RCA 40 Cassette Player User Manual
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1. TV DC IN 12V VCP Note If the DC adapter does not provide power check the fuse See Replacing the Fuse on Page 22 11 Dew Protection System Your VCP s dew protection system helps prevent damage caused by moisture that can form on the VCP s tape heads W hen the system senses moisture on the tape head s the DEW indicator turns on and the VCP does not let you play a tape DEW Indicator Caution To avoid damaging the VCP mechanism do not try to load atape while the DEW indicator is on Ifthe DEW indicator turns on disconnect the VCP s power for about 2 hours then plug it back in If the DEW indicator does not light you can proceed with normal operation If the DEW indicator turns on again try unplugging the VCP for another 2 hours or take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance INSTALLING THE REMOTE CONTROL S BATTERIES The remote control requires two AAA batteries not supplied for power For the best operation and longest life we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries 12 1 Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow Af 2 Place the batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked inside the compartment Cautions Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type Do not mix old and new batteries dif2. erty of RadioShack New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period This warranty does not cover a damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God abuse accident misuse improper or abnormal usage failure to follow instructions improper installation or maintenance alteration lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current b any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility c consumables such as fuses or batteries d cosmetic damage e transportation shipping or insurance costs or f costs of product removal installation set up service adjustment or reinstallation This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state RadioShack Customer Relations 200 Taylor Street 6th Floor Fort Worth TX 76102 RadioShackCorporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 16 3200 Printed in Korea
3. s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it This RCA Model 50 AC DC Video Cassette Player VCP has been manufactured to the specifications of RadioShack and is covered by alimited warranty from RadioShack If your VCP is not operating as it should take it to your local RadioShack store or call 1 800 THE SHACK for assistance 20 CLEANING THE VIDEO HEADS Dirty video heads can cause the VCP s picture to be blurred during playback even when the video signal is clear We recommend that you clean the heads only when such problems occur For proper head cleaning follow the instructions in a head cleaning kit Your local RadioShack store has a complete line of head cleaning kits or take the VCP to your local RadioShack store for regular servicing VIDEO TAPE TIPS Although a video cassette tape is built for durability you should handle it with care Do not store video cassettes in high temperature high humidity locations Store them in a cool dry dust free environment Store your video cassettes on their ends not on their sides This prevents improper settling of the cassette s spools A video cassette s tape can become wound too tightly around the cassette s spools after numerous playing This can cause the cassette to improperly load and automatically eject when you load it On most video cassettes there is a brake releas
4. receive regular television broadcasts The CHANNEL setting has no effect on the audio and video outputs nor does it affect a standard TV s operation when the VCP is not playing a tape CONNECTING POWER Using the supplied adapters you can power your VCP from either a standard AC outlet or your vehicle s cigarette lighter socket Cautions If you use the VCP in areas of high humidity or move it from a cold area to a warm one allow it to warm up for about 2 hours before you plug it in and operate it so any moisture inside can completely evaporate 10 If moisture has formed inside the VCP it might not operate after you connect power see Dew Protection System on Page 12 Using AC Power The supplied AC adapter lets you power the VCP from a standard AC outlet Cautions You must use a Class 2 power N source that supplies 14V DC and delivers at least 850 mA Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the VCP s DC IN 12V jack The supplied adapter meets these specifications Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the VCP or the adapter When you unplug the AC adapter grasp the adapter s plug not its cord Always plug the AC adapter into the VCP before you plug itinto the AC outlet Always unplug the AC adapter from the outlet before you unplug it from the VCP To use AC power connect the AC adapter s barrel plug to the VCP s DC IN 12v jack
