RCA HDTV/DVD Monitor - Manuals

Page 2 - Product Registration; Important Information; CAUTION; CLASS 1

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Page 4 - Introduction; Key Features Overview; Lets you connect an HD receiver with a DVI output.; MP3 Audio Disc Playback; then press INFO to view the Info Display menu.

2 Introduction Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following informationsummarizes a few of these features. Chapter 4 provides more information about the rest of the TV’s features andhow to use them. DVI-HDTV Input Lets you connect...

Page 5 - Table of Contents; Important Stand and Base Safety; Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control; Find Out If You Need to Program the; Chapter 3: Playing DVDs

Table of Contents 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................ 1 Introduction Key Features Overview ............................................... 2 DVI-HDTV Input ............................................. 2 Dolby* Virtual ................................................... 2PIP (Picture-In...

Page 6 - Chapter 6: Using the TV’s Menu System

4 Table of Contents The Lock Menu ......................................................... 28 Locking Your DVD ........................................... 29Unlocking Your DVD ....................................... 29Changing Your Password ................................ 29Setting the Ratings Lim...

Page 7 - Chapter 1; Things to Consider Before You Connect; Don’t stack components.

Chapter 1 5 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all an...

Page 8 - Components; Coaxial; Choose Your Connection; Coaxial

6 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup TV/DVD VCR Components Cables Connection Go to... Needed Title Coaxial Audio/video Component video TV/DVD +HD Receiver + VCR page 7 TV/DVD + SatelliteReceiver + VCR page 8 VCR Coaxial Audio/video Component video TV/DVD + VCR page 9 Choose Your Connection There are ...

Page 9 - B. Connect three video grade cables to the CMP1 Y, P

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 7 TV/DVD + HD Receiver + VCR 1. Make sure cable or antenna and/or satellite is connected to your VCR. A. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the antenna input on the HD Receiver. B. Connect the satellite dish antenna to the satellite input...

Page 10 - Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR.; the Satellite Receiver.

8 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup TV/DVD + Satellite Receiver + VCR 1. Connect your VCR to your TV/DVD. A. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR’s antenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLE Input jack on the TV/DVD. B. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the VID2 L/MONO and R Audio jacks on the ...

Page 12 - Use speaker wire to connect the TV/DVD to external speakers.

10 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup ANTENNA/ CABLE S -V ID EO AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT FIXED AUDIO VARIABLE AUDIO EXTERNAL SPEAKERS EXT/INT LEFT RIGHT + TV/DVD L/ MONO R Y P B P R CMP1 CMP2 L/ MONO R Y P B P R L/ MONO R V V ID 1 S -V ID EO L/ MONO R V V ID 2 + R L V R L SUBWOOFER COMPONENT INPUTS COMPOSI...

Page 13 - Explanation of Jacks

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 11 EXTERNAL SPEAKERS EXT/INT LEFT RIGHT + + L/ MONO R Y P B P R CMP1 CMP 2 L/ MONO R Y P B P R COMPONENT INPUTS S -V ID E O L/ MONO R V V ID 1 S -V ID E O L/ MONO R V V ID 2 COMPOSITE INPUTS DVI-HDTV L/ MONO R Explanation of Jacks This section describes the jacks yo...

Page 14 - The Front of Your TV/DVD; Front Inputs; Press to open and close disc tray.; Put batteries in the remote; Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV/DVD’s front panel.; Tip; Complete the Initial Setup

12 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup The Front of Your TV/DVD Front Inputs The TV/DVD has front inputs for convenience: one set of audio/video inputs, an S-Video and a headphone jack. Locate the jacks either on the front ofthe TV/DVD or on one of the sides. You can access the component you connected...

Page 15 - Go back; Auto Convergence

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 13 Set the Menu Language The first part of the setup allows you to select your preferred language for the menu system. 1. Highlight your preferred language for the menu system using the arrow buttons. 2. Press OK to select that language (the Channel Setup screen app...

Page 16 - Chapter 2; The Buttons on the Remote Control; DISC MENU; Channel Guide

Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control 14 Chapter 2 The Buttons on the Remote Control (0-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the remote control. To enter a one-digit channel, enter a zero first. To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. To entera three-d...

Page 17 - Using the Remote Control; TV; Using the INPUT Button; Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components; Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote; Using Automatic Code Search; does

Chapter 2 15 Using the Remote Control Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. You’ll use these buttons when youprogram the remote. PLAY REVERSE STOP VCR1 ON • OFF TV DVD VCR2 AUX SAT•CABLE Indicator Important: The remote may not becompatible with all models of all bra...

