RCA T13017WH User Manual
USER’S
GUIDE
T13017WH
TV/VCR COMBINATION
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Introduction
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates “dangerous
voltage” inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
This symbol indicates important
instructions accompanying the
product.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose
this TV/VCR combination to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug
to wide slot, fully insert.
ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la
lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la
prise et pousser jusqú au fond.
Cautions
Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug. The wide blade fits into the wall
socket only one way. If you need an extension cord, make sure it matches the
plug of the TV/VCR combination.
FCC regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.
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 this card allows us to contact you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof
of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in
case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the TV/VCR
combination.
Model No.___
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Serial No. ______________________________________________________
Purchase Date: _________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: _________________________________________
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Important Information
T13017WH
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Introduction
Table of Contents
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Important Information
Warning ______________________________ i
Cautions ______________________________ i
Note to Cable TV Installer _______________ i
Product Registration ____________________ i
Setting Up the TV/VCR
Startup
Check Accessories With TV/VCR ____ 2
Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 2
Optional: Attach Hook for Remote ___ 3
Attach Swivel Base to TV/VCR ______ 3
Connect Antenna or Cable-TV
System________________________ 3
Swivel the TV/VCR Into Position ____ 3
Turn On the TV/VCR ______________ 3
Set the Clock and Auto Channel
Search Automatically ___________ 4
Set the Clock Manually _____________ 4
Add or Remove Channels from
TV/VCR's Memory ____________ 5
Select the Language. (Escoge
una Lengua.) __________________ 5
Select a Channel and Adjust
the Volume____________________ 5
Using the Remote Control
Buttons _____________________________ 6-7
Using the TV/VCR Features
On-Screen Displays ____________________ 8
Adjust the Video ______________________ 8
Closed Captions _______________________ 9
Sleep Timer __________________________ 10
Wake-Up Timer_______________________ 10
Playing a Tape
Operating Instructions_________________ 11
Using the Playback Features
Pause____________________________ 12
Picture Search ____________________ 12
Automatic Tracking _______________ 12
Manual Tracking__________________ 12
Time Counter_____________________ 13
Auto Play Feature_________________ 14
Auto Repeat Feature_______________ 14
Recording a Program
Recording Features
Recording Speeds _________________ 15
Recording Pause __________________ 15
Types of Recordings___________________ 15
Basic Recording –
Operating Instructions __________ 15
Recording While You're Away
Timer Recording _______________ 16
Checking or Clearing
Timer Recordings_____________17
Stopping a Timer Recording ______17
Express Recording______________ 18
Copying and Editing Tapes_________ 19
Location of Controls
Front Panel___________________________ 20
Back Panel ___________________________ 21
Hooking Up the TV/VCR
Choosing a Hookup ___________________ 21
Connect Supplied Antenna, Antenna, or
Cable System Without Cable Box____ 22
Connect Cable System With Cable Box to
Unscramble All Channels __________ 23
Connect Cable System With Cable Box to
Unscramble Only Premium Channels 23
Connect VCR or Camcorder
for Copying Tapes ________________ 24
References
Cleaning the TV/VCR _________________ 25
Specifications_________________________ 25
Trouble Checks ____________________ 26-27
Limited Warranty _____________________ 28
Index________________________________ 29
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Setting Up the TV/VCR
1. Check accessories with TV/VCR combination.
Contact your dealer if any items are missing.
Remote
(Stock No. 221374)
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VHF/UHF Dipole Antenna
(Stock No. 221193)
Four (4) Screws
(Stock No. 221349)
Recipe Cards
(Stock No. 221381)
Antenna Adapter
(300-75 Ohm)
(Stock No. 221192)
Cooking Tape
(Stock No. 221377)
Swivel Base
(Stock No. 221375)
2 “AA” Batteries
Startup
Videotape Catalog
(Stock No. 221376)
Hook
(Stock No. 221379)
2. Insert batteries in remote.
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Setting Up the TV/VCR
Startup
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4. Attach swivel base to TV/VCR.
Turn the TV/VCR on its side and attach the base to the
underside of the TV/VCR using the four supplied screws.
Then, place the TV/VCR upright on a solid, level surface
where it can swivel left and right free of any objects.
3. Optional: Attach hook for remote.
Attach the hook in a convenient location for storing your
remote when it is not in use.
5. Connect antenna or cable-TV system.
Connect the supplied dipole antenna, a different home
antenna, or a cable-TV system. Details on pages 21-23.
6. Swivel the TV/VCR into position.
Swivel the TV/VCR into the viewing position.
Moving the TV/VCR while it is operating may cause a
rainbow effect from the Earth’s magnetic field or
nearby appliances.
7. Turn on the TV/VCR.
Press POWER on the TV/VCR or remote. The
indicator in the POWER button on the front of the
TV/VCR will light.
The first time you turn on the TV/VCR, or after a
power interruption, the TV/VCR will display the
AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET menu.
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Setting Up the TV/VCR
Startup
AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET
What is your Time Zone?
1 Eastern
2 Central
3 Mountain
4 Pacific
5 Alaska
6 Hawaii
7 Don't know
AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET
Does your area observe
Daylight Savings Time
from April to October?
1 Yes, DST is observed
2 No
3 Don't know
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
Now scanning channel 1
AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET
The TV/VCR is now
setting the clock.
This may take
several minutes.
Press MENU to cancel
TV/VCR MAIN MENU
1 Programming
2 Picture Quality
3 Time
TIME
1 Set clock
SET CLOCK
Time --:-- --
(hour:minute)
Date --/--/--
SET CLOCK
Time 05:07 AM
Date 07/13/95 Thursday
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to set
8. Set the clock and auto channel search automatically.
When the AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET screen appears, follow
these steps to automatically place channels in the TV/VCR’s
memory and set the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time
information transmitted by some broadcast stations.
A. Press a number (1-6) on the remote corresponding to the
time zone you live in. If you do not know your time zone,
press 7.
B. Press 1if your area observes daylight savings time from
April to October, or press 2 if it does not. If you do not
know, press 3.
C. Press MENU on the remote if all antenna or cable connections
are completed. The AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH will be
performed, followed by automatic clock set.
If The Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful message appears,
then set the clock manually. The clock must be set before
you can use the timer recording or wake-up timer features.
If you change your cable or antenna signal, and need to
manually place channels in memory:
1. Press MENUon the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN
MENU.
2. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu.
3. Press 1 to Auto channel search.
Set the clock manually.
If the AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET was unsuccessful or you want
to manually set the clock:
A. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN
MENU.
B. Press 3to display the TIME menu.
C. Press 1 to display the SET CLOCK screen.
D. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the time
including AM or PM, month, day, and year. The day of the
week will automatically appear after you enter the year.
• Press 0 before single-digit numbers. Press 1 for AM or 2
for PM. Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7, then 2
for a time of 5:07PM.
• Press CLEAR on the remote at any time to change
incorrect entries.
E. Press MENU on the remote to start the clock.
To display the time and date, press DISPLAY on the remote.
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Startup
9. 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 number buttons.
A. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR 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.
10. Select the language. (Escoge una lengua.)
This feature lets you select English or Spanish as the language
for your on-screen displays.
A. Press MENU on remote to see the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
B. Press 6to display the LANGUAGE/IDIOMA menu. The
bullet (•) indicates the language selected.
C. Press 1 to display the menus in English.
Press 2 to display the menus in Spanish.
11. Select a channel and adjust the volume.
A. Press CHAN up or down or two number buttons on the
remote to select a channel.
Example: Press 0 then 2 for channel 2. The channel number
is displayed.
For cable channels over 99, press and hold 1 until 1– –
appears. Then press two more numbers. Example: Press
and hold 1, then press 0, then press 2, for channel 102.
B. Press VOLup or down to adjust the volume. The volume
display appears.
TV/VCR MAIN MENU
1 Programming
2 Picture Quality
3 Time
4 Closed Captioning
5 Setup
6 Language/Idioma
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA
Select a language.
Escoge una lengua.
1•English (ingles)
2 Spanish (espanol)
TV/VCR MAIN MENU
1 Programming
2 Picture Quality
3 Time
4 Closed Captioning
5 Setup
SETUP
1 Auto channel search
2 Add/Remove channels
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
Channel 10
is presently ADDED
Press CLEAR to remove
Press MENU to exit
CH 02
Volume ...............
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Using the Remote Control
Buttons
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CHAN (Channel) Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower channel in
channel memory.
CLEAR
Allows you to change menu entries or
clear a timer recording.
Resets time counter to 0:00:00 when it is
displayed.
DISPLAY
Displays TV/VCR’s current status.
Displays time counter when a tape is
inserted.
Removes displays.
Advances to next program during
program review.
FF (Fast forward)
Fast forwards the tape when the
TV/VCR is stopped.
Searches the picture in forward motion
during playback.
MENU
Displays the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
MUTE
Turns sound on or off.
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Buttons
RESET
Resets video functions to factory settings.
Used to reset time for wake-up timer
(alarm).
REW (Rewind)
Rewinds the tape when the TV/VCR is
stopped.
Searches the picture in reverse motion
during playback.
SPEED (Tape Speed)
Selects a recording speed
(SP or SLP).
STOP
Stops functions such as record, playback,
rewind, fast forward, and pause.
TRACK (Tracking) Up or Down
Lets you manually reduce the streaks
that may appear in the picture during
playback.
VOL (Volume) < or >
Raises and lowers sound.
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.
Press 00 to select the line input (VIDEO).
PAUSE
Pauses the tape during playback.
Pauses recording to prevent recording of
unwanted scenes.
PLAY
Plays a tape.
POWER
Turns TV/VCR on or off.
PREV CH (Previous channel)
Switches between the last two channels.
Select one channel and then select the
other using the number buttons. Press
PREV CH to switch between the two
channels.
REC (Record)
Starts TV/VCR recording.
Used for express recording.
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TV/VCR Features
Using the TV/VCR 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
1. Press DISPLAY to display the channel
number, function, time counter, date, time,
and tape speed.
If you do not press DISPLAY again, these
displays will time out.
2. Press DISPLAY again:
•No tape in TV/VCR: Displays removed.
•Tape in TV/VCR: Time counter remains
on screen. Will not time out. Press
DISPLAY again to remove the time
counter.
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CH 02 RECORD 0:00:00
12/25/93 Sun 08:43AM SLP
0:00:00
TV/VCR MAIN MENU
1 Programming
2 Picture Quality
PICTURE QUALITY
Color -................+
Tint ................
Contr ................
Brite ................
Sharp ................
Use CH and VOL to adjust
Press MENU to exit
Press DISPLAY
again with no
tape inserted.
Press DISPLAY
Time Counter Only –
Remains on Screen
(Press DISPLAY again
to remove.)
Normal Screen
– No Displays
Press DISPLAY
again with tape
inserted.
Adjust the Video
Use the PICTURE QUALITY menu to adjust the
picture for your personal preference. The TV/VCR
will remember the settings you select.
To Adjust Video
1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 2to display the PICTURE QUALITY menu.
3. Press CHAN up 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 to adjust picture sharpness.
4. 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
factory.
All picture controls have been reset to factory defaults
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