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  • Page 1 USER'S GUIDE TV/VCR...
  • Page 2 Important Information To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose WARNING RfSK OF ELE_ SHOeK this product to rain or moisture. DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Important Information Playing a Tape Warning Operating Instructions Cautions To Play a Tape Note to Cable TV Installer Using the Playback Features Product Registration Pause Frame Advance Picture Search Setting Up the TV/VCR Automatic Tracking Startup Manual Tracking Time Counter_ Unpack your TV/VCR...
  • Page 4 Startup Unpack the TV/VCR and accessories Contact your dealer if any accessories are missing, _66_ % _ 4" DC Car Cord 0 0 '0 Antenna Adapter 0 _0,0 Replace adapter only with stock #193983. 0,00 AC Power Cord Dipole Antenna Remote Control and Two Batteries...

  • Page 5: Plug In The Tv/Vcr

    Startup 4. Connect antenna or cable-TV system Connect a home antenna or a cable-TV system. Details onpages 29-32. 5. Connect external speaker and select speaker switch setting (optional) Details on page 33. 6. Plug in the TV/VCR Attach the power cord to the back of the TV/VCR. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug with the wide...
  • Page 6 Startup TVIVCR MAIN MENU 8. Select language. Screen (Escoja langue.) idioma./Choisissez Screen This feature lets you select English, Spanish, or French as tim language Picture Quality for your on-screen displays. Closed Captioning Menu Language: English (Idioma/Langue) A. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. B.

  • Page 7: Remote Control

    Startup or remove channels from TVNCR's memory TV/VCR MAIN MENU Screen You may want to add or remove channels ifsome of them are not Time Timer Recordings active, have weak signals, or you do not want them in your channel Parental Controls Setup...

  • Page 8: Buttons

    Buttons This remote has a Light O feature that lets you use the remote in a dimly lit or dark room. The Lightbutton 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 within approximately...

  • Page 9: Buttons

    Buttons SKI_SEARCH Numbers (0 through Select a channel up to 99 by pressing Operates Commercial Skip during TV two numbers. viewing. (This only works when there is no tape in the TV/VCR.) Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing Displays INDEX, ZERO,and BLANK and holding 1 until 1-- appears on the screen.

  • Page 10: Adjust The Video

    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, date, time, and tape speed.

  • Page 11: Closed Captioning

    Using the TVNCR Features Closed Captioning The closed captioning feature displays the audio portion 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: Caption 1, Caption 2, Text 1 and Text 2.

  • Page 12: Sleep Timer

    Using the TVNCR Features CN 08 Sleep Timer Sleep Timer 0:30 The sleep timer automatically turns the TV/VCR off after 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. 1. Press SLEEP on the remote to select 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. 2.
  • Page 13 Using the TVNCR Features Parental Controls and V-Chip The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV/VCR so that children cannot see certain programs. The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve a feature inside your TV/VCR called V-Chip which allows you to "block"...
  • Page 14 Using the TVNCR Features Setting TV Rating Limits TV/VCR MAIN MENU 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. Screen Time 2. Press 4 to display PARENTAL CONTROLS. Timer Recordings Parental Controls 3. Press 1 to display the V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT screen.
  • Page 15 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 all higher ratings automatically 34567 Rating Status changes to Block (B) (indicated by the rating limits in the rating TV-PG Block...
  • Page 16 Using the TVNCR Features V-CHIP RATING LIMIT Viewing Specific Content Themes After block specific content themes, have the option of going Rating Status TV-PG View back and changing some of the content themes back to View iV). TV-MA TV-G Determine the rating want to change...
  • Page 17 Using the TVNCR Features Viewing Movie Ratings After you block movie ratings, you have the option of going back V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMII and changing some of the rating statuses back to View Rating Status Pc-13 View 1. Determine the movie ratings you want to change to View. Block PG-13 Block...
  • Page 18 Operating Instructions To Play a Tape PLAY 0:00:00 Safety Tab Insert a tape in the TV/VCR. The 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 Press PLAY, if necessary.

  • Page 19: Frame Advance

    Using the Playback Features Pause This feature pauses the tape during playback and allows you to examine the details of the scene. Pause works best with 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.

  • Page 20: Automatic Tracking

    Using the Playback Features Automatic Tracking The TV/VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts 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 turned Manual Tracking Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a different VCR or camcorder.

  • Page 21: Auto Play Feature

    Using the Playback Features Auto Play Feature This feature enables the TV/VCR to automatically start TVIVCR MAIN MENU playing a tape when it is inserted. (The safety tab on the Screen tape must be removed.) Time Timer Recordings Parental Controls 1.

