RCA TV/VCR Or DVD Combo Manual 98090083

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USER'S

GUIDE

TV/VCR COMBINATION

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Important Information

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NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This syml_l indicates "_%o_o.s

voltage" inside the product that

presents a risk of electricshock or

perso_ =jury.

A his symbolincb'catesimportant

instructions accompanying the

product.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this

TV/VCR combination to rain or moisture.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug

to wide slot, fullyinsert.

Cautions

Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your

product for its proper operating voltage.

FCC regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this

equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.

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:

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-Table of Contents

Important Information

Waming

Cautions

Note to Cable TV Installer

Product Registration

Setting Up the TV/VCR

S_p Check Accessories With

TV/VCR Combination 2

Insert Batteries m Rmnote 2

Connect Antenna or Cable-TV

System 3

Place the TV/VCR Where You

Want to Operate It 3

Plug in the TV/VCR ....3

Turn On theTV/VCR 3

Set the Clock and Auto Channel

Search Automaticany 4

Set theClockManually 4

Add or Remove Channels from

TV/VCR's Memory 5

Select the Language.

(F_cojatm Idioma,/Choisissez

une l..ar_gue.) 5

Selecta Channel and Adjust

the Volume 5

Using the Remote Control

Buttons 6-7

Using the TV/VCR Features

On-ScreenDisplays 8

AdjusttheVideo 8-9

Channel Labeling 9

Commercial Skip 9

Closed Captions ,10

Alert Sound ,10

Program Guard 10

Wake-Up Timer 11

Sleep Timer 11

Playing a Tape

Operating Instructions 12

Using the Playback Features

Pause 13

Frame Advance 13

_ct_-e Search 13

Slow Motion ,.13

Automatic Tracking 14

Manual Tracking 14

Time Counter. 14

Auto Play Feature 15

Auto RepeatFeature. 15

Commercial Scan .15

Index Search 16

Zero Search 17

BlankSearch 17

Recording a Program

_ording Feat_es

RecordingSpeeds 18

Recording Pause 18

Types of Recordings •19

Basic Recording

Operating Instructions 19

Express Recording 20

Recording While You're Away

Timer Recording 21

Checking or Clearing

Timer Recordings 22

Stopping a Timer Recording _ 22

Copying and Editing Tapes 23

Location of Controls

Front Panel ,24

Back Panel 25

Hooking Up the TV/VCR

Choosing aHookup 25

Connect Antenna or

Cable System Without Cable Box_ 26

Connect Cable System With Cable Box to

Unscramble All Channels 27

Connect Cable System With

Cable Box to Unscramble Only Premium

Channels 27

Connect VCR or Camcorder

for Copying Tapes •28

References

Cleaning the TV/VCR 29

Trouble Checks 30-31

Limited Warranty 32

Index 33

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Startup

1. Check accessories with TV/VCR combination.

Contact your dealer if any items are n_ssmg.

Remo_

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2 "AA" Batteries .

2. insert batteries in remote,

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3. Connect antenna or cable-TV system.

Connect a home antenna or a cable-TV systenL Detai/s on pages 2527.

4. Place the TV/VCR 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 in-

dicatorinthePOWER buttonon thefrontoftheTV/VCR willlight.

The firsttimeyou turnon theTV/VCR aftertakingitoutofthe

carton, the _/V(_ will display the AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET

menu shown below.However, iftheTV/VCR hasbeen pluggedin

and unplugged or aftera power interruption,thefollowingmessage

will appear. The TV/VCR is now setting the clock. This may take

several minutes.

AUTORATZC CLOCK SET

Whet 4s your Time Zone?

1Eastern

Z Central

3 Rountotn

4Pacific

S ALaska

6 Heue_

7 Don't knou

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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.

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.

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.

AUTONATIC CLOCK SET

What is your Time Zone?

1 Eastern

Z Central

3 Rountein

6 Pacific

5ALaska

6 Havsii

7 Don't know

AUTORATZC CLOCK SET

Does your area observe

DayLight Savings Time

from April to October?

1 Yes, DST is observed

Z No

3Don't know

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

Now scanning channel 1

AUTONATZC CLOCK SET

The TV/VCR is now

setting the clock.

This may take

several minutes.

Press NENU to cancel

Set the clock manually.

If the AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET was umuccessful or you want

to manually set the dock:

P_ PressMENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR

MAIN MENU.

B. Press3 to display the'RME menu.

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.

TV/VCR NAZN NENU

1 Timer Recordings

2 P_cture euaLtty

3 Time

TZRE

1 Set clock

SET CLOCK

Time --:-- --

(hour:minute)

Date --/--/--

SET CLOCK

Time 05:07 AR

Date 07/1Z/97 Saturday

Press CLEAR to correct

Press NENU to set

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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.

PressMENU on the remote to display the "rVNCR

MAIN MENU.

B. Press5 to display the SETUP menu.

C. Press2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen.

D. Follow the directions on the screen to add or remove

a channeL

E. Add or remove more channels by entering the channel

number or pres_g CHAN^ or v.

