RCA BD20TF10 User Manual
TV/DVD
User’s Guide
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G-LINK, VCR Plus+, C3, PlusCode, GUIDE Plus+, and GUIDE Plus+ Gold are trademarks of Gemstar Development
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Introduction
Key Features Overview
Your TV/DVD is equipped with some special features that will add to your viewing experience.
The following information summarizes some of these features.
On-screen TV Program Guide
Description: The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive list of
programs and information that is built into your TV/DVD and available
when in TV mode. You can scroll through the guide to see what’s on
and tune directly to that program from the guide. You can also browse
programs by category with the sort feature.
When you access the News feature, MSNBC will appear in your video
window if it’s available through your TV.
One-Touch VCR Recording is another benefit of the GUIDE Plus+
system. You don’t have to remember to program your VCR or use the
menus in your VCR to set up a recording.
Requirements:
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT
Rating Status
TV-14 View
Press ^/v to view programs with
this content for this rating.
RATING STATUS
TV-MA View
TV-14 View
TV-PG View
TV-G View
TV-Y7 View
TV-Y View
- - Content - -
DLSVFV
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DLSVFV
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• Complete the on-screen interactive setup. You’ll find detailed
instructions in Chapter 1.
• One-Touch VCR Recording: You must connect the G-LINK cable to
the TV/DVD and place one of the wands in front of the remote
sensor on the VCR.
• If you have a cable box, connect the G-LINK cable to the TV/DVD
and place one of the wands in front of the remote sensor on the
cable box.
V-Chip: Parental Controls
Description: You can block programs and movies by content, age-based
ratings, and/or movie ratings.
Requirements:
• Set up the Parental Controls menu in the TV’s main menu (Chapter
3 has details).
• The broadcasters must use the rating system when they send the
program to your TV in order for your TV to block the program.
MP3 Audio Disc Playback
Description: Your DVD player can play back compatible MP3 audio
files recorded on CD-R discs.
Requirements:
• The discs must be recorded on compatible equipment (Chapter 2 has
details).
• The DVD player must be on.
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Introduction
The On-Screen DVD Information Display
Description: The Info Display is a menu bar that you can bring up to
access certain features while discs are playing. Icons represent the
different features supported by your TV/DVD when in DVD mode. By
selecting different Info Display icons, you can access features including
Repeat, Audio, Subtitles, Bookmarks and Camera Angle.
Requirements:
• Put your TV/DVD in DVD mode and insert a disc into the disc tray.
• Wait for the disc to play, then press INFO to view the Info
Display menu.
The Bookmarks Feature
You can bookmark a point on a disc that you can go to quickly with the
bookmark feature. You can store up to six bookmarks. For example, if
you have a favorite scene in a movie, you can bookmark it so you can
return to it without having to fast forward or reverse to find the exact
scene.
Requirements:
• Put your TV/DVD in DVD mode and insert a disc into the disc tray.
• Press INFO to view the Info Display menu, then highlight the
bookmark icon to use the feature.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Key Features Overview ....................................................................................................1
On-screen TV Program Guide .................................................................................... 1
V-Chip: Parental Controls........................................................................................... 1
MP3 Audio Disc Playback ...........................................................................................1
The On-Screen DVD Information Display ................................................................. 2
The Bookmarks Feature ............................................................................................. 2
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ......................................................................... 8
Protect Against Power Surges ................................................................................... 8
Protect Components from Overheating ................................................................... 8
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ............................................ 8
Important Stand and Base Safety Information ........................................................ 8
Use Indirect Light ....................................................................................................... 8
Connection Pictures ................................................................................................... 8
Types of Discs Your TV/DVD will Play ........................................................................ 8
Choose Your Connection ..................................................................................................9
TV/DVD Only ................................................................................................................... 10
TV/DVD + VCR ................................................................................................................. 11
TV/DVD + Receiver .........................................................................................................13
Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable ............................................................... 14
How to Find the Remote Sensor ............................................................................. 14
Placing the G-LINK Wands ....................................................................................... 14
Plug in the TV/DVD......................................................................................................... 15
Put Batteries in the Remote ........................................................................................... 15
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup .........................15
Turn on the TV ................................................................................................................ 15
Complete the Interactive Setup..................................................................................... 16
Set the Menu Language .......................................................................................... 16
Complete Auto Channel Search .............................................................................. 16
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup ................................................................................ 16
What to Expect ............................................................................................................... 21
Set the DVD Menu Language ........................................................................................ 21
Setting Other Options .................................................................................................... 21
The Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................................................. 22
Chapter 2: Playing DVDs
Regional Coding .............................................................................................................26
Using Different Menus ................................................................................................... 26
Loading and Playing Discs ............................................................................................. 26
To Load and Play a Disc ............................................................................................ 27
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Home Theater Systems, Inc.
