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RCA T13066 TV VCR Combo User Manual

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3. Antenna Splitter JO Cable Box IN Qor Coaxial Cables A B Switch Back of TV VCR IN FROM ANTENNA INPUT AUDIO VIDEO Coaxial Cable Cable from Cable System Cable Box IN OUT Coaxial Cable Back of TV VCR T T IN FROM ANTENNA INPUT AUDIO VIDEO In order for the cable box to properly work with your TV VCR you must complete Step 8 Set Up the GUIDE Plus System later in this section Setupand Connections Connection E VCR Playback Only C IN FROM ANT Attaching to a VCR for Copying Tapes 1 Connect as shown Optional accessories may be required for this connection VHF UHF 3 ourroTv IN OUT IN OUT 3CH 4 mm de de IN LS 2 Plug in power cords of VCR and TV VCR 3 For further instructions see the section Copying and Editing Tapes Audio Video Cables Press 00 on the remote to select the line audio video inputs on the TV VCR to receive the signal from the VCR From Antenna Cable IN FROM or Cable Box 1 ANTENNA If your VCR has stereo AUDIO OUT jacks connect the audio cable to the nee jack labeled MONO If neither jack is labeled MONO you may need a Sn Y adapter to hear both channels TV VCR Recording Only Optional Connection F Attaching a Camcorder for Copying Tapes The unauthorized recording of television 1 Connect as shown Optional accessories may be required for this programs and other mater
4. Adult language L 2 4 e Fantasy 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 letters will turn red Remember You must lock your Parental Controls settings for rating limits to take effect Viewing Specific Content Th emes 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 2 Continuously press 1 until the rating status corresponding with the content theme s you want to change appears on screen 3 Tochange the content theme from Block B 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 V CHIP RATING 1 2 3 Rating Status D TV PG View V TV G V TV Y VFV TV Y V TV MA V LSV TV 14 V DLSV TV PG V DLSV 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 Pressing CLEAR exits Parental Controls without saving your changes V CHIP RATING LI 1 2 45 Rating Status LS TV PG View VB TV G V TV Y7 VFV TV Y V TV MA B LS
5. Set the Signal Type Optional Note that if you have set up the GUIDE Plus system Signal Type will not be available The TV VCR automatically selects the signal type cable or antenna when you run the Auto Channel Search If you want to change the signal type follow the directions below 1 2 3 Press MENU on the remote to display the TV VCR Main Menu Press 5 to display the Setup menu 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 run the Auto Channel Search again Add or Remove Channels from the TV VCR s Memory This feature is not available if you are using a cable box and have set up the GUIDE Plus system regardless of whether or not you use the GUIDE Plus system 1 JV oue Wwe IS Press MENU on the remote to display the TV VCR Main Menu Press 5 to display the Setup menu Press 2 to display the Add Remove Channels screen Follow the directions on the screen to add or remove a channel Add or remove more channels by entering the channel number or pressing CH or v TV VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen 20 Taman SETUP Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Auto Repeat Auto Play ON GUIDE Plus Setup Signal Type CABLE Exit TV VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen 2 Tima SETUP 1 Auto Channel Search iene ADD REMOVE CHANNELS
6. 6 To cancel the wake up timer first display the Wake Up Timer menu by repeating steps 1 3 above Then clear the setting by pressing CLEAR and press MENU to exit The timer is also canceled if MENU is pressed before step 4 is completed 37 Featuresand Controls Parental Controlsand 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 This channel is not approved for viewing when you turn to that particular channel Broadcasters are not required to provide content
7. Channel 10 is presently ADDED Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit 13 Setupand Connections Set the Time and Date Clock TV VCR MAIN MENU Note that if you have set up the GUIDE Plus system the Time menu will 1 Screen not appear Note that the only time you need to set the clock is when amp vie you re not using cable or a cable box To set the clock TIME 2 7 1 Sleep Timer 1 Press MENU on the remote to display the TV VCR Main Menu 2 Wake up Timer 3 Set Time and Date SET TIME AND DATE Press 2 to display the Time menu AS 2 3 Press 1 to display the Set Time and Date screen 4 hh mm Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the time Date e Press 0 before 1 0 is added automatically before all other oe 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 Press MENU to cancel 5 Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the date e The day of the week will automatically appear after you enter If you have set up the GUIDE Plus the year system the Time menu will not appear e Press CLEAR on the remote at any time to change incorrect entries 6 Press MENU on the remote to start the clock To exit and return to TV viewing follow the on screen instructions To display the time and date press INFO on the remote 14 Using th eRemote Using your Universal Remote Thissecdtiondefinesthebuttonsofthe
8. Air Force One retires Mon at 10 00 B Expanded Infor mation To view more information about a program advertisement or special highlight the Channel listing or ad show information box and press the INFO button Requesting more information about a particular show will also display the PlusCode programming number and the Shows on Next for that channel Pressing INFO while highlighting an ad panel will fill the screen with any additional and or promotional information regarding that particular program Pressing the INFO button again exits the expanded information screen Refer ence Getting Assistance This section provides information you may need for guidance while using your TV VCR It gives you specific information about the front panel and back panel care and cleaning information a limited warranty and an index 1 Setupand connections 2 Usingtheremote E Operating Instructions 4 Featuresand Controls 5 Refer ence 5 E Ref er ence Front Panel VHS 4 HEAD ADVANCED VIDEO SYSTEM WR Te ye PO e enu Eur age M Y a Coi Jy X C DO Og Sein Aue NE ATI GIONIS E EY ROD Ra JH pma POWER STOP sc Mu PAY FD vob Vols CHv alec Pause AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives audio and video signals from another component such as a VCR or camcorder that is connected to these jacks To select these front pan
9. Important Information WARNING ANITE To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove To reduce the risk of fire or RISK OF ELECTRIC sHOck COver or back No user serviceable parts inside electric shock do not expose DO NOT OPEN Refer servicing to qualified service personnel this product to rain or moisture This symbol indicates This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside important instructions the product that presents a accompanying the product risk of electric shock or personal injury Caution To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug L to wide slot fully insert S Attention Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire la gt S d D rs lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq au fond Refer to the identification rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it If fixed non moving images are left on the screen for long periods they may be permanently imprinted on the picture tube Such images include network logos phone numbers and video games This damage is not covered by your warranty Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrica
10. Oper ating Instructions 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 2 3 Press MENU to display the TV VCR Main Menu Press 5 to display the Setup menu 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 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 ov wr d w Using REVERSE FORWARD or PLAY on the remote go to the place on the tape that you want to be the beginning of the section that automatically repeats Reset the time counter to 0 00 00 by pressing INFO then CLEAR Using FORWARD or PLAY on the remote 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 Using the number buttons enter the amount of time you want the tape to repeat the
11. Product Registration Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your set It will make it easier for RCA 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 This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your TV VCR outside the United States This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser 57 Ref er ence Accessory Information Antenna or cable TV connections are made with either coaxial antenna cable or twin lead cable Coaxial cables are shielded so they are less susceptible to hum or interference from adjacent cables Most audio video connections between components can be made with shielded audio and video cables that have RCA type phono connectors Push on Connector Screw on Coaxial Round 75 ohm coaxial cable Connector IE Flat 300 ohm twin lead cable HHH 2 Standard Audio Video cable with RCA type phono plugs such as No VH83 Color Coded Jacks The jacks on the TV s monitor panel are color coded for ease of use The video jacks are
12. Program 1 One Time Timer recording lets you program the TV VCR to record up to eight Channel 08 5 TA A Start time 02 10 PM different programs This is useful if you plan on being away from home End time 03 35 PM for along period of time Before setting the timer make sure that the Start date 02 12 00 Sat i Tape Speed SLP clock is set correctly To set a timer recording Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save 1 Press MENU to display the TV VCR Main Menu Press 3 to display the Timer Recordings menu Press 1 to Create a New Program Bow NM Press 1 2 3 or 4 to select the type of program 1 One time single program recorded once 2 Daily program recorded at same time every day 3 Weekdays program recorded at same time Monday through Friday 4 Weekly program recorded at same time once a week 5 Use the number buttons to enter the channel number start time end time and start date of the recording e After you enter the start time press 1 for AM or 2 for PM Example For a time of 5 07 PM press 5 then 0 then 7 and then 2 Repeat for end time e 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 9 0 bm Insert a tape with safety tab intact before the recording is to begin e The TIMER indicator lights in the TV VCR s fron
13. S infrequent coarse language L or some suggestive dialogue D 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 situations S Directed to Children 7 years and older This program is designed for children ages 7 and 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 V children under the age of 7 AII Children This program is designed to be appropriate for all children The themes and TV elements in this program are designed for a young audience including children from ages 2 6 This program is not expected to frighten younger children TV T TV PG G Y7 Y Featuresand Controls Setting TV Rating Limits 1 Press MENU on the remote to display the TV VCR Main Menu 2 Press 4 to display Parental Controls menu 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 Parental Controls settings for rating limits to take effect See Lock Unlock Parental Controls later in this section TV VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen 2 Time 3 Timer Recordin
