RCA B27TF680 manual

TV/VCR/DVD User’ s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again.[...]

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Intr oduction 1 Key Featur es Overview Y our TV/VCR/DVD is equipped with features that will add to your TV/VCR/DVD viewing experience. The following information summarizes these features. See Chapter 3 for mor e information about the features and how to use them. TV GUIDELINES AGE D L S V FV TV-Y - - - - - TV-Y7 - - - - TV-G - - - - - TV-PG - - - -[...]

Intr oduction 2 ON DVD VIDEO LINE IN ANT/CABLE 75 LINE IN 1 OUT AUDIO TV/VCR/DVD Back Panel Index Sear ch Description: Provides a quicker way to find segments of a program on a videotape (instructions on page 41). Requirements: • Insert the pre-recorded tape into the VCR. • Use the INDEX + and - buttons to locate the index mark. Virtual Dolby ([...]

T able of Contents 3 Introduction Key Featur es Over view .................................................................................................... 1 Parental Controls ........................................................................................................ 1 Record One Channel While Watching Another ......................[...]

T able of Contents 4 Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control The Buttons on the Remote Contr ol ............................................................................. 24 Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ......................................... 27 Find Out If Y ou Need to Program the Remote .....................................[...]

T able of Contents 5 Selecting a Chapter ....................................................................................... 48 Selecting a T ime Location ............................................................................. 49 Selecting Subtitles ......................................................................................... [...]

T able of Contents 6 Chapter 6: Other Information T roubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 66 The Front of Y our TV/VCR/DVD..................................................................................... 70 Back Panel Jacks ..................................[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect • Choose Y our Connection • Connections • Plug in the TV/VCR/DVD • Put Batteries in the Remote • How to Use the Remote Contr ol to Complete the Initial Setup • T ur n on the TV/VCR/DVD • Initial Setup • VCR Basics • DVD Basics 7 Chapter 1 Changin[...]

8 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect Protect Against Power Sur ges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV/VCR/DVD and/or component befor e you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Re[...]

Chapter 1 9 Connections & Setup T V /V C R /D V D Components S a te llit e R e c e iv e r T V /V C R /D V D Connection Title T V /V C R /D V D R e c e i v e r Choose Y our Connection There are several ways to connect your TV/VCR/DVD. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appr opriate page a[...]

10 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup VIDEO LINE IN ANT/CABLE 75 LINE IN 1 OUT AUDIO TV/VCR/DVD Back Panel From Antenna/Cable Feed T V /V C R /D V D TV/VCR/DVD Only 1. Connect the antenna/cable feed to the TV/VCR/DVD. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the ANT/CABLE jack on the TV/VCR/DVD. Go to page 14 1[...]

Chapter 1 11 Connections & Setup Note : The back of your satellite receiver might not look exactly like the one shown here. VIDEO LINE IN ANT/CABLE 75 LINE IN 1 OUT AUDIO TV/VCR/DVD Back Panel CH3 CH4 S-VIDEO L R VIDEO OUT IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV SA TELLITE IN From Satellite Satellite Receiver Back Panel From Antenna/Cable Feed 1A 1B 3 2 T V /V C[...]

12 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Note : The back of your Dolby Digital* or DTS** receiver might not look exactly like the one shown here. VIDEO LINE IN ANT/CABLE 75 LINE IN 1 OUT AUDIO TV/VCR/DVD Back Panel DIGITAL IN From Antenna/Cable Feed DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS RECEIVER TA PE VCR IN OUT IN OUT CD IN TV IN R L A/V RECEIVER -OR- 1B 1A T V /V C R[...]

Chapter 1 13 Connections & Setup TV/VCR/DVD + Receiver 1A. Connect the Dolby Digital or DTS receiver to the TV/VCR/DVD If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver with a Digital Input jack, connect an optical digital cable (not provided) into the OPTICAL DIGIT AL OUT jack on the TV/VCR/DVD player and to the Digital Input jack on the back of the[...]

