RCA D61W136DB manual

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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. Chapter 4 provides more information about the rest of the TV/DVD’s featur es and how to use them. Hi-Pix Pictur e Enhancement System The Hi-Pix Picture Enhancement[...]

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

Connections & Setup 4 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Connections & Setup Chapter 1 5 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect Pr otect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their po[...]

Connections & Setup 4 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Connections & Setup Chapter 1 5 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Choose Y our Connection There are several ways to connect your TV/DVD. Please use the following chart to determine which connect[...]

Connections & Setup 6 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Connections & Setup Chapter 1 7 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only.        ?[...]

Connections & Setup 6 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Connections & Setup Chapter 1 7 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. TV/DVD + HDTV T uner + VCR 1. Make sur e cable or antenna and/or satellite is connected to your VCR. A. Connect the coaxial cabl[...]

Connections & Setup 8 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Connections & Setup Chapter 1 9 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. TV/DVD Satellite        ?[...]

Connections & Setup 8 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Connections & Setup Chapter 1 9 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. TV/DVD + Satellite Receiver + VCR 1. Connect your VCR to your TV/DVD. A. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR’s antenna output a[...]

Connections & Setup 10 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Connections & Setup Chapter 1 11 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. TV/DVD        ?[...]

Connections & Setup 10 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Connections & Setup Chapter 1 11 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. TV/DVD + DVD + VCR 1. Connect your VCR to your TV/DVD. A. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR’s antenna output and to the ANT[...]

Connections & Setup 12 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Connections & Setup Chapter 1 13 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only.        ?[...]

Connections & Setup 12 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Connections & Setup Chapter 1 13 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 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,[...]

Connections & Setup 14 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Connections & Setup Chapter 1 15 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. T ip T o access the setup menus manually , press MENU and choose SETUP . Plug in the TV/DVD Plug the end of the power cord int[...]

Connections & Setup 14 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Connections & Setup Chapter 1 15 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Complete Auto Channel Sear ch The next screen asks you to make sure you've connected the TV/DVD to a cable, satellite, or[...]

16 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 2 17 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. The Buttons on the Remote Contr ol (0-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the remot[...]

16 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 2 17 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Note: The DVD, VCR, SA T/CAB, AUX/HD, and AUDIO buttons also turn on most RCA, GE, and Proscan products. INFO In TV mode, [...]

18 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 2 19 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Y ou’ll use these buttons when you program the remote. Important: The remote may not be compatible with all models of al[...]

18 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 2 19 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. T ip T o stop the automatic code search without programming any components, press and hold CLEAR until the light in the co[...]

20 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 2 21 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. The Lear ning Featur e Before using the learning feature, make sure this TV’s r emote control is programmed to control o[...]

20 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 2 21 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 5. With the remote controls facing each other and no more than 2 inches apart, press and hold the button of the component?[...]

22 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 2 23 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Remote Contr ol Codes Audio Codes Pr og ram ma ble f or th e A UD IO an d A UX /HD b utt on s. AUX/Dimensia/Lyra Wireless [...]

