Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit F19425 du fabricant RCA
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TV/VCR User’ s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again..
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Intr oduction 1 Key Featur es Overview Y our TV/VCR is equipped with features that will add to your TV/VCR viewing experience. The following information summarizes a few of these featur es. Chapter 2 provides more information about the rest of the TV/VCR’s features and how to use them.
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3 T able of Contents Introduction Key Features Overview .................................................................................................... 1 V -Chip ....................................................................................
T able of Contents 4 Picture Sear ch Options ................................................................................................... 25 T racking .............................................................................................
Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect • Choose Y our Connection • Connections • Plug in the TV/VCR • Put Batteries in the Remote • T ur n on the TV/VCR • TV/VCR Setup • VCR Basics • Buttons on the Remote Contr ol 5 Chapter 1 Changing Entertainment.
6 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect Protect Against Power Sur ges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV/VCR and/or component befor e you connect or disconnect any cables.
Chapter 1 7 Connections & Setup T V /V C R Components TV/VCR Only page 8 Audio/Video cables Coaxial cable Cables Needed Choose Y our Connection There are several ways to connect your TV/VCR. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you.
8 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup TV/VCR Only 1. Connect your cable or antenna to the TV/VCR Connect a coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the UHF/VHF jack on the back of your TV/VCR.
Chapter 1 9 Connections & Setup T V / V C R Ster eo TV/VCR + Ster eo 1. Connect your TV/VCR to the ster eo Connect the audio cables. Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO L (MONO) and R OUT jacks on the back of the TV/VCR and to the AUDIO IN jacks on the stereo.
10 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Plug in the TV/VCR Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Put Batteries in the Remote 1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote.
Chapter 1 11 Connections & Setup Setting the Clock The first step of the TV/VCR setup is setting the clock. Y ou must set the clock in order to program a timer recording. T o set the clock: 1. If the SYSTEM SET-UP menu is not displayed, press MENU.
12 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Setting Daylight Saving Time The Daylight Saving Time is set to the AUTO position by default. If you want to set the time manually you need to set it “ON” on the first Sunday in April, and set it “OFF” on the last Sunday in October .
Chapter 1 13 Connections & Setup Adding or Removing Channels Y ou might want to add or remove channels if some of them are not active, have weak signals, or you don ’ t want them in your channel memory. A channel that has been removed can still be selected by pressing the remote contr ol ’ s number buttons.
14 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup VCR Basics Now that you ’ ve finished the initial setup, you can watch TV . Y ou can also begin using your VCR. In order to begin, you must first understand some basic concepts. Playing a T ape Insert a tape in the TV/VCR.
Chapter 1 15 Connections & Setup + - TIMER O N • O F F EJE CT S PEE D C APTI ON C H + S KI P -SEARCH P -SEARCH P M U T E CH - SLEE P GO B A C K C AL L PR OG RA M A U TRA SL OW C AN C E L MEN U 1.
16 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup PLA Y Plays a tape. PROGRAM Press to confirm the programmed timer and ON/OFF timer. RECORD Starts TV/VCR recording. RESET Resets video functions to factory settings. Also used to reset the time counter . REVERSE Rewinds the tape when the TV/VCR is stopped.
Using the TV/VCR ’ s Featur es Chapter Overview: • V -Chip • Recor ding Features • Pictur e Search Options • T racking • Time Counter • Channel Banner • Sleep Timer • Using Closed Captioning Chapter 2 Changing Entertainment. Again. 17 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only.
Using the TV/VCR ’ s Featur es 18 Chapter 2 V -Chip The V-CHIP SET menu allows you to program your TV/VCR so that children cannot see certain programs.
Using the TV/VCR ’ s Featur es Chapter 2 19 Mature Audience Only . Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).
Using the TV/VCR ’ s Featur es 20 Chapter 2 Blocking Specific Content Themes Y ou can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L, S, V , FV and TV-Y on your screen.
Using the TV/VCR ’ s Featur es Chapter 2 21 T ur ning On V -Chip Ratings Once you have selected the TV rating and movie rating you want to block, you must turn the V-CHIP on to set the ratings. T o turn on the V-CHIP: 1. Press MENU on the remote (the MENU appears).
Using the TV/VCR ’ s Featur es 22 Chapter 2 Recor ding Features The VCR provides several different ways to record programs from the TV . The following pages explain how to use the types of recording feature.
