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Elation Professional 250B Projector User Manual

1. Gold Tipped cable VH84 6 ft VH976 6 ft VH913 12 ft Screw on Cable attacbes to the round antenna connectors called 75 obm F type on tbe back of your VCR or TV Tbe ends screw onto tbe connectors for a secure connection Pusb on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors called 75 obm F type on tbe back of your VCR or TV Ends pusb on for a quick connection Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable Double cable tbat lets you connect tbe video and audio jacks of two VHS VCRs to duplicate tapes Can also be used to connect a VCR to your TV Cable is color coded and sbielded Has RCA type pbono plugs on each end Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable Triple cable tbat lets you connect the vino and AUDIO jacks of stereo components S Video Cable bas multi pin connectors on each end for connecting S Video components to your TV Continued on next page Detach Here DT ee EE Other Information Accessory Order Form Description Part No Price Qty Screw on antenna cable 3 ft VH81 3 95 Screw on antenna cable 6 ft VH82 4 95 Push on antenna cable 6 ft VH89 5 95 Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable 6 ft VH83 5 95 Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable 6 ft VH84 9 95 S Video Cable 6 ft VH976 7 95 S Video Cable 12 ft VH913 14 95 2 way Signal Splitter VH47 3 95 Amplified Antenna ANT200 49 95 Antenna Mixer not shown 193984 11 15 Remote Contro
2. Chapter 1 15 Connections amp Setup DISC MENU ON OFF OPEN CLOSE DC SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE ZOOM A AA A MUTE PLAY MODE Y O CH AN lt A NCC 2D TITLE Oc lt gt g Q MENU Co Os JD PLAY Q Q ia ed Q O D Q O Q Q Oo D D QOOO A B REPEAT SLOW PAUSE 11 In DVD mode press PAUSE when the disc is playing to pause While in the pause mode each time you press PAUSE the disc advances one frame at a time PLAY amp In DVD mode plays the disc In TV mode switches to DVD mode PLAY MODE In DVD mode brings up the Repeat function RETURN In DVD mode clears the DVD menus from the screen REVERSE a a In DVD mode press REVERSE to go backwards on a disc SETUP MENU In TV mode displays the TV s menu system In DVD mode displays the DVD s menu system when a disc is not playing stop mode If you press SETUP e MENU while playing a disc the TV s menu system appears SLEEP In TV or DVD mode sets the TV or DVD to turn off within a preset amount of time up to 120 minutes SLOW gt lt In DVD mode slows the speed of the DVD disc during playback STOP W In DVD mode stops playing the disc SUBTITLE In DVD mode press SUBTITLE to turn subtitle features on and off when playing a disc recorded with subtitles In TV mode selects closed captioning option Also turns closed captioning on or off
3. TV DVD User s Guide Changing Entertainment Again Important Information CAUTION Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do not CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK remove Cover or back No user serviceable parts THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER USE OF CONTROLS DO NOT OPEN inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE DO NOT OPEN This yms lindicates This symbol indicates dangerous OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN important instructions voltage inside the product that accompanying the presents a risk of electric shock or COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL product personal injury EAI Attention Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire la lame To la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond 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 etc may cause similar damage This d
4. Make sure there is a clear path e Maybe the remote isn t aimed directly at the component e The remote might be in the wrong mode To be in DVD mode press DVD TV on the remote before you press any other buttons e 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 e You might 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 if necessary program the remote again Problems with V Chip Parental Control The rating limits don t work You must set up the parental ratings Go to page 40 in Chapter 4 for more information don t remember my password for V Chip and I want to unlock the TV e If you forget your password turn on the TV Reduce the volume to a minium level Press and hold the VOLUME down button on the front of the TV DVD and press the 0 button on the remote control simultaneously When the V CHIP SET menu appears enter a new password don t remember my password for parental control and want to unlock the TV e If you forget your password for parental control 1 Press OPEN CLOSE to open the disc tray 2 Remove the disc 3 Press OPEN CLOSE again to close the tray NO DISC appears on the TV screen 4 While holding STOP down on the TV DVD press 7 on the re
5. SLEEP button 16 Sleep feature 32 Sleep timer 16 SLOW buttons 16 25 Slow motion playback 25 Stand information 6 Stereo 33 STOP button 16 46 Storing bookmarks 23 Subtitle languages 36 SUBTITLE button 16 33 52 Subtitles 20 53 T Tint 28 Title 20 TITLE button 16 20 Treble 29 Troubleshooting 52 TV menu language 13 TV problems 53 TV CATV 13 29 TvScreen option 38 16 9 Wide screen 38 43 38 4 3 Pan scan 38 Types of discs Playing 18 U Using bookmarks 23 V V Cchip 1 2 30 Age based ratings 30 Change password 32 Index Content themes 30 Movie rating 31 TV rating 31 V chip 29 VCR connection 9 VIDEO IN jack 9 46 VOL button 16 VOL button 16 VOLUME buttons 16 VOLUME up and down buttons 46 W Warranty 50 Wide screen picture 38 Z ZOOM button 16 24 Zoom feature 24 Chapter 5 57 Visit the RCA web site at www rca com Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product Thomson multimedia Inc 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 2001 Thomson multimedia Inc IN Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s THOMSON Printed in Thailand THOMSON fj TOCOM 15775810
6. 15 ANGLE 15 24 Clearing a bookmark 24 G Arrows 15 Closed captioning 33 N AUDIO 15 SUBTITLE button 33 GO BACK button 15 E CALL 15 cazal eable 7 Number buttons 15 CANCEL 15 Code list 43 56 Chapter 5 0 ONeOFF button 15 On screen info display 39 OPENeCLOSE button 15 46 Order form accessory 47 Other menu 42 P Pan scan picture 38 Parental control change password 40 41 changing 41 disabling temporarily 42 problems 55 setting 40 Parental control level 42 Parental control problems 55 Parental menu 40 Password change 32 parental control 40 41 55 problems 55 V chip 31 32 55 PAUSE button 16 Picture quality menu 28 Picture menu display 38 display option 39 TvScreen 38 PLAY button 16 46 PLAY MODE button 16 21 22 Playback features 21 bookmarks 23 camera angle 24 fast motion 25 program 22 random 23 repeat 21 slow motion 25 using remote 25 Playing digital video discs 18 POWER button 46 POWER indicator 46 Program playback 22 R R and L MONO jacks 9 11 Random playback 23 Rating level TV 42 Recalling bookmarks 23 Regional coding 18 Remote buttons 15 Remote batteries 12 Remote control 48 Remote sensor 46 Repeat 21 cancelling 22 RETURN button 16 REVERSE button 16 25 REW Rewind button 46 S S VIDEO cable 7 Safety information 6 SAP 33 Second audio program 33 Setup initial 12 Setup menu 29 Lanugages 32 V chip set feature 29 SETUPe MENU button 16 28 Sharpness 28
7. DVD discs when during fast motion You will hear the sound on an audio disc Freeze Frame and Frame Advance 1 Press PAUSE when a disc is playing to freeze the picture 2 Each time you press the PAUSE button the picture advances one frame 3 Press PLAY to resume normal playback Slow Motion Playback While the disc is in freeze frame mode or normal playback mode you can use slow motion playback 1 While the disc is playing press SLOW to advance or press SLOW to go backwards 2 Press the button again to increase or decrease the slow motion playback speed x1 2 x1 4 x1 6 x1 7 3 Press PLAY to resume normal playback Caution The unit is capable of holding a still video or on screen display image on your TV screen indefinitely If you leave the image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen Projection televisions are very susceptible Chapter 2 25 This page intentionally left blank Chapter 3 Using the TV s Menu System and Features Chapter Overview How to Use Your TV s Menu System Picture Quality Menu Audio Menu Channel Menu Setup Menu Using the Sleep Feature Using the Audio Features Using Closed Captioning Changing Entertainment Again NAM Grapbics used witbin tbis publication are for representation only Using the TV s Menu System and Features How to Use Your TV s Menu System Use the SETUP MENU and ar
8. Using the ZOOM Feature Q1 You are allowed to zoom in on a frame image and switch positions of the frame 1 Press ZOOM during playback The central part of the image will be zoomed in Each press of ZOOM will change the ZOOM Q1 x 1 3 Q2 x 1 5 and Q3 x 2 0 2 Press the up down or left right arrows to view a different part of the frame You can move the frame from the center position to up down left or right direction Q1 Q2 or Q3 appears when the ZOOM button is pressed 3 Press ZOOM repeatedly to return to a 1 1 view Q Off Note You can select pause slow or search playback in the zoom mode However you can only zoom in during the slow forward but not during the slow reverse or search playback 24 Chapter 2 Playing DVDs Audio CDs Basic Playback Features Using the Remote or Front Panel You can use some buttons on the remote control or front panel to activate some disc playback features Playback features aren t usually available during the opening credits of a movie Fast Motion Playback To scan quickly through the disc when you re playing it use REVERSE and FORWARD buttons 1 Press the REVERSE or FORWARD button on the remote when you re playing a disc 2 Press the button again to scan at a faster speed Each time you press the button the scanning speed increases or decreases x2 x4 x8 x20 3 Press the PLAY button at any time to resume normal playback Note You won t hear the sound audio on
9. forgotten or don t know the password then select Cancel Picture and remove the disc Press SETUP MENU on the remote to display the DVD s menu Press the right arrow repeatedly to highlight Other Press the down arrow or ENTER to select Other and display the OSD Language option Press the right and down arrow to highlight the desired language English Francais Espanol for the on screen displays of the DVD menu Press ENTER to select the language SETUP MENU or RETURN to exit the menu 42 Chapter 4 Using the DVD s Menu System Code List Don t forget to press the OK button after you enter the code Language Code Language Code Language Code Abkhazian 1112 Icelandic 1929 Sindhi 2914 Afar 1111 Indonesian 1924 Singhalese 2919 Afrikaans 1116 Interlingua 1911 Slovak 2921 Albanian 2927 Irish 1711 Slovenian 2922 Ameharic 1123 Italian 1930 Somali 2925 Arabic 1128 Japanese 2011 Spanish 1529 Armenian 1835 Javanese 2033 Sundanese 2931 Assamese 1129 Kannada 2124 Swahili 2933 Aymara 1135 Kashmiri 2129 Swedish 2932 Azerbaijani 1136 Kazakh 2121 Tagalog 3022 Bashkir 1211 Kirghiz 2135 Tajik 3017 Basque 1531 Korean 2125 Tamil 3011 Bengali Bangla 1224 Kurdish 2131 Tatar 3030 Bhutani 1436 Laothian 2225 Telugu 3015 Bihari 1218 Latin 2211 Thai 3018 Breton 1228 Latvian Lettish 2232 Tibetan 1225 Bulgarian 1217 Lingala 2224 Tigrinya 3019 Burmese 2335 Lithuanian 2230 Tonga 3025 Byelorussian 1215 Macedonian 2321 Turkish 3028 Cambodi
