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- Page 1 TV/VCR User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again.
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Page 2: Important Information
Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed. -
Page 3: Introduction
Key Features Overview Your TV/VCR is equipped with features that will add to your TV/VCR viewing experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 2 provides more information about the rest of the TV/VCR’s features and how to use them. V-CHIP SET V-CHIP : OFF... - Page 4 (This page intentionally left blank)
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Introduction Key Features Overview ... 1 V-Chip ... 1 8 Program Recording (Timer Recording) ... 1 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ... 6 Protect Against Power Surges ... 6 Protect Components from Overheating ... 6 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ... - Page 6 Picture Menu ... 31 System Set-up Menu ... 31 Additional Features in the Menu ... 32 Chapter 4: Other Information Troubleshooting ... 34 Care and Cleaning ... 36 Front Panel ... 36 RCA TV/VCR Limited Warranty ... 37 Index ... 41...
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Connect the TV/VCR • Plug in the TV/VCR • Put Batteries in the Remote • Turn on the TV/VCR • TV/VCR Setup • VCR Basics •... -
Page 8: Things To Consider Before You Connect
Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV/VCR and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables. •... -
Page 9: Connect The Tv/Vcr
Connect the TV/VCR There are several ways to connect your TV/VCR. If you want to connect your TV/VCR to another component, see the User’s Manual of the component for your connection. For an explanation of the back panel jacks go to page 8. TV/VCR back panel TV/VCR Connection 1. -
Page 10: Jacks On The Back Of Your Tv/Vcr
Connections & Setup Jacks on the Back of Your TV/VCR If you are connecting many components, please consult the manual that came with each component for connection instructions. The picture of your TV/VCR’s back panel describes the jacks on the back of your TV/VCR and what types of components that you can connect to these jacks. -
Page 11: Plug In The Tv/Vcr
Plug in the TV/VCR 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. TRACKING Use the arrow buttons and the ENTER button to move through the menu system. -
Page 12: Setting The Clock
Connections & Setup SYSTEM SET-UP CLOCK SET LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE CLOCK SET AUTO CLOCK ON OFF STANDARD TIME DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME MONTH 1 (WED) CLOCK SET YEAR 2001 +/–/ENTER/MENU 12 : 00 AM TIME MONTH 26 (MON) +/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU YEAR 2001 8 : 30 AM TIME +/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU M E N U... -
Page 13: Setting Up Your Channels
SYSTEM SET-UP CLOCK SET LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE AUTO CLOCK ON OFF STANDARD TIME DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME +/–/ENTER/MENU AUTO +/–/ENTER/MENU CH SET-UP TV CATV AUTO CH MEMORY ADD/DELETE +/–/ENTER/MENU CH SET-UP TV CATV AUTO CH MEMORY ADD/DELETE +/–/ENTER/MENU Chapter 1 Connections &... - Page 14 Connections & Setup CH 003 0–9/+/–/ENTER/MENU 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. A channel that has been removed can still be selected by pressing the remote control’s number buttons.
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Page 15: Vcr Basics
VCR Basics Now that you’ve finished the initial setup, you can watch TV. You can also begin using your VCR. In order to begin, you must first understand some basic concepts. TIMER ON • OFF EJECT SPEED CAPTION SPEED MUTE SKIP-SEARCH P-SEARCH CH +... -
Page 16: The Buttons On The Remote Control
Connections & Setup L.E.D. TIMER ON • OFF EJECT SPEED CAPTION MUTE SKIP-SEARCH P-SEARCH CH + CH - SLEEP GO BACK PROGRAM CALL SLOW MENU CANCEL INPUT TV/VC PLA A RECORD PAUSE The Buttons on the Remote Control 0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numbers and your V-CHIP password directly through the remote control. - Page 17 Connections & Setup PLAY Plays a tape. PROGRAM Press to confirm the programmed timer and ON/OFF timer. RECORD Starts TV/VCR recording. RESET Resets video functions to factory settings. Also used to reset the time counter. REVERSE Rewinds the tape when the TV/VCR is stopped. Also searches the picture in reverse during playback.
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Page 19: Chapter 2: Using The Tv/Vcr's Features
Chapter 2 Using the TV/VCR’s Features Chapter Overview: • V-Chip • Recording Features • Picture Search Options • Tracking • Time Counter • Channel Banner • Sleep Timer • Using Closed Captioning Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. -
Page 20: V-Chip
Using the TV/VCR’s Features M E N U TIMER REC SET TV SET-UP CH SET-UP AUTO REPEAT ON OFF TV SET-UP SYSTEM SET-UP V-CHIP SET ON/OFF TIMER V-CHIP SET PICTURE +/–/ENTER/MENU V-CHIP : OFF TV RATING : OFF MOVIE RATING : OFF CHANGE PASSWORD +/–/ENTER/MENU... -
Page 21: V-Chip Tv Rating
Age-Based Rating Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children TV-MA under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V). Parents Strongly Cautioned. -
Page 22: Blocking Specific Content Themes
Using the TV/VCR’s Features Content Themes Sexually explicit dialogue Adult language Sexual situations Violence Fantasy Violence TV-Y All Children M E N U TIMER REC SET TV SET-UP CH SET-UP TV SET-UP AUTO REPEAT ON OFF V-CHIP SET SYSTEM SET-UP ON/OFF TIMER PICTURE V-CHIP SET... -
Page 23: Turning On V-Chip Ratings
M E N U TIMER REC SET TV SET-UP CH SET-UP TV SET-UP AUTO REPEAT ON OFF V-CHIP SET SYSTEM SET-UP ON/OFF TIMER PICTURE V-CHIP SET +/–/ENTER/MENU V-CHIP : ON TV RATING : TV–PG MOVIE RATING : PG–13 CHANGE PASSWORD +/–/ENTER/MENU +/–/ENTER/MENU M E N U... -
Page 24: Recording Features
Using the TV/VCR’s Features Recording Features The VCR provides several different ways to record programs from the TV. The following pages explain how to use the types of recording feature. Tape Speed Indicator Recording Time Cassette T-120 2 hours 6 hours T-160 2 hrs 40 min 8 hours... -
Page 25: One-Touch Recording (Otr)
One-Touch Recording (OTR) Use OTR to quickly record the remaining portion of a program being watched. OTR is a great way to capture the end of a sporting event that has run into overtime or a live broadcast that runs long. OTR works in 30-minute increments. - Page 26 Using the TV/VCR’s Features 7. Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press ENTER to save. If you have made a mistake press CANCEL until the item you want to change is selected, then use the up or down arrow button to enter the correct information. 8.
