RCA T20062BC User Manual
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T 2 0 0 6 2 B C
U S E R ’ S
G U I D E
TV/VCR COMB I N AT I O N
Introduction
Important Information
CAUTION
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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 jusqu’au fond.
Cautions
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your
product for its proper operating voltage.
FCC regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.
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.
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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.______________________________________________________
Serial No. ______________________________________________________
Purchase Date: _________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: _________________________________________
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T20062BC
Introduction
Table of Contents
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 Combination__________ 2
Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 2
Connect Antenna or Cable-TV
System________________________ 3
Place the TV/VCR Where You
Want to Operate It _____________ 3
Plug in the TV/VCR________________ 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.
(Escoja un Idioma./Choisissez
une Langue.) __________________ 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 _____________________ 8-9
Channel Labeling ______________________ 9
Commercial Skip_______________________ 9
Closed Captions ______________________ 10
Alert Sound __________________________ 10
Program Guard _______________________ 10
Wake-Up Timer_______________________ 11
Sleep Timer __________________________ 11
Automatic Tracking _______________ 14
Manual Tracking__________________ 14
Time Counter_____________________ 14
Auto Play Feature_________________ 15
Auto Repeat Feature_______________ 15
Commercial Scan __________________15
Index Search _____________________ 16
Zero Search ______________________ 17
Blank Search _____________________ 17
Recording a Program
Recording Features
Recording Speeds _________________ 18
Recording Pause __________________ 18
Types of Recordings __________________ 19
Basic Recording
Operating Instructions __________ 19
Express Recording ________________ 20
Recording While You're Away
Timer Recording _______________ 21
Checking or Clearing
Timer Recordings ____________ 22
Stopping a Timer Recording _____ 22
Copying and Editing Tapes_________ 23
Location of Controls
Front Panel___________________________ 24
Back Panel ___________________________ 25
Hooking Up the TV/VCR
Choosing a Hookup ___________________ 25
Connect Antenna or
Cable System Without Cable Box____ 26
Connect Cable System With Cable Box to
Unscramble All Channels __________ 27
Connect Cable System With
Cable Box to Unscramble Only
Premium Channels _______________ 27
Connect VCR or Camcorder
for Copying Tapes ________________ 28
Playing a Tape
Operating Instructions_________________ 12
Using the Playback Features
Pause____________________________ 13
Frame Advance___________________ 13
Picture Search ____________________ 13
Slow Motion______________________ 13
References
Cleaning the TV/VCR _________________ 29
Trouble Checks ____________________ 30-31
Limited Warranty _____________________ 32
Index________________________________ 33
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Setting Up the TV/VCR
Startup
1. Check accessories with TV/VCR combination.
Contact your dealer if any items are missing.
2 “AAA” Batteries
2. Insert batteries in remote.
Remote
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Setting Up the TV/VCR
Startup
3. Connect antenna or cable-TV system.
Connect a home antenna or a cable-TV system. Details on pages 25-27.
4. Place the TV/VCR where you want to operate it.
Place the TV/VCR in a location where it is safe to operate.
CAUTION: If you choose to use a stand with your TV/VCR, take
precautions that the stand or other furniture the TV/VCR is placed
on is properly located and of adequate size and strength to prevent
the TV/VCR from accidentally being pulled off, pushed off, or
tipped over. This could cause damage to the TV/VCR and/or
personal injury.
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 TV/VCR.
Press POWER on the TV/VCR or TV or VCR on the remote.
The first time you turn on the TV/VCR after taking it out of the
carton, the TV/VCR will display the AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET
menu shown below. However, if the TV/VCR has been plugged in
and unplugged or after a power interruption, the following message
will appear: The TV/VCR is now setting the clock. This may take
several minutes.
POWER Button
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Setting Up the TV/VCR
Startup
7. 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.
Note: Coordinated Universal Time information is not
broadcast in all areas. If it is not available in your area, you
must set your clock manually.
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 1 if 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 message The Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful
a p p e ars, set the clock manually. The clock must be set before
you can use the timer recording or wake-up timer features.
