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RCA T09084 User Manual

RCA T09084 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ÷ ÷ ÷ Cover 6130/00, 11:38 AM...
  • Page 2 ÷ To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not DONOT I parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified OPEN expose this product to rain WARNING service personnel.
  • Page 3 ÷ IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (CONTINUED) 12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
  • Page 5 ÷ 22. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 23. HEAT The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)
  • Page 6 ÷ FEATURES Color TV With Video Cassette Recorder - Unique space saving design combines a 9" color TV and a video cassette recorder. High Quality Picture Technology - This TV/VCR equipped "HQ" incorporates VHS High Quality technology. A built-in detail enhancer is used to boost the recorded signal and provide maximum...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    ÷ TABLE OF CONTENTS It is recommended that you carefully read the descriptions and operating procedures contained in this Owner's Manual prior to operating your new TVNCR. PRECAUTIONS ..............................LOCATION OF CONTROLS ........................... REMOTE CONTROL .............................. POWER SOURCES ............................... ANTENNA CONNECTIONS ..........................

  • Page 8: Precautions

    ÷ PRECAUTIONS MOISTURE CONDENSATION DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTIONS ON THIS UNIT FOR AT LEAST TWO OR THREE HOURS WHEN MOISTURE IN THE AIR CONDENSES ON IT. LET THE UNIT STAND WITH POWER ON (SEE BELOW). • WHAT IS MOISTURE CONDENSATION? When a cold liquid is poured into a glass, for example,...
  • Page 9 ÷ _Avoid extreme moisture and dust. The ventilation holes prevent overheating. Do not block or cover these holes. Especially avoid covering the holes with soft materials such as cloth or paper. "Do not insert fingers or any other objects into the •...

  • Page 10: Location Of Controls

    ÷ LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT REAR ÷ ÷ DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS FRONT: 1. Cassette Loading Slot - To insert or remove 12. REC/OTR Indicator - Lights when the TV/VCR video tape. recording. 2. POWER Button - Press to turn the TV/VCR on or off.

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    ÷ REMOTE CONTROL / 22 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS ÷ ÷ 1. POWER Button - Press to turn the TV/VCR 15. AUTO TRACKING Button -Allows automatic Press again to turn the TV/VCR off. adjustment of tracking to minimize picture noise 2. Direct Channel Selection Buttons...
  • Page 12 ÷ REMOTE CONTROL (CONTINUED) BATTERY INSTALLATION Install two "AAA" batteries, Replace the compartment ment cover in the direction Slide the battery compart- paying attention to the cover. of the arrow. polarity diagram in the battery compartment. BATTERY PRECAUTIONS The precautions below should be followed when using batteries...

  • Page 13: Power Sources

    ÷ POWER SOURCES TO USE AC POWER SOURCE Use the AC polarized line cord provided for operation on AC. Insert the AC cord plug into a standard 120V 60Hz polarized AC outlet. AC Outlet NOTES: • Never connect the AC line cord plug to anything other than the and Blade specified...

  • Page 14: Antenna Connections

    ÷ ANTENNA CONNECTIONS If you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna (outdoor antenna not included), follow the instructions below that correspond to your antenna system. If you are using a cable TV service (CATV), see page 14 for Cable TV connections.
  • Page 15 ÷ INDOOR ANTENNA Insert a twin-lead telescopic antenna into the mounting hole on the back of the cabinet until it locks into place. Attach the antenna plug to the antenna jack. Adjust the length and angle of the antenna rods to receive the best possible picture.

  • Page 16: Cable Tv Connections

    ÷ CABLE TV CONNECTIONS This TV/VCR has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV Converter box. Some cable companies offer "premium pay channels" in which the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires...

  • Page 17: Setting The Language

    ÷ SETTING THE LANGUAGE This TV/VCR can display the on screen language in English, Spanish or French. Language selection (step 3) will automatically appear on the screen when you press the MENU button initially. Select language to use the other menu options. Press the MENU button.

