RCA T27265 User Manual
USER’S
GUIDE
TV/VCR COMBINATION
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Introduction
CAUTION
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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.
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lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la
prise et pousser jusqú au fond.
Cautions
Refer to the identification/rating label on the back of the product for the proper
operating voltage.
FCC regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately.
Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof
of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in
case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the TV/VCR
combination.
Model No.___
___________________________________________________
Serial No. ______________________________________________________
Purchase Date: _________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: _________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Important Information
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.
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. This damage is not covered by your
warranty. Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be
avoided.
Introduction
Table of Contents
1
Important Information
Warning ______________________________ i
Cautions ______________________________ i
Note to Cable TV Installer _______________ i
Product Registration ____________________ i
Setting Up the TV/VCR
Startup
Check Accessories With TV/VCR ____ 2
Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 2
Connect Antenna or Cable-TV
System________________________ 3
Place the TV/VCR Where You
Want to Operate It _____________ 3
Turn On the TV/VCR ______________ 3
Set the Clock and Auto Channel
Search Automatically ___________ 4
Set the Clock Manually _____________ 4
Add or Remove Channels from
TV/VCR's Memory ____________ 5
Select the Language. (Escoge
una Idioma.)___________________ 5
Select a Channel and Adjust
the Volume____________________ 5
Using the Remote Control
Buttons _____________________________ 6-7
Using the TV/VCR Features
On-Screen Displays ____________________ 8
Adjust the Video ______________________ 8
Adjust the Audio_______________________ 9
Closed Captions ______________________ 10
Alert Sound___________________________11
Program Guard _______________________11
Wake-Up Timer_______________________ 12
Sleep Timer __________________________ 12
TV Stereo System _____________________ 13
Playing a Tape
Operating Instructions_________________ 14
Selecting Audio for Tape Playback ______ 15
Using the Playback Features
Pause____________________________ 16
Frame Advance___________________ 16
Picture Search ____________________ 16
Slow Motion______________________ 16
Automatic Tracking _______________ 17
Manual Tracking__________________ 17
Time Counter_____________________ 17
Auto Play Feature_________________ 18
Auto Repeat Feature_______________ 18
Commercial Scan _________________ 18
Index Search _____________________ 19
Zero Search ______________________ 20
Blank Search _____________________ 20
Recording a Program
Recording Features
Recording Speeds _________________ 21
Recording Pause __________________ 21
Types of Recordings __________________ 22
Basic Recording –
Operating Instructions __________ 22
Recording Audio Only ____________ 22
Recording Broadcast
Stereo TV or SAP ____________ 23
Recording While You're Away
VCR Plus+ Recording _______ 24-26
Timer Recording _______________ 27
Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+
or Timer Recordings __________28
Stopping a VCR Plus+
or Timer Recording ___________28
Recording Fron the Line Input ____28
Express Recording ________________ 29
Copying and Editing Tapes_________ 30
Location of Controls
Front Panel___________________________ 31
Back Panel ___________________________32
Hooking Up the TV/VCR
Choosing a Hookup ___________________ 32
Connect Antenna or
Cable System Without Cable Box____ 33
Connect Cable System With Cable Box
to Unscramble All Channels ________ 34
Connect Cable System With Cable Box
to Unscramble Only
Premium Channels _______________ 34
Connect VCR or Camcorder
for Copying Tapes ________________ 35
References
Trouble Checks ____________________ 36-37
Cleaning the TV/VCR _________________ 38
Specifications_________________________ 38
Limited Warranty _____________________ 39
Index _____________________________ 40-41
2
Setting Up the TV/VCR
1. Check accessories with TV/VCR combination.
Contact your dealer if any items are missing.
Remote
CLEAR
MENU
SPEED
INPUT DISPLAY
TRACKING
STOP
PLAY
1 2 3
54 6
7
9
8
0
PAUSE
SLOW
SEARCH
REC
FF
REW
POWER
MUTE
SLEEP
PREV CH
CHAN
VOL
RESET
4
3
4
3
2 “AA” Batteries
Startup
2. Insert batteries in remote.
3
Setting Up the TV/VCR
Startup
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CAUTION: If you choose to use a stand with your TV/VCR, take
precautions that the stand or other furniture the TV/VCR is placed
on is properly located and of adequate size and strength to prevent
the TV/VCR from accidentally being tipped over or pulled off.