14. TV VCR CH and v Channel Up and Down Scans up or down through the channel list Press once to change the channel up or down press and hold to continue changing channels During tape playback pressing CH or v adjusts tracking VOL and Volume Down and Up Decreases or increases the TV VCR s volume SPEED Tape Speed Selects a recording speed SP LP or SLP See the section Recording Features for more details including definitions of SP LP and SLP GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel Light Icon Lights some of the remote buttons The buttons remain lit as long as any button is pressed within approximately four seconds of the last button pressed The light times out if no buttons are pressed which conserves the life of your batteries If the light times out simply press the button to turn it on again GUIDE Brings up and exits the GUIDE Plus system In TV and VCR modes brings up available on screen guides RCA GE and PROSCAN products only INFO Brings up channel information that display the TV VCR s current status Press again to clear the display Also brings up the time counter when a tape is inserted Arrows Used to point to different items in the menu system Also used to adjust the menu controls OK Selects highlighted items or returns you to the previous menu MENU Displays the TV VCR Main Menu Advances to next program during program review When in VCR mode it functions as a PROGRAM b
15. list 5 Release the component button and then press ONeOFF to see if the component responds to the remote commands If it doesn t try pressing the component button and then ONeOFF again 6 If you get no response repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the component responds to the remote commands UsingtheRemoteto Control a Device Once the remote has been programmed successfully you are ready to use it to control your devices To operate the device 1 Press the device button TV VCR1 VCR2 DVD AUX or SATeCABLE to set the remote to control the device Note that the SATeCABLE button will only work if you have set up the GUIDE Plus system and are using a cable box 2 Press ONeOFF to turn the device ON or OFF 3 Use the remote buttons that apply to that device Modes of Operation Because this universal remote can control several different components DVD player VCR cable box etc it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons For example if you want the remote to control the TV you would press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode before you could control the TV 19 Using BN Remote VCRs Admiral Adventura Aiko see 2027 Aiwa 2002 2026 Akai 2003 2004 2005 2007 2008 2111 2112 2113 American High 2021 Bell amp Howell Beaumark Broksonic Calix Candle Canon 2013 201
16. 1 input jacks on the rear of the TV VCR Pressing 00 twice tunes the TV VCR to the AUDIO VIDEO 2 input jacks on the front of the TV VCR 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 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 Press RECORD then PAUSE on the TV VCR s remote TV VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen 2 Time 3 Timer Recordings TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Programs Program 1 One Time Channel 08 Start Time 02 10 PM End Time 03 35 PM Start Date 02 12 00 Sat Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU for next prog VIDE01 31 Operating Instructions 32 Press PAUSE on both the VCR or camcorder and the TV VCR s remote at the same time to begin copying the tape Edit out segments that you do not want to copy by pressing PAUSE on the TVAVCR s remote to pause the tape Then locate the next segment you want to copy on the playback VCR or camcorder by using FORWARD REVERSE 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 VCR s remote to resume copying Press STOP on both the VCR or camcorder and th
17. Action buttons as described in the next section 48 Schedule Menu Action Buttons 6 30 PM 1 Remove 2 3 Change cass PE Ky 5 Walker Texas Ranger Steroids kill e Y high school athletes nc inet CBS 8 10 00pm 1h D REA Home Toner siear Schedule Menu 9113 10 00pm Walker Texas Ranger Weekly pem Selection Air Force One retires Mon at 10 00 E The GUIDE Plus system recording timer will override the VCR timer if you have set conflicting timers Featuresand Controls Schedule Menu Action Buttons When viewing the Schedule menu the following Action buttons will appear on the bar 1 Remove 2 3 Change e Remove Stop Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to remove from the Schedule and press 1 on the remote e Change Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to change and press 3 on the remote to toggle the frequency between the following choices Daily Records the same program each day Monday Friday Once Records only on that day Weekly Records the program each week at the same time Messages Occasionally you will receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus system as well as special programming information You can access these messages from the Messages menu on the Menu bar To read messages 1 Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar 2 Use the arrows to highlight the Messages menu selection 3 Highlight the message you wish to read by using
18. It has no effect during recording e When streaks or snow appear in the picture during normal playback or slow motion press TRACKING or on the remote or CH or v on the TV VCR for the best possible picture e To return 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 when CLEAR is pressed while the time counter is displayed For example if a 30 minute program was recorded at the beginning of the tape and you wanted to record another program after it you should 1 Insert the pre recorded tape 2 Press INFO 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 INFO again or eject the tape to remove the time counter from the screen Commercial Scan This is useful for skipping commercials or short program segments Press SEARCH during playback to advance the tape approximately 60 seconds 24 ON OFF gt DVD VCR2 Q AUX SAT CABLE O pel QO co o S 0V0 e OOOO 5 lt Ge Q O REVERSE PLAY FORWARD REC VCR STOP PAUSE TRACKING EDIT FR ADV
19. Plus system Schedule The Schedule menu lets you create timers for either viewing or recording programs The GUIDE Plus system allows one button recording If you have a cable box make sure you have connected the G LINK cable to it See the subsection Step 5 Connect the G Link Cable in the section Setup and Connections for more details To schedule a program to watch or record 1 Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus system 2 Highlight a program within the Channel listing 3 Select Watch or Record from the Action buttons The timer is then automatically logged into the Schedule menu 4 If you select Record make sure to place a blank tape in the VCR and leave the VCR turned off The Program information window will display a confirmation when you have successfully created a timer to watch or record If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or overlap you will receive a timer conflict message The GUIDE Plus system will not schedule a conflicting timer therefore you must choose between the two programs To remove or change the frequency daily once or weekly of a scheduled event access the Schedule menu from the Menu bar Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus system Press MENU to highlight the Menu bar Use the arrows to highlight the Schedule menu selection BUM Nc Use the up and down arrows to highlight the program you want to edit Then use the Schedule menu
20. Search is complete press MENU 5 Press 6 then 1 to create a new setup See Step 8 Set Up the GUIDE Plus System at left for more details Setupand Connections To complete GUIDE Plus setup the G LINK cable must be properly attached to your cable box if you have one See Step 5 Connect the G LINK Cable later in this section Select your country and enter your ZIP or Postal code For Canada use CH and v to select letters aie aucune Enter the zip code where your TV is located vV USA Canada Press up down to choose Then press OK The next series of screens asks you about your cable TV setup If you have a cable box you must set the GUIDE Do you have cable Do you have a cable box Plus system to control it Otherwise v Y Vy iios v Yes es it will not be able to locate and No No download program information Tune your cable box to Channel 2 and then select the brand of your cable box from the choices available The system then searches for the correct Tune your cable box to channel Did RCA code 07 03 switch your 02 Select your cable box brand code to control your cable box When CENE E DEO Seelen ue EF your cable box switches to channel 9 it has located the correct code RCA Select Yes if the cable box changed to channel 9 or No if it did not If you select No the system will try another code If the GUIDE Plus system cannot recognize your cable box after several tries
21. 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 Device connected to back panel A V jacks will not work e Ifyou have a device connected to the front panel s Audio Video jacks the back panel Audio Video jacks are disabled Timer recording not made or wrong program recorded clock shows incorrect time or date e Program entered incorrectly wrong channel or times e Cable box was not turned on and tuned to the correct channel at time recording was to begin e Power interruption TIMER indicator flashes on front of TV VCR e 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 e Power interruption TIMER REC indicator flashes on front of TV VCR e Clock was not set accurately check AM PM and date e The GUIDE Plus system recording timer will override the VCR timer if you have set conflicting timers If the VCR timed recording is already in progress it will be interrupted and the GUIDE Plus system timed recording will begin as scheduled Refer ence TV VCR makes noise when stopped e TV VCR is removing tape from heads This is normal The head cylinder inside the TV VCR will continue
22. Using the Remote aola MM dns A d r waat y Well ify ourT VMC souto fthebo xlet 5get dared E Oper ating Instructions 4 Featuresand Controls 5 Reference Y 12 vansinenenote Y EL n Y Ao y ELE Setupand Connections St ep E Un pack the TV VCR and remotecontrol Contact your dealer if your remote control is missing Step2 Insert batteriesin the remote 1 Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote 2 Insert fresh batteries Make sure that the polarities and are aligned correctly 3 Replace the cover Step 3 Place your TV VCRon a stablesurface 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 St ep 4 Choosea Hookup Answer the questions to choose the appropriate hookup for your TV VCR 1 How does your TV VCR receive signals Choose one answer from below e Dipole antenna Use Connection A e Outside antenna Use Connection B e Cable System Go to question 2 2 What type of Cable TV system do you have Choose on