14 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup 123 456 789 0 ON•OFF TV VCR INFO CLEAR INPUT REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE OK CH + CH VOL VOL D V D O P T I O N S T I M E R S P E E D - Z O O M VCR2 DVD SAT•CABLE RETURN SOUND MUTE TV MENU VIEW REPEAT DVD SETUP SKIP - TITLE SLOW INDEX- INDEX+ DISC MENU T R A C K - T R A C K + VCR button Arrow button[...]

Chapter 1 15 Connections & Setup ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS SELECT / : SET OK LANGUAGE CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABLE. START AUTO CH PRESET? YES OK NO MENU PLEASE WAIT AUTO PROGRAMMING AIR 2 STOP OK Initial Setup The first time you turn on your TV/VCR/DVD, you ’ ll be asked to set a few screens so that your TV/VCR/DVD will be set up correctly. Comple[...]

16 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup MENU T I M E VIDEO ADJUST AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION TIMER RECORDINGS LANGUAGE SETTING V-CHIP BLOCK SELECT / : SET OK PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU SETTING FUNCTION AUTO CH PRESET AIR/CABLE CH SEARCH CH MEMORY CABLE SELECT / : SET OK PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU CH MEMORY AIR 54 ADD SELECT / : SET OK PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU MENU T[...]

Chapter 1 17 Connections & Setup VCR indicator VCR Basics Now that you ’ ve finished the initial setup, you can watch TV or start using the VCR part of your product. Playing a T ape 1. Insert a tape in the VCR (the VCR turns on automatically and the VCR indicator lights on the front panel). If the safety tab on the videotape is removed, the t[...]

18 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup 123 456 789 0 ON•OFF TV VCR INFO CLEAR INPUT REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE OK CH + CH VOL VOL D V D O P T I O N S T I M E R S P E E D - Z O O M VCR2 DVD SAT•CABLE RETURN SOUND MUTE TV MENU VIEW REPEAT DVD SETUP SKIP - TITLE SLOW INDEX- INDEX+ DISC MENU T R A C K - T R A C K + VCR button TV button CH[...]

Chapter 1 19 Connections & Setup OSD LANGUAGE SETUP LANGUAGE: ENGLISH DVD Basics The first time you turn on the DVD player , press the DVD SETUP button while the player is stopped. The OSD LANGUAGE SETUP screen appears on the TV screen. Set the Menu Language By default, the DVD ’ s on-screen displays are shown in English. If you want the on-s[...]

20 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup C a n ' t C a t c h U p C a n ' t C a t c h U p C a n ' t C a t c h U p ( W i d e s c r e e n V e r s i o n ) This is an example of a one-sided disc. This is an example of a 2-sided disc. The title is in the center . Loading and Playing Discs Y our DVD player plays DVD discs (3 ” and 5 ” discs[...]

Chapter 1 21 Connections & Setup Ti p Many discs skip the disc menu and start playing automatically . T o access the disc menu when you’re playing a disc, press DISC MENU on the remote. An example of a disc menu. The menus on discs vary because the disc menu is created by the disc ’ s author . In this example, The Language setting is highli[...]

22 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Direct T itle Search Play indicator Audio Angles Subtitles Bit Rate--Amount of Data T ransferred to Unit Per Second T ype of Disc 2/5 8/30 01:30:08 2 ENGLISH 1 1 5.1ch ON ON ON DVD Direct Chapter Search Vir tual Dolby Digital Gamma Digital Super Picture Direct T ime Search Using the On-Scr een Options Menu The o[...]

Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter Overview: • The Buttons on the Remote Contr ol • Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components • How to Use the Remote After Y ou ’ ve Pr ogrammed It • How to Or der a New Remote Contr ol • Code List 23 Chapter 2 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics used within this publication ar e for r epr es[...]

24 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol 123 456 789 0 ON•OFF TV VCR INFO CLEAR INPUT REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE OK CH + CH VOL VOL D V D O P T I O N S T I M E R S P E E D - Z O O M VCR2 DVD SA T•CABLE RETURN SOUND MUTE TV MENU VIEW REPEA T DVD SETUP SKIP - TITLE SLOW INDEX- INDEX+ DISC MENU T R A C K - T R A C K + The Buttons on the [...]

