RCA T19064 Owner’s Manual

USER'S

GUIDE

TV/VCR CO

Important Information

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SERVICE PERSONNEL,

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structio11s ac_ompa_lying [_le pFod_ct.

To reduce the risk of fire or shock Eazard, do not expose

WARNING I

this product to rain or moisture,

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

A'II'ENTION: Pour Oviter les chocs Olectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche darts la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond.

Cautions

PCC regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment ms_ void the user's authori_ to operate it.

Refer to the identification/rating label on the back of the product for the proper operating voltage.

CAUTION: If fixed (non-moving) im_es are left on the screen for [ long periods, they ma}i be permanently imprinted on t_e screen. Such

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

Note to Cable IV Installer

'[__lsreminder is provided m call your attention to Article 82040 of the National Elec_ica! Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part i) which

provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shah be connected to the grounding aysmm of the building as

close to the point of cable entxLyas practical

Product Registration

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

Keep your sales receipt to obtain wairan_ parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the seria! and mode! nmnbers in case you need them, The numbers are located on the back of the TV/VCR

combination.

Mode[ No,__ Serial No.

Purchase Date: Dealer/Address/Phone:

Table of Contents

Important Information

Warning i

Cautions i Note to Cable '1%"Installer i

Product Registration __ i

Setting Up the TV/VCR

Stariup

Unpack your TV/VCR and

Remote Control 2

Inset* Batteries in Remote 2

PlaceYourTV/VCRon a

Stable Surface 3

Connect Antenna or Cable '1%'

System 3

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

Select the Language (t:_coje

un Idioma/Choissisez une langue) 3

Put ChanneN into Memo W

(Auto Channel Search) 4

Set the Signal Type {optional} 4 Add or Remove Channels from

TViVCR's Memo D' 4

Set the Time and Date (Clock} .... 5

Select a Channel and Adjust

the Volume 5

Using the Playback Features

Pause Frame Advance Picture Search

Automatic Tracking

Manual Tracking Time Counter

Commercial Scan Auto Play Feature

Auto Repeat Feature. Index Search

Zero Semvh

Blank Search

Recording a Program

Recording Features

Recording Speeds 22 Recording Pause ___ 22 Automatic Head Cleaner 22

Types of Recordings

Basic Recording 23 Express Recording 24

Timer Recording

Setting a 'rimer Recording __ 25 Checking or Clearing Timer

Recordings 26

Stopping a Timer Recording __ 26

Copying and Editing Tapes 27

17 17 17 18 18 18 18 19 19

20 21

Using the Remote Control

Buttons 67

TV/VCR Features

Using the TViVCR Features

On Screen Displays __ 8 Adjust the Video 8 Closed Captioning 9

Commercial Skip 9 Sleep 'rimer i0

Wake:Up Timer 10

Front Panel Block i0 Parental Controls and V Chip__ 11

Setting TV Rating Limlt_ 12 Setting Movie Rating Limits 14

Blocking Unrated Programs .... 15

Lock/Unlock Parental Controls 15

Playing a Tape

Oper_tng Instructions

To Play a Tape

Location of Controls

Front Panel Back Panel

28 29

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 _ 3i Connect VCR or Camcorder

for Copying 'rapes 32

References

Trouble Checks

Cleaning the TViVCR Limited Warranty Index

33 35 36 37

Startup

1. Unpack the TV/VCR and remote control

Contact your dealer tf your remote co_tro| is missing.

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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 '1%' system. Details o_ _ges 293Z

5. Plug in the TV/VCR

Plug the power cord into the wall o_let, 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 TViVCR or press IV or VCR on the

remote, The indicator in the POWER button on the front of the TV/VCR will light when the TViVCR is on,

7. Select the language. (Escoja un idioma./Choisissez une langue.)

This feature lets you select English, Spanish, or Prenc}_ as the language for your on screen displa3*_.

A. PressMENU ontheremotetodtsplaytheTV/VCRMAIN MENU.

B. Press_ to display the SCREEN menu.

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

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

TViVCR MAIN MENU

_reen

Screen

I P_ctur_ _uaL_ty 2 CLosed Capt_n_ng

3 M_nu Language: _n_[_sh

(rd_malLan_u_)

Startup

8. Put Channels into Memory (Auto Channel Search)

A, Press MENU on the remote to display the |V/VCR MAIN MENU,

B, Press 5 to display the SETUP menu, C. Press 1to start AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH,

O. Allow the 'KV/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 TViVCR will automatlcal|y tune to the first channel in the channel memo W list.

