RCA PSVR64 Owner’s Manual

Hooking Up the VCR

del PSVR64

1 Choosing a Hookup
2 Antenna or Cable System Without

a Cable Box
Cable System With Cable Box to

Unscramble All Channels

Setting Up the VCR

8-15 Startup

Using the Remote Contro!

16 Component Buttons
17 VCR Function Buttons

18 TV, Cable Box, and Satellite

Receiver Function Buttons

19 Controlling a VCR

Playing a Tape

23 Operating Instructions 28
24 Pause for Stop-Action 28

24 Slow Motion 29

24 Automatic Tracking
24 Manual Tracking 29
25 Picture Search 30

25-26 Variable Speed Picture Search and 30

Frame Advance 31
27 Auto Play Feature 31
27 Auto Repeat Feature

4

Cable System With Cable Box to
Unscramble Only Pay Channels

5-6

RCA DSS ® Satellite Receiver

7

Connecting Two VCRs for Copying
Tapes

20

Controlling a TV

21

Controlling a Cable Box or an
RCA DSS '_ Satellite Receiver

22

Controlling an RCA Auxiliary
Component

DISPLAY Button
Time Counter

Tape Playback
HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature

Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking

Index Search
Time Search
Zero Search

Blank Search

COMMERCIAL_)ADVANCE TM Feature

32-33 Recording and Playback

Recording a Program

34

Basic Recording 42

35

Recording Features

36-40

Recording While You're Away 43

(VCR Plus+ and Timer) 44

41

Express Recording (XPR)

_eference Sect_or_

Controls (Front Panel, Back Panel, 52

45-47

and Display Panel) 52

48-50

Troubleshootin_ Guide 53

51

Questions and Answers About 54-57
COMMERCIAL,)'ADVANCE TM

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV

or SAP
Recording Audio Only

Using Two VCRs for Copying and
Editing Tapes

Specifications

Cleaning the VCR

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VCR Plus+ and mer Recording Quick Reference

This quick reference outlines the procedures for setting up your VCR to record a program while you a_e away. Belo_ e the
VCR is set up for VCR Plus+ programming, make sure a VCR Plus+ channel number is assigned for each broadcast or

cable channel.

VCR Plus+ Programming

1. Press MENU.PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 1 to select VCR Plus+.

3. Enter the VCR Plus+ Code number.

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4. Press MENUoPROG.

5. Choose how often you want to record the program.

6. Press MENU*PROG.

7. Select arecording speed by pressing SPEED.

8. Press MENU°PROG to enter your program.

9. Turn off the VCR before recording time.

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1. Pzess MENU°PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 2 to select the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

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

5. Enter the channel number, start time (including AM or PM), end

3. Press 1 to display Create a New Program menu.

time, start date, and recording speed of the recording.

6. Press MENU°PROG to enter your program.

7. Turn off the VCR before recording begins.

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Press HENU to save

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Important Information

WARNING

To reduce the risk of
fire or shock hazard, do

not expose this VCR to
rain or moisture.

Cautions

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot,
fully insert.
ATTENTION: Pour _viter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la

fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq_ au fond.

Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug. The wide blade fits into the wall socket only
one way. If you need an extension cord, make sure it matches the plug of the VCR.

For U.S.A. -- Operate VCR only on 120 volts, 60Hz AC power (normal house power).
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may

void the user's authority to operate it.

Note To Cable TV Installer

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

O_B_'m_SHOCKREFERSERVICING TO QUALIFIEDSERVICE PERSONNEL.

DO NOT OPEN

A This symbol indicates _ This symbol indicates important

COVER(OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLEPARTS INSIDE.

"dangerous voltage" inside the _k instructions accompanying the

product that presents a risk of product.
electric shock or personal injury.

needed.

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.

Hooking Up the VCR

The hookups on pages 2 through 7 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and Advanced
(B and C).

The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable connection. It is the
easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed.

The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver (TV with audio and
video jacks). This connection may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of

operation.

Choosing a Hookup

Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.

1. How do you receive your TV signals?
Choose one answer from below.

A. Outside antenna - Turn to page 2.

B. Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bow tie antenna - Turn to page 2.

C. Cable System - Go to question 2.

D. RCA brand DSS® Satellite System and another source (A, B, C) - Go to question 3.

Hooking Up the VCR

2. What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?
Choose one answer from below.

A. Cable without a box - Turn to page 2.

B. Cable box to unscramble all the channels - Turn to page 3.

C. Cable box to unscramble only pay channels, such as HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, etc. - Turn to page 4.

*You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance.

3. What type of RCA DSS ® satellite system do you have?
Choose one answer from below.

A. Satellite receiver connected to "IV without audio/video inputs - Turn to page 5.

B. Basic satellite receiver connected to TV with audio/video inputs - Turn to page 6.

C. Deluxe satellite receiver connected to TV with audio/video inputs - Turn to page 6.

Optional Hookups

How to Hook Up Two VCRs for Copying Tapes

1. Select a hookup by answering the questions above.

2. Then modify the connections as shown on page 7.

DSS® is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation.

Hooking Up the VCR

Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box

Basic Hookup

Use this hookup for a simple connection which
requires fewer accessories.

1.

Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to
either channel 3 or 4.

Tune the TV to this channel and use the

TV,VCR button to watch the VCR.

2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional

accessories not provided.

3. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.

4. Go to page 8 for VCR setup information.

Advanced Hookup

From Antenna

or Cable

OR

3_0/75 Ohm

Adapter Back of VCR

1

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture

quality, hi-fi stereo playback, and more convenient
operation -- use of TV-VCR button not required.

1. Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional
accessories not provided.

If your TV is not stereo, a Y-adapter may be
required to hear sound from both channels.

2,

Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.

3.

Go to page 8 for VCR setup information.
You will tune the TV to its video input to

watch the VCR.
Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF.

(See page 15.)

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Back of TV

Adapter or Cable

2

Cable System with Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels

Cable System with Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels

Position Cable Box

Position the remote-controllable cable box on top
of the VCR. You may need to position it at

different angles before the VCR can control it.
Make sure the cable box does not cover the

transmitting window on top of the VCR.

Basic Hookup

Use this hookup for a simple connection which
requires fewer accessories.

1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to
either channel 3 or 4.

You will tune the TV to this channel and use
the TV.VCR button to watch the VCR.

o Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.

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3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.

4. Go toPpage 8 for VCR setup information.

Advanced Hookup

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture
quality, hi-fi stereo playback, and more convenient

operation -- use of TV• VCR button not required.

1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional

accessories not provided.
If your TV is not stereo, a Y-adapter may be

required to hear sound from both channels.

2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.

3. Go to page 8 for VCR setup information.

You will tune the TV to its video input to
watch the VCR.

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Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF. See

page 15.

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Hooking Up the VCR

Cable System with Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels

(such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.)

Position Cable Box

Position the remote-controllable cable box on top
of the VCR. You may need to position it at

different angles before the VCR can control it.
Make sure the cable box does not cover the

transmitting window on top of the VCR.

Basic Hookup

Use this hookup for a simple connection which

requires fewer accessories.

1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to

• either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the TV to this channel and use

the TVeVCR button to watch the VCR.

2,

Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional

accessories not provided.

3°

Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.

4. Go to page 8 for VCR setup information.

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Advanced Hookup

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture
quality, hi-fi stereo playback, and more convenient

operation _ use of TV.VCR button not required.

.

Connect as shown.

This co.nnection requires additional
accessories not provided.

If your TV is not stereo, a Y-adapter may be
required to hear sound from both channels.

2.

Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.

3o

Go to page 8 for VCR setup information.
You will tune the TV to its video input to

watch the VCR. All pay channels are viewed
through the VCR.

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Cable
(supplied)

RCA DSS® Satellite Receiver

Position RCA DSS ® Receiver

Position the receiver on top of the VCR. You may
need to position it at different angles before the

VCR can control it. Make sure the receiver does
not cover the transmitting window on top of the

VCR.

RCADSS® Satellite Receiver

Do not stack electronic components or other
objects on top of the RCA DSS ® receiver. The slots

on top of the receiver must be left uncovered to

allow proper airflow to the unit. Blocking the
airflow to the unit could impair performance or
damage your receiver and other components.

Also, do not stack the RCA DSS® receiver on top
of a "hot component" such as an audio power

amplifier.

Basic Hookup

Use this hookup if your TV does not have
audio/video jacks.

1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of satellite
receiver to either channel 3 or 4.

You will tune the VCR to this channel or its
line input (L1) to record from the receiver.

To watch the satellite receiver, turn off the
VCR.

If you want to watch or record the signal
from your antenna, cable, or cable box, make

sure the satellite receiver is turned off.

2. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to
either channel 3 or 4.

You will tune the TV to this channel and use
the TVoVCR button to watch the VCR.

3. Connect as shown.

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This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.

4. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and

receiver.

5.' Go to page 8 for VCR setup.

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RCA DSS Satellite Receiver

Advanced Hookup with Basic

Receiver

Use this hookup if your TV has audio/video jacks
and your receiver has one set of AUDIO/VIDEO

jacks.

