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SETUP AND CONNECTIONS .......................................................... 3 Step 1: Unpack the TV/VCR and Remote Control ........................... 4 Step 2: Insert Batteries in the Remote ............................................ 4 Step 3: Place your TV/VCR on a Stable Surface ............................... 4 Step 4: Choose a Hookup ................................................................. 4 How to Hook Up a VCR or Camcorder .....................................
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STEP 1: UNPACK REMOTE THE TV/VCR AND CONTROL Contact your dealer if your remote STEP 2: INSERT control is missing. BATTERIES '0 'C '0 < IN THE ',C.)< REMOTE ©4 1. Remove the battery remote. compartment 2. Insert fresh batteries. aligned correctly. 3. Replacethe cover from the back of the Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are cover.
HOW TO HOOK UP A VCR OR CAMCORDER To hook up a VCR or camcorder for copying tapes, use Connection E or F. Antenna CONNECTION Attaching to a Dipole Antenna (With No Cable Box) Antenn_ Follow these steps to connect a dipole antenna to your TVNCR. Do not connect a dipole antenna if you plan to connect a different type of indoor or outdoor antenna or cable system. Optional accessories may be required for this connection. -J/ ///_Lead I. Insert the antenna 2.
CONNECTION Cabte from Cable System C: Cable Box Attaching Channels 1. to a Cable Box Required to Unscramble Connect as shown. Optional connection. accessories may be required for this / / 2. Plug in power cords of TV/VCR and cable box. 3. Go to "Step 5: Connect the G-LINK Cable." CONNECTION All D: Attaching to a Cable Box Required to Unscramble Premium Channels Only 1. Connect as shown. Optional connection. accessories may be required 2. Plug in power cords of TV/VCR and cable box. 3.
CONNECTION Attaching E: to a VCR for Copying VCR (Playback Only) Tapes 1. Connect as shown. Optional connection. accessories may be required 2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TVNCR. 3. For further instructions, see the section "Copying Editing Tapes." Press 00 on the remote to select the line (audio/video) TVNCR to receive the signal from the VCR. for this and inputs on the If your VCR has stereo AUDIO OUT jacks, connect the audio cable to the jack labeled MONO.
STEP 5: CONNECT THE G-LINK CABLE This is an important step because the G-LINK cable enables your TV/VCR and the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen guide that lists what shows are on TV) to work with your cable box. The G-LINK cable wiff not work until the GUIDE Plus+ system is set up. (Setting up the GUIDE Plus+ system is explained in "Step 8: Set Up the GUIDE Plus+ System," later in this section.
STEP 6: PLUG IN THE TV/VCR Plug the power cord into the wall outlet, the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. completely. STEP 7: TURN matching the wide blade of Be sure to insert the plug ON THE TV/VCR Press POWER on the front of the TV/VCR or press TV or VCR on the remote. The indicator in the POWER button on the front of the TV/VCR will light when the TV/VCR is on. The first time you turn on the TV/VCR, you will be asked to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system.
To complete GUIDE Plus+ setup, the G-LINK cable must be properly attached to your cable box if you have one. See "Step 5: Connect the G-LINK Cable," later in this section. Select your country and enter your ZIP or Postal code. For Canada, use CH ^ and v to select letters. The next series of screens asks you about your cable TV setup. If you have a cable box, you must set the GUIDE Plus+ system to control it. Otherwise, it will not be able to locate and download program information.
Once the correct model of cable box has been identified, you need to set the cable box's output channel. Enter the channel you use to view channels through your cable box-usually 3 or 4. Consult your cable box's instruction book or your cable company if you are not sure. Choose 0to use VIDEO INPUT. The last screen comes up when you've successfully finished the GUIDE Plus+ setup. Remember: • Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information. Downloading may take 24 hours.
STEP 9: SET UP THE REST OF THE TV/VCR Select the Language This feature lets you select English, Spanish, or French as the language for your on-screen displays. 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR Main Menu. 2. Press 1 to display the Screen menu. 3. Press 3 to toggle the menu language between English, Spanish and French. The default menu language when you first turn on the TV/VCR is English. Put Channels into Memory 12 (Auto Channel Search) 1.
