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- Page 1 TV/VCR combination user's guide...
- Page 2 Important Information To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Setting Up the TV/VCR ..........Startup ..........................Check Accessories With TV/VCR Combination ............Insert Batteries in Remote ....................Connect the Supplied Antenna, a Home Antenna, or Cable-TV System ....4 Place the TV/VCR Where You Want to Operate It ............ Power the TV/VCR ...................... -
Page 4: Tv/Vcr
Tracking ........................Automatic Tracking ..................Manual Tracking ................... Time Counter ......................Auto Play Feature ....................Auto Repeat Feature ..................... Commercial Scan ....................Index Search ......................To Select Scan and Play Index Playback ............ To Select a Specific Index Number for Index Playback ...... -
Page 5: Startup
Startup Check accessories with TV/VCR combination. Contact your dealer if any items are missing. STOP PAUSE SLEEP AC Cord (Stock No. 242616) Dipole Antenna DC Cord (Stock No. 220958) (Stock No. 237311) Antenna Adapter _÷ Remote (300-75 ohm) (Stock No. 239118) 2 "AAA"... -
Page 6: Connect The Supplied Antenna, A Home Antenna, Or Cable-Tv System
Startup Connect supplied antenna, a home tenna, or cable-TV system. Connect the supplied antenna, a home antenna, or cable-TV system. Details are on pages 30-31. Place TVNCR where you want operate Caution Place the TV/VCR in a location where it is safe to operate. Take precautions that any stand... -
Page 7: Power The Tv/Vcr Using The Dc Cord
Startup Power TV/VCR Using DC Cord Back of TV/VCR Insert Plug Completely1st Important Notes • There is a safety fuse in the plug of the DC power cord. Details for replacing the fuse are on page 33. The DC power cord is designed DC Power Cord... -
Page 8: Turn On The Tv/Vcr
Startup Turn on the TV/VCR. Press POWER on the TV/VCR or IV or VCR on the remote. The indicator the POWER button on the front of the TV/VCR lights. The first time turn on the TV/VCR after taking it out of the carton, TV/VCR displays the AUTOMATIC... -
Page 9: Set The Clock Manually
Startup clock manually. If the AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET was unsuccessful or you want to manu- ally set the clock: TV/VCR MAIN MENU 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. Timer Recordings Picture Quality 2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu. Time 3. -
Page 10: Select A Language/Escoja Un Idioma/Choisissez Une Langue
Startup 9. Select a language. (Escoja idioma./ Choisissez langue.) This feature lets you select English, Spanish, or French as the language for TV/VCR MAIN MENU your on-screen displays. Recordings Timer 1. Press MENU on remote to see the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. Picture Quality 3 Time... -
Page 11: Using The Remote Control
Remote Buttons The backlit remote has a light button (O) that glows in the dark. Press the O button light the CHAN up and down, VOL < and >, DISPLAY, SLEEP, MUTE, and PREV CH buttons. The light turns off about five seconds after the last button is pressed. - Page 12 Remote Buttons REC (Record) Starts TV/VCR recording. Used for express recording. RESET / OFF Resets time for wake-up timer (alarm). Resets picture controls to factory defaults. Clears channel labels. PLAY REW (Rewind) PAUSE STOP Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture in reverse motion during playback.
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Page 13: Tv/Vcr
To Use the TV/VCR Features RECORD On-Screen Displays When you change channels, adjust the 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 DISPLAYto display the channel number, function, time counter (if tape is in), date, time, and tape speed. -
Page 14: To Reset Picture Controls To The Factory Setting
To Reset Picture Controls to the Factory Setting RESET PICTURE CONTROLS Press the remote's RESET button, or press 3 in step 3 of "To Adjust the Video" picture controls have been reset to reset the picture controls to the levels set at the factory. factory defaults. -
Page 15: Closed Captions
Closed Captions Closed captioning displays the sound of a program as words on the TV screen. It is useful for the deaf, hearing impaired, or anyone wants to watch program without sound. If you have turned closed captioning on and it does not appear on the screen,... -
Page 16: Program Guard
Program Guard Activate this feature to allow TV operations but not any VCR functions You can guard against someone changing the channel during your timer recording 1 Hold down STOP on the remote for six seconds to activate or deactivate Program Guard regardless of whether the power is turned on or off •... -
Page 17: Sleep Timer
Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically turns the TV/VCR off after 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. 1. Repeatedly press SLEEP. Each press of the SLEEP button changes the amount of time as shown below. Press SLEEP Amt. of Time Sleep Timer 0:00... -
Page 18: Playing A Tape
To Play a Tape 'Safety Tab Insert a tape in the TV/VCR. The TV/VCR automatically turns on. The tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette is removed and the Auto Play feature is turned Press PLAY, if necessary. PLAY, the time counter, and tape... -
Page 19: To Use The Playback Features
To Use the Playback Features Pause, frame advance, picture search, and slow motion work well when you play back tapes recorded using SLP recording speed. Pause This feature pauses the tape in action and allows to examine the details the scene. Press PAUSE on the remote... -
Page 20: Tracking