22 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 2 23 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Cable Box Codes Prog ram mabl e fo r S A T/CAB an d AU X/HD but ton s. ABC .............................................. [...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 24 Chapter 3 Playing DVDs Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 3 25 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 [...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 24 Chapter 3 Playing DVDs Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 3 25 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 m[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 26 Chapter 3 Playing DVDs Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 3 27 Playing DVDs Selecting Subtitles By default, subtitles are off. To turn subtitles on and change the Subtitle language while you’re watching a DVD disc: 1. Whil[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 26 Chapter 3 Playing DVDs Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 3 27 Playing DVDs Using the Repeat Featur e The default mode for the Repeat feature is Off. There are four Repeat options: • Disc – repeats the disc that is playi[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Using the TV’ s Featur es 28 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 4 29 Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO button on the remote. This[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Using the TV’ s Featur es 28 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 4 29 How to Set Up the Autotuning Featur e The way you set up the autotuning feature in the TV’s menu corresponds to the [...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Using the TV’ s Featur es 30 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 4 31 Par ental Contr ols and V -Chip The choices in the US V-CHIP and Canada V-CHIP menus involve software inside your TV ([...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Using the TV’ s Featur es 30 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 4 31 Age-Based Rating USA Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings TV -MA Mature Audience Only. Specically d[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Using the TV’ s Featur es 32 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 4 33 Blocking Age-Based Ratings Y ou can automatically block all program ratings above a specied age- based rating level[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Using the TV’ s Featur es 32 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 4 33 Viewing Specic Content Themes If you block specic content themes, you have the option of going back and changing[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Using the TV’ s Featur es 34 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 4 35 Rating Canadian French V -Chip Rating System 18 ans + Adults. Programming is for adults only. This program contains su[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Using the TV’ s Featur es 34 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 4 35 V -Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specied level. T o access the M[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Using the TV’ s Featur es 36 Chapter 4 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 wi[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Using the DVD Menu Chapter 5 37 The DVD’ s Menu System Th e D VD’ s m enu sy ste m i s n ot the sa me as the di sc men u o r t he Inf o D isp lay . T he DVD ’s mai n m enu co mes up wh en the re is no di sc pla yin g. If you 're pl ayi ng a d isc , p res s STO P o[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Using the DVD Menu 38 Chapter 5 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Using the DVD Menu Chapter 5 39 5. Highlight the Chapter box and use the up/down arrows or the number buttons on the remote to enter the chapter you want to play rst[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Using the DVD Menu 38 Chapter 5 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Using the DVD Menu Chapter 5 39 The Lock Menu The padlock icon is displayed on the DVD’s main menu which shows whether your DVD is locked or unlocked. Locked: A passw[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Using the DVD Menu 40 Chapter 5 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Using the DVD Menu Chapter 5 41 Changing to a Differ ent Country’ s Rating System Some countries use different rating systems. The default for this TV/DVD is the Unit[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Using the DVD Menu 40 Chapter 5 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Using the DVD Menu Chapter 5 41 System T est There are several tests you can run from the System T est menu. If a problem is found, the text will appear in light gray. [...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Using the DVD Menu 42 Chapter 5 T o change the digital output: 1. From the main menu, highlight and select the Sound option and press OK (the Sound menu is displayed). 2. Highlight the Digital Output option and press OK. 3. Highlight the desired output and press OK. 4. Press[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 6 43 Using the TV’ s 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 mo[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 44 Chapter 6 Using the TV’ s Menu System Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 6 45 Using the TV’ s Menu System Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the pr ogram’s audio in a second language, if one is available. The letters &qu[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 44 Chapter 6 Using the TV’ s Menu System Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 6 45 Using the TV’ s Menu System Autofor mat When enabled (box checked) the TV automatically detects the screen format the signal is sending for ea[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 46 Chapter 6 Using the TV’ s Menu System Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 6 47 Using the TV’ s Menu System Channel Guide Menu Allows you to view and select from the entire channel list and their labels. Press the GUIDE bu[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 46 Chapter 6 Using the TV’ s Menu System Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 6 47 Using the TV’ s Menu System Setup Menu The Setup menu lets you congure the TV/DVD to t its surroundings and your preferences. T o access[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 48 Chapter 6 Using the TV’ s 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[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 7 49 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, pr ess INFO on the rem[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 50 Chapter 7 Information Displays Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 7 51 Information Displays Selecting a Specic Index (A vailable only on V ideo CDs) 1. Press INFO on the remote. 2. Highlight the Index icon from the Info D[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 50 Chapter 7 Information Displays Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 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[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 52 Chapter 7 Information Displays A•B Repeat (A vailable only on Audio CDs) 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 g[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Other Information Chapter 8 53 T r oubleshooting 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 Authorized Service Representative wh[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Other Information 54 Chapter 8 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Other Information Chapter 8 55 Camera angle cannot be changed • Some discs don’t have the multi-camera angle system, and some discs only have it in certain parts of [...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Other Information 54 Chapter 8 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Other Information Chapter 8 55 No sound, picture okay • Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound. • If using S-Video or Y , PB, P[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Other Information 56 Chapter 8 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Other Information Chapter 8 57 Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical or der) Thi s se cti on des crib es the ja cks you ca n u se t o m ake con nec tio ns. The re are se[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Other Information 56 Chapter 8 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Other Information Chapter 8 57     + +  [...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Other Information 58 Chapter 8 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Other Information Chapter 8 59 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 th[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Other Information 58 Chapter 8 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Other Information Chapter 8 59 SCENIUM by RCA HDTV Monitor/DVD Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after y[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Other Information 60 Chapter 8 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. 261668, price: $28.25 VH 47.ART VH47, price: $3.95 VH83 (6-ft., mono), price: $5.95 VH84 (6-ft., stere[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Other Information 60 Chapter 8 Chapter 8 61 Index A A•B Repeat 27, 51 Accessories 60 Age-based ratings 32 Amplier 43 Angle, camera 27 Arrow buttons 16, 36 Audio/Video cables 5, 60 jacks 56, 57 Audio CD creating a program 37 playing 49 Audio language 26 Autoformat 45, 55[...]

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