Set the Signal Type (optional)

The TViVCR autornaflca_ selects the signal _pe (cable orantenna)

when you run the Auto Channel Search in step 8. If you want to

change the signal ty>e, 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 rype between AN1 ENNA and CABLE,

• After changing the signal type, you may need to reenter the channel number you are trying to receive,

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

TViVCB MAIN MENU

Screen

2 Tiae 3 Tiaer Be¢ordlnB_

Parental Contro[_

5 Setup

I Auto Channel Search

BO_ $cenn_nN channel 14

Press any key _o cancel

I Screen

2 T_me 3 T_mer Recordings

Parental Controls

5 Setup

I Auto Channel Search

2 Add/Remove ChanneLs 3 Set Auto Repeat

4 Auto PLay: ON

5 S_gnaL Type: CABLE

0 Exlt

SETUP

AUTO CHARNEL SEARCH

TViVCB MAIN MENU

SETUP

10. Add or remove channels from the TVNCR's memory

You m_ want to add or remove channels ff some of them are not ac_ve, have weak signal, or you do not want them in your channel

memo W. A channel that has been removed can still be selec_d 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 dtrertlons 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,

TViVCB PAIN MENU

I Screen 2 T_me 3 T_mer Becord_ng_

Parental Controls

5 Setup

I Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Be€ova Channels

Channel I0 _¢ precentLy ABBEB

Press CLEAR to remove Pre¢¢ MENU to exlt

SETUP

ABBiREPOVE CHANNELS

Startup

11. Set the Time and Date (Clock)

To set the clock:

A, PressMENUontheremotetodtsplaytheTVWCRMAIN 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 i; 0 is added automatically before all other numbecs. Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM. Example: For a time of

1:07 PM, press 0, then 1, then 0, then 7, then 2.

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

• The day of the week wt!l 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 '1%_v_ewing, follow'the on screen tns_cttons. H. To display the time and date, press DISPLAY on the remote.

TViVCR MArN MENU

Screen T_me

I Set Time and Date

Time ......

Dste --l--l--

Press MENU to csncet

T_me 01:07 PM

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Press CLEAR to correct

Press MENU to set

TIME

SET TIME ARD DATE

SET TrME AND gATE

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. 'Ihen enter the next two numbers. Example: For channel 102, press and hold 1. When 1 appears, press 0, then press 2.

B, Press VOL left or right to adjust the volume, The volume display

appears on the screen,

Ch _

Votume-..l ............ +

Buttons

This remote has a Light O feature that lets you use the remote in a dimly lit or dark room, The Light button glows in the dark. Pressing this button lights some of the most commonly used remote buttons. The buttons remain lit as long as any button is pressed within

approximately four seconds of the last button pressed. Tim light times out if no buttons are pressed, which conserves the life of your batteries. If the light times out, simply press the Light button to turn it on again.

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

channel memory.

OFF IV VCR

R_ PLAY F_

REC STOP PAUSE

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 it is displayed.

DISPLAY

13ispla2_ TViVCR's current status. 13ispla2_ 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 flame at a

time when the tape is in PAUSE mode.

FF (Fast Forward) Fast forwards the tape when the

TViVCR is stopped. Searches the picture in forward motion

during playback.

Display_ the TV/VCR MAIN MENU,

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.

OFF Turns the TViVCR off.

PAUSE

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

prevent recording of unwanted scenes.

PLAY

Plays a tape.

PREV (Previous channel) Switches between the last two chan_mls

selected. Select one channel and then select the

other using the number buttons. Press PREV to switch betwean the two

channels.

SKIP/SEARCH

Operates Commercial Skip during 'KV viewing. (This only works when there ts

no tape in the TV/VCR.)

Displays INDEX,ZERO, and BLANK

search screens when tape is inser*ed in the 'IN_iVCR.

Operates Commercial Scan by advancing

tape (30seconds during playback.

SLEEP

Sells TV/VCR to automatically turn off in

30, 60, 90, or i20 minutes, Seepage 10,

SPEED {Tape Speed)

Selects a recording speed (SLP,SP, or LP),

STOP

Stops functions such as record, play, rewind, fast forward, and pause.

