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Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK electric shock, do not expose Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. DO NOT OPEN this product to rain or moisture. This symbol indicates This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside important instructions the product that presents a accompanying the product. risk of electric shock or personal
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Table 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 4: Choose a Hookup ................................................................. 4 How to Hook Up a VCR or Camcorder ................................
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Table of Contents Express Recording .................................................................... 29 Timer Recording ....................................................................... 30 Copying and Editing Tapes ...................................................... 31 Features and Controls ......................................................... 33 Using On-Screen Displays ............................................................... 34 Calling Up On-Screen Displays ............
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➣➣ Setup and Connections Getting started Setup and connections This manu al is designed t o get y ou st arted quickl y. 1 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. Using the Remote The reference section in the back of the book 2 contains troubleshooting tips, care and cleaning instructions, accessory ordering information, and your wa r r a
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VOL Setup and Connections Step 1: Unpack the TV/VCR and VCR1 ON•OFF TV DVD VCR2 AUX SAT•CABLE remote control MUTE SEARCH CH + CH Contact your dealer if your remote control is missing. SPEED GO BACK GUIDE INFO OK MENU CLEAR 12 3 45 6 Step 2: Insert batteries in the 78 9 INPUT ANTENNA 0 REVERSE PLAY FORWARD remote REC•VCR+ STOP PAUSE - TRACKING + EDIT FR. ADV 1. Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote. 2. Insert fresh batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -)
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Setup and Connections HOW TO Hook up a VCR or Camcorder To hook up a VCR or camcorder for copying tapes, use Connection E or F. Antenna Base Connection A: Attaching to a Dipole Antenna (With No Cable Box) Antenna Slot 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 outdoor antenna or cable system. Optional accessories may be required for this connection. Twin-Lead Ends 1. Insert the antenna base i
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Setup and Connections Cable from Cable System Connection C: Cable Box Attaching to a Cable Box Required to Unscramble All Channels IN OUT 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: Coaxial Cable Attaching to a Cable Box Required to Unscramble Premium Channels Only 1. Connect as shown. Optional accessories may be required for this Back of TV/VCR connection
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R E V O C S N E L Setup and Connections Connection E: VCR (Playback Only) Attaching to a VCR for Copying Tapes IN FROM ANT. 1. Connect as shown. Optional accessories may be required for this VHF/UHF AUDIO VIDEO connection. OUT TO TV IN OUT IN OUT 3 CH. 4 2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV/VCR. 3. For further instructions, see the section “Copying and Audio/Video Editing Tapes.” Cables Press 00 on the remote to select the line (audio/video) inputs on the From Antenna, Cable TV/VCR to r
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Setup and Connections 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 Note that you must remove the demo pin until the GUIDE Plus+ system is set up. (Setting up the GUIDE Plus+ from the G-LINK jack on the back of the system is explained in “Step 8: Set Up the GUIDE Plus+ System,” later in TV/VCR before
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Setup and Connections Step 6: 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. Step 7: Turn on the TV/VCR Press POWER on the 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. The first time you turn on the TV/VCR, you will be asked to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system. Step 8: Set
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Setup and Connections To complete GUIDE Plus+ setup, the G-LINK cable must be properly attached to your cable box if you have one. See “Step 5: Connect the G-LINK Cable,” later in this section. 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 info
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Setup and Connections 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 screen comes up when you’ve successfully finished the GUIDE Plus+ setup. Remember: • Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information. Downloading may ta
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Setup and Connections TV/VCR MAIN MENU Step 9: Set Up the rest of the TV/VCR 1 Screen 2 Time SCREEN 3 Timer Recordings Select the Language 4 Parental Controls 1 Picture Quality 5 Setup This feature lets you select English, Spanish, or French as the language 2 Closed Captioning 6 GUIDE Plus+ Menu 3 Menu Language: English for your on-screen displays. (Idioma/Langue) 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR Main Menu. 0 Exit 2. Press 1 to display the Screen menu. 3. Press 3 to toggle
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Setup and Connections Set the Signal Type (Optional) TV/VCR MAIN MENU Note that if you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ system, Signal Type will 1 Screen 2 Time not be available. SETUP 3 Timer Recordings 4 Parental Controls The TV/VCR automatically selects the signal type (cable or antenna) 1 Auto Channel Search 5 Setup 2 Add/Remove Channels when you run the Auto Channel Search. If you want to change the 6 GUIDE Plus+ Menu 3 Auto Repeat signal type, follow the directions below. 4 Auto Play:
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Setup and Connections Set the Time and Date (Clock) TV/VCR MAIN MENU Note that if you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ system, the Time menu will 1 Screen 2 Time not appear. Note that the only time you need to set the clock is when 3 Timer Recordings TIME you’re not using cable (or a cable box). To set the clock: 4 Parental Controls 5 Setup 1 Sleep Timer 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR Main Menu. 6 GUIDE Plus+ Menu 2 Wake-up Timer 3 Set Time and Date 2. Press 2 to display the Time m
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➣➣ Using the Remote Using your Universal Remote Setup and connections This section defines the buttons of the remote and how to 1 program it to control other components. ➣ The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers, and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN Using the Remote c o mponent , y ou pro b abl y don’ t need t o program it a t all. 2 2 2 Operating Instructions Using the remote 3 3 3 Fea Using the Menu S tures a
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VOL Using the Remote Remote Control Buttons LED 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 products). ON•OFF VCR1 TV VCR1 Puts the remote in VCR mode. TV Turns on the TV/VCR and puts the remote in TV/VCR mode. DVD VCR2 AUX SAT•CABLE DVD Puts the
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Using the Remote 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 directly though the remote control. To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. To enter a three-digit channel, press and hold the first digit, r
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VOL 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 To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed, turn a device ON, such as a DVD player, point the remote at the DVD player, and press the DVD button. Th
