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- Page 1 5V40101C [E]Cover 15`03`06, 10:55...
- Page 2 DIATION MAY BE PRESENT WHEN THE ENCLOSURE IS OPENED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. For U.S. customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product can also be registered at www.rca.com/television. Registering this product allows us to contact you if needed.
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Page 3: Important Safeguards
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. - Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 13. LIGHTNING To protect your unit from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges.
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Page 5: Power Source
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 25. LASER BEAM Do not look into the opening of the disc tray or ventilation opening of the product to see the source of the laser beam. It may cause sight damage. 26. DISC Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal injury and product malfunction. -
Page 6: Features
Features Color TV with DVD/CD Player/Video Cassette Recorder • Color TV with DVD/CD player with Video Cassette Recorder - Unique space saving design combines a color TV, a DVD/CD player and a Hi-Fi Video cassette recorder. A DVD disc has much more capacity, but is the same size as an audio CD disc. -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Before using your unit IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ... 3 Power source ... 5 Features ... 6 Contents ... 7 Parts and functions ... 8 Remote control ... 9 Antenna connections ... 11 Cable TV connections ... 12 Connections to other equipment ... 13 Setting the on screen display language ... -
Page 8: Parts And Functions
Parts and functions Front Rear 5V40101C [E] P06-11 Cassette loading slot PHONES jack VIDEO IN jack AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks REW (Rewind) button (VCR) STOP/EJECT button (VCR) PLAY button (VCR) F.FWD button (VCR) Remote sensor REC/OTR button (VCR) CH ▲/▼ buttons (TV) AC power cord RF IN (VHF/UHF) jack COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack... -
Page 9: Remote Control
5V40101C [E] P06-11 Remote control POWER Power on/off TV/VCR Press to operate TV/VCR Press to operate DVD CH +/– Select channel Direct channel selection of TV Input setting Enter a password VOL +/– Adjust volume of TV MUTE Switch off the sound DISPLAY/CALL Display TV/VCR or DVD operation status JUMP... - Page 10 Remote control Inserting Batteries Open the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow. Battery precautions The precautions below should be followed when using batteries in this device: 1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified. 2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.
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Page 11: Antenna Connections
If you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna, follow the instructions below that correspond to your antenna system. If you are using a Cable TV service (CABLE), see page 12 for Cable TV connections. Combination VHF/UHF antenna (Single 75 ohm cable or 300 ohm twin-lead wire) RF IN jack 75 ohm... -
Page 12: Cable Tv Connections
Cable TV connections This unit has an extended tuning range and can tune most Cable TV channels without using a Cable TV Converter box. Some Cable TV companies offer “premium pay channels” in which the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device which is generally provided by the Cable TV company. -
Page 13: Connections To Other Equipment
The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio components to the unit is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the Owner's Manual provided with each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. Using an AV Amplifier with built-in digital surround If you are using an Amplifier with a built-in digital surround sound as follows, you can enjoy the various audio systems including Dolby Digital Surround audio that sounds just like the movie. - Page 14 Connections to other equipment Using the audio/video inputs If you connect the TV/VCR/DVD to a camcorder or Video Game Console, you can select different modes by pressing INPUT SELECT. Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select the desired mode. “LINE” or TV channel will display on the screen for 4 seconds. TV Channel LINE (Front) NOTE:...
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Page 15: Setting The On Screen Display Language
Setting the on screen display language You can choose from three different languages (English, Spanish and French) for the on-screen displays. NOTE: If no buttons are pressed for more than 60 seconds, the MENU screen will return to normal TV-operation automatically. 5V40101C [E] P12-17 Press POWER to turn on the TV/VCR/DVD. -
Page 16: Auto Clock Setting
Auto clock setting The Auto clock function will automati- cally set the built-in clock (Month, Day, Year and Time) when the TV/VCR/DVD is connected to an Antenna or Cable TV system and it is turned off. As the TV/VCR/DVD searches for a receivable station in your area and it receives a broadcast signal for Auto clock, the Auto clock needs several minutes to... - Page 17 Auto clock setting NOTES: • When shipped from factory, “DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME” is set to “AUTO”. • When you want to set the Daylight Saving Time manually, on the first Sun- day in April you set to “ON”, and on the last Sunday in October you set to “OFF”.
