RCA B27TF685 manual Things to Consider Before You Connect

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Chapter One

Y O U R N E W 3 WAY C O M B I N AT I O N U N I T

Things to Consider Before You Connect

Protect Against Power Surges

•Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet.

•Turn off the TV/VCR/DVD and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables.

•Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV/VCR/DVD.

Protect Components from Overheating

•Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.

•Don’t stack components.

•When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.

•If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won’t flow around other components.

Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference

•Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.

•If you place components above the TV/VCR/DVD, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV/VCR/DVD instead of straight down the middle.

•If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin lead cables away from audio/video cables.

Important Stand and Base Safety Information

Choose the location for your TV/VCR/DVD carefully. Place the TV/VCR/DVD on a stand or base that is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV/VCR/DVD from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage to the TV/VCR/DVD. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV/VCR/DVD.

Use Indirect Light

Don’t place the TV/VCR/DVD where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or indirect lighting.

Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV/VCR/DVD

The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book.

Notes: Audio/Video cables (A/V cables for short) are usually sold as a bundled set, but the connection picture in this book shows each cable separately for better visibility.

This TV/VCR/DVD’s OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT jack fully complies with the international standard governing this type of jack (IEC958), and is designed for connection to a Dolby Digital (AC-3® or PCM) receiver or Dolby Digital (AC-3 or PCM) decoder. Older equipment, some of which is not fully compliant with IEC958, may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream. Such a connection using anything other than Dolby Digital AC-3 or PCM receiver or decoder could create a high noise level, causing damage to headphones or speakers.

Coaxial cable

Audio/Video cable

Optical Digital cable

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Contents TV/VCR/DVD User’s Guide Product Registration Product Information InformationDVD Operation Your New 3Way Combination UnitTV 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 Jacks+100 Remote Control TV Function ButtonsVOL +, VOL Arrow buttons up, down, left, rightStop Remote Control DVD Function Buttons SearchPlay/pause SkipTRK+, tracking Remote Control VCR Function ButtonsSLOW+ 10 F.ADV frame advanceSetting the Optical Out jack Only DVD mode Installing Batteries in the Remote ControlPress the Menu button Press the Menu button to exitViewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Turning the TV On and OffViewing the Menus Viewing the DisplaySelecting a Menu Language Selecting the Video Signal-sourceMemorizing the Channels Press the Menu button to display the menuStoring Channels in Memory Automatic Method Adding and Erasing Channels Manual Method Customizing the Picture Alternate method Using Automatic Picture SettingsPress the Down arrow button to select Color Tone Changing the Color ToneChanging the Screen Size Fine Tuning Channels Tilt Digital Noise ReductionCustomizing the Sound Using Automatic Sound SettingsAutomatically disappear after about 3 seconds Press the right arrow until Custom is chosenChoosing a Multi-Channel Soundtrack MTS Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape Setting the ClockOption 1 Setting the Clock Manually Button Setting the DateTime will appear every time you press the Display Press the UP/DOWN arrow buttons to set the current monthPress 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 Press the Right arrow button to select Caption or Text Viewing Closed CaptionsMisspellings and unusual How the V-Chip Works Using the V-ChipSetting Up Your Personal ID Number PIN TV Guidelines How to Enable/Disable the V-ChipHow to Set up Restrictions Using the TV 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 Playing a Disc Pausing PlaybackPlayback Step Motion Playback Except CDSlow Motion Playback Except CD Using the Search and Skip FunctionsSearching through a Chapter or Track Skipping TracksUsing the Display Function Repeat Repeat PlayPress the Repeat button Repeat screen appears Press the Enter buttonRandom Playback Program Play and Random PlayProgram Playback Track View/Index View Using the Disc View Function VCDPress the Enter button Track View Index 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 modeSelecting the Subtitle Language Using the Subtitle buttonPress the Subtitle button Subtitle languages are represented by abbrevia- tionsUsing the Player and Disc Menu Setting up the Language FeaturesUsing the Master Volume Control Function Using the Angle button Using the Zoom Function DVD/VCDChanging the Camera Angle To turn off the display, press the Angle button againUsing the Bookmark Function DVD/VCD Using the Bookmark FunctionRecalling a Marked Scene Marker will be displayedClearing a Bookmark Program/Random playback MP3 PlayMP3 Play Function Your MP3 files should be ISO 9660 or Joliet format CD-R MP3 discsDo not try recording copyright protected MP3 files Your DVD player only accepts one level of file directoryPress 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 exitDynamic Compression Setting up the Audio OptionsDigital output Still Mode Setting up the Display OptionsTV Aspect Screen MessagesDon’t try to insert a tape upside down or backwards Using the Safety TabInserting and Ejecting a Video Cassette Tape Using the Time Counter Using Picture SearchIf you want to remove the time Using Memory StopPress the Display button again Counter memory from the screenUsing P.PLUS Recording TV Programs As You Watch Safety tab, seeRecording SP Standard Play is the mostEditing While Recording Using Advanced Recording FeaturesUsing One-Touch 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 RepeatYou can choose to have your Using Block RepeatBlock repeat from one to ten times Or endlesslySelecting the HiFi Mode Using the HiFi StereoMTS Recording / Monitor Mode HiFi High Fidelity which producesVideo Dubbing Video DubbingMaking the Connections Button. on the playback VCR or camcorder Tape SpeedsPress the Input button to return to normal TV viewing VCR will be recording fromChapter 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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