RCA BLD548 User Manual
TV/DVD/Radio
User's Manual
Changing Entertainment. Again.
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user’s authority to operate it.
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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.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
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fully insert.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup
Under Cabinet Mounting Instructions ............................................................................ 4
Before Mounting ........................................................................................................ 4
Tools Required ............................................................................................................4
Parts Packed with Your Unit ......................................................................................4
Mounting Procedure .................................................................................................. 4
Jacks on the Back of the TV/DVD/Radio (listed from left to right) ............................... 5
Buttons on the Bottom of the TV/DVD/Radio (listed from left to right) ..................... 6
Buttons and Controls on the Front of the TV/DVD/Radio ............................................. 7
Install the Battery in the Remote .................................................................................... 9
The Remote Control (buttons listed in alphabetical order)........................................... 9
TV Setup .......................................................................................................................... 10
Set the Time .............................................................................................................. 10
Choose Your Signal .................................................................................................. 11
Complete Auto Channel Search .............................................................................. 11
Adding or Removing Channels ................................................................................ 11
Picture Quality .......................................................................................................... 12
DVD Basics....................................................................................................................... 12
Regional Coding ....................................................................................................... 12
Using Different Menus ............................................................................................. 13
Types of Discs Your DVD Will Play ...........................................................................13
Loading and Playing Discs .......................................................................................14
Using a Disc Menu .................................................................................................... 15
Chapter 2: Playing Discs and Using the Radio
Using the On-Screen Info Display ................................................................................. 18
Playing DVDs................................................................................................................... 18
Selecting a Title ........................................................................................................19
Selecting a Chapter ..................................................................................................19
Time Display.............................................................................................................. 20
Changing the Audio Language ...............................................................................20
Turning QSurround™ On/Off .................................................................................. 21
Selecting the Subtitle Language ............................................................................. 21
Turning the Subtitles ON/OFF ..................................................................................22
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Changing the Camera Angle (DVDs) ....................................................................... 22
Using the Repeat Feature ........................................................................................23
Using Bookmarks ...................................................................................................... 24
Playing Audio CDs .......................................................................................................... 25
Selecting a Track ....................................................................................................... 25
Time Display.............................................................................................................. 26
Selecting a Play Mode .............................................................................................. 26
Using the Repeat Feature ........................................................................................28
Using the A-B Repeat Feature .................................................................................29
Using Bookmarks ...................................................................................................... 30
Playing MP3 Discs ...........................................................................................................31
Selecting a Folder ..................................................................................................... 31
Selecting a Song .......................................................................................................31
Using the Repeat Feature ........................................................................................32
Playback Features ...........................................................................................................33
Fast Motion Playback (Picture Scan) .......................................................................33
Skipping Tracks or Songs.......................................................................................... 33
Using the Radio .............................................................................................................. 34
Tuning a Station ....................................................................................................... 34
Storing a Station ......................................................................................................34
Chapter 3: Using the DVD’s Menu System
The DVD’s Menu System ................................................................................................36
Moving through the Menus .................................................................................... 36
Language Menu ....................................................................................................... 37
VIDEO Menu .............................................................................................................38
Rating Menu ............................................................................................................. 39
Chapter 4: Other
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................. 42
Limited Warranty........................................................................................................... 45
Accessory Order Form ................................................................................................... 49
Index ................................................................................................................................ 51
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Chapter Overview:
• Under Cabinet Mounting Instructions
• Jacks on the Back of the TV/DVD/Radio
• Buttons on the Bottom of the TV/DVD/Radio
• Buttons and Controls on the Front of the TV/DVD/Radio
• Install the Battery in the Remote
• The Remote Control
• TV Setup
• DVD Basics
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Under Cabinet Mounting Instructions
Before Mounting
• Empty contents from the selected cabinet where the unit will be mounted.
• Clean the underside of the cabinet.
Note: We recommend the unit be mounted towards the front edge of the cabinet.
Tools Required
• Drill and Drill Bit • Ruler or Tape Measure • Masking Tape
• Nail or Awl • Scissors • Safety Glasses
• Phillips Screwdriver • Countersink (Optional)
Parts Packed with Your Unit
Screws: 4 - 2 1/2 inches Phillips head screws Spacers: 4 - 3/4 inches
4 - 1 3/4 inches Phillips head screws 4 - 1/2 inches
4 - 1 inch Phillips head screws 4 - 1/4 inches
Washers: 4 Template: Cord Hooks: 2
Mounting Procedure
1. Position the template (a separate foldup sheet) in the desired location.
2. Use the tape to hold the template in position.
3. Drill four 4.5 mm (3/16”) holes at the locations shown.
4. Remove the paper template.
5. Attach the unit using four screws and spacers as required to adjust to the desired height.
Once you have attached your unit to the cabinet, you can use the supplied cord hooks to store
excess cord.
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V ANTENNA VIDEO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT FM ANTENNA
Jacks on the Back of the TV/DVD/Radio (listed from left to right)
TV ANTENNA Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to this jack.
