RCA 19TVR62 Owner’s Manual

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CAUTION: If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for I long periods, they may be permanently imprinted on the screen. Such

images include network logos, phone numbers, and video games. Ex- tended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided.

Note to Cable TV Installer

This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which

provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the

cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt to obtain wan'anty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the TV/VCR

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Table of Contents

Important Information

Warning Cautions

Note to Cable TVInstaller Product Registration

Setting Up the TV/VCR

Startup

Unpack your TV/VCR and

Remote Control 2

Insert Batteries in Remote 2 Place Your TV/VCR on a

Stable Surface 3

Connect Antenna or Cable-TV

System 3

Plug in the TV/VCR 3 Turn On the TV/VCR 3

Select the Language (Escqie

un Idioma/Choissisez une langue) 3

Put Channels into Memory

(Auto Channel Search) 4

Set the Signal Type (optional) 4 Add or Remove Channels from

TV/VCR's Memory 4

Set the Time and Date (Clock) __ 5 Select a Channel and Adjust

the Volume 5

Using the Remote Control

Buttons 6-7

Using the Playback Features

i i i i

Pause Frame Advance Picture Search

Automatic Tracking

Manual Tracking

Time Counter_

Commercial Scan

Auto Play Feature Auto Repeat Feature

Index Search Zero Search Blank Search

17 17 17 18 18 18

18 19

20 21

Recording a Program

Recording Features

Recording Speeds 22 Recording Pause 22

Types of Recordings

Basic Recording 23 Express Recording 24

Timer Recording

Setting a Timer Recording __ 25 Checking or Clearing Timer

Recordings 26

Stopping a Timer Recording __ 26

Copying and Editing Tapes 27

Location of Controls

FrontPanel Back Panel

TV/VCR Features

Using the TV/VCR Features

On-Screen Displays 8 Adjust the Video 8

Closed Captioning 9

Commercial Skip 9 Sleep Timer 10

Wake-Up Timer 10 Front Panel Block 10

Parental Controls and V-Chip__ 11

Setting TV Rating Limits 12 Setting Movie Rating Limits 14 Blocking Unrated Programs 15

Lock/Unlock Parental Controls 15

Playing a Tape

Operating Instructions

To Play a Tape

Hooking Up the TV/VCR

Choosing a Hookup 29 Connect Antenna or Cable System Without

a Cable Box 30

Connect a Cable System With Cable Box _ 31 Connect VCR or Camcorder

for Copying Tapes 32

References

Trouble Checks

Cleaning the TV/VCR

Limited Wan'anty

Index

33 35 36 37

Startup

1. Unpack the TV/VCR and remote control

Contact your dealer if your remote control is missing,

REW PLAY FF

RIO STOP PAUSE

D_SPLAY _NPUT

2. Insert batteries in remote

Startup

3. Place your TV/VCR on a stable surface

4. Connect antenna or cable-TV system

Connect a home antenna or a cable-TV system. Details onpages 29_32.

5. Plug in the TV/VCR

Plug the power cord into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug

completely.

6. Turn on the TVNCR

Press POWER on the front of the TV/VCR or press POWER on the remote. The indicator in the POWER button on the front of the

TV/VCR will light when the TV/VCR is on.

7. Select the language.

(Escoja un idioma./Choisissez une langue.)

This feature lets you select English, Spanish, or French as the

language for your on-screen displays. A. Press MENUon the remote to display the TV/VCR MAINMENU.

B. Press 1 to display the SCREEN menu.

C. Press 3 to toggle the menu language between English, Spanish and

French. The default menu language when you first turn on the TV/VCR is English.

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

Screen

I Picture _uality 2 Closed Captioning

3 Menu Language: English

(Idioma/Langue)

0 Exit

Startup

8. Put Channels into Memory (Auto Channel Search)

A. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

B. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu.

G. Press 1 to start AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH.

D. Allow the TV/VCR to search for all channels. Pressing any buttons

during Auto Channel Search will stop the search and only some channels will be in the TV/VCR's memory. When the search is finished the TV/VCR will automatically tune to the first channel in the channel memory list.

Set the Signal Type (optional)

The TV/VCR automatically selects the signal type (cable or antenna) when you run the Auto Channel Search in step 8. If you want to

change the signal type, follow the directions below.