This could cause damage to the TV/VCR and/or personal injury.
3. Connect antenna or cable-TV system.
Connect a home antenna, or a cable-TV system. Details on
pages 32-34.
4. Place the TV/VCR where you want to operate it.
CLEAR
MENU
SPEED
INPUT DISPLAY
TRACKING
STOP
PLAY
1 2 3
54 6
7
9
8
0
PAUSE
SLOW
SEARCH
REC
FF
REW
POWER
MUTE
SLEEP
PREV CH
CHAN
VOL
RESET
4
3
4
3
TIMER REPEAT
REW PLAY F.FWD RECORD
POWER
STOP/EJECT
CH
VOL +VOL –
CH
WAKE-UP
POWER Button
and Indicator
AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET
What is your Time Zone?
1 Eastern
2 Central
3 Mountain
4 Pacific
5 Alaska
6 Hawaii
7 Don't know
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Setting Up the TV/VCR
Startup
AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET
What is your Time Zone?
1 Eastern
2 Central
3 Mountain
4 Pacific
5 Alaska
6 Hawaii
7 Don't know
AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET
Does your area observe
Daylight Savings Time
from April to October?
1 Yes, DST is observed
2 No
3 Don't know
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
Now scanning channel 1
AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET
The TV/VCR is now
setting the clock.
This may take
several minutes.
Press MENU to cancel
TV/VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Picture Quality
3 Time
TIME
1 Set clock
SET CLOCK
Time --:-- --
(hour:minute)
Date --/--/--
SET CLOCK
Time 05:07 AM
Date 07/13/96 Saturday
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to set
Place the TV/VCR in a location where it is safe to operate.
5. Turn on the TV/VCR.
Press POWER on the TV/VCR or remote. The indicator in the
POWER button on the front of the TV/VCR will light.
The first time you turn on the TV/VCR, or after a power
interruption, the TV/VCR will display the AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET
menu.
6. Set the clock and auto channel search
automatically.
When the AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET screen appears, follow these
steps to automatically place channels in the TV/VCR’s memory and
set the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time information
transmitted by some broadcast stations.
A. Press a number (1-6) on the remote corresponding to the time
zone you live in. If you do not know your time zone, press 7.
B. Press 1 if your area observes daylight savings time from April to
October, or press 2 if it does not. If you do not know, press 3.
C. Press MENU on the remote if all antenna or cable connections are
completed. The AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH will be performed,
followed by automatic clock set.
If The Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful message appears, then
set the clock manually. The clock must be set before you can use
the timer recording or wake-up timer features.
If you change your cable or antenna signal, and need to manually
place channels in memory:
1. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN
MENU.
2. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu.
3. Press 1 to Auto channel search.
Set the clock manually.
If the AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET was unsuccessful or you want to
manually set the clock:
A. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
B. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
C. Press 1 to display the SET CLOCK screen.
D. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the time including
AM or PM, month, day, and year. The day of the week will
automatically appear after you enter the year.
• Press 0 before single-digit numbers. Press 1 for AM or 2 for
PM. Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7, then 2 for a
time of 5:07PM.
• Press CLEAR on the remote at any time to change incorrect
entries.
E. Press MENU on the remote to start the clock.
To display the time and date, press DISPLAY on the remote.
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Setting up the TV/VCR
Startup
7. Add or remove channels from the TV/VCR’s memory.
You may want to add or remove channels if some of them are
not active, have weak signals, or you do not want them in your
channel memory. A channel that has been removed can still be
selected by pressing number buttons.
A. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN
MENU.
B. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu.
C. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen.
D. Follow the directions on the screen to add or remove a
channel.
E. Add or remove more channels by entering the channel
number or pressing CHAN up or down.
8. Select the language. (Escoge una Idioma.)
This feature lets you select English or Spanish as the language
for your on-screen displays.
A. Press MENU on remote to see the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
B. Press 6 to display the LANGUAGE/IDIOMA menu. The
bullet (•) indicates the language selected.
C. Press 1 to display the menus in English.
Press 2 to display the menus in Spanish.
