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RCA 1539213A TV VCR Combo User Manual

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2. TV VCR COM Ab BIO Introduction Important Information CAUTION WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN this product 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 ha prise et pousser jusgu au fond i This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury Cautions FCC regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it This symbol indicates important in SE y y P structions accompanying the product Refer to the identification rating label on the back of the product for the proper operating voltage CAUTION If fixed non moving images are left on the screen for long periods they may be permanently imprinted on the screen Such images include network logos phone numbers and video games Ex tended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided Note to Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820
3. C Press 5 to toggle the Signal Type between ANTENNA and CABLE e After changing the signal type you may need to re enter the channel number you are trying to receive e After changing the signal type you may need to Auto Channel Search again 11 Add or remove channels from the TV VVCR 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 the remote control s number buttons A Press MENU on the remote to display the TV VCR MAIN MENU Press 5 to display the SETUP menu Follow the directions on the screen to add or remove a channel B C Press 2 to display the ADD REM OVE CHANNELS screen D E Add or remove more channels by entering the channel number or pressing CHAN up or down TV VCR MAIN MENU Screen Time Timer Recordings Parental Controls Setup URWN SETUP 1 Auto Channel Search AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Now scanning channel 14 Press any key to cancel TV VCR MAIN MENU Screen Time Timer Recordings Parental Controls Setup VURWN SETUP Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Set Auto Repeat Auto Play ON Signal Type CABLE ui l 0 Exit TV VCR MAIN MENU Screen Time Timer Recordings Parental Controls Setup URWN gt SETUP 1 Au
4. POWER Turns the TV VCR on or off PREV CH Previous channel Switches between the last two channels selected 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 Remote Cleaning Using the Remote Control RESET Resets video functions to factory settings Used to reset time for wake up timer and alarm REW Rewind Rewinds the tape when the TV VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playback SPEED Tape Speed Selects a recording speed SLP SP or LP STOP Stops functions such as record play rewind fast forward and pause TRACK 4 and Tracking up and down Lets you manually adjust tracking to reduce the streaks that may appear in the picture during playback VOL lt and gt Volume up and down Raises and lowers sound This remote is designed for use in the kitchen or other areas where the remote may get dirty To clean this remote use a soft cloth dampened with mild soap diluted with water DO NOT SUBMERGE THIS REMOTE Using the TV VCR Features On Screen Displays When you change channels adjust volume or use a VCR feature on screen displays appear to let you know the status of the TV VCR To Call Up On Screen Displays 1 Press DISPLAY to display the function time counter date time and tape speed If you
5. 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 Use the 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 Torecord from the AUDIO VIDEO IN jacks press 00 Two selections appear in the channel field Press 1 to select VIDEO 1 the rear AUDIO VIDEO IN jacks Press 2 to select the front panel AUDIO VIDEO IN jacks Press CLEAR to correct an entry Press SPEED 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 TIM ER 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 e 5 TV VCR MAIN MENU Screen Time Timer Recordings TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program 2 Review existing Progs How often should this program record One time Daily every day Weekdays M F Weekly once per week POND
6. 2s tere 20 Checking a Timer Recording 26 Checking for Trouble se ere 91 92 Choisissez une Langue voee ERR 3 Choosing a Hookup ooa ee Rm bs ea ee 27 Cleaning the TV VCR ars ie SEER GIESE NE 33 CLEAR BUHO ss sed eens gee ps 5 6 10 18 24 Clearing a Timer Recording 24 Clock Setting Setting Time and Date 5 CLOSED CAPTIONING Menu 9 Closed Eap ONS os REEDS ER DE GEE ER GE PE bdo 9 E OlOF RUNCORN S bro EE SP tos eb ii Es 8 Connections AMENE REM OR OE EO a 28 Cable System With Cable Box for Al Channels iii SE si ES BA oe DE 29 Cable System With Cable Box for Premium Channels 29 Cable System With No Cable Box 28 Camcorder to Copy Tapes 30 Choosing a LIooKupucio nsa oda oet pee 27 Dipole Antenna esce xx Re e ot 28 VER to Copy Tapes sos RE SERE SR 30 References Content Themes DloEK 13 Denne MEES PA euet E EE URS 11 NAC TEN E E 14 COMERS T ETT 1 Contr Contrast Function 000005 8 Controls Back Panel eeess 27 Controls Front Panel 000 26 Controls Remote RE mese ded 6 7 Copying Tapes ei bes EES ENE xe deste 25 30 Daily Programs Recording 29 Date SCUING oed s exact EDI ed dede becas 5 Dipole Antenna Connecting iese see 28 DISPLAY Button eere 6 8 18 Displays On Screen ss MEE EER EE
7. Program 1 One Time Program 1 One Time Channel 08 Start Time Program 1 One Time Channel Start Time 08 02 10 PM End Time Program 1 Channel Start Time End Time Start Date Tape Speed One Time 08 02 10 PM 05 55 PM 11 18 94 Fri SLP Press MENU to exit Press CLEAR to correct TIMER Indicator 23 Recording a Program Timer Recording Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings 1 p me Ee Press MENU on the remote to display the TV VCR MAIN MENU Press 3 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu Press 2 to Review Existing Progs programs Press CLEAR to erase a program Press MENU to review the next program in sequence e After you have reviewed all of your programs press MENU to exit Stopping A Timer Recording 1 24 Press and hold STOP EJ ECT on the TV VCR or STOP on the remote A timer program in progress will be stopped Only today s recording of a Daily Weekdays or Weekly program is canceled The Daily Weekdays or Weekly program remains in the timer TV VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen 2 Time 3 Timer Recordings 1 2 TIMER RECORDINGS Create a New Program Review existing Progs Program 1 One time ChanneL Start Time 02 10 PM End Time 03 35 PM Start Date 11 18 94 Fri Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU for next prog Recording a Program Copying and Editing Tapes
8. local and weather programs emergency bulletins public announcements and programs without a rating Lock Unlock Parental Controls Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental control settings using a password If you do not lock parental controls none of the settings for V Chip Rating Limits or Unrated Programs will take effect 1 Press MENU to display the TV VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4 to display the PARENTAL CONTROLS menu 3 Press 4 to display the LOCK PARENTAL CONTROLS screen 4 Using the number buttons on your remote 0 9 enter a four digit password Press CLEAR to make any corrections and MENU to exit Once you have set your password the V Chip Rating Limit and Unrated Programs settings become active If you try to access a program that is blocked the screen displays the message This channel has not been approved for viewing Follow the instructions on the screen to enter your password and temporarily override the rating limits To unlock the parental controls you must use your password to access the PARENTAL CONTROLS menu 1 Press MENU to display the TV VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4 to display the PARENTAL CONTROLS menu 3 Follow the instructions on the screen and enter your password 4 Press 4 to unlock PARENTAL CONTROLS If you forget your password press STOP EJ ECT on the TV VCR front panel and M ENU on the remote simultaneously This resets the password but not the limits you ve set Remembe
