title Selection/Dvd Menu
Changing angles/Title selection / DVD menu Changing angles When playing back a disc recorded with multi-angle facil- ity, you can change the view angle. Press ANGLE during play- back. The current angle will appear. NOTE : In case of JPEG-playback, the JPEG-image is rotated 90 degrees to the right. -
Page 57: Setting The Aspect Ratio Of Tv Screen
Setting the aspect ratio of TV screen/Setting screen display Setting the aspect ratio of TV screen You can select the aspect ratio of the picture. Press DVD to select DVD mode. Press SETUP in the stop mode or No Disc. Press •... -
Page 58: Setting The Picture Mode
Setting the Picture mode There are two types of source content Press DVD to select DVD mode. in pictures recorded in DVD video Press SETUP in the stop mode discs: film content (pictures recorded or No Disc. from films at 24 frames per second) Press •... -
Page 59: Dynamic Range Control
Dynamic Range Control (Dynamic Range Control) ena- Press DVD to select DVD bles you to control the dynamic range mode. so as to achieve a suitable sound Press SETUP in the step your equipment. mode or No Disc. Press • or •... -
Page 60: Parental Control Setting
Parental control setting Some discs are specified as not Press DVD to select DVD suitable for children. Playback such discs can be restricted with this mode. unit. Press SETUP in the stop mode or No Disc. Press • or • to select option. -
Page 61: To Change The Parental Level
To change the parental level Press DVD to select DVD mode. Press SETUP in the stop mode or No Disc. Press • or I_ to select option. Then press • ENTER. Press • or • to select "Password", then the number buttons (0-9) to enter the password... -
Page 62: Temporary Disabling Of Rating By Dvd Disc
Temporary disabling of rating level by DVD disc Depending on the DVD disc, the disc Load a DVD disc and press PLAY may try to temporarily cancel or OPEN/CLOSE (see page 46). rating level that you have set. It is up to you to decide whether cancel the rating level... -
Page 63: Setting The Menu Language
Setting the menu language You can select the language of the Press DVD to select DVD mode. disc menu messages of DVDs. Press SETUP in the stop mode. Press • or • to select option. Press then • or ENTER, press •... -
Page 64: Setting The Subtitle Language
Setting the subtitle language same subtitle language Press DVD to select DVD mode. always be selected even if you replace Press SETUP in the stop mode. the disc or turn the power off. Press _ or • to select [] option. -
Page 65: Setting The Audio Soundtrack Language
Setting the audio soundtrack language The same audio soundtracklanguage Press DVD to select DVD mode. can always be selected by your TV/ Press SETUP in the stop mode. VCR/DVD even if you replace the disc Press • or • to select [] or turn the power off. -
Page 66: Language Code List
Language code list Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings "Menu", "Subtitle" and/or "Audio" (see pages 63-65). Language Name Code Language Name Code Language Name Code Language Name Code Abkhazian 1112 Fiji 1620 Lingala 2224 Singhalese 2919 Afar 1111 Finnish 1619... -
Page 67: Problems And Troubleshooting
Problems and troubleshooting tile following check list for troubleshooting when have problems with your TV/VCR/DVD. Consult your local dealer or service outlet if problems persist. Be sure all connections properly made when using with other units. IPAGE _ SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Connect... -
Page 68: Video Head Cleaning
Problems and troubleshooting (continued) /Video head cleaning SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS I PAGE'_ The disc is dirty. Eject the disc and clean it. The playback picture It is in fast forward or fast reverse Some times a small amount of picture occasional distortion. -
Page 69: Specifications
S/N Ratio: 90 dB Harmonic distortion: 0.06% Below Measurable Level Wow and flutter: Video : (RCA) 1 Vp-p/75 ohm Output: Audio: (RCA) -12 dBm/1K ohm Digital Audio : 0.5 Vp-p/75 ohm Pickup: CD : Wavelength: 770- 800 nm Maximum output power: 0.7 mW... -
Page 70: 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 replace- ment parts and picture tube required to repair your unit. - Page 71 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.
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