RCA T13208 User Manual Download

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TV/VCR

User’s Guide

Changing Entertainment. Again.

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Page 1: ...TV VCR User s Guide Changing Entertainment Again ...

Page 2: ...gos phone numbers and video games This damage is not covered by your warranty Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided 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...

Page 3: ...ntal Controls Description You can block programs and movies by content age based ratings and or movie ratings Requirements Set up the Parental Controls menu in the TV VCR s main menu Chapter 2 has details The broadcasters must use the rating system when they send the program to your TV VCR in order for your TV VCR to block the program V CHIP RATING LIMIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rating Status D L S V FV TV M...

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Page 5: ...tup 10 Adding or Removing Channels 11 Setting the Signal Type optional 11 Complete Auto Channel Search 11 VCR Basics 12 Playing a Tape 12 Automatic Rewind 12 Basic Recording 12 Checking the Safety Tab 12 The Buttons on the Remote Control 13 Chapter 2 Using the TV VCR s Features Parental Controls and V Chip 16 How V Chip Works 16 V Chip TV Rating Limit 17 Blocking Specific Content Themes 19 Viewing...

Page 6: ...R s Menu System How to Use Your TV VCR s Menu System 32 Screen Menu 32 Time Menu 33 Additional Setup Features in the Menu 34 Chapter 4 Other Information Troubleshooting 36 Care and Cleaning 40 Front Panel 41 RCA TV VCR Limited Warranty 42 Index 45 ...

Page 7: ... Things to Consider Before You Connect Choose Your Connection Connections Plug in the TV VCR Put Batteries in the Remote Turn on the TV VCR Initial Setup VCR Basics Buttons on the Remote Control 5 Chapter 1 Changing Entertainment Again ...

Page 8: ...each cable firmly into the designated jack If you place components above the TV VCR route all cables down the side of the back of the TV VCR instead of straight down the middle of the back of the TV VCR If your antenna uses 300 ohm twin lead cables do not coil the cables Also keep the twin lead cables away from audio video cables Important Stand and Base Safety Information Choose the location for ...

Page 9: ...ction is best for you Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV VCR Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV VCR The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book Notes Audio Video cables A V cables for short are usually sold as a bundled set but the connection pictures in this book show each cable separately for better visibility TV VCR Cable B...

Page 10: ...ble system This connection may require additional accessories not provided Connection TV VCR Antenna 1 Insert your antenna into your TV VCR Insert the antenna base into the pocketed slot on the back of your TV VCR until it locks into place 2 Connect the cable to your TV VCR Connect the cable from the antenna adapter to the IN FROM ANTENNA or IN FROM ANT jack on the back of the TV VCR Go to page 10...

Page 11: ... a coaxial cable to the TV OUT Jack on the cable box and to the IN FROM ANTENNA jack on the TV VCR 2 Connect the cable line to your cable box Connect the coaxial cable feed to CABLE IN Jack on the cable box Go to page 10 CABLE BOX TV VCR back panel IN FROM ANTENNA VIDEO AUDIO INPUT From Cable Line CABLE IN TV OUT 2 1 ...

Page 12: ... cover back on the remote Turn on the TV VCR Press POWER on front of the TV VCR or press TV or VCR on the remote The indicator in the POWER button on the front of the TV VCR will light when the TV VCR is on Set the Menu Language Escoja un idioma Choisissez une langue Your TV menu language is set to English If you need to set your TV VCR to a different language follow these steps 1 Press Menu on th...

Page 13: ...ive have weak signals or you do not want them in your channel memory A channel that has been removed can still be selected by pressing the remote control s number buttons 1 Press MENU on the remote to display the TV VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 5 to display the SETUP menu 3 Press 2 to display the ADD REMOVE CHANNELS screen Follow the on screen directions to add or remove a channel 4 You can add or remove...

Page 14: ...ess EJECT on the TV VCR to eject the tape You can also press and hold the stop button the on the remote control for three seconds Automatic Rewind The TV VCR automatically rewinds the tape when it reaches the end of the cassette during playback While rewinding you can press the OFF button on the remote and the TV VCR will eject the tape and turn off after rewinding Basic Recording 1 Set the tape s...

Page 15: ...once to change the channel up or down press and hold to continue changing channels CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing DISPLAY Displays TV VCR s current status Displays time counter when a tape is inserted Press again to remove display F ADV Frame Advance Advances the tape one frame at a time when the tape is in PAUSE mode Also fast forwards the tape thr...

