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- Page 1 TV/VCR User's Changing Entertainment. _in.
- Page 2 |mportant |nformation WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or °::d(Ucebthc_ _.i S Nko° fueel e _trrivC i Sc h°_ e d: rt°_re_T_e°, ve electric shock, do not expose Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. this product to rain or moisture. This symbol indicates This symbol indicates "dangerous...
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Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Key Features Overview Your TV/VCR is equipped with features that will add to your TV/VCR viewing experience. "II_e following intk)rmation summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 2 provides more infurmation about the rest of the TV/VCR's features and how to use them. V-Chip V-CHIP SET Description:... - Page 4 (This page intentionally left blank)
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
of ¢ontonts Introduction Key Features Overview ....................V-Chip .......................... 8 Program Recording (Timer Recording) ..............Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ................. Protect Against Power Surges ................... Protect Components from Overheating ..............Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference .......... - Page 6 Audio Menu ........................Setting Second Audio Program (SAP) ................System Set=up Menu ...................... Additional Features in the Menu .................. Chapter 4: Other Information Troubleshooting ......................Care and Cleaning ......................Front Panel ........................RCA TruFlat TV/VCR Limited Warranty ................Index ..........................
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Chapter 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 theTV/VCR • TV/VCR 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 co1:r_ponents bel_re 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
Connections Setup Choose Your Connection "II_ere 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 Connection Cables Go to... Title Needed Coaxial... -
Page 10: Tv/Vcr Only
Connections Setup TV]VCRbackpanel From Cable, Cable box or Antenna TV/VCR Only Connect your cable or antenna to the TV/VCR Connect a coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to d_e UHF/VHF jack on the back of your TV/VCR. Go to page Chapter... -
Page 11: Tv/Vcr + Stereo
Connections Setup TV/VCR back panel FromCable, Cable box Ot Antenna ® STEREO back panel TV/VCR + Stereo Connect your TV/VCR to the stereo Connect the audio cables. Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO L (MONO) and R OUT jacks on the back of the TV/VCR and to the AUDIO 1N jacks on the stere(). -
Page 12: Plug In The Tv/Vcr
Connections Setup Plug in the TV/VCR Plug the end of |he power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade of the plug wi|h the wide slot in fl_e outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Put Batteries in the Remote Remove the battery compamnent cover on |he remote. -
Page 13: Setting The Clock
Connections Setup Setting the Clock \ ,,SYSTEM SET-UP The first slep of |he TV/VCR setup is setting the clock. You must set the clock in CLOCKSET order to program a timer recording. To set the clock: CLOCKSET \ ,' If the SYS'Tt_LM SET-UP menu is not displayed, press MENU. -
Page 14: Setting Up Your Channels
Connections Setup Setting Daylight Saving Time "II_e Daylight Saving Time is set to the AUTO position by default. If you want to | CLOCKSET II LANGUAGE/IDIOMNLANGUE set the time _:qanually you need to set il "ON" on the first Sunday in April, and II AUTO CLOCK _'ON OFF SYSTEMSET-UP "_1... - Page 15 Connections Setup Adding or Removing Channels You might want to add or remove channels if some of them are not aclive, have weak signals, or you don't want them in your channel memory. A channel that has been removed can still be selected by pressing the remote control's number buttons.
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Page 16: 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. Playing a Tape Insert a tape in the TV/VCR. The tape automatically begins playback (if the safety "tab on lhe tape is removed). -
Page 17: The Buttons On The Remote Control
Connections Setup L.E.D. The Buttons on the Remote Control 0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numbers and your V-CHIP password directly through the remote control. TIMER EJECT If you are receiving UHF/VHF channels, select a channel by pressing two number buttons. For example, to select channel 2, press 0, ll_en 2. SPEED RESET SOUND CAPTION... - Page 18 Connections Setup PLAY Plays a tape. PRO(;1RAM Press to confirm the programmed tinqer and ON/OFF tinqer. TIMER ON • OFF EJECT RECORD Starts TV/VCR recording. SPEED RESET SOUND CAPTION RESET Resets video functions to factory settings. Also used to reset the time counter.
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Page 19: Chapter 2: Using The Tv/Vcr's Features
Chapter Using the TV/VCR's Features Chapter Overview: • V-Chip • Recording Features • Picture Search Options • Tracking • Time Counter • Channel Banner • Sleep Timer • Using Closed Captioning iin. Changing Graphics contained u ithin this publication are fi_r representation only. -
Page 20: V=Chip
Using "T NCR Foaturos V-Chip \l/TIMER RECSET MENU The V-CHIP SETmenu allows you to program your TV/VCR so that children - I I TVSET-UP cannot see certain programs. "II_efii:st three choices in ll]e V-CHIP SETmenu -_II/TVcHIP SET SET-UP involve soliware inside your TV/VCR (referred to as V-Chip) which allows you to turn on V-Chip, block "IV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or V-CHIPSET... -
Page 21: V-Chip Tv Rating
Using TVNCR's IFoaturos Age-Based Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings Rating TV-MA Mature Audience Only. Spucifically designed to bu viewed by adults and may bu unsuitable f_)r children under i7. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit... -
Page 22: Blocking Specific Content Themes
Using "Ir NCR Foaturos Blocking Specific Content Themes Content Themes You can block programs based on |heir content. (Content is represented by the D, L, S, V, FV and TV-Y on your screen. See the beginning of lllis section Sexually explicit dialogue details.) When you [)lock a content... -
Page 23: Turning On V-Chip Ratings
Using T"VNCR Foaturos Turning On V-Chip Ratings \I_TIMERRECSET Once you have selected _e TV m_ing and movie rating you want to [)lock, you MENU l TV SET-UP must turn the V-CHIP on to set the ratings. /TV SET-UP To turn on lhe V-CHIP: ! V-CHIPSET \/V-CHIP SET Press MENU on the remote ([he MENUappears). -
Page 24: Recording Features
Using "IFVNCR Foaturos Recording Features The VCR provides several different ways to record programs from tl_e TV. "II_e 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... -
Page 25: One-Touch Recording (Otr)
Using Foaturos 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. - Page 26 Using "T NtR Foaturos Review the intk)rmation to make sum it is correct, and dmn press ENTER to save. If you have made a mistake press CANCEL until the ilem you want to change is selected, then use the up or down arrow button to enter dm correct intk)rmation. Repeat steps 4-7 for additional programs.
