RCA SOLAM VIDEO CAMERA Camcorder User Manual
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1. Express recording lets you record up to four hours or to the end of the tape without programming the timer You can begin recording immediately The TV VCR will stop automatically at the end of the recording Operating Instructions 1 Insert a tape with safety tab in place The TV VCR will turn on 2 Select the channel to be recorded If recording from the AUDIO VIDEO IN jacks press 00 to select the line input VIDEO 3 PressSPEED to select arecording speed You can also change the speed of an express recording in progress 4 PressREC to activate recording 5 Press REC repeatedly until the desired amount of recording timeis displayed Each press of REC increases the time 30 minutes up to tape end Press CH 125 RECORD 0 00 00 REC RECORD LENGTH 0 00 aS 0 30 1 00 1 30 01 04 95 Wed 12 00AM SP 2 00 3 00 Display ca Tape end 0 00 Recording Time 30 Min 1 Hr 1 Hr 30 Min 2 Hrs 3 Hrs 4 Hrs Tape end Turns Off The TIMER indicator on the TV VCR s front pane will light during express recording During express recording press REC to display the time remaining on the screen Press REC again to increase the recording time Stopping an Express Recording in Progress Press STOP E ECT on the TV VCR or STOP on the remote to stop the express recording OR Repeatedly press REC until RECORD LENGTH 0 00 appears 18 Copying and2. 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 is stopped Searches the picture in reverse motion during playback SPEED Tape Speed Selects a recording speed SP or SLP STOP Stops functions such as record playback rewind fast forward and pause TRACK Tracking Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear in the picture during playback VOL Volume lt or gt Raises and lowers sound Using the TV VCR Features On Screen Displays Press DISPLAY Normal Screen again with no gt No Displays When you change channels adjust volume or tape inserted use a VCR feature on screen displays appear to let you know the status of the TV VCR To Call Up On Screen Displays CH 02 RECORD 0 00 00 1 Press DISPLAY to display the channel number function time counter date time Press DISPLAY and tape speed If you do not press DISP LAY again these displays will time out 2 Press DISPLAY again 12 25 93 Sun 08 43AM SLP 0 00 00 e No tape in TV VCR Displays removed Press DISP LAY e Tape i Ee Fo pf Time Counter Only ape in TV VCR Time counter remains again with tape on screen Will not time out Press inserted Remains on Screen Press DISPLAY again DISPLAY again to remove the time to remove counter Adjust the Video
3. TV VCR Recording Only B Camcorder for Copying Tapes B 1 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided 2 Plugin TV VCR s power cord 3 Turn to page 19 for Copying and Editing Tapes Press 00 on the remote to select the line audio video input on the TV VCR to receive the signal from the camcorder If your camcorder has stereo AUDIO OUT jacks you may need a Y adapter to hear both channels From Antenna Cable or Cable Box Q yy J Optional VHFUHE VIDEO AUDIO IN TV VCR Recording Only Caution The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others 24 Cleaning the TV VCR Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your TV VCR Remove dust from the ventilation holes of the cabinet Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents Avoid excessive use of oil based furniture polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust We recommend using a non abrasive anti static cleaner and polisher Specifications Picture Tube Format Record Playback System Video Signal System Antenna Tuner Type Power Requirement Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range 13 inch measured diagonal 90 deflection VHS Video 2 Head
4. closed caption broadcasts This TV VCR also supports two text modes used to display text sent from a TV station or cable company To View Closed Captions 1 2 3 Press MENU to display TV VCR MAIN MENU Press 4 to display the CLOSED CAPTIONING menu TV VCR MAIN MENU Press 1 to display the CC DISPLAY menu The bullet indicates the CC DISPLAY selected Programming Picture Quality Time Closed Captioning WN CC DISPLAY CLOSED CAPTIONING 1 CC Display 1 On 2 off 2 CC Mode 3 On when TV is muted QO Exit e Press 1 to select closed captions On Closed captions will be displayed on the screen e Press 2 to select closed captions Off No closed captions will be displayed on the screen e Press 3 to select closed captions On when TV is muted Closed captions will appear on the screen only when the TV is muted When the CLOSED CAPTIONING menu appears press 2 to display the CC MODE menu and select the caption mode The bullet indicates the mode selected CC MODE Choose a closed captioning mode Caption 1 Caption 2 Text 1 Text 2 PUN e Press 1 or 2 to select Caption 1 or 2 Captions will appear on the screen if they are broadcast e Press 3 or 4 to select Text 1 or 2 Text information will appear on the screen if it is broadcast Using the TV VCR Features Sleep Timer Wake Up Timer The sleep timer automatically turns the
