RCA TV/VCR Or DVD Combo Manual L0108121
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USER'S GUIDE TV/VCR CO Important Information To reduce the risk of fire or shock Eazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture, WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK), NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL, ,& This symbol _ndicams voltage _ inside I CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. A'II'ENTION: Pour Oviter les chocs Olectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche darts la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond. Mangerous {he product/hat presents a risk of e]ectric shoifk or personal inju Ey, Cautions PCC regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment ms_ void the user's authori_ to operate it. This symbolac_ompa_lying indicates important in° structio11s [_le pFod_ct. Refer to the identification/rating operating voltage. label on the back of the product for the proper I CAUTION: If fixed (non-moving) im_es are left on the screen for long periods, they ma}i be permanently imprinted on t_e screen. Such hnages include network logos, phone numbei_, and video games. Extended viewing of channels displaying these im_es should be avoided. Note to Cable IV Installer '[__lsreminder is provided m call your attention to Article 82040 of the National Elec_ica! Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part i) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shah be connected to the grounding aysmm of the building as close to the point of cable entxLyas practical Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card al!ows us to contact you if needed. Keep your sales receipt to obtain wairan_ parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the seria! and mode! nmnbers in case you need them, The numbers are located on the back of the TV/VCR combination. Mode[ No,__ Serial No. Purchase Date: Dealer/Address/Phone: [ I Table of Contents Important Information Warning Cautions Note to Cable '1%"Installer i i i Product i Setting Registration Up the __ TV/VCR Stariup Unpack your TV/VCR Remote Control Inset* Batteries and 2 in Remote 2 Place Your TV/VCR on a Stable Surface Connect Antenna 3 or Cable '1%' System Plug in the TV/VCR Turn On the TV/VCR 3 3 3 Select the Language (t:_coje un Idioma/Choissisez une langue) 3 Put ChanneN into Memo W (Auto Channel Search) 4 Set the Signal Type {optional} Add or Remove Channels from 4 TViVCR's Memo D' Set the Time and Date (Clock} .... 4 5 Select a Channel the Volume 5 and Adjust Using the Playback Features Pause Frame Advance Picture Search Automatic Tracking Manual Tracking Time Counter Commercial Scan Auto Play Feature Auto Repeat Feature. Index Search Zero Semvh Blank Search Recording a Program Recording Features Recording Speeds Recording Pause ___ Automatic Head Cleaner 22 22 22 Types of Recordings Basic Recording 23 Express Recording Timer Recording Setting a 'rimer Recording Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings Stopping a Timer Recording Copying Location Using the Remote Control Buttons TV/VCR 67 Features Using the TViVCR Features On Screen Displays __ Adjust the Video Closed Captioning Commercial Skip Sleep 'rimer Wake:Up Timer Front Panel Block i0 10 i0 Parental Controls and V Chip__ 11 Setting TV Rating Limlt_ 12 Setting Movie Rating Limits 14 Blocking Unrated Programs .... 15 Lock/Unlock Parental Controls 15 Playing and Editing Tapes 24 __ 25 __ 26 26 27 of Controls 28 29 Front Panel Back Panel Hooking 8 8 9 9 17 17 17 18 18 18 18 19 19 20 21 21 Up the TV/VCR Choosing a Hookup 29 Connect Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box 30 Connect Connect a Cable System With Cable Box _ 3i VCR or Camcorder for Copying 'rapes 32 References Trouble Checks Cleaning the TViVCR Limited Warranty Index 33 35 36 37 a Tape Oper_tng Instructions To Play a Tape i6 1 Startup 1. Unpack the TV/VCR and remote control Contact your dealer tf your remote co_tro| is missing. _W ® 2. Insert batteries in remote PLAY FF @ Startup 3. Place your 4. Connect TV/VCR antenna on a stable or cable-TV Connect 5. Plug in the a home antenna surface system or a cable '1%' system. Details o_ _ges TV/VCR Plug the power cord into the wall o_let, the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. completely. 6. Turn on the 293Z matching the wide blade of Be sure to insert the plug TVNCR Press POWER on the front of the TViVCR or press IV or VCR on the remote, The indicator in the POWER button on the front of the TV/VCR will light when the TViVCR is on, 7. Select the language. (Escoja un idioma./Choisissez une langue.) This feature lets you select English, Spanish, language for your on screen displa3*_. A. PressMENU B. Press_ TViVCR or Prenc}_ as the ontheremotetodtsplaytheTV/VCRMAIN to display the SCREEN MENU Screen MENU. menu. C. Press 3 to toggle the menu language French. The default menu language TV/VCR is English. MAIN _reen betwean English, Spanish and when you first turn on the I P_ctur_ _uaL_ty 2 CLosed Capt_n_ng 3 M_nu Language: _n_[_sh (rd_malLan_u_) Startup 8. Put Channels into Memory (Auto Channel TViVCB Search) A, Press MENU on the remote to display the |V/VCR MAIN MENU, B, Press 5 to display the SETUP menu, C. Press 1 to start AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH, I Auto O. Allow the 'KV/VCR to search for all channels, Pressing any buttons during Auto Channel Search will stop the search and only some channels will be in the TV/VCR's memory, When the search is finished the TViVCR will automatlcal|y tune to the first channel in the channel memo W list. Signal Type MENU Channel AUTO Search CHARNEL $cenn_nN BO_ Press Set the MAIN Screen 2 Tiae 3 Tiaer Be¢ordlnB_ Parental Contro[_ 5 Setup SETUP SEARCH channel any key _o 14 cancel (optional) The TViVCR autornaflca_ selects the signal _pe (cable or antenna) when you run the Auto Channel Search in step 8. If you want to change the signal ty>e, follow the directions below'. A. Press MENU on the remote to display the TWVCR TViVCB I 2 3 Screen T_me T_mer Parental 5 Setup MAIN MENU, MAIN MENU Recordings Controls SETUP B. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu, I 2 3 4 5 C. Press 5 to toggle the Signal rype between AN1 ENNA and CABLE, • After changing the signal type, you may need to reenter channel number you are trying to receive, Auto Channel Search Add/Remove ChanneLs Set Auto Repeat Auto PLay: ON S_gnaL Type: CABLE the 0 Exlt • After changing Search again, 10. Add or remove channels the signal type, you may need to Auto Channel from the TVNCR's TViVCB memory I 2 3 You m_ want to add or remove channels ff some of them are not ac_ve, have weak signal, or you do not want them in your channel memo W. A channel that has been removed can still be selec_d pressing the remote control's number buttons. Screen T_me T_mer Parental Setup 5 PAIN MENU Becord_ng_ Controls SETUP I 2 A. Press MENU on the remote to display the TWVCR MAIN MENU, Auto Channel Add/Be€ova ABBiREPOVE Search Channels CHANNELS B. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu, C. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS D. Follow the dtrertlons on the screen to add or remove E. Add or remove more channels pressing CHAN up or down, 4 by entering Channel I0 _¢ precentLy screen, the channel ABBEB a channel, number or Press Pre¢¢ CLEAR to remove MENU to exlt Startup 11. Set the Time and Date (Clock) TViVCR To set the clock: MENU, A, PressMENUontheremotetodtsplaytheTVWCRMAIN TIME B, Press 2 to display the TIME menu, C, Press 1 to display the SET TIME and DATE screen, D. Use the number buttons I buttons Set Time and Date SET TIME ARD DATE Time ...... Dste --l--l-- on the remote to enter the time. • Press 0 before i; 0 is added automatically before all other numbecs. Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM. Example: For a time of 1:07 PM, press 0, then 1, then 0, then 7, then 2. E. Use the number MENU MArN Screen T_me on the remote to enter the date. • The day of the week wt!l automatically the year. appear MENU Press SET to TrME csncet AND T_me 01:07 gate 10/$1/9g gATE PM after you enter • Press CLEAR on the remote at any- time to change incorrect entries. Press Press Saturday to CLEAR MENU to correct set F. Press MENU on the remote to start the clock. G. To exit and return to '1%_v_ewing, follow'the H. To display on screen tns_cttons. the time and date, press DISPLAY on the remote. Ch 12. Select a channel A, and adjust the Press CHANNEL up or down remote to select a channel. _ volume or press the number buttons Example: For channel 2, press 0 then 2. The channel is displayed on the screen. on the number For cable channels over 99, press and hold 1 until 1- - appears. 'Ihen enter the next two numbers. Example: For channel 102, press and hold 1. When 1 appears, press 0, then press 2. Votume-..l ............ + B, Press VOL left or right to adjust the volume, The volume display appears on the screen, 5 Buttons This remote has a Light O feature that lets you use the remote in a dimly lit or dark room, The Light button glows in the dark. Pressing this button lights some of the most commonly used remote buttons. The buttons remain lit as long as any button is pressed within approximately four seconds of the last button pressed. Tim light times out if no buttons are pressed, which conserves the life of your batteries. If the light times out, simply press the Light button to turn it on again. CHAN n and v (Channel up and down) Selects next higher or lower channel channel memory. OFF IV CLEAR VCR 00 R_ REC in Removes PLAY F_ STOP PAUSE all menus from the screen. Allows you to change menu entries or clear a timer recording. Resets time counter to 0:00:00 when it is displayed. DISPLAY 13ispla2_ TViVCR's 13ispla2_ time counter is inserted, Removes current status. when a tape displays, F. ADV (Frame Advance) Fast forwards the tape through a commercial when a tape is playing. Advances the tape one video flame at a time when the tape is in PAUSE mode. FF (Fast Forward) Fast forwards the tape when the TViVCR is stopped. Searches the picture during playback. in forward motion MENU Display_ the TV/VCR MAIN MENU, Advances to next program program review'. during MUTE Reduces 6 volume to a minimum level. Buttons Numbers (0 through Select a channel two numbers. 9) up to 99 by pressing Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until "1 appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers. SKIP/SEARCH Operates Commercial Skip during 'KV viewing. (This only works when there ts no tape in the TV/VCR.) Displays INDEX,ZERO, and BLANK search screens when tape is inser*ed in the 'IN_iVCR. Operates Commercial Scan by advancing tape (30seconds during playback. OFF Turns the TViVCR off. SLEEP PAUSE Pauses the tape during playback. Pauses the tape during recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes. Sells TV/VCR to automatically turn off in 30, 60, 90, or i20 minutes, Seepage 10, SPEED {Tape Speed) Selects a recording speed (SLP,SP, or LP), PLAY Plays a tape. STOP PREV (Previous Switches selected. channel) between the last two chan_mls Select one channel and then select the other using the number buttons. Press PREV to switch betwean the two channels. REC (Re_ard) Starts TViVCR Used for express Stops functions such as record, play, rewind, fast forward, and pause. TRACK + and (Tracking tip and down) Le_syou manually adjust tracking m reduce the streaks that may appear in the picture during playback. 