RCA VC125HF, User Manual

Page 1: ...DVD VCR User s Guide Changing Entertainment Again ...

Page 2: ... Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Trade Name RCA Model VC125HF Equipment Classification TV Interface Device Responsible Party Thomson multimedia Inc 10330 N Meridian Street Indi...

Page 3: ...A tape with its safety tab in place and enough tape to record a program must be inserted into the VCR Repeatedly press the Record button on the DVD VCR front panel or remote to set the desired duration of time to record up to nine and a half hours Timer Recordings Description Your DVD VCR allows you to program up to 16 different future broadcasts to be recorded You can set a one time daily Monday ...

Page 4: ...ressing the remote s TV VIEW button Universal Remote Description The DVD VCR s remote can operate most RCA GE and Proscan TVs with no additional steps You may also be able to program the remote control to operate your TV even if it is not an RCA GE or Proscan Requirements Point the remote at the TV and press the POWER button to see if your TV can be operated You might need to press the TV button f...

Page 5: ...ow Motion 24 Searching Through a Disc 24 Working with Chapters 25 Skipping Chapters and Titles 25 Repeating Chapters and Titles 25 Playing the Chapters in Random Order 26 Creating Your Own Chapter Order 26 Using the Counter 26 Zooming In and Out 27 Viewing a Different Angle 27 Using Subtitles 27 Repeating Specific Sections of a Disc 28 Marking Starting Points 28 Playing Videotapes 29 Playing Tapes...

Page 6: ...Languages 46 Changing Audio Language 46 Changing the DVD VCR Menu Language 46 Changing Subtitle Language 46 Changing Disc Menu Language 47 Setting Limits 47 Using Child Lock 47 Setting Ratings 48 Changing the Password 49 Adjusting Audio Settings 49 Controlling Audio Modes 49 Enabling 3D Sound 50 Using Dynamic Compression 50 Adjusting Video Settings 50 Changing the TV Aspect Ratio 50 Adjusting the ...

Page 7: ...tup Chapter Overview Things to Consider Before Connecting Components Choosing Your Connection Turning on the TV and DVD VCR Completing the Auto Setup Navigating On Screen Menus Types of Discs Your DVD VCR will Play Remote Control Buttons Chapter 1 ...

Page 8: ...ead of straight down the back after connecting components Try not to coil any twin lead cables and keep them away from all A V cables as much as possible Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your unit for detailed information Protect Components From Overheating Never block ventilation slots in any component Arrange the components so tha...

Page 9: ...eeded for the connections represented in this book Note Audio Video cables A V cables for short are usually sold as a bundled set but the connection pictures in this book show each cable separately for better visibility Components Cables Needed Connection Go to Title Coaxial TV DVD VCR page 8 Audio video S Video optional Coaxial TV DVD VCR page 10 Audio video Dolby Digital S Video optional Receive...

Page 10: ... quality sound you can use A V cables You do not need to use both connections Using RF coaxial cable Connect one end of an RF coaxial cable not included to the DVD VCR OUT TO TV jack and the other end to the TV s antenna input jack Note If you only use a coaxial cable and no audio video cables you must move the CH 3 4 switch on the back of the DVD VCR to the channel that does not receive a broadca...

Page 11: ...r 4 or the A V input channel depending on the connection used to see VCR playback Connect either COMPONENT VIDEO cables or an S Video cable to the proper DVD VCR back panel jacks Connect the other end s to the corresponding jack s If your TV doesn t have Component Video or S Video input jacks it is not mandatory that you use this connection Notes This optional connection is for DVD viewing only Us...

Page 12: ...nnections Using RF coaxial cable Connect one end of an RF coaxial cable not included to the DVD VCR OUT TO TV jack and the other end to the TV s antenna input jack Note If you only use a coaxial cable and no audio video cables you must move the CH 3 4 switch on the back of the DVD VCR to the channel that does not receive a broadcast station in your area This will be the channel that the TV must be...

Page 13: ...r OR connect one of a digital audio cable to the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack and the other end to the corresponding coaxial digital audio input jack on the Dolby Digital receiver 6 Enable the features in the menu system First turn on the DVD VCR and tune to the TV to the DVD VCR viewing channel Then press the SETUP button on the remote and enter the menu a If connecting an optical or coaxial di...

