RCA T25062 User Manual

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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.___

______________________________________________________ Serial No. _________________________________________________________ Purchase Date: ____________________________________________________ Dealer/Address/Phone: ____________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________

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.

OFF

REW PLAY FF

REC STOP PAUSE

DISPLAY

SLEEP

MUTE

123

456 789

TRACK F.ADV

CLEAR MENU RESET

VCR

Startup

2. Insert batteries in remote

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Setting Up the TV/VCR

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

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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

Setting Up the TV/VCR

Startup

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

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TV/VCR MAIN MENU

1 Screen 2 Time 3 Timer Recordings 4 Parental Controls 5 Setup

Setting Up the TV/VCR

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.

Setting Up the TV/VCR

Volume-....|..........+

Ch 02

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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.

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

OFF

REW PLAY FF

REC STOP PAUSE

DISPLAY

SLEEP

MUTE

123

456 789

TRACK F.ADV

CLEAR MENU RESET

VCR

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.

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.

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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.

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

1 Screen

TV/VCR Features

Using the TV/VCR Features

Ch 08

05/21/99 Fri 08:43AM SLP

Press DISPLAY with no tape inserted.

Press DISPLAY with tape inserted.

Ch 08 STOP 0:00:00

05/21/99 Fri 08:43AM SLP

Press DISPLAY again with tape inserted.

0:00:00

SCREEN

1 Picture Quality

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.

SKIP 0:30

SCREEN

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

CH 08 Sleep Timer 0:30

05/21/99 Fri 08:43AM SLP

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Using the TV/VCR Features

Age-Based Rating

TV-MA

TV-14

TV-PG

TV-G

TV-Y7

TV-Y

Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings

Mature Audience Only. This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: graphic violence (V), explicit sexual activity (S), or crude indecent language (L).

Parents Strongly Cautioned. This program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the following content themes: intense

violence (V), intense sexual situations (S), strong coarse language (L), or intensely suggestive dialogue (D).

Parental Guidance Suggested. This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one or more of the following content themes: moderate

violence (V), some sexual situations (S), infrequent coarse language (L), or some suggestive dialogue (D).

General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains

little or no violence (V), no strong language (L) and little or no sexual dialogue (D) or situations (S).

Directed to Children 7 years and older. This program is designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.

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

TV/VCR Features

Parental Controls and V-Chip

The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your 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.

The 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 has not been approved for viewing,” when you turn to that particular channel. Broadcasters are 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.

The age-based ratings and content themes you can block are listed in the table below.

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Setting TV Rating Limits

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

2. Press 4 to display PARENTAL CONTROLS.

3. Press 1 to display the V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT screen.

4. Use the number buttons 1-7 to change the status of a TV program

rating. Remember: Once you have set your limits, you must lock your system in order to activate blocking.

To Block Age-Based Ratings

You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. For example, if you only want your child to watch programs that have a TV-G rating and lower (in other words, you want the child to watch TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y), then you need to block out other programming with higher ratings.

To block programs with higher ratings:

1. Determine the lowest level rating you do not want the child to

watch.

2. Continuously press 1 on the remote to scroll through the agebased ratings. Stop pressing 1 when the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch appears. (In the example, you would press 1 until TV-PG appeared on screen, since the highest rating you want the child to watch is TV-G).

V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rating Status D L S V FV TV-MA View V V V

TV-MA V LSV TV-G V TV-14 V DLSV TV-Y7 V FV TV-PG V DLSV TV-Y V

Press MENU to exit

Using the TV/VCR Features

TV/VCR Features

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

1 Screen 2 Time 3 Timer Recordings 4 Parental Controls

PARENTAL CONTROLS

1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit

V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rating Status D L S V FV TV-MA View V V V

TV-MA V LSV TV-G V TV-14 V DLSV TV-Y7 VFV TV-PG V DLSV TV-Y V

Press MENU to exit

Rating Field

Lets you select from a list of age-based ratings you can block or view.

Rating Status Field

Lets you select whether the status of the agebased rating limit to the left is View or Block.

Content Themes

Lists the content themes you can block or view.

Content Status Fields

Displays which content themes are applicable to the age-based rating selected under Rating, and lets you select the status as View (V) or Block (B).

Rating Settings Area

Lets you see the current block/view state of agebased ratings and associated content. The color of the content theme letter indicates its status:

Green = View, Red = Block.

Action Numbers

Using your remote, press the number that corresponds to the field below that you want to change.

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3. Press 2 to change the rating status from View (V) to Block (B).

The status for this rating and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block (B) (indicated by the rating limits in the rating status area turning red). Note that all associated content is also automatically blocked.

4. Press MENU to exit and return to the PARENTAL CONTROLS menu.

Viewing Age-Based Ratings

After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of going back and changing some of the content ratings back to View (V).

1. Determine the rating you want to view that is currently blocked.

2. Press 1 to scroll to the rating, such as TV-14, whose status is Block.

3. Press 2 to change the status to View. Your child would then be

able to watch all programs with a TV-14, TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y rating

Note that TV-14’s content status fields at the bottom of the screen automatically change to a view state, indicated by green letters. These are the only fields that automatically change back to green when you complete this process.

Blocking Specific Content Themes

You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L, S, V, and FV on your screen. See page 11 for details.) When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well. For example, if you do not want your child to watch programs that have adult language (L) rated TV-PG or higher, then you would also block out all programming TV-PG and above containing adult language.

