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Introduction Key Features Overview Your TV/VCR is equipped with features that will add to your TV/VCR viewing experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 2 provides more information about the rest of the TV/VCR's features and how to use them. V-Chip: Parental Controls Description: You can block prograrns ratings, and/or movie ratings.
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of ¢ontonts Introduction Key Features Overview .................................................................................................... V-Chip: Parental Controls ........................................................................................... Chapter 1: Connections 1 1 & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ......................................................................... Protect Against Power Surges ...............................................................
of Chapter ¢ontonts 3: Using the TV/VCR's Menu System How to Use Your TV/VCR's Menu System ..................................................................... Screen Menu ................................................................................................................... 32 32 Time Menu ...................................................................................................................... 33 Additional Setup Features in the Menu ........................................
Chapter Connections Chapter & Setup Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Connections • Plug in theTV/VCR • Put Batteries in the Remote • Turn on the TV/VCR • Initial Setup • VCR Basics • Buttons on the Remote Control Changing Entertainment. Again.
Connections Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power • Connect • Turn off the TV/VCR and/or • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. SalE.guards sheet packed with your TV/VCR. Protect all components Surges before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. Components component belk)re you connect or disconnect any cables. ReR:r to the hnportant from Overheating • Don't block ventilation holes on any of the components.
Connections Setup Choose Your Connection "II_ere are several ways Io connect your TV/VCR. Please use lhe following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV/VCR. Cables Needed Components Coaxial Connection Title Go to... TV/VCR + Antenna page 8 TV/VCR + Cable Box page 9 Audio/video Cables Needed to Connect below the cables "II_e pictures show Components needed to Your TV/VCR for the connections represented in this book.
Connections _ Setup TV/VCRbackpanel /,- INPUT AUDIO IN _ROM VIDEO Do not connect a dipole antenna connect a different antenna 1. 2. Connect the cable may accessories not provided. TV/VCR + Antenna Insert your antenna Insert the antenna into place. type of indoor or outdoor or cable system.
Connections _ Setup TV/VCRbackpanel IN FROM A_TENNA _Bp_jT CABLEBOX AUO]Q _/]DEO _ FromC_ble Line Connection: 1. Connect TV/VCR + Cable Box the cable box to TV/VCR Connect a coaxial cable to the "IV OUT Jack on the cable box and to the 1N FROM ANTENNA jack on lhe "lW/VCR. 2. Connect Connect the cable line to your cable box the coaxial cable feed to CABLE 1N Jack on the cable box.
Connections _ Setup Plug in the TV/VCR Plug the end of |he power cord into |he wall outlet. Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in fl_e outlet. Insert the plug completely into fl_e outlet. Put Batteries in the Remote 1. Remove the battery compamnent cow:r on the re1:r_ote. 2. Insert new batteries. Match the polarities diagram on the remote. 3. Put the battery comparh:rmnt (+ and -) on the batteries with the cover back on the remote.
Connections Complete Auto The Auto Channel Channel Setup Search Search allows the TV/VCR to search _r all channels through your antenna programming." or cable TV system. This is sometimes viewable called "auto 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCRMA1NMt;2VI./. 2. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu. 3. Press 1 to start Auto Channel Search. Allow the TV/VCR to search for all channels.
Connections Setup VCR Basics Now that you've finished lhe initial setup, you can watch "IV. You can also begin using your VCR. In order to begin, you must first understand some basic concepts. Playing 1. a Tape Insert a tape in the TV/VCR. If fine Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape automalically begins playback (if the sal)ly tab on the cassette is removed). See Chapter 3 for more details on Auto Play.
Connections Setup The Buttons on the Remote Control REW PLAY FF E> E> REC STOP DISPLAY PAUSE SLEEP ® © MUTE PREV CLEAR MENU TRACK + 0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel through the remote control. numbers and time settings direclly To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. To enter a three-digit channel, press and hold lhe fii:st digil for two seconds until two dashes appear to dc_e right of dc_enumber, lllen add lhe second two.
Connections Setup SKIP/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. SLEEP Sets TV/VCR to automatically turn off in 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes SPEED (Tape Speed) Selects a recording STOP such as record, play, rewind, last lk_rward, and pause. Stops functions speed (SLP, SP, or LP).
Chapter 2 Using the TV/VCR's Features Chapter Overview: • Parental Controls and V-Chip • Recording Features • Picture Search Options Changing Entertainment.
Using the "T NCR Features Parental Controls and V-Chip The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your "IV/VCR so lhat children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use lhe front panel consols. The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve sot_ware inside your TV/VCR (rel_rred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block "IV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not view.
Using Age-Based Rating TV-MA Description the and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings Mature Audience only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable under i7. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crucie indecent language sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V). t_)r children (L), explicit Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many pamms would find unsuitable fbr children under 14.