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Using a Disc Menu ..........................................................................................................27
Using the On-Screen Info Display .................................................................................29
Time Display.............................................................................................................. 30
Selecting a Title ........................................................................................................ 30
Selecting a Chapter .................................................................................................. 30
Selecting Subtitles .................................................................................................... 31
Changing the Audio Language ............................................................................... 31
Using the Repeat Feature ........................................................................................ 32
Using Bookmarks ...................................................................................................... 33
Changing the Camera Angle ................................................................................... 34
Disc Playback Features Using the Remote ....................................................................34
Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features
About the GUIDE Plus+ System .....................................................................................38
Downloading Data ................................................................................................... 38
Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System ......................................................... 39
The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus .............................................................................. 39
Grid Guide ................................................................................................................ 39
Sort ............................................................................................................................41
News .......................................................................................................................... 42
Schedule .................................................................................................................... 42
Messages ................................................................................................................... 43
Channels ................................................................................................................... 44
Setup ......................................................................................................................... 44
How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program ............... 45
GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items ...............................................................................................45
Channel Banner .............................................................................................................. 46
Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature ............................................................ 46
How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature ................................................................46
Parental Controls and V-Chip .........................................................................................48
How V-Chip Works ................................................................................................... 48
V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................................................. 49
Blocking Specific Content Themes .......................................................................... 51
Viewing Specific Content Themes ...........................................................................52
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ....................................................................................... 53
V-Chip Unrated Program Block ............................................................................... 54
Channel Block ........................................................................................................... 54
Front Panel Block ..................................................................................................... 54
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ................................................................................ 54
Chapter 4: Using the DVD’s Menu System
The DVD’s Menu System ................................................................................................56
Two Types of Menu Items: Path and Action ........................................................... 56
The Play/Resume Play Option........................................................................................ 56
The Play Mode Menu ..................................................................................................... 57
Selecting a Play Mode ..............................................................................................57
How to Create a Program ........................................................................................ 58
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Editing a Program .................................................................................................... 58
AutoPlay ................................................................................................................... 59
Dub Assist ................................................................................................................. 59
IntroScan ................................................................................................................... 59
The Lock Menu................................................................................................................ 60
Locking Your DVD ....................................................................................................60
Unlocking Your DVD ................................................................................................60
Changing Your Password ......................................................................................... 60
Setting the Ratings Limits ........................................................................................ 61
Unrated Titles ...........................................................................................................62
System Test................................................................................................................ 62
The Display Menu ........................................................................................................... 63
TV Image ................................................................................................................... 63
On-Screen Displays ................................................................................................... 64
The Sound Menu ............................................................................................................ 64
Digital Output .......................................................................................................... 64
Sound Logic .............................................................................................................. 65
The Languages Menu .....................................................................................................66
Glossary ........................................................................................................................... 67
Code List .......................................................................................................................... 68
Chapter 5: Using the TV’s Menu System
