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16061510- cover I MPORTANT 12/13/02 Ii:40 AM INFORMATION To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product WARNING to rain or moisture. CAUTION THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURESOTHER THAN SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELE REFERSERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
16O61510-CHAPTER I i 12/13/02 11:43 AM Page 1 CONTENTS Chapter ] 1: Your New 3Way Combination Unit ................... 3 Things to Consider Before You Connect ........................................ Protect Against Power Surges ....................................... Protect Components from Overheating ............................... Position Cables Property to Avoid Audio Interference .................... Important Stand and Base Safety Information ..........................
16061510-CHAPTER i 12/13/02 I 11:43 AM Page 2 I CONTENTS Chapter 3: DVD Operation (Cont.) Selecting the Subtitle Language .............................................. Using the SUBTITLE button ........................................ Using the DVD Setup Button {When in DVD mode) ..................... Setting up the Language Features ............................................ Using the Player and Disc Menu .................................... Using the Master Volume Control Function ......
16061510-CHAPTER 1 YOUR 12/13/02 NEW Things 3WAY to Protect 11:43 AM 3 COMBINATION Consider Against Page Power UNIT Before You Connect Surges • • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet Turn off the TVNCPJDVD and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly packed with your TVNCR/DVD. Protect Compor ents from grounded.
16061510-CHAPTER YouR i NEW 12/13/02 11:43 3WAY AM Page 4 UN,J COMBINATION tom Antenna/Cable Feed Dolby Digital® and DTS® Both Dolby Digital and DTS are audio formats used to record 5.1-channel audio signals onto the digital track of film (while the film is being made). Both of these formats provide up to six separate channels: left, right, center, left rear, right rear, and common subwoofen The disc will play 5.
16061510-CHAPTER YOUR i 12/13/02 NEW 11:43 3WAY Connect the Page COMBINATION TV/VCR/DVD 1A. AM 5 UNIT + Receiver Dolby Digital orDTS receiver to the TV/VCR/DVD If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver with a Digital Input jack, connect an optical digital cable (not provided) into the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT jack on the TVNCPJDVD player and to the Digital Input jack on the back of the receiver. You must also set the digital output setting in the DVD setup menu (Chapter 3 has details).
16061OI0-CHAPTER YOUR i 12/13/02 NEW 11:43 3WAY Panel Page 6 COMBINATION Familiarizing Front AM Yourself UNIT with The 3way Combination Unit Buttons The buttons on the front panel control your 3way Combination Unit's basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. t 1 2 I i = 0 0 3 4 0 0 0 5 6 ooo o ...................
16061510-CHAPTER YOUR Side i 12/13/02 NEW Panel 3WAY 11:43 AM Page COMBINATION Rear IN Jack IN Jacks Panel UNIT I Jacks You can use the Side panel jacks to connect camcorder or video game. VIDEO AUDIO 7 an AN component that is used only occasionally, such as a Usedto connectavideo signalfrom a camcorderor videogame. Usedtoconnecttheaudiosignaisfromacamcorderorvideogame. Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect VCR or a camcorder.
16061510-CHAPTER YOUR i NEW 12/13/02 3WAY 11:43 AM Page COMBINATION Remote Control (TV 8 UNIT Function Buttons) You can use the remote control up to about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. 1 POWER Turns the 3way Combination Unit on and off. 2 +100 Press to select channels over 100. For example, to select channel 121,press "+100," then press "2" and "1.
16061510-CHAPTER YOUR i NEW 12/13/02 3WAY Remote 1 11:43 Page 9 COMBINATION Control Search Press to search forward/backward through a disc. 2 Stop Pressto stop a disc. 3 DISC MENU Pressto displaythe discmenu. 4 AM UNIT (DVD I Function Buttons) 11 Play/pause Pressto playor pausediscplay. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 12 Skip Press to skip the title, chapter, or track. 13 TOP ENTER Confirmsaselection. 5 OPEN/CLOSE Pressto open or close the disc tray.