Chapter 2 25 Using the Remote Contr ol INPUT Repeatedly press to select tuner or line inputs ( LINE1 for the rear LINE IN/IN1 jacks, LINE2 for the front VIDEO, L/MONO, R jacks, or DVD ). If you are watching TV , press INPUT to tune to the VCR and play a tape. L.E.D. (light-emitting diode) The little light on the remote that lights when you are prog[...]

26 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol 123 456 789 0 ON•OFF TV VCR INFO CLEAR INPUT REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE OK CH + CH VOL VOL D V D O P T I O N S T I M E R S P E E D - Z O O M VCR2 DVD SA T•CABLE RETURN SOUND MUTE TV MENU VIEW REPEA T DVD SETUP SKIP - TITLE SLOW INDEX- INDEX+ DISC MENU T R A C K - T R A C K + DVD Player Function[...]

Chapter 2 27 Using the Remote Contr ol Yo u ’ ll use these buttons when you program the r emote to operate another component. Important: The remote might not operate all models of all brands. The remote buttons also might operate differently for other components, especially when you ’ re using their menu system. ON • OFF REVERSE PLAY STOP CH [...]

28 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol 3. Press PLA Y (the light on the remote starts flashing). The remote is searching the first set of component codes (there are 20 sets of codes). If the component you want to operate doesn ’ t tur n off automatically after 5 seconds, press PLA Y again (the light starts flashing again as the remote searches th[...]

Chapter 2 29 Using the Remote Contr ol Code List VCR Admiral ........................................................................ 2131 Adventura .................................................................... 2026 Aiko ............................................................................. 2027 Aiwa ..................................[...]

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Using the TV/VCR/DVD ’ s Featur es Chapter Overview: • Par ental Contr ols and V -Chip • Recor ding Features • Pictur e Sear ch Options • Audio Featur es • Disc Playback Featur es Using the Remote Chapter 3 Changing Entertainment. Again. 31 Graphics used within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only.[...]

Using the TV/VCR/DVD ’ s Features 32 Chapter 3 Par ental Controls and V -Chip The V-CHIP BLOCK feature allows you to program your TV so that children can ’ t see certain programs or channels. By default, this feature is turned of f. • TV GUIDELINES menu allows you to block TV programs based on age, violence, sex, or other content you don ’ [...]

Using the TV/VCR/DVD ’ s Features Chapter 3 33 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). Parents Str ongly Cautioned . Contains some mat[...]

Using the TV/VCR/DVD ’ s Features 34 Chapter 3 Ti p When you change the status of a rating to Block, the system automatically blocks higher ratings and all corresponding content themes. V-CHIP BLOCK MPAA TV GUIDELINES DOWNLOAD OFF STATUS OFF SELECT / : SET OK PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU TV GUIDELINES AGE D L S V FV TV-Y - - - - - TV-Y7 - - - - TV-G - - [...]

Using the TV/VCR/DVD ’ s Features Chapter 3 35 MENU T I M E VIDEO ADJUST AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION TIMER RECORDINGS LANGUAGE SETTING V-CHIP BLOCK SELECT / : SET OK PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU INPUT SECRET NO. - - - - INPUT 0-9 : SET OK PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU V-CHIP BLOCK MPAA TV GUIDELINES DOWNLOAD OFF STATUS OFF SELECT / : SET OK PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU M[...]

Using the TV/VCR/DVD ’ s Features 36 Chapter 3 MENU T I M E VIDEO ADJUST AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION TIMER RECORDINGS LANGUAGE SETTING V-CHIP BLOCK SELECT / : SET OK PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU INPUT SECRET NO. - - - - INPUT 0-9 : SET OK PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU V-CHIP BLOCK MPAA TV GUIDELINES DOWNLOAD ON STATUS ON SELECT / : SET OK PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU V-C[...]

