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- Page 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable RiSK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK To reduce the risk of fire or DO NOT OPEN parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified electric shock, do not expose this product to rain service personnel.
- Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed.
- Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (CONTINUED) 12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
- Page 5 22. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 23. HEAT The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- Page 6 FEATURES Color TV With Video Cassette Recorder - Unique space saving design combines a 9" color TV and a video cassette recorder. High Quality Picture Technology - This TV/VCR equipped "HQ" incorporates VHS High Quality technology. A built-in detail enhancer is used to boost the recorded signal and provide maximum picture quality during playback. It is compatible with other VHS video cassette recorders.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS It is recommended that you carefully read the descriptions and operating procedures contained in this Owner's Manual prior to operating your new TV/VCR. PRECAUTIONS ..............................LOCATION OF CONTROLS ........................... REMOTE CONTROL .............................. POWER SOURCES ............................... ANTENNA CONNECTIONS ..........................CABLE TV CONNECTIONS .......................... -
Page 8: Precautions
PRECAUTIONS MOISTURE CONDENSATION DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTIONS ON THIS UNIT FOR AT LEAST rwo OR THREE HOURS WHEN MOISTURE IN THE AIR CONDENSES ON IT. LET THE UNIT STAND WITH POWER ON (SEE BELOW). • WHAT IS MOISTURE CONDENSATION? When a cold liquid is poured into a glass, for example, water vapor in the air will condense on the surface of the glass. - Page 9 rAvoid extreme moisture and dust, The ventilation holes prevent overheating. Do not block or cover these holes. Especially avoid covering the holes with soft materials such as cloth or paper. rDo not insert fingers or any other objects into the •...
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Page 10: Location Of Controls
LOCATION OF CONTROLS REAR FRONT @© ALD_O 16 17 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS FRONT: 12. CHANNEL • / • Buttons - Press to select a 1. Cassette Loading Slot - To insert or remove a channel for viewing or recording. 13. REC/OTR Button - Press once to start normal video tape. -
Page 11: Remote Control
REMOTE CONTROL 21 -- DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 1. POWER Button * Press to turn the TVNCR 15. AUTO TRACKING Button -Allows automatic Press again to turn the TVNCR off. adjustment of tracking to minimize picture noise 2. Direct Channel Selection Buttons (0_9) * Allows during playback. - Page 12 REMOTE CONTROL (CONTINUED) BATTERY INSTALLATION Slide the battery compart- install two "AAA" batteries, Replace the compartment ment cover in the direction paying attention to the cover. of the arrow. polarity diagram in the battery compartment. BATTERY PRECAUTIONS The precautions below should be followed when using batteries in this device: 1.
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Page 13: Power Sources
POWER SOURCES TO USE AC POWER SOURCE Use the AC polarized line cord provided for operation on AC. Insert theAC cord plug into a standard 120V 60Hz polarized AC outlet. AC Outlet NOTES: Wider Hole • Never connect the AC line cord plug to anything other than the specified voltage (120V 60Hz). -
Page 14: Antenna Connections
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS If you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna (outdoor antenna not included), follow the instructions below that correspond to your antenna system. If you are using a cable TV service (CAW), see page 14 for Cable TV connections. Combination VHF/UHF Antenna... - Page 15 INDOOR ANTENNA • Insert a twin-lead telescopic antenna into the mounting hole on the back of the cabinet until it locks into place, Attach the antenna plug to the antenna jack, Adjust the length and angle of the antenna rods to receive the best possible picture.