16061510-C_APTER YOUR I 12/13/02 NEW 3WAY 11:43 0 Page COMBINATION Remote "] AM Control (VCR i0 UNIT Function Buttons) 7 Play/pause Pressto play or pausea tape. 8 SLOW+. Press to watch a tape in slow motion. TRK+. - (tracking) Press to adjust tape tracking. 9 REC Pressto beginrecording. 4 OPEN/CLOSE Press to eject a tape. 10 F.ADV (frame advance) Press to advance a tape frameby-frame. 5 SP/SLP Press to select the tape recording speed. 6 P.
I606ISa0-C_APTER YouR I 12/13/02 NEW 3WAY Installing 11:43 AM Page iI COMBINATION Batteries UNIT] in the Remote Control Make sure to match the "+" and "-" ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. Instatt two AA size batteries. Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won't be using the remote control for a long time. Replacethe cover. .... The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV.
1606lSl0-C}IAPTER 2 12/13/02 TV Turning 11:44 AM Page 12 OPERATION the TV On and Off Pressthe POWER button on the remote control. You can also use the Power button on the front panel. Viewing the Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Menus The on-screen menus disappear from the screen after about thirty seconds. With the Dower on.
I6061510-C_APTER 2 I 12/13/02 TV Selecting 11:44 AM Page 13 I OPERATION a Menu Language 1 Press the MENU button to disolav me menu. Press the DOWN arrow button to select the Function icon. Press the RIGHTarrow button once [o access the Function []l entl OO[lOnS 2 Pressme DOWN arrow DUtIO n IO selec_ Language".
061SI0-C_APTER 2 I 12/13/02 TV 11:44 AM Page 14 I OPERATION Note: STD, HRC and IRC identify various types of cable TV systems. Contact your local cable company to identify the type of cable system that exists in your particular area.
1606aea0-C_APTER 2 I Adding 12/13/02 TV and 11:44 AM Page 15 I OPERATION Erasing Channels (Manual Method 1 Press the MENU but[on to dismay me menu Press the DOWN arrow button to select the Channel icon. Press the RIGHTarrow put[on once to ac cess the Channe_menu optmns. 2 Press the DOWN arrow DU_On IO Select "Add/Erase", then 3ress the RIGHT arrow button to access me Add/Erase I]lenu.
1606aea0-C_APTER 2 I 12/13/02 TV 11:44 AM Page 16 OPERATION Customizing the I Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast, brightness, tint, color, and sharpness according to personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the "automatic" settings. See next page.) Press the MENU button to d_spiaythe menu (the Picture menu _s automat_caliv displayed). Press the RIGHTarrow button to select Mode. 2 Repeatedly press me RIGHTarrow button unt_t "Custom" is selected.
16061510-C_APTER I 2 12/13/02 TV Using 11:44 AM Page 17 I OPERATION Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has automatic picture settings (" Dynamic", "Standard" and "Movie) that are preset at the factory. You can activate these by pressing RSTD (or by making a selection from the menu). Or, you can select "Custom" which automatically recalls your personalized picture settings. Press the MENU button to dismay tne menu.
16061eI0-C_APTER 2 I 12/13/02 TV Changing 11:44 AM Page 18 I OPERATION the Color Tone Press the MENU button to disP!al/the men# ] Press the RIGHTarrow I button tOaccess the Picture menu options.
1606aSa0-C_APTER 2 I 12/13/02 TV Fine Tuning Use fine tuning to 11:44 AM Page 19 I OPERATION Channels manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. Select the aonropriate chaRneL Press the MENU button to alSl31avme ineRu, Press the DOWN arro_ uu[[on to select the Channel con. Press the RIGHTarrow uu_or m accessthe Channe menu optmns. 2 Press the DOWN arro_ button to select "Fine tune" Pressthe LEF _IOHT buttons to aojust the fine tuning.
16061510-C_APTER 2 I 12/13/02 TV Digital 11:44 AM OPERATION Noise Page 20 I Reduction If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. Noise Reduction Press the MENU button to display the menu, Press the RIGHTarrow button to access the Picture menu options. Pressing the LEFT/RIGHT buttons will akernate between "On" and "Off". button to select "D{gitat NR".
