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Changing Entertainment. Again.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO
NOT OPEN.
CAUTION
This symbol indicates “ dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.
This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.
Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of time can cause them to be per­manently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes). ALSO, some network/program logos, phone numbers, etc. may cause similar damage. This damage is not covered by your warranty.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to
Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately, or register on-line at www.rca.com. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed.
Product Information
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial model numbers in case you need them. These numbers are located on the product.
Model No. _________________________________ Serial No. ____________________________________________ Purchase Date: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Dealer/Address/Phone: ______________________________________________________________________________
CAUTION
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUST­MENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN SPEC­IFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPO­SURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Note:
This DVD player is designed and man­ufactured to respond to the Region Management Information. If the Region number of a disc does not cor­respond to the Region number of this DVD player, this DVD player cannot play the disc. The Region number for this player is Region No. 1.
Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resi­dential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter­ference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CLASS 1
LASER
PRODUCT
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
I MPORTANT I NFORMATION
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CHAPTER ONE: YOUR NEW 3WAY COMBINATION UNIT 1
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
C ONTENTS
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Chapter 3: DVD Operation (Cont.)
Selecting the Subtitle Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Using the SUBTITLE button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Using the DVD Setup Button (When in DVD mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Setting up the Language Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Using the Player and Disc Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Using the Master Volume Control Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Changing the Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Using the Zoom Function (DVD/VCD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Using the Bookmark Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Using the Bookmark Function (DVD/VCD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Recalling a Marked Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Clearing a Bookmark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
MP3 Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
MP3 Play Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Program/Random playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
CD-R MP3 discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Setting up the Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Setting up the Audio Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Setting up the Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Chapter 4: VCR Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Using the Safety Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Inserting and Ejecting a Video Cassette Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Using Picture Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Using the Time Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Using Memory Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Using P.PLUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Recording TV Programs As You Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Editing While Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Using Advanced Recording Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Using One-Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Recording at a Later Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Using Program Review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Using True Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Using Block Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Using the HiFi Stereo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Selecting the HiFi Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
MTS Recording/Monitor Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Video Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Making the Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Video Dubbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Tape Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Identifying TV Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Identifying DVD Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Identifying VCR Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
