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RCA HD52W69D User's Manual

1. Selecting a Title Some discs contain more than one title Each title is divided into chapters To select a title 1 While the disc is playing press INFO on the remote to bring up the Info Display 2 Ifthe Title icon on the Info Display isn t highlighted use the left right arrow buttons to highlight it 3 Use the number button s on the remote to enter the title number or press the up down arrow buttons to go to the next previous title If you enter a complete title number the disc automatically jumps to the beginning of the title If you re entering a partial title number press OK on the remote to enter the number Note Some discs only have one title Selecting a Chapter Because DVD discs use digital technology a title can be divided into individual chapters similar to tracks on a CD You can skip to a specific chapter by using the Chapter feature in the Info Display 1 While a disc is playing press INFO on the remote to bring up the Info Display Press the left right arrow buttons to highlight the Chapter icon 2 3 Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the number of the chapter you want to play or press the up down arrow buttons to go to the next previous title To make the Info Display disappear press the INFO button on the remote Notes The Chapter feature won t work if tbe disc isn t formatted with separate chapters CH or CH on the remote to highlight tbe Chapter icon Then
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3. z z 1 If the disc is playing press STOP to stop playback the DVD s main menu appears a s 2 Highlight Play Mode and press OK the Play Mode menu appears 3 Highlight Edit Program and press OK the Edit Program screen appears 4 The Standard Playlist box is highlighted Use the up down arrow buttons on the remote to enter the track you want to play first 5 Highlight Add to add that track to the Program List and press OK 6 Continue adding tracks as explained in steps 4 5 until your program is complete You can play your program by highlighting Play and pressing OK or you can save the program by highlighting Done and pressing OK If you save the program you can select it from the Info Display The program will be erased when you remove the disc or the HDTV DVD is turned off Editing a Playlist 1 If the disc is playing press STOP to stop playback The DVD s main menu appears 2 Highlight Play Mode and press OK the Play Mode menu appears 3 Highlight Edit Program and pr ss OK the Edit Program screen appears 4 Highlight the item in the playlist you want to delete 5 Highlight Delete and press OK 6 When you ve rearranged the playlist and or deleted all the tracks necessary press OK a Using the Repeat Feature y The default mode for the Repeat feature is Off There are three Repeat options for Audio CDs y Disc repeats the disc that is playing Track repeats the track that is playing e
4. A unit purchased or serviced outside the U S A e Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage 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 ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY TTE TECHNOLOGY INC ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER TTE TECHNOLOGY INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE How State Law relates to warranty Som
5. AUDIO OUT 4 OFF AIR ANTENNA EERE RIIDET OUTPUT BED AUDIO 2 09 OFF NIR ANTENNA 8 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup HDTV DVD PVR VCR 1 Connect your PVR to your HDTV DVD A Connect the audio white and red cables to the CMP1 L and R audio input jacks on the back of the HDTV DVD and to the audio output jacks on the PVR B Connect three video grade cables to the CMP1 Y Ps Pr jacks on the back of the HDTV DVD and to the Y Ps Pr jacks on the PVR Notes If your PVR does not have Y Ps PR jacks but does have an S Video jack connect the player to tbe 171121 S VIDEO jack on the HDTV DVD using an S Video cable If your PVR does not bave an S Video jack connect the player to the VID1 V Video jack on the back of the HDTV DVD using a video cable Important If you use the VID1 S VIDEO or V Video jack to connect your HDTV DVD to the PVR you must connect the audio cables to the 11121 L MONO and R jacks on the HDTV DVD 2 Connect your VCR to your HDTV DVD A Connect a coaxial cable to the VCI HDTV DVD s antenna output jack and to the ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT jack on the B Connect the audio white and red cables to the VID2 L MONO and R audio input jacks on the back of the HDTV DVD and to the audio output jacks on the VCR C Connect the video cable to the VID2 V Video jack on the back of the HDTV DVD and to the video output jack on the V
6. Sound settings The Sound settings submenu contains the following items Left Right balance Use the left or right arrow button to center the bar under the arrow to balance the left and right speakers Amplifier HDTV DVD is using external amplifier only or Internal i DVD is using the speakers in the HDTV DVD Subwoofer Set the HDTV DVD s subwoofer to External if the HDTV DVD is using an external subwoofer or None Use the left or right arrow button to select External if your your HDTV Sound type available for regular antenna signals and video inputs Press the right arrow button to scroll through the available audio types which control the way the sound comes through your speakers The options available vary according to the input selected Mono available for regular TV viewing only Plays the sound in mono only Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio The word Stereo appears in the channel banner when you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo Automatic available for regular TV viewing only according to the current signal Chooses the sound type Left and Right available for audio video inputs only Isolates either the left or right channel of the incoming audio Default Dig Cb Audio Lang available for the digital tuner on
7. TV won t turn on e Press the TVeDVD button see Chapter 5 it may take up to 15 seconds to read the disc You won t be able to eject the dis during this E and STOP on the HDTV DVD s front panel for 3 seconds e Make sure the HDTV DVD is plugged in Check the wall receptacle Cor 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 HDTV DVD If the HDTV DVD turns on check the remote control solutions on the next page The front panel controls may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental Control menu and press OK to uncheck the box The HDTV DVD might be performing a periodic diagnostic check Wait for a few minutes for the HDTV DVD to turn on Buttons don t work If you re using the remote control press the TVeDVD button first to make sure the remote is in TV mode The front panel controls may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental Control menu and press OK to uncheck the box Unplug the HDTV DVD for ten minutes and then plug it back in Turn the HDTV DVD on and try again TV turns off unexpectedly Sleep timer may e been acti ated Go to page 46 for instructions e Electronic protectio
8. You also connect this output jack to an external monitor to watch standard definition programs Note The V output does not carry video from the digital tuner FIXED AUDIO L R Provides fixed level audio output from the HDTV DVD You can use these audio outputs along with the video output to connect a VCR for recording You can also connect this audio output to an A V receiver when you want to control the volume through the A V receiver e VARIABLE AUDIO Provides variable level audio output Volume levels are controlled by the volume controls on the HDTV DVD and remote control SUBWOOFER Provides lower bas subwoofer audio frequencies from the HDTV DVD to a Note If you ve connected a subwoofer make sure you set tbe External Subwoofer option in the Sound menu Go to page 42 for instructions 16 Chapter 1 COMPONE INPUT S VIDEO e D D DA Connections amp Setup COMPONENT INPUT Lets you connect a component video source such as a DVD player CMP1Y Ps Pr Component Video Provides optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three signals Use three video grade cables for the connection When using CMP1 Y Ps Pr make sure to connect left and right audio cables to the CMP1 L and R Audio Input jacks e CMP1L Audio Provides left audio connection The left audio connector is usually white e CMP1R Audio Provides right
9. Standard Movie Voice Music Flat Videogame Video camera and Personal range displays the different treble and bass bands set for each Sound Preset option You choos band and make adjustments When you make adjustments the Sound Preset option automatically changes to Personal Press the left or right arrow button to select the frequency Bass 100Hz Mid Bass 500Hz Medium 1 5kHz Mid Treble 5kHz Treble 10kHz you want to adjust Then use the up or down arrow button to adjust the level To view the frequency range of another Sound Preset option press the right or left arrow until no band is selected and Frequency range is highlighted Then press the up arrow to highlight Sound Preset Chapter 6 43 Using the TV s Menu System Go back Advanced Picture preset lor Contrast Sharpness Color warmth Tint PICTURE Go ba Contrast expand Scan Velocity Autoformat Video noise reduction Minimum Optimized still picture oO Auto skin tone la Film mode 32 Pulldown Adv pict settings Tip If the picture is switching screen formats abruptly during normal TV viewing switch the Autoformat feature off or no noise reduction Picture Menu The Picture menu contains menus and controls to configure the following video settings Advanced picture settings Picture presets Black level Color Contrast Sharpness Color Warmth and Tint The Picture menu options apply to the video fo
10. When you block a particular rating you automatically block the higher rated programs as well To block Canadian English and French program ratings l Select Canada V Chip from the Parental Control menu 2 Highlight English ratings or French ratings and press OK 3 Determine the rating you want to block 4 Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating you want to change 5 Press the OK button to change its status to block the lock icon appears and all ratings above the one you selected change to lock V Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by blc g movies rated above a specified level To access the Movie Rating Limit menu l Press ME appears 2 Select Parental Control on the remote control the HDTV DVD s MAIN MENU 3 Select US V Cbip 4 Select V Chip movie rating Blocking Movie Ratings Once you are in the Movie Ratings menu follow the same steps described for blocking TV ratings Front Panel Block Selecting this option lets you block disable or unblock enable the HDTV DVD s front panel The remote still tunes to any channel When using this as a Parental Control method remove access to any remote that is capable of operating the television while you have the front panel blocked Don t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status If you don t the front panel block will not take effect 34 Chapter 4 Using the TV s Features Cha
11. or abrasive powder These types of cleaners will damage the TV While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV Also never place drinks or vases with water on top of the TV This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV Caution Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube or projection TV picture tubes ALSO some network program logos phone numbers etc may cause similar damage This damage is not covered by your warranty FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or
12. press and hold ONe OFF until the indicator on the remote turns on then release both buttons 3 Point the remote at the component Keep the remote pointed at the component until the end of this step Press and release PLAY then wait 5 seconds or until the indicator on the remote stops flashing At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program If after 5 seconds the component you want to operate does not turn off press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off or the indicator light on the remote turns off If the indicator light turns off then all codes for that particular component have been tested once If the component does not turn off then the remote can t be programmed to operate that component Continues on next page Chapter 2 21 Using the Remote Control Important You must continue pressing the component button while you enter the code Let s say you have a Zenith VCR To program the universal remote to operate the VCR you would Press and hold the VCR button while you enter the first code listed for Zenith in the VCR Codes column Release the VCR button Press ON OFF to see if the VCR responds If it doesn t follow the same steps but enter the second code for Zenith VCR instead of the first Component Buttons Note Some of the remote s buttons might operate differently for other
13. AeB Set the beginning point A and the end point B to make this part of the CD play repeatedly To Use Repeat 1 While a disc is playing press INFO on the remote to bring up the Info Display 2 Highlight the Repeat icon The text in the text box below the icons will read Repeat Mode Off 3 Press the up down arrows to scroll through the Repeat options until the option you want is displayed in the text box 4 Press OK The selected repeat option will loop repeatedly until you turn Repeat off Repeat is turned off by completing steps 1 through 3 above and selecting the Off option Chapter 7 51 Information Displays A B Repeat Available on Audio CDs only A B Repeat lets you define a specific segment on the disc that you want to repeat 1 Find the spot on the disc that is a few seconds before the beginning of the part you want to repeat this gives you time to access the Info Display and the Repeat feature 2 Press INFO on the remote and select the Repeat icon from the Info Display 3 Press the up down arrow buttons until the AeB Repeat option is shown in the text box underneath the icons The text box reads Repeat Mode A B Press OK to Set A Point 4 Atthe beginning of the part you want to repeat press OK to set the A point V When you get to the part of the disc that you want to be the end of the repeated segment the B point press OK The segment will repeat until you turn Repeat off 6 To make the I
14. CC4 and Text 2 and Text 4 are I conditions such as when CC and CC3 are not ava ilable and bro able or Text1 and Text3 Notes The CC options display information at any position on tbe screen These options overlay tbe text on top of tbe picture as it is received Tbe Text options display information at one particular position sucb as tbe bottom third of tbe screen You cannot see tbe picture underneath the text Digital CC Type Lets you s Service 1 and Service 2 are the primary and seconda ct a closed caption service mode 1 6 for digital channels anguages resper Service 3 and Service 4 5 6 are additional caption sources that may be available Chapter 6 47 Using the TV s Menu System Dig CC Style Go back Digital Digital CC Preset Custom Digital CC Style Press gt or gt key to select the closed caption setting Go bi Closed Caption Standard Caption Font Caption Op Press lt or gt key to select the closed caption size Autotuning Conver Digital CC Preset Lets you choose the way the digital closed captioning appears on the screen Default Uses the settings sent by the broadcaster for the size color and font used for digital closed captioning as well as for the color and opacity of the captioning s background Custom Lets you customize the size color and font used for digital closed captioning as well as for the color and opacity of the cap
15. In Spanish shown as Men s del Lector in French as Menus Lecteur Highlight the language you prefer and press OK in menu No forward or reverse scan Some discs have sections that prohibit rapid scanning or title and chapter skip e If you re trying to skip through the warning information and credits at the beginning of a movie you won t be able to This part of the movie is often programmed to prohibit skipping through it Camera angle cannot be changed e Some discs don t have the multi camera angle system and some discs only have it in certain parts of the movie Continues on next page Chapter 8 Grapbics contained witbin tbis publication are for representation only 53 Other Information Picture is too tall and thin Change the aspect ratio using the TV Image setting in the Display menu see Chapter 5 Picture is too short and wide Change the aspect ratio using the TV Image setting in the Display menu see Chapter 5 Cannot copy discs to video tape You can t record DVD discs onto videocassettes because the discs are encoded with anti copy protection Full Version of Disc Does Not Play The DVD might be locked To unloc Disc won t eject When you put a disc into the disc tra time Wait 15 seconds and try again I don t remember my password and want to unlock the DVD e If you forget your password simultaneously press and hold OPEN CLOS Enter a new password via the Lock menu IV Problems
16. OK Program Play will not work unless you have created a program list Selecting a Play Mode The first three options in the Play Mode menu determine in what order the titles or tracks will play on a disc Standard Play plays the disc s titles and chapters in their default order Ci of Title 1 plays first then chapter 2 of Title 1 etc chapter 1 Random Play plays the chapters of each title in random order Program Play Plays the chapters on the disc in the order you have programmed you must select Edit Program and set up the order in which you want the tracks on the disc to play How to Create a Program To use the Program Play option you must c ate a program list to set the order in which you want titles and chapters on a DVD video disc to play To ate a program list for an Audio CD or mp3 go to Chapter 7 36 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 5 Using the DVD Menu Creating a Program List for a DVD Video Disc 1 Ifthe disc is playing press STOP to stop playback the DVD s main menu appears 2 Highlight Play Mode and press OK the Play Mode menu appears 3 Highlight Edit Program and press OK the Edit Program screen appears 4 The Title box is highlighted Use the up down arrows or the number buttons on the remote to enter the title you want to play first The title number you entered appears in the Title box The numbe
