RCA TV DVD Combo 13R400TD User Guide

TV/DVD  
User's Guide  
Changing Entertainment. Again.  
 
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Notes:  
This DVD player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information. If the  
Region number of a DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this DVD player, this DVD player  
cannot play the disc. The Region number for this DVD player is Region No 1.  
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Connections and Setup  
TV  
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INPUT  
Explanation of Jacks and Cables  
You can connect other components to your TV/DVD player such as a VCD, video camera or audio receiver. There  
are several ways to connect your other components to your TV/DVD player depending upon the cables you  
have and the jacks that are on the back of the components. Different jacks and cables provide a different level  
of performance. The jacks on the back of your TV/DVD Player and the cables used to connect them are  
explained below.  
Note: If you do not connect a cable, antenna, or another component to your TV, the TV will automatically  
shut off after 15 minutes to save power.  
VIDEO Jacks and Cables  
The basic Video jack (usually color-coded yellow) is also referred to as  
composite video. Composite video is better than the video quality you get  
from an RF coaxial cable (the type used to plug the cable feed into a TV).  
Usually the video cable is bundled with the audio cables (white and red).  
VIDEO  
AUDIO L (left) and R (right) Jacks and Cables  
These jacks send the audio from other components to the TV. The audio  
jacks and cables are often color-coded (red for right audio, and white for  
left audio). You must connect audio cables to the AUDIO L and R jacks on  
the TV/DVD Player and the corresponding Audio Input Jacks on the  
component no matter which Video jack you connect (VID1, DVD, FRONT).  
Note: If your component has only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the  
left (white L/Mono) audio jack on the TV and don’t connect the right audio part  
of the cable.  
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Connections and Setup  
 
Connections and Setup  
Top Panel Controls  
If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the top panel buttons of your TV to operate many of the TV/  
DVD’s features.  
INPUT Toggles the Video Input Channels from TV, VID1, DVD, FRONT.  
VOL- Decreases the volume. In the menu system, acts like the left arrow button on the remote control and  
adjusts menu controls.  
VOL+ Increases the volume. In the menu system, acts like the right arrow button on the remote control and  
adjusts menu controls.  
CH- Scans down through the current channel list. In the menu system, acts like the down arrow button on  
the remote control and adjusts menu controls.  
CH+ Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, acts like the up arrow button on the remote  
control and adjusts menu controls.  
POWER Turns the TV/DVD on and off.  
Play/Pause Plays/pauses disc playback.  
Stop Stops disc playback.  
Open/Close Opens and closes the disc tray.  
Connections and Setup  
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The Remote Control  
The Buttons On the Remote control  
TV Function Buttons  
ON OFF  
DVD  
VCR  
TV  
TV Puts the remote in TV mode. When the TV is off, press to turn on the  
TV.  
Mute Lowers the volume to the minimum level. Press again to restore  
volume.  
CH  
VOL  
MUTE GO BACK  
ON•OFF Turns the TV on and off.  
+ -  
VOL ( / ) buttons Decreases or increases the volume.  
CLEAR  
MENU  
+ -  
CH ( / ) buttons Scans up or down through the current channel list.  
OK  
Press once to change the channel; press and hold to continue changing  
channels.  
SKIP  
PRESETS  
CC  
Go Back Returns to the previous channel. If you are in the menu  
system, GO BACK takes you to the previous menu screen.  
INFO  
GUIDE  
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1
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7
3
6
9
CLEAR Removes a menu or display from the screen and returns you to  
TV viewing. For menus with digit inputs, pressing CLEAR will clear the  
last number entered.  
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MENU Displays the Picture menu.  
INPUT  
ANTENNA  
Arrow buttons (  
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Press the arrow buttons to navigate  
through the on-screen menu system.  
REVERSE  
RECORD  
FORWARD  
PAUSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
OK button When a menu is on screen, press OK to toggle the item  
that is highlighted on or off.  
AGAIN  
SPEED  
ZOOM  
OPEN CLOSE  
PRESETS Brings up picture presets.  
SEARCH  
SKIP Press the button twice to begin channel scan. Press again to select  
the current channel.  
CC Turns closed captioning on and off.  
INFO Displays channel information. Press again to remove the  
information from the screen.  
0-9 (Number buttons) Use the number buttons to enter channel  
numbers. 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 a channel 123, press and hold 1 for two seconds, press  
2, then press 3.  
INPUT Toggles between available inputs.  
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The Remote Control  
 
The Remote Control  
DVD Function Buttons  
DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode.  
ON OFF  
DVD  
VCR  
CH+/CH- (  
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advances to the next chapter or track.  
reverses to the preceding chapter or track.  
TV  
MENU  
Displays menus and other options that are available on the  
current disc (if the disc contains this information).  