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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.
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Coaxial cable
Audio/Video cable
Optical Digital cable
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Dolby Digital® and DTS®
Both Dolby Digital and DTS are audio formats used to record 5.1-channel audio signals onto the digital track of film (while the film is being made). Both of these formats provide up to six separate channels: left, right, center, left rear, right rear, and common subwoofer.
The disc will play 5.1-channel sound only if you’ve connected a DTS or Dolby Digital receiver or decoder and if the original movie the disc was recorded from was encoded in the Dolby Digital or DTS format.
Please Read this Before Using the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Jack!
This TV/VCR/DVD’s digital output jack is designed for a connection to a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver or decoder.
Older digital equipment may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream. Such a connection can create a high level of noise that may be harmful to your ears, and could damage headphones or speakers.
Make sure the Optical Out setting in the TV/VCR/DVD’s sound menu is on (go to page 11).
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TV/VCR/DVD Back Panel
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS RECEIVER
DIGITAL IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
L
R
MONITOR
INPUT
OUT
75
From Antenna/Cable Feed
A/V RECEIVER
TAPE
-OR-
CD IN
R
L
TV
IN OUT IN
IN
VCR
OUT
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TV/VCR/DVD + Receiver
1A. Connect the Dolby Digital or DTS receiver to the TV/VCR/DVD
If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver with a Digital Input jack, connect an optical digital cable (not provided) into the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT jack on the TV/VCR/DVD player and to the Digital Input jack on the back of the receiver. You must also set the digital output setting in the DVD setup menu (Chapter 3 has details).
or
1B. Connect the A/V receiver to the TV/VCR/DVD
Connect the A/V cables to an A/V (audio/video) receiver. Connect audio cables to the TV/VCR/DVD’s MONITOR OUT AUDIO (L and R) jacks and the other ends to the receiver’s corresponding Audio Input jacks.
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Familiarizing Yourself with The 3way Combination Unit
Front Panel Buttons
The buttons on the front panel control your 3way Combination Unit’s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control.
1 Disc tray
Load the disc here.
2 VCR deck
Insert a standard VHS video tape.
3 SKIP/SEARCH (DVD)
Press to skip or search the title, chapter or track.
4 PLAY/PAUSE (DVD)
Press to play or pause the disc
5 STOP (DVD)
Press to stop the disc
6 OPEN/CLOSE (DVD)
Press to open and close the disc tray.
7 STAND BY indicator
Lit when TV power is Off.
8 Timer indicator
Lit when the program times are stored.
9 REC indicator
Lit when the VCR is recording.
10
Remote Control Sensor
Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.
11 REC (VCR)
Press to begin recording.
12 STOP/EJECT (VCR)
Press to stop a video tape during play, record, rewind, or fast forward. Press to eject a video tape if the tape is stopped.
13 REW/FF (VCR)
Press to rewind/fast forward a videotape.
14 PLAY/PAUSE (VCR)
Press to play or pause a video tape.
15 VOL – , +
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
16 CH ▼ and ▲
Press to change channels.
17 POWER
Press to turn the TV on and off.
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VIDEO
L
1
/
PLAY/PAUSE
SKIP/SEARCH
STOP
SKIP/SEARCH
2
/
/
_
POWER
REC PLAY/PAUSESTOP/EJECT REW FF
OPEN/CLOSE
STAND BY TIMER REC
CH
VOL
+
AUDIO
R
Side Panel Jacks
/
PLAY/PAUSE
SKIP/SEARCH
STOP
5
OPEN/CLOSE
6
SKIP/SEARCH
3
4
STAND BY TIMER
7
/
/
REC PLAY/PAUSESTOP/EJECT
11
12
REW FF
13
REC
9
8
10
_
14
15
CH
VOL
+
16
POWER
17
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Side Panel Jacks
You can use the Side panel jacks to connect an A/V component that is used only occasionally, such as a camcorder or video game.
VIDEO IN Jack
Used to connect a video signal from a camcorder or video game.
AUDIO IN Jacks
Used to connect the audio signals from a camcorder or video game.
Rear Panel Jacks
Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continuously, such as a VCR or a camcorder.
75 Ω (Ant/Cable) Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when the TV/VCR/DVD is attached with an RF cable.
AUDIO (L and R) and VIDEO INPUT Receives signals from another component, such as another VCR or camcorder, when the
component is connected to these jacks. To see the content coming from the component connected to these jacks, press the INPUT button on the remote until AV appears on the screen.
AUDIO (L and R) and VIDEO MONITOR OUT Sends signals from the TV/VCR/DVD to another component, like a stereo
amplifier or speakers when the other component is connected to these jacks. These jacks are shared between the DVD player output and VCR player output. The output is from the DVD player when the TV/VCR/DVD is in the DVD mode. The output is from the VCR player when the TV/VCR/DVD is in the VCR mode.