111 recording. Turns on the TViVCR. recording. RESET VCR Turns on the TViVCR. Resets video functions to factory settings. Used to reset time for wake up timer and alarm. VOL < and > (Volume ttp and down) Raises and lowers sound. REW (Rewind) Rewinds the tape when the TViVCR is stopped. Searches the picture in reverse during playback, Using the On-Screen TVNCR Features Displays When you change channels, adjust volume, or use a VCR feature, on screen displays appear to let you know the status of the TV/VCR. To Call Up On-Screen Displays 1. Press DISPLAY to display the function, counter, date, time, and tape speed. time [fyou do not press DISPkAY again, these display_ will time out and disappear. 2. Press DISPLAY again: • No tape in 'I_iVCR: Display_ are removed. • 'rape in 'I_.1iVCR: 'rime counter remains on screen, and will not time out. Press DISPLAY again to remove Adjust the the time counter. Video Use the SCREEN menu to adjust the picture for your personal preference. The 'IN'iVCR will remember the settings you select. To Adjust Video 1, Press MENU on the remote to display the TVNCR MAIN MENU, 2. Press 1 to ¢[splay the SCREEN menu. 3. Press 1 to _Lsplay the PIC CURE QUALIfY TV/VCR Screen _CREEN men!& 4. 5. To Return Video to the Press CHAN up or dow_ to select the function you want to adjust. • Select Color to adjust color tntanstty. • Select Tint to adjust for natural • Select Contr (contrastj conn_ast. • Select Brite {brightness) brightness. • Select Sharp (sharpness) sharpness. fleshtones. m adjust picture to adjust picture to adjust picture Press VOL < or > m adjust the function selected. Factory Settings Press RESET m reset the video to the levels set the factory. The message "All picture controls have been reset to factory defaults" wtl! appear, 8 M_NU MArN P_cture _ua[_ty PrCTUR_ -. to[or Tint Comtr Sr_te Sharp Use Press CH ..... ..... ....... ..... ...... and M_NU _UAL_TY I ......... I .......... I ........ I .......... I ......... VOL to to e×_t adjust ÷ Using Closed the TVNCR Features Captioning The closed captioning feature dtsplay_ the audio pmtion of a program as text on the TV screen. 'IRis is useful to hearing impaired or anyone who wants to watch a program without sound. There are four b'pes of closed captions: Caption 1, Caption 2, Text 1 and Text 2. Caption i display_ the gul! translation of the prima W language in your area. Caption 2 may be used as a second source for secondaLv languages. Text i and Text 2 display on screen boxes containing the text of general information not necessarily related to the program being watched. Closed captioning is not available on all channels. Cheek your TV program listings for CC (closed caption) broadcasts, To View Closed Captions TV/VCR 1, Press MENU on the rerno_ to display TV/VCR MAIN MENU, SCREEN 3. Press 2 to display the CLOSED CAPT!QNING menu, Press 1 to change the Display, • '[Rere are three choices: OFF, ON, and ON WHEN MU lED. • 5. on the Picture Queki_y CLosed Captlonlng CLOSE# CAPTrONrNG I 2 D_sp[ay: Mode: 8 E×_t CAPTrON OFF I Press 2 to select the Mode. • • Commercial Each time vou press 1 the Display will change Closed C@tioning menu screen. M[NU Screen 2, Press 1 to display the SCREEN menu, 4, MArN 'IRere are four choices: Caption 1, Caption 2, Text 1, and Text 2, Each time you press 2 the Mode will change Closed Captioning menu screen. on the Skip As its name suggests, Commercial Skip allows y-ou _ _pass commercials during normal TV viewing. When a commercial comes on, you can activate the Commercial Skip timer to run from 30 seconds to 4 minutes. While the timer is counting down, you are free to watch other channels. After the timer runs out, the TViVCR automatically changes back to your original channel. Use the following steps to program the Commercial Skip timer: SKIP 0:30 On your remote, press SKIP/SEARCH, An on screen timer appears. 2. Press SKIP/SEARCH repeatedly to set the timer as desired, 'IRe time increases by 30 seconds each time SKIP/SEARCH is pressed. Skip countdown sta1% automatically ffyou haven't pressed SKIP/SEAROH for two seconds. 3, '[b cancel Commercial Skip, keep pressff_g SKIP/SEARCH until the SKIP display disappears from the semen, or press CLEAR. Your TV/VCR will stay tuned to the channel it is on and will not change back to your original channel. Commercial Skip works only when them is no tape i 1 the TV/AiCR. 9 Using Sleep the TVNCR Features CM 0E Steep Timer Timer The sleep timer atttomattcal[y turns the TViVCR off after 30, 80, 90, or 120 minutes. 1. Press SLEEP on the remote to select 30, 60, 90 or i20 minutes. 2. To cancel the sleep timer, press SLEEP until the timer disappears. You can 1. Press 2. Press 3. Press 4. Press 5. Press 6. Wake-Up also access the sleep timer through the menu system. MENU on the remote m display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. 2 to display the TIME menu. 2 to display the SLEEP TIMER screen. CHAN up or down to select 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. MENU three times to exit. While watching a program, press DISPLAY to check the amount of time remaining before the TV turns off. To cancel the sleep timer, first display the SLEEP TIMER menu by repeating steps i4 above. Then, repeatedly press CHAN up or down unti| 0:00 is displayed on the screen. Timer The timer turns the TViVCR wake you up in the morning is about to start. 1. 2. 3. 