TVIVCR RAIN MENU

Timer Recordings

Picture QuaLity

Time

CLosed Captioning

Setup

SETUP

Auto channeL search

Add/Remove channels

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channel 10

is presently ADDED

Press CLEAR to remove

Press MENU to exit

9. Select the language.

(Escoja un idioma/Choisissez une langue.)

This feature lets you select English, Spanish, or French as the

language for your on-screen displays.

A. PressMENU on remote to see the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

B. Press6 to display the LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE menu.

The bullet (-) indicates the language selected.

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.

TVIVCR RAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

Z Picture quality

3 Tile

4CLosed Captioning

5 Setup

6Lenguage/Zdtoma/Langue

LAN6UA6E/ZDIOMA/LANEUE

SeLect s Language.

Escoje un idlome.

Choisissez une Langue.

1-EngLish

2EspeRoL

3 Fran;sts

10. Select a channel and adjust the volume.

A. To select a channel, press CHAN^ or vor two number

buttons on the remote.

Example: Press 0 then 2for channel 2_ The channel number

is displayed.

For cable channels over 99, press and hold 1until 1--

appears. Now, press two more numbers. Example: Press

and hold 1, then press (3, then press 2, for channel 102.

B. To adjust the volume, press VOL <or >. The volume display

appears.

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Buttons

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REW PLAY FF

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REC STOP PAUSE

_ISPLAY SLEEP

MUTE PREVCH

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CLEAR MENU RESET

CHAN (Channel)Aor v

Selects next higher or lower channel in

channel memory.

CLEAR

Allows you to change menu entries or

dear a timer recording.

Resets time counter to 0:00:00 when it

is d_layed.

DISPLAY

Displays TV/VCR's current status.

Displays time counter when a tape

is inserted.

Removes displays.

Advances to next program during

program review.

b'F (Fast forward)

Fast forwardsthetapewhen the

TV/VCR is stopped.

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.

Displays the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

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Buttons

MUTE

Reduces volume to its minimum level.

Numbers (0 through 9)

Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two

numbers.

Select a cablechannel over 99 by pressing

and holding 1until 1-- appears on the

screen. Thenpress the other two numbers.

OFF

Turns off theTV/VCIL

PAUSE

Pauses the tape during playback.

Pauses recording to prevent recording of

unwanted scenes.

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 controlsto factory defaults.

Gears channel labels.

REW (Rewind)

Rewinds the tape when the VCR

is stopped.

Searches the picture in reverse motion

during playback.

SKIP/SEARCH

When a tape is stopped in the VCILdisplays

INDEX, ZERO, and BLANKsearchscreens.

When atape 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.)

Sets TVIVCR toautomatically turn off in 30,

60, 90, or120 minutes.

SPEEDCrapeSpeed)

Selectsarecordingspeed (SP or SI.P).

STOP

Stopsfunctions suchas record,playback,

rewind, fastforward,and pause.

TRACK + or-

Lets you manually reduce the streaks that

may appear in the picture during playback.

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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.

Using the TV/VCR Features

On.Screen Displays

Whenyou change channels, adjust the volume,

or use aVCR feature, on-screen displays

appear to let you know the status of the

TV/VCIL

To Call Up On-Screen Displays

1. PressDISPLAY 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

You canselectoneofthreePicturemodes-- Normal,Theater,or

Game mode. Thebullet(*) indicates the picture mode selected.

1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press2 to display the PICTURE QUALITY menu.

3. Press1 to display the SELECT PICTURE MODE menu.

4. Press1, 2, or 3 to select the Picture mode (Normal, Theater,

or Game).

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1 Timer Recordings

2 Picture QuaLity

PICTURE QUALITY

1 SeLect Picture Rode

Adjust Picture QuaLity

Reset Picture ControLs

SELECT PICTURE RODE

1.NormaL Rode

2 Theater Rode

3 Game Rode

0 Exit

To Adjust the Video

The TV/VCR can memorize adjustments for each of the three

modes -- Normal, Theater, or Game mode.

1. PressMENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press2 to display the PICTURE QUALITY 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 vto 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.

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1 Timer Recordings

2 Plcture QuaLity

PICTURE QUALITY

SeLect Picture Mode

Adjust Picture QuaLity

Reset Picture ControLs

ADJUST PICTURE QUALITY

1 Adjust NormaL Rode

ZAdjust Theater Mode

3Adjust Game Rode

ADJUST NORMAL MODE

PICTURE QUALITY

CoLor -. ........ I...... +

Tint ......... I......

Contr ......... I......

BrUte ......... I......

Sharp ......... |......

Use CH end VOL to adjust

Press MENU to exit

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• To Reset Picture Controls to the Factory Setting

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 Labeling

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 Channel

PressMENU to display the TVNCR MAIN MENU.

Press5 to display the SETUP menu.

Press7 to display the LABEL CHANNELS screen.

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_

Press CHAN ^or v, and then VOL <or > to select each letter of

the station name.

