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- Page 1 TV/VCR User's G ade Changing Entertainment. _in.
- Page 2 WARNING AUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, To reduce the risk of fire or do not remove cover (or back). No user electric shock, do not expose serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. this product to rain or moisture. This symbol indicates This symbol indicates "dangerous...
- Page 3 Key Features Overview Your T%WCR is equipped wifll features that will add to your TV:%rCR viewing experience, follo_dng information summarizes these %atures. Chapter 3 provides more information about tile rest of file q%r/_zCR's features and how to use them, V-Chip: Parental Controls De_crtpttote You can block programs and movies by content, age-based...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction Key Features Overview ....................V-Chip: Parental Controls ..............Component Input Jacks ..................... Index Search ....................... Chapter 2: 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 Modes ................Additional Setup Features ..............Chapter Information 5: Additional Troubleshooting ................Front Panel ..................Back Panel ..................Care and Cleaning ................RCA TruRat I"V/VCR Combination Limited Warranty ........Finding the I"V/VCR's Video Line Input Channel .......... Accessories ..................Index ....................
- Page 7 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 the TV/VCR Initial Setup VCR Basics Changing Entertainment. Grapbic, s' used within tbis publication are j_or representation only.
- Page 8 Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords Lnto the wall outlet, • Turn off tlle TV/WCR and/or component before you connect or disconnect an}" cables, •...
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Page 9: Choose Your Connection
Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your T%%rCR. Please use the fol]o_dng chart to determine whidl connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page, and connect your T%WCR, Com.onents, Connection Go To Title iiiiii I iiiii (7"8 6,,,,_,_@/, ,_... -
Page 10: Connection: Tv/Vcr Only
TV/VCR back panel ANI/CABLE LINEI._.M LINE _OMFOHEMT-IH 751"Z IN 1 AIJ[IIC VIDEO ,.f- FromAntenna/CableFeed Note: Thin iNthe back of model T20TF668. If you have model T27TF668, you'll notice the ANT/CABLE jack iNon the right side and it has a VIDEO LINE OUT jack. Connection: TV/VCR Only Coim_-f the aitteim_¢able... -
Page 11: Connection: Tv/Vcr + Dvd Player
T'ff[_CR l_k palt6l Note: If you have model T27TF668, the placement of the jacks is different from the TV/VCR back panel illustrated here. No_e: The back of your DVD player might not look exactly like the one shown here, Connection: TV/VCR + DVD Player Connect yolu"... - Page 12 W/VCRbackpanel Note: If you have model T27TF668, the placement of the jacks is different from the TV/VCR back panel illustrated here. N_te: The back of your satellite receiver might not look exactly like the one shown here. From FromA.tennaiCeble Feed Satellite Connection: TV/VCR + Satellite...
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Page 13: Connection: Tv/Vcr + Satellite Receiver
Plug in the TV/VCR Plug the end of the power cord into the "a_alloutlet. Match the wide blade of the plug with the "aide slot Ln the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet, Put Batteries in the Remote Remove the baitery compartment cover on the remote, Inse_ new banedes,... -
Page 14: Initial Setup
Initial Setup The first time you mm on your TV_WCR,you'll be asked to set a few screens so that your TV_WCRwill be set up correctly. Complete the following steps to set up your T%WCR. Select a Language The first thne you turn on the TV_WCR, file SF.LE_gT' [._¥GI_GE menu appears on the screen. -
Page 15: Add Or Erase Channels
Setting the Clock The TV/_rCR has an automatic clock setting feature that automatically sets the time from an EDS (Extended Data Service) channel "a_en the power is turned off, If there is no EDS channel, the signal is weak, or you don't want to `a_aitfor %e time to be downloaded to the TV, you can set the clock manually (instructions... -
Page 16: Vcr Basics
VCR Basics Now that you've finished tlle initial setup, you can x_-atdl TV or start using file VCR part of your product, Playing a Tape Insert a tape _n tlle T%WCR. If file safe W tab on file videotape is removed, the tape automatically begins... - Page 17 Remote Control Chapter Overview: ,, The buttons on the remote control Programming the remote to operate other components • How to use the remote after you've programmed it • How to order a new remote control Code list Changing Entertainment. Grapbic, s'used witbin tbis publication are j-_or repres'*'ntation only.