4. on at a desired or remind time. You can set it m you that a favorite Press MENU on the remote m display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. Press 2 to display the 11ME menu. Press 3 to display the WAKE-UP TIMER menu. Use the number buttons to enter the channel number and time. • Press CLEAR to correct an entry or RESET to clear the timer. Press MENU to set the timer. • 'IRe wake up timer will turn on the TV/VCR eve W day-. "['he WAKE-UP indicator Ught on the front panel is illuminated when the wake up timer N set. • OncetheTV/VCRisturnedonbythewakeuptimer, the unit atttomatical[y turns off after 60 minutes if no buttons are pressed. Note: When the wake up timer turns on the TViVCR, the volume level does not change from when the TV/VCR was last turned off.. 6. To cancel the wake up timer, FLrstdisplay the WAKE-UP TIMER menu/!y repeating steps 13 above. Then, press RESET to cancel the timer, and press MENU to exit. The timer is also canceled ff MENU is pressed before step 4 is completed. Front Panel Block Selecting this option lets y-ou block {dis_le) or unblock {enable) the 'I_'v"sfront panel buttons. Any timer recordings will still record {provided there is a tape in the VCR). Front Panel Block can keep children from watching TV or playing with the TV buttons when a parent is not present. 1. With the TViVCR on, press and hold the POWER button on the remote for approximately 6 seconds. The indicator in the Power button flashes. The indicator in the Power button flashes if the S'fOPiEIECT or POWER buttons on the front panel are pushed but nothing will happen. To turn off the Front Panel Block, press and hold the PQWE R button for (3seconds. I0 Sat TV/VCR AM B:8BB SLP M_NU MArN Screen T_me TIME Set Time and Skee_ Timer SLEEP Date TIMER ?v Turn _ff Pres_ do_n Press Channel to adjust MENU to in 0:00 up or timer. exit program • After you enter the time, press 1 for AM or 2 for PM Example: For a time of 5:OTPM, press 5, then O, then 7, then 2. 5. I0/31/9_ 0:30 TV/VCR MArN M_NU Screen T_me T_ME Set T_me and Date SEeep T_mer Wake-up T_mer WAKE-UP TrMER Channel T_me ---:-- WA_E-UP Channel Ti_e Pre$_ Press Press TIMER I_ 05:07 A_ CLEAR to correct RESET for _-:-_ MENU to exit Using the TVNCR Parental Controls and Features V-Chip The Parental Controls menu allows y-ou m progr_n children cannot see cer*atn programs. your TViVCR so th_ '[he First three choices in the Parental Control_ menu involve a feature inside your TV/VCR called VChtp which allows you to "block" TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not view'. In other words, it let_ you program your TV so it will not display certain programs. Once you block programs, you or other adult_ are not limited to only parent approved programs; you can "unbloek" programs ICyentering a password. '[he VChip inside your TViVCR comes turned implement it, you can just ignore it. "off," so ffyou choose not to When turned "on," the VChip reads a code that most broadcastei_ send with programs. '[hat code tell_ the VChtp the program's age based rating U'V MA, 'Pv' i4, etc.) and content themes (Violance (V), Adult Language (12),etc.). If you have blocked the rating and/or content themes that the program contains, you will receive the message, "This channel is not approved for viewing," when you turn to that particular ct_anneL Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received with no content themes will o@ be blocked if you block their age based rating. You can alao block out programs that have not been given a rating, and programs that are considered "unrated" because no code h_s been sent/_y the broadcaster. '[he age b_sed below'. Age-Based TV-MA TV-14 TV-PG Rating ratings and content Description and themes you can block are listed in the table Content Mature Audience Only. '['his program nay be unsuitable for children under heroes: gJ'aphic violence (V}, explicit Themes for Age-Based Ratings is specifically designed to be viewed by adult8 and i7. It contains one or more of the following content sexual activity (S), or crude indecent language (L). Parents Strongly Cautioned. '['his program contains some material that many parents would 'ind unsuitable for children under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in nonitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch anattended. 'rh_s program contains one or more of the following content themes: intense violence O/J, intel_e sexual situations (S), strong coarse language (L), or intensely _uggestive dialogue (D), Parental Guidance Suggested. This program contains material that parents may find ansuitable for younger children. Many parents may want to watch it with their younger ;hlldren. '['he program contains one or more of the following content themes: moderate violence 0/), some sexual situations (S), infrequent coarse language (L), or some _uggestive dialogue (D), TV-G 3eneral Audience. Most parents would find thi_ program suitable for all ages. It contains little or no violence (V), no strong language (L) and little or no sexual dialogue (D) or _ituafions (S). TV-Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and older. This program is designed for children ages 7 and _bove. It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills '_eeded to distinguish bePween make believe and reality. 'Ihemes and elements in this arogram may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or comedic violence, or may frighten thlldren under the age of 7. ,MI Children. TV-Y '['his progr_n is designed to be appropriate for all children. _lements in this program are designed for a young audience, including .)