RCA TV/VCR Or DVD Combo Manual 98090083
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USER'S GUIDE TV/VCR COMBINATION rfm Important Information WARNING To reduce RISKGF_SHOCK DO NOT OPEN the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this A TV/VCR combination to rain or moisture. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fullyinsert. SERVICE PERSONNEL. This syml_l indicates "_%o_o.s voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or perso_ =jury. Cautions Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage. A instructions accompanying the his symbolincb'cates important product. FCC regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications equipment may void the user's authority to operate it. to this Note to Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Cede (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as closeto the point of cable entry as practical. Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed. Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the TV/VCR combination. Model No. T25061GY Serial No. Purchase Date: Dealer/Address/Phone: |mmm -Table of Contents Important Information i i i i Waming Cautions Note to Cable TV Installer Product Registration Setting Up the TV/VCR S_p Check Accessories With TV/VCR Combination Insert Batteries m Rmnote Connect Antenna or Cable-TV System Place the TV/VCR Where You Want to Operate It Plug in the TV/VCR Turn On theTV/VCR Set the Clock and Auto Channel Search Automaticany Set theClockManually Add or Remove Channels 2 2 3 3 ....3 3 from 5 Select the Language. (F_cojatm Idioma,/Choisissez une l..ar_gue.) Selecta Channel and Adjust the Volume Recording _ording 4 4 TV/VCR's Memory Automatic Tracking Manual Tracking Time Counter. Auto Play Feature Auto Repeat Feature. Commercial Scan Index Search Zero Search Blank Search 14 14 14 15 15 .15 16 17 17 a Program Feat_es RecordingSpeeds 18 Recording Pause Types of Recordings Basic Recording Operating Instructions Express Recording 18 •19 19 20 Recording While You're Away Timer Recording Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings Stopping a Timer Recording Copying and Editing Tapes 21 22 22 23 _ 5 5 Location of Controls Front Panel Back Panel Using the Remote Control Buttons 6-7 Hooking Using ,24 25 the TV/VCR Features On-ScreenDisplays AdjusttheVideo Channel Labeling Commercial Skip Closed Captions 8 8-9 9 9 ,10 Alert Sound ,10 Program Guard Wake-Up Timer Sleep Timer 10 11 11 Up the TV/VCR Choosing a Hookup Connect Antenna or 25 Cable System Without Cable Box_ Connect Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels 26 Connect Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Premium Channels Connect VCR or Camcorder for Copying Tapes 27 27 •28 References Playing a Tape Operating Instructions Using the Playback Features Pause Frame Advance _ct_-e Search Slow Motion 12 13 13 13 ,.13 Cleaning the TV/VCR Trouble Checks Limited Warranty Index 29 30-31 32 33 bl'Ujmnn-'_m _ol_iWAauin_ Startup 1. Check accessories with TV/VCR combination. Contact your dealer if any items are n_ssmg. ,€÷ -0<÷ -0 2 "AA" Batteries Remo_ 2. insert batteries in remote, %% %% 2 . _uJ..tuJDl.,nlllllud_ Startup 3. Connect antenna or cable-TV Connect 4. Place the TV/VCR system. a home antenna or a cable-TV systenL Detai/s on pages 2527. where you want to operate it. Place the TV/VCR in a location where it is safe to operate. 5. Plug in the TV/VCR. Plug the powe_ cord into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of theplug withthewide slotintheoutlet. Be suretoinserttheplug .completely. 6. Turn on the TV/VCR. PressPOWER on theTV/VCR or"IVorVCR on theremote.The indicatorinthePOWER buttonon thefrontoftheTV/VCR willlight. The first timeyou turnon theTV/VCR after takingitoutofthe carton, the _/V(_ will display the AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET menu shown below.However, iftheTV/VCR hasbeen pluggedin and unplugged or after a power interruption, thefollowingmessage will appear. The TV/VCR is now setting the clock. This may take several minutes. itw K_. w = AUTORATZC CLOCK SET Whet 4s your Time Zone? 1 Eastern Z Central 3 Rountotn 4 Pacific S ALaska 6 Heue_ 7 Don't knou 1_'" 7 _'' 2" 3"-" 81" 9"_; POWER _ and Indicator continued onnext page 3 Startup 7. Set the clock and auto channel search automatically. When the AUTOMA33C CLOCK SET screen appears, follow these Stepsto automatically place channels in the TV/VCR's memory and set the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time information transmitted by some broadcast stations. Note: Coordinated Universal Time information is not broadcast in all areas. If it is not available in your area, you must set your clock manually. /_ Press a number (1-6) on the remote corresponding to the time zone you live in. If you do not know your time zone, press 7. AUTONATIC CLOCK What is your Time 1 Eastern Z Central 3 Rountein 6 Pacific 5 ALaska 6 Havsii 7 Don't know AUTORATZC Does your DayLight from April 1 Z 3 B. Press 1 if your area observes daylight savings time from April to October, or press 2 if it does not. If you do not know, press 3. C. Press MENU on the remote if all antenna or cable connections are completed. The AUTO CHNqNEL SEARCH will be performed, followed by automatic clock set. Yes, No Don't AUTO Now clock DST is observed CHANNEL SEARCH know channel CLOCK 1 SET The TV/VCR is now setting the clock. This may take several minutes. manually. TV/VCR If the AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET was umuccessful or you want to manually set the dock: SET area observe Savings Time to October? scanning Press Set the CLOCK AUTONATZC If the message The Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful appears, set the clock manually. The clock must be set before you can use the timer recording or wake-up timer features. SET Zone? 1 2 3 Timer P_cture Time NENU to NAZN cancel NENU Recordings euaLtty P_ Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. TZRE 1 Set clock B. Press 3 to display the'RME menu. SET CLOCK C. Press 1 to display the SET CLOCK screen. D. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the time including AM or PM, month, day, and year. The day of the week will automatically appear after you enter the year. • Press 0 before sing]e-digit numbers. Press I for AM or 2 for PM. Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7, then 2 for a time of 5:07PM. • Press CLEAR on the remote at any time to change incorrect entries. E. Press MENU on the remote to start the dock. To display the time and date, press DISPLAY on the remote. 4 Time --:--(hour:minute) Date --/--/-- SET Time 05:07 Date 07/1Z/97 Press Press CLEAR NENU CLOCK AR Saturday to to correct set _lmRnWm_milVA_ Startup 8. Add or remove channels from the TV/VCR's memory. You may want to add or remove channels if some of them are not active, have weak signals, or you do not want them in your channel memory. A channel that has been removed can still be selected by pressing the remote's number buttons. TVIVCR Timer Picture Time RAIN MENU Recordings QuaLity CLosed Setup Captioning SETUP Press MENU on the remote to display the "rVNCR MAIN MENU. Auto channeL search Add/Remove channels B. Press5 to display the SETUP menu. ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS C. Press2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Channel 10 is presently D. Follow the directions on the screen to add or remove a channeL Press Press CLEAR MENU TVIVCR RAIN E. Add or remove more channels by entering the channel number or pres_g CHAN^ or v. 9. Select (Escoja the language. un idioma/Choisissez une langue.) This feature lets you select English, Spanish, or French as the language for your on-screen displays. ADDED to to remove exit MENU 1 Timer Recordings Z Picture quality 3 Tile 4 CLosed Captioning 5 Setup 6 Lenguage/Zdtoma/Langue A. Press MENU on remote to see the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. LAN6UA6E/ZDIOMA/LANEUE B. Press6 to display the LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE The bullet (-) indicates the language selected. menu. C. Press I to display the menus in English. Press 2 to display the menus in Spanish. Press 3 to display the menus in French. 