RCA T20062BC User manual

USER’S
GUIDE
T20062BC
TV/VCR COMBINATION
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Introduction
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this
TV/VCR combination 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
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your
product for its proper operating voltage.
FCC regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.
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.
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
T20062BC

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 Combination__________ 2
Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 2
Connect Antenna or Cable-TV
System________________________ 3
Place the TV/VCR Where You
Want to Operate It _____________ 3
Plug in the TV/VCR________________ 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.
(Escoja un Idioma./Choisissez
une Langue.) __________________ 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 _____________________ 8-9
Channel Labeling ______________________ 9
Commercial Skip_______________________ 9
Closed Captions ______________________ 10
Alert Sound __________________________ 10
Program Guard _______________________ 10
Wake-Up Timer_______________________ 11
Sleep Timer __________________________ 11
Playing a Tape
Operating Instructions_________________ 12
Using the Playback Features
Pause____________________________ 13
Frame Advance___________________ 13
Picture Search ____________________ 13
Slow Motion______________________ 13
Automatic Tracking _______________ 14
Manual Tracking__________________ 14
Time Counter_____________________ 14
Auto Play Feature_________________ 15
Auto Repeat Feature_______________ 15
Commercial Scan __________________15
Index Search _____________________ 16
Zero Search ______________________ 17
Blank Search _____________________ 17
Recording a Program
Recording Features
Recording Speeds _________________ 18
Recording Pause __________________ 18
Types of Recordings __________________ 19
Basic Recording
Operating Instructions __________ 19
Express Recording ________________ 20
Recording While You're Away
Timer Recording _______________ 21
Checking or Clearing
Timer Recordings ____________ 22
Stopping a Timer Recording _____ 22
Copying and Editing Tapes_________ 23
Location of Controls
Front Panel___________________________ 24
Back Panel ___________________________ 25
Hooking Up the TV/VCR
Choosing a Hookup ___________________ 25
Connect Antenna or
Cable System Without Cable Box____ 26
Connect Cable System With Cable Box to
Unscramble All Channels __________ 27
Connect Cable System With
Cable Box to Unscramble Only
Premium Channels _______________ 27
Connect VCR or Camcorder
for Copying Tapes ________________ 28
References
Cleaning the TV/VCR _________________ 29
Trouble Checks ____________________ 30-31
Limited Warranty _____________________ 32
Index________________________________ 33

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Setting Up the TV/VCR
1. Check accessories with TV/VCR combination.
Contact your dealer if any items are missing.
Remote
2 “AAA” Batteries
Startup
2. Insert batteries in remote.

POWER Button
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Setting Up the TV/VCR
Startup
continued on next page
3. Connect antenna or cable-TV system.
Connect a home antenna or a cable-TV system. Details on pages 25-27.
4. Place the TV/VCR where you want to operate it.
Place the TV/VCR in a location where it is safe to operate.
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 pulled off, pushed off, or
tipped over. This could cause damage to the TV/VCR and/or
personal injury.
5. Plug in 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. Be sure to insert the plug
completely.
6. Turn on the TV/VCR.
Press POWER on the TV/VCR or TV or VCR on the remote.
The first time you turn on the TV/VCR after taking it out of the
carton, the TV/VCR will display the AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET
menu shown below. However, if the TV/VCR has been plugged in
and unplugged or after a power interruption, the following message
will appear: The TV/VCR is now setting the clock. This may take
several minutes.

