RCA T13070 User manual

USER'S
GUIDE
TV/VCR CO

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product.
WARNING
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this product to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug
to wide slot, fully insert.
ATI'ENTION: Pour _viter les chocs 6.1ectriques, introduire la
lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la
prise et pousser jusqu'aL! fond.
Cautions
FCC regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.
Note to Cable_/lnstailer
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.
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.
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Table of Contents
Important Information
Wammg
Cautions
Note to Cable TV Installer
Product Registration
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Setting Up the TV/VCR
Startup
Check Accessories With TV/VCR _2
Insert Batteries in Remote 2
Optional: Attach Hook for Remote __ 3
Connect Antenna or Cable-TV
System 3
Swivel the TV/VCR Into Position __ 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 Lengua.) 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
Closed Captions 9
Sleep Timer 10
Wake-Up Timer 10
Playing a Tape
Operating Instructions 11
Using the Playback Features
Pause 12
Picture Search 12
Automatic Tracking 12
Manual Tracking 12
Time Counter 13
Auto Play Feature 14
Auto Repeat Feature 14
Recording a Program
Recording Features
Recording Speeds 15
Recording Pause 15
Types of Recordings 15
Basic Recording-
Operating Instructions 15
Recording While You're Away
Timer Recording 16
Checking or Clearing
Timer Recordings 17
Stopping a Timer Recording._.____17
Express Recording 18
Copying and Editing Tapes 19
Location of Controls
Front Panel 20
Back Panel 21
Hooking Up the TV/VCR
Choosing a Hookup 21
Connect Supplied Antenna, Antenna, or
Cable System Without Cable Box 22
Connect Cable System With Cable Box to
Unscramble All Channels 23
Connect Cable System With Cable BOx to
Unscramble Only Premium Channels 23
Connect VCR or Camcorder
for Copying Tapes 24
References
Cleaning the TV/VCR 25
Specifications 25
Trouble Checks 26-27
Limited Warranty 28
Index 29

Startup
1. Check accessories with TV/VCR combination.
Contac t your dealer if any items are missing.
2 "AAA" Batteries
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Hook
(Stock No. 232921)
Remote
(Stock No. 221374)
Antenna Adapter
One (1) Screw (300-75 Ohm)
(Stock No. 232919)
Videotape Catalog
Cooking Tape
Swivel Base
(Stock No. 232777)
Swivel Bearing Guide
(stock No. 232778)
Swivel Bearings
(stock No. 232779) VHF/UHF Dipole Antenna
(Stock No. 232920)
2. Insert batteries in remote.
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Startup
3. Optional: Attach hook for remote.
Attach the hook in a convenient location for storing your remote
when it is not in use.
4. Connect antenna or cable-TV system.
Connect the supplied dipole antenna, adifferent home antenna, or a
cable-TV system. Details on pages 21~23.
.Connect the Swivel Base to the TV/VCR.
Position the swivel base with the center hole over the screw location
in the center of the bottom of the TV/VCR. Make sure the side with
the ball bearing ring is touching the bottom of the TV/VCR. Insert
the provided screw. Position the TV/VCR bottom down.
Swivel the TV/VCR into the viewing position.
Moving the TV/VCR while it is operating may cause a rainbow
effect from the Earth's magnetic field or nearby appliances.
6. 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.
7. Put Channels into Memory (Auto Channel Search)
A. PressMENU on the remote to display the TMNCR MAIN MENU.
B. Press 5to display the SETUP menu.
C. PressI todisplaytheAUTOCHANNEL SEARCHmenu.
D. Allow the TV/VCR to'search for all channels. Pressing any
buttons during the 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 its list.
TV/VCR MAIN MENU
1Timer Recordings
2Picture QuaLity
3 Time
4 CLosed Captioning
5Setup
SETUP
1 Auto Channel Search
2Add/Remove channels
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
Nov scanning channel 14
Press any key to cancel
TV/VCR MAIN MENU
8. Set the Signal Type (optional).
The TV/VCR automatically selects the signal type (cable or antenna)
when you auto channel search in step 6. If you want to change the
signal type, follow the directions below.