10. Select a channel and adjust the volume. SeLect Escoje Choisissez s Language. un idlome. une Langue. 1-EngLish 2 EspeRoL 3 Fran;sts CH OZ A. To select a channel, press CHAN^ or v or two number buttons on the remote. Example: Press 0 then 2 for channel 2_ The channel number is displayed. For cable channels over 99, press and hold 1 until 1-appears. Now, press two more numbers. Example: Press and hold 1, then press (3, then press 2, for channel 102. VoLume .-I ............ B. To adjust the volume, press VOL < or >. The volume display appears. 5 Buttons CHAN (Channel)A or v Selects next higher or lower channel in channel memory. TV VCR ooe <3C>D REW REC PLAY STOP CLEAR FF Allows you to change menu entries or dear a timer recording. Resets time counter to 0:00:00 when it is d_layed. PAUSE DISPLAY _ISPLAY SLEEP Displays TV/VCR's current status. Displays time counter when a tape is inserted. Removes displays. Advances to next program during program review. MUTE PREVCH @©@ CLEAR MENU b'F (Fast forward) Fast forwardsthetapewhen the TV/VCR is stopped. RESET Searches the picture in forward motion during playback. F. ADV (Frame Advance) Used for slow-motion playback. Advances the tape one video frame at a timewhen thetapeisinPAUSE mode. e Button When pressed, illuminates theCHAN ^, CHAN v, VOL <, VOL >, DISPLAY, SLEEP, MUTE, and PREV CH buttons. The light turns off about 5 seconds after the last button is pressed. MENU Displays the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. 6 l|_nMl:M_nluImmnlumm Buttons MUTE SKIP/SEARCH Reduces volume to its minimum level. When a tape is stopped in the VCILdisplays INDEX, ZERO, and BLANKsearchscreens. Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing numbers. two Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1-- appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers. When a tape is playing in the VCR, advances tape about 30 seconds during playback. (See Commercial Scan description on page 15.) When there is no tape in the VCILinitiates Commercial Skip function. (See Commercial Skip description on page 9.) OFF Sets TVIVCR toautomatically turn off in 30, 60, 90, or120 minutes. Turns off the TV/VCIL PAUSE Pauses the tape during playback. Pauses recording to prevent unwanted scenes. recording of SPEEDCrapeSpeed) Selectsa recordingspeed (SP or SI.P). STOP PLAY Plays a tape. PREV CH (Previous channel) Switches between the last two selected channels. Select one channel and then select the other using the number buttons. Press PREV CH to switch between thetwo channels. REC (Record) Starts TV/VCR recording. Used for express recording. RESET Resets time for wake-up timer (alarm). Resets picture controls to factory defaults. Gears channel labels. Stopsfunctions suchas record, playback, rewind, fastforward,and pause. TRACK + orLets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear in the picture during playback. 13/ Turns on the TV/VCIL Sets the remote to control the "IV. VCR Turns on the TV/VC1L Sets the remote to control the VCR. VOL (Volume) < or > Raises and lowers the sound. REW (Rewind) Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture in reverse motion during playback. 7 Using the TV/VCR On.Screen Features Displays Whenyou change channels, adjust the volume, or use a VCR feature, on-screen displays appear to let you know the status of the TV/VCIL To Call Up On-Screen Displays 1. Press DISPLAY to display the channel number, function, time counter (if tape is in), date, time, and tape speed. If you do not press DISPLAY again, these displays will time out. 2. Press DISPLAY again: • No tape in TV/VCR: Displays removed. • Tape in TV/VCR: Time counter remains on screen and will not time out. Press DISPLAYagain to remove the time counter. Adjust the Video Use the Picture Quality menu to adjust the picture to your personal preference. The TV/VCR will remenber the settings you select. To Select the Picture mode TV/VCR You canselectone ofthree Picturemodes-- Normal,Theater,or Game mode. The bullet (*) indicates the picture mode selected. 1 2 Timer Picture PICTURE 1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. 2. RAIN 1 Press2 to display the PICTURE QUALITY menu. MENU Recordings QuaLity QUALITY SeLect Picture Adjust Reset Picture Picture Rode QuaLity ControLs 3. Press 1 to display the SELECT PICTURE MODE menu. 4. Press 1, 2, or 3 to select the Picture mode (Normal, Theater, or Game). To Adjust SELECT the Video TV/VCR The TV/VCR can memorize adjustments for each of the three modes -- Normal, Theater, or Game mode. 1 2 Timer Plcture 1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. 3. Press 2 to display the ADJUST PICTURE QUALITY menu. 4. Press 1, 2, or 3 to select which mode to adjust. 5. Press CHAN ^ or v to select the control you want to adjust. * Select Color to adjust color intensity. • Select Tint to adjust for natural flesh tones. • Select Contz (contrast) to adjust picture contrast. - Select Brite (brightness) to adjust picture brightness. . Select Sharp to adjust picture sharpness. 6. Press VOL < or > to adjust the control selected. RODE RAIN 1 Z 3 MENU Recordings QuaLity PICTURE 2. Press2 to display the PICTURE QUALITY menu. 8 PICTURE 1.NormaL Rode 2 Theater Rode 3 Game Rode 0 Exit QUALITY SeLect Adjust Reset Picture Picture Picture Mode QuaLity ControLs ADJUST PICTURE QUALITY Adjust Adjust Adjust NormaL Rode Theater Mode Game Rode ADJUST PICTURE CoLor Tint Contr BrUte Sharp -. NORMAL QUALITY ........ ......... ......... ......... ......... Use CH end Press MENU MODE I I I I | VOL to to exit ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... adjust + II ; m . ...- . .mli i • To Reset s = t41m. . .mi_m Picture Controls to the Factory Setting RESET Press 3 in step 3 above to reset the picture controls to the levels set at the factory. Or, press the remote's RESET buttorL Channel PICTURE CONTROLS ALL ptcture controls have been reset to factory defaults. Labeling Press MENU to continue You can label up to twenty-two channels with the station name (such as ABC, NBC, CBS, etc.) for easier identification. Labels can be up to four characters. To Label the TV/VCR Channel 1. Press MENU to display the TVNCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press5 to display the SETUP menu. 3. Press7 to display the LABEL CHANNELS screen. 4. Press CHAN up or down or 0-9 to change the channel number if necessary. Then, press VOL < or > to move the cursor to the Channel Label colunu_ o 6. Press CHAN ^ or v, and then VOL < or > to select each letter of the station name. Press MENU to save the channel 1Ttaer 2 P4cture 3 Tiae 4 CLosed 5 Setup RAIN MENU Recordings Quattty Captton4ng SETUP 1 2 3 4 $ 6 7 Auto channel search Add/Reeove channels Auto PLay Auto repeat ALert sound S_gnaL type: CABLE Label ChanneLs name. LABEL CHANNELS Channel # 8 T Channel Label LABEL CHANNELS Channel # 10 To Clear a Channel Name While in the channel label column, press RESETto remove all characters. Commercial Channel Label ABC T Press Chln up/dn or 0-9 to change # or Letter Press VoL < or > to move MENU=save CLEAR=Reset Skip Commercial Skip is an on-screen timer that allows you to bypass commercials. When a commercial comes on, you can activate the Commercial Skip timer to run from 30 seconds to 59 minutes. While the timer is counting down, you are free to watch other channels. After the timer runs out, the TV/VCR automatically changes back to your original channel. Skip 0:30 Besides using Commercial Skip to switch back to the current station after a block of commercials, you can also use it as a reminder that a favorite program is about start. Note: The Commercial Skip timer cannot be activated if a tape is loaded in the TV/VCI_ 1. Press SKIP/SEARCH repeatedly until the desired time amount is displayed. Each press increases the time in 30 second increments up to 4 minutes. After 4 minutes, each press increases the timer by I minute until 59 minutes is reached. 