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Table of Contents Important Information Playing Warning Cautions Note to Cable TV Installer i Product i Setting i i Registration Up the TV/VCR Startup Unpack your TV/VCR Remote Control and 2 Insert Batteries in Remote Place Your TV/VCR on a Stable Surface Connect Antenna System Connect External 2 2 or Cable-TV Speaker Plug in the TV/VCR Turn On the TV/VCR 3 3 3 3 Select the Language (Escoje un Idioma/Choissisez une langue) 4 Put Channels into Memory (Auto Channel Search) 4 Set the Si
Startup 1. Unpack the TV/VCR Contact and your accessories dealer if any accessories are missing, _66_ % _ 4" 0 0 % DC Car Cord '0 Antenna Adapter Replace adapter only with stock #193983. 0 _0,0 o0 0,00 L_ AC Power Cord Remote Control and Two Batteries 2. Insert batteries 3.
Startup 4. Connect antenna or cable-TV Connect 5. Connect setting external (optional) system a home antenna speaker or a cable-TV system. Details onpages 29-32. and select speaker switch Details on page 33. 6. Plug in the TV/VCR Attach the power cord to the back of the TV/VCR. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. You can also power the TV/VCR with the DC car cord. First.
Startup 8. Select the (Escoja TVIVCR language. un idioma./Choisissez une MAIN MENU Screen langue.) Screen This feature lets you select English, Spanish, or French as tim language for your on-screen displays. I 2 3 Picture Quality Closed Captioning Menu Language: (Idioma/Langue) 0 Exit A. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. English B. Press 1 to display the SCREEN menu. C. Press 3 to toggle the menu language between English, Spanish and French.
Startup 11. Add or remove channels from the TVNCR's memory TV/VCR I 2 3 4 5 You may want to add or remove channels ifsome of them are not active, have weak signals, or you memory. A channel that pressing the remote control's do not want has been removed number on the remote them can in your channel still be selected by MAIN SETUP buttons. A. Press MENU to display B. Press 5 to display the SETUP C. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE D. Follow E.
Buttons This remote has a Light O feature that lets you use the remote in a dimly lit or dark room. The Lightbutton 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. The 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.
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. SKI_SEARCH Operates Commercial Skip during TV viewing. (This only works when there is no tape in the TV/VCR.) Displays INDEX, ZERO,and BLANK search screens when tape is inserted in the TV/VCR. Operates Commercial Scan by advancing tape 60 seconds 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, time counter, date, time, and tape speed. If you do not press DISPLAY again, these displays will time out and disappear. 2. Press DISPLAY again: • No tape in TV/VCR: Displays are removed.
Using Closed the TVNCR Features Captioning The closed captioning feature displays the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen. This is useful to 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 primaw language in your area. Caption 2 may be used as a second source for secondary languages.
Using Sleep the TVNCR Features CN 08 Sleep Timer Timer The sleep minutes. 1. Press timer automatically SLEEP 2. To cancel on the remote the sleep You can also access 1. Press MENU the TV/VCR to select timer, press the sleep timer on the remote to display 2 to display the TIME menu. 2 to display the SLEEP TIMER 4. Press CHAN up or down to select 5. Press MENU three to exit. watching remaining steps timer, the timer the menu disappears. MAIN Sat 10131198 system.
Using the TVNCR Parental Controls and Features V-Chip The Parental Controls 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.
Using Setting the TV TVNCR Rating Features Limits TV/VCR 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 4 to display PARENTAL CONTROLS. 3. Press 1 to display the V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT screen. 4. 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 your system in order to activate blocking.
Using the TVNCR 3. Press Features 2 to change The status for this rating changes to Block status area Viewing Age-Based status and red). from View all higher (B) (indicated turning automatically 4. the rating (V) to Block ratings by the rating Note that (B). automatically limits all associated in the rating content is also blocked.
Using the TVNCR Viewing Specific Content you back and changing Determine 2, Continuously you specific content some press themes, you want 1 until themeis) To change the content the remote view. that you that only theme as that Rating the content changes for TV-MA language to View the option back to View to View iV). status to change with theme to View themes the rating corresponds have to change want After you press the number, content status field.