A. Press MENU on the remote to display the TWVCR MAIN MENU.

B. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu.

C. Press 5 to toggle the Signal Type between ANTENNA and CABLE.

• After changing the signal type, you may need to re-enter the channel number you are trying to receive.

• After changing the signal type, you may need to Auto Channel Search again.

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

I Screen 2 Time

3 Timer Recordings 4 Parental Controls

5 Setup

I Auto Channel Search

Mow scanning channel 14

Press any key to cancel

I Screen 2 Time 3 Timer Recordings

4 Parental Controls 5 Setup

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Set Auto Repeat

4 Auto Play: ON 5 Signal Type: CABLE

0 Exit

SETUP

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

SETUP

10. Add or remove channels from the TV/VCR's memory

You may want to add or remove channels if some of them are not

active, have weak signals, or you do not want them in your channel memory. A channel that has been removed can still be selected by pressing the remote control's number buttons.

A, Press MENU on the remote to display the TWVCR MAIN MENU.

B, Press 5 to display the SETUP menu.

C. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen.

D. Follow the directions on the screen to add or remove a channel.

E. Add or remove more channels by entering the channel number or

pressing CHAN up or down.

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

I Screen 2 Time 3 Timer Recordings

4 Parental Controls 5 Setup

I Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels

Channel 10 is presently ADDED

Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit

SETUP

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Startup

11. Set the Time and Date (Clock)

To set the clock:

A. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

B. Press 2 to display the TIME menu.

C. Press 1 to display the SET TIME and DATE screen.

D. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the time.

• Press 0 before 1; 0 is added automatically before all other

numbers. Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM. Example: For a time of

1:O? PM, press O, then 1, then 0, then 7, then 2.

E. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the date.

• The day of the week will automatically appear after you enter the year.

• Press CLEAR on the remote at any time to change incorrect entries.

F. Press MENU on the remote to start the clock.

G. To exit and return to TV viewing, follow the on-screen instructions. H. To display the time and date, press DISPLAY on the remote.

TVIVCR MAIN MENU

Screen Time

I Set Time and Date

Time ......

Date --/--/--

Press MENU to cancel

Time 01:07 PM

Date 10/31/98 Saturday

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set

TIME

SET TIME AND DATE

(hh_mm)

SET TIME AND DATE

12. Select a channel and adjust the volume

Press CHANNEL up or down or press the number buttons on the remote to select a channel.

Example: For channel 2, press 0 then 2. The channel number is displayed on the screen.

• For cable channels over 99, press and hold 1 until 1- - appears. Then enter the next two numbers. Example: For channel 102, press and hold 1. When 1 - - appears, press 0, then press 2.

B. Press VOL up or down to adjust the volume. The volume display

appears on the screen.

Ch 02

Volume-..I ............ +

Buttons

PLAY

CHAN ^ and v (Channel up and down) Selects next higher or lower channel in

channel memory.

CLEAR

Removes all menus from the screen. Allows you to change menu entries or

clear a timer recording. Resets time counter to 0:00:00 when tt

is displayed.

REC

DISPLAY

CLEAR MENU

• TRACK •

STOP

PAUSE

INPUT

RESET

F.ADV

DISPLAY

Displays TV/VCR's current status. Displays time counter when a tape

is inserted. Removes displays.

F. 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 in PAUSE mode.

FF(Fast Forward)

Fast forwards the tape when the TV/VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture in forward motion during playback.

INPUT

Switches between the signal from a component connected to the AUDIOand VIDEOiNPUTjacks and TVgigne,L

Press once to select rear AUDIO/VIDEOIN

jacks; press again to select front

AUDIO/VtDEOtNjacks.

Displays the TV/VCRMAINMENU. Advances to next program during

program review.

MUTE

Reduces volume to a minimum level.

Buttons

Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing

two numbers,

Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1---- appears on the

screen. Then press the other two numbers.

PAUSE

Pauses the tape during playback. Pauses the tape during recording to

prevent recording of unwanted scenes.

PLAY

Plays a tape.

POWER

Turns the TV/VCR on and off.

PREV CH (Previous channel) Switches between the last two channels

selected.