  • Page 22: Index Search

    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.

  • Page 23: Zero Search

    Using the Playback Features Zero Search This feature allows you to quickly return to a time counter reading ZERO SEARCH of 0:00:00. This is especially convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape several times. Current tape counter 0:12:34 1.

  • Page 24: Recording Features Recording Speeds

    Recording Features Recording Speeds Press SPEEDto select a recording speed. Recording Time Cassette T-120 2Hrs 6Hrs 4Hrs Tq60 2Hrs 40Min 8Hrs 5Hrs 20Min • 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 Your TV/VCR provides different ways to record which are explained in the following sections: Basic 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.

  • 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. to Use Express Recording 1.
  • Page 27 Timer Recording Timer recording lets you program the TV/VCR to record up to eight different programs. This is useful if you plan on being away Dom home for a long period of time. Before setting the timer, make sure that the clock is set con'ectly. Setting a Timer Recording...
  • Page 28 Timer Recording Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. TVIVCR MAIN MENU Press 3 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. Screen Time Timer Recordings Press 2 to Review Existing Progs, (programs). Create Program Press CLEAR to erase a program.
  • Page 29 Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 30.) Use another VCR or camcorder as the playback VCR and VIDE01 the TV/VCR as the recording VCR. Turn on the VCR or camcorder and the TV/VCR. Caution: The unauthorized Press O0 on TV/VCR's remote to select the line input recording...

  • Page 30: Frontpanel

    Front Panel Tape Compartment Remote Sensor Remote Sensor AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives audio and video signals from another Receives signals from the remote. Aim remote at this sensor with no objects between them. component, like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks.

  • Page 31: Back Panel

    Back Panel INPUT _NTS_HEXT A£_DIO VD_EO 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. To select these back panel jacks, press O0 once to display VIDEO1.
  • Page 32 Cormect Anterma or Cable System Wibmut a Cable Box Dipole Antenna Follow these steps to connect a dipole antenna to your TV/VCR. Do not connect a dipole antenna if you plan to connect a different type of indoor or outdoor antenna or cable system. This connection may require additional accessories not provided.
  • Page 33 Connect a Cable System ViFd_h a Cable Box Cable Box Required Unscramble All Channels 1. Connect as shown. Cable System Cable from This connection may require additional accessories not provided. Cable Box 2. Plug in power cords of TVNCR cable box. 3.
  • Page 34 a VCR or Camcorder for Ccgying Tapes for Copying Tapes 1. Connect as shown. VCR (Playback Only) This connection requires additional accessories not provided. i (_ IN woM 2. Plug in power cords of VCR TV/VCR. V_/_HV 3. Turn to page 27 for "Copying Editing Tapes."...
  • Page 35 Cormecting External Speakers with 3-Way Operation 1. Plug in the external speaker. Depress the black tab and insert the black speaker wire into the speaker jack. Depress the red tab and insert the red (or other color) speaker wire ANTgNNA_ into the speaker jack.

  • Page 36: Trouble Checks

    Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checMng 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 in AC mode • Plug TV/VCR into an operating outlet.
  • Page 37 Trouble Checks Problem Solution Timer recording not made • Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times). Seepage 25. or wrong program recorded • Cable box was not turned on and tuned to the correct channel at time recording was to begin, •...
  • Page 38 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. you get service: For screen sizes of 26"...

  • Page 39: Index

    Index ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS Menu ....Content Themes Block ......... Adding Channels to Memory ....Defined ....... Adjusting the Picture ......View ........Adjusting Volume ......Contents ........Age-based Ratings Block ......... Contr (Contrast) Function ..... Defined ....... Controls, Back Panel ......View ........
  • Page 40 Index Number Buttons ......SEARCH Blank ......... On-Screen Displays ......Index ......... Operation Picture ........ Express Record ......Zero ........Picture, Adjust ......Play a Tape ......Selecting a Channel ......Program Channel Memory ....Selecting a Language for Displays ....
  • Page 41 Index TWVCR MAIN MENU ..3.4,5,9,10,19.22,23,25,26 Setup ......TV/VCR Types of Recordings ......Unlock Parental Controls ....Unrated Programs, Block/View ....V-Chip Defined ....... Movie Ratings ....... 14-15 TV Ratings ......12-14 Unrated Programs ...... VCR, Connecting to TV/VCR ....VIDEO/AUDIO IN Jacks ..
  • Page 42 For your nearest Authorized Servicenter call toll-free in the USA. 1-800-336-1900 Canadian Consumers ..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.

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