Using the TV/VCR/DVD ’ s Features Chapter 3 37 6 SP STOP T ape speed indicator Recording Time T ape T- 1 2 0 T- 1 6 0 SP 2 hours 2 hrs 40 min EP 6 hours 8 hours Recor ding Features The VCR provides several different ways to record programs. The following pages explain how to use the types of recording features. If you ’ re using the remote cont[...]

Using the TV/VCR/DVD ’ s Features 38 Chapter 3 MENU T I M E VIDEO ADJUST AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION TIMER RECORDINGS LANGUAGE SETTING V-CHIP BLOCK SELECT / : SET OK PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU REC TIMER PROGRAM MODE CH START STOP 1 2 3 4 5 COMPLETE NEXT CHANGE DELETE 10:20AM OCT.15(MON) SELECT / : SET OK PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU STOP 9:50AM REC RESERVATION[...]

Using the TV/VCR/DVD ’ s Features Chapter 3 39 REC TIMER PROGRAM MODE CH START STOP 1 DAILY 10 4:30PM 6:30PM SP 2 MON-FRI 58 10:00AM 11:30AM EP 3 20(SAT) 56 11:30AM 1:20PM SP 4 5 COMPLETE NEXT CHANGE DELETE SELECT PROGRAM TO DELETE 10:20AM OCT.15(MON) SELECT / : SET OK PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU 10. Insert a tape with safety tab intact before the recor[...]

Using the TV/VCR/DVD ’ s Features 40 Chapter 3 Copying and Editing T apes Use another VCR or camcorder as the playback VCR and the TV/VCR/DVD as the recording VCR. Note: The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe upon the rights of others. 1. Turn on the VCR or camcorder and the TV/VCR/DVD. 2. Press INPUT o[...]

Using the TV/VCR/DVD ’ s Features Chapter 3 41 INDX 2 0:30:00 10:00AM OCT.15 Pictur e Search Options The most basic way to search during playback is using the FOR W ARD or REVERSE buttons. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. Frame Advance Frame advance allows you to view one-stop action frame after another [...]

Using the TV/VCR/DVD ’ s Features 42 Chapter 3 0:00:00 10:00AM OCT.15 T racking Y our TV/VCR has automatic tracking which r emoves streaks and “ noise ” from the picture. T racking has no e ffect when recording – only during playback. Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a tape or turn on the TV/VCR. TRACKING flashes on the TV sc[...]

Using the TV/VCR/DVD ’ s Features Chapter 3 43 Reception Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a Second Audio Program (SAP) which offers a second language. The SOUND button on the remote lets you select the type of audio you want to listen to or record. Press the SOUND button on the remote repeatedly to switch between STEREO or SAP [...]

Using the TV/VCR/DVD ’ s Features 44 Chapter 3 123 456 789 0 ON•OFF TV VCR INFO CLEAR INPUT REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE OK CH + CH VOL VOL D V D O P T I O N S T I M E R S P E E D - Z O O M VCR2 DVD SA T•CABLE RETURN SOUND MUTE TV MENU VIEW REPEA T DVD SETUP SKIP - TITLE SLOW INDEX- INDEX+ DISC MENU T R A C K - T R A C K + Disc Play[...]

Using the TV/VCR/DVD ’ s Features Chapter 3 45 Zoom Y ou can zoom in on the pictur e. 1. Press SPEED-ZOOM to zoom in on the picture. The ZOOM indicator appears on the TV screen. 2. Press SPEED-ZOOM again to increase the zoom. Y ou can use the arrow buttons to move the zoomed area up, down, left, or right. Notes: The zoom indicator turns red when [...]

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Playing Discs 47 Chapter 4 Changing Entertainment. Again. Chapter Overview: • Playing DVDs • Playing Audio CDs • Playing MP3 CDs Graphics used within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only.[...]

Playing Discs 48 Chapter 4 Playing DVDs For basic information about loading and playing discs, go to page 20 in Chapter 1. This chapter gives you the details about the on-screen DVD Options, how to play audio CDs and MP3 discs. Selecting a Title Some discs contain more than one title. For example, there might be four movies on one disc (each movie [...]