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Page 18: Manual Clock Setting
Manual clock setting You must set the date and time manually for Timer Recordings, ON/ OFF Timer and Daylight Saving Time if the Auto clock process did not set them correctly. NOTE: After a power failure or disconnection of the power, the timer settings will be lost. In this case, reset the present time. -
Page 19: Tv Operation
NOTES: • If a channel with no broadcast is selected, the sound will automati- cally be muted. • If a station being viewed stops broadcasting, the TV/VCR/DVD will automatically shut itself off after 15 minutes. 5V40101C [E] P18-21 TV operation To turn on the TV/VCR/DVD, press POWER. - Page 20 TV operation NOTE: To listen through the headphones, insert the plug to your headphones (not supplied) equipped with a 1/8 inch mini plug into the PHONES jack on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. The sound from the TV/VCR/DVD speaker is muted. 5V40101C [E] P18-21 CHANNEL +/–...
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Page 21: Closed Caption
What is closed captioning? This television has the capability to decode and display Closed Captioned television programs. Closed Captioning will display text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers or it will translate and display text in another language. NOTES: •... -
Page 22: Memorizing Channels
Memorizing channels This TV/VCR/DVD is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory, skipping over unwanted channels. Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into the unit’s memory. In addition to normal VHF and UHF channels, this TV/VCR/DVD can receive up to 113 Cable TV channels. - Page 23 Memorizing channels 5V40101C [E] P22-25 Automatic memory tuning Press SETUP/TV MENU in the TV/VCR mode. The TV/VCR menu screen will appear. Press to select option. Press to select “AUTO CH MEMORY”. Press . The TV will begin memorizing all the channels available in your area.
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Page 24: Setting The V-Chip
Setting the V-Chip An age limitation can be set to restrict children from viewing or hearing violent scenes or pictures that you may choose to exclude. The restriction applies to “TV RATING” and “MOVIE RATING” if this data is transmitted. You may set this restriction separately. To use the V-Chip function, you must register a password. - Page 25 Setting the V-Chip To use the TV after the TV is protected. When the program applied to the V-Chip setting is received, enter the password, then press ENTER. When the password is entered correctly the protection will be temporarily overrid- den.
- Page 26 Setting the V-Chip 5V40101C [E] P26-29 To change password Press SETUP/TV MENU in the TV/VCR mode. The TV/VCR menu screen will appear. Press to select option. Press to select the “PASSWORD”. Enter the Password using number buttons (0-9), then press ENTER. •...
