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- Page 1 TV/VCR User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again.
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Page 2: Important Information
Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK electric shock, do not expose Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. DO NOT OPEN this product to rain or moisture. -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Key Features Overview Your TV/VCR is equipped with features that will add to your TV/VCR viewing experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 2 provides more information about the rest of the TV/VCR’s features and how to use them. V-Chip V-CHIP SET Description: You can block programs and movies by TV and movie ratings. - Page 4 (This page intentionally left blank)
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Key Features Overview ....................1 V-Chip .......................... 1 8 Program Recording (Timer Recording) ..............1 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ................. 6 Protect Against Power Surges ................... 6 Protect Components from Overheating ..............6 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference .......... - Page 6 Setting Second Audio Program (SAP) ................32 System Set-up Menu ...................... 32 Additional Features in the Menu .................. 32 Chapter 4: Other Information Troubleshooting ......................34 Care and Cleaning ......................36 Front Panel ........................36 RCA TruFlat TV/VCR Limited Warranty ................37 Index ..........................41...
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Chapter 1 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 • 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 components before 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 There 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 Cables Connection Go to... Needed Title TV/VCR Only... -
Page 10: Tv/Vcr Only
Connections & Setup TV/VCR back panel VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO UHF/ LINE From Cable, Cable box or Antenna TV/VCR Only 1. Connect your cable or antenna to the TV/VCR Connect a coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the UHF/VHF jack on the back of your TV/VCR. -
Page 11: Tv/Vcr + Stereo
Connections & Setup TV/VCR back panel VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO UHF/ LINE From Cable, Cable box or Antenna STEREO back panel AUDIO TV/VCR + Stereo 1. 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 IN jacks on the stereo. -
Page 12: Plug In The Tv/Vcr
Connections & Setup Plug in the TV/VCR Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Put Batteries in the Remote 1. -
Page 13: Setting The Clock
Connections & Setup Setting the Clock SYSTEM SET-UP CLOCK SET The first step of the TV/VCR setup is setting the clock. You must set the clock in LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE order to program a timer recording. To set the clock: CLOCK SET AUTO CLOCK ON OFF STANDARD TIME... -
Page 14: Setting Up Your Channels
Connections & Setup Setting Daylight Saving Time SYSTEM SET-UP The Daylight Saving Time is set to the AUTO position by default. If you want to CLOCK SET LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE set the time manually you need to set it “ON” on the first Sunday in April, and AUTO CLOCK ON OFF set it “OFF”... - Page 15 Connections & Setup Adding or Removing Channels You might want to add or remove channels if some of them are not active, 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 TIMER ON • OFF EJECT EJECT Insert a tape in the TV/VCR. -
Page 17: The Buttons On The Remote Control
Connections & Setup The Buttons on the Remote Control L.E.D. 0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numbers and your V-CHIP password directly through the remote control. TIMER ON • OFF EJECT If you are receiving UHF/VHF channels, select a channel by pressing two number buttons. - Page 18 Connections & Setup PLAY Plays a tape. PROGRAM Press to confirm the programmed timer and ON/OFF timer. TIMER ON • OFF EJECT RECORD Starts TV/VCR recording. SPEED 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 2 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 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. -
Page 20: V-Chip
Using the TV/VCR’s Features V-Chip M E N U TIMER REC SET TV SET-UP The V-CHIP SET menu allows you to program your TV/VCR so that children CH SET-UP cannot see certain programs. The first three choices in the V-CHIP SET menu AUTO REPEAT ON OFF TV SET-UP involve software inside your TV/VCR (referred to as V-Chip) which allows you... -
Page 21: V-Chip Tv Rating
Using the TV/VCR’s Features Age-Based Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings Rating Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children TV-MA under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V). -
Page 22: Blocking Specific Content Themes
Using the TV/VCR’s Features Blocking Specific Content Themes Content Themes You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L, S, V, FV and TV-Y on your screen. See the beginning of this section for Sexually explicit dialogue details.) When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you Adult language... -
Page 23: Turning On V-Chip Ratings
Using the TV/VCR’s Features Turning On V-Chip Ratings M E N U TIMER REC SET Once you have selected the TV rating and movie rating you want to block, you TV SET-UP must turn the V-CHIP on to set the ratings. CH SET-UP TV SET-UP AUTO REPEAT ON OFF... -
Page 24: Recording Features
Using the TV/VCR’s Features Recording Features The VCR provides several different ways to record programs from the TV. The 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;... -
Page 25: One-Touch Recording (Otr)
Using the TV/VCR’s Features One-Touch Recording (OTR) Use OTR to quickly record the remaining portion of a program being watched. OTR is a great way to capture the end of a sporting event that has run into overtime or a live broadcast that runs long. - Page 26 Using the TV/VCR’s Features 7. Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press ENTER to save. If you have made a mistake press CANCEL until the item you want to change is selected, then use the up or down arrow button to enter the correct information. 8.
