TV/VCR User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again.
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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 these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the TV/VCR’s features and how to use them. TV GUIDELINES AGE D L TV-Y - TV-Y7 - TV-G - TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA SELECT PREVIOUS V-Chip: Parental Controls V FV - - - Description: You can block programs and movies by content, age-based ratings, and/or movie ratings.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Key Features Overview .................................................................................................... 1 V-Chip: Parental Controls ........................................................................................... 1 Component Input Jacks ............................................................................................. 1 Index Search ..............................................................................................
Table of Contents Chapter 3: Features Parental Controls and V-Chip ......................................................................................... 22 How V-Chip Works ................................................................................................... 22 New Rating Systems ................................................................................................. 22 Set the TV GUIDELINES Rating Limits ......................................................................
Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Connections • Plug in the TV/VCR • Put Batteries in the Remote • Turn on the TV/VCR • Initial Setup • VCR Basics Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics used within this publication are for representation only.
Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV/VCR and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV/VCR. Protect Components from Overheating • Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components.
Connections & Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your TV/VCR. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page, and connect your TV/VCR.
Connections & Setup TV/VCR back panel ANT/CABLE 75 LINE IN IN 1 LINE OUT COMPONENT-IN AUDIO VIDEO Y VIDEO R /VC V T 1 L L PB (CB) R PR (CR) AUDIO R From Antenna/Cable Feed Note: This is the back of model T20TF668. If you have model T27TF668, you’ll notice the ANT/CABLE jack is on the right side and it has a VIDEO LINE OUT jack. Connection: TV/VCR Only 1. Connect the antenna/cable feed to the TV/VCR Connect your TV antenna/cable feed’s RF coaxial cable to the ANT/CABLE jack on the TV/VCR.
Connections & Setup TV/VCR back panel LINE IN IN 1 LINE OUT COMPONENT -IN AUDIO VIDEO Y VIDEO ANT/CABLE 75 W R /VC V T L L PB (CB) R PR (CR) 2A Note: If you have model T27TF668, the placement of the jacks is different from the TV/VCR back panel illustrated here.
Connections & Setup TV/VCR back panel ANT/CABLE 75 LINE IN IN 1 LINE OUT Y VIDEO TV /VC R Note: If you have model T27TF668, the placement of the jacks is different from the TV/VCR back panel illustrated here. COMPONENT-IN AUDIO VIDEO L L PB (CB) R PR (CR) AUDIO R 1A 1B Satellite receiver back panel IN FROM ANT CH3 CH4 OUT OUT TO TV VIDEO L R SATELLITE IN S-VIDEO 3 2 From Antenna/Cable Feed Note: The back of your satellite receiver might not look exactly like the one shown here.
Connections & Setup Plug in the TV/VCR Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Put Batteries in the Remote ON•OFF VCR DVD MUTE AUX SAT•CABLE VCR2 VOL SOUND CH T R A CK IN G - TIMER Arrow buttons (up, down, left, right), and the OK button GO BACK INFO OK MENU CLEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote. 2.
Connections & Setup Initial Setup The first time you turn on your TV/VCR, you’ll be asked to set a few screens so that your TV/VCR will be set up correctly. Complete the following steps to set up your TV/VCR. Select a Language SELECT LANGUAGE The first time you turn on the TV/VCR, the SELECT LANGUAGE menu appears on the screen. If you want the on-screen menus to appear in English, press the OK button on the remote control.
Connections & Setup Setting the Clock TIME TIMER CLOCK SET The TV/VCR has an automatic clock setting feature that automatically sets the time from an EDS (Extended Data Service) channel when the power is turned off. If there is no EDS channel, the signal is weak, or you don’t want to wait for the time to be downloaded to the TV, you can set the clock manually (instructions are on page 35).
Connections & Setup VCR Basics Now that you’ve finished the initial setup, you can watch TV or start using the VCR part of your product. Playing a Tape 1. Insert a tape in the TV/VCR. If the safety tab on the videotape is removed, the tape automatically begins playback. PAUSE POWER POWER RECORD REW PROGRAM EVENT TIMER PLAY VOL- VOL+ FWD CH- STOP/EJECT 2. REC Press the VCR button on the remote to put the remote in VCR mode.
Chapter 2 Remote Control Chapter Overview: • The buttons on the remote control • Programming the remote to operate other components • How to use the remote after you’ve programmed it • How to order a new remote control • Code list Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics used within this publication are for representation only.
