Page 2 - Introduction; WARNING; Cautions; Important Information; Note to Cable TV Installer; CAUTION
i Introduction CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates “dangerousvoltage” inside the product thatpresents a risk of electric shock orpersonal injury. This symbol indicates important in- structions accompanying the product. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, ...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Introduction Table of Contents 1 Important Information Warning ______________________________ iCautions ______________________________ iNote to Cable TV Installer _______________ iProduct Registration ____________________ i Setting Up the TV/VCR Startup Unpack your TV/VCR and Remote Control ________...
Page 4 - Setting Up the TV/VCR; Startup; Insert batteries in remote
2 Setting Up the TV/VCR 1. Unpack the TV/VCR and remote control Contact your dealer if your remote control is missing. Startup 2. Insert batteries in remote Press the battery cover to remove.
Page 8 - Using the Remote Control; Buttons
6 CHAN ^ and v (Channel up and down) Selects next higher or lower channel inchannel memory. CLEAR Removes all menus from the screen. Allows you to change menu entries orclear a timer recording. Resets time counter to 0:00:00 when it is displayed. DISPLAY Displays TV/VCR’s current status.Displays tim...
Page 9 - Remote Cleaning
7 Using the Remote Control Buttons RESET Resets video functions to factory settings.Used to reset time for wake-up timer andalarm. REW (Rewind) Rewinds the tape when the TV/VCR is stopped.Searches the picture in reverse duringplayback. SPEED (Tape Speed) Selects a recording speed ( S L P , S P , or ...
Page 10 - Using the TV/VCR Features; To Call Up On-Screen Displays; Adjust the Video; To Adjust Video
TV/VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen 8 TV/VCR Features Using the TV/VCR Features On-Screen Displays When you change channels, adjust volume, or usea VCR feature, on-screen displays appear to letyou know the status of the TV/VCR. To Call Up On-Screen Displays 1 . Press DISPLAY to display the function, time coun...
Page 11 - Closed Captioning
TV/VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen 9 TV/VCR Features Using the TV/VCR Features Closed Captioning The closed captioning feature displays the audio portion of aprogram as text on the TV screen. This is useful to hearingimpaired or anyone who wants to watch a program withoutsound. There are four types of closed...
Page 13 - Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings; Parental Controls and V-Chip
11 Using the TV/VCR Features Age-Based Rating TV-MA TV-14 TV-PG TV-G TV-Y7 TV-Y Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings Mature Audience Only. This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults andmay be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following...
Page 14 - Setting TV Rating Limits; To Block Age-Based Ratings
Setting TV Rating Limits 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 li...
Page 15 - Viewing Age-Based Ratings
13 TV/VCR Features Using the TV/VCR Features 3 . Press 2 to change the rating status from View ( V ) to Block ( B ). The status for this rating and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block ( B ) (indicated by the rating limits in the rating status area turning red). Note that all associated...
Page 16 - Viewing Specific Content Themes
14 TV/VCR Features Using the TV/VCR Features Viewing Specific Content Themes After you block specific content themes, you have the option of goingback and changing some of the content themes back to View ( V ). 1. Determine the rating you want to change to View ( V ). 2. Continuously press 1 until t...
Page 17 - Viewing Movie Ratings
15 TV/VCR Features Using the TV/VCR Features Viewing Movie Ratings After you block movie ratings, you have the option of going backand changing some of the rating statuses back to View 1. Determine the movie ratings you want to change to View . 2. Continuously press 1 until the rating you want to ch...
Page 18 - Playing a Tape; Operating Instructions; To Play a Tape
16 Playing a Tape Operating Instructions To Play a Tape Safety Tab PLAY 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 1 . Insert a tape in the TV/VCR. The TV/VCR automatically turns on. The tapeautomatically begins to play if the safety tab on thecassette has been removed and the Auto Play feature has been turned on. 2 . Press PLA...
Page 19 - Using the Playback Features; Pause
17 Using the Playback Features Pause This feature pauses the tape during playback and allowsyou to examine the details of the scene. Pause works bestwith 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 tos...
Page 20 - Time Counter
18 Using the Playback Features Playing a Tape Automatic Tracking The TV/VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts thepicture when playing a tape that was recorded onanother VCR. Automatic tracking is turned onwhenever a tape is inserted or the TV/VCR’s power isturned on. Manual Tracking Occasionally,...