9. 00 Press Channel up or down to adjust timer Press MENU to exit TV VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen 2 Time TIME 1 Set Time and Date 2 Sleep Timer 5 Wake up Timer WAKE UP TIMER Channel Time WAKE UP TIMER Channel 12 Time 05 07 AM Press MENU to exit Press CLEAR to correct Press RESET for Using the TV VCR Features Parental Controls and V Chip The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV VCR so that children cannot see certain programs The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve a feature inside your TV VCR called V Chip which allows you to block TV programs and movies based on violence sex or other content you may believe children should not view In other words it lets you program your TV so it will not display certain programs Once you block programs you or other adults are not limited to only parent approved programs you can unblock programs by entering a password The V Chip inside your TV VCR comes turned off so if you choose not to implement it you can just ignore it When turned on the V Chip reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs That code tells the V Chip the program s age based rating TV MA TV 14 etc and content themes Violence V Adult Language L etc If you have blocked the rating and or content themes that the program contains you will receive the message Th
10. Showtime Cinemax etc See page 31 Section B You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance To hook up a VCR or camcorder for copying tapes Turn to page 32 27 Hooking Up the TVIVCR Connect Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box A 28 Dipole Antenna Follow these steps to connect a dipole antenna to your TV VCR Do not connect a dipole antenna if you plan to connect a different type of indoor or outdoor antenna or cable system This connection may require additional accessories not provided l Insert the antenna base into the slot on the back of your TV VCR 2 Connect the twin lead ends of the antenna to the screw terminals of an antenna adapter 3 Connect an antenna adapter to the IN FROM ANTENNA jack on the back of the TV VCR 4 Plug in the TV VCR s power cord 9 Turn to pages 2 5 for Setting Up the TV VCR Adjust the length and position of the antenna rods for the best reception e For viewing VHF channels extend the rods fully e For UHF viewing shorten the rods Outside Antenna Set top Ey Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box 1 Connect as shown This connection may require additional accessories not provided 2 Plug in TV VCR s power cord 3 Turn to pages 2 5 for Setting Up the TV VCR Dipole Antenna Twin Lead Ends Antenna Adapter Back of TV VCR Match Your Type of Antenna or Cable OR OR OR Anten
11. TV VCR screen use a soft cloth dampened with a diluted soap and water mixture Do not use furniture polish on the TV VCR cabinet or screen While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen or allow liquid to run down the screen or inside the TV VCR Also avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV VCR This could increase the risk of fire shock hazard or damage to the TV VCR 33 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 One year for parts e Two years for picture tube The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first What we will do e Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your TV VCR e Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center for the new or at our option rebuilt replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your TV VCR How you get service e For screen sizes of 26 and smaller Take your RCA TV VCR to any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center and pickup when repairs are complete e For screen sizes larger than 26 Request home service from any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center provided that your TV VCR is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized RCA VCR Service Center If not you must take your TV VCR to the Service Cent
12. 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 25 Location of Controls Front Panel Headphone J ack 26 Remote Sensor AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives audio and video signals from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks To select these front panel jacks press 00 twice to display VIDEO2 CH and v Channel up and down Selects next higher or lower channel in the TV VCR s channel memory Used for manual tracking when a tape is playing F FWD Fast Forward Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture forward during playback Headphone Jack Connect headphones not supplied to this jack PLAY PAUSE Press once to begin playback of a tape During playback press to pause Press again to resume playback POWER Turns the TV VCR on or off The indicator in the button is lit when the power is on REC Record Press to start TV VCR recording The indicator in the button lights during recording Tape Compartment Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote Aim remote at this sensor with no objects between them REW Rewind Rewinds the tape when the TV VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playback STOP EJ ECT Stops normal functions such as record play rewind fast forward or pause Press when a tape is stopped
13. button on the front of the TV VCR will light when the TV VCR is on 8 Select the language Escoja un idioma Choisissez une langue This feature lets you select English Spanish or French as the language for your on screen displays A Press MENU on the remote to display the TV VCR MAIN MENU B Press 1 to display the SCREEN menu C Press 3 to toggle the menu language between English Spanish and French The default menu language when you first turn on the TV VCR is English 1 Screen TV VCR MAIN MENU ND SCREEN Picture Quality Closed Captioning Menu Language English Idioma Langue Exit Startup 9 Put Channels into Memory Auto Channel Search A Press MENU on the remote to display the TV VCR MAIN MENU B Press 5 to display the SETUP menu C Press 1 to start AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH D Allow the TV VCR to search for all channels Pressing any buttons during Auto Channel Search will stop the search and only some channels will be in the TV VCR s memory When the search is finished the TV VCR will automatically tune to the first channel in the channel memory list 10 Set the Signal Type optional The TV VCR automatically selects the signal type cable or antenna when you run the Auto Channel Search in step 8 If you want to change the signal type follow the directions below A Press MENU on the remote to display the TV VCR MAIN MENU B Press 5 to display the SETUP menu
14. e Press DISPLAY on remote to display time counter on screen See page 18 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 counter 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 See page 23 e Cable box was not turned on and tuned to the correct channel at time recording was to begin e Power interruption TIMER REC indicator flashes on front of TV VCR e Check to see if the TV VCR s time and date are correct including AM PM See page 5 Program exceeded tape s length or tape was not rewound beforehand e No tape in TV VCR or cassette ejected if safety tab broken off 31 Trouble Checks Problem 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 on front of TV VCR is flashing Tape plays over and over Tape starts playing automatically TV VCR turns off automatically TV VCR turns on automatically Cannot record one program while watching a different program Parental Controls are not blocking programs Parental Control password does not work Front Panel Buttons
