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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: Parental Controls Description: You can block programs and movies by content, age-based ratings, and/or movie ratings. - Page 4 (This page intentionally left blank)
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Introduction Key Features Overview ... 1 V-Chip: Parental Controls ... 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 ... 6 Important Stand and Base Safety Information ... - Page 6 Screen Menu ... 32 Time Menu ... 33 Additional Setup Features in the Menu ... 34 Chapter 4: Other Information Troubleshooting ... 36 Care and Cleaning ... 40 Front Panel ... 41 RCA TV/VCR Limited Warranty ... 42 Index ... 45...
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Connections • Plug in the TV/VCR • Put Batteries in the Remote • Turn on the TV/VCR • Initial 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: Choose Your Connection
Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your TV/VCR. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV/VCR. Components Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV/VCR The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book. -
Page 10: Connection: Tv/Vcr + Antenna
Connections & Setup Connection: TV/VCR + Antenna 1. Insert your antenna into your TV/VCR Insert the antenna base into the pocketed slot on the back of your TV/VCR until it locks into place. 2. Connect the cable to your TV/VCR Connect the cable from the antenna adapter to the IN FROM ANTENNA or IN FROM ANT jack on the back of the TV/VCR. -
Page 11: Connection: Tv/Vcr + Cable Box
Connection: TV/VCR + Cable Box 1. Connect the cable box to TV/VCR Connect a coaxial cable to the TV OUT Jack on the cable box and to the IN FROM ANTENNA jack on the TV/VCR. 2. Connect the cable line to your cable box Connect the coaxial cable feed to CABLE IN Jack on the cable box. -
Page 12: Set The Menu Language (Escoja Un Idioma/Choisissez Une Langue)
Connections & Setup 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. Put Batteries in the Remote 1. -
Page 13: Adding Or Removing Channels
Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Complete Auto Channel Search The Auto Channel Search allows the TV/VCR to search for all channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system. This is sometimes called “auto programming.” 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. 2. -
Page 14: Vcr Basics
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. WAKE UP TIMER STOP F FWD VOL- VOL+ POWER... -
Page 15: The Buttons On The Remote Control
PLAY STOP PAUSE SLEEP DISPLAY PREV MUTE CLEAR MENU RESET TRACK F.ADV Chapter 1 Connections & Setup The Buttons on the Remote Control Your backlit remote has a light button ( button to light the CH ^/v and VOL </> buttons. The remote buttons remain lit when they are pressed within a few seconds of each other. - Page 16 Connections & Setup SKIP/SEARCH Operates Commercial Skip during TV viewing. (This only works when there is no tape in the TV/VCR). Displays INDEX, ZERO, and BLANK search screens when tape is inserted in the TV/VCR. Operates Commercial Scan by advancing tape 60 seconds during playback.
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Page 17: Chapter 2: Using The Tv/Vcr's Features
Chapter 2 Using the TV/VCR’s Features Chapter Overview: • Parental Controls and V-Chip • Recording Features • Picture Search Options Changing Entertainment. Again. -
Page 18: Parental Controls And V-Chip
Using the TV/VCR’s Features Parental Controls and V-Chip The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV/VCR so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel controls. The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside your TV/VCR (referred to as 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 19: V-Chip Tv Rating Limit
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 20 Using the TV/VCR’s Features The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen. Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age-based rating limit to the left is View or Block. Rating Field Lets you select from a list of age-based ratings...
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Page 21: Blocking Specific Content Themes
Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings TV-MA Mature Audience Only TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested TV-G General Audience TV-Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and older TV-Y All Children To reset the ratings to View and V, press the RESET button on the remote. -
Page 22: Viewing Specific Content Themes
Using the TV/VCR’s Features Rating Rating Content status field field themes Content status fields Rating Rating field status field Content status fields To block program content: 1. Determine the lowest level of content you don’t want the child to watch. 2. -
Page 23: V-Chip Unrated Program Block
Rating Rating field status field Rating field Rating status field Chapter 2 Using the TV/VCR’s Features Blocking Movie Ratings If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings. -
Page 24: Front Panel Block
Using the TV/VCR’s Features Front Panel Block Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV/VCR’s front panel. The remote still tunes to any channel. Front Panel Block can: • Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present. •... -
Page 25: Recording 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 4 hours T-160 2 hrs 40 min 8 hours 5 hrs 20 min... -
Page 26: Express Recording (Xpr)
Using the TV/VCR’s Features Express Recording (XPR) Use XPR to quickly record the remaining portion of a program being watched. XPR is a great way to capture the end of a sporting event that has run into overtime or a live broadcast that runs long. -
Page 27: Timer Recording
Chapter 2 Using the TV/VCR’s Features Timer Recording Timer recording allows you to program the TV/VCR to record up to eight different programs. 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. - Page 28 Using the TV/VCR’s Features Copying and Editing Tapes Use another VCR or camcorder as the playback VCR and the TV/VCR as the recording VCR. Note: The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe upon the rights of others. 1.
