Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product TV/VCR RCA
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TV/VCR User’ s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again..
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Intr oduction 1 Key Featur es Overview Y our TV/VCR is equipped with features that will add to your TV/VCR viewing experience. The following information summarizes these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the TV/VCR’s features and how to use them.
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3 T able of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Key Features Overview .................................................................................................... 1 V -Chip: Parental Controls ......................................................
T able of Contents 4 Chapter 3: Features Parental Contr ols and V -Chip ......................................................................................... 22 How V -Chip Works ....................................................................
Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before Y ou Connect • Choose Y our Connection • Connections • Plug in the TV/VCR • Put Batteries in the Remote • T urn on the TV/VCR • Initial Setup • VCR Basics 5 Chapter 1 Changing Entertainment.
6 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect Protect Against Power Sur ges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV/VCR and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables.
Chapter 1 7 Connections & Setup Choose Y our Connection There are several ways to connect your TV/VCR. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you.
8 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup From Antenna/Cable Feed VIDEO LINE IN ANT/CABLE 75 LINE COMPONENT -IN IN 1 L R L R P R (C R ) P B (C B ) OUT AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO TV/VCR back panel Y TV/VCR Connection: TV/VCR Only 1.
Chapter 1 9 Connections & Setup TV/VCR back panel VIDEO LINE IN ANT/CABLE 75 W LINE OUT COMPONENT -IN IN 1 L R L PR (CR) PB (CB) AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO Y AUDIO OUT L R YP B P R COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO S-VIDEO DVD player back panel TV/VCR DVD Player Connection: TV/VCR + DVD Player 1.
10 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Connection: TV/VCR + Satellite Receiver 1. Connect the satellite receiver to the TV/VCR A. Connect one end of an RF coaxial cable (not included) to the TV/VCR ’ s ANT/CABLE jack. Connect the other end to the satellite receiver ’ s antenna output jack (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV).
Chapter 1 11 Connections & Setup 123 456 789 0 ON • OFF TV VCR DVD MUTE SKIP GO BACK SOUND TIMER INFO MENU CLEAR INPUT REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD SLOW – INDEX + SPEED STOP PAUSE ANTENNA AUX S.
12 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Initial Setup The first time you turn on your TV/VCR, you ’ ll be asked to set a few screens so that your TV/VCR will be set up correctly. Complete the following steps to set up your TV/VCR. ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS SELECT / : SET OK SELECT LANGUAGE CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABLE.
Chapter 1 13 Connections & Setup MENU TIME VIDEO ADJUST AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION TIMER RECORDINGS LANGUAGE SETTING V-CHIP BLOCK SELECT / : SET OK PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU SETTING FUNCTION AUTO CH P.
14 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup VCR Basics Now that you ’ ve finished the initial setup, you can watch TV or start using the VCR part of your product. Playing a T ape 1. Insert a tape in the TV/VCR. If the safety tab on the videotape is removed, the tape automatically begins playback.
Remote Contr ol Chapter Overview: • The buttons on the remote contr ol • Programming the r emote to operate other components • How to use the r emote after you ’ ve programmed it • How to order a new r emote control • Code list 15 Chapter 2 Changing Entertainment.
16 Chapter 2 The Remote Contr ol 123 456 789 0 ON • OFF TV VCR DVD MUTE SKIP GO BACK SOUND TIMER INFO MENU CLEAR INPUT REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD SLOW – INDEX + SPEED STOP PAUSE ANTENNA AUX SAT .
Chapter 2 17 The Remote Contr ol MENU button Displays the TV/VCR ’ s main MENU . MUTE button Lowers the TV/VCR volume to its minimum level and automatically turns on closed- captioning. Press again to restore volume and turn of f closed-captioning. ON • OFF button In TV or VCR mode, turns the TV/VCR on and off.
18 Chapter 2 The Remote Contr ol Yo u ’ ll use these buttons when you program the remote to operate another component. The remote may not operate all models of all brands.
Chapter 2 19 The Remote Contr ol Using Dir ect Entry 1. Turn on the component you want the remote to operate. 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list on page 20. 3. Press and hold component button that corresponds to the component you want the remote to operate (VCR2, DVD, etc.