1,

Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of receiver
to either channel 3 or 4.

You will tune the VCR to this channel to
record from the satellite receiver.

To watch the satellite receiver, tune your TV

to its video input channel.
If you want to watch or record the signal

from your antenna, cable, or cable box, make
sure the satellite receiver is turned off.

2.

Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of receiver

to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the TV to this channel and use

the TV*VCR button to watch the VCR.

3. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional

accessories not provided.

4. Plug. in power cords of VCR, TV, and
receiver.

5. Go to page 8 for VCR setup information.

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Receiver

Use this hookup if your TV has audio/video jacks
and your receiver has two sets of AUDIO/VIDEO

jacks.

1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of receiver
to either channel 3 or 4.

You will tune the TV to this channel and use
the TV*VCR button to watch the VCR.

To record from the satellite receiver, you will
tune the VCR to its line input (L 1).

To watch the satellite receiver, tune your TV
to its video input channel.

2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional

accessories not provided.

3. Plug. in power cords of VCR, "rv, and
receiver.

4. Go to page 8 for VCR setup information.

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Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes

Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes

Basic Hookup

Use this hookup for a simple connection which

requires fewer accessories.

,

Select a hookup from pages 2 - 6, and then
modify with this connection.

2.

Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the playback

VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the recording VCR to this

channel to receive the signal from the
playback VCR.

3. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional

accessories not provided.

4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

5. Go to page 8 for VCR setup information.

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Use this hookup for slightly improved copy
quality arid more convenient operation --use of

TV .VCR button not required.

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Select a hookup from pages 2 - 6, and then

modify with this connection.

2.

Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional
accessories not provided.

If your other VCR is not stereo, plug it into
the AUDIO L MONO jack of this VCR to

hear sound from both channels.

3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

4,

Go to page 8 for VCR setup information.
You will select the line input (audio/video)

on the recording VCR to receive the signal

from the playback VCR.

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Setting Up the VCR

Setting Up the VCR

Now that you have properly connected the TV and VCR, you are ready to set up the VCR to meet your personal needs.
This section discusses the basic setup necessary for your VCR to operate properly.

Startup

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Setting Up the VCR

Use the On-Screen Menu System

Point and Select is the method you use to move through the menu system. There are two ways to select (or change) a
menu or feature. Although there are two ways to access the menu system, only the number buttons are referenced

throughout this manual to explain the VCR features and operations.

Using.the Number Buttons

Press MENU.PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU. Then use the number
button on the remote that corresponds to the number on the menu to select (or
change) an item. Using the number button allows you to point and select a menu

item at the same time.

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Using the Arrow Buttons

Press MENU-PROG on the remote or MENU on the VCR to display the VCR MAIN
MENU. Then use the/x or _ arrow button to point to a menu or item. Press

MENUePROG on the remote or MENU on the VCR to select (or change) the item.
The left and right arrow buttons move from one location to another. Use these

buttons to select a function such as minutes or hours during clock set. Then use the

up and down arrows to change.

Turn On the TV

1. Turn on the TV.

2. If you use one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel selected
with the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR.

If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the TV to the TV's video input.

(See TV owner's manual for details.)

Turn On the VCR

1. PressVCR1 on the remote.

The first time you turn on the VCR, the SETUP menu will appear. Follow the
steps on the screen to automatically set-up the cable box or RCA DSS ® satellite

receiver, auto channel search, automatically set the time, and select some
feature options.

! Press number button I on the remote to Begin setup. Proceed to Auto

Cable/DSS Box Setup.

• Press number button 2 on the remote to Cancel the setup.

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2 Cancel

If you choose not to use the SETUP menu, follow the steps in this section to
manually set up the VCR so it will operate properly.

If you skip auto channel search during setup the auto clock set feature will not
be performed.

If the SETUP menu does not appear or you prefer, you can manually select the

SETUP menu. Each of these features (except the automatic clock set) may also
be performed individually.

To manually select the SETUP menu.

• Press MENU.PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

• Press 5 to display the SETUP menu.

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Auto Cable/DSS Box Setup

The cable/DSS box setup allows the VCR to record programs from the cable box or RCA
DSS® receiver.

• If your cable box can be controlled by a remote, the VCR may be able to tune it to
the channel you want to record during VCR Plus+ and timer recordings. Position

the remote-controllable cable box on top of the VCR to receive the infrared remote
signal. (See pages 3-4.)

• The VCR will turn on an RCA DSS® receiver and tune it to the channel you want
to record during timer recordings. Position the receiver on top of the VCR to
receive the infrared remote signal. (See pages 5-7.)

1. Cable box or satellite receiver not used for all channels:
Press 2. You are finished with Cable Box Setup. Skip to Auto Channel Search and

Auto Clock Set.
Cable box or RCA DSS ® receiver used for all channels:

Press 1 to continue.

2. Press two numbers on the remote to enter the output channel of your cable box
or satellite receiver. Press 0 before a single-digit number.
Valid numbers are 01 - 99.

Ifyou connected your cable box or satellite receiver to the VCR using the box's
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks, press INPUT to select the VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 option.

Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.

3. Press MENU°PROG to proceed.
The VCR now automatically enters the output channel of your cable box or

satellite receiver as the channel to be recorded in the VCR PLUS+ and Timer
Recordings menus,

4. Press MENU°PROG to proceed.

5. Manually Controlled Cable Box: You are finished with cable box setup. Press
MENU °PROG to exit. Proceed to Auto Channel Search and Auto Clock Set.

RCA DSS ® Receiver or Remote Controlled Cable Box:

• RCA DSS® Receiver: Enter 00 for the code. The receiver should turn on and
tune to channel 200.

The VCR will now tune your receiver to the correct channel during timer
recordings. - - - DSS will appear for the channel in the timer program menu.

Auto clock set is not supported by DSS. Proceed to Manual Clock Set, and
manually set the clock.

Remote Controlled Cable Box: Enter your cable box code from the chart on page
21 and follow the on-screen directions.

The VCR changes the cable box from channel 02 to channel 09 when you enter the

correct code for your cable box.
If the cable box changes channels, press 1. Proceed to Auto Channel Search and

Auto Clock Set.
If none of the codes work, try repositioning the cable box and entering the codes

again. If the codes still do not work, this VCR cannot control your cable box
during timer recordings or automatically set the clock. Press MENU,PROG.

Proceed to Auto Channel Search andAuto Clock Set.

SETUP

Is a cabLe box or DSS
receiver being used

with the VCR'foP aLL

channels?

2 No, skip this step

Enter the output
channel of the cable
box or DSS receiver.

Press 01-99 or INPUT
Press RENU to exit

Did the DSS receiver

turn on end tune to
channel 200?

1 YES, setup complete
2 NO, try another code

PLease turn on the
cabLe box and tune it
to channel 2.

Press MENU to proceed

Did the cable box
tune to channeL 9?

2 NO, try another code |

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CABLE/DSS BOX SETUP

The V£R wiLL now receive
eLL channels from the

cable box or DSS
receiver on VCR Ch 03

Press RENU to proceed

CABLE/DSS BOX SETUP

Enter the code for
your cabLe box or DSS

receiver from the List
in your U___r's Ranual.

Press RENU to proceed

CABLE/DSS BOX SETUP

CABLE/DSS BOX SETUP

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Setting Up the VCR

Manual Cable Box Setup

If you ever want to manually set up the cable box:

1. Press MENU.PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

2. Press 4 to select CHANNELS menu.

3. Press 4 to select Cable/DSS Setup.

4. Perform steps 1-5 as shown in Auto Cable/DSS Box Setup.

Auto Channel Search and Auto Clock Set

Follow the steps on the screen to auto channel search and automatically set the clock.*
You can also perform each of these operations separately from the VCR MAIN MENU.

RCA DSS ® Receiver: If you receive all channels through an RCA DSS® satellite
receiver, set the clock manual!y.

Cable Box: The VCR will proceedto automatic clock set.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Ti me

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE
5 VCR Plus+ Channel List

0 Exit

SET TIME ZONE

What is your time zone?
1 Eastern

2 Central
3 Mountain

4 Pacific
5 ALaska

6 Hawaii

7 Don't know

Press MENU to continue

No Cable Box: Follow the directions on the screen to automatically auto search
channels and set the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time information

transmitted by some broadcast stations.

If the SET TIME ZONE screen appears, follow these steps to place the channels in the

VCR's memory and set the clock.

1°

Press a number (1-6) on the remote corresponding to the "standard" time zone

you live in. If you do not know your time zone, press 7 and an automatic setting
will be made.

If you select Don't know for your time zone, the VCR will set the clock using the
first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds. If the time is not correct,

select a time zone or set the clock manually.

2. Set daylight savings. When the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen appears,
press I if your area observes daylight savings time from April to October, or
press 2 if it does not. If you do not know, press 3.

3. Press 1VIENUopROG on the remote if all antenna or cable connections are
completed. The auto channel search will be performed, followed by automatic

clock set.