_;. This program is not experted m frighten younger children. The themes children and from ages 11 Using Setting the TVNCR TV Rating Features Limits TV/VCM 1. Prass MENU on the remote to d_play the TWVCR MAIN MENU, 2. Prass 4 to display PAREN [AL CON l ROLS. 3. Prassl todtspiay 4, theV-CHIP l 3 TV RAIlNG LIMI! screen. MAIN PARENTAL Use the number buttons 1-7 to change the status of a TV program rating, Remember: Once you have set your limits, you must lock yotn' s_tem in order to aclivaie blocking. i V-Chlp CONTROLS TV Ra_ing V-CHIP I Reltlng TV-MA Rating Field Lets you select from a list of age based ratings you can block or view. MENU $_reen Time Timer Recordings Parental Controls TV 2 Sitetu$ V_ew TV-MA TV-I& TV-PG V V V Pre_ MENU Limi_ RATING LSV DLSV DLSV 3 D LIMIT _ L V 5 S V TV-G TV-Y7 TV-Y to exlt Content Themes Lists the content themes can block or view', you Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age based rating limit to the left is View or Block. V-C liP TV =I Action Numbers Using your remote, press the number that corresponds to the field below" that you want to change. RITING 2 34567 Status Rating ITV-MAI LIMIT ID L S V V V V _iew FVf_" _, Content Status Fields TV-14 TV-MA TV-PG PressT V V V DLSV LSV DLSV MENU to TV-Y7 TV-G TV-Y V V V FV exit I Ratit__gSettit__gsArea Lets you see the c_ent block/view state of age based ratings and associated content. The color of the content theme letter indicates its status: Green -- View, Red -- Block, To Block Age-Based Ratings You can automatical_ block aH program ratings above a specified age based rating level. For example, if you only want your child m watch programs that have a TVG rating and lower {in other word_, you want the child to watch TVG, TV Y7, and 'fV Y}, then you need to block out other programming with higher ratings. To block programs 12 1. Determine watch. 2. Continuously based ratings. want the child 1 until TVPG want the child with higher ratings: the lowest level rating you do not want the child to press 1 on the remote to scroll through the age Stop pressing 1 when the lowest rating you do not to watch appears. (In the example, you would press appeared on screen, since the highest rating you to watch is TVG), Display_ which content themas are applicable to the age based rating selected under Rating, and let8 you select the status as View ('4)or Block (B). 6 V V 7 FV V VFV v Using the TVNCR 3, Press 2 to change the rating status from View (V) to Block (B), The status for this rating and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block (B) {indicated l_y the rating limits in the rating status area turning red). Note that all associated content is also automatically blocked. 4. Viewing Features Press MENU to exit and return to the PARENrAL menu, Age-Based Ratings 1, Determine 2. Press 1 to scroll to the rating, such as TV 14, whose status is Block. Press 2 to change the status to View. Your child would then be able to watch all programs with a TV14, TVG, 'rvw, and TVY rating Specific Content To block program content; Determine the lowest the child to watch. level age based content you do not want 2, Press 1 until the lowest age based rating whose content you do not want the child to watch appears on screen. 3. _ Status Brock TV-MA TV-14 TV-PG g g g Press MENU LIMIT 3/#557 b L S V g g g g LGV DLGV DLGV TV-G TV-Y7 TV-Y FV V VFV V to exlt Chan_*N the TV..PGraU*N stat_s h'om View(V) to Blu_'k(1{tcauses *heNgher _atingsa_d rome*}tto blockour aswell. V-CHIP TV RATING 2 Status V_e_ Mat_nR TV-1G TV-MA TV-I_ TV-PG S V S Press MRNU LIMIT 3 4 $ 6 7 b L $ V FV V V V V TV-G TV-Y7 TV-Y LGV RLGV DLGV to V VFV V ¢×_t Viewiz N Age-Ba_d Rat#Ns: P_ss 2 to change the status back to View, Themes You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented _ the D, L, S, V, and FV on your screen. See page 11 for details.) When you block a content theme for a particular r_ing, you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well, For example, if you do not want your child to watch programs that have adult language (L) rated TVPG or higher, then you would also block out all programming TVPG and above containing adult language. 1. 1 Rating TV-PG RATING the rating you want to view that ts cxtrrently blocked. Note that TV 14's content status fields at the bottom of the screen automatically change to a view" state, indicated by green letters. '[hese are the only fields that automatically change back to green when you complete this process. Blocking TV CON rROES After you block age based ratings, y-ou have the option of going back and changing some of the content ratings back to View" (V), 3, V-CHIP V-CHIP TV I Rating TV-PG RATING _ Gtatus View TV-MA TV-14 TV-PG V V V Press MENU LGV DLGV DLGV to LIMIT 34567 b L G V V g V V TV-G TV-Y7 TV-Y FV V VFV V exlt Selecting T£_-PG and tlle co_ltenr theme Adult language (L_ blocks all pzvgr#ms _vir_ Adult language (LJ ratedTV PG a_d ]_igher, theme To change the content theme to Block (B), press the number on the remote that corresponds with the content theme you want to block; • Sexually explicit dialogue • Adult language • Sexual situations (D) = 3 (L) = 4 • Fantasy • \'tolence (V) = 6 violence (PV) = 7 (S) = 5 4, Alter you press the number, the V for the content theme should change to a B in the content status field. In the ratings settings area, all higher ratings' content theme status will automatically change to Block indicated by the letters turning red. 5, Press MENU to return to the PA[;_-EN[AL CON rR©LS menu. • Press RESET to return all rating Remember: You nust Lock Parental take effect, Itmlks to VIEW. Cont ols fol rati lg li nits to 13 Using Viewing the TVNCR Specific Features Content V-CHIP Themes After you block spec_c con_nt themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to View ('4), 1. Determine the rating you want to change to View (V). 2. Continuously press1 untilthe rating status corresponding wtth the content theme{a} you want to change appears on screen, 3. To change the content theme to View {V),press the number on the remote that corresponds with the content theme you want to view'. 