How to Use Your TV’s Menu System ............................................................................. 70
Audio Menu .................................................................................................................... 70
Picture Quality Menu .....................................................................................................71
Screen Menu ................................................................................................................... 72
Using Closed Captioning ................................................................................................ 72
Closed-Caption Modes ............................................................................................. 72
Channel Menu................................................................................................................. 73
Time Menu ...................................................................................................................... 74
Chapter 6: Playing Other Types of Discs
Using the Info Display .................................................................................................... 76
Using the Time Display............................................................................................. 77
Selecting a Specific Track ......................................................................................... 77
Selecting a Specific Index (Available only on Video CDs) ...................................... 77
Selecting a Play Mode (Available only on Audio CDs and MP3s) .......................... 77
Using the Repeat Feature ........................................................................................79
Changing the Audio Channel Output (Available only on Video CDs) .................. 80
Using IntroScan (Available only on Audio CDs and MP3s) .................................... 80
Using Bookmarks (Available only on Audio CDs) ................................................... 80
Dub Assist (Available only on Audio CDs)............................................................... 82
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Chapter 7: Other Information
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 84
Care and Cleaning .......................................................................................................... 89
Handling Cautions ....................................................................................................89
Formation of Condensation .................................................................................... 89
Handling Discs .......................................................................................................... 90
Cleaning Discs ........................................................................................................... 90
The Front of Your TV/DVD ............................................................................................. 91
Universal Remote ........................................................................................................... 92
Test the Remote........................................................................................................ 92
Program the Remote ...................................................................................................... 92
Automatic Code Search ........................................................................................... 92
Direct Entry ............................................................................................................... 93
Operate Components after Programming the Remote ............................................... 93
Codes .........................................................................................................................94
Limited Warranty............................................................................................................ 95
Accessory Order Form .................................................................................................... 97
Index .............................................................................................................................. 100
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Chapter 1
Connections & Setup
Chapter Overview:
• Things to Consider Before You Connect
• Choose Your Connection
• Connections
• Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable
• Plug in the TV/DVD
• Put Batteries in the Remote
• How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the
Interactive Setup
• Turn on the TV
• Complete the Interactive Setup
• Set the DVD Menu Language
• The Remote Control
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Connections & Setup
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/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/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/DVD, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV/DVD
instead of straight down the middle of the back of the TV/DVD.
• 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/DVD carefully. Place the TV/DVD on a stand or base that is of adequate size
and strength to prevent the TV/DVD from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This
could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV/DVD. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with
your TV/DVD.
Use Indirect Light
Don’t place the TV/DVD where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or
indirect lighting.
Connection Pictures
Audio/video cables are usually bundled together. For better visibility, the connection pictures in this book
show each cable separately (audio left, audio right, and video).
Types of Discs Your TV/DVD will Play
• DVD discs - DVD discs contain high quality picture and sound content.
• Audio discs - Audio CDs contain musical or sound content only.
• Video CD discs – Like DVD video discs, Video CDs contain picture and sound content. The difference is
the amount of information that can be stored on the disc.
• MP3 discs – A disc that contains audio files (for example, a CD-R with downloaded MP3 files).
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Choose Your Connection
There are several ways to connect your TV/DVD. Please use the following chart to determine
which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV/DVD.
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Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV/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
pictures in this book show each cable separately for better visibility.
Please locate the G-LINK cable (provided) when you’re getting ready to set up your TV/DVD. You need
to connect this cable to your TV/DVD, and to your VCR and/or cable box in order for all of the
features of the program guide to work properly.
This TV/DVD’s optical digital output 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.
G-LINK cable
Audio/Video cables
Coaxial cable
Chapter 1 9
Optical cable
Connections & Setup
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
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L/ MONO
VIDEO
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CABLE
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1. Connect the TV/DVD to your cable or antenna
2
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Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the ANTENNA jack on the back of your
TV/DVD.
Go to page 15
2. If you’re connecting a cable box, connect the G-LINK cable
Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV/DVD. Next step, place the wands of the
G-LINK cable to the cable box (instructions are on page 14).
Go to page 14
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Connections & Setup
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TV/DVD + VCR
1. Connect your TV/DVD to your VCR
A. Connect a coaxial cable to the ANTENNA jack on your TV/DVD and to the Output Jack on
your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV).
B. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect audio cables (white and red) to the AUDIO IN jacks
on the back of the TV/DVD (R and L/MONO) and to the Audio Output Jacks on the VCR
(sometimes labeled OUT R L).
C. Connect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO IN jack on the back of the TV/DVD and to the
Video Output Jack on the VCR.
2. Connect cable or antenna to your VCR
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet, cable box, or antenna to the Input Jack on your
VCR (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANTENNA or IN FROM ANT).
3. Connect the G-LINK cable to the TV/DVD
Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV/DVD. Next step, place one of the wands
of the G-LINK cable to work with your VCR (instructions are on page 14).
Go to page 14
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Dolby Digital® and DTS
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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 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Jack!
This unit’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.
It is important to choose the correct Digital Output setting in the DVD Player’s Sound menu, especially when
you use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack. For more information, see Chapter 4.
*Dolby Digital is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation
**DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Home Theater Systems, Inc.
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TV/DVD + Receiver
1. Connect the TV/DVD to your cable or antenna
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the ANTENNA jack on the back of
your TV/DVD.
2A. Connect the A/V receiver to your TV/DVD
Connect the audio/video cables. Connect audio cables (white and red) to the AUDIO OUT
jacks on the back of the TV/DVD (R and L) and to the Audio Input Jacks on the receiver
(sometimes labeled AUDIO IN L R).
or
2B. Connect Dolby Digital or the DTS Receiver to your TV/DVD
If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver with a Digital Input jack, connect an optical
cable (not provided) to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack on the TV/DVD and to the Digital
Input jack on the back of the receiver. You must also set the Digital Output setting in the
Sound menu (Chapter 4 has details).
3. If you’re connecting a cable box, connect the G-LINK cable
Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV/DVD. Next step, place the wands
of the G-LINK cable to the cable box (instructions are on page 14).
Go to page 14
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Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable
The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) to
work with your VCR and/or cable box.
Cable Box – If your TV/DVD is connected to a cable box you must connect the G-LINK cable to
receive TV program listings for your area, and to tune directly to a channel when the program
guide is on your TV screen.
VCR – If your TV/DVD is connected to a VCR and you don’t connect the G-LINK cable, one-touch
VCR recording won’t work. The other features of the guide will work properly.
How to Find the Remote Sensor
You have to place the G-LINK wands in front of the remote sensor on the VCR and/or cable box.
G-LINK cable
G-LINK wands
Some cable boxes and VCRs have the remote sensor labeled on the unit. If the remote sensor isn’t
labeled on your VCR and/or cable box, you need to use the remote control that came with the VCR
and/or cable box to locate the sensor.
1. Turn off the VCR and/or cable box.
2. Hold the remote control (not the one that came with your TV/DVD, but the one that came
with the cable box and/or VCR to which you’re attaching the G-LINK cable) so that it is
touching the front of the component.
Tip
If you don’t have both a
cable box and a VCR
connected to your
TV/DVD, just coil the cable
of the extra G-LINK wand
with a twist tie and leave it
behind the unit.
3. Slowly move the remote control across the front of the component (VCR or cable box) while
you press the power button on and off. You must press and release the power button each
time you move the remote (holding down the button won’t work).
VCR
CABLE BOX
CHANNEL
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4. When the component turns on, you’ve located the remote sensor.
Placing the G-LINK Wands
Place the G-LINK wands in front of the remote sensor on your VCR and/or cable box
approximately one inch away from the remote sensor (see instructions below).
TV/DVD
OUT
ANTENNA
L
R
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
L/ MONO
R
SENSOR
G-LINK
IN
Connect to G-LINK jack
on the back of the TV/DVD.
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
VCR
SENSOR
CHANNEL
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Plug in the TV/DVD
Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade of the plug with the
wide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet.
Put Batteries in the Remote
1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote.
2. Insert new batteries. Match the polarities (+ and -) on the batteries with the
diagram on the remote.
3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote.
How to Use the Remote Control to
Complete the Interactive Setup
The technical term is “Navigation” – how you move through the on-screen
menus. The theory is the same throughout the menu screens: highlight your
OK
Use the arrow buttons and the OK
button to move through the menu
system.
choice and select it.