17. Ratings Viewing Age Based Ratings r After you block age based ratings you can change some of the ratings Mature Audience Only back to View Parents Strongly Cautioned 1 Use the up down arrows to select the rating with a status of Block Parental Guidance Suggested 2 Press OK to select View Directed to Children 7 years and older Al chien 32 Chapter 4 Using the TV s Features Content Themes Blocking Specific Content Themes You can block programs based on their content Content is represented Sexually explicit dialogue by the D L S V and FV on your screen When you block a content Adult language theme for a particular rating you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well Se l situatic 1 Determine the content themes you want to block FV Fantasy Violence 2 Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating whose content theme you want to change Tip 3 Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to a articular content theme status To change all V Chip movie or TV ratings to View press P the 0 number button 4 Press the OK button to change its status to amp Notes Broadcasters are not required to provide content tbemes or age based ratings You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes you have the option of going back a
18. are for representation only 49 Information Displays qa w 1888 Tad Program tit This is where the two ines of context sensitive helo ill be locate Selecting a Specific Index Available on Video CDs only l Press INFO on the remote Highlight the Index icon from the Info Display Use the number s on the remote to enter the index number you want to play or use the up down arrows to scroll through the index numbers When a new index number is entered that index will begin playing Selecting a Play Mode Available on Audio CDs and mp3s only The Play Mode feature lets you set up the order in which you want the tracks on the disc to play There are three options Standard the tracks play in the order listed on the CD starting with track 1 mp3 files are listed in the order they were recorded Random the tracks on the disc play in random order Program the tracks on the disc play in the order you ve programmed You must first create a program list in the Play menu of the DVD s main menu Switching between Standard and Random Play Standard the order listed on the disc is the default setting for the DVD mode To change the default setting 1 Press INFO on the remote while a disc is playing The Info Display appears Highlight the Play Mode icon The current play mode appears in the text box underneath the icons Press the up down arrows to scroll through the cho
19. channel sound Other Key Features of owning an RCA HDTV DVD There are other HDTVs on the market But your RCA HDTV DVD has been designed with features that will enhance your TV viewing experience and features that provide flexibility to build on the digital revolution that is taking place A summary of your HDTV DVD s most unique features follows Go to Chapter 4 for more details on these and additional features TruScan Digital Reality Feature With the Film Mode option turned on the intelligent signal processing of the TruScan Digital Reality feature recognizes incoming video signals and progressively converts them to achieve optimum digital picture performance It also recognizes when original film sources have been modified and can automatically convert the analog frame rate back to its original format to bring out the detail a process commonly referred to as reverse 3 2 pulldown DVI HDTV Input The DVI HDTV input lets you connect a component with a DVI Digital Visual Interface output DVI provides an uncompressed digital video interface developed for high bandwidth digital connection It supports the overlay of high resolution graphics needed by some electronic program guide navigation and other interactive services DVI when combined with HDCP High bandwidth Digital Content Protection technology creates a protected digital connection The DVI HDTV connection is designed to disp either progressive scan 480p or 72
20. channel update Start MAE ed H 9 List and labels setting Choose Cable if you are using cable or a cable box for TV signals Choose UHF VHF Antenna if you are using an off air antenna for analog TV Press lt gt to select where you would like to Rk y 8 8 search for channels signals Auto channel search Searches for channels the current tuner analog or digital is receiving Go to page 14 for more information Auto channel update Searches for any new channels that are not in your channel list for the current tuner and adds them to that list List and labels Edit the channels in the list or choose labels for each channel Go to page 15 for more information Preferences Language Allows you select your preferred language for the menus Language English Engli Espa ol or Fran ais Maximum TV volume Maximum TV volume Allows you to set how high volume turns up when Cuna erect E j ss the VOL I Highlight Maxi lume th ss and Internal DVD player Enabled you press the button Highlight Maximum volume then press ani Special features hold OK to hear the maximum volume Make sure the volume has not been muted or turned down all the way Go back Preferences Select your language using lt or gt keys Curtain effect Reveals the picture by opening it from the middle of the screen when the HDTV DVD is switched on Hides the picture by closing it from the sides when the HDTV DVD is switched off 4
21. different country s rating s 1 If the dis From the main menu highlight the Lock option and press OK the Lock menu appears is playing press STOP the DVD s main menu is displayed 3 Highlight Ratings Limits and press OK the Ratings Limits menu appears 4 Highlight Country and press OK a list of countries appears 5 Highlight the country you want to change to and press OK the country you selected appears next to the Country menu 6 Press the left arrow button to return to the main menu Rated Titles The Rated Titles option lets you determine how your DVD will react to discs that contain that are rated in the U S A the Motion Pictu sociation of America rates s as G PG PG 13 etc You decide which ratings require a password and which ones don t Thi tem ranks the ratings 1 through 8 in order to accommodate different countries ratings systems 1 is considered a movie title with the least offensive material In order for the Rating Level feature to work the disc must be encoded with rating information If the author of the disc did not encode rating information then this feature will not work for that disc When in DVD mode the HDTV DVD must be locked in order for it to enforce the settings in the Ratings Limits part of the Lock menu l From the Lock menu highlight Ratings Limits and press OK the Ratings Limits menu is displayed 2 Highlight Rated Titles and press OK the 8 le
22. info display 25 49 ON OFF Button 20 Optimized still picture 44 P Parental control Menu 46 Problems 56 Parental controls 31 Lock unlock 35 Password 38 56 Picture menu 44 Picture presets 45 Playback features udio language 26 camera angle 27 Play Mode menu program play 36 36 Program creating audio CD 36 DVD disc 37 editing 37 Programming the remote 21 22 Rating limits 39 Remote control Batteries 55 Problems 56 Programming codes 23 Replacement 60 Repeat 27 51 Resolution 3 Reverse 3 2 pulldown 44 5 S Video Cable 60 Jack 17 SAT Cable channel 30 Satellite receiver 10 11 Scan velocity modulation 44 Screen format 28 44 55 Second audio program SAP 28 43 Service authorized 7 Setup menu 14 46 Set autotuning channel 30 Sharpness 45 Signal type 46 SKIP button 20 Sleep timer 46 Sound Menu 41 43 Mode 43 Presets 20 43 Settings 42 Type 42 Sound logic 43 Stereo 28 42 55 Subwoofer 16 42 T Time 28 46 Tint 45 Troubleshooting 53 TruScan 4 Turn on TV 13 TV button 20 TV Image menu 40 TV problems 54 U Unrated programs 35 US V Chip ratings 57 V V Chip 57 Canadian ratings 57 Mov ing limit 34 Problems 56 US ratings 57 Variable output 16 Video noise reduction 44 w Wake up timer 46 Y Y PB PR jacks 17 Chapter 8 61 Visit the RCA website at www rca com Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address li
23. main menu appears 3 Highlight Edit Program a d press OK the Edit Program screen appears 4 Use the left right arrow keys to move the highlight to the program list Use the up down arrow keys to mark the spot in the playlist where you want to insert a chapter the inserted chapter will be placed before the highlighted chapter 5 Highlight the Chapter box and use the up down arrows or the number buttons on the remote to enter the chapter you want to play first 6 Once you enter the number the Insert box is highlighted Press OK to insert the chapter in the playlist 7 When you re finished rearranging the playlist highlight Done and press OK AutoPlay You can set the AutoPlay option to play your disc automatically after you close the disc tray 1 From the DVD s main menu in DVD mode no disc playing highlight the Play Mode option and press OK 2 The Play Mode selections appear Highlight the AutoPlay option and press OK to toggle the option on off 3 Press the left arrow button to return to the previous menu or press GO BACK to return to the main menu Chapter 5 37 Using the DVD Menu IntroScan IntroScan plays the first 10 seconds of each track on an Audio CD or mp3 file IntroScan will not repeat automatically Once it has completed the system will stop the disc and return to the main menu To use IntroScan when playing a CD or mp3 1 Highlight Play Mode and press OK 2 Highlight JntroScan and pres
24. need to drain the remote s microprocessor remove batteries and press the number 1 button for at least 60 seconds Release the 1 button replace the batteries and Gf necessary program the remote again The rating limits don t work You must lock the settings Go to the MAIN MENU press MI Controls U on your remote select Parental Control select Lock Parental I don t remember my password and want to unlock the HDTV DVD If you forget your password press MENU then select Parental Control the password entry screen appears Simultaneously press and hold CH and VOL on the HDTV DVD s front panel for 8 seconds The Parental control menu appears on the screen and you can re enter a password via Lock Parental Controls The V Chip won t let me watch a program even though it s not rated as violent Maybe the movie was given an NR Not Rated status After you block movie ratings you must set NR to View se rately in order to view movies with an NR rating Care and Cleaning CAUTION Turn OFF your TV before cleaning You can clean the TV as required using a soft lint free cloth Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation The TV s screen may be cleaned with a soft lint free cloth as well Take care not to scratch or mar the screen If necessary you may use a cloth dampened with warm water Never use strong cleaning agents such as ammonia based cleaners
25. relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 56 Chapter 8 Other Information V Chip Rating Explanations US V Chip Rating System TV MA Mature Audience Only Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under crude indecent language L explicit sexual activity S or 17 It contains one or more of the following content theme graphic violence V TV 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children intensely under the age of 14 watch unattended This program contains one or more of the following content themes suggestive dialogue D strong coarse language L intense sexual situations S or intense violence V TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children The program contains one or more of the following content xual situations S or moderate violence themes some sug
26. s date of purchase and model serial number ready A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone If the representative determines that you should receive service they will provide you with the name s of the Authorized Service Center in your area Contact the Service Center and arrange for home or pick up repair and return service provided that your unit is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized Service Center If not you must take your unit to the Service Center location at your Own expense or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your unit to and from your home Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service For rental firms proof of first rental is also required What your warranty does not cover Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual describes how to install adjust and operate your unit Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer e Installation and re ated adjustments Damage resulting from non approved installation methods Signal reception problems not caused by your unit Damage from misuse or neglect Batteries Images burnt onto the screen e A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes
27. the left or right arrow button to add the box is checked or remove the box is unchecked the channel from the list 3 Press the down arrow to highlight the Channel label option Press the left or right arrow button to scroll through the available list of 25 most common labels The last option in the list allows you to create your own six character label for the channel the first letter of the label is highlighted 4 Press the 1 or 2 number button to change the first letter of the label y Press the right arrow to highlight the second letter then press the 1 or 2 number button to change the second letter etc 6 When you are finished creating your label press OK Select Go back to go to the Auto Convergence menu Automatic Convergence Your HDTV DVDSs picture tubes might have been disturbed during delivery or after you moved the HDTV DVD causing the color in your HDTV DVD to be out of alignment The colors adjust by starting auto convergence IMPORTANT Auto convergence works best once the HDTV DVD bas warmed up for at least an bour If you ve just unpacked your HDTV DVD it s a good idea to repeat tbe Auto convergence function when the HDTV DVD s been running for at least an hour See page 50 for more information about Auto convergence 1 Press OK to begin auto convergence When the auto convergence is complete the Red center convergence menu appears The cross in the middle of the screen should be yello
28. the left and right arrow buttons to highlight the audio icon The current audio language appears in the text box below the row of icons 3 Press the up down arrow buttons to scroll through the audio languages available on the disc until the audio language you want to use appears in the text box Audio will be played in that language 4 To make the Info Display disappear press the INFO button on the remote Notes The language feature only works if the disc was created with multiple audio tracks When you choose an audio language from the Info Display you only override the audio language setting in the DVD s main menu temporarily The audio language can also be changed through the DVD s main menu 26 Chapter 3 Playing DVDs Using the Repeat Feature The default mode for the Repeat feature is Off There are four Repeat options Disc repeats the disc that is playing Title repeats the title that is playing e Chapter repeats the chapter that is playing e A B Set the beginning point A and the end point B to make this part of the movie play repeatedly To Use Repeat 1 While a disc is playing press INFO on the remote to bring up the Info Display 2 Highlight the Repeat icon The text in the text box below the icons will read Repeat Mode Off 3 Press the up down arrow buttons to scroll through the Repeat options until the Repeat option you want is displayed in the text b
29. to return to the previous screen The option you chose is displayed next to the Unrated Titles option 4 Press the left arrow button to return to the main menu Note Many special features added to DVD also unrated such as the director s commentary are System Test There are several tests you can run from the Sy appear in light gray tem Test menu If a problem is found the text will 1 Highlight System Test within the Lock menu 2 Pres 3 Pre lem Test Results screen s OK to display the 4 s the left arrow button to return to the main menu The Display Menu The Display menu contains the settings that affect how disc content looks on your HDTV DVD TV Image The TV Image menu adjusts the way a movie appears on your HDTV DVD 1 From the DVD s main menu in DVD mode no disc playing highlight Display and press OK the Display options appear 2 Highlight 7V Image Press OK The TV Image options appear 4 x 3 Letterbox Choose this setting when receiving 3 image with subtitles ON You ll see the entire frame of the movie but it will take up a smaller portion of the screen vertically to accommodate subtitles The movie might appear with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen 4x 3 Standard Choose this setting when receiving a 4 3 image and you want the on screen appearance of the video to be a centered picture with black side panels blank area on the right and left sides Most disc
30. 0p or HDTV 1080i signals at a bandwidth of up to 1 78 Gigabits per second mp3 Audio Disc Playback Description Your DVD player can play compatible mp3 audio files recorded on CD R discs Requirements The discs must be recorded on compatible equipment Chapter 3 has details and the DVD player must be on The On Screen DVD Information Display Description The Info Display is an on screen banner that provides access to certain features while you re playing a disc Icons represent the different features supported by your HDTV DVD when in DVD mode By selecting different Info Display icons you can access features including Repeat Audio Subtitles and Camera Angle Requirements Put your HDTV DVD in DVD mode and insert a disc into the disc tray Once the disc starts playing press INFO to view the Info Display Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Introduction Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Choose Your Connection HDTV DVD PVR VCR HDTV DVD Satellite Receiver VC HDTV DVD DVI Componen HDTV DVD A V Receiver Plug in the HDTV DVD Put batteries in the remote How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup Turn on the HDTV DVD Complete the Initial Setup Set the Menu Language Welcome Screen and Connection Confirmation Complete the Auto Channel Search Changing Lists and Labels Automatic Convergence Ex