CH  
VOL  
MUTE GO BACK  
Arrow buttons  
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Press the arrow buttons to move through  
the on-screen menu system.  
OK button When a menu is on the screen, press OK to select the item  
that is highlighted on or off.  
CLEAR  
MENU  
OK  
GUIDE  
When the DVD player is not playing a disc, displays the DVD  
player setup menu.  
SKIP  
PRESETS  
CC  
INFO Displays the title, chapter and time information. Press again to  
remove information from the screen.  
INFO  
GUIDE  
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1
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3
6
9
SKIP Advances the title, chapter, or time counter to a specific location  
on a DVD. See page 15 for more information.  
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0-9 (Number buttons) Use to input information such as chapter  
numbers, and track numbers.  
INPUT  
ANTENNA  
FORWARD Searches forward through a disc while it is in play mode.  
Press repeatedly to increase speed.  
REVERSE  
RECORD  
FORWARD  
PAUSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
PLAY Begins disc play (and closes disc tray if it is open).  
PAUSE Pauses disc play. When disc play is paused, press PLAY or PAUSE  
to resume playback.  
AGAIN  
SPEED  
ZOOM  
OPEN CLOSE  
SEARCH  
REVERSE Searches backward through a disc while it is in play mode.  
Press repeatedly to increase speed.  
STOP Stops disc play.  
AGAIN  
audio CDs.  
Press to repeat a chapter or title on DVDs, or a track or disc for  
ZOOM Zooms in on the picture when playing DVD discs.  
OPEN/CLOSE Press this button to open/close the DVD drawer.  
Putting Batteries in the Remote  
Remove the cover of the battery compartment. Insert two AAA batteries, with the polarities as indicated,  
inside the compartment. Replace the cover.  
Note: If you are not going to use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid damage  
due to leakage.  
The Remote Control  
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Using TV Menus  
TV Menus  
TV Menus let you control picture quality and features available for TV viewing. There is a different menu  
system for DVD features, described on page 16.  
TV Menu Navigation  
1. To bring up the TV menu, press the MENU button.  
+ -  
) on the remote (or the VOL / buttons on the top of TV) to highlight a  
2. Use the arrow buttons (  
/
submenu icon at the top of the menu.  
+ -  
3. Press the buttons on the remote (or CH / on the top of TV) to select the option.  
/
+ -  
) on the remote (or the VOL / buttons on the top of TV) to change the  
4. Use the arrow buttons (  
setting.  
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5. Press the MENU button on the remote to exit the menu system.  
Note: Make sure that the remote control is in the TV mode.  
The PICTURE Menu  
The PICTURE menu allows you make adjustments to your picture  
settings.  
PICTURE  
CONTRAST  
BRIGHTNESS  
COLOR  
1
CONTRAST  
Use the  
/
arrow buttons to adjust the  
18  
contrast between the light and dark areas  
of the picture.  
50  
SHARPNESS  
TINT  
50  
0
BRIGHTNESS  
COLOR  
Use the  
brightness of the picture.  
/
arrow buttons to adjust the  
COMBFILTER  
COLOR TEMP  
ON  
NORMAL  
Use the  
color intensity or saturation.  
/
arrow buttons to adjust the  
SHARPNESS  
TINT  
Use the  
sharpness of the picture.  
/
arrow buttons to adjust the  
Use the  
/
arrow buttons to adjust the  
balance between the red and green levels.  
COMBFILTER  
COLOR TEMP  
Turns the comb filter on or off.  
Provides three color adjustments: Cold for  
more blue in the picture, Normal, and  
Warm for more red in the picture.  
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Using TV Menus  
 
Using TV Menus  
The SOUND menu  
The SOUND menu offers different audio options.  
PRESET  
BASS  
Provides four preset audio settings  
(USER /SPEECH/THEATER/MUSIC).  
SOUND  
PRESET  
BASS  
USER  
50  
Use the  
/
arrow buttons to decease/increase  
TREBLE  
BALANCE  
SURROUND  
50  
low-pitched sound.  
0
OFF  
TREBLE  
BALANCE  
Use the arrow buttons to decease/increase  
/
high-pitched sound.  
Use the arrow buttons to adjust left/right  
/
speaker balance.  
SURROUND Turns the surround sound on or off.  
The TIMER menu  
SLEEP TIMER  
Use the  
/
arrow buttons to turn the TV  
automatically off after a given time. Press  
the arrow button to add 10 minutes to the  
clock (up to two hours).  
TIMER  
SLEEP TIMER 20  
The FUNCTION menu  
LANGUAGE  
Selects the language you want the menus to  
be displayed in.  
FUNCTION  
LANGUAGE  
BLACK STRETCH Turns the black stretch function on or off.  
ENGLISH  
BLACK STRETCH OFF  
NOISE REDUCE OFF  
CLOSE CAPTION CC1  
NOISE REDUCE Turns the noise reduce function on or off .  