To block program content:

1. Determine the lowest level age-based content you do not want the child to watch.

2. Press 1 until the lowest age-based rating whose content theme you do not want the child to watch appears on screen.

3. To change the content theme to Block (B), press the number on the remote that corresponds with the content theme you want to block:

• Sexually explicit dialogue (D) = 3 •Violence (V) = 6

• Adult language (L) = 4 •Fantasy violence (FV) = 7

• Sexual situations (S) = 5

4. After you press the number, the V for the content theme should change to a B in the content status field. In the ratings settings area, all higher ratings’ content theme status will automatically change to Block indicated by the letters turning red.

5. Press MENU to return to the PARENTAL CONTROLS menu.

• Press RESET to return all rating limits to VIEW.

Remember: You must Lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect.

V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rating Status D L S V FV TV-PG Block B B B B

TV-MA B LSV TV-G V TV-14 B DLSV TV-Y7 VFV TV-PG B DLSV TV-Y V

Press MENU to exit

Changing the TV-PG rating status from View (V) to Block (B) causes the higher ratings and content to block out as well.

V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Rating Status D L S V FV TV-14 View V V V V

TV-MA B LSV TV-G V TV-14 V DLSV TV-Y7 VFV TV-PG B DLSV TV-Y V

Press MENU to exit

Viewing Age-Based Ratings: Press 2 to change the status back to View.

V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Rating Status D L S V FV TV-PG View V B V V

TV-MA V LSV TV-G V TV-14 V DLSV TV-Y7 VFV TV-PG V DLSV TV-Y V

Press MENU to exit

Selecting TV-PG and the content theme Adult language (L) blocks all programs with Adult language (L) rated TV-PG and higher.

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Viewing Specific Content Themes

After you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to View (V).

1. Determine the rating you want to change to View (V).

2. Continuously press 1 until the rating status corresponding with

the content theme(s) you want to change appears on screen.

3. To change the content theme to View (V), press the number on

the remote that corresponds with the content theme you want to view.

4. After you press the number, the B should change to V in the

content status field.

Note that only the content theme status corresponding to the rating you selected changes to View (V). Higher rated content themes, such as that for TV-MA language do not change to View (V).

Setting Movie Rating Limits

You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. To access the V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT menu:

1. Press MENU to access the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display the PARENTAL CONTROLS menu.

3. Press 2 for the V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT screen.

Blocking Movie Ratings

If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings. To block movies:

1. Determine the lowest level rating you do not want the child to

watch.

2. Continuously press 1 until the lowest rating you do not want the

child to watch appears as the rating. (In the example above, you would keep pressing 1 until the rating status scrolled to PG-13, since the highest rating you want the child to watch is PG.)

3. Press 2 to change the status from View to Block. All higher ratings’ status will automatically change to Block.

4. Press MENU to exit.

• Press RESET to return all rating limits to VIEW.

Remember: You must Lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect.

V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rating Status D L S V FV TV-PG View B V B B

TV-MA B LSV TV-G V TV-14 B DLSV TV-Y7 VFV TV-PG V DLSV TV-Y V

Press MENU to exit

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

1 Screen 2 Time 3 Timer Recordings 4 Parental Controls

PARENTAL CONTROLS

1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit 2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT

Rating Status 1 NR 2 View

NR View PG-13 View

X View PG View

NC-17 View G View

R View

Press MENU to exit

V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT

Rating Status 1 PG-13 2 Block

NR Block PG-13 Block X Block PG View NC-17 Block G View R Block

Press MENU to exit

Change the status from View to Block and all higher rated movies will also be blocked.

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Viewing Movie Ratings

After you block movie ratings, you have the option of going back and changing some of the rating statuses back to View

1. Determine the movie ratings you want to change to View.

2. Continuously press 1 until the rating you want to change

appears as the rating.

3. Press 2 to change the status from Block to View.

For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are blocked, you can change the rating status button corresponding with NC-17. Your child would then be able to watch all movies with a G, PG, and NC-17 rating.

4. Press MENU to exit.

Blocking Unrated TV Programs

Some TV programs are not rated but may contain material you do not want your children to see. These programs must be blocked separately.

1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display the PARENTAL CONTROLS menu.

3. Press 3 to select Unrated Programs from the menu and toggle

between View and Block.

Note that unrated programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements and programs without a rating.

Lock/Unlock Parental Controls

Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental control settings using a password.

If you do not lock parental controls, none of the settings for V-Chip Rating Limits or Unrated Programs will take effect.

1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display the PARENTAL CONTROLS menu.

3. Press 4 to display the LOCK PARENTAL CONTROLS screen.

4. Using the number buttons on your remote (0-9) enter a four-digit

password. Press CLEAR to make any corrections and MENU to exit.

Once you have set your password, the V-Chip Rating Limit and Unrated Programs settings become active. If you try to access a program that is blocked, the screen displays the message “This channel has not been approved for viewing.” Follow the instructions on the screen to enter your password and temporarily override the rating limits.

To unlock the parental controls you must use your password to access the PARENTAL CONTROLS menu.

1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display the PARENTAL CONTROLS menu.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen and enter your password.

4. Press 4 to unlock PARENTAL CONTROLS.

If you forget your password, press STOP/EJECT on the TV/VCR front panel and MENU on the remote simultaneously for 3 seconds. This resets the password to 0 0 0 0, but not the limits you’ve set.