Select one channel and then select the other using the number buttons. Press

PREV CH to switch between the two channels.

REW (Rewind) Rewinds the tape when the TV/VCR

is stopped. Searches the picture in reverse during

playback.

Operates Commercial Skip during TV viewing. (This only works when there is

no tape in the TV/VCR.)

Displays INDEX, ZERO, and BLANK search screens when tape is inserted

in the TV/VCR.

Operates Commercial Scan by advancing tape 60 seconds during playback.

SLEEP

Sets TV/VCR to automatically turn off in 30, 60, 90, or 120minutes. Seepage 10.

SPEED {Tape Speed) Selects a recording speed (SLPor SP).

STOP Stopsfunctionssuch asrecord,play,

rewind, fast forward, and pause.

REC (Record) Starts TV/VCR recording.

Used for express recording.

RESET

Resetsvideofunctionstofactorysettings. Used toresettimeforwake-up timerand

alarm.

TRACK • and • {Tracking up and down)

Lets you manually adjust tracking to reduce the streaks that may appear in the picture during playback.

VOL < and > (Volume up and down) Raises and lowers sound.

Using the TVNCR Features

On-Screen Displays

When you change channels, adjust volume, or use a VCR feature, on-screen displays appear to let

you know the status of the TV/VCR.

To Call Up On-Screen Displays

I. Press DISPLAYto display the function, time

counter, date, time, and tape speed. If you do not press DISPLAYagain, these

displays will time out and disappear.

2. Press DISPLAYagain:

• No tape in TV/VCR: Displays are removed.

• Tape in TV/VCR: Time counter remains on screen, and will not time out. Press DISPLAY

again to remove the time counter.

Adjust the Video

Use the SCREEN menu to adjust the picture for your personal preference. The TV/VCR will remember the settings you select,

To Adjust Video

1. PressMENUon the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press1 todisplay theSCREENmenu.

3. Press1 todisplay thePICTUREQUALITY

Illenu,

4. Press CHANup or down to select the function you want to adjust.

• Select Color to adjust color intensity.

• Select Tint to adjust for natural fleshtones.

• 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.

To Return Video to the Factory Settings

Press RESET to reset the video to the levels set at the facto W.

The message "All picture controls have been

reset to factory defaults" will appear.

TVIVCR MAIN MENU

Screen

Color -. ..... I ......... +

Tint ....... I ........

Contr ....... I ........

Brite ...... I .........

Sharp ...... I .........

Use CH and VOL to adjust Press MENU to exit

SCREEN

Picture Quality

PICTURE QUALITY

Using the TV/VCR Features

Closed Captioning

The closed captioning feature displays the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen. This is useful to hearing

impaired or anyone who wants to watch a program without sound.

There are four types of closed captions: Caption 1, Caption 2, Text 1 and Text 2. Caption 1 displays the full translation of the

primaw language in your area. Caption 2 may be used as a second source for secondary languages. Text 1 and Text 2 display on-screen boxes containing the text of general information not

necessarily related to the program being watched. Closed captioning is not available on all channels. Check your

TV program listings for CC (closed caption) broadcasts.

To View Closed Captions

1. PressMENUon the remote to display TV!VCRMAIN 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 screen.

5. Press 2 to select the Mode.

• 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 screen.

TVIVCR MAIN MENU

Screen

SCREEN

Picture Quality Closed Captioning

CLOSED CAPTIONING

I Display: OFF

2 Mode: CAPTION I

0 Exit

Commercial Skip

As its name suggests, Commercial Skip allows you to bypass commercials during normal TV viewing. When a commercial

comes on, you can activate the Commercial Skip timer to run from 30 seconds to 4 minutes. While the timer is counting down, you

are free to search through and watch other channels. When the timer runs out, the TV/VCR automatically changes back to your

original channel. Use the following steps to program the Commercial Skip timer:

1. On your remote, press SEARCH. An on-screen timer appears.

2. Press SEARCH repeatedly to set the timer as desired. The

time increases by 30 seconds each time SEARCH is pressed.

3. To cancel Commercial Skip, press CLEAR. Your TV/VCR will stay tuned to the channel it is on and will not change

back to your original channel.