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Use a digital optical cable (not provided) or a shielded coaxial cable (not provided) to connect your
TV/VCR/DVD player to a compatible Dolby Digital or DTS receiver or decoder. You must set Optical Out to On (instructions on page 11). Digital output is only available during DVD playback.
S-VIDEO Provides better picture quality than the VIDEO INPUT jacks because the color part of the signal is separated from the black and
white part of the picture. When using S-VIDEO, make sure to connect left and right audio cables to the AUDIO L and R INPUT jacks.
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TV/VCR/DVD Back Panel
VIDEO
OPTICAL
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
L
R
MONITOR
INPUT
OUT
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DIGITAL OUT
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Remote Control (TV Function Buttons)
You can use the remote control up to about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV.
1 POWER
Turns the 3way Combination Unit on and off.
2
+100
Press to select channels over 100. For example, to select channel 121, press “+100,” then press “2” and “1.”
3
VOL +, VOL -
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
4
MUTE
Press to temporarily cut off the sound.
5
S.STD
Adjust the TV sound by selecting one of the preset factory settings (or select your personal, customized sound settings).
6
P.STD
Adjust the TV picture by selecting one of the preset factory settings (or select your personal, customized picture settings).
7
MENU
Displays the main on-screen menu.
8
Arrow buttons (up, down, left, right)
Press to move through the on-screen menus.
9
TV/VCR ↔ DVD
selection
Press to switch between TV/VCR, and DVD mode.
10
PRE-CH
Tunes to the previous channel.
11
SLEEP
Press to select a preset time interval for automatic shutoff.
12
CH and CH (Channel Down/Up)
Press to change channels.
13
INPUT
Press to watch the TV picture or a picture from a connected component (VCR, camcorder etc...)
14
MTS (Multichannel Television Stereo)
Press to choose stereo, mono or Separate Audio Program (SAP broadcast).
15
DISPLAY
Press to see the channel, time, current disc mode, audio/video settings etc., on-screen.
16
ADD/ERASE
Press to add or erase channels in the TV’s memory.
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Remote Control (DVD Function Buttons)
1
Search
Press to search forward/back­ward through a disc.
2
Stop
Press to stop a disc.
3
DISC MENU
Press to display the disc menu.
4
ENTER
Confirms a selection.
5
OPEN/CLOSE
Press to open or close the disc tray.
6
STEP
Press to advance play one frame at a time.
7
ZOOM
Press to zoom-in during playback, slow motion or pause mode on the selected area of a scene.
8
ANGLE
Press to access various camera angles on a DVD.
9
PROGRAM
For random and program play.
10
BOOKMARK
Press to memorize scenes for replay.
11
Play/pause
Press to play or pause disc play.
12
Skip
Press to skip the title, chapter, or track.
13
TOP MENU
Press to display the top menu on a DVD or CD/VCD disc.
14
RETURN
Press to return to a previous menu or exit.
15
SUBTITLE
Press to display the subtitle language on-screen.
16
AUDIO
Press to access various audio functions on a disc.
17
CLEAR
Press to clear on-screen displays.
18
REPEAT
Press to repeat a title, chapter, track, or disc.
19
DVD SETUP
Displays the DVD Setup menu.
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Remote Control (VCR Function Buttons)
1
REW/FF
Press to rewind/fast forward a video tape.
2
Stop
Press to stop a video tape.
3
TRK+, – (tracking)
Press to adjust tape tracking.
4
OPEN/CLOSE
Press to eject a tape.
5
SP/SLP
Press to select the tape recording speed.
6
P.PLUS
Press to compensate for a poor rental tape.
7
Play/pause
Press to play or pause a tape.
8
SLOW+, –
Press to watch a tape in slow motion.
9
REC
Press to begin recording.
10
F.ADV
(frame advance)
Press to advance a tape frame­by-frame.
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Setting the Optical Out jack (Only DVD mode)
1
Press the MENU button.
Press the DOWN arrow button to select the Sound icon, then press the RIGHT arrow button to access the Sound menu options.
2
Press the DOWN arrow button to select “Optical”, then press the RIGHT arrow button to select “On” or “Off”.
Press the MENU button to exit.
Note: The Optical Out function in the menu doesn’t appear while a normal TV channel (RF channel) is being watched.
3
Replace the cover.
Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won’t be using the remote control for a long time.
The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV.
(Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries last for about one year.)
2
Install two AA size batteries.
Make sure to match the “
+” and “–” ends of the batteries
with the diagram inside the compartment.
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
1
Slide the cover out completely.
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Sound
Mode Custom
Adjust MTS : Stereo
CH
Optical Out : On
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Move Sel.