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Page 27: Setting The On Timer
This feature allows you to have the TV/VCR/DVD automatically turn on at a predetermined time. If you program the ON TIMER once, the TV/VCR/DVD will turn on on the programmed day (daily/weekly) at the same time to the same channel. Remember the clock feature must be set before you can make adjustments to the ON/OFF TIMER feature. -
Page 28: Setting The Off Timer
Setting the off timer This feature allows you to have the TV/VCR/DVD turn off automatically at a predetermined time. If you program the OFF TIMER once, the TV/VCR/DVD will automatically turn off at the same time everyday. NOTES: • If a station being viewed stops broad- casting, the TV/VCR/DVD will automati- cally shut itself off after 15 minutes. -
Page 29: Picture Control Adjustment
Picture controls are factory preset but you can adjust them individually as follows: NOTES: • The CONTRAST default setting is set to maximum at the factory. • The On-screen display will disap- pear 60 seconds after finishing an adjustment or by pressing SETUP/ TV MENU three times. -
Page 30: Adjusting The Picture Preference
Adjusting the picture preference You can select four picture modes— STANDARD, SPORTS, MOVIE, and MEMORY—as described in the following table: 5V40101C [E] P30-35 Press SETUP/TV MENU in the TV/VCR mode. The TV/VCR menu screen will appear. Press to select option. Press to select “PICTURE PREFERENCE”, then... -
Page 31: Stereo Recording And Playback
Stereo recording and playback / Second Audio Program (SAP) Stereo recording and playback The VHS Hi-Fi audio system permits high fidelity recording of MTS STEREO TV broadcasts. NOTES: • When playing back a tape that is not recorded in Hi-Fi stereo mode, the audio will automatically be monaural. -
Page 32: Loading And Unloading A Cassette Tape
Loading and Unloading a cassette tape Use only video cassette tapes marked Loading Push the center of the tape until it is automatically inserted. Automatic power ON When you insert a cassette tape the TV/VCR/DVD power will turn ON automatically. Automatic playback When loading a cassette tape without an erase prevention tab, playback will start automatically. -
Page 33: Cassette Tape Playback
NOTES: • This TV/VCR/DVD selects the playback tape speed SP, LP or SLP automatically. • If you play a prerecorded tape after the DVD playback, you must set the TV/ VCR/DVD to TV/VCR mode using TV/ VCR. • When you select the TV/VCR mode during DVD playback, DVD playback will change to the still mode, and after 5 minutes it will change to the stop mode... -
Page 34: Special Playback
Special playback Picture Search Reverse picture search function Press REW x 1 or x 2 during the playback. Forward picture search function Press F.FWD x 1 or x 2 during the playback. To return to playback: Press PLAY. SPEED SEARCH TIMES PICTURE SEARCH SPEED TAPE SPEED PRESS ONCE... -
Page 35: Zero Return Function
ZERO RETURN function / Video index search system NOTES for Counter Display: • If you rewind the tape beyond “00:00:00”, a minus sign (“–”) will be displayed in front of the time. • When you load a tape, the counter will reset to “00:00:00”. -
Page 36: Recording A Tv Program
Recording a TV program Recording and viewing the same TV program NOTES: • If power is switched off during record- ing, the TV and the DVD sections go off and the VCR continues to record. Press STOP to halt the recording and turn off the VCR. - Page 37 Recording a TV program Auto Rewind feature This VCR will automatically rewind the tape when the tape has ended (except during OTR and TIMER REC). It will also eject the tape. 5V40101C [E] P36-39 To stop recording Press STOP to stop recording. “...
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Page 38: One-Touch Timer Recording (Otr)
One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording. NOTES: • If you wish to watch the DVD playback during the recording or the OTR, press DVD to change to DVD mode and perform the DVD playback. -
Page 39: Timer Recording
Timer recording can be programmed on-screen with the remote control. The built-in timer allows automatic unattended recording of up to 8 programs within 1 month. NOTES: • If the T.REC indicator blinks when the timer recording ended, the TV program has not been completely recorded because of an insufficient tape supply. - Page 40 Timer recording Timer recording special case Weekly (e.g. WKL-TUE: each Tuesday) or daily (e.g. MON-SAT: Monday to Saturday) Timer recording Follow the procedure of timer recording on the previous page. At picture 4 press repeatedly until the desired setting appears. Then press ENTER. When you press repeatedly, the indicator at DATE will change as follows, in this example the day is...