TRACK + and -

(Tracking tip and down) Le_syou manually adjust tracking m

reduce the streaks that may appear in the

picture during playback.

REC (Re_ard)

Starts TViVCR recording. Used for express recording.

RESET

Resets video functions to factory settings. Used to reset time for wake up timer and

alarm.

REW (Rewind) Rewinds the tape when the TViVCR

is stopped. Searches the picture in reverse during

playback,

111 Turns on the TViVCR.

VCR

Turns on the TViVCR.

VOL < and > (Volume ttp 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

1. Press DISPLAY to display the function, time counter, date, time, and tape speed.

[fyou do not press DISPkAY again, these display_ will time out and disappear.

2. Press DISPLAY again:

• No tape in 'I_iVCR: Display_ are removed.

• 'rape in 'I_.1iVCR: 'rime 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 'IN'iVCR will

remember the settings you select.

To Adjust Video

1, Press MENU on the remote to display the

TVNCR MAIN MENU,

2. Press 1to ¢[splay the SCREEN menu.

3. Press 1to _Lsplay the PIC CUREQUALIfY

men!&

4. Press CHAN up or dow_ to select the function you want to adjust.

• Select Color to adjust color tntanstty.

• Select Tint to adjust for natural fleshtones.

• Select Contr (contrastj m adjust picture conn_ast.

• Select Brite {brightness) to adjust picture brightness.

• Select Sharp (sharpness) to adjust picture sharpness.

5. Press VOL < or >m adjust the function selected.

To Return Video to the Factory Settings

Press RESET m reset the video to the levels set the factory.

The message "All picture controls have been reset to factory defaults" wtl! appear,

TV/VCR MArN M_NU

Screen

to[or -. ..... I ......... ÷

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

Comtr ....... I ........

Sr_te ..... I ..........

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

Use CH and VOL to adjust Press M_NU to e×_t

_CREEN

P_cture _ua[_ty

PrCTUR_ _UAL_TY

Using the TVNCR Features

Closed Captioning

The closed captioning feature dtsplay_ the audio pmtion of a program as text on the TV screen. 'IRis is useful to hearing

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

There are four b'pes of closed captions: Caption 1, Caption 2, Text 1 and Text 2. Caption i display_ the gul!translation of the

prima Wlanguage in your area. Caption 2 may be used as a second source for secondaLv languages. Text i 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. Cheek your TV program listings for CC (closed caption) broadcasts,

To View Closed Captions

1, Press MENU on the rerno_ to display TV/VCR MAIN MENU, 2, Press 1 to display the SCREEN menu,

3. Press 2 to display the CLOSED CAPT!QNING menu,

4, Press 1to change the Display,

• '[Rere are three choices: OFF, ON, and ON WHEN MU lED.

• Each time vou press 1 the Display will change on the

Closed C@tioning menu screen.

TV/VCR MArN M[NU

Screen

SCREEN

Picture Queki_y CLosed Captlonlng

CLOSE# CAPTrONrNG

I D_sp[ay: OFF

2 Mode: CAPTrON I

Commercial Skip

5. Press 2 to select the Mode.

• 'IRere 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.

As its name suggests, Commercial Skip allows y-ou _ _pass 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 watch other channels. After the timer runs out, the TViVCR automatically changes back to your original channel.

Use the following steps to program the Commercial Skip timer:

On your remote, press SKIP/SEARCH,An on screen timer appears.

Press SKIP/SEARCH repeatedly to setthe timer as desired, 'IRe time increases by 30 seconds each time SKIP/SEARCH

is pressed. Skip countdown sta1% automatically ffyou

haven't pressed SKIP/SEAROH for two seconds.

'[b cancel Commercial Skip, keep pressff_g SKIP/SEARCH

until the SKIP display disappears from the semen, or 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 them is no tape i 1the TV/AiCR.

8 E×_t

SKIP 0:30

Using the TVNCR Features

Sleep Timer

The sleep timer atttomattcal[y turns the TViVCR off after 30, 80, 90, or 120 minutes.

1. Press SLEEP on the remote to select 30, 60, 90 or i20 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 m display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 2 to display the TIME menu.