Mode Custom Adjust MTS : Stereo
CH
Optical Out : On

Move Sel.

Exit
Sound
Exit
12 CHAPTER TWO: TV OPERATION
Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays
Viewing the Menus
1
With the power on, press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen: Picture, Sound, Channel, Function and VCR setup.
The on-screen menus disappear from the screen after about thirty seconds.
2
Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select one of the 5 items. Then press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to access the item’s sub-menu.
3
Press the MENU button to
exit.
Chapter Two
TV OPERATION
Turning the TV On and Off
Press the POWER button on the remote control.
You can also use the Power button on the front panel.
Viewing the Display
The display identifies the current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings.
The on-screen displays disappear after about ten seconds.
1
Press the DISPLAY button on the remote control.
The TV will display the channel, Time, disc mode, the status of certain picture and sound settings, V-chip and the type of sound.
Date : 09/01/2002 Clock : 12:15 pm Disc : DVD Picture : Custom Sound : Custom V-Chip : No MTS : Stereo Speed : SP
ANT 4
Stop
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Picture
Mode : Custom
Adjust Color Tone : Normal
CH
Size : Normal Digital NR : Off Tilt : 0

Move Sel.

Exit
CHAPTER TWO: TV OPERATION 13
Memorizing the Channels
Your TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both “off-air” (antenna) and cable channels. After the available channels are memorized, use the CH up and down buttons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits. There are three steps for memorizing channels: selecting a broadcast source, memorizing the channels (automatic) and adding and deleting channels (manual).
Selecting the Video Signal-source
Before your television can begin memorizing the available channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the TV (i.e., an antenna or a cable system).
1
Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Press the DOWN arrow button to select the Channel icon. Press the RIGHT arrow button once to access the Channel menu options.
TV OPERATION
Selecting a Menu Language
2
Press the DOWN arrow button to select “Language”. Press the RIGHT arrow button to select the appropriate language: English, Spanish, or French.
3
Press the MENU button to exit.
1
Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Press the DOWN arrow button to select the Function icon. Press the RIGHT arrow button once to access the Function menu options.
Clock
Timer Caption V-chip Language : English
Function
CH
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Move Sel.
Exit
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Function
Clock Timer Caption
CH
V-chip
Language : English

Move Sel.

Exit
Channel
TV/AV
ANT/CATV
Auto Program
CH
Fine Tune : 0 Add/Erase
Move Sel.


TV
ANT
Exit
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TV OPERATION
2
Press the DOWN arrow button to select “ANT/CATV”.
Repeatedly press the RIGHT arrow button to cycle through these choices: ANT (antenna), STD, HRC or IRC (all cable TV).
Note: STD, HRC and IRC identify various types of cable TV systems. Contact your local cable company to identify the type of cable system that exists in your particular area.
3
Press the RIGHT arrow button. The TV begins memorizing all of the available channels.
4
After all the available channels are stored, the Auto program menu disappears. Press the MENU button to exit.
Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method)
The TV automatically cycles through all of the available channels and stores them in memory. This takes about one to two minutes.
Press the RIGHT button at any time to interrupt the memorization process and return to the Channel menu.
2
Press the DOWN arrow button to select “Auto Program”.
1
Make sure the correct signal source (ANT, STD, HRC, IRC) has been selected. See steps 1~2 on previous page.
Press the DOWN arrow button to select the Channel icon, then press the RIGHT arrow button to access the Channel menu options.
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TV/AV
ANT/CATV
Auto Program
CH
Fine Tune : 0 Add/Erase
Move Sel.

Channel
TV
ANT

Exit
Channel
TV/AV
ANT/CATV Auto Program
CH
Fine Tune : 0 Add/Erase
Move Sel.


TV
ANT
Exit
Channel
TV/AV ANT/CATV
Auto Program
CH
Fine Tune : 0 Add/Erase
Move Sel.


TV ANT
Exit
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TV OPERATION
Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method)
You can view any channel (including an erased channel) by using the number buttons or UP/DOWN buttons on the remote control.
3
Press the LEFT/RIGHT arrow buttons to select the channel you want to add or erase.
4
Press the DOWN arrow button to select “Sel.”.
Press the RIGHT arrow button to select “Added” or “Erased”.
Press the MENU button to exit.
2
Press the DOWN arrow button to select “Add/Erase”, then press the RIGHT arrow button to access the Add/Erase menu.
1
Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Press the DOWN arrow button to select the Channel icon. Press the RIGHT arrow button once to access the Channel menu options.
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Channel
TV/AV
ANT/CATV Auto Program
CH
Fine Tune : 0 Add/Erase
Move Sel.

