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Key Features Overview Your TV/VCR is equipped with features that will add to your TV/VCR viewing experience. The following information summarizes these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the TV/VCR’s features and how to use them. TV GUIDELINES AGE D L S V FV TV-Y...
Chapter 1: Introduction Key Features Overview ... 1 V-Chip: Parental Controls ... 1 Component Input Jacks ... 1 Index Search ... 1 Chapter 2: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ... 6 Protect Against Power Surges ... 6 Protect Components from Overheating ...
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Chapter 5: Additional Information Troubleshooting ... 40 Front Panel ... 43 Back Panel ... 44 Care and Cleaning ... 44 RCA TruFlat TV/VCR Combination Limited Warranty ... 45 Finding the TV/VCR’s Video Line Input Channel ... 46 Accessories ... 47 Index ... 49...
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 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 the TV/VCR and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables. •...
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 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Connection Go To Title TV/VCR Only...
Connections & Setup Connection: TV/VCR Only 1. Connect the antenna/cable feed to the TV/VCR Connect your TV antenna/cable feed’s RF coaxial cable to the ANT/CABLE jack on the TV/VCR. TV/VCR back panel ANT/CABLE LINE IN LINE IN 1 VIDEO AUDIO From Antenna/Cable Feed Note: This is the back of model T20TF668.
Connection: TV/VCR + DVD Player 1. Connect your cable or antenna to your TV/VCR Connect the RF coaxial cable from your cable feed, cable box, or off-air antenna to the ANT/CABLE jack on the back of your TV/VCR. 2. Connect your DVD Player to your TV/VCR To achieve the best picture quality, use the COMPONENT INPUT jacks on the back of the TV/VCR to connect the TV/VCR to your DVD Player.
Connections & Setup Connection: TV/VCR + Satellite Receiver 1. Connect the satellite receiver to the TV/VCR A. Connect one end of an RF coaxial cable (not included) to the TV/VCR’s B. Connect the A/V cables. Connect audio cables to the TV/VCR’s LINE IN/IN 1 2.
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. ON•OFF VCR2 AUX SAT•CABLE MUTE SKIP ON•OFF button...
Connections & Setup Initial Setup The first time you turn on your TV/VCR, you’ll be asked to set a few screens so that your TV/VCR will be set up correctly. Complete the following steps to set up your TV/VCR. SELECT LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS...
TIME TIMER CLOCK SET CLOCK SET AUTO CLOCK EDS CH AUTO SELECT : SET PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU MONTH YEAR ---- TIME --:---- SELECT : SET PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU MENU TIME VIDEO ADJUST AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION TIMER RECORDINGS LANGUAGE SETTING V-CHIP BLOCK...
Connections & Setup PAUSE PLAY STOP/EJECT POWER PROGRAM VOL- VOL+ POWER RECORD EVENT TIMER VIDEO L/MONO VCR Basics Now that you’ve finished the initial setup, you can watch TV or start using the VCR part of your product. Playing a Tape 1.
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Chapter 2 Remote Control Chapter Overview: • The buttons on the remote control • Programming the remote to operate other components • How to use the remote after you’ve programmed it • How to order a new remote control • Code list Changing Entertainment.
CLEAR button Resets the time counter. The remote must be in VCR mode — press the VCR button. DVD button Puts the remote in DVD mode. Operates RCA, GE, and Proscan DVD Players. INFO button Displays TV/VCR’s current status. Displays time counter when a tape is inserted.
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The Remote Control MENU button Displays the TV/VCR’s main MENU. MUTE button Lowers the TV/VCR volume to its minimum level and automatically turns on closed- captioning. Press again to restore volume and turn off closed-captioning. ON•OFF button In TV or VCR mode, turns the TV/VCR on and off. If the remote is in another component mode (DVD, SAT•CABLE, etc.) and has been programmed (DVD, SAT•CABLE, etc.), press the ON•OFF button to turn that component on and off.
The universal remote control can be programmed to operate most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE and Proscan TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers.
Using Direct Entry 1. Turn on the component you want the remote to operate. 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list on page 20. 3. Press and hold component button that corresponds to the component you want the remote to operate (VCR2, DVD, etc.) 4.
Chapter 3 Using the TV/VCR’s Features Chapter Overview: • Parental Controls and V-Chip • Recording Features • Picture Search Options • Audio Features Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics used within this publication are for representation only.
Using the TV/VCR’s Features MENU TIME VIDEO ADJUST AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION TIMER RECORDINGS LANGUAGE SETTING V-CHIP BLOCK V-CHIP BLOCK SELECT : SET PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU MPAA TV GUIDELINES DOWNLOAD STATUS SELECT : SET PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU TV GUIDELINES AGE D L S V FV TV-Y - - - - -...
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.
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Using the TV/VCR’s Features V-CHIP BLOCK MPAA TV GUIDELINES DOWNLOAD STATUS SELECT : SET PREVIOUS : QUIT TV-Y7 BLOCK BLOCK SELECT : SET PREVIOUS : QUIT When you change the status of a rating to Block, the system will automatically block higher ratings and all corresponding content themes.
Set the MPAA Rating Limits The MPAA menu lets you decide which movies can and can’t be viewed according to the age-based rating of the MPAA. The TV/VCR locks and unlocks the parental control settings using a password you select. 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.