23. are available on the bar 1 Cancel 2 Change 3 On Off e Cancel Press 1 on the remote to cancel any changes made since entering the Editor menu e Change Press 2 on the remote to change the Channel number for the highlighted Channel line e On Off Press 3 on the remote to toggle the state of the channel between On and Off Setup The Setup menu lets you access GUIDE Plus system setup information To access the Setup option 1 Press MENU on the remote to highlight the Menu bar 2 Press 5 to select the Setup menu selection 3 Use the up and down arrows to select Setup View Demo or Options Setup Displays the GUIDE Plus system Setup screens See the subsection Step 8 Set Up the GUIDE Plus System in the section Setup and Connections for more details e View Demo Runs the GUIDE Plus system demonstration Options Displays the GUIDE Plus autodisplay options On Automatically displays the GUIDE Plus system when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV Off Disables the GUIDE Plus system from being displayed when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV Editor Menu Action Buttons 1 Cancel 2 Change 3 On Off 6 30 PM GET YT The Editor displays your channel lineup Channels may be turned on or off or changed from here Scroll down to use right to view Setup left to view Messages RCA Home Theater Editor Editor products Menu Seledion e Dateline
24. cancel 4 At any time during the search press PLAY to stop searching and begin playback or press STOP to stop the search If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during the search the message End of tape appears To Select a Specific Index Number for Index Playback 1 Insert the pre recorded tape and press STOP 2 Press SEARCH on the remote to display the Index Search screen INDEX SEARCH Press REW or FF to begin search OR Enter a specific index number 3 Use the number buttons 0 9 on the remote to enter the number of the index mark for which you want the TV VCR to search 4 Press FORWARD to search forward or REVERSE to search in reverse When the TV VCR locates the index mark it will begin playback When using index playback the following index marks may be skipped by the TV VCR e The mark closest to the current location on the tape e The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment that is five minutes or less e The mark at the beginning of the tape 26 Operating Instructions Zero Search This feature allows you to quickly return to a time counter reading of 0 00 00 This is especially convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape several times 1 Insert the pre recorded tape and press STOP 2 Press INFO on the remote twice to display only the time counter 3 Use PLAY FORWARD or REVERSE on the remote to locate the start of the segment you want to rep
25. plugged in your TV VCR adjust the length and position of the antenna rods for the best reception For viewing VHF channels extend the rods fully For UHF viewing shorten the rods Conn ectio n B Attaching to an Outside Antenna Set top Antenna or Cable System With No Cable Box 1 Connect as shown Optional accessories may be required for this connection 2 Plug the TV VCR power cord into the back of the TV VCR 3 Goto Step 5 Connect the G LINK Cable Antenna Base Antenna Slot Twin Lead Ends IN FROWN ANTENNA INPUT AUDIO VIDEO Match Your Type of Antenna or Cable or or or Antenna Adapter e Back of TV VCR IN FROM ys ANTENNA INPUT AUDIO VIDEO Setupand Connections Connection C Attaching to a Cable Box Required to Unscramble All Channels 1 Connect as shown Optional accessories may be required for this connection 2 Plug in power cords of TV VCR and cable box 3 Goto Step 5 Connect the G LINK Cable Connection D Attaching to a Cable Box Required to Unscramble Premium Channels Only 1 Connect as shown Optional accessories may be required for this connection 2 Plug in power cords of TV VCR and cable box 3 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 Goto Step 5 Connect the G LINK Cable Cable from Cable System d
26. the up and down arrows 4 Press INFO to display the full text of the message If the text continues beyond the screen press INFO to view the next page of text Once you have reached the end of the message press INFO to close the expanded information and return to the Messages screen 5 Then use the Messages menu Action button as described in the next section Messages Menu Action Button When viewing the Messages menu the following Action button will appear on the bar 1 Remove 2 30 e Remove Highlight the message you wish to delete and press 1 on the remote Messages Menu Action Buttons 1 Remove 2 E 6 30 PM cem EE VT S N lt undetermined gt RCA Home Theater Messages products Message Messages Menu Kd pue Selection Air Force One retires Mon at 10 00 i 49 Featuresand Controls Editor You may customize the Channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of certain channels For instance you may disable channels that you never watch You can restore disabled channels at a later point in time 1 Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus system 2 Press MENU to highlight the Menu bar 3 Use the right and left arrows to highlight the Editor menu selection 4 Use the up and down arrows to select a channel Then use the Editor menu Action buttons as described in the next section Editor Menu Action Buttons While browsing the Editor menu the following Action buttons
27. yellow the right audio jacks are red and the left audio jacks are white When connecting components to each other be sure that you always connect left outputs to left inputs and right outputs to right inputs If a component has only one output mono connect it to the R mono input jack To connect S VHS Super VHS components an S VHS video cable is required IET S Video cable such as No VH913 Gold Plated Jacks and Gold Tipped Cables Gold plating helps prevent oxidation of contacts which provides much less loss than conventional contacts A complete line of gold tipped cables is available to help you obtain optimum performance from your equipment The following accessories are available from most dealers and electronics supply stores in case you want to position your components farther apart or need additional cables Antenna Cables VH81 3 ft VH82 6 ft VH89 6 ft Screw on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors called 75 ohm F type on the back of your TV VCR The ends screw onto the connectors for a secure connection Push on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors called 75 ohm F type on the back of your TV VCR The ends push on for a quick connection Audio Video Cables Gold Tipped cable VH83 6 ft Gold Tipped cable VH84 6
28. you get service 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 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 center 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 To identify your nearest Authorized RCA VCR Service Center ask your dealer look in the Yellow Pages or call 1 800 336 1900 Show the Authorized Service Center representative your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase date What your warranty does not cover 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 Installation and related adjustments Signal reception problems not caused by your TV VCR Damage from misuse or neglect Cleaning of video audio heads Batteries A TV VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes Images burnt onto the screen Acts of God such as but not limited to lightning damage A TV VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA
29. your Parental Controls settings for rating limits to take effect Viewing MovieRatings 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 on the screen 3 Press 2 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 42 TV VCR MAIN MENU Screen Time Timer Recordings Parental Controls PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V Chip Rating Limit 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 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 View R Block Press MENU to exit Viewing Movie Ratings Pressing 2 on the remote changesthe status back to View Pressing 0 on the remote will reset all ratings to View and
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33. Tax We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state country and locality to which the merchandise is being sent Shipping and Handling Total Amount Enclosed Use VISA MasterCard or Discover Card Money order or check must be in U S currency only preferably No COD or CASH y All accessories are subject to availability Prices are subject to change without notice Where applicable we will ship a superseding model Please complete other side also 59 Ref er ence Charge your order on your VISA MasterCard or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD eR Nw IMPORTANT Copy complete account number VI SA LITT from your VISA card ARR sae ERE My card expires CL Co IMPORTANT Copy complete account number Copy Number above your name on MasterCard IMPORTANT FEFE from your MasterCard ELI g Ee Copy complete account number co from your Discover Card pii EEE EPC EEE My card expires CL Co AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Credit card order will not be processed without signature Print or type your name and A complete and correct address clearly Street City State order will save you days of waiting Apt Daytime phone number 60 Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out completely Allow 4 weeks for delivery All accessories are su
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35. V Featuresand Controls 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 to toggle between View and Block Note that unrated programs may include news sports political religious 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 Controls settings using a password If you do not lock Parental Controls none of the settings for V Chip Rating Limit or Unrated Programs will take effect 1 Press MENU to display the TV VCR Main Menu Press 4 to display the Parental Controls menu Press 4 to display the Lock Parental Controls screen BowNM Using the number buttons 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
36. V TV 14 B DLSV TV PG V DLSV Press MENU to exit 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 not change to View V 41 Featuresand Controls 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 Press 4 to display the Parental Controls menu Press 2 for the V Chip Movie Rating Limit screen gt a uN Use the number buttons 1 2 to change the status of a movie rating Remember You must lock your Parental Controls settings for rating limits to take effect 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 Remember You must lock
37. a screen stating Cable Box test failed Please consult your manual and try again appears Choose either Try Again or Skip Cable Box Setup If you get this message you should also e Double check the brand of your cable box and try entering it again e Check to make sure the G LINK cable is attached correctly If you choose to skip the cable box setup some features of the guide may not be available until you successfully complete this procedure 10 Setupand Connections Once the correct model of cable box has been identified you need to set the cable box s output channel i Select cable box output channel Congratulations Your Setup is Enter the channel you use to view puc DOW COmoIetel channels through your cable box O AUX usually 3 or 4 Consult your cable y 2 Within 24 hows your TV wal fect receive your lineup box s instruction book or your cable 4 program information company if you are not sure Choose OR O to use VIDEO INPUT Then press OK The last screen comes up when you ve successfully finished the GUIDE Plus setup Remember e Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information Downloading may take 24 hours Press OK to leave the GUIDE Plus Setup and return to the TV s Main Menu See the section Features and Controls for more details about the GUIDE Plus system To Get Out of the GUIDE Plus System e Press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus system and tune to the highlighted cha