CLOSE CAPTION Offers eight closed captioned modes,  
CC ON MUTE  
ON  
including four text modes.  
CC ON MUTE  
When turned on, automatically brings  
up close captioning when the MUTE  
button is pressed.  
Using TV Menus  
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Using TV Menus  
The TUNING menu  
SOURCE  
Selects AIR or CABLE. Select AIR to receive  
a broadcast signal. Select CABLE to receive  
a CATV signal.  
TUNING  
SOURCE  
AIR  
18  
NO  
CHANNEL  
Use the  
/
buttons on the remote ( or  
CHANNEL  
+ -  
the VOL / button on the top of the TV)  
to scroll through the channels available via  
your antenna. You can enter the channel  
number directly using the number buttons.  
DELETE CH  
FINE TUNE  
AUTO SEARCH  
DELETE CH  
Select YES to skip the channel above.  
Select NO to go to the channel above.  
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FINE TUNE  
Fine tunes a channel for best reception.  
AUTO SEARCH  
Starts channel search and stores the  
channels automatically.  
The PARENTAL CONTROL menu and V-CHIP  
The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV/DVD so that children cannot see certain programs  
and channels.  
The Parental Controls menu involve software inside your TV/DVD (V-Chip) which allows you to “block” TV  
programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you think children should not view. It lets you  
program your TV so it will not display certain programs. You can “unblock” programs by entering a password.  
When Parental Controls is turned ON the software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs.  
That code tells the software the program’s age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes (Violence  
(V), Adult Language (L), etc.).  
Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received with no content themes will  
only be blocked if you block their age-based rating. You can also block out programs that have been given a  
rating of “Not Rated,” and programs that are considered “unrated” because no code has been sent by the  
broadcaster.  
The TV age-based ratings are listed in the table on the following page.  
PASSWORD  
You need a password to enter the PARENTAL CONTROL menu. The initial password is 5898.  
The first time you use this menu you should change the password.  
When you enter the correct password, the PARENTAL GUIDE menu is displayed.  
PARENTAL GUIDE Select “OFF” to turn V-CHIP off. Select “ON” to activate V-CHIP.  
TV RATING Select to display the TV Rating submenu.  
The TV ratings and content themes you can block are listed on pages 10 and 11.  
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Using TV Menus  
Rating  
TV-MA  
Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings  
Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults; may be unsuitable for  
children under 17. Contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent  
language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).  
Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that parents would find unsuitable for  
children under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this  
program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended.  
This program contains one or more of the following content themes: intensely suggestive  
dialogue (D), strong coarse language (L), intense sexual situations (S), or intense violence  
(V).  
TV-14  
Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger  
children. Parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one  
or more of the following content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse  
language (L), some sexual situations (S), or moderate violence (V) .  
TV-PG  
TV-G  
General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. Contains little  
or no sexual dialogue (D), no strong language (L) little or no sexual situations (S), or  
violence (V).  
Designed for children ages 7 and above. May be more appropriate for children who have  
acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and reality.  
Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or comedic  
violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.  
TV-Y7  
All Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience,  
including children from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.  
TV-Y  
Using TV Menus  
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Using TV Menus  
The TV Rating Limit Screen Rating Screen  
Rating Status Field  
Lets you select whether the status of the age-based rating limit to the  
left is Unblock or Block.  
Content Themes  
Lists the content  
themes you can block  
or unblock.  
Rating Field  
TV RATING  
RATING  
Lets you select from a  
list of age-based  
ratings you can block  
or unblock.  
Content Status Fields  
Lets you select which  
content themes to view for  
the selected rating, and  
whether the status of the  
content theme is currently  
Unblock (U) or Block (B).  
FV D L S V  
TV-Y  
>U  
U U  
TV-Y7  
TV-G  
U
U
U
U
TV-PG  
TV-14  
TV-MA  
U U U U  
U U U U  
U U U  
Rating Settings Area  
Lets you see the current block/view state of age-based ratings and associated  
content.  
Blocking TV Ratings  
You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified TV rating level. To block channels with  
higher ratings:  
1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main menu appears).  
2. Press the button until the Parental Control icon is highlighted.  
3. Press the button on the remote (or CH- button on the top of TV) until the bottom PASSWORD is  
highlighted, then press the button to access the password entry.  
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Using TV Menus  
4. Enter your password using the numbers buttons on the  
remote (the PARENTAL GUIDE menu appears).  
5. Press the button until TV RATING is highlighted, then  
press the button (the TV RATING screen appears).  
PASSWORD  
PASSWORD  
6. Use the button to select the rating, then press  
the button to change the status of a TV program rating  
or content theme from U (Unblock) to B (Block).  
7. Press the OK button to return the PARENTAL CONTROLS  
menu.  