Using the TV/VCR’s Features MENU TIME VIDEO ADJUST AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION TIMER RECORDINGS LANGUAGE SETTING V-CHIP BLOCK INPUT SECRET NO. SELECT : SET PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU V-CHIP BLOCK MPAA TV GUIDELINES INPUT : SET PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU DOWNLOAD STATUS SELECT...
Recording Features The TV/VCR provides several different ways to record programs. The following pages explain how to use the types of recording features. If you’re using the remote control, you must press the VCR button to put the remote control in VCR mode. Note: Recording can’t be done in the COMPONENT INPUT (video/audio) mode.
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Using the TV/VCR’s Features REC TIMER PROGRAM MODE START STOP COMPLETE NEXT CHANGE DELETE 10:20AM OCT.15(MON) SELECT : SET PREVIOUS : QUIT REC RESERVATION-1 MODE FRI.19 START 4:30PM STOP 6:30PM SPEED 10:20AM OCT.15(MON) SELECT : SET PREVIOUS : QUIT REC TIMER PROGRAM MODE START STOP...
REC TIMER PROGRAM MODE START STOP 1 DAILY 4:30PM 6:30PM SP 2 MON-FRI 58 10:00AM 11:30AM EP 3 20(SAT) 56 11:30AM 1:20PM SP COMPLETE NEXT CHANGE DELETE SELECT PROGRAM TO DELETE 10:20AM OCT.15(MON) SELECT : SET PREVIOUS : QUIT LINE 2 Chapter 3 Using the TV/VCR’s Features To delete a program, use the left or right arrow buttons to select DELETE...
Using the TV/VCR’s Features 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. Press PLAY to return to normal screen. Frame Advance Frame advance allows you to view one-stop action frame after another during playback.
Tracking Your TV/VCR has automatic tracking which removes streaks and “noise” from the picture. Tracking has no effect when recording – only during playback. Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a tape. TRACKING flashes on the TV screen during automatic tracking. Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR.
Using the TV/VCR’s Features Audio Features The audio you select affects both tape playback and recordings. Note: The TV/VCR must be properly connected to a stereo system using audio/video cables to hear stereo sound. Press the SOUND button on the remote to select the type of audio you want to listen to or record.
Using the TV/VCR’s Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use Your TV/VCR’s Menu System • The TIME Menu • The VIDEO ADJUST Menu • The AUDIO ADJUST Menu • The LANGUAGE Menu • Setting Closed Caption Modes • Additional Setup Features Changing Entertainment.
Using the TV/VCR’s Menu System How to Use Your TV/VCR’s Menu System The V-CHIP BLOCK menu and the TIMER RECORDINGS menu were explained in Chapter 3. This Chapter explains the rest of the menu system. Use the buttons on the remote to access the menu system and make changes to the settings.
TIME TIMER CLOCK SET CLOCK SET AUTO CLOCK EDS CH AUTO SELECT : SET PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU MONTH YEAR ---- TIME --:---- SELECT : SET PREVIOUS : QUIT CLOCK SET AUTO CLOCK EDS CH AUTO MONTH YEAR 2001 TIME 10:20AM SELECT : SET...
Using the TV/VCR’s Menu System VIDEO ADJUST Menu The VIDEO ADJUST menu lets you adjust the way the picture looks on your TV/VCR. You also can reset all of the video features to the factory presets. MENU TIME VIDEO ADJUST AUDIO ADJUST VIDEO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION...
LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS SELECT : SET PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU MENU TIME VIDEO ADJUST AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION TIMER RECORDINGS LANGUAGE SETTING V-CHIP BLOCK SELECT : SET PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU CLOSED CAPTION MODE CAPTION DATA SELECT : SET PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU...
Using the TV/VCR’s Menu System MENU TIME VIDEO ADJUST AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION TIMER RECORDINGS LANGUAGE SETTING V-CHIP BLOCK SETTING SELECT : SET PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU FUNCTION AUTO CH PRESET FUNCTION CH SEARCH CH MEMORY ENERGY SAVE CABLE BLUE SCREEN REPEAT PLAY SELECT : SET...
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Chapter 5 Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • Front Panel • Back Panel • TV/VCR’s Video Input Channel • Limited Warranty • Accessories • Index Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics used within this publication are for representation only.
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 • Make sure you press the TV or VCR buttonon the remote control before you press the ON•OFF button. •...
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Troubleshooting Sound okay, picture poor • Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 36 for instructions. • The energy save feature might be on. Go to page 13 for more information. Can’t select certain channel • Channel may be blocked or not approved in the V-CHIP BLOCK menu.
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Other Information Troubleshooting (continued) Snow or streaks in picture or no picture during tape playback • Some snow/ streaks are normal during search, pause, frame advance, and slow-motion playback. • Check tape- it may be worn out or of poor quality. •...
Front Panel Remote control sensor PAUSE POWER POWER RECORD The front of Model T20TF668 is illustrated here. The appearance and placement of the buttons and jacks on Model T27TF668 is slightly different. CH + and – Scans down through the current channel list. Used for manual tracking when a tape is playing. FWD (Forward) Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.
Other Information TV/VCR back panel ANT/CABLE This is the back of model T20TF668. If you have model T27TF668, you’ll notice the ANT/CABLE jack is on the right side and it has a VIDEO LINE OUT jack. Back Panel ANT/CABLE Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when the TV/VCR is attached with an RF cable. LINE IN/IN 1 AUDIO (L and R) and VIDEO Jacks Receives signals from another component, such as another VCR or camcorder, when the component is connected to these jacks.
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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 phono plugs on each end. VH83 (6-ft) Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable Triple cable that lets you...
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