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VC125HF
DVD Player and
VCR, All In One
• Plays VHS Tape, DVD, CD,
VCD, CD-R/MP3
• Simple, Single Connection*
• DVD/VCR/Multibrand
TV Remote Control
• Front Audio/Video Jacks
DVD
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Component Video Output
Dolby Digital2 and DTS3 Compatible
Zoom 2X, 4X
Optical and Coaxial Digital
Audio Outputs
VCR
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DVD/ VCR COMBO
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VCR Plus+1 Programming System
Auto Clock Set4
SQPB (S-VHS Quasi Playback)
16-Event/1-Year Programmable Timer
©2001 Thomson multimedia Inc.
Form S-VC125HF
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Photos and features subject to change
without notice. Illustration of product finish
may vary from actual color.
Printed in the U.S.A. 9/01
PC31319
GAC40500
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VC125HF
DVD Capabilities
Specifications
• Dimensions: 17.0" H, 4.0" W, 14.4" D
• Approx. Shipping Weight: 16.1 Lbs.
Remote
• Universal Remote CRK221VA1
Provides VCR and DVD operations plus
control of the primary functions of major
brand remote-controllable TVs.
General
• On-Screen Setup Menus
A well organized set of menus allow you
to conveniently set up time and date,
channel lists and personal preferences for
automatic features, EnergySaver and remote
control address.
• Trilingual On-Screen Menus
Choose between English, French, and Spanish
operating and programming instructions,
displayed on your television.
• Audio/Video Matrix Switching
Audio/Video matrix switching allows you to
switch the TV view between DVD, VCR, the
tuner, and the auxiliary inputs at any time.
• Compatible with Music CDs,
CD-R, CD-RW, MP3
The RCA DVD Player is compatible with
your current CD collection and offers similar
playback features.
• High-Resolution Video Performance
720 pixels per horizontal line5 for crystal-clear
detail and picture clarity.
• 10-Bit, 27 MHz D/A Conversion
• Multiple Aspect Ratios
With the press of a button, the DVD player
can switch between 4:3, 4:3-letterbox6 and
16:97 formats.
• 96 kHz, 24-Bit Audio D/A
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio
More than 100dB.
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• Programmable Playback
Memorizes playback sequence of video
chapters or audio tracks for automatic
playback.
• Chapter/Track/Search
Scan through each DVD chapter or CD
audio track in sequence or access the desired
chapter/track by direct input, via remote.
• Chapter/Track Repeat
Permits automatic repeat of favorite DVD
chapter or audio track.
• Repeat A-B
Repeat specified segment of program material.
• Display Dimming
Select between Bright and Dim to
adjust the brightness of the player’s
front panel display.
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and
Compatible
With Dolby Digital2 ready audio equipment,
will play full six-channel 5.1 audio via the
optical or coaxial digital output. Full two-channel
Dolby2 Pro Logic down mix for full compatibility
with Pro Logic audio equipment.
• Parental Rating Control
The RCA DVD Player gives studios the
capability to put the control of movie
viewing where it belongs—in the parents’
hands.† And without a password, the rating
control cannot be altered—great when adult
supervision is not always possible.
• Multi-Language/Subtitle Capability8
DVD discs can support up to eight different
audio languages, 32 different subtitle tracks
and closed captioning.
• Zoom Function (2X, 4X)
Zoom allows the on-screen image to
be increased 2X or 4X with the ability to pan
left/right, up/down while in zoom mode.
• Special Effects
Sophisticated digital processing generates
exceptionally clean and clear Picture
Search, Freeze Frame, Slow Motion
and Frame Advance.
• Random Play
Select random play for tracks or chapters on
a single CD, DVD or VCD.
VCR Capabilities
•
4-Head
Video System
The double-azimuth video system produces
superior, jitter-free special effects for a clear
and stable picture during still/pause, slow
motion and forward/reverse search.
• Digital Auto Tracking
Allows playing of most VHS tapes without the
need for manual tracking adjustments.
• HQ Video Processing
Special recording and playback circuitry
enhances video characteristics, producing
high-quality pictures.
• SQPB (S-VHS Quasi Playback)
VCR will be able to playback tapes recorded
in S-VHS or S-VHS-ET mode in VHS quality.
• Go Back (Previous Channel)
Makes it easy to switch between two channels
with the press of one button.
• 181-Channel Tuning Capability11
Selects VHF/UHF broadcast channels and up
to 125 cable channels.
• Auto Channel Search with
Auto Cable/Antenna Switch
Automatically selects cable or antenna tuning
and stores available off-air or unscrambled
cable channels in memory.
