RCA T25062 User Manual
USER’S
GUIDE
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 product 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
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. FCC Regulations
state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void
the user’s authority to operate it.
Refer to the identification/rating label on the back of the product for the proper
operating voltage.
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 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
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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.
CAUTION: If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for
long periods, they may be permanently imprinted on the screen. Such
images include network logos, phone numbers, and video games. Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided.
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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
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
Set the Time Zone __________________3
Set the Daylight Savings Time________3
Put Channels into Memory
(Auto Channel Search) __________4
Select the Language
(Escoje
un Idioma/Choissisez une langue) ___3
Set the Signal Type (optional) ________4
Add or Remove Channels from
TV/VCR's Memory ____________ 5
Set the Time and Date (Clock) _______ 5
Select a Channel and Adjust
the Volume____________________ 6
Using the Remote Control
Buttons _____________________________ 7-8
TV/VCR Features
Using the TV/VCR Features
On-Screen Displays ________________ 9
Adjust the Video ___________________ 9
Closed Captioning ________________ 10
Commercial Skip__________________ 10
Sleep Timer ______________________ 11
Wake-Up Timer___________________ 11
Parental Controls and V-Chip_______ 12
Setting TV Rating Limits _________13
Setting Movie Rating Limits ______15
Blocking Unrated Programs ______16
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ___16
Playing a Tape
Operating Instructions
To Play a Tape____________________ 17
Using the Playback Features
Pause____________________________ 18
Frame Advance___________________ 18
Picture Search ____________________ 18
Slow Motion ______________________18
Automatic Tracking _______________ 19
Manual Tracking__________________ 19
Time Counter_____________________ 19
Commercial Scan _________________ 19
Auto Repeat Feature_______________ 20
Zero Search ______________________ 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
Front Panel___________________________ 28
Back Panel ___________________________ 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 ________________________ 31
Connect VCR or Camcorder
for Copying Tapes ________________ 32
References
Trouble Checks _______________________ 33
Cleaning the TV/VCR _________________ 35
Limited Warranty _____________________ 36
Index________________________________ 37
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Setting Up the TV/VCR
1. Unpack the TV/VCR and remote control
Contact your dealer if your remote control is missing.
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Startup
2. Insert batteries in remote
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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 on pages 29-32.
5. Plug in the TV/VCR
Remove the plastic safety cord from the AC Plug. Then 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 front of the TV/VCR or press TV or VCR on the
remote. The indicator in the POWER button on the front of the
TV/VCR will light when the TV/VCR is on. The On-Screen Display
will request your Time Zone and Daylight Savings Time information.
6a. Set the Time Zone
1. Select your time zone from the list.
• If you choose “Don’t know” the TV/VCR will automatically set
the time as accurately as possible.
Note: To set the Time Zone at any other time, press MENU on the
remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. Next, press 2 to display the
TIME menu, then press 4 to set the Time Zone.
6b. Set the Daylight-Savings Time
1. Select one of the options.
• If you choose “Don’t know” the TV/VCR will automatically set
the Daylight Savings Time as accurately as possible.
Note: To set the Daylight Savings Time at any other time, press MENU
on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. Next, press 2 to
display the TIME menu, then press 5 to set the Daylight Savings Time.
Press MENU to start the Automatic Clock Set. This may take several
minutes.
Note: If a power interruption occurs after the Auto Clock Set has set the
clock, the clock display shows – : – –. Turn off the TV/VCR for a few
minutes and the Auto Clock Set will re-set the clock. If you set the clock
manually, you must reset it manually after the power interruption.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
TV/VCR, take care in selecting a surface or stand on which to place
your product and when moving or carrying it. Use a stable surface
or a strong steady stand and a location where the TV/VCR cannot
be tipped over or easily pulled off, particularly by children. Do not
attempt to carry or move this product with one hand. Grasp the
TV/VCR with both hands with the TV front against your body to
prevent it from slipping out of your grasp.
AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET
What is your Time Zone?
1 Eastern
2 Central
3 Mountain
4 Pacific
5 Alaska
6 Hawaii
7•Don't know
Press MENU to continue
AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET
Does your area observe
Daylight Savings Time?
1 Yes
2 No
3•Don't know
Press MENU to continue
TV/VCR MAIN MENU
1 Screen
2 Time
3 Timer Recordings
4 Parental Controls
TV/VCR MAIN MENU
1 Screen
2 Time
3 Timer Recordings
4 Parental Controls
5 Setup
7. Put Channels into Memory (Auto Channel Search)
After you enter your Time Zone and Daylight Savings Time
information, the Auto Channel Search begins automatically.
If you need to run the Auto Channel Search after the initial setup,
follow these directions:
A. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
B. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu.
C. Press 1 to start Auto Channel Search. You will need to re-enter your
Time Zone and Daylight Savings Time information first. Then, 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.
8. 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 the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
B. Press 6 to display the LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE menu.
C. Choose the language for your on-screen displays.
• Press 1 to select English. English is the default language when
you first turn on the TV/VCR.
• Press 2 to select Spanish.
• Press 3 to select French.
9. 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 7. If you want to
change the signal type, follow the directions below.
A. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
B. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu.
C. Press 4 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 will need to Auto Channel
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SETUP
1 Auto Channel Search
SETUP
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Auto Repeat
4 Signal Type: CABLE
0 Exit
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
Now scanning channel 14
Press any key to cancel
TV/VCR MAIN MENU
1 Screen
2 Time
3 Timer Recordings
4 Parental Controls
5 Setup
6 Language/Idioma/Langue
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
Select a language.
Escoja un idioma.
Choisissez une langue.