A. PressMENU on the remote to display the TVNCR MAIN MENU.
B. Press5to display the SETUP menu.
C. Press5 to change the Signal Type.
1Ttaer Recordings
2 Picture QuaLity
3 Time
4 CLosed Captioning
5Setup
SETUP
1 Auto Channel Search
2Add/Reaove channels
3 Sat Auto Repeat
4Auto PLay: ON
S Stgnat Type: CABLE
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Startup
9. Set the clock manually,
Ifyouwanttomanu_Uysetthedock:
/_ Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
B. Press I to display the TIME menu.
C. PressI to display the SET TIME AND DATE s_ee_
D. Use thenumber buttonson theremotetoenterthetime
includingAM or PM, month, day,and year.The day oftheweek
willautomaticallyappearafteryou entertheyear.
sPress0 beforesingle-digitnumbers. PressIforAM or2 for
PM. Example: press0,then5,then 0,then7,then2 fora
timeof5:07PM.
• PressCLEAR on theremoteatany timetochange incorrect
entries.
E. PressMENU on theremotetostarttheclock.
To displaythetimeand date,pressDISPLAY on theremote'.
TV/VCR MAIN MENU
1 Time
2 Timer Recordings
3 Picture Quality
TIRE
ISet Time and Date
2 Sleep Timer
SET TIRE AND DATE
Time --:-- --
(hh:mm)
Date --I--/--
SET TIME AND DATE
Time 05:07 AM
Date 07/13195 Thursday
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to set
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 number buttons.
A. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
B. Press5 todisplaytheSETUP menu.
C. Press2 todisplaytheADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen.
D. Followthedirectionson thescreentoadd orremove a channel.
E. Add or remove more channels by entering the channel number
or pressing CHAN up or down.
TV/VCR MAIN MENU
Time
Timer Recordings
Picture Quality
Closed Captioning
Setup
SETUP
1 Auto Channel Search
2Add/Remove Channels
ADDIREMOVE CHANNELS
Channel 10
is presently ADDED
Press CLEAR to remove
Press MENU to extt
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Startup
11. Select the language. (Escoge una lengua /choisissez une langue.)
This feature lets you select English or Spanish as the language
for your on-screen displays.
A. Press MENU on remote to see the TVNGR MAIN MENU.
B. Press6 to display the LANGUAGE/IDIOMNLANGUE menu.
The bullet (,) indicates the language selected.
C. Press I to display the menus in English.
Press2 to display the menus in Spanish.
Press3to display the menus in French.
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TV/VCR MAIN MENU /
1 Time |
2 Timer Recordings /
3 P|cture Quek4ty |
4 Closed Captioning [
5 Setup |
6 Language/Idioma/LangueJ
LANGUAGE/IDIORA/LANGUE
Select a language.
Escoge una lengus.
ChoJsissez une tsngue.
1-English (inglEs)
2 Spanish (espanol)
3 French (frsncaJs)
Press RENU to conttnue
12. Select a channel and adjust the volume.
A.
B.
Press CHAN up or down or two number buttons on the
remote to select a channel.
Example: Press 0then 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.
Press VOL up or down to adjust the volume. The volume
display appears.
CH 02
Volume ..I ............
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Buttons
FF
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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 atape 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.
MENU
Displays the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
MUTE
Turns sound on or off.
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Buttons
Numbers (0 through 9)
Select achannel 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.
PressO0to selectthe line input (VIDEO).
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.
RESET
Resets video functionstofactory 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.
SPEED (Tape Speed)
Selects a recording speed
(SP or SLP).
STOP
Stops functions such as record, playback,
rewind, fast forward, and pause.
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.
TRACK (Tracking) Up or Down
Lets you manually reduce the streaks
thatmay appear in the picture during
playback.
VOL (Volume) <or >
Raises and lowers sound.
REC (Record)
Starts TV/VCR recording.
Used for express recording.
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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. PressDISPLAY to display the function,
channel number, 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 TVNCR: Time counter remains
on screen. Will not time out. Press
DISPLAY again or eject the tape to
remove the time counter.
- No Displays
Adjust the Video
To Adjust Video
Use the PICTURE QUALITY menu to adjust the
picture for your personal preference. The TV/VCR
will remember the settings you select.
1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press3 to display the PICTURE QUALITY menu.
TV/VCR NAIN RENU
1 Time
2 Timer Recordings
3 P_cture QuaLtty
4
PICTURE QUALITY
Corot ----.I ........... +
Tint .... I ...........
Contr .... I ...........
Brlte .... I ...........
Sharp .... I ...........
Use CH and VOL to adjust
Press NENU to ex|t
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 Bnte (brightness) to adjust picture brightness.
• Select Sharp to adjust picture sharpness.
4. PressVOL < 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.
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Using theTV/VCR Features
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 dosed 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 (dosed caption) broadcasts. This
TV/VCR also supports two text modes used to display text sent from a TV
station or cable company.
To View Closed Captions
1. Press MENU to displayTV/VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press4 to display the CLOSED CAPTIONING
mel"tu.
3. Press I to change the Display.
• There are three choices:
OFF, ON, and ON WHEN MUTED.
• Each time you press 1 the Display will change
on the Closed Captioning menu screen.
4. Press 2 to select the Mode.
• There are four choices:
Caption 1, Caption 2, Text 1, and Text 2.
• Each time you press 2 the Mode wiU change on
the Closed Captioning menu screen.
TV/VCR RAIN RENU
1 Time
2 Tiler Recordings
3 Picture euel|ty
4 Closed Captioning
CLOSED CAPTIONING
1 DispLay: OFF
2 Rode: CAPTION 1
0 Exit
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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 MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 1 to display the TIME menu.
3. Press2 to display the SLEEP TIMER screen.
SLEEP TIMER
Turn off TV tn 0:00
Wake-Up Timer
Press Channel up or
down to adjust timer.
Press MENU to exit
4. Press CHAN up or down to select 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes.
5. Press MENU to exit.
Press DISPLAY to check the amount of time remaining before
the TV turns off.
6. To cancel the sleep timer, display the SLEEP TIMER, and
repeatedly press CHAN until 0:00 is displayed on the screen.
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.
1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press I to display the TIME menu.
3. Press 3to display the WAKE-UP TIMER menu.
TV/VCR RAIN MENU
1 Time
2 Timer Recordings
3 Picture QuaLity
4 CLosed Captioning
Setup
Language/Zdtoma/Langue
0 Exit
T%ME
1 Set Time and Date
2 SLeep Timer
3Wake-up Timer
0 Ex|t
WAKE-UP TIMER
\1/
Channel /_
Time (hh:mm)
Press RESET for --:--
Press MENU to extt
WAKE-UP TIMER
Channel 12
Time 05:07 AM
Press CLEAR to correct
Press RESET for --:--
Press MENU to exit
4. Use the number buttons to enter the channel number and time.
•After you enter the time, press IforAM or2for PM.
Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7, then 2, foratime of
5:07PM.
• Press CLEAR to correct an entry or RESET to cancel 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 lights on the front when the wake-up
timer has turned on the TV/VCR.
•Press any button on the remote or TV/VCR to turn off the
WAKE-UP indicator. If you do not press a button, 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 also canceled if MENU is pressed before step 4 is
completed.
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Operating. Instructions
To Play a Tape
SP
Safety Tab
1. Insert a tape in the TV/VCR.
TV/VCR automatically turns on. The tape automatically begins
playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and
the Auto Play feature is turned on.
2. Press PLAY, if necessary.
PLAY and the time counter appear on the screen.
3. If necessary, press TRACK up or down on the remote or GH up
or down on the TV/VCR to remove any streaks from the picture.
Details are on page 14.
4.
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Press STOP on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the TV/VCR to
stop playback.
Press REW. The TV/VCR will automatically rewind the tape if it
reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding,
you can press POWER and the TV/VCR will still rewind the
tape.
Press STOP/EJECT on the TV/VCR to eject the tape once it is
completely rewound.
A cassette may be ejected with the power turned off.
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Using the Playback Features
Pause
This feature pauses the tape in action and allows you to
examine the details of the scene. Pause works best for
tapes recorded in the 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 minu_s to prevent tape wear.
2. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback.
Picture Search
You can visually search a picture during playback.
Sound is turned off during picture search. The picture is
best for tapes recorded in the SLP speed.
3. During playback, press FF to search forward or REW
to search in reverse.
If you start searching within five seconds of a
previous search, the search speed will be slower for
approximately eight seconds.
2. Press FF or REW again, orpress PLAY toreturn to
playback.
Automatic TrackingThe 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 up or
down on the remote or CH up or down on the TV/VCR
for the best possible picture.
•To turn automatic tracking back on, press and hold
both of the CH buttons on the front of the TV/VCR.
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Using the Playback Features
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 would:
• 1. Insert the pre-recorded tape. Press STOP. Make sure
the tape is rewound.
2. Press DISPLAY twice to display the time counter.
0:00:00
3. Press FF to fast forward the tape until the time
counter reads 0:30:00.
0:30:00
This is the approximate end of the program and you
can begin recording at this spot.
4. Press DISPLAYagain or eject the tape to remove the
time counter from the screen.
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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'rV/VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu.
3. Press4 to change the Auto Play setting.
The Auto Play feature is setto ON at the factory.
•Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab
removed to start playing automatically.
•Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its
safety tab removed to start playing
automatically.
TV/VCR MAZN MENU
1Time
2 Timer Recordings
3 Picture Quality
4 CLosed Captioning
5Setup
6
SETUP
IAuto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Set Auto Repeat
4Auto PLay: ON
5 Signal Type: CABLE
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Auto Repeat Feature
This feature tells the TV/VCR to play a tape (or part of
atape) 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. Press5 to display the SETUP menu.
5. Press 3to display the AUTO REPEAT menu.
oUsing 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.
7. The REPEAT indicator on the front of the TV/VCR
will light when you activate the Auto Repeat
feature.
To Cancel Auto Repeat
PressMENU, 5, 3, and CLEAR.
AUTO REPEAT k_ l
Set the Length of time
you uant the tape to
play tn a repeating Loop
from 0:00 to\_ --
Loop (6.ram)
AUTO REPEAT
Set the Length of time
you want the tape to
play in arepeating Loop
Loop from 0:00 to 2:55
(h:mm)
Press CLEAR to turn off
Press MENU to exit
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Recording Features
Recording Speeds Press SPEED to select a recording speed.
• SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording.
That is why most prerecorded, rental tapes are
recorded in SP. Fewer programs can be recorded on
the tape. Special effects in playback are not
recommended in SP.
•SLP (Super Long Play) gives three times the recording
time of tapes recorded in SP. Special effects such as
pause and picture search work best in this speed.
Recording Pause This feature allows you to prevent recording short
passages of unwanted material.
•Press PAUSE during recording to stop and start
recording.
The TV/VCR will automatically switch from pause to
stop after a few minutes to prevent tape wear.
Cassette
T-120
T-160
Recording Time
SP SLP
2Hr 6Hr
2Hr 40Min 8Hr
Types of Recordings
Your TV/VCR provides different types of recording.
These types are explained in the following sections:
Basic Recording - Operating Instructions
Recording While You're Away
Timer Recording
Express Recording
Copying and Editing Tapes
Basic Recording - operatingInstructions
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.
3. Select the channel to be recorded. If recording from
the AUDIO/VIDEO INjacks, press 00 to select the line
input (VIDEO).
The channel number or VIDEO appears.
4. Press REC to begin recording.
The indicator in the REC button on the front of the
TV/VCR turns on during recording and RECORD
appears on the screen.
5. Press STOP/EJECT on the TV/VCR or STOP on the
remote to stop recording.
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Recording While You're Away (Timer Recording)
Timer recording lets you program the TV/VCR to record up to eight different programs
within aone year period. Beforesetting 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. Press2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.
3. Press 1to Create a New Program.
4. Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to selectthe type of program.
1 One time -- single program recorded once.
2Daily -- program recorded at same time every day.
3Weekdays -- program recorded at same
time Monday through Friday.
4 Weekly -- program recorded at same time
once a week.
5. Press 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.
•If recording from the AUDIONIDEO IN jacks, press 00
to select the line input (VIDEO) instead of a channel.
Press CLEAR to correct an entry.
6. Press SPEED to select a recording speed.
7. Press MENU to save your program.
8. Repeat steps 3-6for additional programs.
9. Insert a tape with safety tab intact before the recording
istobegin.
The TIMER REC indicator lights in the TV/VCR's front
panel.
TV/VCR MAIN MENU
1 Time
2 Timer Recordings
3 Picture quality
4 CLosed Captioning
5Setup
6Languege/Idioma/Langue
T%MER RECORDINGS
1 Create a Mew Program
2 Review existing Progs.
How often should this
program record?
1 One time
2 Daily (every day)
3Weekdays (H-F)
4WeekLy (once per ueek)
Program 1 (One Time)
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Channel /T_
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel _q8Start Time --:--
Program I (One Time)
ChanneL 08
Start Time 02:10 PM
End Time ''-/Tp,..:--
Ij
Program 1 (One Time)
ChanneL 08
Start Time 02:10 PM
End Time 03:35 PM
Start Date 11118/94 Frl
Tape Speed _
Press MENU to exit
10.
If you turn the TV/VCR off, the TIMER REC indicator
will flash if there is no cassette in the TV/VCR or the
safety tab is missing from the cassette.
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.
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TIMER RECORDER Indicator
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Recording While 'You're -Away (Timer Recording)
Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings
1. Press MENU on the remote to display the
TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS
menu.
3. Press 2 to Review existing progs.
4. Press DISPLAY to review the next program in
sequence.
5. Press CLEAR to erase a program.
Stopping A Timer Recording
1. Press STOP/EJECT on the TV/VCR or STOP
on the remote.
TV/VCR RAIN RENU
1 Ttae
2 Ttmer Recordings
3 Ptcture QuaL4ty
Timer Recordings
1 Create • new program
2 Rev4ew ex_st|ng Progs.
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Program 1 (One Time)
Channel 08
Start Time 02:10 Pfl
End Ttme 03:35 PR
Start Date 11/18/94 Frt
Tape Speed SLP
Press DISPLAY for next
Press CLEAR to erase
Press MENU to exit
A timer program in progress will be stopped.
Only today's recording of a daily, weekdays, or
weekly program is cancelled. The daily,
weekdays, or weekly program remains in the
timer.
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Recording While You're Away (Express Recording)
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Operating Instructions
1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. The TV/VCR
will turn on.
2. Select the channel to be recorded.
If recording from the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks, press 00
to select the line input (VIDEO).
3. Press SPEED to select a recording speed. You can also
change the speed of an express recording in progress.
4. Press REC to activate recording.
5. Press REC repeatedly until the desired amount of
recording time is displayed. Each press of REC
increases the time-- 30 minutes up to tape end.
RECORD LENGTH 0:00
Ch 04
Press REC to set Length
Display
l_'ess
REC
pm-_
1:00
1-._
2:00
3.-00
4:00
Tape end
0:.00
Recording
Time
(3OMin)
(1Hr)
(1 Hr, 30 Min)
(2Hrs)
(3I-L,'s)
(4Hrs)
(Tape end)
('rums Oft)
The TIMERREC 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 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.
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