3. Press 2 to display the SLEEP TIMER screen.

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

5. Press MENU three times to exit.

While watching a program, press DISPLAY 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 i4 above. Then, repeatedly press CHAN up or down unti| 0:00 is displayed on the screen.

Wake-Up Timer

The timer turns the TViVCR on at a desired time. You can set it m

wake you up in the morning or remind you that a favorite program

is about to start.

1. Press MENU on the remote m display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 2 to display the 11ME 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:OTPM, 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.

• 'IRe wake up timer will turn on the TV/VCR eve W day-. "['he WAKE-UP indicator Ught on the front panel is illuminated when the wake up timer N set.

• OncetheTV/VCRisturnedonbythewakeuptimer, the unit atttomatical[y turns off after 60 minutes if no buttons are pressed.

Note: When the wake up timer turns on the TViVCR, the volume level does not change from when the TV/VCR was last turned off..

6. To cancel the wake up timer, FLrstdisplay the WAKE-UP TIMER

menu/!y repeating steps 13 above. Then, press RESET to cancel the timer, and press MENU to exit. The timer is also canceled ff

MENU is pressed before step 4 is completed.

Front Panel Block

Selecting this option lets y-ou block {dis_le) or unblock {enable) the 'I_'v"sfront 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 TViVCR 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 S'fOPiEIECT or POWER buttons on the front panel are pushed but nothing will

happen. To turn off the Front Panel Block, press and hold the PQWE R

button for (3seconds.

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Steep Timer 0:30

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TV/VCR MArN M_NU

Screen

T_me

Set Time and Date Skee_ Timer

Turn _ff ?v in 0:00

Pres_ Channel up or

do_n to adjust timer. Press MENU to exit

TV/VCR MArN M_NU

Screen

T_me

Set T_me and Date SEeep T_mer

Wake-up T_mer

Channel -- T_me --:--

TIME

SLEEP TIMER

T_ME

WAKE-UP TrMER

WA_E-UP TIMER

Channel I_ Ti_e 05:07 A_

Pre$_ CLEAR to correct Press RESET for _-:-_

Press MENU to exit

Using the TVNCR Features

Parental Controls and V-Chip

The Parental Controls menu allows y-ou m progr_n your TViVCR so th_ children cannot see cer*atn programs.

'[he First three choices in the Parental Control_ menu involve a feature inside your TV/VCR called VChtp 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 let_ you program your TV so it will not display certain programs. Once you block programs, you or other adult_ are not limited to only parent approved programs; you can "unbloek" programs ICyentering a password.

'[he VChip inside your TViVCR comes turned "off," so ffyou choose not to

implement it, you can just ignore it.

When turned "on," the VChip reads a code that most broadcastei_ send with programs. '[hat code tell_ the VChtp the program's age based rating U'V MA, 'Pv' i4, etc.) and content themes (Violance (V), Adult Language (12),etc.). If you have blocked the rating and/or content themes that the program contains, you will receive the message, "This channel is not approved for viewing," when you turn to that particular ct_anneL Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received with no content themes will o@ be blocked if you block their age based rating. You can alao block out programs that have not been given a rating, and programs that are considered "unrated" because no code h_s been sent/_y the broadcaster.

'[he age b_sed 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. '['his program is specifically designed to be viewed by adult8 and

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

TV-PG ansuitable for younger children. Many parents 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 '_eeded to distinguish bePween make believe and reality. 'Ihemes and elements in this

nay be unsuitable for children under i7. It contains one or more of the following content

heroes: gJ'aphic violence (V}, explicit sexual activity (S), or crude indecent language (L).

Parents Strongly Cautioned. '['his program contains some material that many parents would 'ind unsuitable for children under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in

anattended. 'rh_s program contains one or more of the following content themes: intense violence O/J, intel_e sexual situations (S), strong coarse language (L), or intensely

_uggestive dialogue (D),

Parental Guidance Suggested. This program contains material that parents may find

;hlldren. '['he program contains one or more of the following content themes: moderate violence 0/), some sexual situations (S), infrequent coarse language (L), or some

_uggestive dialogue (D),

3eneral Audience. Most parents would find thi_ program suitable for all ages. It contains

_ituafions (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 thlldren under the age of 7.

,MI Children. '['his progr_n is designed to be appropriate for all children. The themes and

TV-Y _lements in this program are designed for a young audience, including children from ages

.)_;. This program is not experted m frighten younger children.

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