38. acing a timer in the Schedule will cause the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the Channel listing at the predetermined time When the TV turns on the GUIDE Plus system will automatically appear with the scheduled program highlighted and tuned in the background e Record Press 3 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for the VCR to record the program highlighted in the Channel listing If you have a cable box changing channels on the TV will not cause the cable box channel to change while recording The Program information window will display a confirmation when you have successfully created a timer to watch or record If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or overlap you will receive a timer conflict message The GUIDE Plus system will not schedule a conflicting timer therefore you must choose between the two programs 47 Featuresand Controls News The News menu lets you browse current news stories by headline 1 Press GUIDE the GUIDE Plus system appears Then press MENU to select the menu bar 2 Use the arrows to highlight News 3 Use the up and down arrows to highlight a story e Use the up and down arrows to browse one list at a time e Use CH and v to browse through the list one page at a time 4 Pressthe right arrow button to see full text 5 Select MENU to return to the Menu bar or press GUIDE or CLEAR on the remote to exit the GUIDE
39. and 3 e Program information e Arow of Menu options e Channel listings e Advertising and special show information You can also access the GUIDE Plus menu by pressing MENU on the remote and then selecting GUIDE Plus Menu If you press MENU on the remote you can access several other features GUIDE Plus Setup Displays the GUIDE Plus Setup screen Setup Setting up the GUIDE Plus system is detailed in Setup later in this section View Demo Runs the GUIDE Plus system demonstration Options Displays the GUIDE Plus autodisplay options On Automatically displays the GUIDE Plus system when you use the TV button or the ONeOFF button on the remote to turn on the TV Off Disables the GUIDE Plus system from being displayed when you use the TV button or the ONeOFF button on the remote to turn on the TV Continuous Demo Runs the GUIDE Plus demonstration until it is turned off To end the Continuous Demo press MENU GUIDE Plus Label Displays the GUIDE Plus label menu On Displays the station name when you change channels Off Disables the Label feature The following sections tell you more about the GUIDE Plus system how to use it and how it works Note GUIDE Plus screens illustrated in this book are representations of what you are likely to see Not all channels programs and GUIDE Plus information depicted will be available in your area New features and options can be downloaded to the GUIDE Plus system so the
40. atus from Block B to View V Your child TV PG B DLSV TV Y V would then be able to watch all programs with a TV 14 TV G TV Y7 and TV Y rating Press MENU to exit Note that TV 14 s content status fields at the bottom of the screen m t tically ch t tate indicated b lett Th Viewing Age Based Ratings Press 2 to automatica yc ange to a views ate indicated by green letters These change the status back to View are the only fields that automatically change back to green when you complete this process 40 Featuresand Controls 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 When 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 1 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 Tochange the content theme to Block B press the number on the remote that corresponds with the content theme you want to block Sexually suggestive dialogue D 2 3 e Violence V 2 6
41. bject to availability Prices are subject to change Placing an Order To 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 1 800 338 0376 To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information money order or check in US currency made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc to the following address Video Accessories PO Box 8419 Ronks PA 17573 Refer ence Index A Accessories 58 Advance Frame 23 Advertisement GUIDE Plus system 50 Age based ratings 40 AUDIO IN jacks 52 Auto play 25 Auto repeat 25 Autodisplay GUIDE Plus system 44 50 Automatic Tracking 24 Automatic head cleaner 28 Back panel 53 Basic recording 29 Batteries for the remote 4 Blank search 27 C Cable box 6 Camcorder 7 Camcorder hookup 5 Cleaning the VCR 56 Clock Setting 13 Closed captioning 35 Commercial Scan 24 Content themes 41 Copying tapes 7 31 Counter Time 24 D Date Setting 14 Dipole antenna 5 Edit GUIDE Plus system 50 Editing tapes 31 Editor GUIDE Plus system 50 Express recording 29 F Finding the sensor 8 First time TV VCR is turned on 9 Frame advance 23 Front panel 52 G G LINK cable 4 8 GUIDE Plus system 9 44 Channel mapping 45 Edit 50 Editor 50 Getting out 11 Grid gui
42. blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet Be sure to insert the plug completely Step 7 Turn on the TV VCR Press POWER on the front of the TV VCR or press TV or VCR on the remote The indicator in the POWER button on the front of the TV VCR will light when the TV VCR is on The first time you turn on the TV VCR you will be asked to set up the GUIDE Plus system Step 8 Set up th e GUIDE Plus Syst em You can set up the GUIDE Plus system to display your local program listings and control your cable box If you are using a cable box and do not set up the GUIDE Plus system your TV VCR will not work properly The GUIDE Plus Setup appears when you turn on your TV VCR for the first time e The GUIDE Plus system is the on screen guide that lists what shows are on TV in your area In order to get program information you need to set up the GUIDE Plus information e The G LINK cable must be connected to the back of your TV VCR and the other end must be attached to your cable box if you have one in order for the GUIDE Plus Setup to work If you move or if any of your information changes 1 Return to the GUIDE Plus setup and reinitialize the setup to indicate that you are no longer using a cable box You must clear the previous channel lock before re setting the TV VCR 2 Press MENU on the remote to display the TV VCR Main Menu 3 Press 5 then 1 to initiate Auto Channel Search 4 When the Auto Channel
43. cking Age Based Ratings eeseessss 40 Viewing Age Based Ratings ssesssesess 40 Blocking Specific Content Themes ssesssss 41 Viewing Specific Content Themes sssssssss 41 Setting Movie Rating Limits eeeeseeeeem 42 Blocking Movie Ratings seen 42 Viewing Movie Ratings eesseeeeneeerennneenne 42 Blocking Unrated TV Programs sees 43 Lock Unlock Parental Controls sseeeee 43 Using the GUIDE Plus System essere 44 Getting In amp Out of the GUIDE Plus System 45 Downloading Data 2 i ette eec ede 45 Channel Mapping icenian aieeaa eaaa aiia dai 45 The Different GUIDE Plus System Menus ss 45 Grid EEEO E E TS 45 SOME E E E E E M 47 Refer en of eE 51 AAA e EAE E AN A TAT 52 Back Panel iios ierit tremo oeiras ana aiiai ko rra Ree i 53 Troubleshooting rt rene E eie ER Rue Ep stags 53 Cleaning the TV VCR ssssssssssesssseeenenneen nnne nennen 56 Limited Warranty eec det eee teer cr sa Eee Ene e 57 Index z 4 client eem vacet aee det te se ead 61 Setupand Connections Getting started Thsmanu al amp desgnedt ogety oust artedquidd y Thefirstsecionsofthemanualshovwyouhowtoget 1 Setupand connections Thereferencesectioninthebackofthebook 2
44. ction Buttons The Sort menu lets you browse programs by category The channel to 6 30PM 1 Watch 2 3 Record which you are currently tuned is displayed in the background To sort 1 Press MENU to highlight the Menu bar ES T nant VY et Sort displays and ESO by Soran category and gt ime rol own to use right to view the Schedule 2 Usethe arrows to highlight Sort When Sort is highlighted for the han Sree ean first time the Movies category is displayed Thereafter the last BCA Peme Thatar Sort Sort Menu category used becomes the default A listing of subcategories is s Section i Dateline i displayed below the category name avenue Categories Air Force One retires Animated 3 Use the up and down arrows to highlight a subcategory For Mon at 10 00 E Biography example highlight All and press OK 4 When the listing comes up movie topics are displayed on screen Use the up and down arrows to browse the list one at a time Use CH and v to browse through the list one page at a time You can also view the next seven days programming by pressing the right arrow 5 Select MENU to return to the Menu bar or press GUIDE or CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus system Sort Menu Action Buttons When viewing the results of a Sort the following Action buttons will appear on the bar IE Watch 2 3 Record e Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule and then follow the on line help for further options Pl
45. d lowers the sound 52 Reference Back Panel To view the device you have connected to the AUDIO VIDEO jacks press 00 once to display VIDEO 1 VIDEO and AUDIO INPUT Jacks Receive signals from another component such as a VCR or camcorder that is connected to these jacks Be aware that the back panel s Audio Video jacks are IN FROM ANTENNA Jack disabled when you connect a device to the Receives the signal from an front panel s Audio Video jacks antenna or cable system G LINK Jack IN FROM AA Enables the TV VCR s GUIDE Plus system ANTENNA O to interact with your cable box if you INPUT have one Connect the end of the G LINK cable provided to this jack AUDIO VIDEO Note that you must remove the demo pin from the G LINK jack on the back of the TVA CR before inserting the G LINK cable Troubleshooting 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 Service Center No power e Plug TV VCR into an operating outlet e Check connections e Make sure the wall outlet is not controlled by a wall switch TV VCR does not respond to remote e Aim remote at TV VCR s remote sensor with no objects between them e Change batteries and make sure they are properly installed Poor or no picture during TV viewing e Switch to an active channel e Check antenna connections If using a dipole antenna try adjusting it
46. de 46 News 48 Schedule 48 Setup 9 Sort 47 H Head cleaner 28 Hooking up the TV VCR 4 Index search 26 L Language Selecting 12 Limited warranty 57 Lock parental controls 43 M Memory Adding and removing channels 13 Channel 12 Menus GUIDE Plus system 9 Movie rating limits 42 News GUIDE Plus system 48 Oo On screen displays 34 Outside antenna 5 P Parental controls 38 Lock Unlock 43 Pause 23 Recording 28 Picture Search 23 Play Auto 25 Play a tape 22 R Rating limits 39 Content themes 41 Movie 42 Unrated programs 43 Ratings Age based 40 Recording 28 Basic 29 Express 29 Pause 28 Speeds 28 Timer 30 Remote control sensor 8 52 Repeat Auto 25 S Schedule GUIDE Plus system 48 Search Blank 27 Index 26 Picture 23 Zero 27 Set top antenna 5 Setup GUIDE Plus system 9 50 Signal type 13 Sleep timer 36 Slow motion 23 Sort GUIDE Plus system 47 Speeds Recording 28 T Time Counter 24 Setting 14 Timer Sleep 36 Wake up 36 Timer indicator 52 Timer recording 30 Tracking 24 Troubleshooting 53 Turning off GUIDE Plus system on startup 44 50 U Unlock parental controls 43 Unrated TV programs 43 V V Chip 38 VCR controller 4 Video Adjusting 34 Volume Adjusting 14 Ww Wake up indicator 52 Wake up timer 36 Warranty 57 Z Zero search 27 61 Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton
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48. e G LINK cable is attached correctly over the IR remote sensors on your cable box that you have specified in the GUIDE Plus setup that you are using a cable box and that you have completed the TV VCR menu setup e Your remote may be interfering with the G LINK cable Place a piece of dark tape over the IR controller e GUIDE Plus system control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box when changing channels e You may have an incorrect GUIDE Plus Channel Map The guide may get out of sync with the cable provider Use the GUIDE Plus Setup feature to change the zip code to 99999 Turn the TV off for 10 minutes Use Setup again to change the zip code back to the correct value If asked be sure to select the correct lineup e Ifyou move or if any of your information changes follow these steps 1 Press MENU on the remote to display the TV VCR Main Menu 2 Press 6 then 1 to set up the GUIDE Plus system 3 Press 5 then 1 to initiate Auto Channel Search e Ifthe GUIDE Plus system appears when you play a tape press the GUIDE or CLEAR button on the remote The GUIDE Plus system will disappear in approximately one minute if you do not press any button Guide comes up when I turn on the TV VCR e You can turn off this feature by selecting Setup from the GUIDE Plus menu when the guide is available press MENU and use the right arrow buttons and then selecting Options Choose Off SAT CABLE button on remote doesn t work e Y
49. e TV VCR will search forward through the tape Press STOP EJECT on the TV VCR or STOP on the remote to eject the tape once it is completely rewound Note that a cassette may be ejected even if the power is turned off Safety Tab If the GUIDE Plus system appears when a tape is inserted press the GUIDE or CLEAR button on the remote The GUIDE Plus system will disappear in approximately one minute if you do not press any button Oper ating Instructions Using the Playback Features 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 during playback to pause the action The TV VCR will automatically switch from pause to stop after a few minutes to prevent tape wear 2 Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback Frame Advance Frame advance lets you view one frame at a time while in the PAUSE mode Frame advance works best with tapes recorded in SLP speed 1 Press PAUSE during playback to pause the action 2 Press FR ADV on the remote each time you want to view the next frame of the scene Press and hold FR ADV on the remote to view the tape frame by frame 3 Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback Picture Search You can visually search a picture during pause mode Sound is turned off during picture search Picture search works best for tapes rec
50. e TV VCR s remote when you are finished The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe upon the rights of others Featuresand Controls USINGthe Featuresand Controls This section introduces you to the features and controls with which your TV VCR is equipped In this section you will learn how to use 1 Setupand connections e On screen displays e The GUIDE Plus Menu system 2 Using th e Remote e Parental controls including V Chip rating limits C Operating Instructions y y Y 4 Featuresand Controls 5 Reference Featuresand Controls Using 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 Calling Up On Screen Displays 1 Press INFO to display the function time counter date time and tape speed If you do not press INFO again these displays will time out and disappear 2 Press INFO again No tape in TV VCR Displays are removed Tape in TVNCR Time counter remains on screen and will not time out Press INFO again to remove the time counter Adjusting th e 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 me
51. e Up Timer The timer turns the TV VCR on at a desired time You can set it to wake Press Channel up or down to you up in the morning or remind you that a favorite program is about to ace edid die start 1 Press MENU on the remote to display the TV VCR Main Menu 2 Press2 to display the Time menu 3 Press 2 to display the Wake Up Timer menu TV VCR MAIN MENU 4 Usethe number buttons 0 9 to enter the channel number and Aen time D Tima TIME e After you enter the time press 1 for AM or 2 for PM Example d Gliese Tes For a time of 5 07 PM press 5 then 0 then 7 then 2 2 Wake Up Timer WAKE UP TIMER Press GO BACK to correct an entry and CLEAR to clear the time om s Time WAKE UP TIMER Channel 27 Time 05 07 Press GO BACK to correct Press CLEAR for Press MENU to exit If you have set the sleep timer or wake up timer to activate anytime during a GUIDE Plus system timed recording the sleep timer or wake up timer will not activate Featuresand Controls 5 Press MENU to set the timer The wake up timer will turn on the TV VCR every day The WAKE UP indicator light on the front panel is illuminated when the wake up timer is set 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
52. e answer from below e Cable without a box Use Connection B e Cable box to unscramble all channels Use Connection C e Cable box to unscramble only premium channels such as HBO Showtime Cinemax etc Use Connection D You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance iO i H Ci CS EO Ojoiero O 0 OAO VIOO06 JOD 6 OF COIUI OjOOC C ioVo k G LINK Cable Please locate the G LINK cable provided when you re getting ready to set up your TV VCR You need to use this cable to connect your TV VCR to your cable box if you have one in order for all of the features of the program guide to work properly Setupand Connections HOW TO Hook upa VCR or Camcorder To hook up a VCR or camcorder for copying tapes use Connection E or F Connection A Attaching to a Dipole Antenna With No Cable Box 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 Optional accessories may be required for this connection 1 Insert the antenna base into the slot on the back of your TV VCR 2 Connectthe 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 the TV VCR power cord into the back of the TV VCR 5 Goto Step 5 Connect the G LINK Cable Once you have
53. eat 4 Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0 00 00 5 Continue playing the tape and press STOP when you reach the end of the segment you want to repeat 6 Press SEARCH twice to display the Zero Search screen The current time counter is displayed 7 Press REVERSE or FORWARD on the remote to return to 0 00 00 The tape rewinds or fast forwards to the 0 00 00 and begins playing Blank Search The TV VCR will search for blank portions of the tape that are more than six seconds in length 1 2 Insert the pre recorded tape and press STOP Press SEARCH on the remote three times to display the Blank Search screen BLANK SEARCH Press FORWARD to begin searching for blank section of tape Press SEARCH to exit Press FORWARD to begin searching for a segment that is at least six seconds of blank tape Press STOP to stop Blank Search ZERO SEARCH Current tape counter is 0 12 34 Press REVERSE to go to 0 00 00 Press SEARCH to exit ZERO SEARCH Current tape counter is 0 12 34 Press FORWARD to go to 0 00 00 Press SEARCH to exit 27 Oper ating Instructions Recording Features Recording Speeds Press SPEED to select a recording speed Recording Time e SP Standard Play gives the best quality recording consequently Cassette SP SLP LP fewer programs can be recorded on the tape Most pre recorded T 120 2 hours 6 hours 4 hours rental tapes are recorded in SP T 160 2 hrs 40 min 8 hour
54. ed recordings are already in progress they will be interrupted and the GUIDE Plus system timed recording will begin as scheduled 1 Insert a tape with safety tab in place The TV VCR will turn on 2 Press SPEED to select a recording speed The tape speed indicator appears 3 Select the channel to be recorded 4 Press RECeVCR on the remote to begin recording The indicator light in the REC button on the front of the TV VCR turns on during recording 5 Press STOP EJECT on the TV VCR or STOP on the remote to stop recording Expr ess Recor ding The GUIDE Plus system recording timer will override the VCR eight event timer and Sleep or Wake up timers if you have set conflicting timed events in the GUIDE Plus system If the VCR timed recordings are already in progress they will be interrupted and the GUIDE Plus system timed recording will begin as scheduled 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 To use express recording 1 Insert a tape with safety tab in place The TV VCR will turn on 2 Select the channel to be recorded 3 Press SPEED to select a recording speed You can also change the speed of the recording in progress 4 Press RECeVCR twice to activate express recording 5 Press RECeVCR repeatedly until the desired amount of recording time
55. el jacks press 00 twice to display VIDEO 2 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 in forward motion 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 lights when the power is on REC Record Press to start TV VCR recording The indicator in the button lights during recording 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 EJECT Stops normal functions such as record play rewind fast forward or pause Press when a tape is stopped 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 when no cassette has been 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 turns on the TV VCR VOL and Volume up and down Raises an
56. ft VH976 6 ft VH913 12 ft Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable lets you connect the video and audio jacks of two VHS VCRs to duplicate tapes This double cable is color coded and shielded and has RCA type phono plugs on each end Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable lets you connect the vipeo and Aupio jacks of stereo components This is a triple cable S Video Cable has multi pin connectors on each end for connecting S Video components to your TV Reference Accessory Order Form easily switch from the antenna signal to cable or satellite easily without disconnecting antenna ERR Remote Control m O 29 Aion id sens san Description Part No Price Qty s25 C oraered as NEeded Screw on antenna cable 3 ft VH81 3 95 joo iex Screw on antenna cable 6 ft VH82 5 95 B38 Push on antenna cable 6 ft VH89 5 95 258 6008 Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable 6 ft VH83 5 95 Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable 6 ft VH84 9 95 CRK76TRL1 S Video Cable 6 ft VH976 7 95 2 way Signal Splitter s video Cable 12 ft VH913 14 95 helps you connect to a second TV or VCR 2 way Signal Splitter VH47 3 95 Amplified Antenna ANT200 49 95 Antenna Mixer 193984 11 15 Remote Control CRK76TRL1 243300 33 10 zas Audio Video Adapt 228449 4 45 Splitter Amplified VHF UHF FM 95 iieo Adapter VH47 Antenna allows youto Total Merchandise ANT200 Sales