To Use the Playback Features Tracking The TV/VCR has automatic and manual tracking. Tracking is used when playing a tape. It has no effect during recording. Automatic Tracking The automatic tracking adjusts the picture when play a tape recorded another VCR. -
Page 21: Auto Play Feature
To Use the Playback Features Auto Play Feature This feature tells the TV/VCR if you want it to automatically start playing a tape that is inserted with the safety tab removed. TV/VCR MAIN MENU 1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. Timer Recordings Picture... -
Page 22: Index Search
To Use 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. -
Page 23: Zero Search
To Use the Playback Features Zero Search This feature allows you to quicMy return to a time counter reading of 0:00:00. This is convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape several times. 1. Insert the pre-recorded tape. Press STOP. 2. -
Page 24: Recording Features
Recording Features Recording Speeds Press SPEED to select a recording speed. Recording Time Cassette Type T120 2 Hr. 6Hr. T160 2 Hr. 40 Min. 8 Hr. • SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording. That is why most pre- recorded, rental tapes are recorded in SP. -
Page 25: Types Of Recordings
Types of Recordings Your TV/VCR provides different types of recording. These types are explained in the following sections: • Basic Recording- Operating Instructions • Express Recording • Recording While You're Away Timer Recording • Copying and Editing Tapes Basic Recording Operating Instructions 1. -
Page 26: Express Recording
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. The TV/VCR will stop automatically at the end of the recording. Operating Instructions 1. -
Page 27: To Set A Timer Recording
Recording While You're Away (Timer Recording) Timer recording lets you program the TV/VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. This is useful if you plan on being away from home for a long period of time. Before setting the timer, make sure that TV/VCR MAIN MENU... -
Page 28: To Stop A Timer Recording
Recording While You're Away (Timer Recording) To Check or Clear Timer Recordings TV/VCR MAIN MENU Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. Recordinas Timer Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER RECORDINGS Press 2 to Review existing progs. - Page 29 To Copy Edit Tapes Operating Instructions - Refer to hookup page Use another or camcorder as the playback VCR and the TV/VCR as the recording VCR. Turn on the VCR or camcorder and the TV/VCR. Press 00 on TV/VCR's remote or INPUT on the TV/VCR to select...
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Page 30: Location Of Controls
Location of Controls Front Panel • ,' 6 I ..... _ Earphone Jack VIDEO and AUDIO IN Jacks o(.Qo)oo oo _ _ O O o ,_..---'_ " ....... >_'_ Remote Sensor Remote Sensor CH (Channel) Up and Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the TV/VCR's Receives signals from the remote. -
Page 31: Back Panel
Location of Controls Back Panel AC and DC Power Cord ConnectorJ jVHF/UHF Connector AC and DC Power Cord Connector Fully insert the square end of the AC or DC power cord into this connector. VHF/UHF (Antenna) Connector Receives the signal from an antenna or cable system. - Page 32 Connect Supplied Antenna, Antenna, or Cable System Without a Cable Supplied Antenna Follow these steps to connect the supplied antenna Supplied Antenna to your TV/VCR. Do not connect this antenna if you plan to connect a different type of indoor or outdoor antenna or cable system.
- Page 33 Connect a Cable System With a Cable Cable Box Required to Unscramble Cable from All Channels Cable System Connect as shown. Cable This connection require additional accessories not provided. Plug in power cords of TV/VCR cable box. Turn to page 3 for "Setting Up the TV/VCR. "' ©...
- Page 34 Connect a VCR or Camcorder for Copying Tapes VCR for Copying Tapes Connect as shown. VCR (Playback Only) This connection requires additional accessories not provided. IN FROM VHF/UHF Plug in power cords of VCR and TV/ O3 4 OUT TO TV VCR.
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Page 35: Clean The Tv/Vcr
Clean the TV/VCR You can clean the TV/VCR as required, use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment for your vacuum cleaner. Be sure to occasionally vacuum the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. To clean the TV/VCR screen, use a soft cloth dampened with a diluted soap and water mixture. -
Page 36: Trouble Checks
Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your TV/VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Service Center. Trouble Here's what to try: No power •... - Page 37 Trouble Checks Trouble Here's what to try: Timer recording not made • Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times). or wrong program recorded • Cable box was not turned on at time recording was to begin. • Power interruption. TIMER indicator flashes on front of TV/VCR.
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Page 38: Limited Warranty
Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your TV/VCR. • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center for the new or, at our option, rebuilt replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your TV/VCR. -
Page 39: Index
Index AC cord 3; attaching 4; using with box to unscramble pay channels Recording features: pause 22; speeds Accessories, included only 31; choosing ahookup 29; con- Add or remove channels from memory nect a cable system with a box Recording while you're away Remote: back-lit 9;... - Page 40 If your TV/VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest authorized RCA VCR Service Center from the yellow pages. 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.
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