Press MENU to save the channel name.

To Clear a Channel Name

While in the channel label column, press RESETto remove

all characters.

RESET PICTURE CONTROLS

ALL ptcture controls

have been reset to

factory defaults.

Press MENU to continue

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1Ttaer Recordings

2 P4cture Quattty

3 Tiae

4CLosed Captton4ng

5 Setup

SETUP

1 Auto channel search

2Add/Reeove channels

3Auto PLay

4Auto repeat

$ALert sound

6 S_gnaL type: CABLE

7 Label ChanneLs

LABEL CHANNELS

Channel

Label

LABEL CHANNELS

Channel Channel

# Label

10 ABC

Press Chln up/dn or 0-9

to change # or Letter

Press VoL < or > to move

MENU=save CLEAR=Reset

Commercial 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 59minutes. 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.

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.

Skip 0:30

Using the TV/VCR Features

Closed 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

1. PressMENU to displayTVNCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display the CLOSED CAPTIONING menu.

3. Press Ito display the CC DISPLAY menu. The bullet (•) indicates

the CC DISPLAY selected.

• Press Ito select dosed captions On. Closed captions will be

displayed on the screen.

*Press 2to select dosed captions Off. No dosed captions will be

displayed on the screen.

•Press 3to select dosed captions On when TV is muted. Closed

captions will appear on the screen only when the TV is muted.

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 Ior 2to select Caption I or 2. Captions will appear on the

screen if they are broadcast.

•Press 3or 4to select Text Ior 2. Text information will appear on

the screen if it is broadcast.

TV/VCR RAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

Z Picture QuaLity

3 Time

4 CLosed Captioning

CLOSED CAPTIONIN6

1 CC DispLay

2 CC Rode

CC DXSPLAY

1.0n

2 off

3on when TV is muted

CC BODE

Choose a closed

captioning mode:

1.Caption 1

2 Caption 2

3 Text 1

4 Text 2

Alert Sound

Program Guard

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. PressMENU to display TVNCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu.

3. Press5 to display the ALERT SOUND menu.

4. Press 1 or 2 to selectALERT SOUND:ON or OFF. The bullet (-)

indicates the one selected.

• Select ON if you want to sound ashort warning.

*Select OFF if you do not want to sound ashort warning.

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.

• 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.

Using the TV/VCR Features

Wake-Up 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°

PressMEN! to display theTVNCR MAINMENU.

Press3to. ,;)lay theTIMEmenu.

Press 3to

Using the

number _._

•After _.

press i

•Press _

the tit

;aytheWAKE-UP TIMER menu.

,_rbuttonson theremoteenterthechannel

tetthetime,pressI forAM or 2 forPM. Example:

5,then0,then7,then2,fora time of5:07PM.

tocorrectan e_tryorpressRESET tocancel

5. Press ME:

•If set, :.

The W

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during

6. After the _

using the "

TV/VCR';

willautorr

thetimer.

_e-uptimerwillturnon theTV/VCR everyday.

;Pindicatoron 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 OFFbutton or the POWERbutton on the

tpanel. If you do not turn off your TV/VCR, it

,_lyturn off after one hour.

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

Timer Rerord4ngs

Picture QuaLity

Time

TIRE

1 Set clock

2 SLeep timer

3Wake-up timer

WAKE-UP TIMER

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Channel _

Time

WAKE-UP TIMER

Channel 12

Time 05:07 AM

Press CLEAR to correct

Press RESET for --:--

Press MENU to set

To Cancel the Wake-Up Timer

FoLlowsteps 1- _ve, press RESET to cancelthe timer, and then

press MENU to _.

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 AmL of Tzzne

Twioe 30 Minwms

T'_m_ 1Hour

Four Times 90 Minutes

Five T'mtes 2 H_

Six T'umes Timer Off

•If the sleep timerhas already been set, the remaining time

before the TV/VCR turns off is displayed on the screen.

To cancelthesleep_er, repeatedlypressSLEEP until 0:00is

displayedon thescreen.

You canalsosetthesleeptimerfz_n theTV/VCR MAIN MENU.

•Display the TIME menu as shown above and press 2. Follow

thedirectionson thescreen.PressSLEEP or CHAN ^ orv to

change the amount of time. Press MENU to exit. 11

Operating Instructions

To Play a Tape

PLAY 0:00:00

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rTab

1. Inserta 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 featureisturnedon.

2. Press PLAY, if necessary.

PLAY, the time counter, and the tape speedwig appear on

thescreen.

4°

Ifnecessary,pressTRACK + or-on theremote orCH ^or v on

theTV/VCR whilethetapeisplayingtoremove any streaks

from thepicture.Detailsareon page14.

PressSTOPon theremoteorSTOP/EJECTontheTV/VCR to

stopplayback.

PressREW to rewind the tape.IftheVCR isplayingatape

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 FFto search forward. While

the tape is stopped, press FF to fast forward to another area of

the tape.

