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RCA 1543007A User Manual

RCA 1543007A User Manual

Rca tv/vcr combination user's guide
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  • Page 1 USER’S GUIDE T V / V C R C O M B I N AT I O N...

  • Page 2: Important Information

    Introduction Important Information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 2 Place Your TV/VCR on a Connect Antenna or Cable-TV Connect External Speaker____________3 Plug in the TV/VCR ________________3...

  • Page 4: Setting Up The Tv/Vcr

    Setting Up the TV/VCR Startup 1. Unpack the TV/VCR and accessories Contact your dealer if any accessories are missing. PLAY STOP PAUSE DISPLAY SLEEP MUTE PREV CLEAR MENU RESET TRACK F.ADV Remote Control and Two Batteries 2. Insert batteries in remote 3.

  • Page 5: Connect Antenna Or Cable-Tv System

    Startup 4. Connect antenna or cable-TV system Connect a home antenna or a cable-TV system. Details on pages 29-32. 5. Connect external speaker and select speaker switch setting (optional) Details on page 33. 6. Plug in the TV/VCR Attach the power cord to the back of the TV/VCR. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet.

  • Page 6: Select The Language (Escoje Un Idioma/Choissisez Une Langue )

    Setting Up the TV/VCR Startup 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.

  • Page 7: Add Or Remove Channels From Tv/Vcr's Memory

    Startup 11. 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.

  • Page 8: Using The Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control Buttons 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.

  • Page 9: Buttons

    Buttons 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. Turns the TV/VCR off. PAUSE Pauses the tape during playback.

  • Page 10: Tv/Vcr Features

    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 function, time counter, date, time, and tape speed.

  • Page 11: Closed Captioning

    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.

  • Page 12: Sleep Timer

    TV/VCR Features Using the TV/VCR Features 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.

  • Page 13: Parental Controls And V-Chip

    Using the 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.

  • Page 14: Setting Tv Rating Limits

    TV/VCR Features Using the TV/VCR Features 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.

  • Page 15: Blocking Specific Content Themes

    Using the TV/VCR Features 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).

  • Page 16: Setting Movie Rating Limits

    TV/VCR Features Using the TV/VCR Features 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.

  • Page 17: Blocking Unrated Programs

    Using the TV/VCR Features 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.

  • Page 18: Playing A Tape

    Playing a Tape Operating Instructions To Play a Tape 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.

  • Page 19: Using The Playback Features

    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.

  • Page 20: Automatic Tracking

    Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features 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.

  • Page 21: Auto Play Feature

    Using the Playback Features Auto Play Feature This feature enables the TV/VCR to automatically start playing a tape when it is inserted. (The safety tab on the tape must be removed.) 1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. 2.

  • Page 22: Index Search

    Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Index Search The TV/VCR automatically records index marks on the tape each time you begin recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks. Your TV/VCR has two index playback features. You can select a specific index number or search by scan and play.

  • Page 23: Zero Search

    Using the Playback Features 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.

  • Page 24: Recording A Program

    Recording a Program Recording Features Recording Speeds Press SPEED to select a recording speed. Cassette T-120 T-160 • 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.

  • Page 25: Types Of Recordings

    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.

  • Page 26: Express Recording

    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. How to Use Express Recording 1.

  • Page 27: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording 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.

  • Page 28: Checking Or Clearing Timer Recordings

    Recording a Program Timer Recording Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. Press 3 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. Press 2 to Review Existing Progs. (programs). Press CLEAR to erase a program. Press MENU to review the next program in sequence.

  • Page 29: Copying And Editing Tapes

    Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 30.) Use another VCR or camcorder as the playback VCR and the TV/VCR as the recording VCR. Turn on the VCR or camcorder and the TV/VCR. Caution: The unauthorized Press 00 on TV/VCR’s remote to select the line input recording of television pro- grams and other materials...

  • Page 30: Location Of Controls

    Location of Controls Front Panel Remote Sensor Headphone Jack 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 twice to display VIDEO2.

  • Page 31: Back Panel

    Back Panel BOTH INT. EXT. 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.

  • Page 32: Connect Antenna Or Cable System Without A Cable Box

    Hooking Up the TV/VCR 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.

  • Page 33: Connect A Cable System With Cable Box

    Connect a Cable System With a Cable Box 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.”...

  • Page 34: Connect Vcr Or Camcorder For Copying Tapes

    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.”...

  • Page 35: References

    Connecting External Speakers with 3-Way Operation 1. Plug in the external speaker . Depress the black tab and insert the black speaker wire into the speaker jack. Depress the red tab and insert the red (or other color) speaker wire into the speaker jack.

  • Page 36: Trouble Checks

    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. Problem o power in AC mode No power in DC mode...
  • Page 37 Trouble Checks Problem Timer recording not made or wrong program recorded 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 REC indicator on front of TV/VCR is flashing Tape plays over and over...

  • Page 38: Limited Warranty

    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: •...

  • Page 39: Index

    Index ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS Menu ....4 Adding Channels to Memory ....4 Adjusting the Picture .
  • Page 40 References Index Number Buttons ......7 On-Screen Displays ......8 Operation Express Record .
  • Page 41 Index TV/VCR MAIN MENU ..3,4,5,9,10,19,22,23,25,26 TV/VCR Setup ......2-5 Types of Recordings .
  • Page 42 Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. 10330 N Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 © 1999 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Trademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in Thailand. 1543007A...

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