1606aea0-C_APTER 2 I 12/13/02 TV the the settings "automatic" AM Page 21 I OPERATION Customizing The sound 11:44 Sound can be adjusted settings. to suit See bottom your of the personal preferences. (AIternatbely, you can use one of page.) 1 Press the MENU 3uEon [c J _eIa_me menu. Pressthe DOWN arrow ouEon to seIect the Sounc con. then pressthe RIOH] arrow BUt[OnTOaccess me Sound menu (3tieRs. _y!,,_ ,_ _ _, 2 Press theright arrow ontg Custom is chosen.
I6061510-C_APTER 2 I 12/13/02 TV 11:44 AM Page 22 I OPERATION Press the RIGHI arrow button to select the "Standard," '_Music ' "Movie" 'Speech" or ?Custom" sQuodsetting, Press the MENU button to exit, Alternate • Choose Standard for the standard factory settings. • Choose Music when watching music videos or concerts• • Choose Movie when watching movies. • Choose Speech when watching a show that is mostly dialogue (i.e., news)• • Choose Custom to recall your personalized settings.
16061510-C_APTER 2 I TV Viewing You 12/13/02 must 11:44 the Page 23 I OPERATION a VCR select AM or Camcorder appropriate mode in order Tape to view the VCR or Camcorder signal on the TV. 1 Press the MENU button to d{sotav the menu.
1606asz0-C_APTER 2 I 12/13/02 TV 11:44 OPERATION AM Page 24 I 2 Press me RIGHTarrow button to select "Manual" _,1 When selecting the hours, be sure to select the proper time of day (am or pro). 3 Press the DOWN arrow button m select "Clock". mar press the RIeHT arrow button to hlgnugnt You can change the hours by pressing the UP or DOWN arrow button repeatedly (or by holding down either d these buttons). tee rtour Se_lng Pressthe UP DOWN _rrow euEo£s reoeatedt_ until the correct nour aooears.
16061510-C_APTER 2 I 12/13/02 TV 11:44 AM Page 25 I OPERATION If you make a mistake, press the LEFTarrow to move back to the incorrect item. Pressthe UP/DOWN arrow Press the RIGHTarrow buttons to change the item. button, then press the UP/DOWN arrow buttons to set the current year. Option 2: Using the Local PBS Channel to Automatically Set the TV Clock 1 Foitow Step I from OPtion 1: Setting the Clock Manually.
I606asa0-C}IAPTER 2 12/13/02 I TV 11:44 AM Page 26 I OPERATION 4 Press the DOWN arrow button to select "Time Zone'. then Dress me RI6HT arrow button to C change the Time zone. S_euence: ATL EAST. CEN. MTN.. PAC..ALAS.. HAW. 5 Press the DOWN arrow Yes" o- "No". \\ ]he clock is set Press the MENU button to 8Xt£ Setting the i< On/Off _mer < Press the MENU button to _isp!aymemena PresstheDOWNarrow button to select the Function icom Press the options.
1606aSa0-C_APTER I 2 12/13/02 TV 11:44 AM Page 27 OPERATION 3 I -41 When you set the hours, make sure the correct time of day (am or pm) appears to the right of the hour. Press the DOWN arrow butter to select"On Time." Press the RIGHTarrow But[on to n ghlignt the hours setting Press the UP gOWN arrow uuttons repeatediy to select the appropriate nour h.e..the hour wher the IV w_Itturn om_ 4 Press the RIGHT _rrow button to n_ghhghtthe minutes setting.
16061eI0-C_APTER 2 I 12/13/02 TV Setting The sleep the timer 11:44 AM Page 28 I OPERATION Sleep automatically ]3mer shuts off the TV after 1 Press the MENU bL_on to dtsDla\ the menu. Pressthe DOWN arrow button to select the Function icon, Press the RIGHTarrow button to access the Function menu Options, 2 Press me DOWN arrow button to select "Timer", then aress the RIGH] arrow Dut_onto dtsplav the Timer menu options. button to select '!Sbep Timer.
1606asa0-C_APTER 2 12/13/02 I TV Viewing Closed 11:44 AM Page 29 OPERATION I Captions Your TV decodes and displays the closed captions that are broadcast with certain TV shows. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or foreign-language translations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home-recordedvideo tapes also provide closed captions. Most DVDs and pre-recorded commercial video tapes provide closed captions as well.