4. After you press the number, content status field, the B should change TV t Rating TV-PG RATING G Status Vie_ TV-MA TV-14 TV-PG S S V Press MENU LIMIT 3 4 5 1; 7 D L S V FV lib V lib S LSV DLSV DLSV TV-G TV-Y7 TV-Y to V VFV V e×it to V in the Note that only the content theme status corresponding to the ratlng you selected changes to View (V), Higher rated content themes, such as that for TVMA language do not change to View (V), Setting Movie Rating ?VIVfiR Limits You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level To access the V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT menu: Gc_8_n Ti_e Ti_e_ ParenteL 1. Press MENU to access the TV/VCR MAIN MENU, 2. Press 4 to display I V-Chip G V-Chip V-CHIP Movie If you only want your child m watch movies that have a PG rating and lower {in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could atttomattcally block out all other movies with higher ratings. To block movies: 1. Determine watch. MOVIE RATING 2. Continuousl_ press 1 until the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch appears as the rating. (In the exanple above, you would keep pressing i unti! the rating status scrolled to PG13, since the h_ghest rating you want the child to watch is PG.) NN X NC-I? N Pre_ LIMIt Status 2 View View View View View PG-13 PG G MENU tO View View View exit the lowest level rating you do not want the child to 3. Press 2 to change the status from View to Block. AU higher ratings' status will automatically change to Block. 4. Press MENU to exit. • Press RESET to return 14 CONTROLS TV Rating Licit Movie Ra_inN Limi_ NatinN i NN Ratings Remember: take effect, MENU Recordings ControLs PARENTAL the PARENTAL CONTROLS menu. 3, Press 2 for the V-Chip Movie f:._atingLimit screen, Blocking MAIN all rating You must Lock Parental MOVIE RATING RatinN 1 NR NN X NC-17 R Press BLock BLock BLock BLock MENU LIMIT Status G BLOCk PG-13 PG G tO BLock Vice Vice exit Chartg_ the stat_s [ram View to BIm'k and all higher rated movies will al_o be blcck_. limiks to VIEW, Co xtrols fol latlng V-CHIP limits to Using Viewing the TVNCR Movie Features Ratings A_er you block movie ratings, you have the option of going back and changing some of the rating statuses back to View V-CHIP 1. Determine the movie ratings you want to change to View. 2. Continuously press 1until the ratlngyou want to change appears as the rating. RR X RC-I? R 3. Press 2 to change the status from View to Block. Press For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are blocked, you can change the rating status button corresponding with NC1L Your child would then be able to watch all movies with a G, PG, and NCI7 rating, 4. Press MENU to exit, Blocking Unrated LIMIJ Status 2 Vice BLock BLock BLock BLock PG-13 PG G PERU to BLock Vice Vice exlt Wewi_&gMOvie Rat#lOS: Pressh N 2 a_ the _mote cNlng_ the stattls back tu View, TV Programs SomeTV programs are not rated but m_ contain material you do not want your children to see. These programs must be blocked separately. 2, Press4 to display the PARENl AL CONTROLS menu, Note that unrated programs may include news, spot%s, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements and programs without a rating. PERU CONTROLS I V-Chip TV Rating Limit 2 V-Chip Movie Ratlmg Limit 3 Unrated Programs: BLock Lo_k Parental Controls 0 Exit Controls Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental control settings using a password. If you do not lock pm'ental controls, none of the settings Rating Limits or Unrated Programs wil! take effect, Using the number bu_ons on your remote (09) enter a four digit password. Press CLEAR m make any- corrections and MENU m exit. Once you have set your password, the V Chip Rating Limit and Unrated Programs settings become active. Fyou try to access a program that is blocked, the screen display_ the message "This channel has not been approved for viewing," Follow the instructions on the screen to enter 3*our password and temporartl:, ov-erride the rating limits, To unlock the parental controls you must use your password access the PAREN [AL CON fROLS menu. Press 4 to unlock PARENTAL CONTROLS. PAIN PERU PARENTAL CONTROLS I V-Chip TV Rating Limit 2 V-Chip Movie Ratlng Limit 3 Onrated Programs: Block Lock Parental ControL_ to PARENTAL 2, Press 4 to display the PARENJAL CONTROLS menu, Follow the instructions View and Progt_#s, O Exit the TV/VCR MAIN MENU, 3. fbr Lm_ted TViVCR 3. Press 4 to displa_ the LOCK PAREN [AL CONTROLS screen, 4, 3 _ toggle betw_n Bl_k Screen Time Timer Re¢ordlng_ Parental ControL_ 2, Press 4 to display the PARENTAL CON IROLS menu, 1, Press MENU to dtsplay _s for VChip 1, Press MENU to display the TWVCR MAIN MENU, 4, PAIR PARENTAL 3. Press3 to select Unrated Programs from the menu and to_le between View ant{ Block, Parental TV/VCR Screen Time Timer RecordlnRs Parental ControLs 1, Press MENU to display the TWVCR MAIN MENU, Lock/Unlock RATING MOVIE Rating 1 PR-13 on the screen and enter your password, CONTROLS i V-Chlp TV Rating Limit 2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 Onrated Programs: BLock UnLock Parental ControL_ 0 Exlt If you forget your password, press STOP/EJECT on the 'fV/VCR front panel and MENU on the remote simultaneously. This resets the password, but not the limit_ you've set. Remember: take effe_, YOU must Lock Parental Controls for rating limits to 15 Operating To Play Instructions a Tape Safety Tab Insert a tape in the TV/VCR. 'Ihe TViVCR automatically turns on. The tape automatically begins m play if the safet_y tab on the cassette has been removed and the Auto Play feature has been turned on. 2. Press PLAY, if necessary. The word screen, PLAY and the time counter appear on the [f necessary, while the tape is playing, press TRACKING + or on the remote or CHAN up or down on the TViVCR to remove any streaks from the picture. Details am o_ page 18 4, 5, Press STOP on the remote or STOP/EJEC r on the TViVCR to stop playback, Press REW to rewind the tape. If the VCR is playing a tape when the REW button is pressed, the 'I%_iVCR will search backwards through the tape. If the f:_EWbutton is pressed whte the TViVCR is not playing a tape, the tape will rewind back to its start. • After the tape reaches igs end dm-ing playback, it will automatically rewind back to the beginning of the tape and eject the tape. • Pressing the remote's OFF button while the tape is rewinding