RCA HDTV/DVD Monitor manual

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Buen manual de instrucciones

Las leyes obligan al vendedor a entregarle al comprador, junto con el producto, el manual de instrucciones RCA HDTV/DVD Monitor. La falta del manual o facilitar información incorrecta al consumidor constituyen una base de reclamación por no estar de acuerdo el producto con el contrato. Según la ley, está permitido adjuntar un manual de otra forma que no sea en papel, lo cual últimamente es bastante común y los fabricantes nos facilitan un manual gráfico, su versión electrónica RCA HDTV/DVD Monitor o vídeos de instrucciones para usuarios. La condición es que tenga una forma legible y entendible.

¿Qué es un manual de instrucciones?

El nombre proviene de la palabra latina “instructio”, es decir, ordenar. Por lo tanto, en un manual RCA HDTV/DVD Monitor se puede encontrar la descripción de las etapas de actuación. El propósito de un manual es enseñar, facilitar el encendido o el uso de un dispositivo o la realización de acciones concretas. Un manual de instrucciones también es una fuente de información acerca de un objeto o un servicio, es una pista.

Desafortunadamente pocos usuarios destinan su tiempo a leer manuales RCA HDTV/DVD Monitor, sin embargo, un buen manual nos permite, no solo conocer una cantidad de funcionalidades adicionales del dispositivo comprado, sino también evitar la mayoría de fallos.

Entonces, ¿qué debe contener el manual de instrucciones perfecto?

Sobre todo, un manual de instrucciones RCA HDTV/DVD Monitor debe contener:
- información acerca de las especificaciones técnicas del dispositivo RCA HDTV/DVD Monitor
- nombre de fabricante y año de fabricación del dispositivo RCA HDTV/DVD Monitor
- condiciones de uso, configuración y mantenimiento del dispositivo RCA HDTV/DVD Monitor
- marcas de seguridad y certificados que confirmen su concordancia con determinadas normativas

¿Por qué no leemos los manuales de instrucciones?

Normalmente es por la falta de tiempo y seguridad acerca de las funcionalidades determinadas de los dispositivos comprados. Desafortunadamente la conexión y el encendido de RCA HDTV/DVD Monitor no es suficiente. El manual de instrucciones siempre contiene una serie de indicaciones acerca de determinadas funcionalidades, normas de seguridad, consejos de mantenimiento (incluso qué productos usar), fallos eventuales de RCA HDTV/DVD Monitor y maneras de solucionar los problemas que puedan ocurrir durante su uso. Al final, en un manual se pueden encontrar los detalles de servicio técnico RCA en caso de que las soluciones propuestas no hayan funcionado. Actualmente gozan de éxito manuales de instrucciones en forma de animaciones interesantes o vídeo manuales que llegan al usuario mucho mejor que en forma de un folleto. Este tipo de manual ayuda a que el usuario vea el vídeo entero sin saltarse las especificaciones y las descripciones técnicas complicadas de RCA HDTV/DVD Monitor, como se suele hacer teniendo una versión en papel.

¿Por qué vale la pena leer los manuales de instrucciones?

Sobre todo es en ellos donde encontraremos las respuestas acerca de la construcción, las posibilidades del dispositivo RCA HDTV/DVD Monitor, el uso de determinados accesorios y una serie de informaciones que permiten aprovechar completamente sus funciones y comodidades.

Tras una compra exitosa de un equipo o un dispositivo, vale la pena dedicar un momento para familiarizarse con cada parte del manual RCA HDTV/DVD Monitor. Actualmente se preparan y traducen con dedicación, para que no solo sean comprensibles para los usuarios, sino que también cumplan su función básica de información y ayuda.

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    H D TV /DVD Monitor User’s Guide[...]

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    This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury . WARNING To r educe the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moistur e. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN T[...]

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    1 Important Information IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufactur er ’ s instructions. 8. Do not [...]

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    2 Intr oduction K ey Features Overview Y our TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 4 pr ovides more information about the r est of the TV ’ s features and how to use them. DVI-HDTV Input Lets you connect an HD receiver with a DVI output. • [...]