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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?
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 11/18/98 Wednesday
Press CLEAR to correct
7. 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.
Note: Coordinated Universal Time information is not
broadcast in all areas. If it is not available in your area, you
must set your clock manually.
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 1if your area observes daylight savings time from
April to October, or press 2if 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 message The Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful
appears, set the clock manually. The clock must be set before
you can use the timer recording or wake-up timer features.
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 3to display the TIME menu.
C. Press 1to 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 0before single-digit numbers. Press 1for 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
8. 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’s 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 2to 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 or .
9. 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 remote to see the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
B. Press 6to display the LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE menu.
The bullet (•) indicates the language selected.
C. Press 1 to display the menus in English.
Press 2to display the menus in Spanish.
Press 3to display the menus in French.
10. Select a channel and adjust the volume.
A. To select a channel, press CHAN or or two number
buttons on the remote.
Example: Press 0then 2for channel 2. The channel number
is displayed.
For cable channels over 99, press and hold 1until 1– –
appears. Now, press two more numbers. Example: Press
and hold 1, then press 0, then press 2, for channel 102.
B. To adjust the volume, press VOL < or >. The volume display
appears.
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 ...............
TV/VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Picture Quality
3 Time
4 Closed Captioning
5 Setup
6 Language/Idioma/Langue
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
Select a language.
Escoja un idioma.
Choisissez une langue.
1•English
2 Español
3 Français

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Using the Remote Control
Buttons
CHAN (Channel) or
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.
F. ADV (Frame Advance)
Advances the tape one video frame at a
time when the tape is paused.
Used for slow-motion playback.
Button
When pressed, illuminates the CHAN ,
CHAN ,VOL <,VOL >,DISPLAY,
SLEEP,MUTE, and PREV CH buttons.
The light turns off about 5 seconds after
the last button is pressed.
MENU
Displays the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

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Using the Remote Control
Buttons
SKIP/SEARCH
When a tape is stopped in the VCR, displays
INDEX, ZERO, and BLANK search screens.
When a tape is playing in the VCR, advances
tape about 30 seconds during playback. (See
“Commercial Scan” description on page 15.)
When there is no tape in the VCR, initiates
the Commercial Skip function. (See
“Commercial Skip” description on page 9.)
SLEEP
Sets TV/VCR to automatically turn off in 30,
60, 90, or 120 minutes.
SPEED (Tape Speed)
Selects a recording speed (SP or SLP).
STOP
Stops functions such as record, playback,
rewind, fast forward, and pause.
TRACK + or –
Lets you manually reduce the streaks that
may appear in the picture during playback.
TV
Turns on the TV/VCR.
Sets the remote to control the TV.
VCR
Turns on the TV/VCR.
Sets the remote to control the VCR.
VOL (Volume) <or >
Raises and lowers the sound.
MUTE
Reduces volume to its minimum level.
Numbers (0through 9)
Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two
numbers.
Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing
and holding 1until 1––appears on the
screen. Thenpress the other two numbers.
OFF
Turns off the TV/VCR.
PAUSE
Pauses the tape during playback.
Pauses recording to prevent recording of
unwanted scenes.
PLAY
Plays a tape.
PREV CH (Previous channel)
Switches between the last two selected
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 time for wake-up timer (alarm).
Resets picture controls to factory defaults.
Clears channel labels.
REW (Rewind)
Rewinds the tape when the VCR
is stopped.
Searches the picture in reverse motion
during playback.

