ProScan PSVR71 User Manual

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VCR

User’s Manual

MODEL PSVR71

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Safety Information

WARNING

To reduce risk of ﬁre or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

Cautions

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to wide slot, and fully insert.

Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.

Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (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.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

Care and Cleaning: Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust

your VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes.

Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. A nonabrasive, antistatic cleaner/polisher is recommended.

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the product.

Model No. _________________________________________

Serial No. _________________________________________

Purchase Date: _____________________________________

Dealer/Address/Phone: __________________________________________________________________________________

PSVR71

_________________________________________________________________________________________

VCR Plus+ system and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ System is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation. COMMERCIAL ADVANCE and MOVIE ADVANCE are registered trademarks of SRT, Inc.; a Jerry Iggulden invention

licensed in association with Arthur D. Little Enterprises.

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Table of Contents

Safety Information ........................................................................ i

First Things First ............................................................................ 3

Setting Up the VCR ..................................................................... 7

Using the Menus to Set Up Features ................................................ 8

Language ............................................................................................. 8

Cable Box Setup............................................................................... 9

VCR Channels List ......................................................................... 10

Auto Channel Searching ......................................................... 10

Changing the Signal Type ......................................................... 11

Adding or Removing Channels .............................................. 12

Time and Date ................................................................................ 12

Auto Clock Set Feature .......................................................... 12

Setting the Time Zone ............................................................. 13

Setting Daylight Savings ........................................................... 14

Setting Time and Date Manually ............................................ 15

VCR Plus+ Programming System Channels ............................. 16

VCR Plus+ System Worksheet .................................................. 17

Additional Set Up Features ............................................................... 18

Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option ...................................................... 18

Auto Play .......................................................................................... 19

Auto TV/VCR .................................................................................. 19

EnergySaver ..................................................................................... 20

Front Panel (VCR Display) ........................................................... 20

Tape Speed ....................................................................................... 20

VCR Basics .....................................................................................21

Remote Buttons ................................................................................... 22

Component Buttons ..................................................................... 22

VCR Function Buttons .................................................................. 23

TV Function Buttons ..................................................................... 24

Playing a Tape ........................................................................................ 25

Automatic Rewind ......................................................................... 25

Tape Eject ......................................................................................... 25

Recording ......................................................................................... 26

Recording........................................................................................ 27

Express Recording (XPR) .................................................................. 28

Program Express.................................................................................. 29

Timer Recording .................................................................................. 29

Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ System ........................ 31

Stopping a Timer Recording ........................................................ 32

Reviewing and Clearing Programs.............................................. 33

Editing a Timer Program ............................................................... 33

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP

(Second Audio Program) ................................................................ 34

Recording Audio Only................................................................... 34

Playing Back Audio Only ............................................................... 35

Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes ............................ 35

Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit .................................................. 36

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Program The Remote ............................................................... 37

Testing the Remote ............................................................................. 38

Programming the Remote to Control a TV,

Satellite Receiver, or Cable Box ................................................... 38

Programming the Remote to Control

an Auxiliary Component ................................................................ 40

Other Features ............................................................................43

Commercial Advance .......................................................................... 44

Marking ............................................................................................. 45

Playback ............................................................................................ 46

Display .............................................................................................. 46

Movie Advance ..................................................................................... 47

Picture Search Options ...................................................................... 49

Forward and Reverse Search....................................................... 49

Slow Motion .................................................................................... 49

Frame Advance ............................................................................... 50

Variable Speed Using the Shuttle Ring................................. 50

Index Search .................................................................................... 51

Zero Search..................................................................................... 52

Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature...................................................... 52

Tracking .................................................................................................. 52

Time Counter....................................................................................... 53

On-Screen Displays ............................................................................. 53

Audio Set-Up Features ....................................................................... 54

Reception ......................................................................................... 54

Tape Playback........................................................................................ 55

Connections................................................................................... 57

Jacks and Cables................................................................................... 58

Choosing a VCR Connection ............................................................ 59

TV With RF Jack Only ................................................................... 60

TV With Audio/Video Jacks ......................................................... 61

TV With Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box ............................. 62

TV With RF Jack and Digital Satellite Receiver ....................... 63

TV With Audio/Video Jacks and Digital Satellite Receiver ... 64

Reference ........................................................................................ 65

Front Panel ............................................................................................ 66

Display Panel ......................................................................................... 67

Back Panel ............................................................................................. 68

Questions and Answers About Commercial Advance ................. 69

Troubleshooting Tips ........................................................................... 70

How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel ................................. 73

Specifications ........................................................................................ 74

Cleaning the VCR ................................................................................. 74

Warranty ............................................................................................... 75

Glossary ................................................................................................. 76

Index ....................................................................................................... 77

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First Things First

Welcome to your new VCR...

To help you get started using your VCR with as little reading as possible, we’ve put all the basic information needed in the first three sections. To help you along, there’s even a QuickSet Guide which walks you through several set-up steps at once.

Getting Started

Before this first step, though, learning about the time and date, your remote control’s features, working with channels, and basic video tape operations are essential to get all you can out of the VCR. Once you are comfortable with these features, feel free to refer to other sections because they cover the more detailed information.

First Things First

➣

Setting Up the VCR

➣

VCR Basics

➣

Recording

➣

What Remains?

The final sections of this manual contain playback and recording information, a detailed connections section, and a reference section including troubleshooting tips, warranty information, and an index.

Program The Remote

Other Features

➣

Connections

➣

Reference

READ ME!

These note boxes give you tips for your

new video cassette recorder.

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First Things First

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Step 1: What’s In the Box?

The following items come packed in the box:

• VCR

• Remote control

• RF coaxial cable

• 2 “AA” Batteries

Step 2: Install Batteries In the Remote Control

Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR’s remote.

1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.

2. Place the batteries into the remote’s back panel. Match the positive (+) and negative (–) ends of each battery to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

3. Replace the cover.

Step 3: Connect Your VCR

If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system and then to your TV, use the VCR’s IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV) jacks for a good signal as shown to the right.

+ -

If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a better connection. Refer to the section,

Connections

the back of the manual, for additional connection options.

Step 4: Plug In the VCR

Your VCR’s power cord has a plastic band strung through the blades.

Remove plastic band before plugging the cord into the power outlet. To remove band, cut with a pair of scissors and pull it free of the blades. Once the plastic is removed, match the wide blade of the power cord to the wide slot in the AC outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.

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First Things First

Step 5: Tune the TV

Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV’s video input.

• If you connect your VCR using the IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV) jacks with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH 4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4 — the channel you want to use on your TV.

• If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks with audio/video cables, select the TV’s video input with the remote’s TV and INPUT buttons to see the signal. See page 59 for more information about your TV’s input channel.

Step 6: Turn On the VCR

Press ON • OFF on the VCR’s front panel or VCR1 on the remote control to turn on the VCR. The first time you turn the VCR on, a menu screen appears. This is the start of a QuickSet Guide which helps you pick different options for your VCR.

Step 7: Using the QuickSet Guide

The QuickSet Guide is an automated procedure that helps you set up your VCR. The first time you turn on your VCR, the first screen of the Guide appears.

Select a language. Choisissez une langue.

1 English

2 Francais

1. Press 1 for English, or 2 for Français (French).

The remaining menus throughout the set up will appear in the chosen language. Just follow the step-by-step procedures until the interactive setup is complete.

If the menu does not appear:

• Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3 CH 4 switch or the TV’s video input “channel” (see page 59 for more information).

VCR Viewing Channel

When using the ANTENNA jacks to

connect your VCR, tune your TV to

channel 3 or 4.

When using the audio/video jacks to

connect your VCR, tune your TV to

the TV’s video input.

QuickSet Guide

If you choose not to use the QuickSet

Guide to set up the VCR, you can exit

now and return to the Guide through

Setup in the VCR MAIN MENU.

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First Things First

• Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you connected your VCR using the IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV) jacks.

• Check your connections.

If you choose to set up your VCR options individually rather than setting them up in the Quickset Guide, then go to the next section.

Step 8: Access the Menus

The MENU, arrow and number buttons on the remote control let you access, select, and change your VCR’s preferences. For example, to turn the Auto Play feature on or off (see

VCR

for more information about Auto Play):

Setting Up the

Using the Arrow Buttons

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1

2 Auto Play: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 EnergySaver: 2:00 5 Front Panel: AUTO 6 Tape Speed: SLP 7 Commercial Advance

0 Exit

3. Press 2 to switch BETWEEN Auto Play to ON or OFF.

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1

2 Auto Play: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 EnergySaver: 2:00 5 Front Panel: AUTO 6 Tape Speed: SLP 7 Commercial Advance

0 Exit

4. When you have made your choice, press 0 on the remote to exit the Preferences menu and 0 to exit the Main Menu.

Once you understand how to use the menus, move on to the next section.

Use the menu, arrow and OK buttons

on the remote control to access and

select menu items.

GUIDE INFO

MENU CLEAR

Pressing the MENU button will bring

up the Main Menu. When menus are

displayed, you can either select the

item you want by pressing the same

number button on the remote, or by

using the up and down arrows to

scroll through items highlighting

them. If you scroll through menu

items, you must press the OK button

to select it.

You also set some of the VCR’s

features (e.g., setting the clock) using

the on-screen displays and the remote

control arrow buttons in this way.

You also use the left and right arrows

when setting up a timer program.

These buttons move from one

location to another, such as moving

from hours to minutes

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Setting Up the VCR

Set-up features

Below is a list of features that need to be set up to get the most out of your VCR. Many of these menus are covered during the QuickSet Guide, but if you ever want to change a menu, refer to this section.

• Language Selection

• Cable Box Set Up

• VCR Channel List Set Up

(Auto Channel Search)

• Time Zone and Daylight Savings (Auto Clock)

• Manually Setting Time and Date

• VCR Plus+ Programming System Channels

• Remote VCR1/VCR2 Feature

• Auto Play

First Things First

➣

Setting Up the VCR

➣

VCR Basics

➣

Recording

➣

Program The Remote

➣

• Auto TV/VCR

• EnergySaver

• Front Panel Brightness

• Preferred Tape Speed

Other Features

➣

Connections

➣

Reference

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Setting Up the VCR

Using the Menus to Set Up Features

You set up features by using the menu system as discussed in the previous section. Each feature that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as well as a few other features you should set up before you begin using your VCR.

Language

Selecting your preferred language determines how the on-screen displays will appear. To change the language:

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio

8 Language

0 Exit

2. Select 8 to chose the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE

Select a language.

1 English

2 Francais

Press MENU to continue

3. Select English or Français (French).

Is Something Missing?

Not all the VCR screens are shown in

this manual when explaining the

features.

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Setting Up the VCR

Cable Box Setup

This setup applies only when all channels are received through the cable box.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time

4 Channels

5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel List

5 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

3. Press 5 to display the CABLE BOX SETUP menu. Then select one of the three choices.

CABLE BOX SETUP

Do you use your cable box to receive ALL channels or only SOME channels?

1 ALL channels

2 Only SOME channels 3 Cancel setup

4. If you selected ALL channels, enter the output channel of your cable box, usually 03, 04, or video line input and press MENU.

CABLE BOX SETUP On what channel does the VCR receive signals from the cable box? (usually 3, 4, or Video)

Enter 01-13 or INPUT Press MENU to cancel

Make sure you enter a “0” before entering single-digit numbers. To select Video Input, press the INPUT button on the remote.

Cable Box Setup

ALL channels: enter two numbers for

output channel of your cable box or

press INPUT for Video Input.

Only SOME channels: if you only use

the cable box to tune premium

channels.

Cancel setup: select to cancel.

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Setting Up the VCR

CABLE BOX SETUP

The VCR will now receive all signals from the cable box on channel 04.

Press MENU to continue

Once you complete the setup, the on-screen menus confirm that the VCR will receive all signals on the designated channel.

VCR Channels List

If you use a cable box for

all channels

, this step is not necessary. Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory. Even though your VCR may come with such a list, it’s possible that you will want to add or delete certain channels depending on whether they are active.

Auto Channel Searching

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time

4 Channels

5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search

2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel List 5 Cable Box Setup

Auto Channel Search

0 Exit

3. Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu.

Use the Auto Channel Search feature

to place all available channels in

memory.

If you ever change cable or antenna

signals, you may need to Auto Channel

Search again.

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Setting Up the VCR

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

What type of signal are you using?

1 Cable TV 2 Antenna

3 Detect Automatically

0 Cancel

4. Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options.

•

Cable TV

•

Antenna

•

Detect Automatically

searches for cable stations from a single channel

searches for local broadcast stations on all channels

will make this decision for you

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

Now scanning channel 14

Press any key to cancel

The VCR begins scanning for the available channels—this takes about one to two minutes. When the scan is complete, the VCR tunes to the lowest channel number available. At this point, pressing CHAN + or - on the remote should only select active channels.