If The Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful message appears, then set the clock
manually. The clock must be set before you can use the VCR Plus+ or timer

recording feature.

If you receive all channels through 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. (Call your local cable operator to find Out what channel carries
the broadcast signal.)

*Signal might not be available in some areas.

SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

Does your area observe
Daylight Savings Time
from APRIL to OCTOBER?

I Yes, DST is observed
2 No

3 Don't know
Press MENU to continue

SETUP

Now scanning channel 14

Press any key to cancet

The VCR is now setting
the clock, This may

take several minutes.

Press MENU to cancel

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Manual Channel Search

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If you ever need to manually Auto Channel Search because you change cable
or antenna signals:

1. Press MENU-PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV
screen. If this menu does not appear:

• Make sure TV is tuned to same channel as the CH3 CH4 switch on the
back of the VCR or the TV's video input (refer to TV's manual).

• Press VCR1, then press MENUoPROG again.

• If you use a basic hookup, check VCR indicator in display panel - it
should be on. Press TV •VCR to turn it on.

• Check the connections.

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

3. Press I to begin Auto Channel Search.

The VCR automatically selects CABLE (cable TV) or ANTENNA. Ifyou
need to change the setting manually, press 3. •

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Manual Clock Set

If the auto clock set was unsuccessful or you want to manually set the clock,
follow the steps below.

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If you set the clock manually during setup, Auto Clock Set will be set to OFF.

1. Press MENU°PROG on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on
the TV screen.

2. Press 3 to point and select the TIME menu.

3. Press I to display Set Time and Date.

4. Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the remote.

• Press 0 before single-digit numbers.
Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7 for a time of 5:07. Press 1 for

AM or 2 for PM.

l Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect entries.

5. Press MENU °PROG on remote to remove SET CLOCK from the TV
screen and start the clock. The time will appear in the VCR's display

panel and the time and date will appear on the TV screen when you
press DISPLAY.

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Setting Up the VCR

SetupVCR Plus+ Channels

The VCR must be setup with the VCR Plus+ channels before you can record using VCR
Plus+. This can be done now or at a later time. Details are on page 36.

Program VCR for VCR1 or VCR2oLD Button

You can program this VCR to respond to the VCR1 or VCR2 eLD button on the remote.
Details are on page 19.

Remember you must press VCRi or VCR2eLD on the remote -- whichever you selected

in the menu m before the remote will operate this VCR.

Add or Remove Channels from the VCR's Memory

You may want to add or remove channels if some of the channels are not active, have
weak signals, or you do not want to watch them.

We recommend channels be placed in memory using the Auto Channel Search feature
described earlier before adding or removing channels. Channels 2-13, L1, and L2 are
preset at the factory.

1. Press VCR1 on the remote.

2. Press MENUopROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV
screen.

3. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

4. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS menu.

5. Follow the directions on the screen.

6. Add or remove more channels by entering channel numbers or using CHAN

up or down.

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3 Time

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Press MENU to exit

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Use TVaVCR Button

Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups.

When using one of the basic hookups, the TV aVCR button lets you switch between the
picture coming from the VCR or the picture from the TV channel. This button lets you

record a program on the VCR while watching another channel on the TV. (Details are

on page 34.)

1. Press VCR1 to set the remote to control the VCR.

2. Make sure the VCRindicator appears in the display panel.
If it does not appear, press TV.VCR.

3. Press CHANNEL up or down on the VCR or CHAN on VCR's remote to change
channels on the VCR.

The channel number changes in the display panel.

,

Press TV.VCR to see the TV channels.
The VCRindicator does not light in the display panel. Change channels using the

TV's remote.

5. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel -- CH3 or CH4.

6. Press VCR1, then TV • VCR to switch back to the picture from the VCR.

Startup

Set Auto TV/VCR Feature

If you used one of the basic hookups and did not connect the audio/video jacks of the
VCR to the TV, leave the Auto TV/VCR feature set to ON.

If you have connected your VCR using the audio/video input of your TV, you can

prevent the VCR indicator from turning on automatically and interrupting the cable or
antenna signal to your TV.

1. Press MENU.PROG on remote to see VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

.

Press 6 to display PREFERENCES.

3.

Press 3 to select Auto TV/VCR: ON or OFF,
Select ON if you used one of the basic hookups and watch your VCR on channel 3

or 4 of your TV. The VCR will automatically switch the TVaVCR setting to VCR
every time the VCR is turned on, a tape with the safety tab removed is inserted, or
you press PLAY.

Select OFF if you used one of the advanced hookups and watch your VCR on the
video input channel of your TV. The V CR indicator will not turn on automatically

and the signal from your antenna or cable to your TV will not be interrupted.
Pressing TVaVCR on the remote will still turn the VCR indicator on or off and

switch the antenna signal.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLus+

2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 Channels

PREFERENCES

Remote Control: VCR1

4 Panel Display: AUTO

5 CF Marking: ON
6 CF PLayback: AUTO

7 CF Display: BLUE

8 Set Auto Repeat
0 Exit

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Using the Remote Control

Using the Remote Control

This section discusses the buttons and features of the remote control, including the following:

• Component Buttons • Controlling the VCR

• VCR Function Buttons • Controlling a TV

• TV Function Buttons • Controlling a Cable Box or an RCA DSS ® Receiver

• Cable Box or RCA DSS® Satellite • Controlling an RCA Auxiliary Component
Receiver Function Buttons

Component Buttons

Press one of the following buttons .to set the remote to operate that component:

AUX (Auxiliary)

Used with POWER button to turn on compatible RCA audio
component. (See page 22.)

DSS.CABLE

Turns on a compatible RCA cable box or RCA DSS ® satellite
receiver. (See page 21.)

Used with POWER button to turn on another brand of cable
box, other than RCA, when the remote is programmed to

control that cable box. (See page 21.)

TV

Turns on a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE TV and sets the
remote to control the TV. Used with POWER button to turn
on another brand of TV, other than ProScan, when the
remote is programmed to control that TV. (See page 20.)

VCR1

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

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VCR Function Buttons

Press VCR1 (VCR2,LD) to set remote to control the VCR to use the function buttons.

Arrow Buttons ( /'-_ )
Allow you to move through the menus, enter data and

change settings of selected features. (See page 10.)

CHAN Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel
memory.

PAUSE

Pauses action for viewing during playback.
Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted

scenes.

PLAY

Plays a tape.

VCR Function Buttons

CLEAR

Resets time counter to 0:00:00.

Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or.VCR
for a VCR Plus+ or timer recording.

DISPLAY
Shows VCR oPerating displays on the TV screen.

Displays the time counter.
EDIT

Signals two properly connected compatible VCRs to begin
copying a tape. (See page 44.)

FF (Fast Forward)

Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.

_earches the picture in forward motion during playback.

INPUT
Turns the line input on or off.

L 1 or L 2 appears in VCR's display panel and VIDEO1 or

VIDEO2 appears on TV screen.
Line input refers to the signal coming from the component

connected to the audio/video input jacks on the back (L 1 )
or front ( L2) of the VCR.

JOG SHUTTLE and Indicator Light

Used with arrow buttons for frame advance and variable
speed search, (See page 26.)

The indicator in the middle of the arrow buttons lights
when JOG SHUTTLE is turned on.

MENU-PROG
Displays the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

Removes a menu from the screen.

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.

POWER
Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR.

PREV CH (Previous Channel)
Switches between two channels.

Select one channel and then use the number buttons to
select another. Press PREV CH to switch between the two

channels.

REC
Starts VCR recording.
Used for express recording (XPR). (See page 41.)

REW (Rewind)
Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture in reverse motion during playback.
SEARCH

Accesses INDEX, TIME, ZERO, and BLANK SEARCH
displays on TV screen when VCR is stopped.

Used during playback with the COMMERCIAL_
ADVANCE TM feature. (See pages 32-33.)

SLOW - / +

Used for slow-motion playback.

SPEED (Tape Speed)

Selects a recording speed (SP, LP, or SLP).
STOP

Stops the normal functions such as record, playback,
rewind, fast forward, and pause.

TRACKING Up and Down
Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on

the picture during play or pause.
Reduces picture "jitter" during stop-action playback.

TV °¥CR
Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the

VCR or the TV channel. (See page 15.)

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Using the Remote Control

TV Function Buttons

Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV. Some buttons may not work with the TV.

Arrow Buttons ( /x_,_] )
Allow you to move through the menus, enter

data and change settings of selected features.
CHAN Up or Down

Selects next higher or lower channel in the
TV's channel memory when remote is set to

control a TV.

CLEAR
Removes menus or status displays from the

screen.

DISPLAY
Shows the status displays on the screen.

Removes menus or displays from the screen.
MUTE

Turns the TV sound on or off.
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.

POWER
Turns off a compatible TV when

remote is set to control TV.
Used with TV button to turn on a

compatible TV, other than

ProScan, when the remote is
programmed to control that TV.

(See page 20.)

PREV CH (Previous Channel)
Switches between two channels.

Select one channel and then use
the number buttons to select
another. Press PREV CH to
switch between the two channels.