wit! not stop the tape. The tape wll continue to rewind until it reaches its beginning, and then the TV/VCR will turn off, 6. Press FF to advance the tape. If the VCR is playing a tape when the FF button is pressed, the TV/VCR will search forward through the tape. 7, Press STOP/EJEC I on the TViVCR to eieet the tape once it is completely rewound. A cassette may be ejected if the power is turned off. 16 Using the Playback Features Pause This feature pauses the tape during playback and allows you to examine the detalls of the scene. Pause works best with tapes recorded in SLP speed, 1. Press PAUSE on the remote during the action. playback to pause The 'I_iVCR wi|l automaticai|y switch from pause to stop after a few minutes to prevent tape wear, 2, Frame Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback, Advance Frame advance legs you view" one frame at a time while in the PAUSE mode. Frame advance works best with tapes recorded in SLP speed, playback m pause the action, 1, Press PAUSE during 2, Press F. ADV each time you want to view" the next frame of the scene. Press and hold F, ADVm view the t_pe frame by @ame, 3, Press PAUSE or PLAY m return m normal Picture playback, Search You can visually search a picture during playback, Sound is turned off during picture search. Picture search works best for tapes recorded in SLP speed, 1, During playback, press FF m search forward or REW to search in reverse, 2, Press PLAY m return m normal playback, 17 Using the Playback Automatic Features Tracking The TViVCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture whan playing a tape that was recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted or the 'rV/VCR's power is turned on. Manual Tracking Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a different VCR or camcorder. Tracking is used when playing a tape. has no effect during recording. It • When streaks or snow appear in the picture during normal playback or slow motion, press TRACK + or on the remote or CHANNEL up or down on the TViVCR for the best possible picture. • To return to Automatic Tracking the tape must be removed from the VCR and re inserted. Time Counter The time counter helps locate the beginning or end of programsyou 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 wanted m record another program after it, you should; % Insert the prerecorded 2. tape. Press DISPLAY twice to display' the time counter and fast forward the tape until 30 minutes appear8 on the screen. 'INan you can begin recording a second program. 0 30_00 i HOurs i Minutes Seconds This is the approximate end of the progrmn can begin recording at this spot. and you 3. Press DISPLAY again or eject the tape to remove time counter from the screen. Commercial the Scan 'INls is useful for skipping commercials or short program segments. Press SKIP/SEARCH during playback to advance the tape approximately 60 seconds. 18 Using Auto Play the Playback Features Feature This feature enables the TViVCR playing a tape when it is inserted. tape must be removed.) 1. Pmss MENU to dtsplay to automatica_ start Uhe safe,D' tab on the the TV/VCR MAIN MENU, TV/VCB NArN I Screen 2 T_me 3 T_mer Becord_nBs 4 Parental Controls 5 Setup SETUP 2, Press 5 to display the SETUP menu, 1 3, Press 4 to change the Auto Play setting, The Auto Play feature is set to ON at the facto W, • Select ON if you want a tape with its safe,D' tab removed to start playing automatically. MENU 3 4 5 Auto Channel Search AddlRemove Charmers Set AUto Repeat AUto Play: OR $iBna[ Type: CABLE 0 Exit • Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safet3* tab removed to s_ playing automatically. Auto Repeat Feature This feature tells the TV/VCR to play a tape (or part of a tape) conttnuousty. The 'W/VCR will automatically rewind the tape, or a selected portion of the tape, and play it repeatedly. Using REW, FF, or PLAY, go to the place on the tape that you want to be the beginning of the section that atttomattcally repeats. Reset the time counter to 0:00:00 by pressing DISPLAY, then CLEAR. 2. Using FF or PLAY, go to the place on the tape that you want to be the end of the section that plays continuously. Remember the number_ on the time counter. (2:55 is the end time for AUIO REPEAT in the example to the right.) Auto NArN MENU SETUP Auto Channel Search Add/Remove ChanneL_ Set Auto Repeat AUT0 Set the cant the repeating REPEAT Length of time tape _o play Loop 3. Press MENU to display 4. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu. Loop from 0:00 to 2:55 {h:mm) 5. Press 3 to display the AUTO REPEAT menu. Press Press Using the number you want the tape In the example at wtl! automatical[y minutes long. To Cancel the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. TV/VCB Screen T_me T_mer Recordings Parental Controls Setup CLEAR _o turn MENU to exit you _n a off buttons, enter the amount of time to re.pent {the number from Step 2). right, the section that the 'KViVCR repeat is 2:55 two hours, 55 Repeat Press MENU, 5, 3, and CLEAR, 19 Using Index the Playback Features Search The TV/VCR automatically records index marks on the tape each time you begin recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of"index marks. Your TV/VCR has two index playback features. You can select a specific index number or search by scan and plat . To Select Scan and Play Index Playback % [nser* the prerecorded Z tape and press STOP. Press SKIP/SEARCH to displat INDEX SEARCH Press REN or FF _o begin search the INDEX SEARCH OR screen, En_e_ _ Specific Index n_,ber 3, Press FF to scan forward or REW to scan in reverse, /IN When the TViVCR locates an index mark, it will stop and play a few" seconds of the program following the mark, INDEX SEARCH Scanning=== 4, At any time during the search, press PLAY to stop searching and begin playback, or press STOP to stop the search. If the beginning or end of"the tape is reached search, the message End of tape appears. To Select a Specific Index Number for 1, Inset* the prerecorded 2. Press SKIP/SEARCH Index during Index Press the Playback tape and press STOP. to displat the INDEX SEARCH screen, INDEX SEARCH Press REN or FF to begin search OR Enter a Index n_@_ber _peclflc _7C Press 3. SEARCH to exit Use the number buttons on the remote control to enter the number of the index mark for which you want the TViVCR to search. 