To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight
one of the items listed on the screen. Use the up or down arrow button to move
up or down. Use the right or left arrow button to move right or left.
To select the item that you’ve highlighted, press OK.
Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other menu items on
the list (appears darker, brighter, or a different color).
Turn on the TV
Press the TV button on the remote control or the POWER button on the
TV/DVD’s front panel (the first screen of the Interactive Setup appears). The
menu screens “time out” after a period of time if you don’t make a selection.
The tips in this section tell you how to access the Setup menu screens manually.
Note: Pressing the TV button not only turns on the TV, but puts the remote into TV
mode. “TV mode” means that the buttons on the remote control operate the TV’s
functions.
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Complete the Interactive Setup
Tip
To access the setup menus manually,
press MENU and choose Setup.
SETUP
Select the language to be used
in these menus.
1 English
2 Español
3 Français
SETUP
Would you like the TV to search
for all available channels?
1 Search for channels
2 Skip this step
The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s features to work properly. In this
book, we call it the “interactive setup” because the TV asks you questions, you
answer, and the TV makes the appropriate adjustments. The first time your
TV/DVD is in TV mode, the setup screens appear automatically.
Set the Menu Language
The first part of the SETUP asks you to select your preferred language for the
menu system.
1. Highlight your preferred language for the menu system.
2. Press OK to select that language.
Complete Auto Channel Search
The next part of the SETUP asks you if you want the TV to search for all
channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system. This is sometimes
called “auto programming.”
1. Press OK to tell the TV to begin searching for channels. A progress report
appears on the screen.
Tip
If you move to a new zip or postal code,
or if any of your information changes,
you need to access the setup screens
from the TV’s main menu— press MENU,
choose GUIDE Plus+ Menu, and choose
GUIDE Plus+ Setup.
2. When the screen on the TV tells you the search is complete, press OK (the
first GUIDE Plus+ system setup screen appears).
Note: If you skip Auto Channel Search now, you can access it later through the
Channel menu. See Chapter 5 for more details.
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup
The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive program guide that lists
what shows are on TV in your area. In order to receive program listings, you
need to complete the following steps.
The G-LINK cable must be connected to the back of your TV/DVD, and the
wands must be placed in front of the remote sensor of the cable box and/or
VCR in order for the GUIDE Plus+ system to work (go back to page 14 for
details).
1. You should see a screen displaying the features of the Guide Plus+ system.
Press OK to continue.
2. The next screen asks you to locate setup materials and hardware. Once you
have done this, press OK to continue.
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Step 1: Identifying Your TV’s Location
1. If your country is highlighted, press OK on the remote control.
If your country isn’t highlighted, press the up or down arrow button on the
remote control to highlight your country and press OK.
2. Use the number buttons on your remote to enter your zip code.
Press OK when you’re finished.
Note: If your postal code contains letters, press the up and down arrow buttons on
your remote to enter letters, and press the right arrow button to go to the next
space. The left arrow button moves you to the left.
Tip
Step 2: Configuring for Cable
The next series of screens asks you about your cable setup. To supply your TV
with the correct TV program listings, the GUIDE Plus+ system needs to know if
your TV/DVD is connected to cable.
1. If your TV/DVD is connected to cable, highlight Yes and press OK.
If your TV/DVD isn’t connected to cable, highlight No and press OK
(STEP 3: Configuring for a VCR appears).
2. If you have a cable box connected to this TV/DVD, highlight Yes and press
OK on your remote control.
Note: The next series of screens is very important because the GUIDE Plus+ system
must find the correct cable box information in order to receive the correct TV
program listings.
If you don’t have a cable box connected to this TV/DVD, highlight No and
press OK (STEP 3: Configuring for a VCR appears).
If you’re not sure which channel is the
cable box’s output channel, consult the
book that came with your cable box or
contact your cable company.