8. Make sure PARENTAL GUIDE is on. Press the button to  
highlight PARENTAL GUIDE OFF, then press the button to  
turn it on. It must be on for rating limits to take effect.  
The following sections give you more details about how to  
change the status of TV program limits.  
Note: If you forget your password, you can reset it. Enter 5898 as the  
password and then change it to a new one.  
Blocking Specific Content Themes  
You can block programs based on their content. (Content is  
represented by the FV, D, L, S, and V on your screen.) When you  
block a content theme for a particular rating, you automatically  
block that content theme for higher rated programs as well.  
Content Themes  
D
Sexually Explicit Dialogue  
Adult Language  
Sexual Situations  
Violence  
L
To block program content:  
S
V
1. Determine the content themes you want to block.  
2. Press and hold the button until the content theme you  
want to change is highlighted.  
3. Press the button to change its status to B (Block).  
4. Press OK to return to the previous menu.  
FV Fantasy Violence  
Notes: Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or  
age-based ratings.  
You must remember to activate Parental Controls for rating limits to  
take effect.  
Using TV Menus  
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Using TV Menus  
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit  
Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a  
specified level.  
MPAA RATING  
To access the MPAA RATING (Movie Rating Limit) menu:  
G
B
PG  
PG-13  
R
B
B
B
B
B
1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main menu appears).  
2. Press the button until the Parental Control icon is  
highlighted.  
NC-17  
X
3. Press the button until the bottom PASSWORD is  
highlighted, then press the button to access the  
password entry.  
4. Enter your password using the numbers buttons on the  
remote (the PARENTAL GUIDE menu appears).  
5. Press the button until MPAA RATING is highlighted, then  
press the button (the MPAA RATING screen appears).  
6. Use the button to select the rating, then press the  
button to change the status of a TV program rating or  
content theme from U (Unblock) to B (Block).  
7. Make sure PARENTAL GUIDE is on. Press the GO BACK button  
to return the PARENTAL CONTROLS menu.  
8. Press the button to highlight PARENTAL GUIDE OFF, then  
press the button to turn it on. It must be on for rating  
limits to take effect.  
Note: If you forget your password, you can reset it. Enter 5898 as the  
password and then change it to a new one.  
You must remember to activate Parental Controls for rating limits to  
take effect.  
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Using TV Menus  
Parental Guide On (Activate V-Chip)  
Selecting this option lets you activate and deactivate parental control settings.  
1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main menu appears).  
2. Press the button until the Parental Control icon is highlighted.  
3. Press the button until the bottom PASSWORD is highlighted.  
4. Enter your password using the numbers buttons on the remote (the PARENTAL GUIDE menu appears).  
5. Press the button to highlight PARENTAL GUIDE OFF, then press the button to turn it on. It must be on  
for rating limits to take effect.  
If you do not activate V-Chip, none of the settings for V-Chip will take effect.  
If you forget your password, you can reset it. Enter 5898 as the password and then change it to a new one.  
Child Lock  
Selecting this option lets you lock (disable) or unlock (enable) the TV’s front panel. The remote still tunes to  
any channel. When using this as a Parental Control method, remove access to any remote that is capable of  
operating the television.  
1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main menu appears).  
2. Press the button until the Parental Control icon is highlighted.  
3. Press the button until the bottom PASSWORD is highlighted.  
4. Enter your password using the numbers buttons on the remote (the PARENTAL GUIDE menu appears).  
5. Press the button to highlight CHILD LOCK, then press the button to turn it on.  
Change Password  
Selecting this option lets you simply create a new password at any time. Once you enter a new password from  
CHANGE PASSWORD in the PARENTAL CONTROL menu, it is the password you use until you change it again.  
1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main menu appears).  
2. Press the button until the Parental Control icon is highlighted.  
3. Press the button until the bottom PASSWORD is highlighted.  
4. Enter your password using the numbers buttons on the remote (the PARENTAL GUIDE menu appears).  
5. Press the button to highlight CHANGE PASSWORD, then press the button to select it.  
6. Press the button to highlight NEW PASSWORD, and use the number buttons on the remote to enter the  
new password. Enter it again in the confirm field to confirm the new password.  
Using TV Menus  
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Playing Discs  
DVD Basics  
Regional Coding  
The DVD player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to  
play. This unit’s code is region 1. Discs with other regional codes can’t be played in this unit.  
Using Different Menus  
Each disc is programmed with different features. There are two separate menu systems that you can use to access  
DVD features: the disc’s menu and the TV/DVD’s DVD menu (separate from the TV’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 DVD menu system is explained on page 16.  
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’s menu vary according to how the disc was created and what features are included.  
Sometimes a disc’s menu appears automatically when you insert the disc, or you can access it by pressing  
the MENU button.  
Types of Discs Your DVD Will Play  
DVD discs – Contain video.  