10. jack is designed for a connection to a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver or decoder Older digital equipment may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream Such a connection can create a high level of noise that may be harmful to your ears and could damage headphones or speakers Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential unpublished works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital Home Theater Systems Inc 10 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup TV DVD Dolby Digital or Amplifier Receiver 1 Connect the TV DVD to your cable or antenna Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the UHF VHF antenna jack on the back of your TV DVD 2 Connect a Dolby Digital Receiver or amplifier receiver to your TV DVD A Connect the audio cables Connect audio cables white and red to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the back of the TV DVD R and L and to the TV IN Jacks on the receiver sometimes labeled AUDIO IN L and R B Or connect your digital receiver with a digital cable not provided to the DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL jack on the TV DVD to the DIGITAL IN jack on the back of the receiver Go to page 12 Chapter 1 11 Connections amp Setup Plug in the TV DVD Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slo
11. screen when you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo SEL STEREO SEL SAP Second Audio Program Plays the program s audio in a second language if one is available The word SAP appears on the screen when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information SAP is also used to broadcast a program s audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired SEL MONO SAP_ Plays the program s audio in a second language if one is available in mono this option is seldom available Using Closed Captioning Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the screen Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times Only specific programs encoded with closed captioning information are applicable When a program is closed captioned CAPTION CH1 is displayed when you bring up the displays with the SUBTITLE button The TV DVD offers four closed captioned modes including two text modes To select the closed caption modes press the SUBTITLE on the remote to switch among CAPTION CH1 CAPTION CH2 TEXT CH1 TEXT CH2 The selected mode remains in effect even if the channel is changed Notes Generally the caption modes are transmitted in languages CAPTION CH1 is displayed in English and CAPTION CH2 displays the other languages e text modes cover nearly half of the picture on the screen to display the closed CAPTION CH
12. setup and connection e 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 No picture e Not in the DVD mode e No disc is inserted No on screen display e Display is turned off in the menu Change setting in the Picture menu No subtitle e Some discs have no subtitles e Subtitles are cleared Press SUBTITLE button on the remote control 52 Chapter 5 Other Information Troubleshooting Subtitle and or audio language is not changed when you play back a DVD e Ifthe 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 DVD s main menu e Since this unit plays a DVD according to the disc contents designed by the software producers subtitle and or audio language may not be changed The menu is displayed in a foreign language The Language menu preference is set to that language From the DVD s main menu select the Language menu Highlight the language you prefer and press ENTER No forward reverse scan slow motion play repeat play program play pause during playback etc Some discs have sections that prohibit these functions 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
13. system is accessed only when a DVD is in the stop mode Press SETUP e MENU to bring up the DVD s menu Remember that a feature will only work if the disc was programmed with that feature For example if you choose subtitles the subtitles only appear if the disc was created with subtitles Loading and Playing Discs Your TV DVD unit plays DVD discs or Audio discs Before you load a disc make sure that it is compatible with the player The following discs CANNOT be used with this player e Laserdiscs e CD I CD ROM computer only discs CD RW DVD ROM DVD RAM DVD Audio CD R CDV CD G Video CD or Photo CD do not play to prevent accidental erasure of prerecorded material e Discs recorded using other broadcast standards i e PAL or SECAM To Load and Play a Disc Pressing the OPEN CLOSE button on the remote turns on the TV DVD puts the unit in the DVD mode and opens the tray To play a disc 1 Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc s label facing up double sided discs have content on both sides so you can place either side up 2 Press OPEN CLOSE to close the tray 2 changes to Reading and playback begins This is an example of a one sided disc 18 Chapter 2 Playing DVDs Audio CDs The TV DVD reads the disc s table of contents and then one of three things happens depending on how the disc was programmed The disc starts playing e The disc menu appears on the screen One of the options wil
14. the rating level as well as the password 1 Press SETUPeMENU on the remote to bring up the menu Language Picture Parental Other Password gt f Parental 1 3 Press the down arrow until the Parental option is highlighted 2 Press the right arrow to highlight Parental 4 Press left or right arrow or ENTER to enter the rating 1 8 Notes Rating 1 is considered most offensive and DVD software for adults cannot be played Rating 8 is least offensive and all DVD software can be played lt gt AY Enter Setup Return If you enter a wrong number press CANCEL x Press the up arrow to highlight Password Language Picture Parental Other Password 1234m Parental 1 6 Enter your password using the number buttons 0 9 and press ENTER the password disappears and padlock icon is locked Notes If you enter a wrong number press cancel The rating level is locked and cannot be changed unless you enter the 0 9 Cancel correct password lt gt A Y Enter Setup Return If you forget your password A Press OPEN CLOSE to open the disc tray B Remove the disc Language Picture Parental Other C Press OPEN CLOSE again to close the tray NO DISC appears on the p d TV screen assor D While holding STOP down on the TV DVD press 7 on the remote Parental 1 control Iniitialize appears on the TV screen E Enter a new password again 7 Press SETUPeMENU or RETURN to exit the menu 0 9 Cance
15. then the down arrow to select the language English Francais Espanol The language you have selected plays if it is recorded on the disc Other Other languages can be selected Just enter the language code using the 0 9 numbers The Language Codes List is at the end of this chapter Original The unit selects the first priority language of each disc Notes If the selected language is not recorded on the disc the original language is heard The same audio sound track language can always be selected by your unit even if you replace the disc or turn the power off Press ENTER to select the desired language for the Audio option Press SETUP MENU or RETURN to exit menu Chapter 4 37 Using the DVD s Menu System Picture Menu The TuScreen and Display options enable you to adjust the screen sizes and decide whether you want to see the on screen displays of the discs Language Picture Parental Other TvScreen Ki 43 Display On 43 O lt gt AY Enter Setup Return Setting the TvScreen Option You can select the aspect ratio for your TV 5 6 Press SETUP MENU on the remote to display the menu Press the right arrow to highlight Picture Press the down arrow or ENTER to select Picture and highlight the TuScreen option Press the right arrow and then up or down arrow to highlight the desired TvScreen option D 4 3 Choose this option if you want to see movies in their original aspect rati
16. 1 Th d ly half of the pi h display the closed captioned text Most broadcasters use the Channel 1 to display a few lines of captions at a time Tip For television programs broadcasting with Closed Captions look in your TV guide for the Closed Captions symbol CC Chapter 3 33 This page intentionally left blank Chapter 4 Using the DVD s Menu System Chapter Overview e The DVD s Menu System Language Menu e Picture Menu e Parental Menu e Other Menu Changing Entertainment Again 4 m g 4 Grapbics used witbin tbis publication are for representation only Using the DVD s Menu System The DVD s Menu System The DVD s menu system is not the same as the disc contents menu Some discs have their own menu system related to the information of the movie The disc contents menu system was discussed earlier in Chapter 2 The DVD s menu system lets you select different features for the disc A disc must be in the stop mode before you can bring up the DVD s Menu System Press SETUP e MENU on the remote to bring up the menu system There are four features in the DVD s menu Language Picture Parental and Other Language Picture Parental Other lt gt AY Enter Setup Return Language Picture Parental Other 1 Menu English Subtitle English Audio English 2 DAN Enter Setup Return 4 Language Picture Parental Other Menu English English Subtitle English Francais Audio English Espano
17. 2 Press the up or down arrow to highlight TV CATV Press the left or right arrow until TV VHF UHF appears Press SETUP MENU twice to exit menu Complete Auto Channel Search Now that you have selected the signal you must set up the channel list for all channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system This is sometimes TVICATV called auto programming ADD DELETE gt AUTO CH MEMORY 1 With the Kid antenna icon highlighted press up or down arrow to highlight AUTO CH MEMORY A1V14 gt MENU gt 2 Press the left or right arrow to begin auto programming When the search is complete the TV DVD automatically tunes to the first channel in the channel list Chapter 1 13 Connections amp Setup Add or Delete Channels OKAT d He f You might want to add or delete some channels if they re inactive have weak signals or you don t want them in your channel list The channel list is the list TV CATV CATV gt ADD DELETE DELETE of channels that the TV VCR tunes to when you press the channel up and or AUTO CH MEMORY channel down buttons Note Even if you delete a channel you can still tune to it by pressing the number CA VA IMENU buttons direct entry on the remote control 1 Select the channel to be deleted or added by using the number buttons or channel up or down buttons 2 Press the SETUP e MENU button the TV s menu appears 3 Press the left or right arr