5. then plug the AC adapter s power cord into a standard AC outlet DC IN 12V Using Vehicle Battery Power The supplied DC adapter lets you power your VCP and a portable TV not supplied from your vehicle s cigarette lighter socket Cautions The TV you use must have a DC 12 volt jack with the center tip set to positive that accepts the adapters 5 5 mm outer diameter 2 1 inner diameter plug Before plugging the power cord s cigarette lighter plug into your vehicle s cigarette lighter socket be sure the knurled ring at the plug s tip is screwed firmly onto the plug Always plug the DC adapter into the VCP and TV before you plug it into the cigarette lighter socket Always unplug the DC adapter from the cigarette lighter socket before you unplug it from the VCP and TV e The VCP continues to draw a small amount of current from the vehicle s battery even after you turn it off so be sure to disconnect the DC adapter from the cigarette lighter socket when you are not using the VCP and TV to prevent your vehicle s battery from being drained The DC power cord has two barrel plugs on one end and a cigarette lighter plug on the other end To connect DC power plug one of the adapter s barrel plugs into the VCP s DC IN 12V jack and plug the other into the TV s DC 12 volt jack Then connect the cigarette lighter plug into the vehicle s cigarette lighter socket Cigarette Lighter Socket
6. about 5 minutes the VCP automatically stops To stop the tape sooner press STOP To resume normal playback press PLAY Note Tapes recorded at the EP speed provide the best picture during freeze frame AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK You can set the VCP to continuously play rewind then repeat a tape Follow these steps to activate this function 1 Press MENU The following appears on the TV screen MENU AUTO REPEAT OFF F OSD ON SELECT V A OK END MENU 2 Press SELECT A or w tohighlight AUTO REPEAT 3 Repeatedly press OK SO ON appears next to AUTO REPEAT 4 Press MENU to exit Note If you do not press any key for a few minutes the VCP automatically exits the menu mode To disable the auto repeat playback simply repeat steps 1 4 selecting OFF at Step 3 To set the VCP for auto repeat playback before or during normal playback press A REPEAT so the A REPEAT indicator lights The tape automatically rewinds when it reaches the end then begins to play again To end auto repeat press A REPEAT so the A REPEAT indicator turns off ADJUSTING TRACKING W hen tape playback begins on your VCP its built in tracking control automatically aligns the playback heads to the recorded track A REPEAT TV VCP MENU DISPLAY TRACKING GR For poor quality or worn tapes you might need to further adjust the VCP s tracking To adjust the picture tracking manually hold down TRACKING A or w until t
7. ads ticos td kake kake kaka lekeya 21 Video Tape Tips tia 21 Replacing te FU dabas 22 The ECC Wants You To KNOW reinar adas 22 Specifications u nun n nuna kiyan ata is 23 PREPARATION ACCESSORIES AC Adapter lets you power the VCP from a standard AC outlet Your VCP includes the following connection accessories Be sure to unpack all of them before you throw away the packing material 300 to 75 ohm Adapter connects a 300 ohm antenna wire to the VCP s ANT IN terminal CHOOSING A LOCATION For safe and effective operation of your VCP consider the following when you choose an installation location 75 ohm Coaxial Cable connects the e Place the VCP away from direct sunlight VCP s RF OUT terminal to your TV s 75 ohm and heat sources such as radiators and antenna terminal heat vents Do not place the VCP in a dusty or humid area Do not block the VCP s ventilation holes For example do not push the back of the VCP against a padded surface VCP TV DC Power Cord lets you Place the VCP on a flat surface away power the VCP and a portable TV not from strong vibrations or magnetic supplied from your vehicle s cigarette fields lighter socket Do not put anything on top of the VCP MAKING CONNECTIONS You can connect your VCP to a TV monitor aVCR video cassette recorder or both To help you make the right connections If connecting a TV use the connections described in Con
8. cator lights along with the FAST F or REWIND indicator and the tape begins to play forward or backward at a high speed During visual search there isno sound and the picture quality is not as good as during normal playback STILL POWER hela Ye E J IAW Tv vce pew gt TAPE A R PEAT E E E ED eee 16 Press stop to stop the tape or PLAY to stop visual search and resume normal playback Note Tapes recorded at the EP extended play speed provide the best picture during visual search Fast Scan Forward Review This feature lets you watch a tape while it fast forwards or rewinds Press FAST F Or REWIND to begin fast forward or rewind Then hold down FAST F to search forward or REWIND to search backward STILL ponen eh y ALAS r O a AJ cbr TV VCP ae mua The PLAY indicator lights along with the FAST F or REWIND indicator and the tape begins to play forward or backward at high speed During fast scan forward review there is no sound and the picture quality is not as good as during normal playback Release FAST F Or REWIND to return to normal fast forward or rewind operation FREEZE FRAME The VCP lets you stop freeze the tape to view asingle frame To use freeze frame during normal play press STILL on the front panel During freeze frame there is no sound and the picture quality is not as good as during normal playback After