Remember: You must Lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect.

Viewing Movie Ratings: Pressing 2 on the remote changes the status back to View.

V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT

Rating Status 1 NC-17 2 View

NR Block PG-13 Block X Block PG View NC-17 View G View R Block

Press MENU to exit

Press 3 to toggle between View and Block for Unrated Programs.

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

1 Screen 2 Time 3 Timer Recordings 4 Parental Controls

PARENTAL CONTROLS

1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit 2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 Unrated Programs: Block 4 Lock Parental Controls

0 Exit

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

1 Screen 2 Time 3 Timer Recordings 4 Parental Controls

PARENTAL CONTROLS

1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit 2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 Unrated Programs: Block 4 Lock Parental Controls

PARENTAL CONTROLS

1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit 2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 Unrated Programs: Block 4 Unlock Parental Controls

0 Exit

LOCK PARENTAL CONTROLS

– – – –

Enter four digits. Press 0-9 for each digit of the password.

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to exit.

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Playing a Tape

Operating Instructions

To Play a Tape

PLAY

AUDIO IN

REW

F FWD

PAUSE

POWER

CH CH

VOL-

VOL+

VIDEO IN

TIMER

STOP/EJECT

REC

POWER

Safety Tab

PLAY 0:00:00

1. Insert a tape in the TV/VCR.

The TV/VCR automatically turns on. The tape automatically begins to play if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the Auto Play feature has been turned on.

2. Press PLAY, if necessary. The word PLAY and the time counter appear on the

screen.

3. If necessary, while the tape is playing, press TRACKING + or - on the remote or CHAN up or down on the TV/VCR to remove any streaks from the picture. Details are on page 19.

4. Press STOP on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the TV/VCR to stop playback.

5. Press REW to rewind the tape. If the VCR is playing a tape when the REW button is pressed, the TV/VCR will search backwards through the tape. If the REW button is pressed while the TV/VCR is not playing a tape, the tape will rewind back to its start.

•After the tape reaches its end during playback, it will

automatically rewind back to the beginning of the tape and eject the tape.

•Pressing the remote’s OFF button while the tape is

rewinding will not stop the tape. The tape will continue to rewind until it reaches its beginning, and then the TV/VCR will turn off.

6. Press FF to advance the tape. If the VCR is playing a tape when the FF button is pressed, the TV/VCR will search forward through the tape.

7. Press STOP/EJECT on the TV/VCR to eject the tape once it is completely rewound.

A cassette may be ejected if the power is turned off.

SLP

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Using the Playback Features

Pause

This feature pauses the tape during playback and allows you to examine the details of the scene. Pause works best with tapes recorded in SLP speed.

1. Press PAUSE on the remote during playback to pause

the action. The TV/VCR will automatically switch from pause to

stop after a few minutes to prevent tape wear.

2. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback.

Frame Advance

Frame advance lets you view one frame at a time while in the PAUSE mode. Frame advance works best with tapes recorded in SLP speed.

1. Press PAUSE during playback to pause the action.

2. Press F. ADV each time you want to view the next

frame of the scene. Press and hold F. ADV to view the tape frame-by-frame.

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback.

Picture Search

You can visually search a picture during playback. Sound is turned off during picture search. Picture search works best for tapes recorded in SLP speed.

1. During playback, press FF to search forward or REW

to search in reverse.

2. Press PLAY to return to normal playback.

Slow Motion

If you have the 4-head TV/VCR model, you can view the picture in slow motion during play. There are three slowmotion speeds. Sound is turned off during slow-motion playback.

1. During playback, press PAUSE then press FF or REW

to begin slow motion.

2. Press PLAY to return to normal playback or press PAUSE to return to still mode.

The TV/VCR will automatically switch from slow-motion playback to stop after a few minutes to prevent tape wear.

Playing a Tape

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Using the Playback Features

Playing a Tape

Automatic Tracking

The TV/VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing a tape that was recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted or the TV/VCR’s power is turned on.

Manual Tracking

Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a different VCR or camcorder. Tracking is used when playing a tape. It has no effect during recording.

• When streaks or snow appear in the picture during

normal playback or slow motion, press TRACK + or on the remote or CHANNEL up or down on the TV/VCR for the best possible picture.

• To return to Automatic Tracking the tape must be removed from the VCR and re-inserted.

Time Counter

The time counter helps locate the beginning or end of programs you taped. The time counter automatically resets to 0:00:00 whenever a tape is inserted, or you can press CLEAR when the time counter is displayed.

For example, if a 30-minute program was recorded at the beginning of the tape and you wanted to record another program after it, you should:

1. Insert the pre-recorded tape.

2. Press DISPLAY twice to display the time counter

and fast forward the tape until 30 minutes appears on the screen. Then you can begin recording a second program.

This is the approximate end of the program and you can begin recording at this spot.

3. Press DISPLAY again or eject the tape to remove the

time counter from the screen.

Commercial Scan

This is useful for skipping commercials or short program segments. Press SKIP/SEARCH during playback to advance the tape approximately 60 seconds.

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0:30:00

Hours

Seconds

Minutes

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TV/VCR MAIN MENU

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Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

Auto Repeat

This feature tells the TV/VCR to play a tape (or part of a tape) continuously. The TV/VCR will automatically rewind the tape, or a selected portion of the tape, and play it repeatedly.

