RCA T25061GY User manual

USER'S
GUIDE
TV/VCR COMBINATION

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Important Information
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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, fullyinsert.
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 Cede (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
closeto 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. T25061GY
Serial No.
Purchase Date:
Dealer/Address/Phone:

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-Table of Contents
Important Information
Waming
Cautions
Note to Cable TV Installer
Product Registration
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Setting Up the TV/VCR
S_p Check Accessories With
TV/VCR Combination 2
Insert Batteries m Rmnote 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 theTV/VCR 3
Set the Clock and Auto Channel
Search Automaticany 4
Set theClockManually 4
Add or Remove Channels from
TV/VCR's Memory 5
Select the Language.
(F_cojatm Idioma,/Choisissez
une l..ar_gue.) 5
SelectaChannel and Adjust
the Volume 5
Using the Remote Control
Buttons 6-7
Using the TV/VCR Features
On-ScreenDisplays 8
AdjusttheVideo 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
_ct_-e Search 13
Slow Motion ,.13
Automatic Tracking 14
Manual Tracking 14
Time Counter. 14
Auto Play Feature 15
Auto RepeatFeature. 15
Commercial Scan .15
Index Search 16
Zero Search 17
BlankSearch 17
Recording a Program
_ording Feat_es
RecordingSpeeds 18
Recording Pause 18
Types ofRecordings •19
BasicRecording
Operating Instructions 19
ExpressRecording 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 aHookup 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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Startup
1. Check accessories with TV/VCR combination.
Contact your dealer if any items are n_ssmg.
Remo_
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2 "AA" Batteries .
2. insert batteries in remote,
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3. Connect antenna or cable-TV system.
Connect a home antenna or a cable-TV systenL Detai/s on pages 2527.
4. Place the TV/VCR where you want to operate it.
Place the TV/VCR in a location where it is safe to operate.
5. Plug in the TV/VCR.
Plug the powe_ cord into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of
theplug withthewide slotintheoutlet.Besuretoinserttheplug
.completely.
6. Turn on the TV/VCR.
PressPOWER on theTV/VCR or"IVorVCR on theremote.The in-
dicatorinthePOWER buttonon thefrontoftheTV/VCR willlight.
The firsttimeyou turnon theTV/VCR aftertakingitoutofthe
carton, the _/V(_ will display the AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET
menu shown below.However, iftheTV/VCR hasbeen pluggedin
and unplugged orafterapower interruption,thefollowingmessage
will appear. The TV/VCR is now setting the clock. This may take
several minutes.
AUTORATZC CLOCK SET
Whet 4s your Time Zone?
1Eastern
Z Central
3 Rountotn
4Pacific
S ALaska
6 Heue_
7 Don't knou
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Startup
7. Set the clock and auto channel search automatically.
When the AUTOMA33C CLOCK SET screenappears, follow
these Stepsto 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.
/_ Press a number (1-6) on the remote corresponding to the
time zone you live in. If you do not know your time zone,
press 7.
B. Press 1 if your area observes daylight savings time from
April to October, or press 2 if it does not. If you do not
know, press 3.
C. Press MENU on the remote if all antenna or cable
connections are completed. The AUTO CHNqNEL 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.
AUTONATIC CLOCK SET
What is your Time Zone?
1 Eastern
Z Central
3 Rountein
6 Pacific
5ALaska
6 Havsii
7 Don't know
AUTORATZC CLOCK SET
Does your area observe
DayLight Savings Time
from April to October?
1 Yes, DST is observed
Z No
3Don't know
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
Now scanning channel 1
AUTONATZC CLOCK SET
The TV/VCR is now
setting the clock.
This may take
several minutes.
Press NENU to cancel
Set the clock manually.
If the AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET was umuccessful or you want
to manually setthe dock:
P_ PressMENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR
MAIN MENU.
B. Press3 to display the'RME 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 0 before sing]e-digit numbers. Press I for AM or 2
for PM. Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7, then 2
for a time of 5:07PM.
• Press CLEAR on the remote at any time to change
incorrect entries.
E. Press MENU on the remote to start the dock.
To display the time and date, press DISPLAY on the remote.
TV/VCR NAZN NENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 P_cture euaLtty
3 Time
TZRE
1 Set clock
SET CLOCK
Time --:-- --
(hour:minute)
Date --/--/--
SET CLOCK
Time 05:07 AR
Date 07/1Z/97 Saturday
Press CLEAR to correct
Press NENU to set
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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.
PressMENU on the remote to display the "rVNCR
MAIN MENU.
B. Press5 to display the SETUP menu.
C. Press2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen.
D. Follow the directions on the screen to add or remove
a channeL
E. Add or remove more channels by entering the channel
number or pres_g CHAN^ or v.
TVIVCR RAIN MENU
Timer Recordings
Picture QuaLity
Time
CLosed Captioning
Setup
SETUP
Auto channeL search
Add/Remove channels
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
Channel 10
is presently ADDED
Press CLEAR to remove
Press MENU to exit