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33. 6 Chapter 6 Using the TV s Menu System Short term vs Long term Power Outages The Auto channel and Auto volume settings don t take effect after short term power outages usually less than two to three minutes The HDTVIDVD will turn back on at the same volume and channel as before the power outage The Auto channel and Auto volume settings take effect after power outages of several minutes or more Go back Closed Caption Analog o cer Digital Service 1 Digital Custom Digital Press lt or gt key to select the closed caption setting Internal DVD player The internal DVD player can be enabled or disabled If for example you re using the HDTV DVD with an external DVD player and you ve programmed the remote to work with that player then you can disable the internal DVD player so that it isn t activated by the buttons on your remote Then you can use your HDTV DVD remote with your external DVD player without the internal DVD player interfering To enable or disable the internal DVD player highlight Internal DVD player then press the OK button for five seconds Special features The Auto on setting switches your HDTV DVD on after a power outage Auto cbannel tunes the HDTV DVD to the channel you specify as the Initial channel when Auto on is enabled Auto volume tunes the HDTV DVD to the volume you set in Initial volume when Auto on is enabled Closed Caption Many programs are encoded with closed capti
34. A V Receiver FIXED provides fixed level audio output from the HDTV DVD This audio output is ideal for connecting to an A V receiver that has its own volume control VARIABLE provides variable level audio output Volume levels can be controlled by the volume controls on the HDTV DVD and its remote control 12 Chapter 1 Plug in the HDTV DVD Connections amp Setup Plug the flat end of the cable into the power jack on the back of the HDTV DVD Then plug the other end of the power cord into an appropriate wall outlet Be sure to insert the plug completely Do not plug the HDTV DVD into an outlet controlled by a light switch Put batteries in the remote Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by pushing the tab and lifting off the cover Insert 2 fresh batteries Make sure the polarities and are aligned correctly Replace the cover How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup The technical term is N avigation how you move through the on screen menus The theory is the same throughout the menu screens highlight your choice and select it To highlight a menu item press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight one of the items listed on the screen Use the up or down arrow button to move up or down Use the right or left arrow button to move right or left To select the item that you ve highlighted press OK Note Highlighted means
35. CR 3 Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR Connect the co xial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the antenna input jack on the VCR 4 Connect the coaxial cable from an off air antenna to the ANTENNA DIGITAL INPUT jack Note Do not connect a digital cable signal to this input Go to page 13 Chapter 1 9 Connections amp Setup SATELLITE RECEIVER pd OFF AIR ANTENNA am FRED AUD OFF AIR ANTENNA 10 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup HDTV DVD Satellite Receiver VCR 1 Connect your VCR to your HDTV DVD A Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR s antenna output jack and to the ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT jack on the HDTV DVD B Connect the audio white and red cables to the VID2 L MONO and R audio jacks on the back of the HDTV DVD and to the Audio Output jacks on the VCR C Connect the video cable to the VID2 V Video jack on the back of the HDTV DVD and to the video output jack on the VCR 2 Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the antenna input jack on the VCR 3 Connect your Satellite Receiver to your HDTV DVD Note Use the best connection offered by your satellite receiver i component video jacks connect those your satellite receiver has A Connect the audio white and red cables to the VID1 L MONO and R audio jacks on the back of the HDTV D
36. ID1 Set AUX HD channel DVI Set SAT channel CMP1 Set DVD channel VID2 Press lt or gt key to select the input to be used for the AUX HD key Important Note About Autotuning The Autotuning feature is configured to work with universal remote controls that are capable of controlling up to four component 5 devices in addition to the HDTV DVD The remote that came with your HDTV IDVD has only two programmable component buttons the VCR and AUX HD buttons In the Autotuning menu use the options Set VCR Channel and Set AUX HD Channel with the remote that came with your HDTV DVD The other Autotuning options are for universal remotes with additional component buttons Press MENU the MAIN MENU appears Highlight Setup and press OK on your remote control Highlight Autotuning and press OK Choose which component button you would like to set Set VCR Channel Lets you set up the channel the HDTV DVD tunes to when you press the VCR button on a separate universal remote Set AUX HD Channel Lets you set up the channel the HDTV DVD tunes to when you press the AUX HD button Set SAT Channel Lets you set up the channel the HDTV DVD tunes to when you press the SAT button on a separate universal remote Set DVD Channel Lets you set up the channel the HDTV DVD tunes to when you press the DVD button if the internal DVD player option is disabled go to page 47 for more information Press the right
37. PLUK a HDTV DVD Player User s Guide Changing Entertainment Again Find Inside e Introduction page 2 Connections page 7 Remote Playing DVDs page 24 TV Features page 28 DVD Menus TV Menus Info Displays Troubleshooting page 3 Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this product to rain or moisture The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing No objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus 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 CAUTION This symbol indicates that this product ncorporates double insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible parts When servicing use only identical replacement parts RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product Note This device is protected by U S pate
38. US and Canada ratings US V Chip TV Rating Limit The V Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed MAIN MENU Ha Exit Sound Richins To set TV programming limits Channel Guide 1 Choose Parental Control from the MAIN MENU If Parental Controls have A Time previously been locked you must enter your px Parental controt 2 Highlight and select US V vord Chip Then select V Chip TV Rating 3 Once you get to the V Chip TV rating limit screen use the arrow buttons and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or content theme from View to Block T 4 For TV rating limits to take effect lock Parental Controls by accessing the Lock parental controls menu Parental Control The following sections give you more details about how to change the status of TV program limits Press OK to open US V Chip Menu Note If you forget your password follow step one above to get to tbe password entry screen Then press the VOL and CH buttons on tbe HDTV DVDS front panel at the same time for at least 8 seconds You will receive an on screen message tbat Parental Controls bave been unlocked once you ve successfully reset tbe password Chapter 4 31 Using the TV s Features The V Chip Rating Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of
39. Using the Remote Control Indicator a wa CC SUBTITLE 1 a um um em a um D i fi STOP PAUSE Bi i B FREEZE SLEEP SKIP The Buttons on the Remote Control 0 9 Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the remote control To enter a one digit channel enter a zero first To enter a two digit channel press the two digits dashes appear then add the second two digi and hold the 1 button until 1 and two To enter a three digit channel pre mple to tune to channel 123 press and hold 1 until 1 appe release the 1 button and then press 2 and 3 ANTENNA In TV mode this button switches between your HDTV DVD s analog and R button for button for digital tuners In VCR mode if programmed this button works some VCRs In SAT mode if programmed this button works some satellite receiv Arrows Used to highlight different items in the TV or DVD menu and to adjust the menu controls When watching TV without menus on the screen the left and right arrows ZOOM change the current format of the screen 4 3 Zoom 14 9 Zoom 16 9 Zoom 16 9 v Cinerama gular mode 16 9 AUX HD Puts the remote in AUX HD mode As a default this button controls some models of RCA HDTV Tuners It can also be programmed to operate some brands of additional remote controllable components CC SUBTITLE In TV mode displays a re
40. VD and to the audio output jacks on the satellite receiver B Connect the video cable to the VID1 V Video jack on the back of the HDTV DVD and to the video output jack on the satellite receiver ble instead of the video VIDEO output jack gt If your satellite receiver h able in step B to the S on the satellite rec 4 Connect the coaxial cable from an off air antenna to the ANTENNA DIGITAL INPUT jack n VIDE Video jack connect an S Video c jack on the HDTV DVD and to the ver Note Do not connect a digital cable signal to this input Go to page 13 Chapter 1 11 Connections amp Setup AN RECEIVER Connect to either FIXED or VARIABLE Output HDTV DVD DVI Component To connect a DVI Component to your HDTV DVD 1 Connect the audio white and red cables to the DVI HDTV L and R audio jacks on the back of the HDTV DVD and to the audio output jacks on the DVI component N Connect the video cable to the DVI HDTV jack on the back of the HDTV DVD and to the DVI jack on the DVI component HDTV DVD A V Receiver These are two different ways your HDTV DVD uses a component to hear audio Connect audio cables to either the FIXED or VARIABLE AUDIO L and R OUTPUT jacks and to the audio inputs on the A V receiver Note If you ve connected your VCR or other component to the FIXED outputs on the HDTV DVD use the VARIABLE inputs for your
41. Video VH82 6 10 price 4 95 VH913 12 ft price 14 95 components to your TV MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll free number listed below Use this items ave your Vis so Push on antenna cable attaches to the round antenna connectors called 75 ohm F type The ends push on for a quick connection 2 way Signal Splitter helps you connect to a second TV or VCR VH47 price 3 95 Amplified VHF UHF FM Antenna allows you to easily switch from the antenna signal to cable or satellite easily without disconnecting antenna Surge Protector provides eight outlets with 3 adapter spacings 2100 joules 100 000 connected equipment ANT200 price 49 95 Component Video Cables Triple cable used to connect a video source with Y PR PB jacks to the HDTV DVD Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your HDTV DVD Replacements or spares can be 1 Ti 1 cabl Gold Tipped cable ordered as needed DT6DC 6 ft price DT12DC 12 fD pric 24 95 34 95 XXXXX price Sxxxxx 60 Chapter 8 Index A A V receiver 12 A B Repeat 27 51 Accessories 60 Age based ratings 32 Angle camera 27 Antenna Button 19 Jack 16 Arrow buttons 19 Aspect ratio 3 Audio Video Jacks 17 cables 60 Audio CD creating a program 36 playing 49 Audio language 26 Authorized service 7 53 Autoformat 55 Automatic code search 21 AutoPlay menu 37 Au
42. arrow button to select the choice that matches the way you have the component connected to this HDTV DVD and press OK You can select from the following inputs or channels N A Choose this if you don t have a component connected to the HDTV DVD or if you don t want the HDTV DVD to automatically tune to the correct channel input when you re using this component Cbannel 3 or 4 Component is connected to the CABLE ANTENNA jack on the back of the HDTV DVD and you want the HDTV DVD to tune to channel 3 when you press the corresponding button on the remote Reminder make sure the component s Channel 3 4 switch is set to channel 3 VIDI or VID2 Video Input Component is connected to a VIDEO or S Video jack on the back of the HDTV DVD and you want the HDTV DVD to tune to a VID input channel when you press the corresponding component button FRNT Front Video Input Component is connected to the VIDEO jack on the front of the HDTV DVD and you want the HDTV DVD to tune to the front VID input channel FRNT when you press the corresponding component button CMPI Component Video Input Compatible component video source such as a DVD player or digital TV converter box is connected to the three COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks Y PB PR on the back of the HDTV DVD and you want the HDTV DVD to tune to the component video input channel CMP1 when you press the corresponding component button DVI Component is connected to the DVI HDTV jack on the bac
43. ase decision represents an investment in a new generation of technology HDTV Even though this is a technologically advanced HDTV it is the most user friendly of its kind with on screen instructions that guide you through all of the HDTV DVD s features The best of both worlds Your HDTV DVD has two tuners one for regular analog television and one for off air digital television ATSC On your HDTV s back panel you ll see two Connect the off air antenna for pF 0 Ar 5 digital television to this input jack inputs one for cable TV or regular off air programming and one for off air digital television you can switch from one tuner to the other with the ANTENNA button on your remote While you re watching T There are many off air antennas you can use to receive off air digital television 6 Find out which antenna will work best in your environment and where you Connect cable TV or your off air antenna for regular analog TV to should put your antenna for the best reception For more information on this input jack antenna reception in different parts of the U S go to www antennaweb org What makes HDTV better With your new High Definition Television you can embark on the next generation of TV viewing HDTV There ire many technological advancements that make HDTV better than re basically thr alog TV but there a things about HDTV that bring you a superior viewing perience 1 resolutio
44. audio connection The right audio connector is usually red COMPOSITE INPUTS Lets you connect another component such as a VCR or DVD player Its AUDIO jacks are the same as described for CMP1 above e VID1S VIDEO Provides better picture quality than the video jacks VID1 and 2 Video because the color part of the picture is separated from the black and white part of the picture When using VID1 S VIDEO make sure to connect left and right audio cables to the VIDI L MONO and R Audio Input jacks e VID1 V Video Provides composite video connection The video connector is usually yellow VID2 S VIDEO V and L MONO and R Audio Allows you to connect a component such as a VCR or DVD player Their description is the same as VID1 above Note For each VID jack group VIDI and VID2 you may connect either an S Video or Video cable Do not connect botb at tbe same time in eitber of tbe VID jack groups DVI HDTV Input Lets you connect a component with a DVI output Important Tbe DVI HDTV input is not intended for use with a computer DVI Digital Visual Interface Provides an uncompressed digital video interface developed for high bandwidth digital connection It supports the overlay of high resolution graphics needed by some electronic program guide navigation and other interactive services DVI when combined with HDCP High bandwidth Digital Content Protection technology creates a protected digital connection The DVI HDTV conne
45. ays Using the Info Display Chapter 8 Other Information Troubleshooting Care and Cleaning FCC Information V Chip Rating Explanations RCA HDTV DVD Limited Warranty Accessory Information Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges e Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet Turn off the HDTV DVD and or component before you connect or disconnect any cables Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Important Safety Instructions on page 1 Protect Components from Overheating Don t block ventilation holes on any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely Don t stack components If you place components in a stand make sure you allow adequate ventilation If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won t flow around other components Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack e If you place components above the HDTV DVD route all cables down the side of the back of the HDTV DVD instead of straight down the middle of the HDTV DVD If your antenna uses 300 ohm twin lead cables do not coil the cables Also keep the twin lead cables away from audio video cables Use Indirect Light Don t place the HDTV DVD w
46. components especially when you re using another component s menu system If the component you want to control does turn off 1 Press and release REVERSE then wait 2 seconds Repeat this step until the device turns back ON To finish press and hold STOP until the indicator on the remote turns off A code that controls your component has been saved to that remote button Using Direct Entry 1 Turn on the component to be programmed 2 Look up the brand and code number s for the component on the code list in this section 3 Press and hold the component button you want to program on the remote 4 Enter the code from the remote control code list on the following pages If the indicator flashes you have either entered an invalid code or the button isn t programmable Release the component button Point the remote at the component Keep the remote pointed at the component until the end of this step Press ON OFF to see if the component responds to the command If it doesn t try pressing the component button and then ON OFF again If you get no response repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the component responds to the remote commands If you try all the codes for your component brand and none work try the automatic code search method If automatic code search doesn t find the code the remote is not compatible with your component How to Use the Remote After You ve Programme
