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RCA 19V400TV TV VCR Combo User Manual

1. MANUAL TR will appear for 4 seconds on the screen To resume automatic tracking press the AUTO TRACK button AUTO TR will appear for 4 seconds on the screen TO MONITOR A TV PROGRAM Press the TV VCR button while in the playback mode The video tape will continue to play while the picture switches to the TV channel selected on the TV VCR Press the button to return to the playback picture MANUAL TR AUTO TR SPECIAL PLAYBACK TO VISUALLY SEARCH FOR DESIRED POINTS When either the FORWARD or REVERSE button is pressed in the PLAYBACK mode the speed search picture will appear When pressed twice the search picture will increase speed Speed search time depends upon the speed used SP LP or SLP during recording See chart below To visually search backward or forward press the REVERSE or FORWARD button once or twice in the PLAYBACK mode Press the PLAY button to resume normal viewing speed SPEED SEARCH TIMES PICTURE SEARCH SPEED PRESS ONCE PRESS TWICE SP Standard Play 3X 5X LP Long Play 7X 9X SLP Super Long Play 9X 15X SKIP SEARCH Press the SKIP SEARCH button in the PLAY mode The VCR will search forward through approximately 30 seconds of the tape e g unwanted commercial time for each press of the SKIP SEARCH button maximum six presses and then resume normal playback TO WATCH STILL PICTURE Press the PAUSE button in the PLAYBACK mode Press the PLAY button or PAUSE butto
2. TV VCR User s Guide Changing Entertainment Again CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING To PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interfe
3. If a channel with no broadcast is selected the sound will automatically be muted e If a station being viewed stops broadcasting the TV will automatically shut itself off after 15 minutes 13 TV OPERATION MUTING Press MUTING button to switch off the sound The TV VCR s sound will be silenced and MUT ING will briefly appear on the screen The sound can be switched back on by pressing this button again or one of the VOL or MUTING o st 2 CHANNEL Press and release the CH or button The channel automatically stops at the next channel set into memory For proper operation before selecting channels they should be set into the memory See pages 15 and 16 To memorize channels CALL Press the CALL button The clock date channel number real time tape counter tape speed and VCR operation will be indicated Press CALL button again to disappear the call display CH012 Current time VCR operation z Pm Play 8 47AM THU CH 012 Channel No lt q Reverse HI FI Auto Repeat P Forward A Ej 5 Tape In 4s Eject 00 04 38 SF Recording Tape Speed Real Time Counter II Pause HI FI stereo E Stop NOTE To listen through the headphones insert a headphones not supplied with a 1 8 mini plug into PHONES jack on the front The sound from the TV speaker is muted SLEEP To set the TV VCR to turn off after a preset amount of time press the SLE
4. SHARPNESS appears on the screen then press the SET or button to adjust the sharpness of the picture CANCEL Pressing the CANCEL button while making picture adjustments will return all adjustments to the factory preset levels S ENTER CANCEL MENU SHARPNESS 0 IENTER CANCEL MENU NOTE The On screen display will disappear 6 seconds after finishing an adjustment or by pressing the MENU button three times The settings can only be adjusted when they are displayed on the TV screen SOUND CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS Sound controls are factory preset but you can adjust them individually as follows 1 To display the audio adjustment screen press the MENU button Press the SET or button to select the TV SET UP option then press the ENTER button MENU W TIMER REC SET E TV SET UP ACH SE T UP E AUTO REPEAT ON OFF E SYSTEM SET UP IENTER MENU 2 Press the SET or button to select the AUDIO option then press the ENTER button TV SET UP 1 V CHIP_SET 1 ON OFF TIMER W PICTURE E AUDIO 4WSAP_ON gt OFF IENTER MENU 3 Press the ENTER button to select the item you want to adjust Press the SET or button to adjust the setting BASS 0 ENTER CANCEL MENU BASS Press the SET or button to adjust the bass sound TREBLE Press the SET or button to adjust the treble sound BALANCE Press the SET or button to obtain an equal soun
5. CABLE TV channels NOTES If power is switched off during recording the TV set goes off and the VCR continues to record Press the STOP button to halt the recording and turn off the VCR The TV VCR Channel cannot be changed during recording Press the Direct Channel Selection buttons or CH or button to select the channel to be recorded Press the REC OTR button and the channel number will appear on the screen and the REC OTR indicator will light A o e CH 012 TO STOP RECORDING Press the STOP button to stop recording E will appear on the screen TO STOP RECORDING TEMPORARILY Press the PAUSE button to avoid recording unwanted material 1 will appear on the screen and the REC OTR indicator will blink on and off Press the PAUSE button or the REC OTR button to continue the recording NOTE The PAUSE mode will be changed to STOP mode after five minutes to prevent damage to the tape NOTES AUTO REWIND FEATURE This TV VCR will automatically rewind the video cassette when the tape has ended except during OTR and Timer Record It will also eject the video cassette If the erase prevention tab is removed the tape will eject when the REC OTR button is pressed for recording 21 RECORDING OTR TIMER RECORDING The One Touch Timer Recording feature provides a 3 Press the SET or button to simple and convenient way to make a timed recording select the PROGR
6. Check picture control adjustments Possible local interference Check for source of reception disturbance Antenna CATV connector is not connected or possible local interfer ence Check CATV connection or VHF UHF antenna reposition or rotate antenna Poor or no color TV station experiencing problems Try another channel Picture control is not adjusted Check picture control adjustments Possible local interference Check for source of reception disturbance Antenna CATV connector is not connected or possible local interference Check CATV connection or VHF UHF antenna reposition or rotate antenna Picture wobbles or drifts TV station experiencing problems Try another channel Antenna CATV connector is not connected or possible local interference Check CATV connection or VHF UHF antenna reposition or rotate antenna Cable TV channel is scrambled Try another channel No CATV reception CATV connector is not connected Check all CATV connections TV CATV Mode menu option is set to the TV mode Set the TV CATV Menu option to the CATV mode Cable TV service interrupted Contact your Cable TV company No reception above channel 13 TV CATV Mode menu option is not set to the appropriate mode Make sure TV CATV menu option is in the appropriate mode UHF antenna is not connected Check UHF antenna Poor
7. In this case adjust the antenna for better reception or use an outdoor antenna TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS This TV VCR is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory skipping over unwanted channels Before selecting channels they must be programmed into the TV VCR s memory In addition to normal VHF and UHF channels this TV VCR can receive up to 113 Cable TV channels To use this TV VCR with an antenna set the TV CATV menu option to the TV mode When shipped from the factory this menu option is in the CATV mode TV CATV SELECTION Press the MENU button 1 MENU E TIMER FEG SET 2 Press the SET or button to Woserte 1 aSAUTO REPEAT ON OFF select the CH SET UP mode then press the ENTER button E SYSTEM SET UP ENTER MENU VHF UHF CATV CHANNELS TV CATV VHF VHF 2 13 2 13 UHF STD HRG IRG 14 69 14 36 A W 37 59 AA WW 60 85 AAA ZZZ 86 94 86 94 95 99 A 5 A 1 100 125 100 125 01 5A 3 Press the SET or button to CH SET UP select the TV CATV mode APAUTO GH MEMORY E ADDIDELETE 4 Press the ENTER button to select the TV or CATV mode sMENTERMENU The arrow indicates the selected mode TV VHF UHF channels CATV CABLE TV channels 5 Press the MENU button until the MENU screen is cleared AUTOMATIC MEMORY TUNING 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press
8. Press the SET or button to select the SYSTEM SET UP option then press the ENTER button Press the SET or button to select the AUTO CLOCK option Press the ENTER button to select OFF Press the MENU button repeatedly to return to the normal screen e When the AUTO CLOCK is set to OFF the Auto Clock adjustment does not function e Set the clock manually see page 13 TO SET STANDARD TIME In the rare event that you live within broadcast range of two stations in two different time zones the TV VCR may recognize the wrong station for the Auto Clock set To correct the situation 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the SET or button to select the SYSTEM SET UP option then press the ENTER button 3 Press the SET or button to select the STANDARD TIME option then Press the ENTER button ON OO A 12 4 Press the SET or button to select your time zone then press the ENTER button ATLANTIC GMT 4 hours GMT Greenwich Mean Time EASTERN GMT 5 hours CENTRAL GMT 6 hours MOUNTAIN GMT 7 hours PACIFIC GMT 8 hours ALASKA GMT 9 hours HAWAII GMT 10 hours AUTO AUTO SET 5 Press the MENU button twice to return to the normal screen NOTES To be able to select the standard time the clock must first be set by AUTO CLOCK once e If you live in Newfoundland and the Auto Clock does not function properly set the AUTO CLOCK menu option to OFF and set the clock manually DA