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3. Highlight the channel to which you have to tune your TV in order to see
4. Highlight your brand of cable box, and press OK.
cable programming, and press OK (a screen appears reminding you to
connect your G-LINK cable to your TV/DVD and cable box).
Notes: Channel 03 is the most common.
Choose Video1/AUX if your cable box is connected to your TV/DVD with audio/video
cables instead of a coaxial cable. Go to page 9 for pictures of these cables.
If your brand isn’t listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK.
5. Make sure your cable box is on.
Tune the cable box to channel 02 (use the remote control that came with
your cable box, or press the channel buttons on the cable box).
Press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system starts testing codes).
Important Note: When code testing is in progress, don’t touch your TV/DVD, VCR,
cable box or any of the remote controls for these products.
6. Look at your cable box. If it is still on and changed to channel 09, the test
was successful. Highlight Yes, and press OK (STEP 3: Configuring for a VCR
appears).
If your cable box didn’t change to channel 09 or turned itself off, you have
two choices: No and Test this code again.
Test this code again: If you think the TV/DVD, the cable box, or any of the
remote controls might have been touched or bumped during the test,
highlight Test this code again and press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system runs
the same set of codes).
No: If you don’t think the test was interrupted, highlight No and press OK
(GUIDE Plus+ system tests the next code).
Repeat the previous instructions until the TV finds the correct cable box
code. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Note: If the TV can’t find your cable box code, a troubleshooting checklist appears.
Carefully review each checklist and follow the instructions on the screen.
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Step 3: Configuring for a VCR
1. If your TV/DVD is connected to a VCR, press OK.
If it is not, highlight No and press OK (a screen will appear reminding you
to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV/DVD and VCR.).
2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the brand of your VCR that
is connected to the TV/DVD and press OK.
If your brand isn’t listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK.
3. Tune your VCR to channel 02. Next, turn OFF your VCR. When you
complete these steps, press OK to begin testing.
Important Note: When code testing is in progress, don’t touch your TV/DVD, VCR,
or any of the remote controls for these products.
4. Look at the front display of your VCR. If your VCR turned on automatically
and changed to channel 09, the test was successful. Highlight Yes and
press OK.
If your VCR didn’t change to channel 09, you can either choose No or Test
this code again.
If you think your TV/DVD or remotes might have been touched during the
test, tune your VCR to channel 02, turn off your VCR and highlight Test this
code again.
If you don’t think the test was interrupted, highlight No. Tune your VCR to
channel 02 and turn off your VCR. Press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system starts
testing another set of codes.)
Keep following the previous instructions until the VCR finds the
correct code.
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Tip
Leave your cable box turned ON to
download program information.
Leave your VCR turned OFF to record
programs.
Note: If the GUIDE Plus+ system can’t locate the correct code for the VCR, a list of
troubleshooting instructions appears to help you before you try again.
• Try VCR configuration again: repeat VCR setup.
• Test alternate codes: tests selected brands and if this fails, the test continues
with all codes in the system.
• Skip this step: the GUIDE Plus+ system won’t be able to automatically schedule
programs to record on your VCR.
Step 4: Confirming Your Settings
1. Check to make sure all settings are complete and correct. If all settings are
complete, highlight Yes, end setup and press OK. If your cable box and/or
VCR code testing failed, you should see INCOMPLETE where the cable
box and VCR codes are listed. Once setup is complete, additional
screens appear.
If any settings are incomplete or incorrect, highlight No, repeat setup process
and press OK. Follow the instructions on the screen.
2. You can choose to view a demo of the GUIDE Plus+ features, which may
take a few minutes to load. If you don’t want to see the demo right now,
press OK to watch TV.
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What to Expect
The next time you are in TV mode, the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear on the screen. The
following examples explain what you might see:
• If all of the program information has been sent to your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system
appears with all of your TV program listings.
• If the program information hasn’t been sent to your TV yet, an outline of the GUIDE
(without TV program listings) will appear on the screen. Program information is usually
sent to your TV at night.
• If the TV detected that you have multiple cable companies in your area, STEP 5: Choosing
Your Channel Lineup appears.