47. connected to the jacks Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals Go to page 44 for more instructions Can t select certain channel Make sure the remote control is in TV mode Press the TV DVD button and enter the channel number using the number buttons Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu If using a VCR check to make sure the TV VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode press the TV VCR button on your VCR Noisy stereo reception lay be a w gt station Use Sound menu to choose mono sound No picture no sound but HDTV DVD is on Maybe the cable air function is set to the wrong position Go to page 46 for detailed instructions The channel might be blank ge channels If you re watching your VCR and it s connected with coaxial cable to the CABLE ANTENNA jack tune the HDTV DVD to channel 3 or 4 whichever channel is selected on the 3 4 switch on the back of your VCR Also check to make sure the TV VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode press the TV VCR button on your VCR Picture not moving You have activated the Freeze feature by pressing FREI E or OK on the remote Press any button to unfreeze the picture Black box appears on the screen Closed captioning might be on Check Closed Caption in the Setup menu Go to page 47 for more instructions Freeze not working The freeze feature is not available for Component video CMP1 o
48. created with that particular feature i e if you select the Subtitle icon you won t be able to change the subtitle language unless the author of the disc created the disc with subtitles The invalid symbol appears on the screen when you press a button that doesn t have any function If one of the icons is grayed out that Info Display feature isn t available for the disc you re playing To make the Info Display disappear from the screen press INFO on the remote las 01 49 37 BEYS 5 PLAY my Note For information about tbe Info Display for Audio CDs Video CDs or mp3 files go to page 49 Time Display This feature displays the audio video time For DVD discs the time displayed refers to the current title time For Audio CDs it re to the current track time For DVD video discs the Time Display also acts as a Time Search feature This lets you go to a particular scene in a movie by entering the time that scene is played To use Time Search 1 Press INFO on the remote to bring up the Info Display Highlight the Time Display and enter the elapsed time of the scene you wish to go to For example enter 01 12 00 to go to the scene that plays at 1 hour and twelve minutes into the movie N If you enter the complete time the disc automatically jumps to the elapsed time you entered If you re entering a partial time press OK on the remote to enter the number Chapter 3 25 Playing DVDs
49. ction is designed to display either progressive scan 480p or HDTV 10801 signals at a bandwidth of up to 1 78 Gigabits per second L Audio Provides left audio connection when using the DVI jack The left audio connector is usually white e R Audio Provides right audio connection when using the DVI jack The right audio connector is usually red Note Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the DVI cable carries only tbe picture signal not tbe sound Chapter 1 17 Connections amp Setup The Front of Your HDTV DVD Front Input Jacks The HDTV DVD has front inputs for convenience one set of audio video input jacks an S Video jack and a headphones jack The jacks are ideal for using a video game console or a camcorder Locate the jacks either on the front of the HDTV DVD or on one of the sides To access the component you connected to the front of the HDTV DVD press the INPUT button on your remote until FRNT appears on the screen Note When connecting a component that uses a monaural cable such as some camcorders use the Left mono input jack to get sound from both speakers PHONES Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the HDTV DVD To adjust volume control of the headphones press the VOL gt or VOL lt button the volume display appears Press the arrow up or down button the headphone volume display appears then press the right or left arrow button to adju
50. d It Because this universal remote c TV VCR satellite receiver etc it uses operational mode n control several different components triggered by the component buttons For example if you want the remote to control the HDTV DVD you would press the TVeDVD button to put the remote into TVeDVD mode before you could control the HDTV DVD 1 Press the appropriate component button VCR AUXeHD or TVeDVD to set the remote to control the component 2 Press ON OFF to turn the component ON or OFF Jse the remote buttons that apply to that component Notes Tbe remote may not be compatible witb all brands and models of components It also may not operate all functions of the remote that came witb your component If you keep pressing buttons and notbing bappens tbe remote is probably in the wrong mode You must press the component button that matches the component you want to operate i e if you want to operate the VCR press VCR on the remote control to put the remote in VCR mode Using the INPUT Button Use the INPUT button to scroll through the available input channels and view components you have connected to the HDTV DVD 1 Press TV DVD to place the remote in TV mode Make sure the component you want to view is turned ON Press INPUT to tune to an available input channel 3 To return to the channel you were previously watching on TV press CH or CH button 22 Chapter 2 Remote Codes
51. duced Closed Captioning menu allowing you to turn closed captioning on and off or change the closed captioning mode Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the setting you want to change Use the left and right arrow buttons to change the highlighted setting In DVD mode while a disc is playing brings up the information banner with the subtitle icon highlighted CH or CH Scans up or down through the current channel list Press once to change the channel up or down press and hold to continue changing channels In DVD mode while a disc is playing these buttons work as chapter advance or chapter reverse buttons CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to normal viewing DISC MENU In DVD mode while a disc is playing brings up the current disc s menu if one is available FREEZE When watching TV freezes the picture until you press any button on the remote to resume normal TV viewing The FREEZE feature automatically times out after a short time Please note that when you unfreeze you go back to live programming skipping any programming that occurred during the freeze Note Tbe FREEZE feature does not work on signals from tbe DVI HDTV or CMP1 inputs in progressive scan 480p or HDTV 1080i modes It also does not work on digital channels Do not use the Freeze feature for an extended period of time This can cause the image to be permanently imprinted on the picture tub
52. e Dealer Address Phone Important Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructio 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a t is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip ov 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Even if the p
53. e Such damage is not covered by your warranty Press any button to unfreeze the picture at any time GO BACK In TV mode returns you to the previous channel In DVD mode returns to the previous screen GUIDE In TV mode brings up the Channel Guide menu In DVD mode brings up the DVD guide if available Chapter 2 Grapbics contained witbin tbis publication are for representation only 19 Using the Remote Control Tip The indicator flashes when the remote batteries are low and you press a button on the remote A warning banner may also appear on the screen when you press a remote button and your batteries are low Tip To turn off all the RCA components connected to the HDTVIDVD press ON OFF twice within two seconds This feature works with most RCA products Note The VCR and AUX HD buttons also turn on most RCA products Indicator Indicates the programming mode when programming the remote to control components The indicator lights up when you press a valid button on the remote It flickers when the remote batteries are low and you press a button INFO In TV mode makes the channel banner appear and disappear In DVD mode makes the info banner appear and disappear INPUT Press to toggle through the available input sources V D1 VID2 FRNT CMP1 and DVI press the CH or CH button to resume TV viewing MENU In TV mode brings up the Main menu In DVD mode makes the reduced TV m
54. e setup After the welcome screen the initial setup s you to make sure that you ve connected the HDTV DVD to your cable or antenna signal Once you ve confirmed that the HDTV DVD is connected press OK The Channel setup screen appe Complete the Auto Channel Search The Channel setup screen lets you set your signal source and search for the available channels on that source The Auto channel search allows the HDTV DVD to search for all the viewable channels on both of your tune or analog channels or on each antenna separately Thi auto programming When you first turn on your HDTV DVD it s set to search on both tuners To search for channels on the both tuners 1 Make sure the Signal Source is change the setting to Both set to Both If it s not use the right arrow to Press the down arrow button on your remote control to highlight Analog Signal Type 3 Use the right arrow button to choose the signal type you re receiving on the analog tuner either UHE VHF Antenna for an off air antenna or Cable Press the down arrow button on your remote control to highlight Auto cbannel searcb 5 Press OK to start the Auto channel search on both tuners When the channel search is complete press OK to access the List amp Labels screen Note Tbe Auio Channel Search looks for channels for tbe Signal Source you choose analog digital or both To perform the Auto Channel Search for just one tuner sepa
55. e states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specifi and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your unit outside the United States This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser legal rights Chapter 8 59 Other Information Handling Cautions Before connecting other components to this HDTV DVD be sure to turn all components off Don t move the HDTV DVD while a disc is being played The disc may get scratched or broken and the HDTV DVD s internal parts may be damaged Dont put any container filled with liquid or any small metal objects on the HDTV DVD e Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray Dont place anything other than the disc in the disc tray Exterior influences such as lightning and static electricity can affect normal operation of this player If this occurs turn the HDTV DVD off and on again with the ON OFF button or disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet The HDTV DVD will operate normally Be sure to remove the disc and tur
56. ecommended for children under the age of 13 not be suitable for children under the age of 13 Thi audiences but it sional violence that could upset young children Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore recommended for young children under the age of 8 who do not distinguish between reality and imagination 8 Viewers 8 and over Not recommended for young children This program is suitable for most contains mild or oc G General Audience This program is suitable for audiences of all ages It contains no violence or any violence that it does contain is either minimal or is presented in a humorous manner as a caricature or in an unrealis ic way 58 Chapter 8 Other Information RCA HDTV DVD Limited Warranty What your warranty covers e Defects in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase One year from date of purchase for labor One ye e of purchase for parts Two years from date of purchase for the 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 What we will do Pay an Authorized Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit e Pay an Authorized Service Center for the new or at our option refurbished replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your unit from da How you get service e Call 1 877 RCA HDTV and have your unit
57. enu appear and disappear Note If you ve just turned on tbe HDTV DVD tbe digital tuner takes some time to get ready usually about 25 seconds While the digital tuner is getting ready you won t see the items for functions corresponding to that tuner in the menus These items will show up once the digital tuner is ready MUTE Reduces the HDTV DVD s volume to its minimum level Pre restore the volume again to OK When in the menu system selects highlighted items When watching TV freezes the picture until you press any button on the remote to resume normal TV viewing Please note that when you unfreeze you go back to live programming skipping any programming that occurred during the freeze ON OFF When in TV mode turns the HDTV DVD on and off If in another component mode VCR or AUXeHD and programmed will turn the component on and off When pressed twice within two seconds the ON OFF button turns off most RCA components PRESETS Displays the Picture and Sound preset settings Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight either Picture or Sound settings Use the left and right arrow buttons to change to a different Picture or Sound preset RECORD When the remote is in AUXeHD or VCR mode and programmed to control a recording device such as a VCR this button tells the device to start recording The recording device must be connected to the component you re watching in order for that device to record the program you
58. er a new password by locking the Parental Controls again word press the MENU button then select Parental Control the password Chapter 4 35 hapter 5 Using the DVD Menu The DVD s Menu System The DVD s menu system is not the same as the disc menu or the Info Display The DVD s main menu comes up when there is no disc playing If you re playing a disc press STOP on the remote control to stop playback and bring up the DVD s main menu The Play Resume Play Option To get to the DVD s main menu press STOP on the remote control The first item in the main menu is the Play Resume Play option If there isn t a disc in the HDTV DVD the option reads Play with the prompt Insert Disc to the right If there is a disc in the HDTV DVD and it mem was previously playing the option reads Resume Play and the name of the disc is displ on the right ayed Any time you stop playback option will read Resume Play To resume play highlight the option and press OK or press the PLAY button on the remote you will be returned to the DVD s main menu and the Pla The Play Mode Menu The DVD s Play Mode menu lets you choose different ways to play the disc To see Play Mode menu options a disc must be in the HDTV DVD 1 If the disc is playing press STOP the DVD s main menu appears Highlight the Play Mode menu option 3 Press OK The Play Mode menu items appear Highlight the desired option and press
59. evious menu Notes If you change the Player Menu Language the entire DVD s menu system will be displayed in the selected language The option Original in the Audio Language menu is the language in which the audio was originally recorded Chapter 5 41 Chapter 6 Using the TV s Menu System 2 Go back Sound settings Sound type Sound mode SAP Sound lo Dynamic bass Headphone settings Graphic equalizer Stereo Normal The Sound menu for the regular analog tuner and all video inputs Go back Sound settings Default Dig Ch Audio Lang English Curent Dig Ch AudioLang Engish Sound mode Normal Sound logic g Dynamic bass Medium Headphone settings Graphic equalizer The Sound menu for the digital ATSC tuner Go back SS External External Left amp Right balance Amplifier Subwoofer Sound Menu The Sound menu lets you adjust audio output To acc the Sound menu press MENU on the remote and then select Sound from the main menu Depending on the kind of signal you re watching the Sound menu will have different items available for you to adjust If you re watching the normal antenna input or any of the video inputs you ll see the Sound menu items shown in the first menu on the left If you re watching the ATSC antenna input you ll see the Sound menu items shown in the second menu on the left section describes the items available in both kinds of Sound menu
60. for each input including one for your regular TV channels Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture Color Adjusts the richness of the color Chapter 6 Using the TV s Menu System Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the picture Note You can adjust sharpness for each channel and input Th appears fuzzy Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three automatic color adjustments Cool for a more blue palette of picture colors Normal or Warm for a more red palette of picture colors The warm setting corresponds to the NTSC standard of 6500 K s useful if tbe signal Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels When you change any of these picture settings the Picture Preset changes to Personal Use the left or right arrow button to make adjustments To return to the Picture menu press the up or down arrow button Channel Guide Menu The Channel Guide lets you view the entire list of channel numbers and labels for the tuner you re on Press the GUIDE button to bring up the Channel Guide menu There are two different kinds of channel guides the one you see depends on the tuner you re on Channel Guide Channel Guide 02 01 A 03 01 03 02 03 03 05 01 05 02 00 01 08 02 My 01 My 02 My 03 My 04 My 05 My 06 My 07 My 08 09 01 M