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Page 41: Duplicating A Video Tape
Duplicating a video tape If you connect the TV/VCR/DVD to another VCR or camcorder, you can duplicate a previously recorded tape. Make all connections before turning on the power. Load a blank cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact into the recording unit. Load a previously recorded tape into the playback VCR or CAMCORDER. -
Page 42: Disc
Disc This TV/VCR/DVD applies to DVD discs from Region 1 or ALL. The loaded Disc (DVD, Audio-CD and mp3/WMA/JPEG CD) will be recognized automatically. The suitable Disc-formats are: DVD, CD, CD-R/RW and DVD-R/RW (Video format only). Some CD-R/RW and DVD-R/RW discs may be incompatible. Do not play DVD-ROM, DVD-Audio, CDV, Video-CD or CD-G to prevent accidental erasure of prerecorded material. -
Page 43: Preparation
The following pages describe the setup/operation in DVD mode. NOTE: If the TV/VCR/DVD does not operate properly: Static electricity, etc., may affect the player's operation. Disconnect the AC power cord once, then connect it again. 5V40101C [E] P42-45 Preparation / Status display of disc Preparation Before DVD/CD operation, please make preparations as follows. -
Page 44: Playback Procedure
Playback procedure NOTES: • If a non-compatible disc is loaded, “Incorrect Disc”, “Region Code Error” or “Parental Error” will appear on the TV screen according to the type of loaded disc. If these appear, check your disc again (see pages 42 and 58). •... -
Page 45: Special Playback
NOTE: There may be a slight delay between when you press the button and the function activating. NOTE: The TV/VCR/DVD is capable of holding a still video image or On screen display image on your television screen indefi- nitely. If you leave the still video image or On screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time, you risk permanent damage to your... -
Page 46: Mp3/Wma/Jpeg Playback
mp3/WMA/JPEG playback mp3/WMA/JPEG CD Information This player can play back mp3/WMA/JPEG files recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW. mp3 is an audio file format, which compresses recorded music. It was developed by Fraunhofer Gesellschaft in collaboration with Thomson Inc. The main advantage of the mp3 format is that it means CD-quality music tracks can be stored on a personal computer. - Page 47 mp3/WMA/JPEG playback About file menu Operation Elapsed time Media type File number Folder /0-9/Enter/Play Mode : Indicates mp3 file : Indicates WMA file : Indicates JPEG file NOTE: mp3 or WMA file on the KODAK Picture CD is not recognized on this TV/VCR/DVD.
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Page 48: Setting The Jpeg Interval
Setting the JPEG interval You can continuously play back all JPEG files automatically. 5V40101C [E] P46-49 Press SETUP/TV MENU in the stop mode or No disc. Press to select option. Press or ENTER, then press to select “JPEG Interval”. Press to select your de- sired time. -
Page 49: Setting The Select Files
When playing back a CD containing a mixture of mp3, WMA and JPEG files, only mp3/WMA or JPEG files can be displayed on the file menu. 5V40101C [E] P46-49 Setting the select files Press SETUP/TV MENU in the stop mode. Press to select option. -
Page 50: Zooming
Zooming / Locating desired scene NOTES: • You can select the Still Playback, Slow- motion Playback or Fast Forward (Review) Playback in the zoom mode. • Some discs may not respond to zoom feature. 5V40101C [E] P50-57 Zooming This TV/VCR/DVD will allow you to zoom in on the frame image. -
Page 51: Repeat Playback
NOTES: • Some discs may not be compatible with the repeat operation. • In A-B Repeat mode, subtitles near the A or B locations may not be displayed. • You cannot set the A-B Repeat for the scenes that include multiple angles. •... -
Page 52: Program Playback
Program playback/Random playback (only CD) NOTES: • To cancel program play, select “Clear” at step 4 and press ENTER. • The program is cancelled when you open the disc tray or turn the power off. • Random playback cannot be combined with Repeat playback. -
Page 53: Changing Soundtrack Language
Changing soundtrack language / Subtitles NOTES: • If the desired language is not heard after pressing AUDIO SELECT several times, the language is not recorded on the disc. • Changing soundtrack language is cancelled when you open the disc tray. The initial default language or available language will be heard if the disc is played back again. -
Page 54: Changing Angles