Adjust the Video Use the PICTURE QUALITY menu to adjust the picture to your
personal preference. The TV/VCR will remember the settings you
select.
To Select the Picture mode
You can select one of three Picture Modes — Normal, Theater, or
Game. The bullet (•) indicates the picture mode selected.
1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 2to display the PICTURE QUALITY menu.
3. Press 1to display the SELECT PICTURE MODE menu.
4. Press 1, 2, or 3to SELECT PICTURE MODE (Normal, Theater,
or Game).
To Adjust the Video The TV/VCR can memorize adjustments for each of the three
modes — Normal, Theater, or Game mode.
1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 2to display the PICTURE QUALITY menu.
3. Press 2to display the ADJUST PICTURE QUALITY menu.
4. Press 1, 2, or 3to select which Mode to adjust.
5. Press CHAN or to select the control you want to adjust.
• Select Color to adjust color intensity.
• Select Tint to adjust for natural flesh tones.
• Select Contr (contrast) to adjust picture contrast.
• Select Brite (brightness) to adjust picture brightness.
• Select Sharp to adjust picture sharpness.
6. Press VOL < or >to adjust the control selected.
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Using the TV/VCR Features
Using the TV/VCR Features
On-Screen Displays
When you change channels, adjust the 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 (if tape is
in), 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 and will not time out. Press
DISPLAY again to remove the time
counter.
CH 02 RECORD 0:00:00
11/18/98 Wed 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.
TV/VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Picture Quality
PICTURE QUALITY
1 Select Picture Mode
2 Adjust Picture Quality
3 Reset Picture Controls
SELECT PICTURE MODE
1•Normal Mode
2 Theater Mode
3 Game Mode
0 Exit
TV/VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Picture Quality
PICTURE QUALITY
1 Select Picture Mode
2 Adjust Picture Quality
3 Reset Picture Controls
ADJUST PICTURE QUALITY
1 Adjust Normal Mode
2 Adjust Theater Mode
3 Adjust Game Mode
ADJUST NORMAL MODE
PICTURE QUALITY
Color -................+
Tint ................
Contr ................
Brite ................
Sharp ................
Use CH and VOL to adjust
Press MENU to exit

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Using the TV/VCR Features
Channel Labeling You can label up to twenty-two channels with the station name
(such as ABC, NBC, CBS, etc.) for easier identification. Labels can
be up to four characters.
To Label the Channel 1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 5to display the SETUP menu.
3. Press 7to display the LABEL CHANNELS screen.
4. Press CHAN up or down or 0-9 to change the channel number if
necessary. Then, press VOL < or >to move the cursor to the
Channel Label column.
5. Press CHAN or , and then VOL < or >to select each letter of
the station name.
6. Press MENU to save the channel name.
To Clear a Channel Name
While in the channel label column, press RESET to remove
all characters.
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
3 Auto play
4 Auto repeat
5 Alert sound
6 Signal type: CABLE
7 Label Channels
LABEL CHANNELS
Channel Channel
# Label
8 ----
↑
LABEL CHANNELS
Channel Channel
# Label
10 ABC
↑
Press Chan up/dn or 0-9
to change # or letter
Press Vol < or > to move
MENU=save CLEAR=Reset
RESET PICTURE CONTROLS
All picture controls
have been reset to
factory defaults.
Press MENU to continue
Commercial Skip Commercial Skip is an on-screen timer that allows you to bypass
commercials. When a commercial comes on, you can activate the
Commercial Skip timer to run from 30 seconds to 59 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.
Besides using Commercial Skip to switch back to the current station
after a block of commercials, you can also use it as a reminder that a
favorite program is about to start.
Note: The Commercial Skip timer cannot be activated if a tape is
loaded in the TV/VCR.
1. Press SKIP/SEARCH repeatedly until the desired time amount is
displayed. Each press increases the time in 30 second increments
up to 4 minutes. After 4 minutes, each press increases the timer
by 1 minute until 59 minutes is reached.
2. To cancel Commercial Skip, press CLEAR on the remote. The TV
will not change channels.
Skip 0:30
To Reset Picture Controls to the Factory Setting
Press 3in step 3of “To Adjust the Video” to reset the picture
controls to the levels set at the factory. Or, press the remote’s
RESET button.
Using the TV/VCR Features