Audio discs – Contain musical or sound content only (such as CD, CD-R, CD-RW).  
mp3 discs – Contain audio files (for example, a CD-R with downloaded mp3 files).  
Picture CDs, JPEG files.  
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, DVD-ROM  
MiniDisc  
CD-G discs play audio only, not graphics  
To Load and Play a Disc  
1. Press the DVD button on the remote to make sure the unit is in the DVD mode.  
2. Press the open/close button on the remote to open the disc tray. 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 button again to close the disc tray.  
The player reads the disc’s table of contents, and then one of following happens depending on how the disc  
was programmed:  
No disc menu appears, a screen saver is displayed.  
The disc menu appears.  
The disc menu appears on the screen when you press PLAY/PAUSE.  
The disc starts playing automatically.  
If no picture or screen saver is displayed, press the DVD button to put the player in DVD mode.  
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Playing Discs  
Search Options  
To search a disc, you can use the FORWARD button or the REVERSE button.  
You can also use the following search features with some discs:  
Picture Scan  
When you’re playing a disc, each time you press FORWARD or REVERSE, your DVD Player scans the disc faster  
until you reach the fastest scan speed. To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
Skip  
While a DVD is playing, press SKIP to advance to a title or chapter. Use the left or right arrow button to select  
the title or chapter. Use the up or down arrow button to advance to the next title or chapter. Press OK once  
you have selected the title or chapter.  
Pressing SKIP again brings up the time counter field to allow you to go to a specific location on the DVD. Use  
the number buttons to enter the time and press OK.  
Note: This feature may not be available on all discs.  
Playback options  
With some discs you can access playback features directly from the remote control.  
Chapter Advance  
While a disc is playing, you can skip forward or backward a chapter or track at a time by pressing the CH+ and/  
or CH- buttons.  
Repeat  
For DVD discs, press the AGAIN button on the remote to repeat a chapter. Press once more to repeat a title.  
Press three times to cancel repeat.  
For audio CDs, press the AGAIN button on the remote to repeat a track. Press AGAIN twice to repeat the entire  
disc and three times to cancel repeat.  
Zoom  
1. While you’re playing a disc, press ZOOM (the player zooms in on the image). Each time you press ZOOM,  
the picture is magnified even more (until you get to the maximum zoom level).  
2. To see other parts of the picture when you’ve zoomed in on the image, try pressing the  
buttons to go in corresponding directions.  
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DVD Menu System  
The DVD player menu system lets you set up features for your DVD player. There is a different menu system  
that controls TV features (see page 6). The DVD setup menu is accessed when the DVD player is stopped.  
DVD Menu Navigation  
1. Press STOP twice to stop playback. Make sure that the remote is in the DVD mode.  
2. Press the GUIDE button on the remote. The SETUP MENU is displayed.  
3. Press the  
submenu.  
/
button to highlight an item, then press the OK button to select it and move to the  
button to highlight an option and press the button to select the option and press the  
4. Use the  
/
/
OK button.  
5. To exit the menu, press the GUIDE button again.  
Setup Menus  
Menus are used to setup TV screen format for DVD viewing and DVD other functions.  
The Language Setup Menu  
OSD (on-screen display)  
This setting controls the language used to display text in TV and  
DVD system menus.  
Language Setup  
English  
French  
German  
Italian  
OSD  
Menu  
Audio  
Subtitle  
Spanish  
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Playing Discs  
Menu  
Language Setup  
Allows you to select a language to display the disc menu in  
(provided the disc menu has those languages).  
English  
Chinese  
Japanese  
French  
OSD  
Menu  
Audio  
Subtitle  
German  
Audio  
Language Setup  
Some discs are recorded with multiple language tracks (different  
languages). You can select a default language so discs will play in  
the language of your choice, if the disc was recorded with multiple  
tracks.  
English  
Chinese  
Japanese  
French  
OSD  
Menu  
Audio  
Subtitle  
German  
Subtitle  
Language Setup  
Allows you to select a language to display subtitles in (if subtitles  
are turned on).  
English  
Chinese  
Japanese  
French  
OSD  
Menu  
Audio  
Subtitle  
German  
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The Screen Setup menu  
TV Type  
TV TYPE controls the aspect ratio (height to width) of the picture on  
the screen. See the below for a description of different screen  
formats.  
4:3 PS Choose this setting if you want the movie to fill the  
entire screen. This might mean that parts of the picture (the left  
and right edges) won’t be seen.  
Most discs produced in a widescreen format can’t be cropped in  
this fashion. This means the black bars will appear at the top and  
the bottom of the screen.  
4:3 PS  
4:3 LB Choose this setting if you want to see movies in their  
original aspect ratio (height-to-width ratio). You’ll see the entire  
frame of the movie, but it will take up a smaller portion of the  
screen vertically. The movie might appear with black bars at the  
top and bottom of the screen.  
