Table Contents Introduction Key Features Overview ....................V-Chip .......................... 8 Program Recording (Timer Recording) ..............Chapter Setup 1: Connections & Things to Consider Before You Connect ................. Protect Against Power Surges ................... Protect Components from Overheating ..............Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ..........
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Menus ........................Setting the On/Off Timer ..................Picture Menu ........................System Set-up Menu ...................... Additional Features in the Menu .................. Chapter 4: Other Information Troubleshooting ......................Care and Cleaning ......................Front Panel ........................RCA TV/VCR Limited Warranty ..................Index ..........................
Chapter Connections 8t 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 • Buttons on the Remote Control Changing Entertainment.
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 tile TV/VCR and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables.
Connections 8. Setup 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/VCRback panel FromCable, Cable box or Antenna...
Connections & Setup Jacks on the Back of Your TV/VCR If you are connecting many components, please consuh the nlamta[ that came with each component for connection instructions. The picture of your TV/VCR's back panel describes jacks on the back of your TV/VCR and what types of components that you can connect to these jacks.
Connections & Setup Plug in the TV/VCR Plug the end of the power cord into tile wall outlet. Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Put Batteries in the Remote Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote.
Connections & Setup Setting the Clock /SYSTEMSET-UP - l CLOCKSET The first step of the TV/VCR setup is setting the clock. You must set the clock in a timer recording, To set the clock: order to program CLOCKSET \/ MONTH - 3- If the SYSTEM SIST-UP menu is not displayed, press MENU.
Connections Setup Setting Daylight Saving Time II CLOCKSET The Daylight Saving Time is set to the AUTO position by default. If you want to II LANGUAG FJIDIOMNLANG set the time manually you need to set it "ON" on the first Sunday in April, and II AUTOCLOCK tON OFF SYSTEMSET-UP "1...
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Connections & Setup Adding or Removing Channels Yotl might want remove channe[s if sonic them ar_2 active, hay(2 w,'ak signals, or you not want th_'nl in your channel menlory. A chann(21 that has been removed can still be sdectcd by pressing the remote controFs number buttons.
Connections & Setup 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. Playing a Tape EJECT Insert a tape in the TV/VCR. 1:: 24 The tape automatically begins playback (if the safety tab on the tape is...
Connections 8t Setup The Buttons on the Remote Control L.E.D. 0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel nulnbers your V CHIP password directly through tile remote control. TIMER .OFF EJECT If you tire receiving UHF/VHF channels, select a channel by pressing number bclttons.
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Connections 8. 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.
Using TV/VCR's Features V-Chip jII/TIMER RECSET The V-CHIP SETmenu allows you to program your TV/VCR so that children cannot see certain programs. The first three choices in the V-CHIPSETmenu involve software inside your TV/VCR (referred to as V-Chip) which allows you to turn on V-Chip, block TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content...
Using TV/VCR's Features Age-Based Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings 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 ff)llowing content themes: crude indecent language...
Using TV/VCR's Features Blocking Specific Content Themes Content Themes block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the l), L, S. V, FV and TV Y on your screen. St,e the beginning of this section Ik)r Sexually explicit dialogue details.) When you block a content theme for a particular...
Using TV/VCR's Features MENU \|#TIMER RECSET Turning On V-Chip Ratings the TV rating O{lc(' have selcctud movie rating \,<lnt to block, - | TV SET-UP the V-CHIP on to set t lc r inns[ tt.lrn \ zTV SET-UP turn on the V-CHIP: Press MENU on the remote (the MENUappears).
Using 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. Recording Speeds Press SPEED to select a recording speed. SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording; consequently, fewer programs can be recorded...
Using TV/VCR's Features One-Touch Recording (OTR) Use OTR to quickly record the remaining portion of a program being watched. OTR is a great way to capture tile end of a sporting event that has run into overtime or a live broadcast that runs long.