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To View Closed Captions1. 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 1to select closed captions On. Closed captions will be
displayed on the screen.
• Press 2to select closed captions Off. No closed captions will be
displayed on the screen.
• Press 3to 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 CAPTIONING menu appears, press 2to display
the CC MODE menu and select the caption mode. The bullet (•)
indicates the mode selected.
• Press 1or 2to select Caption 1 or 2. Captions will appear on the
screen if they are broadcast.
• Press 3or 4to select Text 1 or 2. Text information will appear on
the screen if it is broadcast.
Alert Sound When you turn on the alert sound feature, a warning sound tells you
that you have entered an improper function.
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 1or 2to select Alert sound:ON or OFF. 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 allows TV operations but does not allow
any VCR functions. This guards against someone changing the channel
during your timer recording.
1. Hold down STOP on the remote for 6 seconds to activate or
deactivate Program Guard regardless of whether the power is
turned ON or OFF.
• The message Program Guard is ON or Program Guard is OFF
flashes on the screen.
• If you press any VCR function buttons while Program Guard is
on, an on-screen display appears.
• You must enter your timer program before you turn on Program
Guard.
• Program Guard must be turned off before you can stop a timer
recording in progress.
• Commercial Skip cannot be activated if a tape is loaded in the
TV/VCR and Program Guard is turned on.
Using the TV/VCR Features
Using the TV/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 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
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
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
3 Auto play
4 Auto repeat
5 Alert sound
ALERT SOUND
Choose an
alert sound mode:
1•Alert sound OFF
2 Alert sound ON

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Wake-Up Timer
The timer turns the TV/VCR on to the channel you select in the menu
at the desired time. You can set it to wake you up in the morning or
remind you that a favorite program is about to start. The TV/VCR
will turn on for an hour and then automatically turn off.
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. Use the number buttons on the remote to 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 MENU to set the timer.
• If set, the wake-up timer will turn on the TV/VCR every day.
The WAKE-UP indicator on the front of your TV/VCR will
light to show the timer has been set. (This indicator turns off
during wake-up mode.)
6. After the timer turns on your TV/VCR, you can turn off the set
using the remote’s OFF button or the POWER button on the
TV/VCR’s front panel. If you do not turn off your TV/VCR, it
will automatically turn off after one hour. If you do not want the
TV to turn off, cancel the wake-up timer as described below.
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 4above 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 the SLEEP button
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 or to
change the amount of time. Press MENU to exit.
Using the TV/VCR Features
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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Playing a Tape
Operating Instructions
To Play a Tape
Safety Tab
PLAY 0:00:00
SP
1. Insert a tape in the TV/VCR.
The 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, the time counter, and the tape speed will appear on
the screen.
3. If necessary, press TRACK + or – on the remote or CH or on
the TV/VCR while the tape is playing to remove any streaks
from the picture. (Details are on page 14.)
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, it will automatically rewind
back to the beginning.
• Pressing the remote’s OFF button while the tape is rewinding
will not stop the tape. The TV/VCR will turn off, but the tape
will continue to rewind until it reaches its beginning.
6. While the tape is playing, press FF to search forward. While
the tape is stopped, press FF to fast forward to another area of
the tape.
7. Press STOP/EJECT on the front of 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, frame advance, picture search, and slow motion work best when you playback tapes
that were recorded using the SLP recording speed.
Pause This feature pauses the tape in action and allows you to
examine the details of the scene.
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 playback.
Frame Advance Frame advance lets you view one frame at a time while in
the PAUSE mode.
1. Press PAUSE during playback to pause the action.
2.Press F. ADV each time you want to move to the next
frame of the scene.
Press and hold F. ADV to slowly advance frame-by-
frame.
3. 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.
1. During playback, press FF to search forward or REW
to search in reverse.
2. Press PLAY to return to normal playback.
Slow Motion You can view the picture in slow motion during play.
Sound is turned off during slow-motion playback.
1. Press F. ADV during playback to begin slow motion.
2. Use TRACK + or – to remove most of the streaks from
the picture.
3. Press F. ADV or PLAY to return to playback.
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 CH or on the TV/VCR for the
best possible picture.
• To turn automatic tracking back on, simultaneously
press and hold both of the CH buttons on the front of
the TV/VCR for 2 seconds.
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 want to record
another program after it, you should:
1. Insert the pre-recorded tape.
2. Press DISPLAY twice to display the time counter.
0:00:00
Hours
Seconds
Minutes
3. Press FF to fast forward the tape until the time
counter reads 0:30:00.
This is the approximate end of the program and you
can begin recording at this spot. (You will want to
verify this by playing the tape so your recording
begins at the desired spot.)

