Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS; CAUTION
2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,within an equilateral triangle is intended toalert the user to the presence of uninsulateddangerous voltage within the product'senclosure that may be of sufficient magnitudeto constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point ...
Page 5 - PRECAUTIONS; MOISTURE CONDENSATION; TABLE OF CONTENTS
5 • If you cause a static discharge when touching the unit, and the unit fails to function, simply unplug the unitfrom the wall outlet, wait 10 minutes and plug it backin. The unit should return to normal operation. • Avoid extreme heat or cold. (41˚F/5˚C - 104˚F/40˚C) • Do not place the unit on or ...
Page 6 - FEATURES
6 V-Chip - The V-Chip function can read the rating of a TVprogram or movie content if the program is encoded withthis information. V-chip will allow you to set a restrictionlevel. Automatic Repeat Play System - When Auto Repeatoption is turned on, the TV/VCR will automatically playback the same cass...
Page 7 - LOCATION OF CONTROLS; DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS; FRONT
7 UHF/VHF VIDEO (MONO) L R AUDIO OUT LINE1 LOCATION OF CONTROLS DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 11. 1 1 1 1 1 (PLAY) Button - Press to play a prerecorded tape. 12. 8 8 8 8 8 (Reverse) Button - In the Stop mode, this button rapidly winds the tape backwards. In thePlay mode, this button activates reverse sear...
Page 8 - REMOTE CONTROL
8 SET/TRK + SET/TRK – EJECT INPUT MUTING AUTO TRACK STOP REVERSE T.REC SPEED TV/VCR PROGRAM FORWARD RESET SKIP • SEARCH PAUSE SLOW GO BACK SOUND SET/TRK + SET/TRK – EJECT INPUT MUTING AUTO TRACK STOP REVERSE T.REC SPEED TV/VCR SOUND PROGRAM FORWARD RESET SKIP • SEARCH PAUSE SLOW GO BACK DESCRIPTION ...
Page 9 - POWER SOURCE
9 BATTERY INSTALLATION BATTERY PRECAUTIONS NOTES: • When there is an obstacle between the TV/VCR and the remote control, the remotecontrol may not operate. • When direct sunlight, an incandescent lamp,fluorescent lamp or any other strong lightshines on the Remote sensor of the TV/VCR, the remote ope...
Page 10 - ANTENNA CONNECTIONS
10 Connect the VHF 75 ohm cable and UHF 300 ohm twin-lead wire to the Combiner (not supplied). Attach theCombiner to the Antenna Jack. If you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna, follow the instructions below that correspond to your antennasystem. If you are using a cable TV service (CATV), see p...
Page 11 - CABLE TV CONNECTIONS; FOR SUBSCRIBERS WITH BASIC CABLE TV SERVICE; SETTING THE LANGUAGE
11 FOR SUBSCRIBERS WITH BASIC CABLE TV SERVICE AND SCRAMBLEDPREMIUM CHANNELS SYSTEM SET-UPCLOCK SET LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE AUTO CLOCK ON OFF STANDARD TIME DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME 〈 +/–/ENTER/MENU 〉 M E N UTIMER REC SET TV SET-UP CH SET-UP AUTO REPEAT ON OFF SYSTEM SET-UP 〈 +/–/ENTER/MENU 〉 This TV/VCR ...
Page 12 - AUTO CLOCK SETTING
12 1 Press the MENU button. Pressthe SET + or – button to select theSYSTEM SET-UP option, thenpress the ENTER button. 2 Press the SET + or – button toselect the DAYLIGHT SAVINGTIME option, then press theENTER button. 3 Press the SET + or – button to select one of the options, thenpress the ENTER but...
Page 14 - WHAT IS CLOSED CAPTIONING?; MUTING; SLEEP; TV OPERATION
14 Press MUTING button to switchoff the sound. The TV/VCR’ssound will be silenced and “MUT-ING” will briefly appear on thescreen. The sound can beswitched back on by pressing thisbutton again or one of the VOL + or –buttons. MUTING Press CAPTION button to switchbetween normal TV and the twoclosed ca...
Page 15 - TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS; AUTOMATIC MEMORY TUNING
15 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the SET + or – button toselect the CH SET-UP mode,then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the SET + or – button toselect the AUTO CH MEMORYmode, then press the ENTERbutton. The TV/VCR will beginmemorizing all the channelsavailable in your area.Channel numbers will re...
Page 16 - TO REGISTER PASSWORD; TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS
16 An age limitation can be set to forbid children to seeand hear violent scenes or pictures for adults, etc.The unit corresponds to “TV RATING” and “MOVIERATING”. To use the V-Chip function, you mustregister a password. SETTING THE V-CHIP Press SET + or – to select “TVSET-UP”, then press the ENTERb...
Page 17 - TO CHANGE PASSWORD
17 TO SET THE V-CHIP TO CHANGE PASSWORD V-CHIP SETV-CHIP : ON TV RATING : TV -PG MOVIE RATING : PG-13 CHANGE PASSWORD +/–/ENTER/MENU V-CHIP SETV-CHIP : OFF TV RATING : TV-PG MOVIE RATING : PG -13 CHANGE PASSWORD +/–/ENTER/MENU V-CHIP SETV-CHIP : OFF TV RATING : TV-PG MOVIE RATING : PG-13 CHANGE PASS...
