Page 2 - Introduction; CAUTION; WARNING; Cautions; Important Information
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 importantinstructions accompanying theproduct. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do n...
Page 3 - Table of Contents; Using the Remote Control
Introduction Table of Contents 1 Important Information Warning ______________________________ iCautions ______________________________ iNote to Cable TV Installer _______________ iProduct Registration ____________________ i Setting Up the TV/VCR Startup Check Accessories With TV/VCR ____ 2Insert Bat...
Page 4 - Setting Up the TV/VCR; Remote
2 Setting Up the TV/VCR 1. Check accessories with TV/VCR combination. Contact your dealer if any items are missing. Remote (Stock No. 221374) C H AN REC REW STOP PLAY PAUSE FF MENU POWER DISPLAY CLEAR MUTE PREV CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 RESET TRACK TRACK SPEED V O L V O L CHAN VHF/UHF Dipole Antenna (S...
Page 6 - Set the clock and auto channel search automatically.; Set the clock manually.
4 Setting Up the TV/VCR Startup AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET What is your Time Zone? 1 Eastern2 Central3 Mountain4 Pacific5 Alaska6 Hawaii7 Don't know AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET Does your area observe Daylight Savings Timefrom April to October? 1 Yes, DST is observed2 No3 Don't know AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Now scanning...
Page 7 - Setting up the TV/VCR; Select a channel and adjust the volume.
5 Setting up the TV/VCR Startup 9. Add or remove channels from the TV/VCR’s memory. You may want to add or remove channels if some of them arenot active, have weak signals, or you do not want them in yourchannel memory. A channel that has been removed can still beselected by pressing number buttons....
Page 8 - Buttons
6 Using the Remote Control Buttons C H AN REC REW STOP PLAY PAUSE FF MENU POWER DISPLAY CLEAR MUTE PREV CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 RESET TRACK TRACK SPEED V O L V O L CHAN CHAN (Channel) Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel inchannel memory. CLEAR Allows you to change menu entries orclear a t...
Page 9 - or
7 Using the Remote Control Buttons RESET Resets video functions to factory settings. Used to reset time for wake-up timer(alarm). REW (Rewind) Rewinds the tape when the TV/VCR isstopped. Searches the picture in reverse motionduring playback. SPEED (Tape Speed) Selects a recording speed ( SP or SLP )...
Page 10 - Using the TV/VCR Features; To Call Up On-Screen Displays; Press; Adjust the Video; To Adjust Video
8 TV/VCR Features Using the TV/VCR Features On-Screen Displays When you change channels, adjust volume, oruse a VCR feature, on-screen displays appearto let you know the status of the TV/VCR. To Call Up On-Screen Displays 1 . Press DISPLAY to display the channel number, function, time counter, date,...
Page 11 - To View Closed Captions; Closed Captions
9 TV/VCR Features C H AN REC REW STOP PLAY PAUSE FF MENU POWER DISPLAY CLEAR MUTE PREV CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 RESET TRACK TRACK SPEED V O L V O L CHAN Using the TV/VCR Features To View Closed Captions 1 . Press MENU to display TV/VCR MAIN MENU . 2 . Press 4 to display the CLOSED CAPTIONING menu. 3 ....
Page 12 - Sleep Timer; To Cancel the Wake-Up Timer
Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically turns the TV/VCR off after 30, 60, 90,or 120 minutes. 1 . Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU . 2 . Press 3 to display the TIME menu. 3 . Press 2 to display the SLEEP TIMER screen. 4 . Press CHAN up or down to select 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. 5 . Pr...
Page 13 - Playing a Tape; Operating Instructions; To Play a Tape; tche
11 Playing a Tape Operating Instructions To Play a Tape WAKE-UP REPEAT REW PLAY F.FWD REC POWER STOP/EJECT CH VOL + VOL – CH TIMER Safety Tab PLAY 0:00:00 SP 1 . Insert a tape in the TV/VCR. TV/VCR automatically turns on. The tape automatically beginsplayback if the safety tab on the cassette has be...
Page 14 - Using the Playback Features; Pause
12 Using the Playback Features Pause This feature pauses the tape in action and allows you toexamine the details of the scene. Pause works best fortapes recorded in the SLP speed. 1 . Press PAUSE on the remote during playback to pause the action. The TV/VCR will automatically switch from pause tosto...
Page 15 - Time Counter
13 Using the Playback Features Playing a Tape C H AN REC REW STOP PLAY PAUSE FF MENU POWER DISPLAY CLEAR MUTE PREV CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 RESET TRACK TRACK SPEED V O L V O L CHAN Time Counter The time counter helps locate the beginning or end ofprograms you taped. The time counter automaticallyreset...
