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USER'S
GUIDE
TV/VCR
COMBINATION

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  • Page 1 USER'S GUIDE TV/VCR COMBINATION...
  • Page 2 Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this RISKGF_SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TV/VCR combination to rain or moisture. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug fully...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    |mmm -Table of Contents Important Information Automatic Tracking Manual Tracking Waming Time Counter. Cautions Auto Play Feature Note to Cable TV Installer Auto Repeat Feature. Product Registration Commercial Scan Index Search Zero Search Setting Up the TV/VCR Blank Search Check Accessories With TV/VCR Combination Recording a Program...
  • Page 4: Check Accessories With Tv/Vcr Combination

    bl'Ujmnn-'_m _ol_iWAauin_ Startup 1. Check accessories with TV/VCR combination. Contact your dealer if any items are n_ssmg. ,€ ÷ -0<÷ 2 "AA" Batteries Remo_ 2. insert batteries in remote,...
  • Page 5: System

    _uJ..tuJDl.,nlllllud_ Startup 3. Connect antenna or cable-TV system. Connect a home antenna or a cable-TV systenL Detai/s on pages 2527. 4. Place the TV/VCR where you want to operate Place the TV/VCR in a location where it is safe to operate. 5.
  • Page 6: Set The Clock And Auto Channel

    Startup 7. Set the clock and auto channel search automatically. AUTONATIC CLOCK What your Time Zone? When the AUTOMA33C CLOCK SET screen appears, follow Eastern Central these Stepsto automatically place channels in the TV/VCR's Rountein memory and set the clock using the Coordinated Universal Pacific ALaska...
  • Page 7: Add Or Remove Channels From

    _lmRnWm_milVA_ Startup 8. Add or remove channels from TV/VCR's memory. TVIVCR RAIN MENU You may want to add or remove channels if some of them are Timer Recordings Picture QuaLity not active, have weak signals, or you do not want them in your Time channel memory.
  • Page 8: Buttons

    Buttons CHAN (Channel)A or v Selects next higher or lower channel in channel memory. CLEAR Allows you to change menu entries or dear a timer recording. PLAY Resets time counter to 0:00:00 when it <3C>D is d_layed. STOP PAUSE DISPLAY _ISPLAY SLEEP Displays TV/VCR's current status.
  • Page 9: Commercial Skip

    l|_nMl:M_nluImmnlumm Buttons MUTE SKIP/SEARCH Reduces volume to its minimum level. When a tape is stopped in the VCILdisplays and BLANKsearch screens. INDEX, ZERO, Numbers (0 through 9) When a tape is playing in the VCR, advances tape about 30 seconds during playback. (See Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two Commercial Scan description on page 15.) numbers.
  • Page 10: On-Screendisplays

    Using the TV/VCR Features On.Screen Displays Whenyou change channels, adjust the volume, or use a VCR feature, on-screen displays appear to let you know the status of the TV/VCIL To Call Up On-Screen Displays 1. Press DISPLAY to display the channel number, function, time counter (if tape is in), date, time, and tape speed.
  • Page 11: Channel Labeling

    II ; m ..- . .mli i s = t41m. . .mi_m • To Reset Picture Controls to the Factory Setting RESET PICTURE CONTROLS Press 3 in step 3 above to reset the picture controls to the levels set ptcture controls at the factory.
  • Page 12: Closed Captions ,10

    Using the TV/VCR Features Closed Captions Closed captioning displays the sound of a program as words on the TV screen. It is useful for the deaf, hearing impaired, or anyone who wants to watch a program without sound. If you have turned dosed captioning on and it does not appear on the screen, it is not available on the channel you are watching.
  • Page 13: Timer

    Using the TV/VCR Features Wake-Up Timer The timerturnstheTV/VCR on ata desired time.You can setit to wake you up in the morning or remind you that a favorite program is about to start. To Set the Wake-Up Timer TV/VCR MAIN MENU PressMEN! to display theTVNCR MAIN MENU.
  • Page 14: Playing A Tape

    Operating Instructions To Play a Tape PLAY 0:00:00 rTab 1. Insert a tapein theTV/VCIL The TV/VCR automatically turns on. The tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and theAuto play feature i sturnedon. 2.
  • Page 15: Using The Playback Features

    _wmmumemmm_ Using the Playback Features Pause, frame advance, picture search, and slow motion work best when you playback tapes that were recorded using the SLP recording speed. Pause This feature pauses the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of the scene. 1.
  • Page 16: Automatic Tracking

    Using the Playback Features Automatic Tracking The TV/VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing a tape that was recorded on another VCIL Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted or the TV/VCR's power is turned on.
  • Page 17: Auto Play Feature

    I_RSMIIMmWEERIHM Using the Playback Features Auto Play Feature TV/VCR MAZN RENU This feature lets you tell the TV/VCR whether you 1 Timer Recordings P4cture QuaLity want it to automatically start playing a tape that is T|me with the safety tab removed. CLosed Captioning Setup...
  • Page 18: Index Search

    rS/iff/ff/IM/IYam Using the Playback Features Index Search The TV/VCR automatically records index marks o_t the tape each time you begin recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks. Your TV/VCR has two index playback features. You can select a specific index number or search by scan and play.
  • Page 19: Zero Search