Page 16: ...ts TV VCR to automatically turn off in 30 60 90 or 120 minutes SPEED Tape Speed Selects a recording speed SLP SP or LP STOP Stops functions such as record play rewind fast forward and pause TRACK and Tracking down and up Allows the manual reduction of streaks which may appear on the picture during regular or slow motion playback Reduces picture jitter during stop action paused playback TV Turns on...

Page 17: ...Using the TV VCR s Features Chapter Overview Parental Controls and V Chip Recording Features Picture Search Options Chapter 2 Changing Entertainment Again 15 ...

Page 18: ...e reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs That code tells the software the program s age based rating TV MA TV 14 etc and content themes Violence V Adult Language L etc If you have blocked the rating and or content themes that the program contains you will receive the message This channel is not approved for viewing when you tune to that particular channel Broadcasters are not requi...

Page 19: ...olence V Directed to Children 7 years and older Designed for children ages 7 and above It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make believe and reality Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence FV or comedic violence or may frighten children under the age of 7 All Children Themes and elements in th...

Page 20: ...ress MENU to exit Content status fields Rating status field Rating field Tip When you change the status of a rating to Block the system will automatically block higher ratings and all corresponding content themes The V Chip Rating Limit Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen Blocking Age Based Ratings You can automatically block all program rat...

Page 21: ...al Controls menu Viewing Age Based Ratings After you block age based ratings you have the option of changing some of the ratings back to View 1 Determine which blocked rating you want to view 2 Press 1 to scroll to the rating such as TV 14 with a status of Block 3 Press 2 to change the status to View Note The content status fields corresponding to the unblocked rating become View as well They and ...

Page 22: ...ress MENU to return to the Parental Controls menu Note Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age based ratings Programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age based rating Note You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes you have the option...

Page 23: ...o Block All higher ratings status will automatically change to Block 4 Press MENU to exit Note If Parental Controls are not locked you must lock them so the movie rating limits will take effect Note Some movies may be given a Not Rated NR rating After blocking movie ratings you must set NR to View separately to view NR movies Viewing Movie Ratings After you block movie ratings you have the option ...

Page 24: ...el Block 1 With the TV VCR on press and hold the POWER button on the remote for approximately 6 seconds The indicator in the Power button flashes The indicator in the Power button flashes if the STOP EJECT or POWER buttons on the front panel are pushed but nothing will happen 2 To turn off the Front Panel Block press and hold the POWER button for 6 seconds Lock Unlock Parental Controls Selecting t...

Page 25: ...ecial effects such as pause slow motion picture search and frame advance work in this speed SLP Tape Speed Indicator Recording Pause This feature allows you to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material Press PAUSE during recording to temporarily stop and start recording While the tape is paused the front panel indicator light inside the REC button will flash The TV VCR will automatical...

Page 26: ...s press INPUT Two selections appear in the channel field Press 1 to select VIDEO 1 the rear AUDIO VIDEO IN jacks Press 2 to select the front panel AUDIO VIDEO IN jacks Note To override the preferred tape speed setting press the SPEED button on the remote control repeatedly to toggle through SP or SLP choices 3 Press REC Record twice to start recording 4 Repeatedly press REC to set up the recording...

Page 27: ...ttons The data includes the channel number press INPUT to select the video line input and start and end times including AM or PM The start date is automatically entered based on the TV VCR clock Both the date and speed can be changed 6 Press SPEED to select a recording speed 7 Review the information to make sure it is correct and then press MENU to save 8 Repeat steps 3 6 for additional programs 9...

Page 28: ...b intact into the TV VCR 4 Start the playback VCR or camcorder playing If the tape was not recorded on the playback VCR streaks may appear and you may need to adjust the tracking When you reach the place you want to begin copying place the playback VCR or camcorder in play pause 5 Press REC then PAUSE on the TV VCR s remote 6 Press PAUSE on both the VCR or camcorder and the TV VCR s remote at the ...

Page 29: ...ene Press and hold FR ADV to view the tape frame by frame 3 Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback Commercial Scan This is useful for skipping commercials or short program segments Press SKIP SEARCH during playback to advance the tape approximately 60 seconds Index Search The TV VCR automatically records index marks on the tape each time you begin recording During playback you can locate...

Page 30: ...t the beginning of a recorded segment that is five minutes or less The mark at the beginning of the 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 and press STOP 2 Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time counter 3 Use PLAY FF ...

Page 31: ...nly during playback Time Counter The time counter shows the actual time used in recording or playing back a tape The time counter helps locate the beginning or end of recorded events It resets to 0 00 00 whenever a tape is ejected from the TV VCR For example if you record a 30 minute program at the beginning of a tape rewind it and then want to go to the end of the first program to start another r...