• Real-Time Counter
Front-panel and on-screen displays show
elapsed tape time in hours: minutes: seconds.
Makes locating segments easier.
• VHS Hi-Fi Stereo Recording/Playback
Two high-speed rotating audio heads helically
scan the video tape to create stereo sound
with dramatically improved dynamic range,
frequency response and signal-to-noise ratio.
• VHS Index Search System
Simplifies locating the start of recorded
programs by placing an electronic marker
at the beginning of each new recording.
Select an index number and the VCR will
locate it and begin playback.
• Second Audio Program (SAP)
Decodes the second audio program available
on some broadcasts.
• Zero Search
Allows you to fast forward or rewind to the
zero position on the counter.
• MTS Broadcast Stereo Reception
Receive and record stereo sound from MTS
(Multichannel Television Sound) stereo TV
broadcasts, where available.
• 16-Event/1-Year
Programmable Timer
The built-in timer memory can be preset up
to one year in advance to record as many as
16 different programs automatically. Record
options include one-time, daily, weekdays
and weekly events.
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VCR Plus+1 Programming
with End-Time Adjustment
The VCR Plus+1 System simplifies VCR programming by reducing programming entries.
Program9 the VCR by entering PlusCode1
programming numbers which can be found
in most newspapers and TV listing magazines,
such as TV Guide10. Adjust the end-time, so
if the program runs long, you won’t miss
a minute.
• Auto Daylight Savings Adjustment
Automatically adjusts the VCR’s clock twice a
year for daylight savings time, so you won’t
have to.
• One-Button Express Record (XPR)
Simplifies the recording of a TV show in
progress. One button begins recording and
sets the program length, so that the VCR
records and switches off automatically.
• Quick Start Mechanism
As soon as a tape is loaded into the VCR,
it’s ready to play.
• Commercial Scan
Quickly and accurately scan through
commercials or short program segments
during playback, 60 seconds with each
press up to five minutes.
Connections
• Component Video Outputs
(DVD only)
YPrPb component video outputs provide
optimal video connection between the DVD
player and advanced TV systems. Minimizes
line scan and digital artifacts to provide a
terrific viewing experience.
• Audio/Video Outputs
Direct audio and video connections from both
VCR and DVD for optimum performance.
• S-Video Output (DVD only)
Provides optimum video performance with
increased brightness/color signal separation
for monitors equipped with S-Video input.
• RF Out
Simple, single connection to TV for either
DVD or VCR.
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Bit-Stream Output12
Provides an encoded six-channel digital
output via an optical or coaxial jack.
• Included Accessories
– RF Cable
– AC Power Cord
– Batteries
• Front Audio/Video Jacks
Provides convenient connection for
camcorders and other video products.
• Back Panel
DVD & VCR
DVD Only
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
• Direct Time Search (Go-To Search)
Advances or reverses to a selected tape
counter position.
• Blank Search
Simplifies locating a blank portion of the tape
for your next recording.
• Auto Power On/Play/Rewind/Shutoff
Simply inserting a cassette in the VCR turns
it on (Auto Power On). When a prerecorded
cassette is inserted in the VCR, it automatically
starts playing (Auto Play). When the end of the
tape is reached, Auto Rewind automatically
rewinds the tape. If the VCR is turned off
during rewind, it will continue rewinding
until end of tape is reached, then shut off.
• Auto Clock Set 4
The Auto Clock Set circuitry reads the Gemstar
broadcast signal4 containing time of day and
date information, automatically setting the
clock during initial setup as well as after
power interruptions.
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
Plus
• Limited Warranty
–90 days—unit exchange, which includes parts
and labor.
–91 days to one year—unit exchange, which
includes parts only; you pay the labor.
–See RCA dealer or visit www.rca.com for
complete details.
1 VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development
Corporation.
2 Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation. Requires optional speakers and Dolby
Digital Receiver.
3 DTS and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
4 Subject to availability based on local off-air and cable broadcasts.
5 Based on EIA measurement criteria.
6 On properly encoded widescreen discs.
7 On properly encoded widescreen discs. Requires 16:9 television.
8 With compatible disc.
9 Some antenna and most cable systems require one-time channel guide
setup. VCR Plus+ feature compatibility varies with cable systems
and may not function when a cable decoder box is used. See dealer or
Owner’s Manual for complete details.
10 TV Guide is a trademark of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc.
11 System tunes unscrambled channels only. Check your cable company’s
compatibility requirements.
12 Dolby Ready audio receiver and DTS receiver are required to obtain the
full benefit of Dolby Digital and DTS Surround Sound.
† When discs are encoded with special rating codes by movie studios.
* Single connection to TV set through RF or composite output provides
both VCR and DVD picture.