Set the Signal Type (Optional) Note that if you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ system, Signal Type will not be available. The TV/VCR automatically selects the signal type (cable or antenna) when you run the Auto Channel Search. If you want to change the signal type, follow the directions below. 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR Main Menu. 2. Press 5 to display the Setup menu. 3. Press 5 to toggle the Signal Type between Antenna and Cable.
Set the Time and Date (Clock) Note that if you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ system, the Time menu will not appear. Note that the only time you need to set the dock is when you're not using cable (or a cable box). To set the clock: 1. Press MENU on the remote 2. Press 2 to display the Time menu. 3. Press 1 to display the Set Time and Date screen. 4. Use the number buttons • Press 0 before to display the TV/VCR Main Menu. on the remote to enter the time.
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REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS LED ON-OFF When in TV/VCR mode, another device mode (VCR, DVD, turn the device on and off. When devices that are on wiil be turned RCA, GE, and PROSCAN products). turns the TV/VCR on and off. if in Satellite, etc.) and programmed, will pressed twice within two seconds, all off (this feature only works with most VCR_ VCR1 TV Puts the remote Turns on the TV/VCR and puts the remote OVD VCR2 Puts the remote TV in VCR mode. in TV/VCR mode. in DVD mode.
CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing. Also exits the GUIDE Plus+ menu system. Allows you to change menu entries or clear a timer recording. Resets time counter to 0:00:00 when displayed. Number Buttons (0-9) Enters channel numbers, digits for programming the remote, and time settings directly though the remote control. To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits.
PROGRAMMI NG THE REMOTE The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers, and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players, and satellite receivers. TESTING THE REMOTE To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed, turn a device ON, such as a DVD player, point the remote at the DVD player, and press the DVD button.
Using Direct Entry 1. Turn on the component 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list on the last page of this section, "Using the Remote." 3. Press and hold the appropriate VCR2, AUX, SAT=CABLE). component 4. While list. button, 5. Release the component button, and then press ON=OFF to see if the component responds to the remote commands. If it doesn't, try pressing the component button and then ON,OFF again. 6. holding to be programmed.
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HOW TO PLAY A TAPE _LAY 1. 0_ Insert a tape in the TVNCR. The TVNCR automatically turns on. The tape automatically begins to play if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the Auto Play feature has been turned on. 2. Press PLAY, if necessary. The word Play and the time counter appear on the screen. 3. If necessary, while the tape is playing, press TRACKING + or - on the remote or CH ^ or v on the TV/VCR to remove any streaks from the picture. 4.
USING THE PLAYBACK FEATURES Pause This feature pauses the tape during playback and allows you to examine the details of the scene. Pause works best with tapes recorded in SLP speed. 1. Press PAUSE 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 normal VCRI ON'OFF TV playback. Frame Advance MUTE SEARCH Frame advance lets you view one frame at a time while in the PAUSE mode.
Automatic Tracking The TV/VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing a tape that was recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted or the TV/VCR's power is turned on. c>O<] Manual MUTE Tracking VCRI ON'OFF TV SEARCH 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. It has no effect during recording.
Auto Play Feature This feature enables the TV/VCR to automatically start playing a tape when it is inserted. (The safety tab on the tape must be removed.) 1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR Main Menu. 2. Press 5 to display the Setup menu. 3. Press 4 to change the Auto The Auto Play feature Play setting. is set to On at the factory. • Select On if you want playing automatically.
Index Search The TVNCR 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 TVNCR 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. Press SEARCH on the remote to display the Index Search screen. 3.
Zero Search This feature allows you to quickly return to a time counter reading O:O0:OO.This is especially convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape several times. 1. Insert the pre-recorded 2. Press INFO on the remote twice to display only the time counter. 3. tape and press STOP. Use PLAY, FORWARD, or REVERSEon the remote of the segment of to locate the start you want to repeat. 4. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter 5.