Changing the Signal Type

This feature is useful if your cable signal goes out; it allows you to switch to a regular antenna for alternate television reception.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

3. Press 3 to change the Signal Type between Cable and Antenna.

When you are finished, press 0 to exit back to the Main Menu and 0 again to exit to normal viewing.

Detect Automatically

A strong cable or antenna signal in

your area may cause Auto Detect to

mis-detect. If this should happen,

select 1 or 2 for the system you have.

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Setting Up the VCR

Adding or Removing Channels

You may want to add or remove channels after you auto channel search, especially if channels have weak signals or content you don’t want to watch. To achieve this:

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu

3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use the

CHANNEL + or - buttons on the remote or enter a specific channel number with the number buttons to go to the channel you want to add or remove.

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channel 115 is presently ADDED

Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channel 115 is presently REMOVED

Press INFO to add Press MENU to exit

Once you have reached your selection, the screen will tell you if the channel is currently in your viewing list. Press CLEAR to remove a channel. Press INFO to add a channel. Once you are completed, you can press MENU to exit out of the menus.

Selecting Channels

The CHANNEL + and - buttons access

those channels which are active in

your VCR channel list.

You can still access channels not in

the channel list by using the number

buttons on the remote.

Time and Date

The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date; manually and the Auto Clock feature. Using Auto Clock enables the VCR to update the clock each time you turn off the VCR. The Auto Clock feature is advantageous because it updates the time for you automatically.

Auto Clock Set Feature

The Auto Clock feature is set to ON by default at the factory. In the ON setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information and updates the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time. There are certain steps which are required, such as Auto Channel Search, setting the Time Zone, and setting the DaylightSavings feature, before the Auto Clock feature works.

Auto Clock Info

With a cable box, the VCR will not

reset the clock after a power outage

unless the cable box is set to the

channel carrying the broadcast signal.

If Auto Clock Set is unsuccessful, try

tuning the VCR (or cable box) to a

channel carrying Extended Data

Servises (XDS) information (usually

PBS), then turn the VCR off. If the

time does not set within 10 minutes,

set the time and date manually

through the Time menu.

Check local cable system or TV

stations for availability of channels

with XDS information.

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Setting Up the VCR

Setting the Time Zone

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit

2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

TIME 1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto Clock Set: ON

3 Set Time Zone

4 Set Daylight Savings

0 Exit

3. Press 3 to display the SET TIME ZONE screen.

SET TIME ZONE What is your Time Zone? 1 Eastern 2 Central 3 Mountain 4 Pacific 5 Alaska 6 Hawaii

7 Automatic

Press MENU to continue

4. Select your time zone.

If you select Automatic for your time zone, the VCR sets the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds. If the time is not correct, select another time zone or set the time and date through the menu system.

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Setting Up the VCR

Setting Daylight Savings

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

3. Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu.

SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

Does your area observe Daylight Savings Time from April to October?

1 Yes, DST is observed 2 No

3 Automatic

Press MENU to continue

4. Select one of the options.

• DST stands for Daylight Savings Time.

• If you choose Automatic, the VCR sets the clock using the DST

information broadcast in the signal (channel).

Spring forward; Fall backward

In the Spring, Daylight-Savings begins

on the first Sunday in April. Because

the clock automatically changes from

2 a.m. to 3 a.m. (forward one hour),

remember to include the extra hour

for timer recordings falling within this

time frame.

In the Autumn, Daylight-Savings ends

on the last Sunday in October. The

VCR clock automatically changes

from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m. (back one hour).

Therefore, it can affect your recording

length.

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Setting Up the VCR

Setting Time and Date Manually

If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the clock through the TIME menu option. The Auto Clock Set feature is set to OFF automatically when you set the clock this way.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit

2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

TIME

1 Set Time and Date

2 Auto Clock Set: OFF 3 Set Time Zone 4 Set Daylight Savings

XDS Time Data was not found.

0 Exit

3. Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu.

SET TIME AND DATE

Time --:- (hh:mm)

Date --/--/--

Press MENU to cancel

4. Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before single-digit

numbers and follow the on-screen directions to exit the menus.

SET TIME AND DATE

Time 12:34 PM

Date 11/18/99 Thursday

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set

Time/Date Display

Pressing INFO displays the time and

date on the screen temporarily.

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Setting Up the VCR

VCR Plus+® Programming System Channels

Using VCR Plus+ programming system can make programming timer recor dings f or cab le or off-air antenna easier , but y ou have to put in a little time right no w to set up a channel list. A w orksheet and abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U.S. and Canada are provided.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time

4 Channels

5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE

4 VCR Plus+ Channel List

5 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

3. Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ system Channel List screen.

VCR+ Channel My Channel 5 - 4 - 3 -> -> -> - 2 - 1 --

Use CH+/- to select Press 0-9 to change Press MENU to save

4. Enter the data following the on-screen directions using your

worksheet.

Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System

Channel Numbers for

Cable TV (Canadian 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 ESPN Sports Network

47 The Family Channel

33 Home Box Office

95 Home Box Office 2

96 Home Box Office 3

51 The Learning Channel

46 Lifetime

58 The Movie Channel

48 Music Television

49 The Nashville Network

38 Nickelodeon

64 Nostalgia Television

99 Quality Value Cable

41 Showtime

97 Showtime 2

59 Sports Channel

52 Turner Network Television

44 USA-Network

62 Video Hits 1

93 Viewer’s Choice 1

94 Viewer’s Choice 2

55 WGN Chicago

43 WTBS Atlanta

60 WWOR-New York

See next page for Canadian List

VCR+ Channel My Channel 5 46 4 - 3 -> -> -> 23 2 - 1 --

Use CH+/- to select Press 0-9 to change Press MENU to save

Screen used is for an example only.

VCR Plus+ system is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

VCR Plus+ Programming System Channel List

Refer to your local television list for a

complete VCR Plus+system channel

list for your viewing area or contact

your cable company. Using the list

may save you some time.

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Setting Up the VCR

VCR Plus+ System Worksheet

Broadcast or

Cable-TV Station

Name

VCR Plus+ Channel

Hbo 33

ESPN 34

Number**

Channel Number

You Receive the

Station On*

Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System

Channel Numbers for

Cable TV (Canadian List)

67 Allarcom Pay Television/

Superchannel

44 Arts & Entertainment

72 Cable News Network-

Headline News

61 Cable News Network

70 Canadian Home Shopping

Network

56 Canal Famille

69 Cathay International

Television Inc.

68 Chinavision Canada Corp

60 Country Music Television

63 Family Channel

62 First Choice

96 First Choice Two

97 First Choice Three

99 First Choice Four

90 House of Commons

91 La Chaine Francaise

51 The Learning Channel

65 MeteoMedia/The Weather

Network

48 MuchMusic Network

55 MusiquePlus

52 Nashville Network

73 Newsworld/CBC

53 Le Reseau des Sports

43 The Sports Network

64 Super Ecran

37 Super Ecran B

98 Super Ecran C

66 Telatino Network

46 TV5 Montreal

92 Viewer’s Choice 1

93 Viewer’s Choice 2

94 Viewer’s Choice 3

95 Viewer’s Choice 4

71 Vision TV: Canada’s

Faith Network

38 Youth TV, Canada Inc.

* Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on. ** Check your local listing for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned.

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Setting Up the VCR

Additional Set Up Features in the PREFERENCES Menu

The features in this section are all accessed through the PREFERENCES menu.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1

2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 EnergySaver: 2:00 5 Front Panel: AUTO 6 Tape Speed: SLP 7 Commercial Advance

0 Exit

Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.

Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option

The VCR’s remote control unit can operate up to two compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE VCRs. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to the VCR1 button without being programmed. If you own two compatible VCRs, test them to see if the VCR1 button turns on both VCRs. If it does, then you may want to program this VCR to respond to the VCR2 button on the remote.

Remote Control Option

Remember you must press VCR1 or

VCR2 on the remote—whichever you

selected in the menu—before the

remote will operate the VCR.

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Setting Up the VCR

In the preferences menu, press 1 to select the Remote Control feature. Then press the VCR2 button to change.

PREFERENCES

< PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE >

2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 EnergySaver: 2:00 5 Front Panel: AUTO 6 Tape Speed: SLP 7 Commercial Advance

0 Exit

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR2

2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 EnergySaver: 2:00 5 Front Panel: AUTO 6 Tape Speed: SLP 7 Commercial Advance

0 Exit

The VCR will only respond to the VCR2 button. To change the remote setting back to VCR1, display the PREFERENCES menu, press 1, and then press the VCR1 button on the remote.

Auto Play

This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. Press 2 to switch between ON or OFF.

• Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to start

playing automatically when the tape is inserted.

• Select OFF if you

to start playing automatically.

do not

want a tape with its safety tab removed

Auto TV/VCR

This feature controls whether the TV/VCR switch changes automatically to the VCR mode, when the VCR is turned on. Press 3 to switch between ON and OFF.

• Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode when

the VCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted.

you connect the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV jacks of your VCR and TV and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV.

• Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV mode. This is

useful if you watch your VCR on the TV’s video input and you don’t want your antenna/cable signal interrupted by the VCR.

This only applies if

Auto TV/VCR

Pressing TV•VCR on the VCR

(ANTENNA on remote) will still switch

between the VCR and TV modes.

VCR mode: VCR indicator in the display

panel lights.

TV mode: VCR indicator turns off.

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EnergySaver

By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivity. Press 4 to change the time delay or to disable the feature.

• OFF: The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off.

• 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00: The VCR turns off after one, two, or three

hours of inactivity.

Thirty seconds before shutting off, the VCR will warn you with a screen reading, “The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. Press any key to cancel.”

If you use the VCR’s tuner instead of your TV to tune channels, you may want to turn this feature off.

Front Panel (VCR Display)

You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel on the front of the VCR. Press 5 to switch between the options.

• AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims the

display when the VCR is off.

• BRIGHT keeps the display bright.

• DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level.

Tape Speed

You can select a preferred tape speed for recording. The speed you select appears in the display panel and in the timer and VCR Plus+ recording menus. Press 6 to switch between SP and SLP.

You can override the preferred tape speed:

• Press the SPEED button on the remote.

• Set the tape speed in the timer or VCR Plus+ recording menu.

When you turn off the VCR, the tape speed reverts to the one you have selected.

Tape Speeds

SP (Standard Play)

Gives the best quality recording, but

fewer programs can be recorded on

the tape. Special effects such as pause,

slow motion, picture search, and

frame advance work well when you

play back tapes recorded in

this speed.

SLP (Super Long Play)

Gives three times the recording time

of tapes recorded in SP. Special effects

such as pause, slow motion, picture

search, and frame advance work well

when you play back tapes recorded in

this speed.

Recording Times

Cassette S P SLP

T-120 2Hr 6Hr

T-160 2Hr/40Min 8H r

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VCR Basics

learn the basics To get you started

These VCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying your VCR. Learning the remote control functions, playing a recorded tape, and recording a program should do just that.

However, there are other features that enhance the enjoyment of your VCR, but they aren’t necessary to get you started. If you want to learn more about your VCR, just keep reading.

First Things First

➣

Setting Up the VCR

➣

VCR Basics

➣

Recording

➣

Program The Remote

5 5

Other Features

➣

Connections

➣

Reference

VCR Basics tells you what you need to

know in order to watch a movie or tape

your favorite show.

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VCR Basics

STOP PAUSE

AUX

DVD

SAT

• CABLE

- TRACKING +

RECORD

FR.ADV

EDIT

PLAY FORWARDREVERSE

SPEED

GO BACK

MUTE

INFO

CLEAR

GUIDE

ANTENNA

INPUT

VCR1

VCR2

ON • OFF

CH +

CH -

Remote Buttons

Your backlit remote has a light button ( ) that glows in the dark. Press this button to light the buttons on the remote. The remote buttons remain lit when they are pressed within a few seconds of each other. If a button is not pressed within approximately seven seconds, the light turns off to conserve battery power.

The remote control is capable of controlling more than just your VCR. If you have compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE components, you may be able to control them without having to program the remote.

Component Buttons

AUX Turns on a compatible RCA or ProScan amplifier/receiver or audio/video receiver. Can be programmed to control a ProScan or RCA auxiliary component.

DVD Controls a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE DVD player. Use arrow and OK buttons to move around and select items in DVD’s menu system.

ON•OFF Turns VCR on or off when remote is set to control the VCR. Also turns other compatible components on or off.

SAT•CABLE Turns on a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE satellite receiver and sets the remote to control the receiver. Can be programmed to control different brands of receivers. Used with the ON•OFF button to turn on a compatible cable box (if programmed) and sets the remote to control the cable box.

TV Turns on a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE TV and sets the remote to control the TV. Also used with the ON•OFF button to turn on a different brand of TV (if programmed) and sets the remote to control the TV.

VCR1 Turns on a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE VCR and sets the remote to control the VCR.