9. WONIOFF TIMER E PICTURE ABAUDIO E SAP ON OFF IENTER MENU BRIGHTNESS Press the ENTER button until BRIGHTNESS appears on the screen then press the SET or button to adjust the brightness of the picture When the SET button is pressed the darker portions of the picture become lighter CONTRAST Press the ENTER button until CONTRAST appears on the screen then press the SET or button to adjust the contrast of the picture Pictures look sharpest in the daytime bright light by increasing the contrast At night dim light the sharpest picture is obtained by reducing the contrast BRIGHTNESS 0 IENTER CANCEL MENU CONTRAST 32 Pisa at eel ENTER CANCEL MENU NOTE The CONTRAST default setting is set to maxi mum at the factory COLOR Press the ENTER button until COLOR appears on the screen then press the SET or button to adjust the color intensity of the em ENTER CANCEL MENU picture The control should be set when colors appear normal in intensity and brilliance TINT Press the ENTER button until TINT appears on the screen then press the SET or button to TINT 0 adjust the tint of the picture This determines how accurately the colors are reproduced by the TV Adjusting the tint for natural facial tone is the best method of obtaining accurate color reproduction of the entire pic ture SHARPNESS Press the ENTER button until
10. 19 measured diagonally Quartz PLL Frequency Synthesized VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 CATV 14 36 A W 37 59 AA WW 60 85 AAA ZZZ 86 94 86 94 95 99 A 5 A 1 100 125 100 125 01 5A VHF UHF In 75 ohms coaxial 3 8 ohms x 2 1 5W 1 5W VHS 4 Rotary Heads Helical Scanning System NTSC Color VHS Hi Fi Sound 2 Tracks MONO Sound 1 Track SP 33 35 mm sec LP 16 67 mm sec SLP 11 12 mm sec F FWD Approx 4 minutes 50 seconds REW Approx 2 minutes 30 seconds T 120 Cassette SP 3 amp 5 x Normal Speed LP 7 amp 9 x Normal Speed SLP 9 amp 15 x Normal Speed 20Hz to 20 000Hz More than 90dB AC 120V 60Hz 86 Watts AC 120V W 19 1 4 x D 18 3 16 x H 19 1 16 41 9 lbs Video In RCA 1Vp p 75 ohm Audio In RCA 8dBm 50K ohm 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Remote Control Batteries AAA x 2 Specifications are subject to change without notice 29 Limited Warranty What your warranty covers e Defects in material or workmanship For how long after your purchase e 90 days from date of purchase for labor charges e One year from date of purchase for parts e Two years from date of purchase for picture tube The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first What we will do e Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair you
11. OFF E SYSTEM SET UP IENTER MENU TV SET UP iV CHIP_ SET a ON OFF TIMER PICTURE E AUDIO E SAP ON OFF IENTER MENU ON OFF TIMER E ON TIMER 7 00AM CH012 MON FRI SET w E OFF TIMER N 12 00AM ENTER CANCEL MENU CANCEL 5 Set the desired minute channel and daily or weekly timer date as in step 4 ON OFF TIMER Lam E OFF TIMER 12 00AM CANCEL IENTER CANCEL MENU 6 Press the SET or button to select the SET mode then press the ENTER button Press the MENU button repeatedly to return to normal screen ON OFF TIMER E ON TIMER 7 00AM CH012 x 7 MON FRI E E OFF TIMER 12 00AM CANCEL ENTER CANCEL MENU NOTES The TV VCR will automatically turn off approxi mately 1 hour later after the ON TIMER turns on if no OFF TIMER has been set To continue watching the TV press any button to cancel the one hour automatic shut off To cancel ON TIMER follow above steps 1 5 then press the SET or button to select the CANCEL Press the MENU button repeatedly to return to the normal screen After setting the ON TIMER J of the OFF TIMER will flash on and off If you wish to set the OFF TIMER press the ENTER button then follow the steps 4 6 on TO SET THE OFF TIMER If you want to correct the digits while setting press the CANCEL button until the item you want to correct then press the SET or button to correct the desired setting 4 Press the
12. Play mode this button activates reverse search 13 AUDIO L R VIDEO IN LINE 2 Jacks Audio and video signal cables from an external source can be connected here 14 PHONES Jack Plug monaural headphones or an earphone with an 1 8 miniplug into this jack for private listening REAR 15 UHF VHF Antenna Jack Connect the 75 ohm coaxial cable from the antenna or Cable TV service to this jack 16 AUDIO L R VIDEO OUT Jacks Used to output audio and video signals to a TV amplifier or VCR 17 AUDIO L R VIDEO IN LINE 1 Jacks Audio and video signal cables from an external source can be connected here 18 AC Power Cord Connect to a 120V 60Hz outlet REMOTE CONTROL oo NO Oo A 11 12 13 14 15 p 8 a a O 00o 000 OF O REVERSE FORWARD RECIOTR TREC SPEED PROGAM D O O SLEEP CAPTION TVNGR SOUND Oooaq REC OTR TREC SPEED PROGRAM SLEEP CAPTION TVNCR SOUND DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 16 RESET Button Used to reset the counter to POWER Button Press to turn the TV VCR on Press again to turn the TV VCR off Direct Channel Selection Buttons 0 9 Allows direct access to any channel CALL Button Displays the present time day of the week channel counter speed selection and VCR mode if VCR is playing on the TV screen AUTO TRACK Button Allows automatic adjustment of tracking to minimize picture n
13. Replace the tape Tracking adjustment is beyond range of automatic tracking circuit Adjust tracking manually using the TRK or buttons on the remote control Video heads are dirty Clean the video heads REMOTE CONTROL Remote control does not operate The remote control is not aimed at the sensor Aim the remote control at the remote sensor Distance is too far or too much light in the room Operate within 15 feet or reduce the light of the room There is an obstacle in the path of the beam Clear the path of the beam The batteries are weak Replace the batteries The batteries are not inserted correctly Insert correctly 27 RECEPTION DISTURBANCES Most types of television interference can be remedied by adjusting the height and position of the VHF UHF antenna Outdoor antennas are recommended for best results The most common types of television interference are shown below If one of these symptoms appear when the TV VCR is connected to a Cable TV system the disturbance may be caused by the local Cable TV company broadcast IGNITION Black spots or horizontal streaks a may appear the picture may flutter or drift Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems neon lamps or AC powered tools and appliances such as drills or hair dryers GHOSTS Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths One is t
14. SET or button to ON OFF TIMER E ON TIMER set the desired hour then press the ENTER button Press the SET or button to 7 00AM CH012 MON FRI SET E OFF TIMER F 00PM CANCEL IENTER CANCEL MENU set the desired minute then press the ENTER button ON OFF TIMER E ON TIMER 6 Press the SET or button to select the SET mode then MON ERE nO ger press the MENU button repeat edly to return to the normal screen NOTES E OFF IMER 11 30PM CANCEL IENTER CANCEL MENU If a station being viewed ON OFF TIMER stops broadcasting the ce ahoi TV will automatically shut MON FRI SET itself off after 15 minutes HOFF TMER Nt To cancel OFF TIMER fol sENTERICANCELIMENU low above steps 1 5 then press the SET or button to select CANCEL Press the MENU button to return to the normal screen To confirm the ON OFF TIMER Press the PROGRAM button twice to indicate the programs on the screen PICTURE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS Picture controls are factory preset but you can adjust them individually as follows 1 To display the picture adjust ment screen press the MENU button Press the SET or button to select the TV SET UP option then press the ENTER button 2 Press the SET or button to select the PICTURE option then press the ENTER button MENU B TIMER REC SET 1 i ACH SET UP E AUTO REPEAT ON bOFF E SYSTEM SET UP IENTER MENU TV SET UP a V CHIP SET
15. TV memorized or deleted using SET or button or using the Direct Channel Selection buttons 10 keys 0 9 or CH or button 5 Press the ENTER button to select the ADD or DELETE mode If you select an unmemorized channel the Channel indication will be red If you select the ADD mode the Channel indication changes from red to green and the channel will be memorized If you select a memorized channel the Channel indication will be green If you select the DELETE mode the Channel indication changes from green to red and the channel will be deleted from the memory 6 Press the MENU button until the MENU screen is cleared IENTER MENU 0 9 ENTER MENU Q 16 SET UP then press the ENTER button MENU W TIMER REC SET E TV SET UP ACH SE T UP E AUTO REPEAT ON OFF E SYSTEM SET UP IENTER MENU 3 Press SET or to select V CHIP SET then press the ENTER button 4 TV SET UP J V CHIP_SET ON OFF TIMER E PICTURE AUDIO E SAP ON OFF IENTER MENU 4 Enter the password 4 digits using Direct Channel Selection button 10key 0 9 then press the ENTER button If you put a wrong number press the CANCEL button x appears instead of the number V CHIP SET NEW PASSWORD 0 9 ENTER CANCEL MENU 5 Enter the same password again for the safety then press the ENTER button Now the password is registered and V Chip setting menu will app
