T13017WH USER’S GUIDE T V / V C R C O M B I N AT I O N
Introduction Important Information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this TV/VCR combination to rain or moisture. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.
Introduction Table of Contents Important Information Warning ______________________________ i Cautions ______________________________ i Note to Cable TV Installer _______________ i Product Registration ____________________ i Setting Up the TV/VCR Startup Check Accessories With TV/VCR ____ 2 Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 2 Optional: Attach Hook for Remote ___ 3 Attach Swivel Base to TV/VCR ______ 3 Connect Antenna or Cable-TV System________________________ 3 Swivel the TV/VCR Into Position ____ 3
Setting Up the TV/VCR Startup 1. Check accessories with TV/VCR combination. Contact your dealer if any items are missing. MENU POWER REW PLAY FF REC STOP PAUSE CHAN DISPLAY CLEAR VOL VOL MUTE 2 “AA” Batteries PREV CH CHAN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 RESET TRACK Videotape Catalog (Stock No. 221376) SPEED TRACK Hook (Stock No. 221379) Cooking Tape (Stock No. 221377) Remote (Stock No. 221374) Recipe Cards (Stock No. 221381) Four (4) Screws (Stock No.
Setting Up the TV/VCR Startup 3. Optional: Attach hook for remote. Attach the hook in a convenient location for storing your remote when it is not in use. 4. Attach swivel base to TV/VCR. Turn the TV/VCR on its side and attach the base to the underside of the TV/VCR using the four supplied screws. Then, place the TV/VCR upright on a solid, level surface where it can swivel left and right free of any objects. 5. Connect antenna or cable-TV system.
Setting Up the TV/VCR Startup 8. Set the clock and auto channel search automatically. When the AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET screen appears, follow these steps to automatically place channels in the TV/VCR’s memory and set the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time information transmitted by some broadcast stations. A. 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.
Setting up the TV/VCR Startup 9. 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 number buttons. TV/VCR MAIN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 Programming Picture Quality Time Closed Captioning Setup SETUP A. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. 1 Auto channel search 2 Add/Remove channels B.
Using the Remote Control Buttons CHAN (Channel) Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in channel memory. CLEAR Allows you to change menu entries or clear a timer recording. MENU POWER REW PLAY FF REC STOP PAUSE Resets time counter to 0:00:00 when it is displayed. DISPLAY Displays TV/VCR’s current status. CHAN DISPLAY CLEAR VOL VOL MUTE PREV CH Displays time counter when a tape is inserted. Removes displays. Advances to next program during program review.
Using the Remote Control Buttons Numbers (0 through 9) RESET Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers. Resets video functions to factory settings. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1– – appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers. Press 00 to select the line input (VIDEO). PAUSE Used to reset time for wake-up timer (alarm). REW (Rewind) Rewinds the tape when the TV/VCR is stopped. Searches the picture in reverse motion during playback.
TV/VCR Features Using the TV/VCR Features On-Screen Displays When you change channels, adjust volume, or use a VCR feature, on-screen displays appear to let you know the status of the TV/VCR. To Call Up On-Screen Displays CH 02 1. Press DISPLAY to display the channel number, function, time counter, date, time, and tape speed. If you do not press DISPLAY again, these displays will time out. Normal Screen – No Displays Press DISPLAY again with no tape inserted.
TV/VCR Features 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 closed 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 (closed caption) broadcasts.
TV/VCR Features Using the TV/VCR Features Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically turns the TV/VCR off after 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. 1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu. 3. Press 2 to display the SLEEP TIMER screen. TV/VCR MAIN MENU 1 Programming 2 Picture Quality 3 Time TIME SLEEP TIMER 1 2 3 4 5 Turn off TV in 0:00 Press Channel up or down to adjust timer. Press MENU to exit Set clock Sleep timer Wake-up timer Set Time Zone Set DST 0 Exit 4.
Playing a Tape Operating Instructions To Play a Tape PLAY 0:00:00 SP CH POWER – STOP/EJECT TIMER REPEAT REW PLAY F.FWD REC VOL + VOL CH WAKE-UP Safety Tab 1. Insert a tape in the TV/VCR. TV/VCR automatically turns on. The tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the Auto Play feature is turned on. 2. Press PLAY, if necessary. PLAY and the time counter appear on the screen. 3.
Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Pause This feature pauses the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of the scene. Pause works best for tapes recorded in the SLP speed. 1. Press PAUSE on the remote during playback to pause the action. The TV/VCR will automatically switch from pause to stop after a few minutes to prevent tape wear. 2. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback. Picture Search You can visually search a picture during playback.
Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features 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 wanted to record another program after it, you would: 1. Insert the pre-recorded tape. Press STOP. Make sure the tape is rewound. 2.
Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Auto Play Feature TV/VCR MAIN MENU This feature lets you tell the TV/VCR whether you want it to automatically start playing a tape that is inserted with the safety tab removed. 1 2 3 4 5 Programming Picture Quality Time Closed Captioning Setup 1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu. 3. Press 3 to display the AUTO PLAY menu.