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Page 18: The Buttons On The Remote Control
CI,KadRbutton Resets tile tLme counter, The remote must be in VCR mode ANTENNA O OO -- press the VCR button, I)_,K) buVtott Puts the remote in DVD mode, Operates RCA, GE, and Proscan DVD Players, INFO button Displays T%WCR's current... - Page 19 MI_NU blttton Displays the TV/%TCR!smain ME_NY( MUTE Duttott Lowers the TV:%rCR volume to its minimum level and automatically rams on dosed- captioning, Press again to restore volume and turn off closed-captioning. ON*OFF button In TV or VCR mode, _ams the TV/%rCR on and off, If the remote is _n another component mode (DVD, SAT*CABLE, etc.) and has been programmed (DVD, SAT*CABLE, etc.),...
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Page 20: Programming The Remote To Operate Other Components
VC, R s, satellite receivers and cable boxes, Tile remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE and Proscan TVs, VC, R s, l)X,q) players, laserdisc plwers and satellite receivers. Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote... -
Page 21: How To Use The Remote After You've Programmed It
r_(_ I°__z_ _c_z_ _\_ _=_ Using Direct Entry Turn on the component want remote to operate, Look up the brand and code numbers) for the component on the code list on page 20. Press and hold component button that corresponds to %e component you x_ant the remote to operate _rCR2, DVD, etc,) - Page 22 ....2009, 20"0, 20"1, 201}}, 205}}, 2111, 2*23 Vie%or ................2010 Pto$can ............... 5000 4enwoo_ ,2009, 2010, 20"I, 2015, 2018, 2058, 2"11,2"23 RCA ................Vid_ Concep_ ....20¢9, 201 ¢, 2015, 2016, 4II-i ................2061 Vid_,_ordc 2013 ..............I_eali_fic ...............
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Page 23: Chapter 3: Features
Using the TV/VCR's Features Chapter Overview: Parental Controls and V-Chip Recording Features Picture Search Options Audio Features Changing Entertainment. i,n. O_apbic_' u_'ed u_tbin tbi_'publication are for rei_re*_nmtion only. -
Page 24: Parental Controls And V-Chip
..Parental Controls and V-Chip The V-CHIP BLC_'K feature allows you to program your TV/WCR so that children can't see ceres_in programs or channels. • TV GfJYDRLI_S menu allows you to block TV programs based on age, violence, sex, or other content you don't "a_antyour children to view. •... -
Page 25: Set The Tv Guidelines Rating Limits
..Ka_lng • _ Alldien_ Only. SpecJficaJlv designed _o be viewed bv adult_ and nmy be unsuitabJe for ch_Jdter_ de_ I ;I_ co_aln_ one o_ _oye o_ the I'olJowlng ¢_)_tent themes: c_de indecent ]angt_age P',u_l_ S_n_. Caution_L C0_ _ _I)!_ !!rate,a] tha_ m_y pare_t_ Would ProdL_suimb!e for c_i!cbe_ grader !,5. - Page 26 ..Tim V-CHIP BLOCTgmenu appears. Use the do_m arrow button to select ?"VG[)?DELLN_Sand press OK (file TV G[_¥DELI_F,Smenu appears). Press the up or dox_m arrow buttons to select the age-based rating or its contents that yoo want to block, and press the OK button.
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Page 27: Set The Mpaa Rating Limits
..Set the MPAA Rating Limits Tile MP_4 menu lets you deride which movies can and can't be vi_'ed according to the age-based rating of the MPAA, Tile TV_CR locks and uMocks the using you select, parental control settings a password If you only want your dlild to watch movies that have a PG rattng and lower (tn other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings. -
Page 28: Download New Rating System
..Download New Rating System You can choose to download additional new radng systems. The new radng systems w_ll be automatically set according to the ratings you have previously chosen, 1. Press MEN_Z on the remote (the main ,_/£YUappears). Press the up or do'am arrow button to select V-CTf/P BLO(;Kand press OK (I_7_UTSECRETNO, menu appears), Press the number buttons (0-9) to enter a number and press OK. -
Page 29: Recording Features
..Recording Features Tile T%WCR provides several different ways to record programs. Tile followLng pages e'xplaLn how to use the tTpes of recording features. If you're usLng tile remote control, you must press tile VCR button to put tile remote control Ln VCR mode. Note: Recording can't be done in the COMPONENT INPUT (video/audio) mode, Recording Speeds... - Page 30 ..Press the right arrow button to select _'vTTx_and press OK. Press the up or do'am arrow bulIon to scroll through the MODE sel"_ings (i.e., how often): DAffY--every day, MO_\qAT- Monday through Saturday, MOs\VFR[,- weekdays, or a cem_[n d W of %e week) and press OK. Press tile up or down arrow bulCon until the correct channel appears in the (7:Tf[eld, and press OK to set it,...
