TV/DVD User's Guide Changing Entertainment. Again.
Important Safety Information WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. Note: This DVD player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information.
Important Safety Information 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 use of the product and accessory equipment. Please read them carefully before operating and using your product.
Important Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 13 Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
Table of Contents Safety Information ...........................................2 DVD Menus .................................................... 19 Explanation of Jacks and Cables ....................6 Video Jacks and Cables ......................................................... 6 Audio Jacks and Cables ......................................................... 6 Digital Audio Optical and Coaxial cables ........................ 7 Front Panel Controls ........................................
Connections and Setup TV (back panel) side panel (right) VIDEO ANTENNA IN VIDEO L (MONO) COAXIAL OPTIC AL R S-VIDEO INPUT OUTPUT DIGITAL AUDIO L (MONO) AUDIO R Explanation of Jacks and Cables Your can connect other components to your TV/DVD player such as a VCD, video camera or audio receiver. There are several ways to connect your other components to your TV/DVD player depending upon the cables you have and the jacks that are on the back of the components.
Connections and Setup DIGITAL AUDIO OUT/OPTICAL and COAXIAL COAXIAL OPTIC AL Use one of these jacks to connect your TV/DVD Player to a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver or decoder. Some receivers have either the COAXIAL or OPTICAL type of Digital Audio Input jack, and some have both. Under most conditions, optical and coaxial connections work equally well — the only difference is the type of cable you connect to the jack.
The Remote Control The Buttons On the Remote control ON OFF DVD VCR TV Function Buttons TV Puts the remote in TV mode. When the set is off, press to turn on the TV. TV Mute Lowers the volume to the minimum level. Press again to restore volume. ON•OFF Turns the TV on and off. CH VOL MUTE VOL (+/-) buttons Decreases or increases the volume. GO BACK CH (+/-) buttons Scans up or down through the current channel list. Press once to change the channel; press and hold to continue changing channels.
The Remote Control DVD Function Buttons ON OFF DVD VCR DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode. CH+/CH- ( , ) chapter or track. TV CLEAR CH VOL MUTE GO BACK advances to the next chapter or track. reverses to the preceding Used for EQUALIZER function (see page 27). MENU Displays menus and other options that are available on the current disc (if the disc contains this information). Arrow buttons ( / / / ) Press the arrow buttons to move through the on-screen menu system.
Using TV Menus TV Menus TV Menus let you control picture quality and features available for TV viewing. There is a different menu system for DVD features, described on page 19. TV Menu Navigation 1. To bring up the TV menu, press the MENU button. 2. Use the arrow buttons ( / ) on the remote (or the VOL +/- buttons on the front of TV) to highlight a submenu icon at the top of the menu. 3. Press the / buttons on the remote (or CH +/- on the front of TV) to select the option. 4.
Using TV Menus The SOUND menu The SOUND menu offers different audio options. SOUND MODE PRESET BASS TREBLE BALANCE SURROUND AUTO USER 50 50 0 OFF MODE Provides three available audio modes (AUTO/MONO/STEREO/SAP). PRESET Provides four preset audio settings (USER /SPEECH/THEATER/MUSIC). BASS Use the / arrow buttons to decease/increase low-pitched sound. TREBLE Use the / arrow buttons to decease/increase high-pitched sound. BALANCE Use the / arrow buttons to adjust left/right speaker balance.
Using TV Menus The TUNING menu TUNING SOURCE CHANNEL CH NAME DELETE CH FINE TUNE AUTO SEARCH SOURCE Selects AIR or CABLE. Select AIR to receive a broadcast signal. Select CABLE to receive a CATV signal. CHANNEL Use the / buttons on the remote ( or the VOL +/- button on the front of the TV) to scroll through the channels available via your antenna. You can enter the channel number directly using the number buttons. AIR 10 OFF CHANNEL NAME Allows you to name channels from 2 to 11.
Using TV Menus Rating Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings TV-MA Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V). TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14.
Using TV Menus The TV Rating Limit Screen Rating Screen Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age-based rating limit to the left is Unblock or Block. Content Themes Lists the content themes you can block or unblock. Rating Field Lets you select from a list of age-based ratings you can block or unblock.
Using TV Menus Blocking Specific Content Themes Content Themes D Sexually Explicit Dialogue You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the FV, D, L, S, and V on your screen.) When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well. L Adult Language To block program content: S Sexual Situations V Violence FV Fantasy Violence 1. Determine the content themes you want to block. 2.
Using TV Menus Parental Guide On (Activate V-Chip) Selecting this option lets you activate and deactivate parental control settings. 1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main menu appears). 2. Press the button until the Parental Control icon is highlighted. 3. Press the button until the bottom PASSWORD is highlighted. 4. Enter your password using the numbers buttons on the remote (the PARENTAL GUIDE menu appears). 5.
Playing DVD Discs DVD Basics Regional Coding The DVD player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. This unit’s code is region 1. Discs with other regional codes can’t be played in this unit. Using Different Menus Each disc is programmed with different features. There are two separate menu systems that you can use to access DVD features: the disc’s menu and the TV/DVD’s DVD menu (separate from the TV’s menu system).