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Page 27: Picture Search Options
Picture Search Options The most basic way to search during playback is using the FORWARD or REVERSE buttons. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. Speed Search Times Tape Speed Press Once Press Twice Skip Search Each time you press SKIP-SEARCH during playback the tape advances 30 seconds. -
Page 28: Time Counter
Using the TV/VCR’s Features 8 : 40AM THU CH 012 00 : 30 : 00 Hours Minutes Seconds 8 : 47AM MON CH 012 00 : 04 : 38 SP Time Counter The time counter shows the actual time used in recording or playing back a tape. -
Page 29: Sleep Timer
Playback Mode Symbols Sleep Timer The sleep timer allows you to set an amount of time you want to give before the TV/VCR shuts itself off. Each press of the SLEEP button will count down 10 minutes on the clock, starting at 120 minutes. - Page 30 (This page intentionally left blank)
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Page 31: Chapter 3: Using The Tv/Vcr's Menu System
Using the TV/VCR’s Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use the TV/VCR’s Menu System • Setting the On/Off Timer • Picture Menu • System Set-up Menu • Additional Features in the Menu Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 3... -
Page 32: How To Use Your Tv/Vcr's Menu System
Using the TV/VCR’s Menu System How to Use Your TV/VCR’s Menu System You use the buttons on the remote to access the menu system and make changes to the settings. The following pages explain how to use the different types of menus to adjust the features of your TV/VCR. -
Page 33: Picture Menu
ON/OFF TIMER ON TIMER 7:00AM CH012 MON-FRI OFF TIMER 12:00AM +/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU M E N U TIMER REC SET TV SET-UP CH SET-UP TV SET-UP AUTO REPEAT ON OFF V-CHIP SET SYSTEM SET-UP ON/OFF TIMER PICTURE +/–/ENTER/MENU +/–/ENTER/MENU BRIGHTNESS +/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU SYSTEM SET-UP CLOCK SET LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE AUTO CLOCK... -
Page 34: Additional Features In The Menu
Using the TV/VCR’s Menu System M E N U TIMER REC SET TV SET-UP CH SET-UP AUTO REPEAT ON OFF SYSTEM SET-UP +/–/ENTER/MENU Additional Features in the Menu Auto Repeat Feature This feature tells the TV/VCR to play a tape continuously. -
Page 35: Chapter 4: Other Information
Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • Front Panel • Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Index Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 4... -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV/VCR you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows. General TV/VCR Problems TV/VCR won’t turn on • Press the ON•OFF button to turn on the TV/VCR. • Make sure the TV/VCR is plugged in. •... - Page 37 Troubleshooting Closed captions not appearing on screen • Closed caption might not be set to on. Go to page 27 for more information. • Station might not be broadcasting closed caption. VCR Playback Problems Tape plays continuously • Auto repeat might be turned on. Go to page 32 for instructions. Tape won’t insert or eject •...
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Page 38: Care And Cleaning
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 TV/VCR. • 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.) •... -
Page 39: Rca Tv/Vcr Limited Warranty
Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your TV/VCR. • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center for the new or, at our option, rebuilt replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your TV/VCR. - Page 40 Other Information What your warranty does not cover: • Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your television. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer.) • Installation and related adjustments. • Signal reception problems not caused by your TV/VCR. •...
- Page 41 VCRs to duplicate tapes. Can also be used to connect a VCR to your TV/VCR. Cable is color-coded and Gold-Tipped cable shielded. Has RCA-type VH83 (6-ft) phono plugs on each end. Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable Triple cable that lets you connect the jacks of stereo components.
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Page 43: Index
Accessories 39 Add/Remove Channels 12 Age-Based Ratings 19 Arrow buttons 14 AUDIO jacks 8 Auto Channel Memory 11 repeat 32 AUTO TRACK button 14 Automatic rewind 13 tracking 25 Back panel 8 Basic recording 13 Batteries for the remote 9 Block Specific Content Themes 20 Buttons, remote control 14... - Page 44 Thomson multimedia Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2001 Thomson multimedia Inc. Trademark(s)® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in USA TOCOM 15775840 5850401A L 01/08 Visit the RCA web site at www.rca.com THOMSON...