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. PressMENU on remote to see the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
B. Press6 to display the LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE menu.
The bullet (-) indicates the language selected.
C. Press I to display the menus in English.
Press 2 to display the menus in Spanish.
Press 3 to display the menus in French.
TVIVCR RAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
Z Picture quality
3 Tile
4CLosed Captioning
5 Setup
6Lenguage/Zdtoma/Langue
LAN6UA6E/ZDIOMA/LANEUE
SeLect s Language.
Escoje un idlome.
Choisissez une Langue.
1-EngLish
2EspeRoL
3 Fran;sts
10. Select a channel and adjust the volume.
A. To select a channel, press CHAN^ or vor two number
buttons on the remote.
Example: Press 0 then 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 (3,then press 2, for channel 102.
B. Toadjust the volume, press VOL <or >. The volume display
appears.
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Buttons
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REW PLAY FF
<3C>D
REC STOP PAUSE
_ISPLAY SLEEP
MUTE PREVCH
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CLEAR MENU RESET
CHAN (Channel)Aorv
Selects next higher or lower channel in
channel memory.
CLEAR
Allows you to change menu entries or
dear a timer recording.
Resets time counter to 0:00:00 when it
is d_layed.
DISPLAY
Displays TV/VCR's current status.
Displays time counterwhen a tape
is inserted.
Removes displays.
Advances to next program during
program review.
b'F(Fast forward)
Fast forwardsthetapewhen the
TV/VCR is stopped.
Searches the picture in forward motion
during playback.
F. ADV (Frame Advance)
Used for slow-motion playback.
Advances the tape one video frame at a
timewhen thetapeisinPAUSE mode.
e Button
When pressed,illuminates theCHAN ^,
CHAN v, 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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Buttons
MUTE
Reduces volume to its minimum level.
Numbers (0 through 9)
Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two
numbers.
Select a cablechannel over 99 by pressing
and holding 1until 1-- appears on the
screen. Thenpress the other two numbers.
OFF
Turns off theTV/VCIL
PAUSE
Pauses the tape during playback.
Pauses recording to prevent recording of
unwanted scenes.
PLAY
Plays a tape.
PREVCH (Previous channel)
Switches between the last two selected
channels.
Select one channel and then select the
other using the number buttons. Press
PREVCH toswitch between thetwo
channels.
REC (Record)
Starts TV/VCR recording.
Used for express recording.
RESET
Resets time forwake-up timer (alarm).
Resets picture controlstofactory defaults.
Gears channel labels.
REW (Rewind)
Rewinds the tape when the VCR
isstopped.
Searches thepicture in reverse motion
during playback.
SKIP/SEARCH
When atape is stopped in the VCILdisplays
INDEX, ZERO, and BLANKsearchscreens.
When atape 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 VCILinitiates
Commercial Skip function. (See Commercial
Skip description onpage 9.)
Sets TVIVCR toautomatically turn off in 30,
60, 90, or120minutes.
SPEEDCrapeSpeed)
Selectsarecordingspeed (SP orSI.P).
STOP
Stopsfunctions suchasrecord,playback,
rewind, fastforward,and pause.
TRACK+ or-
Letsyou manually reduce the streaks that
may appear in the picture during playback.
13/
Turns on the TV/VCIL
Sets the remote to control the "IV.
VCR
Turnson the TV/VC1L
Sets the remote tocontrolthe VCR.
VOL(Volume) <or >
Raises and lowers the sound.
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Using the TV/VCR Features
On.Screen Displays
Whenyou change channels, adjust the volume,
or use aVCR feature, on-screen displays
appear to let you know the status of the
TV/VCIL
To Call Up On-Screen Displays
1. PressDISPLAY 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
DISPLAYagain to remove the time
counter.
Adjust the Video Use the Picture Quality menu to adjust the picture to your personal
preference. The TV/VCR will remenber the settings you select.
To Select the Picture mode
You canselectoneofthreePicturemodes-- Normal,Theater,or
Game mode. Thebullet(*) indicates thepicture modeselected.
1. Press MENU todisplay the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press2 to display the PICTURE QUALITY menu.
3. Press1to display the SELECT PICTURE MODE menu.
4. Press1, 2, or 3 to selectthe Picture mode (Normal, Theater,
or Game).
TV/VCR RAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Picture QuaLity
PICTURE QUALITY
1 SeLect Picture Rode
Adjust Picture QuaLity
Reset Picture ControLs
SELECT PICTURE RODE
1.NormaL Rode
2 Theater Rode
3 Game Rode
0 Exit
To Adjust the Video
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The TV/VCR can memorize adjustments for each of the three
modes -- Normal, Theater, or Game mode.
1. PressMENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press2 to display the PICTURE QUALITY menu.
3. Press 2 to display the ADJUST PICTURE QUALITY menu.
4. Press 1, 2, or 3 to select which mode to adjust.
5. Press CHAN ^or vto select the control you want to adjust.
* Select Color to adjust color intensity.
• Select Tint to adjust for natural flesh tones.
•Select Contz (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.
TV/VCR RAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Plcture QuaLity
PICTURE QUALITY
SeLect Picture Mode
Adjust Picture QuaLity
Reset Picture ControLs
ADJUST PICTURE QUALITY
1 Adjust NormaL Rode
ZAdjust Theater Mode
3Adjust Game Rode
ADJUST NORMAL MODE
PICTURE QUALITY
CoLor -. ........ I...... +
Tint ......... I......
Contr ......... I......
BrUte ......... I......
Sharp ......... |......
Use CH end VOL to adjust
Press MENU to exit