5. Front Panel Controls Home Antenna System Connecting 4f 22 Hookups Antenna 00608 eeee cece Cable System With Cable Box for All Channels Cable System With Cable Box for Premium Channels 23 Cable System With No Cable Box 04 Camcorder to Copy Tapes Supplied Antenna VCR to Copy Tapes Important Information i Included Accessories Information Important i Language for Displays LANGUAGE IDIOMA Menu Limited Warranty Location of Controls Manual Tracking MENU Button 3 4 Moving TV VCR While Operating MUTE Button 6 Number Buttons On Screen Displays 8 One Time Program Recording Operation Playa Tape Express Recording Record a Program Program Channel Memory Timer Record Video Adjust Set the Clock scs s22eqs oes Set the Sleep Timer Set the Wake up Timer PAUSE Button 6 741219 Pause During Playback Pause During Recording PICTURE QUALITY Menu Picture Seareht 2 2 ecetes ees ete PLAY Button 16 7 121 20 Playback Aito Plays ccccee ene ieaes Features 04 Pause ste tntiteaweceesee POWER Button and Indicator Problem Solvin
6. TV VCR off after 30 60 90 or 120 minutes I 2 3 Press MENU to display the TV VCR MAIN MENU Press 3 to display the TIME menu Press 2 to display the SLEEP TIMER screen SLEEP TIMER Turn off TV in 0 00 Press Channel up or down to adjust timer Press MENU to exit Press CHAN up or down to select 30 60 90 or 120 minutes Press MENU to exit Press DISPLAY to check the amount of time remaining before the TV turns off To cancel the sleep timer display the SLEEP TIMER and repeatedly press CHAN until 0 00 is displayed on the screen The timer turns the TV VCR on at a desired time You can set it to wake you up in the morning or remind you that a favorite program is about to start 1 2 3 Press MENU to display the TV VCR MAIN MENU Press 3 to display the TIME menu Press 3 to display the WAKE UP TIMER menu WAKE UP TIMER WAKE UP TIMER Channel ai Channel 12 Time Time 05 07 AM Chour minute Press CLEAR to correct Press RESET for Press MENU to set Press RESET for Press MENU to cancel Use the number buttons to enter the channel number and time e After you enter the time press 1 for AM or 2 for PM Example press 0 then 5 then 0 then 7 then 2 for a time of 5 07PM e Press CLEAR to correct an entry or RESET to cancel the timer Press MENU to set the timer The wake up timer will turn on the TV VCR every day The WAKE UP indicator
7. increase sound e Sound has been muted Press MUTE on remote or VOL up e Check tape it may be worn out or of poor quality Try another tape e Some snow streaks are normal during search and pause e Press one of the TRACK buttons on the remote or CH up or down on the TV VCR to move the streaks up or down and out of the picture e No cassette in TV VCR e Eject and re insert cassette e Broken tape try another cassette e Safety tab removed from cassette TV VCR will not record e TV VCR is in pause mode Press PAUSE on the remote e Insert cassette with window facing up and safety tab facing out e To remove cassette TV VCR must be connected to working outlet e Turn POWER off and then on before trying to insert or remove cassette e Press DISPLAY on remote to display time counter on screen See page 8 e The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered the time counter will hold its count until recorded material is detected again e A minus will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther back than a counter reading of 0 00 00 e Tape already rewound e Program entered incorrectly wrong channel or times e Cable box was not turned on at time recording was to begin e Power interruption TIMER indicator flashes on front of TV VCR e Check to see if time and date are correct including AM PM e Program exceeded tape s
8. length or tape was not rewound beforehand e No tape in TV VCR or cassette ejected if safety tab broken off Trouble Checks Trouble Clock shows incorrect time or date TV VCR makes noise when stopped Will not auto channel search active channels correctly Cannot see closed captions on screen Box appears on screen TIMER indicator flashing on front of TV VCR Tape plays over and over Tape starts playing automatically TV VCR turns off automatically TV VCR turns on automatically Rainbow effect appears on TV VCR picture Cannot record one program while watching a different program Here s what to try e Power interruption TIMER indicator flashes on front of TV VCR Clock was not set accurately check AM PM and date e Time zone or daylight savings time information incorrect See page 4 e TV VCR is removing tape from heads This is normal The head cylinder inside the TV VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode e Check antenna or cable connections e Closed caption function must be set to on See page 9 e Station may not be broadcasting closed captions e A text feature has been selected See page 9 e Power interruption Check clock See page 4 e Timer program set and TV VCR turned off with no cassette or cassette with no safety tab inserted See page 16 e Auto repeat play turned on See page 14 e Auto play feature turned on See page 14 e Sleep timer turned o
9. lengua 1 English ingl s 2 Spanish espa ol CH 02 Volume J Using the Remote Control Buttons CHAN Channel Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in channel memory CLEAR Allows you to change menu entries or clear a timer recording Resets time counter to 0 00 00 when it is displayed DISPLAY Displays TV VCR s current status Displays time counter when a tape is inserted Removes displays Advances to next program during program review FF Fast forward Fast forwards the tape when the TV VCR is stopped Searches the picture in forward motion during playback MENU Displays the TV VCR MAIN MENU MUTE Turns sound on or off Using the Remote Control Buttons Numbers 0 through 9 Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1 appears on the screen Then press the other two numbers Press 00 to select the line input VIDEO PAUSE Pauses the tape during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes PLAY Plays a tape POWER Turns TV VCR on or off PREV CH Previous channel Switches between the last two channels Select one channel and then select the other using the number buttons Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels REC Record Starts TV VCR recording Used for express recording