Using the Viewing Movie TVNCR Features Ratings After you block movie ratings, you have the option of going back and changing some of the rating statuses back to View V-CHIP MOVIE 1. Determine the movie ratings you want to change to View. 2. Continuously press 1 until the rating you want to change appears as the rating. NR X NC-17 R Block Block Block Block 3. Press 2 to change the status fl'om View to Block.
Operating To Play Instructions a Tape PLAY 0:00:00 m Safety Tab I. Insert a tape in the TV/VCR. The TV/VCR 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 screen. 3. 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 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 normal playback. Frame Advance Frame advance lets you view one frame at a time while in the PAUSE mode.
Using the Playback Automatic Features Tracking The TV/VCR has automatic picture playing another when VCR. Automatic whenever a tape turned on. Manual tracking a tape that tracking is inserted which was adjusts recorded is turned the on on or the TV/VCR's power is 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. It has no effect during recording.
Using Auto Play the Playback Features 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 Play setting. The Auto Play feature is set to ON at the factory. • Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically.
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 play. To Select Scan and Play Index Playback 1. Insert the pre-recorded tape and press STOP, 2. Press SKIP/SEARCH to display the INDEX SEARCH screen. 3.
Using Zero the Playback Features Search This feature allows you to quickly return 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 pre-recorded tape and press STOP. ZERO SEARCH Current tape 0:12:34 counter Press REW to 0:00:00 go to Press SEARCH to exit is 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. .......
Recording Recording Features Speeds Press SPEEDto select a recording speed. Cassette SP Recording Time SLP LP T-120 2Hrs 6Hrs 4Hrs Tq60 2Hrs 40Min 8Hrs 5Hrs 20Min SLP • 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. • SLP (Super Long Play) gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP.
Types of Recordings Your TV/VCR provides different ways to record which are explained in the following sections: Basic Recording Express Recording Timer Recording Copying and Editing Tapes Basic How Recording to Make a Recording 1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. 2. Press SPEED to select a recording speed. The tape speed indicator appears. 3. Select the channel to be recorded. To record from the AUDtO/VtDEO tNjacks, press 00. Two selections appear in the channel field.
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. How to Use Express Recording 1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. The TV/VCR will turn on, 2. Select the channel to be recorded. To record from the AUDIO/VIDEO INjacks, press INPUT. Two selections appear in the channel field.
Timer Timer Recording recording This is useful the timer, Setting lets you if you make sure program the TV/VCR plan on being away Dom to record home up to eight for a long period different of time. programs. Before setting that the clock is set con'ectly. a Timer Recording TV/VCR 1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. Screen Time Timer 2. Press 3 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. MAIN MENU Recordings TIMER RECORDINGS 3. Press 1 to Create a New Program. I 2 4.
Timer Recording Checking or Clearing 1, Timer Recordings Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. 2, Press 3 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. 3, Press 2 to Review Existing Progs, (programs). 4, Press CLEAR to erase a program. 5, Press MENU to review the next program TVIVCR Screen Time Timer I 2 MAIN MENU Recordings Create Review TIMER a New Program existing RECORDINGS Progs. Program 1 (One ] time) in sequence.
Copying Operating and Editing Instructions (Refer Tapes to hookup on page 30.) Use another VCR or camcorder as the playback the TV/VCR as the recording VCR. Caution: recording grams VCR and 1. Turn on the VCR or camcorder 2. Press O0 on TV/VCR's remote to select the line input (VIDEO1 or VIDEO2). Pressing 00 once tunes the TV/VCR to the AUDIO/VIDEO1 input jacks on the rear of the TV/VCR. Pressing 00 twice tunes the TV/VCR to the AUDIO/VIDEO2 inputjacks on the front of the TV/VCR. 3.
Front Panel Tape Compartment Remote Sensor AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN Jacks Remote Receives audio and video signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks. To select these front paneljacks, press 00 twice to display VIDEO2. Receives signals from the remote. Aim remote at this sensor with no objects between them. CH ^ and v (Channel F. FWD (Fast Forward) Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.
Back Panel I[] I INPUT _NTS_HEXT A£_DIO VD_EO IN FROM ANTENNA Jack Receives the signal from an antenna or cable system. VIDEO and AUDIO INPUT Jacks Receive signals from another component, such as a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. To select these back panel jacks, press O0 once to display VIDEO1. Choosing Answer the a Hookup questions 1. to choose the How does your Choose one answer hookup TV/VCR from for your receive TVNCR. signals? below. A.