SLOW - / +
Used with the TV's menus to

select and adjust features.

VOL Up and Down
Raises and lowers sound.

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Press the DSS.CABLE button to set remote to control a compatible cable box or RCA DSS ® satellite

receiver. Some buttons may not work with every cable box. If you have an RCA DSS® receiver, test the

"TV Function Buttons" to see which ones operate the RCA DSS® receiver.

CHAN Up or Down

Selects next higher or lower channel.
Numbers (0 through 9)

Select a channel using the number buttons.
POWER
Turns off a compatible cable box or satellite

receiver.

DSS®is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit ofHughes Electronics Corporation.

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Controlling a VCR

Controlling a VCR

The VCR's remote controls two compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE VCRs with the VCR1 and VCR2.LD

buttons. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to VCR1 without being programmed. If you own
two compatible VCRs, test them to see if VCR1 turns on both VCRs. If it does, then you may want to

program this VCR to respond to the VCR2.LD button on the remote.

Program the VCR for Remote Control

Set the Remote Control feature of the VCR to the VCR1 or VCR2
position. The remote then controls the VCR with either the VCR1 or
VCR2 .LD button D whichever position you select in the menu.

1. Press MENU. PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 6 to display PREFERENCES.

3. Press I to activate the Remote Control feature.

4. Press VCR1 or VCR2. LD to change the setting and program
this VCR to respond to the VCR1 or VCR2. LD button m

whichever you select.

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2 Timer Recordings

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4 ChanneLs
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PREFERENCES

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3 Auto TV/VCR: ON

4 PaneL D4spLay: AUTO
5 CF Hark4ng: ON .

6 CF PLayback: AUTO
7 CF DispLay: BLUE
8 Set Auto Repeat

Press VCR2 to change

PREFERENCES

2 Auto PLay: ON

3. Auto TV/VCR: ON

4 Panel 01spLay: AUTO

5 CF Marktng: ON
6 CF PLayback: AUTO
7 CF DtspLay: BLUE

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Using the _emote _;_,_,_I

Controlling a TV

The VCR's remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE TV. The remote
can also be setup to control other manufacturer's brands. To program the remote, use the remote buttons that correspond

to your brand.

Program the Remote for a TV

1. Turn on the TV.

2. Point the VCR remote at the TV.

3. Hold the TV button and press two number buttons for your brand. If the TV changes channels when the CHAN
up or down button is pressed, setup is complete.

4. Release the buttons.

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After you have set up your remote to control your 3_, test the 3_ buttons to seewhich ones operate your "["v'.

1. Point the remote at the TV and press TV.

2. If the TV does not turn on in step 1, press TV and then POWER.

3. Use the "TV Function Buttons" as described on page 18.

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Controlling a Cable Box or an RCA DSS ® Receiver

The DSS.CABLE button on the VCR's remote is preprogrammed to control either a compatible RCA cable box or RCA
DSS® satellite receiver. If your cable box is another manufacturer's brand and has its own remote, you will probably be

able to program the VCR's remote to control your cable box. To program the VCR's remote, enter the code that
corresponds to your brand.

Program the Remote for a Cable Box

1. Turn on the cable box.

2. Point the VCR remote at the cable box.

3. Hold the DSS .CABLE button and press two number buttons to enter the code for your brand.

4. Release the buttons.

5. Press POWER on the remote. If the cable box turns off, setup is complete.

6. Repeat steps 2 - 5 with a different code if the first one does not work.

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After you have setupyour remote (if required) to control your cable box, testthe buttons to seewhich onesoperate your

cable box or satellitereceiver.

1. Point the remote at the cable box or satellite receiver and press DSS • CABLE.

2. If the cable box does not turn on in step 1, press DSS. CABLE and then POWER.
If the RCA DSS® satellite receiver does not turn on in step 1, reprogram the remote using 00.

3. Use the "Cable Box or RCA Receiver Function Buttons" for the cable box and test the "TV Function Buttons" to
see which ones operate the satellite receiver box. (See page 18.)

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Usin9 the Remote Control

Controlling an RCA Auxiliary Component

The remote that came packed with your VCR is also capable of controlling one compatible RCA audio component, such as
an AM/FM radio, CD player, tape player, or phonograph. The remote mustbe programmed for the specific component it
is to control. To program the remote, use the code that corresponds to your component.

Program the Remote for an Auxiliary Component

1. Turn on the component.

2. Point the VCR remote at the component.

3. Hold the AUX button and press two number buttons to enter the code for
your component.

4. Release the buttons.

5. Press POWER on the remote. If the component turns off, setup is complete.

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* The remote may not be able to control every RCA model of the

auxiliary equipment listed.

Operate the Auxiliary Component

After you have setup your remote to control your component, test the buttons to see
which ones operate the component.

1. Point the remote at the component and press AUX.

2. If the component does not turn on in step 1, press AUX and then POWER.

3. Test the buttons on the remote to see which ones operate your component.

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Playing a Tape

Playing a Tape

This section introduces you to the basic operation of your VCR and discusses the following playback features:

• Pause for Stop Action

• Slow Motion

• Automatic Tracking

• Manual Tracking

• Picture Search and
Frame Advance

Operating Instructions

To Play a Tape

1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel
3, 4, or TV's video input to see the

picture from the VCR.

2. Insert a tape in the VCR.

VCR automatically turns on. The

cassette-in I_ indicator lights, and the
VCR indicator lights if the Auto

TV/VCR feature is set to ON. The tape
automatically begins playback if the
safety tab on the cassette has been

removed and the auto play feature is
turned on.

• Auto Play

• Auto Repeat

• DISPLAY Button

• Time Counter

• Tape Playback:
HI-H/LINEAR/MIX

• Pro-Tect Plus" Locking

• Index Search

• Time Search

• Blank Search

• Zero Search

3. Press PLAY, if necessary. PLAY
appears in the VCR's display panel.

4. Press TRACKING up or down to
remove any streaks from the picture,

if necessary. (Details are on page 24.)

5. Press STOP.

6. Press REW on the remote or turn the

shuttle ring toward REW on the VCR.
The VCR will automatically rewind the

tape if it reaches the end of the tape
during playback. While rewinding,

you can press POWER and the VCR

will turn off after rewinding.

7. Press EJECT.on the VCR to eject the
tape once it is completely rewound.

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Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

Pause for Stop Action

This feature stops the tape in action and enables you to examine the
details of the scene. Stop action works best with tapes recorded in the
SP and SLP speeds.

1. Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action.
8TI L L appears in the VCR's display panel.

2. Press TRACKING up or down to reduce any jittering of the
picture.

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback.

The VCR will automatically switch from stop-action playback to

stop after a few minutes.

Slow Motion

You can view the picture in slow motion during play or play pause.
SLOW - and + allow you to change the speed. Sound is turned off

during slow-motion playback. Slow motion works best in the SP
or SLP speed.

1. During playback, Press SLOW + or- to start slow-motion

playback.

S L0 W+ appears in the VCR's display panel.

2. Press SLOW + to increase the speed or - to decrease the speed.

3. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the

picture.

4. Press PLAY to return to playback.

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

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.

Manual Tracking

Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape
recorded on a different VCR or camcorder, The TRACKING buttons on

the remote or VCR are used when playing a tape. They have no effect
during recording.

• When streaks or snow appear, press TRACKING up or down for

the best possible picture.

• Press TRACKING up or down during stop-action pause to reduce

picture "jitter".

• Press both TRACKING buttons at the same time to turn automatic

tracking back on.

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•Using the Playback Features

Picture Search

You can search a picture during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding the tape. Sound is turned off during

picture search. The picture is best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.

Fast Forward Search

1. Press FF on the remote or turn the shuttle ring
clockwise toward FWD on the VCR to search

forward at a faster-than-normal speed.

2. To return to playback, press FF on the remote,
PLAY, or turn the shuttle ring again.

Rewind Search

1. Press REW on the remote or turn the shuttle
ring counterclockwise toward REW on the

VCR to search in reverse at a faster-than-
normal speed.

2. To return to playback, press REW on the
remote, PLAY, or turn the shuttle ring again.

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Variable Speed Picture Search Using
Shuttle Ring on VCR

1. Press PAUSE during playback to stop the
action.

2. Turn the shuttle ring on the front of the VCR
either direction.

The speed of the search increases with the
amount the shuttle ring is turned.

3. Release the shuttle to return to pause.

4. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback.
The VCR will automatically switch from stop-

action playback to stop after a few minutes.

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Playing a Tape

Variable Speed Picture Search and Frame Advance --- Using

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JOG SHUTTLE and Arrow ( <];1>) Buttons on Remote

You can also use the JOG SHUTTLE and arrow ( _ ) buttons on the
remote to search a picture during playback. Turning on the JOG

SHUTTLE feature (the light in the middle of the arrow buttons turns
on) enables you to search forward and backward through a tape

while in the PLAY or ST I L L mode.

Sound is turned off during picture search and frame advance. 'Tapes

recorded in SP or SLP speed give the best picture.