18. 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 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Key Features Overview Introduction Your TV DVD is equipped with some special features that will add to your viewing experience The following information summarizes some of these features POWER PHONES orem voe CHANNEL sToP TU mv mo omae co Dum ay a z 00000 CO O60 IT LANGUAGE IDIOMA LANGUE gt ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS A V IENTER MENU TV language menu Language Picture Parental Other OSD Language English English Francais Espanol OA Enter Setup Return DVD language menu V CHIP SET TV RATING MOVIE RATING CHANGE PASSWORD KAI VI gt MENU gt Front Audio Video Inputs Description Allows quick easy access for direct audio and video connections for video game or camcorder Requirements e Connect the component with a v cables e Use the INPUT button to switch between inputs once components are connected Multi Language Capability for TV and DVD Description In TV mode and DVD mode on screen displays are available in English French and Spanish In DVD mode discs can support up to 8 differe
19. 4 weeks for delivery All accessories are subject to availability Prices are subject to change s VISA LCS ce pii g5 A complete and correct order will save you days Detach Here 2 way Signal Splitter Helps you connect a second TV or VCR Amplified Antenna Allows you to quickly switch from tbe antenna signal to the cable or satellite signal without disconnecting the antenna Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your TV Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed ewic oce JODOE elec o CE eO CRK76TZL1 To Order To place your order by phone have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll free number listed below Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form 1 800 338 0376 To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information money order or check in US currency made payable to Thomson multimedia Inc to the following address Video Accessories PO Box 8419 Ronks PA 17573 48 Chapter 5 Other Information Care and Cleaning CAUTION Turn OFF your TV DVD before cleaning You can clean the TV DVD 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 DVD s screen may be cleaned with a soft lint free cloth as well Take care not to scrat
20. Connect your TV DVD to your VCR A Connect a coaxial cable to the UHF VHF antenna jack on your TV DVD and to the Output Jack on your VCR sometimes labeled OUT TO TV B Connect the audio cables Connect audio cables white and red to the AUDIO IN jacks on the back of the TV DVD R and L MONO and to the Audio Output Jacks on the VCR sometimes labeled OUT R and D C Connect the video cable yellow to the VIDEO IN jack on the back of the TV DVD and to the Video Output Jack on the VCR 2 Connect cable or antenna to your VCR Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet cable box or antenna to the Input Jack on your VCR sometimes labeled IN FROM ANTENNA or IN FROM ANT Go to page 12 Chapter 1 9 Connections amp Setup TV DVD BACK PANEL DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL CABLE OR OFF AIR SIGNAL A V RECEIVER Dolby Digital and DTS Both Dolby Digital and DTS are audio formats used to record 5 1 channel audio signals onto the digital track of film while the film is being made Both of these formats provide up to six separate channels left right center left rear right rear and common subwoofer The disc will play 5 1 channel sound only if you ve connected a DTS or Dolby Digital receiver or decoder and if the original movie the disc was recorded from was encoded in the Dolby Digital or DTS format Please Read Tbis Before Using tbe DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL Jack This unit s DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL
21. D discs DVD discs contain high quality picture and sound content e Audio discs Audio CDs contain musical or sound content only 6 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your TV DVD Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV DVD TV DVD Only Coaxial TV DVD VCR Coaxial page 9 Audio video TV DVD 4 Dolby Coaxial pages 10 11 Digital Audio video Digital audio Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV DVD The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book Note Audio Video cables A V cables for short are usually sold as a bundled set but the connection pictures in this book show each cable separately for better visibility Cx 2 Audio Video cables Coaxial cable Digital Audio Cable Chapter 1 7 Connections amp Setup TV DVD BACK PANEL 5 Q VIDEO L 34 DIGITAL MONO AUDIO AUDIO Q Q B COAXIAL OUT LINE 1 IN O OFF AIR SIGNAL TV DVD Only 1 Connect the TV DVD to your cable or antenna Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the UHF VHF antenna jack on the back of your TV DVD Go to page 12 8 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup TV DVD BACK PANEL DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL AUDIO IN FROM ANT On AO L R OFF AIR SIGNAL TV DVD VCR 1
22. MUTE REVERSE MARKER ON OFF PLAY Q STOP OPEN CLOSE m cJ SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE ZOOM A AA A PLAY MODE O FORWARD V PAUSE O nr A B REPEAT SLEEP CG W Q O SLOW Connections amp Setup The Buttons on the Remote Control Your backlit remote has a light button that glows in the dark Press this button to light the channel up and channel down CH and volume up and down VOL lt gt buttons If you don t press any buttons for several seconds the light turns off to conserve battery power 0 9 Number buttons In TV mode used for direct channel access or entries to TV s menu system The TV automatically tunes to the channel when you enter one two digits or three digits In DVD mode used for entries in DVD s menu system If an audio disc is playing you can directly access a specific track A B REPEAT In DVD mode when playing a disc press AeB REPEAT to repeat material between two selected points Arrow buttons up down left right Press the arrow buttons to move through the on screen menu systems ANGLE In DVD mode press ANGLE to change angles of a movie during playback AUDIO In TV mode press AUDIO to switch between SEL MONO SEL MONO SAP SEL STEREO or SEL SAP option These audio options are only available if the signal is being broadcast In DVD mode press AUDIO repeatedly to change the language when you play a m
23. OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY e REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER THOMSON MULTIMEDIA 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 this warranty e Some 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 e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your product outside the United States e 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 Chapter 5 51 Other Information Troubleshooting If you are experiencing product operation problems please review tbe trouble
24. Pressing CANCEL while making picture adjustments returns all adjustments to the factory preset levels 28 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Menu System and Features CET T TREBLE BALANCE lt A V lt 4 W CANCEL MENUP Ee MITT gt TVICATV CATV ADD DELETE ADD AUTO CH MEMORY A VI4 MENU EA 1T LANGUAGE IDIOMA LANGUE A V14 MENU Kl Audio Menu The audio settings BASS TREBLE BALANCE are preset at the factory but you can adjust them individually if you want BASS Adjusts the low frequency audio TREBLE Adjusts the high frequency audio BALANCE Adjusts the left and right balance of sound from the speakers When adjusting the balance sit in your normal viewing seat Pressing CANCEL while making sound adjustments returns all adjustments to the factory preset levels channel Menu You can change the TV DVD signal add delete channels from the channel list and auto program the TV DVD to include only those channels that are receiving a signal The TV DVD is shipped from the factory in the CATV mode TV CATV Informs the TV which antenna system cable TV or off air is being used to receive the signal ADD DELETE Allows you to add or delete channels from the channel list You can still access a channel by direct entry AUTO CH MEMORY Enables the TV to search for all channels that are viewable through your cable TV connection or off air antenna whichever is connected TT setup Menu The
25. ace RCA TV DVD Limited Warranty What your warranty covers e Defects in material or workmanship For how long after your purchase e 90 days from date of purchase for labor charges e One year from date of purchase for parts e Two years from date of purchase for picture tube The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first What we will do e Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit e Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center for the new or at our option rebuilt replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your unit How you get service e For screen sizes of 26 and smaller Take your RCA unit to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center and pickup when repairs are complete e For screen sizes larger than 26 Request home or pick up repair and return service from any Authorized RCA Television Service Center provided that your unit is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized RCA Television Service Center If not you must take your TV DVD 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 e To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Service Center ask your dealer look in the Yellow Pages or call 1 800 336 1900 e Proof of purchase in the form of a
26. amage is not covered by your warranty Caution To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention 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 Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card packed separately and return it immediately Returning this card 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 The numbers are located on the product Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this product to rain or moisture Notes The 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 the DVD player the DVD player cannot play the disc The Region number for the DVD player is Region No 1 This device is protected by U S patent numbers 4 631 603 and