15. eases 14 15 REC Record Button and Indicator 7 212225 Recording DASIG te pata EE EE EA 21 EXDIeSS ARE ER RE Pe Der 22 laid MO RE OR EE 20 PIU E A bee ke IE IE 20 Speeds and Charh lt us tcc nn cete DE RE 20 TIT ap thal oS sath EE ack dd entes Vot ubi edd 23 Remote Batteries Installing 2 Remote Cleaning bs deos eU Do DEP edi 7 Remote Control Buttons sess 6 7 Remote TOOK cuu adt ehe xA Perg ade ed ed 3 Isemote SENSOR se yerr eia AAR E EE 24 Removing Channels from Memory d RESET BUON sis 9 Ses DEE Ee ERES 7 10 Resetting Picture to Factory Settings 8 REW Rewind Button 0065 7 26 Daley Lab ens DERE RE DS EE 16 21 22 23 selechhig a Channel 25 ved Ep E Ephes 5 Selecting a Language for Displays 9 Sensor Remote 0 00 cece SS ss 26 Setting a Timer Recording 555055 Re ems 29 an Express Recording miss px re 22 Rating Limits esos idee sn ceg ei ied 11 15 the CLOCK AE EER EE ee ohne ete ea 5 die Dale iso due pe oa RAE d qtia dvd 5 the Te esse oce utei te ioo LA hate ares 5 Up the TV VCR susct b Rated hh et be 2 5 Sharp Sharpness Function ses 8 DIP MAL PERE RE idea EN PUR dade 4 DICED Lieb ie ee etis res atus aa uen 10 SLP Speed Sak A dangers eb or pore edt 20 Solving Problems 4 x24 oss shee oie SESS 31 32 DoD Speed e goce ee ee N AS EG 20 Spanish Language os oy ave S e eR ehe deme 3 SPEED Tape Speed Button
16. mm T 160 2Hrs 40Min 5Hrs 20Min SLP 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 Tape Speed Indicator e SLP Super Long Play gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP Special effects such as pause slow motion picture search and frame advance work in this speed e P Long Play gives twice the recording time of tapes recorded in SP Special effects are not recommended in this speed Recording Pause This feature allows you to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material e Press PAUSE during recording to temporarily stop and start recording While the tape is paused the front panel indicator light inside the REC button will flash The TV VCR will automatically switch from pause to stop after a few minutes to prevent tape wear AG 3 Er Automatic Head Cleaner The TV VCR has an automatic head cleaner system When a cassette is inserted the head cleaning system is activated This system minimizes the need for accessory cleaners or a visit to a Servicenter 20 Recording a Program Types of Recordings Your TV VCR provides different ways to record which are explained in the following sections Basic Recording Express Recording Timer Recording Copying and Editing Tapes Basic Recording How to Make a Recording l Insert a tape wi
17. with their younger children The program contains one or more of the following content themes moderate Directed to Children 7 years and older This program is designed for children ages 7 and TV Y7 above It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make believe and reality Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence FV or comedic violence or may frighten TV G General Audience Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages It contains little or no violence V no strong language L and little or no sexual dialogue D or All Children This program is designed to be appropriate for all children The themes and IV Y elements in this program are designed for a young audience including children from ages 11 TV VCR Features Using the TVAVCR Features Setting TV Rating Limits 1 Press MENU on the remote to display the TV VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4 to display PARENTAL CONTROLS 3 Press 1 to display the V CHIP TV RATING LIMIT screen 4 Use the number buttons 1 7 to change the status of a TV program rating Remember Once you have set your limits you must lock your system in order to activate blocking Rating Field Lets you select from a list of age based ratings you can block or view Rating Status Field Action Numbers Using your remote press the number that corresponds to the field below that you
18. won t work 32 Solution Power interruption TIMER indicator flashes on front of TV VCR e Clock was not set accurately check AM PM and date See page 5 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 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 time and date setting clock See page 5 e Timer program set and TV VCR turned off with no cassette or cassette with no safety tab inserted See page 23 e Auto repeat turned on See page 19 e Auto play feature turned on See page 19 e Sleep timer turned on Press POWER to turn TV VCR back on e Wake up timer alarm turned on See page 10 e TV VCR only has one tuner Only one program can be watched and recorded at the same time e Make sure Parental Control is turned on See pages 11 15 e Reset Parental Control password See page 15 e Front Panel Block is on See page 10 References Cleaning the TVVVCR Turn off the TV VCR before cleaning You can clean the TV VCR as required by using a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner Be sure to occasionally vaccuum the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation To clean the
19. 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 cable 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 the 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 Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone Introduction Table of Contents Important Information Playing a Tape Warning i Operating Instructions Cautions i To Play a Tape 16 Note to Cable TV Installer i Using the Playback Features Product Registration i Pause 17 Picture Search ___1 Automatic Tracking 18 Setting Up the TVANCR Manual Tracking 18 Startup Time Counter 18 Unpack your TV VCR and Auto Play Feature 1319 Remote Control A2 Auto RepeatFeature 1319 Insert Batteries in Remote 2 Attach the Hook for the Remote optional 3 Recording a Program Connect Antenna or Cable TV Recording Features System 3 Recording Speeds 22 Connect the Swivel Base 3 Recording Pause 22 Plug in the TV VCR 3 Automatic Head Clea
20. Changing the TV PG rating status from View V to Block B causes the higher ratings and content to block out as well V CHIP TV RATING LIMIT 1 2 345 67 Rating Status D L S V FV TV 14 View V VV V TV MA B LSV TV G V TV 14 V DLSV TV Y VFV TV PG B DLSV TV Y V M Press MENU to exit Viewing Age Based Ratings Press 2 to change the status back to View V CHIP TV RATING LIMIT 1 2 345 6 7 Rating Status D L S V FV TV PG View V BV V TV MA LSV TV G V TV PG DLSV TV Y V V TV 14 V DLSV TV Y VFV V M Press MENU to exit Selecting TV PG and the content theme Adult language L blocks all programs with Adult language L rated TV PG and higher 13 TVIVCR Features Using the TV AVCR Features Viewing Specific Content Themes After you block specific content themes you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to View V l Determine the rating you want to change to View V 2 Continuously press 1 until the rating status corresponding with the content theme s you want to change appears on screen 3 To change the content theme to View V press the number on the remote that corresponds with the content theme you want to view 4 After you press the number the B should change to V in the content status field Note that only the content theme status corresponding to the rating you selected changes to View V Higher rated content themes such as that for TV MA language do