9. Select a channel and adjust the volume.
A. Press CHAN up or down or two number buttons on the
remote to select a channel.
Example: Press 0 then 2 for channel 2. The channel number
is displayed.
For cable channels over 99, press and hold 1 until 1– –
appears. Then press two more numbers. Example: Press
and hold 1, then press 0, then press 2, for channel 102.
B. Press VOL up or down to adjust the volume. The volume
display appears.
TV/VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Picture Quality
3 Time
4 Closed Captioning
5 Setup
6 Language/Idioma
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA
Select a language.
Escoge una Idioma.
1•English (Ingles)
2 Spanish (Espanol)
TV/VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Picture Quality
3 Time
4 Closed Captioning
5 Setup
SETUP
1 Auto channel search
2 Add/Remove channels
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
Channel 10
is presently ADDED
Press CLEAR to remove
Press MENU to exit
CH 02
Volume ...............
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˜
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Using the Remote Control
Buttons
CLEAR
MENU
SPEED
INPUT DISPLAY
TRACKING
STOP
PLAY
1 2 3
54 6
7
9
8
0
PAUSE
SLOW
SEARCH
REC
FF
REW
POWER
MUTE
SLEEP
PREV CH
CHAN
VOL
RESET
4
3
4
3
CHAN (Channel) Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower channel in
channel memory.
CLEAR
Allows you to change menu entries or
clear a timer recording.
Resets time counter to 0:00:00 when it is
displayed.
DISPLAY
Displays TV/VCR’s current status.
Displays time counter when a tape is
inserted.
Removes displays.
Advances to next program during
program review.
FF (Fast forward)
Fast forwards the tape when the
TV/VCR is stopped.
Searches the picture in forward motion
during playback.
INPUT
Selects the signal from a component
connected to the AUDIO and VIDEO IN
jacks.
MENU
Displays the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
MUTE
Turns sound on or off.
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Using the Remote Control
Buttons
SEARCH
Displays INDEX, ZERO, and BLANK search
screens.
Advances tape during playback.
SLEEP
Sets TV/VCR to automatically turn off in 30,
60, 90, or 120 minutes.
SLOW
Used for slow-motion playback on tapes
recorded in SP and SLP.
SPEED (Tape Speed)
Selects a recording speed
(SP or SLP).
STOP
Stops functions such as record, playback,
rewind, fast forward, and pause.
TRACKING Up or Down
Lets you manually reduce the streaks that
may appear in the picture during playback.
VOL (Volume) + or –
Raises and lowers sound.
Numbers (0 through 9)
Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two
numbers.
Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing
and holding 1 until 1– – appears on the
screen. Then press the other two
numbers.
PAUSE
Pauses the tape during playback.
Pauses recording to prevent recording of
unwanted scenes.
PLAY
Plays a tape.
POWER
Turns TV/VCR on or off.
PREV CH (Previous channel)
Switches between the last two channels.
Select one channel and then select the
other using the number buttons. Press
PREV CH to switch between the two
channels.
REC (Record)
Starts TV/VCR recording.
Used for express recording.
RESET
Resets video functions to factory settings.
Used to reset time for wake-up timer
(alarm).
REW (Rewind)
Rewinds the tape when the TV/VCR is
stopped.
Searches the picture in reverse motion
during playback.
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TV/VCR Features
Using the TV/VCR Features
On-Screen Displays
When you change channels, adjust volume, or
use a VCR feature, on-screen displays appear
to let you know the status of the TV/VCR.
To Call Up On-Screen Displays
1. Press DISPLAY to display the channel
number, function, time counter, date, time,
and tape speed.
If you do not press DISPLAY again, these
displays will time out.
2. Press DISPLAY again:
•No tape in TV/VCR: Displays removed.
•Tape in TV/VCR: Time counter remains
on screen. Will not time out. Press
DISPLAY again to remove the time
counter.
CLEAR
MENU
SPEED
INPUT DISPLAY
TRACKING
STOP
PLAY
1 2 3
54 6
7
9
8
0
PAUSE
SLOW
SEARCH
REC
FF
REW
POWER
MUTE
SLEEP
PREV CH
CHAN
VOL
RESET
4
3
4
3
CH 02 RECORD 0:00:00
11/18/95 Sat 08:43AM SLP
0:00:00
Press DISPLAY
again with no
tape inserted.
