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.
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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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Startup
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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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.
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
TV VCR
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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.
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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

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• To Reset Picture Controls to the Factory Setting
Press 3 in step 3 above to reset the picture controls to the levels set
at the factory. Or, press the remote's RESET buttorL
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.
2.
3.
4.
o
6.
PressMENU to display the TVNCR MAIN MENU.
Press5 to display the SETUP menu.
Press7 to display the LABELCHANNELS screen.
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 colunu_
Press CHAN ^or v, and then VOL <or > to select each letter of
the station name.
Press MENU to save the channel name.
To Clear a Channel Name
While in the channel label column, press RESETto remove
all characters.
RESET PICTURE CONTROLS
ALL ptcture controls
have been reset to
factory defaults.
Press MENU to continue
TV/VCR RAIN MENU
1Ttaer Recordings
2 P4cture Quattty
3 Tiae
4CLosed Captton4ng
5 Setup
SETUP
1 Auto channel search
2Add/Reeove channels
3Auto PLay
4Auto repeat
$ALert sound
6 S_gnaL type: CABLE
7 Label ChanneLs
LABEL CHANNELS
Channel
#
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T
Channel
Label
LABEL CHANNELS
Channel Channel
# Label
10 ABC
T
Press Chln up/dn or 0-9
to change # or Letter
Press VoL < or > to move
MENU=save CLEAR=Reset
Commercial Skip
Commercial Skip is an on-screen timer that allows you tobypass
commercials. When acommercial comes on,you can activate the
Commercial Skip timer torun from 30 seconds to 59minutes. While
the timer is counting down, you arefree to watch otherchannels.
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 start.
Note: The Commercial Skip timer cannot be activated if a tape is
loaded in the TV/VCI_
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 I minute until 59 minutes is reached.
Skip 0:30
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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 "IV/VCR also supports two text
modes used to display text sent from a TV station or cable company.
To View Closed Captions
1. PressMENU to displayTVNCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the CLOSED CAPTIONING menu.
3. Press Ito display the CC DISPLAY menu. The bullet (•) indicates
the CC DISPLAY selected.
4.
• Press Ito select dosed captions On. Closed captions will be
displayed on the screen.
*Press 2to select dosed captions Off. No dosed captions will be
displayed on the screen.
•Press 3to select dosed captions On when TV is muted. Closed
captions will appear on the screen only when the TV is muted.
When the CLOSED CAPTIONING menu appears, press 2 to display
the CC MODE menu and select the caption mode. The bullet (e)
indicates the mode selected.
•Press Ior 2to select Caption I or 2. Captions will appear on the
screen if they are broadcast.
•Press 3or 4to select Text Ior 2. Text information will appear on
the screen if it is broadcast.
TV/VCR RAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
Z Picture QuaLity
3 Time
4 CLosed Captioning
CLOSED CAPTIONIN6
1 CC DispLay
2 CC Rode
CC DXSPLAY
1.0n
2 off
3on when TV is muted
CC BODE
Choose a closed
captioning mode:
1.Caption 1
2 Caption 2
3 Text 1
4 Text 2
Alert Sound
Program Guard
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When you select ALERT SOUND:ON, as described below, a short
warring will sound each time an invalid entry or operation is made and
a timer program is set.
1. PressMENU to display TVNCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu.
3. Press5 to display the ALERT SOUND menu.
4. Press1 or 2 to selectALERT SOUND:ON or OFF. The bullet (-)
indicates the one selected.
• Select ON if you want to sound ashort warning.
*Select OFF if you do not want to sound ashort warning.
When activated, this feature allows all TV operations but does not allow
any VCR functions. (Note: The Commercial Skip timer cannot be
activated if a tape is loaded in the TV/VCR and Program Guard is on.)
1. Hold down STOP on the remote for 6 seconds to activate or
deactivate the Program Guard regardless of whether the power is
turned ON or OFF.
• The message PROGRAM GUARD IS ON or PROGRAM
GUARD IS OFF will flashon the _n.
•When Program Guard is first turned on or off, the power
indicator light will flash for 8 seconds.
• Ifyou pressany VCR function buttons whileProgram
Guard is on, an on-screen display will appear and the
power indicator light will flash for 8 seconds.
• Program Guard must be turned off before you can stop a
timer recording in progress.

