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- Page 1 TV/VCR/DVD User's Guide Changing Bin.
- Page 2 CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THiS PRODUCT WARNING TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAUTION DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
- 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...
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Page 4: Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 11AA product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, "_m uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. Outdoor Antenna Grounding--If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide... -
Page 5: Power Source
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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... -
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
Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ......3 Disc ..............Power Source ........... Preparation ............. Features ............Status display of disc ........Contents ............Playback procedure ........Parts and functions .......... Special playback ..........Remote control ..........mp3 playback ..........Antenna connections ........Zooming ............ -
Page 8: Parts And Functions
Parts and functions Front POWER button Disc tray SKIP buttons Cassette Loading Slot _1111111. IIIIII Headphone_ PLAY button (DVD) jack STOP button (DVD) VIDEO IN jack AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks VOL A/V buttons (TV) REW (Rewind) button (VCF OPEN/CLOSE button (DVD) STOP/EJECT button (VCF T.REC (Timer Recording) -
Page 9: Remote Control
Remote control Page POWER Power on/off Button descriptions (top left to TVNCR Press to operate TV/VCR right) Press to operate DVD CH +/- Select channel 20,35,37 Number buttons 19,23,35 Input setting 48,49 Enter a password 24,26,55-57 VOL +/- Adjust volume of TV MUTE Switch off the sound DISPLAY/CALL... - Page 10 Remote control (continued) Inserting Batteries Open the battery compartment Install two"AAA" batteries paying Replace the compartment cover in the direction of the attention to the polarity diagram in cover. arrow, the battery compartment. Battery precautions The precautions below should be followed when using batteries in this device: 1.
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Page 11: Antenna Connections
Antenna connections If you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna, followthe instructions belowthat correspond to yourantenna system. If you are using cable TV service (CAW), see page 12 for Cable TV connections. Combination VHF/UHF Antenna (Single 75 ohm Cable or 300 ohm Twin-lead Wire) Connect the 75 ohm Cable from the Combination VHF/UHF Antenna to the RF IN Jack. -
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 FOR SUBSCRIBERS... -
Page 13: Connections To Other Equipment
Connections 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 Amplifier... - Page 14 Connections to other equipment (continued) Using the audio/video inputs If you connect the unit to camcorder or a TV game, you can select by pressingiNPUT SELECT, Press iNPUT SELECT repeatedly to select the desired mode. NOTE: "LINEl","LINE2"orTVchannelwilldisplayonthescreenfor4secends. In the DVD mode this key will not operate.
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Page 15: Setting The Language
Setting language You can choose from three different Press POWER to turn on the unit. languages (English, French and Spanish) for the on*screen displays. Press TVNCR to select the TV/VCR mode. Press TV MENU. Press • or • select "SYSTEM SETUP", then press ENTER. -
Page 16: Auto Clock Setting
Auto clock setting Auto Clock function will AUTO CLOCK SETTING automatically set the built-in clock (Month, Day, Year and Time) when the Connect the Antenna or Cable system. unit is connected to an Antenna or • If you use a cable box. turn it on. Cable system and it is turned off. - Page 17 Auto clock setting TO SET STANDARD TIME In the rare event that you live within broadcast range of two stations in two different time zones, the unit may recognize the wrong station for the Auto Clock set. To correct the situation: Press TV MENU Press •or •...
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Page 18: Manual Clock Setting
Manual clock setting You must set the date and time EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to "8:30 AM" October, 29 (WED), 2003. manually for Timer Recordings, ON/ OFF Timer and Daylight Saving Time Press TV MENU. The TV/VCR menu screen will appear. if the Auto Clock process did not set them correctly. -
Page 19: Tv Operation
TV operation To turn on the unit, press POWER. Adjust the volume level by pressing VOL + or -. The volume level appears. Set the TV/CATV menu option to the appropriate CATV - CABLE Connection - Antenna Connection position, (See page 22.) Press the number buttons to select the channel. - Page 20 TV operation (continued) CALL Press DISPLAY/CALL to display the current information on the screen. Press DISPLAY/CALL again to clear the call display. QUICK VIEW Press QUICK VIEW to return to the last channel you were watching, MUTE Press MUTE to switch off the sound. The unit's sound will be silenced and "MUTE"...