  • Page 18: Auto Clock Setting

    ÷ AUTO CLOCK SETTING The Auto Clock function will automatically set the built-in clock (Month, Day, Year and Time) when the TVNCR is connected to an Antenna or Cable system and it is turned off. As the TVNCR searches for a receivable station in your area and it receives a broadcast...
  • Page 19 ÷ DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTING You can set the Daylight saving time automatically or manually. Press the MENU button. Press the SET/ Press the SET/TRACKING + or- button to TRACKING + or- button to select the SYSTEM select the DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME option,...

  • Page 20: Manual Clock Setting

    ÷ MANUAL CLOCK SETTING You must set the date and time manually for Timer Recordings, ON/OFF Timer and Daylight Saving Time if the Auto Clock process did not set them correctly. EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to "8:30 AM", 23rd (SAT) October, 1999.

  • Page 21: Tv Operation

    ÷ TV OPERATION Set the TV/CATV menu Adjust the volume level by To turn on the TV/VCR, pressing the VOLUME + or- option to the appropriate press the POWER button. button. The volume level will position. (See page 23.) be indicated on the screen by green bars.
  • Page 22 ÷ TV OPERATION (CONTINUED) MUTING ;HANNEL "Press this button to turn offthe sound. The TV/VCR's _Press and release the CHANNEL + or- button. The sound will be silenced and "MUTING" will briefly appear channel automatically stops at the next channel on the screen.
  • Page 23 ÷ SLEEP To set the TV/VCR to turn off after a preset amount of time, press the SLEEP button on the remote control. The clock will count down 10 minutes for each press of the SLEEP button (120, 110, ... 10, 0). After the sleep time is programmed, the display will appear...
  • Page 24 ÷ TV OPERATION (CONTINUED) WHAT IS CLOSED CAPTIONING? Text: The Text Closed Caption Mode will usually fill the This television has the capability to decode and display screen with a programming schedule or other information. Closed Captioned television programs. Closed After selecting a Closed Caption...

  • Page 25: To Memorize Channels

    ÷ TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS This TV/VCR is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory, skipping over unwanted channels. Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into the TV/VCR's memory.
  • Page 26 ÷ TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS (CONTINUED) AUTOMATIC MEMORY TUNING Press the SET/TRACKING + or - button to Press the MENU button. select the CH SET-UP mode, then press the ENTER button. MENU -- SET/TRACKING ÷ ENTER MENU | TIMER RECSET 'J/TV SET-UP - | CHSET-UP _I\AUTO REPEAT ON _OFF | SYSTEM SET-UP...
  • Page 27 ÷ TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS Press the SET/TRACKING Press the SET/TRACKING or - button to select the CH Press the MENU button. + or - button to select the SET-UP mode, then press ADD/DELETE mode, then the ENTER button. press the ENTER button. -- SETITRACKING ENTER -- SET/TRACKING...

  • Page 28: Setting The V-Chip

    ÷ SETTING THE V-CHIP An age limitation can be set to forbid children to see and hear violent scenes or pictures for adults, etc. The TVNCR responds to "TV RATING" and "MOVIE RATING". To use the V-Chip function, you must register password.
  • Page 29 ÷ TO SET THE V-CHIP Press the SET/TRACKING + or- button to In the V-CHIP SET menu, press the SET/ TRACKING + or - button to select the TV display the desired setting, then press the RATING, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 30 ÷ SETTING THE V-CHIP (CONTINUED) Press the SET/TRACKING + or- button to select desired rating, then press the ENTER button. MOVIE RATING is not set -- SETITRACKING ENTER All ages Parental guidance PG-13 : Parental guidance less than 13 years old V-CHP :OFF Under 17 years old...
  • Page 31 ÷ TO CHANGE PASSWORD 1. Press the MENU button. MENU _I/TIMER REC SET - | TV SET-UP _I_CH SET-UP 2. Press the SET/TRACKING + or - button to select the TV SET-UP, II AUTO REPEAT ON I'0FF II SYSTEM SET-UP then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 32: To Set The On Timer

    ÷ TO SET THE ON TIMER This feature allows you to have the TV/VCR automatically turn "ON" at a predetermined time. If you program "ON" timer once, the TV/VCR will turn "on" on the programmed day (daily/a weekly) at the same time to the same channel.