9. cond A NEU TETONA 0 65 Inches Second Praia iba 0 43 Inches Second RE Converter acatar r tea Built In VHF Converter Converter O UtpUb eisai tase All SE n x Channel 3 or 4 Antenna Input Output Terminals cccccsscscscsssscssssssscsessscsssesesceessscrssesersessesersarsers F Type TAT Til ma Phono Connector Power Requirement ccsecssscessesessescssesesssestssersesessessseeeess AC 120 V 10 60 Hz 0 5 DC 12V Power COMSUMPCION start ia dd a AC About 11 W DC About 11 W Dimensions HWD vaina d 33 4 x 101 4 x 117 8 Inches 94 x 270 x 325 mm A aetna DD decree de alta EEE E 6 Ibs 4 oz 2 9 kg ELECTRICAL Video Output Levels preti i beyad ete bel W N ay initia dee ABs 1 Vp p Video Output Impedance 0 eee eee eee keke kake ke kek 75 Ohms Audio Output Level cuco Gina l ke Pa kar ean 6 dBm Video S N Ratio Dd A A A ied Gate dak AA Gi Rav rn Neon AAA More than 43 dB LE iaa ticamiada dudado More than 42 dB Audio S N Ratio Dn A a More than 42 dB A A Aa ido Morethan 40 dB Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice 23 02A02 Limited Ninety Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman ship under normal use for ninety 90 days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN Ra
10. dioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABIL ITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE SPECT TO ANY LIABILITY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WAR RANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVE NIENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN AD VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limita tion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you In the event of a product defect during the warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option un less otherwise provided by law a correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor b replace the product with one of the same or similar design or c refund the purchase price All replaced parts and products and products on which a refund is made become the prop
11. e plunger on the bottom center of the cassette Use the tip of a pen or pencil to press the plunger This loosens the tape Brake Release Plunger 21 REPLACING THE FUSE If the VCP does not operate when the DC adapter is connected the fuse inside the adapter might be blown Follow these steps to replace it Fuse Knurled Ring N 1 Unscrew the knurled ring at the plug s tip by turning it counterclockwise then turn over the adapter s cigarette lighter plug so the fuse falls out 2 If the wire inside the fuse is broken replace the fuse with one of the same type 11 4 x inch 5 amp fuse available at your local RadioShack store When you screw on the tip be sure the knurled ring is screwed firmly onto the plug 22 THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW Your VCP might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly To determine whether your VCP is causing the interference turn off your VCP If the interference goes away your VCP is causing it Try to eliminate the interference by e Moving your VCP away from the TV or radio e Connecting your VCP to an outlet that ison adifferent electrical circuit from the TV or radio e Contacting your local RadioShack store for help SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Television System oo eececseteeseteteeceeeeteeeceeeseeetasetesaetesaeenetenetieaees NTSC USTV Standard Tape Wide 1 2 Inch Tape Speed A O AO 1 31 Inches Se
12. ferent types of batteries standard alkaline or rechargeable or rechargeable batteries of different capacities 3 Replace the cover Notes If you will not be using the remote control for amonth or more remove the batteries You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet 7 meters in front of the VCP If it does not operate properly within this distance replace the batteries Warning Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly 13 OPERATION REWIND FAST F POWER REWIND PLAY FAST F A REPEAT A TVIVCP DEW TAPE AREPEAT o 2 o USING THE REMOTE PLAYING A VIDEO TAPE CONTROL 1 Turn on the TV or TV monitor The buttons on the remote control function If you connected a TV using the the same as those on the front of the VCP VCP s RF OUT jack tune the TV to To use the remote control be sure the front the same channel 3 or 4 to which end of it is pointing with a clear path toward you set the VCP s CHANNEL switch the middle of the VCP s front panel then press the desired button s e If you connected a TV monitor using the VCP s AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks switch the TV monitor to the video setting 2 To load a prerecorded video cassette tape insert the tape halfway into the VCP s cassette door with the main label facing up and the spine label facing out The