Page 18 - TO SET THE ON TIMER
18 NOTES: • If a station being viewed stops broadcasting, theTV will automatically shutitself off after 15 minutes. • To cancel OFF TIMER, fol- low above steps 1-5, thenpress the SET + or – button to select CANCEL. Pressthe MENU button to returnto the normal screen. • To confirm the ON/OFF TIMER: Pr...
Page 19 - PICTURE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS
19 BRIGHTNESS Press the ENTER button until“BRIGHTNESS” appears on thescreen, then press the SET + or –button to adjust the brightness of thepicture. When the SET + button ispressed, the darker portions of the picture become lighter. CONTRAST Press the ENTER button until“CONTRAST” appears on thescree...
Page 20 - LOADING AND UNLOADING; PLAYBACK
20 When a tape is played, the DigitalAuto Tracking system automaticallyadjusts the tracking to obtain thebest possible picture. If noise barsappear during playback, adjust thetracking manually as follows: • Press the TRK + or – button to obtain the best possible picture.“MANUAL TR.” will appear for ...
Page 21 - SPEED SEARCH TIMES; SPECIAL PLAYBACK; RECORDING A TV PROGRAM
21 When either the FORWARD or REVERSE button ispressed in the PLAYBACK mode, the speed searchpicture will appear. When pressed twice, the searchpicture will increase speed. Speed search time dependsupon the speed used (SP, LP or SLP) during recording.See chart below.To visually search backward or fo...
Page 22 - TIMER RECORDING
22 EXAMPLE: One-touch Timer Recording for 30 minutes. Timer recording can be programmed on-screen withthe remote control. The built-in timer allows automaticunattended recording of up to 8 programs within 1month. EXAMPLE: Program a timer recording for 23rd day, channel007 (CATV), 7:00 - 9:30 PM (Tap...
Page 23 - TO SET DAILY/WEEKLY TIMER; TO CONFIRM THE SETTINGS
23 When setting the date in the step 4 on page 22, press theSET – button repeatedly when the current day is displayed.The setting changes as follows: NOTES: • The everyday/every week recording can be made continuously until the recording iscanceled or the tape reaches the end. • During timer recordi...
Page 24 - OR; LISTENING TO SAP; OUTPUT SELECTION; RECORDING STEREO BROADCASTS
24 SECOND AUDIOPROGRAM (SAP) 1 To display the picture adjust-ment screen, press the MENUbutton. Press the SET + or –button to select the TV SET-UP option, then press theENTER button. 2 Press the MENU button.Press the SET + or – button toselect the SAP option. 3 Press the ENTER button toselect the ON...
Page 25 - DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE; CONNECTION TO ANOTHER VCR
25 If you connect the TV/VCR to another VCR orCamcorder, you can duplicate a previously recordedtape. Make all connections before turning on the power. 1 Insert a blank cassette with the erase prevention tabintact into the TV/VCR.Insert a previously recorded cassette into the playback VCR or Camcord...
Page 26 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; Check the following chart before requesting service.
26 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Check the following chart before requesting service. Try another channel. Check picture control adjustments. Check for source of receptiondisturbance. Check CATV connection or VHF/UHF antenna, reposition or rotateantenna. Try another channel. Check picture control adjustment...
Page 28 - RECEPTION DISTURBANCES
28 IGNITION Black spots or horizontal streaksmay appear, the picture mayflutter or drift. Usually caused byinterference from automobileignition systems, neon lamps orAC powered tools andappliances such as drills or hairdryers. GHOSTS Ghosts are caused by thetelevision signal following twopaths. One ...
Page 29 - SPECIFICATIONS
29 SPECIFICATIONS TELEVISIONPicture Tube: 19" (measured diagonally) Tuner Type: Quartz PLL Frequency Synthesized Receiving Channels: VHF 2-13 UHF 14-69 CATV 14-36 (A)-(W)37-59 (AA)-(WW)60-85 (AAA)-(ZZZ)86-94 (86)-(94)95-99 (A-5)-(A-1)100-125 (100)-(125)01 (5A) Antenna Input: VHF/UHF In 75 ohms c...
Page 30 - Limited Warranty; What your warranty covers:; • Defects in material or workmanship.; For how long after your purchase:; replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your TV/VCR.; What your warranty does not cover:; for institutional or other commercial purposes.
30 Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days from date of purchase for labor charges.• One year from date of purchase for parts.• Two years from date of purchase for picture tube.The warranty period for rental units ...
Page 31 - • THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS; How state law relates to this warranty:; that vary from state to state.; If you purchased your product outside the United States:
31 Product Registration: • Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your set or register on-line at www.rca.com/product registration. It will make it easier tocontact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required forwarranty coverage. Limitation of...
Page 32 - This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003; T H O M S O N
Thomson Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 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. ©2003 Thomson Inc.Trademark(s)® RegisteredMarca(s) Registrada(s) TOCOM 16320470 T...