9 Using the TV/VCR Closed Features 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 who wants to watch a program without sound. If you have turned dosed captioning on and it does not appear on the screen, it is not available on the channel you are watching. Check your TV program listings for CC (dosed caption) broadcasts. This "IV/VCR also supports two text modes used to display text sent from a TV station or cable company. To View Closed Captions TV/VCR 1. Press MENU to displayTVNCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 4 to display the CLOSED CAPTIONING menu. 3. Press I to display the CC DISPLAY menu. The bullet (•) indicates the CC DISPLAY selected. • Press I to select dosed captions displayed on the screen. On. Closed captions * Press 2 to select dosed captions displayed on the screen. Off. No dosed captions • 4. Alert will be When the CLOSED CAPTIONING menu appears, press 2 to display the CC MODE menu and select the caption mode. The bullet (e) indicates the mode selected. Press I or 2 to select Caption screen if they are broadcast. • Press 3 or 4 to select Text I or 2. Text information the screen if it is broadcast. I or 2. Captions will appear on the will appear on Sound When you select ALERT SOUND:ON, as described below, a short warring will sound each time an invalid entry or operation is made and a timer program is set. 1. Press MENU to display TVNCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu. 3. Press 5 to display the ALERT SOUND menu. 4. Press 1 or 2 to selectALERT SOUND:ON or OFF. The bullet (-) indicates the one selected. • * Program Select ON if you want to sound a short warning. Select OFF if you do not want to sound a short warning. Guard When activated, this feature allows all TV operations but does not allow any VCR functions. (Note: The Commercial Skip timer cannot be activated if a tape is loaded in the TV/VCR and Program Guard is on.) 1. Hold down STOP on the remote for 6 seconds to activate or deactivate the Program Guard regardless of whether the power is turned ON or OFF. 10 Captioning CLOSED 1 2 CC CC • The message PROGRAM GUARD IS ON or PROGRAM GUARD IS OFF will flash on the _n. • When Program Guard is first turned on or off, the power indicator light will flash for 8 seconds. • Ifyou pressany VCR function buttons whileProgram Guard is on, an on-screen display will appear and the power indicator light will flash for 8 seconds. • Program Guard must be turned off before you can stop a timer recording in progress. CAPTIONIN6 DispLay Rode CC 1.0n 2 off 3 on MENU Recordings QuaLity will be Press 3 to select dosed captions On when TV is muted. Closed captions will appear on the screen only when the TV is muted. • 1 Timer Z Picture 3 Time 4 CLosed RAIN when Choose captioning a 1.Caption 2 Caption 3 Text 1 4 Text 2 DXSPLAY TV is CC BODE closed mode: 1 2 muted Using the TV/VCR Wake-Up Features Timer The timerturnstheTV/VCR on ata desiredtime.You can setitto wake you up in the morning or remind you that a favorite program is about to start. To Set the Wake-Up Timer 1° TV/VCR PressMEN! to display theTVNCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press3 to. ,;)lay theTIMEmenu. 3. Press 3 to ;aytheWAKE-UP 4. Using the number _._ • After _. press i • Press _ the tit 5. Press ME: MAIN Timer Picture Time MENU Rerord4ngs QuaLity TIRE TIMER menu. ,_rbuttonson theremoteenterthechannel 1 Set clock 2 SLeep timer 3 Wake-up timer tetthetime,pressI forAM or 2 forPM. Example: 5,then0,then7,then2,fora time of5:07PM. tocorrect an e_tryorpressRESET tocancel WAKE-UP Channel Time %:/ _ thetimer. WAKE-UP • If set, :. The W ]i_t to during 6. After the _ using the " TV/VCR'; willautorr To Cancel the Wake-Up TIMER _e-uptimerwillturnon theTV/VCR everyday. ;Pindicator on thefrontofyour TV/VCR will .the timer hasbeen set (This indicator turns off _-upmode.) on your TV/VCR, you can turn off the set e's OFF button or the POWERbutton on the t panel. If you do not turn off your TV/VCR, it ,_lyturn off after one hour. Channel Time Press Press Press 12 05:07 TIMER AM CLEAR to correct RESET for --:-MENU to set Timer FoLlow steps 1press MENU to _ve, press RESET to cancel the timer, and then _. The timer is car,- ed ff MENU is pressed before step 4 above is completed. Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically turns the TV/VCR off after 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. 1. Repeatedly pressSLEEP. Each press of the SLEEP button changes the amount of lime as shown below. SLeep Timer 0:00-- Press SLEEP Twioe AmL of Tzzne 30 Minwms T'_m_ 1 Hour Four Times 90 Minutes Five T'mtes 2 H_ Six T'umes Timer Off • If the sleep timer has already been set, the remaining time before the TV/VCR turns off is displayed on the screen. To cancelthesleep_er, repeatedly pressSLEEP until 0:00is displayedon thescreen. 2. You canalsosetthesleeptimerfz_n theTV/VCR MAIN MENU. • Display the TIME menu as shown above and press 2. Follow thedirections on thescreen.PressSLEEP or CHAN ^ orv to change the amount of time. Press MENU to exit. 11 Operating To Play Instructions a Tape PLAY 0:00:00 SP [ rTab 1. Insert a tapein theTV/VCIL The TV/VCR automatically turns on. The tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and theAuto play feature isturnedon. 2. Press PLAY, if necessary. PLAY, the time counter, and the tape speed wig appear on thescreen. Ifnecessary, pressTRACK + or-on theremote orCH ^ or v on theTV/VCR whilethetapeisplayingtoremove any streaks from thepicture.Details areon page14. 3. Press STOPon theremoteorSTOP/EJECTon theTV/VCR to stopplayback. 4° ° PressREW to rewind the tape.IftheVCR isplayinga tape when theREW buttonispressed,theTV/VCR willsearch backwards throughthetape.IftheREW buttonispressedwhile the TV/VCR is not playing a tape, the tape will rewind back to its start. • After the tape reaches its end, it will automatically rewind back to the beginning. • Pressing the remote's OFF button while the tape is rewinding will not stop the tape. The TV/VCR will turn off, but the tape will continue to rewind until it reaches its beginning. 6. While the tape is playing, press FF to search forward. While the tape is stopped, press FF to fast forward to another area of the tape. 7. Press STOP/EJECT on the fzont of the TV/VCR tape once it is completely rewound. to ejectthe A cassette may be ejected with the power turned off. 12 %°? / / _wmmumemmm_ Using the Playback Features Pause, frame advance, picture search, and slow motion work best when you playback tapes that were recorded using the SLP recording speed. Pause This feature pauses the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of the scene. 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. 2. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback. Frame Advance Frame advance lets you view one frame at a time while in the PAUSE mode. 1. Press PAUSE during playback to pause the actiorL 2. Press F. ADV each time you want to move to the next frame of the scene. Press and hold F. ADV to slowly advance frame-byframe. 3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback. Picture Search You can visually search a picture during playback. Sound is turned off during picture search. 1. During playback, press FF to search forward or REW to search in reverse. 2. Press PLAY to return to normal playback. Slow Motion You can view the picture in slow motion during play. Sound is turned off during slow-motion playback. 1. Press F. ADV during playback to begin slow motion. 2. Use TRACK + or- to remove any streaks from the picture. 