7. PressSTOP/EJECT on the fzont of the TV/VCR to ejectthe

tape once it is completely rewound.

Acassette may be ejected with the power turned off.

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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.ADVto slowly advance frame-by-

frame.

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 slow-

motion playback to stop after a few minutes to

prevent tape wear.

Using the Playback Features

Automatic Tracking

The TV/VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the

picture when playing a tape that was recorded 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 + or-

on the remote or CH Aor Von 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.)

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Using the Playback Features

Auto Play Feature

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. Press MENU to display the TVNCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press5 to displaythe SETUPmeztu.

3. Press 3to display the Auto playmenu.

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.

Select ON to have atape with its safety tab

removed start playing automatically. (Most

prerecorded tapes have the safety tab

removed.)

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, automat-

ically rewind the tape, and play the tape agairL

1. PressMENU to display the TVNCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu.

3. Press 4to 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_ or short

program segmen_

1. PressSKIP/SEARCH during playback to

advance the tape approximately 30 seconds.

TV/VCR MAZN RENU

1Timer Recordings

2P4cture QuaLity

3 T|me

4CLosed Captioning

5 Setup

SETUP

Auto channel search

AddlRemove channels

Auto pLay

AUTO PLAY

Choose an

auto play mode:

1.Auto play OFF

2 Auto play ON

AUTO REPEAT

Choose an

auto repeat mode:

1-Auto repeat OFF

2Auto repeat ON

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Using the Playback Features

Index 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. You can

select a specific index number or search by scan and play.

To Select Scan and Play Index Playback

1. Insert the pre-recorded tape and press STOP.

2. PressSKIP/SEARCH to display the INDEX SEARCH

_3re_t.

3. Press FF to scanforward or REW to scan in revezse.

When theTV/VCR locates an index mark, itwillstop

andplaya fewsecondsoftheprogramfollowingthe

mark.

4. At any time during the search, press PLAYto stop

searching and begin playback, or press STOP to stop

the search.

If thebeginning orend ofthe tapeis reachedduring the

search,the messageScan completed-end of tape

appear.

INDEX SEARCH

Press REW or FF

to begin scanning

Enter aspect/ic

index n_i_er betou

/i %

INDEX SEARCH

Searching for

tndex marks...

Press STOP to canceL

To Select a Specific Index Number for Index Playback

1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.

2. PressSKIP/SEARCH to display the INDEX SEARCH

screen.

3. Use the number buttons to enteT the number of index

marks for which you want the TV/VCR to search.

4. 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 index marks

may be skipped by the TV/VCR.

• The mark closest to the current location on the tape.

• The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of

five minutes or les_

•The mark at the beginning of the tape.

INDEX SEARCH

Press REW or FF

to begin scanning

Enter aspecific

index number below

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Using the Playback Features

Zero Search

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 tape. Press STOP.

2. Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time counter.

3. Use PLAY, FF,or REW to locate the start of the segment you

want to repeat.

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 in

the upper right comer of the screen during the search. If the

current time counter hasa minus in front of it, press FF.

ZERO SEARCH

Current tape counter _s

0:1Z:34

Press REW to go to

0:00:00

Press SEARCH to exit

mZERO SEARCH

Current tape counter 4s

-0:12:34

Press FF to 9o to

0:00:00

Press SEARCH to exit

Blank Search

The TV/VCR will search for blank portions of the tape that are more

than six seconds in length.

1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.

2. Press SKIP/SEARCH three times to display the BLANK SEARCH

screen.

3. Press FF to begin searching for asegment 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.

BLANK SEARCH

Press FF to begin

searching for blank

sect4on of tape.

Press SEARCH to exit

Recording Features

Recording Speeds

Press SPEED to select a recording speed.

Cassette

T-120

1"-160

Recording

2H 6I-Ir

2Hr 40Min 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.

SLP

Tape Speed Indicator

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.

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Types of Recordings

YourTVIVCR providesdifferent 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 - operatinginstructions

To Make a Recording

I. Inserta ropewithsafetytabinplace.

2. PressSPEED toselectarecordingspeed.

The tapespeedindicatorappears.

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 stoprecording.

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.)

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. TheTV/VCR will stop automatically at the end

of the recording.

Operating Instructions

1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. TheTV/VCR

will turn on.

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

increasesthetime. Seechart below for time increments.

CH 125 RECORD 0:00:00

RECORD LENGTH: 0:00

01/04/97 Sat 12:00AN SP

Display

.lb._

Recording

REC Time

o-.3o (3oML,O

l:00 (1 Hr)

1".30 (1Hr, 3OMin)

2._0 (21_s)

3.'OO (3H_,,s)

4.'0O (41_s)

Tape e_d (Tape end)

(k00 (Turns Oft)

The TIMERindicator on the TV/VCR's front panel will

light during express recording.

During expressrecording,pressRECto display the

time remainingonthesczeen.PressRECagainto

increasetherecordingtime.

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 press REC until RECORD LENGTH: 0:00

appears.

RecordingWhile You're Away (Timer Recording)

Tin_e_recording lets you program theTV/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.