1. Using REW, FF, or PLAY, go to the place on the tape

that you want to be the beginning of the section that automatically repeats. Reset the time counter to

0:00:00 by pressing DISPLAY, then CLEAR.

2. Using FF or PLAY, go to the place on the tape that

you want to be the end of the section that plays continuously. Remember the numbers on the time counter. (2:55 is the end time for AUTO REPEAT in the example to the right.)

3. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

4. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu.

5. Press 3 to display the AUTO REPEAT menu.

6. Using the number buttons, enter the amount of time

you want the tape to repeat (the number from Step 2). In the example at right, the section that the TV/VCR will automatically repeat is 2:55 – two hours, 55 minutes long.

Note: Make sure the TV/VCR is not tuned to the video input before you start Auto Repeat.

7. To cancel Auto Repeat, first display the AUTO

REPEAT menu by repeating steps 3-5 above. Then, press CLEAR.

SETUP

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

AUTO REPEAT

Choose an auto repeat mode:

1•Auto repeat OFF 2 Auto repeat ON

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Using the Playback Features

Playing a Tape

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Zero Search

This feature allows you to quickly return to a time counter reading of 0:00:00. This is especially convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape several times.

1. Insert the pre-recorded tape and press STOP.

2. Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time counter.

3. Use PLAY, FF, or REW to locate the start of the segment you

want to repeat.

4. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.

5. Continue playing the tape and press STOP when you reach the

end of the segment you want to repeat.

6. Press SKIP/SEARCH twice to display the ZERO SEARCH screen.

The current time counter is displayed.

7. Press REW or FF to return to 0:00:00.

The tape rewinds or fast forwards to the 0:00:00 and begins playing.

ZERO SEARCH

Current tape counter is

0:12:34

Press REW to go to

0:00:00

Press SEARCH to exit

ZERO SEARCH

Current tape counter is

-0:12:34

Press FF to go to

0:00:00

Press SEARCH to exit

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Recording Speeds

Press SPEED to select a recording speed.

• SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording. That is why most pre-recorded, rental tapes are recorded in SP. Fewer programs can be recorded on the tape.

• SLP (Super Long Play) gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP. Special effects such as pause, slow motion, picture search, and frame advance work in this speed.

• LP (Long Play) gives twice the recording time of tapes recorded in SP. Special effects are not recommended in this speed.

Note: LP speed is only available in playback mode.

Recording Pause

This feature allows you to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material.

• Press PAUSE during recording to temporarily stop

and start recording. While the tape is paused, the front panel indicator

light inside the REC button will flash. The TV/VCR will automatically switch from pause

to stop after a few minutes to prevent tape wear.

Recording a Program

SLP

Tape Speed Indicator

Recording Features

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Recording Time

Cassette SP SLP

T-120 2Hrs 6Hrs T-160 2Hrs 40Min 8Hrs

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Recording a Program

Types of Recordings

Your TV/VCR provides different ways to record which are explained in the following sections:

Basic Recording Express Recording Timer Recording Copying and Editing Tapes

Basic Recording

How to Make a Recording

1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

2. Press SPEED to select a recording speed.

The tape speed indicator appears. Note: LP speed is only available in playback mode.

3. Select the channel to be recorded. To record from the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks, press 00. Pressing 00 once tunes the TV/VCR to the AUDIO/VIDEO1 input jacks on the rear of the TV/VCR. Pressing 00 twice tunes the TV/VCR to the AUDIO/VIDEO2 input jacks on the front of the TV/VCR.

4. Press REC to begin recording. The indicator light in the REC button on the front of the

TV/VCR turns on during recording.

5. Press STOP/EJECT on the TV/VCR or STOP on the remote to stop recording.

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Recording a Program

Express Recording

Express recording lets you record up to four hours or to the end of the tape without programming the timer. You can begin recording immediately. The TV/VCR will stop automatically at the end of the recording.

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How to Use Express Recording

1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

The TV/VCR will turn on.

2. Select the channel to be recorded. To record from the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks, press 00. Pressing 00 once tunes the TV/VCR to the AUDIO/VIDEO1 input jacks on the rear of the TV/VCR. Pressing 00 twice tunes the TV/VCR to the AUDIO/VIDEO2 input jacks on the front of the TV/VCR.

3. Press SPEED to select a recording speed.

You can also change the speed of the recording in progress.

4. Press REC twice to activate express recording.

5. Press REC repeatedly until the desired amount of

recording time is displayed. Each time you press REC, the recording time increases

as shown below:

The TIMER indicator on the TV/VCR’s front panel will light during express recording.

During express recording, press REC to display the time remaining on the screen. Press REC again to increase the recording time.

Stopping an Express Recording in Progress

Press and hold STOP/EJECT on the TV/VCR or STOP on the remote to stop the express recording.

— OR —

Repeatedly press REC until RECORD LENGTH: 0:00 appears. The recording stops after a few seconds.