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Page 31: Copying And E_Iting Tapes
..To delete a program, use the left or right arrow buttons to select DEfET_ and press OK, :Jse the up or down arrow buttons to select the program ::'ant to delete and press OK. *M_cer you have reviewed all of your programs press MENU to exit. Copying and Editing Tapes Use another VCR or camco_er... -
Page 32: Pwture Search Options
Picture Search Options The most basic way to seardl during pla)_ack is using tlle FORWARD or RI_RSE buttons, This seEtion EOntains several other options available for searEhing a tape, Press PLAY to remm to normal semen. Frame Advance Frame advanEe allows you to view one-stop action frame after another during pla_aEk. -
Page 33: Tracking
..Tracking Your TV/%rCR has automatic tracking which removes streaks "noise' from the pici_lre, Tracking has no effect _en recording - only during pla}_ack, Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a tape. TRAC_I_'_Gflashes on the TV screen during automatic tracking, Occasionally you may need... -
Page 34: Audio Features
Audio Features _le audio you select a£fects both tape pla3_ack and recordings, Note: The TVNCR must be properly connected to a stereo system usingaudio/video cables to hear stereo sound. Press the SOt..'ND button on the remote to select the Wpe of audio you x_-ant to listen to or record, You can use the A?JT)[O aDJ_B'Tmenu in tile next chapter to adjust tile sound. -
Page 35: Chapter 4: Using The Tv/Vcr's Menu System
"_ ©?; Using the TV/VCR's Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use Your TV/VCR's Menu System • The TIME Menu • The VIDEO ADJUST Menu • The AUDIO ADJUST Menu • The LANGUAGE Menu • Setting Closed Caption Modes •... -
Page 36: How To Use Your Tv/Vcr's Menu System
I £]¢gJ \SDnS,-. h r\v/j\v/dql" How to Use Your TV/VCR's Menu System V-CHIP BLOCKmenu and the 77MER RECORDINGSmeou were explained in Chapter 3, This Chapter explaLns tim rest of the menu system, tTse tile borons on tile remote to access the menu system make... -
Page 37: To Set The On Timer Or Sleep Timer
Press tbe up or down ar row to seleet AUTOCEO(JK Autotnatic Clock Set ONand press OK. The Lndicator moves to EDS CH. lfyou know tlle EDS dlannel in your ar ea, use the up and down ar rows to enter the number or sdecrt AUTOand press TLlrn off the power. -
Page 38: Video Adjust Menu
I £]¢gJ \sBs,-. h r\v/j\v/dql" VIDEO ADJUST Menu Tile _iTDEOADf'LTSTnmnu lets you adjust the way the picture looks on your TV/_rCR, YOU also can reset all of the video features to %e facto W presets. Press _'mNT7(tile main MEN_J appears). Press tile ar row do'am bu_ton to highlight IqDF,OADf'b3T, and pr ess OK (the following choices appeaO,... -
Page 39: Select Language Menu
The LANGUAGE Menu _le language of the on-screen menus is set to English. If you want your TV/WCR's menus to appear tn Spanish follow these steps: or French, Press MENV on the r emote (the main M'ENUappears). Press the up or down ar row button m highlight /AN6U4GF_ and press OK (.the L_"[GUA GE menu appears). -
Page 40: Additional Setup Features
I £]¢gJ \sBs,-. h r\v/j\v/Cql" Additional Setup Features _Tsetile F_ET/ON menu to set op your _7:WCR for your personal preferences, can _Fn energy saving on or o_, sele_T_ a blue screen when there is no signal from a channel or a blank portion of tape is playing, or choose to play a tape repeatedly, Press MENX3on the r emote (the main MF2_Wappears). - Page 41 Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • Front Panel • Back Panel • TV/VCR's Video Input Channel Limited Warranty Accessories • Index Changing Entertainment. Grap_ics u_thin #_is publication are for repres_,nmtion only,...