20 Chapter 2 Code List VCR Admiral ........................................................................ 2131 Adventura .................................................................... 2026 Aiko .................................................
Using the TV/VCR ’ s Featur es Chapter Overview: • Par ental Controls and V -Chip • Recor ding Features • Pictur e Search Options • Audio Featur es Chapter 3 Changing Entertainment. Again. 21 Graphics used within this publication are for r epr esentation only.
Using the TV/VCR ’ s Features 22 Chapter 3 Par ental Contr ols and V -Chip The V-CHIP BLOCK feature allows you to program your TV/VCR so that children can ’ t see certain programs or channels. • TV GUIDELINES menu allows you to block TV programs based on age, violence, sex, or other content you don ’ t want your children to view.
Using the TV/VCR ’ s Features Chapter 3 23 Mature Audience Only . 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: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).
Using the TV/VCR ’ s Features 24 Chapter 3 Ti p When you change the status of a rating to Block, the system will automatically block higher ratings and all corresponding content themes. 4. The V-CHIP BLOCK menu appears. Use the down arrow button to select TV GUIDELINES and press OK (the TV GUIDELINES menu appears).
Using the TV/VCR ’ s Features Chapter 3 25 Set the MP AA Rating Limits The MP AA menu lets you decide which movies can and can ’ t be viewed according to the age-based rating of the MP AA. The TV/VCR locks and unlocks the parental control settings using a password you select.
Using the TV/VCR ’ s Features 26 Chapter 3 Download New Rating System Y ou can choose to download additional new rating systems. The new rating systems will be automatically set according to the ratings you have previously chosen. 1. Press MENU on the remote (the main MENU appears).
Using the TV/VCR ’ s Features Chapter 3 27 Recor ding Features The TV/VCR provides several different ways to record programs. The following pages explain how to use the types of recording features. If you ’ re using the remote control, you must press the VCR button to put the remote control in VCR mode.
Using the TV/VCR ’ s Features 28 Chapter 3 3. Press the right arrow button to select NEXT and press OK. 4. Press the up or down arrow button to scroll through the MODE settings (i.e., how often): DAIL Y --every day, MON-SA T – Monday through Saturday, MON-FRI , – weekdays, or a certain day of the week) and press OK.
Using the TV/VCR ’ s Features Chapter 3 29 T o delete a program, use the left or right arrow buttons to select DELETE and press OK. Use the up or down arrow buttons to select the program you want to delete and press OK. 4. After you have reviewed all of your programs press MENU to exit.
Using the TV/VCR ’ s Features 30 Chapter 3 Pictur e Sear ch Options The most basic way to search during playback is using the FOR W ARD or REVERSE buttons. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. Press PLA Y to return to normal screen.
Using the TV/VCR ’ s Features Chapter 3 31 T racking Y our TV/VCR has automatic tracking which removes streaks and “ noise ” from the picture. T racking has no e ffect when recording – only during playback. Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a tape.
Using the TV/VCR ’ s Features 32 Chapter 3 Audio Featur es The audio you select affects both tape playback and recordings. Note: The TV/VCR must be properly connected to a stereo system using audio/video cables to hear stereo sound. Press the SOUND button on the remote to select the type of audio you want to listen to or record.
Using the TV/VCR ’ s Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use Y our TV/VCR ’ s Menu System • The TIME Menu • The VIDEO ADJUST Menu • The AUDIO ADJUST Menu • The LANGUAGE Menu • Setting Closed Caption Modes • Additional Setup Featur es Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentational purposes.
34 Chapter 4 Using the TV/VCR ’ s Menu System TIME Menu Y ou must set the clock before you can use the ON TIMER or SLEEP TIMER . CLOCK SET The TV/VCR has an automatic clock setting featur e that automatically sets the time fr om an EDS (Extended Data Ser vice) channel when the power is tur ned of f.