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Page 16: Cable Tv Connections
CABLE TV CONNECTIONS This TVNCR has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV Converter box. Some cable companies offer "premium pay channels" in which the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device which is gener- ally provided by the cable company. -
Page 17: Setting The Language
SETTING THE LANGUAGE This TVNCR can display the on screen language in English, Spanish or French. Language selection (step 3) will automatically appear on the screen when you press the MENU button initially. Select language to use the other menu options. Press the MENU button. -
Page 18: Auto Clock Setting
AUTO CLOCK SETTING The Auto Clock function will automatically set the built-in clock (Month, Day, Year and Time) when the TVNCR is connected to an Antenna or Cable system and it is turned off. As the TVNCR searches for a receivable station in your area and it receives a broadcast signal for Auto Clock, the Auto Clock needs several minutes to set itself. - Page 19 DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTING You can set the Daylight saving time automatically or manually, TRACKING + or - button to select the SYSTEM ress the MENU button. Press the SET/ Press the SET/TRACKING select the DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME option, + or- button to then press the ENTER button, SET-UP option, then press the ENTER button.
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Page 20: Manual Clock Setting
MANUAL CLOCK SETTING You must set the date and time manually for Timer Recordings, ON/OFF Timer and Daylight Saving Time if the Auto Clock process did not set them correctly. EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to "8:30 AM", 26th (FRO October, 2001. Press the MENU button. -
Page 21: Tv Operation
TV OPERATION Adjust the volume level by To turn on the TV/VCR, Set the TV/CATV menu pressing the VOLUME + or- press the POWER button, option to the appropriate button. The volume level will position. (See page 23.) be indicated on the screen by green bars. - Page 22 TV OPERATION (CONTINUED) MUTING :HANNEL rPress and release the CHANNEL + or- button, The • Press this button to turn off the sound. The TV/VCR's channel automatically stops at the next channel set sound will be silenced and "MUTING" will briefly appear into memory, Press and hold the button down to on the screen.
- Page 23 SLEEP To set the TV/VCR to turn off after a preset amount of time, press the SLEEP button on the remote control. The clock will count down 10 minutes for each press of the SLEEP button (120, 110, ...10, 0). After the sleep time is programmed, the display will appear briefly every ten minutes to remind you that the sleep timer is operating.
- Page 24 TV OPERATION (CONTINUED) WHAT IS CLOSED CAPTIONING? Text: The Text Closed Caption Mode will usually fill the This television has the capability to decode and display screen with a programming schedule or other information. Closed Captioned television programs. Closed After selecting a Closed Caption Mode, it will stay in Captioning will display text on the screen for hearing effect until it is changed, even if the channel is changed.
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Page 25: To Memorize Channels
TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS This TVNCR is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory, skipping over unwanted channels. Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into the TVNCR's memory. - Page 26 TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS (CONTINUED) AUTOMATIC MEMORY TUNING Press the SET/TRACKING + or - button to Press the MENU button. select the CH SET-UP mode, then press the ENTER button. MENU -- SET/TRACKING+ ENTER l T(MERRECSET _IzTV SET-UP - l CH SET-UP ZI_AUT0 REPEAT ON _0F_ m SYSTEMSET-UP <+/-/ENTER/MENU_...
- Page 27 TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS Press the MENU button, Press the SET/TRACKING or- button to select the CH + or - button to select the SET-UP mode, then press ADD/DELETE mode, then the ENTER button. press the ENTER button. -- SET/TRACKING + ENTER -- SET/TRACKING + ENTER...
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Page 28: Setting The V-Chip
SETTING THE V-CHIP An age limitation can be set to forbid children to see and hear violent scenes or pictures for adults, etc. The TVNCR responds to "TV RATING" and "MOVIE RATING". To use the V-Chip function, you must register a password. - Page 29 TO SET THE V-CHIP Press the SET/TRACKING + or- button to In the V-CHIP SET menu, press the SET/ TRACKING + or- button to select the TV display the desired setting, then press the ENTER button, RATING, then press the ENTER button, -- SET/TRACKING + ENTER --SET/TRACKING...
- Page 30 SETTING THE V-CHIP (CONTINUED) Press the SET/TRACKING + or- button to select desired rating, then press the ENTER button, : MOVIE RATING is not set --SETKRACKING ENTER : All ages : Parental guidance PG*13 : Parental guidance less than 13 years old Under 17 years old I V-C HIP Parental guidance suggested...