Searching in PLAY Mode

When the VCR is playing a tape, press JOG SHUTTLE to have the
VCR enter the still mode. ST I LL appears in the display panel.

• Press D and release to search forward slowly. The speed is

increased with each press of the/> button. As the speed
increases, the display changes from S L0 W+ to S RCH+.

Pressing the <_ button decreases the speed. Press PLAY to

return to normal playback and turn off JOG SHUTTLE.

• Press <3 and release to search in reverse slowly. The speed is
increased with each press of the <_ button. As the speed
increases, the display changes from S L0 W- to S RCH-.

Pressing [> decreases the reverse speed. Press PLAY to return
to normal playback and turn off JOG SHUTTLE.

Searching in STILL Mode (Frame Advance)

W.hen you turn on JOG SHUTTLE during playback, you are in the

S T I L L mode. From this mode, you can advance the tape frame by

frame.

• Press /x to advance or _ to reverse the picture one frame at a

time. The display switches between ST I LL and S L 0 W- or

S L 0 W÷. Press PLAY or PAUSE to return to normal playback

and turn off JOG SHUTTLE.

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Using the Playback Features

Auto Play Feature

This feature lets you tell the VCR whether you want it to automatically
start playing a tape that is inserted with the safety tab removed.

1. Press MENU.PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN
MENU.

.

Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

3.

Press 2 to select Auto Play: ON or OFF.

• Select ON to have a tape with the safety tab removed play

automatically.

• Select OFF if you do not want the tape with its safety tab
removed to start playing automatically.

Auto Repeat Feature

The VCR will automatically repeat a segment of tape.

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Locate the beginning of the segment you want the VCR to
repeat, and press STOP.

.

Press DISPLAY to display the time counter, and press CLEAR to
reset it to 0:00:00.

3. Press MENU.PROG on the
remote to see the VCR MAIN

MENU on the TV screen.

4. Press 6 to display the
PREFERENCES menu.

5. Press 8 to display the AUTO
REPEAT menu.

6. Use the number buttons to
enter the length of time of the

segment you want the VCR to

repeat.

7. Press MENU.PROG to
remove the menu from the

screen.

The VCR will play the tape
until the specified counter

reading is reached, rewind the
tape and replay the segment

over and over.

8. To stop auto repeat, display the
AUTO REPEAT menu and press CLEAR.

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7 CF D4aptay: • BLUE

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Piayin_ a Tape

DISPLAY Button

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Press DISPLAY to display the status of the VCR, channel
number, time counter, date, time, and tape speed on the TV
screen. The time will appear in the display panel.

The time and date must be set before they are displayed. If you
do not press DISPLAY again, these displays will time out.

2.

Press DISPLAY again to have only the time counter remain
on the TV screen. The time counter will appear instead of

the time in the VCR's display panel.

3.

Press DISPLAY again to remove the time counter from the

TV screen.
The time counter will remain in the VCR's display panel and

no status displays will appear on the TV screen. This is
convenient for editing tapes.

4. Press DISPLAY again to return to the normal status displays.
Turning off the VCR automatically returns the displays to

normal.

S TOP CH 05 0 ."30 : O0 ,:!i:i!iiiii!i_iiiZi!i_iii_ii_i:i_iii_

Status Displays
Will Time Out :iiiiiiiiii_ii:_iii!i

11118195 Sat 01:30AN SLP

Time Counter

The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program

or play back a segment of a prerecorded tape. Ithelps 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 a 30-minute program was recorded at the beginning
of the tape, you would:

1. Insert the prerecorded tape. Press STOP. Make sure the tape
is rewound.

2. Press DISPLAY twice .to display only the time counter on the
TV screen.

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

4. Press FF on remote or turn the shuttle On the VCR clockwise
to fast forward the tape until the time counter reads 0:30:00.

Press STOP.
This is the approximate end of the program and you can begin

recording at this spot.

5. Press DISPLAY twice to remove the time counter from the
screen and return to the normal displays.

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Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature

The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape. The
Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is

recorded on the linear track.
To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, you must connect your VCR to a stereo television or

amplifier/receiver using the audio/video jacks. The Tape Playback: HI-
FI/LINEAR/MIX feature lets you select which audio you play back.

To Select Playback Sound

1. Press MENU • PROG to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

.

Press 7 to see the AUDIO menu on the TV screen.

3.

Press 2 to switch between HI-FI, LINEAR, or MIX sound.

• Select HI-FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi-Fi track and for
normal use.

The.H I F I indicator is lit in the VCR, s display panel during Hi-Fi playback.

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

Using the Playback Features

VCR MAIN mENU

1 VCR PLus+

2 Timer Recordings
3 Ttme
4 ChanneLs

5 Setup

6 Preferences

0 Exit

AUDIO

1 Reception: STEREO

0 Exit

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

Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking Feature

To protect your timer recordings from any unwanted changes, lock
the VCR. The buttons on the VCR and remote will not operate the

VCR. Just follow the directions below.

To Lock the VCR

1. Set up your VCR for a timer recording.

2. Insert a cassette with safety tab intact.

3. Place VCR in stop mode.

4. Press and hold POWER on the remote for at least
six seconds until L0 ¢ K appears in the VCR's

display panel.

To Unlock the VCR

Press and hold VCR1 (VCR2eLD) on the remote
until HEL L0 appears in the VCR's display panel

to unlock the controls.

J & ///

// I/'_. , OIqAN PR_OH J /

// , 00 b /!

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Playing a Tape

Index Search

The VCR has a "VHS Index Search System" that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you start a
new recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks.

The VCR willautomaticallylocatetheindexnumber you select.The VCR willsearchforwardorreversefrom the
locationyou areon thetape.

i. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.

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

3. Press two number buttons to enter the number of index marks you want the
VCR to search,

Press CLEAR to correct an entry.

4. Press l_ on remote or turn the shuttle ring clockwise toward FWD on the
VCR to search forward.

PressREW on remoteor turntheshuttleringcounterclockwisetowardREW on
theVCR tosearchinreverse,

S. PressSTOP tostopindexsearching,

Some indexmarks may bemissedby theVCR.

• A mark tooclosetoyourlocationon thetape.

• The mark atthebeginningofa recordedsegmentoffiveminutesorless.

• The firstindexmark on thetapewhen you startatthebeginningofthetape.

INDEX SEARCH

Enter I_d_x Number

Press FWD or NEW

Press SEARCH to extt'

0:30:00

Time Search

The VCR will search forward or reverse the amount of time you
select from the location you are on the tape.

1. Insert the prerecorded tape, and press STOP.

2. Press SEARCH on the remote twice to display the TIME
SEARCH menu on the TV screen.

TIRE SEARCH

Enter !catch ttme

_z0

Prell FWD or REN
Peels SEARCH to extt

3. Press number buttons to enter the hour(s) and minute(s) of

the time counter reading you want the VCR to search.

PressCLEAR tocorrectan entry,

4, Press FF on remote or turn the shuttle tin 8 clockwise toward

FWD on the VCR to search forward.

Press REW on remote or turn the shuttle ring counterclockwise
toward PEW on the VCR to search in reverse.

5. Press STOP to stop time searching.

3O

Using Playback Features

Zero Search

The zero search feature allows you to quickly return to a counter reading of 0:00:00 at any spot on the tape. This
is convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape several times.

1. Insert the prerecorded tape, and press STOP.

2. Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time counter on the TV screen.

3. Locate the point on the tape that you want to return to quickly.

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

5. You can continue to play the tape or perform other functions. When you are finished, press STOP.

6. Press SEARCH three times to display the ZERO SEARCH menu. The current tape counter is disPlayed.

ZERO SEARCH

Current tape counter 4s

Press REW to go to 0:00
Press SEARCH tO extt

2:17:25

ZERO SEARCH

Current tape counter 4a

-2:17:25

Press FWD to go to 0:00
Press SEARCH tO extt

7. Press REW on the remote or turn the shuttle ring counterclockwise toward
REW on the VCR to return to 0:00:00.

The time counter is displayed in the upper right comer of the TV screen
during search.

If the time counter has a minus (-) in front of it, press FF on the remote or

turn the shuttle ring clockwise toward FWD to return to a reading of 0:00:00.

Blank Search

The VCR searches forward for blank portions of the tape that are more than six

seconds in length.

1. Insert the tape and press STOP.

2. Press SEARCH on the remote four times to display the BLANK SEARCH
menu on the TV screen.

BLANK SEARCH

Search for blank area

Press FWD to beg_n
Press SEARCH to exit

3. Press FF or turn the shuttle zing clockwise toward FWD to start the
VCR searching for six seconds of blank tape.

A message appears on the TV screen if a blank area is not found.

4. Press STOP to stop blank searching.

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COMMERCIALJ'_'ADVANCE TM Feature

Recording and Playback

COMMERCIAL_ADVANCE TM is a patented technology that detects and marks most commercials on your tape
for any recording that is more than 15 minutes long. During playback, the VCR automatically skips the detected
commercial segments or you can choose to manually skip them. This feature reduces three minutes of commercials

into approximately 8-12 seconds of fast forwarding in the SLP mode. You can select a background of blue or see
the video as the commercials are skipped.