16. TV Monitor When the TV VCR button on the remote control is pressed during playback the TV channel selected on the TV VCR can be viewed LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT Bi 1 Tea O fF MRES N a0 2 34 5 6 7 i Tl 6000 oe9 j y 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 REAR 151617 18 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS FRONT 1 Cassette Loading Slot To insert or remove a video tape 2 POWER Button Press to turn the TV VCR on or off 3 T REC Indicator Lights when the unit is in the Timer Record Mode 4 REC OTR Indicator Lights up when the TV VCR is recording 5 CH A Y Buttons Press to select a channel for viewing or recording 6 W A STOP EJECT Button Press once to stop the tape in any mode Press again to eject the tape 7 gt gt Forward Button In the Stop mode this button rapidly winds the tape forward In the Play mode this button activates forward search 8 Remote Sensor Signals from the Remote Control are received here 9 REC OTR Button Press once to start normal recording Additional presses activate One touch Timer Recording 10 VOL A Y Buttons Press to raise or lower the level of the sound 11 gt PLAY Button Press to play a prerecorded tape 12 lt 4 Reverse Button In the Stop mode this button rapidly winds the tape backwards In the
17. W ON TIMER ZV 700AM CH012 MON FRI SET E OFF TIMER 11 30PM SET 4 IENTER CANCEL MENU IENTER CANCEL MENU Press the PROGRAM button 3 times The screen returns to the normal screen TO CANCEL A PROGRAM Press the SET or button to select the TIMER REC SET option in the MENU then press the ENTER button Press the SET or button to select the unnecessary program and press the CANCEL button to cancel the program IF THE PROGRAM OVERLAPS ANOTHER NOTE Do not overlap programs as portions of the conflicting programs will be lost The first recording time has priority over the next recording time as shown in the diagram 8 00 9 00 ENTER CANCEL MENU 10 00 11 00 Program 1 Progam2 gt Program 3 gt Recording Control Settings p NOTES The everyday every week recording can be made continuously until the recording is canceled or the tape reaches the end e During timer recording the automatic rewinding mechanism does not function e You can correct or cancel the programmed setting in program confirm mode USING THE REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER The On Screen Real Time Tape Counter shows the tape running time in Hours Minutes and Seconds You can easily determine how long the tape has been running or how much time is left on the tape TO VIEW THE COUNTER DISPLAY 1 Press the CALL button 2 Press the RESET button to set the counter to 00 00 00 3 Begin Playba
18. box you may wish to use a signal splitter and an A B Switch box available from the Cable company or an electronics supply store Follow the connections shown below With the switch in the B position you can directly tune any nonscrambled channels on your TV VCR With the switch in the A position tune your TV VCR to the output of the Converter Descrambler box usually channel 3 or 4 and use the Converter Descrambler box to tune scrambled channels Incoming Converter Descrambler gt ohm 75 ohm cable CATV cable to TV VCR Antenna Jack lt i Splitter A B Switch OW This TV VCR can display the on screen language in 2 Press the SET or button to SYSTEM SET UP English Spanish or French select the LANGUAGE option On screen language selection step 3 will automati then press the ENTER button K A cally appear on the screen when you press the MENU E DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME button initially Select the language you prefer first 3 Press the SET or button to E then proceed with the other menu options select the desired language English ENGLISH Spanish LANGUAGE IDIOMA LANGUE 1 Press the MENU button MENU ESPANOL or French Press the SET or button to ieee FRANCAIS then press the PENGLIH select the SYSTEM SET UP WWAUTOREFEAT ONOFF ENTER button ESPANOL option then press the ENTER TAP SITEM SELLE FRANCAIS button 4 ENTER MENU 4 Press the MENU button until the IENTER MENU MENU screen i
19. indicator will light Press Recording time The Timer is programed when the programed time is NOTES Press the REC OTR once _ NORMAL REC reached the recording is automatically started button to increase the twice 0 30 eu 3 times 1 00 To cancel timer recording press the button again and To cancel OTR press ames e T REC indicator will go out the STOP button The TV VCR channel _ S times 300 cannot be changed 7 times 4 00 during recording 8 times 5 00 NOTES If programming is performed without a tape in 9 times NORMAL REC the TV VCR or with a tape without an erase prevention tab the Timer Recording is not possible If a tape without an erase prevention Tl M E R R ECO RD l NG tab is in the TV VCR the tape will be ejected Ti di b q ith e To record from the external equipment press imer recording can be programmed on screen wit the SET or button repeatedly until L1 the remote control The built in timer allows automatic from AUDIO VIDEO LINE 1 jacks on the rear unattended recording of up to 8 programs within 1 or L2 from AUDIO VIDEO IN jacks on the month front appears when setting the channel in EXAMPLE Program a timer recording for 23rd day channel step 5 007 CATV 7 00 9 30 PM Tape speed SLP e The VCR section cannot be used while the T REC indicator is lit If you want to use the e Load a video cassette with the erase prevention tab VCR operation
20. or no sound 26 TV station experiencing problems Try another channel Antenna CATV connector is not connected or possible local interference Check CATV connection or VHF UHF antenna reposition or rotate antenna Possible local interference Check for source of reception disturbance MUTING button is depressed Check that MUTING button has not been pressed SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION TV shuts off TV station stopped broadcasting Tune new channel Sleep timer is set Set Sleep Timer to 0 Closed caption is not activated TV station experiencing problems or program tuned is not closed caption Try another channel TV signal is weak Check CATV connection of VHF UHF antenna reposition or rotate antenna The CAPTION button is not depressed Press the CAPTION button to turn on the closed caption RECORDING TV recording does not work The video cassette s erase prevention tab is broken off Place a piece of vinyl tape over the hole Timer recording does not work The time is not set correctly Reset the present time The recording start end time is not set correctly Reset the start end time The T REC button has not been pressed The T Rec indicator is not lit Press the T REC button The T Rec indicator is lit PLAYBACK Noise bars appear on the screen Tape is old or worn
21. pause and the playback still simultaneously to begin the duplicating process NOTES It is recommended that the tape speed be set to the SP mode on the TV VCR for best result e Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs films video cassettes and other materials may infringe the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copy right laws CONNECTION TO ANOTHER VCR Recording TV VCR Playback VCR aoa o ooe To VIDEO To AUDIO OUT OUT Audio Video Cord not supplied CONNECTION TO CAMCORDER For duplicating a previously recorded tape from a camcorder follow the camcorder manufacturer s instruc tions A typical camcorder dubbing hookup is shown below To Video In wre Audio In Recording TV VCR Playback Camcorder To AV Jack To Video Audio In Audio Video Cord not supplied 25 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Check the following chart before requesting service SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION POWER No power The AC power cord is not connected Connect the AC power cord to the AC outlet Although the power is on the TV VCR does not operate Cassette is not inserted Insert a video cassette T REC button is depressed Press the T REC button TV BROADCAST RECEPTION Poor or no picture TV station experiencing problems Try another channel Picture control is not adjusted
22. press the T REC button to intact The TV VCR will automatically turn on Set the TV CATV selection to the appropriate position See page 15 deactivate the timer After a power failure or disconnection of the power plug all programmed recording setting and time display will be lost upon resumption of 1 Press the MENU button 2 Check the TIMER REC SET option is selected then press the ENTER button 22 MENU W TIMER REC SET ANTV SET UP E CH SET UP E AUTO REPEAT ON gt OFF E SYSTEM SET UP IENTER MENU power In this case reset the clock see pages 12 13 and reprogram any timer recordings If you want to correct the digits while setting press the CANCEL button until the item you want to correct then press the SET or button to correct the desired setting ee TO SET DAILY WEEKLY TIMER When setting the date in the step 4 on page 22 press the SET button repeatedly when the current day is displayed The setting changes as follows Example The current day Friday gt SUN SAT t One month later Sunday to Saturday MON SAT Monday to Saturday minus one day MON FRI Monday to Friday A WKL WED lt WKL THU Weekly Thursday Weekly Wednesday TO CONFIRM THE SETTINGS Press the PROGRAM button once The TV screen displays the timer program list Press the PROGRAM button again The TV screen displays the ON OFF TIMER setting once twice ON OFF_TIMER
23. record over the tape Screwdriver Erase prevention tab TO RECORD AGAIN Cover the hole with adhesive tape Be careful the tape does not extend past the edges of the video cassette housing Adhesive tape 20 PLAYBACK To play a prerecorded tape TO START PLAYBACK Load a prerecorded tape When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab playback will start automatically Press the PLAY button to begin playback p will appear on the screen NOTE This TV VCR selects the playback tape speed SP LP or SLP automatically TO STOP PLAYBACK Press the STOP button once The tape will stop but remain fully loaded and ready to play W will appear on the screen TO REWIND OR FORWARD THE TAPE RAPIDLY Press the REVERSE or FORWARD button in the Stop mode 44 or gt gt will appear on the screen a FORWARD REVERSE PICTURE SEARCH If you want to see the tape during REVERSE or FORWARD mode press and hold the REVERSE or FORWARD button The backward or forward visual search picture will be seen on the screen Release to return to the REVERSE or FORWARD mode DIGITAL TRACKING CONTROLS When a tape is played the Digital Auto Tracking system automatically adjusts the tracking to obtain the best possible picture If noise bars appear during playback adjust the tracking manually as follows e Press the TRK or button to obtain the best possible picture