16061510-C_APTER 2 I 12/13/02 TV Using the 11:44 AM Page 30 I OPERATION V-Chip The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programming that is deemed inappropriate for children. The user must first enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the V-Chip restrictions can be set up or changed. How the V-Chip Works When the V-Chip software is activated (or turned on), it reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs.
16061510-C_APTER 2 I How 12/13/02 TV 11:44 AM Page 31 I OPERATION to Enable/Disable the V-Chip Eoll0w Steps !:2 frgm Settieg Upy0ur Personal IO Number(P!N). To enable the V-Chip feature, press the RIGHTarrow button so that the "V-Chip Lock" field is Yes,(Pressing the LEFT/RIGHTarrow buitons wg[ alternate How to Set up Restrictions Using the "TV guidelines" First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V-Chip. (See previous page.
16061eI0-C_APTER 2 I 12/13/02 TV 11:44 AM Page 32 I OPERATION 4 _.tthis ogint, one of the TV-Ratings is setected Press the RIGHTarrow button: [3ependmg on your existing setue, a letter "U" or "B" wiae {U= Unblocked. B= Blocked selec[ed Whi e the "U" or "B" is selected, press the UP DOWN arrow buttons to Nock or unbtock the category. Press the RIOHTarrow b_on to save the IV guidelines A TV-Rating witl be selected.
I606aSa0-C_APTER 2 I 12/13/02 TV 11:44 AM Page 33 I OPERATION Press the BIGHTarrow button to enter your 4:digit PIN number. 4 Press the DOWN arrow button to select the "MPAA Rating," Press the RIGHTarrow button to display the MPAA Rating screen. Repeatedly press the UP/D0WN arrow buttons to select a particular MpAA category. _ ;,_ _ G General audience(no restrictions). PG Parental guidance suggested. PG-13 PG-13(Parents strongly cautioned). R R (Restricted.
1606ISa0-C}IAPTER 3 12/13/02 DVD Playing 11:46 AM Page 34 OPERATION a Disc Playback RESUME function When you stop disc play, the player remembers where you stopped, so when you press the PLAY again, it will pick up where you left off (unless the disc is removed, the STOP(==) button is pressed twice or the set is unplugged). Press the T_'DVD VCR button to sw_tch the DVD RlOO8, 2 ff the player B left for 5 minutes in pause mode, it will stop. Pressthe8PEN/6LOSE This Qicon DU£L0n.
I606ISa0-C_APTER 3 I Slow 12/13/02 DVD Motion 11:46 AM Page 35 I OPERATION Playback (Except CD) • By pressing the FWD SEARCHbutton, you can select slow motion playback for 1/8, 1/4 or 1/2 of normal speed. • No sound is heard during slow mode. • Pressthe PLAY/PAUSE(I_/II) button to resume normal playback. • When playing a VCD, the reverse slow motion play will not work. Using Searching the Search through Pressthe P,Jl/I)(ll_ll_}0r REW(4HI) SEARCH but- and a Chapter ..J _,-_-,.
16061510-C_APTER 3 12/13/02 DVD I Using the 11:46 AM Page 36 I OPERATION Display Function 1 During playback, press the DISPLAYbutton. Each feature is illustrated w_th 8r co& Use the uo or down arrow button on me remote to higNigbt me Icon 2 _DVD When an icon is h gnllgnTe% _T:01 _se the LEFTor RIGHT _C:02 arrow DUEOnto d_spJay ozner options if they are U 0:01:25 available. If necessa[y, U ENG5.
I6061SI0-C_APTER 3 I 12/13/02 DVD Repeat 11:46 AM Page 37 ] OPERATION Play Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc. I Pressthe REPEAT button. Repeatscreen appears. 0 2 Select ChaozerTitle or A-B pressing the LEFT/RIGHT arrow out_ons. Press the ENTERbutton A-B Repeat 1. Pressthe REPEAT button. Select A-8 on screen with the LEFT/RIGHTarrow buttons. 2. Pressthe ENTER button at the point where you want the repeat play to start (A).