Using the "T NCR Foaturos The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen The following is an example of where Rating Lets yoti the ilems are located wilhin the Raling Limil screen. Status Field select whether left is View or the status of the age-based rating limit to Bkx'k.
Using . Hierarchy of Age=Based Ratings TV-MA Mature Audience Only TV-14 Parents Strongly TV-PG Parental Guidance TV-G General Audience TV-Y7 Directed to Children and older TV- Y All Children 4. the Foaturos Press 2 to change the rating status from View (V) to Block (B). "II_e status for the rating listed to llle left and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block (B). Press MENU on the remote to return to the Parental Controls menu.
Using the Rating field "Ir NCR Rating status field Content themes Foaturos To block program content: 1. Determine 2. Press 1 to scroll lhrough the age-based ratings until the rating lllat corresponds wi_h [he lowest content you do not want the child to watch appears. (In lhe example above, you would scroll through the ratings until the TV-PG rating appeared.) 3. Press the nmnber [o select the field corresponding you want to block out. 4.
Using Rating field Rating status field the Blocking Movie TVNCR% Foaturos Ratings If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), dmn you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings. To block movies: 1. Determine the lowest rating you don't want llle child to watch. 2, Continuously press 1 until the rating lhat corresponds with the lowest content you do not want lhe child to watch appears.
Using the "T NCR Foaturos Front Panel Block Selecting lhis option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) remote still tunes to any channel. Front Panel Block can: • Keep children from watching • Keep young children from playing with the buttons. the TV/VCR's front panel. The "IV when the parent is not present. (When using dlis as a Parental Control method, you should remove access to any remote tllat is capable of operating dm television while you have tlle front panel blocked.
Using Recording the Foaturos Features The VCR provides several different ways to record programs explain how to use the types of recording feature. Recording from lhe "IV. "II_e following pages Speeds Press SPEED to select a recording speed. • 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 SP. • LP (Long Play) gives twice the recording time of tapes recorded in SP.
Using the "T NCR Features Express Recording (XPR) Use XPR to quickly record the remaining portion of a program being watched. XPR is a great way to capture the end of a sporting event that has run into overtime or a live broadcast that runs long. XPR works in 30-minute increments. programming on "tape length, up to four hours). (providing You can capture tlle last 30, 60, 90, etc. minutes of To Activate XPR: 1. Insert a tape will1 the safely vab in place into llle "I_./VCR.
Using the TVNCR Foaturos Timer Recording Timer recording allows you to program lhe TV/VCR to reco_ up to eight different programs. This is useful if you plan on being away from home for a long period of time. Before setting the timer, make sure that the clock is set correctly. To set a timer recording: 1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU 2. Press 3 to display the TIMER RECORIMNGS menu. 3. Press 1 to Create a New Program. 4. Select how often you want the program to record. 5.
Using Copying Use anolher the "T NtR Foaturos and Editing Tapes VCR or camcorder as the playback VCR and dm TV/VCR as the recording Note: 7be unauthorized recordi_ of television programs infringe upon the rights of othe*:_. Turn on the VCR or camcorder 1, 2. , may and the TV/VCR. Press 00 on lhe "lW/VCR's remote [o select the line input (VIDEO1 or VIDEO2). Pressing 00 once tunes llle "lW/VCR to the AUDIO/VIDEO1 input jacks on the rear of the TV/VCR.
Using the Foaturos Picture Search Options "II_e most basic way to search during playback is using the FF (Fast Forward) or REW (Rewind) buttons. "II_issection contains several other options available for searching a "tape. Picture Search You can search a tape during playback. well for tapes recorded in SLP speed. Sound is turned off during picture search. Search works 1. During playback, press FF to search forward or REW to search in reverse. 2. Press PLAY to return to normal playback.
Using the "T NCR% Foaturos To Select a Specific Index Number for Index Playback: 1. Insert the pre-recorded tape and press STOR 2. Press SKIP/SEARCH on the remote to display the IND_SEA1,'CHscreen. 3. Use the nmnber buttons (0-9) on the remote to enter the nmnber of llle index mark for which you want the TV/VCR to search. 4. Press FP to search forward or REW to search in reverse. When the TV/VCR locates llle index mark, it will begin playback.
Using the TVNCR Features Tracking Your TV/VCR has automatic tracking which removes streaks and "noise" from the picture. Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a tape or turn on llle VCR. Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR. Use the T1LACK-/+ bultons to remove streaks and noise. You can also use tracking when pausing a tape to reduce the noise of the stilled picture.
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Chapter Using the TV/VCR's Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use the Different • Screen Menu • Time Menu • Additional Types of Menus Setup Features in the Menu Changing Entertainment.