TV/AV ANT/CATV Auto Program
CH
Fine Tune : 0
Add/Erase
Move Sel.



TV
ANT
Channel
TV
ANT
Exit
Exit
Add/Erase
Channel : ANT 3
Sel. : Added
CH

Move Sel.

Channel
Exit
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TV OPERATION
1
Press the MENU button to display the menu (the Picture menu is automatically displayed). Press the RIGHT arrow button to select Mode.
Customizing the Picture
You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast, brightness, tint, color, and sharpness according to personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic” settings. See next page.)
3
Press the UP/DOWN arrow buttons to select the item you want to adjust. Press the LEFT/RIGHT arrow buttons to increase or decrease the value of a particular item.
4
Press the MENU button to exit.
2
Repeatedly press the RIGHT arrow button until “Custom” is selected.
Press the DOWN arrow button to select “Adjust”, then press the RIGHT arrow button to display the Adjust menu.
After adjusting an item, the gauge will automatically disappear (after about 3 seconds).
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Picture
Mode : Custom
Adjust Color Tone : Normal
CH
Size : Normal Digital NR : Off Tilt : 0

Move Sel.

Exit

Picture
Exit
Adjust
Contrast 100
CH
Brightness 50 Sharpness 50 Color 50 Tint G 50 R 50
Move Sel.

CHAPTER TWO: TV OPERATION 17
1
Press the MENU button to display the menu. (the Picture menu is automatically displayed) Press the RIGHT arrow button to select Mode.
2
Press the RIGHT arrow button to select the “Dynamic” “Standard,” “Movie” or “Custom” picture setting.
Press the MENU button to exit.
TV OPERATION
Using Automatic Picture Settings
Your TV has automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standard” and “Movie) that are preset at the factory. You can activate these by pressing P.STD (or by making a selection from the menu). Or, you can select “Custom” which automatically recalls your personalized picture settings.
• Choose Dynamic for viewing the TV during the day or when there is bright light in the room.
• Choose Standard for the standard factory settings.
• Choose Movie when viewing a movie.
• Choose Custom if you want to adjust the settings according to personal preference.
Simply press the P.STD button on the remote control to select one of the standard picture settings.
Alternate method:
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Picture
Mode : Custom
Adjust Color Tone : Normal
CH
Size : Normal Digital NR : English Tilt : 0

Move Sel.

Exit
18 CHAPTER TWO: TV OPERATION
TV OPERATION
1
Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Press the RIGHT arrow button to access the Picture menu options.
2
Press the DOWN arrow button to select Color Tone.
Press the RIGHT arrow button to select “Cool2”, “Cool1”, ”Normal”, “Warm1” or “Warm2” according to personal preference.
3
Press the MENU button to exit.
Changing the Color Tone
Changing the Screen Size
• Normal : Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode. This is a standard TV screen size.
• Zoom : Sets the picture to Zoom mode.
• 16:9 : Sets the picture to 16:9 mode.
1
Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Press the RIGHT arrow button to access the Picture menu options.
2
Press the DOWN arrow button to select “Size”.
Press the RIGHT arrow button to select “Normal”, “Zoom” or “16:9”.
3
Press the MENU button to exit.
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Picture
Mode : Custom
Adjust Color Tone : Normal
CH
Size : Normal Digital NR : Off Tilt : 0

Move Sel.

Mode : Custom Adjust
Color Tone : Normal
CH
Size : Normal Digital NR : Off Tilt : 0

Move Sel.

Exit
Picture
Exit
Mode : Custom
Adjust Color Tone : Normal
CH
Size : Normal Digital NR : Off Tilt : 0
Move Sel.

Mode : Custom Adjust Color Tone : Normal
CH
Size : Normal
Digital NR : Off Tilt : 0
Move Sel.