Page 14: ...ntenna input jack on your satellite receiver 2 Connect the satellite antenna feed to the satellite receiver Connect the RF coaxial satellite antenna feed not included to the satellite antenna input jack on your satellite receiver Satellite TV DVD VCR Note Your TV and cable box back panels may not look exactly like the models shown here 3 1 2 5 Need Some Help If you prefer we can provide you with t...

Page 15: ... 5 Optional Use an S Video or Component Video connection to the TV for DVD only viewing If your TV has COMPONENT VIDEO jacks or an S Video input jack use either but not both to connect your DVD VCR to your TV for DVD only viewing you will need to use channel 3 or 4 or the A V input channel depending on the connection used to see VCR playback Connect either COMPONENT VIDEO cables or an S Video cabl...

Page 16: ...ve the battery compartment cover on the remote 2 Insert new batteries matching the polarities and on the batteries with the diagram in the battery compartment 3 Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote Turning on the TV and DVD VCR Turn on the TV and press the POWER button on the remote to turn the DVD VCR on Note If you have an RCA GE or Proscan TV your DVD VCR s remote may be able to...

Page 17: ... term is Navigation how you move through the on screen menus The theory is the same for all the menu screens use the corresponding number button on the remote select it You can access individual menus using the DVD VCR s on screen menu system by pressing SETUP on the remote Then use the up and down buttons to cycle the menu selection arrow through menu options Use the right button to select or cha...

Page 18: ...ease to skip through contents one chapter or track at the time Press and hold while playing a DVD to search forward at variable speeds While playing a tape searches forward through content GUIDE SP SLP When in VCR mode sets the record speed for videotapes to either SP Standard Play for best quality or SLP Super Long Play for maximum recording time When in DVD controlling mode and while playing a D...

Page 19: ...motion or pause Reduces picture jitter during stop action videotape playback TV When used with an RCA GE or Proscan TV turns on and controls the TV Puts the remote in TV mode TV VIEW INPUT Cycles through all of your input sources including the DVD VCR TV tuner Line1 front A V input and Line2 rear A V input sources TV VCR Switches the picture signal source between the VCR and cable antenna system V...

Page 20: ...a monitor projector or other device with color separation inputs If you use these jacks remember to also connect the left and right A V cables 8 S VIDEO OUT If your TV has an S Video jack you can connect an S Video cable not provided for increased video quality The S Video cable only carries the picture signal if you use this jack remember to also connect the left and right A V cables 9 DIGITAL AU...

Page 21: ... deck if open During playback pauses the playback When in the DVD VCR menu system press to scroll the arrow up 9 STOP button Press to stop playback When in the DVD VCR menu system press to scroll the arrow down 10 FAST FORWARD FORWARD button Press to move to the beginning of the next title chapter or track of a disc or the beginning of a videotape Press and hold to forward a DVD or CD 11 DVD VCR S...

Page 22: ... a timer recording is programmed or in progress If blinking there is an error Also displays without the clock hands to indicate that a recording is in progress and blinks when the VCR is paused 11 COPY Shows that a DVD to VHS copy is in progress 12 Tape reel icon Indicates the status of the VCR deck The icon above signifies that the videotapes is moving 13 DVD Indicates that the DVD deck is select...

Page 23: ...nt Again Playing DVDs Chapter Overview Playing an MP3 Disc DVD and CD Playback Options Searching Through a Disc Using the Counter Zooming In and Out Viewing a Different Angle Using Subtitles Marking Starting Points Chapter 2 ...

Page 24: ... Press SETUP ENTER again to play the selected song While playing you can view other folders 5 To stop the playback press the STOP button on the remote Playing a DVD or CD To play a disc turn on the TV and your DVD VCR press ON OFF on the player or the remote Then follow the below steps 1 Press the OPEN CLOSE button on the front of the DVD VCR 2 Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc s lab...

Page 25: ... out it means that item isn t available You can display the disc menu while the disc is playing by pressing the DISC MENU button on the remote control The following is an example of how to enter a DVD disc menu 1 While the disc is playing press DISC MENU The disc menu appears The graphic to the left is an example of a DVD disc menu 2 Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the menu item you...