Using the lr ¢R s enu Sys o How to Use Your TV/VCR's Menu System You use dm buttons on dm remote to access the menu syste1:q and 1:qake changes settings. The following pages explain how to use the different your TV/VCR. to the types of _:qenus to adiust the features of Menus The first menu is called the Main menu. Press MENU on the remote to [)ring up the Main menu. Menus take you to am)ther menu or a control panel. To select a choice in a menu: • Press a number button on the remote.
Using the lr ¢R's Closed Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you captioning information is shown on the screen. OFF ON No captioning Captioning intkmnadon intk_rmadon choose enu the way closed is displayed. is shown always, when available. ON WllENMUTED Captioning information is shown, when available, TV/VCR's sound is muted. CFo mute. the sound, press the MUTE button.
Using Additional the lr ¢R s enu Sys o Setup Features in the Menu 1, Press MENU to display tlle TV/VCR MA1NM_2VL_ 2. Press 5 to select the SETUP 1_qenu. Now you are ready to select an ite1:q fro_:q the _:qenu to setup. Auto Play This feature allows the TV/VCR to automatically start playing a tape when it is inserted. (The salE.ty tab on the tape _:qust be removed). 1. Press MENU to display llle TV/VCRMAINMEN_ 2. Press 5 to display the SETUP 1:qenu. 3. Press 5 to change the Auto Play selling.
Chapter Other Chapter 4 Information Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • Front Panel Buttons • Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Index Changing Entertainment.
Other |nfor ation Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter list that follows. General TV/VCR with your TV/VCR you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting TV/VCR Problems won't turn on Press the TV or VCR button to turn on tlw TV/VCR. Make sure tlw TV/VCR is plugged Check the wall receptacle in. (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live" by plugging in something else. Something might be wrong with your remote control Press the POWER button on the front of the TV/VCR.
Other |nfor ation Troubleshooting Sound okay, picture poor The dipole antenna may not be getting a good signal. '['W adiusting its rods. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks. TW adjusting sharpness Can't select certain Channel function to improve weak signals. Go to page 32 for instructions. channel may b(, blocked or not approved in the Par_.ntal Controls menu. If"using the VCR make sure the TV/VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV button).
Other |nfor ation Tape won't play Check or record if a tape has been Eject and re4nsert The might tape Check tape. be broken -- tlT another tape. to see if the safety tab has been removed, The TV/VCR Timer inserted. might counter be in pause mode. if it has the '[_!/VCR Press PAUSE on the remote wil] not record. to return the tape to play mode. not working Press DISPLAY on remote to display the time counter The timer counter will not advance You have rewound has occun-ed.
Other The Remote Control Something might be between clear path. Doesn't |nfor ation Work the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a Maybe the remote isn't aimed directly at the TV/VCR. Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote. (Note, if you remove the batteries, you may have to reprogram fl_e remote to operate other components.
Other |nfor ation Care and Cleaning CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV/VCR before cleaning. You can clean the TV/VCR as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. The TWs screen scratch or mar Never These dust the may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to the screen. If necessary, you may use a cloth dampened with warm water.
Other |nfor ation Front Panel If you can't find your remote con_ol you can use the buttons on your TV/VCR to operate the TV/VCR's features. Headphone Jack Connect WAKE-UP Indicator headphones (not supplied) Lights when the wake-up many of to lhis iack. timer turns on the "lW/VCR. TIMER Indicator Lights when a timer program has been set and a cassette wilh the safely tab is in the "lW/VCR.
Other |nfoe ation RCA TV/VCR Limited Warranty What • your warranty Any defect For how long covers: in materials after or workmanship. your • 90 days for labor • One year for parts. • Two years purchase: charges for the picture The warranty period for rental whichever comes first. tubes. units begins will1 the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental What we will do: • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your TV/VCR.
Other Screw-on Cable attaches the rot_!_d anlenna co!_neclors (called to Accessory Order Form 75-ohm t:-thpe)on the hack o/'your TV/VCR VH81 (340 Description The enda screw onto the connectom sec*_re co*/nectlo*/. VH82 (640 Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft) fiJr a VH82 $4,95 VH89 $5,95 VH83 $5,95 VH84 $9,95 2-way Signal Splitter VH47 $3,95 Amplified ANT200 $49,95 193984 $1115 240161 $33.10 228449 $4.
Other |nfor ation 2-way Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT IMPORTANT: Signal Splitter Helps _,ou connect or VCR.
Index A Accessories 43 Add/Remove Channels 11 Advanced connections 9 Age-Based Ra_ings 16 Antenna System, connecting Audio/Video cable 7 Auto Channel Search 11 play 34 repeat 34 Automatic rewind 12 tracking 29 D g B Back panel 8, 9 Back-lit remote 13 Basic connections g recording 12 Batteries fbr the remote 10 Black Level 32 Blank search 28 Block Age-Based Ratings 18 Front Panel 22 Movie Ratings 21 Specific Content Themes 19 V-Chip Unrated Program 21 Buttons, remote control 14 c Cable Box connecting 9 Ca
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