The Remote Control The Buttons on the Remote Control ON•OFF VCR DVD AUX SAT•CABLE VCR2 0-9 (Number buttons) VOL SOUND CH T R A CK IN G - TIMER GO BACK INFO OK CLEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 0 REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE SLOW – INDEX + To enter a 2-digit channel, press the two digits. To enter a 3-digit channel, press and hold the first digit until two dashes appear on the screen (to the right of the first number), then add the next two digits.
The Remote Control MENU button Displays the TV/VCR’s main MENU. MUTE button Lowers the TV/VCR volume to its minimum level and automatically turns on closedcaptioning. Press again to restore volume and turn off closed-captioning. ON•OFF button In TV or VCR mode, turns the TV/VCR on and off. If the remote is in another component mode (DVD, SAT•CABLE, etc.) and has been programmed (DVD, SAT•CABLE, etc.), press the ON•OFF button to turn that component on and off. PAUSE button Pauses the tape during playback.
The Remote Control VCR DVD ON•OFF TV VCR2 AUX SAT CABLE VOL VOL CH + CH - Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components The universal remote control can be programmed to operate most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE and Proscan TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers.
The Remote Control Using Direct Entry 1. Turn on the component you want the remote to operate. 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list on page 20. 3. Press and hold component button that corresponds to the component you want the remote to operate (VCR2, DVD, etc.) 4. Enter the code from the code list on page 20. 5. Release the component button. 6. Press ON•OFF to see if the component responds to the remote commands.
Code List VCR Admiral ........................................................................ 2131 Adventura .................................................................... 2026 Aiko ............................................................................. 2027 Aiwa ................................................................... 2002, 2026 Akai .......... 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2111,2112, 2113 American High ............................................................ 2021 Asha .........
Chapter 3 Using the TV/VCR’s Features Chapter Overview: • Parental Controls and V-Chip • Recording Features • Picture Search Options • Audio Features Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics used within this publication are for representation only.
Using the TV/VCR’s Features Parental Controls and V-Chip MENU TIME VIDEO ADJUST AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION TIMER RECORDINGS LANGUAGE SETTING V-CHIP BLOCK SELECT V-CHIP / PREVIOUS MPAA The V-CHIP BLOCK feature allows you to program your TV/VCR so that children can’t see certain programs or channels.
Using the TV/VCR’s Features Age-Based Rating Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V). TV-MA Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14.
Using the TV/VCR’s Features 4. V-CHIP BLOCK MPAA TV GUIDELINES DOWNLOAD STATUS SELECT PREVIOUS OFF OFF / : SET : QUIT OK MENU 5. TV-Y7 AGE D L S V FV SELECT PREVIOUS The V-CHIP BLOCK menu appears. Use the down arrow button to select TV GUIDELINES and press OK (the TV GUIDELINES menu appears). BLOCK ----BLOCK / : SET : QUIT Press the up or down arrow buttons to select the age-based rating or its contents that you want to block, and press the OK button.
Using the TV/VCR’s Features Set the MPAA Rating Limits The MPAA menu lets you decide which movies can and can’t be viewed according to the age-based rating of the MPAA. The TV/VCR locks and unlocks the parental control settings using a password you select. If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings. 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the main MENU.
Using the TV/VCR’s Features Download New Rating System MENU TIME VIDEO ADJUST AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION TIMER RECORDINGS LANGUAGE SETTING V-CHIP BLOCK INPUT SELECT PREVIOUS - - You can choose to download additional new rating systems. The new rating systems will be automatically set according to the ratings you have previously chosen. 1. Press MENU on the remote (the main MENU appears). SECRET NO.
Using the TV/VCR’s Features Recording Features The TV/VCR provides several different ways to record programs. The following pages explain how to use the types of recording features. If you’re using the remote control, you must press the VCR button to put the remote control in VCR mode. Note: Recording can’t be done in the COMPONENT INPUT (video/audio) mode. STOP SP 6 Recording Speeds Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed.
Using the TV/VCR’s Features REC TIMER PROGRAM MODE CH START STOP 1 2 3 4 5 COMPLETE NEXT CHANGE DELETE SELECT PREVIOUS 10:20AM OCT.15(MON) : SET OK : QUIT MENU / REC RESERVATION-1 MODE CH START STOP SPEED SELECT PREVIOUS 3. Press the right arrow button to select NEXT and press OK. 4. Press the up or down arrow button to scroll through the MODE settings (i.e., how often): DAILY--every day, MON-SAT – Monday through Saturday, MON-FRI, – weekdays, or a certain day of the week) and press OK. 5.