10. lights on the front when the wake up timer has turned on the TV VCR e Press any button on the remote or TV VCR to turn off the WAKE UP indicator If you do not press a button the TV VCR turns off after 60 minutes To Cancel the Wake Up Timer Follow steps 1 3 above press RESET to cancel the timer and then press MENU to exit 10 The timer is also canceled if MENU is pressed before step 4 is completed WN TV VCR MAIN MENU Programming Picture Quality Time AWN TIME Set clock Sleep timer Wake up timer Set Time Zone Set DST Exit Playing a Tape Operating Instructions To Play a Tape Safety Tab 1 Insert a tape in the TV VCR TV VCR automatically turns on The tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the Auto Play feature is turned on 2 Press PLAY if necessary PLAY and the time counter appear on the screen 3 If necessary press TRACK up or down on the remote or CH up or down on the TV VCR to remove any streaks from the picture Details are on page 14 4 Press STOP on the remote or STOP EJ ECT on the TV VCR to stop playback 5 Press REW The TV VCR will automatically rewind the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback While rewinding you can press POWER and the TV VCR will still rewind the tape 6 Press STOP EJ ECT on the TV VCR to eject the tape once it is completely rewou
11. program occur One time Daily every day Weekdays M F Weekly once per week PWN Program 1 One Time Nl Channel id Program 1 One Time Channel 08 Start Time lt i Program 1 One Time Channel 08 Start Time 02 10 PM End Time i Program 1 One Time Channel 08 Start Time 02 10 PM End Time 03 35 PM Start Date 11 18 Tape Speed SLP Press MENU to save Press CLEAR to correct TIMER Indicator 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 TV VCR MAIN MENU 3 Press 2 to Review existing progs 1 Programming PROGRAMMING 4 Press DISPLAY to review the next program in sequence 1 Create a new program 2 Review existing progs 5 Press CLEAR to erase a program Program 1 One Time Channel 08 Start Time 02 10 PM End Time 03 35 PM Stopping A Timer Recording eae 1 Press STOP EJ ECT on the TV VCR or STOP a ee AE on the remote Press MENU to exit A timer program in progress will be stopped Only today s recording of a daily weekdays or weekly program is cancelled The daily weekdays or weekly program remains in the timer 17 Recording a Program Recording While You re Away Express Recording
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13. Audio Track One EIA standard NTSC color 75 ohm external VHF UHF combined antenna terminal USA 181 channel tuning capability 125 cable channels Canada 178 channel tuning capability 122 cable channels AutoProgramming frequency synthesis 120V AC 60 Hz 69 watts 15 8 inches high 403 mm 14 8 inches wide 376 mm 17 inches deep 432 mm 28 pounds 12 7 kg 41 F to 104 F 10 to 75 Check your cable company s compatibility requirements 25 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 Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter Trouble No power TV VCR does not respond to remote Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing No sound Snow or streaks in picture or no picture during playback Will not record or play Cannot insert or eject tape Time counter not working Rewind does not operate Timer recording not made or wrong program recorded 26 Here s what to try e Plug TV VCR into an operating outlet e Check connections e Aim remote at TV VCR s remote sensor with no objects between them e Change batteries e Switch to an active channel e Check antenna connections If using supplied dipole try adjusting rods e Check video adjustments See page 8 e Make sure the line input is not selected Select a channel with the CHAN buttons e Press VOL up to
14. Choose an auto play mode 1 Auto play OFF 2 Auto play ON 4 Press 1 or 2 to select Auto play OFF or ON The bullet indicates the one selected Select OFF if you do not want the tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically Select ON to havea tape with its safety tab removed start playing automatically Auto Repeat Feature This feature tells the TV VCR to play a tape over and over When Auto repeat ON is selected the TV VCR will play the tape to the end automatically rewind the tape and play the tape again 1 Press MENU to display theTV VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 5 to display theSETUP menu 3 Press 4 to display the AUTO REPEAT menu AUTO REPEAT Choose an auto repeat mode 1 Auto repeat OFF 2 Auto repeat ON 4 Press 1 or 2 to select Auto repeat OFF or ON The bullet indicates the one selected Select OFF if you do not want the tape to repeat Select ON to repeat the tape The REPEAT indicator lights in the TV VCR s front panel during repeat play 14 Recording a Program Recording Features Recording Speeds Press SPEED to select a recording speed e SP Standard Play gives the best quality recording That is why most pre recorded rental tapes are recorded in SP Fewer programs can be recorded on the tape Special effects in playback are not recommended in SP e SLP Super Long Play gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in