4:3 LB  
16:9 – Choose this setting if your TV/DVD player is  
connected to a widescreen TV. If you choose this setting  
and you don’t have a widescreen TV, the images on the  
screen may appear distorted due to vertical  
compression.  
If you play a disc recorded in 4 x 3 format on a  
widescreen TV, the left and right side of the screen will  
appear black.  
16:9  
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Playing Discs  
Screen Saver  
Screen Setup  
The screen saver is a graphic that randomly moves around the screen  
to guard against screen burn-in.  
Type TV  
On  
Off  
Screen Saver  
Brightness  
Contrast  
ON: Screen Saver turned on.  
OFF: Screen Saver turned off.  
Brightness  
Screen Setup  
This setting controls the brightness of the DVD picture.  
Normal  
Bright  
Soft  
Type TV  
Screen Saver  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Contrast  
Screen Setup  
This setting controls the contrast between the light and dark areas  
of the DVD picture.  
- 3  
- 2  
- 1  
0
Type TV  
Screen Saver  
Brightness  
Contrast  
+ 1  
+ 2  
+ 3  
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The Audio Setup Menu  
Audio Setup  
Digital Out  
SPDIF /PCM  
SPDIF /RAW  
Off  
Digital Out  
This feature is not available on the 13R400TD model.  
The Custom Setup Menu  
Parental Ctrl  
Custom Setup  
In the United States, categories range from 1G (very restrictive  
content) to adult categories. If the level set here is below the  
rating of a disc the DVD will request a password.  
Parental Ctrl  
Password  
Default  
4 : PG13  
5
6 : R  
7 : NC17  
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Password  
Custom Setup  
The default password is 8888. You may change the password at  
any time.  
Parental Ctrl  
Password  
Default  
You must enter a valid password to gain access to Parental  
controls. If you forget your password you can reset it by setting  
the TV/DVD player back to the factory settings (default menu),  
but you will have to reset all your setup options.  
Old:  
New: _ _ _ _  
Verify: _ _ _ _  
X _ _ _  
Defaults  
Custom Setup  
Select DEFAULTS option if you want to return ALL settings to the  
factory defaults.  
Parental Ctrl  
Password  
Default  
Lecture  
CAUTION: If you choose to reset to the default settings, Parental  
controls must be reset along with all the other selections you  
have made in the Setup menus.  
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Playing Discs  
Playing Audio CDs  
Your DVD player has many of the same features as an audio CD player. This section explains how to play audio  
CDs in your TV/DVD player.  
Scan Disc  
You can scan through the disc when you’re playing it by doing the following:  
1. Press the REVERSE or FORWARD button on the remote.  
2. Press the button again to scan at a faster speed.  
3. Press the PLAY button at any time to resume normal playback.  
Track Advance or Reverse  
1. Press the  
or  
button (CH+/CH-) on the remote when you’re playing a disc.  
2. Each time you press the button, the CD advances (or reverses) one track.  
Pause  
1. Press the PAUSE button when a disc is playing to pause the disc.  
2. Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.  
Playing mp3 Discs  
When an mp3 disc is inserted in the player, the Disc Nav screen appears automatically. You can change folders  
and songs through Disc Nav. The player plays the songs in the order they were burned onto the disc.  
1. Insert the mp3 disc. The folder selection screen appears.  
2. Use the arrow buttons to select the folder you want to play and press the OK button.  
3. Use the arrow buttons to select the files (or tracks) you want to play and press the OK button. Then  
selected files (or tracks) play.  
4. Press the STOP button to stop playback.  
Tip: When you play an audio CD or mp3 disc, you can also use number buttons to select tracks, files, and folders.  
Playing Discs  
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Playing Discs  
Playing Picture CDs  
Insert a picture CD into the disc tray. The pictures on the CD are played in a slide show.  
1. To stop on a certain picture, press PAUSE.  
2. Press the arrow keys to rotate the picture.  
Playing CD-ROM files (JPEG or mp3)  
When a CD-ROM with JPEG or mp3 files is inserted, a File Manager window is displayed. The DVD player  
automatically begins playback of the files on the disc. Use the arrow buttons to navigate through the folders  
and select files for playback.  
When displaying JPEG files, press fast forward repeatedly to change the speed of the slide show.  
When a JPEG is displayed, use the arrow keys to rotate the picture.  
Note: This feature may not be available on all discs.  
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Playing Discs  
Troubleshooting  
Most problems you encounter with your TV/DVD can be corrected by consulting the following  
troubleshooting list.  
TV Problems  
TV won’t turn on  
Press the TV button.  
Make sure the TV is plugged in.  
Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else.  
Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWER button on the top of the TV. If the  
TV turns on, check the remote control solutions on page 24.  
Buttons don’t work  
If you’re using the remote control, press the TV button first to make sure the remote is in TV mode.  