16061SI0-C_APTER 3 I 12/13/02 DVD Program Program 11:46 AM Page 38 I OPERATION Play and Random Play Playback _,1 Depending on the disc, the Program and Random Playback function may not work. arrow buttonsto select When 2press mode), '_PROGRAM': the LEFT/ Press the ENTERbutton in VCD 2.0 mode these functions To resume normal CLEAR button.
16061SI0-C_APTER I Using Track 3 12/13/02 DVD the 11:46 Page 39 I OPERATION Disc View/Index View Function (VCD) View Displays the beginning Displays the equally AM view of each track and the track number divided 9 views of the current playing track (Track View). (Index View). Duringplayback,press the TOPMENUbutton. Pressthe UP/D0WNarrow buttonsto select"Track View" or ifIndexView'!.
1606aea0-C_APTER 3 I 12/13/02 DVD Selecting Using the 11:46 AM Page 40 I OPERATION the AUDIO Audio Language Button You can select a desired language quickly and easily with the AUDIO button. I 1 0 Pressthe AUDIObutton. 2 Pressthe UP,]OWN arrow BUEORS [0 SeteCI desiredlanguage DVD. The on a The audio languages are reeresented bv abbreviations.
16061510-C_APTER 3 I Using 12/13/02 DVD the DVD 11:46 AM Page 41 I OPERATION SETUP Button (When in the DVD mode) 1 Pressthe DVDSETUP The SETUPMENU iS displayed. Press the DOWN arrow huron to select "Audio", F_ Press the ENTERbuttoq. _REm_ _ ENTER -_1 Select "Original" if you want the default soundtrack language to be the original language the disc is recorded in. Pressthe DOWNarrew buttontoselectthe appropriatetangusgethen pressthe ENTER button.
1606aSa0-C_APTER 3 I 12/13/02 DVD Selecting Using the 11:46 AM OPERATION the Subtitle SUBTITLE You can select a desired Page 42 I Language button subtitle quickly and easily with the SUBTITLE button. Press the SUBTITLEbutton. 2 Press the DOWN arrow button to setect the desired SUB[me language, The subtitle languages are rep[esented by abbrewa[Ions 3 Press the LEF-tRIOHT arrow DUt[OnS:0 determine whether or not the suB[me wdt be d_s_Iaved. Initia J.
16061510-C_APTER 3 I 12/13/02 DVD Using the DVD 11:47 AM Page 43 OPERATION SETUP Button (When in the DVD mode) Press tL .=UVD SETUP DUE01]. 2 The SETUP MENU _s 2 _ QISDlayeQ. Menu E_lSh Uriod_ Dr' 5 Panmta 6 AUd000U0nS T O4eplayO_O,= Press the DOWN arro_ button to select "Subtitle . Press the ENTERbutton ; RETURN • • _1 ENteR Select "Automatic" if you want the subtitle language to be the same as the language selected as the audio preference.
16061510-CHAPTER 3 12/13/02 11:47 AM Page 44 2 The SETUPMENU is 1 Flz,,_rMer_ 2 OlsoMenu 3 ,txzdlo 4 Sub,lie 5 Paren_ 6 AU_ ODI_nS 7 Oilpl_ Optics d_spIayed, Press the DOWN arrow button to select "Player Menu" or "Disc Menu". Press the ENTERDu_on. E_m English Er_lLeh Auton_]o LknlorJ_d 13_ RE'IIJRN • 3 • _ EN'_R ,Fq.A_ER MI_iU LANOUA_E Press the DOWN arrow button to seiectthe 2 3 4 5 8 approprtaze tanguage,mei] Qressthe ENTERbutton.
I6061510-C_APTER 3 12/13/02 DVD Changing 11:47 Page 45 I OPERATION the Camera When a DVD contains function. multiple Using button the AM ANGLE angles Angle of a particular Press the ANGLE button to see if an ANGLE ( _ hand corner of the screen.
Ia0aleI0-C_APTER 3 12/13/02 DVD Using the The Bookmark that you Using AM Page 46 ] OPERATION Bookmark function can quickly the 11:47 lets you find the Bookmark Function select section parts of a DVD at a later Function time. (DVD/VCD) 1 During playback, press the BOOKMARKbutton. A markerwl _RU N_/B_ ooo De01selaveo. Qe_ 2 Press the LEFT!RIGHT arrow BUttOns_0 move to me aesired bookmark icon. 3 When .
