RCA D52W27D manual

HDTV Monitor/ DVD Player User’ s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again.[...]

C AUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury . Caution: T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualied service personnel. This symbol i[...]

1 Important Information IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all war nings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not in[...]

2 Intr oduction Key Featur es Overview Y our TV/DVD is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapters 3 and 4 provide more information about the rest of the TV/DVD’s featur es and how to use them. Pr ecision CR T s Y our TV/DVD features Precision CRTs. The[...]

3 T able of Contents Important Information ..................................................... 1 Key Features Overview .................................................... 2 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before Y ou Connect ......................... 4 Choose Y our Connection ................................................[...]

4 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Connections & Setup Chapter 1 5 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect Pr otect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Tur n off the TV/DVD and/or [...]

4 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Connections & Setup Chapter 1 5 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Choose Y our 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[...]

Connections & Setup 6 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter 1 7                         ?[...]

Connections & Setup 6 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter 1 7 TV/DVD + HDTV T uner + VCR 1. Make sur e cable or antenna and/or satellite is connected to your HDTV Tuner . A. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the antenna input on the HDTV Tuner . B. Connect the satellite dish antenna to the satellite input on t[...]

Connections & Setup 8 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter 1 9 TV/DVD Satellite                         [...]

Connections & Setup 8 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter 1 9 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 back of the [...]

Connections & Setup 10 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter 1 11 TV/DVD                         ?[...]

Connections & Setup 10 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter 1 11 TV/DVD + 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 back of the TV/DVD and to the A[...]

Connections & Setup 12 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter 1 13 Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical or der) This section describes the jacks on the back panel of your TV/DVD. There are several ways to connect components.              ?[...]

Connections & Setup 12 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter 1 13 > > The Fr ont of Y our TV/DVD Fr ont Input Jacks The TV/DVD has front inputs for convenience: one set of audio/video input jacks, an S-Video jack and a headphones jack. The jacks are ideal for using a video game console or a camcorder . Locate the jacks either on the f[...]

Connections & Setup 14 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter 1 15 Plug in the TV/DVD Plug the end of the power cord into a grounded wall outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Put batteries in the r emote • Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by pushing the tab and lifting off the cover . • Inse[...]

Connections & Setup 14 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter 1 15 Note: If you're using an HD source (such as an HDTV tuner or HDTV satellite receiver) on the CMPNT or DVI input, you should run Auto convergence separately for that input as well. T une to the input you’re using for the HD source, then go to page 48 for information on [...]

16 Chapter 2 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 2 17 Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter 2: Using the Remote Contr ol The Buttons on the Remote Contr ol (0-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the remote control. T o enter a one-digit channel, enter a zero rst. T[...]

16 Chapter 2 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 2 17 Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter 2: Using the Remote Contr ol Note: The DVD and AUX•HD buttons also turn on most RCA, GE, and Proscan products. T ip T o turn off all the RCA, GE, and Proscan components that are connected to the TV , press ON•OF[...]

18 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter 2 19 Using the Remote Contr ol Y ou’ll use these buttons when you program the remote. Indicator Important: The remote may not be compatible with all models of all brands of components. It also may not operate all functions of the remote that came with your component. T ip T o stop the automatic code [...]

18 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter 2 19 Using the Remote Contr ol Important Y ou must continue pressing the component button while you enter the code. Let’ s say you have a Zenith VCR player . T o program the universal remote to operate the VCR, you would: Press and hold the AUX•HD button while you enter the rst code listed for Z[...]

20 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter 2 21 Remote Contr ol Codes How to Use the Remote After Y ou’ve Pr ogrammed It Because this universal remote can control several different components (TV , DVD, and a VCR, satellite receiver , etc.) it uses operational modes trigger ed by the component buttons. For example, if you want the remote to c[...]

20 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter 2 21 Remote Contr ol Codes VCR Codes Programmable for the AUX•HD button. Admiral......................................................................... 2132 Adventura .................................................................... 2026 Aiko .....................................................[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 22 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 23 Playing DVDs 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, the disc won’t play. This unit’s code is regi[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 22 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 23 Playing DVDs Chapter 3: Playing DVDs Using a Disc Menu A disc is capable of having an on-screen menu that is separate from the DVD’s menu system and on-screen Info Display. The disc menu might only contain a list of the titles and chapters, or it [...]

24 Chapter 3 Playing DVDs Chapter 3 25 Playing DVDs Selecting a Title Some discs contain more than one title. Each title is divided into chapters. T o select a title: 1. While the disc is playing, press INFO on the remote to bring up the Info Display. 2. If the Title icon on the Info Display isn’t highlighted, use the left/right arrow buttons to [...]

24 Chapter 3 Playing DVDs Chapter 3 25 Playing DVDs Changing the Audio Language If the disc was created with different language tracks (recorded in dif ferent languages), you can use the Info Display to temporarily change the DVD’s Audio Language setting. 1. While a disc is playing, press INFO on the remote. 2. Press the left and right arrow butt[...]