21. E ope 15 MUTE Button codon Ime bt Sb Ease Dee isles 6 Note to Cable TV Installer eere eR Re i Number BUS dasesosdtewbe e ev ERE ERES 7 35 References Index 36 On Screen Displays SE EER Po ee Seas 8 Operation Express Record i sco ERROR 22 Picture AGUS oeste pem HR sare 8 Playa Tape oie opp ULP QUEE 16 Program Channel Memory i Record a PrOS tali ik oet SR S 21 Ser the Sleep TIMET ioi eon red x E DE 10 Set the Time and Date Clock 5 Set the Wake up Timer Ls 10 imer Reeotg iu eor peter ote ed 23 Parental CODlTOIS si ses RE SPERA RES d ds 11 15 PAUSE BUIG user Deeg ES Eg Maes 772025 Pause D ring Playback ies otn x rd 17 Pause During Recording 20 Picture ACIUSUNG coit OD ER EE d 8 PICTURE QUALITY Ment rio etm ordei urea 8 Picture Reset to Factory Settings 8 Dicture Search is REUSE SES we ev Po nen Be 17 Picture Sete ec odes DERE N iub quede au 8 PLAY BELONG EES dude Eso b scs s stated 7 26 Playback AOT sid eme ere baee en 19 Features ine OE ER Ru DER 17 19 E358 sos avs td biti DE GR ath 8 cat at 17 Play a D3pe oen veh eb gus the eoi E Reds 16 Repeal aiia EERS RS ED EE DEE De es 19 POWER Button and Indicator 26 PREV CH Previous Channel Button 7 Problem SOWING oie ER oh voee xad URS ris 31 32 Programming Channel Memory 4 Rating Limits TENS hastings bes ERROR 12 14 MOVICS Liv FA E Bay castes
22. EN Picture Quality Closed Captioning CLOSED CAPTIONING 1 Display OFF 2 Mode CAPTION 1 0 Exit TV VCR Features Using the TV VCR Features Sleep Timer Wake Up Timer The sleep timer automatically turns the TV VCR off after 30 60 90 or 120 minutes Press MENU on the remote to display the TV VCR MAIN MENU Press 2 to display the TIME menu Press 2 to display the SLEEP TIMER screen Press CHAN up or down to select 30 60 90 or 120 minutes Press MENU three times to exit While watching a program press DISPLAY to check the amount of time remaining before the TV turns off 6 To cancel the sleep timer first display the SLEEP TIMER menu by repeating steps 1 4 above Then repeatedly press CHAN up or down until 0 00 is displayed on the screen ie Ug cpsr dpa 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 Press MENU on the remote to display the TV VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 2 to display the TIME menu 3 Press 3 to display the WAKE UP TIMER menu 4 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 For a time of 5 07PM press 5 then 0 then 7 then 2 e Press CLEAR to correct an entry or RESET to clear the timer 5 Press MENU to set the timer e The wake up timer will turn on the TV VCR every day The WA
23. KE UP indicator light on the front panel is illuminated when the wake up timer is set e Once the TV VCR is turned on by the wake up timer the unit automatically turns off after 60 minutes if no buttons are pressed Note When the wake up timer turns on the TV VCR the volume level does not change from when the TV VCR was last turned off 6 To cancel the wake up timer first display the WAKE UP TIMER menu by repeating steps 1 3 above Then press RESET to cancel the timer and press MENU to exit The timer is also canceled if MENU is pressed before step 4 is completed Front Panel Block 10 Selecting this option lets you block disable or unblock enable the TV s front panel buttons Any timer recordings will still record provided there is a tape in the VCR Front Panel Block can keep children from watching TV or playing with the TV buttons when a parent is not present 1 With the TV VCR on press and hold the POWER button on the remote for approximately 6 seconds The indicator in the Power button flashes The indicator in the Power button flashes if the STOP EJ ECT or POWER buttons on the front panel are pushed but nothing will happen To turn off the Front Panel Block press and hold the POWER button for 6 seconds CH 08 Sleep Timer 0 350 10 31 98 Sat 0 800 AM SLP TV VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen 2 Time TIME 1 Set Time and Date 2 Sleep Timer SLEEP TIMER Turn off TV in 0
24. N MENU SCREEN Picture Quality PICTURE QUALITY Use CH and VOL to adjust Press MENU to exit TV VCR Features Using the TV VCR Features Closed Captioning The closed captioning feature displays the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen This is useful to hearing impaired or anyone who wants to watch a program without sound There are four types of closed captions Caption 1 Caption 2 Text 1 and Text 2 Caption 1 displays the full translation of the primary language in your area Caption 2 may be used as a second source for secondary languages Text 1 and Text 2 display on screen boxes containing the text of general information not necessarily related to the program being watched Closed captioning is not available on all channels Check your TV program listings for CC closed caption broadcasts To View Closed Captions 1 Press MENU on the remote to display TV VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 1 to display the SCREEN menu 3 Press 2 to display the CLOSED CAPTIONING menu 4 Press 1 to change the Display There are three choices OFF ON and ON WHEN MUTED e Each time you press 1 the Display will change on the Closed Captioning menu screen 5 Press 2 to select the Mode e There are four choices Caption 1 Caption 2 Text 1 and Text 2 e Each time you press 2 the Mode will change on the Closed Captioning menu screen 1 Screen TV VCR MAIN MENU 1 e SCRE
25. Operating Instructions Refer to hookup on page 30 Use another VCR or camcorder as the playback VCR and VIDEO the TV VCR as the recording VCR l Turnon the VCR or camcorder and the TV VCR Caution The unauthorized recording of television pro 2 Press 00 on TV VCR s remote to select the line input grams and other materials VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 Pressing 00 once tunes the TV VCR jon om EE to the AUDIO VIDEO1 input jacks on the rear of the TV VCR Pressing 00 twice tunes the TV VCR to the AUDIO VIDEO2 input jacks on the front of the TV VCR 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 the tracking When you reach the place you want to begin copying place the playback VCR or camcorder in play pause 5 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 pause the tape Then locate the next segment you want to copy on the playback VCR or camcorder by using FF REW or PLAY Press PAUSE on the playback VCR or camcorder Press PAUSE at the same time on both the VCR or camcorder and the TV
26. ch the hook in a convenient location for storing your remote when it is not in use 4 Connect antenna or cable TV system Connect a home antenna or a cable TV system Details on pages 27 30 5 Connect the Swivel Base to the TV VCR Position the swivel base with the center hole over the screw location in the center of the bottom of the TV VCR Make sure the side with the ball bearing ring is touching the bottom of the TV VCR Insert the provided screw Position the TV VCR bottom down 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 CAUTION To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the TV VCR take care in selecting a surface or stand on which to place your product and when moving or carrying it Use a stable surface or a strong steady stand and a location where the TV VCR cannot be tipped over or easily pulled off particularly by children Do not attempt to carry or move this product with one hand Grasp the TV VCR with both hands with the TV front against your body to prevent it from slipping out of your grasp 6 Plug in the TV VCR Plug the power cord into the wall outlet matching the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet Be sure to insert the plug completely 7 Turn on the TVAVCR Press POWER on the front of the TV VCR or press POWER on the remote The indicator in the POWER