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Using TV/VCR's Features Review tile infk)rmation 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 tile up or down arrow button to enter tile correct information. Repeat steps 4 7 for additional programs.
Using TV/VCR's Features Picture Search Options I'he 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 Tape Speed Search Times Speed search allows you to adwmce or reverse the tape at an increased speed Speed I Press Once...
Using TV/VCR's Features Time Counter CH 012 8:40AM THU The time counter sbows the actual time used in recording or playing back a tape. The time counter helps locate the beginning or end of recorded events. It resets to 00:00:00 whenever a tape is ejected fl'om the TV/VCR.
Using TV/VCR's Features Playback Mode Explanation Symbols Tape is rewinding. Tape is advancing. Tape is ejecting. TV/VCR is recording. Tape is paused. Tape is stopped. Sleep Timer The sleep timer allows you to set an amount of time you want to give before the TV/VCR shuts itself off.
Chapter 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. Grapbics contained u,itbin tbis pttblication are./_."...
Using TV/VCR's Menu System How to Use Your TV/VCR's Menu System You use the huttons 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.
Using TV/VCR's Menu System To set tile OFF TIMER: ON/OFFTIMER | ON TIMER Eollov,' steps 1-3 of setting the ON TIMER 7:00AM CH012 MON-FRI Select OFF TIMF.R, then press ENTER to begin setting the timer. | OFF TIMER Press the tip or down arrow button to set the desired hour. Press ENTER to 12:00AM -SET- select the hour (the AM/I'M setting ,,viii change as well).
Using TV/VCR's Menu System Additional Features in the Menu MENU I TIMER REC SET I TV SET-UP Auto Repeat Feature This l_ature tells the TV/VCR to play a tape \I/CH SET-UP continuously. The TV/VCR ".viiiplay the tape repeatedly until the repeat mode is - I AUTO REPEATtON OFF canceled.
Chapter Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • Front Panel • Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Index Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained u,itbiH this pllblication are,/_r representation on{v.
Other Information Troubleshooting Most prol, lems you encounter with your TViVCR you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows. General TV/VCR Problems TV/VCR won't turn on Press the ON-OFF bunon to turn on the TV/VCR. Make sure the TV/VCR is plugged in. Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live"...
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Other Information Troubleshooting Closed captions not appearing on screen Closed captk)n might not be set to on. Go to page 27 for n'tore in_)rmation Station might not be broadcasting closed caption VCR Playback Problems Tape plays continuously Auto repeat might turned page 32 for...
Other Information The Remote Control Doesn't Work Sontetl/i1_g might between remote remote sensor tile component Make sure there is a clear path. Maybe remote isn't aimed directly at the TViVCR. Maybe l_atteries i]1 remote _eak, dead or i[lslallc'd incorl_2ctly. I_attcries in the ieiilote (Note,...
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. How you get service: For screen sizes of 26"...
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Other Information What your warranty does not cover: • Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your television. additional information should be obtained from your dealer.) • Installation and related adjustments. Signal reception problems not caused by your TV/VCR •...
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VCRs to duplicate tapes. Can also be used to connect a VCR to your TV/VCR. Cable is color-coded Gold-Tipped cable shielded. Has RCA-type VH83 (6-ft) phono plugs on each end. Stereo VCR Oubbtng Cable Triple cable that lets you connect...
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Other Information 2-way Signal Splitter Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by ttalps yott connect a second 7"k' filling in below or VCR USE YOUR CREDIT CARD VISA" IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number Splitter VH47 from your VISA card I-I-I- i-I-I-1i-1- I-I-I--1 Amplifled...
Index Off Timer Accessories INPIIT button On Timer Add/Remove Channels One Touch Recording Age Based Ratings Timer Recording Mrow buttons Jacks Setting back panel AUI)IO iacks channels Auto front panel SKIP/SEARCH button Channel Melnoi 3 11 SLEEP button repeat Sleep Timer I.E.D.
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