RCA T13066 manual

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Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately . Returning the 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 bac[...]

1 T able of Contents Setup and Connections .......................................................... 3 Step 1: Unpack the TV/VCR and Remote Control ........................... 4 Step 2: Insert Batteries in the Remote ............................................ 4 Step 3: Place your TV/VCR on a Stable Surface ............................... 4 Step [...]

2 T able of Contents Express Recording .................................................................... 29 T imer Recording ....................................................................... 30 Copying and Editing T apes ...................................................... 31 Fea tures and Contro ls ......................................[...]

Setup and C onnections 3 Getting st arted This manu al is designed t o get y ou st arted quickl y . The first sections of the manual show you how to get set up and connected, program the remote, and use your TV/VCR. It also guides you through all of the menus, features, and controls of your TV/VCR. The reference section in the back of the book cont[...]

4 Setup and Connecti ons Step 1: Unp ack the TV/VCR and remote control Contact your dealer if your remote control is missing. Step 2: Insert ba tteries in the remote 1. Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote. 2. Insert fresh batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly . 3. Replace the cover . S[...]

Setup and C onnections 5 HOW TO Hook up a VCR o r Camcorder T o hook up a VCR or camcorder for copying tapes, use Connection E or F . Connection A: Attaching to a Dipole Antenna (With No Cable Box) Follow these steps to connect a dipole antenna to your TV/VCR. Do not connect a dipole antenna if you plan to connect a different type of indoor or outd[...]

6 Setup and Connecti ons Connection C: Attaching to a Cable Box Requir ed to Unscramble All Channels 1. Connect as shown. Optional accessories may be required for this connection. 2. Plug in power cords of TV/VCR and cable box. 3. Go to “ Step 5: Connect the G-LINK Cable. ” Connection D: Attaching to a Cable Box Requir ed to Unscramble Premium [...]

Setup and C onnections 7 Connection E: Attaching to a VCR for Copying T apes 1. Connect as shown. Optional accessories may be required for this connection. 2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV/VCR. 3. For further instructions, see the section “ Copying and Editing T apes. ” Press 00 on the remote to select the line (audio/video) inputs on the T[...]

8 Setup and Connecti ons Step 5: Connect the G-LINK Cable This is an important step because the G-LINK cable enables your TV/VCR and the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen guide that lists what shows are on TV) to work with your cable box. The G-LINK cable will not work until the GUIDE Plus+ system is set up. (Setting up the GUIDE Plus+ system is ex[...]

Setup and C onnections 9 If you move or if any of your information changes: 1. Return to the GUIDE Plus+ setup and reinitialize the setup to indicate that you are no longer using a cable box. (Y ou must clear the previous channel lock before r e-setting the TV/VCR.) 2. Press MENU on the r emote to display the TV/VCR Main Menu. 3. Press 5, then 1 to[...]

10 Setup and Connecti ons Select your country and enter your ZIP or Postal code. For Canada, use CH ^ and v to select letters. The next series of screens asks you about your cable TV setup. If you have a cable box, you must set the GUIDE Plus+ system to control it. Otherwise, it will not be able to locate and download program information. T une you[...]

Setup and C onnections 11 Once the correct model of cable box has been identified, you need to set the cable box ’ s output channel. Enter the channel you use to view channels through your cable box — usually 3 or 4. Consult your cable box ’ s instruction book or your cable company if you are not sure. Choose 0 to use VIDEO INPUT . The last s[...]

12 Setup and Connecti ons TV/VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen 2 Time 3 Timer Recordings 4 Parental Controls 5 Setup 6 GUIDE Plus+ Menu 0 Exit SCREEN 1 Picture Quality 2 Closed Captioning 3 Menu Language: English (Idioma/Langue) 0 Exit TV/VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen 2 Time 3 Timer Recordings 4 Parental Controls 5 Setup 6 GUIDE Plus+ Menu 0 Exit SETUP 1 Auto Channe[...]

Setup and C onnections 13 TV/VCR MAIN MENU 1 Screen 2 Time 3 Timer Recordings 4 Parental Controls 5 Setup 6 GUIDE Plus+ Menu 0 Exit SETUP 1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Auto Repeat 4 Auto Play: ON 5 GUIDE Plus+ Setup 6 Signal Type: CABLE 0 Exit Set the Signal T ype (Optional) Note that if you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ system, Signa[...]