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Page 27: Picture Search Options
Using Foaturos Picture Search Options "II_e most basic way to search during playback is using the FORWAlg) or REVERSE buttons. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. Speed Search Speed Search Times Tape Press Once Press Twice Speed Speed search allows you to advance or reverse the lape at an increased speed... -
Page 28: Time Counter
Using "T N(R Foaturos Time Counter 8:40AM THU CH 012 The time counter shows the aclual dine used in recording or playing back tape. "II_e time counter helps locate tlle beginning or end of recorded events. resets to 00:00:00 whenever a tape is ejecled from the TV/VCR. -
Page 29: Sleep Timer
Using TVNCR Foaturos Playback Mode Symbols Explanation 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 llle "IV/VCR shuts itself oil'. - Page 30 (This page intentionally left blank)
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Page 31: Chapter 3: Using The Tv/Vcr's Menu System
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 • Audio Menu • Setting Second Audio Program • System Set-up Menu • Additional Features in the Menu Changing Entertainment. -
Page 32: How To Use Your Tv/Vcr's Menu System
Using lr ¢R's Sys o How to Use Your TV/VCR's Menu System You use dm buttons on the remote to access dm menu syste1:q and 1:qake changes to dm settings. The following pages explain how to use the different types of _:qenus to adiust the features of your TV/VCR. -
Page 33: Picture Menu
Using T YVCR% Sys o ON/OFFTIMER I ON TIMER Follow steps 1-3 of setting the ON TIMER. 7:00AM CH012 MON-FRI Select OFI _" T IMER, then press ENTER to begin setting the timer. | OFF TIMER Press the up or down arrow button to set the desired hour. Press ENTER to 12:00AM -SET- To set the OFF TIMER:... -
Page 34: Setting Second Audio Program (Sap)
Using lr ¢R s Sys o Setting Second Audio Program (SAP) \I_TIMER REC SET MENU I TV SET-UP Second Audio Program (SAP) plays the program's audio in a second language, TV SET-UP tl_at is broadcast with SAP information. SAP is also used to broadcast | V-CHIP SET | ON/OFF TIMER... -
Page 35: Chapter 4: Other Information
Chapter Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • Front Panel • Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Index Changing Entertainment. _in. Graphics contained within this publication araj2_r representation only. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
Other |nfor ation 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 Press the ON,OFF button to turn on the TV/VCR. Make sme the TV/VCR is plugged in. Check the wall receptacle (or extension coM) to make sure it is "live"... - Page 37 Other |nfor ation Troubleshooting Closed captions not appearing on screen Closed caption might not be set to on. Go to page 27 for more inf_)rmation. Station might not be broadcasting closed caption. VCR Playback Problems Tape plays continuously Auto repeat might be turned on.
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Page 38: Care And Cleaning
Other |nfor ation 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. -
Page 39: Rca Truflat Tv/Vcr Limited Warranty
Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your "IW/VCR. • Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, rebuilt replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your TV/VCR. - Page 40 Other |nfor ation What your warranty does not cover: • Cuslomer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual describes how to install, adiust , and operate your television. addilional infortnation should be obtained from your dealer.) • Installation and related adjustments. • Signal reception problems not caused by your TV/VCR.
- Page 41 VCRs to duplicate taj)es (]a_ also be t_xed to connect a V('R loyour 717/VCR. Cable is col(mcoded Gold*Tipped cable shieMed. Ha_¢ RCA-t}!)e VH83 (640 phono plugs on each e_d. Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable 7D_le cable that lets }'ou (#_d At:rllO...
- Page 42 Other |nfor ation 2-way Signal Splitter Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by Helps _,ou connect a second filling in below or VCR. YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number I_------V_[ Splitter VH47 from your VISA card v-v-v-v1v-v-v1V-Vl-]v-v1-1 Amplified Antenna...
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Page 43: Index
Index REVERSE button Accessories FORWARI) button V-Chip Add/Remove Channels Age-Based Ratings Front panel Safc_y tab Blocking Movies Age-Based Ratings jacks Search Arrow buttons Movie Rating Skip Password AUDIO jacks Speed GO BACK button Audio menu TV Rating Second Audio Program (SAP) Audio/Video VIDEO... - Page 44 Visit the RCA web site at www.rca.com 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...
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