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Page 42: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV/%TCRyou can correct by consul*[ng tile Troubleshooting list that follows. General TV/VCR Problems I"V/VCR won't turn on • Make SLtre you press tee TV or VC_R buttonon the remote control before yOLl p ress the ON•O_ bLltCon. - Page 43 Troubleshooting Sound okay, picture poor • T_" adjL_tJng sharpness function _o ffnprove weak signals. Go to page 36 for inS_LlC_O_. • The enero_ / save fea_re mJgh_ be on. Go to page 713for more infor_L_ton. Can't select certain channel • C_tan_el ntay be blocked or not approved b_ tJqe V-CHIP BLOCK menu,...
- Page 44 Troubleshooting (continued) Snow or streaks in picture or no picture during tape playback • Some snow/streaks are norm_d during searci_, paLt_e,frame advance, and sJow-mo_on playback, • C2_eck tape- :t may be wornoutorofpoorquali W. • Might need to adjust the tracS:'mg.Go to page 31 for instrLlctions. TV/VCR makes noise when stopped •...
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Page 45: Front Panel
Front Panel VIDEO L_ONO PHONES ®®®o I POWER The front of Model T20TF668 is illustrated here. The appearance and placement of the buttons and jacks on Model T27TF668 is slightly different. CI-I + and- Scans down through file current channel list, tTsed for manual tracking when a tape is playing, (For'ward) Fast forwards the tape when the V(2R is stopped, Searches %e pit.ire... -
Page 46: Back Panel
TV]VCRbackpanel ANT/CABLE LINEIIM LINE CQMPONE_IT-DI 75._. IN 1 AUDIO VIDEO V, OEO ® ®, AUDIO This is the back of model T2OTF668. If you have model T27TF668, you'll notice the ANT/CABLE jack is on the right side and it has a VIDEO LINE OUT jack. Back Panel ANT/CMBLEJack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable s3,stem when the TV.%rCR is aitadled... -
Page 47: Rca Trurat I"V/Vcr Combination Limited Warranty
Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to rep_r your T%WCR. • Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, refarbished replacement pa_s and picture, tubes required to repair your TV/%TCR, How yolx get service: •... -
Page 48: Finding The I"V/Vcr's Video Line Input Channel
Limitation of War_an_: • THE WARILANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WABILA_NTYAPPLICABI_ TO THIS PRODUCT..ALL OTIIER WAR1LANTIES, EXPRESS OR _tPLIE1} (INCLUDING ALL BtPLIE1} WABILANTIES OF MERCtLANTABHJ'I_ FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURI_SE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERILAL OR WRITTF_ INFOR_TION GIVEN BY TIIOMSON MULT_tEDIA INC., ITS AGENTS OR FA__OYEES StLAJLL CREATE A GUAILANTY OR IN .ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WABILA_NTY. -
Page 49: Accessories
VURa to dupEcate taI',es. Can a_'o _m _sed to ccr_ne.ct a VCR to _r TV/VCR. Cab_ is color-coded Gold-Tipped _able sbielded. Ilas RCA-_ VH83 {6-fO IJbono plugs on each end. Prices are subject to change without _otice. Total Merchandise .......... - Page 50 2-way St,gnat Splitter Charge yourorderortyourVISA, MasterOard, or Discover C ardby lle[_')_ connect a *_ond TV filling inbelow or V(TR. USEYOURCREDIT CARD VISA" Split:or VH47 IMPORTAR I: OopycorTiplutc a ccount number from yourVISAcard FT-N NT-N F-n R_ole Conl_l f_ycardu×pircs: _ TbLs"is the remo_ conrad tlaat came packed...
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Page 51: Index
Index EDS (Extended Data Service) channeJ Accessories E_VF_GYSA_feature Add/erase channels Energy Save featLtre 13 A%_f_:CLABLE jack 8, 10, ,_11 A%TI_%_A bL_tton 116 EQOTSO{i_qOfeature Erase/add channeJs Arrow buttons 16, 35, 36, 37, 38 AOSDIO AOJU3Tmenu ALldio,video janXs 10, 43, ,{4, ,16 ALltO channeJ searc2t 12 Fixed images AUX button... - Page 52 PAUSE burton 14, 17, ,53 Table o; contents PIIO'-,T.S (headphone jack:) ,53 T!ME menu PIAYbLlffOn 14, 17, 43 TLMER bLffton 17 P]aying a tape TLMER ind?tcator 43 POWERDLItton andind?tca;or 11, 43 TR_C,KIN-G battons Product re#stration Tyoubleshoofmg 40, .{1, .{2 PROGRAM EVEN_I _ ind?tca;or 42, 43 TV button 17, ,_6 Prograt_m_ing the remo_e...
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- Page 56 Visit the RCAwebsite 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 Street...