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?
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
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 3 to 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.
TV/VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Picture Quality
3 Time
TIME
1 Set clock
SET CLOCK
Time --:-- - -
(hour:minute)
Date --/--/--
SET CLOCK
Time 05:07 AM
Date 11/18/98 Wednesday
Press CLEAR to correct
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Setting up the TV/VCR
Startup
8. 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’s 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 or .
9. 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 MENU on remote to see the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
B. Press 6 to display the LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE menu.
The bullet (•) indicates the language selected.
C. Press 1 to display the menus in English.
Press 2 to display the menus in Spanish.
Press 3 to display the menus in French.
TV/VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
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
TV/VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Picture Quality
3 Time
4 Closed Captioning
5 Setup
6 Language/Idioma/Langue
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
Select a language.
Escoja un idioma.
Choisissez une langue.
1•English
2 Español
3 Français
10. Select a channel and adjust the volume.
A. To select a channel, press CHAN or or two number
buttons on the remote.
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. Now, press two more numbers. Example: Press
and hold 1, then press 0, then press 2, for channel 102.
B. To adjust the volume, press VOL < or >. The volume display
appears.
CH 02
Volume ...............
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Using the Remote Control
Buttons
CHAN (Channel) or
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.
F. ADV (Frame Advance)
Advances the tape one video frame at a
time when the tape is paused.
Used for slow-motion playback.
Button
When pressed, illuminates the CHAN ,
CHAN , VOL <, VOL >, DISPLAY,
SLEEP, MUTE, and PREV CH buttons.
The light turns off about 5 seconds after
the last button is pressed.
MENU
Displays the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
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Using the Remote Control
Buttons
MUTE
Reduces volume to its minimum level.
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 off the TV/VCR.
PAUSE
Pauses the tape during playback.
Pauses recording to prevent recording of
unwanted scenes.
PLAY
Plays a tape.
SKIP/SEARCH
When a tape is stopped in the VCR, displays
INDEX, ZERO, and BLANK search screens.
When a tape is playing in the VCR, advances
tape about 30 seconds during playback. (See
“Commercial Scan” description on page 15.)
When there is no tape in the VCR, initiates
the Commercial Skip function. (See
“Commercial Skip” description on page 9.)
SLEEP
Sets TV/VCR to automatically turn off in 30,
60, 90, or 120 minutes.
SPEED (Tape Speed)
Selects a recording speed (SP or SLP).
STOP
Stops functions such as record, playback,
rewind, fast forward, and pause.
PREV CH (Previous channel)
Switches between the last two selected
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.
RESET
Resets time for wake-up timer (alarm).
Resets picture controls to factory defaults.
Clears channel labels.
REW (Rewind)
Rewinds the tape when the VCR
is stopped.
Searches the picture in reverse motion
during playback.
TRACK + or –
Lets you manually reduce the streaks that
may appear in the picture during playback.
TV
Turns on the TV/VCR.
Sets the remote to control the TV.
VCR
Turns on the TV/VCR.
Sets the remote to control the VCR.
VOL (Volume) < or >
Raises and lowers the sound.
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Using the TV/VCR Features
Using the TV/VCR Features
On-Screen Displays
When you change channels, adjust the 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 (if tape is
in), 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 and will not time out. Press
DISPLAY again to remove the time
counter.
Press DISPLAY
Press DISPLAY
again with no
tape inserted.
Press DISPLAY
again with tape
inserted.
CH 02 RECORD 0:00:00
11/18/98 Wed 08:43AM SLP
Normal Screen
– No Displays
0:00:00
Time Counter Only –
Remains on Screen
(Press DISPLAY again
to remove.)
Adjust the Video
To Select the Picture mode
To Adjust the Video
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Use the PICTURE QUALITY menu to adjust the picture to your
personal preference. The TV/VCR will remember the settings you
select.
You can select one of three Picture Modes — Normal, Theater, or
Game. The bullet (•) indicates the picture mode selected.