Chapter 4 49 Playing Discs Selecting a Time Location Y ou can skip to a specific time on the DVD by using the T ime Location Feature. 1. While the disc is playing, press DVD OPTIONS on the remote to bring up the options menu. 2. If isn ’ t highlighted, press the up or down arrow button to highlight it, and press OK. 3. Use the number (0-9) button[...]

Playing Discs 50 Chapter 4 Changing the Audio Audio is recorded in several ways on DVDs, including multi-channels (used for voice-overs in other languages), Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS, and Linear PCM. If you change the disc audio, make sure you also change to the same audio option within the DVD Setup Menu (details on page 62). • Choose Dolby Dig[...]

Chapter 4 51 Playing Discs Changing the Digital Gamma Setting Y ou can use this featur e to enhance viewing by brightening darker areas of the image. 1. While the disc is playing, press the DVD OPTIONS button on the remote. 2. Press the up or down arrow button to highlight and press OK. If digital gamma is not available ( XX ) is displayed. • Pre[...]

Playing Discs 52 Chapter 4 123 456 789 0 ON•OFF TV VCR INFO CLEAR INPUT REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE OK CH + CH VOL VOL D V D O P T I O N S T I M E R S P E E D - Z O O M VCR2 DVD SA T•CABLE RETURN SOUND MUTE TV MENU VIEW REPEA T DVD SETUP SKIP - TITLE SLOW INDEX- INDEX+ DISC MENU T R A C K - T R A C K + Playing Audio CDs Y our DVD pla[...]

Chapter 4 53 Playing Discs 1. While a disc is playing, press REPEA T on the remote. The (repeat icon) appears on the TV screen. • Press the REPEA T button once and pr ess the PLA Y button to r epeat the track that is playing. • Press the REPEA T button twice and press the PLA Y button to repeat the disc that is playing. • Press the REPEA T bu[...]

Playing Discs 54 Chapter 4 Playback Featur es Using the Remote Y ou can use the remote control to activate disc playback features. If a playback feature isn ’ t available, the invalid symbol appears on the screen when you press that button. Pause 1. Press the P AUSE button when a disc is playing to pause the disc. 2. Press the PLA Y button to res[...]

Using the Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use Y our Menu System • Time Menu • Video Adjust Menu • Audio Adjust Menu • Language Menu • Setting Closed Caption Modes • Additional Setup Featur es • DVD Menu System Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentational purposes. 55 Chapter 5 Changing Entertainment.[...]

Using the Menu System 56 Chapter 5 How to Use Y our Menu System The V-CHIP BLOCK menu and the TIMER RECORDINGS menu were explained in Chapter 3. This Chapter explains the rest of the menu system. Use the buttons on the remote to access the menu system and make changes to the settings. To highlight or point to an item on the screen, press the arrow [...]

Chapter 5 57 Using the Menu System TIME TIMER CLOCK SET SELECT / : SET OK PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU CLOCK SET AUTO CLOCK ON EDS CH AUTO MONTH --- DAY --- YEAR ---- TIME --:---- SELECT / : SET OK PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU CLOCK SET AUTO CLOCK OFF EDS CH AUTO MONTH OCT DAY 15 YEAR 2001 TIME 10:20AM SELECT / : SET OK PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU MENU T I M E VIDEO ADJU[...]

Using the Menu System 58 Chapter 5 MENU TIME VIDEO ADJUST AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION TIMER RECORDINGS LANGUAGE SETTING V-CHIP BLOCK SELECT / : SET OK PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU AUDIO ADJUST EQUISOUND OFF BASS TREBLE BALANCE RESET SELECT / : SET OK PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU BASS ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS SELECT / : SET OK LANGUAGE MENU T I M E VIDEO ADJUST AUD[...]

Chapter 5 59 Using the Menu System MENU T I M E VIDEO ADJUST AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION TIMER RECORDINGS LANGUAGE SETTING V-CHIP BLOCK SELECT / : SET OK PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU SETTING FUNCTION AUTO CH PRESET AIR/CABLE CH SEARCH CH MEMORY CABLE SELECT / : SET OK PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU 3. If you select DA TA , press the up or down arrow to select CH1 or[...]

