RCA B27TF685 manual Using the Safety Tab, Inserting and Ejecting a Video Cassette Tape

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Chapter Four

VCR O P E R AT I O N

In this chapter, you will learn how to play a video cassette tape, how to use the time counter and memory stop features, and how to record a program as you are watching TV.

Using the Safety Tab

Most video cassette tapes have a safety tab that prevent accidental erasure. The safety tab is on the end opposite from where the arrow points.

The tab must be intact to record. You can repeatedly record over on the same tape as long as the tab is intact. If you want to protect a tape from accidental erasure, break off the tab.

If you want to erase a recorded tape or record on a cassette with the tab removed, cover the hole with cellophane tape.

Inserting and Ejecting a Video Cassette Tape

To insert a video cassette tape:

1

Hold the video cassette tape window-side up with the arrow pointing away from you.

2

Gently push the tape through the compartment door until you feel the VCR pull it.

The VCR loads the tape automatically.

To eject a video cassette tape,

1

Press the STOP( ) button to stop playing the tape.

2

Press the STOP/EJECT

button on the front control to eject the tape.

▼ Don’t try to insert a tape upside down or backwards.

Use only video tapes labeled “VHS.” European PAL VHS video tapes and S-VHS pre-recorded tapes aren’t compatible with this unit. Choose brand name, high quality tapes for best results.

▼ If the power is off when you insert a tape, the TV turns on automatically.

If the safety tab of your video tape has been removed, the tape begins to play

automatically. You don’t have to press PLAY.

▼ When you’re finished playing a pre-recorded video tape, it’s best to rewind it to the beginning and remove it from the VCR to protect it from wear and tear.

▼ After ejecting a tape, you should remove it completely from the compartment and turn off the VCR.

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Contents TV/VCR/DVD User’s Guide Information Product Registration Product InformationDVD Operation Your New 3Way Combination UnitTV Operation Troubleshooting VCR OperationThings to Consider Before You Connect Dolby Digital and DTS ReceiverTV/VCR/DVD + Receiver 1B. Connect the A/V receiver to the TV/VCR/DVDFamiliarizing Yourself with The 3way Combination Unit Front Panel ButtonsSide Panel Jacks Rear Panel JacksRemote Control TV Function Buttons +100VOL +, VOL Arrow buttons up, down, left, rightRemote Control DVD Function Buttons Search StopPlay/pause SkipRemote Control VCR Function Buttons TRK+, trackingSLOW+ 10 F.ADV frame advanceInstalling Batteries in the Remote Control Setting the Optical Out jack Only DVD modePress the Menu button Press the Menu button to exitTurning the TV On and Off Viewing the Menus and On-Screen DisplaysViewing the Menus Viewing the DisplaySelecting the Video Signal-source Selecting a Menu LanguageMemorizing the Channels Press the Menu button to display the menuStoring Channels in Memory Automatic Method Adding and Erasing Channels Manual Method Customizing the Picture Using Automatic Picture Settings Alternate methodPress the Down arrow button to select Color Tone Changing the Color ToneChanging the Screen Size Fine Tuning Channels Digital Noise Reduction TiltUsing Automatic Sound Settings Customizing the SoundAutomatically disappear after about 3 seconds Press the right arrow until Custom is chosenChoosing a Multi-Channel Soundtrack MTS Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape Setting the ClockOption 1 Setting the Clock Manually Setting the Date ButtonTime will appear every time you press the Display Press the UP/DOWN arrow buttons to set the current monthFollow from Option Setting the Clock Manually Press the Right arrow buttonSetting the On/Off Timer Clock is setTo deactivate the On time, select Off during this step Press the Down arrow button to select On TimeSetting the Sleep Timer Press the Right arrow button to select Caption or Text Viewing Closed CaptionsMisspellings and unusual How the V-Chip Works Using the V-ChipSetting Up Your Personal ID Number PIN TV Guidelines How to Enable/Disable the V-ChipHow to Set up Restrictions Using the TV guidelines How to set the FV, D, L, S and V sub-ratings Press the Menu button to dis- play the menuGeneral audience no restrictions Pausing Playback Playing a DiscPlayback Step Motion Playback Except CDUsing the Search and Skip Functions Slow Motion Playback Except CDSearching through a Chapter or Track Skipping TracksUsing the Display Function Repeat Play RepeatPress the Repeat button Repeat screen appears Press the Enter buttonRandom Playback Program Play and Random PlayProgram Playback Using the Disc View Function VCD Track View/Index ViewPress the Enter button Track View Index ViewUsing the Audio Button Selecting the Audio LanguageUsing the DVD Setup Button When in the DVD mode Press the DVD Setup button Setup Menu is displayedUsing the Subtitle button Selecting the Subtitle LanguagePress the Subtitle button Subtitle languages are represented by abbrevia- tionsSetting up the Language Features Using the Player and Disc MenuUsing the Master Volume Control Function Using the Zoom Function DVD/VCD Using the Angle buttonChanging the Camera Angle To turn off the display, press the Angle button againUsing the Bookmark Function Using the Bookmark Function DVD/VCDRecalling a Marked Scene Marker will be displayedClearing a Bookmark Program/Random playback MP3 PlayMP3 Play Function CD-R MP3 discs Your MP3 files should be ISO 9660 or Joliet formatDo not try recording copyright protected MP3 files Your DVD player only accepts one level of file directorySetting up the Parental Control Press the DVD Setup button the Setup Menu is displayedNew password again Press the Return button to exit About the Rating LevelDynamic Compression Setting up the Audio OptionsDigital output Setting up the Display Options Still ModeTV Aspect Screen MessagesDon’t try to insert a tape upside down or backwards Using the Safety TabInserting and Ejecting a Video Cassette Tape Using Picture Search Using the Time CounterUsing Memory Stop If you want to remove the timePress the Display button again Counter memory from the screenUsing P.PLUS Safety tab, see Recording TV Programs As You WatchRecording SP Standard Play is the mostEditing While Recording Using Advanced Recording FeaturesUsing One-Touch Recording Recording at a Later Time VCR automatically selects am or pm for the starting time For more information on selecting tape speeds, see Using Program Review Right arrow buttonUsing True Repeat Press Menu to return to normal viewingUsing Block Repeat You can choose to have yourBlock repeat from one to ten times Or endlesslyUsing the HiFi Stereo Selecting the HiFi ModeMTS Recording / Monitor Mode HiFi High Fidelity which producesVideo Dubbing Video DubbingMaking the Connections Tape Speeds Button. on the playback VCR or camcorderPress the Input button to return to normal TV viewing VCR will be recording fromIdentifying TV Problems Chapter FiveIdentifying DVD Problems Identifying VCR Problems Limited Warranty What your warranty covers If you purchased your product outside the United States Thomson Inc