RCA B27TF685 manual Your New 3Way Combination Unit, TV Operation, DVD Operation

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Chapter 1: Your New 3Way Combination Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Things to Consider Before You Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Protect Against Power Surges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Protect Components from Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Important Stand and Base Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Use Indirect Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV/VCR/DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Dolby Digital and DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 TV/VCR/DVD + Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Familiarizing Yourself with The 3way Combination Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Front Panel Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Side Panel Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Rear Panel Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Remote Control (TV Function Buttons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Remote Control (DVD Function Buttons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Remote Control (VCR Function Buttons). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Setting the Optical Out Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Chapter 2: TV Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Turning the TV On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Viewing the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Viewing the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Selecting a Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Memorizing the Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Selecting the Video Signal-source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Customizing the Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Using Automatic Picture Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Changing the Color Tone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Changing the Screen Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Fine Tuning Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Digital Noise Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Customizing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Using Automatic Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Choosing a Multi-Channel Soundtrack (MTS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Setting the On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Setting the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Viewing Closed Captions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Using the V-Chip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

How the V-Chip Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV guidelines” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 How to Set up Restrictions using the MPAA Ratings:

G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks

a Channel (“Emergency Escape”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Chapter 3: DVD Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Pausing Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Step Motion Playback (Except CD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Slow Motion Playback (Except CD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using the Search and Skip Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Searching through a Chapter or Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Skipping Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using the Display Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Program Play and Random Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Program Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Random Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Using the Disc View Function (VCD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Track View/Index View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Selecting the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Using the AUDIO Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Using the DVD Setup Button (When in DVD mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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Contents TV/VCR/DVD User’s Guide Product Registration Product Information InformationYour New 3Way Combination Unit TV OperationDVD Operation VCR Operation TroubleshootingThings to Consider Before You Connect Receiver Dolby Digital and DTS1B. Connect the A/V receiver to the TV/VCR/DVD TV/VCR/DVD + ReceiverFront Panel Buttons Familiarizing Yourself with The 3way Combination UnitRear Panel Jacks Side Panel JacksArrow buttons up, down, left, right Remote Control TV Function Buttons+100 VOL +, VOLSkip Remote Control DVD Function Buttons SearchStop Play/pause10 F.ADV frame advance Remote Control VCR Function ButtonsTRK+, tracking SLOW+Press the Menu button to exit Installing Batteries in the Remote ControlSetting the Optical Out jack Only DVD mode Press the Menu buttonViewing the Display Turning the TV On and OffViewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the MenusPress the Menu button to display the menu Selecting the Video Signal-sourceSelecting a Menu Language Memorizing the ChannelsStoring Channels in Memory Automatic Method Adding and Erasing Channels Manual Method Customizing the Picture Alternate method Using Automatic Picture SettingsChanging the Color Tone Changing the Screen SizePress the Down arrow button to select Color Tone Fine Tuning Channels Tilt Digital Noise ReductionPress the right arrow until Custom is chosen Using Automatic Sound SettingsCustomizing the Sound Automatically disappear after about 3 secondsChoosing a Multi-Channel Soundtrack MTS Setting the Clock Option 1 Setting the Clock ManuallyViewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape Press the UP/DOWN arrow buttons to set the current month Setting the DateButton Time will appear every time you press the DisplayPress the Right arrow button Follow from Option Setting the Clock ManuallyClock is set Setting the On/Off TimerPress the Down arrow button to select On Time To deactivate the On time, select Off during this stepSetting the Sleep Timer Viewing Closed Captions Misspellings and unusualPress the Right arrow button to select Caption or Text Using the V-Chip Setting Up Your Personal ID Number PINHow the V-Chip Works How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV guidelinesTV Guidelines Press the Menu button to dis- play the menu How to set the FV, D, L, S and V sub-ratingsGeneral audience no restrictions Step Motion Playback Except CD Pausing PlaybackPlaying a Disc PlaybackSkipping Tracks Using the Search and Skip FunctionsSlow Motion Playback Except CD Searching through a Chapter or TrackUsing the Display Function Press the Enter button Repeat PlayRepeat Press the Repeat button Repeat screen appearsProgram Play and Random Play Program PlaybackRandom Playback Index View Using the Disc View Function VCDTrack View/Index View Press the Enter button Track ViewSelecting the Audio Language Using the Audio ButtonPress the DVD Setup button Setup Menu is displayed Using the DVD Setup Button When in the DVD modeSubtitle languages are represented by abbrevia- tions Using the Subtitle buttonSelecting the Subtitle Language Press the Subtitle buttonUsing the Player and Disc Menu Setting up the Language FeaturesUsing the Master Volume Control Function To turn off the display, press the Angle button again Using the Zoom Function DVD/VCDUsing the Angle button Changing the Camera AngleMarker will be displayed Using the Bookmark FunctionUsing the Bookmark Function DVD/VCD Recalling a Marked SceneClearing a Bookmark MP3 Play MP3 Play FunctionProgram/Random playback Your DVD player only accepts one level of file directory CD-R MP3 discsYour MP3 files should be ISO 9660 or Joliet format Do not try recording copyright protected MP3 filesPress the DVD Setup button the Setup Menu is displayed Setting up the Parental ControlAbout the Rating Level New password again Press the Return button to exitSetting up the Audio Options Digital outputDynamic Compression Screen Messages Setting up the Display OptionsStill Mode TV AspectUsing the Safety Tab Inserting and Ejecting a Video Cassette TapeDon’t try to insert a tape upside down or backwards Using the Time Counter Using Picture SearchCounter memory from the screen Using Memory StopIf you want to remove the time Press the Display button againUsing P.PLUS SP Standard Play is the most Safety tab, seeRecording TV Programs As You Watch RecordingUsing Advanced Recording Features Using One-Touch RecordingEditing While Recording Recording at a Later Time VCR automatically selects am or pm for the starting time For more information on selecting tape speeds, see Right arrow button Using Program ReviewPress Menu to return to normal viewing Using True RepeatOr endlessly Using Block RepeatYou can choose to have your Block repeat from one to ten timesHiFi High Fidelity which produces Using the HiFi StereoSelecting the HiFi Mode MTS Recording / Monitor ModeVideo Dubbing Making the ConnectionsVideo Dubbing VCR will be recording from Tape SpeedsButton. on the playback VCR or camcorder Press the Input button to return to normal TV viewingChapter Five Identifying TV ProblemsIdentifying DVD Problems Identifying VCR Problems Limited Warranty What your warranty covers If you purchased your product outside the United States Thomson Inc
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