Display

Press Recording

REC Time

0:30 (30 Min) 1:00 (1 Hr) 1:30 (1 Hr, 30 Min) 2:00 (2 Hrs) 3:00 (3 Hrs) 4:00 (4 Hrs) 0:00:00 (Normal Record) 0:00 (Turns Off)

Ch124 Record 0:01:23 RECORD LENGTH: 1:30

05/21/99 Fri 08:43AM SLP

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TV/VCR MAIN MENU

1 Screen 2 Time 3 Timer Recordings

Recording a Program

Timer Recording

PLAY

AUDIO IN

REW

F FWD

PAUSE

POWER

CH CH

VOL-

VOL+

VIDEO IN

TIMER

STOP/EJECT

REC

POWER

TIMER Indicator

Timer recording lets you program the TV/VCR to record up to eight different programs. This is useful if you plan on being away from home for a long period of time. Before setting the timer, make sure that the clock is set correctly.

Setting a Timer Recording

1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 3 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

3. Press 1 to Create a New Program.

4. Press 1, 2, 3,or4 to select the type of program. 1 One time — single program recorded once. 2 Daily — program recorded at same time every day. 3 Weekdays — program recorded at same time Monday

through Friday.

4 Weekly — program recorded at same time once a

week.

5. Use the number buttons to enter the channel number, start time including AM or PM, end time, and start date of the recording. Just follow the on-screen prompts.

• To record from the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks, press 00. Two selections appear in the channel field. Press 1to select VIDEO 1, the rear AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks. Press 2 to select the front panel AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks.

Press CLEAR to correct an entry.

6. Press 1 or 2 to select a recording speed.

Note: LP Speed is only available in playback mode.

7. Press MENU to save your program.

8. Repeat steps 3 – 6 for additional programs.

9. Insert a tape with safety tab intact before the recording is

to begin. The TIMER indicator lights in the TV/VCR’s

front panel. If you turn the TV/VCR off, the TIMER indicator will

flash if there is no cassette in the TV/VCR or the safety tab is missing from the cassette.

10. If using a cable box, turn it on and tune it to the channel

you want to record before time for the recording to begin.

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a New Program 2 Review existing Progs.

When should this program occur?

1 One time 2 Daily (every day) 3 Weekdays (M-F) 4 Weekly (once per week)

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel 08 Start Time --:--

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel 08 Start Time 02:10 PM End Time --:--

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel 08 Start Time 02:10 PM End Time 03:35 PM Start Date 07/18/99 Sun Tape Speed SLP

1=SP 2=SLP

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to exit

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1 Screen 2 Time 3 Timer Recordings

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a New Program 2 Review existing Progs.

Recording a Program

Timer Recording

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Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings

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

2. Press 3 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

3. Press 2 to Review Existing Progs. (programs).

4. Press CLEAR to erase a program.

5. Press MENU to review the next program

in sequence.

• After you have reviewed all of your programs

press MENU to exit.

Stopping A Timer Recording

1. Press STOP/EJECT on the TV/VCR or STOP on the remote.

A timer program in progress will be stopped. Only today’s recording of a Daily, Weekdays, or Weekly program is canceled. The program remains in the timer and will record the next instance of the program.

Program 1 (One time)

Channel 08 Start Time 02:10 PM End Time 03:35 PM Start Date 07/18/99 Sun Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU for next prog

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Operating Instructions

(Refer to hookup on page 32.)

Use another VCR or camcorder as the playback VCR and the TV/VCR as the recording VCR.

1. Turn on the VCR or camcorder and the TV/VCR.

2. Press 00 on TV/VCR’s remote to select the line input

(VIDEO1 or VIDEO2). Pressing 00 once tunes the TV/VCR to the AUDIO/VIDEO1 input jacks on the rear of the TV/VCR. To use the front AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, insert the VCR or camcorder cable plugs into the jacks. This will automatically override the rear jacks.

3. Insert the tape you want to copy into the playback VCR

or camcorder. Insert a blank tape with safety tab intact into the TV/VCR.

4. Start the playback VCR or camcorder playing. If the

tape was not recorded on the playback VCR, streaks may appear and you may need to adjust the tracking. When you reach the place you want to begin copying, place the playback VCR or camcorder in play pause.

5. Press REC, then PAUSE, on the TV/VCR’s remote.

6. Press PAUSE on both the VCR or camcorder and the

TV/VCR’s remote at the same time to begin copying the tape.

7. Edit out segments that you do not want to copy by pressing PAUSE on the TV/VCR’s remote to pause the tape. Then, locate the next segment you want to copy on the playback VCR or camcorder by using FF, REW, or PLAY. Press PAUSE on the playback VCR or camcorder. Press PAUSE at the same time on both the VCR or camcorder and the TV/VCR’s remote to resume copying.

8. Press STOP on both the VCR or camcorder and the TV/VCR’s remote when you are finished.

Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe upon the rights of others.

Recording a Program

Copying and Editing Tapes

VIDEO1

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PLAY

AUDIO IN

REW

F FWD

PAUSE

POWER

CH CH

VOL-

VOL+

VIDEO IN

TIMER

STOP/EJECT

REC

POWER

PLAY

AUDIO IN

REW

F FWD

PAUSE

POWER

CH CH

VOL-

VOL+

VIDEO IN

TIMER

STOP/EJECT

REC

POWER

Location of Controls

AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives audio and video signals from another

component, like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks.

To select these front panel jacks, press 00 to display VIDEO1. (Pressing 00 once selects the rear input jacks.)

and v (Channel up and down)

Selects next higher or lower channel in the TV/VCR’s channel memory.

Used for manual tracking when a tape is playing.

F. FWD (Fast Forward)

Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback.

Headphone Jack (3.5mm jack)

Connect headphones (not supplied) to this jack.