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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. Captions: This Closed Caption Mode will display text on the screen in English or another language (depending on the set-... -
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 TVNCR. Press TV/MENU, the TV/VCR menu screen will appear. Press • or • to select "CH SETUP", then press ENTER. Press • or • to select "AUTO CH MEMORY". Press ENTER. 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 forbid children to see and hear violent scenes or pictures for adults, etc. The unit corresponds to "TV RATING" and "MOVIE RATING". To use the V-Chip function, you must register a password. TO REGISTER PASSWORD Press TVNCR. - Page 25 TO SET THE V-CHIP In the V-CHIP SET menu, press • or • to select "TV RATING", then press ENTER, Press • or • to display the desired setting, then press ENTER. TV RATING is not set TV-Y All children TV-Y7 : 7 years old and above TV.G :...
- Page 26 Setting the V-Chip (continued) TO CHANGE PASSWORD Press TVNCR. Press TV/MENU the TV/VCR menu screen will appear. Press • or • to select "TV SETUP" then press ENTER. Press • or • to select the "V- CHIP SET", then press ENTER. Enter your Password using number buttons (0-9), then...
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Page 27: To Set The On Timer
To set the on timer This feature allows you to have the EXAMPLE: Turning on the TV to channel 12 at 7:00 AM, MON- unit automatically turn on at a prede- DAY-FRIDAY. termined time. If you program the ON TIMER once, the unit will turn on on Press TV MENU. -
Page 28: To Set The Off Timer
To set the off timer This feature allows you to have the EXAMPLE: Turning off the TV at 11:30 PM. unit turn off automatically at a predetermined time. if you program Press TV MENU. Press Aor • the OFF TIMER once, the unit will automatically turn off at the same to select "TV SETUP", then... -
Page 29: Picture Control Adjustment
Picture control adjustment Picture controls are factory preset but you can adjust them individually. Press TVNCR. Press TV/MENU, the TV/VCR menu screen will appear. Press • or • to select "TV SETUP", then press ENTER. Press • or • to select "PIC- TURE", then press ENTER. -
Page 30: Sound Control Adjustment
Sound control adjustment Sound controls are factory preset Press TVNCR. Press TV/MENU, the TV/VCR menu screen will but you can adjust them individually. appear. Press • or • to select "TV SETUP", then press ENTER. Press • or • to select "AUDIO". -
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 Insert the cassette tape with its labeled side facing up inserted. and the erase prevention tab positioned at your left, An inverted cassette tape cannot be inserted. -
Page 32: Cassette Tape Playback
Cassette tape playback Preparation: • Press TV/VCR to select the TVNCR mode, Insert a prerecorded tape (When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, playback will start auto- matically), If the tape doesn't start playing automatically. Press PLAY, Playback will start, "... -
Page 33: Special Playback
Special playback Picture Search Repeat playback Reverse picture search function The entire video tape will be played until its end. The Press REW x 1 or x 2 during the playback. tape will then automatically rewind to the beginning and Forward picture search function the playback will be repeated. -
Page 34: Zero Return Function
ZERO RETURN function / Video index search system Preparation: ZERO RETURN function • Press TVNCR to select the TVNCR mode. This function makes tape-rewinding stop at the counter 00:00:00 position automatically. Press DISPLAY/CALL The counter display shows the tape running time during playback... -
Page 35: Recording A Tv Program
Recording a TV program Recording and viewing the Preparation: same TV program • Press TVNCR to select the TV/VCR mode, Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact, The unit will automatically turn on, Press SPEED to select the desired tape speed SP or SLP. - Page 36 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..will appear on screen temporarily. NOTES: •...