61. gestive dialogue D infrequent coarse language L some Vv TV G General Audience Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages It contains little or no sexual dialogue D or situations S no strong language L and little or no violence V TV Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and older Designed for children ages 7 and above It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make believe and reality Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence FV or comedic violence or may frighten children under the age of 7 TV Y All Children Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience including children from ages 2 6 It is not expected to frighten younger children Canadian English V Chip Rating System 18 Adults Programming intended for adults 18 and older It may contain elements of violence language and sexual under 18 Violence Guidelines May contain violence integral to the development of the plot character or theme intended for adult audiences Other Content Guidelines May contain graphic language and explicit portrayals of nudity and or sex content which could make it unsuitable for viewer not be suitable for viewers under the 14 Viewers 14 and over Programming contains themes or content which ma age of 14 Parents are strongly cautioned to e discretion in permitting viewing by
62. guage SAP Analog tuner only The current channel is broadcasting SAP Second Audio Program information Parental Controls are locked CC On the digital tuner shows that Closed Captioning is turned on On the analog tuner shows that Closed Captioning is available on the current channel 03 45 pm Current time Program title Digital tuner only The title of the current program if this information is available Program description Digital tuner only A brief description of the current program if this information is available D Shows that you re currently viewing a channel on the digital tuner AA Shows that you re currently viewing a channel on the analog tuner 15 1NBC HD Current channel and subchannel subchannels are available on the digital tuner only plus the channel label Note Channel labels for digital channels are part of the signal sent by the broadcaster so you cannot change them Channel labels for analog channels do not always come from the broadcaster so you can create them and change them as you like Commercial skip 0 30 Shows the time remaining on the commercial skip SKIP timer Sound is muted 28 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 4 Using the TV s Features Tip Look at the channel number to determine whether you re on the digital or analog tuner A D appears next to channel numbers on the digital tuner whi
63. he HDTV DVD s front panel for 8 seconds Enter a new password via the Lock menu Changing Your Password The DVD must be locked to change the password 1 If the disc is playing press STOP the DVD s main menu appears 2 Highlight Zock and press OK Enter Password appears on the screen Enter your password 3 Highlight Change Password and press OK Enter New Password appears 4 Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the new password you want to use and press OK Confirm Password appears Press the number buttons to enter the password again and press OK when yourre finished v 38 Chapter 5 Using the DVD Menu Setting the Ratings Limits The Ratings Limits feature 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 the types of DVDs that your family watches Note When in DVD mode tbe HDTV DVD alerts you when you try to play a movie with a rating that exceeds the limit you ve set Some discs include a rating override feature When you play a disc with this feature the message Override Limit or Cancel Selection appears on the screen If you choose to override the rating limit you will need to enter your password to begin playback Changing to a Different Country s Rating System stems The default for this HDTV DVD is the United States stem through the Lock menu Some countries use different rating s You can change to a
64. here sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen Use soft or indirect lighting Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your HDTV DVD The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book The next two pages explain the inputs and outputs your HDTV DVD offers for connecting components C ES AE fl Audio Video Coaxial cable S Video cable Component Video DVI HDTV Cable cables Y PbePr cables 6 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Choose Your Connection There are several w to connect your HDTV DVD Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your HDTV DVD Note for US customers If you prefer we can provide you witb tbe name of an Autborized Service Representative wbo will visit your bome for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation For details about tbis service call 1 888 206 3359 Components Cables Connection Needed Title Video Connections Coaxial 59 HDTV DVD pages 8 9 Audio video PVR VCR Component video Coaxial Audio video HDTV DVD pages 10 11 i Satellite Receiver S Video VCR HDTV DVD pul DVI component Audio HDTV DVD page 12 A V receiver Chapter 1 7 Connections amp Setup
65. ices until Random appears in the text box The tracks on the disc will now play in random order Note The HDTV DVD defaults to Standard playback whenever you put a new d into your HDTV DVD Using the Program Play Feature To use the Program Play feature you must enter the order in which you want the tracks on the CD or mp3 to play by creating a program This is done from the DVD s main menu To edit a CD 1 If the disc is playing press STOP to stop playback the DVD s main menu appears 2 Highlight Play Mode and press OK the Play Mode menu appears 3 Highlight Edit Program and press OK the Edit Program screen appears 4 The Track box is highlighted Use the numbers on the remote to enter the track you want to play first The track number you entered appears in the Track box and the cursor highlights Add V Press OK to add that track to the Program List Program List ion Make sure the Track bo The cursor jumps to the next spot in the is highlighted and enter your next track 6 Continue adding tracks as explained in steps 4 5 until your program is complete You can play your program by highlighting Play and pressing OK or you can save the program by highlighting Done and pressing OK If you save the program you can select it from the Info Display The program will be erased when you remove the disc or the HDTV DVD is turned off 50 Chapter 7 Information Displays To edit an mp3 disc
66. ing press INFO on the remote The Info Display appears across the top of the h of the playback features is repre rrow buttons on the remote to highlight the icon Each feature that can be accessed from the On Screen Info Display is described on the following pages To clear the Info Display from the screen press INFO on the remote control ented by an icon To access a feature use the screen Note Tbe DVD Info Display is described on page 25 Repeat Audio CD Info Display Play Mode itroscan m 01 49 37 T 01 P PLAY ea Repeat mp3 Info Display Play Mode hosan 01 49 37 PLAY 1 1 PlayBack Video CD Info Display nder era MN Repeat Using the Time Display The Clock part of the Info Display shows the current disc time To see the current disc time 1 Press INFO on the remote the Info Display appears 2 Highlight the Clock icon Press OK The amount of time the track has played appears in the time window 3 Press INFO to clear the screen Selecting a Specific Track las T 01 1 Press INFO on the remote ea 2 Highlight the Track icon 3 Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the track number you want to play or use the up down arrow buttons to scroll through the track numbers You may need to press the OK button on the remote after you enter a single digit track number Chapter 7 Grapbics contained witbin tbis publication
67. k of the HDTV DVD and you want the HDTV DVD to tune to the DVI input channel when you press the corresponding component button 30 Chapter 4 Using the TV s Features Parental Controls and V Chip The choices in the US V CHIP and Canada V CHIP menus involve software inside your HDTV DVD referred to as V Chip which allows you to block TV programs and movi violence sex or other content you may believe children should not view s based on Once you block programs you can unblock programs by entering a password By default the software inside your HDTV DVD is turned off For instructions to turn on V Chip go to page 35 Note Parental Control settings are not available for the DVI or CMP1 inputs How V Chip Works for USA and Canada V Chip reads the program s age based rating TV MA TV 14 etc and content themes Violence V Adult Language L etc If you have blocked the rating and or content themes that the program contains you will receive the message This channel bas not been approved for viewing Cbange cbannel or press OK to enter password and temporarily deactivate tbe Parental Control Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age based rating You can also block out programs that have been given an Exempt rating and programs that are considered unrated Go to Chapter 8 for explanations for the
68. le an A appears next to channel numbers on the analog tuner D 15 1 NBC HD Digital Tuner Primary Channel Subchannel if necessary AES ib db Your remote s component buttons Digital and Analog Tuners Your HDTV DVD has two tuners one for regular analog TV channels and one for digital channels You can switch between the two by pressing the ANTENNA button on your remote control when the remote is in TV mode Digital Channels Digital channels can be made up of primary channels and subchannels Subchannels sometimes called minor channels are channels associated with the Primary channel sometimes called the major channel A primary channel may have just one subchannel or multiple subchannels Direct Tuning to a Channel on the Digital Tuner 1 Make sure the remote is in TV mode by pressing TVeDVD on the remote control 2 Press ANTENNA until a D icon appears next to the channel number 3 Enter the primary channel number This number appears first Press OK or wait a few seconds If you don t enter a subchannel the HDTV DVD tunes to the lowest digital subchannel 4 Ifthe primary channel number has fewer than two digits and you want to enter subchannel numbers press the right arrow button to enter the subchannel 5 Enter the number of the subchannel This number appears to the right of the primary channel number 6 Press OK to tune to the channel or wait a few seconds and the HDTV DVD tunes t
69. ly language you prefer for dialog on digital channels If your preferred language is being broadcast with a program then the HDTV DVD will play it If not then the HDTV DVD will play the default audio for the program usually English in the U S The default digital channel audio language options are English Spanish German Italian Japanese Chinese and Korean Choose the 42 s contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 6 Using the TV s Menu System Sound setting Default Dig Ch Audio Lang English Current Dig Ch Audio Lang English Sound mode Graphic equalizer The Sound menu for the digital ATSC tuner Go back Headphon Headphone ba Headphone treble Headphone sound Go back Sound preset Current Dig Cb Audio Lang available for the digital tuner only Press the right arrow to choose from the audio languages available for the program you re watching The language you choose becomes your preferred audio language for all channels on the digital tuner until you turn the HDTV DVD off If the language you choose here is not being broadcast with a program then the HDTV DVD will play the default audio for the program usually English in the U S Sound Mode Press the right arrow button to scroll through the available audio modes which provide special processing through your speakers depending on the setting you chose as your Sound type Normal D
70. m CANNOT be used with this player e Laserdiscs CD I CD ROM computer only discs CD RW DVD ROM Discs recorded using other broadcast standa i e PAL or SECAM To Load and Play a Disc To put the HDTV DVD in DVD mode and play a disc press the DVD button on the remote control l Press the OPEN CLOS 2 Place a disc gently into the t on both sides so you can place either side up 3 Press the OPEN CLOSI button on the front of the HDTV DVD The disc tray opens y with the disc s label facing up double sided discs have content This is an example of a one sided disc The HDTV DVD reads the disc s table of contents and then one of three things happens or PLAY button The disc tray close depending on how the disc was programmed The disc starts playing The disc menu appears on the screen One of the options will start disc pl option and press OK on the remote Highlight that PORTUM The DVD s main menu appears on the screen Highlight the Play option and press OK on the example of a remote 2 disc When you stop playing a disc the unit remembers where you stopped When you start playing the The title is In up where you left off unless the disc is removed the unit is unplugged or the center Be 1 AE i disc again the unit pi OP button twice you pressed the This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S pate
71. mmed to operate most brands of remote controllable components The remote is already programmed to operate most RCA components Also the AUXeHD button can be programmed to operate most brands of an additional remote controllable component such as a VCR DVD player satellite receiver or cable box Note The TVeDVD button can t be programmed on this remole Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed to operate one of the components connected to your HDTV DVD such as a VCR do the following 1 Turn on the component in this example a VCR 2 Point the remote at the component 3 Press the corresponding component button in this example the VCR button Press ON OFF to see if the VCR responds If the VCR doesn t respond you need to program the remote to operate it Programming the Remote There are two ways to program the remote control e automatic code search direct entry Using Automatic Code Search The following instructions can be used to program the remote to operate each of your components If you want to stop the automatic code search without programming any of your components press CLEAR until the indicator on the remote turns off T etc 1 Turn on the component you want to operate VCR satellite recei 2 Press and hold the component button you want to program VCR or AUX HD While holding the component button
72. n 2 aspect ratio and 3 digital signal and sound Introduction Resolution it s math that works for you The crisp lifelike picture that people rave about when experiencing true HDTV is due to the resolution this technology provides The resolution is measured by calculating the number of active lines of pixels A pixel which stands for picture element is a small dot The picture you see on your HDTV DVD is composed of these dots A regular analog television only has a resolution of about 200 000 pixels 480 vertical pixels x 440 horizontal pixels 211 200 pixels The HDTV format is capable of more than 2 million pixels 1 920 x 1 080 2 073 600 More pixels equal more detail In summary HDTV the resolution of the picture on a regular analog TV capable of resolution that is up to 10 times Feature Analog NTSC HD Digital ATSC Total Scan Lines 525 1125 Effective Scan Lines 480 1080 Aspect Ratio 43 16 9 Widescreen Max Resolution 720 x 480 1920 x 1080 Sound 2 ch Stereo 5 1 ch Surround Aspect Ratio Aspect ratio is simply the width and height of the picture Regular TVs use a 4 3 n that aspect ratio which means the picture is a little wider than it is tall a s is 20 inches wide is about 15 inches tall When the standards were being developed for tele by the N he adopt the aspect ratio the film industry was using at that time si
73. n circuit ma happens frequently the volta e Unplug the HDTV DVD Wait ten minutes Then plug the HDTV DVD in again ve been activated because of a power surge Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again If this ge in your house may be abnormally high or low TV turns on unexpectedly e Wake up timer might have been activated Go to page 46 for instructions e might have pressed CH CH or INPUT on the remote accidentally Blank screen e If you re trying to watch TV change channels or press the ANTENNA button to switch tuners e If you re trying to watch something that s playing on a component connected to the HDTV DVD like a VCR tape press the TVeDVD button on the remote then press INPUT until you get to the correct video input channel If you re trying to watch a component like a VCR make sure the component connected to the HDTV DVD is turned on If you re trying to watch a component like a VCR make sure the component is connected correctly 54 Chapter 8 Other Information No sound picture okay Maybe the sound is muted Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound If using S Video or Y Pn Pr remember to also connect the component s left and right audio output jacks to the HDTV DVD s L and R Audio Input jacks The sound settings may not be set correctly Go to page 42 for more information Sound okay picture poor Check antenna connections Make sure all of the cables are firmly