14 Setup and Connecti ons Set the Time and Date (Clock) Note that if you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ system, the T ime menu will not appear . Note that the only time you need to set the clock is when you ’ re not using cable (or a cable box). T o set the clock: 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR Main Menu. 2. Press 2 to display the[...]

Using the Remote 15 2 Using the remote 3 4 5 ➣ 2 ➣➣ Using the Menu S ystem 3 4 ➣ Fea tures and Controls Setup and connecti ons Using the Remote 2 Fea tures and Controls Opera ting Instructions 3 4 Reference Using y our Universal Remote This section defines the buttons of the remote and how to program it to control other components. The univ[...]

16 Using the Remote Remote Control Butt ons ON•OFF When in TV/VCR mode, turns the TV/VCR on and off. If in another device mode (VCR, DVD, Satellite, etc.) and programmed, will turn the device on and off. When pressed twice within two seconds, all devices that are on will be turned off (this feature only works with most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN produc[...]

Using the Remote 17 CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing. Also exits the GUIDE Plus+ menu system. Allows you to change menu entries or clear a timer recording. Resets time counter to 0:00:00 when displayed. Number Buttons (0-9) Enters channel numbers, digits for programming the remote, and time settings di[...]

18 Using the Remote Programming the Remote The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers, and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players, and satellite receivers. Testing the Remote T o deter mine whethe[...]

Using the Remote 19 Using Dir ect Entry 1. T urn on the component to be programmed. 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list on the last page of this section, “ Using the Remote. ” 3. Press and hold the appropriate component button (VCR1, DVD, VCR2, AUX, SA T • CABLE). 4. While holding the component button, e[...]

20 Using the Remote VCRs Admiral ................................................................................. 2131 Adventura ............................................................................. 2026 Aiko ....................................................................................... 2027 Aiwa ..................................[...]

Opera ting Instructions 21 1 2 Using the remote 3 4 5 Using y our T V/VCR This section walks you through all the things your TV/VCR can do. It includes information on: • Playing a tape. • Using the playback features. • Recording. • Copying and editing tapes. ➣ Setup and connecti ons Interactive Setup 1 2 ➣➣ Using the Menu S ystem Usin[...]

22 Opera ting Instructions How to Pla y a T ape 1. Insert a tape in the TV/VCR. The TV/VCR automatically turns on. The tape automatically begins to play if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the Auto Play feature has been turned on. 2. Press PLA Y , if necessary . The word Play and the time counter appear on the screen. 3. If neces[...]

Opera ting Instructions 23 Using the Pla yback Fea tures Pause This feature pauses the tape during playback and allows you to examine the details of the scene. Pause works best with tapes recorded in SLP speed. 1. Press P AUSE during playback to pause the action. The TV/VCR will automatically switch from pause to stop after a few minutes to prevent[...]

24 Opera ting Instructions Automatic T racking 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 T racking Occasionally , you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape record[...]

Opera ting Instructions 25 Auto Play Featur e This feature enables the TV/VCR to automatically start playing a tape when it is inserted. (The safety tab on the tape must be removed.) 1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR Main Menu. 2. Press 5 to display the Setup menu. 3. Press 4 to change the Auto Play setting. The Auto Play feature is set to On at [...]

26 Opera ting Instructions 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. Y our TV/VCR has two index playback features. Y ou can select a specific index number or search by scan and play . T o Select Scan a[...]

Opera ting Instructions 27 Zer o 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 INFO on the remote twice to display only the time counter . 3. Use PLA Y , FORWARD[...]

28 Opera ting Instructions SLP Recording Fea tures Recor ding Speeds Press SPEED to select a recording speed. • SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording; consequently , fewer programs can be recorded on the tape. Most pre-recorded, rental tapes are recorded in SP . • LP (Long Play) gives twice the recording time of tapes recorded in [...]

Opera ting Instructions 29 Ba sic Recording The GUIDE Plus+ system recording timer will override the VCR eight-event timer , and Sleep or Wake-up timers if you have set conflicting timed events in the GUIDE Plus+ system. If the VCR-timed recordings are already in progress, they will be interrupted and the GUIDE Plus+ system-timed recording will beg[...]

30 Opera ting Instructions T o stop an express recor ding in progress: • Press and hold STOP/EJECT on the TV/VCR or STOP on the remote to stop the express recording. — OR — • Repeatedly press REC • VCR+ until Record Length: 0:00 appears. The recording stops after a few seconds. Timer Recording The GUIDE Plus+ system recording timer will o[...]