  • Page 33: To Set The Off Timer

    ÷ TO SET THE OFF TIMER This feature allows you to have the TVNCR turn "OFF" automatically at a predetermined time. If you program the OFF TIMER once, the TV/VCR will automatically turn off at the same time everyday. EXAMPLE: Turning off the TV at 11:30 PM.

  • Page 34: Picture Control Adjustments

    ÷ PICTURE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS Picture controls are factory preset but you can adjust them individually as follows: Press the SET/TRACKING + or - button to To display the picture adjustment screen, press the MENU button. Press the SET/TRACKING select the PICTURE option, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 35 ÷ COLOR TINT PVPress the ENTER button until "TINT" appears on the Press the ENTER button until "COLOR" appears the screen, then press the SET/TRACKING + or - screen, then press the SETfTRACKING + or- button to adjust the tint of the picture. This determines button to adjust the color intensity...

  • Page 36: Loading And Unloadinga Video Cassette

    ÷ LOADING AND UNLOADING A VIDEO CASSETTE Use only video cassette tapes marked LOADING "-Push the center of the tape untilit is automatically retracted intothe TVNCR. AUTOMATIC POWER ON AND PLAY When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab intact, the TV/VCR will turn on automatically and playback...
  • Page 37 ÷ TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ERASURE TO RECORD AGAIN After recording, break off the erase prevention tab if Cover the hole with vinyl tape. you do not wish to record over the tape. Be careful the tape does not extend past the edges of the video cassette housing.

  • Page 38: Playback

    ÷ PLAYBACK To play a prerecorded tape. TO START PLAYBACK To turnon the TV/VCR, press the POWER button. Load a prerecorded tape. (When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, playback will start automatically.) POWER ÷ ÷ TO STOP PLAYBACK Press the STOP button once.
  • Page 39 ÷ TO REWIND OR FORWARD THE TAPE RAPIDLY Press the REW (Rewind) button in the Stop mode. Press the F.FWD (Fast Forward) button in the Stop "_" will appear on the screen, mode. "_1_" will appear on the screen. FORWARD/REVERSE PICTURE SEARCH If you want to see the tape during REW or FWD mode, press and hold the REW or F.FWD button.

  • Page 40: Special Playback

    ÷ SPECIAL PLAYBACK VISUALLY SEARCH DESIRED POINTS When either the F.FWD or REW button is pressed in the PLAYBACK mode, the speed search picture will appear. When pressed twice, the search picture will increase speed. Speed search time depends upon the speed used (SP, LP or SLP) during recording.
  • Page 41 ÷ TO WATCH A TAPE REPEATEDLY Press the MENU button. Press the SET/TRACKING + or - button to select the AUTO REPEAT option. MENU -- SET/TRACKING + II TIMER REC SET II TV SET-UP MENU "J/CH SET-UP '_I_SYSTEM SET-UP AUTO REPEAT ON [_OFF (+/-/ENTER/MENU)

  • Page 42: Recordinga Tv Program

    ÷ RECORDING A TV PROGRAM RECORDING AND VIEWING THE SAME TV PROGRAM To turn on the TV/VCR, press the POWER Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention button. tab intact. POWER ÷ ÷ Press the SPEED tape speed SP, LP or SLP. The counter button to select the desired...
  • Page 43 ÷ Press the REC/OTR button. CHANNEL + or - button to select the channel Press the Direct Channel Selection buttons "•" and the channel number will appear on the to be recorded. (Example: Channel screen and the REC/OTR indicator will light. CHANNEL REC/OTR REC/OTR...