VCR2 Turns on a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE VCR and sets remote to control VCR when it has been set up. Used with ON•OFF button to turn on a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE LaserDisc player and sets remote to control the player.

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VCR Function Buttons

ANTENNA Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or cable/antenna system. Turns VCR indicator in VCR display panel on or off.

Arrow Buttons ( ) Allow you to move through the menus, enter data, and change settings of selected features.

CH + and – Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel memory.

CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording.

EDIT Simultaneously pauses and unpauses two VCRs when dubbing.

FORWARD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches

forward through a tape during playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and increases slow-motion speed.

FR.ADV (Frame Advance) Advances the tape one frame at a time during play-pause.

GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one channel and then select another using the number buttons. Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels.

INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen.

INPUT Selects between the line inputs and the VCR’s tuner. Line input

refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio/video input jacks on the back or front of the VCR.

MENU Displays and accesses menu system.

Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two

numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1 – – appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers.

ON•OFF Turns the VCR off or on.

PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. Press PAUSE again to return to

playback or recording.

PLAY Plays a tape.

RECORD Starts VCR recording. Also used for express recording.

REVERSE Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches

backward through a tape during playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed.

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VCR Basics

STOP PAU SE

AUX

DVD

SAT • CABLE

- TRACKING +

RECORD

FR.ADV

EDIT

PLAY FORWARDREVERSE

SPEED

GO BACK

MUTE

INFO

CLEAR

GUIDE

ANTENNA

INPUT

VCR1

VCR2

ON • OFF

CH +

CH -

SEARCH Displays MOVIE ADVANCE screen for prerecorded movies or displays index and Zero search menus on TV screen. Starts COMMERCIAL ADVANCE skipping during playback

SPEED Selects a recording speed (SP or SLP).

STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record, playback,

rewind, or fast forward.

TRACKING - and + Let you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play or slow motion. Reduces picture “jitter” during stop-action (paused) playback.

TV Function Buttons

ANTENNA Switches between antenna system on some TVs.

CH + and – Selects next higher or lower channel in the TV’s

channel memory.

CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen.

GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one channel and

then select another using the number buttons. Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels.

GUIDE Displays channel guide on some TV’s.

INFO Shows the TV’s status displays on the TV screen.

MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level.

Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two

numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1 – – appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers.

ON•OFF Turns the TV on and off.

VOL < and > Raises and lowers sound of TV.

TV Buttons

The TV buttons may not control all

features of all models of ProScan,

RCA, and GE TVs.

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Playing a Tape

1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel

(3, 4, or TV’s video input).

2. Insert a tape in the VCR.

ON OFF

TV • VCR

INPUT EJECT RECORD

PLAY/PAUSE

FWREW

STOP

If the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape automatically begins playback (if the safety tab on the cassette is removed).

• Press FWD or REV (FORWARD or REVERSE on the remote) to

position the tape.

• Press PLAY (if necessary) to begin tape play.

• Press PAUSE for stop action.

• Press TRACKING up or down (TRACKING + or – on the remote)

to remove any streaks from the picture, if necessary.

• Press STOP to stop playback.

Automatic Rewind

The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press ON•OFF and the VCR will turn off after rewinding.

Tape Eject

Pause

If you pause, the VCR automatically

switches from pause to stop after a

few minutes to reduce tape wear.

Press EJECT on the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape.

Automatic Tracking

The VCR has automatic tracking

which adjusts the picture when playing

back a tape recorded on another VCR.

Automatic tracking is turned on

whenever a tape is inserted or the

VCR’s power is turned on.

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Recording

If you want to record something that you’re watching, you can use basic recording.

1. Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote.

(See “Tape Speed” in about tape speeds.)

2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.

3. Press STOP to stop recording.

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

Check the Safety Tab

No matter which recording option you use, make sure there is a tape in the VCR, and that the tape’s safety tab is in place. You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab removed.

Setting Up the VCR

section for information

Safety Tab

If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it, simply cover the hole with vinyl tape.

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Several Recording Options

Now that you’ve gone through the necessary steps to operate your VCR, I’ll explain the different recording features that are available to suit your needs.

Recording Features:

• Recording (explained in

VCR Basics section)

• Express Recording

• Program Express Recording

• Timer Recording

• Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+

Programming System

First Things First

➣

Setting Up the VCR

➣

VCR Basics

➣

Recording

➣

• Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio

Program (SAP)

• Audio Only Recording

• Copying and Editing Tapes

Program The Remote

Other Features

➣

Connections

➣

Reference

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Recording Features

There are five ways to record programs:

• Recording lets you press one button to start recording a program

(See

VCR Basics

• Express Recording (XPR) allows recording to start while a program

is being watched, and automatically stops recording after a designated period of time.

• Program Express lets you program a timer recording using the

VCR’s front panel controls.

• Timer Recording allows the VCR to be programmed for automatic

recording, starting and stopping at a predetermined time.

• Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ allows the VCR to be

programmed to record just by entering a PlusCode programming system number found in some TV program guides.

section).

Express Recording (XPR)

Use express recording when you want to quickly record the remaining portion of the program you are watching.

1. Press the SPEED button on the remote if you want to override the

preferred Tape Speed setting.

2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.

3. Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the recording

duration.

Rec Ch 36 Record Length 0:00

Press REC to set length

Each time you press the RECORD button, you add 30 minutes to the recording time (up to 4 hours).

Rec Ch 36

Record Length 1:30

Press REC to set length

Express Recording (XPR)

The VCR continues to record for the amount of time you indicate, and then automatically turns off.

To stop an express recording, press and hold STOP for several seconds until STOP appears.

Express recording is a great way to

tape the last quarter of the game, or

the last part of a movie when you have

to leave.

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Program Express

Program Express allows you to quickly program the VCR for a complete one-time recording using the VCR’s control panel instead of the on-screen menus. The VCR automatically turns off at the end of the recording. You can use the arrow keys on the remote control or the VCR’s front panel to move through these menus.

1. Insert a tape with the safety tab in place. Make sure the clock is set

correctly.

2. Open the control door in the lower left corner of the VCR’s front

panel.

3. Press PROG. EXP. to activate the display. The channel number

flashes in the display panel.

4. Use the up

and down arrow buttons to choose a channel,

then press PROG. EXP. to select it.

5. Repeat step 4 to enter START time, END time, DATE of recording,

and tape SPEED information.

6. Press PROG. EXP. when SAVE flashes in the display. SAVED

appears to let you know the program is set.

Use the up and down arrow buttons to review or cancel your entries.

7. Turn off the VCR.

Timer Recording

You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit

2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

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TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a New Program

2 Review Existing Progs. 3 Use VCR Plus+ Code

0 Exit

3. Select 1 to create a New Program.

Timer Recording Information

How often should this program record?

1 One time

2 Daily (every day) 3 Weekdays (M-F) 4 Weekly (once per week)

0 Cancel

4. Select how often you want the program to record.

Program 1 (One time)

Channel -Start Time --:-End Time --:-Start Date --/--/-Tape Speed SLP

Press MENU to cancel

5. Enter the data for the program with the number buttons.

The data includes the channel number (press INPUT to select the line input), start time including AM or PM, and end time. The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock. Both the date and speed can be changed.

Clock must be set correctly.

Insert a tape with the safety tab in

place and enough tape to record

the program.

The output of your cable box appears

in the Channel item of the timer

recording menu if you’ve set up the

VCR for a cable box for all channels.

PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you

have entered two programs where the

times overlap.

TIMER appears in the display when

you turn off the VCR and a timer

recording has been set. TAPE flashes if

there is no tape in the VCR.

For cable box or satellite receiver,

turn it on and tune it to the channel

you want to record before the

recording is to begin.

6. Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press

MENU to save.

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel 03 Cable Start Time 08:00 PM End Time 09:30 PM Start Date 11/18/99 Thu Tape Speed SLP 1=SP 2=SLP Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save

Program 1 has been saved

Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time.

Press MENU to continue

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Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System

You can use VCR Plus+ to simplify timer programming by using the PlusCode programming number shown in your local television programming guide.

Setting Up the Channel List

If you did not set up the VCR Plus+ channel list, you can do it now.

1. Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Display the VCR Plus+ Channel List menu.

3. Go to

Setting Up Your VCR

if you need more information on

setting up your VCR Plus+ channel list.

Using the VCR Plus+ Programming System

1. Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time

4 Channels

5 Setup 6 Preferences

CHANNELS

7 Audio 8 Language

1 Auto Channel Search

0 Exit

2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE

4 VCR Plus+ Channel List

5 Cable Box Setup

VCR+ Channel My Channel 5 46 4 --

0 Exit

3 -> -> -> 23 2 - 1 --

Use CH+/- to select Press 0-9 to change Press MENU to save

2. Press 1 to display the VCR PLUS+ system menu.

VCR PLUS+

Enter PlusCode Number (from TV listing) _

Press MENU to cancel

3. Enter the VCR PlusCode® system shown in your local television

programming guide (

VCR PLUS+

Enter PlusCode Number (from TV listing) 12876

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU when done

Screen shown is just an example

4. Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode system number.

PlusCode is a registered trademark of the Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Continued on Next Page

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How often should this program record?

1 One time

2 Daily (every day) 3 Weekdays (M-F) 4 Weekly (once per week)

0 Cancel

5. Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded.

Program 1 (One time)

Channel 03 Cable Start Time 08:00 PM End Time 09:30 PM Start Date 11/18/99 Thu Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to adjust Press MENU to save

6. Change the speed with the SPEED button on the remote or

the program end time with the CLEAR button on the remote (if necessary).

Changing the end time comes in handy when you are recording a program, such as a sporting event, that may exceed the scheduled broadcast time.

7. Press MENU to save the program.

Program 1 has been saved

Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time.

Press MENU to continue

Stopping a Timer Recording

To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an express recording):

• Press and hold the STOP button for several seconds until STOP

appears.

VCR Plus+ Recording

Clock must be set correctly.

Insert a tape with the safety tab in

place and enough tape to record the

program.

UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER...

PLEASE RE-ENTER appears when the

VCR does not recognize the PlusCode

number.

PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you

have entered two programs where the

times overlap.

TIMER appears in the display when

you turn off the VCR and a timer

recording has been set. TAPE flashes if

there is no tape in the VCR.

For a cable box, turn it on and tune it

to the channel you want to record

before the recording is to begin.

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Reviewing and Clearing Programs

To review programs that you have already set up:

1. Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the

TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a New Program

2 Review Existing Progs. 3 Use VCR Plus+ Code

0 Exit

2. Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen.

Program 1 (One time)

Channel 104 Cable Start Time 12:00 AM End Time 01:30 AM Start Date 11/18/99 Thu Tape Speed SLP Press INFO to edit Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU for next prog

Remote Control Buttons

GUIDE INFO

3. Press INFO to edit, CLEAR to erase, or MENU to see the next

program.

Editing a Timer Program

Instead of having to delete and reenter a timer program, you can edit incorrect entries of the program.

1. Display the program you want to edit, and press INFO.

2. Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded.

3. Use the CLEAR or left and right buttons to move the cursor

to the item you want to change.

4. Use the number or up and down buttons to enter the

correct information in the program.

5. When you have made your correction(s), press MENU to save

the timer program.

MENU CLEAR

Front Panel Buttons

CHANNEL

TRACKING

CLEAR

CHANNEL

INFO

PROG. EXP.

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VCR

3 CH. 4

IN FROM ANT.

VIDEO

OUT

R-AUDIO-L

OUT TO TV

VHF/UHF

MONO

IN 1

AMPLIFIER/ RECEIVER

LEFT

RIGHT

PHONO TUNER TAPE AUX

OUT

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program)

Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP (Second Audio Program).

1. Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4,

or TV’s video input).

2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

3. If your VCR viewing channel is 3 or 4, make sure the VCR

indicator appears in the VCR’s display panel. If not, press TV•VCR on the VCR or ANTENNA on the remote to turn it on.

4. Press the SPEED button on the remote if you want to override the

preferred Tape Speed setting. The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen.

5. Select the channel or line input to be recorded.

6. Set the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature for the type of

audio you want to record. See

AUDIO

1 Reception: STEREO

2 Tape Playback: HI-FI

0 Exit

Other Features s

ection.

7. Press RECORD to start recording.

8. Press STOP when you are finished.

Recording Audio Only

You can record audio only from another audio source connected to either the AUDIO IN 1 (R and L/MONO) jacks on the back of the VCR or the jacks on the front of the VCR.

Recording audio only will erase

anything that was previously

recorded on the tape.

Audio Connection

1. Press the INPUT button once to record from the back AUDIO IN

jacks. L1 will appear in the VCR’s display panel.

Press the INPUT button twice to record from the front AUDIO IN jacks. L2 will appear in the VCR’s display panel.

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2. Press the SPEED button on the remote if you want to override the

preferred Tape Speed setting.