RECORDING FEATURES Recording Speeds Press SPEED to select a recording speed. Recording Time • SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording; consequently, fewer programs can be recorded on the tape. Most pre-recorded, rental tapes are recorded in SR • LP (Long Play) gives twice the recording time of tapes recorded in SP. Special effects such as pause, slow motion, picture search, and frame advance are not recommended in this speed.
BASIC RECORDI NG The GUIDE Plus+ system recording timer will override the VCR eight-event timer, and Sleep or Wake-up timers if you have set conflicting timed events in the GUIDE Plus+ system. If the VCR-timed recordings are already in progress, they will be interrupted and the GUIDE Plus+ system-timed recording will begin as scheduled. 1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. The TV/VCR will turn on. 2. Press SPEED to select a recording appears. speed. The tape speed indicator 3.
To stop an express • recording in progress: Pressand hold STOP/EJECT on the TV/VCR or STOP on the remote to stop the express recording. -- OR- , Repeatedly press REC,VCR+ until Record Length: 0:00 appears. recording stops after a few seconds. TIMER The RECORDING The GUIDE Plus+ system recording timer will override the VCR eight-event timer, and Sleep or Wake-up timers if you have set conflicting timed events in the GUIDE Plus+ system.
• If you turn the TVNCR off, the TIMER indicator will flash if there is no cassette in the TV/VCR or the safety tab is missing from the cassette. 10. If using a cable box, turn it on and tune it to the channel you want to record before time for the recording to begin. To check or clear a timer recording: 1. Press MENU on the remote 2. Press 3 to display the Timer Recordings 3. Press 2 to Review Existing Programs. 4. Press CLEAR to erase a program. 5. Press MENU to review the next program 6.
6. Press PAUSE on both the VCR or camcorder remote at the same time 7. and the TVNCR's remote Press STOP on both to resume copying. the VCR or camcorder when you are finished. 32 to begin copying the tape. Edit out segments that you do not want to copy by pressing PAUSE on the TVlVCR's remote to pause the tape. Then, locate the next segment you want to copy on the playback VCR or camcorder by using FORWARD, REVERSE,or PLAY. Press PAUSE on the playback VCR or camcorder.
USING THE FEATURES AND CONTROLS This section introduces you to the features and controls with which your TV/VCR is equipped. In this section, you will learn how to use: • On-screen displays. • The GUIDE Plus+ Menu system. • Parental controls, including V-Chip rating limits.
USING 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. CALLING 1. 2. UP ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS Press INFO to display the function, time counter, date. time, and tape speed. If you do not press INFO again, these displays will time out and disappear. Press INFO again: • Pressing lNFO with no tape inserted: -- Pressing INFO once with tape inserted: No tape in TVIVCR: Displays are removed.
ABOUT CLOSED CAPTIONING The closed captioning feature displays the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen. This is useful to the hearing impaired or anyone who wants to watch a program without sound. There are four types of closed captions: Caption 1, Caption 2, Text 1 and Text 2. Caption 1 displays the full translation of the primary language in your area. Caption 2 may be used as a second source for secondary languages.
USING SLEEP TIMER The sleep timer automatically 120 minutes. turns the TV/VCR off after 30, 60, 90, or 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR Main Menu. 2. Press 2 to display the Time menu. 3. Press 1 to display the Sleep Timer screen. 4. Press CH ^ or v to select 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. While watching time remaining 5. a program, press INFO to check the amount before the TV turns off.
5. Press MENU to set the timer. • The wake-up timer will turn on the TV/VCR every day. The WAKE-UP indicator light on the front panel is illuminated when the wake-up timer is set. • Once the TV/VCR is turned on by the wake-up timer, the unit automatically turns off after 60 minutes if no buttons are pressed. Note: When the wake-up timer turns on the TV/VCR, the volume level does not change from when the TV/VCR was last turned off. 6.
PARENTAL CONTROLS The Parental Controls AND V-CHIP menu allows you to program your TV/VCR so that children cannot see certain programs. The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve a feature inside your TV/VCR called V-Chip 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 lets you program your TV so it will not display certain programs.
