RCA B27TF680 User Manual

Introduction
Key Features Overview.......................................................... 1
Parental Controls ................................................................... 1
Record One Channel While Watching Another ............................... 1
Index Search .......................................................................... 2
Virtual Dolby (QSURROUND) ....................................................... 2
MP3 Audio Disc Playback ........................................................... 2
Digital Output Jacks (DVD Playback Only) ....................................... 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
Choose Your Connection ...................................................... 9
TV/VCR/DVD Only.........................................................10
TV/VCR/DVD + Satellite Receiver..................................................11
Dolby Digital? and DTS? ............................................................12
TV/VCR/DVD + Receiver............................................................. 13
Plug in the TV/VCR/DVD........................................................ 14
Put Batteries in the Remote........................................................ 14
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup ...................... 14
Turn on the TV/VCR/DVD...................................................... 14
Initial Setup ........................................................................ 15
Select a Language ............................................................. 15
Automatically Searching for Channels .....................................15
Add or Erase Channels .......................................................... 16
Turn the Energy Save Feature Off ...............................................16
Next Steps......................................................................... 16
VCR Basics .......................................................................... 17
Playing a Tape.........................................................17
Basic Recording ...................................................... 17
Recording One Channel While Watching Another ..................................... 18
DVD Basics.................................................................... 19
Set the Menu Language ...................................................... 19
Regional Coding ........................................................... 19
Using Different Menus ........................................................... 19
Loading and Playing Discs .................................................... 20
Using a Disc Menu................................................................... 21
Using the On-Screen Options Menu ............................................. 22
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
The Buttons on the Remote Control ........................................... 24
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components .................................. 27
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ........................ 27
How to Program the Remote ...................................... 27
How to Use the Remote After You ‘ve Programmed It ............................... 28
How to Order A New Remote Control ................................. 28
Code List ............................................................................ 29
Chapter 3: Using the TV/VCR/DVD ‘s Features
Parental Controls and V-Chip ...................................................... 32
How V-Chip Works ........................................................ 32
New Rating Systems ...................................................... 32
TV Guidelines Rating Limit ............................................. 33
MPAA Rating Limit ......................................................... 35
Download New Rating System ............................................ 36
Turning V-Chip Block On and Off ..................................... 36
Recording Features ............................................................... 37
Recording Speeds ............................................................ 37
Recording Pause ............................................................. 37
Types of Recording ........................................................ 37
One-Touch Recording............................................................. 38
Timer Recording ................................................................... 38
Check, Change, or Delete Timer Recordings ............................... 39
Copying and Editing Tapes ......................................................... 40
Recording from the DVD Player .............................................. 40
Picture Search Options .............................................................. 41
Frame Advance .................................................................... 41
Slow Motion ....................................................................... 41
Index Search .............................................................. 41
Tracking............................................................... 42
Time Counter ............................................................. 42
Audio Features.................................................................. 42
Reception .................................................................... 43
Tape Playback ............................................................. 43
Disc Playback Features Using the Remote ...................................... 44
Fast Motion Playback (Picture Scan) ....................................................................... 44
Freeze Frame ................................................................ 44
Slow-Motion Playback ................................................. 44
Select a Title ................................................................ 44
Zoom .......................................................................... 45
Using the Repeat Feature ....................................................... 45
Chapter 4: Playing Discs
Playing DVDs....................................................................... 48
Selecting a Title ............................................................. 48
Selecting a Chapter ..................................................... 48
Selecting a Time Location ........................................... 49
Selecting Subtitles ..............................................49
Changing the Camera Angle ........................................... 49
Changing the Audio .................................................. 50
Changing the Virtual Dolby (QSURROUND) Setting .................................. 50
Changing the Digital Gamma Setting .................................................. 51
Changing the Digital Super Picture Setting ........................................... 51
Playing Audio CDs ..................................................................... 52
Disc Playback Features Using the Remote ....................................52
Scan Playback .....................................................................52
Pause .................................................................................52
Track Advance....................................................................52
Using the Repeat Feature ......................................................... 52
Playing MP3 Discs...................................................................53
To Play an MP3 Disc ................................................................ 53
Playback Features Using the Remote ...........................................54
Pause ......................................................................54
Track (File) Advance ................................................. 54
Using the Repeat Feature ............................................... 54
Chapter 5: Using the Menu System
How to Use Your Menu System ................................................... 56
Time Menu .................................................................... 56
Video Adjust Menu ....................................................... 57
Audio Adjust Menu .......................................................... 58
Language Menu ....................................................... 58
Setting Closed-Caption Modes .......................................... 58
Additional Setup Features .................................................... 59
The DVD Menu System .................................................... 59
TV MODE ...................................................... 60
Set Parental Limits ...................................................... 61
Select Audio Settings ..................................................... 62
Select the Disc Language ............................................................. 63
Select the On-Screen Display Language ................................. 63
Disc Language Codes ...................................................... 64
Chapter 6: Other Information
Troubleshooting...................................................................... 66
The Front of Your TV/VCR/DVD.................................................... 70
Back Panel Jacks........................................................................ 71
Care and Cleaning ................................................................. 72
Limited Warranty.......................................................... 74
Finding the TV/VCR ‘s Video Line Input Channel ................................... 76
Accessories................................................................... 77
Index....................................................................... 79