- Page 31 TO CHANGE PASSWORD 1. Press the MENU button. 'J/TLMERRECSET - I _ SET-UP 'I_CH SET-UP 2. Press the SET/TRACKING + or - button to select the TV SET-UP, I AUTO REPEAT ON_OFF | SYSTEMSET-UP then press the ENTER button. MENU (÷/-/ENTER/_fENU) V-CHIPSET \/TV...
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Page 32: To Set The On Timer
TO SET THE ON TIMER This feature allows you to have the TVNCR automatically turn "ON" at a predetermined time. If you program the "ON" timer once, the TV/VCR will turn "on" the programmed day (daily/weekly) at the same time to the same channel. -
Page 33: To Set The Off Timer
TO SET THE OFF TIMER This feature allows you to have the TVNCR turn "OFF" automatically at a predetermined time. If you pro- gram the OFF TIMER once, the TVNCR will automatically turn off at the same time everyday. EXAMPLE: Turning off the TV at 11:30 PM + or - button to select the + or - button to select the Press the SET/TRACKING... -
Page 34: Picture Control Adjustments
PICTURE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS Picture controls are factory preset but you can adjust them individually as follows: the MENU button. Press the SET/TRACKING o display the picture adjustment screen, press select the PICTURE option, then press the Press the SET/TRACKING + or - button to ENTER button. - Page 35 COLOR TINT #'Press the ENTER button until "COLOR" appears on Press the ENTER button until "TINT" appears on the the screen, then press the SET/TRACKING + or - screen, then press the SET/TRACKING + or - button button to adjust the color intensity of the picture. The to adjust the tint of the picture.
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Page 36: Loading And Unloading Avideo Cassette
LOADING AND UNLOADING A VIDEO CASSETTE Use only video cassette tapes marked _. LOADING rPush the center of the tape until it is automatically retracted into the TV/VCR. • AUTOMATIC POWER ON AND PLAY When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab intact, the TVNCR will turn on automatically and playback will start immediately. - Page 37 TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ERASURE TO RECORD AGAIN After recording, break off the erase prevention tab if Cover the hole with vinyl tape. you do not wish to record over the tape. Be careful the tape does not extend past the edges of the video cassette housing.
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Page 38: Playback
PLAYBACK To play a prerecorded tape. TO START PLAYBACK To turn on the TVNCR, press the POWER button. Load a prerecorded tape. (When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, playback will start automatically.) POWER TO STOP PLAYBACK Press the STOP button once. - Page 39 TO REWIND OR FORWARD THE TAPE RAPIDLY Press the REW (Rewind) button in the Stop mode. Press the RFWD (Fast Forward) button in the Stop "_1" will appear on the screen, mode. "I_" will appear on the screen. FORWARD/REVERSE PICTURE SEARCH If you want to see the tape during REW or FWD mode, press and hold the REW or RFWD button.
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Page 40: Special Playback
SPECIAL PLAYBACK TO VISUALLY SEARCH DESIRED POINTS When either the RFWD or REW button is pressed in the PLAYBACK mode, the speed search picture will appear. When pressed twice, the search picture will increase speed. Speed search time depends upon the speed used during recording. - Page 41 TO WATCH A TAPE REPEATEDLY Press the SET/TRACKING + or - button to Press the MENU button, select the AUTO REPEAT option. MENU -- SET/TRACKING+ | TIMERRECSET | TV SET-UP "_'CH SET-UP - | AUTO REPEAT ON )'OFF _f'sYSI"EM SET-UP MENU (+/_ENTER/MENU) Press the ENTER button to select the ON...
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Page 42: Recording Atv Program
RECORDING A TV PROGRAM RECORDING AND VIEWING THE SAME TV PROGRAM Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention To turn on the TVNCR, press the POWER tab intact. button. POWER Press the SPEED button to select the desired Set the TV/CATV option to the appropriate tape speed SP or SLP. - Page 43 CHANNEL + or - button to select the channel Press the Direct Channel Selection buttons or Press the REC/OTR button. "• "and the channel number will appear on the to be recorded. (Example: Channel 12) screen and the REC/OTR indicator will light. CHANNEL REC/OTR CH 012...