Opera ting Instructions 31 • If you turn the TV/VCR off, the TIMER indicator will flash if there is no cassette in the TV/VCR or the safety tab is missing from the cassette. 10. If using a cable box, turn it on and tune it to the channel you want to record before time for the recording to begin. T o check or clear a timer recording: 1. Press MENU[...]

32 Opera ting Instructions 6. Press P AUSE on both the VCR or camcorder and the TV/VCR ’ s remote at the same time to begin copying the tape. 7. Edit out segments that you do not want to copy by pressing P AUSE on the TV/VCR ’ s remote to pause the tape. Then, locate the next segment you want to copy on the playback VCR or camcorder by using FO[...]

Fea tures and Contro ls 33 USING the Fea tures and Controls This section introduces you to the features and controls with which your TV/VCR is equipped. In this section, you will learn how to use: • On-screen displays. • The GUIDE Plus+ Menu system. • Parental controls, including V -Chip rating limits. Setup and connecti ons Using the Remote [...]

34 Fea tures and Controls Pressing INFO twice with tape inserted: Pressing INFO with no tape inserted: Using On-Screen Displa ys When you change channels, adjust volume, or use a VCR feature, on-screen displays appear to let you know the status of the TV/VCR. Calling Up On-Screen Displa ys 1. Press INFO to display the function, time counter , date,[...]

Fea tures and Contro ls 35 About Closed Captioning The closed captioning feature displays the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen. This is useful to the hearing impaired or anyone who wants to watch a program without sound. There are four types of closed captions: Caption 1, Caption 2, T ext 1 and T ext 2. Caption 1 displays the ful[...]

36 Fea tures and Controls Using Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically turns the TV/VCR of f after 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR Main Menu. 2. Press 2 to display the T ime menu. 3. Press 1 to display the Sleep T imer screen. 4. Press CH ^ or v to select 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. While watching a [...]

Fea tures and Contro ls 37 5. Press MENU to set the timer . • The wake-up timer will turn on the TV/VCR every day . The WAKE-UP indicator light on the front panel is illuminated when the wake-up timer is set. • Once the TV/VCR is turned on by the wake-up timer , the unit automatically turns off after 60 minutes if no buttons are pressed. Note: [...]

38 Fea tures and Controls Age-Based Rating TV-MA TV-14 TV-PG TV-G TV-Y7 TV-Y Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings Mature Audience Only. This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: graphic violence (V), explicit sexu[...]

Fea tures and Contro ls 39 V-CHIP RATING LIMIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rating Status D L S V FV TV-MA View V V V TV-MA V LSV TV-G V TV-14 V DLSV TV-Y7 VFV TV-PG V DLSV TV-Y V Press MENU to exit Setting TV Ra ting Limits 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR Main Menu. 2. Press 4 to display Parental Controls menu. 3. Press 1 to display the V -Chip[...]

40 Fea tures and Controls Blocking Age-Ba sed Ra tings Y ou can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. For example, if you only want your child to watch programs that have a TV -G rating and lower (in other words, you want the child to watch TV -G, TV-Y7, and TV -Y), then you need to block out other progra[...]

Fea tures and Contro ls 41 Blocking Specific C ontent Themes Y ou can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L, S, V , and FV on your screen.) When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you automatically block that content theme for higher-rated programs as well. For example, if you do not want your ch[...]

42 Fea tures and Controls Setting Movie Ra ting Limits Y ou set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. T o access the V-Chip Movie Rating Limit menu: 1. Press MENU to access the TV/VCR Main Menu. 2. Press 4 to display the Parental Controls menu. 3. Press 2 for the V -Chip Movie Rating Limit screen. 4. Use the number b[...]

Fea tures and Contro ls 43 Blocking Unra ted TV Programs Some TV programs are not rated but may contain material you do not want your children to see. These programs must be blocked separately . 1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR Main Menu. 2. Press 4 to display the Parental Controls menu. 3. Press 3 to select Unrated Programs from the menu and to[...]

44 Fea tures and Controls Using the Guide PI US + s ystem The GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and VCR. Y ou must first set up the GUIDE Plus+ menu in order to view it. T o bring up the GUIDE Plus+ screen, press GUIDE. There are five s[...]

Fea tures and Contro ls 45 Getting In & Out of the Guide Pi US + S ystem T o enter the GUIDE Plus+ system, press GUIDE on the remote. There are three ways to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system: • Press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the channel highlighted in the Channel listing. • Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune[...]