26 Chapter 3 Playing DVDs Changing the Camera Angle Some discs contain multiple angles of a particular scene or sequence. If the disc only has one angle, this feature won’t work. When multiple angles are available, the Camera Angle icon appears in the upper right corner of the screen. To change the camera angle: 1. While a disc is playing, press [...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 4 27 Chapter 4: Using the TV's Featur es Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO button on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner . The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner sc[...]

28 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 4 29 Using the TV’ s Featur es How to Set Up the Autotuning Featur e The way you set up the autotuning feature in the TV’s menu corresponds to the component buttons on the remote and the way you have each component connected to your TV . When you set up autotuning, you’re telling the TV/DVD wha[...]

28 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 4 29 Using the TV’ s Featur es Par ental Contr ols and V -Chip The choices in the US V-CHIP and Canada V-CHIP menus involve software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not v[...]

30 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 4 31 Using the TV’ s Featur es Age-Based Rating USA Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings TV -MA Mature Audience Only. Specically 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 la[...]

30 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 4 31 Using the TV’ s Featur es Blocking Age-Based Ratings Y ou can automatically block all program ratings above a specied age- based rating level. T o block programs with higher ratings: 1. Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do not[...]

32 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 4 33 Using the TV’ s Featur es Viewing Specic Content Themes If you block specic content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the them back to ( ) View : 1. Determine the content themes you want to change to ( ) View . 2. Press the down arrow button to scroll to the [...]

32 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 4 33 Using the TV’ s Featur es Rating Canadian French V -Chip Rating System 18 ans + Adults. Programming is for adults only. This program contains sustained violence or extremely violent scenes. 16 ans + Viewers 16 and over . Programming is not suitable for those under age 16. This program contains[...]

34 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 4 35 Using the TV’ s Featur es V -Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specied level. T o access the Movie Rating Limit menu: 1. Press MENU on the remote control (the TV's MAIN MENU appears). 2. Select Par ental Contr ol . 3. Select US V-Chip . 4.[...]

34 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 4 35 Using the TV’ s Featur es PIP (Pictur e-in-Pictur e) and POP (Pictur e-outside-Pictur e) Operation The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture. POP (picture-outside-picture) lets you display two windows side by side. Note: PIP and [...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 36 Chapter 5 Chapter 5 37 Using the DVD Menu Chapter 5: Using the DVD Menu The DVD’ s Menu System Th e DV D ’ s m e n u s y s t em i s n o t th e sa m e as t h e d i s c m e n u o r th e I nf o Di s p l ay . T he D V D’ s m ai n me n u co m e s u p w he n t he r e i s [...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 36 Chapter 5 Chapter 5 37 Using the DVD Menu Chapter 5: Using the DVD Menu Creating a Pr ogram List for a DVD Video Disc 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). [...]

38 Chapter 5 Using the DVD Menu Chapter 5 39 Using the DVD Menu AutoPlay Y ou can set the AutoPlay option to play your disc automatically after you close the disc tray. 1. From the DVD’s main menu (in DVD mode, no disc playing) highlight the Play Mode option and press OK. 2. The Play Mode selections appear . Highlight the AutoPlay option and pres[...]

38 Chapter 5 Using the DVD Menu Chapter 5 39 Using the DVD Menu Unlocking Y our DVD 1. If the disc is playing, press STOP (the DVD’s main menu appears). 2. Highlight Lock and press OK. 3. The Enter Password box appears. Enter your password (the Lock menu options appear). 4. Highlight Unlock Player and press OK. The locked icon changes to unlocked[...]

40 Chapter 5 Using the DVD Menu Chapter 5 41 Using the DVD Menu Rated Titles The Rated Titles option lets you determine 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.). Y ou decide which ratings require a password and which ones don’[...]

40 Chapter 5 Using the DVD Menu Chapter 5 41 Using the DVD Menu The Display Menu The Display menu contains the settings that affect how disc content looks on your TV/ DVD. TV Image The TV Image menu adjusts the way a movie appears on your TV/DVD. 1. Fro m the D VD’ s mai n men u ( in DV D mod e, no d isc p lay in g), h igh li ght D isp la y a nd [...]

42 Chapter 5 Using the DVD Menu The Sound Menu The Sound menu lets you select different sound settings to match the equipment you have connected to your unit. Sound Logic The Sound Logic feature compresses the dynamic range (quietest sound to loudest sound) of a disc’s soundtrack. For example, action scenes might be very loud, while whispered dia[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 6 43 Chapter 6: Using the Menu System Sound Menu The Sound menu lets you adjust audio output. T o access the Sound menu, press MENU on the remote, and then select Sound from the main menu. The following audio items can be adjusted: Sound settings , Sound type , Sound[...]