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Page 27: Picture Search Options
Using the TV/VCR’s Features Picture Search Options The most basic way to search during playback is using the FORWARD or REVERSE buttons. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. Speed Search Speed Search Times Tape Speed Press Once Press Twice Speed search allows you to advance or reverse the tape at an increased speed... -
Page 28: Time Counter
Using the TV/VCR’s Features Time Counter 8 : 40AM THU CH 012 The time counter shows the actual time used in recording or playing back a tape. The time counter helps locate the beginning or end of recorded events. It resets to 00:00:00 whenever a tape is ejected from the TV/VCR. -
Page 29: Sleep Timer
Using the TV/VCR’s Features Playback Mode Explanation Symbols 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 the TV/VCR shuts itself off. - Page 30 (This page intentionally left blank)
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Page 31: Chapter 3: Using The Tv/Vcr's Menu System
Chapter 3 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 the TV/VCR’s Menu System How to Use Your TV/VCR’s Menu System You use the buttons on the remote to access the menu system and make changes to the settings. The following pages explain how to use the different types of menus to adjust the features of your TV/VCR. -
Page 33: Picture Menu
Using the TV/VCR’s Menu System To set the OFF TIMER: ON/OFF TIMER Follow steps 1-3 of setting the ON TIMER. ON TIMER 7:00AM CH012 MON-FRI 1. Select OFF TIMER, then press ENTER to begin setting the timer. OFF TIMER 2. Press the up or down arrow button to set the desired hour. Press ENTER to 12:00AM select the hour (the AM/PM setting will change as well). -
Page 34: Setting Second Audio Program (Sap)
Using the TV/VCR’s Menu System Setting Second Audio Program (SAP) M E N U TIMER REC SET TV SET-UP Second Audio Program (SAP) plays the program’s audio in a second language, if CH SET-UP one is available. The word SAP appears on-screen when you tune to a program TV SET-UP AUTO REPEAT ON OFF that is broadcast with SAP information. -
Page 35: Chapter 4: Other Information
Chapter 4 Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • Front Panel • Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Index Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
Other Information 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 on • Press the ON•OFF button to turn on the TV/VCR. • Make sure the TV/VCR is plugged in. •... - Page 37 Other Information Troubleshooting Closed captions not appearing on screen • Closed caption might not be set to on. Go to page 27 for more information. • 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 Information 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. (Note, if you remove the batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other components.) •... -
Page 39: Rca Truflat Tv/Vcr Limited Warranty
Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your TV/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 Information What your warranty does not cover: • Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your television. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer.) • Installation and related adjustments. • Signal reception problems not caused by your TV/VCR. •...
- Page 41 VCRs to duplicate tapes. Can also be used to connect a VCR to your TV/VCR. Cable is color-coded and Gold-Tipped cable shielded. Has RCA-type VH83 (6-ft) phono plugs on each end. Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable Triple cable that lets you connect the Prices are subject to change without notice.
- Page 42 Other Information 2-way Signal Splitter Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by Helps you connect a second TV filling in below or VCR. USE YOUR CREDIT CARD ® Splitter VH47 IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card Amplified Antenna Allows you to quickly switch My card expires:...
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Page 43: Index
Index REVERSE button 16 V-Chip 18 Accessories 39 FORWARD button 15 Age-Based Ratings 19 Add/Remove Channels 13 Front panel 36 Safety tab 14 Blocking Movies 20 Age-Based Ratings 19 jacks 37 Search Movie Rating 19 Arrow buttons 15 Skip 25 Password 18 AUDIO jacks 8 Speed 25... - 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 Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2001 Thomson multimedia Inc.
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