Page 18 - Important; Using Direct Entry; Turn on the component to be programmed.; How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It; to control the component.; Remote Control Codes; VCR Codes

16 Chapter 2 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Using the Remote Control Important You must continue pressing the componentbutton while you enter the code. Let’s say you have a Zenith VCR. To programthe universal remote to operate the VCR, youwould: Press and hol...

Page 19 - Cable Box Codes; Programmable for SAT•CABLE and AUX buttons.; DVD codes; Programmable for the AUX button.; VCR Codes continued; Programmable for the AUX button only.

Chapter 2 17 Using the Remote Control Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Cable Box Codes Programmable for SAT•CABLE and AUX buttons. ABC ........................................... 5002, 5003, 5004, 5006, 5053Antronix ................................................

Page 20 - Chapter 3; Regional Coding; The Disc menu; Loading and Playing Discs; To Load and Play a Disc; Play; Using a Disc Menu

18 Chapter 3 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 3: Playing DVDs 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, thedisc won’t play. This unit’...

Page 21 - Playing DVDs; Time Display; When you’ve entered the time, press OK on the remote.; Selecting a Title; Title; Selecting a Chapter; Selecting Subtitles; Press the left/right arrow buttons to highlight the

Chapter 3 19 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Playing DVDs Time Display This feature displays the audio/video time. For DVD discs, the time displayed refers to the current title time. For Audio CDs, it refers to the currenttrack time. For DVD video discs, the T...

Page 22 - Changing the Audio Language; Using the Repeat Feature; A•B Repeat; before; How to Cancel Repeat

20 Chapter 3 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Playing DVDs Changing the Audio Language If the disc was created with different language tracks (recorded in different languages), you can use the Info Display totemporarily change the DVD’s Audio Language setting. ...

Page 23 - Using Bookmarks; Storing a Bookmark; Changing the Camera Angle

Chapter 3 21 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Playing DVDs Using Bookmarks The bookmark feature lets you mark a point on the disc that you can go to quickly. You can store up to 6 bookmarks per disc.When you turn the TV/DVD off or remove the disc, bookmarks are...

Page 24 - Chapter 4; Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Features; Channel Banner; Why You Should Use the Autotuning Feature; How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature

22 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Features Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO buttons on theremote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following list desc...

Page 25 - Using the TV’s Features; Parental Controls and V-Chip; Mature Audience Only.

Using the TV’s Features Chapter 4 23 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Parental Controls and V-Chip The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs and movies bas...

Page 26 - Content Themes; Blocking Age-Based Ratings; Blocking Specific Content Themes

Using the TV’s Features 24 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. D Sexually explicit dialogue L Adult language S Sexual situations V Violence FV Fantasy Violence Content Themes The V-Chip Rating Screen The following is an example of where items are located...

Page 27 - Viewing Specific Content Themes; Blocking Movie Ratings; V-Chip Unrated Program Block

Using the TV’s Features Chapter 4 25 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Tip To change all V-Chip movie or TV ratings toView, press the 0 number button. Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and cha...

Page 28 - PIP and POP Buttons; moves PIP counterclockwise down arrow moves PIP clockwise.; Left and right arrow buttons; window, where the sound is coming from, with the other window.

Using the TV’s Features 26 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. PIP (Picture-in-Picture) and POP (Picture-outside-Picture) Operation The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture. POP(picture-ou...

Page 29 - Chapter 5; Chapter 5: Using the DVD Menu; The DVD’s Menu System; Selecting a Play Mode; Creating a Program List for a DVD Video Disc

Chapter 5 27 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 5: Using the DVD Menu The DVD’s Menu System The DVD’s menu system is not the same as the disc menu or the Info Display. The DVD’s main menu comes upwhen there is no disc playing. If you are playing a disc, p...

Page 30 - Using the DVD Menu; Editing a Program; Inserting Chapters; AutoPlay; The Lock Menu

28 Chapter 5 Using the DVD Menu Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. To delete an entry from theplaylist, highlight it, thenhighlight Delete and press OK. Editing a Program Deleting Chapters To delete chapters from the playlist: 1. If the disc is playing, press STO...

Page 31 - Locking Your DVD; Changing to a Different Country’s Rating System

Chapter 5 29 Using the DVD Menu Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Locking Your DVD 1. If the disc is playing, press STOP (the DVD’s main menu appears). 2. Highlight Lock and press OK (the Lock menu items appear). 3. Highlight Lock Player and press OK. The Enter ...