44 Chapter 6 Using the Menu System Chapter 6 45 Using the Menu System Headphone settings Displays a choice list of available settings you can adjust: V olume , Bass and Treble . The Headphone sound option allows you to choose stereo, mono or automatic. These descriptions are same as for Sound Type (see the previous page). Graphic equalizer Allows y[...]

44 Chapter 6 Using the Menu System Chapter 6 45 Using the Menu System V ideo noise r eduction Reduce picture “static” or any type of interference. This feature is especially useful for providing a clearer picture in weak analog signal conditions. Press the right arrow to choose between: Off for no noise reduction; Minimum for a softer , smoothe[...]

46 Chapter 6 Using the Menu System Chapter 6 47 Using the Menu System Channel Guide Menu Allows you to view and select from the entire channel list and their labels. Press the GUIDE button to bring up the Channel Guide menu. Use the up or down arrow to scroll through the list. Press OK to select and tune to the highlighted channel. Press the last d[...]

46 Chapter 6 Using the Menu System Chapter 6 47 Using the Menu System Continues on next page... Setup Menu The Setup menu lets you congure the TV/DVD to t its surroundings and your preferences. T o access the Setup menu, press MENU on the remote, and then select Setup from the main menu. Channel setup Signal Type The TV chooses the signal typ[...]

48 Chapter 6 Using the Menu System Closed Caption Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning information, which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen. Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specic programs encoded with closed-captioning information. When a program is closed [...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 7 49 Chapter 7: Information Displays Using the Info Display Y our TV/DVD gives you many options when playing different types of discs. Y ou can access these features through the on- screen Info Display. T o access the Info Display while a disc is playing, press INFO [...]

50 Chapter 7 Information Displays Chapter 7 51 Information Displays Selecting a Specic Index (A vailable on Video CDs only) 1. Press INFO on the remote. 2. Highlight the Index icon from the Info Display. 3. Use t he nu mbe r( s) on th e rem ote t o e nt er th e i nd ex nu mbe r you wa nt to p lay , or us e the up /d own a rro ws to s cro ll th r[...]

50 Chapter 7 Information Displays Chapter 7 51 Information Displays T o edit an mp3 disc: 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 Pr ogram and press OK (the Edit Pr ogram screen appears). 4. The Standard Playlist box i[...]

52 Chapter 7 Information Displays A•B Repeat (A vailable on Audio CDs only) A•B Repeat lets you dene a specic segment on the disc that you want to repeat: 1. Find the spot on the disc that is a few seconds before the beginning of the part you want to repeat (this gives you time to access the Info Display and the Repeat feature). 2. Press [...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Other Information Chapter 8 53 Chapter 8: Other Information T roubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV/DVD can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. Note for US customers: If you prefer , we can provide you with the name of an Authoriz[...]

54 Chapter 8 Other Information Chapter 8 55 Other Information The menu is displayed in a foreign language • The Menu Language pr eference is set to that language. From the DVD’s main menu, select the Languages option (In Spanish, shown as Idiomas ; in French, as Langues ). From the Languages menu, select the Player Menus option (In Spanish, sho[...]

54 Chapter 8 Other Information Chapter 8 55 Other Information TV/DVD turns off unexpectedly • Sleep timer may have been activated. Go to page 46 for instructions. • Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. W ait 30 seconds and then turn on again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be[...]

56 Chapter 8 Other Information Chapter 8 57 Other Information Freeze not working • The fr eeze feature is not available for Component video (CMP1) or DVI inputs. Low battery warning appears on screen • Place new batteries in r emote. TV picture keeps switching between scr een formats abruptly • Switch the Auto for mat feature to Off . See pag[...]

56 Chapter 8 Other Information Chapter 8 57 Other Information FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter ference in a residential installation. This equipment ge[...]

58 Chapter 8 Other Information Chapter 8 59 Other Information RCA HDTV Monitor/DVD Limited W arranty 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 parts. • T wo years from date of purchase for the picture t[...]

58 Chapter 8 Other Information Chapter 8 59 Other Information Product Registration: • Please complete the online Product Registration on www.rca.com or complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty covera[...]

60 Chapter 8 Other Information Chapter 8 61 Index Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your TV . Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed. 264911, price: $29.65 VH 47.ART VH47, price: $3.95 VH83 (6-ft., mono), price: $5.95 VH84 (6-ft., stereo), price: $9.95 VH976 (6-ft.), price: $7.95 VH913 (12-ft.), price: $14.95 [...]

60 Chapter 8 Other Information Chapter 8 61 Index A A•B Repeat 25, 51 Accessories 60 Age-based ratings 31 Angle, camera 26 Arrow buttons 16 Audio/Video cables 5, 60 jacks 12 Audio CD creating a program 36 playing 49 Audio language 25 Audio menu 43 Audio processor 43 Autoformat 44, 56 Automatic code search 18 AutoPlay menu 37 Autotuning 27, 28, 48[...]

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