3. Start audio source playing and press RECORD to begin recording.

4. Press STOP when you are finished.

Playing Back Audio Only

To get stereo sound, connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR to the appropriate input on your amplifier or receiver. Do not use the phono input. Refer to your amplifier or receiver user’s guide.

Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes

Use one VCR as the

recording VCR

playback VCR

and the other as the

1. Turn on the TV and VCRs.

2. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV’s video

input).

3. If you connected your VCR using the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO

TV jacks, tune on the back of the

recording VCR

playback VCR

to channel 3 or 4—the one selected

If you have connected your VCR using the audio/video jacks, press INPUT on the

recording VCR’s

remote to select the line input. Select L1 for the jacks on the back of the VCR or L2 for the jacks on the front.

4. Insert the tape you want to copy into the blank tape with safety tab in place into the

5. Press PLAY on the

playback VCR

to begin playback. When you

playback VCR

recording VCR

. Insert a

reach the point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying, press PAUSE. You may need to adjust the tracking.

6. Press the RECORD button, then press PAUSE, on the

recording VCR

7. Press the PAUSE buttons on

both VCRs

at the same time to begin

copying the tape.

Caution:

The unauthorized recording of

satellite broadcasts, television

programs, or other copyrighted

materials may infringe the rights

of others.

Two VCR Connection

CABLE BOX

OR ANTENNA

PLAYBACK VCR

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

OUT

IN 1

RECORDING VCR

R-AUDIO-L

OUT

IN 1

MONO

VIDEO

IN FROM ANT.

VHF/UHF

OUT TO TV

3 CH. 4

IN FROM ANT.

VHF/UHF

OUT TO TV

3 CH. 4

TO TV

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8. To edit segments that you do not want to copy:

• Press PAUSE on

• Locate the next segment you want to copy on

using FWD, REV, and PLAY, and then press PAUSE.

• Press PAUSE on

9. Press STOP on

recording VCR

both VCRs

at the same time to resume copying.

when you are finished.

to pause copying.

playback VCR

Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit

Use this VCR as the on the remote as described in other compatible VCR as the to VCR1.

1. Follow step 1–4 in the “Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes.”

2. Press VCR1 on remote to control (REC), then PAUSE, to put recording VCR in pause mode.

3. Press VCR2 on remote to control

playback VCR

Setting Up the VCR

recording VCR

and set it to respond to VCR2

section. Use your

, which should respond

recording VCR

playback VCR

. Press RECORD

4. Use FORWARD, REVERSE, and PLAY to locate the point where you want to begin copying. Press PAUSE while VCR is playing to put

playback VCR

5. Press EDIT on remote to start the VCRs copying.

6. Press EDIT again when you want to pause copying.

7. Repeat step 4–6 as needed.

8. Press VCR1, STOP, then VCR2, STOP, when you are finished.

in pause mode.

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Program the Remote

Controlling your other components...

The remote’s TV and SAT•CABLE buttons can be programmed to control other brands of remote controllable TVs, digital satellite receivers, and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to operate most ProScan, RCA, and GE televisions and satellite receivers.

First Things First

➣

Setting Up the VCR

➣

The AUX button can be programmed to control a ProScan or RCA auxiliary component.

VCR Basics

➣

Recording

➣

Program The Remote

Other Features

➣

Connections

➣

Reference

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Program the Remote

ON•OFF

SAT•CABLE

STOP

PLAY

REVERSE

CLEAR

FORWARD

About Programming the Remote

The universal remote’s TV and SAT•CABLE buttons can be programmed to control other brands of remote controlled TVs, digital satellite receivers, and cable boxes. Your remote is already programmed to operate most ProScan, RCA, and GE televisions as well as digital satellite receivers.

The AUX button can be programmed to control a ProScan or RCA auxiliary component.

Testing the Remote

To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed, turn the component on (such as a TV), point the remote at the TV and press the TV button. Then press ON•OFF, CH +, or CH - to see if the TV responds to the remote commands. If the TV does not respond, then the remote control needs to be programmed.

Programming the Remote to Control a TV, Satellite Receiver, or Cable Box

The remote features Code Search, a technology that largely automates the programming process. Follow these steps to program the remote to control a TV, digital satellite receiver, or cable box.

1. Turn on the component you want to control (TV, digital satellite receiver, or cable box).

2. Press and hold the button you want to program (TV or SAT•CABLE). While holding the component button, press and hold ON•OFF until the LED on the remote flashes, then release both buttons.

3. Press and release PLAY, then wait five seconds.

The remote searches through a set of codes. If, after five seconds, the component does not turn off, press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes.

You can press FORWARD to individually search through the last ten codes that were transmitted when you pressed PLAY.

LED

Yo u ’ll use these buttons when you

program the remote to control a TV,

digital satellite receiver, or cable box.

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4. Repeat step 3 until the component turns off or you have searched through all of the codes.

To cancel Code Search, press and hold CLEAR until the LED turns off.

There are 20 total sets of codes. If the device does not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times, the remote cannot control that particular component.

If the component you want to control

1. Press and release REVERSE, then wait two seconds. Repeat this step until the component turns back on. This means the remote has identified the correct code.

2. To finish, press and hold STOP until the LED turns off.

does

turn off:

Using Direct Entry

Direct Entry is another way to program your remote if the Automatic Code Search is unsuccessful.

1. Turn on the component to be programmed.

2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component in the code list on page 41.

3. Press and hold the button on the remote you want to program.

4. Enter the code from the list on page 41.

5. Release the button, and then press ON•OFF to see if the component responds to the remote commands. If it doesn’t, try pressing the component button and then ON•OFF again.

6. Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand if you get no response.

This remote may not operate all

models and/or brands of components.

Note the difference between the VCR

and other component’s on-screen

displays to determine which one the

remote is operating.

Operating Components

After programming the remote, see which buttons operate your component.

1. Point the remote at the component, and press its corresponding button on the remote.

2. Experiment to see which buttons operate your component. Try pressing buttons that relate directly to the component.

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ON•OFF

PLAYREVERSE

FORWARD

AUX

Programming the Remote to Control an Auxiliary Component

Your remote can also control the brands of the equipment listed, such as a radio, CD player, tape player, or phonograph. It is already programmed to control some ProScan and RCA amplifiers and audio/ video receivers.

1. Turn on the component to be programmed.

2. Look up your component’s code number on the code list.

3. Press and hold the AUX button.

4. Enter the 4-digit code from the code list on the next page.

5. Release the AUX button and press ON•OFF or CHAN up or down to see if the auxiliary component responds to the remote commands.

Operating the Auxiliary Component

After you have programmed your remote, see which buttons will operate your component.

1. Point the remote at the component and press AUX. If it does not turn on, press AUX and then ON•OFF.

2. You may want to experiment to see which buttons will operate your component. Try pressing buttons, such as play, REVERSE, and FORWARD.

Yo u ’ll use these buttons when you

program the remote to control an

auxiliary component.

Auxiliary Component Codes

ProScan/RCA/Dimensia

AM/FM 0003

Auxiliary Component 0004

Phono 0005

Tape 1 0006

This remote may not operate all

models of the brands that are shown.

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ABEX ............................................................................. 1172

Admiral .............................................................. 1001, 1173

Adventura ..................................................................... 1174

Aiko ............................................................................... 1016

Alleron .......................................................................... 1046

Amtron ......................................................................... 1038

Akai ................................................................................ 1002

Anam National ................................................. 1003, 1038

AOC ....................... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1175, 1176

Audiovox ...................................................................... 1038

Belcor ............................................................................ 1004

Bell & Howell......................................... 1001, 1083, 1162

Bradford........................................................................ 1038

Brokwood .................................................................... 1004

Candle .......................................... 1004, 1006, 1008, 1174

Capehart ....................................................................... 1175

Celebrity ....................................................................... 1002

Centurio ....................................................................... 1009

Citizen ......................................... 1004, 1006, 1008, 1016,

............................................ 1038, 1105, 1171, 1174, 1177

Clairton ........................................................................ 1176

Colortyme ........................................................ 1004, 1006

Concerto ........................................................... 1004, 1006

Contec/Cony ................... 1012, 1013, 1014, 1038, 1176

Craig .............................................................................. 1038

Crown ................................................................ 1038, 1171

Curtis-Mathes ...................................... 1000, 1004, 1006,

....................................................... 1015, 1105, 1162, 1171

CXC .............................................................................. 1038

Daewoo ................................................. 1004, 1005, 1006,

............................................ 1016, 1017, 1018, 1127, 1171

Daytron ................................................... 1004, 1006, 1171

Dimensia .......................................................................1000

Dumont ............................................................. 1004, 1151

Dynatech ...................................................................... 1178

Electronband ..................................................... 1002, 1176

Electrohome .................... 1003, 1004, 1006, 1019, 1022

Emerson ............... 1004, 1006, 1012, 1014, 1023, 1024,

..................... 1025, 1026, 1027, 1028, 1029,1030, 1031,

.................... 1032, 1033, 1034, 1035, 1036, 1037, 1038,

.................... 1039, 1041, 1042, 1043, 1044, 1046, 1047,

.......... 1123, 1124, 1162, 1171, 1176, 1177, 1179, 1191

Envision .............................................................. 1004, 1006

Fisher ...................... 1048, 1049, 1050, 1051, 1162, 1180

Fujitso ............................................................................ 1046

Funai ................................................................... 1038, 1046

Futuretec ...................................................................... 1038

GE .............. 1000, 1003, 1004, 1006, 1022, 1052, 1054,

........... 1055, 1087, 1164, 1165, 1166, 1167, 1168, 1181

Gibralter ............................................................ 1004, 1151

Goldstar ....................................... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1012

........... 1019, 1056, 1057, 1058, 1155, 1156, 1171, 1172

Grundy .................................................... 1038, 1046, 1171

Hallmark ............................................................ 1004, 1006

Harvard .........................................................................1038

Hitachi .................... 1004, 1006, 1012, 1013,1059, 1060,

........... 1061, 1135, 1136, 1137, 1138, 11391140, 1141,

........... 1142, 1143, 1144, 1145, 1146, 1148, 1150, 1179

IMA ................................................................................ 1038

Infinity ........................................................................... 1062

Janeil .............................................................................. 1174

JBL .................................................................................. 1062

JCB ................................................................................. 1002

JC Penney ................................... 1000, 1004, 1005, 1006,

................................ 1008, 1022, 1052, 1054, 1058, 1063,

............ 1064, 1072, 1087, 1105, 1128, 1171,1172,1181

Jensen ................................................................. 1004, 1006

JVC ............................................... 1012, 1013, 1054, 1060,

........... 1065, 1066, 1067, 1089, 1157, 1158, 1159, 1182

Kawasho ................................................. 1002, 1004, 1006

Kaypani .......................................................................... 1175

Kenwood ................................................ 1004, 1006, 1019

Kloss Novabeam ........................ 1068, 1069, 1174, 1183

KTV ................................... 1038, 1070, 1171, 1176, 1177

Loewe ............................................................................ 1062

Logik .............................................................................. 1083

Luxman .............................................................. 1004, 1006

LXI .......................................................... 1000, 1006, 1049,

................................ 1062, 1071, 1072, 1073, 1162, 1181

Megatron ........................................................... 1006, 1059

Magnavox .................................... 1004, 1006, 1008, 1019,

.......... 1062, 1068, 1069, 1074, 1075, 1076, 1077, 1088,

........... 1089, 1130, 1131, 1132, 1133, 1134, 1183, 1184

Majestic ......................................................................... 1083

Marants ......................................................................... 1062

Marantz ........................................ 1004, 1006, 1062, 1078

MEI ................................................................................. 1176

Memorex .......................... 1001, 1006, 1082, 1083, 1162

MGA ............................................ 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019,

............................................ 1022, 1051, 1079, 1080, 1082

Midland ............................... 1054, 1151, 1171, 1172, 1181

Minutz ............................................................................. 1052

Mitsubishi ...................................... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019,

.............. 1022, 1051, 1079, 1080, 1081, 1082, 1082, 1125

Montgomery Ward ....................................................... 1083

Motorola .............................................................. 1003, 1173

MTC ......................... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1105, 1176, 1178

Multitech ............................................................. 1038, 1178

Multivision ...................................................................... 1084

NAD ............................................... 1006, 1071, 1072, 1185

NEC ..................................... 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1089

NIKKO ................................................................. 1006, 1016

NTC ................................................................................ 1016

Onwa ............................................................................... 1038

Optimus .......................................................................... 1185

Optonica .............................................................. 1095, 1173

Orion ................................................................... 1035, 1191

Panasonic ....................................... 1003, 1054, 1062, 1170

Philco ............. 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1008, 1012, 1019,

.............. 1062, 1068, 1069,1074, 1075, 1077, 1183, 1184

Philips ............ 1003, 1004, 1008, 1012, 1019, 1062, 1068,

................ 1069, 1074, 1075, 1076, 1086, 1087, 1088, 089

Pilot ...................................................................... 1004, 1171