    _J_lT|lmn=_Brl_ RIJUr_ Using the Playback Features Zero Search ZERO SEARCH reading This feature allows you to quickly return to a time counter Current tape counter of 0._0:00. This is especially convenient when you want to watch a 0:1Z:34 segment of the tape several times. Press REW to 0:00:00...
  • Page 20: Recordingspeeds

    Recording Features Recording Speeds Press SPEED to select a recording speed. Recording Cassette 6I-Ir T-120 2Hr 40Min 1"-160 * SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording. That is why most prerecorded, rental tapes are recorded in SP. Fewer programs, however, can be recorded on the tape.
  • Page 21: Types Of Recordings

    Types of Recordings YourTVIVCR provides d ifferent types ofrecording. These types are explained in the following sections: Basic R_cozding- Operating Instructions Express Recording Recording While You're Away Timer Recording Copying and Editing Tapes Basic Recording - operating instructions To Make a Recording I.
  • Page 22: Operating Instructions

    Express Recording Express recording lets you record up to four hours or to the end of the tape without programming the timer. You can begin recording immediately. The TV/VCR will stop automatically at the end of the recording. Operating Instructions 1.
  • Page 23: Recordingwhile You're Away

    RecordingWhile You're Away (Timer Recording) Tin_e_recording lets you program the TV/VCR to record up to eight _t pl_'ams within a one year period. This is useful if you plan on being away from home for a long period of time. Before setting the timer,make sure that the clock is set correctly. TV/VCR RAZN MENU...
  • Page 24: Stopping A Timer Recording

    Recording While You'm Away(Timer ReCording) Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings TV/VCR MAIN MENU PRss MENU on the remote to ctisp]aythe "rVNCR MAIN MENU. Timer Recordings TIMER RECORDINGS Press I to dLsp]ay theT1MER RECORDINGS menu. Create program Press 2 to Review existing progs. (programs). Review ex_sttng progs.
  • Page 25: Copying And Editing Tapes

    Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions IRe_r to hookup oo page :S.) VIDEO Use another VCR or camcorder as the playback VCR and the TV/VCR as the recording VCIL 1. Turn on the VCR or camcorder and the TVIVCIL The _ub_xJz_ 2.
  • Page 26: Location Of Controls Front Panel

    Location of Controls-- Front Panel Tape Compartment ______l In Jacks STOP/EJECT VIDEO and AUDIO In Jacks Stops normal functions -- such as record, playback, Receives signals from another component, such rewind, fast-forward, or pause. as a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks.
  • Page 27: Back Panel

    Locatio_ Of controls "_m Back Panel VHF/UHF (Antenna) Connector Receives the signal from an antenna or cable system. Choos ng a Hookup Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your TV/VCR, do you receive your TV signals? Choose one answer from below. A.
  • Page 28: Connect Antenna Or

    Connect Antenna or Cable System,Without a Cable Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Match Your Type of Antenna or Cable I. Connect as shown. This connection may require additional accessories notprovided. 2. Plug in TV/VCR's power cord. 3. Turn to page 2 for "Setting Up the TV/VCR.
  • Page 29: Unscramble All Channels

    Connect aCable System With a Cable Cable Box Required Cab__om Unscramble All Channels Cab,e Connect as shown. This connection may require additional CableBox accessories not provided. 2. Plug in power cords of TV/VCR and cable box. 3. Turn to page 2 for "Setting Up the TV/VCR_"...
  • Page 30: For Copying Tapes

    Connect a VCR or Camcorder for Copying Tapes VCR for Copying Tapes VCR (Playback Only) Connect as shown. This connection requixes additional accessories J_rt. not provided. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV/VCI_ Turn to page 23 for "Copying and Editing Tapes."...
  • Page 31: Cleaning The Tv/Vcr

    Cleaning the TV/VCR You can dean the TV/VCR as required, using a soft cloth or the dusting attachment for your vacuum cleaner. Be sure to occasionaUy vacuum the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ven_lation. To clean the TV/VCR screen, use a soft cloth dampened with a diluted soap and water mixture.
  • Page 32: Trouble Checks

    Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your TV/VCR to an Authorized VCR Servicenter. Trouble Here's what to try: No power • Plug TV/VCR into an operating outlet.
  • Page 33 Trouble Checks Trouble Here's what to try: !• Clock shows incorrect time or date Power iterruption. TIMER indicator f lashes o n front ofTV/VCR. I • Clockwas notsetaccurately (check AM/PM and date). Time zone ordaylight savings time information incorrect. Seepage4. TV/VCR m__akes n oisewhen stopped •...
  • Page 34: Limited Warranty

    • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Serviceni_r the labor charges to repair your TV/VCtL • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts and picture required to repair your TV/VCtL you get service: •...
  • Page 35: Index

    Index Accessories, Included ........Hookups S_andTab......... 12,19-21,23,24 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS Menu ....5 Play Index Feature......16 Ant_ ..........Adding Channels toMemory ......Scan,Commercial .......... Cable System With Cable BOx for Adjusting theVideo ... : ......Search, Index ........... 16 Channels ........
  • Page 36 For your nearest Authorized Servicenter call toll-free in the U.S.A. 1-800-336-1900 If your TV/VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this m_anual o r on the carton.

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