27. an 2123 Malagsy 2317 Turkmen 3021 Catalan 1311 Malay 2329 Twi 3033 Chinese 3618 Malayalam 2322 Ukrainian 3121 Corsican 1325 Maltese 2330 Urdu 3128 Croatian 1828 Maori 2319 Uzbek 3136 Czech 1329 Marathi 2328 Vietnamese 3219 Danish 1411 Moldavian 2325 Volap k 3225 Dutch 2422 Mongolian 2324 Welsh 1335 English 1524 Naru 2411 Wolof 3325 Esperanto 1525 Nepali 2415 Xhosa 3418 Estonian 1530 Norwegian 2425 Yiddish 2019 Faroese 1625 Oriya 2528 Yoruba 3525 Fiji 1620 Panjabi 2611 Zulu 3631 Finnish 1619 Pashto Pushto 2629 French 1628 Persian 1611 Frisian 1635 Polish 2622 Galician 1722 Portuguese 2630 Georgian 2111 Quechua 2731 German 1415 Rhaero Romance 2823 Greek 1522 Romanian 2825 Greenlandic 2122 Russian 2831 Guarani 1724 Samoan 2923 Gujarati 1731 Sanskrit 2911 Hausa 1811 Scots Gaelic 1714 Hebrew 1933 Serbian 2928 Hindi 1819 Servo Croatian 2918 Hungarian 1831 Shona 2924 Chapter 4 43 This page intentionally left blank Chapter 5 Other Information Chapter Overview The Front of Your TV DVD Accessory Order Form Care and Cleaning Limited Warranty Troubleshooting Index Changing Entertainment Again Grapbics used witbin tbis publication are for representation only Other Information Na O PHONES POWER O VOLUME CHANNEL STOP PLAY REV FWD OPENICLOSE Y A v A n Ill NS 00000 O OOO VIDEO L MONO R The Front of Your TV DVD If you can t find your remote control you can use the but
28. and toggles through the closed captioning options Go to page 33 for details TITLE In DVD mode brings up the title menu of the disc if available volume ZOOM In DVD mode lets you zoom in on the frame image Positions of the frame image can be switched by using the arrow buttons 16 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Playing DVDs Audio CDs Chapter Overview Regional Coding Using Different Menus e Loading and Playing Discs e Using a Disc Menu e Playback Features e Basic Playback Features Using the Remote or Front Panel LEE VIDEO Changing Entertainment Again DD et Grapbics used witbin tbis publication are for representation only Playing DVDs Audio CDs Regional Coding Both the TV DVD unit and the discs are coded by region These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play If the codes don t match the disc won t play This unit s code is region 1 Other region codes cannot be played in this TV DVD unit Using Different Menus Each disc is programmed with different features There are two separate menu paths that you can use to access features e The Disc contents menu The disc contents menu is part of each disc and is separate from the DVD s menu system The contents of each disc menu vary according to how the disc was authored and what features are included The disc menu is turned on and off with the DISC MENU button on the remote The DVD s menu system The DVD s menu
29. ant to repeat For example you might like to watch the dogfight in the movie Top Gun To watch this scene over and over 1 Find the spot on the disc that is a few seconds before the beginning of the scene you want to repeat 2 Atthe beginning of the scene press A B REPEAT to set the A point 3 When you get to the part of the disc that you want to be the end of the repeated segment the B point press A B REPEAT The segment will repeat until you turn Repeat off Notes The repeat feature does not work with some discs Subtitles near point A or B might not appear Angle feature does not work during this feature How to Cancel Repeat There are two ways to cancel Repeat e Press A B REPEAT until t30ff appears on the screen e Eject the disc Program Random Playback for Audio CDs This playback feature is used for audio CDs only You can arrange the order of tracks on the disc using Program Playback or Random Playback To use Program Playback l Insert an audio disc and press PLAY MODE when the disc is stopped 2 Press the left or right arrow to select the Program option 3 Press the down left right arrow to select the programming position Use the numbered buttons 0 9 to enter the Track numbers Repeat this step to enter other programs Note You can only enter the total number of tracks on the disc If you try to enter a track higher than the number of tracks the program will not accept it Press the down ar
30. 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 e Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual describes how to install adjust and operate your product Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer e Installation and related adjustments e Signal reception problems not caused by your TV DVD e Damage from misuse or neglect e Batteries 50 Chapter 5 Other Information e A TV DVD that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e Images burnt onto the screen e Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage Aunit purchased or serviced outside the U S A Product Registration e Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your set 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 THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY
31. ch 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 or abrasive powder These types of cleaners will damage the TV DVD While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV DVD Also avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV DVD This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV DVD 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 Handling Cautions e Before connecting other components to this TV DVD be sure to turn all components off Don t move the TV DVD while a disc is being played The disc may get scratched or broken and the TV DVD s internal parts may be damaged Don t put any container filled with liquid or any small metal objects on the TV DVD e Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray e Don t place anything other than the disc in the disc tray e Exterior influences such as lightning and static electricity can affect normal operation of this player If this occurs turn the TV DVD off and on again with the ON OFF button or disconnect and then reconnec
32. e beginning point A and the end point B to make this part of the disc play repeatedly Play Mode Button 1 While a disc is playing press PLAY MODE on the remote the Repeat display appears 2 Press the left right arrow to scroll through the Repeat options Off Chapter Title for DVD and Off Track All for Audio CD 3 Press PLAY MODE the selected repeat option will loop repeatedly until you turn Repeat off Repeat is turned off by completing steps 1 through 2 above and selecting the Off option Repeat BH Repeat i Chapter Repeat 5 Title lt gt Enter Play Mode lt Enter Play Mode lt Enter Play Mode The PLAY MODE button toggles through these option for a DVD Play Mode Off Play Mode Off Play Mode Off Repeat Off Repeat Hrack Repeat AN lt A Y Enter Play Mode lt AY Enter Play Mode DAY Enter Play Mode The PLAY MODE button toggles through these options for an Audio CD Chapter 2 21 Playing DVDs Audio CDs fa A B These displays appear when the A B Repeat button is used to repeat a segment on a disc Play Mode Program Off 4 7 10 b 8 11 6 9 12 Program Playback lt gt AY Enter 0 9 Cancel Play Mode Play Mode Program Repeat Off 109 4 7 10 2 03 5 8 11 3 mE 6 9 pase Quit Program Playback b AY Enter 0 9 Cancel Play Mode A B Repeat A B Repeat lets you define a specific segment on the disc that you w
33. e components so that air can circulate freely e Don t stack components e When you place components in a stand make sure you allow adequate ventilation e 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 e Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack e If you place components above the TV DVD route all cables down the side of the back of the TV DVD instead of straight down the middle of the back of the TV DVD e 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 Important Stand and Base Safety Information Choose the location for your TV DVD carefully Place the TV DVD on a stand or base that is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV DVD from being accidentally tipped over pushed off or pulled off This could cause personal injury and or damage the TV DVD Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV DVD Use Indirect Light Don t place the TV DVD where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen Use soft or indirect lighting Connection Pictures Audio video cables are usually bundled together For better visibility the connection pictures in this book show each cable separately audio left audio right and video Types of Discs Your TV DVD will Play e DV
34. e control Press the POWER button on the front of the TV DVD If the TV turns on check the remote control solutions on page 55 e Unplug unit and plug it back in Chapter 5 53 Other Information Troubleshooting Buttons don t work e If you re using the remote control press the DVD TV button first to make sure the remote is in TV mode e Unplug the TV DVD for two minutes and then plug it back in Press the ON OFF button and try again TV turns off while playing e Sleep Timer is set e Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge Wait 30 seconds and then turn the TV on again If this happens frequently the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low Blank screen e Make sure the component connected to the TV DVD is turned on e Try another channel No sound picture okay Maybe sound is muted Press the volume up button to restore sound e Station or CATV experiencing problems turn to another channel Can t select certain channel e Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental menu e If using a VCR 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 e The station might be weak Press the AUDIO button on your remote control to change from stereo to mono No picture no sound but TV is on The channel might be empty change channels e If you re watching your VCR and it s connected wit
35. ears enter a new password 5 Enter the same password again and press ENTER Now the V Chip setting menu appears Set the V Chip TV Rating and Movie Rating 1 In the V CHIP SET menu press the down arrow to highlight TV RATING 2 Press the left right arrow repeatedly to select the setting TV Y TV Y7 TV G TV PG TV 14 TV MA Note To determine which rating you would prefer an explanation of each rating can be found in the Movie Rating table preceding this information Press the down arrow to select MOVIE RATING 4 Press the left right arrow repeatedly to select the setting G PG PG 13 R NC 17 X then press the up down arrow to scroll through the movie ratings Note To determine which rating you would prefer an explanation of each rating can be found in the TV Rating table preceding this information Turn On V Chip 1 Inthe V CHIP SET menu press the up arrow to select V CHIP 2 Press the left right arrow to display the ON setting Your TV and MOVIE RATINGS are set into memory 3 Press SETUP MENU repeatedly to exit the menu Chapter 3 31 gt V CHIP SET LANGUAGE IDIOMA LANGUE CA V lt 4 gt MENU V CHIP SET V CHIP OFF TV RATING OFF MOVIE RATING OFF CONFIRM PASSWORD B lt 0 9 ENTER CANCEL MENU gt ga iT V CHIP SET gt LANGUAGE IDIOMA LANGUE A V lt 4 MENU SLEEP 120 Using the TV s Menu System and Features Change V Chip Password 1 Pr