15. Editing Tapes Operating Instructions Refer to hookup on page 24 Use another VCR or camcorder as the playback VCR and the TV VCR as the recording VCR 1 Turn on the VCR or camcorder and the TV VCR Caution The unauthorized recording of television 2 Press 00 on TV VCR s remote to select the line input programs and other VID E 0 materials may infringe the VIDEO rights of others 3 Insert the tape you want to copy into the playback VCR or camcorder Insert a blank tape with safety tab intact into the TV VCR 4 Start the playback VCR or camcorder playing If the tape was not recorded on the playback VCR streaks may appear and you may need to adjust tracking When you reach the place you want to begin copying place the playback VCR or camcorder in play pause Press REC then PAUSE on the TV VCR s remote 6 Press PAUSE on both the VCR or camcorder and the TV VCR s remote at the same time to begin copying the tape 7 Edit out segments that you do not want to copy by pressing PAUSE on the TV VCR s remote to stop copying the tape Then locate the next segment you want to copy on the playback VCR or camcorder by using FF REW and PLAY Press PAUSE on the playback VCR or camcorder Press PAUSE at the same time on both the VCR or camcorder and the TV VCR s remote to resume copying 8 Press STOP on both the VCR or camcorder and the TV VCR s remote when you are finished Remember to
16. No 221376 Cooking Tape Stock No 221377 VHF UHF Dipole Antenna Stock No 221193 Setting Up the TV VCR Startup 3 Optional Attach hook for remote Attach the hook in a convenient location for storing your remote when it is not in use 4 Attach swivel base to TV VCR Turn the TV VCR on its side and attach the base to the underside of the TV VCR using the four supplied screws Then place the TV VCR upright on a solid level surface where it can swivel left and right free of any objects P ooooooo 0000 0o00 un p 5 Connect antenna or cable TV system Connect the supplied dipole antenna a different home antenna or a cable TV system Details on pages 21 23 6 Swivel the TV VCR into position Swivel the TV VCR into the viewing position Moving the TV VCR while it is operating may cause a rainbow effect from the Earth s magnetic field or nearby appliances 7 Turn on the TV VCR Press POWER on the TV VCR or remote The indicator in the POWER button on the front of the TV VCR will light The first time you turn on the TV VCR or after a power interruption the TV VCR will display the AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET menu continued on next page Setting Up the TV VCR Startup 8 Set the clock and auto channel search automatically When the AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET screen appears follow these steps to automatically place chann
17. SP Special effects such as pause and picture search work best in this speed Recording Pause This feature allows you to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material e Press PAUSE during recording to stop and start recording The TV VCR will automatically switch from pause to stop after a few minutes to prevent tape wear Types of Recordings Your TV VCR provides different types of recording These types are explained in the following sections Basic Recording Operating Instructions Recording While You re Away Timer Recording Express Recording Copying and Editing Tapes Basic Recording Operating Instructions To Make a Recording 1 Insert a tape with safety tab in place 2 Press SPEED to select a recording speed The tape speed indicator appears 3 Select the channel to be recorded If recording from the AUDIO VIDEO IN jacks press 00 to select the line input VIDEO The channel number or VIDEO appears 4 Press REC to begin recording The indicator in the REC button on the front of the TV VCR turns on during recording and RECORD appears on the screen 5 Press STOP E ECT on the TV VCR or STOP on the remote to stop recording Recording Time Cassette SP SLP T 120 2Hr 6Hr T 160 2Hr 40Min 8Hr 15 Recording While You re Away Timer Recording Timer recording lets you program the TV VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period Before s
18. T13017WH Introduction Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK n 3 i DO NOT OPEN this TV VCR combination to rain or moisture TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL CAUTION To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert ATTENTION Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or A personal injury Cautions Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug The wide blade fits into the wall socket only one way If you need an extension cord make sure it matches the Thi bol indicates i tant a a AE ES on plug of the TV VCR combination instructions accompanying the FCC regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it product Note to Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the ca