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Page 37: One-Touch Timer Recording (Otr)
One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) 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 38: Timer Recording
Timer recording Timer recording can be programmed Preparation: on-screen with the remote control. • Press TVNCR to select the TVNCR mode. The built*in timer allows automatic • Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact. unattended recording of up to 8 •... - Page 39 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 the MON*SAT: Monday to Saturday) Timer recording timer program list, Press PROGRAM again, The TV screen displays the ON/OFF TIMER setting. Follow the procedure of timer recording on the previous (once) (twice)
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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 TVNCR. Press • or • to select "TV SETUP". -
Page 41: Stereo Recording And Playback
Stereo recording and playback / Second Audio Program (SAP) Stereo recording When a MTS STEREO broadcast received, the word STEREO will ap- playback pear on the screen and the program can The VHS Hi-Fi audio system permits high be viewed or recorded in stereo. fidelity recording of MTS STEREO TV broadcasts. -
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. REC/OTR then Load a blank cassette tape with the erase preven- Press recording unit, press... -
Page 43: Disc
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 Preparation The 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 pressing POWER. -
Page 45: Playback Procedure
Playback procedure Press DVD to select DVD mode. Press OPEN/ CLOSE on the unit or the 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 its proper position. -
Page 46: Special Playback
Special playback Note: There may be a slight delay be* Fast Forward Playback tween when you press the button and Press SEARCH _ during normal playback. when the function is activated. Each press of the SEARCH _1_ button will increase the speed of the search _1_ (x 2), _ (x 4), _ (x 8), _... -
Page 47: Mp3 Playback
mp3 playback This player can play back the mp3-data Preparation: which has been recorded on CD-R or CD* • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. RW. To produce the mp3-data, you need a • Press DVD to select the DVD mode. Windows-PC with CD*ROM drive and a mp3- encoding Software (not supplied). -
Page 48: Zooming
Zooming / Locating desired scene 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.... Press DVD to select DVD mode. Press ZOOM during play- back. -
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. Audio CD Imp3 CD On screen On screen Operation display Operation display -_ _ Title: Repeats the current title. -_ €._ All: Repeats entire disc. -
Page 50: Changing Soundtrack Language
Changing soundtrack language / 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 sec- onds. -
Page 51: Changing Angles
Changing angles / Title selection / DVD menu Changing angles When playing back a disc recorded with multi-angles, can change the view angle. ANGLE Press during play- back. The current angle will ap- pear. Press ANGLE repeatedly until the desired angle is selected. Title selection Two or more titles are recorded on some discs. -
Page 52: Setting Language
Setting language You can change the default settings Press DVD to select DVD to customize performance to your mode. preference. Press SETUP in the stop mode or No Disc. Press • or • to select "Language", then press • or ENTER. Press •... -
Page 53: Setting The Aspect Ratio Of Tv Screen
/ Settingonscreendisplay Setting the aspect ratio of TV screen Setting the aspect ratio of TV screen You can select the aspect ratio for your TV. Press to select mode. Press SETUP in the stop mode or No Disc. Press • or •... -
Page 54: Dynamic Range Control
Dynamic Range Control DRC (Dynamic Range Control) ena* Press to select hies you to control the dynamic range mode. so as to achieve a suitable sound for Press SETUP in the stop your equipment. mode or No Disc. Press • or •... -
Page 55: Parental Control Setting
Parental control setting If you want to limit the types of discs Press DVD to select DVD that can be played, set up the Parental mode. Control feature. Press SETUP in the stop mode or No Disc. Press • or • to select "Parental", then press •... -
Page 56: To Change Parental Level
To change the parental level Press DVD to select DVD mode. Press SETUP in the stop mode or No Disc. Press • or • to select "Parental", then press • ENTER. Press to select "Password", then press • or ENTER, Press number buttons... -
Page 57: Temporary Disabling Of Rating By Dvd Disc
Temporary disabling of rating level by DVD disc Depending on the DVD disc, the disc Load a disc and press may try to temporarily cancel the PLAY (see page 45). rating level that you have set. It is up to you to decide whether to cancel the rating level or not. -
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), _anguage Name Code Language Name Code Language Name Code Language Name Code _,bkhazian 1112 Fiji 1620 Lingala 2224 Singhalese 2919 _,far 1111 Finnish... -
Page 59: Problems And Troubleshooting
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, The AC power cord is not connected. Connect the AC power cord to the AC No power, outlet. -
Page 60: 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. It is in fast forward or fast reverse The playback picture has Some times a small amount of picture occasional distortion. -
Page 61: Specifications
0.06% 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 Registration: Product Please complete the online Product Registration oll www.rca.com or complete and mail lhe 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 _he Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. Thomsoll lilt. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 _2003 Thomson Inc.