I6061510-C_APTER 3 I 12/13/02 DVD Clearing 11:47 AM Page 47 I OPERATION a Bookmark 1 Duringplayback,pressthe BOOKMARK button. A markerwi bedisDlayea, 2 Press the LEF 3]GHT arrow buttons to seiect the BooKmarK numDsI VO_ wan[[o aebte. PresstheCLEARbuttonto deletea bookmarknumber, i _ _'_6"_1 i (_ (_ buttonto turn off display, I ......................... I O O Press t,oBOOKMARK I _ _ _ • Up to three • When scenes may be marked in VCD 2.
16061eI0-C_APTER 3 12/13/02 DVD MP3 11:47 AM Page 4e ] OPERATION Play When an MP3 Disc is inserted into the DVD player, the first song file of the first folder plays. MP3 Play Function Press STOPto stop p_aybaek of the first song file, then press RETURNto displaythe music folder menu on the right side of the screen, Up to 8 music foJders can be displayed at a time. If you have more than 8 folders on a disc, pressthe RIGHTarrow _m_ _m_z .......
16061SI0-C_APTER 3 I 12/13/02 DVD CD-RMP3 11:47 AM Page 49 OPERATION I discs In the case of CD-R MP3 discs, please follow above, plus the comments below: all the recommendations for CD-R • Your MP3 files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format. SO 9660 format and Joliet MP3 files are comoatJDle with Microsoft's DOS and Windows w th Aoole's Mac. These two formats are the most widel/usea ana • When naming your MP3 files do not exceed 8 characters, and place ".mp3" as the file extension.
Ia0aleI0-C_APTER 3 12/13/02 DVD Setting 11:47 AM Page eo ] OPERATION up the Parental Control The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating - which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc. Press the D0WN arrow button to select "Parental". Press the ENTERbutton.
16O6191G-CHKPTER 3 I 12/13/02 DVD About the 11:47 AM Page 51 I OPERATION Rating Level: The RatingLevel wi]Iwofl{ oll v / s c_ P_ when use oassword _ssetto "Yes". To ontoc kthe plaver, press R]DHTarrow button to seIost _ RETURN AV _ eNTER "No" • Pressthe DOWN mow button to select the "Rating Level" men press the ENTER • Pressthe UP,3OWN arrow buttons to select the Leve_e.g LevelS),theo areas LheENTERbutton. D_scthat conga - Level 7 wilt ROWno[ L pte¥.
16061SI0-C_APTER 3 12/13/02 DVD Setting 11:47 AM Page 52 ] OPERATION up the Audio Options Press the DVD SETUP put, on The SETUPMENU _sd_sp_ayeel. 2 Press the DOWN arro_ button to select "Audio Ol}tions". Press the ENTER DUEOn, 1 2 S 4 S Fl_r_ Di_ M_lu hadlo 8ub_e Pmr_ _ Ag_0 0d_M FIE_JRN ErgY_ ErU1_h Enghh Aut0nJc UrJ_dmd • • _1 ENTER 3 Press the DOWN arrow button to select the desired 201_ Ol _tern.
I6061510-C_APTER 3 12/13/02 DVD Setting 11:47 AM Page 53 ] OPERATION up the Display %'_' Options F_ _ _U__ Press the UVD SETUP ou_or .the SETUPMENU s d=sptayed). 2 6EI1Jp MENU Pressthe ]OWN arro_ button to select "Diso_av Options".Pressthe ENTER DUITOn. 1 2 8 4 PI_ Me_ B= Me_ Audb 8ubtme Pare_ 8 AucioO_N I RETURN F_glsh _ldl _hh Autom¢_ unto • • _ ENTER 3 Press the ]OWN arro_ au_on to select the desired tern.
16061510-C}IAPTER 4 12/13/02 VCR 11:48 AM Page 54 OPERATION In this chapter, you will learn how to play a video cassette tape, how to use the time counter memory stop features, and how to record a program as you are watching TV. Using the Safety and Tab Most video cassette tapes have a safety tab that prevent accidental erasure. The safety tab is on the end opposite from where the arrow points. The tab must be intact to record.
