English dropdown-ico

RCA HDTV/DVD Monitor manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48

Go to page of

Similar user manuals

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of RCA HDTV/DVD Monitor, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of RCA HDTV/DVD Monitor one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of RCA HDTV/DVD Monitor. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of RCA HDTV/DVD Monitor should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of RCA HDTV/DVD Monitor
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the RCA HDTV/DVD Monitor item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the RCA HDTV/DVD Monitor item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards

Why don't we read the manuals?

Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of RCA HDTV/DVD Monitor alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of RCA HDTV/DVD Monitor, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the RCA service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of RCA HDTV/DVD Monitor.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the RCA HDTV/DVD Monitor item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    H D TV /DVD Monitor User’s Guide[...]

  • Page 2

    This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury . WARNING To r educe the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moistur e. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN T[...]

  • Page 3

    1 Important Information IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 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 manufactur er ’ s instructions. 8. Do not [...]

  • Page 4

    2 Intr oduction K ey Features Overview Y our TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 4 pr ovides more information about the r est of the TV ’ s features and how to use them. DVI-HDTV Input Lets you connect an HD receiver with a DVI output. • [...]

  • Page 5

    T able of Contents 3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................ 1 Introduction K ey Features Overview ............................................... 2 DVI-HDTV Input ............................................. 2 Dolby* V irtual ................................................... 2 PIP (Picture-In-Picture) and POP (Picture-Outside-Picture) .[...]

  • Page 6

    4 T able of Contents The Lock Menu ......................................................... 28 Locking Y our DVD ........................................... 29 Unlocking Y our DVD ....................................... 29 Changing Y our Password ................................ 29 Setting the Ratings Limits .............................. 29 Unrat[...]

  • Page 7

    Chapter 1 5 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before Y ou Connect Protect Against P ower Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cor ds into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV and/or component befor e you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and cables ar e properly gr ounde[...]

  • Page 8

    6 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup TV/DVD V C R Components Cables Connection Go to... Needed Title Coaxial Audio/video Component video TV/DVD + HD Receiver + VCR page 7 TV/DVD + Satellite Receiver + VCR page 8 V C R Coaxial Audio/video Component video TV/DVD + VCR page 9 Choose Y our Connection There ar e several ways to connect your TV/DVD. Pleas[...]

  • Page 9

    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 7 TV/DVD + HD Receiver + VCR 1. Make sure cable or antenna and/or s atellite is connected to your VCR. A. Connect the coaxial cable fr om your cable outlet or antenna to the antenna input on the HD Receiver . B. Connect the satellite dish antenna to the satellite input on the HD Receiver . 2. Connect your HD Receiv[...]

  • Page 10

    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 back of the TV/DVD and to the Audio Output ja[...]

  • Page 11

    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 9 ANTENNA/ CABLE S - V I D EO AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT FIXED AUDIO VARIABLE AUDIO EXTERNAL SPEAKERS EXT/INT LEFT RIGHT + TV/DVD L/ MONO R Y P B P R ANTENNA IN VIDEO AUDIO O L R ANTENNA OUT IN OUT VCR VIDEO AUDIO L R CABLE OFF-AIR ANTENNA O R CMP1 CM P 2 L/ MONO R Y P B P R L/ MONO R V V I D 1 S - V I D EO L/ MONO R V V I[...]

  • Page 12

    10 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup ANTENNA/ CABLE S - V I D 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 I D 1 S - V I D EO L/ MONO R V V I D 2 + R L V R L SUBWOOFER COMPONENT INPUTS COMPOSITE INPUTS IN OUT A/V RECEIVER VCR IN TV IN O[...]

  • Page 13

    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 11 EXTERNAL SPEAKERS EXT/INT LEFT RIGHT + + L/ MONO R Y P B P R CMP1 CMP2 L/ MONO R Y P B P R COMPONENT INPUTS S - V I D E O L/ MONO R V V ID 1 S - V I D E O L/ MONO R V V ID 2 COMPOSITE INPUTS DVI-HDTV L/ MONO R Explanation of Jacks This section describes the jacks you can use to make connections. Ther e are sever[...]

