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Important Information To reduce the risk of fire or shock Eazard, do not expose WARNING this product to rain or moisture, TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug BACK), NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS to wide slot, fully insert.
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Table of Contents Important Information Using the Playback Features Pause Warning Frame Advance Cautions Picture Search Note to Cable '1%"Installer Automatic Tracking Product Registration Manual Tracking Time Counter Commercial Scan Setting Up the TV/VCR Auto Play Feature Stariup Auto Repeat Feature. Unpack your TV/VCR Index Search Remote Control...
Startup Place your TV/VCR on a stable surface 4. Connect antenna or cable-TV system Connect a home antenna or a cable '1%' system. Details o_ _ges 293Z 5. Plug in the TV/VCR Plug the power cord into the wall o_let, matching the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet.
Startup TViVCB MAIN MENU 8. Put Channels into Memory (Auto Channel Search) Screen 2 Tiae A, Press MENU on the remote to display the |V/VCR MAIN MENU, 3 Tiaer Be¢ordlnB_ Parental Contro[_ Setup B, Press 5 to display the SETUP menu, SETUP C.
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Startup 11. Set the Time and Date (Clock) TViVCR MArN MENU To set the clock: Screen T_me A, PressMENUontheremotetodtsplaytheTVWCRMAIN MENU, TIME B, Press 2 to display the TIME menu, Time Date TIME DATE C, Press 1 to display the SET TIME and DATE screen, Time ..
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Buttons This remote has a Light O feature that lets you use the remote in a dimly lit or dark room, The Light button glows in the dark. Pressing this button lights some of the most commonly used remote buttons. The buttons remain lit as long as any button is pressed...
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Buttons SKIP/SEARCH Numbers (0 through Select a channel up to 99 by pressing Operates Commercial Skip during 'KV two numbers. viewing. (This only works when there ts TV/VCR.) no tape in the Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing Displays INDEX,ZERO, and BLANK and holding 1 until "1...
Using the TVNCR 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. To Call Up On-Screen Displays 1. Press DISPLAY to display the function, time counter,...
Using the TVNCR Features Closed Captioning The closed captioning feature dtsplay_ the audio pmtion of a program as text on the TV screen. 'IRis is useful to hearing impaired or anyone who wants to watch a program without sound. There are four b'pes of closed captions: Caption 1, Caption 2, Text 1 and Text 2.
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Using the TVNCR Features CM 0E Steep Timer Sleep Timer 0:30 The sleep timer atttomattcal[y turns the TViVCR off after 30, 80, 90, or 120 minutes. 1. Press SLEEP on the remote to select 30, 60, 90 or i20 minutes. To cancel the sleep timer, press SLEEP until the timer disappears.
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Using the TVNCR Features Parental Controls and V-Chip The Parental Controls menu allows y-ou m progr_n your TViVCR so th_ children cannot see cer*atn programs. '[he First three choices in the Parental Control_ menu involve a feature inside your TV/VCR called VChtp which allows you to "block"...
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Using the TVNCR Features Setting TV Rating Limits TV/VCM MAIN MENU 1. Prass MENU on the remote to d_play the TWVCR MAIN MENU, $_reen Time 2. Prass 4 to display PAREN [AL CON l ROLS. Timer Recordings Parental Controls 3. Prassl todtspiay theV-CHIP TV RAIlNG LIMI! screen.
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Using TVNCR Features V-CHIP RATING LIMIT Press 2 to change the rating status from View (V) to Block (B), The status for this rating and all higher ratings automatically 3/#557 Rating Status b L S V changes to Block (B) {indicated l_y the rating limits in the rating TV-PG Brock g g g...
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Using the TVNCR Features V-CHIP RATING LIMIT Viewing Specific Content Themes 5 1; 7 After you block spec_c con_nt themes, you have the option of going Rating Status S V FV TV-PG Vie_ lib V lib S back and changing some of the content themes back to View ('4), TV-MA...
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Using the TVNCR Features Viewing Movie Ratings A_er you block movie ratings, you have the option of going back V-CHIP RATING MOVIE LIMIJ and changing some of the rating statuses back to View Rating Status PR-13 Vice 1. Determine the movie ratings you want to change to View. BLock PG-13 BLock...
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Operating Instructions To Play a Tape Safety Tab Insert a tape in the TV/VCR. 'Ihe TViVCR automatically turns on. The tape automatically begins m play if the safet_y tab on the cassette has been removed and the Auto Play feature has been turned 2.
Using the Playback Features Pause This feature pauses the tape during playback and allows you to examine the detalls of the scene. Pause works best with tapes recorded in SLP speed, 1. Press PAUSE on the remote during playback to pause the action.
Using the Playback Features Automatic Tracking The TViVCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture whan playing a tape that was recorded another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned whenever a tape is inserted or the 'rV/VCR's power is turned Manual Tracking Occasionally, you may need to manually...
Using the Playback Features Auto Play Feature This feature enables the TViVCR to automatica_ start TV/VCB NArN MENU playing a tape when it is inserted. Uhe safe,D' tab on the Screen 2 T_me tape must be removed.) 3 T_mer Becord_nBs Parental Controls Setup...
Using the Playback Features Index Search The TV/VCR automatically records index marks on the tape each time you begin recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of"index marks. Your TV/VCR has two index playback features.
