RCA T20TF668 manual VCR Basics, Playing a Tape, Basic Recording, Automatic Rewind

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Connections & Setup

VCR Basics

Now that you’ve finished the initial setup, you can watch TV or start using the

VCR part of your product.

Playing a Tape

1.Insert a tape in the TV/VCR.

If the safety tab on the videotape is removed, the tape automatically begins playback.

2. Press the VCR button on the remote to put the remote in VCR mode.

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• Press FORWARD or REVERSE on the remote to advance the tape forwards or backwards respectively.

Press PLAY (if necessary) to begin playing the tape.

Press PAUSE for stop action.

• Press TRACKING + or - to remove any streaks from the picture, if necessary.

Press STOP to stop playing the tape.

Press STOP/EJECT on the TV/VCR when the tape is stopped to eject the tape.

Automatic Rewind

The TV/VCR automatically rewinds the tape when it reaches the end of the tape during playback.

Basic Recording

1.Insert a videotape, with its safety tab in place, into the TV/VCR.

Note: You can’t record on a tape with the safety tab removed. If the safety tab is removed and you want to record on the tape, simply cover the hole with adhesive tape.

2.Make sure the remote control is in VCR mode by pressing the VCR button.

3.Press RECORD to begin recording.

4.Press STOP when you want to stop recording.

If you want to pause the recording for a short time (such as during a commercial), press PAUSE instead of STOP.

Note: Recording can’t be done in the COMPONENT INPUT (video/audio) mode.

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Contents TV/VCR Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product RegistrationKey Features Overview IntroductionChip Parental Controls Component Input JacksThis page intentionally left blank Table of Contents Using the TV/VCR’s Menu System FeaturesAdditional Information Chapter Overview Changing Entertainment. AgainConnections & Setup Things to Consider Before You ConnectChoose Your Connection ComponentsConnection TitleGo To Connection TV/VCR OnlyConnect the antenna/cable feed to the TV/VCR Connection TV/VCR + DVD Player Connect your cable or antenna to your TV/VCRConnect your DVD Player to your TV/VCR Optimum Connection illustrated aboveConnect the satellite receiver to the TV/VCR Connection TV/VCR + Satellite ReceiverConnect antenna or cable to your satellite receiver How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup Plug in the TV/VCRPut Batteries in the Remote Turn on the TV/VCRSelect a Language Initial SetupAutomatically Searching for Channels Add or Erase Channels Setting the ClockTo set the clock VCR Basics Playing a TapeBasic Recording Automatic RewindRemote Control Remote Control Buttons on the Remote ControlRemote Control How to Program the Remote Using Automatic Code SearchProgramming the Remote to Operate Other Components Find Out If You Need to Program the RemoteHow to Order a New Remote Control How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed ItUsing Direct Entry Code List VCRUsing the TV/VCR’s Features Using the TV/VCR’s Features Parental Controls and V-ChipHow V-Chip Works New Rating SystemsTV-MA TV-14TV Guidelines AGE D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG NC-17 Age-Based Description for Mpaa Age-Based RatingsPG-13 Download New Rating System Turning V-Chip Block On and OffRecording Features Timer RecordingRecording Speeds Recording PauseCheck, Change, or Delete Timer Recordings Copying and Editing Tapes One-Touch RecordingPicture Search Options Frame AdvanceSlow Motion To Select a Specific Index Number for Index PlaybackTracking Time CounterReception Audio FeaturesTape Playback Using the TV/VCR’s Menu System Using the TV/VCR’s Menu System How to Use Your TV/VCR’s Menu SystemAccessing Menus 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 Limitation of Warranty How state law relates to this warrantyInput Channel 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,