57. gs 4 Parental Controls PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V Chip Rating Limit V CHIP RATING 1 2 3 Rating Status D TV MA View TV MA V LSV TV G V TV 14 V DLSV TV Y7 VFV TV PG V DLSV TV Y V Press MENU to exit Pressing 0 on the remote will reset all ratings to View and V Rating Status Field Pressing 2 lets you select whether the status of the age based rating limit to the left is View or Block V CHIP RATING Rating Field 1 2 3 Pressing 1 lets you f select from a list of Rating Status D age based ratings TV MA View TV MA V LSV TV 14 V DLSV TV Y7 VFV TV PG V DLSV TV Y V 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 Content Status Fields Displays which content themes are applicable to the age based rating selected in the Rating Field Pressing 3 7 lets you toggle between View V and Block B for the following fields Suggestive Dialog D Language L Sexual Situations S Violence V and Fantasy Violence FV Featuresand Controls Blocking 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 V CHIP RATING 1 2 Rating Status watch programs that have a TV G rating and lower in other words you TV PG Block want the child to watc
58. h TV G TV Y7 and TV Y then you need to block out other programming with higher ratings TV MA B LSV TV 14 B DLSV TV Y7 VFV To block programs TV PG B DLSV TV Y V 1 Determine the lowest level rating you do not want the child to Press MENU to exit watch Changing the TV PG rating status from View V to Block B causesthe higher ratings and content to block out as well 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 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 Note that all associated content is also automatically blocked Viewing Age Ba sed Ratings After you block age based ratings you have the option of going back V CHIP RATING LI and changing some of the content ratings back to View V 1 2 34567 1 Determine the rating you want to view that is currently blocked Rating Status DLSVFV 7 A TV 14 Block VVVV 2 Continually press 1 until the rating status corresponding with the age based rating you want to change appears on the screen TV MA B LSV TV G V TV 14 V DLSV TV Y7 VFV 3 Press 2 to change the st
59. heck 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 Each time you press 1 the Display will change on the Closed Captioning menu 5 Press 2 to select the Mode e There are four choices Caption 1 Caption 2 Text 1 and Text 2 Each time you press 2 the Mode will change on the Closed Captioning menu TV VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen 2 Tima SCREEN 1 Picture Quality CLOSED CAPTIONING 1 1 Display OFF 2 Mode CAPTION 1 Featuresand Controls Ch 08 Usin g Sl eep Timer Pe AS PEE 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 Press2 to display the Time menu 3 Press 1 to display the Sleep Timer screen IEE teer E E P 4 Press CH or v to select 30 60 90 or 120 minutes TV VCR MAIN MENU While watching a program press INFO to check the amount of 1 Screen time remaining before the TV turns off TAS TIME 5 To cancel the sleep timer first display the Sleep Timer screen by 1 Sleep Timer repeating steps 1 4 above Then repeatedly press CH or v until 2 breto vinar 0 00 is displayed on the screen SLEEP TIER Turn off TV in 0 00 Wa k
60. hed to it that identifies the remote control sensor If the remote sensor isn t labeled on your cable box you need to use the remote control that came with the cable box to locate the sensor To do this 1 Turn off the cable box 2 Hold the remote control not the one that came with your TV VCR but the one that came with the cable box so it is touching the front of the component 3 Slowly move the remote control across the front of the cable box while you press the power button on and off You must press and release the power button each time you move the remote holding down the button won t work CABLE BOX 4 When the cable box turns on you ve located the remote control sensor 5 Attach the end of the G LINK cable to your cable box see instructions below Attach theEnd to th eCabl e Box Attach the end of the G LINK cable to your cable box as shown in the illustration to the right Note that you must remove the demo pin from the G LINK jack on the back of the TV VCR before inserting the G LINK cable Tip You may want to use a piece of clear plastic tape to temporarily affix the G LINK cable end until you have completed the connection That way you can easily move it if you have not placed it correctly over the sensor Connect to G LINK jack on the back of the TV VCR Setupand Connections Step 6 Plugin the TV VCR Plug the power cord into the wall outlet matching the wide
61. ials may connection infringe upon the rights of others 2 Plug in TV VCR s power cord 3 For further instructions see the section 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 Plug From Antenna Cable Iy FROM A6 or Cable Box INPUT ea Optional P AUDIO VIDEO TV VCR Recording Only Setupand Connections St ep 5 Connect theG LINK Cable This is an important step because the G LINK cable enables your TV VCR and the GUIDE Plus system the on screen guide that lists what shows are on TV to work with your cable box The G LINK cable will not work until the GUIDE Plus system is set up Setting up the GUIDE Plus system is explained in Step 8 Set Up the GUIDE Plus System later in this section If you do not have a cable box you do not have to connect the cable If your TV is connected to a cable box you must connect the G LINK cable to your cable control box complete the TV VCR menu setup and activate auto programming Unless you complete these steps no channels will be listed in the on screen program guide and your TV will not work properly Find th e Remote Control Sensor You have to attach the G LINK cable s end to the remote control sensor on the cable box Some cable boxes have a label attac
62. ically appear with the scheduled program highlighted and tuned e GoTo Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and enter the number of the channel you want This will highlight the channel and current program in the Channel listing of the Grid guide Press OK to tune to the highlighted channel If the video window is unlocked you can press GUIDE to tune to the channel e Record Press 3 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for the VCR to record the program highlighted in the Channel listing If you have a cable box changing TV channels will not cause the cable box channel to change while recording The Program information window will display a confirmation when you have successfully created a timer to watch or record When highlighting Channel names left column on the Channel listing the following Action button is available on the bar 1 lock 2 6GT70 30 e Lock Unlock Press 1 to lock or unlock the video window to either stay at one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus system lock or change as you browse through different channels unlock e GoTo Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and enter the number of the channel you want This will highlight the channel and current program in the Channel listing of the Grid guide Press OK to tune to the highlighted channel If the video window is unlocked you can press GUIDE to tune to the channel 46 Featuresand Controls Sort Sort Menu A
63. is displayed 6 During express recording press RECeVCR to display the time remaining on the screen Press RECeVCR again to increase the recording time The TIMER indicator on the TV VCR s front panel will light during express recording RECORD LENGTH 0 00 CH 04 Press REC to set Length Each time you press RECORD the recording time increases as shown below Press RECORD 0 30 1 00 1 30 2 00 3 00 4 00 0 00 00 0 00 Recording Time 30 minutes One hour One hour 30 min Two hours Three hours Four hours Normal record Turns off 29 Oper ating Instructions To stop an express recording in progress e Press and hold STOP EJECT on the TV VCR or STOP on the remote to stop the express recording TV VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen OR 2 Time 3 Timer Recordings TIMER RECORDINGS e Repeatedly press RECeVCR until Record Length 0 00 appears The recording stops after a few seconds 1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Programs Ti mer Reco r d i n g How often should this program record The GUIDE Plus system recording timer will override the VCR n i 1 One time eight event timer and Sleep or Wake up timers if you have set Panky eters ays conflicting timed events in the GUIDE Plus system If the VCR timed 3 Weekdays M F recordings are already in progress they will be interrupted and the TN ID seas GUIDE Plus system timed recording will begin as scheduled
64. l 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 product Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone G LINK VCR Plus Cj PlusCode and GUIDE Plus are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The GUIDE Plus system is manufactured under license from Index Systems Inc Thomson Consumer Electronics and Gemstar are not in any way liable for the accuracy of the program information provided by the GUIDE Plus System In no event shall Thomson Consumer Electronics or Gemstar be liable for any amount representing loss of profits loss of business or indirect special or consequential damages in connection with the provision or use of any information equipment or services relating to the GUIDE Plus System Tableof Contents Set UP ANd Connection s esses nennen nans 3 Step 1 Unpack the TV VCR and Remote Control
65. n hides daives Pajngatepe Usngtheplaybaddfeatures 1l Setup and connections 2 Using theRemote 3 Oper ating Instructions 4 Featuresand Controls 5 Reference EL Y EE Y Y redeem Y LLL 2 I Oper ating Instructions 22 How to Play a Tape 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 Press PLAY if necessary The word Play and the time counter appear on the screen If necessary while the tape is playing press TRACKING or on the remote or CH or v on the TV VCR to remove any streaks from the picture Press STOP on the remote or STOP EJECT on the TV VCR to stop playback Press REW on the TV VCR or REVERSE on the remote to rewind the tape If the VCR is playing a tape the TV VCR will search backwards through the tape If 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 e Pressing the remote s ON OFF 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 FORWARD on the remote to advance the tape If the VCR is playing a tape when the FORWARD button is pressed th
66. n the GUIDE Plus system pressing this button will record the program you are currently viewing however if you have set a GUIDE Plus system timed recording that recording will interrupt the TV VCR recording STOP Stops functions such as record play rewind fast forward and pause PAUSE Pauses the tape during playback Pauses the tape during recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes TRACKING and Tracking Down and Up Lets you manually adjust tracking to reduce the streaks that may appear in the picture during playback EDIT Pressing EDIT during playback pauses the tape Press again to resume playback Also if FR ADV is pressed the tape advances frame by frame One way to resume playback is to press EDIT FR ADV Frame Advance Fast forwards the tape through a commercial when a tape is playing Advances the tape one video frame at a time when the tape is paused Using thelNPUT Button Use the INPUT button to toggle through the available input sources and view the component you have connected to the TV VCR 1 Press TV to place the remote in TV mode Make sure that the component you want to view is turned on 2 Press INPUT to tune to an available input source 3 Continue to press INPUT to scroll through the input sources Modes of Operation Because this universal remote can control several different components cable box another VCR etc it uses operational modes triggered by the component button