13. he picture improves 17 WATCHING BROADCAST TV To watch broadcast TV if you connected a TV press Tv vCP so the TV VCP indicator turns off Or you can press POWER to turn off the VCP Copying a Video Tape If you connected a VCR to the VCP see Connecting a VCR on Page 9 you can use your VCP to play back a video cassette tape while the VCR records copies it Follow these steps to copy a video cassette tape 1 Load a prerecorded tape into the VCP 18 and press stop to prevent playback from starting automatically Load a blank video cassette or one you want to record over into the VCR If the VCR has an input select switch or other setting to receive signals from its AUDIO VIDEO input jacks set it to the audio video source mode Note If the VCR does not have an input select switch and you later want to record VHF UHF cable channels on the VCR you might need to disconnect the VCP from the VCR s audio video input jacks Select the desired recording speed on the VCR Begin recording on the VCR Press PLAY on the VCP to begin tape playback 7 To watch the tape while you copy it turn on the TV or TV monitor If you connected a TV using the VCP s RE OUT jack tunethe TV to the channel 3 or 4 to which you set the VCP s CHANNEL switch Ifyou want to watch broadcast TV while dubbing press Tv vcp on the remote control so the TV VCP indicator on the front panel turns
14. he TV screen See Auto Repeat Playback on Page 17 To view the real time counter press DISPLAY Press DISPLAY again to clear the counter PLAY SP To disable the on screen display simply repeat the above steps and select OFF at Step 3 FAST FORWARD REWIND To fast forward or rewind the tape at high speed with the tape stopped press FAST F or REWIND The FAST F or REWIND indicator lights and the tape fast forwards or rewinds No picture appears on the TV monitor when you fast forward or rewind the tape from a stopped position 15 The VCP automatically stops the tape when it reaches the end and rewinds the tape to the beginning To stop the tape at any time during fast forwarding or rewinding press STOP Or to stop fast forwarding and rewinding and automatically begin play press PLAY The tape stops the PLAY indicator lights then the tape begins to play Note If power fails while the VCP is fast forwarding or rewinding when power is restored the VCP resumes fast forwarding or rewinding long enough to take up the slack in the tape then turns off This takes about 55 seconds Visual Search Your VCP lets you view a tape at a faster speed than normal playback to help you find a particular section on the tape Visual search works in either direction To use visual search press PLAY to begin normal playback then press FAST F to search forward or REWIND to search backward The PLAY indi
15. icator light does not turn on when you plug it in then proceed Cannot see broadcast TV programs Connections are incorrect Recheck the connections The VCP is set to VCP mode Press TV VCP so the TV VCP indicator turns off The remote control does not work The batteries in the remote control are weak or dead Replace the batteries 19 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RCA Model 50 AC DC Video Cassette Player is an example of superior design and craftsmanship The following suggestions will help you care for your VCP so you can enjoy it for years Keep the VCP dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits Useand store the VCP only in normal temperature environments Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices damage batteries and distort or melt plastic parts Keep the VCP away from dust and dirt which can cause premature wear of parts Handle the VCP gently and carefully Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the VCP to work improperly Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your VCP s electronic parts Wipe the VCP with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the VCP Modifying or tampering with the VCP