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Page 29: Picture Search Options
Picture Search Options The most basic way to search during playback is using the FF (Fast Forward) or REW (Rewind) buttons. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. Picture Search You can search a tape during playback. Sound is turned off during picture search. Search works well for tapes recorded in SLP speed. - Page 30 Using the TV/VCR’s Features - OR - To Select a Specific Index Number for Index Playback: 1. Insert the pre-recorded tape and press STOP. 2. Press SKIP/SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH screen. 3. Use the number buttons (0-9) on the remote to enter the number of the index mark for which you want the TV/VCR to search.
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Page 31: Tracking
Tracking Your TV/VCR has automatic tracking which removes streaks and “noise” from the picture. Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a tape or turn on the VCR. Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR. Use the TRACK –... - Page 32 (This page intentionally left blank)
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Page 33: Chapter 3: Using The Tv/Vcr's Menu System
Using the TV/VCR’s Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use the Different Types of Menus • Screen Menu • Time Menu • Additional Setup Features in the Menu Changing Entertainment. Again. Chapter 3... -
Page 34: 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 35: Time Menu
Closed Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the screen. OFF No captioning information is displayed. ON Captioning information is shown always, when available. ON WHEN MUTED Captioning information is shown, when available, whenever the TV/VCR’s sound is muted. -
Page 36: Additional Setup Features In The Menu
Using the TV/VCR’s Menu System Additional Setup Features in the Menu 1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 5 to select the SETUP menu. Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to setup. Auto Play This feature allows the TV/VCR to automatically start playing a tape when it is inserted. -
Page 37: Chapter 4: Other Information
Chapter 4 Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • Front Panel Buttons • Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Index Changing Entertainment. Again. -
Page 38: 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 TV or VCR button to turn on the TV/VCR. • Make sure the TV/VCR is plugged in. - Page 39 Troubleshooting Sound okay, picture poor • The dipole antenna may not be getting a good signal. Try adjusting its rods. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks. • Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 32 for instructions. Can’t select certain channel •...
- Page 40 Other Information Tape won’t play or record • Check if a tape has been inserted. • Eject and re-insert tape. • The tape might be broken — try another tape. • Check to see if the safety tab has been removed. If it has, the TV/VCR will not record. •...
- Page 41 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.) •...
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Page 42: Care And Cleaning
Other Information Care and Cleaning CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV/VCR before cleaning. You can clean the TV/VCR as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. The TV’s screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. -
Page 43: Front Panel
Other Information Front Panel If you can’t find your remote control you can use the buttons on your TV/VCR to operate many of the TV/VCR’s features. Headphone Jack Connect headphones (not supplied) to this jack. WAKE-UP Indicator Lights when the wake-up timer turns on the TV/VCR. TIMER Indicator Lights when a timer program has been set and a cassette with the safety tab is in the TV/VCR. -
Page 44: Rca Tv/Vcr Limited Warranty
TV/VCR. How you get service: • For screen sizes of 26” and smaller: Take your RCA TV/VCR to any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center and pick up when repairs are complete. • For screen sizes larger than 26”: Request home or pick up, repair, and return service from any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center, provided that your TV/VCR is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized RCA VCR Service Center. - Page 45 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.
- Page 46 Other Information Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card My card expires: IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your MasterCard Copy Number My card above your...
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Page 47: Index
Accessories 43 Add/Remove Channels 11 Advanced connections 9 Age-Based Ratings 16 Antenna System, connecting 8 Audio/Video cable 7 Auto Channel Search 11 play 34 repeat 34 Automatic rewind 12 tracking 29 Back panel 8, 9 Back-lit remote 13 Basic connections 8 recording 12 Batteries for the remote 10 Black Level 32... - Page 48 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. Thomson multimedia Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2001 Thomson multimdia Inc. Trademark(s)®...