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    T able of Contents 3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................ 1 Introduction K ey Features Overview ............................................... 2 DVI-HDTV Input ............................................. 2 Dolby* V irtual ................................................... 2 PIP (Picture-In-Picture) and POP (Picture-Outside-Picture) .[...]

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    4 T able of Contents The Lock Menu ......................................................... 28 Locking Y our DVD ........................................... 29 Unlocking Y our DVD ....................................... 29 Changing Y our Password ................................ 29 Setting the Ratings Limits .............................. 29 Unrat[...]

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    Chapter 1 5 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before Y ou Connect Protect Against P ower Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cor ds into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV and/or component befor e you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and cables ar e properly gr ounde[...]

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    6 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup TV/DVD V C R Components Cables Connection Go to... Needed Title Coaxial Audio/video Component video TV/DVD + HD Receiver + VCR page 7 TV/DVD + Satellite Receiver + VCR page 8 V C R Coaxial Audio/video Component video TV/DVD + VCR page 9 Choose Y our Connection There ar e several ways to connect your TV/DVD. Pleas[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 7 TV/DVD + HD Receiver + VCR 1. Make sure cable or antenna and/or s atellite is connected to your VCR. A. Connect the coaxial cable fr om your cable outlet or antenna to the antenna input on the HD Receiver . B. Connect the satellite dish antenna to the satellite input on the HD Receiver . 2. Connect your HD Receiv[...]

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    8 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup TV/DVD + Satellite Receiver + VCR 1. Connect your VCR to your TV/DVD. A. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR ’ s antenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLE Input jack on the TV/DVD. B . Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the VID2 L/MONO and R Audio jacks on the back of the TV/DVD and to the Audio Output ja[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 9 ANTENNA/ CABLE S - V I D EO AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT FIXED AUDIO VARIABLE AUDIO EXTERNAL SPEAKERS EXT/INT LEFT RIGHT + TV/DVD L/ MONO R Y P B P R ANTENNA IN VIDEO AUDIO O L R ANTENNA OUT IN OUT VCR VIDEO AUDIO L R CABLE OFF-AIR ANTENNA O R CMP1 CM P 2 L/ MONO R Y P B P R L/ MONO R V V I D 1 S - V I D EO L/ MONO R V V I[...]

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    10 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup ANTENNA/ CABLE S - V I D EO AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT FIXED AUDIO VARIABLE AUDIO EXTERNAL SPEAKERS EXT/INT LEFT RIGHT + TV/DVD L/ MONO R Y P B P R CMP1 CMP2 L/ MONO R Y P B P R L/ MONO R V V I D 1 S - V I D EO L/ MONO R V V I D 2 + R L V R L SUBWOOFER COMPONENT INPUTS COMPOSITE INPUTS IN OUT A/V RECEIVER VCR IN TV IN O[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 11 EXTERNAL SPEAKERS EXT/INT LEFT RIGHT + + L/ MONO R Y P B P R CMP1 CMP2 L/ MONO R Y P B P R COMPONENT INPUTS S - V I D E O L/ MONO R V V ID 1 S - V I D E O L/ MONO R V V ID 2 COMPOSITE INPUTS DVI-HDTV L/ MONO R Explanation of Jacks This section describes the jacks you can use to make connections. Ther e are sever[...]

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    12 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup The Front of Y our TV/DVD Front Inputs The TV/DVD has front inputs for convenience: one set of audio/video inputs, an S-Video and a headphone jack. Locate the jacks either on the fr ont of the TV/DVD or on one of the sides. Y ou can access the component you connected to the fr ont of the TV/DVD by pressing the I[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 13 Set the Menu Language The first part of the setup allows you to select your pr eferred language for the menu system. 1. Highlight your preferr ed language for the menu system using the arr ow buttons. 2. Press OK to select that language (the Channel Setup scr een appears with Auto channel search highlighted). Co[...]

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    Chapter 2: Using the Remote Contr ol 14 Chapter 2 The Buttons on the Remote Control (0-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings dir ectly through the remote contr ol. To enter a one-digit channel, enter a zer o fir st. To enter a two-digit channel, pr ess the two digits. To enter a three-digit channel, pr ess and hold the “ 1 ”[...]