Setting a Timer Recording

1. PressMENU to display the TVNCR MAIN MENU.

2. PressIto display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

3. PressI to Create a new program.

.Press1, 2, 3, or 4 to sele_ the type of program.

1 One time -- single program recorded once.

2 Daily -- program recorded at same time every day.

3 Weekdays -- program recorded at same

time Monday through Friday.

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 INjacks, press 00

to select the line input (VIDEO) instead of a channel.

l_ess CLEAR to co=ect an entz7.

PressSPEED, I(SP), or 2(ST._) on the remote to selectthe

recording speed.

PressMENU to save your program.

*If you have entered two programs whose times

overlap, the message PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears

on the s_eerL

Repeat steps3 - 7 for additional programs.

Insert a tape with safety tab intact before the recording

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.

TV/VCR RAZN MENU

Timer Recordings

TIRER RECORDINES

Create a new program

When shouLd this

program occur?

1 One time

DaiLy (every day)

Meekdeys (R-F)

4 MeekLy (once per veek)

Program 1 (One Ttme)

ChanneL --

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel 08

Start T4me --:--

Program 1(One T4me)

Channet 08

Start Time 02:10 PR

End Time --:--

Program 1(One Time)

Channel 08

Start Time 02:10 PR

End Time 03:35 PR

Start Date 11118/97 Tue

Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to correct

Press RENU to save

Program 1 has been saved

Remember to insert •

recordebLe tape before

the program start t_me.

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

Recording While You'm Away(Timer ReCording)

Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings

1. PRss MENU on the remote to ctisp]aythe "rVNCR MAIN MENU.

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. Press CLEAR to erase a progran_

Stopping A Timer Recording

1. PressSTOP/EJECTonthe"IV/VCR or STOPo_ the remote.

Atimer 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

5above.

TV/VCR MAIN MENU i

Timer Recordings

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a new program

2Review ex_sttng progs.

Program 1 (One T_|e)

Channel OS

Start T4me 02:10 PM

End T4ma 03:35 PM

Start Date 11/18/97 Tue

Tape Speed SLP

Press DISPLAY for next

Press CLEAR to erase

Press mENU to exit

Copying and Editing Tapes

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Use another VCR or camcorder asthe playback VCR and

the TV/VCR as the recording VCIL

1. Turnon the VCR or camcorder and the TVIVCIL

2. Press00 on TV/VCR's remote toselectthelineinput

(VIDEO).

3. Insertthetapeyou want tocopy intotheplaybackVCR

orcamcorder.Insertablanktapewithsafetytabintact

intotheTV/VCIL

4. StarttheplaybackVCR orcamcorderplaying.Ifthe

tapewasnotrecordedontheplaybackVCR, streaks

may appearandyou may needtoadjustthetracking.

When youreachtheplaceyouwanttobegincopyin_

placetheplaybackVCR orcamcorderinPAUSE.

5. Press REC, then PAUSE, on the TV/VCR's remote.

PzessPAUSE on both theVCR or camcorderand the

TV/VCR's remote atthe same timetobegincopying

thetape.

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.

VIDEO

Location of Controls-- Front Panel

Tape Compartment ______l

In Jacks

VIDEO and AUDIO In Jacks

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.

POWER

Turns the TV/VCR on or off. The indicator in

the button is lit when the power is on.

CHANNEL •and •

Selects next higher or lower channel in the

TV/VCR's channel memory.

Used for tracking when a tape is playing.

VOLUME - and +

Pressto lower or raise the sound.

RECORD

Press to start TV/VCR recording. The indicator

in the button is lit during recording.

REW (Rewind)

Rewinds the tape when the TV/VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture in reverse during playback.

PlAY

Plays a tape.

F. FWD (Fast-Foxward)

Fast forwards the tapewhen the VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture forward during playback.

STOP/EJECT

Stops normal functions -- such as record, playback,

rewind, fast-forward, or pause.

Press when a tape is stopped to eject the cassette.

TIMER Indicator

Indicator is lit when a timer program has been set

and a cassette with safety tab in place is in the

TV/VCtL

This indicator 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.

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.

This indicator also flashes when there has been a

power interruption or if the clockhas not been set.

REPEAT Indicator

Lights if a tapeisplaying and the Auto Repeat

feature is turned on.

WAKE-UP Indicator

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.

i HookupChoos ng a

Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your TV/VCR,

tm How do you receive your TV signals?

Choose one answer from below.

A. Antenna - Turn to page 26.

B. Cable System- Go to question 3-

2. What type 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 for copying

tapes -- turn to page 28.

Connect Antenna or Cable System,Without a Cable Box

Antenna or Cable System

Without a Cable Box

I. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional

accessoriesnotprovided.

2. Plug in TV/VCR's power cord.

3. Turn to page 2 for "Setting Up the

TV/VCR._

Match Your Type of Antenna or Cable

Back of TVNCR

Connect aCable System With a Cable Box

Am Cable Box Required to []

Unscramble All Channels m

1. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional

accessories not provided.

