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Important Information WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING To reduce the risk of fire or shock TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
Table of Contents Pause Important Information Frame Advance Warning Picture Search Cautions Note to Cable TV Installer Automatic Tracking Manual Tracking Product Registration Time CountetL Commercial Scan Auto Play Feature Setting Up the TV/VCR Auto Repeat Feature Startup Index Search Check Accessories With TV/VCR Zero Search...
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Startup 1. Check accessories with TVNCR combination. Contact your dealer if any items are missing. Antenna Adapter (300-75 Ohm) (Stock No. 193983) Remote VHF/UHF Dipole Antenna (Stock No. 220689) (Stock No. 221371)) -0(4- 2 "AAA" Batteries DC/AC Power Invertor...
Startup 2. Insert batteries in remote. 3. Place your TV/VCR on a stable surface. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the TV/VCR, take care in selecting a surface or stand on which to place your product and when moving or carrying it. Use a stable surface or a strong steady stand and a location where the TV/VCR cannot be tipped over or easily pulled off, particularly by children.
Startup TV/VCR MAIN MENU 8. Set the Signal Type (optional). Time The TV/VCR automatically selects the signal type (cable or antenna) Timer Recordings Picture Quality when you auto channel search in step 6. If you want to change the Closed Captioning Setup signal type, follow the directions...
Startup 11. Select language. (Escoge lengua.) This feature lets you select English or Spanish as the language for the TVIVCR MAIN MENU menu screens on the TV/VCR. Time Timer Recordings 3 Picture Quality A. Press MENU on remote to see the TV!VCR MAIN MENU. Closed Captioning 5 Setup...
_'_L_ i_i_ LI_Li DC/AC Power Invertor Using DC/AC Power Invertor To power you TV/VCR from the cigarette ligbter socket of a car, truck, RV or boat, you use the provided DC/AC Power Invertor shown on page 2. The DC/AC Power Invertor is especially designed to convert...
Buttons CHAN A and v (Channel up and down) Selects next higher or lower channel in channel memory. CLEAR Allows you to change menu entries or PLAY clear a timer recording. Resets time counter to 0:00:00 when it is displayed. STOP PAUSE )ISPLAY...
Buttons (Rewind) Numbers (0 through Select a channel up to 99 by pressing Rewinds the tape when the TV/VCR numbers, stopped. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing Searches the picture in reverse motion and holding 1 until 1--- appears on the during playback.
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 Press DISPLAY to display the function, time counter, date, time, and tape speed.
|Using the TVNCR Features Closed Captioning The closed captioning feature displays the audio of a program as text on the TV screen. This is useful to hearing impaired or anyone who wants to watch a program without sound. There are four types of closed captions: Captions 1, Captions 2, Text 1 and Text 2.
Using the TVNCR Features Sleep Timer TVIVCR MAIN MENU Time The sleep timer automatically turns the TV/VCR off after 30, 60, 90, Timer Recordings or 120 minutes. Picture Quality Closed Captioning Setup 1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. Language/Idioma/Langue 2.
Operating Instructions To Play a Tape 0:_:_ PLAY Safety Tab Insert a tape in the TV/VCR. TV/VCR automatically turns on. The tape automatically begins to play if the safety 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 and allows you to examine the details of the scene. Pause works best for tapes recorded in SLP speed. 1. Press PAUSE on the remote during playback to pause the action, The TV/VCR will automatically switch from pause to stop after a few minutes to prevent tape wear.
Using the Playback Features Automatic Tracking The TV/VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing a tape that was recorded another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned whenever a tape is inserted or the TV/VCR's power is turned on, Manual Tracking Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust...
Using the Playback Features Auto Play Feature TVIVCR MAIN MENU Time This feature enables the TV/VCR to automatically start Timer Recordings playing a tape when it is inserted. (The safety tab on the Picture Quality Closed Captioning tape must be removed.) Setup 1.
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 return to a time counter reading of 0:00:00. This is especially convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape several times. ZERO SEARCH 1. Insert the pre-recorded tape. Press STOP. Current tape counter...
Recording Features Recording Speeds Press SPEEDto select a recording speed. Recording Time Cassette T-120 2Hrs 6Hrs 4Hrs T-160 2Hrs 40Min 8Hrs 5Hrs 20I_ [in • SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording. That is why most pre-recorded, rental tapes are recorded in SP.
Types of Recordings Your TV/VCR provides different ways to record which are explained in the following sections: Basle Recording Express Recording Timer Recording Copying and Editing Tapes Basic Recording to Make a Recording 1. Insert a tape with safety 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. The TV/VCR will stop automatically at the end of the recording. to Use Express Recording Insert a tape with safety tab in place.
Timer Recording Timer recording lets you program the TV/VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that the clock is set correctly. Setting a Timer Recording TV/VCR MAIN MENU Press MENU to display the TV!VCRMAIN MENU.
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Timer Recording Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings 1, Press MENU on the remote to display the TVNCR MAIN MENU. TVIVCR MAIN MENU 2, Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS Time IIlenu, Timer Recordings Picture Quality 3, Press 2 to Review existing progs. Timer Recordings Press DISPLAY to review the next program in...
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Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 27.) Use another VCR or camcorder as the playback VCR and the TV/VCR as the recording VCR. 1. Turn on the VCR or camcorder and the TV/VCR. VIDE01 Caution: The unauthorized recording of television...
Front Panel Tape Compartment Remote Sensor Earphone Jack Remote Sensor Audio IN and Video IN Jacks Receives audio signals from another component, Receives signals from the remote. remote like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to this sensor with no objects between...
Back Panel IN FROM_ ANTENNA_._J' INPUT AUDIO VIDEO IN FROM ANTENNA Jack Receives the signal from an antenna or cable system, VIDEO and AUDIO INPUT Jacks Receive signals from another component, such as a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks.
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Supplied Anterma, Anterma, or Cable System Without a Cable Box Supplied Antenna Supplied Antenna Follow these steps to connect the 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.
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Connect a Cable System Vird_h a Cable Box Cable Box Required Unscramble All Channels 1. Connect as shown. Cable Box This connection may require additional accessories not provided. 2. Plug in power cords of TV/VCR cable box. 3. Turn to page 2 for "Setting Up the TV/VCR."...
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Cormect a VCR or Carrxxeder for Ccgying Tapes for Copying Tapes 1. Connect as shown. VCR (Playback Only) This connection requires additional accessories not provided. 2. Plug in power cords of VCR and WF/O_ TV/VCR. 3. Turn to page 22 for "Copying Editing Tapes."...
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 Servicenter. Problem Solution No power • Plug TV/VCR into an operating outlet.
Trouble Checks Problem Solution Clock shows incorrect time or date • Power interruption. TIMER indicator flashes on front of TV/VCR. • Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date). See page 4. • Need to reset clock for daylight saving time or standard time.
Cleaning the TVNCR Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your TV/VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes of the cabinet. Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents.
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TV/VCR. How you get service: • For screen sized of 20" and smaller: Take your RCA TV/VCR to any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter pickup when repairs are complete. • For screen sizes larger than 20": Request home service from any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter.
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For your nearest Authorized Servicenter call toll-free in the USA. 1-800-336-1900 Canadian Consumers m. Your toll-free numbers are, English: 1-800-522-0338 French: 1-800-522-0445 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.