Page 26: ... is paused you can start forward slow motion playback from either the remote or the front panel 1 Press PLAY PAUSE to pause playback 2 Press and release FORWARD for forward slow motion playback Repeatedly press and release the button to increase the speed from 1 8 to 1 4 to 1 2 speed 3 Press PLAY PAUSE to resume normal playback Searching Through a Disc While a DVD disc is playing you can visually ...

Page 27: ...e FORWARD button on the remote to go to the beginning of the next chapter or title You can also go directly to a chapter or title by following these steps 1 Press the DISPLAY button on the remote 2 Use the left and right arrows to point to Chapter or Title 3 Use the up and down arrows to change among all available chapters or titles on the disc 4 Press SETUP ENTER when finished Repeating Chapters ...

Page 28: ...rammed Play and press the right arrow to select it 3 Use the up and down arrows to select the first chapter or track in your revised playback list then press SETUP ENTER 4 Use the up and down arrows to select the remaining chapters or tracks pressing SETUP ENTER after each selection 5 Press the PLAY PAUSE button to play your customized chapter order Note To cancel Programmed Play stop the disc and...

Page 29: ...small picture of a film camera appears on the front display during playback you can view the same scene from different perspectives or angles while watching To do this 1 Check for the small picture of a film camera on the front panel 2 Press the ANGLE button on the remote 3 Use the up and down arrows to select one of the available screen angles Using Subtitles Many DVDs provide subtitles in one or...

Page 30: ... access a specific place in a DVD by inserting up to three bookmarks 1 During playback press the MARK button on the remote 2 Use the left and right arrows to move to one of the three bookmark placeholders which are indicated by dashes 3 Find the place you want to bookmark then press SETUP ENTER The placeholder will change to a number 4 Repeat steps 2 3 for each bookmark you want to place 5 When fi...

Page 31: ...inment Again Playing Videotapes Chapter Overview Pausing and Playing in Slow Motion Forwarding and Rewinding Recording Adjusting the Tracking Skipping Commercials Repeating Sections Marking and Finding Sections Chapter 3 ...

Page 32: ...any tape when it completes playing To do this 1 Press the SETUP ENTER button on the remote 2 Use the up and down arrows to move the on screen arrow to VCR Channel Setup 3 Press the right arrow to confirm your selection 4 Use the up and down arrows on your remote to move the on screen arrow to Auto Play Rewind 5 Use the right arrow to choose from the following options Both Enables both Auto Play an...

Page 33: ...al speed to seven times slower than normal speed Recording You can quickly record a program with the touch of one button called One Touch Record OTR To record a program 1 Turn on your DVD VCR and your TV 2 Tune the TV to the channel that receives the DVD VCR signal usually Channel 3 4 or the video input channel Vid1 Vid2 etc 3 Insert a blank VHS tape into the VCR deck 4 If necessary press the VCR ...

Page 34: ...Super Long Play to fit six hour of programming on a T 120 VHS tape The selected recording speed will appear on the front panel display To change the recording speed 1 Start the recording 2 Press the SP SLP button on the remote SP Standard Play for best quality SLP Super Long Play for maximum recording time three times as long as SP Maximum Recording Time SP versus SLP Tape Length SP SLP T 120 2 hr...

Page 35: ... one digit number and minutes as a two digit number For example enter 4 03 for four hours and three minutes 10 Use the number buttons to set how often the event will be recorded 11 Use the number buttons to tell the DVD VCR your recording source Press 1 to record from the television CH press 2 to record from the device connected to the front input jacks Line 1 or press 3 to record from the device ...

Page 36: ... Enter the PlusCode programming number found in most TV program listings Press the remote control s VCR PLUS button to enter 3 In the SELECT EVENT screen make sure the program information is correct Notes Use the remote control s CLEAR button to erase timer programs at the SELECT EVENT screen You can edit timer entries using the remote control s up and down arrow buttons to select the desired even...

Page 37: ...ings for a complete VCR Plus channel list for your viewing area or contact your cable company Using the list may save you some time Two Digit VCR Plus System Channel Numbers for Cable TV USA List 35 American Movie Classics 39 Arts Entertainment 57 Black Entertainment 54 Bravo 42 Cable News Network 45 Cinemax 98 Cinemax 2 37 The Discovery Channel 53 The Disney Channel 63 Entertainment Television 34...