Chapter 4 35 Using the TV/VCR ’ s Menu System • Automatic Clock Set Pr ess the up or down ar r ow to select AUTO CLOCK ON and pr ess OK. The indicator moves to EDS CH. If you know the EDS channel in your ar ea, use the up and down ar r ows to enter the number or select AUTO and pr ess OK.
36 Chapter 4 Using the TV/VCR ’ s Menu System MENU TIME VIDEO ADJUST AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION TIMER RECORDINGS LANGUAGE SETTING V-CHIP BLOCK SELECT / : SET OK PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU AUDIO ADJUST EQ.
Chapter 4 37 Using the TV/VCR ’ s Menu System The LANGUAGE Menu The language of the on-screen menus is set to English. If you want your TV/VCR ’ s menus to appear in Spanish or French, follow these steps: 1 . Pr ess MENU on the r emote (the main MENU appears).
38 Chapter 4 Using the TV/VCR ’ s Menu System FUNCTION ENERGY SAVE O F F BLUE SCREEN O N REPEAT PLAY O F F SELECT / : SET OK PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU MENU T I M E VIDEO ADJUST AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTIO.
Other Information Chapter Overview: • T r oubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • Front Panel • Back Panel • TV/VCR ’ s V ideo Input Channel • Limited W arranty • Accessories • Index 39 Chapter 5 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics used within this publication are for r epr esentation only.
Other Information 40 Chapter 5 T r oubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV/VCR you can correct by consulting the T roubleshooting list that follows. General TV/VCR Problems TV/VCR won ’ t turn on • Make sure you press the TV or VCR buttonon the remote control before you press the ON • OFF button.
Chapter 5 41 Other Information T r oubleshooting Sound okay , pictur e poor • Try adjusting sharpness function to impr ove weak signals. Go to page 36 for instructions. • The energy save feature might be on. Go to page 13 for more information. Can ’ t select certain channel • Channel may be blocked or not approved in the V-CHIP BLOCK menu.
Other Information 42 Chapter 5 T r oubleshooting (continued) Snow or streaks in pictur e or no picture during tape playback • Some snow/ streaks are normal during search, pause, frame advance, and slow-motion playback. • Check tape- it may be worn out or of poor quality.
Chapter 5 43 Other Information PAUSE REW PLAY FWD STOP/EJECT VOL- VOL + CH+ CH- POWER RECORD PROGRAM EVENT TIMER REC VIDEO L/MONO R PHONES P AUSE REW PLA Y FWD ST OP/EJECT VO L - VOL + CH+ CH- POWER RECORD PROGRAM EVENT TIMER REC VIDEO L/MONO R PHONES PO WER POWER Fr ont Panel CH + and – Scans down through the current channel list.
Other Information 44 Chapter 5 Back Panel ANT/CABLE Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when the TV/VCR is attached with an RF cable. LINE IN/IN 1 AUDIO (L and R) and VIDEO Jacks Receives signals from another component, such as another VCR or camcorder , when the component is connected to these jacks.
Chapter 5 45 Other Information RCA T ruFlat TV/VCR Combination Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year fr om date of pur chase for labor char ges. • One year fr om date of pur chase for par ts.
Other Information 46 Chapter 5 123 456 789 0 ON • OFF TV VCR DVD MUTE SKIP GO BACK SOUND TIMER INFO MENU CLEAR INPUT REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD SLOW – INDEX + SPEED STOP PAUSE ANTENNA AUX SAT •.
Chapter 5 47 Other Information $ Price Part No. Description Qty $ $ Prices are subject to change without notice. T otal Merchandise ...................
Other Information 48 Chapter 5 T o Order T o place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll- free number listed below. Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form.
Chapter 4 49 Index Index A Accessories 47 Add/erase channels 13 ANT/CABLE jack 8, 10, 44 ANTENNA button 16 Arrow buttons 16, 35, 36, 37, 38 AUDIO ADJUST menu 36 Audio/video jacks 10, 43, 44, 46 Auto c.
P P AUSE button 14, 17, 43 PHONES (headphone jack) 43 PLA Y button 14, 17, 43 Playing a tape 14 POWER button and indicator 11, 43 Product registration 2 PROGRAM EVENT indicator 42, 43 Programming the .
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