PLAY/PAUSE

Press once to begin playback of a tape. During playback, press to pause. Press again to resume playback.

POWER

Turns the TV/VCR on or off.

POWER Indicator

Lights when the power is on.

REC Indicator

Lights when the TV/VCR is recording.

Remote Sensor

Receives signals from the remote. Aim remote at this sensor with no objects between them.

REW (Rewind)

Rewinds the tape when the TV/VCR is stopped. Searches the picture in reverse during playback.

STOP/EJECT

Stops normal functions such as record, play, rewind, fast-forward, or pause.

Press when a tape is stopped to eject the cassette.

TIMER Indicator

Lights when a timer program has been set and a cassette with safety tab in place is in the TV/VCR.

Flashes when a timer recording has been set and the TV/VCR is turned off with no cassette inserted, a cassette with no safety tab has been inserted, or there has been a power interruption.

VOL + and – (Volume up and down) Raises and lowers the sound.

Note:

To disable Front Panel Buttons, see Front Panel Block on page 11.

Front Panel

Remote Sensor

Tape Compartment

Headphone Jack

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Location of Controls

Choosing a Hookup

Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your TV/VCR.

1. How does your TV/VCR receive signals?

Choose one answer from below.

A. Dipole antenna – See page 30, Section A. B. Outside antenna – See page 30, Section B. C. Cable System – Go to question 2.

2. What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?

Choose one answer from below.

A. Cable without a box – See page 30, Section B. B. Cable box to unscramble all channels – See page 31, Section A. C. Cable box to unscramble only premium channels, such as HBO,

Showtime, Cinemax, etc. – See page 31, Section B.

*You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance.

Optional Hookup

To hook up a VCR or camcorder for copying tapes — Turn to page 32.

Back Panel

IN FROM ANTENNA Jack

Receives the signal from an antenna or cable system.

VIDEO and AUDIO INPUT Jacks

Receive signals from another component, such as a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks.

To select these back panel jacks, press 00 once to display VIDEO1.

IN FROM

ANTENNA

AUDIO

INPUT

VIDEO

Hooking Up the TV/VCR

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IN FROM

ANTENNA

AUDIO

INPUT

VIDEO

Hooking Up the TV/VCR

IN FROM

ANTENNA

AUDIO

INPUT

VIDEO

Connect Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box

A. Dipole Antenna

Follow these steps to connect a dipole antenna to your TV/VCR. Do not connect a dipole antenna if you plan to connect a different type of indoor or outdoor antenna or cable system. This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

1. Insert the antenna base into the slot on

the back of your TV/VCR.

2. Connect the twin-lead ends of the

antenna to the screw terminals of an antenna adapter.

3. Connect an antenna adapter to the IN FROM ANTENNA jack on the back of the

TV/VCR.

4. Plug in the TV/VCR’s power cord.

5. Turn to pages 2-5 for “Setting Up the

TV/VCR.”

Adjust the length and position of the antenna rods for the best reception.

• For viewing VHF channels, extend the rods fully.

• For UHF viewing, shorten the rods.

B. Outside Antenna, Set-top

Antenna, or Cable System Without a Cable Box

1. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

2. Plug in TV/VCR’s power cord.

3. Turn to pages 2-5 for “Setting Up the

TV/VCR.”

Dipole Antenna

Antenna Slot

Twin-Lead Ends

Antenna Adapter

Back of TV/VCR

Match Your Type of Antenna or Cable

OR OR

Antenna Adapter

Back of TV/VCR

Antenna

Mixers

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Hooking Up the TV/VCR

Connect a Cable System With a Cable Box

IN FROM ANTENNA

AUDIO

INPUT

VIDEO

OUTIN

Cable

A. Cable Box Required to

Unscramble All Channels

1. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

2. Plug in power cords of TV/VCR and

cable box.

3. Turn to pages 2-5 for “Setting Up the

TV/VCR.”

B. Cable Box Required to

Unscramble Premium Channels Only

1. Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided.

2. Plug in power cords of TV/VCR and

cable box.

3. Operation

Place the A-B switch in the B position to watch premium channels. Place the A-B switch in the A position to watch other channels when cable box is not needed.

4. Turn to pages 2-5 for “Setting Up the

TV/VCR.”

Cable Box

Coaxial Cable

Cable from Cable System

Cable Box

Antenna

Splitter

A-B

Switch

Coaxial

Cables

Coaxial Cable

Back of TV/VCR

Cable from

Cable System

INPUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

IN FROM

ANTENNA

OUTIN

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IN FROM

ANTENNA

AUDIO

INPUT

VIDEO

VCR (Playback Only)

TV/VCR (Recording Only)

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANT.

VHF/UHF

3 CH. 4

Audio/Video

Cables

OUT

VIDEOAUDIO

OUT

From Antenna, Cable

or Cable Box

Optional

Hooking Up the TV/VCR

Connect a VCR or Camcorder for Copying Tapes

A. VCR for Copying Tapes

1. Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided.

2. Plug in power cords of VCR and

TV/VCR.

3. Turn to page 27 for “Copying and

Editing Tapes.”

Press 00 on the remote to select the rear line (audio/video) inputs on the TV/VCR to receive the signal from the VCR. Press 00 twice to select the front line (audio/video) inputs.