1•English
2 Espanol
3 Français
TV/VCR MAIN MENU
1 Screen
2 Time
3 Timer Recordings
4 Parental Controls
5 Setup
Setting Up the TV/VCR
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TIME
1 Set Clock
SET CLOCK
Time --:-- --
(hh:mm)
Date --/--/--
Press MENU to cancel
SET CLOCK
Time 01:07 PM
Date 05/21/99 Saturday
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to set
Startup
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
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. Tune to the channel you want to add or remove and 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.
11. Set the Time and Date (Clock)
There are two ways to set the time and date: manually, and with the
Auto Clock Feature. If you entered your Time Zone and Daylight
Savings Time in step 6, the Auto Clock Feature will set the clock
automatically. If the Auto Clock Set fails, you’ll see a message that
says, “The Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful.” You’ll want to set the
clock manually if this happens.
To set the Time and Date (Clock) manually:
A. From the TIME menu, press 1 to display the SET CLOCK screen.
B. 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
1:07 PM, press 0, then 1, then 0, then 7, then 2.
C. 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.
D. Press MENU on the remote to start the clock.
E. To exit and return to TV viewing, follow the on-screen instructions.
F. To display the time and date, press DISPLAY on the remote.
Note: If you fail to set the time, you will need to do so before setting
program recordings or using the sleep or wake-up timers.
In case of a power interruption, the time display shows – : – –. Set the
clock again.
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12. Select a channel and adjust the volume
A. 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 left or right to adjust the volume. The volume display
appears on the screen.
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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 it
is displayed.
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.
MENU
Displays the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
Advances to next program during
program review.
MUTE
Reduces volume to a minimum level.
Using the Remote Control
Buttons
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This remote has a Light 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. The 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.
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Using the Remote Control
Buttons
SKIP/SEARCH
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 120 minutes. See page 11.
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 up and down)
Lets you manually adjust tracking to
reduce the streaks that may appear in the
picture during playback.
TV
Turns on the TV/VCR.
VCR
Turns on the TV/VCR.
VOL < and > (Volume up and down)
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.
Select the rear Audio/Video Inputs by
pressing 0, then 0 (00) on the remote.
Press 00 again to select the front Inputs.
OFF
Turns the TV/VCR 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 channels
selected.
Select one channel and then select the
other using the number buttons. Press
PREV to switch between the two
channels.
REC (Record)
Starts TV/VCR 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 TV/VCR
is stopped.
Searches the picture in reverse during
playback.
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.
If you do not press DISPLAY again, these
displays will time out and disappear.
2. Press DISPLAY again:
•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. Press MENU on the remote to display the
TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 1 to display the SCREEN menu.
3. Press 1 to display the PICTURE QUALITY
menu.
4. Press 1 to display the ADJUST PICTURE
QUALITY menu.
5. 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 (sharpness) to adjust picture
sharpness.
6. Press VOL < or > to adjust the function selected.
To Return Video to the Factory Settings
From the PICTURE QUALITY menu, press 2. Press
RESET to reset the video to the levels set at the
factory.
The message “All picture controls have been
reset to factory defaults” will appear.
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TV/VCR MAIN MENU
1 Screen
TV/VCR Features
Using the TV/VCR Features
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ADJUST PICTURE QUALITY
Color -......|.........+
Tint .....|..........
Contr .......|........
Brite .....|..........
Sharp ......|.........
Use CH and VOL to adjust
Press MENU to exit
SCREEN
1 Picture Quality
2 Reset Picture Controls
0 Exit
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TV/VCR MAIN MENU
1 Screen
TV/VCR Features
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
primary 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. Press MENU on the remote to display TV/VCR MAIN
MENU.
2. Press 1 to display the SCREEN menu.
3. Press 2 to display the CLOSED CAPTIONING menu.
4. Press 1 to display the CC DISPLAY menu.
• There are three choices: On, Off and On when TV is muted.
To Change the Closed Caption Mode
From the Closed Captioning Menu, press 2 to display the CC
Mode menu.
There are four choices: Caption 1, Caption 2, Text 1 and Text 2.
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 watch other channels. After 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 SKIP/SEARCH. An on-screen timer
appears.
2. Press SKIP/SEARCH repeatedly to set the timer as desired.
The time increases by one minute each time SKIP/SEARCH
is pressed. Skip countdown starts automatically if you
haven’t pressed SKIP/SEARCH for two seconds.
3. To cancel Commercial Skip, keep pressing SKIP/SEARCH
until the SKIP display disappears from the screen, 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 there is no tape in the
TV/VCR. If a tape is loaded, the Zero Search Screen appears.
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1 Picture Quality
2 Closed Captioning
CLOSED CAPTIONING
1•CC Display
CC DISPLAY
1•On
2 Off
3 On when TV is muted
CC MODE
Choose a closed
captioning mode:
1•Caption 1
2 Caption 2
3 Text 1
4 Text 2
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TV/VCR MAIN MENU
1 Screen
2 Time
TV/VCR MAIN MENU
1 Screen
2 Time
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/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 1-4 above. Then, repeatedly press CHAN up
or down until 0:00 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. Please note that the clock must be set for you to use
the Wake-Up Timer. If it isn’t, a prompt appears to warn you that
the clock is not set. Follow the on-screen instructions to set the
clock.
1. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR 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 0, 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.
TV/VCR Features
Using the TV/VCR Features
TIME
1 Set Time and Date
2 Sleep Timer
SLEEP TIMER
Turn off TV in 0:00
Press Channel up or
down to adjust timer.
Press MENU to exit
TIME
1 Set Time and Date
2 Sleep Timer
3 Wake-up Timer
WAKE-UP TIMER
Channel -Time --:--
(hour:minute)
WAKE-UP TIMER
Channel 12
Time 05:07 AM
Press CLEAR to correct
Press RESET for --:-Press MENU to exit
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