VIDEO IN Receives video input signals from another component such as a VCR or camcorder,
including some security cameras.
L/R AUDIO IN Receives audio input signals from another component such as a VCR, camcorder, or
Internet access device.
L/R AUDIO OUT Sends audio input signals from the unit to another component such as a receiver
or amplifier, or outputs the sound to powered (amplified) speakers.
FM ANTENNA Connect an FM radio antenna to improve radio reception.
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Buttons on the Bottom of the TV/DVD/Radio
(listed from left to right)
AUTO PROGRAM Press this button to begin auto channel search.
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ADD/DELETE Press this button to either add or delete a station from your TV after you have
completed the auto channel search.
TV/CATV Press this button once if you have an antenna connected to your unit; press again if
you have cable or a cable box connected to your unit.
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Buttons and Controls on the Front of the TV/DVD/Radio
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Disc Tray Insert DVDs or CDs in this tray.
Display The time and/or radio stations appear in this display.
LCD Screen Video appears here (when watching TV or a DVD). The TV turns off automatically
when you close the LCD screen.
Important: In order to conserve the LCD screen life, make sure the TV is turned off. Don’t use the LCD screen
as a light because continual operation will reduce the life of the unit significantly.
Buttons (listed alphabetically)
Arrow (up and down) buttons When 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.
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AM/FM MODE Switches between FM and AM radio.
CLOCK Press this button and TUNE/CLOCK SET +/– simultaneously to set or change the time.
Press and hold to scan quickly.
DVD MODE Puts the TV/DVD/Radio in the DVD mode in order to play a DVD, an audio CD, or
MP3 disc.
FWD ( ) Scans forward on a disc (DVD, CD, or MP3).
OPEN/CLOSE ( ) Opens and closes the disc tray. TV/DVD/Radio must be in DVD mode before
tray will open.
PLAY/PAUSE ( ) Switches between play and pause when you’re playing a disc (DVD, CD,
or MP3).
POWER Turns the TV/DVD/Radio on or off.
RECALL In radio mode, cycles through the preset radio stations.
RELEASE Releases the LCD screen. You can then adjust the screen by moving it up/down and
rotating it left or right carefully.
REV ( ) Scans backward on a disc (DVD, CD, or MP3).
SECURITY In any mode, press this button to select the video channel for the source connected to
the video input jacks on the back of the TV/DVD/Radio.
SENSOR Receives a signal from the remote control.
STOP ( ) Stops disc play.
STORE Press this button to display the preset numbers for storing radio stations into memory.
You can store up to 10 radio stations in AM and FM memory.
TUNE +/– (up and down) buttons In radio mode, scans up and/or down through the radio
channels. Also, used with the CLOCK button to set the time. Use these buttons when you want to
skip a track or song when playing a CD or MP3 disc.
TV MODE Press this button to display the TV signal.
VOL +/– (up and down) buttons Increase or decrease the sound from the built-in speakers.
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Install the Battery in the Remote
1. Use a coin to remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the
remote.
2. Insert the lithium battery (type CR2025).
3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote.
Note: When the remote control isn’t in use, the magnet on the back of the
remote attaches to the side of the unit opposite the DVD player for easy storage.
The Remote Control (buttons listed in alphabetical order)
0-9 and 100 (Number buttons) In TV mode, enter channel numbers directly
through the remote control. To enter a number above 99, for example 113,
press 100, then 1, and then 3.
Arrow (up, down, left, right) buttons Move through the options on the
on-screen Info Display and DVD menu system.
AM/FM Switches between FM and AM radio.
DISC MENU In DVD mode, displays the disc’s menu if available.
DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode, allowing you to play a disc (DVD, CD,
or MP3).
DVD MENU In DVD mode, displays the DVD’s menu system when a disc is
not playing (stop mode).
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ENTER When you’re using the arrow buttons to choose an option on the
LCD Info Display, press ENTER to select the item.
MUTE Lowers the volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore
volume.
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PIX (Picture) Displays the picture screen, allowing you to adjust Contrast,
Brightness, Color, and Tint Level.
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POWER Turns on and off the unit.
INFO Press this button to access the DVD, CD, or MP3 Info Displays.
TUNE +/– (up and down) buttons In TV mode, scans through the channel list. In radio mode,
tunes to a frequency (radio station). In DVD mode, skips forward/backward in disc chapters or
tracks. Each press changes the channel, station, or track; press and hold to scan.
TV Puts the remote control in the TV mode.
VOL +/– (up and down) buttons Decrease or increase the volume.
TV Setup
You can connect the TV/DVD/Radio to a cable TV system, dipole antenna, or outside antenna
using the TV ANTENNA jack. Once you’ve connected the TV signal, 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. Now you’re ready to set the time, choose your signal, and
program the channel list.
Set the Time
When you first plug in the TV/DVD/Radio, the clock flashes until you set it. The TV/DVD/Radio
doesn’t have to be turned ON to set the clock. To set the clock:
1. Turn on the TV/DVD/Radio using the POWER button.
2. Press and hold the CLOCK button and TUNE/CLOCK SET – / + button at the same time (both
buttons are on the front of the TV/DVD/Radio).