Pioneer ...........1004, 1006, 1090, 1091, 1092, 1179, 1185

Portland .............................. 1004, 1005, 1006, 1016, 1171

Price Club ...................................................................... 1105

Prism ............................................................................... 1054

ProScan ................................................................ 1000, 1181

Proton ................................. 1004, 1006, 1012, 1093, 1175

Pulsar ............................................................................... 1151

Pulser .............................................................................. 1004

Quasar ........................................... 1003, 1054, 1070, 1094

Radio Shack/Realistic ................. 1000, 1004, 1006, 1012,

................................... 1038, 1049, 1095, 1162, 1171, 1172

RCA .................................... 1000, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006,

........................ 1007, 1019, 1096, 1098, 1099, 1100, 1101,

.............. 1102, 1103, 1129, 1179, 1181, 1187, 1188, 1190

Rhapsody ........................................................................ 1176

Runco .............................................................................. 1151

Sampo ................................. 1004, 1006, 1171, 1172, 1175

Samsung ........................................ 1004, 1005, 1006, 1012,

....................... 1015, 1019, 1104, 1105, 1106, 1171, 1172

Samsux ............................................................................ 1171

Sansui .............................................................................. 1191

Sanyo .............................................. 1004, 1048, 1049, 1050,

................................... 1080, 1107, 1108, 1162, 1169, 1180

Scotch ............................................................................. 1006

Scott ............... 1004, 1006, 1012, 1024, 1035, 1038, 1046

Sears .............................................. 1000, 1004, 1006, 1013,

...................... 1019, 1046, 1048, 1049, 1050, 1051, 1066,

.............. 1071, 1072, 1109, 1110, 1162, 1180, 1181, 1189

Sharp ............................................. 1004, 1006, 1012, 1029,

....................... 1095, 1111, 1112, 1113, 1122, 1171, 1173

Shogun ............................................................................ 1004

Signature ................................................... 1001, 1083, 1115

Simpson .......................................................................... 1008

Sonic ................................................................................ 1176

Sony ................................................................................. 1002

Soundesign ......................... 1004, 1006, 1008, 1038, 1046

Squareview ..................................................................... 1189

SSS ......................................................................... 1004, 1038

Starlite ............................................................................. 1038

Supre-macy .................................................................... 1174

Supreme .......................................................................... 1002

Sylvania ..........1004, 1006, 1008, 1019, 1062, 1068, 1069,

... 1074, 1075, 1076, 1077, 1088, 1116, 1161, 1183, 1184

Symphonic ................................................ 1033, 1038, 1189

Tandy ............................................................................... 1173

Tatung ................................................................... 1003, 1178

Technics .......................................................................... 1054

Techwood ................................................. 1004, 1006, 1054

Teknika .......... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1008, 1012, 1013, 1016,

.............. 1038, 1046, 1076, 1082, 1083, 1105, 1170, 1171

Telecaption ..................................................................... 1117

TMK ...................................................................... 1004, 1006

Toshiba .......................................... 1049, 1071, 1072, 1089,

.................................. 1105, 1109, 1117, 1118, 1160, 1162

Totevision ....................................................................... 1171

UniversalL ........................................................... 1052, 1087

Victor ................................................................... 1066, 1182

Vidtech ...................................................... 1004, 1005, 1006

Viking ............................................................................... 1174

Wards...................... 1000, 1001, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019,

............. 1024, 1033, 1046, 1052, 1062, 1068, 1069, 1074,

. 1075, 1076, 1083, 1087, 1088, 1095, 1119, 1120, 1184

Yamaha ........................................... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019

Zenith .................................. 1004, 1151, 1152, 1153, 1154

Cable Box

ABC ................ 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5007, 5053

Antronix .............................................................. 5008, 5009

Archer ................................................... 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011

Cabletenna ............................................................................ 5008

Cableview .............................................................................. 5008

Century ................................................................................. 5011

Citizen .................................................................................... 5011

Colour Voice .............................................................. 5012, 5013

Comtronics ................................................................ 5014, 5015

Contec ................................................................................... 5016

Eastern ................................................................................... 5017

Garrard .................................................................................. 5011

GC Electronics ..................................................................... 5009

Gemini ............................................................. 5018, 5019, 5049

General Instrument ............................................................ 5003

Hamlin ........................................ 5020, 5021, 5022, 5035, 5045

Hitachi .................................................................................... 5003

Hytex ...................................................................................... 5002

Jasco ....................................................................................... 5011

Jerrold ........ 5003, 5005, 5007,5018, 5023, 5024, 5046, 5053

Magnavox............................................................................... 5025

Memorex ............................................................................... 5026

Movie Time ..................................................... 5002, 5027, 5028

NSC .................................................................. 5002, 5027, 5028

Oak .................................................................... 5002,5016, 5029

Panasonic .................................................................... 5048, 5052

Paragon .................................................................................. 5026

Philips ........ 5011, 5012, 5013, 5019, 5025, 5030, 5031, 5032

Pioneer ........................................................................ 5033, 5034

Pulsar ...................................................................................... 5026

RCA .................................................................. 5047, 5049, 5052

Realistic ....................................................................... 5009, 5049

Regal ............................................................................ 5022, 5035

Regency ................................................................................. 5017

Rembrandt ............................................................................ 5003

Runco ..................................................................................... 5026

Samsung ...................................................................... 5014, 5034

Scientific Atlanta .................................. 5006, 5036, 5037, 5038

Signal ............................................................................ 5014, 5018

Signature ................................................................................ 5003

SL Marx .................................................................................. 5014

Sprucer .................................................................................. 5052

Starcom ............................................................ 5007, 5018, 5053

Stargate ....................................................................... 5014, 5018

Starquest ................................................................................ 5018

Tandy ...................................................................................... 5040

Teleview ................................................................................. 5014

Tocom .............................................................. 5004, 5023, 5041

Toshiba ................................................................................... 5026

Tusa ......................................................................................... 5018

TV86 ....................................................................................... 5027

Unika ................................................................ 5008, 5009, 5011

United Artists ....................................................................... 5002

United Cable ........................................................................ 5053

Universal ............................................... 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011

Videoway ............................................................................... 5044

Viewstar ................................................ 5015, 5025, 5027, 5040

Zenith ............................................................... 5026, 5050, 5051

Satellite Receiver

Chapparal ................................................................... 5056, 5057

Drake .......................................................................... 5058, 5059

GE DSS ....................................................................... 5000, 5001

General Instuments ....................................... 5060, 5061, 5062

Panasonic DSS ...................................................................... 5075

Primestar DBS ...................................................................... 5076

Proscan DSS .............................................................. 5000, 5001

RCA DSS .................................................................... 5000, 5001

Realistic .................................................................................. 5063

Sony DSS ............................................................................... 5072

STS1 ........................................................................................ 5064

STS2 ........................................................................................ 5065

STS3 ........................................................................................ 5066

STS4 ........................................................................................ 5067

Toshiba ................................................................................... 5068

Toshiba DSS .......................................................................... 5073

Uniden DSS ........................................................................... 5069

Auxiliary

(For some PROSCAN, RCA, GE and Dimensia brands only)

AM/FM ................................................................................... 0003

Auxiliary Component ......................................................... 0004

CD .......................................................................................... 0007

DSS1 ....................................................................................... 0008

DSS2 ....................................................................................... 0011

DVD ....................................................................................... 0010

Phono ..................................................................................... 0005

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Other Features

features to enhance VCR operation

• Commercial Advance

• Movie Advance

• Picture Search Options

• Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking

• Tracking

• Time Counter

• On-Screen Displays

• Audio Reception

First Things First

➣

Setting Up the VCR

➣

VCR Basics

➣

Recording

➣

• Audio Tape Playback

Program The Remote

Other Features

➣

Connections

➣

Reference

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Commercial Advance

Commercial Advance is patented technology that detects and marks most commercials on your tape for any recording that is more than 15 minutes long. After recording, the VCR rewinds the tape to the beginning of the recording and determines where the commercials are located. It then marks the beginning and end of the detected commercial segments, and when finished, returns the tape to the end of the recording. It does not erase commercials from the tape.

During playback, the VCR automatically skips the detected commercial segments, or you can chose to manually skip them. This feature reduces three minutes of commercials to approximately 8-12 seconds of fast forwarding in the SLP speed. You can select a background display of blue or see the video as the commercials are skipped.

Because television signals do not indicate where commercials are located, this feature finds and marks them through a set of formulas based on how television is broadcast today. Since television stations broadcast differently and insert their own commercials, you may experience some variations in this feature’s effectiveness. Station promotions, identifications, and announcements are not considered commercials, but might be skipped. For more information, see “Questions and Answers About Commercial Advance ” in the

Reference

section. All of the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE features are

accessed through the Commercial Advance menu.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE is a registered trademark of SRT, Inc.

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PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 EnergySaver: 2:00 5 Front Panel: AUTO 6 Tape Speed: SLP

7 Commercial Advance

0 Exit

3. Press 7 to display the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu.

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE

1 Marking: ON 2 Playback: AUTO 3 Display: BLUE

0 Exit

Now you can select one of the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE features.

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Marking

Press 1 to turn commercial Marking: ON or OFF.

• Select ON, and the VCR will mark commercials within approximately 30 seconds for the following types of recording:

— Timer, Timer with VCR Plus+, or Express Recording Sets the

VCR to automatically mark commercials after the power is tuned off.

— Recording Allows the VCR to prompt you to mark the

commercials when you’ve stop the recording.

The VCR is waiting to mark commercials in the program you recorded.

1 Mark them now 2 Mark them later 3 Don't mark commercials

The VCR will begin marking in 30 seconds...

• Select OFF and the VCR will not mark the commercials.

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COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Playback

Press 2 to switch between Playback: AUTO and MANUAL.

• Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically advance through the blocks of marked commercials.

It works with most 30, 45, and 60-second commercials.

A commercial group starting with the first two minutes or last two minutes of a recording will not automatically be skipped.

A commercial will not be skipped if a recording starts in the middle of a commercial segment, one isolated commercial is shown without others, or a commercial is longer than one minute. Press FWD on the VCR (FORWARD on remote) to scan through the commercial.

Part of a recorded program may be skipped if the program segment is between commercials and less than one minute or there are frequent dark and quiet scenes. If part of the program is skipped, rewind the tape to the beginning of the skipped program segment and press PLAY.

• Select MANUAL and the VCR won’t advance through the blocks of marked commercials until you press SEARCH.

If you press SEARCH during playback of material other than commercials, the VCR advances to the end of the next “marked” commercial block and resumes playback.

The VCR resumes playback when it reaches the end of the marked commercials.

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Display

Press 3 to switch between Display: BLUE or VIDEO.

• Select BLUE to display a blue background when the VCR advances through the block of marked commercials.

• Select VIDEO to display the recorded video when the VCR advances through the block of marked commercials.

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MOVIE ADVANCE

MOVIE ADVANCE helps you locate certain parts of prerecorded movies (rented or purchased). This feature works two ways: 1) you can go to the beginning of the movie, or, 2) you can skip from one preview to the next. MOVIE

ADVANCE works only on cassettes recorded in

the SP speed with the safety tab removed.

1. To select MOVIE ADVANCE, insert a tape with the safety tab removed and press SEARCH. The following menu appears:

What type of tape is this?

1 Purchased/Rented Movie

2 Home Recording 3 Other

Press CLEAR to cancel

2. Press 1 if the tape is a purchased or rented movie, press 2 if it’s a recording made at home, or press 3 if it’s something else, you don’t know, or you do not want to select MOVIE ADVANCE.

Pressing 2 or 3 gives the same response and takes you to a different search feature. If you accidentally make a wrong selection, press STOP•EJECT on the VCR (STOP on remote) and reinsert the tape. Press SEARCH.

If you press 1, the MOVIE ADVANCE menu appears.

MOVIE ADVANCE

Would you like to go to the start of the movie or to the next preview?

1 Go to movie

2 Go to preview

Press CLEAR to cancel

3. Press 1 to advance directly to the beginning of the movie or press 2 to view the first (next) preview.

MOVIE ADVANCE is a registered trademark of Aurthur D. Little Enterprises, Inc.

MOVIE ADVANCE works only on

cassettes recorded in the SP speed

with the safety tab removed.

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• Press 1 to Go To Movie. The following screen appears with a blue background.

MOVIE ADVANCE

Searching for start of movie...

Press STOP to cancel

When the movie is found, the following screen is displayed:

MOVIE ADVANCE

The movie is ready. Press PLAY to start.

Press STOP to cancel

This display will time out after a few minutes and the VCR will enter the Stop mode.

• Press 2 to Go To Preview. The following screen appears with a video background:

Searching for preview

Press SEARCH to reverse Press STOP to cancel

When a preview is detected, the VCR cues it and begins playing.