Using the Playback Features Zero Search This feature allows you to quickly remm to a time counter reading ZERO SEARCH of 0:00:00. This is especially convenient when you want to watch a Current tape counter segment of the tape several times. 0:I_:34 1.
Recording Features Recording Speeds Press SPEED to select a recording speed, Recording Time Cassette Td20 2H_<s fiHrs 4Hrs Td f.;O 2Hrs 40Mir_ 8Hrs 5Hrs 20Min • SP (Standard Play) gives the best quail W recording. That is why most prerecorded, rental tapes are recorded in SP.
Types of Recordings Your TViVCR provides different ways to record which are explained in the following sections: Bask Recording Express Recording Timer Recording Copying and Editing Tapes Basic Recording to Make a Recording 1. [nsetl a tape with safet:y tab in place, 2.
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. '['he TViVCR wiU stop automatically at the end of the recording, to Use Express Recording 1.
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Timer Recording Timer recording legs you program the TViVCR to record up to eight different programs. T_Ls is useful ffyou plan on being away- from home for a long period of time. Before setting the timer, make sure that the clock is set correct[y. Setting a Timer Recording...
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Timer Recording Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings 1, Press MENU on the remo_ to d_pl_ the TWVCR MAIN MENU, TV/VCM MArN M_NU Screen 2. Press 3 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. T_me T_mer Necord_nQs 3. Press 2 m Review Existing Progs. (programs), Creete Progre_ Press CLEAR to erase a program,...
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Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 30.) Use another VCR or camcorder as the playback VCR and VI_E01 the TV/VCR as the recording VCR. 'Turn on the VCR or camcorder and the TViVCR. Press O0 on TV/VCR's remote to select the line input rc_rding of I#[e_l_n...
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Front Panel Tape Compartment Remote Sensor AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN Jacks Remote Se_sor Receives signals from the remote, Aim remote at Receives audio and video signal8 from another component, like a VCR or camcorder when it is this sensor with no o/_iects between them, connected to thesejacks.
Back Panel A_IE_NA_ IN FROM ANTENNA Jack Receives the signal from an antenna or cable system. VIDEO and AUDIO INPUT Jacks Receive signals from another component, such _ a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. To select these back panel jacks, press {30once to display VIDEQ1.
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Connect Antmma or Cable System Without a Cable Box Dipole Antenna Dipole Antenna Follow these steps to connect a dipole antenna m your TViVCR, Do not connect a dipole antenna ffyou plan to connect a different t:ype of indoor or outdoor antenna or cable system, 'INts connection mgy require additional accessories not provided,...
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Connect a Cable System VtFd ll a Cable Box Cable Box Required CaI31e from Cable SysMm Unscramble All Channels I, Commct as shown. Cable Rox Th_s co[_nection may re_uireaddit(onz_{ 2. Plt_g in power cords of ]_]]VCR cable box. 3. 'I ttrn to pages 25 for "Setting Up the ,I,VcN_CR.,, Coaxial...
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Connect a VCR or Camcorder for Copying Tapes for Copying Tapes 1, Connect as $tlowll, VCR (Playback Only) '["[I[5 cot _t_,Etiorl reqLl ires add t[iona[ accessories not provided. 2. Plug in powm' cords of VCR g_A!}_ AUD_ 1 Vi_EQ TVNCR. 3, Turn to page 27 for "Copying...
Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few"basic things. Check below" before you call for help or take your TViVCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter. Problem Solution No power • Plug TV/VCR into an operating outlet.
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Trouble Checks Problem Solution Clock shows incolT_ time or date • Power interruption, TIMER REC indicator flashes on front of TV/VCR. .' Clock was not set accxLrately (check AM/PM and date), Seepage 5. TVIVCR makes noise when stopped * TViVCR is removing tape from head_, This is normal.
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Cleaning the TVNCR Turn offthe TV/VCR before cleaning. You can clean the TV/VCR as required by using a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner. Be sure to occasionally vaccuum ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation.
Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your 'rVtVCR. Pay ar_y Authorized RCA VCR Service Center for the new or, at our option, rebuilt replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your TV/VCR.
Index ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS Menu ....Content Themes Block ......... Adding Channels to Memory ....Defined ....... Adiusting the Picture ......View", ......... Adjusting Volume ............... Contents Age based Ratings Block ......... Contr (Contr&st) Function ............ Defined Controls, Back Panel ......View.
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Index Number Buttons ......SEARCH Blank ......... On Screen Display_ ............Index Operation Picture ........ Express Record ......Zero ........Picture, Adjust ......a Channel Play a '['ape ......Selecting ......Program Channel Memor3, ....Selecting a Language for Displays ....
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Index 1V/VCR MAIN MENU ..3,4,5,9,10,19,22,2325,26 TViVCR Setup ......'T}'pes of Recordings ......Unlock Parental Controls ....Unrated Programs, Block/View....VChip Defined ....... Movie Ratings ....... i415 TV Ratings ......i214 Unrated Programs ...... VCR, Connecting to TViVCR ....VIDEO/AUD!O INJacks ..
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For your nearest Authorized Servicenter call tel! free in the USA. 1800-3361900 Canadian Consumers ..Your toll free numbers are: English: i800-522-0338 French: 1800-522-0445 If your product needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest servicenter from the Yellow"Pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton.
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