Cormect Anterma or Cable System Wibmut a Cable Box A. Dipole Antenna Follow these steps to connect a dipole antenna to your TV/VCR. Do not connect a dipole antenna if you plan to connect a different type of indoor or outdoor antenna or cable system. This connection may require additional accessories not provided. 1. Insert the antenna base into the slot on the back of your TVNCR. 2. Connect the twin-lead ends of the antenna to the screw terminals of an antenna adapter. 3.
Connect a Cable System ViFd_h a Cable Box A. Cable Box Unscramble 1. Connect Required to All Channels as shown. Cable System Cable from This connection may require additional accessories not provided. Cable Box 2. Plug in power cable box. cords of TVNCR 3. Turn to pages 24 for "Setting TV/VCR." and Up the Coaxial Cable Back of TV/VCR ANTENNA_ [] _T[_EXT B. Cable Box Unscramble Channels 1. Connect Required to Premium AUDIO VIDEO '°'°°°I Cable System Only as shown.
a VCR or Camcorder A. VCR for Copying 1. Connect for Ccgying Tapes Tapes as shown. This connection requires additional VCR (Playback Only) accessories not provided. 2. Plug in power TV/VCR. cords of VCR i (_ and A_r IN woM V_/_HV 3. Turn to page 27 for "Copying Editing Tapes." and Press 00 on the remote to select the line (audio/video) inputs on the TV/VCR to receive the signal from tile VCR. If your VCR has stereo AUDIO OUT jacks, connect tile audio cable to the jack labeled MONO.
Cormecting External Speakers with 3-Way Operation 1. Plug in the external speaker. Depress the black tab and insert the black speaker wire into the speaker jack. Depress the red tab and insert the red (or other color) speaker wire into the speaker jack. ANTgNNA_ IN FROM 2. Set the speaker INT switch to the desired I selection: Listen to the TV/VCR's audio only through the internal speaker.
Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checMng a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your TV/VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter. Problem Solution No power in AC mode • Plug TV/VCR into an operating outlet. • Check connections. • Make sure the wall outlet is not controlled by a wall switch. No power in DC mode • Automobile cigarette lighter socket must be 12 volt negative ground system • Make sure cigarette lighter socket is working properly.
Trouble Checks Problem Solution Timer recording not made or wrong program recorded • Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times). Seepage 25. • Cable box was not turned on and tuned to the correct channel at time recording was to begin, • Power interruption. TIMER REC indicator flashes on front of TV/VCR. • Check to see if the TV/VCR's time and date are correct ... including AM/PM See page 5. • Program exceeded tape's length or tape was not rewound beforehand.
Limited What Warranty your warranty covers: Any defect in material or workmanship. For how long after 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.) What we will do: Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your TV/VCR.
Index ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS Menu .............. 4 Adding Channels to Memory .................. 4 Adjusting the Picture ......................... 8 Adjusting Volume ........................... 5 Age-based Ratings Block ................................. 12 Defined ............................... 11 View .................................. 13 Antenna System, Connecting ................. 30 AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks ........ 23,24,25,27,28,29,32 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Menu .............. 4 Auto Play Feature ..........
Index Number Buttons ............................. 7 On-Screen Displays .......................... 8 Operation Express Record ......................... 24 Picture, Adjust .......................... 8 Play a Tape ............................ 16 Program Channel Memory ................ 4 Record a Program ...................... 23 Set the Sleep Timer ..................... 10 Set the Time and Date (Clock) ............. 5 Set the Wake-up Timer .................. 10 Timer Record ..........................
Index TWVCR MAIN MENU ..... 3.4,5,9,10,19.22,23,25,26 TV/VCR Setup ............................. 2-5 Types of Recordings ......................... 22 Unlock Parental Controls .................... 15 Unrated Programs, Block/View ............... 15 V-Chip Defined ............................... 11 Movie Ratings ....................... 14-15 TV Ratings .......................... 12-14 Unrated Programs ...................... 15 VCR, Connecting to TV/VCR ................. 32 VIDEO/AUDIO IN Jacks .........
For your nearest Authorized Servicenter call toll-free in the USA. 1-800-336-1900 Canadian Consumers ..... Your toll-free numbers are: English: 1-800-522-0338 French: 1-800-522-0445 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. This will only add delays in service for your product.