Commercial Skip works only when there is no tape in the TV/VCR.

SKIP 0:30

Using the TVNCR Features

Sleep Timer

The sleep timer automatically turns the TV/VCR off after 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes.

1. Press SLEEP on the remote to select 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.

2. To cancel the sleep timer, press SLEEP until the timer

disappears.

You can also access the sleep timer through the menu system.

1. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VGR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 2 to display the TIME menu.

3. Press 2 to display the SLEEP TIMER screen.

4. Press GHAN up or down to select 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes.

5. Press MENU three times to exit.

While watching a program, press DtSPLAY to check the amount of time remaining before the TV turns off.

6. To cancel the sleep timer, first display the SLEEP TIMER menu

by repeating steps 1-4 above. Then, repeatedly press GHAN up or down until O:OO is displayed on the screen.

Wake-Up Timer

The timer turns the TV/VCR on at a desired time. You can set it to wake you up in the morning or remind you that a favorite program

is about to start.

1. Press MENU on the remote to display the TWVCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 2 to display the TIME menu.

3. Press 3 to display the WAKE-UP TIMER menu.

4. Use the number buttons to enter the channel number and time.

• After you enter the time, press 1 for AM or 2 for PM. Example: For a time of 5:07PM, press 5, then O, then 7, then 2.

• Press CLEAR to correct an entry or RESET to clear the timer.

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.

6. To cancel the wake-up timer, first display the WAKE-UP TIMER menu by repeating steps 1-3 above. Then, press RESET to cancel

the timer, and press MENU to exit. The timer is also canceled if

MENU is pressed before step 4 is completed.

Front Panel Block

Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV's front panel buttons. Any timer recordings will still record (provided there is a tape in the VCR). Front Panel Block can keep children from watching TV or playing with the TV buttons when a parent is not present.

1. With the TV/VCR on, press and hold the POWER button on the remote for approximately 6 seconds. The indicator in the Power

button flashes. The indicator in the Power button flashes if the STOP/EJECT or

POWER buttons on the front panel are pushed but nothing will happen.

To turn off the Front Panel Block, press and hold the POWER button for 6 seconds.

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Sleep Timer 0:30

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TV/VCR MAIN MENU

Screen

Time

Set Time and bate SLeep Timer

Turn off TV in 0:00

Press Channel up or down to adjust timer.

Press MENU to exit

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

Screen

Time

Set Time and Date Sleep Timer

Wake-up Timer

Channel -- Time --:--

TIME

SLEEP TIMER

TIME

WAKE-UP TIMER

Channel 12 Time 05:07 AM

Press CLEAR to correct Press RESET for --:--

Press MENU to exit

Using the TVNCR Features

Parental Controls and V-Chip

The Parental Controls menu allows you to program yore" 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.

Tile 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 isnot approved for viewing,"when you turn to that particular channel. Broadcasters axe not required to provide content themes, so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age-based rating. You can also block out programs

that have not been given a rating, and programs that are considered "unrated" because no code has been sent by the broadcaster.

Tile 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

TV-14 _nonitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14watch

TV-PG ansuitable for younger children. Many patents may want to watch it with their younger

TV-G little or no violence (V), no strong language (L)and little or no sexual dialogue (D) or

TV-Y7 aeeded to distinguish between make-believe and reality. Themes and elements in this

_naybe unsuitable for children under 17.It contains one or more of the following content :hemes: graphic violence (V), explicit sexual activity (S), or crude indecent language (L).

Patents Strongly Cautioned. This program contains some material that many parents would :ind unsuitable for children under 14.Patents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in

anattended. This program contains one or more of the following content themes: intense violence (V), intense sexual situations (S), strong coarse language (L), or intensely

_uggestive dialogue (D). Parental Guidance Suggested. This program contains material that parents may find

:hildren. The program contains one or more of the following content themes: moderate violence {V),some sexual situations (S), infrequent coarse language {L),or some

_uggestive dialogue (D). 2-eneral Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains

_ituations (S). Directed to Children 7 years and older. This program is designed for children ages 7 and

_bove. It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills

arogram may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or comedic violence, or may frighten :hildren under the age of 7.

_11Children. This program is designed to be appropriate for all children. The themes and

TV-Y 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.

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