Picture
Picture
Exit
Exit
CHAPTER TWO: TV OPERATION 19
Fine Tuning Channels
Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception.
1
Select the appropriate channel.
Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Press the DOWN arrow button to select the Channel icon. Press the RIGHT arrow button to access the Channel menu options.
2
Press the DOWN arrow button to select “Fine tune”. Press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to adjust the fine tuning.
3
To store the fine tuning setting in the TV’s memory, press the UP button. (An asterisk “*” will appear.)
To reset the fine tuning to “0,”press the DOWN button.
4
Press the MENU button to exit.
▼
After you adjust the fine tuning, the color of Channel No. will turn red if you press the DISPLAY button while watching this channel.
TV OPERATION
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Channel
TV/AV
ANT/CATV Auto Program
CH
Fine Tune : 0 Add/Erase
Move Sel.

TV/AV ANT/CATV Auto Program
CH
Fine Tune : 0
Add/Erase
Move Sel.



TV
ANT
Channel
TV
ANT
Exit
Exit
TV/AV ANT/CATV Auto Program
CH
Fine Tune : + 1*
Add/Erase

Move Sel.

Channel
TV
ANT
Exit
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TV OPERATION
Digital Noise Reduction
If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen.
1
Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Press the RIGHT arrow button to access the Picture menu options.
2
Press the DOWN arrow button to select “Digital NR”.
Press the RIGHT arrow button to select Digital NR “On”.
3
Press the MENU button to exit.
▼
Pressing the LEFT/RIGHT buttons
will alternate between “On” and “Off”.
Tilt
Due to the Earth’s magnetic field there may be some minor image tilt depending on the TV’s location. When this occurs, follow the steps below.
1
Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Press the RIGHT arrow button to access the Picture menu options.
2
Press the DOWN arrow button to select “Tilt”.
Press the LEFT/RIGHT arrow button to adjust the Tilt.
3
Press the MENU button to exit.
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Picture
Mode : Custom
Adjust Color Tone : Normal
CH
Size : Normal Digital NR : English Tilt : 0

Move Sel.

Exit
Mode : Custom Adjust Color Tone : Normal
CH
Size : Normal
Digital NR : English
Tilt : 0

Move Sel.

Picture
Exit
Picture
Mode : Custom
Adjust Color Tone : Normal
CH
Size : Normal Digital NR : English Tilt : 0

Move Sel.

Exit
Mode : Custom Adjust Color Tone : Normal
CH
Size : Normal Digital NR : English
Tilt : 0

Move Sel.

Picture
Exit
CHAPTER TWO: TV OPERATION 21
Using Automatic Sound Settings
Your TV has four automatic sound settings (“Standard,” “Music,” “Movie” and “Speech” ) that are preset at the factory. You can activate any of them by pressing the S.STD button (or by making a selection from the on-screen menu). Or, you can select “Adjust,” which automatically recalls your personalized sound settings.
1
Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Press the DOWN arrow button to select the Sound icon, then press the RIGHT arrow button to access the Sound menu options.
TV OPERATION
1
Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Press the DOWN arrow button to select the Sound icon, then press the RIGHT arrow button to access the Sound menu options.
Customizing the Sound
The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic” settings. See bottom of the page.)
2
Press the right arrow until Custom is chosen.
Press the DOWN arrow button to select “Adjust”, then press the RIGHT arrow button to access the Adjust menu options.
3
Press the UP/DOWN arrow buttons to select a particular item.
Press the LEFT/RIGHT arrow buttons to increase or decrease the value of a particular item.
4
Press the MENU button to exit.
▼
After adjusting an item, the gauge will
automatically disappear (after about 3 seconds).
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Sound
Mode Custom
Adjust MTS : Stereo
CH
Optical Out : On
Move Sel.

Adjust
Bass 15
Treble 15
CH
Balance L 15 R 15
Move Sel.



Exit
Sound
Exit
Sound
Mode Custom
Adjust MTS : Stereo
CH
Optical Out : On

Move Sel.

Exit
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