Changing angles / Title selection / DVD menu NOTES: • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the angles even if multi-angles are recorded on the DVD. • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to select the title. Depending on the DVD, a “title menu”... -
Page 55: Setting The Aspect Ratio Of Tv Screen
Setting the aspect ratio of TV screen / Setting on screen display NOTE: It is not always possible for the DVD disc to display the picture as per your pre- ferred picture setting - for example, if you select “4:3 Panscan”, the disc may not offer this option. -
Page 56: Setting The Picture Mode
Setting the Picture mode/Screen saver function There are two types of source content in pictures recorded in DVD video discs: film content (pictures recorded from films at 24 frames per second) and video content (video signals recorded at 30 frames per second). Make this selection according to the type of content being viewed. -
Page 57: Dynamic Range Control
DRC (Dynamic Range Control) ena- bles you to control the dynamic range so as to achieve a suitable sound for your equipment. NOTES: • This function works only during playback of Dolby Digital recorded discs. • The level of Dynamic Range Reduction may differ depending on DVD video disc. -
Page 58: Parental Control Setting
Parental control setting Some discs are specified as not suitable for children. Playback of such discs can be restricted with this unit. NOTES: • When each setup function (P.55~59,61) has been completed, the TV/VCR/DVD can always be operated under the same conditions (especially with DVD discs). -
Page 59: To Change The Parental Level
NOTE: If you forget the password... 1. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. 2. Remove the disc. 3. Press OPEN/CLOSE again to close the disc tray. “No Disc” appears on the screen. 4. While holding STOP down on the front panel, press 2 on the remote control. -
Page 60: Temporary Disabling Of Rating Level By Dvd Disc
Temporary disabling of rating level by DVD disc Depending on the DVD disc, the disc may try to temporarily cancel the rating level that you have set. It is up to you to decide whether to cancel the rating level or not. NOTE: This temporary cancellation of the rating level will be kept until the disc is ejected. -
Page 61: Setting The Language
You can select the language of the disc menu messages of DVDs. The same language can always be selected even if you replace the disc or turn the power off. NOTE: If the selected language is not recorded on the disc, the menu language selected becomes the priority language. -
Page 62: Language Code List
Language code list Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Menu”, “Subtitle” and/or “Audio” (see page 61). Language Name Code Language Name Code Abkhazian 1112 Fiji Afar 1111 Finnish Afrikaans 1116 French Albanian 2927 Frisian Amharic 1123 Galician Arabic 1128 Georgian Armenian... -
Page 63: Problems And Troubleshooting
Use the following check list for troubleshooting when you have problems with your TV/VCR/DVD. Consult your local dealer or service outlet if problems persist. Be sure all connections are properly made when using with other units. SYMPTOMS POWER The AC power cord is not connected. No power. -
Page 64: Video Head Cleaning
Problems and troubleshooting (continued) / Video head cleaning SYMPTOMS The disc is dirty. The playback picture has It is in fast forward or fast reverse play- back. occasional distortion. No disc is inserted. An unplayable disc is inserted. The TV/VCR/DVD does not The disc is placed upside down. -
Page 65: Specifications
DVD (12 cm, 8 cm), CD (12 cm, 8 cm) Frequency response: DVD: 4Hz - 22KHz/CD: 4Hz - 20KHz Wow and flutter: Below Measurable Level Input: Video :(RCA) 1 Vp-p/75 ohm Audio :(RCA) –8 dBm/50K ohm Output: Digital Audio : 0.5 Vp-p/75 ohm Pickup: CD :... -
Page 66: Limited Warranty
• Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit. • Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, rebuilt replace- ment parts and picture tube required to repair your unit. - Page 67 (continued) Product Registration: Please complete the online Product Registration on www.rca.com/television 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 coverage.
- Page 68 TTE Technology, Inc. 101 West 103rd Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2006 TTE Technology, Inc. RCA and associated marks are trademarks of THOMSON S.A. used under license to TTE Corporation. Printed in Thailand TOCOM 16667740 J5V40101C SH 06/04 5V40101C [E] P64-BACK...