RCA B27TF685 manual Identifying DVD Problems

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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G

Identifying DVD Problems

Problem	Possible Solution

Disc does not play.	Ensure that the disc is installed with the label side facing up.
	Check the region number of the DVD.
	This player cannot play CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, CD-R, etc. Insert a DVD,
	a VIDEO-CD or a CD.

5.1 channel sound is not being	5.1 channel sound is reproduced only when the following conditions
reproduced.	are met. :
	1)	The disc is recorded with 5.1 channel sound (check marking on the
	outside).
	•	Check if your audio system is connected and working properly.
	2)	The DVD player is connected with the proper amplifier.

	The features or action cannot be completed at this time because :
The icon appears on screen.	1)	The DVD’s software restricts it.
	2)	The DVD’s software doesn’t support the feature (e.g., angles).
	3)	The feature is not available at the moment.
	4)	You’ve requested a title or chapter number or search time that is
	out of range.

Disc Menu doesn’t appear.	Check if the disc has a Menu.

Playback mode differs from the Setup Menu selection.

Some of the functions selected in the Setup Menu may not work properly if the disc is not encoded with the corresponding function.

The screen ratio can not be changed.

The Screen Ratio is fixed on your DVD discs.

	No audio.	Make sure you have selected the correct audio in the Audio Options
	No audio.	Menu.
		Menu.

If you experience other problems.

Go to the contents and find the section of the instruction book that contains the explanations regarding the current problem, and follow the procedure once again.

If the problem still cannot be solved, please contact your nearest authorized service center.

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Contents TV/VCR/DVD User’s Guide Information Product Registration Product InformationYour New 3Way Combination Unit TV OperationDVD Operation Troubleshooting VCR OperationThings to Consider Before You Connect Dolby Digital and DTS ReceiverTV/VCR/DVD + Receiver 1B. Connect the A/V receiver to the TV/VCR/DVDFamiliarizing Yourself with The 3way Combination Unit Front Panel ButtonsSide Panel Jacks Rear Panel JacksRemote Control TV Function Buttons +100VOL +, VOL Arrow buttons up, down, left, rightRemote Control DVD Function Buttons Search StopPlay/pause SkipRemote Control VCR Function Buttons TRK+, trackingSLOW+ 10 F.ADV frame advanceInstalling Batteries in the Remote Control Setting the Optical Out jack Only DVD modePress the Menu button Press the Menu button to exitTurning the TV On and Off Viewing the Menus and On-Screen DisplaysViewing the Menus Viewing the DisplaySelecting the Video Signal-source Selecting a Menu LanguageMemorizing the Channels Press the Menu button to display the menuStoring Channels in Memory Automatic Method Adding and Erasing Channels Manual Method Customizing the Picture Using Automatic Picture Settings Alternate methodChanging the Color Tone Changing the Screen SizePress the Down arrow button to select Color Tone Fine Tuning Channels Digital Noise Reduction TiltUsing Automatic Sound Settings Customizing the SoundAutomatically disappear after about 3 seconds Press the right arrow until Custom is chosenChoosing a Multi-Channel Soundtrack MTS Setting the Clock Option 1 Setting the Clock ManuallyViewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape Setting the Date ButtonTime will appear every time you press the Display Press the UP/DOWN arrow buttons to set the current monthFollow from Option Setting the Clock Manually Press the Right arrow buttonSetting the On/Off Timer Clock is setTo deactivate the On time, select Off during this step Press the Down arrow button to select On TimeSetting 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 How to set the FV, D, L, S and V sub-ratings Press the Menu button to dis- play the menuGeneral audience no restrictions Pausing Playback Playing a DiscPlayback Step Motion Playback Except CDUsing the Search and Skip Functions Slow Motion Playback Except CDSearching through a Chapter or Track Skipping TracksUsing the Display Function Repeat Play RepeatPress the Repeat button Repeat screen appears Press the Enter buttonProgram Play and Random Play Program PlaybackRandom Playback Using the Disc View Function VCD Track View/Index ViewPress the Enter button Track View Index ViewUsing the Audio Button Selecting the Audio LanguageUsing the DVD Setup Button When in the DVD mode Press the DVD Setup button Setup Menu is displayedUsing the Subtitle button Selecting the Subtitle LanguagePress the Subtitle button Subtitle languages are represented by abbrevia- tionsSetting up the Language Features Using the Player and Disc MenuUsing the Master Volume Control Function Using the Zoom Function DVD/VCD Using the Angle buttonChanging the Camera Angle To turn off the display, press the Angle button againUsing the Bookmark Function Using the Bookmark Function DVD/VCDRecalling a Marked Scene Marker will be displayedClearing a Bookmark MP3 Play MP3 Play FunctionProgram/Random playback CD-R MP3 discs Your MP3 files should be ISO 9660 or Joliet formatDo not try recording copyright protected MP3 files Your DVD player only accepts one level of file directorySetting up the Parental Control Press the DVD Setup button the Setup Menu is displayedNew password again Press the Return button to exit About the Rating LevelSetting up the Audio Options Digital outputDynamic Compression Setting up the Display Options Still ModeTV Aspect Screen MessagesUsing the Safety Tab Inserting and Ejecting a Video Cassette TapeDon’t try to insert a tape upside down or backwards Using Picture Search Using the Time CounterUsing Memory Stop If you want to remove the timePress the Display button again Counter memory from the screenUsing P.PLUS Safety tab, see Recording TV Programs As You WatchRecording SP Standard Play is the mostUsing 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 Using Program Review Right arrow buttonUsing True Repeat Press Menu to return to normal viewingUsing Block Repeat You can choose to have yourBlock repeat from one to ten times Or endlesslyUsing the HiFi Stereo Selecting the HiFi ModeMTS Recording / Monitor Mode HiFi High Fidelity which producesVideo Dubbing Making the ConnectionsVideo Dubbing Tape Speeds Button. on the playback VCR or camcorderPress the Input button to return to normal TV viewing VCR will be recording fromIdentifying TV Problems Chapter FiveIdentifying DVD Problems Identifying VCR Problems Limited Warranty What your warranty covers If you purchased your product outside the United States Thomson Inc