36. educe the volume to a minium level Press and hold the VOLUME down button on the front of the TV DVD and press the 0 button on the remote control simultaneously When the Parental screen appears enter a new password Chapter 4 41 Using the DVD s Menu System Temporary Disabling of Rating Level by DVD Disc The TV 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 or might try to cancel the rating level that you have set If the DVD is designed to temporarily cancel the rating level the screen which follows the Reading screen changes If you select YES Your disc exceeds the parental control levels screen appears Your disc exceeds The parental control levelit Parental Control Level Cancel Picture AY Enter Return Please enter the 4 digit password amp Enter 0 9 Cancel Return Other Menu The Other menu enables you to set the on screen menu language of the DVD portion of the TV DVD Language Picture Parental Other OSD Language English lt gt AY Enter Setup Return English Francais Espanol To cancel the set rating temporarily Select the Parental Control Level with the up or down arrow then press ENTER Enter the password with the number buttons Playback will begin if the correct password was entered Note If the password has not been set playback will begin If you ve
37. ess SETUPeMENU 2 Press left right arrow to select the setup menu 3 Press the down arrow to highlight V CHIP SET and left right arrow to enter the menu 4 Enter the current password using the number buttons direct entry and press ENTER 5 Use the up down arrow to select CHANGE PASSWORD and press the left right arrow 6 Enter the new password using the number buttons and press ENTER Notes Don t forget to write it down and keep in a safe place If you forget your password turn on the TV Reduce the volume to a minium level Press and hold the VOLUME down button on the front of the TV DVD and press the 0 button on the remote control simultaneously When the V CHIP SET menu appears enter a new password 7 Enter the password again for confirmation and press ENTER 8 Press SETUP e MENU repeatedly to exit the menu Set the TV s Menu Language You can choose from three different languases English CENGLISH French FRANCAIS and Spanish ESPANGOL for on screen TV displays The default language is English To change the TV s menu language 1 Press the SETUP e MENU button to bring up the TV s menu screen 2 Press the left right arrow until the setup menu with the language appears Press the down arrow to highlight LANGUAGE IDIOMA LANGUE Press left right arrow to display the languages 5 Press up down arrow button to select the desired language English ENGLISH Spanish CESPANOD or French FRANCAIS then
38. etup Return Language Picture Menu Subtitle Audio English English English b AY Enter Setup Return Language Picture Menu Subtitle Audio English English English 0 9 Cancel lt gt A Y Enter Setup Return Parental Parental Other English Francais Espanol Other Automatic Off Other 1 2 3 4 5 Other English Francais Esparol Other Original 6 3 English Francais Espanol The subtitle is displayed with the selected language if it is recorded on the disc Other Other languages can be selected Just enter the language code using the 0 9 numbers The Language Codes list is at the end of this chapter Automatic The unit automatically selects the same language in the Audio option When the unit selects the same language as the Audio the subtitles do not appear during playback If the selected language for audio is not recorded on the disc the subtitle appears Off Subtitles do not appear Note If the selected language is not recorded on the disc the first priority language is selected Press ENTER to select the desired language for the Subtitle option Press SETUP MENU or RETURN to exit menu Setting the Language for Audio Press SETUP MENU on the remote to bring up the menu Highlight Language feature if not already highlighted Press the down arrow or ENTER to select Language Press the down arrow to selct Audio Use right arrow and
39. fo Display press the CALL button on the remote while a disc is playing Each press of the CALL button changes the display The Info Display appears as shown Elapsed time Content length Title Chapter 00 34 56 01 12 33 Audio c amp 1 8 Eng DolbyDigitad Subtitles CITI ER When playing a DVD this graphic apears the first time you press the CALL button 34 56 71 33 When playing an audio disc this graphic apears the first time you press the CALL button When playing a DVD this graphic apears the sceond time you press the CALL button Track Elapsed Time Content Length gt ur 2 o When playing an audio disc this graphic apears the sceond time you press the CALL button Chapter 4 39 Using the DVD s Menu System Parental Menu The Parental menu lets you control the types of DVDs that your family watches and how your DVD will react to discs that contain movies that are rated in the U S A the Motion Pictures Association of America rates movies as G PG PG 13 etc In order for the Parental feature to work the disc must be encoded with rating information You decide which ratings require a password and which ones don t The system ranks the ratings 1 through 8 in order to accommodate different countries ratings systems Rating 1 is considered a movie title with the most offensive material and rating 8 the least offensive Setting the Parental Control In this section you will be setting
40. h coaxial cable to the UHF VHF jack tune the TV 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 Sound okay picture poor e Check antenna connections Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks Try adjusting the picture quality Go to page 28 for more instructions No Closed Caption e Try another channel station may be experiencing problems or closed captioning is not being broadcast by the station Check antenna connections If using an indoor antenna or if TV reception is very poor Closed Caption may not appear or may appear with strange characters or misspelled words e Turn on closed captioning by pressing the SUBTITLE button when in the TV mode Some cable systems and copy protection systems may interfere with the Closed Caption signal Closed Caption may be lost due to a commercial or break in the signal but reappears when the signal is received again Black box appears on the screen e Closed captioning turned on Press the SUBTITLE button to turn it off Check the Closed Captioning feature Display not shown in your language e Select the proper language in the Setup menu hammer and wrench icon 54 Chapter 5 Other Information The Remote Control Doesn t Work Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component
41. ht be considered a title Each title is divided into chapters To select a title 1 While the disc is playing press TITLE on the remote the display appears 2 Use the up down or left right arrows to select the Title 3 Press ENTER or PLAY Notes Some discs only have one title Some discs might not work in the above operation Turning Subtitles On and Off By default subtitles are OFF To turn subtitles ON press SUBTITLE If your disc is encoded with other languages press SUBTITLE repeatedly to change The on screen disappears after a few seconds Off 20 Chapter 2 Playing DVDs Audio CDs Selecting a Chapter or Track Because DVD discs use digital technology a title can be divided into individual chapters similar to tracks on a CD To select a chapter or track during disc playback following the steps 1 Press the CALL button the information display appears 2 Press CH to advance to the next chapter or track or CH to go to the preceding chapter Cor track The chapter number changes in the information display Note The Chapter or Track feature won t work if the disc isn t formatted with separate chapters Using the Repeat Feature The default mode for the Repeat feature is Off There are two Repeat options e Play Mode button enables you to repeat the Title or Chapter of a DVD that is playing If you are playing an audio CD it enables you to repeat a track or all of the tracks e AeB Set th
42. jack Ana A P nta aX Re ana 46 Accessory Order Form sen mm 47 Careand Ceaning nn niece AAA a 49 Handling Cautions ice etie eH repre ree Le Ee AA Ld ER AAA 49 Formation of Condensation asb a A Ny AAA AK enne nnne ntes nenne 49 Handling Discs rictu e PTS eget ated e teg xen err en DA na Aan a 49 Cleaning Disesi 2 S 50 RCA TV DVD Limited Warranty eeeeesssseeeeeeeeeeeeenn nennen nennen nnne nnns nnn nnn nnn 50 Troubleshooting 2 1 neret ie utei a LE Ee gab ai eee a a 52 De EE 56 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Chapter Overview Things to Consider Before You Connect Choose Your Connection Connections Plug in the TV DVD Put Batteries in the Remote How to Use the Remote Control to Move Through the Menus Turn on the TV DVD Initial Setup The Buttons on the Remote Control Changing Entertainment Again e amp di M Grapbics used witbin tbis publication are for representation only 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 e Turn off the TV DVD and or component before you connect or disconnect any cables e Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV DVD Protect Components from Overheating e Dont block ventilation holes on any of the components Arrange th
43. ker 15 00 Marker 2r Marker E AY Enter Cancel Marker Using a Bookmark Maker 1 00 T Marker 2 01 1 While you re playing a disc or if the disc is stopped press MARKER Marker 3 02 on the remote the Marker screen appears AY Enter Cancel Marker 2 Use the up down arrows to highlight the Marker you want to activate 3 Press ENTER to begin play of the bookmark 4 To make the Marker menu disappear from the screen press MARKER on the remote Chapter 2 23 Playing DVDs Audio CDs Clearing a Bookmark The bookmarks are cleared each time a disc is removed from the disc tray or when the power is turned off If you want to clear a bookmark while the disc is playing 1 Press MARKER on the remote to bring up the Marker menu 2 Press down arrow to select the bookmark you want to clear and press CANCEL Note If all 3 bookmarks are in use you can only mark a new point by clearing an existing bookmark Changing the Camera Angle eq 1 9 Some discs contain multiple angles of a particular scene or sequence If the disc only has one angle this feature won t work To change the camera angle while a DVD is playing 1 Press ANGLE on the remote The current angle appears 2 Press ANGLE repeatedly until the desired angle is selected if available on the disc Note The on screen display disappears after a few seconds The camera angle icon is displayed when the camera angle feature is accessed