SETTING TV RATING LIMITS 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV!VCR Main Menu. 2. Press 4 to disp}ay Parental Controls 3. Press 1 to disp}ay the V-Chip TV Rating Limit screen. 4. Use the number buttons program rating. menu. (1-7) to change the status of a TV Remember, once you have set your limits, you must lock your Parental Controls settings for rating limits to take effect. See "LocldUnlock Parental Controls," later in this section. V.
BLOCK I NG AGE-BASED RATI NGS You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. For example, if you only want your child to watch programs that have a TV-G rating and lower (in other words, you want the child to watch TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y), then you need to block out other programming with higher ratings. To block programs: *L Determine watch. the lowest level rating you do not want the child to 2.
BLOCKING SPECIFIC CONTENT THEMES You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L, S, V, and FV on your screen.) When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you automatically block that content theme for higher-rated programs as well. For examp}e, if you do not want your child to watch programs that have adult language (L) rated TV-PG or higher, then you would also block out all programming TV-PG and above containing adult language.
SETTING MOVIE RATING You set movie rating limits by blocking {eve{, LIMITS movies rated above a specified To access the V-Chip Movie Rating Limit menu: 1. Press MENU to access the TV!VCR Main Menu. 2. Press 4 to display the Parental Controls 3. Press 2 for the V-Chip Movie Rating Limit screen. 4. Use the number buttons rating. menu. (1-2) to change the status of a movie Remember: You must lock your Parental Controls settings for rating limits to take effect.
BLOCKI NG UNRATED TV PROGRAMS Some TV programs are not rated but may contain material you do not want your children to see. These programs must be blocked separately. 1, Press MENU to display the TV/VCR Main Menu. 2. Press 4 to display the Parental 3. Press 3 to select Unrated toggle between Controls menu. Programs from the menu and to View and Block.
USING THE GUIDE Plus+ SYSTEM The GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and VCR. You must first set up the GUIDE Plus+ menu in order to view it. To bring up the GUIDE Plus+ screen, press GUIDE.
GETTING IN & OUT OF THE GUIDE Plus+ SYSTEM To enter the GUIDE Plus+ system, press GUIDE on the remote. There are three ways to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system: • Press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the channel highlighted in the Channel listing. • Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the channel displayed in the background. • Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and return to the last channel you were watching.
GRID GUIDE Grid Guide Action Buttons The Grid guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ system. It displays the current programming for each channel. The live program is dispJayed in the video window. • Use the up and down arrows to browse Channel listings and CH ^ and v to page through listings. Use the right and left arrows to browse future Program listings. To tune to a channel, highlight the program you want to view in the Channel listing and press OK.
SORT Sort Menu Action Buttons The Sort menu lets you browse programs by category. The channel to which you are currently tuned is displayed in the background. To sort: 1. Press MENU to highlight the Menu bar. 2, Use the arrows to highlight Sort. When Sort is highlighted for the first time, the Movies category is displayed. Thereafter, the last category used becomes the default. A listing of subcategories is displayed below the category name. 3.
News The News menu lets you browse current news stories by headline 1. Press GUIDE (the GUIDE Plus+ system appears). Then press MENU to select the menu bar. 2. Use the arrows to highlight 3. Use the up and down arrows to highlight News. a story. - Use the up and down arrows to browse one list at a time. - Use CH ^ and v to browse through button the list one page at a time. 4. Press the right arrow to see full text. 5.
Schedule Menu Action Buttons When viewing the Schedule menu the following appear on the bar: Action buttons will Remove/Stop Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to remove from the Schedule and press 1 on the remote. Change Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to change and press 3 on the remote to toggle the frequency between the following choices: gaily Records the same program each day Monday-Friday. Once Records only on that day.
Editor You may customize the Channe{ listing by enabling or disabling the display of certain channels. For instance, you may disable channels that you never watch. You can restore disabled channels at a later point in time. 1. Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system. 2. Press MENU to highlight 3. Use the right and let_ arrows to highlight selection. 4. Use the up and down arrows to selecta channel. Then use the Editor menu Action section. E_ti_or Menu Action Buttons the Menu bar.
