RCA TV/VCR manual Initial Setup, Select a Language, Automatically Searching for Channels

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Connections & Setup

Initial Setup

The first time you turn on your TV/VCR, you’ll be asked to set a few screens so that your TV/VCR will be set up correctly. Complete the following steps to set up your TV/VCR.

SELECT LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

ESPANOL

FRANCAIS

SELECT

/

: SET

OK

Select a Language

The first time you turn on the TV/VCR, the SELECT LANGUAGE menu appears on the screen. If you want the on-screen menus to appear in English, press the OK button on the remote control. If you want the on-screen menus to appear in a different language, follow these steps.

1.Press the down arrow on the remote to highlight ESPANOL (Spanish) or FRANCAIS (French).

2.Press OK to select the language.

Note: If you need to change the language later, you can access this menu from the Main menu - go to page 37 for instructions.

CONNECT ANTENNA

OR CABLE.

START AUTO CH PRESET?

YES OK

NO MENU

PLEASE WAIT

AUTO PROGRAMMING

AIR 2

STOP OK

Automatically Searching for Channels

The next part of the initial setup asks you if you want to start AUTO CH PRESET (also called auto programming or auto channel search) – this enables the TV/VCR to search for all of the channels that are viewable through your cable TV connection or off-air antenna.

1.If you’ve connected your antenna or cable, press the OK button on the remote (auto programming starts).

When the search is complete the TV/VCR will automatically tune to the first channel in the channel list.

To stop, press the OK button on the remote control.

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Contents TV/VCR Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product RegistrationChip Parental Controls Key Features OverviewIntroduction Component Input JacksThis page intentionally left blank Table of Contents Additional Information FeaturesUsing the TV/VCR’s Menu System Chapter Overview Changing Entertainment. AgainConnections & Setup Things to Consider Before You ConnectConnection Choose Your ConnectionComponents TitleConnect the antenna/cable feed to the TV/VCR Connection TV/VCR OnlyGo To Connect your DVD Player to your TV/VCR Connection TV/VCR + DVD PlayerConnect your cable or antenna to your TV/VCR Optimum Connection illustrated aboveConnect antenna or cable to your satellite receiver Connection TV/VCR + Satellite ReceiverConnect the satellite receiver to the TV/VCR Put Batteries in the Remote How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial SetupPlug in the TV/VCR Turn on the TV/VCRAutomatically Searching for Channels Initial SetupSelect a Language To set the clock Setting the ClockAdd or Erase Channels Basic Recording VCR BasicsPlaying a Tape Automatic RewindRemote Control Remote Control Buttons on the Remote ControlRemote Control Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components How to Program the RemoteUsing Automatic Code Search Find Out If You Need to Program the RemoteUsing Direct Entry How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed ItHow to Order a New Remote Control Code List VCRUsing the TV/VCR’s Features How V-Chip Works Using the TV/VCR’s FeaturesParental Controls and V-Chip New Rating SystemsTV-MA TV-14TV Guidelines AGE D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG PG-13 Age-Based Description for Mpaa Age-Based RatingsNC-17 Download New Rating System Turning V-Chip Block On and OffRecording Speeds Recording FeaturesTimer Recording Recording PauseCheck, Change, or Delete Timer Recordings Copying and Editing Tapes One-Touch RecordingSlow Motion Picture Search OptionsFrame Advance To Select a Specific Index Number for Index PlaybackTracking Time CounterTape Playback Audio FeaturesReception Using the TV/VCR’s Menu System Accessing Menus Using the TV/VCR’s Menu SystemHow to Use Your TV/VCR’s Menu System Exiting from a menuTo set the on Timer or Sleep Timer Automatic Clock SetBass Setting Closed-Caption Modes To set the Closed Caption ModeFunction Energy Save OFF Blue Screen Repeat Play Other Information Troubleshooting Other InformationVCR Playback Problems VCR Recording Problems Remote control sensor Front PanelCare and Cleaning Back PanelRCA TruFlat TV/VCR Combination Limited Warranty Input Channel Limitation of WarrantyHow state law relates to this warranty If you purchased your product outside the United StatesAccessories On nextVideo Accessories PO Box Ronks, PA To OrderIndex IndexVCR This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank Thomson multimedia Inc North Meridian Street Indianapolis,

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