If your VCR has stereo AUDIO OUT jacks, connect the audio cable to the jack labeled MONO. If neither jack is labeled MONO, you may need a Y- adapter to hear both channels.

B. Camcorder for

Copying Tapes

1. Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided.

2. Plug in TV/VCR’s power cord.

3. Turn to page 27 for “Copying and

Editing Tapes.”

Press 00 on the remote to select the line (audio/video) inputs on the TV/VCR to receive the signal from the camcorder. Press 00 twice to select the front line (audio/video) inputs.

If your camcorder has stereo AUDIO OUT jacks, you may need a Y- adapter to hear both channels.

Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe upon the rights of others.

IN FROM

ANTENNA

AUDIO

INPUT

VIDEO

From

Yellow Video Plug

White Audio Plug

Audio/Video Cable

CAMERA

VCR

Camcorder (Pla

Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe upon the rights of others.

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References

Trouble Checks

Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your TV/VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter.

No power

TV/VCR does not respond to remote

Poor or no picture during TV viewing

No sound

Snow or streaks in picture or no picture during tape playback

Will not record or play

Cannot insert or eject tape

Time counter not working

Rewind does not operate

Timer recording not made or wrong program recorded

• Plug TV/VCR into an operating outlet.

• Check connections.

• Make sure the wall outlet is not controlled by a wall switch.

• Aim remote at TV/VCR’s remote sensor with no objects between them.

• Change batteries and make sure they are properly installed.

• Switch to an active channel.

• Check antenna connections. If using a dipole antenna, try adjusting its rods.

• Check picture adjustments. See page 8.

• Make sure the line input is not selected. Repeatedly press 00 on the remote to

switch between audio/video input jacks and tuner.

• Press VOLUME up to increase sound.

• Sound has been muted. Press MUTE on remote or VOLUME up.

• Check tape — it may be worn out or of poor quality. Try another tape.

• Some snow/streaks are normal during search, pause, frame advance, and slow-motion playback.

• Press one of the TRACKING buttons on the remote or CHANNEL up or down on the TV/VCR to move the streaks up or down and out of the picture.

• No cassette in TV/VCR.

• Eject and re-insert cassette.

• Broken tape — try another cassette.

• Safety tab removed from cassette — TV/VCR will not record.

• TV/VCR is in pause mode. Press PLAY on the remote.

• Insert cassette with window facing up and safety tab facing out.

• To remove cassette, TV/VCR must be connected to working outlet.

• Turn the power off and then on before trying to insert or remove cassette.

• Press DISPLAY on remote to display time counter on screen. See page 19.

• The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape. When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered, the time counter will hold its count until recorded material is detected again.

• A minus (–) will appear in front of the time counter if you rewind the tape farther back than a counter reading of 0:00:00.

• Tape already rewound.

• Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times). See page 25-26.

• Cable box was not turned on and tuned to the correct channel at time recording was to begin.

• Power interruption. TIMER indicator flashes on front of TV/VCR.

• Check to see if the TV/VCR’s time and date are correct — including AM/PM.

See page 5.

• Program exceeded tape’s length or tape was not rewound beforehand.

• No tape in TV/VCR, or cassette ejected if safety tab broken off.

Problem Solution

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References

Trouble Checks

Problem Solution

Clock shows incorrect time or date

TV/VCR makes noise when stopped

Will not auto channel search active channels correctly

Cannot see closed captions on screen

Box appears on screen

TIMER indicator on front of TV/VCR is flashing

Tape plays over and over

TV/VCR turns off automatically

TV/VCR turns on automatically

Cannot record one program while watching a different program

Parental Controls are not blocking programs

Parental Control password does not work

Front Panel Buttons won’t work

• Power interruption.

• Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date). See page 5.

• TV/VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside the TV/VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode.

• Check antenna or cable connections. Antenna or cable TV must be connected before starting Auto Channel Search.

• Closed caption function must be set to on. See page 10.

• Station may not be broadcasting closed captions.

• The text mode has been selected for Closed Caption, but no information is being sent. See page 10.

• Timer program set and TV/VCR turned off with no cassette or cassette with no safety tab inserted. See page 25.

• Auto repeat turned on. See page 20.

• Sleep timer turned on. Press TV or VCR to turn TV/VCR back on.

• Wake up timer (alarm) turned on. See page 11.

• TV/VCR only has one tuner. Only one program can be watched and recorded at the same time.

• Make sure Parental Control is turned on. See pages 12-16.

• Reset Parental Control password. See page 16.

• Front Panel Block is on. See page 11.

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References

Cleaning the TV/VCR

Turn off the TV/VCR before cleaning. You can clean the TV/VCR as required by using a soft cloth or the dusting

attachment of your vacuum cleaner. Be sure to occasionally vaccuum the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation.

To clean the TV/VCR screen, use a soft cloth dampened with a diluted soap and water mixture. Do not use furniture polish on the TV/VCR cabinet or screen.

While cleaning, do not spray liquid directly on the screen or allow liquid to run down the screen or inside the TV/VCR. Also, do not place drinks or vases with water on top of the TV/VCR. This could increase the risk of fire, shock hazard, or damage to the TV/VCR.

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References

Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in material or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• Ninety days for labor charges.

• One year for parts.

• Two years for picture tube. (The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of

shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.)

What we will do:

• Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your TV/VCR.

• Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center for the new or, at our option, rebuilt replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your TV/VCR.

