RCA DVD/VCR manual Auto Channel Search, Time and Date

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Connections and Setup

AUTO CHANNEL SET

TUNING BAND: TV

CH. ADD/DEL: CH. 2ADD

SOURCE SELECT:TUNER

 

 

 

SELECT

 

 

 

ADJUST

 

 

TO EXIT

PRESS

 

 

Auto Channel Search

Before you can watch channels through the VCR, you must set the type of signal you have (cable or TV) and search for all available channels.

1.Press MENU to display the VCR Main Menu.

2.Press the down arrow button until TUNING is highlighted, and press OK (the Tuning menu appears).

3.Press the down arrow button until TUNING BAND: is highlighted, and press the right arrow button until the type of signal you have is shown (CATV or TV).

4.Press the up arrow button until AUTO CHANNEL SET is highlighted, and press the right arrow button (auto channel search starts). This may take several seconds.

When finished, your available channels appear. To add or delete any channels, see page 36.

Time and Date

The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date: the Auto Clock Set feature or manually.

MONTH:

JANUARY

DAY

:

1

WED

YEAR

:

2003

 

TIME

:

12 : 00

AM

AUTO CLOCK SET :

ON

DAYLIGHT SAVING:AUTO

TIME ZONE:

 

AUTO

SELECT

 

 

ADJUST

TO EXIT PRESS

 

 

Note: If Auto Clock Set receives the wrong time or date information, you may need to set the clock manually.

Auto Clock Set

Auto Clock Set searches for day/time information automatically through the broadcast signal.

1.Press MENU to display the VCR Main Menu.

2.CLOCK should already be highlighted, so press OK (the Clock menu appears).

3.AUTO CLOCK SET: should already be set to ON. If itÕs not, use the arrow buttons to highlight it and then press the right arrow button to choose ON.

4.Press the down arrow button until DAYLIGHT SAVING: is highlighted, and press the right arrow button until the desired setting is shown (AUTO, ON, or OFF).

¥If you choose AUTO, the VCR sets the clock using the DST information from the broadcast signal.

¥If you choose ON, the VCR adjusts the clock when the Daylight Savings Time begins or ends.

5.Press the down arrow button to highlight TIME ZONE, and press the right arrow button until your time zone is shown (AUTO, EASTERN, CENTRAL, MOUNTAIN, PACIFIC, ALASKA, or HAWAII).

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Contents DVD/VCR Risk of Electric Shock do Not Open Important InformationClass Laser Product This page intentionally left blank Table of Contents Table of Contents To add or delete channels from the VCR channel list DVD Menu SystemAdditional Information Chapter Things to Consider Before You ConnectConnections and Setup Compatible DiscsCables Needed to Connect Components to Your DVD/VCR DVD/VCR Connect the AC power cord into an AC outletDVD/VCR + TV + Audio Receiver Please Read This Before Using the Digital Audio OUT JackInstall Batteries in the Remote Important Battery InformationTurn on the TV and DVD/VCR Language Select Using the Remote Control to Choose On-screen Menu ItemsComplete the VCR setup When finished, press Menu to exitTime and Date Auto Channel SearchMonth July Menu Systems Next StepsWhat to Expect DVD and VCR ModesDVD and VCR function buttons listed alphabetically Button Descriptions for DVD and VCR ModesButton description for TV function buttons Using the Remote ControlUsing the remote to Navigate through On-Screen Menus Using the Input ButtonRegional Coding Using Different MenusFreeze Frame and Frame Advance Playing DiscsSearch Options To Load and Play a DVD Disc Picture ScanZoom Slow Motion in Freeze Frame ModePlayback Options Chapter AdvanceVideo CD VCD Disc Info Display Using the On-Screen Info DisplayDVD Disc Info Display Audio CD Info DisplayChapter Icon DVD Info Display How to Navigate the Info DisplayTime Display all Info Displays Title/Track Icon all Info DisplaysBy default, subtitles are off. To turn subtitles on Subtitles Icon DVD Info DisplayAudio Language Icon DVD Info Display Play Mode Icon DVD, CD Info Displays RepeatRepeating Discs, Titles, Chapters, or Tracks IntroScan Audio CD Info Display AB RepeatRandom Audio CD and mp3 Program Play DVD and Audio CD Info DisplaysUsing a Bookmark Bookmark Icon DVD Info DisplayCreating a Bookmark Clearing a Bookmark Changing the Camera Angle DVD Info DisplayPBC Playback Control Video CD Info Display Displaying Jpeg files or playing mp3 or WMA files Playing mp3 and WMA music files and displaying Jpeg filesPlaying Jpeg and mp3 music files at the same time Basic Recording VCR BasicsVCR Features Recording FeaturesInstant Timer Recording ITR Press the Menu button to display the VCR Main Menu Timer Recording¥ To erase a program, press Clear To review programs that you have already set upTime Counter Press the down arrow button until Program isInfo Display To Activate Index Search Index SearchProgram menu options are explained in detail on Explanation of the VCR Menu SystemClock Menu Program MenuAuto Channel Search procedure is explained in detail on Tuning MenuSetup Menu Audio ModeVCR Output Channel Child LockBroadcast Type Audio OutputStart Play Mode MenuDVD Player Menu System Play MenuLocking your DVD/VCR DVD Menu SystemParental Control Menu AutoPlayUnlocking your DVD/VCR Changing Your PasswordResetting Your Password You can change your password, but the player must be lockedTo Set Ratings for Rated Titles Explanation of Rating LimitsTo Set Ratings for Unrated Titles TV Image Display MenuSound Menu Progressive ScanSound Logic Digital Output Languages MenuChild Lock General Problems Additional Information General DVD ProblemsMenu is displayed in a foreign language Picture is distortedPicture is distorted during forward and reverse scan Screen saver appears on the TVGeneral VCR Problems On-screen menus appear in a foreign language Recording ProblemsPlayback Problems DVD/VCR makes noise when it is stoppedAuto Channel Search doesn’t work Tape with safety tab removed doesn’t start playingStreaks in picture during normal playback Tape won’t playStereo Audio is too noisy Forgot my passwordCannot copy discs to video tape Disc won’t ejectFormation of Condensation Cleaning DiscsMaintenance of Cabinet Handling CautionsDescription of Jacks from left to right Back of the DVD/VCRDescription of Jacks Front of the DVD/VCR from left to rightFront Panel Display Display MessagesSTiLL Ñ Tape is paused Stop Ñ Tape is stopped Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type Explanation of Input Jacks and CablesComponent Video Y, Pb, Pr Jacks and Cables Video Jacks and CablesIndustry Canada Compliance Notice Trade NameModel DRC6100N Equipment Classification ¥ Defect in materials or workmanship Limited WarrantyWhat your warranty covers What we will doWhat your warranty does not cover Product Registration Limitation of WarrantyHow state law relates to warranty Video Input Channel Variations How to find your TV’s Video Input ChannelDescription Price AccessoriesThomson Inc North Meridian Street Indianapolis,Thomson Inc Trademarks Registered Marcas Registradas

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