46 Fea tures and Controls Grid Guide The Grid guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ system. It displays the current programming for each channel. The live program is displayed in the video window . • Use the up and down arrows to browse Channel listings and CH ^ and v to page through listings. Use the right and left arrows to browse f[...]

Fea tures and Contro ls 47 Sort The Sort menu lets you browse programs by category . The channel to which you are currently tuned is displayed in the background. T o sort: 1. Press MENU to highlight the Menu bar . 2. Use the arrows to highlight Sort . When Sort is highlighted for the first time, the Movies category is displayed. Thereafter , the la[...]

48 Fea tures and Controls News The News menu lets you browse current news stories by headline. 1. Press GUIDE (the GUIDE Plus+ system appears). Then press MENU to select the menu bar . 2. Use the arrows to highlight News. 3. Use the up and down arrows to highlight a story . • Use the up and down arrows to browse one list at a time. • Use CH ^ a[...]

Fea tures and Contro ls 49 Schedule Menu Action Buttons When viewing the Schedule menu the following Action buttons will appear on the bar: • Remove/Stop Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to remove from the Schedule and press 1 on the remote. • Change Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to change and press 3 on the remote to[...]

50 Fea tures and Controls Editor Y ou may customize the Channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of certain channels. For instance, you may disable channels that you never watch. Y ou can r estore disabled channels at a later point in time. 1. Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system. 2. Press MENU to highlight the Menu bar . 3. U[...]

Reference 51 Setup and connecti ons Using the remote 1 2 Fea tures and Controls Opera ting Instructions 3 4 Getting A ssist ance This section provides information you may need for guidance while using your TV/VCR. It gives you specific information about the front panel and back panel, care and cleaning information, a limited warranty , and an index[...]

52 Reference Front P anel AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives audio and video signals from another component (such as a VCR or camcorder) that is connected to these jacks. T o select these front panel jacks, press 00 twice to display VIDEO 2. CH ^ and v (Channel up and down) Selects next higher or lower channel in the TV/VCR ’ s channel memory .[...]

Reference 53 Back P anel T o view the device you have connected to the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, press 00 once to display VIDEO 1. IN FROM ANTENNA Jack Receives the signal from an antenna or cable system. IN FROM ANTENNA AUDIO INPUT VIDEO G-LINK G-LINK Jack Enables the TV/VCR ’ s GUIDE Plus+ system to interact with your cable box (if you have one). Conn[...]

54 Reference No sound • Press VOL ^ to increase the sound. • Sound has been muted. Press MUTE or VOL ^ on remote. Snow or streaks in pictur e or no picture during tape playback • Check tape — it may be worn out or of poor quality . T ry another tape. • Some snow/streaks are normal during search, pause, frame advance, and slow-motion playb[...]

Reference 55 TV/VCR makes noise when stopped • TV/VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside the TV/VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode. Will not Auto Channel Sear ch active channels correctly • Check antenna or cable connections. • Y ou cannot add or r emove chan[...]

56 Reference Par ental Control password does not work • Reset Parental Control password. Front panel buttons won ’ t work • When the GUIDE Plus+ system is recording, front panel buttons are inoperative. Not receiving all cable channels • Make sure you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ menu to recognize your cable box. Select GUIDE Plus+ Menu from[...]

Reference 57 Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • Ninety days for labor charges. • One year for parts. • T wo years for picture tube. (The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whi[...]

58 Reference The following accessories are available from most dealers and electronics supply stores in case you want to position your components farther apart or need additional cables. Gold-Plated Jacks and Gold-Tipped Cables Gold plating helps prevent oxidation of contacts which provides much less loss than conventional contacts. A complete line[...]

Reference 59 $ Price Part No. Description Qty $ T otal Merchandise ............................................ Sales T ax ............................................................. W e are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state, country , and locality to which the merchandise is being sent. Shipping and H[...]

60 Reference Placing an Order T o place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed below . Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form. 1-800-338-0376 T o place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed order form with credit card info[...]

Reference 61 Index A Accessories 58 Advance Frame 23 Advertisement GUIDE Plus+ system 50 Age-based ratings 40 AUDIO IN jacks 52 Auto play 25 Auto repeat 25 Autodisplay GUIDE Plus+ system 44, 50 Automatic T racking 24 Automatic head cleaner 28 B Back panel 53 Basic recording 29 Batteries for the remote 4 Blank search 27 C Cable box 6 Camcorder 7 Cam[...]

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