16. it to the VCP s ANT IN terminal Notes e If your antenna has a 300 ohm wire connect the wire to the 300 ohm screw terminals on the supplied 300 to 75 ohm adapter Then connect the adapter s 75 ohm connector to the VCP s ANT IN terminal If you have a VHF UHF splitter connected to your TV disconnect the antenna wire from the splitter s input terminal and leave the splitter connected to the TV If you have a separate UHF antenna leave the UHF antenna wire connected to the TV 2 Using the supplied 75 ohm coaxial cable connect the VCP s RF OUT terminal to the TV s VHF antenna terminal or the splitter s input terminal If your TV has only 300 ohm antenna terminal use a 75 to 300 ohm adapter not supplied to connect the VCP s output to your TV VHF Antenna Terminal Antenna CHANNEL ANT IN RF OUT 3 Set the CHANNEL switch on the back of the VCP as described under Setting the Channel Switch on Page 10 Connecting a TV Monitor To connect your VCP to a TV monitor s separate audio and video input jacks connect the VCP s AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV monitor s audio and video input jacks using a video quality shielded cable not supplied In from Antenna d Be mim ED CD f n ED CD Dg IDE ve je mm liil e Caution You must use a video quality cable fo
17. n gently push on the center of the tape s spine until the VCP pulls the tape all the way in The POWER TV VCP and TAPE indicators light then the PLAY indicator lights and the tape automatically begins to play 14 If a video cassette is already in the VCP press POWER to turn on the VCP then press PLAY to start playback 3 To stop the tape during play press STOP STOP EJECT on the front panel The PLAY indicator turns off and the tape stops To start playback again press PLAY 4 To eject the tape press EJECT STOP EJECT on the front panel The TAPE indicator flashes then turns off and the VCP ejects the tape 5 Press POWER to turn off the VCP The POWER indicator turns off ON SCREEN DISPLAY You can make your VCP display the current operating mode and tape speed when you change the operation mode Follow these steps to activate this function 1 Press MENU The following appears on the TV screen MENU AUTO REPEAT OFF F OSD ON SELECT V A OK END MENU 2 PressSELECT A or w to highlight F OSD 3 Repeatedly press OK So ON appears next to F OSD 4 Press MENU to exit Note If you do not press any key for a few minutes the VCP automatically exits the menu mode The current operation mode appears on display when you change the operation mode then automatically disappears in about 3 seconds W hen you activate the auto repeat playback function AUTO REPEAT also appears on t
18. necting a Standard TV on Page 7 A standard TV can receive broadcast TV signals from an antenna or cable system and can be tuned to different channels to view the broadcasts It does not have separate audio and video input jacks If connecting a monitor or TV monitor use the connections described in Connecting a TV Monitor on Page 8 You need an additional audio video cable to make this connection A TV monitor is like a standard TV but it also has separate audio and video input jacks Using the separate audio and video input jacks results in a better quality picture and sound If you want to connect aVCR to the VCP for copying tapes use the connections described in Connecting a VCR on Page 9 You need an additional audio video cable to make this connection Note to the CATV System Installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Connecting a Standard TV Follow these steps to connect the VCP to a standard TV that has a 75 ohm cable jack but does not have separate audio and video input jacks 1 Make sure the TV is off then disconnect the antenna or cable wire from your TV s VHF antenna terminal and connect
19. off then tune to the desired station on the TV If you connected a TV monitor set the TV monitor to TV mode TROUBLESHOOTING If your VCP is not performing as it should these suggestions might help If you still cannot solve the problem take the VCP to your local RadioShack store for assistance Symptom Possible Causes Remedy No power Power is not Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet connected or connect the DC adapter to your vehicle s cigarette lighter socket Power is turned off Press POWER 90 its red indicator lights Fuse is blown See Replacing the Fuse on Page 22 Picture is poor during playback The TV is not set to the proper channel TunetheTV to the same channel as the VCP s CHANNEL switch TheTV sfinetuningis not set correctly The VCP is not tracking properly Fine tune your TV Manually adjust tracking Noise during playback Video heads are dirty See Cleaning the Video Heads on Page 21 No picture during playback Interference in the playback picture TheTV is not tuned to the proper channel The VCP is not tracking properly TunetheTV to the same channel as the VCP s CHANNEL switch Manually adjust tracking Control buttons do not work when the power is on and a video cassette is inserted Condensation on video heads dew protection system is active Unplug the VCP for about 2 hours or until the DEW ind