Using the TV/VCR’s Features To delete a program, use the left or right arrow buttons to select DELETE and press OK. Use the up or down arrow buttons to select the program you want to delete and press OK. REC TIMER PROGRAM MODE CH START STOP 1 DAILY 10 4:30PM 6:30PM SP 2 MON-FRI 58 10:00AM 11:30AM EP 3 20(SAT) 56 11:30AM 1:20PM SP 4 5 COMPLETE NEXT CHANGE DELETE SELECT PROGRAM TO DELETE SELECT PREVIOUS / 4. After you have reviewed all of your programs press MENU to exit. 10:20AM OCT.
Using the TV/VCR’s Features Picture Search Options The most basic way to search during playback is using the FORWARD or REVERSE buttons. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. Press PLAY to return to normal screen. Frame Advance Frame advance allows you to view one-stop action frame after another during playback. 1. Press PAUSE during playback to freeze the action. 2. Press PAUSE again each time you want to view the next frame of the scene. 3.
Using the TV/VCR’s Features Tracking Your TV/VCR has automatic tracking which removes streaks and “noise” from the picture. Tracking has no effect when recording – only during playback. Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a tape. TRACKING flashes on the TV screen during automatic tracking. Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR.
Using the TV/VCR’s Features Audio Features The audio you select affects both tape playback and recordings. Note: The TV/VCR must be properly connected to a stereo system using audio/video cables to hear stereo sound. Press the SOUND button on the remote to select the type of audio you want to listen to or record. You can use the AUDIO ADJUST menu in the next chapter to adjust the sound.
Chapter 4 Using the TV/VCR’s Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use Your TV/VCR’s Menu System • The TIME Menu • The VIDEO ADJUST Menu • The AUDIO ADJUST Menu • The LANGUAGE Menu • Setting Closed Caption Modes • Additional Setup Features Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representational purposes.
Using the TV/VCR’s Menu System How to Use Your TV/VCR’s Menu System The V-CHIP BLOCK menu and the TIMER RECORDINGS menu were explained in Chapter 3. This Chapter explains the rest of the menu system. Use the buttons on the remote to access the menu system and make changes to the settings. To highlight or point to an item on the screen, press the arrow buttons on the remote (you’ll notice the triangular icon moves). To select an item or activate a choice, press the OK button.
Using the TV/VCR’s Menu System • TIME TIMER CLOCK SET The indicator moves to EDS CH. If you know the EDS channel in your ar ea, use the up and down ar rows to enter the number or select AUTO and pr ess OK. CLOCK SET AUTO CLOCK EDS CH SELECT PREVIOUS MONTH / ON AUTO : SET : QUIT --- DAY YEAR TIME / Turn of f the power . The clock is set automatically using the EDS signal. It may take a few hours to set the clock.
Using the TV/VCR’s Menu System VIDEO ADJUST Menu The VIDEO ADJUST menu lets you adjust the way the picture looks on your TV/VCR. You also can reset all of the video features to the factory presets. MENU TIME VIDEO ADJUST AUDIO ADJUST VIDEO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION TIMER RECORDINGS PICTURE LANGUAGE TINT SETTING COLOR BLOCK V-CHIP BRIGHT SHARP SELECT / : SET PREVIOUS COLOR TEMP.: QUIT RESET SELECT PREVIOUS / 1. Press MENU (the main MENU appears). 2.
Using the TV/VCR’s Menu System LANGUAGE The LANGUAGE Menu ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS The language of the on-screen menus is set to English. If you want your TV/VCR’s menus to appear in Spanish or French, follow these steps: SELECT PREVIOUS / : SET : QUIT OK MENU 1. Press MENU on the r emote (the main MENU appears). 2. Press the up or down ar row button to highlight (the LANGUAGE menu appears). 3. Press the down ar row button on the r emote to select ESPAÑOL (Spanish) or FRANCAIS (French). 4.
Using the TV/VCR’s Menu System Additional Setup Features MENU TIME VIDEO ADJUST AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION TIMER RECORDINGS LANGUAGE SETTING V-CHIP BLOCK SETTING SELECT PREVIOUS / Use the FUNCTION menu to set up your TV/VCR for your personal preferences. You can turn energy saving on or off, select a blue screen when there is no signal from a channel or a blank portion of tape is playing, or choose to play a tape repeatedly.