Press DISPLAY
Time Counter Only –
Remains on Screen
(Press DISPLAY again
to remove.)
Normal Screen
– No Displays
Press DISPLAY
again with tape
inserted.
Adjust the Video
Use the PICTURE QUALITY menu to adjust the picture for
your personal preference. The TV/VCR will remember the
settings you select.
To Adjust Video
1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 2to display the PICTURE QUALITY menu.
3. Press CHAN up or down to select the function you want
to adjust.
• Select Color to adjust color intensity.
• Select Tint to adjust for natural fleshtones.
• Select Contr (contrast) to adjust picture contrast.
• Select Brite (brightness) to adjust picture brightness.
• Select Sharp to adjust picture sharpness.
4. Press VOL – or + to adjust the function selected.
To Return Video to the Factory Settings
Press RESET to reset the video to the levels set at the
factory.
“All picture controls have been reset to factory defaults”
appears.
TV/VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Picture Quality
PICTURE QUALITY
Color -................+
Tint ................
Contr ................
Brite ................
Sharp ................
Use CH and VOL to adjust
Press MENU to exit
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TV/VCR Features
Using the TV/VCR Features
CLEAR
MENU
SPEED
INPUT DISPLAY
TRACKING
STOP
PLAY
1 2 3
54 6
7
9
8
0
PAUSE
SLOW
SEARCH
REC
FF
REW
POWER
MUTE
SLEEP
PREV CH
CHAN
VOL
RESET
4
3
4
3
Adjust the Audio
Use the BASS/TREBLE menu to adjust the audio for your personal
preference. The TV/VCR will remember the settings you select.
To Adjust Audio
1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 7 to display the AUDIO menu.
3. Press 3 to display the BASS/TREBLE menu.
4. Press CHAN up or down to select the function you want to
adjust.
• Select Bass to adjust the intensity of low frequency sound.
• Select Treble to adjust the intensity of high frequency sound.
5. Press VOL - or + to adjust the function selected.
To Return Audio to the Factory Settings
In step 3 above, press RESET to reset the audio to the levels set at
the factory.
“Bass and Treble controls have been reset to factory defaults”
appears.
TV/VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Picture Quality
3 Time
4 Closed Captioning
5 Setup
6 Language/Idioma
7 Audio
AUDIO
1 Reception
2 Tape Playback
3 Bass/Treble Controls
BASS/TREBLE
Bass -................+
Treble ................
Use CH and VOL to adjust
Press MENU to exit
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TV/VCR Features
CLEAR
MENU
SPEED
INPUT DISPLAY
TRACKING
STOP
PLAY
1 2 3
54 6
7
9
8
0
PAUSE
SLOW
SEARCH
REC
FF
REW
POWER
MUTE
SLEEP
PREV CH
CHAN
VOL
RESET
4
3
4
3
Using the TV/VCR Features
To View Closed Captions
1. Press MENU to display TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4to display the CLOSED CAPTIONING
menu.
3. Press 1to display the CC DISPLAY menu. The
bullet (•) indicates the CC DISPLAY selected.
• Press 1 to select closed captions On. Closed
captions will be displayed on the screen.
• Press 2 to select closed captions Off. No closed
captions will be displayed on the screen.
• Press 3 to select closed captions On when TV is
muted. Closed captions will appear on the
screen only when the TV is muted.
4. When the CLOSED CAPTIONINGmenu appears,
press 2 to display the CC MODE menu and select
the caption mode. The bullet (•) indicates the
mode selected.
• Press 1 or 2 to select Caption 1 or 2. Captions
will appear on the screen if they are broadcast.
• Press 3 or 4 to select Text 1 or 2. Text
information will appear on the screen if it is
broadcast.
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
Closed Captions
Closed captioning displays the sound of a program as words on the TV screen.
It is useful for the deaf, hearing impaired, or anyone who wants to watch a
program without sound. If you have turned closed captioning on and it does
not appear on the screen, it is not available on the channel you are watching.
Check your TV program listings for CC (closed caption) broadcasts. This
TV/VCR also supports two text modes used to display text sent from a TV
station or cable company.