1606aea0-C_APTER 4 I 12/13/02 VCR 11:48 AM Page e5 OPERATION Using Picture Picture search lets you quickly I Search search a pre-recorded video tape for a particular scene. There's no sound while you search for a picture at high speeds. There may be some horizontal streaks on the screen while you search. This technique is good if you're searching through only a small amount of tape. If you want to search through a large amount of tape, stop the tape before pressing FWD or REW.
I606asa0-C_APTER 4 I 12/13/02 VCR Using Memory 11:48 OPERATION AM Page 56 1 Stop Memory stop makes it easy for you to find a particular scene in a video tape. The VCR automatically stops rewinding or fast forwarding when the memory counter is at "00:00:00," so you simply need to mark the desired scene as "00:00:00." Then, you'll be able to search for that place the next time you watch the tape. 1 White whenyou reachthescet_e youwant, pressthe DISPLAYbuttontwice.
1606aea0-C_APTER 4 I 12/13/02 VCR 11:48 AM Page OPERATION 57 I To return to the scene you marked, _,1 For this feature to work, the time counter and the letter "M" must still be on the screen. If this isn't the case, press the DISPLAYbutton until the time counter and the letter "M" are both on the screen. 1 Press the STOP(• ) button 2 The VCR stops the tape when [Re counterreaches O0:O0:OOM." 3 Press the PLAY/PAUSE Ill>IllI button. to view the scene again Using P.PLUS Press P.
1606aSa0-C_APTER 4 I 12/13/02 VCR Recording 11:48 AM Page 58 1 OPERATION TV Programs As You Watch Recording -,9 Be sure the record safety tab is in place. For information on the record safety tab, see page 54. With ,_)ur VCRturned on, and with a tape in the unit oress me SP/StP button. 0 O0 The tape s#eed appears 0n-screen in -',1 SP (Standard Play) is the most common speed for recording. For more information on tape speeds, see page 68.
16061SI0-C_APTER 4 I Editing 12/13/02 VCR While 11:48 AM Page 59 OPERATION I Recording You can edit while recording, selecting only those scenes you want to record from the current television program. This is especially helpful if you want to record a program without the commercials. -_1 For information on recording, see page 58.
1606aSa0-C_APTER 4 12/13/02 VCR Yourrecordingtime hours. 11:48 AM Page 60 OPERATION optionsare:30 ] minutes, 1 hour, 1 hourand 30 minutes, 2 hours, 3 hours, or4 You can increase the length of time you want to record at any time during the recording process by pressing the RECbutton again and choosing additional time. If you want to stop recording before the time is up, press the REC button until the OTR display shows "0:00." The recording stops after a few seconds.
16061510-C_APTER I 4 12/13/02 VCR 11:48 AM Page 61 I OPERATION Press the DOWN arrow button to s_ Press the RIGHTarrow button. (The hour setting is higNighted). Press the UP/DOWN arrow reoording. The VCR automatkally selects am or pm for the starting time. 5 Pressthe RIGHTarrow button,then UP/ to selectthe minutewhen youwant to begin 6 Press RIGHTarrow when you STARTtime has been set, then Dressthe DOWN arrow buttonto se{ect "END". Rel3eatthe arocess usee to set the Start time.
16061510-C_APTER 4 I 12/13/02 VCR 11:48 AM Page 62 OPERATION 1 For more information on 9 selecting tape speeds, see page 68. Press the DOWN arrow uuEon to select "SPEED" men press the RIGHT arrow button to select speea at whicl' you want to recore. 10 Pressthe DOWNarrow buttonto select "Mode" menpressthe UP/DOWN arrow 13u_ons [o setecl "Once", "Wktv", or"DIv" 1 Press_beMENUbuttonto exitthe menu systemandreturnto _,1 To enter additional program recording times, repeat steps 1-10.
1606aSa0-C_APTER I Using 4 12/13/02 VCR Program 11:48 AM Page 63 OPERATION I Review Program Review allows you to review all of the programmed recordings currently stored in the VCR's memory and to remove a programmed recording quickly and easily.