44. l b AY Enter Setup Return 40 Chapter 4 Using the DVD s Menu System Changing the Parental Control Rating Do not forget your password because it is required in order to change the Parental rating level Language Picture Parental Other Password i Parental 1 0 9 Cancel lt gt AY Enter Setup Return Language Picture Parental Other Password 12344 Parental 1 0 9 Cancel lt gt AY Enter Setup Return Language Picture Parental Other Password mo Parental 5 lt gt AY Enter Setup Return Language Picture Parental Other Password 1234 m Parental 5 0 9 Cancel lt gt 4 Y Enter Setup Return Language Picture Parental Other Password d Parental 5 0 9 Cancel b AY Enter Setup Return Press SETUP MENU on the remote to bring up the menu Press the right arrow to highlight Parental menu Press the down arrow to highlight the Password Enter your password and press ENTER padlock is unlocked Press down arrow to highlight the Parental rating Press left or right arrow until the rating level you want appears Press the up arrow to highlight Password Enter your password using the number buttons 0 9 and press ENTER Notes If you enter a wrong number press CANCEL The rating level is locked and cannot be changed unless you enter the correct password If you forget your password turn on the TV and place TV in DVD mode R
45. l Other 0 9 Cancel lt gt AY Enter Setup Return 6 Language Picture Parental Other lt gt AY Enter Setup Return 2 3 4 5 Language Menu The Language menu enables you to choose English French or Spanish as well as different language options for Menu Subtitle and Audio of the disc s contents Setting the Disc Menu Language Press SETUP MENU on the remote to bring up the menu with the disc in the stop mode Highlight Language if not already highlighted Press the down arrow or ENTER to select Language Use the right arrow and then down arrow to highlight the language option that you want English Francais Espanol The selected language is the first priority Menu language Other Other languages can be selected Just enter the language code using the 0 9 numbers The Language Codes list is at the end of this chapter Press ENTER to select the desired language for the disc Menu option Press SETUP MENU or RETURN to exit menu Setting the Subtitle Language 1 Press SETUP MENU on the remote to display the menu Highlight Language feature if not already highlighted Press the down arrow or ENTER to select Language Press the down arrow to select Subtitle Use right arrow and then the down arrow to select the language 36 Chapter 4 Using the DVD s Menu System Parental Menu Subtitle Audio English English English 0 9 Cancel lt gt A Y Enter S
46. l CRK76TZL1 254780 29 95 Audio Video Adapter not shown 228449 4 45 Prices are subject to change without notice Total Merchandise Sales Tax We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state country and locality to which the merchandise is being sent Shipping and Handling Total Amount Enclosed Use VISA MasterCard or Discover Card preferably Money order or check must be in U S currency only No COD or CASH All accessories are subject to availability Where applicable we will ship a superseding model Please complete otber side also Chapter 5 47 Other Information Charge your order on your VISA MasterCard or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your VISA card Kerak aa a IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your MasterCard above your expires T T name on MasterCard IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your Discover Card CI My card expires LI T AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Credit card order will not be processed without signature Print or type your name and address clearly Daytime phone number of waiting r Name I Street I I Apt I I City ity I State Zip I I I Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out completely Allow
47. l start disc play Highlight that option and press ENTER on the remote This is an example The DVD s main menu appears on the screen Some discs begin of a 2 sided disc playback automatically others you may have to press PLAY The title is in the center 3 Press STOP to end playback Note Your TV DVD is capable of remembering the stopping point if the disc was programmed with this feature Press STOP M appears To resume playback press PLAY the disc starts playing where you left off unless the disc is removed the unit is unplugged or you pressed the STOP button twice When you press STOP a second time E appears on the screen and the unit clears the stopped point Note If a non compatible disc is loaded Incorrect Disc Region Code Errror or Parental Error appears on the screen Using a Disc Menu A disc is capable of having a menu that is separate from the DVD s menu system and TV s menu system 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 Although the content and operation of disc menus vary from disc to disc the following example will give you an idea of what to expect Can t Catch Up 1 Language 2 Cast amp Crew 3 Jump to a Scene y a Production Trivia This is an example of a disc menu The menus on discs vary because the disc menu is created by the disc s author Tip Ma
48. mote control Iniitialize appears on the TV screen 5 Enter a new password again Chapter 5 55 Index Symbols 0 9 buttons 15 16 9 Wide screen 38 4 3 Pan Scan 38 A AeB repeat 21 A B REPEAT button 15 21 Accessories 47 Accessory order form 47 Add erase channels 14 Age based ratings 30 ANGLE button 15 24 Angle camera 24 Arrow buttons 15 Audio Dolby Digital 10 AUDIO button 15 Audio disc language 37 Audio equipment Dolby Digital 10 DTS 10 Audio features 33 balance 29 bass 29 mono 33 SAP 33 second audio program 33 stereo 33 treble 29 AUDIO IN jacks 9 11 Audio jacks 46 Audio Menu 29 Audio Video cable 7 Audio video inputs front 1 Auto Channel Memory 29 Channel 15 DISC MENU 15 DVD TV 15 ENTER 15 FORWARD 15 25 GO BACK 15 INPUT 15 MARKER 15 MENU 16 MUTE 15 ON OFF 15 OPENeCLOSE 15 PAUSE 16 PLAY 16 PLAY MODE 16 Remote 15 RETURN 16 REVERSE 16 25 SETUPeMENU 16 SLEEP 16 SLOW 16 STOP 16 SUBTITLE 16 TITLE 16 VOLUME 16 ZOOM 16 24 C CABLE ANTENNA jack 8 Cables 47 audio video 7 coaxial 7 S Video 7 CALL button 15 Camera angle 24 CANCEL button 15 Cancelling repeat feature 22 Care and cleaning 49 Color 28 Condensation 49 Connections TV DVD Receiver 11 TV DVD Amplifer 11 TV DVD VCR 9 TV DVD only 8 Contrast 28 D Dirty discs 50 Disc contents menus 18 DISC MENU button 15 Disc tray 46 Discs cleaning 50 digital video discs 18 handling 49 men
49. ng sse 6 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ea 6 Important Stand and Base Safety Information esa 6 Use Indirect ight sni tci ee det aei e e ein dena ege ee 6 GONMECTION PICUUIFOS d aii 6 Types of Discs Your TV DVD will Play essent 6 Choose Your Connection nnd ee rix pectet Aa e daaa api m Ea na A daah 7 Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV DVD san 7 IRZnuenlm PRU 8 TV DVD EN CR r a aaaea aaa act yaustuattsdaaieauasnaaceatavis Seveaaeadenlaedaseyeclaest 9 TV DVD Dolby Digital or Amplifier Receiver eese 11 Initial Setup eene uude a a 12 Set the TV s Menu Language sssesesssssseseeneeennne enn nrnn enne anna ana nsn nnn nnns 13 Set th TV CATW Signal Lana otio te ode ba dace ae te 13 Complete Auto Channel Search sss 13 Add or Delete Channels eesssssssssesessessseseee entente nn nnne nnn nnne 14 Set DVD s Menu Language nn nn nn SA sE eA AA nter nennen nnns 14 Setting Up Other Features eere ette pc nete eie free cet eed 14 The Buttons on the Remote Control eeeeeeesseeeeeeeeeeeenneen nennen nnns 15 Chapter 2 Playing DVDs Audio CDs Regional Coding e coe de es oie ah an A ended sme adden 18 Using Differen
50. nt audio languages 32 different subtitle tracks and closed captioning Requirements e Use the TV menu system or DVD menu system to set the preferred language e Discs must be encoded with the subtitles and audio languages V Chip Description You can block programs and movies by age based ratings and or movie ratings Requirements e Set up the V Chip in the V CHIP SET menu Go to pages 29 32 in Chapter 3 for more details e The broadcasters must use the rating system when they send the program to your TV in order to block the program Introduction SLEEP Programmable Sleep Timer ieu Description Automatically turns off the TV for those times when you drift off to sleep in front of the television Can be set to turn off after up to 120 minutes Requirement e Set the Sleep Timer with the SLEEP button on the remote Table of Contents Key Features OVerviQgW Zen Santan nd reete trao ten eadeni seacscadiden sita Edad t rase 1 Front Audio Video INPUTS un nn ein dien qid N eee nine 1 Multi Language Capability for TV and DVD esses 1 Ag Er KAA eee 1 Programmable Sleep Timer ssessssssssssssesesennneeeenn nennen ennt 2 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect 2 ce ccecceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeeseeeeeeeeseeeneeeeneeeeeeeees 6 Protect Against Power SUrges sj minda SS AA nnne nennen nennen nne 6 Protect Components from Overheati
51. ny discs skip the disc menu and start playing automatically To access the disc menu when you re playing a disc press DISC MENU on the remote While the disc is playing press the DISC MENU button on the remote the disc menu appears Chapter 2 19 Playing DVDs Audio CDs 2 Press the up down arrow buttons to highlight the section of the disc menu you want to choose and press ENTER on the remote In the example on the left Language has been selected 3 Jump to a Scene 4 Production Trivia 3 Press the up down arrows to select a language and press ENTER on the remote 4 Press DISC MENU on the remote to resume playback Note Any settings you change on the disc menu only override the default Espa ol settings in the DVD s menu system temporarily Default settings are what you set up in the DVD s menu system To change the default settings see Francais Chapter 4 In this example English is highlighted Press ENTER on the remote to play the disc with English dialog Playback Features Some playback operations of DVDs and CDs may be intentionally fixed by software producers Since this unit plays DVDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed some playback features may not be available Refer to the instructions that come with the DVDs for information Selecting a Title Some discs contain more than one title For example there might be four movies on one disc each movie mig
52. o height to width ration This option shows the entire wide screen film frame on a x 3 screen by proportionately reducing the height of the wide screen image Then its width fits the screen and fills in the top and bottom spaces with black bars 1 4 3 Pan Scan Choose this option if you want the movie to fill the entire screen of your TV DVD This shows only the most important parts of the image and excludes the less important parts the left and right edges Note Most discs produced in a widescreen format can t be cropped in this fashion This means the black bars appear at the top and the bottom of the screen C 16 9 Wide Screen Select this mode when connecting to a wide screen TV A wide screen picture is displayed full size Press ENTER to select the option Press SETUP MENU or RETURN to exit menu 38 Chapter 4 Using the DVD s Menu System Setting the Display Option Language Picture Parental Other The disc on screen displays can be turned on or off to your preference TvScreen 43 Display On 1 Press SETUP e MENU on the remote to display the menu 2 Press the right arrow to highlight Picture feature 3 Press the down arrow to select Picture and highlight the Display lt gt AY Enter Setup Return option 4 Use left or right arrow to switch Display On or Off 5 Press ENTER to select the setting 6 Press SETUP e MENU or RETURN to exit menu Using the On Screen Info Display To see the In