27. cord another program after it you should l Insert the pre recorded tape 2 Press DISPLAY twice to display the time counter and fast forward the tape until 30 minutes appears on the screen Then you can begin recording a second program 0 30 00 Hours Minutes Seconds This is the approximate end of the program and you can begin recording at this spot 3 Press DISPLAY again or eject the tape to remove the time counter from the screen 18 mw S COAT Rs ADAC AA ae ge PA Am oe aene neal Using the Playback Features Auto Play Feature This feature enables the TV VCR to automatically start playing a tape when it is inserted The safety tab on the tape must be removed 1 Press MENU to display the TV VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 5 to display the SETUP menu 3 Press 4 to change the Auto Play setting The Auto Play feature is set to ON at the factory e Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically e Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically Auto Repeat Feature This feature tells the TV VCR to play a tape or part of a tape continuously The TV VCR will automatically rewind the tape or a selected portion of the tape and play it repeatedly 1 Using REW FF or PLAY go to the place on the tape that you want to be the beginning of the section that automatically repeats Reset the t
28. de the United States e This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information 34 Index ADD REMOVE CHANNELS Menu 4 Adding Channels to Memory 4 Adj sting the Pietute Leyes EE EROR ERAS 8 pd ustitie Volume Spei eire evo oO ERE 5 Age based Ratings DOCK M P 12 DENNEJ Tora ten xo RE RES DA eau 11 MIS EE OE N EE e pu Ey 13 Antenna System Connecting ss 28 AUDIO VIDEO IN Jacks 21 22 28 25 26 27 30 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Menu 4 Auto Play Feature sss rb ER xs 19 Auto Repeat Eeatute aou EER Sa De TP 19 Automatic Head Cleaner 04 20 A utomatuc Tracking eer ery oh SE ER ER 18 Back Panel Controls see oma uto vene ses 27 basic Recording essa ey oret pakon BEE dis 21 Batteries Installing in Remote 2 Block Ag based Ratings eanet EI edebat 12 Content Ehenies siek ER SES et e HER 13 Unrated Programs sisi bad eke eae 15 Brite Brightness Function sse 8 Buttons Remote Control s 6 7 Cable System without Cable Box Connecting 28 Cable System with Cable Box Connecting 29 Camcorder Connecting to TV VCR 30 Captions Closed eis bent ere eS RR 9 CAUGUONS uobis ono E qe Ade AE ahs i CHAN BURE serioa rt P Erat bi eR e 5 6 Channel Memory Programming 4 Channel Selecting us RR ES WER EE ete ue nd 5 Chart Recording Speeds
29. do not press DISPLAY again these displays will time out and disappear 2 Press DISPLAY again e No tape in TV VCR Displays are removed e Tape in TV VCR Time counter remains on screen and will not time out Press DISPLAY again to remove the time counter Adjust the Video Use the SCREEN menu to adjust the picture for your personal preference The TV VCR will remember the settings you select To Adjust Video 1 Press MENU on the remote to display the TV VCR MAIN MENU Press 1 to display the SCREEN menu Press 1 to display the PICTURE QUALITY menu 4 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 sharpness to adjust picture sharpness 5 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 The message All picture controls have been reset to factory defaults will appear Press DISPLAY with no tape inserted gt Press DISPLAY with tape inserted Press DISPLAY again with tape inserted 1 Ch 08 10 31 98 Sat 08 45AM SLP STOP Ch 08 0 00 00 10 31 98 Sat 08 45AM SLP 0 00 00 1 Screen TV VCR MAI
30. does not operate Timer recording not made or wrong program recorded Solution e Plug TV VCR into an operating outlet e Check connections e Make sure the wall outlet is not controlled by a wall switch e Aim remote at TV VCR s remote sensor with no objects between them e Change batteries and make sure they are properly installed e Switch to an active channel e Check antenna connections If using a dipole antenna try adjusting its rods e Check picture adjustments See page 6 Make sure the line input is not selected Repeatedly press 00 on the remote to switch between audio video input jacks and tuner e Press VOLUME up to increase sound e Sound has been muted Press MUTE on remote or VOLUME up e Check tape it may be worn out or of poor quality Try another tape e Some snow streaks are normal during search pause frame advance and slow motion playback Press one of the TRACKING buttons on the remote or CHANNEL 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 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
31. e the signal from the VCR If your VCR has stereo AUDIO OUT jacks connect the audio cable to the jack labeled Frcum Astra un Cable MONO If neither jack is labeled MONO you cr Cable Bar may need a Y adapter to hear both channels Optinanl Caution The unauthorized recording of TV vCR Recordi ng On ly television programs and other materials may infringe upon the rights of others B Camcorder for B Copying Tapes 1 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided 2 Plug in TV VCR s power cord 3 Turn to page 27 for Copying and Editing Tapes Press 00 on the remote to select the line audio video inputs 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 TV VCHR Recording Only Caution The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe upon the rights of others 30 Trouble Checks References 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 Problem N o power TV VCR does not respond to remote Poor or no picture during TV viewing No sound Snow or streaks in picture or no picture during tape playback Will not record or play Cannot insert or eject tape Time counter not working Rewind
32. er location at your own expense or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your TV VCR to and from your home e To identify your nearest Authorized RCA VCR Service Center ask your Dealer look in the Yellow Pages or call 1 800 336 1900 e Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase date 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 Damage from misuse or neglect e Cleaning of video audio heads e Batteries e A TV VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e Images burnt onto the screen e Acts of God such as but not limited to lightning damage e ATV VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA Product Registration e Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed in with your set 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 outsi
33. ime counter to 0 00 00 by pressing DISPLAY then CLEAR 2 Using FF or PLAY go to the place on the tape that you want to be the end of the section that plays continuously Remember the numbers on the time counter 2 55 is the end time for AUTO REPEAT in the example to the right Press MENU to display the TV VCR MAIN MENU Press 5 to display the SETUP menu Press 3 to display the AUTO REPEAT menu Qu N EA Using the number buttons enter the amount of time you want the tape to repeat the number from Step 2 In the example at right the section that the TV VCR will automatically repeat is 2 55 two hours 55 minutes long To Cancel Auto Repeat Press MENU 5 3 and CLEAR Playing a Tape TV VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen 2 Time 5 Timer Recordings 4 Parental Controls 5 Setup SETUP 1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add Remove Channels 3 Set Auto Repeat 4 Auto Play ON 5 Signal Type CABLE 0 Exit UI EOND TV VCR MAIN MENU Screen Time Timer Recordings Parental Controls Setup SETUP Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Set Auto Repeat ND AUTO REPEAT Set the Length of time you want the tape to play in a repeating loop Loop from 0 00 to 2 55 hmm Press CLEAR to turn off Press MENU to exit 19 Recording a Program Recording Features Recording Speeds Press SPEED to select a recording speed NENNEN Recording Time 1 120 2Hrs