Page 38: ...r broadcast or VCR Plus channel number assigned The VCR Plus System Worksheet Use this chart to record the channel number on which you receive particular channels This will be useful when you set up the VCR Plus system Broadcast or Cable TV Station Name VCR Plus System Channel Number Channel Number On Which You Receive the Station HBO 33 ESPN 34 ...

Page 39: ...pe of recording 1 While recording press the REC button OTR 0 30 should appear on the screen and the VCR should record for exactly 30 minutes from the moment you pressed REC 2 To add more recording time continue to press REC Keep pressing REC until you cycle to the amount of time you would like to set See the section below for information on continuous loop recording 3 The DVD VCR will stop recordi...

Page 40: ... record At that point press PAUSE on the remote 3 Insert a blank VHS videotape into the VCR deck 4 Press the VCR button to enter VCR controlling mode 5 Press the REC button Note If the DVD you are attempting to copy is copy protected you will not be able to copy the disc 6 Switch to DVD mode by pressing the DVD button on the remote You might have to repeatedly press the TV VIEW INPUT button to sel...

Page 41: ...tton to go back slightly beyond the point at which you want to begin the audio dub 5 Press PLAY PAUSE twice to pause the videotape 6 Press A DUB on the remote control 7 Repeatedly press TV VIEW on the remote control to select the source from which the dubbing is to occur 8 On the sound system locate the point at which you would like to start playback 9 Start playback on the sound system 10 Press P...

Page 42: ... places in a videotape while recording by inserting index marks which are similar to the bookmarks used in DVDs To insert index marks 1 During recording find the place on your videotape where you would like to insert an index mark 2 Press the MARK button on the remote IDX Index will flash on screen while the mark is recorded Note Index marks are inserted automatically at the start of every recordi...

Page 43: ... play the tape To locate the next available blank unused segment on a videotape 1 During playback or while the videotape is stopped press SEARCH on the remote 2 Use the up and down arrows to point to Blank Search Press the right arrow to select it 3 The DVD VCR will search for the next blank space on your tape and stop If no blank space is found it will eject the tape SEARCH MENU Index Search Scan...

Page 44: ...Use the up and down arrows to point to Direct Time Search Press the right arrow to select it 3 Press 1 for positive counter values or 2 for negative counter values 4 Use the number buttons 0 9 to enter the desired counter time in hours minutes and seconds Press CLEAR on the remote if you need to start over 5 Press the SEARCH INDEX button on the remote to advance the tape to the specified time Rese...

Page 45: ...nment Again Adjusting Settings Chapter Overview Setting the Clock Setting up Channels Changing Languages Setting Limits Adjusting Audio Settings Adjusting Video Settings Controlling the Front Panel Display Light Chapter 4 ...

Page 46: ... set its clock using a station that broadcasts time information such as a local PBS station You should use this feature only if automatically setting the clock does not work Setting up Channels Auto Setup which occurs when you turn on your DVD VCR for the first time or after a power outage is sometimes unable to correctly set up your player In these cases you should set up the channels manually by...

Page 47: ... channels This process may take several minutes If you have already run auto channel search and you want to add or remove a channel to or from the list first use the number 0 9 buttons to tune to the channel number you wish to add or remove Then use the up and down arrows to point to Add Remove Channel and press the right arrow To view channels with a weak reception instead of a blue screen use th...

Page 48: ...y press the right arrow button to select English French or Spanish Changing Subtitle Language You can choose your preferred language for DVD subtitles The language you choose will be played as the default subtitle language 1 Press the SETUP ENTER button on the remote 2 Use the up and down arrows to point to DVD Setup and press the right arrow to select it Note In DVD controlling mode the DVD Setup...

Page 49: ...nguage and press SETUP ENTER to select it If you do not see your preferred language choice select More to display additional choices Setting Limits Using Child Lock To prevent children from tampering with the DVD VCR you can disable all front panel buttons so the DVD VCR can only be operated with the remote To set the child lock 1 Press the SETUP ENTER button on the remote 2 Use the up and down ar...