3. Press F. ADV or PLAY to return to playback. The TV/VCR will automatically switch from slowmotion playback to stop after a few minutes to prevent tape wear. 13 Using the Playback Automatic Features Tracking The TV/VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing a tape that was recorded on another VCIL Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted or the TV/VCR's power is turned on. Manual Tracking Occasionany, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a different VCR or camcorder. Tracking is used when playing a tape. It has no effect during recording. * When streaks or snow appear in the picture during normal playback or slow motion, press TRACK + oron the remote or CH A or V on the TV/VCR for the best possible picture. • To turn automatic tracking back on, simultaneously press and hold both of the CH buttons on the front of the TV/VCR for 2 seconds. Time Counter The time counter helps locate the beginning or end of programs you taped. The time counter automatically resets to 0:00:00 whenever a tape is inserted, or you can press CLEAR when the time counter is displayed. For example, if a 30-minute program was recorded at the beginning of the tape and you want to record another program after it, you should: 1. Insert the pre-recorded tape. 2. Press DISPLAYtwice to display the time counter. 0:00:00 Minutes 3. Press FF to fast forward the tape until the time counter reads 0:30:00. This is the approximate end of the program and you can begin recording at this spot. (You still might want to verify this by playing the tape.) / / / 14 I_RSMIIMmWEERIHM Using Auto the Playback Play Features Feature TV/VCR This feature lets you tell the TV/VCR whether you want it to automatically start playing a tape that is with the safety tab removed. 1 2 3 4 5 Timer P4cture T|me CLosed Setup Recordings QuaLity Captioning 1. Press MENU to display the TVNCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press5 to displaythe SETUPmeztu. 3. Press 3 to display the Auto play menu. SETUP Auto channel search AddlRemove channels Auto pLay AUTO 4. Press I or 2 to selectAuto play OFF or ON. The bu]let ( • ) indicates the one selected. Select OFF if you do not want the tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically. I RENU MAZN Choose an auto play 1.Auto 2 Auto PLAY mode: play play OFF ON Select ON to have a tape with its safety tab removed start playing automatically. (Most prerecorded tapes have the safety tab removed.) AUTO Auto Repeat Choose an auto repeat Feature This feature tells the TV/VCR to play a tape over and over. When Auto repeat ON is selected, the TV/VCR will play the tape to the end, automatically rewind the tape, and play the tape agairL 1-Auto 2 Auto repeat repeat REPEAT mode: OFF ON 1. PressMENU to display the TVNCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu. 3. Press 4 to display the Auto repeat menu. 4. l_ess I or 2 to select Auto repeat OFF or ON. The bullet (• ) indicates the one selected. Select OFF if you do not want the tape to repeat. Select ON to repeat the tape. The REPEAT indicator lightsAn the TV/VCR's front panel during repeat play. Commercial Scan This is useful for skipping co_ program segmen_ or short 1. Press SKIP/SEARCH during playback to advance the tape approximately 30 seconds. / / / 15 rS/iff/ff/IM/IYam Using the Playback Index Features Search The TV/VCR automatically records index marks o_t 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. select a specific index number or search by scan and play. To Select Scan and Play Index Playback 1. Insert the pre-recorded 2. You can INDEX tape and press STOP. PressSKIP/SEARCH to display the INDEX SEARCH _3re_t. 3. Press REW or FF to begin scanning or Enter a spect/ic index n_i_er betou Press FF to scanforward or REW to scan in revezse. /i When theTV/VCR locates an index mark, itwill stop andplaya fewseconds oftheprogramfollowing the mark. 4. At any time during the search, press PLAYto stop searching and begin playback, or press STOP to stop the search. SEARCH % INDEX SEARCH Searching for tndex marks... Press STOP to canceL If thebeginning or end ofthe tapeis reachedduring the search,the messageScan completed-end of tape appear. To Select a Specific Index Number for Index 1. Insert the prerecorded 2. Press SKIP/SEARCH Playback INDEX tape and press STOP. to display the INDEX SEARCH screen. 3. Use the number buttons to enteT the number of index 4. marks for which you want the TV/VCR to search. Press FF to search forward or REW to search in reverse. When the TV/VCR locates the indexmark, it will begin playback. If the specified index mark is not found during the search, the message Index -- was not found appears. When using index playback, the following may be skipped by the TV/VCR. 16 index marks • The mark closest to the current location on the tape. • The mark at the beginning five minutes or les_ of a recorded segment of • The mark at the beginning of the tape. SEARCH Press REW or FF to begin scanning or Enter a specific index number below _J_lT|lmn=_Brl_ RIJUr_ Using the Playback Zero Features Search ZERO This feature allows you to quickly return to a time counter reading of 0._0:00. This is especially convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape several times. I. Insert the prerecorded 2. Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time counter. 3. Use PLAY, FF, or REW to locate the start of the segment want to repeat. SEARCH Current tape 0:1Z:34 counter Press REW to 0:00:00 go to Press SEARCH to exit tape. Press STOP. m ZERO Blank _s SEARCH you Current 4. Press CLEAR to reset the lime counter to 0:00:00. 5. Continue playing the tape and press STOP when you reach the end of the segnumt you want to repeat. 6. Press SKIP/SEARCH twice to display the ZERO SEARCH screen. The current time counter is displayed. 7. Press REW to return to 0:.00:00. The time counter is displayed the upper right comer of the screen during the search. If the current time counter has a minus in front of it, press FF. tape -0:12:34 Press FF to 0:00:00 Press SEARCH counter 9o 4s to to exit in Search The TV/VCR will search for blank portions of the tape that are more than six seconds in length. 1. Insert the prerecorded 2. Press SKIP/SEARCH three times to display the BLANK SEARCH BLANK SEARCH Press FF to begin searching for blank sect4on of tape. tape and press STOP. Press SEARCH to exit screen. 3. Press FF to begin searching for a segment of atleast six secondsof blank tape. If a blank area is not found, the messageSearch completed-end of tape appears. 4. PressSTOP to stop BLANK SEARCH. 17 Recording Recording Features Speeds Press SPEED to select a recording speed. Recording Cassette T-120 1"-160 2H 2Hr 40Min 6I-Ir 8Hr * SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording. That is why most prerecorded, rental tapes are recorded in SP. Fewer programs, however, can be recorded on the tape. * SLP (Super Long Play) gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP. Special Effects During Playback • Pause, _rame advance, picture search, and slow motion work best for tapes recorded in SLP speed. Recording Pause This feature allows you to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material. Press PAUSE during recording to stop and start recording. The TV/VCR will automatically switch from pause to stop after a few minutes to prevent tape wear. '18 # SLP t Tape Speed Indicator Types of Recordings YourTVIVCR provides different types ofrecording. These types are explained in the following sections: Basic R_cozding- Operating Instructions Express Recording Recording While You're Away Timer Recording Copying and Editing Tapes Basic Recording To Make a Recording - operatinginstructions I. Inserta ropewithsafetytabinplace. 2. PressSPEED toselect a recording speed. The tapespeed indicator appears. 3. Select the channel to be recorded. If recording _,om the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks,press 00 to select the line input (VIDEO). The channelnumber orVIDEO appears. 