Unplug the TV for two minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and try again.  
TV turns off unexpectedly  
Sleep timer might have been activated.  
Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then  
turn on again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.  
Unplug TV. Wait five minutes. Plug it in again.  
Blank screen  
Try another channel.  
No sound, picture okay  
Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound.  
Can’t select certain channel  
Channel may be blocked or not approved through the V-Chip.  
No picture, no sound but TV is on  
Maybe the signal type is set wrong. Go to page 8 for detailed instructions.  
The channel might be blank — change channels.  
Sound okay, picture poor  
Check antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks.  
Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals.  
Black box appears on the screen  
Closed caption might be on.  
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Other Information  
The Remote Control Doesn’t Work  
Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a  
clear path.  
Maybe the remote isn’t aimed directly at the component (DVD, TV, VCR) that you’re trying to operate.  
Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote. (Note,  
if you remove the batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other components.)  
You might need to reset the remote: remove batteries and press the number 1 button for at least 60  
seconds. Release the 1 button, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) program the remote again.  
Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls  
The rating limits don’t work  
You must activate the settings.  
I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV  
If you forget your password you can reset it. Enter 5898 as the password and then change it to a new one.  
DVD Problems  
Can’t advance through a movie  
You can’t advance through the opening credits and warning information that appear at the beginning of  
movies because the disc is programmed to prohibit that action.  
The invalid icon appears on screen  
The feature or action cannot be completed at this time for one of the following reasons:  
The disc’s software restricts it.  
The disc’s software doesn’t support that feature (e.g., angles).  
The feature is not available at the moment.  
You’ve requested a title or chapter number that is out of range.  
The picture is distorted  
The disc might be damaged. Try another disc.  
If you’re using FORWARD or REVERSE buttons, it is normal for some distortion to appear while scanning.  
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Other Information  
A screen saver appears on the TV  
Your player is equipped with a screen saver that appears on the TV after your player has been idle for  
several minutes. To make it disappear, press STOP or CLEAR on the remote.  
Subtitle and/or audio language is not the one selected from the initial setting  
If the subtitle and/or audio language does not exist on the disc, the initial settings will not be seen/heard.  
The disc’s priority language is selected instead. Set the subtitle and/or audio language manually through  
the player menu.  
The menu is displayed in a foreign language  
The OSD option is set to that language. Go to the LANGUAGE SETUP Menu and select the OSD option.  
Select the language you prefer.  
Play doesn’t begin  
The rating of the title on the disc exceeds the rating limit set in the PARENTAL CTRL menu. Unlock the  
player and/or change the rating limit in those menus.  
No forward or reverse scan  
Some discs have sections that prohibit rapid scanning, or title and chapter skip.  
If you’re trying to skip through the warning information and credits at the beginning of a movie, you  
won’t be able to. This part of the movie is often programmed to prohibit skipping through it.  
Picture is too tall and thin  
Change the TV TYPE (aspect ratio). Go to page18 for more information.  
Picture is too short and wide  
Change the aspect ratio with the TV TYPE option. Go to page 18 for more information.  
Disc won’t eject  
When you put a disc into the player, the player might take up to 15 seconds to read the disc. You won’t be  
able to eject the disc during this time. Wait 15 seconds and try again.  
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Other Information  
Recommendations and information concerning discs  
CD-R and CD-RW discs  
This player can play most CD-R and CD-RW discs. However, depending on the recorder of the discs of your  
personal computer, the type of disc and recording method used, some discs might not play, or the performance  
might not meet the expected standard of quality. When playing a CD-R disc, it is completely normal for the  
unit to take up to 20 seconds to recognize the disc before it plays. If the disc is not recognized after a period  
of 20 seconds, remove the disc, and then insert it again. If after several trials, the disc cannot be recognized,  
make sure you have followed the recommendations below or try another type of disc.  
Whatever the actual recording capacity of a disc, do not fill it to maximum capacity.  
Use CD-R discs rather than CD-RW (re-recordable CDs), as replay of CD-RWs may sometimes not work  
properly.  
Use a reliable and good quality recording software.  
Before recording on a disc, close all applications on you personal computer in order to optimize the quality  
and reliability of recordings on the disc.  
CD-R and CD-RW discs with mp3 format “Sound” files  
In the case of discs that include mp3 files, follow not only the general recommendations for CD-R and CD-RW  
discs, but also the following specific recommendations:  
The format of your mp3 files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET. These files are compatible with DOS and  
Windows applications as well as with Mac OS.  
Your mp3 files must have a name no longer than 12 characters as well as the suffix .mp3. They must be  
recorded in the form: title.mp3. Ensure that you do not leave spaces or use special characters such as ( . , / ,  
\ , = ,+) in the name.  
Do not attempt to record protected mp3 files. Such files are coded and protected.  