After recording, the VCR rewinds the tape and determines where the commercials are located. It then marks the
beginning and end of the detected commercial segments and returns the tape to the end of the recording. It does not

erase the commercials from the tape.

Because television signals do not indiEate where commercials are located, this feature finds and marks them

through a set of formulas based on how television is broadcasted 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.

See page 51 for answers to common questions about COMMERCIAL_ADVANCE TM.

COMMERCIAL"ADVANCE TM Marking

1o

Press MENUopROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2.

Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

3.

Make sure CF Marking is set to ON. If not, press 5.
The VCR will mark most commercials for the following types of

recording.
VCR Plus+, Timer, or Express Recording: The VCR will

automatically mark the commercials after the power is turned
off.

Manual Recording: When you press STOP to stop recording,

the VCR will ask you if you want to mark the commercials. Just
follow the on-screen display.

RA RK and C0 HH alternate in the display panel while the VCR

is marking commercials.

__%

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLus+
2 Ttmer Recordings

3 Ttme
4 Channels

PREFERENCES

1 Remote ControL: VCRI

2 Auto PLay: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Panel 01splay: AUTO

The VCR is watttng to
mark commercials tn the

program you recorded.

2 Mark them Later
3 Don't mark commercials

The VCR wiLL begin

marktng in 30 seconds...

I

To Stop COMMERClAL_,ADVANCE TM Marking

Press STOP to cancel commercial marking.

To Turn Off Marking

For special VCR use (editing or copying) or if you decide
not to use this feature, turn COMMERCIAL_ADVANCE TM

marking (CF marking) off.

1. Press MENUopROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

3. Press 5 to select CF Marking: OFF.

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE is a trademark of Arthur D. Little Enterprises, Inc.
A Jerry Iggulden invention licensed by Arthur D. Little Enterprises, Inc.

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TM

Marking CommerciaLs...

Press STOP to cancel

PREFERENCES

1 Remote ControL: VCR1
2 Auto PLay: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON

6 CF PLaybacK: AUTO
7 CF Display: BLUE
8 Set Auto Repeat
0 Exlt

Recording and Playback

To Select a Background for Playback

1. Press MENU, PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

3. Press 7 to select CF Display: BLUE or VIDEO.

• Select BLUE to have the VCR display a blue screen while it
advances through the block of marked commercials.

• Select VIDEO to have the VCR display the video as it
advances through the blockof marked commercials.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus÷

2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 Channels

5 Setup

1 Remote Control: VCR1
Z Auto Play: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON

4 Panel DispLay: AUTO
5 CF Marking: ON

8 Set Auto Repeat
0 Exit

To Play Back a Recording Made Using COMMERCIAL ' 'ADVANCE TM

1. Press MENU. PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

3. Press 6 to select CF Playback: AUTO or 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 within the first two minutes or last

two minutes of a recording will not be automaticaUy skipped.

A commercial will not be skipped if the 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 FF to scan through the commercial.

It is possible that part of a recorded program might 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 will not advance through the

blocks of marked commercials until you press SEARCH.
The VCR will resume playback when it reaches the end of the

marked commercials.

VCR MAIN MENU

I VCR PLus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 Channels

5 Setup

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1

2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TVIVCR: ON

4 Panel Display: AUTO

7 CF DispLay: BLUE
8 Set Auto Repeat
0 Exit

PREFERENCES

If you press SEARCH during playback of material other than

commercials, the VCR will still advance to the end of the next

"marked" commercial block and resume playback.

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Recording a Program

Recording a Program

This section explains the available recording options, including the following:

• Basic Recording

• VCR Plus+ Recording

• Timer Recording

• Express (XPR) Recording

• Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program) Recording

• Audio Only Recording

• Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes

Basic Recording

To Make a Recording

Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TV's video input channel.

1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

2. Press VCR1 (VCR2 • LD) to set remote to control VCR.

3. If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR's
display panel. If not, press TV *VCR to turn it on.

4. Select recording speed by using SPEED on remote.
The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR's display panel and on the TV screen.

5. Select the channel to be recorded.
The channel number appears in the VCR's display panel and on the TV screen.

6. Press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote to begin recording. RECappears in
the VCR's display panel while the VCR is recording.

Watch a "IV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel

1. Follow stepsI through 6 above.

2. If using one of the basic hookups, press TVoVCR to switch to the TV channel.
The VCR indicator will turn off in the display panel.

3. Press TV to set the remote to control TV functions for a compatible TV.

4. Select the channel you want to watch with the TV's channel buttons.

5. Press STOP when recording is finished.

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Recording Features

Recording Speeds

Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP, LP, or SLP). The speed you
select appears on the TV screen and in the VCR's display panel. The VCR automatically

selects the playback speed (SP, LP, or SLP).

SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording. That is why most prerecorded,
rental tapes are recorded in SP. Fewer programs canbe recorded on the tape.

Special effects such as pause, slow motion, picture search, and frame advance work
well.

LP (Long Play) gives twice the recording time of tapes recorded in SP. Special

effects in playback are not recommended in LP.

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.

Recording Features

Recording Pause

This feature allows you to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material.

• Press PAUSE during recording to stop and start recording.
R E ¢ P appears in the VCR's display panel.

• The VCR will automatically switch from pause to stop after a few minutes.

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Recording a Program

Recording While You're Away (VCR Plus+* Recording)

VCR Plus+ Setup for Antenna or Unscrambled Cable Systems (Not Requiring a

Cable Box or Cable Box VCR Can Control)

A VCR Plus+ channel number is assigned for each broadcast or cable channel. These numbers are listed
in most publications that list PlusCode* numbers.

1. Prepare the worksheet located on the back cover flap for the VCR Plus+ channels that are
different than the channels you receive them on. Refer to the chart on the back cover flap

for standardized VCR Plus+ channel numbers.

• _,, _-v ,, .... _ 444.,............. ___J

Thebackcoverflap containsa

blankworksheetanda Listofthe

StandardizedVCRPlus+Channel

Numbersfor youto use.

2,

Press MENU, PROG on the remote to display the VCR
MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

o

Press 4 to display CHANNELS menu.

4.

Press 5 to display VCR Plus+ Channel List menu.

5.

Using your worksheet, press two numbers to enter each

channel number you receive on a different channel than the
assigned VCR Plus+ channel number.

Press CHAN up or down to move the numbers up or down
on the menu.

Press CLEAR on the remote to erase a number.

.

Press MENU, PROG when you are finished.
Auto channel search must be performed before setting the

VCR Plus+ channel list.

VCR RAIN RENU

1 VCR PLus+

2 Ttmer Recordings
3 T4me

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search

2 Add/Remove ChanneLs

Signal Type: ANTENNA

Csbte/DSS Setup

• 0 Exit

VCR+ ChanneL My ChanneL

5 --

4 .77

3 -> -> -> /T_
2 --

I --

use CHAN up/dn to select
Press 0-9 to change

Press MENU to exit

*VCRPlus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.

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Recording While You're Away

VCR Plus+ Recording (continued)

The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a
one year period. Before using VCR Plus+ to record a program, make sure that:

• The clock is set correctly.

• A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs.

• The remote is set to control the VCR m using VCR1 (VCR2.LD).

• The VCR is setup for VCR Plus+ programming.

• If you receive all channels through a cable box, setup the cable box as shown on pages 1!-12.

• If you do not use a cable box or RCA DSS® satellite receiver for all channels, complete VCR Plus+ setup on page 36.

Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording

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

2. Press I to display the VCR Plus+ menu.

3. Press numbers on the remote to enter the PlusCode number fro' the program
you want to record. PlusCode numbers are found in most local TV listings.

Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.

4. Press MENU" PROG to enter the program.
If the VCR does not recognize the PlusCode number, Unrecognized number...

Please re-enter appears on the TV screen. Check the number and enter it again.

5. Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select type of program.
1 One Time - single program recorded once.
2 Daily - program recorded at same time every day.

3 Weekdays - program recorded at same time Monday through Friday.
4 Weekly - program recorded at same time once a week.

6. Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote. •

7. Press CLEAR if you want to change the program end time.
This feature allows you to extend the recording time on VCR Plus+ programs.

This option may be useful when recording programs such as sporting events
that could go past scheduled broadcast times.

8. Press MENU°PROG to enter your program. A reminder appears which will
time out.

PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you entered two

programs where the times overlap.

.

The.TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears. Press 3 to enter an additional
VCR Plus+ program, or press 0 to exit.

10.

Turn off the VCR before recording time.

T I RER appears in the VCR's display panel when the timer has been

programmed.

11.

If using a cable box, leave it turned on. If the VCR cannot control the cable
box, tune it to the channel you want to record.