34. is channel is not approved for viewing when you turn to that particular channel Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age based rating You can also block out programs that have not been given a rating and programs that are considered unrated because no code has been sent by the broadcaster The age based ratings and content themes you can block are listed in the table below Age Based Rating Description and Content Themes for Age Based Ratings TV MA Mature Audience Only This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17 It contains one or more of the following content themes graphic violence V explicit sexual activity S or crude indecent language L Parents Strongly Cautioned This program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in TV 14 monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended This program contains one or more of the following content themes intense violence V intense sexual situations S strong coarse language L or intensely suggestive dialogue D Parental Guidance Suggested This program contains material that parents may find IV PG unsuitable for younger children Many parents may want to watch it
35. n you block a content theme for a particular rating you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well For example if you do not want your child to watch programs that have adult language L rated TV PG or higher then you would also block out all programming TV PG and above containing adult language To block program content l Determine the lowest level age based content you do not want the child to watch 2 Press 1 until the lowest age based rating whose content theme you do not want the child to watch appears on screen 3 To change the content theme to Block B press the number on the remote that corresponds with the content theme you want to block e Sexually explicit dialogue D 2 3 eViolence V 6 e Adult language L 4 eFantasy violence FV 7 e Sexual situations S 5 4 After you press the number the V for the content theme should change to a B in the content status field In the ratings settings area all higher ratings content theme status will automatically change to Block indicated by the letters turning red 5 Press MENU to return to the PARENTAL CONTROLS menu Press RESET to return all rating limits to VIEW Remember You must Lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect V CHIP TV RATING LIMIT 1 2 345 67 Rating Status D L S V FV TV PG Block B B BB TV MA B LSV TV G V TV 14 B DLSV TV Y VFV TV PG B DLSV TV Y V M Press ENU to exit
36. na l Adepier M Antenna S 5 Mixers el P UN Wi I d E oe f B icu Back of TV VCR Hooking Up the TVIVCR Connect a Cable System With a Cable Box A Cable Box Required to Unscramble All Channels 1 Connect as shown This connection may require additional accessories not provided 2 Plug in power cords of TV VCR and cable box 3 Turn to pages 2 5 for Setting Up the TV VCR B Cable Box Required to B Unscramble Premium Channels Only 1 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided 2 Plug in power cords of TV VCR and 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 4 Turn to pages 2 5 for Setting Up the TV VCR Cable from Cable System Cable from Cable System Back of TV VCR Cable Box Coaxial Cable Antenna Splitter Cable Box Coaxial Cables A B Switch Back of TV VCR Coaxial Cable 29 Hooking Up the TVIVCR Connect a VCR or Camcorder for Copying Tapes A VCR for Copying Tapes l Connect as shown VCR Playback Only This connection requires additional accessories not provided 2 Plug in power cords of VCR and TV VCR 3 Turn to page 27 for Copying and Editing Tapes Press 00 on the remote to select the line audio video inputs on the TV VCR to receiv
37. ner 22 Turn On the TV VCR 3 Types of Recordings Select the Language Escoje Basic Recording 23 un Idioma Choissisez une langue 3 Express Recording 24 Put Channels into Memory Timer Recording Auto Channel Search 4 Setting a Timer Recording 25 Set the Signal Type optional 4 Checking or Clearing Timer Add or Remove Channels from Recordings 26 TV VCR s Memory 4 Stopping a Timer Recording ___ 26 Set the Time and Date Clock 5 Copying and Editing Tapes 2 Select a Channel and Adjust the Volume 5 Location of Controls FrontPanel 8 Using the Remote Control EE EE Buttons CC Hooking Up the TV AVCR TVNCR Features Choosing a Hookup 29 Using the TV VCR Features Connect Antenna or Cable System Without On Screen Displays 8 EE EDE Adjust the Video g Connect a Cable System With Cable Box _ 31 rr Connect VCR or Camcorder Closed Captioning 9 EE ER 32 Sleep Timer 10 si Secr eteete Wake Up Timer X 10 Front Panel Block 10 References Parental Controls and V Chip 11 Trouble Checks 33 Setting TV Rating Limits 12 Cleaning the TV VCR 35 Setting Movie Rating Limits 14 Limited Warranty 36 Blocking Unrated Programs 15 Index 37 Lock Unlock Parental Controls 15 Startup 1 Unpack the TVAVCR and remote control Contact your dealer if your remote control is missing 2 Insert batteries in remote Press the battery cover to remove Setting Up the TV VCR Startup 3 Attach the hook for the remote optional Atta
38. not change to View V Setting Movie Rating Limits You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level To access the V CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT menu 1 Press MENU to access the TV VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4 to display the PARENTAL CONTROLS menu 3 Press 2 for the V Chip Movie Rating Limit screen Blocking Movie Ratings If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower in other words movies rated PG and G then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings To block movies 1 Determine the lowest level rating you do not want the child to watch 2 Continuously press 1 until the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch appears as the rating In the example above you would keep pressing 1 until the rating status scrolled to PG 13 since the highest rating you want the child to watch is PG 3 Press 2 to change the status from View to Block All higher ratings status will automatically change to Block 4 Press MENU to exit e Press RESET to return all rating limits to VIEW Remember You must Lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect 14 V CHIP TV RATING LIMIT 1 2 345 67 Rating Status D L S V FV TV PG View BVBB TV MA B LSV TV G V TV 14 B DLSV TV Y VFV TV PG V DLSV TV Y V Press MENU to exit TV VCR MAIN MENU Screen Time Timer Recordings Parental Controls PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V Chip TV Rating Limi
39. p after a few minutes to prevent tape wear 2 Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback You can visually search a picture during playback Sound is turned off during picture search Picture search works best for tapes recorded in SLP speed 1 During playback press FF to search forward or REW to search in reverse 2 Press PLAY to return to normal playback Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features 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 4 or on the remote or CHANNEL up or down on the TV VCR for the best possible picture Toreturn to Automatic Tracking the tape must be removed from the VCR and re inserted 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 re