3. Press the – button to decrease and the + button to increase the time. Press and hold the
buttons to scan quickly.
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Choose Your Signal
1. Press the TV button to place the TV/DVD/Radio in the TV mode.
2. Locate the TV/CATV button on the underside of your unit.
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3. If you have a dipole antenna connected to your TV, press the TV/CATV
button (TV appears to the left of the channel number on the LCD screen).
If you’re using cable or a cable box, press the TV/CATV button until the
correct signal type appears: STD for standard cable or HRC or IRC for
certain cable systems.
Note: STD is the most common cable type in the U.S. If you don’t know what
type of cable system you have, contact your cable company.
Complete Auto Channel Search
1. Locate the TV AUTO PROGRAM button on the underside of your unit.
2. Press TV AUTO PROGRAM (the TV automatically starts searching the
channels). When the TV finds an active channel, it places it in the
channel list.
Adding or Removing Channels
You might want to add or remove channels if some of them are not active,
have weak signals, or you do not want them in your channel memory. You can
still tune to a channel after you remove it from the channel list–use the number
buttons on the remote.
1. If your TV isn’t on, press the TV button.
2. Tune to the channel you want to delete by using the TUNE + or - button
on the remote or up/down button on the front of the unit. To tune to a
channel you want to add, enter the number using the number buttons on
the remote control.
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3. Press the ADD/DELETE button on the underside of your unit to add or
delete (erase) the channel.
4. Wait until the display disappears from the screen each time you delete or
add a channel.
Note: If you don’t wait until the display disappears before you change channels,
the add/delete function will be disabled. You must Auto Channel Search again to
reactivate the add/delete function.
Picture Quality
The picture quality options let you adjust the way the picture looks. Adjust the
picture quality with the PIX button on the remote control.
Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of
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Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
Each time you press the PIX button on
the remote, one of the picture quality
options appears. To adjust, press the
VOL up/down.
Color Adjusts the richness of the color.
Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.
1. Press the PIX button repeatedly to cycle through the options.
2. Press the VOL +/– buttons to adjust the option.
DVD Basics
To get the optimum use out of the DVD section of the TV/DVD/Radio, make sure you read this
section of the chapter.
Regional Coding
Both the DVD player 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. Other
regional codes can’t be played in this unit.
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Using Different Menus
Each disc is programmed with different features. There are three paths that you can use to access
features: the disc’s menu, the DVD’s Info Display, and the DVD’s Menu System. Remember that a
feature only works if the disc was programmed with that feature. For example, if you choose
subtitles, the subtitles only appear if the disc was created with subtitles.
• The Disc menu – The disc menu is part of each disc and is separate from the DVD’s Info
Display and DVD’s Menu System. The contents of each disc’s menu vary according to how the
disc was authored and what features are included. The disc menu is turned on when a disc is
inserted or you press the PLAY 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 Info Display is explained in Chapter 2.
• The DVD’s Menu System – The DVD’s Menu System is accessed only when a DVD is in the
stop mode. The DVD’s menu system is explained in Chapter 3.
Types of Discs Your DVD Will Play
• DVD discs – DVDs contain video.
• Audio discs – Audio CDs contain musical or sound content only.
• MP3 discs – A disc that contains audio files (for example, a CD-R with downloaded MP3 files).
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Loading and Playing Discs
Before you load a disc, make sure that it is compatible with the player. Note that the following
discs CANNOT be used with this player:
• Laserdisc
• CD-I, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM
• MiniDisc
• CD-G discs play audio only, not graphics
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To Load and Play a Disc
To put the TV/DVD/Radio in DVD mode and play a disc, press the DVD MODE
button on the TV/DVD/Radio or DVD on the remote control.
Note: You must be in the DVD mode to open the disc tray.
1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the front of the TV/DVD/Radio. The disc
tray opens.
2. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up (doublesided discs have content on both sides, so you can place either side up).
3. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. The disc tray closes.
Note: Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button also closes the tray and starts the
disc playing.
The TV/DVD/Radio reads the disc’s table of contents, and then one of
following happens depending on how the disc was programmed:
• No disc menu appears.
• The disc menu appears.
• The disc menu appears on the screen when you press PLAY/PAUSE on the
front of the TV/DVD/Radio or DISC MENU on the remote control.
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When you stop playing a disc, the TV/DVD/Radio remembers where you
stopped. When you start playing the disc again, it picks up where you left off
unless the disc is removed, power is turned off, or the unit is unplugged.
A screen saver image might be displayed on the screen if you leave a disc in
play, pause, or stop mode for approximately three minutes. To make the screen
disappear, press PLAY or DVD button.
Using a Disc Menu
A disc is capable of having an on-screen menu that is separate from the DVD’s on-screen Info
Display and the DVD’s Menu System. 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. When the disc is first inserted and/or you press PLAY/PAUSE on the front
of the TV/DVD/Radio or DISC MENU on the remote control, the disc menu
appears.
This is 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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