24. AM position EXAMPLE One touch Timer Recording for 30 minutes then press the ENTER button 1 Press the POWER button to turn on the TV VCR 2 Load a video cassette with the erase prevention tab intact 3 Press the SPEED button to select the desired tape speed SP or SLP SP or SLP will appear on the screen 4 Set the TV CATV option to the baad 5 Set the start time end time appropriate setting See page 15 channel and tape speed as in step 4 TV VHF UHF channels IENTER CANCEL MENU 4 Press the SET or button to select the date then press the TIMER REC SET ENTER button DATE faH START 48 30AM END ate CH 012 SPEED SP IENTER CANCEL MENU CATV CABLE TV channels TIMER REC SET N23 3H 700k 430P 07 SLP y DATE 23 THU 5 Press the Direct Channel Selection buttons or CH START 7 00PM or button to select the channel to be recorded en W 6 Press the REC OTR button to 4 ENTERICANCELMENU IENTERICANCELIMENU begin recording Press the button OTR 0 30 i i CH 012 again t stop recording anter 30 6 To set the timer for another program press the SET minutes Each additional press of the REC OTR button will increase recording time as shown below up to a maximum of 5 hours OTR will appear on the screen or button until the number of the second program blinks then press the ENTER button Repeat steps 4 to 5 to set the second program 7 Press the T REC button The T REC
25. BLE TV CONNECTIONS This TV VCR has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV converter box Some cable companies offer premium pay channels in which the signal is scrambled Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device which is generally provided by the cable company FOR SUBSCRIBERS WITH BASIC CABLE TV SERVICE For basic cable service not requiring a Converter Descrambler box Antenna Jack connect the CATV 75 ohm Coaxial Cable directly to the Antenna Jack a oy on the back of the TV VCR EE gt o 75 ohm Coaxial Cable FOR SUBSCRIBERS WITH SCRAMBLED CABLE TV SERVICE If you subscribe to a cable TV service which requires the use of a Converter Descrambler box connect the incoming 75 ohm Coaxial Cable to the Converter Descrambler box Using another 75 ohm Coaxial Cable connect the output jack of the Converter Descrambler box to the Antenna Jack on the TV VCR Follow the connections shown below Set the TV VCR to the output channel of the Converter Descrambler box usually channel 3 or 4 and use the Converter Descrambler box to select channels Incoming 75 ohm Antenna Jack CATV cable Converter Descrambier 75 ohm Cable to TV VCR D FOR SUBSCRIBERS WITH BASIC CABLE TV SERVICE AND SCRAMBLED PREMIUM CHANNELS If you subscribe to a cable TV service in which basic channels are unscrambled and premium channels require the use of a Converter Descrambler
26. EP button on the remote control The clock will count down 10 minutes for each press of the SLEEP button 120 110 10 0 After the sleep time is programmed the display will appear briefly every ten minutes to remind you that the sleep timer is operating To confirm the sleep timer setting press the SLEEP button and the ar remaining time will be momentarily displayed To cancel the sleep timer press the SLEEP button repeatedly until the display turns to 0 14 GO BACK This button allows you to go back to the last channel selected by pressing the GO BACK button Press this button again to return to the last channel you were watch ing CAPTION Press CAPTION button to switch between normal TV and the two closed caption modes captions and screen text Closed captioning will display text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers CH 012 CAPTION CH 1 NOTES If using an indoor antenna or if TV reception is very poor the Closed Caption Decoder text may not appear In this case adjust the antenna for better reception or use an outdoor antenna e When activating the Closed Captioned Decoder there will be a short delay before the Closed Captioned text appears on the screen Closed Captioned text is only displayed in locations where it is available e If the Call display is on the Closed Captioning text will not appear WHAT IS CLOSED CAPTIONING This television has the capability to decode and disp
27. LECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H PRECAUTIONS DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTIONS ON THIS UNIT FOR AT LEAST TWO OR THREE HOURS WHEN MOISTURE IN THE AIR CONDENSES ON IT LET THE UNIT STAND WITH POWER ON SEE BELOW E WHAT IS MOISTURE CONDENSATION When a cold liquid is poured into a glass for exam ple water vapor in the air will condense on the surface of the glass This is called moisture conden sation MOISTURE WILL CONDENSE ON THE UNIT IN THE FOLLOWING CASES e When you move the unit from a cold to a warm place After heating a cold room or under extremely humid conditions WHEN YOU EXPERIENCE THE ABOVE CONDI TIONS Plug the power cord into an AC outlet press the POWER button to turn on and leave the unit at room temperature until moisture condensation disappears Depending on the surrounding conditions this may take two or three hours LOCATION AND HANDLE e If you cause a static discharge when touching the unit and the unit fails to function simply unplug the unit from the wall outlet wait 10 minutes and plug it back in The unit should return to normal operation Avoid extreme heat or cold 41 F 5 C 104 F 40 C Do not place the unit on or near appliances which may cause electromagnetic interference e g speakers etc Doing so may cause erratic operation of the unit including picture and or sound distortion or noise Avoid extreme moisture and dust The ventilation holes prevent overheati
28. M MONDAY FRIDAY 1 Press the MENU button Press the SET or button to select the TV SET UP option then press the ENTER button 2 Press the SET or button to select the ON OFF TIMER option then press the ENTER button 3 Press the SET or button to select the ON TIMER option then press the ENTER button 4 Press the SET or button to 1 set the desired hour then press the ENTER button wien REC SET wh LJ AUTO REPEAT ON bOFF E SYSTEM SET UP ENTER MENU TV SET UP UV CHIP_SET ONOFF TIMER PICTURE E AUDIO E SAP ON OFF ENTER MENU ONIOFF TIMER iON TIMER 7 12 00AM CHO01 SUN SAT CANCEL a OFF TIMER 12 00AM CANCEL ENTER CANCEL MENU ON OFF TIMER SUN SAT E OFF TIMER 12 00AM CANCEL ENTER CANCEL MENU TO SET THE OFF TIMER This feature allows you to have the TV VCR turn OFF automatically at a predetermined time If you program the OFF TIMER once the TV VCR will automatically turn off at the same time everyday EXAMPLE Turning off the TV at 11 30 PM Press the MENU button Press the SET or button to select the TV SET UP option then press the ENTER button Press the SET or button to select the ON OFF TIMER option then press the ENTER button Press the SET or button to select the OFF TIMER option then press the ENTER button 18 MENU WITIMER AEC SET E ACH SET UP E AUTO REPEAT ON
29. OFF AWTV RATING TV PG E MOVIERATING _ OFF CHANGE PASSWORD IENTER MENU 4 Press the SET or button to select desired rating then press V CHIP SET f the ENTER button 1 TV RATING Tete OFF MOVIE RATING is notset i URANGEPASSwons O X G All ages PG Parental guidance ENTER MENU PG 13 Parental guidance less than 13 years old R Under 17 years old Parental guidance suggested NC 17 17 years old and above X Adult only 5 Press the SET or button to select V CHIP AV CHIP SET W V CHIP OFF TV PG PG 13 E CHANGE PASSWORD ENTER MENU x CHIP SET W V CHIP ON AETV RATING TV PG 6 Press the ENTER button to display ON Now your settings are set into the memory E MOVIERATING _ PG 13 E CHANGE PASSWORD 7 Press the MENU button until the IENTER MENU MENU screen is cleared To use the TV after the TV is protected When the program applied to the V Chip setting is received enter the password then press the ENTER button When the password is entered correctly the protection will be temporarily overridden NOTE The V Chip function is activated only on programs and tapes that have the rating signal TV VCR menu screen will appear 2 Press the SET or button to select TV SET UP then press the ENTER button 3 Press the SET or button to select the V CHIP SET then press the ENTER button 4 Enter the Password using D
30. SETUR UP option then press the ENTER button MENU WTIMER REC SET E TV SET UP IENTER MENU 2 Press the MENU button Press the SET or button to select the SAP option TV_SETUP WV CHIP SET E ONOFF TIMER E PICTURE BAUDO JSAP ON OFF IENTER MENU 3 Press the ENTER button to select the ON position TV SET UP wV CHIP SET E ON OFF TIMER m PICTURE AUDIO H SAP gt ON OFF IENTER MENU 4 Press the MENU button again LISTENING TO SAP When the TV VCR is turned on or a channel selection is made make certain SAP appears on the screen This means that the Second Audio Program broadcasting is available STEREO SAP SAP DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE If you connect the TV VCR to another VCR or Camcorder you can duplicate a previously recorded tape Make all connections before turning on the power 1 Insert a blank cassette with the erase prevention tab intact into the TV VCR Insert a previously recorded cassette into the play back VCR or Camcorder 2 Press the INPUT button twice to select AUDIO VIDEO input position The LINE 2 will appear on the screen LINE 2 NOTE You can also use the rear AUDIO VIDEO LINE1 Jacks Select LINE 1 by pressing the INPUT button 3 Press the REC OTR button on the remote control of the TV VCR then press the PAUSE button 4 Press the PLAY button on the playback VCR then press the PAUSE STILL button 5 Release the recording