How you get service:

• For screen sizes of 26” and smaller: Take your RCA TV/VCR to any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center and pickup

when repairs are complete.

• For screen sizes larger than 26”: Request home service from any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center, provided that

your TV/VCR is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized RCA VCR Service Center. If not, you must take your TV/VCR to the Service Center location at your own expense, or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your TV/VCR to and from your home.

• To identify your nearest Authorized RCA VCR Service Center, ask your Dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.

• Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase date.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate your TV/VCR. Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer.)

• Installation and related adjustments.

• Signal reception problems not caused by your TV/VCR.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Cleaning of video/audio heads.

• Batteries.

• A TV/VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes.

• Images burnt onto the screen.

• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

• A TV/VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA.

Product Registration:

• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed in with your set. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.

How state law relates to this warranty:

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your TV/VCR outside the United States:

• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

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References

Index

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Contr (Contrast) Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Controls, Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Controls, Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Controls, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,8

Copying Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27,32

Daily Programs, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Date, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Dipole Antenna, Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

DISPLAY Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,9,19,21

Displays, On-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Editing Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

English Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Escoje un Idioma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Express Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Factory Settings, Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Features, Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-21

Features, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Features, TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-11

F.ADV (Frame Advance) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,18

FF (Fast Forward) Button . . . . . . . . . . .7,18,20,21,28

First-Time Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

French Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Frame Advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,18

Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Home Antenna System, Connecting . . . . . . . . . . .30

Hookups

Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Cable System With Cable Box for

All Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Cable System With Cable Box for

Premium Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Cable System With No Cable Box . . . . . . . . .30

Camcorder to Copy Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Dipole Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

VCR to Copy Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

Information, Important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

Language for Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE Menu . . . . . . . . . . .4

Light Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Location of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28,29

Lock Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

LP Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Manual Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

MENU Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5,7,9-11,20,25

Movie Rating Limits

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

MUTE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Note to Cable TV Installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

Number Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

On-Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Operation

Express Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Picture, Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Play a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Adding Channels to Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Adjusting the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Adjusting Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Age-based Ratings

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Defined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Antenna System, Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks . . . . . . . . . .24,25,27,28,29,32

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Auto Repeat Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Automatic Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Back Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Batteries, Installing in Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Block

Age-based Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Content Themes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Unrated Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Brite (Brightness) Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Buttons, Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,8

Cable System without Cable Box, Connecting . . .30

Cable System with Cable Box, Connecting . . . . . .31

Camcorder, Connecting to TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . .32

Captions, Closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

CHAN Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Channel Memory, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Channel, Selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Chart, Recording Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Checking a Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Checking for Trouble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33,34

Choisissez une Langue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Choosing a Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Cleaning the TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

CLEAR Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,19,26

Clearing a Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Clock Setting (Setting Time and Date) . . . . . . . . . . .5

CLOSED CAPTIONING Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Closed Captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Color Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Commercial Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Commercial Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Connections

Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Cable System With Cable Box for

All Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Cable System With Cable Box for

Premium Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Cable System With No Cable Box . . . . . . . . .30

Camcorder to Copy Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Choosing a Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Dipole Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

VCR to Copy Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Content Themes

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Defined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

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Index

Sharp (Sharpness) Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Signal type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

SKIP/SEARCH Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,10,19

SLEEP Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

SLP Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33,34

SP Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Spanish Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

SPEED (Tape Speed) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Speeds, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

STOP Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,28

STOP/EJECT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17,23,24,28

Stopping a Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Stopping Express Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Tab, Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17,23,24,25

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Tape, How to Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Tapes, Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Tapes, Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Text Mode, Closed Captioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Time Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19,22

TIME Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,11

Time, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

TIMER Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24,25,28

Timer Recording

Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Clearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Tint Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

TRACKING Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,17

Tracking, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Tracking, Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Trouble Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33,34

Turn on TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

TV Rating Limits

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

TV/VCR MAIN MENU . . . . . . . . . . . .3,4,5,11,20,25,26

TV/VCR Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

Types of Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Unlock Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Unrated Programs, Block/View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

V-Chip

Defined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Movie Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16

TV Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-15

Unrated Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

References

Program Channel Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Record a Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Set the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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

Set the Wake-up Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Timer Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-16

PAUSE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,18,22,27

Pause During Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Pause During Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Picture, Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

PICTURE QUALITY Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Picture, Reset to Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Picture Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

PLAY Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,28

Playback

Commercial Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-21

Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Play a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Zero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

POWER Button and Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

PREV (Previous Channel) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Problem Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33,34

Programming Channel Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Rating Limits

TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-15

Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16

REC (Record) Button and Indicator . . . . .8,23,24,27

Recording

Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Speeds and Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Remote Batteries, Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,8

Remote Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Removing Channels from Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

RESET Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,11

Resetting Picture to Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .9

REW (Rewind) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,28

Safety Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17,23,24,25

Scan, Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Zero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Selecting a Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Selecting a Language for Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Sensor, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Setting

a Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

an Express Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Rating Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-16

the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

the Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

the Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Up the TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

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Index

References

VCR, Connecting to TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

VIDEO/AUDIO IN Jacks . . . . . . . . . .24,25,27,28,29,30

VOL (Volume) Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,26

Volume, Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

WAKE-UP Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,28

WAKE-UP Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

Warranty, Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Weekdays (M-F), Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Weekly Program, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

ZERO SEARCH Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

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If your product needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest servicenter from the Yellow Pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product.

For your nearest Authorized Servicenter call toll-free in the USA.

1-800-336-1900

Canadian Consumers — Your toll-free numbers are:

English: 1-800-522-0338 French: 1-800-522-0445

10330 N Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290

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