67. nnel e Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus system and tune to the channel displayed in the background e Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus system and go to the last channel you were watching 11 Setupand Connections Step 9 Set Uptherest of the TV VCR Select the Language This feature lets you select English Spanish or French as the language for your on screen displays 1 Press MENU on the remote to display the TV VCR Main Menu 2 Press 1 to display the Screen menu 3 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 Put Channels into Memory Auto Channel Search 1 Press MENU on the remote to display the TV VCR Main Menu 2 Press 5 to display the Setup menu 3 Press 1 to start Auto Channel Search 4 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 12 TV VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen 20 Taman SCREEN 1 Picture Quality 2 Closed Captioning 3 Menu Language English Idioma Langue TV VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen Aes SETUP 1 Auto Channel Search 2 AAA Damaua Channal a AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Now scanning channel 14 Press any key to cancel Setupand Connections
68. nu Bow I Press CH or v to select the function you want to adjust Select Color to adjust color intensity Select Tint to adjust for natural flesh tones Select Contr contrast to adjust picture contrast Select Brite brightness to adjust picture brightness Select Sharp sharpness to adjust picture sharpness 5 Press VOL or to adjust the function selected Press CLEAR to reset the controls to factory defaults Pressing INFO with no tape inserted E 2 12 00 Sat 08 43AM SLP STOP Ch 08 0 00 00 Pressing INFO once with tape inserted 2 12 00 Sat 08 43AM SLP Pressing INFO twice with tape inserted TV VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen 2 Tima SCREEN 1 Picture Quality PICTURE QUALITY Use CH and VOL to adjust Press MENU to exit Featuresand Controls About Closed Captioning The closed captioning feature displays the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen This is useful to the 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 C
69. 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 then 5 then 3 and then CLEAR TV VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen PEORES SETUP Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Auto Repeat Auto Play ON GUIDE Plus Setup Signal Type CABLE Exit TV VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen 2 Tima SETUP 1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add Remove Channels 3 Auto Repeat E A E Lit AUTO REPEAT Set the length of time you want the tape to play ina repeating Loop Loop from 0 00 to 2 55 h mm Press MENU to exit 25 Oper ating Instructions Index Search The TV VCR automatically records index marks on the tape each time you begin recording During playback you can locate the program you INDEX SEARCH want to play by the number of index marks Your TV VCR has two Press REW or FF to begin index playback features You can select a specific index number or search search by scan and play OR Enter a specific To Select Scan and Play Index Playback Index Number 1 Insert the pre recorded tape and press STOP INDEX SEARCH 2 Press SEARCH on the remote to display the Index Search screen Scanning 3 Press FORWARD on the remote to scan forward or REW to scan in Indec N mber reverse 01 When the TV VCR locates an index mark it will stop and play a few seconds of the program following the mark Press STOP to
70. orded in SLP speed 1 During playback press FORWARD on the remote to search forward or REVERSE to search in reverse 2 Press PLAY to return to normal playback Slow Motion only available on model T19067 You can view the picture in slow motion during PAUSE mode There are three slow motion speeds Sound is turned off during slow motion playback 1 Press PAUSE 2 Press and hold FR ADV to begin slow motion Press FR ADV again for the faster slow motion speed Press FR ADV a third time for the fastest slow motion speed 3 Press PLAY to return to normal playback or press PAUSE to return to pause mode The TV VCR will automatically switch from slow motion playback to stop after a few minutes to prevent tape wear ON OFF gt DVD VCR2 Q AUX SAT CABLE S i o O eU O Q o w gt xz D OOO OV O 2Q0 co wo ANTENNA ce 6 J Q Q O O REVERSE PLAY FORW gt D o V V REC VCR STOP PAUSE 7 TRACKING EDIT FR ADV C 23 Oper ating Instructions 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
71. ou must complete the GUIDE Plus setup making sure to specify that you are using a cable box and that you have completed the TV VCR setup Cleaning th e 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 vacuum the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation To clean the 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 Refer ence Limited Warranty What your warranty covers Any defect in material or workmanship For how long after your purchase Ninety days for labor charges One year for parts 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 Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your TV VCR 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
72. remoteandhowto programittocontrolotheromponents Theunvesaremotecanbeprogammedtocontrolmast brancbofremotecontroleble v Rssattelitereceivers and cableboxes Ifyouhavean RCA GE or PROSCAN component youpo babl ydo tneedt oprogramita tal 1 Setupand connections 2 Using th e Remote C Operating Instructions 4 Featuresand Controls 5 Reference EE od Y Y ELLA Y Led Y Drean 15 Using th e Remote Remote Control Buttons ON OFF When in TV VCR mode turns the TV VCR on and off If in another device mode VCR DVD Satellite etc and programmed will turn the device on and off When pressed twice within two seconds all devices that are on will be turned off this feature only works with most RCA GE and PROSCAN products VCR1 Puts the remote in VCR mode TV Turns on the TV VCR and puts the remote in TV VCR mode DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode VCR2 Puts the remote in VCR2 mode LED Light Emitting Diode Indicates programming mode when programming the remote AUX Turns on the component you have programmed it to control SAT CABLE Puts the remote in SATeCABLE mode The SATeCABLE button will not function properly without first completing the GUIDE Plus system setup procedures MUTE Reduces the TV VCR s volume to its minimum level When pressed again restores the volume SEARCH Advances the tape approximately 60 seconds Also displays Index Zero and Blank search screens when tape is inserted in the
73. ress and release PLAY then wait 5 seconds or until the LED stops flashing At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program If after 5 seconds the device you want to control does not turn off press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes Continue pressing PLAY until the device turns off or you have searched through all of the codes There are 20 total sets of codes If the device does not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times then the remote cannot control that particular device If the device you want to control doesturn off 1 Press and release REVERSE then wait 2 seconds Repeat this step until the device turns back on 2 To finish press and hold STOP until the red light on the remote turns off 18 ON OFF TV em d DVD VCR2 Q AUX SAT CABLE Ce O Ww d O m Fi Iz o o D c 5 m z E JOD O O Ww 0 0010 A5 Un O X Q Q O O z T i ex REVERSE PLAY FORWA E o V REC VCR STOP PAUSE 7 TRACKING EDIT FR ADV OQ C C Using th eRemote Using Direct Entry 1 Turn on the component to be programmed 2 Look up the brand and code number s for the component on the code list on the last page of this section Using the Remote 3 Press and hold the appropriate component button VCR1 DVD VCR2 AUX SATeCABLE 4 While holding the component button enter the code from the code
74. rol to see the GUIDE Plus system To remove the program guide from the screen press OK GUIDE or CLEAR 45 Featuresand Controls Grid Guide Grid Guide Action Buttons The Grid guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus system It displays the current programming for each channel The live program is displayed in the video window 6 30 PM 1 Watch 2 3 Record e Use the up and down arrows to browse Channel listings and CH and v to page through listings Use the right and left arrows Site een to browse future Program listings RCA Hone Theatr go Grid Guide e To tune to a channel highlight the program you want to view in LAST On Golden Pond ee the Channel listing and press OK Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Lapa Plus system and return to the original channel Press GUIDE to Air Force One retires Young Philadelph exit the GUIDE Plus system and tune to the channel in the Aleng background Grid Guide Action Buttons Action buttons will change according to where you are in the GUIDE Plus system Be sure to look at the Action bar before pressing the command numbers When highlighting the Channel listings the following Action buttons are available on the bar 1 Watch 24 GoTo 3 Record e Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the Channel listing When the TV turns on the GUIDE Plus system will automat
75. s 5 hrs 20 min e LP Long Play gives twice the recording time of tapes recorded in SP Special effects such as pause slow motion picture search and frame advance are not recommended in this speed 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 Recording Pause This feature allows you to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material Tape Speed Indicator 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 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 service center 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 28 Oper ating Instructions Basic Recor ding The GUIDE Plus system recording timer will override the VCR eight event timer and Sleep or Wake up timers if you have set conflicting timed events in the GUIDE Plus system If the VCR tim
76. s For example if you want the remote to control the TV VCR you would press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode before you could control the TV VCR 17 Using th e Remote ProgrammingtheRemote The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs satellite receivers and cable boxes The remote is already programmed to control most RCA GE and PROSCAN TVs VCRs DVD players laserdisc players and satellite receivers Testing th eRemote To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed turn a device ON such as a DVD player point the remote at the DVD player and press the DVD button Then press ONeOFF or CH or v to see if the DVD player responds to the remote commands If not the remote needs to be programmed Using Automatic Code Search The following instructions can be used to program the remote to control each of the devices connected to your TV If you want to exit the automatic code search without programming any of your devices press and hold CLEAR until the LED turns off Note that the automatic code search will not work with the AUX button To program the remote using automatic code search 1 Turn on the device you want to control VCR SAT etc 2 Press and hold the button you want to program VCR1 VCR2 etc While holding the device button press and hold ONeOFF until the red light on the remote turns on then release both buttons 3 P