31. W ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE How state law relates to this warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequen tial damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your product outside the United States e 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 respon sibility of the purchaser 31 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Visit the RCA web site at www rca com Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product Thomson Inc 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 2003 Thomson Inc A Trademark s Registered THOMSON Marca s Registrada s TOCOM 16320470 THOMSON Printed in Thailand J5J70101B 03 12 K
32. YLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTING You can set the Daylight saving time automatically or manually 1 Press the MENU button Press the SET or button to select the SYSTEM SET UP option then press the ENTER button 2 Press the SET or button to select the DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME option then press the ENTER button 3 Press the SET or button to select one of the options then press the ENTER button Press the MENU button until the MENU screen is cleared MENU E TIMER REC SET E TV SET UP E CH SET UP AUTO REPEAT ON OFF A SYSTEM SET UP IENTER MENU SYSTEM SET UP E CLOCK SET E LANGUAGE IDIOMA LANGUE m AUTO CLOCK bON OFF W STANDARD TIME BDAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENTER MENU DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ON for manual setting gt ON forward one hour OFF OFF for manual setting AUTO back one hour AUTO for automatic setting read XDS in the signal IENTER MENU When you want to set the Daylight Saving Time manually on the first Sunday in April you set to ON and on the last Sunday in October you set to OFF NOTES When shipped from factory the DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME option is set to AUTO position e When the clock is not set Daylight Saving Time setting is not available e When there is no Daylight Saving Time in your area always select OFF position in step 3 MANUAL CLOCK SETTING TV OPERATION You must set the date and time manually for Timer Recordings ON OFF Tim
33. able system is connected to the unit be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of ground ing conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and require ments for the grounding electrode SERVICING Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 19 DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the unit c If the unit has been exposed to rain or water d If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operat ing instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to its normal operation e If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been dama
34. ce your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance LIGHTNING To protect your unit from a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Do not push objects through any openings in this unit as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock Never spill or spray any type of liquid into the unit OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antenna or c
35. ck or Recording to start the tape the counter will display the elapsed time D 8 40AM THU CH 012 E 00 30 50 SP D 9 00AM THU CH 012 4 When you wish to make the counter disappear press the CALL button once again 00 00 00 SP NOTES If you rewind the tape from 00 00 00 a minus sign will be displayed in front of the time e When you load a tape the counter will reset to 00 00 00 e The counter does not function on nonrecorded blank sections of the tape When you rewind fast forward or play tapes through blank sections the counter stops 23 STEREO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK SECOND AUDIO RECORDING STEREO BROADCASTS The VHS Hi Fi audio system permits high fidelity recording of MTS STEREO TV broadcasts When an MTS STEREO broadcast is received the STEREO will appear on the screen and the program can be viewed or recorded in stereo The Hi Fi STEREO recording procedure is the same as for normal record ings STEREO NOTE When using a CATV system stereo TV programs may be transmitted over a mono cable channel In this case the word STEREO will not appear and the sound will be in mono OUTPUT SELECTION When viewing an MTS STEREO TV program or playing a prerecorded VHS Hi Fi STEREO videotape press the SOUND button to allow the audio to be heard through both speakers Normally set to the Hi Fi STEREO position this button can be set to the MONO position
36. d level from both speakers CANCEL Pressing the CANCEL button while making audio adjustments will return all adjustments to the factory preset levels NOTE The On screen display will disappear 6 seconds after finishing an adjustment or by pressing the MENU button three times The settings can only be adjusted when they are displayed on the TV screen 19 LOADING AND UNLOADING Use only video cassette tapes marked VHS LOADING Push the center of the tape until it is automatically retracted into the TV VCR AUTOMATIC POWER ON AND PLAY When loading a cassette tape without the erase preven tion tab intact the TV VCR will turn on automatically and playback will start immediately E Insert the cassette with its labeled side facing you An inverted video cassette cannot be inserted UNLOADING To unload a video cassette press the 4 EJECT button on the remote control or press the W amp STOP EJECT button on the TV VCR twice The first press will stop the tape in any mode The second press will eject the tape AUTOMATIC EJECT If the TV VCR automatically rewinds the tape to the beginning AUTO REWIND FEATURE the tape will be ejected automatically See NOTE on page 21 E NOTES Always eject the tape when not in use e The cassette tape can be ejected even if the POWER is OFF TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ERASURE After recording break off the erase prevention tab if you do not wish to
37. e TO SET THE ON TIMER cssescccrrcecscorccecciane ccerstrcccsaves TO SET THE OFF TIMER innin PICTURE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS SOUND CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS ceeeceees PLAYBACK LOADING AND UNLOADING oes PLAYBACK SPECIAL PLAYBACK RECORDING RECORDING A TV PROGRAM cee ONE TOUCH TIMER RECORDING OTR se TIMER RECORDING wii ciissctiseeitraainieinens USING THE REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER STEREO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK 05 SECOND AUDIO PROGRAM SAP ceeeeee DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE s TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE RECEPTION DISTURBANCES es VIDEO HEAD CLEANING eee SPECIFICATIONS cis csissses crc steire aches cnuieinees LIMITED WARRANTY sscenseesctesscterciccceseresigeun cles FEATURES Color TV With Video Cassette Recorder Unique space saving design combines a color TV and a video cassette recorder High Quality Picture Technology This TV VCR equipped HQ incorporates VHS High Quality technol ogy A built in detail enhancer is used to boost the recorded signal and provide maximum picture quality during playback It is compatible with other VHS video cassette recorders 181 Channel Tuner Receives standard VHF and UHF broadcast channels and up to 113 cable channels The actual number of channels received depends upon channel reception in your area or your cable system Closed Caption Decoder With Full Text Mode Displays text captions or screen text
38. e volume decreases the number of green bars also decreases 3 Set the TV CATV menu option to the appropriate position See page 15 VOLUME 32 La TV VHF UHF Channels CATV CABLE TV Channels VHF UHF CATV CHANNELS TV CATV VHF VHF 2 13 2 13 UHF STD HRC IRC 14 69 14 36 A W 37 59 AA WW 60 85 AAA ZZZ 86 94 86 94 95 99 A 5 A 1 100 125 100 125 01 5A 4 Press the Direct Channel selection buttons to select the channel TV mode direct channel selection When the TV CATV menu option is in the TV position all channels can be instantly selected by using two buttons for example to select channel 2 press 0 then 2 If you press only 2 channel selection will be delayed for a few seconds For channels 10 and above press the 2 digits in order CATV mode direct channel selection When the TV CATV menu option is in the CATV position channels can be selected as follows TO SELECT CATV CHANNELS 1 9 Press 0 twice then 1 9 as needed Example to select channel 2 press 002 10 12 Press 0 then the remaining 2 digits Example to select channel 12 press 012 13 99 Press the 2 digits in order Example to select channel 36 press 36 100 125 Press the 3 digits in order Example to select channel 120 press 120 NOTE FOR CHANNELS 1 12 If only 1 or 2 buttons are pressed the corresponding channel will be selected in 2 seconds CH O12 NOTES