Use a decompression transfer rate of at least 128 kb/sec (kilobytes/second) when recording mp3 files.  
Sound quality with mp3 files basically depends on the rate of compression/ decompression you choose.  
Getting audio CD quality sound requires an analog/digital sampling rate, that is conversion to mp3 format,  
of at least 128 kb/sec and up to 160 kb/sec.  
However, choosing higher rates, like 192 kb/sec or more, only rarely give even better sound quality.  
Conversely, files with sampling rates below 128 kb/sec will not be played properly.  
Important: The above recommendations cannot be taken as a guarantee that the DVD player will play mp3  
recordings, or as an assurance of sound quality. You should note that certain technologies and methods for  
mp3 file recording on CD-Rs prevent optimal playback of these files on your DVD player (that is degraded  
sound quality and even, in some cases, inability of the player to read the file or files).  
Information updated in December 2002  
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Other Information  
Additional Information  
Maintenance of Cabinet  
For safety reasons, when cleaning the cabinet be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet.  
Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for cleaning.  
Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.  
Formation of Condensation  
Due to sharp changes in temperature and humidity, condensation may form if warm air comes in contact  
with any cold parts inside the player.  
When condensation forms inside the player, the player may not operate correctly. If this occurs, leave the  
player at room temperature until the inside of the player becomes dry and operational.  
If condensation forms on a disc, wipe the disc with a soft, dry cloth by moving the cloth from the center  
hole toward the outer edge.  
Handling Discs  
Don’t touch the disc’s data surfaces. Hold by the edges or by one edge and the hole in the center.  
Don’t affix labels or adhesive tape to label surfaces. Don’t scratch or damage the label.  
Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs.  
Cleaning Discs  
Dirty discs can cause reduced video and audio performance. Always keep discs clean by wiping them gently  
with a soft cloth from the inner edge toward the outer perimeter.  
If a disc becomes dirty, wet a soft cloth in water, wring it out well. Wipe the dirt away gently, and remove  
any water drops with a dry cloth.  
Do not use record-cleaning sprays or anti-static agents on discs. Also, never clean the discs with benzene,  
thinner, or other volatile solvents which may cause damage to the disc surface.  
Handling Cautions  
Before connecting other components to this player, be sure to turn all components off.  
Don’t move the player while a disc is being played. The disc may get scratched or broken, and the player’s  
internal parts may be damaged.  
Don’t put any container filled with liquid or any small metal objects on the player.  
Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray.  
Don’t place anything other than a disc in the disc tray.  
Exterior influences such as lightning and static electricity can affect normal operation of this player. If this  
occurs, turn the player off and on again with the ON•OFF button, or disconnect and then reconnect the  
AC power cord to the AC power outlet. The player will operate normally.  
Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the player after use.  
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Other Information  
RCA TV/DVD Combination Limited Warranty  
What your warranty covers:  
Defects in material or workmanship.  
For how long after your purchase:  
90 days from date of purchase for labor charges.  
One year from date of purchase for parts.  
Two years from date of purchase for picture tube.  
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental  
firm whichever comes first.  
What we will do:  
Pay an Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit.  
Pay an Authorized RCA Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, rebuilt replacement parts  
and picture tube required to repair your unit.  
How you get service:  
For screen sizes of 26” and smaller: Take your RCA unit to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center  
and pickup when repairs are complete.  
For screen sizes larger than 26”: Request home or pick up, repair and return service from any Authorized  
RCA Television Service Center, provided that your unit is located within the geographic territory covered by  
an Authorized RCA Television Service Center. If not, you must take your TV/DVD to the Service Center  
location at your own expense, or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your unit to  
and from your home.  
To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, visit  
Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is  
within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms, proof of first  
rental is also required.  
What your warranty does not cover:  
Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your product.  
Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer.)  
Installation and related adjustments.  
Signal reception problems not caused by your TV/DVD.  
Damage from misuse or neglect.  
Batteries.  
Images burnt onto the screen.  
A TV/DVD that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other  
commercial purposes.  
A unit purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.  
Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.  
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Other Information  
Product Registration:  
Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it  
ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.Limitation of  
Warranty:  
THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE  
TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED  
(INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR  
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO  
VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC.,  
ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY  
WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.  
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS  
THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC.  
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES  
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY  
BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT.  
THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE  
GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE  
EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF  
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS  
PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET  
FORTH ABOVE.  
How state law relates to this warranty:  
Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or  
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not  
apply to you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from  
state to state.  
If you purchased your product outside the United States:  
This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.  
Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this  
warranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.  
Other Information  
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Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this  
manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your  
product.  
TTE Technology, Inc.  
10330 North Meridian Street  
Indianapolis, IN 46290  
©2004 TTE Technology, Inc.  
Trademark(s)® Registered  
Marca(s) Registrada(s)  
Printed in China  
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