Using the Menu System 60 Chapter 5 TV MODE SETUP TV MODE: 4:3 LB TV MODE SETUP TV MODE: 4:3 LB 4:3 PS 4:3 LB 16:9 4x3 PS 4x3 LB 16x9 Widescreen TV MODE The TV MODE feature adjusts the way a movie appears on your TV . Standard TVs are 4 x 3 for mat. Y ou can adjust the TV MODE for the way you want to watch movies. 1. Press the DVD SETUP button to di[...]

Chapter 5 61 Using the Menu System PARENTAL SETUP CODE: USA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O F F PARENTAL SETUP CODE: USA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O F F PASSWORD: ???? PARENTAL SETUP CODE: USA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O F F PASSWORD: 1234 PARENTAL SETUP CODE: USA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O F F SELECT LEVEL Set Parental Limits The P ARENTAL SETUP menu lets you set viewing limits according t[...]

Using the Menu System 62 Chapter 5 AUDIO SETUP COMPRESSION: OFF DIGITAL: ON OFF AUDIO SETUP COMPRESSION: ON DIGITAL: BITSTREAM BITSTREAM D-PCM Select Audio Settings The compression feature allows you to raise (or nor malize) the audio level of a DVD. Y ou can also select the type of digital output while playing a DVD recorded in Dolby Digital (5.1c[...]

Chapter 5 63 Using the Menu System DISC LANGUAGE SUB TITLE:ENGLISH AUDIO: ENGLISH MENU: ENGLISH DISC LANGUAGE SUB TITLE:ENGLISH ENGLISH CHINESE SPANISH SWEDISH FRENCH DUTCH ITALIAN OTHER GERMAN [--] DISC LANGUAGE SUB TITLE:ENGLISH ENGLISH CHINESE SPANISH SWEDISH FRENCH DUTCH ITALIAN OTHER GERMAN [ A A] OSD LANGUAGE SETUP LANGUAGE: ENGLISH OSD LANGU[...]

Using the Menu System 64 Chapter 5 Code Language Name AA Afar AB Abkhazian AF Afrikaans AM Ameharic AR Arabic AS Assamese A Y Aymara AZ Azerbaijani BA Bashkir BE Byelorussian BG Bulgarian BH Bihari BI Bislama BN Bengali; Bangla BO T ibetan BR Breton CA Catalan CO Corsican CS Czech CY Welsh DA Danish DE German DZ Bhutani EL Greek EN English EO Esper[...]

Other Information Chapter Overview: • T roubleshooting • The Fr ont of Y our TV/VCR/DVD • Back Panel Jacks • Care and Cleaning • Limited W ar ranty • Finding the TV/VCR/DVD ’ s Video Line Input Channel • Accessories • Index 65 Chapter 6 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics used within this publication ar e for r epr esentation [...]

Other Information 66 Chapter 6 T r oubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV/VCR/DVD can be corrected by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows. General TV/VCR/DVD Problems TV/VCR/DVD won ’ t turn on • Make sure you try the following buttons on the remote: TV , VCR, DVD, and ON • OFF . • Something might be wrong with [...]

Chapter 6 67 Other Information Sound okay , picture poor • Try adjusting sharpness function to impr ove weak signals. Go to page 57 for instructions. • The energy-save feature might be on. Go to page 59 for more information. • Check antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks. Can ’ t select certain ch[...]

Other Information 68 Chapter 6 T ape won ’ t play or recor d • If you ’ re using the remote control, press VCR to put the remote in VCR mode before you press PLA Y or RECORD. • Make sure a videotape has been inserted. • Eject and reinsert tape. • The tape might be broken — try another tape. • Check to see if the safety tab has been [...]