39. ear on the display V CHIP SET CONFIRM PASSWORD 0 9 ENTER CANCEL MENU NOTE e If you forget the password 1 Disconnect the AC cord plug from the AC outlet and leave the unit unplugged for more than two minutes 2 Insert the AC cord plug again and turn the volume level to a minumum 3 Press the VOL button on the unit and the 0 button on the remote control for more than 2 second simultaneously Sere TO SET THE V CHIP TO CHANGE PASSWORD 1 Press the MENU button in the TV VCR mode The 1 Inthe V CHIP SET menu press the SET or button to select TV RATING then press the ENTER button V CHIP SET wV CHIP OFF OFF OFF E TV RATING a MOVIE RATING a CHANGE PASSWORD ENTER MENU 2 Press the SET or button to display the desired setting then press the ENTER button V CHIP SET E V CHIP m TV RATING EMOVIERATING m CHANGE PASSWORD ei ee is not set CALL TO SET CONTENTS TV Y7 7 years old and above ERN TV G General Audience TV PG Parental guidance TV 14 14 years old and above TV MA 17 years old and above When you select TV Y7 TV PG TV 14 or TV MA press the CALL button to show the contained rating Press the SET or button to select the desired item you want Press the ENTER button to select the setting ON or OFF 3 Press the SET or button to select MOVIE RATING then press the ENTER button V CHIP SET 1 V CHIP
40. er and Daylight Saving Time if the Auto Clock process did not set them correctly EXAMPLE Setting the clock to 8 30 AM 27th SAT March 2004 1 Press the MENU button Press the SET or button to select the SYSTEM SET UP option then press the ENTER button 2 Press the SET or button to select the CLOCK SET option then press the ENTER button 3 Press the SET or button to set the month then press the ENTER button MENU E TIMER REC SET E TV SET UP E CH SET UP W AUTO REPEAT ON bOFF E SYSTEM SET UP IN IENTER MENU SYSTEM SET UP W CLOCK SET AMLANGUAGEJIDIOMALANGUE E AUTOCLOCK ON OFF 1 STANDARD TIME E DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME IENTER MENU CLOCK SET 4 Set the day year and time as in step 3 Tie oam After setting the clock date and time ENTER CANCELIMENL starts functioning automatically CLOCK SET MONTH 3 DAY 27 SAT YEA TME HAM y IENTER CANCEL MENU 8 30 AM SAT NOTES After a power failure or disconnection of the power plug the time display will be lost In this case set the present time again if the Auto Clock did not set correctly e To move cursor backward press the CANCEL button 1 To turn on the TV VCR press the POWER button 2 Adjust the volume level by pressing the VOL or button The volume level will be indicated on the screen by green bars As the volume level increases so do the number of bars If th
41. ere they will least interfere with the picture usually on the bottom of the screen News programs will usually show three line Closed Captions which scroll onto the screen Most other shows provide two or three lined Captions placed near the character who is speaking so the viewer can follow the dialogue Words in italics or underlined describe titles words in foreign languages or words requiring emphasis Words that are sung usually appear enclosed by musical notes For television programs broadcasting with Closed Cap tions look in your TV guide for the Closed Captions symbol CC When selecting Closed Captions the captioning will be delayed approximately 10 seconds If no caption signal is received no captions will appear but the television will remain in the Caption Mode When Captions are being displayed on screen displays such as volume and mute may not be seen or may interfere with Closed Captions Misspellings or unusual characters may occasionally appear during Closed Captioning This is normal with Closed Captioning especially with live programs This is because during live programs captions are also entered live These transmissions do not allow time for editing Some cable systems and copy protection systems may interfere with the Closed Captioned signal If using an indoor antenna or if TV reception is very poor the Closed Caption Decoder may not appear or may appear with strange characters or misspelled words
42. eries may cause damage to the device Do not mix different types of batteries together e g Al kaline and Carbon zinc or old batteries with fresh ones If the device is not to be used for a long period of time remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged they can overheat and rupture Follow battery manufacturer s directions EFFECTIVE DISTANCE OF THE RE MOTE CONTROL ow A a 15 FEET 5m O I NOTES e When there is an obstacle between the TV VCR and the remote control the remote control may not operate e When direct sunlight an incandescent lamp fluorescent lamp or any other strong light shines on the Remote sensor of the TV VCR the remote operation may be unstable Use the AC polarized line cord provided for operation on AC Insert the AC cord plug into a standard 120V 60Hz polarized AC outlet NOTES e Never connect the AC line cord plug to anything other than the specified voltage 120V 60Hz Use the attached power cord only If the polarized AC cord does not fit into a nonpolarized AC outlet do not attempt to file or cut the blade It is the user s responsibility to have an electrician replace the obsolete outlet If you cause a static discharge when touching the unit and the unit fails to function simply unplug the unit from the AC outlet wait 10 minutes and plug it back in The u
43. f a known good tape there is good sound but no picture picture is extremely snowy If this is the case use a high quality head cleaning system or have them cleaned professionally j Good Picture Snowy Picture VIDEO HEAD CLEANING Video head cleaning is needed when the playback picture becomes unclear This signifies that the heads are getting dirty and can occur when playing poor quality or damaged tapes If the heads require cleaning use a equivalent high quality chemical non abrasive wet head cleaning tape or have them cleaned professionally If playing a head cleaning tape in the VCR once does not improve the picture play it several times before requesting service DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE VIDEO HEADS OR SERVICE THE UNIT BY REMOVING THE TOP COVER NOTES Video heads may eventually wear out and should be replaced when they fail to produce clear pictures To help prevent video head clogging use only good quality VHS tapes Discard worn out tapes SPECIFICATIONS TELEVISION Picture Tube Tuner Type Receiving Channels Antenna Input Speaker Audio Output Power VCR Video System Video Signal Cassette Tape Audio Track Tape Speed F FWD REW Time at 25 C 77 F Speed Search Hi Fi Frequency Response Hi Fi Dynamic Range GENERAL Power Source Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Inputs Storage Temperature Operating Temperature Accessories
44. ged f When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 20 21 22 23 REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the unit is in proper operating condition HEAT The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2898A GROUND CLAMP D ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 h GROUND CLAMPS 7 t POWER SERVICE GROUNDING E
45. glect Cleaning of audio video 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 e Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage e ATV VCR purchased or serviced outside the U S A 30 Product Registration Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your set or register on line at www rca com product registration It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage Limitation of Warranty THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUAR ANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLU SIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER THOMSON INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LA
46. he direct path and the other is reflected by tall buildings hills or other large objects Changing the direction or position of the antenna may improve the reception SNOW If the TV VCR is located far from the TV station in a fringe reception area where the signal is weak small dots may appear in the picture If the signal is extremely weak the installation of a larger external antenna may be necessary RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE RFI Caused by two way radios this type of interference produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks in the picture Some cases may cause a loss of contrast in the picture Changing the direction and position of the antenna or installing an RFI filter may improve the picture PICTURE SIZE VARIATION A slight picture size variation is normal when you adjust the CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS settings 28 CARE AND MAINTENANCE To prevent fire or shock hazard disconnect the TV VCR from the AC power sources before cleaning The finish on the cabinet may be cleaned with mild soap and a soft damp cloth and cared for as other furniture Use caution when cleaning or wiping the plastic parts VIDEO HEAD CLEANING VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING The video heads are the means by which the TV VCR reads the picture from the tape during playback In the unlikely event that the heads become dirty enough to be clogged no picture will be played back This can easily be determined if during playback o