Features of the GUIDE Plus+ system are explained in Chapter 3.
To clear the guide from your screen, press CLEAR or GUIDE on the remote control.
Set the DVD Menu Language
The first time you are in DVD mode, the Automatic Language Selection Screen
appears.
This is the Automatic Language
Selection Screen. English is the
default language, and automatically
appears highlighted when the
screen comes up.
By default, the DVD’s on-screen displays are shown in English. If you want the
on-screen menus to appear in English, press OK on the remote.
To change the language:
1. Press the down arrow button on the remote until the appropriate language
is highlighted.
2. Press OK on the remote.
This screen sets all language preferences for on-screen displays to the same
language. You can use the DVD’s menu system to set individual language
preferences (see Chapter 4).
Setting Other Options
The DVD’s menu system contains many options which can enhance your disc
viewing and listening experience. These options include:
• ratings limits
• language preferences
• audio preferences
• display options
For more information on menu options, see Chapter 4.
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To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. To enter a three-digit channel,
press and hold the first digit for two seconds until two dashes appear to the
right of the number, then add the second two. Example: to tune to channel 123,
press and hold 1 for two seconds, press 2, then press 3.
Arrow buttons (up, down, left, right) Press the arrow buttons to move
through the on-screen menu system.
ANTENNA Functions as TV/VCR button in VCR mode and TV/receiver button
in SAT•CABLE mode.
AUX (auxiliary) Puts the remote in auxiliary mode to operate the component
you’ve programmed the remote to operate with this button. You can program
this button to control a cable box, most RCA, GE and Proscan audio
components, a laserdisc player, or a VCR. If you set up the Auto Tuning feature
(Chapter 3), pressing the AUX button automatically tunes the TV/DVD to the
correct channel.
CH (up and down) buttons In TV mode, scans up or down through the
current channel list. Press once to change the channel up or down; press and
hold to continue changing channels. In DVD mode, highlights the Chapter Info
Display icon.
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CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen.
DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode.
FORWARD In DVD mode, advances the disc forward.
GO BACK In TV mode, returns you to the previous channel. In DVD mode,
returns you to previous screen.
GUIDE In TV mode, press GUIDE to make the GUIDE Plus+ system appear on
the screen: press GUIDE again to remove it from the screen.
INFO In TV mode, displays channel information. In DVD mode, brings up the
Info Display screen.
L.E.D. (light-emitting diode) The little light on the remote that lights when you
are programming the remote. It also lights when you press a valid button on
the remote.
MENU In TV mode, displays the TV’s Main menu. You can also press and hold
for 2 seconds to display the GUIDE Plus+ system. In DVD mode, makes the
DVD’s menu system appear when a disc is not playing. If you press MENU
while playing a DVD or Video disc, the disc’s menu system will appear.
MUTE Lowers the volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore volume.
OK When a menu is on the screen, press OK to select the item that
is highlighted.
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Tip
To turn off all the RCA, GE, and Proscan
components that are connected to the
TV/DVD, press ON•OFF twice within two
seconds.
This feature only works with most RCA,
GE and Proscan products.
ON•OFF Turns the TV/DVD on and off.
PAUSE In DVD mode, press PAUSE when the disc is playing to pause playback.
PLAY In DVD mode, plays the disc.
REC•VCR+ In TV mode, when the GUIDE Plus+ program guide is on the
screen, press REC•VCR+ to program your VCR to record a program.
REVERSE In DVD mode, press REVERSE to go backwards on a disc.
SAT•CABLE In TV mode, puts the remote in SAT•CABLE mode.
SKIP In TV mode, if you press this button before you change the channel, the
TV waits 30 seconds and automatically goes back to the original channel. Each
time you press SKIP, you add 30 seconds (i.e, if you press SKIP two times before
you change the channel, the TV waits 60 seconds and automatically turns back
to the original channel).
SOUND In TV mode, displays the AUDIO PROCESSOR menu.
STOP In DVD mode, stops playing the disc.
TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode. Also displays channel
information.