GETTI NG ASSISTANCE This section provides information you may need for guidance while using your TV/VCR. It gives you specific information about the front panel and back panel, care and cleaning information, a limited warranty, and an index.
FRONT PANEL J m _-_EAB _r F' , ADVANCED ..... VIDEO SYSTEM :_ _......... AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives audio and video signals from another component (such as a VCR or camcorder) that is connected to these jacks. To select these front panel jacks, press 00 twice to display VIDEO 2. CR ^ and v (Channel up and do,Ran) manual tracking when a tape is playing. F. FWD (Fast Forward) playback. Headphone Jack PLAYIPAUSE POWER Connect headphones the tape when the VCR ;s stopped.
BACK PANEL To view the device you have connected to the AUDIO!VIDEO jacks, press 00 once to display VIDEO 1. VIDEO and AUDIO INPUT Jacks Signals from a_other compatriot (suchas a VCRor camcorder) that i5 coDn_tad to the_jacks. Be aware that the back panaFs Audio/Videojacks are R_eive disabled front when you p_{t_el's 03t_DeC_ a device to IN the Audio/Videojacks, FROM ANTENNA Recait_s the sJgDa/ antenna or cable Jack from an system, I -- O.
No sound • Press VOL ^ to increase the sound. • Sound has been muted, Press MUTE or VOL ^ on remote, Snow or streaks in picture or no picture during tape playback • Check tape -- it may be worn out or of poor quality. Try another tape. • Some snow/streaks • Press one of the TRACKING buttons on the remote or CH ^ or v on the TVNCR to move the streaks up or down and out of the picture. are normal during search, pause, frame advance, and slow-motion playback.
TV/VCR makes noise when stopped • TV!VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode. inside the TVNCR will continue to rotate for a Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly • Check antenna • You cannot add or remove channels from the TV!VCR's memory Plus+ system. Cannot or cable connections.
Parental • Control password Reset Parental Control Front panel buttons • password. won't work When the GUIDE Plus+ system is recording, Not receiving • does not work front panel buttons are inoperative. all cable channels Make sure you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ menu to recognize your cable box. Select GUfDEPtus+ Menu from the Main Menu, then select 5etupfrom the GUIDE Plus+ menu. Choose Yeswhen asked if you have a cab}e box. Then select Setup from the Main Menu and run Auto Search.
LI M ITE D WARRANTY What your warranty • covers: Any defect in materia{ For how long after or workmanship. your purchase: • Ninety days for labor charges. • One year for parts. • Two years for picture tube. (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.
Accessory Information Antenna (or cab{e-TV) connections are made with either coaxial antenna cable or twin-lead cable. Coaxia{ cables are shielded so they are less susceptible to hum or interference from adjacent cab{es. The fo{Iowing accessories are available from most dealers and e{ectronics supply stores in case you want to position your components farther apart or need additiona{ cables.
Remote Accessory Order Form Control replacements or spares can be ordered as needed. Description Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $5.95 VH89 $5.95 VH83 $5.95 VH84 $9.95 S=Video Cable (6-ft) VH976 $7.95 S=Video Cable (12-_) VH913 $14.95 2-way Signal Splitter VH47 Amplified ANT200 $49.95 193984 $11.15 243300 $33.10 228449 $4.
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INDEX A F P Accessories 58 Advance Frame 23 Advertisement GUIDE Plus+system 50 Age-based ratings 40 AUDIO IN jacks 52 Auto play 25 Auto repeat 25 Autodisplay GUIDE Plus+system 44, 50 Automatic Tracking 24 Automatic head cleaner 28 Finding the sensor B Fi_t time TVNCR is turned on 9 Frame advance 23 Front panel 52 Parental controls LockiUn(ock 43 Pause 23 Recording28 Picture Search 23 Play Auto 25 Play a tape 22 B Back panel 53 Basic recording 29 Battefiesforthe remote Blank search 27 G-LINK cable 4
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