2. Plug in power cords of TV/VCR and

cable box.

3. Turn to page 2 for "Setting Up the

TV/VCR_"

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Cab,e

: CableBox

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Back of "rv/vcR

B- Cable Box Required

to Unscramble Only

Premium Channels

Connect as shown.

This connection requizes additional accessories

not provided.

Plug in power cords of TV/VCR and

cable box.

3. Operation

Place the A-B switch in the Bposition to watch

premium channels. Place the A-B switch in the

Aposi_on to watch other channelswhen cable

box is not needed.

4. Turn to page 2 for "Setting Up the

TVNCR."

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Connect a VCR or Camcorder for Copying Tapes

A. VCR for Copying Tapes E]

Connect as shown.

This connection requixes additional accessories

not provided.

Plug in power cords of VCR and

TV/VCI_

3. Turn to page 23 for "Copying and Editing

Tapes."

Press00 on theremote toselecttheline

(audiolvideo)inputon theTVIVCR toreceive

thesignalfrom theVCR.

If your VCR has stereo AUDIO OUT p.cks,

connect the audio cable to the jack labeled

MONO. If neither jack is labeled MONO, you

may need aY- adaptertohearboth chazmels.

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Tapes

1. Connect as shown.

Thisconnectionrequiresadditionalaccessories

notprovided.

2. Plug in TV/VCR's power cord.

3. Turn to page 23 for "Copying and Editing

Tapes."

Press O0 on the remote to select the line

(audio/video) input on the TV/VCR to receive

thesignalfrom thecamcorder.

If your camcorder has stereo AUDIO OUT jacks,

you may need a Y-adaptertohearbothcharmels.

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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 sprayliquiddirectlyon thescreen,orallowliquidtorun

down thescreenand insidetheTV/VCR. Also,avoidplacingdrinksorvases

withwater on topoftheTV/VCR. Thiscouldincreasetheriskoffireorshock

hazard ordamage totheTV/VCR.

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

No power

TV/VCR does not respond to remote

Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing

Here's what to try:

• Plug TV/VCR into an operating outlet.

• Check connections.

•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.)

•Switch to an active channel.

• Check antenna connections.

• Check video adjustments. Seepages 8 and9.

•Make sure the line input is not selected.

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

Will not record or play

Cannot insert or eject tape

• 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.

•No cassetteinTVIVCIL

•Ejectand re-insertcassette.

•Brokentape-- tryanothercassette.

• Safetytabremoved from cassette-- TV/VCR willnotrecord.

•Make surethatprogram guard isturnedoff.(Seepage 10.)

• 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 beforetryingtoinsertorremove 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 untilrecordedmaterialisdetectedagain.

•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 does not operate * Tape already rewound.

•Make sure that program guard is turned off. (See page 10.)

Timer recording not made

or wrong program recorded

•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, orcassetteejectedifsafetytabbroken off.

•Make surethatprogram guard isturnedoff.(Seepage 10.)

Trouble Checks

Trouble

Clock shows incorrect time or date !•

I •

Here's what to try:

Power iterruption.TIMER indicatorflasheson frontofTV/VCR.

Clockwas notsetaccurately(checkAM/PM and date).

Time zone ordaylightsavingstimeinformationincorrect.Seepage4.

TV/VCR m__akesnoisewhen stopped

Will not auto channel search active

channels correctly

Tape plays back in slow motion

Cannot see dosed captions on screen

•TV/VCR isremoving tapefromheads. Thisis normal.The head cylinder

insidetheTV/VCR willcontinuetorotatefora few minutesafteryou putthe

VCR in the stopmode.

Tape plays over and over

Tape starts playing automatically

TV/VCR turns off automatically

TV/VCR turns on automatically

Cannot record one program while watching

a different program

•Check antenna or cableconnections.

•Press PLAY to return to normal playback.

i • Closedcaption function must be set to on. Seepage 10.

Station may not be broadcasting dosed captions.

Box or dosed captionsappearon screen * A textor dosed captionfeaturehas been selected.Seepage10.

•MUTE buttonhas been pressedand automaticcaptionfeaturehasbeen

turnedon. Seepage70.

TIMER indicator flashing on front of TV/VCR • 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.

I•Auto repeat play turned on. See page 15.

!*Auto play feature turned on. See page 15.

•Sleep timer turned on. Press POWER to turn TV/VCR back on.

• Wake-up timer (alarm) turned on. Seepage 11.

TV/VCR only has one tuner. Only one program can be watched and/or

recorded at any time.

Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in material or workmanship.

For how long after 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 we will 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

How you get service:

•For screen sizes of 20" and smaller:.

Take your RCA TV/VCR to any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter and pickup when

repairs are complete.

•For screen sizes larger than 20":

Request home service from any Authorized 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 Servicenter Representative your sales receipt or othe evidence

of purchase date.

What your warranty does not cover:

•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 problems not caused by your TV/VCR.

•Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Cleaning of video/audio heads.

•Customer Replacable fuses.

• Images burnt onto the screen.

•Batteries.

•A TV/VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for

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.

Product Registration:

• 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.

How state law relates to this warranty:

•Thiswarrantygivesyou specificlegalrights,and you alsomay have otherrightsthat

vary from state to state.

If you purchased your TV/VCR outside the United States:

•This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

Index

Accessories, Included ................................... .2

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS Menu ............... .5

Adding Channels toMemory .........................5

AdjustingtheVideo ...........:.............................8

.A.d'L_g"Volume............................................5

ALERT SOUND ............................................. 10

Antenna System, Connecting ....................... _6

AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks ...................19,21,24,28

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Menu ..................4

Auto Play Feature ........................................... 15

AUTO PLAY Screen ........................................ 15

Auto Repeat Feature ...................................... 15

AUTO REPEAT Menu ..................................... 15

AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET Menu ................ 3,4

Automatic Tracking....................................... 14

Back Panel Controls ...................................... .25

Basic Recording ............................................... 19

Batteries, Installing in Remote ...................... .2

Blank Search Feature ...................................... 17

BLANK SEARCH Screen ................................ 17

Bdte (Brightness) Function ............................. 9

Buttons, Remote Control ............................. 6-7

Cable System (No Cable Box), Cormecting.27

Cable System with Cable Box, Connecting .29

Camcorder, Connecting to TV/VCR .......... "28

Captions, Closed ............................................. 10

Cautions .............................................................. i

CC DISPLAY Menu ........................................ 10

CC MODE Menu ............................................. 10

CHAN and CH Buttons ..................... 5,6,9,11,24

Channel Memory, Programming ................. .5

Channel, Solecting ............................................ 5

Chart, Express Recording Tunes .................. 20

Chart, Recording S._ds ............................... 18

Checking a Timer Recording ....................... 22

Checking for Trouble ................................ 30-31

Choosing aH ool_. _ ...................................... .25

CIeanin_theTV/VCR .................................. .29

CLEAR button ....................... 4,6,11,14,17,21,22

Clearing a Timer Recording .......................... 22

Clock Se_ng, Automatic or Manual ............. 4

CLOSED CAPTIONING Menu ..................... I0

ClosedCaptions..............................................10

Color Function ................................................... 9

Commercial Scan ............................................ 15

Commerdal Skip .............................................. 9

Connections

Antenna ................................................. .26

Cable System With Cable Box for

All Channels ....................................... 27

Cable System With Cable BOx for

Premium Channels ........................... 27

Cable System With No Cable Box ......26

Camcorder to Copy Tapes .................. .28

VCR to Copy Tapes ............................ .28

Contents ........................................................... 1

Contr (Contrast) Function ............................... 9

Controls, Back Panel ..................................... .25

Controls, Front Panel .................................... .24

Contzols, Remote ........................................... 6-7

Copying Tapes ............................................... .23

Daily Programs, Recording ........................... 21

Date, Setting ...................................................... 4

S cations....................................29

DISPLAY Button ............................. 6,8,14,17,22

D_plays,On-Saeen.........................................8

Editing Tapes ................................................. 23

Electronic Program Indexing ........................ 16

Escoja un idioma .............................................. .5

FExpress Recording ......................................... .20

a, y ....................................8

Features, Playback ..................................... 12-17

Features, Recording ................................. 18-23

Features, TV/VCR ................................... .8-11

FF (Fast Forward) BuRon .......6,13,14,16,17,24

First-T'mne Operation ................................... .2-5

Frame Advance ............................................... 13

Front Panel Controls ..................................... .24

Home Antenna System, Connecting ........... .26

Hookups

Ant_ ................................................ .26

Cable System With Cable BOx for

All Channels .................................... .27

Cable System With Cable Box for

Premium Channels ........................... .27

Cable System With No Cable Box.....26

Camcorder toCopy Tapes ................... 28

VCR toCopy Tapes ..............................28

important Information ..................................... j

Included Accessories ....................................... .2

Index Feature ................................................... 16

Index Number Feature ................................. 16

INDEX SEARCH Menu .................................. 16

Information, Important .................................... .i

Labeling Channel ..............................................9

Language for Displays ................................... .5

Limited Warranty ...................................... -32

Location of Controls .......................... 6-7,24-25

Manual Tracking .......................................... 14

MENU Button .................... 3A,5,6,8,10,15,21,22

MUTE Button ..................................................... 7

Note to Cable TV Installer ............................... 2

Number Buttons ............ .4,6-7,8,10,11,15,21,22

On-ScreanDisplays..........................................8

One-Time Program, Recording .................... 21

Operation

Express Record ..................................... .20

Play a Tape ........................................... 12

Record a Program ................................. 19

Program Channel Memory ................... 4

Timer Record ......................................... 21

Video, Adjust. .......................................... 8

Set the Clock ............................................ 4

Setthe SleepTimer...............................11

Setthe Wake-upTimer........................11