40. picture Details are on page 18 Press STOP on the remote or STOP E ECT on the TV VCR to stop playback Press REW to rewind the tape If the VCR is playing a tape when the REW button is pressed the TV VCR will search backwards through the tape If the REW button is pressed while the TV VCR is not playing a tape the tape will rewind back to its start e After the tape reaches its end during playback it will automatically rewind back to the beginning of the tape and eject the tape Pressing the remote s POWER button while the tape is rewinding will not stop the tape The tape will continue to rewind until it reaches its beginning and then the TV VCR will turn off Press FF to advance the tape If the VCR is playing a tape when the FF button is pressed the TV VCR will search forward through the tape Press STOP EJ ECT on the TV VCR to eject the tape once itis completely rewound A cassette may be ejected if the power is turned off am a aa a e ETIN TARNEN nme m E gana met nuns en ig ce e PR Fa PR re M CE ae eers A fy l Cy E B P kas T a Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Pause Picture Search This feature pauses the tape during playback and allows you to examine the details of the scene Pause works best with tapes recorded in SLP speed 1 Press PAUSE on the remote during playback to pause the action The TV VCR will automatically switch from pause to sto
41. r You must Lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect V CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT Rating Status 1 Pg 13 2 View NR Block PG 13 Block X Block PG View NC 17 Block G i R Block Press MENU to exit Viewing Movie Ratings Pressing 2 on the remote changes the status back to View TV VCR MAIN MENU Screen Time Timer Recordings Parental Controls PARENTAL CONTROLS V Chip TV Rating Limit V Chip Movie Rating Limit Unrated Programs Block Lock Parental Controls Exit Press 3 to toggle between View and Block for Unrated Programs TV VCR MAIN MENU Screen Time Timer Recordings Parental Controls PARENTAL CONTROLS V Chip TV Rating Limit V Chip Movie Rating Limit Unrated Programs Block Lock Parental Controls Exit PARENTAL CONTROLS V Chip TV Rating Limit V Chip Movie Rating Limit Unrated Programs Block Unlock Parental Controls Exit 15 Playing a Tape Operating Instructions To Play a Tape 16 Md E CHEM ii ai id ee EN Safety Tab Insert a tape in the TV VCR The TV VCR automatically turns on The tape automatically begins to play if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the Auto Play feature has been turned on Press PLAY if necessary The word PLAY and the time counter appear on the screen If necessary while the tape is playing press TRACKING 4 or on the remote or CHAN up or down on the TV VCR to remove any streaks from the
42. recording 5 Press REC repeatedly until the desired amount of recording time is displayed Each time you press REC the recording time increases as shown below Press Recording REC Time RECORD LENGTH 0 00 E gt 0 30 30 Min Ch 04 1 00 1 Hr 1 30 1 Hr 30 Min 2 00 2 Hrs Press REC to set Length 3 00 3 Hrs 4 00 4 Hrs Display 0 00 00 Normal Record 0 00 Turns Off The TIMER indicator on the TV VCR s front panel 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 and hold STOP EJ 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 The recording stops after a few seconds 22 na aig n if wA l GA tat a Lu Recording a Program Timer Recording Timer recording lets you program the TV VCR to record up to eight different programs This is useful if you plan on being away from home for a long period of time Before setting the timer make sure that the clock is set correctly Setting a Timer Recording 1 gt UJ N O OO N Oo 10 Press MENU to display the TV VCR MAIN MENU Press 3 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu Press 1 to Create a New Program Press 1 2 3 or 4 to select the type of program
43. red 8 Editing TAPE Lees apa EE io S 27 English Language csse ue CE RS RED nS 3 Escoje un OPSIES BED EE EER DER nS Da dtd 3 Express Recording iis pts KERE LH Rr a 22 Factory Settings Reset qwe Eee qtd 8 Features Playback vs oek REOS EOD as 17 19 Features Recording uota REL ER EAE RD 20 Features TV VCR ve EES ESE RE bo 8 10 FF Fast Forward Button 6 17 25 26 First Time Operation iis EES VREES RS says 2 5 FxenchoDbansguape ees er RERUM avons oe as 3 Front Panel Block Mis see EE REY uS 10 Front Panel Controls iu ci es RED ES e des 26 Home Antenna System Connecting 28 Hookups ANCA AL EE RP ree ehe 28 Cable System With Cable Box for All Channels 54er exuti ar DER N A 29 Cable System With Cable Box for Premium Channels 5 2 ether tat 29 Cable System With No Cable Box 28 Camcorder to Copy Tapes 30 DipoleAtitentia xci tane eques stade 28 VGISSO COpy Tapes sats city SEE ae t 30 Important Information 0005 i Information Important oe e ERR Rees i Language for Displays 0000 3 LANGUAGE IDIOMA LANGUE Menu B Limited Warranty oerrint DE ed Ab DS 34 Location of Controls 000 26 27 Lock Parental Controls doo PEE CR 15 LP5p6ed esae aA BA ee RR Ud ua Ed ee ee 20 Manual Tracking e iae es Roa SE SEIS 18 MENU Button ee se ese sees 3 6 8 10 19 23 Movie Rating Limits ifo EO 14 MIO cherie docu d RE ING uere a ES
44. t 2 V Chip Movie Rating Limit V CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT Rating Status 1 NR 2 View NR View PG 13 View X View PG View NC 17 View G View R View Press MENU to exit V CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT Rating Status 1 NR 2 Block NR Block PG 13 Block X Block PG View NC 17 Block G View R Block Press MENU to exit Change the status from View to Block and all higher rated movies will also be blocked Using the TV AVCR Features Viewing Movie Ratings After you block movie ratings you have the option of going back and changing some of the rating statuses back to View l Determine the movie ratings you want to change to View 2 Continuously press 1 until the rating you want to change appears as the rating 3 Press2 to change the status from View to Block For example if movies with a rating of PG 13 and higher are blocked you can change the rating status button corresponding with NC 17 Your child would then be able to watch all movies with a G PG and NC 17 rating 4 Press MENU to exit Blocking Unrated TV Programs Some TV programs are not rated but may contain material you do not want your children to see These programs must be blocked separately 1 Press MENU to display the TV VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4 to display the PARENTAL CONTROLS menu 3 Press 3 to select Unrated Programs from the menu and toggle between View and Block Note that unrated programs may include news sports political religious
45. t the volume The volume display appears on the screen 1 e TV VCR MAIN MENU Screen Time TIME 1 Set Time and Date SET TIME AND DATE Time eise c Chh mm Date Press MENU to cancel SET TIME AND DATE Time 01 07 PM Date 10 31 98 Saturday Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set Ch 02 Volume Using the Remote Control Buttons CHAN and v Channel up and down Selects next higher or lower channel in channel memory CLEAR Removes all menus from the screen 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 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 Advances to next program during program review MUTE Reduces volume to a minimum level 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 PAUSE Pauses the tape during playback Pauses the tape during recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes PLAY Plays a tape