Page 50: ...ing the number buttons on the remote If you have not previously set the rating press the right arrow to change the No to Yes You should then enter a new password 6 Use the up and down arrows to point to Change Rating Level and press the right arrow to select it 7 Use the left and right arrows to select a rating from the following list Level Rating 1 G General Audience 2 3 PG Parental Guidance sugg...

Page 51: ...t tuner audio status will be displayed on the screen 2 Use the up and down arrows to select from the following options Mono Monaural single channel audio that combines the left and right audio signals into one channel Use when the DVD VCR is connected to a mono output device such as a monitor Stereo Two channel MTS stereo sound split into left and right channels When a show is not broadcast in ste...

Page 52: ...ttings Changing the TV Aspect Ratio You can tell the DVD what your TV aspect ratio length x width is so it will display movies at the appropriate size for your TV 1 Press the SETUP ENTER button on the remote 2 Use the up and down arrows to point to DVD Setup and press the right arrow to select it Note In DVD controlling mode the DVD Setup Menu can only be accessed when no disc is playing To make s...

Page 53: ...lds odd and even scan lines there are two ways to freeze an image during DVD playback To set these methods 1 Press the SETUP ENTER button on the remote 2 Use the up and down arrows to point to DVD Setup and press the right arrow to select it Note In DVD controlling mode the DVD Setup Menu can only be accessed when no disc is playing To make sure the disc is not playing press the remote control s D...

Page 54: ...ow to select one of the following options Auto If selected the front panel display will dim during DVD playback and between 10 pm and 6 am At all other times it will be bright Bright If selected the front panel display will always be bright Dim If selected the front panel display will always be dim Off If selected the front panel display will always remain off VCR CHANNEL SETUP VCR Plus Setup Chan...

Page 55: ...53 Changing Entertainment Again Other Information Chapter Overview Limited Warranty Accessories and Order Form Index Chapter 5 ...

Page 56: ...duct is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service For rental firms proof of first rental is also required To receive a replacement unit before you return yours Option I 1 Provide your Discover MasterCard or Visa account number and expiration date to your phone representative This is for security purposes only and your account will not be charged at this time 2 We will...

Page 57: ...r prescribed by Thomson Storage fees may be charged by the exchange point if you fail to pickup the replacement unit in a timely manner Product Registration Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your DVD VCR Combo product It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage Limitation of Warranty...

Page 58: ...ergy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct ...

Page 59: ... Amount Enclosed Use VISA MasterCard or Discover Card preferably Money order or check must be in U S currency only No COD or CASH 5 00 Qty Optical Plug to Optical Plug DV3 3 ft DV6 6 ft Optical Plug to Mini Plug DV3M 3 ft DV6M 6 ft Surge Protector SCTV160 Mini Plug to Mini Plug DV3MM 3 ft DV6MM 6 ft Coaxial Digital Audio Cable Universal Remote CRK76DA1 Remote may not operate all functions of this ...

Page 60: ... have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll free number listed below Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form 1 800 338 0376 To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information money order or check in US currency made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc to the following address...

Page 61: ...15 DISPLAY Button 16 Dolby Digital 10 DTS 11 dts Icon 20 DVD Button 16 Deck Button 19 Icon 20 Open Close Button 19 DVD VCR SELECT Button 19 E External Device Recording From 38 F FAST FORWARD FORWARD Button 19 Features Disc 23 FORWARD Button 16 Forwarding 31 Front Panel Display 19 H HI FI Icon 20 I Input 14 Button 19 L LINE 1 COMPOSITE VIDEO Jack 18 RIGHT AUDIO Jack 18 LINE IN 2 Jack 18 Loop Record...

Page 62: ...tup 15 Button 19 SETUP ENTER Button 17 SHUTTLE Button 17 SKIP F ADV Button 17 Skipping Chapters and Titles 25 Slow Motion 24 31 Sound Adding 39 SP SLP Icon 20 STOP Button 17 19 SUBTITLE VCR PLUS Button 17 Subtitles 27 SVC DVD Icon 20 T T Icon 20 Tape Reel Icon 20 Tape Speed Button 19 Time Zone 44 Timer Recording 33 Titles 25 Tracking 40 TRK and TRK Buttons 17 TV Button 17 TV VIEW INPUT 14 17 TV VC...

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