77. s rods e Check picture adjustments e Make sure the line input is not selected Repeatedly press 00 on the remote to switch between audio video input jacks and tuner Ref er ence No sound e Press VOL to increase the sound e Sound has been muted Press MUTE or VOL on remote Snow or streaks in picture or no picture during tape playback 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 rres one of the TRACKING buttons on the remote or CH or v on the TV VCR to move the streaks up or down and out of the picture Will not record or play 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 The GUIDE Plus system recording timer will override the VCR timer if you have set conflicting timers If the VCR timed recording is already in progress it will be interrupted and the GUIDE Plus system timed recording will begin as scheduled Cannot insert or eject tape e Insert cassette with window facing up and safety tab facing out e To remove cassette TV VCR must be connected to working outlet e Turn POWER off and then on before trying to insert or remove cassette Time counter not working e Press INFO on remote to display time counter on screen e
78. se too are subject to change TV VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen 2 Time 3 Timer Recordings 4 Parental Controls 5 Setup 6 GUIDE Plus Menu GUIDE Plus 1 GUIDE Plus Setup 2 Continuous Demo 3 GUIDE Plus Label MENU Program Information Action Buttons 1 Watch 2 ee oan fs MD Med Reis tne sagan id en the Mount Vernon non ABC 13 10pm th RCA Home Theater Grid Sort ew o gt Menu p Options 83 LAST OnGolden Pond Ww qv Dateline o e The Seventh Sign The Accused Young Philadelph Air Force One retires NGN Alien 3 Ad Show Information Channel Listings Featuresand Controls Getting In amp Out of th e Guide Pius System To enter the GUIDE Plus system press GUIDE on the remote There are three ways to exit the GUIDE Plus system e Press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus system and tune to the channel highlighted in the Channel listing e Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus system and tune to the channel displayed in the background e Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus system and return to the last channel you were watching Downloading Data The GUIDE Plus system is not available until it completes its first download of Program information When the power is turned off the TV locates a host channel that carries GUIDE Plus data containing Program schedule and Channel Mapping information A channel map is the list of stations and their respective channels To ensure
79. settings 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 Press4 to unlock Parental Controls If you forget your password press STOP EJECT on the TV VCR front panel and MENU on the remote simultaneously This resets the password but not the limits you ve set Remember You must lock your Parental Controls settings for rating limits to take effect TV VCR MAIN MENU Screen Time Timer Recordings Parental Controls PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V Chip Rating Limit 2 V Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 Unrated Programs Block 4 Lock Parental Controls Press 3 to toggle between View and Block for Unrated Programs TV VCR MAIN MENU Screen Time Timer Recordings Parental Controls PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V Chip Rating Limit 2 V Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 Unrated Programs Block 4 Lock Parental Controls 43 44 Featuresand Controls Using th e Guide Plust system The GUIDE Plus system is an interactive on screen program guide that lists TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and VCR You must first set up the GUIDE Plus menu in order to view it To bring up the GUIDE Plus screen press GUIDE There are five sections to a GUIDE Plus screen e Arow of Action buttons at the top of the screen 1 2
80. t panel TIMER Indicator 30 Operating Instructions e 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 10 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 To check or clear a timer recording 1 Sy UP By WAN 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 Programs Press CLEAR to erase a program Press MENU to review the next program in sequence After you have reviewed all of your programs press MENU to exit To stop a timer recording If it is a TV VCR timed recording press and hold STOP EJECT 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 If it is a GUIDE Plus system timed recording you cannot stop it using the remote or front panel You must cancel the timer through the GUIDE Plus system Copying and Editing Tapes Use another VCR or camcorder as the playback VCR and the TV VCR as the recording VCR 1 2 Turn on the VCR or camcorder and the TV VCR Press 00 on TV AVCR s remote to select the line input VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 Pressing 00 once tunes the TV VCR to the AUDIO VIDEO
81. that your first download of data is complete you should leave your TV off overnight Downloads occur several times a day The TV must be turned off for GUIDE Plus data to download If the TV loses power or is unplugged GUIDE Plus Program information may be lost When power is restored make sure the setup information is still correct The GUIDE Plus system will complete a download at the next available opportunity Channel Mapping If more than one cable company services your area you may be prompted with a Channel Mapping screen after the first GUIDE Plus download You will need to identify your cable company by selecting the correct channel numbers for the stations in question e Use the left and right arrows to change the channel group and press OK when the correct channel group is highlighted The Differ ent Guide Plus system Menus The GUIDE Plus system offers seven different options on the Menu bar Grid Sort News Schedule Messages Editor and Setup To access the Menu bar 1 Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus screen 2 Press MENU or use the up and down arrows to highlight the Menu bar The Grid guide comes up by default 3 Usethe left and right arrows to access other menus 4 Press OK MENU or use the down arrow to access the Menu options VCRI ON OFF TV gt DVD VCR2 m AUX SAT CABLE Q PLAY FORWARD RECVCR STOP PAUSE TRACKING EDIT FR ADV Press GUIDE on the remote cont
82. the TV VCR back on Remember that if you have set the sleep timer to activate any time during a GUIDE Plus system timed recording the sleep timer will not activate TV VCR turns on automatically e Wake up timer alarm is turned on Remember that if you have set the wake up timer to activate any time during a GUIDE Plus system timed recording the wake up timer will not activate Sleep timer or wake up timer not working e Ifyou have set the sleep timer or wake up timer to activate any time during a GUIDE Plus system timed recording the sleep timer or wake up timer will not activate Cannot record one program while watching a different program e TV VCR only has one tuner Only one program can be watched and recorded at the same time Parental Controls are not blocking programs e Make sure Parental Control feature is turned on 55 Ref er ence Parental Control password does not work e Reset Parental Control password Front panel buttons won t work e When the GUIDE Plus system is recording front panel buttons are inoperative Not receiving all cable channels e Make sure you have set up the GUIDE Plus menu to recognize your cable box Select GUIDE Plus Menu from the Main Menu then select Setup from the GUIDE Plus menu Choose Yes when asked if you have a cable box Then select Setup from the Main Menu and run Auto Search Also make sure you are using the G LINK cable properly GUIDE Plus problems e Check to make sure th
83. 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 1 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 unsuitable for younger children Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children The program contains one or more of the following content themes moderate violence V some sexual situations
84. to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly e Check antenna or cable connections e You cannot add or remove channels from the TV VCR s memory if you re using a cable box and have set up the GUIDE Plus system Cannot see closed captions on screen e Closed caption function must be set to On e Station may not be broadcasting closed captions Box appears on screen e A text feature has been selected To change the setting press MENU on the remote then press 1 then 2 Press 1 to change the Display and 2 to select the Mode See page 35 for details TIMER indicator on front of TV VCR is flashing e Power interruption Check time and date setting clock e Timer program set and TV VCR turned off with no cassette or cassette with no safety tab inserted Tape plays over and over e Auto repeat is turned on Tape starts playing automatically e Auto play feature is turned on Channel number displayed on screen does not change when I press CH or v e The on screen channel number will always be the same as the channel number you ve selected on the switch found on the rear of the cable box channel 2 3 or 4 regardless of the channel displayed on the cable box the channel you re viewing The channel number displayed on the cable box should change when you press CH or v TV VCR turns off automatically e Sleep timer is turned on Press TV or VCR to turn
85. utton 16 LED DVD VCR2 AUX SAT CABLE aaa De ON O o m 20 Q0 OOO N Q e Q Q Q Q z S c ANTENNA Et OOOO O REVERSE PLAY REC VCR STOP TRACKING EDIT FR ADV 0000 Using th eRemote CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing Also exits the GUIDE Plus menu system Allows you to change menu entries or clear a timer recording Resets time counter to 0 00 00 when displayed Number Buttons 0 9 Enters channel numbers digits for programming the remote and time settings directly though the remote control To enter a two digit channel press the two digits To enter a three digit channel press and hold the first digit release then add the second two For example to tune to channel 123 press and hold 1 release press 2 then 3 INPUT In TV VCR mode press to toggle through the available input sources VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 current channel ANTENNA Functions as TV VCR button in VCR mode and TV receiver button in SATeCABLE mode REVERSE Rewinds the tape when the TV VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playback PLAY Plays a tape FORWARD Fast forwards the tape when the TV VCR is stopped Searches the picture in forward motion during playback RECeVCR Starts TV VCR recording Used for express recording When in the GUIDE Plus system pressing this button brings up the one button recording screen When not i

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