Playing DVD Discs Search Options To search a disc, you can use the FORWARD button or the REVERSE button. You can also use the following search features: Picture Scan - When you’re playing a disc, each time you press FORWARD or REVERSE, your DVD Player scans the disc faster until you reach the fastest scan speed. To resume normal playback, press PLAY. Freeze Frame and Frame Advance – While a disc is playing, press PAUSE to freeze the picture.
Playing DVD Discs DVD Menu System The DVD player menu system lets you set up features for your DVD player. There is a different menu system that controls TV features (see page 8). The DVD setup menu is accessed when the DVD player is stopped. DVD Menu Navigation 1. Press STOP twice to stop playback. Make sure that the remote is in the DVD mode. 2. Press the GUIDE button on the remote. The SETUP MENU is displayed. 3.
Playing DVD Discs Normal/PS – Choose this setting if you want the movie to fill the entire screen. This might mean that parts of the picture (the left and right edges) won’t be seen. Most discs produced in a widescreen format can’t be cropped in this fashion. This means the black bars will appear at the top and the bottom of the screen. Normal/PS (Pan & Scan) Normal/LB – Choose this setting if you want to see movies in their original aspect ratio (height-to-width ratio).
Playing DVD Discs OSD LANG -- GENERAL PAGE -- This setting controls the language used to display text in TV and DVD system menus. TV DISPLAY ENGLISH: On-screen display (OSD) text appears in English. PIC MODE OSD LANG ENGLISH CAPTIONS FRENCH SCR SAVER SPANISH SPANISH: OSD text appears in SPANISH. FRENCH: OSD text appears in FRENCH. MAIN PAGE SET OSD LANGUAGE CAPTIONS -- GENERAL PAGE -- Some television programming includes captions for the hearing impaired.
Playing DVD Discs AUDIO SETUP The Audio setup options control sound features. AUDIO OUT -- AUDIO SETUP -- This feature provides three kinds of audio output for receivers. AUDIO OUT ANALOG COMPRESSION SPDIF/RAW LPCM OUTPUT SPDIF/PCM ANALOG: Choose this option if you are connecting speakers. Connect the audio jacks on the back panel of the TV/DVD player to an AV receiver. SPDIF/RAW: Provides surround sound through coaxial output of Dolby digital signals from the back panel.
Playing DVD Discs The PREFERENCE Menu To access the PREFERENCE menu, make sure there is no disc in the player. If there is a disc in the player, the menu will be grayed out and you will no be able to select it. -- PREFERENCES PAGE -- AUDIO ENGLISH SUBTITLE FRENCH DISC MENU SPANISH AUDIO LANGUAGE Some discs are recorded with multiple language tracks (different languages).
Other Information -- PREFERENCES PAGE -- AUDIO 2 SUBTITLE 3 PG DISC MENU 4 PG 13 PARENTAL 5 DEFAULTS 6 PG-R PASSWORD 7 NC-17 DISC NAV 8 ADULT PARENTAL In the United States, categories range from 1G (very restrictive content) to adult categories. If the level set here is below the rating of a disc the DVD will request a password. NO PARENTAL SET PARENTAL CONTROL -- PREFERENCES PAGE -- DEFAULTS Select DEFAULTS option if you want to return ALL settings to the factory defaults.
Other Information Playing Audio CDs Your DVD player has many of the same features as an audio CD player. This section explains how to play audio CDs in your TV/DVD player. Scan Disc You can scan through the disc when you’re playing it by doing the following: 1. Press the REVERSE or FORWARD button on the remote. 2. Press the button again to scan at a faster speed. 3. Press the PLAY button at any time to resume normal playback. Track Advance or Reverse 1.
Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV/DVD can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. TV Problems TV won’t turn on • Press the TV button. • Make sure the TV is plugged in. • Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else. • Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWER button on the front of the TV. If the TV turns on, check the remote control solutions on page 25.
Other Information The Remote Control Doesn’t Work • Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path. • Maybe the remote isn’t aimed directly at the component (DVD, TV, VCR) that you’re trying to operate. • Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote. (Note, if you remove the batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other components.
Other Information The menu is displayed in a foreign language • The Language menu (Player Menus) is set to that language. Go to Languages in the main DVD player menu and select the Player Menus option. Highlight the language you prefer, and press OK. Play doesn’t begin • The rating of the title on the disc exceeds the rating limit set in the Ratings Limits menu. Unlock the player and/or change the rating limit in those menus.
Other Information CD-R and CD-RW discs with mp3 format “Sound” files In the case of discs that include mp3 files, follow not only the general recommendations for CD-R and CDRW discs, but also the following specific recommendations: • The format of your mp3 files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET. These files are compatible with DOS and Windows applications as well as with Mac OS. • Your mp3 files must have a name no longer than 12 characters as well as the suffix “.mp3”. They must be recorded in the form: title.
Other Information • If a disc becomes dirty, wet a soft cloth in water, wring it out well. Wipe the dirt away gently, and remove any water drops with a dry cloth. • Do not use record-cleaning sprays or anti-static agents on discs. Also, never clean the discs with benzene, thinner, or other volatile solvents which may cause damage to the disc surface. Handling Cautions • Before connecting other components to this player, be sure to turn all components off.
Other Information RCA TV/DVD Combination Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days from date of purchase for labor charges. • One year from date of purchase for parts. • Two years from date of purchase for picture tube. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first.
Other Information 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.Limitation of Warranty: • • THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.
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 Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2003 Thomson Inc.