Chapter 6 69 Other Information VCR Recording Problems PROGRAM EVENT indicator on front of TV/VCR is flashing • There might have been a power interruption. Check the clock for time and date setting. Go to page 36 for more information. • A timer program has been set and you turned off the TV/VCR but you haven ’ t inserted a tape or the tape you[...]

Other Information 70 Chapter 6 VIDEO L/MONO R PHONES The Fr ont of Y our TV/VCR/DVD Remote control sensor DVD Player Controls TV/VCR Controls POWER Button Turns the TV/VCR/DVD on or off. Power Indicator Lights when the power is on. PHONES (Headphone Jack) Connect headphones (not supplied) to this jack. Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote[...]

Chapter 6 71 Other Information P AUSE Press once to pause playback. Press again to advance one frame. Press PLA Y to return to playback. PLA Y Press once to begin playback. PROGRAM EVENT Indicator Lights when a timer program has been set and a cassette with the safety tab is in the TV/VCR. Also flashes when a timer recording has been set and the TV[...]

Other Information 72 Chapter 6 Car e and Cleaning Maintenance of TV/VCR/DVD Cabinet CAUTION: T urn OFF your TV/VCR/DVD befor e cleaning. Y ou can clean the TV/VCR/DVD as r equired, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. The TV/VCR/DVD screen may be cleaned[...]

Chapter 6 73 Other Information Handling Discs • Don ’ t touch the disc ’ s signal surfaces. Hold by the edges or by one edge and the hole in the center . • Don ’ t affix labels or adhesive tape to label sur faces. Don ’ t scratch or damage the label. • Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs. Cleaning Discs • Dirty discs can ca[...]

Other Information 74 Chapter 6 Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year from date of purchase for labor charges. • One year from date of purchase for parts. • Two years from date of purchase for picture tube. The warranty period for rental units begins wi[...]

Chapter 6 75 Other Information Product r egistration: • Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV/VCR/DVD. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The retur n of the card is not required for warranty coverage. Limitation of W arranty: • THE W ARRANTY ST A TED ABOVE IS THE ONL Y W ARRAN[...]

Other Information 76 Chapter 6 123 456 789 0 ON•OFF TV VCR INFO CLEAR INPUT REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE OK CH + CH VOL VOL D V D O P T I O N S T I M E R S P E E D - Z O O M VCR2 DVD SAT•CABLE RETURN SOUND MUTE TV MENU VIEW REPEAT DVD SETUP SKIP - TITLE SLOW INDEX- INDEX+ DISC MENU T R A C K - T R A C K + INPUT button Finding the TV/V[...]

Chapter 6 77 Other Information $ Price Part No. Description Qty $ $ Prices are subject to change without notice. T otal Merchandise ............................................ Sa l es T a x ............................................................. W e are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state, country ,[...]

Other Information 78 Chapter 6 T o Order T o 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 T o place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed order form with credit[...]

Chapter 6 79 Index Index Symbols 16 x 9 Widescreen 60 4 x 3 Letterbox 60 4x3 Pan and Scan 60 A A • B Repeat 45 Accessories 77 Add/erase channels 16 Age-Based Rating 33 Age-Based Ratings 35 Angle, camera 49 ANT/CABLE jack 10, 11, 71 Arrow buttons 24, 26, 58 Aspect ratio 60 Audio 50 A • B repeat 52 disc repeat 52 Dolby Digital 12 track repeat 52 [...]

Index 80 Chapter 6 Maintenance 72 Menu Audio Adjust 58 Language 58 Time 56 Video Adjust 57 MENU button 16 MP3 disc repeat 54 playback features 54 track repeat 54 MP3 discs 53 MP AA 32 age-based rating 35 rating limit 35 MUTE button 25 N Number buttons 24, 26 O OK button 15, 25, 26 ON • OFF button 25, 26 One-touch recording 38 OPEN/CLOSE button 70[...]

Chapter 6 81 Index Video Adjust menu 57 Video input channel 76 VIEW button 27 Virtual Dolby 50 VOL buttons 70 VOL+ button 25 VOL- button 25 W W arranty 74 Widescreen 60 Z Zoom 45[...]

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