VCR1 Puts the remote in VCR mode.
VCR2 Puts the remote in VCR mode.
VOL (up and down) buttons Decrease or increase the TV/DVD’s volume.
WHO•INPUT In TV mode, press WHO•INPUT to toggle through the available
Video Input channels (VID/FRNT and the current channel). In SAT mode, press
to select available channel lists.
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Playing DVDs
Chapter Overview:
• Regional Coding
• Using Different Menus
• Loading and Playing Discs
Chapter 2
• Using a Disc Menu
• Using the On-Screen Info Display
• Disc Playback Features
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Regional Coding
Both the TV/DVD unit and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in
order for the disc to play. If the codes don’t match, the disc won’t play. This unit’s code is region 1.
Using Different Menus
Each disc is programmed with different features. There are three separate menu paths that you can
use to access features:
• The Disc menu – The disc menu is part of each disc and is separate from the DVD’s menu
system. The contents of each disc menu vary according to how the disc was authored and what
features are included. The disc menu is turned on and off (while the disc is playing) with the
MENU button on the remote.
• The DVD’s Info Display – The Info Display appears as icons across the top of the screen
when a disc is playing. It can only be accessed while you are playing a disc. It’s turned on and
off with the INFO button on the remote.
• The DVD’s menu system – The DVD’s menu system is accessed only when a disc isn’t
playing. It appears automatically when the STOP button is pressed.
Remember that a feature will only work if the disc was programmed with that feature. For example,
if you choose subtitles on the Info Display, the subtitles will only appear if the disc was created
with subtitles. If a menu item is “grayed out” it means that item isn’t available.
Loading and Playing Discs
Your TV/DVD unit plays DVD discs, Video CD discs, Audio CD discs, MP3 discs and CD-R discs.
Before you load a disc, make sure that it is compatible with the player. The following discs
CANNOT be used with this player:
• Laserdiscs
• CD-I, CD-ROM (computer-only discs), CD-RW, DVD-ROM
• Discs recorded using other broadcast standards (i.e. PAL or SECAM)
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To Load and Play a Disc
To put the TV/DVD in DVD mode and play a disc, press the DVD button on the remote control.
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2. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up
(double-sided discs have content on both sides, so you can place
either side up).
3. Press the OPEN•CLOSE or PLAY button. The disc tray closes.
The TV/DVD reads the disc’s table of contents, and then one of
three things happens depending on how the disc was programmed:
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• The disc menu appears on the screen. One of the options will
start disc play. Highlight that option and press OK on the remote.
• The DVD’s main menu appears on the screen. Highlight the Play
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The title is in the
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When you stop playing a disc, the unit remembers where you stopped.
When you start playing the disc again, the unit picks up where you left
option and press OK on the remote.
off unless the disc is removed, the unit is unplugged, or you pressed the
STOP button twice.
Using a Disc Menu
A disc is capable of having an on-screen menu that is separate from the DVD’s menu system and
on-screen Info Display. The disc menu might only contain a list of the titles and chapters, or it
may allow you to change features such as language and playback settings.
Although the content and operation of disc menus vary from disc to disc, the following example
will give you an idea of what to expect.
1. While the disc is playing, press the MENU
button on the remote. The disc menu
appears.
Tip
Many discs skip the disc
menu and start playing
automatically. To access the
disc menu when you’re
playing a disc, press MENU
on the remote.
An example of a disc menu. The
menus on discs vary because the disc
menu is created by the disc’s author.
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In this example, The Language
setting is highlighted. To select this
option, press OK on the remote.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to highlight the section of the disc
menu you want to choose, and press OK on the remote. In the
example on the left, Language has been selected.
3. Press the up/down arrows to select a language, and press OK on the
remote.
4. Press MENU on the remote to resume playback.
Note: Any settings you change on the disc menu only override the default
settings in the DVD’s menu system temporarily. Default settings are what
you set up in the DVD’s menu system. To change the default settings, see
Chapter 4.
In the example on the left, English is
highlighted. Press OK on the remote
to play the disc with English dialog.
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