Press SEARCH for next

Preview Search Note

Any time during the preview search

mode, pressing SEARCH will reverse

the search direction.

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Picture Search Options

The most basic way to search during playback is using the FORWARD or REVERSE buttons (FWD and REV on the VCR). This section contains several other options available for searching a tape.

Forward and Reverse Search

You can search a tape during playback. Sound is turned off during picture search. Search works well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed.

1. Press FORWARD (FWD) to search forward or REVERSE (REV) to search in reverse.

2. Press FORWARD (FWD) or REVERSE (REV) again or press PLAY to return to normal playback.

Slow Motion

You can view a tape during play or play-pause using slow motion. Slow motion works well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed.

1. In pause mode, press FORWARD (FWD) or REVERSE (REV) to start slow-motion playback.

2. Press FORWARD (FWD) to increase or REVERSE (REV) to decrease the speed of the search.

3. Use TRACKING + or – to remove any streaks from the picture.

4. Press PLAY to return to normal playback.

The VCR switches automatically from slow-motion playback to stop after a few minutes.

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Frame Advance

Frame advance lets you view one-stop action frame after another during playback. Frame advance works well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed.

1. Press PAUSE on the remote (PLAY/PAUSE on the VCR) to freeze the action.

2. Press FR.ADV on the remote each time you want to view the next frame of the scene.

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote (PLAY/PAUSE on the VCR) to return to normal playback.

Variable Speed Using the Shuttle Ring

The shuttle ring on the VCR’s front panel allows variable speed searching during playback. The picture is best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.

1. In play or still mode, turn the shuttle ring—clockwise for forward or counterclockwise for reverse—to begin searching. The farther you turn the dial, the faster the search speed.

2. Press PLAY/PAUSE to turn off the shuttle feature and return to normal playback.

Additional Notes on the Shuttle Dial:

• In the stop mode, turn the shuttle ring more than half way clockwise to start fast forward and turn the shuttle ring more than halfway counterclockwise to start rewind.

• Some noise or streaks in the picture are normal during searching.

• After three minutes in still or slow, the VCR will go into stop mode.

Insert Tape:

Don’t forget to insert a recorded

tape when using the search features.

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Index Search

The VCR has a “VHS Index Search System” that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you start a recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks or by scanning. The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape.

To Search:

1. Press STOP.

2. Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH screen on the TV screen.

3. If you want to search through a certain number of index marks, press two number buttons to enter the number of marks you want to search. Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.

4. Press FORWARD (FWD) to search forward or REVERSE (REV) to search in reverse. The VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback. If you did not enter a specific index number, the VCR will locate the next index mark and begin playback.

INDEX SEARCH

Press REV or FWD to begin scanning OR enter a specific index number _ _

Press SEARCH to exit

INDEX SEARCH

Searching for index number 12...

Press STOP to cancel

INDEX SEARCH

Searching for index marks...

Press STOP to cancel

5. Press STOP to stop index searching.

Some index marks may be missed by the VCR:

• A mark too close to your location on the tape.

• The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five minutes

or less.

• The first index mark on the tape when you start at the beginning of the tape.

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Other Features

Zero Search

The Zero Search feature enables the VCR to quickly return to a counter reading of 0:00:00 anywhere on the tape. This is especially convenient when you want to repeat a segment of the tape several times.

1. Go to the beginning of the program you wish to return to.

2. Press CLEAR twice to reset the counter to 0:00:00.

3. Continue playing the tape.

4. Press STOP.

5. Press SEARCH on the remote until the ZERO SEARCH screen appears on the TV screen.

6. Press REVERSE (REV) to return to 0:00:00 on the tape.

7. Press STOP to stop zero searching.

Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature

To disable the usage of the VCR, or to protect your timer recordings, you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the VCR or remote won’t work.

ZERO SEARCH

Current tape counter is 2:17:25

Press REV to go to 0:00:00

Press SEARCH to exit

ZERO SEARCH

Searching for 0:00:00...

Press STOP to cancel

• To Lock: Press and hold either the remote control’s ON•OFF, VCR1, or VCR2 button (whichever controls your VCR) until LOCK appears in the display. LOCK appears when the feature is activated and if you attempt to turn on the VCR while the feature is on.

• To unlock the feature and turn on the VCR: Press and hold either the remote’s ON•OFF, VCR1, or VCR2 button (whichever button your VCR is set to respond to) until LOCK disappears.

Tracking

Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes the streaks or noise from the picture. Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a tape or turn on the VCR. Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR. Use the TRACKING buttons to remove the streaks or noise. You can also use tracking when you PAUSE a tape to reduce jittering of the picture.

When you manually adjust the picture, automatic tracking is turned off. To turn automatic tracking back on, ejec t the tape and re-insert it.

Tracking has no effect during recording—only playback.

Locking Your VCR:

If a timer recording is programmed,

make sure your VCR is turned off.

Locking your VCR prevents the VCR

from being accidentally turned on.

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Other Features

Time Counter

The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or play back a segment of a recorded tape. It helps locate the beginning or end of programs you taped. The time counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the tape is ejected from the VCR.

For example, if you record a 30–minute program at the beginning of the tape and you want to go to the end of that program to begin another recording, you would:

1. Press INFO twice to display only the time counter.

2. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.

3. Press FORWARD (FWD) to forward the tape until the time counter reads 0:30:00.

4. Press STOP. This is the approximate end of the program. (You may want to press PLAY to verify.) Now, you can begin recording at this spot.

5. Press INFO twice to remove the time counter from the screen and return to the normal display mode.

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

Stop Ch 05 0:30:00

0:30:00

On-Screen Displays

The INFO button shows the status of the VCR (Stop, Play Record, etc.), channel number, time counter, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. The date and time must be set before they can be displayed.

1. Press INFO to see the on-screen displays. The current time is displayed in the VCR’s display panel.

2. Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain on the screen. The time counter is displayed in the VCR’s display panel.

3. Press INFO again to have no displays appear on the TV screen. The time counter remains in the VCR’s display panel. This is useful for dubbing tapes.

4. Press INFO again to return to the normal display. The current time is displayed in the VCR’s display panel.

Turning off the VCR also resets the displays.

11/18/99 Thu 01:30PM SLP

On-screen

display (times

0:30:00

Time counter only

(does not time out)

No displays will appear (useful for dubbing)

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Other Features

Audio Set-Up Features

The audio setup features affect your tape playback and recordings. The features in this section are accessed through the AUDIO menu and are shown in the displays below.

1. Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences

7 Audio

8 Language 0 Exit

2. Press 7 to display the AUDIO menu.

AUDIO

1 Reception: STEREO

2 Tape Playback: HI-FI

0 Exit

Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.

Reception

Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio program (SAP) which offers a second language. The Reception feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record. Press 1 to switch between Reception: STEREO, MONO, and SAP.

• Select STEREO for normal or stereo broadcast TV recording. The STEREO indicator lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo.

• Select MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is too noisy.

• Select SAP to record a second audio program instead of the normal audio on both the hi-fi and linear tracks. The SAP indicator lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting SAP.

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Other Features

Tape Playback

The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi stereo and linear tracks on the tape. Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track. Press 2 to switch between Tape Playback: HI-FI, LINEAR, and MIX.

To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier/receiver using the audio jacks. The Tape Playback feature lets you select which audio you play back.

• Select HI-FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi-Fi tracks and for normal use. The Hi-Fi indicator lights.

• Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural track, such as a second audio program (SAP), or a dubbed voice-over.

• Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both the linear track and the Hi-Fi track, sound-on-sound. The Hi-Fi indicator lights.

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Connections

Things to Know Before Connecting Components

Protect Your Components from Power Surges

• Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet.

• Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables.

Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference

• Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.

First Things First

➣

Setting Up the VCR

➣

VCR Basics

➣

Recording

• Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV’s back panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect your components.

• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from the audio/video cables as much as possible.

• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your unit.

Protect Your Components from overheating

• Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.

• Do not stack components.

➣

Program The Remote

5 5

Other Features

➣

Connections

➣

Reference

• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand.

• Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around other components.

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Connections

Connecting Your VCR

Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR.

Jacks and Cables

RF Jacks and Antenna Cables (F-type)

The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality, and must be used if audio/video connections are not available for your TV.

These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections. The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV. The antenna cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR’s OUT TO TV jack and your TV’s antenna input.

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)

The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and sound quality, and can be used if your TV has audio/video input jacks.

These jacks are used for most audio/video connections between components. The VCR audio/video jacks are color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). If your TV only has one input for audio (mono), you may need a Y-adapter to hear sound from both channels.

RF Jack

Audio/Video Jack

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Connections

Choosing a VCR Connection

There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable service, and if you have a cable box, and whether some of the channels are scrambled, and maybe you have a satellite receiver along with cable (but no cable box), or a satellite receiver and no cable or...well, you get the picture.

Five connections are described in this section and one of them should provide you with a VCR connection that works.

• TV with RF jack only

• TV with audio/video jacks

• TV with audio/video jacks and cable box to unscramble pay

channels only

• TV with RF jack and satellite receiver

• TV with audio/video jacks and satellite receiver

If you need to connect additional components not shown in the diagrams here (and are unsure of how to connect them), refer to the instruction manual that came with that particular component.

Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections

Using a simple antenna cable connection gives you good picture quality. If your television has audio/video jacks, I highly recommend using them to get even better picture quality and stereo sound when recording and playing back videotapes. These connections give you more convenient operation by not having to share the TV’s antenna signal.

Don’t Forget About the Auto TV/VCR Feature

The TV/VCR switch controls whether the picture signal is coming from the VCR or the TV.

You can set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON when using only the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV jacks and OFF when using the AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks—so your TV signal is not interrupted when the VCR is turned on. You can change the setting manually by using the TV•VCR button on the VCR or the ANTENNA button on the remote.

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Connections

TV With RF Jack Only

This connection assumes:

• You are connecting antenna, cable, or cable box system.

• Your television has only an RF input jack.

This connection provides:

• Mono sound playback from VCR.

• Record one channel while watching another (except when

using a cable box for all channels).

To use this connection, you must have:

• One coaxial cable for cable or antenna connection; two cables for a cable box

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to

First Things First

, then follow the steps.

Using This Connection

Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4, whichever one you selected with the 3CH.4 switch on the back of the VCR.

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record one program and watch another:

1. Begin recording a program using one of the recording features.

2. Press the TV•VCR button on the VCR (ANTENNA on remote) and select a different channel on the TV.

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

VCR

R-AUDIO-L

OUT

IN 1

VIDEO

MONO

IN FROM ANT.

VHF/UHF

OUT TO TV

3 CH. 4

CABLE/

ANTENNA

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Connections

VCR

3 CH. 4

IN FROM ANT.

VIDEO

OUT

R-AUDIO-L

OUT TO TV

VHF/UHF

MONO

IN 1

INPUT 1

VIDEO

L/MONO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUTPUT

INPUT 2

VIDEO

L/MONO

CABLE/

ANTENNA

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

TV With Audio/Video Jacks

This connection assumes:

• You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box system.

• Your television has audio/video jacks.

This connection provides:

• Stereo sound playback from VCR.

• Record one channel while watching another (except when using a

cable box for all channels).

To use this connection, you must have:

• (1) coaxial cable for cable/antenna connection; (2) for cable box

• (3) audio/video cables

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to

Using This Connection

Tune your TV to its video input channel. Use of TV•VCR button on the VCR (ANTENNA on remote) is not required.

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record one program and watch another:

1. Begin recording a program using one of the recording features.

2. Select a different channel on the TV.

First Things First

, then follow the steps.

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Connections

VCR

3 CH. 4

IN FROM ANT.

VIDEO

OUT

R-AUDIO-L

OUT TO TV

VHF/UHF

MONO

IN 1

INPUT 1

VIDEO

L/MONO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUTPUT

INPUT 2

VIDEO

L/MONO

CABLE/

ANTENNA

CABLE

CABLE BOX

SPLITTER

TV With Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only

This connection assumes:

• You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium channels.

• Your TV has audio/video input jacks.

This connection provides:

• Stereo sound playback from VCR.

• Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through the cable

box while watching an unscrambled channel.

To use this connection, you must have:

• (3) coaxial cables

• (3) audio/video cables

• (1) splitter

All scrambled channels must be

viewed through the VCR.

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to

First Things First

, then follow the steps.

Using This Connection

Tune your TV to its video input channel. Use of TV•VCR button on the VCR (ANTENNA on remote) is not required.

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record a scrambled or unscrambled program and watch another unscrambled program:

1. Begin recording a scrambled or unscrambled program through the

2. Select an unscrambled channel on the TV.

cable box using one of the recording features.

For Cable Box Setup, select ALL

channels (see Setting Up the VCR).

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Connections

3 CH. 4

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

IN 1

OUT

IN FROM ANT.