16061510-C_APTER 4 I 12/13/02 VCR Using 11:48 AM OPERATION True Page 64 I Repeat You can set your VCR to automatically repeat a tape or a section of tape. When you use True Repeat, your VCR will play until it reaches the end of a tape. Then, it will rewind to the beginning of the tape and begin playing again. 1 Pressthe MENUbuttonl Press the DOWN arrow button to setect the VCR Setup icon, then press the RIGHTarrow button.
1606aSa0-C_APTER 4 I 12/13/02 VCR Using repeat repeat this Page 65 I Repeat allows section AM OPERATION Block Block 11:48 you to of tape repeat (the a section "block") of tape from 1 Dress the MENU button. one that to ten you select. times, You can or endlessly. -,9 You can choose to haveyour "block" repeat from one to ten times, or endless@. Pressthe DOWN arrow button to select the VCR Setuo men.
16061510-C_APTER 4 I 12/13/02 VCR Using the You can record Selecting 11:48 AM 66 I OPERATION HiFi Stereo or listen to a program the Page HiFi in HiFi stereo. Mode _,= HiFi: High Fidelity which produces better sound than standard stereo VCR. 1 NiR Insertthevideo casset[e [SDe. If the tapedoesn'tbegin to play automatically, pressthe PLA¥/PALISE (1_/11) bu_on 2 Pressthe MTS button repeatedh to select "Mona." "Stereo".
1606aea0-C_APTER 4 I Video 12/13/02 VCR 11:48 AM Page 67 I OPERATION Dubbing You can make a copy of another you need: • your VCR • a separate video cassette tape. VCR (or camcorder), • two AN cables with stores.) connectors. the "dubbing." To dub, and (You can find these at most electronics We recommend that you play the pre-recorded camcorder) and record on your TV.
16061SI0-C_APTER 4 12/13/02 VCR 11:48 AM Page 68 ] OPERATION -II The VCR will be recording from the incoming line rather than from the normal broadcast signal. 3 Press the INPUT button on the remote control of the recordmfl VCR "AV" will remain on-screen until the PLAY button is pressed on the playback VCR.
1606ISI0-C}IAPTER 5 12/13/02 12:17 PM Page 69 TROUBLESHOOTING ffthe TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, then call your nearest service center. Identifying TV Problems Problem Possible Poor picture ¢ << Sol Mt iorl Tryanotherchannel : k <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< AdjusttheanteDna: ) h Check all wire connections. Poor sound quality Try another Adjust <
16061510-C_APTER 5 I 12/13/02 12:17 PM Page 70 I TROUBLESHOOTING Identifying DVD Problems Problem Possible Solution Disc does not play. Ensure that the disc s installed Check the region number with sound is not being up. of the DVD. This player cannot play CD-ROMs, a VIDEO-CD or a CD. 5.1 channel reproduced. the label side facing DVD-ROMs, CD-R, etc. Insert a DVD, 5.1 channel sound is reproduced only when the following are met. : conditions 1) The disc is recorded with 5.
16061510-C_APTER 5 I 12/13/02 12:17 PM Page 71 I TROUBLESHOOTING Identifying VCR Problems Problem Unit won't Possible Solution turn Make sure the un t is plugged on. into a working wall outlet. Press the POWER button. Make sure the tape Unit won't Unit didn't record program. the broadcast Ma
16061510-C_APTER 5 Limited What • 12:17 PM Page 72 Warranty your warranty Defects For how 12/13/02 covers: in material long after or workmanship. your purchase: • One year from date of purchase for labor • One year from date of purchase • Two years from charges. for parts. date of purchase for picture tube. The warranty period for rental units begins with the rental firm, whichever comes first.
16061510-C_APTER Limitation 5 12/13/02 12:17 PM Page 73 of Warranty: • THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THiS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL iMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DiSCLAiMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITI'EN iNFORMATiON GIVEN BY THOMSON INC., iTS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THiS WARRANTY.
16061910-C_APTER B 12/16/02 9:34 AM Page 74 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 Indianapolis, IN 46290 @2002 Thomson Street Inc.