47. if the stereo broadcast or videotape audio is of poor quality The R and L positions allow the audio from the Right or Left Hi Fi channel to be heard over both TV speakers This button has no effect when viewing a MONO videotape or TV program Each time you press the button the OUTPUT SELECTION display appears on the screen for several seconds Refer to the chart below OUTPUT SOUND HEARD ON BOTH SELECTION SPEAKERS STEREO STEREO LCH LEFT CHANNEL AUDIO RCH RIGHT CHANNEL AUDIO MONO MONO NOTES When playing back a tape that is not recorded in Hi Fi stereo mode the audio will automati cally be monaural e When listening to a VHS Hi Fi video tape or MTS broadcast through the VHF UHF jack the sound will be monaural PROGRAM SAP Your TV VCR is fitted with an SAP broadcast system which enables you to switch to a SECOND AUDIO PROGRAM when viewing a selected channel This function applies only when the program is broadcast in multi languages through the SAP broadcast system CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN e Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4 Turn ON the VCR POWER button Press the TV VCR selector button to select the VCR mode When a TV is connected with an audio video cable turn the TV on and select the video input mode on the TV 1 To display the picture adjust ment screen press the MENU button Press the SET or ee Ue a ONDOEE button to select the TV SET T SYSTEM
48. irect Channel Selection buttons 10 key 0 9 then press the ENTER button If you put a wrong number press the CANCEL button 5 Press the SET or button to select CHANGE PASSWORD then press the ENTER button 6 Enter the new password using Direct Channel Selection buttons 10 key 0 9 then press the ENTER button 7 Enter the same password again to confirm then press the ENTER button 8 Press the MENU button repeat edly to return to normal screen MENU WTIMER FEC SET UP E AUTO REPEAT ON OFF E SYSTEM SE TUP ENTER MENU TV SET UP J V CHIP_SET ON OFF TIMER E PICTURE 1 AUDIO ESAP ON OFF IENTER MENU V CHIP SET PASSWORD 0 9 ENTER CANCEL MENU V CHIP SET E V CHIP ON E TV RATING TV PG WAOVIERATING _ PG 13 CHANGE PASSWORD ENTER MENU V CHIP SET a V CHIP ON E TV RATING TV PG E MOVIERATING _ PG 13 1 CHANGE PASSWORD W a PASSWORDS 0 9 ENTER CANCEL MENU V CHIP SET E V CHIP ON a TV RATING TV PG E MOVIERATING _ PG 13 1 CHANGE PASSWORD CONFIRM 4 7 PASSWORD yy 0 9 ENTER CANCEL MENU 17 TO SET THE ON TIMER This feature allows you to have the TV VCR automati cally turn ON at a predetermined time If you program the ON TIMER once the TV VCR will turn ON on the programmed day daily weekly at the same time to the same channel EXAMPLE Turning on the TV to channel 12 at 7 00 A
49. lay Closed Captioned television programs Closed Captioning will display text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers or it will translate and display text in another language CLOSED CAPTIONING WITH A VCR Closed Captioned programs can be recorded and played back on a VCR with the Closed Captioned text intact The Closed Captioned text will disappear during Cue Fast Forward Search Review Rewind Search and Pause Modes or if the VCR tracking is not adjusted properly TO VIEW CLOSED CAPTIONS Press the CAPTION button on the remote control to switch between normal TV and the two Closed Caption Modes Captions and Screen Text Captions This Closed Caption Mode will display text on the screen in English or another language depending on the setting of the Closed Captions CH 1 or 2 Generally Closed Captions in English are transmitted on Captions Channel 1 and Closed Captions in other languages are transmitted on Captions Channel 2 Text The Text Closed Caption Mode will usually fill the screen with a programming schedule or other information After selecting a Closed Caption Mode it will stay in effect until it is changed even if the channel is changed If the Captions signal is lost due to a commercial or a break in the signal the Captions will reappear when the signal is received again If the channels are changed the Captions will be delayed approximately 10 seconds The Captions will appear in places on the screen wh
50. le TV Sleep Timer Operable from the re mote control the TV can be programmed up to 120 min utes to turn off automatically 6 V Chip The V Chip function can read the rating of a TV program or movie content if the program is encoded with this information V chip will allow you to set a restriction level Automatic Repeat Play System When Auto Repeat option is turned on the TV VCR will automatically play back the same cassette tape repeatedly One touch Timer Recording OTR Simply by pressing the REC OTR button the TV VCR can be programmed for up to 5 hours of recording with an immediate start Audio Video Input Output Jacks A VCR or other video device may be hooked up to this TV VCR for dubbing or playback purposes Skip Search When the SKIP SEARCH button on the remote control is pressed during playback the TV VCR will automatically search forward in 30 second incre ments to a maximum of 3 minutes with each press of the SKIP SEARCH button and then return to normal playback 2 Speed Picture Search 3 or 5 times normal speed in SP mode 7X or 9X in LP and 9X or 15X in SLP 3 Speed Playback Plays three tape speeds SP LP SLP 2 Speed Record Records two tape speeds SP SLP Digital Auto Tracking Automatically adjusts tracking during playback for the best possible picture On Screen 3 Language Display You can select one of 3 languages English Spanish or French for on screen programming
51. n the menu mode During playback they are used to adjust tracking manually PLAY Button Press to play a prerecorded tape FORWARD Buiton In the Stop mode this button rapidly winds the tape forward In the Play mode this button activates forward search T REC Button Used to set the TV VCR to start re cording at a preset time CAPTION Button Switches between Caption Text and TV modes for Closed Captioned programs INPUT Button Switches the program for viewing between the VCR and external input sources MUTING Button Press to turn off the sound Press again to turn the sound back on ENTER Button Press to enter or select information for on screen operations SKIP SEARCH Button Press in the playback mode to search forward in 30 second increments to a maximum of 3 minutes SPEED Button Sets the tape speed for recording TV VCR Button Used to temporarily view a TV channel selected on the VCR while in the playback mode POWER SOURCE BATTERY INSTALLATION Slide the battery compartment cover Install two AAA batteries paying attention to the polarity diagram in the battery compartment Replace the compartment cover BATTERY PRECAUTIONS The precautions below should be followed when using batteries in this device 1 Use only the size and type of batteries specified 2 Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment Reversed batt
52. n to resume normal playback NOTES The audio output is muted during Speed Search and Still e A few noise bars will appear on the TV screen during Speed Search and Still e To prevent damage to the tape Still and Speed Search mode is automatically changed to the Playback mode after 5 minutes SLOW MOTION During playback press the SLOW button To return to playback Press the PLAY button TO WATCH A TAPE REPEATEDLY 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the SET or button to stvserup select the AUTO REPEAT option WRUTOREPEAT ON OFF 3 Press the ENTER button to select the ON position TAPE SPEED MENU E TIMER REC SET ASYSTEM SET UP 1ENTER MENU 4 Press the MENU button If you press the PLAY button the tape will play over and over until the repeat mode is canceled NOTE To cancel repeat mode follow above steps 1 and 2 then press the ENTER button to select the OFF position Press the MENU button to return to the TV The repeat function is canceled automatically when the unit is switched off or the tape is ejected RECORDING A TV PROGRAM SAME TV PROGRAM 1 Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact 2 Press the SPEED button to select the desired tape speed SP or SLP The counter and SP or SLP will appear on the screen about 4 seconds 00 00 00 SP o Set the TV CATV option to the appropriate position See page 15 TV VHF UHF channels CATV
53. ng Do not block or cover these holes Especially avoid covering the holes with soft materials such as cloth or paper Do not insert fingers or any other objects into the cassette loading slot Do not spray cleaner or wax directly on the unit or use forced air to remove dust Avoid places subject to strong vibration Use in a horizontal flat position only Keep the unit away from flower vases sinks etc If liquids should be spilled into the unit serious damage will result If you spill any liquids into the unit unplug the AC power cord immediately and consult qualified service personnel before attempting to use it again When you finish operating the unit always unload the cassette and turn off the power When you leave your home for a long time unplug the AC power cord To protect the unit from a lightning storm unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS co eee eee PRECAUTIONS citirana asaina PREPARATION FEATURES airsan aeia NNE LOCATION OF CONTROLS ccccsscessssseessnsetereneeee REMOTE CONTROL POWER SOURCE 0 5 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS oe CABLE TV CONNECTIONS cccccseseseessseereeeeee SETTING THE LANGUAGE AUTO CLOCK SETTING MANUAL CLOCK SETTING TV OPERATION TM OR ERATION 3 cect erise isniir iaoa aiie TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS SETTING THE V CHIP a
54. nit should return to normal operation AC Outlet Wider Hole and Blade Polarized AC Cord Plug One blade is wider than the other ANTENNA CONNECTIONS If you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna follow the instructions below that correspond to your antenna system If you are using a cable TV service CATV see page 11 for Cable TV connections Combination VHF UHF Antenna Single 75 ohm cable or 300 ohm twin lead wire Connect the 75 ohm cable from the combination VHF UHF antenna to the Antenna Jack If your combination VHF UHF antenna has a 300 ohm twin lead wire the use of the 300 75 ohm Matching Transformer may be necessary oad Jack Antenna Jack u i Talo Coaxial Cable 300 75 ohm Matching Transformer Combination VHF UHF Antenna Separate VHF and UHF 300 ohm twin lead wires Connect the UHF 300 ohm twin lead wire to the Combiner not supplied Connect the VHF 300 ohm twin lead wire to the 300 75 ohm Matching Transformer Attach the Transformer to the Combiner then attach the Combiner to the Antenna Jack Antenna Jack 300 75 ohm Matching Transformer LY UHF 300 ohm VHF 300 ohm Separate VHF UHF Antennas 75 ohm VHF cable and 300 ohm UHF twin lead wires Connect the VHF 75 ohm cable and UHF 300 ohm twin lead wire to the Combiner not supplied Attach the Combiner to the Antenna Jack Antenna Jack VHF 75 ohm Tx Combiner UHF 300 ohm 10 CA