  • Page 14

    12 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup The Front of Y our 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 fr ont of the TV/DVD or on one of the sides. Y ou can access the component you connected to the fr ont of the TV/DVD by pressing the I[...]

  • Page 15

    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 13 Set the Menu Language The first part of the setup allows you to select your pr eferred language for the menu system. 1. Highlight your preferr ed language for the menu system using the arr ow buttons. 2. Press OK to select that language (the Channel Setup scr een appears with Auto channel search highlighted). Co[...]

  • Page 16

    Chapter 2: Using the Remote Contr ol 14 Chapter 2 The Buttons on the Remote Control (0-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings dir ectly through the remote contr ol. To enter a one-digit channel, enter a zer o fir st. To enter a two-digit channel, pr ess the two digits. To enter a three-digit channel, pr ess and hold the “ 1 ”[...]

  • Page 17

    Chapter 2 15 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . You ’ ll use these buttons when you progr am the remote. PLA Y REVERSE STOP VCR1 ON • OFF TV DVD VCR2 AUX SA T • CABLE Indicator Important: The remote may not be compatible with all models of all brands of components. It also may [...]

  • Page 18

    16 Chapter 2 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . 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. To program the universal remote to operate the VCR, you would: Press and hold the VCR1 button while you enter the fi[...]

  • Page 19

    Chapter 2 17 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Cable Box Codes Progr ammable for SAT • CABLE and AUX buttons. ABC ........................................... 5002, 5003, 5004, 5006, 5053 Antronix ................................................................... 5008, 5009 Archer[...]

  • Page 20

    18 Chapter 3 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Chapter 3: Playing DVDs Regional Coding Both the TV/DVD unit and the discs are coded by r egion. These regional codes must match in or der for the disc to play . If the c odes don ’ t match, the disc won ’ t play . This unit ’ s code is region 1. Using Dif[...]

  • Page 21

    Chapter 3 19 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Playing DVDs Time Display This feature displays the audio/video time. For DVD discs, the time displayed r efer s to the current title time. For Audio CDs, it r efers to the curr ent track time. For DVD video discs, the Time Display also acts as a Time Sear ch fe[...]

  • Page 22

    20 Chapter 3 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Playing DVDs Changing the Audio Language If the disc was created with differ ent language tr acks (recor ded in different languages), you can use the Info Display to temporarily change the DVD ’ s Audio Language setting. 1. While a disc is playing, press SOUND[...]

  • Page 23

    Chapter 3 21 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Playing DVDs Using Bookmarks The bookmark feature lets you mark a point on the disc that you can go to quickly . You can stor e up to 6 bookmarks per disc. When you turn the TV/DVD off or remove the disc, bookmarks ar e clear ed. Storing a Bookmark 1. While a di[...]

  • Page 24

    22 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Chapter 4: Using the TV’ s Featur es Channel Banner There ar e several indicator s that might appear when you pr ess the TV or INFO buttons on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner . The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner [...]

  • Page 25

    Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 4 23 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . P arental Controls and V-Chip The first thr ee choices in the Parental Controls menu involve softwar e inside your TV (referr ed to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV progr ams and movies based on violence, sex, or other content [...]

  • Page 26

    Using the TV’ s Featur es 24 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation 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 ar e located within the Rating Limit scr een. Rating S[...]

  • Page 27

    Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 4 25 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Tip To change all V-Chip movie or TV ratings to View , press the 0 number button. Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to [...]

  • Page 28

    Using the TV’ s Featur es 26 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . PIP (Picture-in-Picture) and POP (Picture-outside-Picture) Operation The PIP (pictur e-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller pictur e on top of the main pictur e. POP (picture-outside-pictur e) lets you display two wi[...]

  • Page 29

    Chapter 5 27 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation 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 up when there is no disc playing. If you ar e playing a disc, pr ess STOP on the remote contr o[...]

  • Page 30

    28 Chapter 5 Using the DVD Menu Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . To delete an entry from the playlist, highlight it, then highlight Delete and press OK. Editing a Program Deleting Chapters To delete chapter s from the playlist: 1. If the disc is playing, press ST OP to stop playback (the DVD ’ s main menu[...]