20. ol requires two AAA batteries not supplied for power Werecommend that you carefully read this owner s manual It was prepared to assist you with the initial setup procedures and to guide you in the everyday operation of the VCP Copyright Information Most material performed in public such as concerts plays and movies or distributed on prerecorded video tapes is copyrighted The unauthorized recording or duplication of copyrighted material is a violation of the copyright laws of most countries and such duplication may result in fines and or imprisonment Note however that in the United States it is not a violation of U S copyright laws for a consumer to record a broadcast television program for private in home viewing 1999 2002 RadioShack Corporation All Rights Reserved WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose this product to rain or moisture AN RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICE ABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsu lated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to con stitute a risk of electric shock Do not open the product s case This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructi
21. ons are included in the literature accom panying this product CONTENTS PTEDAFALION a iii 5 ACC iia d a paid 5 Choosing A Location vicodin de dla 5 Making Connections yA k s nad ilk ak nal a yal ka y b dada e i 6 Connecting a Standard TV hk Ele keke kaka yekeke ka kek 7 Connecting ATV MOMItON kusan sa sella yadi yk danl da aka d delek al ka ka V ya 8 CONNECTING A VER iii xula d ka Si ereba M BENI K N N ke nasties Ed yi 9 Setting the Channel Switch 4 yekayek ka 10 Connecting POW r cai lk b le ese ya bel A AO 10 USN AC POW k ici tidad iaa da av fa dk 10 Using Vehicle Battery POWE hklhsslee yeee ekey eka yekek k ake 11 Dew Protection System Mhkh AhL AL LELl ekey ekey kake k yeka keka keka kak ke 12 Installing the Remote Control s Batteries Lk eee 12 Operations 14 Using the Remote Control ccscccccssccsscssccssrssecsscsscessessessscescesseseesaseeseeseseesaserseesanses 14 Playing Video Tape ac nat ada ett aa 14 On Screen Display isulana teleton 15 F stForward REWINd mienen A Tac 15 Vis l A r annaa r mm mr MD 16 Fast S an F OFWard REVIOW circa n a aoa aiii 16 Freeze A aAA AS ATE E ih Sn EE ke k i n da h Ga k an 17 Auto Repeat Playback ii Ao 17 Adjusting Track Dividir 17 Watching Broadcast TV a A As 18 Copying aVideo Taurino bil dakl dn Gelak 18 Troubleshooting rinia ee a 19 Care and Maintenance sitiar A a ea 20 Cleaning the Video He
22. owner s manual AC DC VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER s Y A E FEATURES Your RCA Model 50 AC DC Video Cassette Player VCP is lightweight easy to use and includes a remote control Its dual power options let you enjoy it almost anywhere at home or the office or even in your vehicle The VCP s compact size and front loading design are especially ideal for vans RVs or campers Its other features include Automatic Power On automatically turns on the VCP s power when you load a video cassette Automatic Play Speed Selection senses the tape s recording speed and automatically adjusts the VCP for proper playback Automatic Rewind rewinds the tape when it reaches the end Automatic Repeat lets you set the VCP to automatically rewind and replay the video tape when it reaches the end Quick Start Mechanism automatically starts playback when you load a prerecorded video cassette Visual Search lets you play a tape at a faster speed to quickly locate a specific portion of the tape Freeze Frame lets you pause the tape during playback so you can view asingle frame Digital Auto Tracking automatically aligns the playback heads to the recorded track Dew Protection System prevents the VCP from playing a tape when the system senses moisture on the tape heads Soft Touch Controls let you easily control the VCP s functions Note The remote contr
23. r this type of connection Do not use a standard audio cable Your local RadioShack store sells the proper type of cable Connecting a VCR To connect your VCP to aVCR so you can copy video tapes connect the VCP s AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks to the VCR s audio and video input jacks using a video quality shielded cable not supplied Then see Copying a Video Tape on Page 18 to find out how to copy a tape Audio and Video Input Jacks w OUTTOT IN FROM ANT AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks CH4 hit O We C VCP Notes e You must use a video quality cable for this type of connection Do not use a standard audio cable Your local RadioShack store sells the correct type of cable You can connect the VCR s audio video output jacks to your TV s input jacks using another video quality shielded cable or to the antenna output jack using 75 ohm cable This lets you watch a tape while you copy it see Copying a Video Tape on Page 18 You can also connect your TV to the VCP s RF OUT terminal See Connecting a Standard TV on Page 7 SETTING THE CHANNEL SWITCH CHANNEL on the back of the VCP determines on which channel a standard TV receives the VCP s signal Set CHANNEL to 3 for channel 3 or 4 for channel 4 CHANNEL Notes If possible set CHANNEL to a channel on which you do not
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