74. n off the HDTV DVD after use Formation of Condensation Due to sharp changes in temperature and humidity condensation may form if warm air comes in contact with any cold parts inside the HDTV DVD When condensation forms inside the HDTV DVD it may not operate correctly If this occurs leave the HDTV DVD at room temperature until the inside of the disc tray becomes dry and operational If condensation forms on a disc wipe the disc with a soft dry cloth by moving the cloth from the center hole toward the outer edge Accessory Information able to complement your HDTV DVD Prices are subject to change without notice All accessories are There A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering and we are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state county and locality to which the merchandise is being sent HOW TO ORDER To place an order by phone number only to place an order for 1 800 338 03 You can buy some accessories on line at www rca com Standard Audio Video cable with TMT RCA type phono plugs Screw on Cable attaches to the round VH83 6 ft mono price 5 95 antenna connectors called 75 ohm pe VH84 6 ft stereo price 9 95 on the back of your VCR or TV The ends screw onto the connectors for a secure It S Video Cable has multi A pube pin connectors on each VH81 G f0 price 3 95 VH976 ft price 7 95 end for connecting S
75. nd changing some of the them back to View 1 Determine the content themes you want to change to View 2 Pre such s the down arrow button to scroll to the rating whose content theme you want to change under language L corresponding with TV 14 3 Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to a particular content theme status 4 Press the OK button to change the status back to Your child would then be able to watch programs with the TV 14 adult language content but not programs with TV MA language content Note Only the content theme status corresponding to TV 14 L language changes to V View Higher rated content themes such as that for TV MA language do not change Chapter 4 33 Using the TV s Features English Rat Movie Rating Go back 18 Press OK to View Block programs with this rating Go back 18 ans View 16 ans View 13 ans View 8 ans View G View Press OK to View Block programs with this rating Go back Status NR View x View NC 17 View R View PG 13 View PG View G View Press OK to View Block programs with this rating Go back US V Chip Canada V Chip Front panel block Channel block Unrated Exempt Prog Lock parental controls Press or to block view unrated programs Blocking Canadian V Chip Ratings If you receive Canadian programs you can block Canadian English and French V Chip by ratings only
76. nfo Display disappear from the screen press the INFO button on the remote How to Cancel Repeat There are three ways to cancel Repeat Press STOP twice Goto the Repeat icon in the Info Dis nd select Off Eject the disc PlayBack Control Available on Video CDs only This function lets you make interactive selection of some scenes Additionally high resolution scenes in be viewed if they are included on the disc Highlight the PBC icon and use the up and down arrow buttons on your remote to scroll through the options available on the disc Changing the Audio Channel Output Available on Video CDs only If you are playing a stereo Video CD you can change the channel output 1 Press INFO on the remote to bring up the Info Display 2 Highlight the Audio Channel icon on the Info Display 3 The audio channel choices appear in the text box Use the up down arrow keys to scroll through the choices Stereo Left Right or Mono Whatever choice is displayed becomes the active choice Using IntroScan Available on Audio CDs and mp3s only IntroScan plays the first ten seconds of each track on the CD To use IntroScan 1 Press INFO on the remote the Info Display appears 2 Highlight the IntroScan icon Press OK The first ten seconds of each track will play After IntroScan goes through all of the tracks it stops If you want to stop IntroScan while it s in progress press PLAY The current track starts
77. ng of movies be programmed to prohibit that action The G icon appears on screen The feature or action cannot be completed at this time because 1 The disc s software restricts it 2 The disc s software doesn t support that feature e g angles 3 The feature is not available at the moment 4 You ve requested a title or chapter number that is out of range ise the disc is The picture is distorted The disc might be damaged Try another disc Picture is distorted during forward and reverse scan e It is normal for some distortion to appear while scanning A screen saver appears on the screen Your HDTV DVD is equipped with a sc on saver that appears on the screen after the DVD mode has been idle for several minutes Press STOP or GO BACK on the remote to make the screen saver disappear from the screen and return to the DVD s ma Subtitle and or audio language is not the one selected from the initial setting e If the subtitle and or audio language does not exist on the disc the initial settings will not be seen heard The disc s priority language is selected instead Set the subtitle and or audio language manually through the Info Display or the DVD s main menu The menu is displayed in a foreign language The Menu Language preference is set to that language From the DVD s main menu select the Languages option In Spanish shown as Idiomas in French as Langues From the Languages menu select the Player Menus option
78. nnel Block The Channel Block option allows you to block disable or unblock enable analog channel as well as digital channels From the analog tuner option choose the individual channels you want to block from the channel list From the digital tuner option choose to block all digital channels Blocking Unrated Exempt Programs The Unrated Exempt Prog option lets you decide if programs that the V Chip recognizes unrated can be viewed Unrated TV programs may include news sports political religious local and weather programs emergency bulletins public announcements and programs without ratings The Exempt option applies to both USA and Canadian unrated programs and Canadian programs rated E as View All unrated programs are available Block All unrated programs are not available Note You must remember to activate V Chip for rating limits to take effect Press the down arrow to highlight Unrated Exempt Prog Then press the right arrow to toggle between View and Block Lock Unlock Parental Controls Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using a password If you do not lock parental controls none of the settings for V Chip Channel Block or Front Panel Block will take effect If you forget your pas entry screen appears Simultaneously press and hold CH and VOL on the front panel for 8 seconds Parental Controls unlock and the Parental Control menu appears You can ent
79. nt numbers 4 631 603 and 4 577 216 and 4 819 098 and other intellectual property rights The use of Macrovision s copy protection technology in the device must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited pay per view uses only unless otherwise authorized in writing by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Note This DVD player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information If the Region number of a DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this DVD player this DVD player cannot play the disc The Region number for this DVD player is Region No 1 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Caution To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert Refer to the identification rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Caution Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube or projection TV picture tubes ALSO some network program logos phone numbers black borders sides top and bottom etc may cause similar damage This damage is not covered by your warranty Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your atten
80. nts and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home use only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited 24 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 3 Playing DVDs Using a Disc Menu A disc is capable of having an on screen menu that is separate from the DVD s menu system and on screen Info Display The disc menu might only contain a list of the titles and chapters or it may allow you to change features such as language and playback settings The content and operation of disc menus vary from disc to disc Using the On Screen Info Display The on screen Info Display contains many playback features To see the Info Display press the INFO button on the remote while a disc is playing The Info Display appears across the top of the screen Each feature is illustrated with an icon Use the left right arrow buttons on the remote to move through the different icons in the Info Display When an icon is highlighted use the up down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the choices displayed in the text box under the icons Remember you can only access the Info Display when you re playing a disc Also the Info Display features are only available if the disc was
81. o the channel Note Once you ve run tbe auto channel searcb on a tuner you can just use the channel up and down buttons on tbe remote control to change channels when tbe remote s in TV mode Autotuning The autotuning feature automatically tunes the HDTV DVD to the correct channel input for different components you have connected to your HDTV DVD like a VCR DVD player etc When you set up autotuning in the menu system you don t have to remember to change your HDTV DVD to the CMP1 input for example when you want to watch a DVD on your DVD player Why You Should Use the Autotuning Feature Autotuning lets you go directly to the input you assign to a component button For example if you have a DVD player connected to the CMP1 input you can have the autotuning feature go directly to the CMP1 input when you press the DVD button instead of going through the inputs until you find the DVD signal Chapter 4 29 Using the TV s Features How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature The way you set up the autotuning feature in the TV s menu corresponds to the component buttons on the remote and the way you have each component connected to your HDTV DVD When you set up autotuning you re telling the HDTV DVD what channel input to tune to when you press the DVD or AUXeHD button on the remote control X 1 j Go back Channel setup 2 Preferences Closed caption Autotuning Convergence Go back 3 4 Set VCR channel V
82. oes not give any special processing simply provides the mono or stereo sound provided by the signal you re watching Wide Available only for mono signals Widens sound from mono broadcasts and mono components connected to your HDTV DVD for a fuller more spacious sound Magic Available only for stereo signals Gives a surround effect with more bas Second Audio Program SAP Plays the program s audio in a second language if one is available The letters SAP appear in the channel banner with SAP information SAP audio udio with when you tune to a program that is broadc AP descriptions of the video for the is broadcast in mono also used to broadcast a program ally impaired Note SAP is only offered on analog channels Sound logic Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks and also amplifies softer sounds in program material Eliminates the need to constantly adjust the volume Dynamic bass Enhances your HDTV DVD s low frequency response The options are Off Medium and Higb Headphone settings Displays a choice list of available settings you can adjust Volume Bass and Treble The Headpbone sound option allows you to choose stereo mono or automatic These descriptions are the same as for Sound Type see the previous page Graphic equalizer Allows you to choose a specific preset through the Sound Preset option Press the right arrow to cycle through the options
83. on broadcasting in 1941 tional 1 andards Committee it made sense to ion 16 9 Aspect Ratio As TVs dropped in price and people prospered in the 1950s the movie industry had to find a way to get people out of their living rooms and back to the movie theatres That s when they created the 16 9 aspect ratio also called widescreen format When the standards for HDTV were being developed by the ATSC Advanced Television Standards Committee the 16 9 aspect ratio was chosen as the format for HDTV This widescreen format makes sense because it s much closer to the way we see Our field of vision is actually much wider than tall because of our peripheral vision Not only is it closer to the way we see but the pictures are crisper and cleaner with more detail in the close up and panoramic views Introduction Digital Signal and Sound The analog television broadcast system that has been used in the United States for the past 50 years transmits signals as electronic waves These waves can suffer degradation as the signal travels to your home Additionally the analog waves are susceptible to interference from planes passing overhead weather and household appliances Digital signals in contrast to analog signals can be reproduced precisely because the images are transmitted and received using the computer language of 1s and uch precision yields a signal that is capable of displaying studio quality picture and Dolby Digital 5 1
84. oning information which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the HDTV DVD screen Some programs on digital channels offer digital captioning information which gives you more options for the way the captioning is displayed on the screen Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times only for specific programs encoded with closed captioning information When a program is closed captioned CC is displayed in the channel banner see Chapter 3 for more information about the channel banner The closed caption options are Closed Caption Setting Lets you choose the way both analog and digital closed captioning information appears on the screen The Closed caption setting does not effect the DVI HDTV input Off No captioning information displayed On always Captioning information shown always when available On when mute Displays captioning information when available whenever the HDTV DVD s sound is muted by pressing the MUTE button The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is not muted Analog CC Type Lets you choose your preferred type of analog closed captions CC1 and Text 1 are the primary caption and text services The captioning or text is displayed in the same language as the program s dialog CC3 and Text 3 serve a ondary language tran ation in spe are not available the preferred data channels The c simplified English or di CC2 and
85. out the range of the volume by making loud vund Logic option is a toggle it can be turned sound of a disc dialog is quiet The Sound Logic feature ev sounds quieter and soft sounds louder The on or off The default setting is off To turn the Sound Logic feature on 1 From the DVD s main menu highlight Sound and press OK the Sound menu appears 2 Highlight the Sound Logic option and press OK 5 Press the left arrow button to return to the main menu Note The performance of the Sound Logic feature varies depending on the type of equipment you bave connected to your HDTV DVD and the audio format of the disc you re playing The Languages Menu The Languages menu enables you to choose different language options for audio subtitles Disc Menu items and DVD main menu items The default for all Language menu items is English Changing the Player Menus Disc Menus Audio or Subtitles Language Preferences You can choose one of the languages for the text that appears within the on screen menu system 1 From the main menu highlight and select the Languages option the Languages menu is displayed 2 Highlight the language option for the language you want to change and press OK the language choices are displayed 3 Highlight the language you want to use and press OK The menu appears with your selection shown next to the language option 4 Press the left arrow button or press GO BACK to return to the pr
86. ower indicator is off the apparatus is still not fully disconnected from the power source To disconnect the apparatus completely from the power source take its power plug out of the wall outlet or power strip The power plug must be easily accessible 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped If an outside antenna is connected to the TV receiver be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges Example of Antenna Grounding as per 9 4 4 8 NEC National Electrical Code and built up static charges In the U S Section 810 21 of the National Electrical Code and in Canada Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the antenna system See the figure on the right for details mm Bie uur TL SE To assure adequate ventilation for this product maintain a spacing of 4 inches from the top and sides of the TV receiver and 2 inches from the rear of the TV receiver and other surfaces Introduction Thank you for choosing RCA Congratulations on purchasing this RCA High Definition Television HDTV Your purch
87. ox 4 Press OK The selected repeat option will loop repeatedly until you turn Repeat off Repeat is turned off by completing steps 1 through 3 above and selecting the Off option A B Repeat A B Repeat lets you define a specific segment on the disc that you want to repeat For example you might like to watch the dogfight in the movie Top Gun To watch this scene over and over l Find the spot on the disc that is a few seconds before the beginning of the scene you want to repeat this gives you time to access the Info Display and the Repeat feature 2 Press INFO on the remote and select the Repeat icon from the Info Display 3 Press the up down arrow buttons until the AeB Repeat option is shown in the text box underneath the icons The text box reads Repeat Mode A B Press OK to Set A Point 4 Atthe beginning of the scene you want to repeat press OK to set the A point 5 When you get to the part of the disc that you want to be the end of the repeated segment the B point press OK The segment will repeat until you turn Repeat off 6 To make the Info Display disappear from the screen press the INFO button on the remote How to Cancel Repeat There are three ways to cancel Repeat e Press STOP twice Goto the Repeat icon in the Info Display and select Off Eject the disc Changing the Camera Angle Some discs contain multiple angles of a particular scene or sequence If the disc only has one angle this fea