Page 32 - Unrated Titles; The Display Menu; TV Image

30 Chapter 5 Using the DVD Menu Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 1. From the Lock menu, highlight Ratings Limits and press OK (the Ratings Limits menu is displayed). 2. Highlight Rated Titles and press OK (the 8-level rating limits list appears). 3. To change t...

Page 33 - The Sound Menu; Digital Output; The Languages Menu; How to Set Other in Disc Menus, Audio or Subtitles Language

Chapter 5 31 Using the DVD Menu Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. The Sound Menu The Sound menu lets you select different sound settings to match the equipment you have connected to your unit. Digital Output Digital output lets you choose which type of digital a...

Page 34 - Glossary; Code List; Don’t forget to press the OK button after you enter the code.

32 Chapter 5 Using the DVD Menu Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 4. Enter the code from the Language Codes list at the end of this chapter and press OK (the previous menu appears with your selection shown next to the language option you changed). 5. Press the l...

Page 35 - Chapter 6; Sound Menu

Chapter 6 33 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 6: Using the TV’s Menu System Sound Menu Sound settings Displays a choice list that lets you adjust the TV/DVD’s speakers and subwoofer. Left & Right balance Use the left or right arrow to center the bar...

Page 36 - Using the TV’s Menu System; Channel Guide Menu; Wake up timer; Parental Control Menu

34 Chapter 6 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Using the TV’s Menu System Video noise reduction Allows you to choose a setting to reduce picture “static” or any type of interference. It is especially useful for providing a clearer picture in weak analog signal c...

Page 37 - Setup Menu; Initial channel

Chapter 6 35 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Using the TV’s Menu System Setup Menu Channel setup Signal Type TV chooses signal type during initial setup. If you change cable after setup, choose Cable if you are using cable or a cable box for TV signals. Choose...

Page 38 - Chapter 7; Chapter 7: Information Displays; Using the Info Display; Audio CD Info Display; Clock; Selecting a Specific Track; Track

36 Chapter 7 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 7: Information Displays Using the Info Display Your TV/DVD gives you many options when playing different types of discs. You can access these features through the on-screen Info Display. To access the Info D...

Page 39 - Information Displays; Selecting a Specific Index (Available only on Video CDs); Switching between Standard and Random Play; Using the Program Play Feature

Chapter 7 37 Information Displays Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Selecting a Specific Index (Available only on Video CDs) 1. Press INFO on the remote. 2. Highlight the Index icon from the Info Display. 3. Use the number button(s) on the remote to enter the in...

Page 40 - Editing a Playlist; Changing the Audio Channel Output (Available only on Video CDs)

38 Chapter 7 Information Displays Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Editing a Playlist 1. If the disc is playing, press STOP to stop playback. The DVD’s main menu appears. 2. Highlight Play Mode and press OK (the Play Mode menu appears). 3. Highlight Edit Progra...

Page 41 - Using IntroScan (Available only on Audio CDs and MP3s)

Chapter 7 39 Information Displays Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Using IntroScan (Available only on Audio CDs and MP3s) IntroScan plays the first ten seconds of each track on the CD (similar to the scan feature that’s on many carradios). To use IntroScan: 1. ...

Page 42 - Chapter 8; Chapter 8: Other Information; Troubleshooting; DVD Problems

40 Chapter 8 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 8: Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Au...

Page 43 - Other Information

Other Information Chapter 8 41 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. The menu is displayed in a foreign language • The Menu Language preference is set to that language. From the DVD’s main menu, select the Languages option (In Spanish, shown as Idiomas ; in French, ...

Page 44 - May be a weak station. Use Sound menu to choose

Other Information 42 Chapter 8 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. TV turns on unexpectedly • Wake up timer might have been activated. Go to page 34 for instructions. • Auto on might have been activated. Go to page 34 for instructions. • You might have pressed CH+...

Page 45 - The rating limits don’t work; I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV; Care and Cleaning; Handling Cautions; Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray.; Formation of Condensation

Other Information Chapter 8 43 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. The Remote Control Doesn’t Work • Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path. • Maybe the remote isn’t aimed directly at the compo...

Page 46 - Limited Warranty

Other Information 44 Chapter 8 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year from date of purchase for labor. • One year from date of purchase for...

Page 47 - Accessory Order Form; HOW TO ORDER

Other Information Chapter 8 45 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 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...