Using the TV/VCR Features
Wake-Up Timer
The timerturnstheTV/VCR on atadesiredtime.You can setitto
wake you up in the morning or remind you that a favorite program is
about to start.
To Set the Wake-Up Timer
1°
2.
3.
4.
PressMEN! todisplay theTVNCR MAINMENU.
Press3to. ,;)laytheTIMEmenu.
Press 3to
Using the
number _._
•After _.
press i
•Press _
the tit
;aytheWAKE-UP TIMER menu.
,_rbuttonson theremoteenterthechannel
tetthetime,pressI forAM or2 forPM. Example:
5,then0,then7,then2,foratime of5:07PM.
tocorrectan e_tryorpressRESET tocancel
5. Press ME:
•If set, :.
The W
]i_t to
during
6. After the _
using the "
TV/VCR';
willautorr
thetimer.
_e-uptimerwillturnon theTV/VCR everyday.
;Pindicatoron thefrontofyour TV/VCR will
.the timer hasbeen set (This indicator turns off
_-upmode.)
on your TV/VCR, you can turn off the set
e's OFFbutton or the POWERbutton on the
tpanel. Ifyou do not turn off your TV/VCR, it
,_lyturn off after one hour.
TV/VCR MAIN MENU
Timer Rerord4ngs
Picture QuaLity
Time
TIRE
1 Set clock
2 SLeep timer
3Wake-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
To Cancel the Wake-Up Timer
FoLlowsteps 1- _ve, press RESET to cancelthe timer, and then
press MENU to _.
The timer is car,- ed ff MENU is pressed before step 4 above is
completed.
Sleep Timer
The sleep timer automatically turnsthe TV/VCR off after 30, 60, 90,
or 120minutes.
1. Repeatedly pressSLEEP. Each press of the SLEEP button
changesthe amount of lime as shown below.
SLeep Timer 0:00-- Press SLEEP AmL of Tzzne
Twioe 30 Minwms
T'_m_ 1Hour
Four Times 90 Minutes
Five T'mtes 2 H_
Six T'umes Timer Off
2.
•If the sleep timerhas already been set, the remaining time
before the TV/VCR turnsoff is displayed on the screen.
To cancelthesleep_er, repeatedlypressSLEEP until 0:00is
displayedon thescreen.
You canalsosetthesleeptimerfz_n theTV/VCR MAIN MENU.
•Display the TIME menu as shown above and press 2. Follow
thedirectionsonthescreen.PressSLEEP or CHAN ^ orv to
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Operating Instructions
To Play a Tape
PLAY 0:00:00
SP
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1. Inserta tapeintheTV/VCIL
The TV/VCR automatically turns on. The tape automatically
begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been
removed and theAuto play featureisturnedon.
2. PressPLAY, if necessary.
PLAY,the time counter, and the tape speedwig appear on
thescreen.
3.
4°
°
Ifnecessary,pressTRACK + or-on theremoteorCH ^or v on
theTV/VCR whilethetapeisplayingtoremove any streaks
from thepicture.Detailsareon page14.
PressSTOPontheremoteorSTOP/EJECTontheTV/VCR to
stopplayback.
PressREW to rewindthe tape.IftheVCR isplayingatape
when theREW buttonispressed,theTV/VCR willsearch
backwards throughthetape.IftheREW buttonispressedwhile
the TV/VCR is not playing a tape, the tape will rewind back to
its start.
•After the tape reaches its end, itwill automatically rewind
backto 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 FFto searchforward. While
the tapeis stopped, press FF to fast forward toanother area of
the tape.
7. PressSTOP/EJECT on the fzont of the TV/VCR to ejectthe
tape onceit is completely rewound.
Acassettemay 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 actiorL
2. Press F. ADV each time you want to move to the next
frame of the scene.
Press and hold F.ADVto 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. PressPLAY to return tonormal 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 any 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.
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Using the Playback Features
Automatic TrackingThe TV/VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the
picture when playing a tape that was recorded on
another VCIL Automatic tracking is turned on
whenever a tape is inserted or the TV/VCR's power is
turned on.
Manual Tracking Occasionany, 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 Aor Von 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 DISPLAYtwice todisplay the time counter.
0:00:00
Minutes
3. PressFF 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 still might
want to verify this by playing the tape.)