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Page 44: One-Touch Timer Recording (Otr)
ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING (OTR) The One-Touch Timer Recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording. EXAMPLE: One-Touch timer recording for 30 minutes. Press Press the POWER button Load a video cassette to turn on the TVNCR. to select the desired tape with the erase prevention speed (SP or SLP). -
Page 45: Timer Recording
TIMER RECORDING Timer recording can be programmed on-screen with the remote control. The built*in timer allows automatic unattended recording of up to 8 programs within 1 month. EXAMPLE: Program a timer recording for 23rd day, channel 007 (CATV), 7:00 - 9:30 PM (Tape speed : SLP) •... - Page 46 TIMER RECORDING (CONTINUED) Set the start time, end time, channel and tape speed as in step 4. -- SET/TRACKING+ ENTER TIMER REC SET DATE 23{THUJ} START 7 ; 00 PM _7¢ SPEED iJ2:Eo:T 2, 2i: ,2i; 9;30PM 1,<+/-_E"TER/CA"CEUME"U> To set the timer for another program, press the ress the TIMER REC button.
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Page 47: Other Functions For The Timer Recording
OTHER FUNCTIONS FOR THE TIMER RECORDING TO SET DAILY/WEEKLY TIMER TO CONFIRM THE SETTINGS Press the PROGRAM button once. The TV screen rWhen setting the date in the step 4 on page 43, press the SET/TRACKING - button repeatedly when the displays the timer program list. -
Page 48: Using The Real Time Tape Counter
USING THE REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER The On*Screen Real Time Tape Counter shows the tape running time in Hours, Minutes and Seconds. You can easily determine how long the tape has been running or how much time is left on the tape. TO VIEW THE COUNTER DISPLAY Press the CALL button to display the Real Time... -
Page 49: Using Zero Return
USING ZERO RETURN The zero return function provides a convenient method of rapidly returning to the starting point of recording or playback. The starting point can be indexed for any location on the tape by pressing the COUNTER RESET button and ZERO RETURN button. Press the CALL button to display the counter. -
Page 50: Duplicating A Video Tape
DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE if you connect the TVNCR to another VCR or CAMCORDER, you can duplicate a previously recorded tape. Make all connections before turning on the power. Press the INPUT SELECT button twice to Insert a blank cassette with the erase preven- tion tab intact into the TV/VCR. -
Page 51: Reception Disturbances
RECEPTION DISTURBANCES Most types of television interference can be remedied by adjusting the height and position of the VHF/UHF antenna. Outdoor antennas are recommended for best results. The most common types of television interfer- ence are shown below. If one of these symptoms appear when the TV/VCR is connected to a Cable TV system, the disturbance may be caused by the local Cable TV company broadcast. -
Page 52: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Check the following chart before requesting service. POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS SYMPTOMS CAUSE I PAG_ POWER Connect the AC power cord to the AC No power. The AC power cord is not connected. outlet, Although the power is Cassette is not inserted. Insert a video cassette. -
Page 53: Video Head Cleaning
• SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS CAUSE PAGE '_ TV station experiencing problems or 19, 21 Try another channel. program tuned is not closed captions, Closed caption is not activated. Check CATV connection of VHF/UHF TV signal is weak. antenna, reposition or rotate antenna. 12, 14 The TV/CAP/TEXT button is not... -
Page 54: Specifications
Inputs/Outputs: Video: In (RCA) lVp-p 175 ohm Out (RCA) 1Vp-p 175 ohm Audio: In (RCA) -8dB / 50K ohm Out (RCA) -8dB / 1K ohm Storage Temperature: -20°C to 6O°C (-4°F to 140°F) Operating Temperature: 5°C to 40°C (41 °F to 104°F) -
Page 55: Warranty
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 pick up when repairs are complete. •... - Page 56 Limited Warranty (continued) Limitation of Warranty: THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY...