RCA 1543007A manual Sleep Timer, Wake-Up Timer, Front Panel Block

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TV/VCR Features

Using the TV/VCR Features

Sleep Timer

The sleep timer automatically turns the TV/VCR off after 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes.

1. Press SLEEP on the remote to select 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.

2. To cancel the sleep timer, press SLEEP until the timer disappears.

You can also access the sleep timer through the menu system.

1. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 2 to display the TIME menu.

3. Press 2 to display the SLEEP TIMER screen.

4. Press CHAN up or down to select 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes.

5. Press MENU three times to exit.

While watching a program, press DISPLAY to check the amount of time remaining before the TV turns off.

6. To cancel the sleep timer, first display the SLEEP TIMER menu by repeating steps 1-4 above. Then, repeatedly press CHAN up or down until 0:00 is displayed on the screen.

Wake-Up Timer

The timer turns the TV/VCR on at a desired time. You can set it to wake you up in the morning or remind you that a favorite program is about to start.

1. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 2 to display the TIME menu.

3. Press 3 to display the WAKE-UP TIMER menu.

4. Use the number buttons to enter the channel number and time.

After you enter the time, press 1 for AM or 2 for PM. Example: For a time of 5:07PM, press 5, then 0, then 7, then 2.

Press CLEAR to correct an entry or RESET to clear the timer.

5. Press MENU to set the timer.

The wake-up timer will turn on the TV/VCR every day. The WAKE- UP indicator light on the front panel is illuminated when the wake-up timer is set.

Once the TV/VCR is turned on by the wake-up timer, the unit

automatically turns off after 60 minutes if no buttons are pressed.

Note: When the wake-up timer turns on the TV/VCR, the volume level does not change from when the TV/VCR was last turned off.

6. To cancel the wake-up timer, first display the WAKE-UP TIMER menu by repeating steps 1-3 above. Then, press RESET to cancel the timer, and press MENU to exit. The timer is also canceled if MENU is pressed before step 4 is completed.

Important: The Wake-Up Timer cannot be set while the TV/VCR is in any DC mode. A timer set in AC mode will not turn on the TV/VCR if the TV/VCR is in DC standby mode.

Front Panel Block

Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV's front panel buttons. Any timer recordings will still record (provided there is a tape in the VCR). Front Panel Block can keep children from watching TV or playing with the TV buttons when a parent is not present.

1.With the TV/VCR on, press and hold the POWER button on the remote for approximately 6 seconds. The indicator in the Power button flashes.

The indicator in the Power button flashes if the STOP/EJECT or POWER buttons on the front panel are pushed but nothing will happen.

To turn off the Front Panel Block, press and hold the POWER button for 6 seconds.

Important: This feature is not available in any DC mode.

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Sleep Timer 0:30

10/31/98 Sat 0:800 AM SLP

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

1Screen

2 Time

TIME

1 Set Time and Date

2 Sleep Timer

SLEEP TIMER

Turn off TV in 0:00

Press Channel up or down to adjust timer. Press MENU to exit

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

1Screen

2 Time

TIME

1 Set Time and Date

2 Sleep Timer

3 Wake-up Timer

WAKE-UP TIMER

Channel

--

Time

--:--

 

 

 

WAKE-UP TIMER

 

Channel 12

 

Time

05:07 AM

 

Press CLEAR to correct

 

 

Press RESET for --:--

 

Press MENU to exit

 

 

 

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Contents USER’S Guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Unpack the TV/VCR and accessories StartupInsert batteries in remote Place your TV/VCR on a stable surfaceConnect antenna or cable-TV system Plug in the TV/VCRTurn on the TV/VCR Set the Signal Type optional Press 5 to toggle the Signal Type between Antenna and CableSelect the language Escoja un idioma./Choisissez une langue Put Channels into Memory Auto Channel SearchSelect a channel and adjust the volume Add or remove channels from the TV/VCR’s memorySet the Time and Date Clock Buttons Chan and v Channel up and downADV Frame Advance FF Fast ForwardVOL and Volume up and down Numbers 0 throughPrev Previous channel REC RecordUsing the TV/VCR Features Adjust the VideoOn-Screen Displays Press Display with tape insertedCommercial Skip works only when there is no tape Closed CaptioningTo View Closed Captions Commercial SkipSleep Timer Wake-Up TimerFront Panel Block Parental Controls and V-Chip Suggestive dialogue DSituations S Setting TV Rating Limits To Block Age-Based RatingsBlocking Specific Content Themes Viewing Age-Based RatingsMenu BlockViewing Specific Content Themes Setting Movie Rating LimitsBlocking Movie Ratings Press 2 for the V-Chip Movie Rating Limit screenViewing Movie Ratings Blocking Unrated TV ProgramsLock/Unlock Parental Controls Press 4 to unlock Parental ControlsOperating Instructions To Play a TapeUsing the Playback Features PauseFrame Advance Picture SearchAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingTime Counter Commercial ScanAuto Play Feature Auto Repeat FeatureIndex Search Press SKIP/SEARCH to display the Index Search screenZero Search Blank SearchPress Stop to stop Blank Search Recording Features Automatic Head CleanerRecording Speeds Recording PauseHow to Make a Recording Types of RecordingsBasic Recording How to Use Express Recording Express RecordingPress Recording TimeTimer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingPress 1 to Create a New Program Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings Stopping a Timer RecordingPress 2 to Review Existing Progs. programs Copying and Editing Tapes Press Pause at the same time on both the VCR orFront Panel Back Panel Choosing a HookupWhat type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from belowConnect Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Dipole AntennaConnect as shown Plug in power cords of TV/VCR and cable box Operation Connect a Cable System With a Cable BoxCable Box Required to Unscramble All Channels Cable Box Required to Unscramble Premium Channels OnlyConnect a VCR or Camcorder for Copying Tapes VCR for Copying TapesCamcorder for Copying Tapes Connecting External Speakers with 3-Way Operation Cleaning the TV/VCRSet the speaker switch to the desired selection Replacing the Fuse in the DC Car CordProblem Solution Trouble ChecksTimer recording not made TV/VCR makes noise when stoppedTimer REC indicator on front of TV/VCR Parental Control password does not workLimited Warranty Index 11-15 SearchIndex Meridian Street Indianapolis,