4. PressREC tobeginrecording. The indicator in the REC button on the front of the TV/VCR turns on during recording and RECORD appears on the screen. 5. Press STOP/EJECT on the TV/VCR or STOP on the remote to stop recording. Note.- If a tape with the safety tabremoved isloadedintothe "IV/VCR and theRECORD button on the frontofthe "IV/VCR or the remote's REC button is pressed, the tape will automatically eject from the TV/VCIL Tapes with the safety tabremoved cannotbe recordedon. (Seebelow illustration forsafetytablocation.) I / / / Safety Tab 19 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. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. will turn on. TheTV/VCR 2. Select the channel to be recorded. If recording from the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks, press 00 to select the line input (VIDEO). 3. Press SPEED to selecta recording speed. Youcanalso change the speed of an express recording in progress. 4. Press REC repeatedly until the desired amount of recording t_ne is displayed. Each press of REC increases the time. Seechart below for time increments. CH 125 RECORD RECORD LENGTH: REC 0:00:00 0:00 .lb._ V 01/04/97 Sat 12:00AN Display SP Recording Time o-.3o (3oML,O l:00 (1 Hr) 1".30 (1Hr, 3OMin) 2._0 (21_s) 3.'OO (3 H_,,s) 4.'0O (41_s) Tape e_d (Tape end) (k00 (Turns Oft) The TIMER indicator on the TV/VCR's front panel will light during express recording. During expressrecording,pressRECto display the time remainingon thesczeen.PressREC againto increase therecordingtime. Stopping an Express Recording in Progress Press STOP/F.JECT on the TV/VCR or STOP on the remote to stop the express recording. --OR-Repeatedly appears. 2O press REC until RECORD LENGTH: 0:00 RecordingWhile You're Away (Timer Recording) Tin_e_recording lets you program the TV/VCR to record up to eight _t pl_'ams 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 the clock is set correctly. TV/VCR Setting a Timer Recording 1. PressMENU to display the TVNCR MAIN MENU. 2. PressI to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. 3. PressI to Create a new program. . Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to sele_ the type of program. 2 Daily -- program recorded at same time every day. I RECORDINES Create a new program 1 One i time DaiLy (every Meekdeys (R-F) day) 4 MeekLy (once per veek) 1 (One ChanneL 4 Weakly-- program recorded at same time every week. Press number buttons to enter the channel number, start time including AM or PM, end time, and start date of the recording. Just follow the on-screen prompts. • If recording from the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks, press 00 to select the line input (VIDEO) instead of a channel. l_ess CLEAR to co=ect an entz7. 7, TIRER Program 3 Weekdays -- program recorded at same time Monday through Friday. . MENU Recordings When shouLd this program occur? 1 One time -- single program recorded once. . RAZN Timer PressSPEED, I(SP), or 2(ST._) on the remote to selectthe recording speed. Program * If you have entered two programs whose times overlap, the message PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears on the s_eerL 8. Repeat steps 3 - 7 for additional programs. 9. Insert a tape with safety tab intact before the recording 1 (One Channel Start T4me Program 1 (One T4me) 08 02:10 --:-- Program 1 CLEAR RENU 1 PR (One Channel Start Time End Time Start Date Tape Speed Program 11 Time) 08 --:-- Channet Start Time End Time Press Press PressMENU to save your program. Ttme) -- Time) 08 02:10 PR 03:35 PR 11118/97 Tue SLP to to correct save has been Remember to recordebLe the program insert tape start saved • before t_me. isto -=sm. The TIMER indicator lights in the TV/VCR's front panel. If you turn the TV/VCR off, the TIMER indicator will flash if there is no cassette in the TV/VCR or the safety tab is missing from the cassette. 10. If using a cable box or satellite receiver, turn it on and tune it to the channel you want to record before lime for the recording to begin. TIMER Indioator 21 Recording Checking While You'm or Clearing Timer Away(Timer ReCording) I Recordings TV/VCR 1. 2. Press I to dLsp]ay theT1MER RECORDINGS menu. 3. Press 2 to Review existing progs. (programs). 4. Press DISPLAY to review the next program in sequence. 5. Stopping A Timer PRss MENU on the remote to ctisp]aythe "rVNCR MAIN MENU. Press CLEAR to erase a progran_ Recording 1. PressSTOP/EJECTon the"IV/VCR or STOPo_ the remote. A timer program in progress will be stopped. Only today's recording of a daily, weekdays, or weekly program is canceled. The daily, weekdays, or weekly program remains in the timer unless the program is erased as mentioned in step 5 above. 22 Timer MAIN i I Recordings TIMER 1 2 MENU RECORDINGS Create Review a new ex_sttng Program Channel Start T4me End T4ma Start Date Tape Speed Press Press Press 1 program progs. (One OS 02:10 03:35 11/18/97 SLP T_|e) PM PM DISPLAY for next CLEAR to erase mENU to exit Tue Copying Operating and Editing Tapes Instructions IRe_r to hookup oo page :S.) Use another VCR or camcorder as the playback the TV/VCR as the recording VCIL 1. _: _ VIDEO VCR and Turn on the VCR or camcorder and the TVIVCIL The _ub_xJz_ and od_ _t_Is mayinfringeuixm_ fights o!others. 2. Press00 on TV/VCR's remote toselect thelineinput (VIDEO). 3. Insert thetapeyou want tocopy intotheplaybackVCR orcamcorder.Inserta blank tapewithsafetytabintact intotheTV/VCIL 4. Start theplayback VCR orcamcorder playing. Ifthe tapewasnotrecorded on theplayback VCR, streaks may appearandyou may need to adjust thetracking. When youreachtheplaceyouwanttobegincopyin_ place theplayback VCR orcamcorder inPAUSE. 5. Press REC, then PAUSE, on the TV/VCR's 6. PzessPAUSE on both theVCR or camcorderand the remote. TV/VCR's remote atthe same timetobegincopying thetape. 7. 8, Editoutsegmentsthatyou do notwant tocopy by pressingPAUSE on theTV/VCR's remotetostop copyingthetape.Then,locatethenextsegment you want tocopyon theplaybackVCR orcamcorde_by usingFF,REIN,and PLAY. PressPAUSE on the playbackVCR orcamcorder. PressPAUSE atthesame timeon both theVCR orcamcorderand theTVIVCR's remote to resume copying. PressSTOP on both theVCR or camcorderand the TV/VCR's remotewhen you arefinished. i / 23 Location of Controls-- Front Panel Tape Compartment ______l In Jacks VIDEO and AUDIO In Jacks STOP/EJECT Receives signals from another component, such as a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. To select these jacks, press 00 to display VIDEO. Stops normal functions -- such as record, playback, rewind, fast-forward, or pause. Press when a tape is stopped to eject the cassette. TIMER Indicator POWER Turns the TV/VCR on or off. The indicator in the button is lit when the power is on. Indicator is lit when a timer program has been set and a cassette with safety tab in place is in the CHANNEL • This indicator and • Selects next higher or lower channel in the TV/VCR's channel memory. Used for tracking when a tape is playing. VOLUME - and + flashes when the TV/VCR is turned off and a timer program has been set and no cassette has been inserted. Hashing also occurs when the TV/VCR is turned off and a timer program has been set and a cassette with no safety tab is inserted. RECORD The indicator will not flash when the TV/VCR is turned on end no tape is inserted or the safety tab has been removed from a tapethatisinserted. Press to start TV/VCR recording. The indicator in the button is lit during recording. This indicator also flashes when there has been a power interruption or if the clockhas not been set. REW (Rewind) REPEAT Indicator Rewinds the tape when the TV/VCR is stopped. Searches the picture in reverse during playback. Lights if a tapeisplaying and the Auto Repeat feature is turned on. PlAY Plays a tape. WAKE-UP Indicator Pressto lower or raise the sound. 