1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 2 to display the PICTURE QUALITY menu.
3. Press 1 to display the SELECT PICTURE MODE menu.
4. Press 1, 2, or 3 to SELECT PICTURE MODE (Normal, Theater,
or Game).
The TV/VCR can memorize adjustments for each of the three
modes — Normal, Theater, or Game mode.
1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 2 to display the PICTURE QUALITY menu.
3. Press 2 to display the ADJUST PICTURE QUALITY menu.
4. Press 1, 2, or 3 to select which Mode to adjust.
5. Press CHAN or to select the control you want to adjust.
• Select Color to adjust color intensity.
• Select Tint to adjust for natural flesh tones.
• Select Contr (contrast) to adjust picture contrast.
• Select Brite (brightness) to adjust picture brightness.
• Select Sharp to adjust picture sharpness.
6. Press VOL < or > to adjust the control selected.
TV/VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Picture Quality
PICTURE QUALITY
1 Select Picture Mode
2 Adjust Picture Quality
3 Reset Picture Controls
SELECT PICTURE MODE
1•Normal Mode
2 Theater Mode
3 Game Mode
0 Exit
TV/VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Picture Quality
PICTURE QUALITY
1 Select Picture Mode
2 Adjust Picture Quality
3 Reset Picture Controls
ADJUST PICTURE QUALITY
1 Adjust Normal Mode
2 Adjust Theater Mode
3 Adjust Game Mode
ADJUST NORMAL MODE
PICTURE QUALITY
Color -................+
Tint ................
Contr ................
Brite ................
Sharp ................
Use CH and VOL to adjust
Press MENU to exit
Using the TV/VCR Features
Using the TV/VCR Features
To Reset Picture Controls to the Factory Setting
Press 3 in step 3 of “To Adjust the Video” to reset the picture
controls to the levels set at the factory. Or, press the remote’s
RESET button.
Channel Labeling
You can label up to twenty-two channels with the station name
(such as ABC, NBC, CBS, etc.) for easier identification. Labels can
be up to four characters.
To Label the Channel
1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu.
3. Press 7 to display the LABEL CHANNELS screen.
4. Press CHAN up or down or 0-9 to change the channel number if
necessary. Then, press VOL < or > to move the cursor to the
Channel Label column.
5. Press CHAN or , and then VOL < or > to select each letter of
the station name.
6. Press MENU to save the channel name.
To Clear a Channel Name
While in the channel label column, press RESET to remove
all characters.
RESET PICTURE CONTROLS
All picture controls
have been reset to
factory defaults.
Press MENU to continue
TV/VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Picture Quality
3 Time
4 Closed Captioning
5 Setup
SETUP
1 Auto channel search
2 Add/Remove channels
3 Auto play
4 Auto repeat
5 Alert sound
6 Signal type: CABLE
7 Label Channels
LABEL CHANNELS
Channel Channel
# Label
8 ----
↑
LABEL CHANNELS
Channel Channel
# Label
10 ABC
Press Chan up/dn or 0-9
to change # or letter
Press Vol < or > to move
MENU=save CLEAR=Reset
↑
Commercial Skip
Commercial Skip is an on-screen timer that allows you to bypass
commercials. When a commercial comes on, you can activate the
Commercial Skip timer to run from 30 seconds to 59 minutes. While
the timer is counting down, you are free to watch other channels.
After the timer runs out, the TV/VCR automatically changes back to
your original channel.
Besides using Commercial Skip to switch back to the current station
after a block of commercials, you can also use it as a reminder that a
favorite program is about to start.
Note: The Commercial Skip timer cannot be activated if a tape is
loaded in the TV/VCR.
1. Press SKIP/SEARCH repeatedly until the desired time amount is
displayed. Each press increases the time in 30 second increments
up to 4 minutes. After 4 minutes, each press increases the timer
by 1 minute until 59 minutes is reached.
2. To cancel Commercial Skip, press CLEAR on the remote. The TV
will not change channels.
Skip 0:30
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