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  • Page 1 USER'S GUID...
  • Page 2 Important Information To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose I WARNING I_SK OF ELECTEECSHCCK this product to rain or moisture. DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table Contents Playing a Tape Important Information Warning Operating Instructions Cautions To Play a Tape Note to Cable TV Installer Using the Playback Features Pause Product Registration Picture Search Automatic Tracking TVNCR Setting Manual Tracking Time Counter Startup Unpack your TV/VCR Auto Play Feature Remote Control Auto Repeat Feature...

  • Page 4: Tvncr

    Startup TVNCR Unpack remote control Contact your dealer if your remote control is missing. Q®® Insert batteries remote Press the battery cover to remove.

  • Page 5: Attach The Hook For The Remote (Optional)

    Startup Attach hook remote (optional) Attach the hook in a convenient location for storing your remote when it is not in use. Connect antenna cable-TV system Connect a home antenna or a cable-TV system. Details on pages 27-30. TVNCR Connect Swivel Base Position...

  • Page 6: Put Channels Into Memory

    Startup TVIVCR MAIN MENU (Auto Search) Channels into Memory Channel Screen Time A. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV!VCRMAIN MENU. Timer Recordings Parental ControLs B. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu. Setup SETUP C. Press 1 to start AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH. Auto Channel Search...

  • Page 7: Set The Time And Date {Clock)

    Startup Time Date (Clock) To set the clock: TV/VCR MAIN MENU Screen A. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. Time TIME B. Press 2 to display the TIME menu. Time Date TIME DATE C. Press 1 to display the SET TIME and DATE screen.
  • Page 8 Buttons CHAN ^ and v (Channel up and down) Selects next higher or lower channel in channel memory. CLEAR Removes all menus from the screen. Allows you to change menu entries or clear a timer recording. Resets time counter to 0:00:00 when it is displayed.
  • Page 9 Buttons RESET Numbers (0 through Resets video functions to factory settings. Select a channel up to 99 by pressing numbers. Used to reset time for wake-up timer and alarm. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding I until 1--- appears on the screen.

  • Page 10: Features

    TVNCR Using Features On-Screen Displays When you change channels, adjust volume, or use a VCR feature, on-screen displays appear to let you know the status of the TV/VCR. Call On-Screen Displays 1. Press DISPLAY to display the function, time counter, date, time, and tape speed. If you do not press DISPLAY again, these displays will time out and disappear.

  • Page 11: Closed Captioning

    TVNCR Using Features Closed Captioning The closed captioning feature displays the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen. This is useful to hearing impaired or anyone who wants to watch a program without sound. There are four types of closed captions: Caption...