19. Usethe PICTURE QUALITY menu to adjust the picture for your personal preference The TV VCR will remember the settings you select To Adjust Video 1 Press MENU to display theTV VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 2 to display thePICTURE QUALITY menu TV VCR MAIN MENU 1 Programming 2 Picture Quality PICTURE QUALITY Color Sissssrsas Pacates ease TINEO seneanawa Dissisa Contr gurii eii lossere Brit aie a aerane Dass aie ie SHARD acecste E E Use CH and VOL to adjust Press MENU to exit 3 Press CHAN up or down to select the function you want to adjust e Select Color to adjust color intensity e Select Tint to adjust for natural fleshtones e Select Contr contrast to adjust picture contrast e Select Brite brightness to adjust picture brightness e Select Sharp to adjust picture sharpness 4 Press VOL lt or gt to adjust the function selected To Return Video to the Factory Settings Press RESET to reset the video to the levels set at the factory All picture controls have been reset to factory defaults appears Using the TV VCR Features Closed Captions Closed captioning displays the sound of a program as words on the TV screen It is useful for the deaf hearing impaired or anyone who wants to watch a program without sound If you have turned closed captioning on and it does not appear on the screen it is not available on the channel you are watching Check your TV program listings for CC
20. ble ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them The numbers are located on the back of the TV VCR combination Model No __T13017WH Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone Introduction Table of Contents Important Information Warning Cautions Note to Cable TV Installer i Product Registration Setting Up the TV VCR Startup Check Accessories With TV VCR ___ 2 Insert Batteries in Remote 2 Optional Attach Hook for Remote B Attach Swivel Base to TV VCR 3 Connect Antenna or Cable TV System Swivel the TV VCR Into Position ___ Turn On the TV VCR Set the Clock and Auto Channel Search Automatically Set the Clock Manually Add or Remove Channels from TV VCR s Memory 5 Select the Language Escoge una Lengua E Select a Channel and Adjust the Volume E Using the Remote Control Buttons 6 7 Using the TV VCR Features On Screen Displays Adjust the Video Closed Captions Sleep Timer Wake Up Timer Playing a Tape Operating Instructions Using the Playback Fea
21. d Captioning Time Counter ccs acereee fancies TIME Ment 320 coe stiase eae Time Setting gu dv eke che end ieee TIMER Indicator Timer Recording Tint Function 0 000 E Turn on TV VCR 00 2 00 00 TV VCR MAIN MENU TV VCR Setup 24 csteccieweied 2 5 Types of Recordings VCR Connecting to TV VCR VHF UHF Antenna Connector 4 Video Adjusting 8 VIDEO AUDIO IN Jacks Video Reset to Factory Settings 8 Video Settings 0 VOL Volume Buttons Volume Adjusting 5 WAKE UP Indicator Warnings josie Kos x dae eacne asesan i Warranty Limited Weekdays M F Recording Weekly Program Recording For your nearest Authorized Servicenter call toll free in the U S A 1 800 336 1900 Canadian Consumers Your toll free numbers are English 1 800 522 0338 French 1 800 522 0445 If your TV VCR needs service please contact your dealer or the nearest servicenter from the yellow pages 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 THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 N Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1995 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Japan Part Number 95 T1301
22. dicator is lit when the wake up timer has turned on the TV VCR Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote Aim remote at this sensor with no objects between them Hooking Up the TV VCR Location of Controls Back Panel D VHF UHF VIDEO AUDIO VHF UHF Antenna Connector Receives the signal from an antenna or cable system VIDEO and AUDIO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component such as a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks To select these jacks press 00 to display VIDEO 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 Rabbit ears set top and or bowtie antenna Turn to page 22 B C D Outside antenna Turn to page 22 Cable System Go to question 2 2 What type of Cable TV system do you have Choose one answer from below A B eF Cable without a box Turn to page 22 Cable box to unscramble all channels Turn to page 23 Cable box to unscramble only premium channels such as HBO Showtime Cinemax etc Turn to page 23 You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance Optional Hookup To hook up a VCR or camcorder for copying tapes Turn to page 24 21 Hooking Up the TV VCR Connect Supplied Antenna Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box A Sup
23. e System No Cable Box Connecting f 22 Cable System with Cable Box Connecting 0 23 Camcorder Connecting to TV VCR eesnedieetieesnees Captions Closed Cautions pessi cae Penne eed eet i CC DISPLAY and MODE Menus CHAN and CH Buttons 5 6 15 Channel Memory Programming Channel Selecting Checking a Timer Recording Choosing a Hookup Cleaning the TV VCR CLEAR Button 4jo 10 1 3117 Clearing a Timer Recording Clock Setting Automatic or Manual CLOSED CAPTIONING Menu 9 Closed Captions Color Function 0 Contents sesse ririsardi sisri sas Contr Contrast Function Controls Back Panel Controls Front Panel Controls Remote Copying Tapes 56 Daily Programs Recording Date Setting 0000 Design Specifications Dipole Antenna Connecting DISPLAY Button ola13 17 Displays On Screen 3 Editing Tapes Erase Protection 4 Escoge una Lengua D Express Recording Factory Settings Reset Fastening Strip 40 Features Playback 11 14 Features Recording Features TV VCR 8 10 FF Fast Forward Button First Time Operation
24. e or CH up or down on the TV VCR for the best possible picture e To turn automatic tracking back on press and hold both of the CH buttons on the front of the TV VCR 12 Using the Playback Features Time Counter The time counter helps locate the beginning or end of programs you taped The time counter automatically resets to 0 00 00 whenever a tape is inserted or you can press CLEAR when the time counter is displayed For example if a 30 minute program was recorded at the beginning of the tape and you wanted to record another program after it you would 1 Insert the pre recorded tape Press STOP Make sure the tape is rewound 2 Press DISPLAY twice to display the time counter A 00 00 Hours Minutes Seconds 3 Press FF to fast forward the tape until the time counter reads 0 30 00 0 30 00 This is the approximate end of the program and you can begin recording at this spot 13 Using the Playback Features Auto Play Feature TV VCR MAIN MENU This feature lets you tell the TV VCR whether you 1 Programming want it to automatically start playing a tape that is Z p Teture Quality inserted with the safety tab removed z Los ed Captioning etup 1 Press MENU to display the TV VCR MAIN MENU ET 2 Press 5 to display the SETUP menu 1 Auto channel search Pa oneee channels 3 Press 3 to display the AUTO PLAY menu 4 Auto Repeat QO Exit AUTO PLAY
25. els in the TV VCR s memory and set the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time information transmitted by some broadcast stations A Press a number 1 6 on the remote corresponding to the time zone you live in If you do not know your time zone press 7 B Press 1 if your area observes daylight savings time from April to October or press 2 if it does not If you do not know press 3 C Press MENU on the remote if all antenna or cable connections are completed The AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH will be performed followed by automatic clock set If The Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful message appears then set the clock manually The clock must be set before you can use the timer recording or wake up timer features If you change your cable or antenna signal and need to manually place channels in memory 1 Press MENU on the remote to display the TV VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 5 to display the SETUP menu 3 Press 1 to Auto channel search Set the clock manually If the AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET was unsuccessful or you want to manually set the clock A Press MENU on the remote to display the TV VCR MAIN MENU B Press 3 to display the TIME menu C Press 1 to display the SET CLOCK screen D Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the time including AM or PM month day and year The day of the week will automatically appear after you enter the year e Press 0 before single digit numbers Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM Examp
26. etting the timer make sure that the clock is set correctly Setting a Timer Recording 1 2 B 4 10 16 Press MENU to display the TV VCR MAIN MENU Press 1 to display the PROGRAMMING menu Press 1 to Create a new program Press 1 2 3 or 4 to select the type of program 1 One time single program recorded once 2 Daily program recorded at same time every day 3 Weekdays program recorded at same time Monday through Friday 4 Weekly program recorded at same time once a week Press number buttons to enter the channel number start time including AM or PM end time and start date of the recording Just follow the on screen prompts e If recording from the AUDIO VIDEO IN jacks press 00 to select the line input VIDEO instead of a channel Press CLEAR to correct an entry Press SP EED to select a recording speed Press MENU to save your program Repeat steps 3 6 for additional programs Insert a tape with safety tab intact before the recording is to begin The TIMER indicator lights in the TV VCR s front panel If you turn the TV VCR off the TIMER indicator will flash if there is no cassette in the TV VCR or the safety tab is missing from the cassette If using a cable box turn it on and tune it to the channel you want to record before time for the recording to begin 1 Programming TV VCR MAIN MENU PROGRAMMING 1 Create a new program When should this
27. g Product Registration Card i Programming Channel Memory PROGRAMMING Menu Rainbow Effect REC Record Button and Indicator 14 1820 Recording Basi 4 2425 tee siaae ey toes PXPTOSS corciigrsre porrie Features jenecersiacu deca Pause 0 eee eaee Speeds and Chart Timer 00000000 Registration Card Remote Batteries Installing Remote Control Buttons Remote Sensor 00005 Removing Channels from Memory 5 REPEAT Indicator RESET Button 6 7 8910 Resetting Video to Factory Settings 8 REW Rewind Button Safety Tab 0 15 19 Searching Visual 12 Selecting a Channel Selecting a Language for Displays Sensor Remote 5 Setting the Date and Time 4 Setting Up the TV VCR SETUP Ment cad sceneee sie Sharp Function sleep Timer c244cc8 sirenek SLP and SP Speeds Solving Problems 26 27 Specifications SPEED Button Speeds Recording Start UP 2 wie detaadhad date ns STOP Button STOP E ECT Button miae 0 Stopping a Timer Recording Stopping an Express Recording Strip Fastening 6 Swivel Base Attaching Tapes Copying and Editing Text Mode Close
28. le press 0 then 5 then 0 then 7 then 2 for a time of 5 07PM e Press CLEAR on the remote at any time to change incorrect entries E Press MENU on the remote to start the clock To display the time and date press DISPLAY on the remote AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET What is your Time Zone Eastern Central Mountain Pacific Alaska Hawaii Don t know NOURWN AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET Does your area observe Daylight Savings Time from April to October 1 Yes DST is observed 2 No 3 Don t know AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Now scanning channel 1 AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET The TV VCR is now setting the clock This may take several minutes Press MENU to cancel Wr TV VCR MAIN MENU Programming Picture Quality Time TIME Set clock SET CLOCK Time tt Chour minute Date SET CLOCK Time 05 07 AM Date 07 13 95 Thursday Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set 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 are not active have weak signals or you do not want them in your channel memory A channel that has been removed can still be selected by pressing number buttons A Press MENU on the remote to display the TV VCR MAIN MENU B Press 5 to display the SETUP menu C Press 2 to display the ADD REMOVE CHANNELS
29. lug in power cords of TV VCR and s Qor cable box 3 Turn to page 2 for Setting Up the TV VCR Coaxial Cable Back of TV VCR D VHF UHF VIDEO AUDIO IN B Cable Box Required to _ GI cacto Unscramble Only Premium Cable System Channels A 1 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories Cable Box not provided 9 Sait 2 Plug in power cords of TV VCR and oo Dor cable box 3 Operation Place the A B switch in the B position to watch premium channels Place the A B switch in the A position to watch other channels when cable box is not needed Coaxial Cables A B 4 Turn to page 2 for Setting Up the Switch TV VCR Back of TV VCR CD 2 2 7 VHF UHF VIDEO AUDIO Coaxial Cable IN Hooking Up the TV VCR Connect a VCR or Camcorder for Copying Tapes A VCR for Copying Tapes Al 1 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided VCR Playback Only 2 Plug in power cords of VCR and oDi TV VCR hits CAO OUTTOTV IN OUT IN OUT D E OD O 3 Turn to page 19 for Copying and Editing Tapes Press 00 on the remote to select the line audio video input on the TV VCR to receive the signal from the VCR Eat Antenna Cade If your VCR has stereo AUDIO OUT jacks or Cable Box y J i connect the audio cable to the jack labeled MONO If neither jack is labeled MONO you may need a Y adapter to hear both channels Optional VHF UHF
30. mage from misuse or neglect e Cleaning of video audio heads e Remote control batteries e ATV VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e A TV VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA e Acts of God such as but not limited to lightning charge Product Registration e Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV VCR It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage How state law relates to this warranty e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your TV VCR outside the United States e This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information 28 References Index Accessories Included ADD REMOVE CHANNELS Menu Adding Channels to Memory Adjusting the Video Adjusting Volume Auto Play Feature AUTO PLAY Screen Auto Repeat Feature AUTO REPEAT Menu AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET Menu Automatic Tracking Back Panel Controls Base Attaching Basic Recording Batteries Installing in Remote Brite Brightness Function Buttons Remote Control Cabl
31. n Press POWER to turn TV VCR back on e Wake up timer alarm turned on See page 10 e TV VCR swiveled while it was operating Unplug the TV VCR swivel it into place wait one hour and then plug it back in e TV VCR only has one tuner Only one program can be watched and recorded at the same time 27 Limited Warranty What your warranty covers e Any defect in material or workmanship For how long after your purchase e Ninety days for labor charges e Two years for picture tube e One year for parts The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental What we will do e Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your TV VCR e Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter for the new or at our option rebuilt replacement parts required to repair your TV VCR How you get service e Take your TV VCR to any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter To identify your nearest Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter ask your dealer look in the Yellow Pages or call 1 800 336 1900 e Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date e Pick up your TV VCR when repairs are completed What your warranty does not cover e Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual clearly describes how to install adjust and operate your TV VCR Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer e Installation and related adjustments e Signal reception problems not caused by your TV VCR e Da
32. nd A cassette may be ejected with the power turned off Using the Playback Features Pause This feature pauses the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of the scene Pause works best for tapes 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 to stop after a few minutes to prevent tape wear 2 Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback Picture Search You can visually search a picture during playback Sound is turned off during picture search The picture is best for tapes recorded in the SLP speed 1 During playback press FF to search forward or REW to search in reverse If you start searching within five seconds of a previous search the search speed will be slower for approximately eight seconds 2 Press FF or REW again or press PLAY to return to playback Automatic Tracking The TV VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing a tape that was recorded on another VCR Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted or the TV VCR s power is turned on Manual Tracking Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a different VCR or camcorder Tracking is used when playing a tape It has no effect during recording e When streaks or snow appear in the picture during normal playback or slow motion press TRACK up or down on the remot
33. plied Antenna A Follow these steps to connect the supplied antenna to your TV VCR Do not connect this antenna if you plan to connect a different type of indoor or outdoor antenna or cable system Supplied Antenna 1 Insert the antenna base into the slot on Antenna Slot the back of your TV VCR 2 Connect the twin lead ends of the antenna to the screw terminals of the supplied antenna adapter z Twin Lead Ends 3 Connect the antenna adapter to the Antenna Adapter Aa VHF UHF connector on the back of the Supplied TV VCR 4 Plug in the TV VCR s power cord D 5 Turn to page 2 for Setting Up the VEE EN ee TV VCR Adjust the length and position of the antenna rods for the best reception Back of TV VCR IN e For viewing VHF channels extend the rods fully e For UHF viewing shorten the rods B Antenna or Cable System Ej Match Your Type of Antenna or Cable Without a Cable Box 1 Connect as shown OR OR OR This connection may require additional accessories not provided 2 Plug in TV VCR s power cord Antenna 3 Turn to page 2 for Setting Up the Adapter Antenna Mixers g TV VCR Supplied D VHF UHF VIDEO AUDIO IN Back of TV VCR 22 Connect a Cable System With a Cable Box A Cable Box Required to Al Cable fi Unscramble all Channels Gable system 1 Connect as shown hl This connection may require additional Cable Box accessories not provided 2 P
34. press CHAN up or down on the TV VCR s remote for normal TV viewing on the TV VCR 19 Location of Controls Location of Controls Front Panel o POWER Turns the TV VCR on or off The indicator in the button is lit when the power is on STOP EJ ECT 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 higher or lower channel in the TV VCR s channel memory Used for tracking when a tape is playing VOL Volume and Press to lower or raise the sound TIMER Indicator Indicator is lit when a timer program has been set and a cassette with safety tab in place is in the TV VCR Indicator flashes when a timer program has been set and the TV VCR is turned off with no cassette inserted a cassette with no safety tab inserted or there has been a power interruption 20 Remote Sensor Tape Compartment TIMER REPEAT REW PLAY FF 23 6S REPEAT Indicator Indicator is lit during auto repeat REW Rewind Rewinds the tape when the TV VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playback PLAY Plays a tape FF Fast Forward Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture forward during playback REC Record Press to start TV VCR recording The indicator in the button is lit during recording WAKE UP Indicator In
35. screen Follow the directions on the screen to add or remove a channel Add or remove more channels by entering the channel number or pressing CHAN up or down 10 Select the language Escoge una lengua This feature lets you select English or Spanish as the language for your on screen displays A B Press MENU on remote to see the TV VCR MAIN MENU Press 6 to display the LANGUAGE IDIOMA menu The bullet indicates the language selected Press 1 to display the menus in English Press 2 to display the menus in Spanish 11 Select a channel and adjust the volume A B Press CHAN up or down or two number buttons on the remote to select a channel Example Press 0 then 2 for channel 2 The channel number is displayed For cable channels over 99 press and hold 1 until 1 appears Then press two more numbers Example Press and hold 1 then press 0 then press 2 for channel 102 Press VOL up or down to adjust the volume The volume display appears TV VCR MAIN MENU Programming Picture Quality Time Closed Captioning Setup UPWNS SETUP 1 Auto channel search 2 Add Remove channels ADD REMOVE CHANNELS Channel 10 is presently ADDED Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit TV VCR MAIN MENU Programming Picture Quality Time Closed Captioning Setup Language Idioma AQURWN LANGUAGE IDIOMA Select a language Escoge una
36. tures Pause Picture Search Automatic Tracking Manual Tracking Time Counter Auto Play Feature Auto Repeat Feature Recording a Program Recording Features Recording Speeds Recording Pause Types of Recordings Basic Recording Operating Instructions Recording While You re Away Timer Recording Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings Stopping a Timer Recording 17 Express Recording Copying and Editing Tapes Location of Controls Front Panel 20 Back Panel Hooking Up the TV VCR Choosing a Hookup Connect Supplied Antenna Antenna or Cable System Without Cable Box pd Connect Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Connect Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Premium Channels Connect VCR or Camcorder for Copying Tapes 2 References Cleaning the TV VCR 25 Specifications 25 Trouble Checks Limited Warranty Index Setting Up the TV VCR Startup 1 Check accessories with TV VCR combination Contact your dealer if any items are missing SO 2 AA Batteries UY Hook Stock No 221379 Ol 000 OOOO Oh oe Remote Stock No 221374 Quy WD an Recipe Cards Four 4 Screws Stock No 221381 Stock No 221349 Antenna Adapter 300 75 Ohm Stock No 221192 Swivel Base Stock No 221375 2 Insert batteries in remote S Videotape Catalog Stock
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