PAUSE Button ................................... 7,13,18,23

Pause During Playback .................................. 13

Pause DuringRecording............................... 18

PICTURE QUALITY Menu ............................... 8

Picture Search ................................................. 13

PLAY Button ........................... 7,12,13,16,17,24

Playback

Auto Play...............................................15

Blank Tape ............................................17

Commercial Scan ................................. 15

Commercial Skip .................................. 17

Features ............................................. 11-17

Index ....................................................... 16

Pause ....................................................... 13

Playa Tape............................................ 12

Repeat....................................................lS

Slow Motion .......................................... 13

Zero ....................................................... 17

POWER Button and Indicator ........ 3,7,12,24

PREV CH (Previous Channel) Button ........6-7

Problem Solving ...................................... .30-31

Product Registration Card .............................. .i

Programming Channel Memory .................... 5

PROGRAM GUARD ........................................ 10

PROGRAMMING Menu ............................21,22

REC (Record) Button and Indicator ...................

......................................................... 7,19,20,23,24

Recording

Basic ........................................................ 19

Express ................................................. 20

Features .................................................. 18

Pause ....................................................... 18

Speedsand Chart .................................. 18

TImer .................................................. .21

Registration Card ............................................ i

Remote Batteries, Imtalling ......................... -2

Remote Control Buttons ............................. 6-7

Remote Sensor............................................ .24

Removing Channels from Memory ............... 5

REPEAT Indicator ................................... 15,24

RESET Button ......................................... 7,9,11

Resetting Video to Factory Settings .............. 9

REW (Rewind) Button ................. 7,12,13,17,24

S_andTab................................. 12,19-21,23,24

Play Index Feature........................ 16

Scan,Commercial ..........................................15

Search, Index ...................................................16

Search, Tune Counter....................................17

Searching ..........................................................13

Selecting a Channel....................................... .5

Selecting a Language for Displays .................5

Semor, Remote..............................................."24

Setting a T_merRecording ...........................2.1

Setting an ExpressRecording ......................20

Setting the Clock ...............................................4

Setting the Date ...............................................4

Setting the T_me...............................................4

Setting Up the TV/VCR .............................2-5

SETUPMenu .............................................4,9,15

SharpFunction................................................9

SEARCH/SKIPButton............................7,16,17

SkipCommercial........................................17

SLEEPButton...........................................6-7,11

Sleep Timer......................................................11

Slow Motion ....................................................13

SLP Speed ........................................................18

Solving Problems.......................................30-31

SPSpeed .........................................................18

SPEED (Tape Speed) Button....... 7,18,19,20,21

Speeds,Recording.........................................18

Stands, PlacingTV/VCR On ........................3

Start Up ......................................................... .2-5

STOP Button ....................... 7,12,16,17,19,20,23

STOP/_JEGT Button .................. 12,19,20,22,24

Stopping a Timer Recording ........................ .22

Stopping an Express Recording .................. 20

Tab, Safety ................................... 12,19-21,23,24

Table of Contents .............................................. 1

Tape, How to Play ......................................... 12

Tapes, Copying .............................................. .23

Tapes, Editing ............................................... 23

TextMode, Closed Captioning.....................10

Time Counter ............................................. 14,17

TIME Menu ................................................... 4,11

Time, Setting ...................................................... 4

TIMER Indicator ................................... .20,21,24

Timer Recording

Checking ............................................... .22

Clearing.................................................22

Setting .................................................... .21

Stopping...............................................22

"13ntFunction. ..................................................... 9

TRACKING Buttons ................................ 7,12,14

Tracking, Automatic ...................................... 14

Tracking, Manual ............................................ 14

Trouble Checks ........................................ 20-31

Turn on TV/VCR ........................................... 3

TVNCR MAIN MENU.....4,5,8,9,10,11,15,21,22

TV/VCR Setup ........................................... .2.-5

Types of Recordings ....................................... 19

VClL Connecting to TV/VCIL ..................... .28

VHF/UHF Azttenna Connector .........25,26-27

Video, Adjusting ............................................ 8,9 0

VIDEO/AUDIO IN Jacks ................... 19,21,24,28

Video, Reset to Factory Settings ..................... 9

Video Settings ................................................ 8,9

VOL (Volume) Buttons .......................... 5,7,9,24

Volume, Adjusting ........................................... 5

WAKE-UP Indicator .................................. 11,24

Warnings ........................................................... i

Warranty, Limited ......................................... .32

Weekdays (M-F), Recording ......................... .21

Weekly Program, Recording ..................... .21

ZERO SEARCH Screen .................................. 17

Foryour nearest Authorized Servicenter

call toll-free in the U.S.A.

1-800-336-1900

Ifyour TV/VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or

thenearest 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.

_11HIOMSONCONSUMERELECTRONICS

10330 N Meridian Street

Indianapolis, IN 46290

Trademark(s)@ Registen_d

Printed in U.S.A.

Part Number 15252590 VQTS3315

RCA TV/VCR Or DVD Combo Manual 98090083

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