TV/VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Picture Quality
3 Time
4 Closed Captioning
CLOSED CAPTIONING
1 CC Display
2 CC Mode
0 Exit
Alert Sound
When you select ALERT SOUND:ON as described below, a short
warning will sound each time an invalid entry or operation is made
and a timer program is set.
1. Press MENU to display TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 5to display the SETUP menu.
3. Press 5 to display the ALERT SOUND menu.
4. Press 1 or 2 to select AlertSound OFF or ON. The bullet (•)
indicates the one selected.
• Select ON if you want to sound a short warning.
• Select OFF if you do not want to sound a short warning
Program Guard
When activated, this feature prohibits all VCR operations except
timer recording. This is useful to prevent misoperation and protect
your TV/VCR from curious children.
1. Hold down STOP on the remote for 6 seconds to activate or
deactivate the program guard regardress of whether power is
ON or OFF.
• “Program Guard is ON” or “Program Guard is OFF” is
displayed on the screen.
• When the program guard is on or off, power indicator
flashes for 8 seconds.
• If you press invalid bottons while program guard is on,
Power indicator flashes and the following display will alert
you.
• To stop a timer recording in progress, program guard must
first be turned off.
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TV/VCR Features
CLEAR
MENU
SPEED
INPUT DISPLAY
TRACKING
STOP
PLAY
1 2 3
54 6
7
9
8
0
PAUSE
SLOW
SEARCH
REC
FF
REW
POWER
MUTE
SLEEP
PREV CH
CHAN
VOL
RESET
4
3
4
3
Using the TV/VCR Features
Program Guard is ON
To turn off Program
Guard, press and hold
the STOP button on the
remote for 6 seconds.
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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.
To Set the Wake-Up Timer
1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 3to display the TIME menu.
3. Press 3to display the WAKE-UP TIMER menu.
4. Using the number buttons on the remote enter the channel
number and time.
• After you enter the time, press 1 for AM or 2 for PM.
Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7, then 2, for a time of
5:07PM.
• Press CLEAR to correct an entry or press RESET to cancel the
timer.
5. Press MENUto set the timer.
• The wake-up timer will turn on the TV/VCR every day. The
WAKE-UP indicator is not lights when the wake-timer has set
on the TV/VCR.
• The WAKE-UP indicator turns off when the wake-timer has
turned on the TV/VCR. If you do not press POWER button on
the remote or TV/VCR, the TV/VCR turns off after 60 minutes.
To Cancel the Wake-Up Timer
Follow steps 1-3 above, press RESET to cancel the timer, and then
press MENU to exit.
The timer is canceled if MENU is pressed before step 4 is completed.
Sleep Timer
The sleep timer automatically turns the TV/VCR off after 30, 60, 90,
or 120 minutes.
1. Repeatedly press SLEEP. Each press of SLEEP changes the
amount of time as shown below.
• If the sleep timer has already been set, the remaining time
before the TV/VCR turns off is displayed on the screen.
2. To cancel the sleep timer, repeatedly press SLEEP until 0:00 is
displayed on the screen.
You can also set the sleep timer from the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
• Display the TIME menu as shown above and press 2. Follow the
directions on the screen. Press SLEEP or CHAN up or down to
change the amount of time. Press MENU to exit.
TV/VCR Features
CLEAR
MENU
SPEED
INPUT DISPLAY
TRACKING
STOP
PLAY
1 2 3
54 6
7
9
8
0
PAUSE
SLOW
SEARCH
REC
FF
REW
POWER
MUTE
SLEEP
PREV CH
CHAN
VOL
RESET
4
3
4
3
Using the TV/VCR Features
TV/VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Picture Quality
3 Time
TIME
1 Set clock
2 Sleep timer
3 Wake-up timer
WAKE-UP TIMER
Channel -Time --:--
__
WAKE-UP TIMER
Channel 12
Time 05:07 AM
Press CLEAR to correct
Press RESET for --:-Press MENU to set
Sleep Timer 0:00
Press SLEEP Amt. of Time
Twice 30 Minutes
Three Times 1 Hour
Four Times 90 Minutes
Five Times 2 Hours
Six Times Timer Off
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