Page 21 - Auto Play Feature; Auto Repeat Feature; To Cancel Auto Repeat
TV/VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen2 Time3 Timer Recordings4 Parental Controls5 Setup TV/VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen2 Time3 Timer Recordings4 Parental Controls5 Setup 19 Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Auto Play Feature This feature enables the TV/VCR to automatically startplaying a tape when it is inse...
Page 22 - Recording Speeds; Recording Pause; Automatic Head Cleaner; Recording Features
20 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 arerecorded in SP. Fewer programs can be recorded onthe tape. • SLP (Super Long Play) gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded...
Page 23 - Recording a Program; Types of Recordings; Basic Recording; How to Make a Recording
21 Recording a Program Types of Recordings Your TV/VCR provides different ways to record which are explained in thefollowing sections: Basic Recording Express Recording Timer Recording Copying and Editing Tapes Basic Recording How to Make a Recording 1 . Insert a tape with safety tab in place. 2 . P...
Page 24 - E x p ress Record i n g; How to Use Express Recording; Stopping an Express Recording in Progress
22 Recording a Program E x p ress Record i n g Express recording lets you record up to four hours or to the end of the tape without programmingthe timer. You can begin recording immediately. The TV/VCR will stop automatically at the endof the recording. How to Use Express Recording 1 . Insert a tape...
Page 25 - Timer Recording; Setting a Timer Recording
TV/VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen2 Time3 Timer Recordings 23 Recording a Program Timer Recording TIMER Indicator Timer recording lets you program the TV/VCR to record up to eight different programs.This is useful if you plan on being away from home for a long period of time. Before settingthe timer, make su...
Page 26 - Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings
TV/VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen2 Time3 Timer Recordings TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program2 Review existing Progs. 24 Recording a Program Timer Recording Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU . 2. Press 3 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu...
Page 27 - Copying and Editing Tapes
25 Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 30.) Use another VCR or camcorder as the playback VCR andthe 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 ( V IDEO1 o r V I D E O 2 ). Pressing 0 0 once tunes ...
Page 28 - Location of Controls; Front Panel
26 Location of Controls AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives audio and video signals from anothercomponent, like a VCR or camcorder when it isconnected to these jacks.To select these front panel jacks, press 00 twice to display VIDEO2. CH ^ and v ( Channel up and down) Selects next higher or lower c...
Page 29 - Choosing a Hookup; Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your TV/VCR.; Optional Hookup; Back Panel; Hooking Up the TV/VCR
27 Location of Controls Choosing a Hookup Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your TV/VCR. 1. How does your TV/VCR receive signals? Choose one answer from below. A. Dipole antenna – See page 30, Section A. B. Outside antenna – See page 30, Section B. C. Cable System – Go to question 2. 2. ...
Page 30 - Connect Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box; Match Your Type of Antenna or Cable
28 Hooking Up the TV/VCR Connect Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box A. Dipole Antenna Follow these steps to connect a dipole antennato your TV/VCR. Do not connect a dipoleantenna if you plan to connect a different typeof indoor or outdoor antenna or cable system.This connection may req u i ...
Page 31 - Connect a Cable System With a Cable Box; A. Cable Box Required to
29 Hooking Up the TV/VCR Connect a Cable System With a Cable Box A. Cable Box Required to Unscramble All Channels 1 . Connect as shown. This connection may require additionalaccessories not provided. 2 . Plug in power cords of TV/VCR and cable box. 3 . Turn to pages 2-5 for “Setting Up the TV/VCR.” ...
Page 32 - Connect a VCR or Camcorder for Copying Ta p e s; A. VCR for Copying Tapes; Copying Tapes
30 Hooking Up the TV/VCR Connect a VCR or Camcorder for Copying Ta p e s A. VCR for Copying Tapes 1 . Connect as shown. This connection requires additional accessoriesnot provided. 2 . Plug in power cords of VCR and TV/VCR. 3 . Turn to page 27 for “Copying and Editing Tapes.” Press 00 on the remote ...
Page 33 - References; Trouble Checks; Problem
31 References Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Checkbelow before you call for help or take your TV/VCR to an Authorized RCAVCR Servicenter. N o power TV/VCR does not respond to remote Poor or no picture during TV viewing No sound Snow or streaks ...
Page 36 - Limited Warranty
34 References Limited Warranty What 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...
Page 37 - Index
35 References Index Content Themes Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Defined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