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Playing a Tape
Using the Playback Features
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
3 Auto play
AUTO REPEAT
Choose an
auto repeat mode:
1•Auto repeat OFF
2 Auto repeat ON
AUTO PLAY
Choose an
auto play mode:
1•Auto play OFF
2 Auto play ON
Auto Play Feature This feature lets you tell the TV/VCR whether you
want it to automatically start playing a tape that is
inserted with the safety tab removed.
1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu.
3. Press 3 to display the AUTO PLAY menu.
4. Press 1or 2to select Auto play OFF or ON. The
bullet (•) indicates the one selected.
Select OFF if you do not want the tape with
its safety tab removed to start playing
automatically.
Select ON if you want a tape with its safety
tab removed to start playing automatically.
(Most pre-recorded tapes have the safety
tab removed.)
Auto Repeat FeatureThis feature tells the TV/VCR to play a tape over
and over. When Auto repeat ON is selected, the
TV/VCR will play the tape to the end, automat-
ically rewind the tape, and play the tape again.
1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu.
3. Press 4 to display the AUTO REPEAT menu.
4. Press 1or 2to select Auto repeat OFF or ON.
The bullet (•) indicates the one selected.
Select OFF if you do not want the tape
to repeat.
Select ON to repeat the tape. The REPEAT
indicator lights in the TV/VCR’s front panel
during repeat play.
Commercial Scan This is useful for skipping commercials or short
program segments.
1. Press SKIP/SEARCH during playback to
advance the tape approximately 30 seconds.

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Using the Playback Features
Playing a Tape
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.
To Select Scan and Play Index Playback
1. Insert the pre-recorded tape and press STOP.
2. Press SKIP/SEARCH to display the INDEX SEARCH
screen.
3. Press FF to scan forward or REW to scan in reverse.
When the TV/VCR locates an index mark, it will stop
and play a few seconds of the program following the
mark.
4. At any time during the search, press PLAY to stop
searching and begin playback, or press STOP to stop
the search.
If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during the
search, the message Scan completed-end of tape will
appear.
To Select a Specific Index Number for Index Playback
1. Insert the pre-recorded tape and press STOP.
2. Press SKIP/SEARCH to display the INDEX SEARCH
screen.
3. Use the number buttons to enter the number of index
marks through which you want the TV/VCR to search.
4. Press FF to search forward or REW to search in reverse.
When the TV/VCR locates the index mark, it will begin
playback.
If the specified index mark is not found during the
search, the message Index -- was not found appears.
When using index playback, the following index marks
may be skipped by the TV/VCR.
• The mark closest to the current location on the tape.
• The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of
five minutes or less.
• The mark at the beginning of the tape.
INDEX SEARCH
Press REW or FF
to begin scanning
OR
Enter a specific
index number below
--
INDEX SEARCH
Searching for
index marks...
Press STOP to cancel
INDEX SEARCH
Press REW or FF
to begin scanning
OR
Enter a specific
index number below
--

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Playing a Tape
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. 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 to return to 0:00:00. The time counter is displayed in
the upper right corner of the screen during the search. If the
current time counter has a minus in front of it, press FF.
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
Blank Search
The TV/VCR will search for blank portions of the tape that are more
than six seconds in length.
1. Insert the pre-recorded tape and press STOP.
2. Press SKIP/SEARCH three times to display the BLANK SEARCH
screen.
3. Press FF to begin searching for a segment of at least six seconds of
blank tape.
If a blank area is not found, the message Search completed-end
of tape appears.
4. Press STOP to stop BLANK SEARCH.
BLANK SEARCH
Press FF to begin
searching for blank
section of tape.
Press SEARCH to exit

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Recording a Program
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 During Playback
•Pause, frame advance, picture search, and slow
motion work best for tapes recorded in SLP 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.
SLP
Tape Speed Indicator
Recording Features
Recording Time
Cassette SP SLP
T-120 2Hr 6Hr
T-160 2Hr 40Min 8Hr