RCA manual Features, Using the TV/VCR’s Menu System, Additional Information

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Table of Contents

Chapter 3: Features

 

Parental Controls and V-Chip

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How V-Chip Works

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New Rating Systems

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Set the TV GUIDELINES Rating Limits

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Set the MPAA Rating Limits

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Download New Rating System

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Turning V-Chip Block On and Off

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Recording Features

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Recording Speeds

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Recording Pause

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Types of Recording

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Timer Recording

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Copying and Editing Tapes

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One-Touch Recording

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Picture Search Options

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Frame Advance

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Slow Motion

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Index Search

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Tracking

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Time Counter

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Audio Features

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Reception

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Tape Playback

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Chapter 4: Using the TV/VCR’s Menu System

 

How to Use Your TV/VCR’s Menu System

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TIME Menu

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To set the clock

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Accessing Menus

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Exiting from a menu

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To set the on timer or sleep timer

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VIDEO ADJUST Menu

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AUDIO ADJUST Menu

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SELECT LANGUAGE Menu

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Setting Closed-Caption Modes

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Additional Setup Features

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Chapter 5: Additional Information

 

Troubleshooting

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Front Panel

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Back Panel

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Care and Cleaning

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RCA TruFlat TV/VCR Combination Limited Warranty

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Finding the TV/VCR’s Video Line Input Channel

46

Accessories

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Index

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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 Features Using the TV/VCR’s Menu SystemAdditional Information Chapter Overview Changing Entertainment. AgainConnections & Setup Things to Consider Before You ConnectConnection Choose Your ConnectionComponents TitleConnection TV/VCR Only Go ToConnect the antenna/cable feed to the TV/VCR Connect your DVD Player to your TV/VCR Connection TV/VCR + DVD PlayerConnect your cable or antenna to your TV/VCR Optimum Connection illustrated aboveConnection TV/VCR + Satellite Receiver Connect the satellite receiver to the TV/VCRConnect antenna or cable to your satellite receiver Put Batteries in the Remote How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial SetupPlug in the TV/VCR Turn on the TV/VCRInitial Setup Select a LanguageAutomatically Searching for Channels Setting the Clock Add or Erase ChannelsTo set the clock 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 RemoteHow to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It How to Order a New Remote ControlUsing Direct Entry 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 Age-Based Description for Mpaa Age-Based Ratings NC-17PG-13 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 CounterAudio Features ReceptionTape Playback 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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