Page 16 - Auto Play Feature; che V; Auto Repeat Feature
14 Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Auto Play Feature This feature lets you tell the TV/VCR whether youwant it to automatically start playing a tape that isinserted with the safety tab removed. 1 . Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU . 2 . Press 5 to display the SETUP menu. 3 . Pres...
Page 17 - Recording a Program; Recording Speeds; Recording Pause; Types of Recordings; Basic Recording – Operating Instructions; Basic Recording –; To Make a Recording; Recording Features; hen Vision
15 Recording a Program 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. Special effects in playback are notrecommended in SP. • SL...
Page 18 - Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording); Setting a Timer Recording
16 Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) Timer recording lets you program the TV/VCR to record up to eight different programswithin a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that the clock is setcorrectly. Setting a Timer Recording 1. Press MENU to display th...
Page 19 - Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings; Stopping A Timer Recording; Kitchen
17 Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU . 2. Press 1 to display the PROGRAMMING menu. 3. Press 2 to Review existing progs . 4. Press DISPLAY to review the next program in se...
Page 20 - Recording While You’re Away (Express Recording); Display; Stopping an Express Recording in Progress
18 Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Express Recording) 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. C H AN REC REW STOP PL...
Page 21 - Kitche; at the same; Copying and Editing Tapes
19 Recording a Program C H AN REC REW STOP PLAY PAUSE FF MENU POWER DISPLAY CLEAR MUTE PREV CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 RESET TRACK TRACK SPEED V O L V O L CHAN Kitche VIDEO Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 24.) Use another VCR or camcorder as the playback VCR andthe TV/VCR as the recordin...
Page 22 - Location of Controls; TIMER; Indicator; Location of Controls — Front Panel
20 Location of Controls POWER Turns the TV/VCR on or off. The indicator inthe button is lit when the power is on. STOP/EJECT Stops normal functions — such as record,playback, rewind, fast-forward, or pause.Press when a tape is stopped to eject the cassette. CH (Channel) Up and Down Selects next high...
Page 23 - Hooking Up the TV/VCR; Choosing a Hookup; Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your TV/VCR.; Choose one answer from below.; Optional Hookup; Location of Controls — Back Panel
21 Hooking Up the TV/VCR Choosing a Hookup Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your TV/VCR. 1. How do you receive your TV signals? Choose one answer from below. A. Supplied dipole antenna – Turn to page 22. B. Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bowtie antenna – Turn to page 22. C. Outside antenn...
Page 24 - Connect the antenna adapter to the; B. Antenna or Cable System; Match Your Type of Antenna or Cable
22 Hooking Up the TV/VCR VHF/UHF VIDEO AUDIO IN VHF/UHF VIDEO AUDIO IN Connect Supplied Antenna, Antenna, or Cable SystemWithout a Cable Box A. Supplied Antenna Follow these steps to connect the suppliedantenna to your TV/VCR. Do not connectthis antenna if you plan to connect adifferent type of indo...
Page 25 - Connect a Cable System With a Cable Box; A. Cable Box Required to; . Turn to page 2 for “Setting Up the; . Turn to page 2 for “Setting Up the
23 Hooking Up the TV/VCR Connect a Cable System With a Cable Box VHF/UHF VIDEO AUDIO IN OUT IN Cable VHF/UHF VIDEO AUDIO IN B A OUT IN 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/...
Page 26 - Connect a VCR or Camcorder for Copying Tapes; A. VCR for Copying Tapes; . Plug in power cords of VCR and; . Turn to page 19 for “Copying and Editing
24 Hooking Up the TV/VCR Connect a VCR or Camcorder for Copying Tapes VCR (Playback Only) TV/VCR (Recording Only) OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT. VHF/UHF 3 CH. 4 Audio/Video Cables From Antenna, Cable, or Cable Box IN OUT VIDEO AUDIO IN OUT VHF/UHF VIDEO AUDIO IN Optional A. VCR for Copying Tapes 1 . Connect...
Page 27 - References; Specifications; Picture Tube
25 References Specifications Picture Tube 13-inch measured diagonal 90° deflection Format: VHS Record/Playback Video: 2-Head System: Audio Track: One Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal Tuner: USA: 181 channel tuning capability* (1...
Page 28 - Trouble Checks; Trouble
26 References Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things.Check below before you call for help or take your TV/VCR to an AuthorizedRCA VCR Servicenter. N o power TV/VCR does not respond to remote Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing No sound Snow or stre...
Page 30 - Limited Warranty
28 References Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • Ninety days for labor charges. • Two years for picture tube. • One year for parts. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental. What we will do...
Page 31 - Index
29 References Index Home Antenna System, Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Hookups Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Cable System With Cable Box for All Channels . . . . . . .23 Cable System With Cable Box for Premium Channels . . . . .23 Cable System With No Cable Box . . . ...