Chapter 5 Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • Front Panel • Back Panel • TV/VCR’s Video Input Channel • Limited Warranty • Accessories • Index Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics used within this publication are for representation only.
Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV/VCR you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows. General TV/VCR Problems TV/VCR won’t turn on • Make sure you press the TV or VCR buttonon the remote control before you press the ON•OFF button. • Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWER button on the front of the TV/VCR. If the TV turns on, go to page 42 for remote control solutions. • Make sure the TV/VCR is plugged in.
Other Information Troubleshooting Sound okay, picture poor • Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 36 for instructions. • The energy save feature might be on. Go to page 13 for more information. Can’t select certain channel • Channel may be blocked or not approved in the V-CHIP BLOCK menu. • If using the VCR features, you need to switch the remote to TV mode to change channels (press the TV button). Clock is wrong • Power interruption. Need to reset the clock.
Other Information Troubleshooting (continued) Snow or streaks in picture or no picture during tape playback • Some snow/ streaks are normal during search, pause, frame advance, and slow-motion playback. • Check tape- it may be worn out or of poor quality. • Might need to adjust the tracking. Go to page 31 for instructions. TV/VCR makes noise when stopped • TV/VCR is removing tape from heads, which is normal.
Other Information Front Panel PAUSE POWER POWER RECORD REW PROGRAM EVENT TIMER PLAY VOL- VOL+ FWD CH- STOP/EJECT REC CH+ VIDEO L/MONO R PHONES Remote control sensor PAUSE POWER POWER RECORD REW PROGRAM EVENT TIMER PLAY VOL- VOL+ FWD CH- STOP/EJECT REC VIDEO L/MONO R PHONES CH+ The front of Model T20TF668 is illustrated here. The appearance and placement of the buttons and jacks on Model T27TF668 is slightly different. CH + and – Scans down through the current channel list.
Other Information TV/VCR back panel ANT/CABLE 75 LINE IN IN 1 LINE OUT COMPONENT-IN AUDIO VIDEO Y VIDEO L L PB (CB) R PR (CR) AUDIO R This is the back of model T20TF668. If you have model T27TF668, you’ll notice the ANT/CABLE jack is on the right side and it has a VIDEO LINE OUT jack. Back Panel ANT/CABLE Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when the TV/VCR is attached with an RF cable.
Other Information RCA TruFlat TV/VCR Combination Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year fr om date of pur chase for labor char ges. • One year fr om date of pur chase for par ts. • Two years fr om date of pur chase for pictur e 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.
Other Information Limitation of Warranty: • THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
Other Information Accessories VH81 (3-ft) VH82 (6-ft) VH89 (6-ft) Gold-Tipped cable VH83 (6-ft) Accessory Order Form Screw-on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors (called 75-ohm F-type) on the back of your TV/VCR. The ends screw onto the connectors for a secure connection. Push-on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors (called 75ohm F-type) on the back of your TV/VCR. Ends push on for a quick connection. Qty Price $3.95 Description Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) Part No.
Other Information 2-way Signal Splitter Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by filling in below Helps you connect a second TV or VCR.
Index Index Index A E Accessories 47 Add/erase channels 13 ANT/CABLE jack 8, 10, 44 ANTENNA button 16 Arrow buttons 16, 35, 36, 37, 38 AUDIO ADJUST menu 36 Audio/video jacks 10, 43, 44, 46 Auto channel search 12 AUX button 16 EDS (Extended Data Service) channel 34 ENERGY SAVE feature 38 Energy Save feature 13 EQUISOUND feature 36 Erase/add channels 13 B F Fixed images 44 FORWARD button 16 Front panel (buttons and jacks) 43 FWD button 14, 43 Back panel jacks 44 Back-lit remote 16 Batteries for remote
P T PAUSE button 14, 17, 43 PHONES (headphone jack) 43 PLAY button 14, 17, 43 Playing a tape 14 POWER button and indicator 11, 43 Product registration 2 PROGRAM EVENT indicator 42, 43 Programming the remote 18 Table of contents 3 TIME menu 34 TIMER button 17 TIMER indicator 43 TRACKING buttons 17 Troubleshooting 40, 41, 42 TV button 17, 46 R REC button 14, 43 RECORD button 17 RECORD indicator 43 Recording basic 14 Registration 2 Remote control batteries 11 buttons 16 programming 18 sensor 43 Repeat play
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