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Page 33: ...Using the TV VCR s Menu System Chapter Overview How to Use the Different Types of Menus Screen Menu Time Menu Additional Setup Features in the Menu 31 Chapter 3 Changing Entertainment Again ...

Page 34: ...ption on screen Press MENU if it is an option on screen Press CLEAR The on screen displays are cleared from the screen and you return to TV viewing Screen Menu Picture Quality Displays the five slider controls for adjusting the way the picture looks Color Adjusts the richness of the color Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels Contr contrast Adjusts the difference between the li...

Page 35: ...y the closed captioned text Menu Language Displays a choice list that lets you select your preferred language for the menus English Spanish or French Setting Closed Caption Modes The TV VCR offers four closed captioned modes including two text modes To set the Closed Caption Mode 1 Select Screen from the Main menu 2 Press 2 to select the Mode Each time you press 2 the Mode will change on the Close...

Page 36: ...g 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 left 3 Press MENU to display the TV VCR MAIN MENU 4 Press 5 to display the SE...

Page 37: ...Other Information Chapter Overview Troubleshooting Care and Cleaning Front Panel Buttons Limited Warranty Accessory Order Form Index 35 Chapter 4 Changing Entertainment Again ...

Page 38: ...l to unlock the front panel controls by pressing the POWER button for 6 seconds Unplug the TV VCR for two minutes and then plug it back in Turn the TV on and try again TV VCR turns off unexpectedly Sleep timer may have been activated Go to page 33 for instructions Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge Wait 30 seconds and then turn the TV VCR on again If thi...

Page 39: ...ods Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks Signal type may not be set properly If you have cable make sure the cable type is choosen Go to page 11 for instructions Black box appears on the screen Closed captioning might be on Check the Closed Caption Display control panel in the Screen menu Go to pages 32 33 for more instructions Closed captions not appearing on screen Close...

Page 40: ... heads which is normal The head cylinder inside the TV VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in stop mode VCR Recording Problems TIMER REC indicator on front of TV VCR is flashing There might have been a power interruption Check the clock for time and date setting Go to page 33 for more information A timer program is set and the TV VCR turned off with no cassette or a...

Page 41: ...place the batteries and if necessary program the remote again Problems with V Chip Parental Controls The rating limits don t work You must lock the settings Go to the TV VCR MAIN MENU press MENU on your remote select Parental Controls press 4 on your remote select Lock Parental Controls press 4 on your remote I don t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV VCR If you forget your password ...

Page 42: ... such as ammonia based cleaners or abrasive powder These types of cleaners will damage the TV While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV VCR Also avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV VCR This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV VCR Caution If fixed non moving images are left...

Page 43: ...pped to eject the cassette REC Record Press to start TV VCR recording The indicator in the button lights during recording REW Rewind Rewinds the tape when the TV VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playback PLAY PAUSE Press once to begin playback of a tape During playback press to pause Press again to resume playback F FWD Fast Forward Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopp...

Page 44: ...llow Pages or call 1 800 336 1900 Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase date or first rental What your warranty does not cover Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual clearly describes how to install adjust and operate your TV VCR Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer Installation and related adjustments Signal ...

Page 45: ... Signal Splitter VH47 3 95 Amplified Antenna ANT200 49 95 Antenna Mixer not shown 193984 11 15 Remote Control CRK203DL1 240161 33 10 Audio Video Adapter not shown 228449 4 45 Accessory Order Form Detach Here VH81 3 ft VH82 6 ft VH89 6 ft Gold Tipped cable VH84 6 ft Screw on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors called 75 ohm F type on the back of your TV VCR The ends screw onto the connec...

Page 46: ...UTHORIZED SIGNATURE Credit card order will not be processed without signature Name Street Apt City State Zip Print or type your name and address clearly Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out completely Allow 4 weeks for delivery All accessories are subject to availability Prices are subject to change A complete and correct order will save you days of waiting IMPORTANT ...

Page 47: ...al setup 10 L Language menu 33 Light button 13 Lock Parental Controls 22 LP Speed 23 M Menu Language 33 Screen 32 Time 33 MENU button 13 Movie Rating Limits Block 21 Viewing 21 MUTE button 13 N Number buttons 13 O ON OFF button 13 P Parental Controls 16 Locking Unlocking 22 PAUSE button 13 Picture Adjusting 32 Quality 32 Search 27 Settings 32 Picture search options 27 PLAY button 13 PREV button 13...

Page 48: ...s IN 46290 Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product 2001 Thomson multimdia Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in USA TOCOM 1572020A ...

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