55. oise during playback MENU Button Press to display the On Screen menu function STOP Button Press once to stop the tape REVERSE Button In the Stop mode this button rapidly winds the tape backwards In the Play mode this button activates reverse search REC OTR Button Press once to start normal recording Additional presses activate One touch Timer Recording SLEEP Button Sets the TV to turn off automatically after up to 120 minutes CH Buttons Press the button to change to a higher numbered channel set into memory Press the button to change to a lower numbered channel set into memory VOL Buttons Press the button to increase or the button to decrease the volume level GO BACK Button Switches between the present channel and the last channel selected SLOW Button Slow motion playback CANCEL Button Used to clear the selected program and to move the cursor backward PAUSE Button During recording this button temporarily stops the tape During playback it stops the tape and displays a still image on the TV screen 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 00 00 00 PROGRAM Button Press to confirm the pro grammed timer recording and ON OFF TIMER SOUND Button Switches sound between mono and stereo when receiving broadcasts in stereo EJECT Button Press to eject the tape SET TRK Buttons Used to set or adjust i
56. on the screen for hearing impaired viewers 8 Programs 1 Month Programmable Timer With Everyday Every Week Capability The built in timer allows automatic absentee recording of up to 8 TV programs within 1 month It is also possible to record a program which is broadcast at the same time everyday or every week Automatic Clock Set Once your TV VCR is plugged into the AC outlet it automatically sets the correct date and time On Screen TV Display And VCR Programming When you select a channel or make other changes the TV will show an indicator on the screen for a few seconds Timer recording can be programmed and confirmed on the screen Picture Adjustments Using The Remote Control The On Screen display allows precise remote control adjustment of BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR TINT and SHARPNESS Automatic Playback Rewind Stop Eject When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab this TV VCR will automatically play back the cassette tape at the correct speed When a tape reaches its end during play back recording except during OTR and Timer Record and fast forward it will automatically stop rewind stop and eject the tape Hi Fi Stereo Sound With a frequency response of 20 to 20 000 Hz and a dynamic range of better than 90dB this VCR provides a level of excellence that rivals compact discs Programmable ON OFF Timer Allows you to automati cally turn on or off the TV VCR at a set time Programmab
57. openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the unit on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This unit should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source This unit should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to POWER SOURCES This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating plate If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company For units intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION This unit is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug if your unit is equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This too is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to repla
58. r TV VCR e Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center for the new or at our option rebuilt replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your TV VCR How you get service e For screen sizes of 26 and smaller Take your RCA TV VCR to any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center and pickup when repairs are complete e For screen sizes larger than 26 Request home or pick up repair and return 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 unit to and from your home e To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Service Center ask your dealer visit www rca com look in the Yellow Pages or call 1 800 336 1900 e Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service For rental firms proof of first rental is also required What your warranty does not cover e Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual describes how to install adjust and operate your television 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 ne
59. rence to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep tion which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the Product Registration interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Please fill out the product registration card packed separately and return it immediately For U S customers Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www rca com productregistration Registering this product allows us to contact you if needed Product Information 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 These numbers are located on the product Model No Dealer Address Phone Serial No Purchase Date IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1 READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safet
60. s cleared AUTO CLOCK SETTING The Auto Clock function will automatically set the built in clock Month Day Year and Time when the TV VCR is connected to an Antenna or Cable system and it is turned off As the TV VCR searches for a receivable station in your area and it receives a broadcast signal for Auto Clock the Auto Clock needs several minutes to set itself AUTO CLOCK SETTING 1 Connect the Antenna or Cable system e If you use a cable box turn it on 2 Plug the AC Power cord to the AC outlet 3 Make sure the TV VCR is turned off e If you press the POWER button the Auto Clock set is not effective 4 Wait at least three minutes and press the POWER button 5 Press the CALL button to check the clock on the screen 6 If the clock is not set check the Antenna condition The Auto Clock may not function properly if the reception condition is not good AUTO CLOCK ADJUSTMENT The Auto Clock Adjustment will be performed at 12 00 PM everyday if you turn off the TV VCR e If you use a cable box and you want Auto Clock adjust ment to be performed the cable box must be left on e The Auto Clock Adjustment is not effective when there is a difference of more than 5 minutes exists between the built in clock time and the actual time TO SET AUTO CLOCK TO OFF When shipped from factory the AUTO CLOCK option is set to ON But if you do not want Auto Clock set Adjustment 1 Turn on the TV VCR Press the MENU button
61. the SET or button to select the CH SET UP mode then press the ENTER button 3 Press the SET or button to select the AUTO CH MEMORY mode then press the ENTER button The TV VCR will begin memorizing all the channels available in your area Channel numbers will remain red until auto memorizing is complete 4 Press the MENU button until the MENU screen is cleared MENU E TIMER REC SET W TV SET UP E CH SET UP iSAUTO REPEAT ON OFF E SYSTEM SET UP ENTER MENU CH SET UP WW TV CATV E AUTO CH MEMORY AWSADD DELETE ENTER MENU 15 TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS SETTING THE V CHIP TO ADD DELETE CHANNELS 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the SET or button to select the CH SET UP mode then press the ENTER button 3 Press the SET or button to select the ADD DELETE mode then press the ENTER button 4 Select the desired channel to be MENU E TIMER REC SET WTV SET UP E CH SET UP AMAUTO REPEAT ON gt OFF E SYSTEM SET UP ENTER MENU CH SET UP E TVDCATV WAUTO CH MEMORY E ADD DELETE An age limitation can be set to forbid children to see and hear violent scenes or pictures for adults etc The unit corresponds to TV RATING and MOVIE RATING To use the V Chip function you must register a password TO REGISTER PASSWORD 1 Press the MENU button in the TV VCR mode The TV VCR menu screen will appear 2 Press SET or to select
62. y and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated 2 RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed 5 CLEANING Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning the exterior cabinet only 6 ATTACHMENTS The manufacturer of this unit does not make any recommendations for attachments as they may cause hazards IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 7 8A 10 11 WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this unit near water For example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool ACCESSORIES Do not place this unit on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The unit may fall causing serious injury and serious damage to the unit PORTABLE CART WARNING An appliance and cart symbol provided by RETAC combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn 3126A VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the unit and to protect it from overheat ing These

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