OUT TO TV

VHF/UHF

MONO

SATELLITE RECEIVER

VCR

SATELLITE

CABLE,CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO

CH CH

SATELLITE

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

CABLE/

ANTENNA

TV With RF Jack and Digital Satellite Receiver

This connection assumes:

• You have a basic digital satellite system and your TV does not have audio/video input jacks.

This connection provides:

• Mono sound playback from VCR, recording from a satellite receiver, and recording one off-air or cable channel while watching another.

To use this connection, you must have:

• (4) coaxial cables and (3) audio/video cables

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to the

Using This Connection

• Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4, whichever one you selected with the 3CH.4 switch on the back of the VCR.

First Things First Section

, then follow the steps.

Caution

The unauthorized recording of

satellite broadcasts, television

programs, or other copyrighted

materials may infringe the rights

of others.

• To record and watch off-air or cable, tune your VCR to channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the receiver. Turn off receiver.

• To watch and/or record from the digital satellite receiver, tune your VCR to its line input (L1 if you have connected the receiver to the back jacks or L2 for the front jacks).

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record one off-air or cable program and watch another

1. Turn off the digital satellite receiver and begin recording a program using a recording feature.

2. Press TV•VCR on the VCR (ANTENNA on remote) and select a different channel on the TV.

To record a digital satellite receiver program

1. Turn on the receiver, tune the VCR to its line input, and begin recording a program using a recording feature.

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Connections

VCR

SATELLITE

SIGNAL

CABLE OR ANTENNA

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

CH CH

SATELLITE

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

3 CH. 4

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

IN 1

OUT

IN FROM ANT.

OUT TO TV

VHF/UHF

MONO

CABLE/

ANTENNA

INPUT 1

VIDEO

L/MONO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUTPUT

INPUT 2

VIDEO

L/MONO

SATELLITE RECEIVER

TV With Audio/Video Jacks and Digital Satellite Receiver

This connection assumes:

• You have an advanced digital satellite system and your TV has audio/video input jacks.

This connection provides:

• Stereo sound playback from VCR, recording from receiver while watching cable or off-air channel, and recording one cable or offair channel while watching another.

To use this connection, you must have:

• (3) coaxial cables and (6) audio/video cables

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to the

First Things First Section

, then follow the steps.

Using This Connection

• Tune your TV to its video input to record (or watch) the VCR or satellite receiver.

• To record from the digital satellite receiver, tune your VCR to its line input (L1 if you have connected the receiver to the back jacks or L2 for the front jacks).

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF. Use of TV•VCR button on the VCR (ANTENNA on remote) is not required.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record one off-air or cable program and watch another:

1. Begin recording a program using a recording feature.

2. Select a different channel on the TV.

To record a digital satellite receiver program and watch a cable or off-air channel:

1. Turn on the receiver, tune the VCR to its line input, and begin recording a program using a recording feature.

2. Select a different channel on the TV.

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Reference

This section gives you some additional information about the VCR, including a description of the unit’s controls and display.

You also will find a Troubleshooting Tips section, which might help to resolve some of those simple problems.

Finally, this section contains your warranty information.

First Things First

➣

Setting Up the VCR

➣

VCR Basics

➣

Recording

➣

Program The Remote

Other Features

➣

Connections

➣

Reference

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Reference

Front Panel

ON . OFF

TV.VCR

-AUDIO-

VIDEO

L

MONO

EJECT

INPUT

CHANNEL

TRACKING

INFO

CLEAR

CHANNEL

(Front Panel door open)

RECORD

PROG. EXP.

Remote Sensor

PLAY/PAUSE

REV FWD

STOP

AUDIO (R and L MONO) and VIDEO In Jacks Receives signals from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT to select L2 to record from these jacks.

CHANNEL•TRACKING and Up and Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. Used for program express and moving through menu system.

CLEAR and Left Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or programming the timer. Used for program express and navigating through the menu system.

EJECT Ejects the tape.

FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback. Starts slow motion

during play-pause and increases slow-motion speed.

INFO and Right Displays information on the TV screen. Used for program express and navigating through the menu system.

INPUT Selects between the line inputs and VCR’s tuner. Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio/video input jacks on the back or front of the VCR.

MENU Displays and accesses VCR’s menu system on the TV screen.

PLAY/PAUSE Plays a tape. Pauses action for viewing during playback. Pauses recording to prevent recording of

unwanted scenes.

PROG. EXP. Used for program express.

ON•OFF Turns the VCR on or off.

RECORD Starts VCR recording. Used for express recording.

Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this sensor.

REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture in reverse during playback. Starts slow motion

during play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed.

Shuttle Ring Turn clockwise to search forward or counterclockwise to search in reverse. Turn farther (over halfway) clockwise to fast forward or farther counterclockwise to rewind.

STOP Stops the normal functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast-forward, or pause.

TV•VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV cable/antenna signal.

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Reference

Display Panel

SAPSLPVCR Hi-Fi STEREO

AM PM

Functions

Cassette-In Indicator ( ) Cassette is inserted in VCR. Flashes when timer recording set and no tape in VCR.

Clock/Counter Displays current time or time counter or channel numbers when switching channels.

Function Displays:

BYE Power off CHAN, START, END, DATE, SPEED, SAVE, and SAVED Appear during program express. FFWD Fast forward HELLO Power on LOCK Appears for Pro-Tect Plus™ locking feature OVERLAP Timer programs overlap PLAY Tape is in playback mode. REC Record REW Rewind SRCH+ Forward picture search SRCH– Reverse picture search STILL Playback is paused; still-frame displayed SLOW Tape playing back in slow motion STOP Tape is in stop mode TAPE Timer recording set, VCR turned off, and no tape in VCR T-REC Timer recording in progress X-REC Express recording in progress

Clock/Counter

Hi-Fi Indicator Lights when HI-FI or MIX is selected in the audio menu.

Speed Indicator (SP or SLP) Displays the recording speed.

SAP Indicator Lights when SAP is selected in the audio menu and Reception menu is set to SAP.

STEREO Indicator Lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo and Reception menu is set to STEREO.

VCR Indicator (Applies only if the VCR Viewing Channel is 3 or 4). Press the TV•VCR on the VCR (ANTENNA on remote)

to turn on or off.

• VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR.

• VCR indicator off: Picture from TV channel.

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Reference

Back Panel

IN FROM ANT.

VHF/UHF

OUT TO TV

3 CH. 4

OUT

IN 1

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

MONO

3CH.4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups.

AUDIO (R and L/MONO) and VIDEO IN 1 Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT to select L1 to record from these jacks.

AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component, like a TV or VCR, when it is connected to these jacks.

IN FROM ANT. Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached.

OUT TO TV Jack Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied.

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Reference

Questions and Answers About COMMERCIAL ADVANCE

Will commercials be scanned through only on playback of recordings?

Yes. The VCR does not rewind and mark commercial segments until after recording is finished.

How fast does the COMMERCIAL breaks?

In SLP tape speed, a 3-minute commercial break is scanned through in approximately 8-12 seconds. In SP, it takes about 25-35 seconds.

Are commercials still recorded if I want to watch them?

Yes. The recorded program, including commercials, can be viewed by setting the Playback feature to MANUAL.

What if the VCR scans forward through part of my program?

Simply rewind the tape to just before the skipped segment, and press PLAY to view the program.

Once a recording has been marked, does COMMERCIAL time the tape is played?

Yes. If the Playback feature is set to AUTO, the marked commercials should be skipped each time the tape is played in a COMMERCIAL ADVANCE VCR.

After marking commercials, is the tape left at the beginning or end of the recording?

The tape is left at the end of the recording so it is in position to begin additional programmed recordings.

Does the marking process interfere with other programmed recordings?

ADVANCE VCR scan through the commercial

ADVANCE work each

No. If two or more recordings are programmed together without sufficient time to mark the first recording, marking will take place after all recordings are completed.

What happens if the marking process is interrupted?

Marking can be interrupted to allow use of the VCR. Marking will resume again when the VCR’s power is turned off as long as the tape has not been ejected from the VCR.

Does COMMERCIAL ADVANCE work in all recording speeds?

Yes, COMMERCIAL ADVANCE works in SP and SLP.

Will COMMERCIAL ADVANCE marked recordings work in non-Commercial Advance VCRs?

A COMMERCIAL ADVANCE marked recording will play in a non-commercial advance VCR, but commercials will not automatically be skipped.

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Troubleshooting Tips

No power

• Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet.

• Check to make sure your connections are correct.

VCR does not respond to remote

• Press VCR1 (VCR2) to set remote to control the VCR.

• Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote.

• The batteries may need changing.

• Make sure to press the VCR1 or VCR2 button on the remote to operate the VCR—whichever one corresponds to the Remote

VCR1/VCR2 setting.

• Remove batteries for at least one minute, then replace them. This resets the remote, so it may require reprogramming.

Remote no longer controls a ProScan, RCA, or GE TV

• Press TV to set remote to control a compatible TV.

• Check to make sure the remote is programmed to control an ProScan, RCA, or GE TV.

Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing

• Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off.

• Check to make sure the TV is switched to an active channel.

• Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.

Noisy or no picture during playback

• Press TV•VCR on VCR (ANTENNA on remote) to turn VCR indicator on.

• Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel selected with 3CH.4

back of VCR.

• Check to make sure the TV’s fine tuning is correct for the channel you have selected.

• Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.

• Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to video input.

• Try another tape.

• Some noise/streaks are normal during search, stop action, frame advance, and slow-motion playback.

switch on

Streaks in picture during normal playback

• Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down for the best picture.

• Check to make sure the tape is of good quality and not worn out.

Time counter not working or time counter not working in search modes

• The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape. When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered, the time counter will hold its count until recorded material is detected again.

• A minus (–) will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther back than a counter reading of 0:00:00.

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Reference

Will not record or play

• Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR.

• Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette.

• Check to make sure the tape is not broken.

• Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback.

• Check the Pro-Tect Plus™ feature.

Will not record

• Check to make sure the safety tab is intact.

Rewind does not operate

• Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound.

VCR Plus+ or timer recording not made or wrong program recorded

• Check to make sure the correct VCR Plus+ code is entered.

• Check to make sure the cable box or satellite receiver was turned on when recording was to begin.

• Check to make sure the program was entered correctly (wrong channel or times).

• Power interruption. Reset the clock.

• Check to see if time and date are correct—including AM/PM.

• Check to make sure the program did not exceed the tape’s length or the tape was not rewound beforehand.

• Check to make sure the VCR was turned off at the time recording was to start.

• Check to make sure there was a tape in the VCR and the cassette’s safety tab was intact.

• VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during a timer recording.

• Check to make sure VCR Plus+ setup was completed correctly.

Clock shows incorrect time or date

• Power interruption. Automatic clock set was not turned on or did not work properly. Check time zone and daylight-savings settings.

• Make sure VCR or cable box is tuned to channel carrying XDS information.

• Auto clock set is not supported by digital satellite receivers. Set the clock manually.

Time did not adjust for daylight-saving time

• Check to make sure daylight-saving feature is set correctly.

VCR makes noise when stopped

• VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode.

Will not AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH active channels correctly

• Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.

• Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set correctly.

• If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu, try using

either CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead.

• May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels. Contact your local cable company for more information.

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Tape plays back in slow motion

• Press PLAY to return to normal playback.

Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically

• Check to make sure the Auto Play ON/OFF feature is set to ON.

TIMER or TAPE indicator flashes

• Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set.

Time counter disappears during searching

• This is normal.

On-screen menus appear in English or French

• Check LANGUAGE feature.

No stereo sound during playback

• Check to make sure the Tape Playback feature is set to HI-FI to hear stereo sound during playback.

• Must use the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks on the back of the VCR to hear stereo sound.

Stereo audio too noisy

• Stereo signal is weak. Set Reception: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature to MONO.

• Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise.

Index and Zero Search features do not operate

• Check to see if MOVIE ADVANCE feature is activated.

Cannot access MOVIE ADVANCE feature

• The video cassette must have the safety tab removed and the recording must be in SP speed.

• Home recording was selected for the tape type in the on-screen displaty. Eject cassette and reinsert.

VCR forwards through commercials or momentarily displays a blue screen during playback

• Commercial Advance feature is set to AUTO. Set it to MANUAL.

Commercial Advance feature does not mark commercials when:

• The marking feature is set to OFF in the commercial advance menu. Set it to ON.

• A recording is less than 15 minutes or the commercial is longer than one minute.

• A single isolated commercial can not be marked.

• Recording started in the middle of a commercial segment.

• A commercial group within the first or last two minutes of a recording.

• Accuracy and effectiveness can vary depending on the program content and the characteristics of the commercials.

• A commercial is between 30-and-45 seconds and 45-and-60 seconds.

• Effectiveness may vary when local television stations insert their own commercials.

Commercials recorded even though Commercial advance feature was set to ON.

• Commercial advance is designed to record the commercials, mark them, and then skip over them during playback.