  • Page 31

    Chapter 5 29 Using the DVD Menu Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Locking Y our DVD 1. If the disc is playing, press ST OP (the DVD ’ s main menu appear s). 2. Highlight Lock and press OK (the Lock menu items appear). 3. Highlight Lock Player and press OK. The Enter New P assword screen appear s. 4. Press [...]

  • Page 32

    30 Chapter 5 Using the DVD Menu Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . 1. From the Lock menu, highlight Ratings Limits and pr ess OK (the Ratings Limits menu is displayed). 2. Highlight Rated Titles and press OK (the 8-level r ating limits list appears). 3. To change the r ating limit, press the up or down arr ow[...]

  • Page 33

    Chapter 5 31 Using the DVD Menu Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation 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 audio is output fr om your unit. If you ’ ve u[...]

  • Page 34

    32 Chapter 5 Using the DVD Menu Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . 4. Enter the code from the Language Codes list at the end of this chapter and pr ess OK (the previous menu appears with your selection shown next to the language option you changed). 5. Press the left arr ow button or press GO BACK to r eturn [...]

  • Page 35

    Chapter 6 33 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation 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 under the arr ow to balance the left [...]

  • Page 36

    34 Chapter 6 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Using the TV ’ s Menu System Video noise reduction Allows you to choose a setting to reduce pictur e “ static ” or any type of interference. It is especially useful for pr oviding a clearer pictur e in weak analog signal conditions. Pr ess the right arrow [...]

  • Page 37

    Chapter 6 35 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation 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 UHF/VHF Antenna if you ar e using an off-a[...]

  • Page 38

    36 Chapter 7 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . 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 thr ough the on-screen Info Display . To access the Info Display while a disc is playing, pr ess INFO[...]

  • Page 39

    Chapter 7 37 Information Displays Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Selecting a Specific Index (Available only on Video CDs) 1. Press INFO on the r emote. 2. Highlight the Index icon from the Info Display . 3. Use the number button(s) on the remote to enter the index number you want to play , or use the up/d[...]

  • Page 40

    38 Chapter 7 Information Displays Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Editing a Playlist 1. If the disc is playing, press ST OP to stop playback. The DVD ’ s main menu appear s. 2. Highlight Play Mode and press OK (the Play Mode menu appear s). 3. Highlight Edit Progr am and press OK (the Edit Pr ogram scree[...]

  • Page 41

    Chapter 7 39 Information Displays Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Using IntroScan (Available only on Audio CDs and MP3s) IntroScan plays the fir st ten seconds of each tr ack on the CD (similar to the scan feature that ’ s on many car radios). T o use IntroScan: 1. Press INFO on the r emote (the Info Dis[...]

  • Page 42

    40 Chapter 8 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Chapter 8: Other Information T roubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corr ected by consulting the following tr oubleshooting list. Note: If you prefer , we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will vi[...]

  • Page 43

    Other Information Chapter 8 41 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . The menu is displayed in a foreign language • The Menu Language prefer ence is set to that language. From the DVD ’ s main menu, select the Languages option (In Spanish, shown as Idiomas ; in Fr ench, as Langues ). From the Languages menu, [...]

  • Page 44

    Other Information 42 Chapter 8 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation 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. • Y ou might have pressed CH+, CH- or INPUT on the r emote accidental[...]

  • Page 45

    Other Information Chapter 8 43 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . The Remote Control Doesn ’ t W ork • Something might be between the remote and the r emote sensor on the component. Make sure ther e is a clear path. • Maybe the remote isn ’ t aimed dir ectly at the component (TV or VCR) that you ’ r[...]

  • Page 46

    Other Information 44 Chapter 8 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year fr om date of purchase for labor . • One year fr om date of purchase for parts. • Two year s from date of pu[...]

  • Page 47

    Other Information Chapter 8 45 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation 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) VH84 $9.95 S-Video Cable (6-ft) VH976 $7.95 S[...]

  • Page 48

    Thomson multimedia Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2002 Thomson multimedia Inc. T rademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in USA TOCOM 15891740 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. Visit th[...]