88. planation of Jacks The Front of Your HDTV DVD Front Input Jacks Front Panel Buttons Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control The Buttons on the Remote Contro Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components one Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote Programming the Remote How to Use the Remote After You ve Programmed It 22 Using the INPUT Button 22 Remote Code List Chapter 3 Playing DVDs Regional Coding Using Different Menus Loading and Playing Discs Using a Disc Menu Using the On Screen Info Display Chapter 4 Using the TV s Features Channel Banner Digital and Analog Tuners Digital Channels Direct Tuning to a Channel on the Digital Tune Autotuning Why You Should Use the Autotuning Feature How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature Parental Controls and V Chip How V Chip Works for USA and Canada Blocking Canadian V Chip Ratings V Chip Movie Rating Limit Blocking Unrated Exempt Programs Lock Unlock Parental Controls Chapter 5 Using the DVD s Menu The DVD s Menu System The Play Resume Play Option The Play Mode Menu The Lock Menu The Display Menu The Sound Menu The Languages Menu Chapter 6 Using the TV s Menu System Sound Menu Picture Menu Channel Guide Menu Time Menu Parental Control Menu Setup Menu Chapter 7 Information Displ
89. playing in its entirety You can also access IntroScan from the Play Mode menu in the DVD s main menu 52 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your HDTV DVD can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list Note for U S customers If you prefer we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your bome for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation DVD Problems Player won t work e Reset the HDTV DVD by unplugging the AC power cord and plugging it back in Disc won t play e Insert a disc with the abel side facing up e Check the ype of disc you put into the disc tray This HDTV DVD only plays DVD video discs Video CDs audio CDs and mp3s Both the HDTV DVD and the disc are coded by region If the regional codes don t match the disc can t be played This HDTV DVD is Region No 1 Play starts but then stops immediately The disc is dirty Clean it e Condensation has formed Allow player to dry out No sound or distorted sound e Make sure your HDTV DVD is connected properly Make sure all cables are securely inserted into the appropriate jacks Sound is muted during still frame advance or slow motion play Can t advance through a movie e You can t advance through the opening credits and warning information that appear at the beginni
90. pre teens and early teens Violence Guidelines May contain intense scenes of violence Could deal with mature themes and societal issues in a realistic fashion Other Content Guidelines May contain scenes of nudity and or sexual activity There could be frequent use of profanity er PG Parental Guidance Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be suitable for younger children under the age of 8 Parents ma ider some content inappropriate for unsupervised viewing by children aged 8 13 Violence Guidelines Depictions of conflict and or aggression will be limited and moderate may include physical fantasy or supernatural violence Other Content Guidelines May contain infrequent mild profanity or mildly suggestive language Could also contain brief scenes of nudity G General Audience Programming considered acceptable for all ages groups While not designed specifically for children it is understood younger viewers may be part of the audience Violence Guidelines Will contain very little violence either physical or verbal or emotional Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a younger child will not depict realistic scenes of violence which minimize or gloss over the effects of violent acts Other Content Guidelines There may be some inoffensive slang no profanity and no nudity Continues on next page Chapter 8 57 Other Information C8 Children 8 and Older Programming generally conside
91. press CH to advance to the next chapter or CH to go to tbe preceding chapter By default subtitles are off To turn subtitles on and change the Subtitle language while you re watching a disc 1 While the d is playing press UBITI 2 Press the left right arrow buttons to highlight the Subtitle icon on the remote 3 Use the up down arrow buttons to turn subtitles on or off and to scroll through the subtitle languages that are available on the disc If subtitles aren t available the text in the text box will read Subtitles Not Available If subtitles are available the language currently showing in the text box is the active selection The subtitles will be shown in that language 4 To make the Info Display disappear press the INFO button on the remote Notes Subtitles are only available if the disc was created with subtitles Changing the subtitle language with the Info Display will only affect the disc currently being played When the disc is removed or the unit is turned off the subtitle language will revert to the language setting specified through the DVD s main menu The subtitle language can also be changed through the DVD s main menu Changing the Audio Language If the disc was created with different language tracks recorded in different languages you can use the Info Display to temporarily change the DVD s Audio Language setting 1 While a disc is playing press INFO on the remote 2 Press
92. r CMP2 or DVI inputs Low battery warning appears on screen e Place new batteries in remote TV picture keeps switching between screen formats abruptly Switch the Auto format feature to Off See page 44 for more information Channel search finds few channels The cable connected to the ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT and or ANTENNA DIGITAL INPU e Your off air antenna might be getting a weak signal Move it higher or get a bigger antenna e If you have cable TV make sure that signal is connected to the ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT do not connect it to the ANTENNA DIGITAL INPUT If you have a cable box you can t connect it to the ANTENNA DIGITAL INPUT jack Connect it to the ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT or a Video Input jack Select the Both option in the Channel Search menu and retry the channel search ck might be loos Chapter 8 55 Other Information Ihe Remote Control Doesn t Work Something might be between the remote and the remote s nsor on the component Make sure there is a clear path Maybe the remote isn t aimed directly at the component TV or VCR that you re trying to operate e Maybe remote is not in TV Mode Press the TVeDVD button so remote will control HDTV DVD 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 You might
93. r for the disc to play Using Different Menus Each disc is programmed with different features There are three separate menu paths that you can use to access features em The contents of he disc menu is turned The Disc menu The disc menu is part of each disc and is separate from the DVD s menu each disc menu vary according to how the disc was authored and what features are included on and off while the disc is playing with the PRESETS DISC MENU button on the remote The DVD s Info Display The Info Display appears as icons across the top of the screen when a disc is playing It can only be accessed while you are playing a disc It s turned on and off with the INFO button on the remote The DVD s menu system The DVD player s menu system is accessed only when a disc isn t playing It appears when the STOP button is pressed A feature only works if the disc was programmed with that feature If a menu item is grayed out that item isn t available In addition to the DVD menus the HDTV DVD offers an abbreviated TV Main Menu while you re using the DVD player To access the picture sound and image controls for the TV while using the internal DVD player press the TVeDVD button on your remote Loading and Playing Discs Your HDTV DVD unit plays DVD discs Video CI itible with the player The following disc discs Audio CD discs mp3 discs and CD R discs Before you load a disc make sure that it is co
94. r of chapters available appears under the Chapter box 5 Highlight the Chapter box and use the up down arrows or the number buttons on the remote to enter the chapter you want to play first and press OK The highlight jumps to the Add button 6 Press OK to add that chapter to the Program List The highlight jumps back to the Title box so you can add more titles and or chapters Make sure the Title box is highlighted and enter your next title and or chapter 7 Continue adding titles chapters as explained in steps 4 6 until your program is complete To play the program highlight Play and press OK To save the program to play later highlight Done and press OK The program will be erased when you remove the disc from the HDTV DVD m Editing a Program Deleting Chapters a 7 To delete chapters from the playlist 1 If the disc is playing press STOP to stop playback the DVD s main menu appears Highlight Play Mode and press OK the Play Mode menu appears 3 Highlight Edit Program and press OK the Edit Program screen appears 4 Highlight the item in the playlist you want to delete 5 Highlight Delete and press OK 6 When you re finished rearranging the playlist highlight Done and press OK Editing a Program Inserting Chapters To insert chapters into the playlist 1 Ifthe di 2 Highlight Play Mode and press OK the Play Mode menu appears gt is playing press STOP to stop playback the DVD s
95. r the main TV and video input selections Advanced picture settings Contrast expand You can adjust the contrast of the picture to suit the light of the room Press the right arrow button to choose which of the following best describes the lighting in the room Low Medium or High Scan Velocity Modulation Improves the sharpness of the picture by changing the speed of the cathode ray tube s electron beam when it transitions between dark and light areas of the screen Choose to have it on box checked or off box unchecked depending on your preference Autoformat When enabled box checked the HDTV DVD automatically detects the screen format of the incoming signal for analog channels and inputs The Autoformat feature is not available for digital channels Video noise reduction Reduce picture static or any type of interferenci This feature is especially useful for providing a clearer picture in weak analog signal conditions Press the right arrow button to choose between 7i inimum for a softer smoother picture that retains picture sharpness and detail Medium for a slightly softer picture than the Minimum setting Maximum for an even softe moother picture than the other settings the picture detail is somewhat decreased Optimized still picture When enabled box checked enhance example if you re watching a slideshow on your HDTV or i the picture specifically for still frames for you ve pau
96. rately choose that tuner in step 1 above Then complete the rest of the steps above 14 Chapter 1 Go back Channel number 113 In channel list ay Channel label ESPL Enter the channel number or use lt gt keys 4 Go back Automatic convergence Press lt or gt key to launch the automatic convergence The process takes about 1 min Pressing OK before the end will stop the process and keep old settings Note If you re using an HD source such as a separate HDTV tuner or HDTV satellite receiver on the CMP or DVI input you should run Auto convergence separately for that input as well Tune to the input you re using for the HD source then follow the instructions as described to the right Connections amp Setup Changing Lists and Labels The List amp Labels part of the setup lets you edit your channel list and choose or create a personal six character label for each channel Note Changing List and Labels can be time consuming You can change these at a later time by accessing the Setup menu 1 Press the left or right arrow button to scroll through the channels and choose the one you want to edit Note Labels for digital channels cannot be changed they come from the signal sent by the broadcaster If you re on a digital channel and you want to switch to an analog channel press the ANTENNA button on your remote Press the down arrow to highlight the Jn channel list option Press
97. re watching REVERSE PLAY FORWARD STOP PAUSE In DVD mode these buttons reverse play fast forward stop and pause the disc If the remote s AUXeHD and or VCR buttons are programmed these buttons also provide transport control for some remote controllable devices SLEEP Displays the Sleep Timer Each press adds an additional 15 minutes SKIP In TV mode press once before changing channels and the HDTV DVD will wait 30 seconds before returning you to the original channel Press repeatedly to add more time TVeDVD Turns on the HDTV DVD and displays the TV s current status This button toggles between TV and DVD and shows the DVD player s status when in DVD mode VCR Puts the remote in VCR mode and if Autotuning is enabled will turn on the HDTV DVD and tune to the correct input channel for the VCR s the HDTV DVD s volume VOL or VOL Decreases or incre 20 Chapter 2 f e e 6 Indicator la o 2 You ll use these buttons for the Auto Code Search Important The remote may not be compatible witb all models of all brands of components It also may not operate all functions of tbe remote that came witb your component Tip To stop the automatic code search with out programming any components press and hold CLEAR until the indicator on the remote turns off Using the Remote Control Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components The universal remote can be progra
98. red acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own Violence Guidelines Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred acceptable or only way to resolve conflict or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent discreet of low intensity and will show the consequences of the acts Other Content Guidelines There will be no profanity nudity or sexual content C Children Programming intended for children under age 8 Violence Guidelines Careful attention is paid to themes which could threaten children s enes of violence Depictions of aggressive behaviour will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary comedic or unrealistic in nature Other Content Guidelines There will be no offensive language nudity or sexual content sense of security and well being There will be no reali ic Canadian French V Chip Rating System 18 Adults Programming is for adults only This program contains sustained violence or extremely violent scenes 16 Viewers 16 and over Programming is not suitable for those under age 16 This program contains frequent scenes of violence or intensely violent scenes 13 Viewers 13 and over Programming m s program either contains several violent scenes or one or more scenes that are violent enough to affect them Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore strongly r
99. s OK to begin the function 3 Press STOP to stop the IntroScan function The Lock Menu The padlock icon is displayed on the DVD s main menu which shows whether your DVD is locked or unlocked 8 Locked A password is needed in order to play discs that aren t included in the rating limits you have set When the DVD is locked no one can access the Lock Menu items without entering the password a Unlocked A password isn t required to play discs Y Locking Your DVD ean e 1 If the disc is playing press STOP the DVD s main menu appears Hence 2 Highlight Lock and press OK the Lock menu items appear 5 Highlight Lock Player and press OK The Enter New Password screen appears 4 Press the number buttons on the remote to enter the password you want to use similar to entering your PIN when you use a bank machine 5 After you ve entered the last number in the password press OK Confirm Password appears 6 Enter the numbers you entered the first time and press OK when you re finished 7 Press the left arrow to return to the main menu Unlocking Your DVD If the disc is playing press STOP the DVD s main menu appears 1 2 Highlight Lock and press OK 3 The Enter Password box appears Enter your password the Lock menu options appear 4 Highlight Unlock Player and press OK The locked icon changes to unlocked If you forget your password simultaneously press and hold OPEN CLOSE and the STOP on t
100. s produced in a widescreen format cant be cropped in this fashion This means the black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen 16 x 9 Standard Choose this setting to view 16 9 formatted DVD s Most DVD s will force the viewing to this mode Also choose this if you want a 4 3 image to adjust horizontally to fill the 16 9 screen Black side panels won t be added and the image is vertically unaltered On Screen Displays This feature lets you select whether you want certain on screen displays to appear on the screen It contains three choices with check boxes next to them 40 Chapter 5 Using the DVD Menu Information Display When turned on displays time transport information when you re fast forwarding or reversing playback Angle Indicator When turned on displays camera angle icon if more than one camera angle is ailable e Scene Again Text When turned on displays subtitles when you use the Scene Again feature The default is to show all on screen display To turn one of the options on or off highlight an option and press OK This toggles the option on or off The Sound Menu The Sound menu lets you select different sound settings to match the equipment you have connected to your unit pr Pete Sound Logic The Sound Logic feature compresses the dynamic range quietest sound to loude soundtrack For example action scenes might be very loud while whispered s