VCR MAIN MENU

VCR PLUS+

Enter PLusCode number

(from TV Listing)

/l\

Press MENU to exit

How often shouLd this ]

program record? 1

2 DaiLy (every day) /

3 Ueekdeys (Mort - Frt) |
6 Weekty (Once per ueek) /

Program 1 (One Time)
Channel 08

Start Time 02:10 PR
End T4me 03:35 PM

Start _.te 3_18195 Sat

Tape Speed SLP/i\

Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to save

Program 1

has been saved.

(

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Recording a Program

Recording While You're Away (]imer Recording)

The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight
different programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that:

• The clock is set correctly.

• A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs.

• The remote is set to control the VCR --using VCR1 (VCR2*LD).

• If you receive all channels through a cable box or RCA DSS® satellite receiver, setup the
cable box or RCA DSS® satellite receiver on pages 11-12.

Setting a Timer Recording (Using On-Screen+ Menus)

1. Press MENU opROG on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 2 to display TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

3. Press I to display Create a New Program menu.

4. Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select type of program.
1One Time -- single program recorded once.

2 Daily -- program recorded at same time every day.
3 Weekdays -- program recorded at same time Monday through Friday.

4 Weekly -- program recorded at same time once a week. •

5. Press number buttons on the remote to enter the channel number (or INPUT
to select line input), start time including AM or PM, end time, and start date

of the recording. Just follow the on-screen prompts.
Press CLEAR to correct an entry.

If you receive all channels from a cable box or satellite receiver and have
completed Cable/DSS Box Setup, the output channel of your cable box or
satellite receiver will automatically appear on the menu.

Channels with numbers less than 100 will record from the DSS antenna
connection. Channels with numbers 100 and over will record from the

corresponding DSS channel.

6. Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote.

7. Press MENUapROG to enter your program. A reminder appears which will
time out.

VCR HAZN RENU ° (]

! VCR PLus÷

TIKER RECORDINGS

How often should th(s
program record?

Z De4Ly (every day)
3 Weekdays (Man - Frt)
4 _eekLy (Once per week)

Program 1 (One Ttme)
ChanneL _

than;eL _q8

. Progrem 1 (One T_me)

Start ?1me _:-- j

Program 1 (One Time)

End Tfme --:--/(_ 2-PH

I I Program 1 COne T_me)

I:,o P.

PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you have entered two

•programs where the times overlap.

8. The TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears. Press I to enter an additional
timer program, or press 0 to exit.

9. Turn off the VCR before recording begins.

TI RER appears in the VCR's display panel when the timer has been

programmed.

10. If using a cable box, leave it turned on.

'if you'rca_le b0X_(S_not

i _¢hannelyou want to record before the recording

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L::::=++=+,,:o,=+:,,ct

Program 1
has been saved,

Setting a "13mer Recording With TV Off (Clock On VCR )

1. Use the PROG. EXP and the CHANNEL up or down

buttons behind left front panel control door to enter the
information.

2. Press PROG. EXP to bring up the display.

The channel number flashes in the clock.

"°'1

3.. Press the up or down arrow to select the channel
number.

4. Repeat steps 2 - 3 to enter the START, END, DATE, and
tape SPEED.

0 6,

5TRF{T c.= 2J o

Recording While You're Away

PRO6. EXP MENU CLEAR CHANNEL

O 0 ®®

ButtonsLocatedBehindLeftFront

PanelControlDoorofVCR

DISPLAY TI_ACKING

®®.

The time increases in increments of 30 minutes while the
date increases in increments of one.

5. Press PROG. EXP when SAVE flashes in the display.
S AVEDappears to let you know the program is set.

6. Turn off VCR.

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Recording a Program

Check, Edit, or Clear a VCR Plus+ or _mer Recording

1. Press MENU,PROG on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU on TV screen.

2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

3. Press 2 for Review Existing Progs. feature.
The first program in the timer is displayed.

• Check the Programs: Press MENUoPROG to display information for the next
program.

• Edit the Program: Press DISPLAY to edit the program. The frequency menu
appears first so you can change how often you want to record the program.

How often should this

program record?

! One Time

Daily (every day)

Weekdays (Mort -Frt)

4 Weekly (Once per week)

Press a number button to select the type of program you want to record.

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel 08
Start Time 02:10 PM
End Time 03:35 PM
Start Date 11/18/95 Sat

Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to save

VCR MAIN MENU

VCR Plus+

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create e New Program

Prognam 1 (One Time) t

Channel 08

Start Time 02:10 PM
End Time 03:35 PM
Start Date 11/18/95 Sat

/

J

Edit the rest of the program using the CLEAR and number buttons,

• Clear the Program: Press CLEAR when the program you want to remove

appears on the TV screen.

13mer Recording From the VCR's Line Input

The line input refers to the signal coming from the AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks of the
VCR. Recording from the line input is convenient if you have a satellite receiver or

similar component attached to these jacks. To timer record from the component
connected to the VCR's line input:

Press INPUT to enter the channel number when you program the timer. Enter VIDEO1
to record from the jacks on the back of the VCR or VIDEO2 to record from the jacks on

the front of the VCR.

Stopping a Recording in Progress

With the VCR: Press POWER and then STOP within a few seconds.
With the Remote: Press VCR1 (VCR2,LD) and then STOP within a few seconds.

4O

Program I (One Time)

Channel \yIDE01
Start Time_T_:--

End Time -::--
Start Date --J--/--

Tape Speed $LP

Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to save

Express Recording (XPR)

Express Recording (XPR)

Express recording enables you to record up to four hours of progranuning without using the timer program feature.
The VCR will turn off automatically at the end of the recording.

Displayshowing30minutes remainingfor
expressrecording.

I

• l

Operating Instructions

1. Turn on the VCR.

2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

3. Select the channel you want to record.

4. Select the desired recording speed using SPEED on the remote.

5. Press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote to activate recording.

6. Press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote repeatedly until the amount of
recording time for the program is displayed in the VCR's display panel or on the TV
screen.

Each press increases the time -- 30 minutes up to four hours.

Press Recording

RECORD Time

RECORD LENGTH 0:00-

Press REC to set Length

Express Display on

TV Screen

CH 04

0:30 (30 Min)

I

1:00 (1 I-It)

I

1:30 (1 I-Ir,30 Min)

I

2:00 (2Hrs)

I

• 3:00 (3 Hrs)

I

4:00 (4 Hrs)

I

.0:00 (XPR Turns Off)

pLAY . ' " " ".

The amount of time the VCR will record and X- RECwill appear in the VCR's
display panel.

You can increase the amount of recording time by pressing REC on the remote
or RECORD on the VCR.

Stopping a Recording in Progress

With the VCR: Press POWER and then STOP within a few seconds.

With the Remote: Press VCR1 (VCR2eLD) and then STOP within a

few seconds.

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Recording a Program

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP
(Second Audio Program)

Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio language (SAP). The Reception:
STEREO/MONO/SAP feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record.

To enjoy Hi-Fi playback, you must connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier/receiver using the audio/video
jacks as shown in the advanced hookups.

To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP

Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TV's video input.

1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

2. If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator appears
in the VCR's display panel. If not, press TV.VCR to turn it on.

3. Use SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed.

The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR's display panel and on the TV

screen.

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

The channel number or VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 appears on the TV screen.

5. Set the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature for the type of audio you

want to record.
A. Press MENU.PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

B. Press 7 to display the AUDIO menu.
C. Press I to select the type of audio Reception: STEREO, MONO, or SAP.

[] Set to stereo for normal recording and to record broadcast stereo TV.

The STERE0 indicator lights in the VCR's display panel when the
station you are tuned to is broadcasting'stereo.

[] Set to MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is too ,noisy".
[] Set to SAP to record SAP (second audio program) instead of the

normal audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLus+
2 TtmeP Recordings

3 T4me
4 ChanneLs

Setup

Preferences

AUPIO

2 Tape PLayback: HI-FI

0 Exit

The SAP indicator ( • ) lightsin the VCR's display panel.
Set the Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature to LINEAR to

hear SAP. Details are on page 29.

D. Repeatedly press 0 to remove the menus from the TV screen.

6. Press REC on remote or RECORD on the VCR to start recording. REC

appears in the VCR's display panel.

7. Press STOP when you are finished.

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Recording Audio Only

Recording Audio Only

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

To Record Audio Only

1. Press the INPUT button to select a line input.
Press INPUT once to record from the back AUDIO IN jacks. L1 appears in

the VCR's display panel and VIDEO1 appears on the TV screen.

Press INPUT twice to record from the front AUDIO IN jacks. L2 appears
in the VCR's display panel and VIDEO2 appears on the TV screen.

The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment connected to the
AUDIO IN jacks.

2. Use SPEED on the remote to select the recording speed,
The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR's display panel and on the TV

screen.

VCR MAIN MENU j

1 VCR PLus+
2 Timer Recordings J

3 Time I

4 ChanneLs J

5 Setup J
6 Preferences J

............. j

i

3. Make sure the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature is set to
STEREO.

A, Press MENUmPROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV

screen.

B, Press 7 to display the AUDIO menu.