53. ow button until the n antenna icon is highlighted Press the up or down arrow to highlight ADD DELETE Press the left or right arrow to select DELETE or ADD Press SETUP MENU twice to clear the menu from the screen HOO wok Repeat steps 1 through 6 for each channel you want to add or delete r Language Picture Parental Other Set DVD s Menu Language OSD Language English English The DVD menu language is set to English If you want the DVD s menu system Francais to appear in Spanish Espanol or French Francais follow these steps Espanol 1 Press the DVD TV button to switch the unit to the DVD mode Note Reading appears on the screen and changes to No Disc If a DVD disc has already been loaded playback starts automatically Press the SETUP MENU to display the DVD menu lt gt 4 Y Enter Setup Return Use the right arrow to select Other Press the down arrow to select OSD Language My cue GEM BS Press the right arrow then the up down arrow to select the desired language 6 Press ENTER and SETUP eMENU to remove the menu from the screen Note If you press SETUPeMENU while playback of a DVD disc the TV s menu appears on the screen Setting Up Other Features Only those features that require initial setup are discussed in this chapter Other features such as V Chip parental control picture settings etc are explained in the chapters that follow 14 Chapter 1 DISC MENU
54. 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 because the software producers chose not to design into the DVD e Some discs only have the angle system in certain parts of the movie hand icon appears on the screen W Hand icon appears on screen e The feature or action cannot be completed 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 Picture is too tall and thin e Change the aspect ratio using the TvScreen option in the Picture menu see chapter 4 Picture is too short and wide e Change the aspect ratio using the TvScreen setting in the Picture menu see chapter 4 Cannot copy discs to video tape You can t record DVD discs onto videocassettes because the discs are encoded with anti copy protection Disc won t eject e When you put a disc into the disc tray it may take up to 15 seconds to read the disc You won t be able to eject the disc during this time Wait 15 seconds and try again TV Problems TV won t turn on e Press the ON OFF button e Make sure the TV DVD is plugged in e Check the wall receptacle Cor extension cord to make sure it is live by plugging in something else e Something might be wrong with your remot
55. press ENTER Using the Sleep Feature You can automatically set your TV DVD to turn off after a specific time when you drift off to sleep in front of the television To set the TV DVD to turn off after a preset amount of time press SLEEP repeatedly until the amount of time 120 to 10 minutes you want appears on the screen To confirm the sleep timer setting press SLEEP and the remaining time will be displayed for a few seconds To cancel the sleep timer press SLEEP repeatedly until the display turns to 0 32 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Menu System and Features Using the Audio Features Your TV DVD is equipped with a feature known as multi channel TV sound MTS broadcasts greatly enhance TV viewing by bringing you programs with high fidelity stereo sound MTS also provides an extra channel called the Separate Audio Program SAP which broadcasters can use to transmit a second language for bilingual transmission or for other purposes Listening to the Audio You can select the desired sound by pressing the AUDIO button on the remote control Repeatedly pressing the AUDIO button scrolls through the available options SEL MONO Plays the sound in mono only no display appears on the screen Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals SELSTEREO Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio The word STEREO appears on the
56. rents 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 under the age of 14 watch unattended This program contains one or more of the following content themes intensely suggestive dialogue D strong coarse language L intense sexual situations S or intense violence V 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 themes some suggestive dialogue D infrequent coarse language L some sexual situations S or moderate violence V 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 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 All Children Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience including children from age
57. row buttons on the remote to access and navigate through the TV s menu system and make changes to the settings To highlight or point to an item on the screen press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight an area Also the buttons that are used with the menu appear at the bottom of the menu eo ES HT BRIGHTNESS 0 CONTRAST 32 COLOR 0 TINT 0 SHARPNESS 0 KAI V lt gt MENU gt Tip Feel free to explore the menu system If you re ever unsure where you are in the menu system or you re just plain tired of exploring press SETUPeMENU repeatedly to remove the menus from the screen and start over again CONTRAST COLOR TINT SHARPNESS lt A Y lt 4 WICANCEL MENUP Accessing Menus Press SETUP e MENU on the remote to bring up the first menu in the TV s menu system Pressing the arrow buttons will highlight an area change a setting or take you to a sub menu that enables you to make a change Exiting from a menu e Press SETUPeMENU on the remote Picture Quality Menu The picture quality menu lets you adjust the way the picture looks Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the picture Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture Note The Contrast default setting is set to maximum 432 at the factory Color Adjusts the richness of the color Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels Sbarpness Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the picture
58. row to highlight Program Playback and press ENTER or PLAY on the remote Notes Program Playback appears on the screen and the programs play back in the order you selected Don t forget to place the audio disc in the stop mode if you want to change the Program Playback lineup 5 To cancel Program Playback open the disc tray or turn off the TV DVD Note To return to normal playback select PLAYBACK OFF 22 Chapter 2 Playing DVDs Audio CDs To use Random Playback Play Mode Random 1 Press PLAY MODE when disc is stopped or playing Repeat Off lt gt AY Enter Play Mode 2 Use the right arrow to select the Random option 3 Press PLAY to begin Random Playback Random Playback disappears from the screen after a few seconds 4 To cancel Random Playback open the disc tray or repeat steps 1 2 and select the Off option Using Bookmarks The bookmark feature lets you mark a point on the disc that you can go to quickly You can store up to 3 markers per disc When you turn the TV DVD off or remove the disc bookmarks are cleared Storing a Bookmark 1 While a disc is playing press MARKER on the remote the Marker screen appears Maker 1 KE Maker 2 s Maker 3 A v Enter Cancel Marker 2 Use the down arrow to highlight a blank Marker 3 When you reach the point on the disc you want to mark press ENTER 4 Repeats steps 1 and 2 to repeat this procedure for the other two markers Mar
59. s 2 6 It is not expected to frighten younger children Movie Ratings All ages Parents guidance Parental guidance less than 13 year of age Under 17 years old 17 years old and older X Adult only 30 Chapter 3 IT gt V CHIP SET LANGUAGE IDIOMA LANGUE A V4 MENU T V CHIP SET CONFIRM PASSWORD eka 0 9 ENTER CANCEL MENU V CHIP SET V CHIP OFF TV Y MOVIE RATING OFF CHANGE PASSWORD lt A V lt 4 MENU V CHIP SET OFF TV RATING TV Y MOVIE RATING PG 13 CHANGE PASSWORD A V4 gt MENU gt Using the TV s Menu System and Features Set the V Chip Password In order to use the V Chip feature you must enter a password But should you forget your password you cannot change the V Chip settings To avoid this write the password down and keep it in a safe place To set your V Chip PASSWORD 1 Press SETUP MENU 2 Press left right arrow to select the Setup menu 3 Press the up down arrow to highlight V CHIP SET and left right arrow to select the menu 4 Enter the a 4 digit password using the number buttons CK appears instead of the number and press ENTER Notes Don t forget to write it down and keep in a safe place If you forget your password turn on the TV Reduce the volume to a minium level Press and hold the VOLUME down button on the front of the TV DVD and press the 0 button on the remote control simultaneously When the V CHIP SET menu app
60. sbooting section before you call for service Refer to tbe Limited Warranty for information on bow to obtain repair service DVD Problems Player won t work e Reset the TV DVD by unplugging the AC power cord and plugging it back in Disc won t play e Insert a disc with the label side facing up e Check the type of disc you put into the disc tray This TV DVD only plays DVD video discs and audio CDs e Make sure the disc is not dirty e Both the TV DVD and the disc are coded by region If the regional codes don t match the disc can t be played This TV DVD is Region No 1 e The unit cannot play certain discs check types on page 18 Play starts but then stops immediately e Try cleaning the disc e Condensation has formed Allow player to dry out Git may take 2 to 3 hours No sound or distorted sound e Make sure your TV 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 e If you connected an audio or audio video receiver to your TV DVD make sure you chose the correct input setting on the receiver y y y P 8 Can t advance through a movie e You can t advance through the opening credits and warning information that appear at the beginning of movies because the disc is programmed to prohibit that action The picture is distorted e Did you connect your VCR to your TV DVD Disconnect it See chapter 1 for the correct
61. setup menu enables you to set up the V Chip feature and the language for the TV s menu system V CHIP SET Feature The V CHIP SET menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs To use V CHIP SET you must enter a password which is explained later in this section By default this feature is turned off If you don t want to use this feature you can just ignore it Chapter 3 29 Using the TV s Menu System and Features How V Chip Works When turned on the V Chip software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs That code tells the software the program s age based rating TV MA TV 14 etc and content themes Violence V Adult Language L etc 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 a rating of Not Rated and programs that are considered unrated because no code has been sent by the broadcaster The TV age based ratings movie ratings and content themes you can block are listed in the following tables Age Based Rating TV Ratings Mature Audience Only Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17 It contains one or more of the following content themes crude indecent language L explicit sexual activity S or graphic violence V Pa