101. sed a frame of a DVD Auto Skin Tone When enabled box checked minimizes the flesh tone variations of the HDTV DVD picture Film mode 3 2 Pulldown Automatically det orded on film like video sources that were originally r most movies and subsequently converted to a different format for TV broadcast for example Film mode processes the converted signal so that it looks as process is reverse 3 2 pulldown Another name for this close as possible to the origina Note Film mode is not available for digital channels Advanced recommended enables the feature only when the HDTV DVD detects that movie playback quality could be improved Advanced is the default setting The On setting should only be used in rare circumstances when the HDTV DVD is used solely with film based sources like DVDs on a non progressive The Off can player tting turns off film mode upconversion Try using this setting if you think the reverse 3 2 pulldown is causing distortions in your picture Note Autoformat and Video noise reduction are available for the CMP1 input only if the signal is 480i ed picture settings Picture preset w 8 5 o a Color warmth Tnt list that lets you select one of the preset picture settings Vibrant Cinematic Natural Sports Videogame Video Camera or Personal Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment You can set a different picture preset
102. st the headphone volume VIDEO in Receives video from another component such as a camcorder video game console or VCR L MONO and R AUDIO Receives audio from another component such a game console or VCR S VIDEO in Allows you to connect an S Video cable from another component Make sure you also connect audio cables from the component to the HDTV DVD camcorder video Note Do not connect an S Video and a regular video cable to the FRNT jacks at the same time Front Panel Buttons If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel buttons of your HDTV DVD to operate many of the HDTV DVD s features OPEN CLOSE Pre STOP Stops DVD disc play to open and close the di PLAY Begins DVD disc play MENU OK Brings up the TV Main menu In the menu system it selects highlighted items CH Scans down through the current channel list In the TV menu system acts like down arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls CH Scans up through the channel list In the TV menu s the remote control and adjusts menu controls iem acts like up arrow button on VOL lt Decreases the volume In the TV menu system acts like left arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls VOL Increases the volume In the TV menu system acts like right arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls POWER Turns the HDTV DVD on and off 18 Chapter 1 Chapter 2
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104. that the menu item stands out from other menu items on the list appears darker brighter or a different color Turn on the HDTV DVD Press TV DVD on the remote or press the Power button on the HDTV DVD s front panel Note Pressing tbe TV DVD button turns on tbe HDTV DVD and puts tbe remote into TV mode TV mode means that the buttons on the remote control operate tbe HDTV DVD s functions Chapter 1 13 Connections amp Setup Tip To access the setup menus manually press MENU and choose SETUP Engish Fran ais Espa ol Sit back relax and enjoy the vivid colors realistic pictures and surround sound of your new RCA TV Press OK to continue Channel setup Go back Signal Source Analog Signal type Auto channel search List and labels Press lt gt to select where you would like to search for channels Complete the Initial Setup The menu system in your HDTV DVD allows the HDTV DVD s features to work properly The first time you turn on your HDTV DVD the setup screens appear Set the Menu Language The first part of the setup allows you to select your preferred language for the menu system If English is your preferred language press OK If you want to choose another language press the down arrow button until that language is highlighted and press OK Welcome Screen and Connection Confirmation The next screen welcomes you to your new RCA TV Press OK to continue with th
105. the age based rating limit to the left is View or Block Content Themes Lists the content themes you can block or Go back view Rating Field N 2 ie 9 4 TV MA Content Status Fields ets you select i iei A i TV 14 Lets you select which content themes to A edd TV PG view for the selected rating and whether you can block or view TV G the status of the content theme is currently MAT unlocked 3 or locked Bl V Chip TV Rating gt Press OK to view block programs with this rating Rating Settings Area Lets you see the current block view state of age based ratings and as sociated content The View settings are coded in green and the Block settings are coded in red Blocking Age Based Ratings lly block all program ratings above a specified age block programs with higher ratings You can automat based rating level Status D l Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to the rating View corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch 2 Press the OK button to toggle between View and Block The for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically Press OK to view block programs with this rating changes to Block and amp 3 Use the up down arrow buttons to highlight Go back and press OK itus V Chip TV Rating 4 Select Lock Parental Controls from the Parental Control menu for rating limits to take effect Hierarchy of Age Based
106. tically tune to the correct input channel when you press a component button VCR DVD AUX HD or SAT CABLE on the remote Go to Chapter 3 for details about the Autotuning feature Convergence The Auto convergence feature automatically adjusts the HDTV DVD s tubes this may take several minutes after which you can make fine adjustments to the convergence settings Red convergence displays the Red convergence screen allowing you to use the arrow buttons to align the red and green images Blue convergence displays the Blue convergence screen allowing you to use the arrow buttons to align the blue and green images Monotype is a trademark of Monotype Imaging Inc Registered in the U S Patent and Trademark Office and may be registered in certain other jurisdictions ilype is a trademark of Monotype Imaging Inc and may be registered in certain other jurisdictions Floridian Plate Gothic and Agfa Screen are trademarks of The Monotype Corporation and may be registered in certain other jurisdictions Ashley is a trademark of The Monotype Corporation Registered in the U S Patent and Trademark Office and may be registered in certain other jurisdictions Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Information Displays Using the Info Display Your HDTV DVD gives you many options when playing different types of discs You c sen Info Disp s these features through the access the Info Display while a disc is play
107. tion to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Warning Do not use the Freeze feature for an extended period of time This can cause the image to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube Such damage is not covered by your warranty Press any button to unfreeze the picture at any time IMPORTANT Choose the location for your HDTV DVD carefully Place the HDTV DVD on a stand or base that is of adequate size and strength to prevent the HDTV DVD from being accidentally tipped over pushed off or pulled off This could cause personal injury and or damage the HDTV DVD Refer to the Important Safety Instructions on page 1 Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card packed separately and return it immediately For US customers Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www rca com productregistration Registering this product allows us to contact you if needed Product Information Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them These numbers are located on the product Model No Serial No Purchase Dat
108. tioning s background see the Digital CC Style menu item below Digital CC Style If you set the Digital CC Preset option to Custom you can customize the following digital closed captioning settings Closed caption size Lets you set the size of the digital closed caption text You can choose Standard Large or Small Closed caption font Lets you select a character design for the digital closed caption text A font complete assortment of letters numbers punctuation marks etc of a given design You can choose from these fonts Monotype iType Agfa Screen Ashley Floridian and Plate Gothic Closed caption opacity Lets you set the appearance of the space behind the digital closed caption text Solid Transparent Translucent or Flashing Closed caption color Lets you choose the color of the digital closed caption text White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta or Cyan Lets you choose the color of the area of the screen aption text White Black Red Green Blue CC background color behind the digital clos Yellow Magenta or Cyan Note These captioning style options only bave an effect on true digital closed captions Not all captioning on digital channels is digital captioning it depends on what the broadcaster is sending If the closed captioning for a program is not digital the Digital yle settings will not have an effect Autotuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the HDTV DVD to automa
109. totuning 29 30 Auto channel search 14 46 Auto channel update 46 Auto convergence 48 Auto skin tone 44 AUX HD Button 19 B Balance 42 Batteries 13 k level 45 Buttons front panel 18 e Cables 60 adian V Chip ratings 57 Channel banner 28 Channel Guide menu 45 Channel number 28 annel setup 46 CLEAR button 19 Closed captions 28 47 CMP1 input 17 Codes for the remote 23 Color 45 Color warmth 45 Commercial skip 20 28 Component buttons 19 20 22 29 48 Connections 7 9 10 Things to consider before 6 Content themes 33 Contrast 45 Contrast expand 44 Curtain effect 47 D Digital Sound 4 Direct entry 22 23 Disc menu 25 Display menu 40 DVD Button 20 30 Channel 30 programming 37 unrated titles 40 DVI input 17 30 Dynamic bass 43 E Edit Program menu 36 Exempt programs 35 F Film Mode 4 44 FREEZE 19 Block 34 buttons 18 inputs 18 G GO BACK button 19 Graphic equalizer 43 GUIDE button 19 H Headphones Settings 43 1 INFO Button 20 Info display 25 49 Initial setup 14 Inputs 17 30 Invalid icon 25 J Jacks 16 17 L Language 14 41 47 Lists and labels 15 46 Lock menu 38 Maximum TV volume 47 Menu Button 20 Channel guide 45 display 40 Language 14 47 language 41 lock 38 Parental control 46 Picture 44 play mode 36 Setup 14 setup 46 Sound 42 sound 41 Time 46 Modes remote control 22 Mute 20 o OK Button 20 On screen
110. ture won t work When multiple angles are available the Camera Angle icon appears in the upper right corner of the screen To change the camera angle 1 While a disc is playing press INFO on the remote 2 The Camera Angle icon will display the number of angles available For example if there are 3 different angles the icon will read 1 of 3 This means angle 1 is currently being played 3 The text box beneath the icons displays Camera Angle 1 Use the up down arrow buttons to scroll through the camera angle choices The camera angle number displayed in the text window is automatically shown 4 To make the Info Display disappear press the INFO button on the remote Chapter 3 27 hapter 4 Using the TV s Features Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TVe DVD or INFO button on the remote What you see depends on the tuner you re watching digital or analog and the information available for the current program This display is called the Channel Banner The list at the bottom of this page describes the items on the Channel Banner screen left to right and top to bottom Sample channel banner on the digital tuner Sample channel banner on the analog tuner 4 3 format Current screen format Mono or Stereo Mono appears when the current channel is broad Stereo appears when the current channel is broadcasting in stereo English Digital tuner only The current audio lan
111. ument n 5003 5035 5045 5003 Jerrold 5003 5018 5023 5024 5046 5053 Magnavox d 1 5025 Memorex 5026 Movie Ti cosi SOT N Ls 5005 NSC nis 5027 Oak 5016 5029 Panasoni se 5048 5052 Philips Ls 3011 5012 5013 5015 5019 5025 5030 5031 5032 Pioneer Loss 5033 5034 PTOSCRD iia 000 S001 RCA 007 5017 5049 5052 Realistic sense 5009 Regal somata 5022 5035 Regency n ii en 5017 Rembrandt emen 5003 amsung Ls 5034 Scientific Atlanta 5006 5036 5037 5038 m 1 5018 2 5003 5052 5039 5044 5018 5053 sss S018 E Tocom ecc ice 5004 5023 Tusa 5018 TV86 sanss 5027 Unika 5008 5009 United Cable 5053 2 5008 5009 5010 5025 5027 5050 5051 Programmable for the AUXeHD button Alphastar OTD Chapparal 5056 5057 Dishnet es 3078 Drake 5058 5059 chostar E General Instruments Hitachi Hughes Network PVC rns Panasonic Philips 5089 001 SAT2 5060 5061 5062 Primestar Proscan 5000 SAT 5001 SAT2 RCA 5000 STD 5001 SAT2 5071 5080 5081 Realistic n 5063 Sony amns 5072 STSI nn 5064 5065 RCA Chapter 2 Chapter Playin Regional Coding Both the HDTV DVD unit and the discs a If the codes don t match the disc won t play This unit s code is region 1 re coded by region These regional codes must match in orde
112. vel rating limits list appears 3 To change the rating limit press the up or down arrow button The ratings that don t require a password free access appear under the bar in the green part of the block The ratings that require a password appear above the bar in the red part of the block 4 When you have moved the bar to the desired setting press OK You re returned to the Rated Titles screen and the setting appears to the right of the Rated Titles option For example if you set 3 as the highest rating for Free Access green then the Rated Titles selection appears as 3 that s the DVD s number for PG in the 8 level system for the movie studio s rating This means when the DVD is locked it will require you to enter the password to pl that are rated higher than 3 i e PG 13 or NC 17 5 Press the left arrow button to return to the main screen Chapter 5 39 Using the DVD Menu Unrated Titles Some titles movies aren t rated but may contain material that is unsuitable for children You decide how you want the Ratings Limits feature to handle these dis password required To set the Unrated Titles option free acc is or 1 From the Lock Menu highlight Ratings Limits and press OK 2 Highlight Unrated Titles and press OK The Unrated Titles options appear 3 Use the up down arrow buttons to highlight your choice Free Access or Password Required Press OK to select Then press the left arrow button
113. w If it is not use the arrow buttons to move the red cross to overlap the green cross Press OK when adjustments are complete 3 The Blue center convergence menu appears with a cyan cross in the middle of the screen If it is not use the arrow buttons to move the blue cross to overlap the green cross Press OK the HDTV DVD tunes to the last selected available channel in the channel list Chapter 1 15 Connections amp Setup Explanation of Jacks This section describes the jacks you can use for connections There are several ways to connect components to your HDTV DVD Back Panel Jacks in alphabetical order ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna cable cable box or a VCR This input jack is for analog cae signals only nour ANTENNA DIGITAL INPUT Lets you connect the coaxial cable from an off air antenna to receive the off air digital signals Note Do not connect a digital cable signal to this input AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT Lets you connect an amplifier or audio receiver for improved sound quality You can also connect a VCR or external monitor to the FIXED outputs AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT XED AUDIO V Provides a standard definition video output from your HDTV DVD You can use this video output along with the FIXED AUDIO L R outputs to connect a VCR for recording programs in standard definition from the analog antenna input
114. y 09 To select a channel To select a channel press OK 4 Page gt Page The Channel Guide for The Channel Guide for the the digital tuner showing analog tuner channels and subchannels Channels on the digital tuner channel 03 in the example above for example can have subchannels channels 03 01 and 03 02 Each available subchannel is listed separately in the digital tuner channel guide see page 29 for more information on digital channels Use the up or down arrow button in the channel guide to scroll through the list Use the left and right arrow buttons to move through the guide by page each full screen of channels in the guide is a page Press OK to select and tune to the highlighted channel or subchannel Press the CLEAR button to remove the Channel Guide from the screen without changing channels Em Time Menu d EXE Sleep Timer Lets you set the HDTV DVD to turn off after a given amount of 2 Time 12 34 pm time B Wake up timer amp Time Lets you enter the current time If it is eight o clock for example you Wake up time 06 00 am Wake up duration 0100 Channel number 04 ABC choose between AM and PM Daily amp must first enter the number zero then number eight Use the OK button to Chapter 6 45 Using the TV s Menu System Wake up timer Lets you set the HDTV DVD to turn itself on When you turn on Wake up timer the following options appear Wake up time Lets you set the time
115. you want the HDTV DVD to turn itself on Wake up duration Lets you set how long you want the HDTV DVD to stay on when it turns on Channel number Lets you select a specific channel the HDTV DVD tunes to when the wake up timer is set To change from digital to analog channels or vice versa highlight Channel number and press the ANTENNA button on your remote Daily Lets you choose if you want the wake up timer to turn on daily Note Tbe Wake up timer is available only wben tbe time bas been set Parental Control Menu The Parental Control Menu was explained in Chapter 3 Go to page 31 for more information Go back Setup Menu eoi The Setup menu lets you configure the HDTV DVD to fit ii your preferences To access the Setup menu press M Autotuning then select Setup from the main menu Convergence and ENU on the remote and 5 surroundings Channel setup signal source Allow cha sepa rch for rch that tuner you to set which tuner you want to s nels You can select Analog tuner or Digital tuner to s rately or you can select Both to search both tuners Channel setup Go back Analog Signal Type available for the analog tuner only The analog Signal Source Both ati i Skis 1 dnt E wt Analog Signal type Cable signal type was set during the initial setup If you change how you receive Auto channel search Start broadcasts through the antenna input you must change the Signal type Auto

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