24 TV/VCtL F. FWD (Fast-Foxward) Fast forwards the tapewhen the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback. Indicator is lit when the wake-up timer has turned on the TV/VCR. Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote. Aim remote at this sensor with no objects between them. Locatio_ Of controls "_m Back Panel VHF/UHF (Antenna) Connector Receives the signal from an antenna or cable system. Choos i ng a Hookup Answer the questions tm to choose How the do you hookup receive for your TV/VCR, your TV signals? Choose one answer from below. A. Antenna - Turn to page 26. B. Cable System- 2. What type Go to question 3- of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from below. A. Cable without a box- Turn to page 26. B. Cable box to unscramble all channels- Turn to page 27. G. Cablebox tounscrambleonlypremium channels, suchas HBO, Showtime,Cinemax,etc. - Turn topage27. *You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance. Optional Hookup To hook up a VCR or camcorder tapes -- turn to page 28. for copying 25 Connect Antenna or Cable System,Without a Cable Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box I. Connect as shown. This connection Match Your Type of Antenna or Cable may require additional accessoriesnotprovided. 2. Plug in TV/VCR's power cord. 3. Turn to page 2 for "Setting Up the TV/VCR. _ Back of TVNCR 26 Box Connect aCable Cable Box Unscramble Am 1. Connect System Required to All Channels With a Cable Box [] m Cab__om Cab,e as shown. This connection may require additional accessories not provided. : CableBox s 2. Plug in power cords of TV/VCR and cable box. / 3. Turn to page 2 for "Setting Up the TV/VCR_" Coax_ Ca_e Back of "rv/vcR B- Cable Box Required to Unscramble Only Premium Channels 1. Connect ta Cablefrom CabJe System A as shown. This connection requizes additional accessories not provided. 2. Plug in power cords of TV/VCR and cable box. 3. Operation Place the A-B switch in the B position to watch premium channels. Place the A-B switch in the A posi_on to watch other channels when cable box is not needed. 4. Turn to page 2 for "Setting Up the TVNCR." r ! 'so._ °_.°° Coa.,_ e.,al_ 27 Connect A. a VCR or Camcorder VCR for Copying 1. Connect Tapes for Copying E] Tapes VCR (Playback Only) as shown. This connection requixes additional accessories J_rt. not provided. 2. Plug in power cords of VCR and oyy TV/VCI_ Turn to page Tapes." 3. 23 for "Copying and Editing Press00 on theremote toselect theline (audiolvideo) inputon theTVIVCR thesignalfrom theVCR. toreceive Backof'rVNCR Fmm Ammm, Cm_, orCaldeB== If your VCR has stereo AUDIO OUT p.cks, FrontofTVNCR connect the audio cable to the jack labeled MONO. If neither jack is labeled MONO, you Opao_ may need a Y- adaptertohearboth chazmels. _,tX-O IN _IOIN TVNCR (Recording Only) 11 Camcorder Q for Copying Tapes 1. Connect as shown. Thisconnection requires additional accessories notprovided. 2. Plug in TV/VCR's 3. Turn to page Tapes." power cord. 23 for "Copying and Editing Press O0 on the remote to select the line (audio/video) input on the TV/VCR to receive thesignalfrom thecamcorder. From Antmma, Cable Back Of'rVNCR or Ca_ llox (Playback Only) If your camcorder has stereo AUDIO OUT jacks, you may need a Y-adaptertohearbothcharmels. Y_ Front of "rVNCR televisi_ pxogrm=m_loemrm=tedads I nmy a==iom i=ffdng= Theumuezzized upontl_right= recording of_ of 28 "I'VNCR (Recording Only) Cleaning the TV/VCR You can dean the TV/VCR as required, using a soft cloth or the dusting attachment for your vacuum cleaner. Be sure to occasionaUy vacuum the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ven_lation. To clean the TV/VCR screen, use a soft cloth dampened with a diluted soap and water mixture. Do not use furniture polish on the TV/VCR cabinet or screen. While cleaning, do not sprayliquiddirectly on thescreen, orallowliquidtorun down thescreenand insidetheTV/VCR. Also,avoidplacingdrinksorvases withwater on topoftheTV/VCR. Thiscouldincrease theriskoffireorshock hazard ordamage totheTV/VCR. 29 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 VCR Servicenter. Trouble Here's what to try: No power • Plug TV/VCR into an operating • Check connections. TV/VCR does not respond to remote • Aim remote at TV/VCR's remote sensor with no objects between them. • Change batterie_ • Make sure that program guard is turned off. (See page 10.) Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing • • • • No sound * Turn up the volume to increase sound. • Sound has been muted. Press MUTE on remote or VOL up. Snow or streaks in picture or no picture during tape playback • Check tape-- itmay be worn outor ofpoor quality. Try anothertape. • Some snow/streaksarenormal duringsearch, pause,frame advance,and slow-motionplayback • Press one of the TRACKING buttons on the remote or CH up or down on the TV/VCR to move the streaks up or down and out of the picture. Will not record or play • No cassette inTVIVCIL • Eject and re-insert cassette. • Brokentape-- tryanothercassette. • Safetytabremoved from cassette -- TV/VCR willnotrecord. • Make surethatprogram guard isturnedoff.(Seepage 10.) Cannot insert or eject tape • Insert cassette with window facing up and safety tab facing out. • To remove cassette, TV/VCR must be connected to working outlet • Turn POWER offand then on beforetryingtoinsert orremove cassette. Time counter not working • Press DISPLAY on remote to display time counter on scre_ See page 14. • The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape. When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered, the time counter wiU holditscount until recordedmaterial isdetectedagain. • A minus (-) will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther back than a counter reading of 0:00:00. Rewind * Tape already rewound. • Make sure that program does not operate Timer recording not made or wrong program recorded 36 outlet. Switch to an active channel. Check antenna connections. Check video adjustments. See pages 8 and 9. Make sure the line input is not selected. guard is turned off. (See page 10.) • Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times). • Cable box was not turned on at time recording was to beg-_. • Power interruptiomTIMER indicator flashes on front of TV/VCR. • Check toseeiftimeand datearecorrect--indudingAM/PM. • Program exceededtape'slength ortapewas not rewound beforehand. • No tapeinTV/VCR, orcassette ejected ifsafetytabbroken off. • Make surethatprogram guard isturnedoff.(Seepage 10.) Trouble Checks Trouble Clock shows TV/VCR Here's incorrect time or date m__akes noisewhen stopped what to try: !• Power iterruption. TIMER indicator flashes on frontofTV/VCR. I • Clockwas notsetaccurately (checkAM/PM and date). incorrect. Seepage4. i * Time zone ordaylightsavingstimeinformation • TV/VCR isremoving tapefromheads. Thisis normal.The head cylinder insidetheTV/VCR willcontinuetorotate fora few minutesafteryou putthe VCR in the stopmode. Will not auto channel search active channels correctly • Check antenna or cableconnections. Tape plays back in slow motion • Press PLAY to return to normal playback. Cannot see dosed captions on screen Closedcaption function must be set to on. Seepage 10. dosed captions. i • Station may not be broadcasting Box or dosed captionsappearon screen * A textor dosed captionfeature has been selected. Seepage10. • MUTE buttonhas been pressedand automaticcaptionfeature hasbeen turnedon. Seepage70. TIMER indicator • Power interruption. Check dock. See page 4. • Timer program set and TV/VCR turned off with no cassette or cassette with no safety tab inserted. See page 21. flashing on front of TV/VCR Tape plays over and over I • Auto repeat play turned on. See page 15. Tape starts playing automatically ! * Auto play feature turned on. See page 15. TV/VCR turns off automatically • Sleep timer turned on. Press POWER to turn TV/VCR back on. TV/VCR turns on automatically • Wake-up timer (alarm) turned on. Seepage 11. Cannot record one program while watching a different program TV/VCR only has one tuner. Only one program recorded at any time. can be watched and/or 31 Limited What your Warranty warranty covers: • For how long after Any defect in material or workmanship. your purchase: • Ninety days for labor charges. * Two years for picture tube. • One year for parts. (The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.) What How we will you get do: • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Serviceni_r the labor charges to repair your TV/VCtL • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts and picture required to repair your TV/VCtL service: • For screen sizes of 20" and smaller:. Take your RCA TV/VCR to any Authorized repairs are complete. • For screen sizes larger than 20": Request What your Product 32 RCA VCR Servicenter. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900. • Show the Authorized of purchase date. • Customer instruction. (Your owner's manual dearly describes how to instan, adjust, and operate your TV/VCR. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer.) • Installation and related adjustments. • Signal reception • Damage from misuse or neglect. warranty does Servicenter Representative your sales receipt or othe evidence not cover: problems not caused by your TV/VCR. • Cleaning of video/audio • Customer Replacable fuses. • Images burnt onto the screen. • Batteries. • A TV/VCR that has been modified or incorporated institutional or other commercial purposes. • A TV/VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA. • Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning charge. heads. into other products or is used for Registration: state Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV/VCR. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage. law relates • If you home service from any Authorized • • How RCA VCR Servicenter and pickup when purchased your • to this warranty: Thiswarrantygivesyou specific legalrights, and you alsomay have otherrightsthat vary from state to state. TV/VCR outside the United States: This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information. Index Accessories, Included ................................... .2 Hookups S_andTab................................. 12,19-21,23,24 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS Menu ............... .5 Ant_ ................................................ .26 Play Index Feature........................ 16 Adding Channels toMemory ........................ .5 Cable System With Cable BOx for Scan,Commercial .......................................... 15 AdjustingtheVideo ........... :............................. 8 All Channels .................................... .27 Search, Index ...................................................16 .A.d'L_g "Volume........................................... .5 Cable System With Cable Box for Search, Tune Counter....................................17 ALERT SOUND ............................................. 10 Premium Channels ........................... .27 Searching ..........................................................13 Antenna System, Connecting ....................... _6 Cable System With No Cable Box.....26 Selecting a Channel....................................... .5 AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks ...................19,21,24,28 Camcorder toCopy Tapes ................... 28 Selecting a Language for Displays .................5 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Menu ..................4 VCR toCopy Tapes ............................. .28 Semor, Remote..............................................."24 Auto Play Feature ........................................... 15 important Information ..................................... j Setting a T_mer Recording ........................... 2.1 AUTO PLAY Screen ........................................ 15 Included Accessories ....................................... .2 Setting an Express Recording ......................20 Auto Repeat Feature ...................................... 15 Index Feature ................................................... 16 Setting the Clock ...............................................4 AUTO REPEAT Menu ..................................... 15 Index Number Feature ................................. 16 Setting the Date ............................................... 4 AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET Menu ................ 3,4 INDEX SEARCH Menu .................................. 16 Setting the T_me...............................................4 Automatic Tracking....................................... 14 Information, Important .................................... .i Setting Up the TV/VCR ............................. 2-5 Back Panel Controls ...................................... .25 Labeling Channel ..............................................9 SETUPMenu .............................................4,9,15 Basic Recording ............................................... 19 Language for Displays ................................... .5 SharpFunction................................................ 9 Batteries, Installing in Remote ...................... .2 Limited Warranty ...................................... -32 SEARCH/SKIPButton............................ 7,16,17 Blank Search Feature ...................................... 17 Location of Controls .......................... 6-7,24-25 SkipCommercial........................................17 BLANK SEARCH Screen ................................ 17 Manual Tracking .......................................... 14 SLEEPButton........................................... 6-7,11 Bdte (Brightness) Function ............................. 9 MENU Button .................... 3A,5,6,8,10,15,21,22 Sleep Timer......................................................11 Buttons, Remote Control ............................. 6-7 MUTE Button ..................................................... 7 Slow Motion ....................................................13 Cable System (No Cable Box), Cormecting.27 Note to Cable TV Installer ............................... 2 SLP Speed ........................................................18 Cable System with Cable Box, Connecting .29 Number Buttons ............ .4,6-7,8,10,11,15,21,22 Solving Problems.......................................30-31 Camcorder, Connecting to TV/VCR .......... "28 On-Screan Displays.......................................... 8 SP Speed ......................................................... 18 Captions, Closed ............................................. 10 One-Time Program, Recording .................... 21 Cautions .............................................................. i Operation SPEED (Tape Speed) Button....... 7,18,19,20,21 CC DISPLAY Menu ........................................ 10 Express Record ..................................... .20 Speeds, Recording ..................... 18 CC MODE Menu ............................................. 10 Play a Tape ........................................... 12 Stands, PlacingTV/VCR On .................. 3 CHAN and CH Buttons ..................... 5,6,9,11,24 Record a Program ................................. 19 Start Up ......................................................... .2-5 Channel Memory, Programming ................. .5 Program Channel Memory ................... 4 STOP Button ....................... 7,12,16,17,19,20,23 Channel, Solecting ............................................ 5 Timer Record ......................................... 21 STOP/_JEGT Button .................. 12,19,20,22,24 Chart, Express Recording Tunes .................. 20 Video, Adjust. .......................................... 8 Stopping a Timer Recording ........................ .22 Chart, Recording S._ds ............................... 18 Set the Clock ............................................ 4 Stopping an Express Recording .................. 20 Checking a Timer Recording ....................... 22 Setthe Sleep Timer............................... 11 Tab, Safety ................................... 12,19-21,23,24 Checking for Trouble ................................ 30-31 Setthe Wake-upTimer........................ 11 Table of Contents .............................................. 1 Choosing a H ool_. _ ...................................... .25 PAUSE Button ................................... 7,13,18,23 Tape, How to Play ......................................... 12 CIeanin_theTV/VCR .................................. .29 Pause During Playback .................................. 13 Tapes, Copying .............................................. .23 CLEAR button ....................... 4,6,11,14,17,21,22 Pause DuringRecording............................... 18 Tapes, Editing ............................................... 23 Clearing a Timer Recording .......................... 22 PICTURE QUALITY Menu ............................... 8 TextMode, Closed Captioning................ 10 Clock Se_ng, Automatic or Manual ............. 4 Picture Search ................................................. 13 Time Counter ............................................. 14,17 CLOSED CAPTIONING Menu ........... .......... I0 PLAY Button ........................... 7,12,13,16,17,24 TIME Menu ................................................... 4,11 Closed Captions.............................................. 10 Playback Time, Setting ...................................................... 4 Color Function ................................................... 9 Auto Play............................................... 15 TIMER Indicator ................................... .20,21,24 Commercial Scan ............................................ 15 Blank Tape ............................................ 17 Timer Recording Commerdal Skip .............................................. 9 Commercial Scan ................................. 15 Checking ............................................... .22 Connections Commercial Skip .................................. 17 Clearing.............................. .22 Antenna ................................................. .26 Features ............................................. 11-17 Setting .................................................... .21 Cable System With Cable Box for Index ....................................................... 16 Stopping....................... 22 All Channels ....................................... 27 Pause ....................................................... 13 "13ntFunction. ..................................................... 9 Cable System With Cable BOx for Play a Tape ............................................ 12 TRACKING Buttons ................................ 7,12,14 Premium Channels ........................... 27 Repeat.................................................... lS Tracking, Automatic ...................................... 14 Cable System With No Cable Box ......26 Slow Motion .......................................... 13 Tracking, Manual ............................................ 14 Camcorder to Copy Tapes .................. .28 Zero ....................................................... 17 Trouble Checks ........................................ 20-31 VCR to Copy Tapes ............................ .28 POWER Button and Indicator ........ 3,7,12,24 Turn on TV/VCR ........................................... 3 Contents ........................................................... 1 PREV CH (Previous Channel) Button ........ 6-7 TVNCR MAIN MENU.....4,5,8,9,10,11,15,21,22 Contr (Contrast) Function ............................... 9 Problem Solving ...................................... .30-31 TV/VCR Setup ........................................... .2.-5 Controls, Back Panel ..................................... .25 Product Registration Card .............................. .i Types of Recordings ....................................... 19 Controls, Front Panel .................................... .24 Programming Channel Memory .................... 5 VClL Connecting to TV/VCIL ..................... .28 Contzols, Remote ........................................... 6-7 PROGRAM GUARD ........................................ 10 VHF/UHF Azttenna Connector ........ .25,26-27 Copying Tapes ............................................... .23 PROGRAMMING Menu ............................21,22 Video, Adjusting ............................................ 8,9 0 Daily Programs, Recording ........................... 21 REC (Record) Button and Indicator ................... VIDEO/AUDIO IN Jacks ................... 19,21,24,28 Date, Setting ...................................................... 4 ......................................................... 7,19,20,23,24 Video, Reset to Factory Settings ..................... 9 S cations.................................... 29 Recording Video Settings ................................................ 8,9 DISPLAY Button ............................. 6,8,14,17,22 Basic ........................................................ 19 VOL (Volume) Buttons .......................... 5,7,9,24 D_plays,On-Saeen ......................................... 8 Express ................................................. 20 Volume, Adjusting ........................................... 5 Editing Tapes ................................................. 23 Features .................................................. 18 WAKE-UP Indicator .................................. 11,24 Electronic Program Indexing ........................ 16 Pause ....................................................... 18 Warnings ........................................................... i Escoja un idioma .............................................. .5 Speeds and Chart .................................. 18 Warranty, Limited ......................................... .32 FExpress Recording ......................................... .20 TImer .................................................. .21 Weekdays (M-F), Recording ......................... .21 Registration Card ............................................ i Weekly Program, Recording ..................... .21 Features, Playback ..................................... 12-17 Remote Batteries, Imtalling ......................... -2 ZERO SEARCH Screen .................................. 17 Features, Recording ................................. 18-23 Remote Control Buttons ............................. 6-7 Features, TV/VCR ................................... .8-11 Remote Sensor............................................ .24 FF (Fast Forward) BuRon ....... 6,13,14,16,17,24 Removing Channels from Memory ............... 5 First-T'mne Operation ................................... .2-5 REPEAT Indicator ................................... 15,24 Frame Advance ............................................... 13 RESET Button ......................................... 7,9,11 Front Panel Controls ..................................... .24 Resetting Video to Factory Settings .............. 9 Home Antenna System, Connecting ........... .26 REW (Rewind) Button ................. 7,12,13,17,24 a, y .................................... 8 33 For your nearest Authorized Servicenter call toll-free in the U.S.A. 1-800-336-1900 If your TV/VCR 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 m_anualor on the carton. This will only add delays in service foryour product. _ 11HIOMSON CONSUMERELECTRONICS 10330 N Meridian Indianapolis, IN Street 46290 ©1997 Thomson Consum_ Electronics, Inc. Trademark(s) @ Registen_d Printed in U.S.A. Part Number 15252590 VQTS3315
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