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    Chapter 2 15 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . You ’ ll use these buttons when you progr am the remote. PLA Y REVERSE STOP VCR1 ON • OFF TV DVD VCR2 AUX SA T • CABLE Indicator Important: The remote may not be compatible with all models of all brands of components. It also may [...]

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    16 Chapter 2 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Using the Remote Contr ol Important Y ou must continue pressing the component button while you enter the code. Let’s say you have a Zenith VCR. To program the universal remote to operate the VCR, you would: Press and hold the VCR1 button while you enter the fi[...]

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    Chapter 2 17 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Cable Box Codes Progr ammable for SAT • CABLE and AUX buttons. ABC ........................................... 5002, 5003, 5004, 5006, 5053 Antronix ................................................................... 5008, 5009 Archer[...]

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    18 Chapter 3 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Chapter 3: Playing DVDs Regional Coding Both the TV/DVD unit and the discs are coded by r egion. These regional codes must match in or der for the disc to play . If the c odes don ’ t match, the disc won ’ t play . This unit ’ s code is region 1. Using Dif[...]

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    Chapter 3 19 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Playing DVDs Time Display This feature displays the audio/video time. For DVD discs, the time displayed r efer s to the current title time. For Audio CDs, it r efers to the curr ent track time. For DVD video discs, the Time Display also acts as a Time Sear ch fe[...]

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    20 Chapter 3 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Playing DVDs Changing the Audio Language If the disc was created with differ ent language tr acks (recor ded in different languages), you can use the Info Display to temporarily change the DVD ’ s Audio Language setting. 1. While a disc is playing, press SOUND[...]

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    Chapter 3 21 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Playing DVDs Using Bookmarks The bookmark feature lets you mark a point on the disc that you can go to quickly . You can stor e up to 6 bookmarks per disc. When you turn the TV/DVD off or remove the disc, bookmarks ar e clear ed. Storing a Bookmark 1. While a di[...]

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    22 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Chapter 4: Using the TV’ s Featur es Channel Banner There ar e several indicator s that might appear when you pr ess the TV or INFO buttons on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner . The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner [...]

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    Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 4 23 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . P arental Controls and V-Chip The first thr ee choices in the Parental Controls menu involve softwar e inside your TV (referr ed to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV progr ams and movies based on violence, sex, or other content [...]

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    Using the TV’ s Featur es 24 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . D Sexually explicit dialogue L Adult language S Sexual situations V Violence FV Fantasy Violence Content Themes The V-Chip Rating Screen The following is an example of where items ar e located within the Rating Limit scr een. Rating S[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 4 25 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Tip To change all V-Chip movie or TV ratings to View , press the 0 number button. Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to [...]

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    Using the TV’ s Featur es 26 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . PIP (Picture-in-Picture) and POP (Picture-outside-Picture) Operation The PIP (pictur e-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller pictur e on top of the main pictur e. POP (picture-outside-pictur e) lets you display two wi[...]

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    Chapter 5 27 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Chapter 5: Using the DVD Menu The DVD ’ s Menu System The DVD ’ s menu system is not the same as the disc menu or the Info Display . The DVD ’ s main menu comes up when there is no disc playing. If you ar e playing a disc, pr ess STOP on the remote contr o[...]

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    28 Chapter 5 Using the DVD Menu Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . To delete an entry from the playlist, highlight it, then highlight Delete and press OK. Editing a Program Deleting Chapters To delete chapter s from the playlist: 1. If the disc is playing, press ST OP to stop playback (the DVD ’ s main menu[...]

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    Chapter 5 29 Using the DVD Menu Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Locking Y our DVD 1. If the disc is playing, press ST OP (the DVD ’ s main menu appear s). 2. Highlight Lock and press OK (the Lock menu items appear). 3. Highlight Lock Player and press OK. The Enter New P assword screen appear s. 4. Press [...]

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    30 Chapter 5 Using the DVD Menu Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . 1. From the Lock menu, highlight Ratings Limits and pr ess OK (the Ratings Limits menu is displayed). 2. Highlight Rated Titles and press OK (the 8-level r ating limits list appears). 3. To change the r ating limit, press the up or down arr ow[...]