62. ssing Menus reo eene crt yn rende feri ge e E Pe ER 28 Exiting from a menu sss eene nennen tn ke ea nenen ntes tenens 28 Picture Quality Men eene decet ete tee ian ec Er aa jaa 28 Audio T EP 29 Channel Menu iriure EE iere die ette terae cupere risas 29 KINETIC 29 V CHIP SET Feat tgz i op D eR EE om es 29 How V Chip Works tnr cet ee ge ER De tt up nada 30 Set the V Chip Password sessi nnn rennen nnne 31 Set the V Chip TV Rating and Movie Rating esses 31 TUR OM NEG Pac EE m 31 Change V Chip Password ceci e eri dete dienen vere rente E eue dices 32 Set the TV s Menu Language neret rene ente rupe aeaaea aa aaa aaa Eaa ran Rp reda 32 Using the Sleep Feat re 2 1 nere teet aite rie dena a 32 Using the Audio Features eessseeeeeeieseeeeeeeee enne ne nnne deaa eieaa rnnt nnns nnne nnn 33 Using Closed Captioning reiten terri nee a erii rere aa 33 Chapter 4 Using the DVD s Menu System The DVD s Men System nih nn an a dan nd eas trei ini datnr ui vecdveeddenssucteseaeee 36 Language a 36 Picture Menu e 38 Using the On Screen Info Display enam sana 39 Parental Menu RM 40 Other Menu zd ie ire e ree e AA ade a a eee eats 42 COGS LIS tetas oy AA 43 Chapter 5 Other Information The Front of Your TV DV D 5 cas xm
63. t Menus entrer ini einn naa enun anis cusocsentesseadseneessed sae 18 Loading and Playing Discs ee ema e nenen ena a naaa kenak nana nana kenaan nennen nennt nnn 18 Io Load and Playa Discs icti ei SA ore eee ee eee 18 Using a DISC EDI 19 Playback Features nn nn iei iin en ee Ii aene Ue dag aka ana Ad 20 Selecting a Title i uite etn e ets 20 Turning Subtitles On and Off sse teet entente nnns 20 Selecting a Chapter or Tak an nn nini ce erc ceci A A dee 21 Using the Repeat Feature ssessssssssssseseseeeee nennen nnne nennen nens nnne 21 Program Random Playback for Audio CDs ssssssseeeeeenennneens 22 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential unpublished works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Home Theater Systems Inc Table of Contents Using BOOKImarks aceti ntt Get elt ie nie E tr A ep a ERE pvo tede 23 Changing the Camera Angle essssssesssssesseseennnee enne nnne 24 Using the ZOOM Feature casti eie tace tee aes eee atn 24 Basic Playback Features Using the Remote or Front Panel 25 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Menu System and Features How to Use Your TV s Menu System sseeeeeeeeeeeen nennen nnne interne nnne nnns 28 Acce
64. t in the outlet Insert the plug completely into the outlet Put Batteries in the Remote 1 Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote 2 Insert new batteries Match the polarities and on the batteries with the diagram on the remote 3 Putthe battery compartment cover back on the remote How to Use the Remote Control to Move Through the Menus The technical term is Navigation 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 on the screen 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 Use the arrow buttons and the left ENTER button to move through Note Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other menu items on the menu system the list appears darker brighter or a different color Turn on the TV DVD Press the ON OFF button on the remote control or the POWER button on the TV DVD s front panel Note Pressing the ON OFF button not only turns on the TV but puts the remote into TV mode TV mode means that the buttons on the remote control operate the TV s functions Initial Setup The first time you turn on your TV DVD you ll want to set a few menu screens so that you get the optimum performance from your TV DVD Complete the follo
65. t the AC power cord to the AC power outlet The TV DVD will operate normally e Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the TV DVD after use Formation of Condensation e Due to sharp changes in temperature and humidity condensation may form if warm air comes in contact with any cold parts inside the TV DVD e When condensation forms inside the TV DVD it may not operate correctly If this occurs leave the TV DVD at room temperature until the inside of the disc tray becomes dry and operational e 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 Handling Discs Dont touch the disc s signal surfaces Hold by the edges or by one edge and the hole in the center e Don t affix labels or adhesive tape to label surfaces Don t scratch or damage the label e Do not use damaged cracked or warped discs Chapter 5 49 Other Information Cleaning Discs e Dirty discs can cause reduced video and audio performance Always keep discs clean by wiping them gently with a soft cloth from the inner edge toward the outer perimeter e Ifa disc becomes very dirty wet a soft cloth in water wring it out well Wipe the dirt away gently and remove any water drops with a dry cloth e Do not use record cleaning sprays or anti static agents on discs Also never clean the discs with benzene thinner or other volatile solvents which may cause damage to the disc surf
66. tons on your TV DVD to operate many of the TV DVD s features Disc Tray Holds the discs POWER Turns the TV DVD on and off VOLUME up VOLUME down VOLUME 3 Increases and decreases the volume CHANNEL down CHANNEL up CH012 Scans up and down through the current channel list STOP W Stops disc play Remote Sensor Receives the remote control signal PLAY B Begins disc play REV SKIP Fe Allows you to move to the beginning of the preceding title chapter or track on a disc in effect skipping the title chapter or track FWD SKIP 1 Allows you to move to the beginning of the next title chapter or track on a disc in effect skipping the title chapter or track OPEN CLOSE 4 amp Press to open and close the disc tray POWER Indicator Lights when the TV DVD is turned on Front Panel Jacks When in TV mode you can access the component you connected by pressing the INPUT button on your remote until LINE2 appears on the screen VIDEO In Jack Allows you to connect a component such as a VCR camcorder or video game device L MONO and R Audio In Jack Receives audio signals from another component such as a VCR camcorder or video game device PHONES Headphone Jack Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the sound 46 Chapter 5 VH81 3 ft VH82 6 ft VH89 6 ft Gold Tipped cable VH83 6 ft
67. u 19 types 6 Display option 38 39 Dolby digital 10 DTS 10 DVD menu language 14 DVD menus 18 36 DVD problems 52 DVD TV mode 15 DVD TV Button 15 E ENTER button 15 Erase add channels 14 F Fast motion playback 25 FORWARD button 15 25 H Hand icon 53 Handling cautions 49 discs 49 DVD Player 49 Initial setup 12 INPUT button 1 15 J Jacks front panel 46 L MONO and R 46 VIDEO In 46 L L E D 15 L MONO and R jacks 46 Language audio 37 disc contents menu 36 DVD s menus 14 subtitle 36 TV s menus 13 Languages 1 36 code list 43 DVD 36 42 TV menu system 32 Light button 15 M MARKER button 15 23 Menu Auto channel search 13 CATV TV 13 29 Frame advance 25 audio 29 B Cautions 49 Freeze frame pause 25 discontents de crus Front panel buttons 46 DIa 28 button Back lit remote 15 Change V chip password 32 p M dengan setup 29 Balance 29 Channel OPEN CLOSE 46 MENU button 16 28 Bass 29 search 13 PLAY 46 i Menu system Batteries for the remote 12 CHANNEL buttons 15 POWER 46 disc contents 18 Bookmarks 15 Channel menu REWIND 46 DVD 18 36 NN add delete 29 VOLUME up and down 46 Menus recalling 23 auto channel memory 29 Front Panel ds 46 TV 28 eis ae TV CATV 29 Front panel jackes modes SSNS 23 CHANNEL up and down L MONO and R 46 DVD TV 15 Brightness 28 buttons 46 VIDEO In 46 Mono 33 Buttons Cleaning and Care 49 FWD Forward button 46 Movie ratings 40 A B REPEAT 15 Cleaning discs 50 MUTE button
68. ultilingual disc CANCEL In TV or DVD mode cancels a menu setting to its original state CALL In TV or DVD mode displays the current on screen displays CH CH up and down buttons In TV mode 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 during disc playback advances through the disc chapters or tracks DISC MENU In DVD mode displays the disc s menu if available DVD TV Switches between DVD and TV modes ENTER In TV or DVD mode selects the menu item that is highlighted FORWARD In DVD mode advances the disc forward GO BACK In TV mode returns you to the previous channel INPUT In TV mode press INPUT to toggle through the available Video Input channels LINE1 rear jacks LINE2 front jacks and the current channel L E D light emitting diode The little light on the remote lights when you press a valid button MARKER In DVD mode lets you select points on the disc that you might want to watch or listen to again sometimes referred to as bookmarks MUTE In TV or DVD mode lowers the volume to its minimum level MUTING appears Press again to restore volume ON OFF Turns the TV DVD on and off in either TV or DVD mode OPEN CLOSE amp In DVD mode press OPEN CLOSE to open and close the DVD tray that holds the discs In TV mode switches the unit to DVD mode and opens the tray Press again to close the tray
69. wing steps to set up your TV DVD 12 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Set the TV s Menu Language In your TV DVD unit you will find there are different menu languages A menu language exists for the TV part of the unit and another menu language exists for the DVD player of the unit Also different languages exist for the menu subtitle and audio portions of the disc contents Only the TV and DVD menus are discussed in this section The language of the on screen TV s menus is set to ENGLISH To change the TV s menu language 1 Press the SETUP e MENU button to display the TV s menu screen 2 Press the left or right arrow until the wrench and hammer icon is V CHIP SET highlighted PANGUAGEIDIOMA CANGUE 3 Press the down arrow to highlight LANGUAGE IDIOMA LANGUE 4 Press left right arrow to display the languages lt A lt 4 gt MENU gt 5 Press up down arrow button to select the desired language English ENGLISH Spanish ESPANOL or French FRANCAIS then press ENTER 6 Press SETUPeMENU twice to exit menu Set the TV CATV Signal The TV DVD signal is set to the CATV cable TV signal when it is shipped from the factory If you are using an outside off air antenna with your TV DVD Du AN change the TV signal by following these steps SUIS eM 1 Press the SETUP e MENU button to display the TV s menu screen 2 Highlight the GH antenna icon using the left right arrows A YVI4 MENU

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