46. te 14 15 TV RUE sre EE EROR ERE uetus 12 14 Unrated Programs sos ibis ES seed a tV 15 VCR Connecting to TV VCR ese sees 30 VIDEO AUDIO IN Jacks 2228 20262128 VOL Volume Buttons EE SE Es se 7 24 VOLUME Adjusting GEE Cim ere r RES DE 5 WAKE UP Indicator 10 26 WAKE UP TIE ues vo REACH OS RSS 10 Warnes a eoe rediere DE EE EE EG SE ER i Warranty Limited iss sr SEE DE GR 34 Weekdays M F Recording 23 Weekly Program Recording 23 References 37 For your nearest Authorized Servicenter call toll free in the USA 1 800 336 1900 Canadian Consumers Your toll free numbers are English 1 800 522 0338 French 1 800 522 0445 If your product 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 f THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 N M eridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 O1999 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Thailand 1539213A
47. tent themes you can block or view Content Status Fields Displays which content themes are applicable to the age based rating selected under Rating and lets you select the status as View V or Block B TV VCR Features Using the TV VCR Features 3 Press2to change the rating status from View V to Block B The status for this rating and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block B indicated by the rating limits in the rating status area turning red Note that all associated content is also automatically blocked 4 Press MENU to exit and return to the PARENTAL CONTROLS menu Viewing Age Based Ratings After you block age based ratings you have the option of going back and changing some of the content ratings back to View V l Determine the rating you want to view that is currently blocked 2 Press 1 to scroll to the rating such as TV 14 whose status is Block 3 Press 2 to change the status to View Your child would then be able to watch all programs with a TV 14 TV G TV Y7 and TV Y rating Note that TV 14 s content status fields at the bottom of the screen automatically change to a view state indicated by green letters These are the only fields that automatically change back to green when you complete this process Blocking Specific Content Themes You can block programs based on their content Content is represented by the D L S V and FV on your screen See page 11 for details Whe
48. th safety tab in place 2 Press SPEED to select a recording speed The tape speed indicator appears 3 Select the channel to be recorded To record from the AUDIO VIDEO IN jacks press 00 Two selections appear in the channel field Press 1 to select VIDEO 1 the rear AUDIO VIDEO IN jacks Press 2 to select the front panel AUDIO VIDEO IN jacks 4 Press REC to begin recording The indicator light in the REC button on the front of the TV VCR turns on during recording 5 Press STOP E ECT on the TV VCR or STOP on the remote to stop recording MATE Me ne ED my ej A Tom ed INT Pd bai 2 3 La do ox E 5 fp 81 oig j A i a A ue i pg l A us 21 Recording a Program Express Recording 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 How to Use Express Recording l Insert a tape with safety tab in place The TV VCR will turn on 2 Select the channel to be recorded To record from the AUDIO VIDEO IN jacks press 00 Two selections appear in the channel field Press 1 to select VIDEO 1 the rear AUDIO VIDEO IN jacks Press 2 to select the front panel AUDIO VIDEO IN jacks 3 Press SPEED to select a recording speed You can also change the speed of the recording in progress 4 Press REC twice to activate express
49. to Channel Search 2 Add Remove Channels ADD REMOVE CHANNELS Channel 10 is presently ADDED Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit Startup Setting Up the TVIVCR 12 Set the Time and Date Clock To set the clock A Press MENU on the remote to display the TV VCR MAIN MENU B Press2 to display the TIME menu C Press 1 to display the SET TIME and DATE screen D Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the time Press 0 before 1 0 is added automatically before all other numbers Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM Example For a time of 1 07 PM press 0 then 1 then 0 then 7 then 2 E Usethe number buttons on the remote to enter the date e The day of the week will automatically appear after you enter the year e Press CLEAR on the remote at any time to change incorrect entries F Press MENU on the remote to start the clock G Toexit and return to TV viewing follow the on screen instructions To display the time and date press DISPLAY on the remote 13 Select a channel and adjust the volume A Press CHANNEL up or down or press the number buttons on the remote to select a channel Example For channel 2 press 0 then 2 The channel number is displayed on the screen For cable channels over 99 press and hold 1 until 1 appears Then enter the next two numbers Example For channel 102 press and hold 1 When 1 appears press 0 then press 2 Press VOL left or right to adjus
50. to eject the cassette TIMER Indicator Lights when a timer program has been set and a cassette with safety tab in place is in the TV VCR Flashes when a timer recording has been set and the TV VCR is turned off with no cassette inserted a cassette with no safety tab has been inserted or there has been a power interruption WAKE UP Indicator Lights when the wake up timer is set to turn on the TV VCR VOL and Volume up and down Raises and lowers the sound Note To disable Front Panel Buttons see Front Panel Block on page 10 Back Panel Location of Controls IN FROM ANTENNA jack Receives the signal from an antenna or cable system VIDEO and AUDIO INPUT Jacks Receive signals from another component such as a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks To select these back panel jacks press 00 once to display VIDEOT Hooking Up the TVIVCR Choosing a Hookup Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your TVA CR Optional Hookup 1 How does your TV VCR receive signals Choose one answer from below A Dipole antenna See page 30 Section A B Outside antenna See page 30 Section B C Cable System Go to question 2 2 What type of Cable TV system do you have Choose one answer from below A Cable without a box See page 30 Section B B Cable box to unscramble all channels See page 31 Section A C Cable box to unscramble only premium channels such as HBO
51. want to change w MA Y LSY T 14 Y DLSVv Tv Pa v DLSV Press MENU to exit Rating Settings Area Lets you see the current block view state of age based ratings and associated content The color of the content theme letter indicates its status Green View Red Block To Block Age Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age based rating level For example if you only want your child to watch programs that have a TV G rating and lower in other words you want the child to watch TV G TV Y7 and TV Y then you need to block out other programming with higher ratings To block programs with higher ratings 1 Determine the lowest level rating you do not want the child to watch 2 Continuously press 1 on the remote to scroll through the age based ratings Stop pressing 1 when the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch appears In the example you would press 1 until TV PG appeared on screen since the highest rating you want the child to watch is TV G 12 Lets you select whether the status of the age based rating limit to the left is View or Block TV VCR MAIN MENU Screen Time Timer Recordings Parental Controls PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V Chip TV Rating Limit V CHIP TV RATING LIMIT 1 2 345 6 7 Rating Status D L S V FV TV MA View VV V TV MA V LSV TV G V TV 14 V DLSV TV Y VFV TV PG V DLSV TV Y V Press MENU to exit Content Themes Lists the con

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