  • Page 44: One-Touch Timer Recording (Otr)

    ÷ ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING (OTR) The One-Touch Timer Recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording. EXAMPLE: One-Tuch timer recording for 30 minutes. Press the SPEED button Load a video cassette to select the desired tape to turn on the TV/VCR.

  • Page 45: Timer Recording

    ÷ TIMER RECORDING Timer recording can be programmed on-screen with the remote control. The built=in timer allows automatic unattended recording of up to 8 programs within 1 month. EXAMPLE: Program a timer recording for 23rd day, channel 007 (CATV), 7:00 - 9:30 PM (Tape speed : SLP) •...
  • Page 46 ÷ TIMER RECORDING (CONTINUED) Set the start time, end time, channel and tape speed as in step 4. -- SET/TRACKING + ENTER DATE 23 (THU) 9 : 30 PM 007/ TIMER SPEED -'_/L£- START 7 : 00 PM (+/-IENTER/CANCEL/MENU_ ÷ ÷...

  • Page 47: Other Functions For The Timer Recording

    ÷ OTHER FUNCTIONS FOR THE TIMER RECORDING TO SET DAILY/WEEKLY TIMER TO CONFIRM THE SETTINGS _VVhen setting the date in the step 4 on page 43, press Press the PROGRAM button once. The TV screen the SET/TRACKING - button repeatedly when the displays the timer program...

  • Page 48: Using The Real Time Tape Counter

    ÷ USING THE REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER The On-Screen Real Time Tape Counter shows the tape running time in Hours, Minutes and Seconds. You can easily determine how long the tape has been running or how much time is left on the tape, TO VIEW THE COUNTER DISPLAY ress the CALL button to display the Real Time...

  • Page 49: Using Zero Return

    ÷ USING ZERO RETURN The zero return function provides a convenient method of rapidly returning to the starting point of recording or playback. The starting point can be indexed for any location on the tape by pressing the COUNTER RESET button and ZERO RETURN button.

  • Page 50: Duplicatinga Video Tape

    ÷ DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE If you connect the TVNCR to another VCR or CAMCORDER, you can duplicate a previously recorded tape. Make all connections before turning on the power. Press the INPUT SELECT button twice to Insert a blank cassette with the erase preven- tion tab intact into the TV/VCR.

  • Page 51: Reception Disturbances

    ÷ RECEPTION DISTURBANCES Most types of television interference can be remedied by adjusting the height and position of the VHF/UHF antenna. Outdoor antennas are recommended for best results. The most common types of television interfer- ence are shown below. If one of these symptoms appear when the TVNCR is connected to a Cable TV system,...

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting Guide

    ÷ TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Check the following chart before requesting service. POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS SYMPTOMS CAUSE I PAGE_ POWER Connect the AC power cord to the No power. The AC power cord is not connected. AC outlet. Although the power is on, Cassette is not inserted.
  • Page 53 ÷ • SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PAGE Tune new channel. TV station stopped broadcasting. TV shuts off. Sleep timer is set. Set Sleep Timer to "0". TV station experiencing problems program tuned is not closed Try another channel. 19, 21 captions.

  • Page 54: Video Head Cleaning

    ÷ VIDEO HEAD CLEANING VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING The video heads are the means by which the TV/VCR reads the picture from the tape during playback. In the unlikely event that the heads become dirty enough to be clogged, no picture will be played back.

  • Page 55: Specifications

    Dimensions: W 11 5/16" x D 13 1/8" x H 12 3/8" 19.4 Ibs Weight: Inputs/Outputs: Video: In (RCA) 1Vp-p 75 ohm Out (RCA) 1Vp-p 75 ohm Audio: In (RCA) 300 mV/50K ohm Out (RCA) 300 mV/1K ohm Storage Temperature: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

  • Page 56: Warranty

    • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your TVNCR. • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center for the new or, at our option, rebuilt replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your TVNCR.

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