Recording a Program Recording Features Recording Speeds Press SPEED to select a recording speed. • SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording. That is why most pre-recorded, rental tapes are recorded in SP. Fewer programs can be recorded on the tape. Special effects in playback are not recommended in SP. Recording Time Cassette SP SLP T-120 2Hr 6Hr T-160 2Hr 40Min 8Hr • SLP (Super Long Play) gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP.
Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) Timer recording lets you program the TV/VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that the clock is set correctly. Setting a Timer Recording 1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 1 to display the PROGRAMMING menu. 3. Press 1 to Create a new program. 4. Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select the type of program.
Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 1 to display the PROGRAMMING menu. 3. Press 2 to Review existing progs. 4. Press DISPLAY to review the next program in sequence. 5. TV/VCR MAIN MENU 1 Programming PROGRAMMING 1 Create a new program 2 Review existing progs. Press CLEAR to erase a program.
Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Express Recording) Express recording lets you record up to four hours or to the end of the tape without programming the timer. You can begin recording immediately. The TV/VCR will stop automatically at the end of the recording. Operating Instructions 1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. The TV/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.
Recording a Program Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 24.) Use another VCR or camcorder as the playback VCR and the TV/VCR as the recording VCR. 1. Turn on the VCR or camcorder and the TV/VCR. 2. Press 00 on TV/VCR’s remote to select the line input (VIDEO). Insert the tape you want to copy into the playback VCR or camcorder. Insert a blank tape with safety tab intact into the TV/VCR. 3. 4. Start the playback VCR or camcorder playing.
Location of Controls Location of Controls — Front Panel CH POWER – STOP/EJECT TIMER REPEAT REW PLAY FF REC VOL + VOL CH WAKE-UP Remote Sensor CH POWER Tape Compartment – STOP/EJECT TIMER REPEAT REW PLAY FF POWER Turns the TV/VCR on or off. The indicator in the button is lit when the power is on. STOP/EJECT Stops normal functions — such as record, playback, rewind, fast-forward, or pause. Press when a tape is stopped to eject the cassette.
Hooking Up the TV/VCR Location of Controls — Back Panel VHF/UHF VIDEO AUDIO IN VHF/UHF (Antenna) Connector Receives the signal from an antenna or cable system. 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. Choosing a Hookup Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your TV/VCR. 1. How do you receive your TV signals? Choose one answer from below. A.
Hooking Up the TV/VCR Connect Supplied Antenna, Antenna, or Cable System Without a Cable Box A. Supplied Antenna A Supplied Antenna Follow these steps to connect the supplied antenna to your TV/VCR. Do not connect this antenna if you plan to connect a different type of indoor or outdoor antenna or cable system. 1. Insert the antenna base into the slot on the back of your TV/VCR. Antenna Slot 2. Connect the twin-lead ends of the antenna to the screw terminals of the supplied antenna adapter.
Hooking Up the TV/VCR Connect a Cable System With a Cable Box A. Cable Box Required to Unscramble all Channels A Cable from Cable System Cable 1. Connect as shown. This connection may require additional accessories not provided. Cable Box IN 2. Plug in power cords of TV/VCR and cable box. OUT 3. Turn to page 2 for “Setting Up the TV/VCR.” Coaxial Cable Back of TV/VCR VHF/UHF VIDEO AUDIO IN B. Cable Box Required to Unscramble Only Premium Channels B Cable from Cable System 1.
Hooking Up the TV/VCR Connect a VCR or Camcorder for Copying Tapes A. VCR for Copying Tapes A 1. Connect as shown. This connection requires additional accessories not provided. VCR (Playback Only) 2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV/VCR. IN FROM ANT. VHF/UHF OUT TO TV IN VIDEO OUT IN AUDIO OUT 3 CH. 4 3. Turn to page 19 for “Copying and Editing Tapes.” Press 00 on the remote to select the line (audio/video) input on the TV/VCR to receive the signal from the VCR.
References Cleaning the TV/VCR Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your TV/VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes of the cabinet. Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. We recommend using a nonabrasive, anti-static cleaner and polisher.
References 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 RCA VCR Servicenter. Trouble Here's what to try: No power • Plug TV/VCR into an operating outlet. • Check connections. TV/VCR does not respond to remote • Aim remote at TV/VCR’s remote sensor with no objects between them. • Change batteries. Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing • Switch to an active channel.
References Trouble Checks Trouble Here's what to try: Clock shows incorrect time or date • Power interruption. TIMER indicator flashes on front of TV/VCR. • Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date). • Time zone or daylight savings time information incorrect. See page 4. TV/VCR makes noise when stopped • TV/VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside the TV/VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode.
References 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. What we will do: • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your TV/VCR.
References Index Accessories, Included . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS Menu . .5 Adding Channels to Memory . . . . . .5 Adjusting the Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Adjusting Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Antenna System, Connecting . . . . . .22 AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks . . . . . .19,21,24 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Menu . . .4 Auto Play Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 AUTO PLAY Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Auto Repeat Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For your nearest Authorized Servicenter call toll-free in the U.S.A. 1-800-336-1900 Canadian Consumers — Your toll-free numbers are. English: 1-800-522-0338 French: 1-800-522-0445 If your TV/VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product.