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Using the Playback Features
Auto Play Feature
This feature lets you tell the TV/VCR whether you
want it to automatically start playing a tape that is
with the safety tab removed.
1. Press MENU to displaythe TVNCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press5 to displaytheSETUPmeztu.
3. Press 3to display the Auto playmenu.
4. Press I or 2 to selectAuto play OFF or ON. The
bu]let (• )indicates the one selected.
SelectOFF if you do not want the tape with
its safety tab removed to start playing
automatically.
SelectON to have atape with its safety tab
removed start playing automatically. (Most
prerecorded tapes have the safety tab
removed.)
Auto Repeat Feature
This feature tells the TV/VCR to play a tape over
and over. When Auto repeat ON isselected, the
TV/VCR will play the tape to the end, automat-
ically rewind the tape, and play the tape agairL
1. PressMENU todisplaythe TVNCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu.
3. Press 4to display the Auto repeat menu.
4. l_ess I or 2 to selectAuto repeat OFF or ON.
The bullet (• ) indicates the one selected.
SelectOFF if you do not want the tape
to repeat.
SelectON torepeat the tape. The REPEAT
indicator lightsAn the TV/VCR's front panel
during repeat play.
Commercial Scan
This is useful for skipping co_ or short
program segmen_
1. PressSKIP/SEARCH during playback to
advance the tape approximately 30 seconds.
TV/VCR MAZN RENU
1Timer Recordings
2P4cture QuaLity
3 T|me
4CLosed Captioning
5 Setup
SETUP
Auto channel search
AddlRemove channels
Auto pLay
AUTO PLAY
Choose an
auto play mode:
1.Auto play OFF
2 Auto play ON
I
AUTO REPEAT
Choose an
auto repeat mode:
1-Auto repeat OFF
2Auto repeat ON
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Using the Playback Features
Index Search
The TV/VCR automatically records index marks o_tthe 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. PressSKIP/SEARCH todisplay the INDEX SEARCH
_3re_t.
3. PressFF to scanforward or REW to scan in revezse.
When theTV/VCR locates an index mark, itwillstop
andplayafewsecondsoftheprogramfollowingthe
mark.
4. At any time during the search, press PLAYto stop
searching andbegin playback, orpress STOP tostop
the search.
If thebeginning orend ofthe tapeisreachedduring the
search,themessageScancompleted-end oftape
appear.
INDEX SEARCH
Press REW or FF
to begin scanning
or
Enter aspect/ic
index n_i_er betou
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INDEX SEARCH
Searching for
tndex marks...
Press STOP to canceL
To Select a Specific Index Number for Index Playback
1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.
2. PressSKIP/SEARCH to display the INDEX SEARCH
screen.
3. Use the number buttons to enteT the number of index
marks for 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 indexmark, 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 les_
•The mark at the beginning of the tape.
INDEX SEARCH
Press REW or FF
to begin scanning
or
Enter aspecific
index number below
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Using the Playback Features
Zero Search
This feature allows you to quickly return to a time counter reading
of 0._0:00. This is especially convenient when you want to watch a
segment of the tape several times.
I. Insert the prerecorded 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 lime counter to 0:00:00.
5. Continue playing the tape and press STOP when you reach the
end of the segnumt 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 comer of the screen during the search. If the
current time counter hasa minus in front of it, press FF.
ZERO SEARCH
Current tape counter _s
0:1Z:34
Press REW to go to
0:00:00
Press SEARCH to exit
mZERO SEARCH
Current tape counter 4s
-0:12:34
Press FF to 9o 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 prerecorded tape and press STOP.
2. Press SKIP/SEARCH three times to display the BLANK SEARCH
screen.
3. PressFF tobegin searchingfor asegment of atleast six secondsof
blank tape.
If a blank area isnot found, the messageSearch completed-end
of tape appears.
4. PressSTOP to stop BLANK SEARCH.
BLANK SEARCH
Press FF to begin
searching for blank
sect4on of tape.
Press SEARCH to exit
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Recording Features
Recording Speeds Press SPEED to select a recording speed.
Cassette
T-120
1"-160
Recording
2H 6I-Ir
2Hr 40Min 8Hr
* SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording.
That is why most prerecorded, rental tapes are
recorded in SP. Fewer programs, however, 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, _rame advance, picture search, and slow
motion work best fortapes recorded in SLPspeed.
SLP
t
Tape Speed Indicator
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.
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