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How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel

You need to tune your TV to the Video Input Channel if you are using the VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks to connect to the TV’s AUDIO/ VIDEO INPUT jacks. You must select this “channel” before you can see the VCR’s menus, the cable or antenna reception, and the content that’s on a tape.

VCR1

DVD

TV Button

ON • OFF

VCR2

AUX

SAT • CABLE

The Video Channel on TVs varies for different brands and different models. Below are some steps to try:

• If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or PROSCAN, press the TV button on the remote control that came with the VCR. Then press the INPUT button on the remote.

• If you have another brand of TV, consult the section, Programming The Remote, to see if the VCR’s remote control can be set to control your TV. If so, follow the step above.

If those options do not work, try the following ideas. You might access the Video Input Channel by:

• pressing a button on the remote (see table below)

• selecting the channel from the TV’s menu system

(see table below)

• tuning directly to the channel by selecting a specific channel number (see table below)

• going through all the channels in the channel list by pressing the channel up or down buttons on the TV.

INPUT Button

SPEED

GUIDE

MUTE

INPUT

RECORD

CH +

CH -

GO BACK

INFO

CLEAR

ANTENNA

PLAY FORWARDREVERSE

STOP PAUSE

Some common scenarios are listed in the Video Input Channel Variations table that follows:

Video Input Channel Variations

Button/Switch Button on the Channel on the TV TV Remote Number

VIDEO VID 1 00 SIGNAL LINE 90 VID 1 VID 91 VID 2 VIDEO 92 S-VID S-VID 93 S-VIDEO INPUT VID 1

S-VIDEO VID 2 SOURCE AUX

- TRACKING +

EDIT

FR.ADV

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Specifications

Format: VHS

Record/Playback Video: 4-head System: Audio: VHS Hi-Fi record/playback

system

Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color

Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined

antenna terminal

Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability*

(125 cable channels)

Canada: 178 channels capability*

(122 cable channels)

Type: AutoProgramming frequency synthesis

Power Requirement: 120V AC, 60 Hz

Power Consumption: 23 watts (standby < 3.3 watts)

Dimensions: 3.7 inches high (93 mm)

17 inches wide (430 mm)

11.8 inches deep (300 mm)

Weight: 8.2 pounds (3.7 kg)

Other: Automatic head cleaner

Storage Temperature - 22˚F to +149˚F Range: (-30˚C to +65˚C)

Operating +41˚F to +104˚F Temperature Range: (+5˚C to +40˚C)

*Check your cable company‘s compatibility requirements.

Cleaning the VCR

Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top, back, sides, and bottom of the cabinet.

Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. We recommend using a nonabrasive, antistatic cleaner and polisher.

Specifications are subject to change.

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Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

Any defect in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• 6 months for labor charges.

• One year for parts.

The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.

What we will do:

• Pay any Authorized ProScan VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your VCR.

• Pay any Authorized ProScan VCR Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts

required to repair your VCR.

How you get service:

• Take your VCR to any Authorized ProScan VCR Service Center. To identify your nearest Authorized ProScan VCR Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-PROSCAN.

• Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your evidence of purchase date or first rental.

• Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate your VCR. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer.)

• Installation and related adjustments.

• Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Cleaning of video/audio heads.

• Batteries.

• A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other

commercial purposes.

• A VCR purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.

• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

Product Registration:

• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your VCR. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.

How State Law relates to warranty:

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your VCR unit outside the United States:

• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

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Glossary

AutoEdit Lets you control two VCRs simultaneously with a single remote. Useful when making a copy of a video tape.

A/V Cables & Jacks Commonly called “RCA-type” cables. Improves picture and sound quality. Required for stereo audio.

Code Search Simplifies programming the remote control by not requiring you to identify and enter a code to operate a component.

Commercial Advance Lets you skip commercials during video tape playback.

EnergySaver Automatically turns the VCR off after a (user definable) period of inactivity, cutting energy consumption.

Express Recording (XPR) A method of timer recording that lets you tape the remaining portion of a program.

Movie Advance Helps you locate certain parts of prerecorded movies (rented or purhased).

Program Express Lets you quickly program a timer recording using the VCR’s front panel buttons instead of the on-screen menu.

Pro-Tect Plus™ Allows you to “lock” the VCR so that the front panel and remote control buttons don’t work. Useful for protecting timer recordings.

QuickSet Guide An interactive, menu-based guide which helps you set up a number of your VCR’s features. Also accessible through the main on-screen menu.

SAP (Second Audio Program) A second sound track that may be included with a stereo broadcast. Usually used for foreign language dubs of programs.

Shuttle Ring A control on the VCR’s front panel that allows variable- speed control of picture search.

VCR Channels List A “list” of channels you want the VCR to be able to tune when using the CH+/- buttons.

VCR Plus+ Simplifies timer recording by entering a PlusCode Programming Number from an available TV listing.

XDS Extended Data Services—a system where time information is encoded in a TV broadcast, allowing the VCR’s clock to be set automatically.

XPR See

Express Recording

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Accessories

included 4 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen 12 ANTENNA button

19, 23, 34, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64 Arrow buttons 6, 22, 23, 66 Audio

playback type 54

selecting 54 Audio code list 40 Audio features, set up 54 AUDIO menu 54 Audio only

playing back 35

recording 34 Audio/Video (A/V) jacks

5, 34, 35, 58, 59, 61, 62, 64, 66, 68, 73 Auto channel search 10 Auto clock feature 12 Auto play feature 19, 25 Auto TV/VCR feature

19, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64 AutoEdit feature 36 Automatic rewind 25 Automatic tracking 25, 52 AUX button 22, 40 AUX button codes 41 Auxiliary component codes 40 Auxiliary component codes for remote 41

Back panel jacks 68 Back-lit remote 22 Basic recording 26 Basics, learning 21 Batteries

installing in the remote 4 Broadcast stereo TV recording 34 BYE display 67

Cable box codes 41 Cable box setup 9 Cables

positioning 57

types of 58 Cassette-in indicator 67 CH + and - buttons 23, 24, 38, 40 CHAN buttons 11 Channel 3/4 Switch 68 Channel 3/4 switch 5, 60, 63 CHANNEL buttons 12, 66 Channel, VCR viewing 5 Channels, adding/removing 12 CHANNELS menu 9, 11, 16, 31 Choosing a VCR connection 59 CLEAR button 23, 24, 32, 39, 51, 53, 66 Clearing timer programs 33 Clock display 67 Code search feature 38 Codes for remote 41 COMMERCIAL ADVANCE 43, 44

display 46

marking 45

menu 45

playback 46

questions and answers 69 Component buttons 22 Connecting your VCR 4 Connections 57

audio/video cable 59

choosing 59

TV with A/V jacks, cable box to unscra 62

TV with A/V jacks 61

TV with A/V jacks, satellite receiver 64

TV with RF jack only 60

TV with RF jack, satellite receiver 63

two VCRs 35 Controls

back panel 68

front panel 66 Copying and editing tapes 35

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Date and time setting 12 Design specifications 74 Display panel 67 Displays, on screen 53 Dual remote with AutoEdit 36 DVD button 22

EDIT button 23, 36 Editing timer programs 33 EJECT button 25, 66 Eject, tape 25 EnergySaver feature 20 Express Recording (XPR) 28

F ADV button 23 Fast forward (shuttle ring) 50 FFWD display 67 FORWARD button

23, 25, 38, 40, 46, 49, 51, 53 FR ADV button 50 Frame advance 50 Front panel controls 66 FWD button 36, 46, 49, 51, 53, 66

IN (FROM ANT) jack

4, 5, 6, 19, 35, 58, 59, 60, 63, 68 Included accessories 4 Index search 51 Indicators in display panel 67 INFO button 15, 23, 24, 33, 53 INPUT button 5, 23, 30, 34, 35, 66, 73

Jacks

Audio/Video (A/V) 73

Jacks, types of 58

L1 indicator 34, 35, 63, 64 L2 indicator 34, 35, 63, 64 LANGUAGE menu 8 LED on remote 38 Left and right buttons 33, 66 Light button 22 LOCK display 52, 67 Locking feature 52

Glossary 76 GO BACK button 23, 24 GUIDE button 24

HELLO display 67 Hi-Fi indicator 67

MENU button

6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 23,

29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 44, 54, 66 MOVIE ADVANCE 47 MUTE button 24

Number buttons 6, 15, 23, 24

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OK button 22 ON•OFF button 22, 23, 24, 38, 40, 52, 66 On-screen displays 53 OUT (TO TV) jack

4, 5, 6, 19, 35, 58, 59, 60, 63, 68 Overheating 57 OVERLAP display 67

PAUSE button 23, 25, 26, 35, 36, 50, 52 Picture search options 49 PLAY button

23, 25, 35, 36, 38, 46, 49, 50, 60,

61, 62, 63, 64 PLAY display 67 PLAY/PAUSE button 50, 66 Playing a tape 25 Plugging in the VCR 4 PlusCode number 31 POWER button 25 Power surges 57 PREFERENCES menu 18, 19, 44 Pro-Tect Plus locking feature 52 Problem solving 70 PROG EXP button 29, 66 Programming the remote 37

cable boxes 38 satellite receivers 38 TVs 38

Programming the remote to Control an Audio

compone

auxiliary component 40

PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 30, 32

REC button 36 REC display 67 Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature 34, 54 RECORD button 23, 26, 28, 34, 35, 36, 66 Recording

audio only 34 basic 26 broadcast stereo TV 34 copying and editing tapes 35 Express (XPR) 28 options 27 program express 29 SAP 34 speeds 20 timer 29 timer with VCR Plus+ 31

Remote

buttons 22 installing batteries 4 programming for other components 38

sensor 66 Remote codes 41 Remote codes (other components) 41 Remote VCR1/VCR2 18 Removing/adding channels 12 REV button 36, 66 REVERSE button 23, 25, 39, 40, 49, 51, 52 Review programs screen 33 Reviewing timer programs 33 REW display 67 Rewind (shuttle ring) 50 Rewind, automatic 25

QuickSet guide 5, 8

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Safety tab 19, 26, 29 SAP indicator 67 SAP, recording 34 SAT•CABLE button 22, 38 Satellite receiver codes 41 Search

forward 49

reverse 49 SEARCH button 24, 46, 51, 52 Sensor, remote 66 Set up

auto play feature 19

auto TV/VCR feature 19

cable box 9

daylight-savings 14

EnergySaver feature 20

features in PREFERENCES menu 18

front panel (VCR display) feature 20

language feature 8

remote VCR1/VCR2 option 18

tape speed feature 20

time and date 12

time and date manually 15

time zone 13

using menu system 8

VCR Plus+ channels 16 Shuttle ring 50, 66 Signal type

changing 11

selecting 11 Skipping commercials 43 SLOW display 67 Slow motion 49 SLP indicator 67 Solving problems 70 SP indicator 67 Specifications 74 Speed

SLP 20

SP 20

SPEED button 20, 24, 26, 28, 32, 35 Speed indicators 67 Speeds, recording 20 SRCH+ and – display 67 STEREO indicator 67 STILL display 67 STOP button

24, 26, 28, 32, 34, 35, 36, 39, 51,

52, 53, 66 STOP display 67 Stopping a timer recording 32

T-REC display 67 Tab, safety 26 TAPE display 30, 32, 67 Tape eject 25 Tape playback feature 55 Tape playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX 55 Tape, playing a 25 Tape speeds 20 Time and date setting 12 Time counter 53 Time counter display 53, 67 Time display on TV 53 TIME menu 13, 14, 15 Time setting

set daylight saving 14

set time zone 13 TIMER display 30, 32 Timer programs

clearing 33

editing 33

reviewing 33 Timer recording 29

stopping 32 Timer recording (VCR Plus+) 31 TIMER RECORDINGS menu 29, 33 Tips, troubleshooting 70 Tracking 52 TRACKING buttons 24, 25, 49, 52, 66 Troubleshooting tips 70

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TV button 5, 22, 38, 73 TV codes for remote 41 TV function buttons 24 TV•VCR button

19, 34, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64

TV’s video input channel 73

UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER... message 32 Up and down buttons 29, 33

Variable speed search 50 VCR button 5 VCR channels list 10 VCR function buttons 23–24 VCR indicator 19, 34, 67 VCR MAIN MENU

5, 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 18, 29, 31, 33, 44, 54

VCR Plus+

channel list menu 16, 31 channels 16 PlusCode number 31 recording 31 system channel numbers 16 VCR PLUS+ menu 31

worksheet for channels 17 VCR viewing channel 5, 25 VCR1 button 18, 19, 22, 36, 52 VCR2 button 18, 22, 36, 52 Viewing channel 5, 67 VOL buttons 24

Zero search 52

X-REC display 67 XDS (extended data services) information 12

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An RCA Entertainment Product

If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Service Center from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product.

10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290

Printed in Japan

TOCOM 1540764A

VQTS 3546 (A)

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Thomson Consumer Electronics has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.