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    Chapter 5 31 Using the DVD Menu Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . The Sound Menu The Sound menu lets you select different sound settings to match the equipment you have connected to your unit. Digital Output Digital output lets you choose which type of digital audio is output fr om your unit. If you ’ ve u[...]

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    32 Chapter 5 Using the DVD Menu Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . 4. Enter the code from the Language Codes list at the end of this chapter and pr ess OK (the previous menu appears with your selection shown next to the language option you changed). 5. Press the left arr ow button or press GO BACK to r eturn [...]

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    Chapter 6 33 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Chapter 6: Using the TV ’ s Menu System Sound Menu Sound settings Displays a choice list that lets you adjust the TV/DVD ’ s speakers and subwoofer . Left & Right balance Use the left or right arrow to center the bar under the arr ow to balance the left [...]

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    34 Chapter 6 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Using the TV ’ s Menu System Video noise reduction Allows you to choose a setting to reduce pictur e “ static ” or any type of interference. It is especially useful for pr oviding a clearer pictur e in weak analog signal conditions. Pr ess the right arrow [...]

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    Chapter 6 35 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Using the TV ’ s Menu System Setup Menu Channel setup Signal Type TV chooses signal type during initial setup. If you change cable after setup, choose Cable if you are using cable or a cable box for TV signals. Choose UHF/VHF Antenna if you ar e using an off-a[...]

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    36 Chapter 7 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Chapter 7: Information Displays Using the Info Display Y our TV/DVD gives you many options when playing different types of discs. Y ou can access these features thr ough the on-screen Info Display . To access the Info Display while a disc is playing, pr ess INFO[...]

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    Chapter 7 37 Information Displays Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Selecting a Specific Index (Available only on Video CDs) 1. Press INFO on the r emote. 2. Highlight the Index icon from the Info Display . 3. Use the number button(s) on the remote to enter the index number you want to play , or use the up/d[...]

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    38 Chapter 7 Information Displays Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Editing a Playlist 1. If the disc is playing, press ST OP to stop playback. The DVD ’ s main menu appear s. 2. Highlight Play Mode and press OK (the Play Mode menu appear s). 3. Highlight Edit Progr am and press OK (the Edit Pr ogram scree[...]

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    Chapter 7 39 Information Displays Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Using IntroScan (Available only on Audio CDs and MP3s) IntroScan plays the fir st ten seconds of each tr ack on the CD (similar to the scan feature that ’ s on many car radios). T o use IntroScan: 1. Press INFO on the r emote (the Info Dis[...]

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    40 Chapter 8 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Chapter 8: Other Information T roubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corr ected by consulting the following tr oubleshooting list. Note: If you prefer , we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will vi[...]

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    Other Information Chapter 8 41 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . The menu is displayed in a foreign language • The Menu Language prefer ence is set to that language. From the DVD ’ s main menu, select the Languages option (In Spanish, shown as Idiomas ; in Fr ench, as Langues ). From the Languages menu, [...]

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    Other Information 42 Chapter 8 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . TV turns on unexpectedly • Wake up timer might have been activated. Go to page 34 for instructions. • Auto on might have been activated. Go to page 34 for instructions. • Y ou might have pressed CH+, CH- or INPUT on the r emote accidental[...]

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    Other Information Chapter 8 43 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . The Remote Control Doesn ’ t W ork • Something might be between the remote and the r emote sensor on the component. Make sure ther e is a clear path. • Maybe the remote isn ’ t aimed dir ectly at the component (TV or VCR) that you ’ r[...]

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    Other Information 44 Chapter 8 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year fr om date of purchase for labor . • One year fr om date of purchase for parts. • Two year s from date of pu[...]

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    Other Information Chapter 8 45 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) VH81 $3.95 Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $4.95 Push-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89 $5.95 Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH83 $5.95 Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH84 $9.95 S-Video Cable (6-ft) VH976 $7.95 S[...]

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    Thomson multimedia Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2002 Thomson multimedia Inc. T rademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in USA TOCOM 15891740 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. Visit th[...]