Using the TV/VCR ’ s Featur es Chapter 2 23 One-T ouch Recor ding (OTR) Use OTR to quickly record the remaining portion of a program being watched. OTR is a great way to capture the end of a sporting event that has run into overtime or a live broadcast that runs long.
Using the TV/VCR ’ s Featur es 24 Chapter 2 7. Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press ENTER to save. If you have made a mistake press CANCEL until the item you want to change is selected, then use the up or down arrow button to enter the correct information.
Using the TV/VCR ’ s Featur es Chapter 2 25 Pictur e Sear ch Options The most basic way to search during playback is using the FOR W ARD or REVERSE buttons.
Using the TV/VCR ’ s Featur es 26 Chapter 2 Time Counter The time counter shows the actual time used in recording or playing back a tape. The time counter helps locate the beginning or end of recorded events. It resets to 00:00:00 whenever a tape is ejected from the TV/VCR.
Using the TV/VCR ’ s Featur es Chapter 2 27 Explanation Playback Mode Symbols T ape is rewinding. T ape is advancing. T ape is ejecting. TV/VCR is recording. T ape is paused. T ape is stopped. Sleep Timer The sleep timer allows you to set an amount of time you want to give before the TV/VCR shuts itself off.
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Using the TV/VCR ’ s Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use the TV/VCR ’ s Menu System • Setting the On/Of f Timer • Pictur e Menu • Audio Menu • Setting Second Audio Pr ogram • System Set-up Menu • Additional Featur es in the Menu 29 Chapter 3 Changing Entertainment.
30 Chapter 3 Using the TV/VCR ’ s Menu System How to Use Y our TV/VCR ’ s Menu System Y ou use the buttons on the remote to access the menu system and make changes to the settings. The following pages explain how to use the different types of menus to adjust the featur es of your TV/VCR.
Chapter 3 31 Using the TV/VCR ’ s Menu System T o set the OFF TIMER: Follow steps 1-3 of setting the ON TIMER. 1. Select OFF TIMER , then press ENTER to begin setting the timer . 2. Press the up or down arrow button to set the desired hour . Press ENTER to select the hour (the AM/PM setting will change as well).
32 Chapter 3 Using the TV/VCR ’ s Menu System Setting Second Audio Pr ogram (SAP) Second Audio Program (SAP) plays the program ’ s audio in a second language, if one is available. The word SAP appears on-screen when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information.
Other Information Chapter Overview: • T roubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • Front Panel • Limited W ar ranty • Accessory Or der Form • Index 33 Chapter 4 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only.
Other Information 34 Chapter 4 T roubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV/VCR you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows. General TV/VCR Problems TV/VCR won ’ t turn on • Press the ON • OFF button to turn on the TV/VCR.
Chapter 4 35 Other Information T roubleshooting Closed captions not appearing on screen • Closed caption might not be set to on. Go to page 27 for more information. • Station might not be broadcasting closed caption. VCR Playback Problems T ape plays continuously • Auto repeat might be turned on.
Other Information 36 Chapter 4 The Remote Control Doesn’ t W ork • Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path. • Maybe the remote isn ’ t aimed directly at the TV/VCR. • Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead or installed incorrectly.
Chapter 4 37 Other Information CH Scans down through the current channel list. CH ^ Scans up through the current channel list. STOP/EJECT Stops normal functions such as record, play, rewind, fast-forward, or pause. Press when a tape is stopped to eject the cassette.
Other Information 38 Chapter 4 What your warranty does not cover: • Customer instruction. (Y our Owner ’ s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your television. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer.) • Installation and related adjustments.
Chapter 4 39 Other Information $ Price Part No. Description Qty $ $ Prices are subject to change without notice. T otal Merchandise ............................................ Sa l e s T a x ...........................................................
Other Information 40 Chapter 4 T o Order T o place your order by phone, 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.
Chapter 4 41 Index A Accessories 39 Add/Remove Channels 13 Age-Based Ratings 19 Arrow buttons 15 AUDIO jacks 8 Audio Menu 31 Audio/Video cable 7 Auto Channel Memory 12 repeat 32 AUTO TRACK button 15 A.
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Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté RCA F19425 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du RCA F19425 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation RCA F19425, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le RCA F19425 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le RCA F19425, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du RCA F19425.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le RCA F19425. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei RCA F19425 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