4, Press FF to search forward When the TViVCR begin playback. or REW to search in reverae. locates the index mark, it will When using index playback, the following may be skipped/l t the TViVCR. 'INe mark closest to the current the tape. location 'INe mark at the beginning of a recorded that is five minutes or less. 'INe mark at the beginning 20 of the tape. index marks on segment number 01 STOP to cancel Using Zero the Playback Features Search This feature allows you to quickly remm to a time counter reading of 0:00:00. This is especially convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape several times. 1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP. 2. Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time counter. 3. Use PLAY, FF, or R_EWto locate the start ofthe want to repeat. 4. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter 5. Blank or fast forwards Current tape 0:I_:34 counter Press REW to 0:00:00 go to Press SEARCH to exlt ig ..... OR ..... to 0:00:00. ZERO Current SEARCH tepe -0:I_:34 ceu_ter Press FF to go 0:00:00 Press SEARCH the ZERO SEARCH screan. Press REW or FF to return to 0:00:00. The tape rewinds playing. SEARCH you Continue playing the tape and press STOP when you reach the end of the segment you want to repeat. 6. Press SKIP/SEARCH twice to display The cztrrent time counter is displayed. 7. segment ZERO to i_ to exlt to the 0:00:00 and begins Search The TViVCR wiU search for blank portions than six seconds tn length. 1. Insert the prerecorded of the tape that are more tape and press STOP. 2. Press SKIP/SEA[;_CH three ttmes to display the BLANK SEARCH screen. BLAR_ SEARCH Press FF to begin _or bleak section Press SEARCH to _earchlng o_ tape. exlt 3. Press FF to begin searching seconds of blank tape. 4. f'or a segment that is at least stx Press S fOP to stop BLANK SEARCH. 21 Recording Recording Features Speeds Press SPEED to select a recording speed, Cassette SP Td20 2H_e .................................. 4 SKIP/SEARCH Button ............... 7,9,i8,20,21 SLEEP Button ............................... 7 Sleep Timer ................................ 10 SLP Speed ................................. 22 Solving Problems ......................... ::13,34 SP Speed ................................... 22 Spanish Language ............................ 3 SPEED ffape Speed) Button ................... 7 Speeds, Recording .......................... 22 STOP Button .............................. 7,28 STOP/EJECT Button ................. 16,23,24,28 Stopping a Timer Recording .................. 26 Stopping Express Recording .................. 24 Tab, Safe,W .......................... 16,23,24,25 Table of Contents ............................ i '['ape, How m Play .......................... '['apes, Copying ............................. '['apes, Editing .............................. Text Mode, Closed Captioning ................. Time Counter ............................ TIME Menu ............................... Time, Setting ................................ TIMER REC Indicator ................... Timer Recording Checking .............................. Clearing ............................... Setting ................................ Stopping .............................. Tint Function ................................ Tf_AC KING Buttons ........................ Tracking, Automatic ......................... Tracking, Manual ........................... Trouble Checks .......................... Turn on TV/VCR ............................ TV Rating Limim Block ................................. Setting ................................ View, ................................. 16 27 27 9 i8,22 5,10 5 24,25,28 26 26 25 26 8 7,16 18 18 33,34 3 i2 i2 13 Index 1V/VCR MAIN MENU ..... 3,4,5,9,10,19,22,2325,26 TViVCR Setup ............................. 25 'T}'pes of Recordings ......................... 22 Unlock Parental Controls .................... 15 Unrated Programs, Block/View. .............. 15 VChip Defined ............................... 1i Movie Ratings ....................... i415 TV Ratings .......................... i214 Unrated Programs ...................... 15 VCR, Connecting to TViVCR ................. 32 VIDEO/AUD!O INJacks .......... 24,25,27,28,29,30 VOL (Voiumej Buttons ..................... 7,26 Volume, Adjusting ........................... 5 WAKE-UP Indicator ....................... i0,28 WAKE-UP Timer ............................ 10 Warnings .................................... i Warranty, Limited .......................... 36 Weekdays (M-F), Recording .................. 25 Weekly Program, Recording .................. 25 ZERO SEARCH Screen ....................... 21 39 For your nearest Authorized Servicenter call tel! free in the USA. 1800-3361900 Canadian Your Consumers toll free English: French: numbers ..... are: i800-522-0338 1800-522-0445 If your product needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest servicenter from the Yellow"Pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. 'IRis will only add delays in service for your product. le_]HOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 N Meridian Indianapolis, IN g'_L999 ]'homsen Consumer l'radmnarkfs't ® Regi_e*xal Mates(}) I_ted Re_strada(s} in Thailand. 15392160 Street 46290 Electronics, _ne,
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