Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 1539213A RCA
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U S E R ’ S G U I D E T V / V C R C O M B I N AT I O N.
i Intr oduction CAUTION R I S K O F E L E C T R I C S HO C K DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. This symbol indicates important in- structions accompanying the product.
Intr oduction T able of Contents 1 Important Infor mation Warning ______________________________ i Cautions ______________________________ i Note to Cable TV Installer _______________ i Product Regist.
2 Setting Up the TV/VCR 1. Unpack the TV/VCR and r emote contr ol Contact your dealer if your remote control is missing. Star tup 2. Inser t batteries in r emote Press the battery cover to remove.
3 Setting Up the TV/VCR Star tup 3. Attach the hook for the r emote (optional) Attach 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.
TV/VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen 2 Time 3 Timer Recordings 4 Parental Controls 5 Setup TV/VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen 2 Time 3 Timer Recordings 4 Parental Controls 5 Setup 9. Put Channels into Memor y (Auto Channel Search) A . Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU .
TV/VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen 2 Time Setting Up the TV/VCR 5 1 2 . Set the Time and Date (Clock) To set the clock: A . Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU . B . Press 2 to display the TIME menu. C . Press 1 to display the SET TIME and DATE screen.
6 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.
7 Using the Remote Control Buttons 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) Se le ct s a r e cor d in g sp eed ( S L P , S P , o r L P ) .
TV/VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen 8 TV/VCR Features Using the TV/VCR Featur es On-Scr een 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 .
TV/VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen 9 TV/VCR Features Using the TV/VCR Featur es 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.
TV/VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen 2 Time TV/VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen 2 Time Sleep T imer The sleep timer automatically turns the TV/VCR off after 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. 1 . Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU . 2 . Press 2 to display the TIME menu.
11 Using the TV/VCR Featur es Age-Based Rating TV-MA TV-14 TV-PG TV-G TV-Y7 TV-Y Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings Mature Audience Only. This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17.
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.
13 TV/VCR Featur es Using the TV/VCR Featur es 3 . Press 2 to 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).
14 TV/VCR Featur es Using the TV/VCR Featur es 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 ). 1. Determine the rating you want to change to View ( V ).
15 TV/VCR Features Using the TV/VCR Featur es 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 1. 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.
16 Playing a T ape Operating Instructions T o Play a T ape Safety Tab PLAY 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 1 . 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.
17 Using the Playback Featur es Pause 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.
18 Using the Playback Featur es Playing a T ape Automatic T racking 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.
TV/VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen 2 Time 3 Timer Recordings 4 Parental Controls 5 Setup TV/VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen 2 Time 3 Timer Recordings 4 Parental Controls 5 Setup 19 Playing a T ape Using the Playback Featur es Auto Play Featur e This feature enables the TV/VCR to automatically start playing a tape when it is inserted.
20 Recor ding Speeds Press SPEED to select a recording speed. • 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. • SLP (Super Long Play) gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP.
21 Recording a Pr ogram T ypes of Recor dings 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 Recor ding How to Make a Recor ding 1 .
22 Recording a Pr ogram E x p r es s R e c o r d i n g 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.
TV/VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen 2 Time 3 Timer Recordings 23 Recording a Program Timer Recor ding TIMER Indicator Timer recording lets you program the TV/VCR to record up to eight different programs. Th is i s u sef u l i f y ou p la n o n b ein g aw ay f r om h o me f or a l o ng pe r io d of t i me .
TV/VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen 2 Time 3 Timer Recordings TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program 2 Review existing Progs. 24 Recording a Program Timer Recor ding Checking or Clearing Timer Recor dings 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU .
25 Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 30.) Use another VCR or camcorder as the playback VCR and the TV/VCR as the recording VCR. 1 . Turn on the VCR or camcorder and the TV/VCR. 2 . Press 00 on TV/VCR’s remote to select the line input ( V I D E O1 o r V I D E O 2 ) .
26 Location of Contr ols 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.
27 Location of Contr ols Choosing a Hookup Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your TV/VCR. 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.
28 Hooking Up the TV/VCR C o n n e c t A n t e n n a o r C a b l e S y s t e m W i t h o u t a C a b l e B o x A. Dipole Antenna Fo l lo w t h ese s t e ps t o co nne ct a di po l e an te n na to y o u r TV/V C R .
29 Hooking Up the TV/VCR C o n n e c t a C a b l e S y s t e m W i t h a C a b l e B o x 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.
30 Hooking Up the TV/VCR C o n n e c t a V C R o r C a m c o r d e r f o r C o p y i n g T a p e s A. VCR for Copying T apes 1 . Connect as shown. This connection requires additional accessories not provided. 2 . Plug in power cords of VCR and TV/VCR.
31 Refer ences T r ouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your TV/VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter.
32 Refer ences T r ouble Checks Pr oblem Solution Clock shows incorrect time or date TV/VCR makes noise when stopped Will not auto channel search active channels correctly Cannot see closed captions o.
33 Refer ences Cleaning the TV/VCR 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.
34 Refer ences Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • Ninety days for labor charges.
35 Refer ences Index Content Themes Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Defined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
36 Index Selecting a Language for Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Sensor, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Setting a Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 an Express Recording . . . . . .
Index Refer ences 37 V-Chip Defined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Movie Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15 TV Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-14 Unrated Programs .
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