  • Page 12: Sleep Timer

    TVNCR Using Features CM 08 SLeep Timer 0:30 Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically turns the TV/VCR off after 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. Press 2 to display the TIME menu.
  • Page 13 TVNCR Using Features Parental Controls V-Chip The Parental Controls menu allows to program your TV/VCR so that children cannot see certain programs. The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve a feature inside your TV/VCR called V-Chip which allows you to "block" TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not view.
  • Page 14 TVNCR Using Features Setting Rating Limits TV/VCR MAIN MENU 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. Screen Time 2. Press 4 to display PARENTAL CONTROLS. Timer Recordings Parental Controls 3. Press 1 to display the V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT screen. PARENTAL CONTROLS 4.
  • Page 15 TVNCR Using Features V-CHIP RATING LIMIT Press 2 to change the rating status fl'om View (V) to Block (B). The status for this rating and all higher ratings automatically 34567 Rating Status changes to Block (B) (indicated by the rating limits in the rating TV-PG...
  • Page 16 TVNCR Using Features V-CHIP RATING LIMIT Viewing Specific Content Themes 34567 After block specific content themes, have the option of going Rating Status L S V FV V B B TV-PG View back changing some of the content themes back to View (V).
  • Page 17 TVNCR Using Features Viewing Movie Ratings Alter you block movie ratings, you have the option of going back V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT and changing some of the rating statuses back to View Rating Status Pg-13 View 1. Determine the movie ratings you want to change to View. Block PG-13 Block...
  • Page 18 Operating Instructions Play a Tape Safety Tab Insert a tape in the TV/VCR. The TV/VCR automatically turns on. The tape automatically begins to play if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed the Auto Play feature been turned 2.
  • Page 19 Using Playback Features Pause This feature pauses the tape during playback and allows you Io examine the details of the scene. Pause works best with tapes recorded in SLP speed. Press PAUSE on the remote during playback to pause the action. The TV/VCR will automatically switch from pause to...
  • Page 20 Using Playback Features Automatic Tracking The TV/VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts picture when playing a tape that was recorded another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned whenever a tape is inserted or the TV/VCR's power is turned Manual Tracking Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking...
  • Page 21 Using Playback Features Auto Play Feature This feature enables the TV/VCR to automatically start TV/VCR MAIN MENU playing a tape when it is inserted. (The safety tab on the Screen tape must be removed.) Time Timer Recordings Parental Controls 1. Press MENU to display the TWVCR MAIN MENU. Setup SETUP 2.
  • Page 22 Recording Features Recording Speeds Press SPEED to select a recording speed, Recording Time Cassette T-120 2Hrs 6Hrs 4Hrs T-160 2Hrs 40Min 8Hrs 5Hrs 20Min • SP {Standard Play) gives the best quality recording. That is why most pre-recorded, rental tapes are recorded in SP.
  • Page 23 Types Recordings Your TV/VCR provides difl>rent ways to record which are explained in the following sections: Basic Recording Express Recording Timer Recording Copying and Editing Tapes Basic Recording Make a Recording Insert a tape with safety tab in place. 2. Press SPEED to select a recording speed. The tape speed indicator appears.
  • Page 24 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. Express Recording 1.
  • Page 25 Timer Recording Timer recording lets you program the TV/VCR to record up to eight dill'erent programs. This is useful if you plan on being away from home for a long period of time. Belbre setting the timer; make sure that the clock is set correctly. Setting a Timer Recording...
  • Page 26 Timer Recording Checking Clearing Timer Recordings Pres_ MENU on the remote to alL,play the TVNCR MAIN MENU. TViVCR MAIN MENU Pres_s3 to disp!sy the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. Time Timer Re_ordinR_ P_._ss2 to Review Existing Progs. (programs). TIMER RECORRrNG$ Create Program Press CLEAR to era_se a program.
  • Page 27 Copying Editing Tapes Operating Instructions (Refer _o hookup or, page 30.) Use another VCR or cmrlcorder aa the playback VCR rest VIDE04 the 'IN'iVCR as tile recording VCR, Turn on the VCR or camcorder and tile TViVCR. Caution: llle utmuthoriTed Press 00 on 'KViVCR's remote to select tile line input r_]lng...
  • Page 28 Front Panel Tape Compartment Remote Sensor Headphone Jack Remote Sensor AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from the remote. Aim remote Receives audio and video signals from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is thks ser_sor with no objecks bet_,eerl them, cormected to these.jacks.
  • Page 29 Back Panel IN FROM ANTENNA Jack Receives die signal groin an _tenna or cable _ystem. VIDEO and AUDIO INPUT Jacks Receive signals _om another component, such as a VCR or camcord< when it is connected to thesejacks. To select these back panel jacks, pres_s O0 once to display VIDEO1.
  • Page 30 Connect Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Dipole Antenna Follow these steps to connect a dipole antenna m your TViVCR, Do _t u)rme{_ a dipole if you Nan to corm_t a diffe_xmt of'indoor or outdoor ar_terma or cable s_Mem, TILL,.conn_tion tx;r.fuim addifion_ acces_sodes...
  • Page 31 Connect a Cable System With a Cable Cable CaNe ftoffl Required Cabbe SysLem Unscramble Channels COlI[I_[ as SHOWN, CaNe Box This com_ection may require add_tkmal acce_orles not provided, 2. Plug itl I_ower cords of'I_V/VCR _ble box, 3. Turn to pages 2-5 for "Setting Up the 'rv/_CR.
  • Page 32 Connect a VCR Car.corder Copying Tapes for Cor)yi.g Tapes 1, Cormect a_ showN, vcR (_a_ack Only) _nnec_0n r_qukes additi0n_l access0_es u_ provided, 2. Plug in power colds of VCR arid Y_4IJHP _2t:tO X, IOmO 'FV/VCR, '=1_ '_O 'P_ OI-W Tto'n to p_e 2"1 ibr "Copying arid...
  • Page 33 Trouble Checks Sometimes problems be eaMly solved by"checking a few basic things. Check below before you c_l tbr help or take your TViVCR to _ Aulhorized VCR Se_4center. Problem Solution • Plug TV/VCR No power into an operating outlet. " Check connections. Make sure tile wall outlet k_ rlot controlled by a wal! switctl.
  • Page 34 Trouble Checks Problem Solution * Power interruption, Clock shows incorrect time or date TIMER indicator flashes on fi'ont of TV/VCR. • Clock w_ not set accurately" (check AM/PM and date). See page 5 'IAflVCR makes noise when stopI_d * TViVCR [s removing tape from heads.
  • Page 35 TV/VCR Cleanin Turn offthe TV/VCR befbre cleaning. You carl clean the TV/VCR as required by usirlg a soft cloth or the dusting attachlllent of your vaeuUlll cleaner. Be sure to occasionally vaccuum ventilation slota in the cabinet go help assure adequate ventilation.
  • Page 36 Pay any" Audmfized RCA VCR Service Cemer the labor charges to repsir your TViVCR. Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center for tee new or, at our option, rebuilt replacement parts _d picture robe requi_.*d to repair your TViVCR, service: For screen sizes of 26"...
  • Page 37 Index ADDIREMOVE CHANNELS Menu ....Content ']"helnes Block ......... Adding Charnels to Memory ....Defined ....... Adjusting the Picture ......View ........Adjusting Volume ......Contems ........Age based Ratings Block ......... Contr (Contr_sQ Function ..... Back Panel ......Defined .......
  • Page 38 Index On Screen Displays ......Selecting a Language tbr Displays ....Sen_or, Remote ......Operation Express Record ......Setting Picture, Adjust ......a 'rimer Recording ...... Play a Tape ......an Expres_ Recording ....Progrmrt Channe! Memo W ....Rating LimLts ......11 15 the Clock .......
  • Page 39 Index VChip Denned ....... Movie Rating_ ....... i4d5 TV Ratings ......1214 Unrated Progrmns ...... VCR, Connecting to TViVCR ....VIDEO/AUDIO IN jacks ..22,23,25,26,27,28 VOL (Volume) Butmn,_ ..... 7,24 ......Volume, Adjusting WAKE-UP Indicator ....... 10,26 WAKE-UP Timer ..............
  • Page 40 For your nearest Autho_ [zed Serv[cemer cMi toll fi"ee in the USA, 18003381900 Canadian Cm_umerb ..Your to[lfi'ee numbers are: EnglNh: 1800522-0338 French: 1800-522-0445 If your product need_ service, please contact your dealer or the nearest serv[cenler fi'om die Yellow Pages, Please do not send any producks to dm Indiar_apoiis addres_ lisled in this...

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