C. Press 1 to select Reception: STEREO.

4. Start audio source playing and press REC on remote or RECORD on the
VCR to begin recording.

REC appears in the VCR's display panel.

5. Press STOP when you are finished.

-- AUDIO

2 Tape PLayback: HI-FI

0 Exit

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Recording a Program

Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes

Use this VCR as the playback VCR and the other VCR as the recording VCR. If you have two compatible VCR's, use the
AutoEdit feature described below.

Operating Instructions

1. Turn onthe TV and VCRs.

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

3. If you have connected your VCR using the Basic Hookup (page 7), tune recording
VCR to channel 3 or 4 m the one selected on the back of the playback VCR.

Ifyou have connected your VCR using the Advanced Hookup (page 7), press INPUT
on recording VCR to select the line input. Select L1 to record from the jacks on the

back or L2 to record from the jacks on the front.

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

To prevent recording on-screen displays from the playback VCR, press DISPLAY
three times. (See page 28 for details.)

5. Press PLAY, then PAUSE on playback VCR when you reach the point on the tape
or program where you want t° begin copying. If the tape was not recorded on the

playback VCR, stzeaks may appear and you may need to adjust tracking.

6. Press RECORD, then PAUSE, on recording VCR.

7. Press PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin copying the tape.*

8. Edit out segments that you do not want to copy by pressing PAUSE on recording
VCR to stop copying the tape. Then locate the nextsegment you want to copy on

the playback VCR by using FWD, REW, and PLAY. Press PAUSE on the playback
VCR. Press PAUSE at the same time on both VCRs to resume copying.

9. Press STOP on bot h VCRs when you are finished.

* You may turn off the TV after the recording has started as it does not have to be on

to copy a tape.

Caution: Theune_ortzed

recordingoftelevision

Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit TM

Use this VCR as the playback VCR and set it to respond to VCR2.LD on the remote as
described on page 19. Use your other compatible VCR as the recording VCR, which

should respond to VCR1.

1. Follow steps 1 - 4 in the "Operating Instructions" above.

2. Press VCR1 on remote to control recording VCR. Press RECORD, then pause, to
put recording VCR in pause mode.

3. Press VCR2 • LD on remote to control playback VCR.

4. Use FF, REW, and PLAY to locate the point where you want to begin copying.
Press PAUSE while VCR is playing to put playback VCR in pause mode.

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

6. Press EDIT again when you want to stop the tape from copying.

7. Repeat steps 4 - 6 as needed.

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

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Reference

This reference section includes the following information:

• Controls • Specifications

• Troubleshooting Guide • Warranty Information

Controls

Front Panel

Controls

• Index

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Remote Sensor

MONO L ' AUDIO IN" R Jacks

Receives audio signals from another component, like a
VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks.

Attach a component that is not stereo to the MONO L
jack to hear sound on both channels.

Select L2 to record from these jacks.

CHANNEL/TRACKING Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's

channel memory.
Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing.

Allows you to change entries for selected menu features.
Used to set a timer recording with the TV off.

CLEAR
Resets time counter to 0:00:00.

Allows you to change entries for selected menu features.
DISPLAY

Displays VCR operating displays on the TV screen.
Displays the time counter.

Allows you to change entries for selected menu features.
EJECT

Press when the VCR is stopped to eject the cassette.
INPUT

Turns the line input on or off. L1 or L2 appears in
VCR's display panel and VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 appears

on the TV screen.
Line input refers to the signal coming from the

component connected to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks
on the back (L 1) or front (L2) of the VCR.

MENU
Displays the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

Selects features in the menu.

TapeCompartment

DisplayPanel

PAUSE

Pauses action for viewing during playback.
Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes.

PLAY

Plays a tape.

PROG. EXP
Used to set a timer recording with the TV off.

POWER
Turns the VCR on or off.

RECORD
Starts VCR recording.

Used for express recording (XPR).
Remote Sensor

Receives signals from the remote control. Aim the remote
at this sensor with no objects between them.

Shuttle Ring
Rewinds and fast forwards the tape when VCR is stopped.
Searches the picture in variable speed during play pause.

Searches the picture in forward and reverse during playback.

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 channel. (See page 15.)

VIDEO IN Jack
Receives video signals from another component, like a

VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to this jack.

II i

P,ut! i

®

I Shuttle Ring

I1_ ControlDoor

(OpenHere)

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Reference

Back Panel

MONO

L

IN OUT

IN OUT

AUDIO

CH3 CH4 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.

IN FROM ANTENNA Connector
Receives the signal from an antenna, cable system, or

satellite receiver that is attached to this connector.

OUT TO TELEVISION Connector

Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied.

IN

FROM

ANTENNA

VIDEO

OUT

TO

TELEVISION

VIDEO and AUDIO IN (R and MONO L) Jacks
Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or

camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Use
INPUT to select 11 in the VCR's display panel.

Attach a component that is not stereo to the MONO L jack
to hear sound on both channels.

VIDEO and AUDIO OUT (R and L) Jacks
Sends signals from VCR to another component, like a TV

monitor or VCR, when it is connected to these jacks.

Display Panel

This VCR includes a feature that enables you to change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel.

1. Press MENU.PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the
TV screen.

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

3. Press 4 to select Panel Display: AUTO, BRIGHT, or DIM.

[] Select AUTO to keep the display panel bright when VCR is on and dim

when it is off.

• Select BRIGHT to keep the display panel bright.

• Select DIM to keep the display panel dim.

VCR MAIN RENU /

1 VCR PLus+

2 Ttmer Recordings

3 Ttme

4 ChanneLs
5 Setup

PREFERENCES

1 Remote ControL: VCRI
2 Auto PLay: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON

5 CF Rarktng: ON
6 CF PLayback: AUTO

7 CF DispLay: BLUE
8 Set Auto Repeat

0 Ex4t

1

/

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Display Panel (continued)

Display Panel

Cassette-in Indicator

I

HIFI _ VCR

I

Status Indicators

Cassette-In Indicator (_)
Lightswhen a tape is intheVCR.

Channel Number or L1 or L2

The channel n_tmber or line input is displayed.
Select L 1 to record from the jacks on the back of the

VCR or L 2 to record from the jacks on the front of the
VCR.

HI F I Indicator

Lights during hi-fi playback.
SAP Indicator ( • )

Lights when the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP
feature is set to SAP.

Tape Speed

Indicator

SAP Channel Number or
Indicator

I I I

SLPSTEREO •

IL ' U

I

Time or Time Counter

I

S AVE flashes / Shows timer program with TV
S AVE[ turned off entered and saved

S RCH + Forward search
S RCH - Reverse search

S L0 W + Slow motion
S L0 W- Slow motion

ST I LL Frame advance
S TI LL Play pause

8 T0 P VCR stopped
TAP E flashes Set for timer - no tape

T I MER Timer recording set

TIMER FULL Timer full
X- REC Express recording in progress

Line Indicator

i

Status Indicators

Show what the VCR is doing.

COMM/

MARK

EJECT

FFWD
HELLO
LOCK

MARK 30

PLAY

REC

REC P

REW

CF marking in progress
Ejecting Tape

Fast forward
Turned on or unlocked

Pro-Tect Plus turned on
Marking process countdown

Playback

Record

Record pause
Rewind

STERE0 Indicator

Lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting
stereo.

Tape Speed Indicators (SP,LP,or S LP)
Press SPEED to change.

Time or Time Counter
Press DISPLAY to switch between the current time and

elapsed-time counter.

V C R Indicator (Applies only to Basic Hookups)

Press TV,VCR to turn on or off.
VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR.

VCR indicator off: Picture from TV channel.

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Rele[u.ue

Trouble Shooting Guide

Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Cheek below before you call for help or
take your VCR to an Authorized ProScan VCR Servicenter.

Trouble Here's what to try:

No power [] Plug VCR into an operating outlet.

Clock shows incorrect time or date [] Make sure time zone and daylight savings information is entered

Remote locks up • Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several

VCR does not respond to remote • Press VCR1 (VCR2oLD) to set remote to control the VCR. See page 19.

Remote no longer controls a ProScan TV • Press TV to set remote to control the corresponding compatible TV.

Remote no longer controls a compatible TV, []Press TV, AUX, or DSSeCABLE to set remote to control a compatible
cable box, satellite receiver, or auxiliary component. See pages 20-22.

component • Aim remote at component with no objects between them.

• Check connections.

correctly. See page 12.

• Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date).
[]Time counter display appears in display panel. Press DISPLAY on

remote.

seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote to reset it.
Reinstall the batteries and try remote again.

• Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them.

• Change batteries.

Seepage20.

• Reprogram remote for ProScan TV. See page 20.

• Aim remote at TV with no objects between them.

• Change batteries.

• Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed.

• Reprogram remote to 00 to operate RCA DSS® satellite receiver.

• Change batteries.

VCR only responds to VCR2.LD button on • Check setting of Remote Control: VCR1/VCR2 feature. See page 19.
remote

No picture whenVCR turned on-using a []Press TVoVCR to turn VCR indicator on. Seepage15.
basichookup • Check to see if Auto TV/VCR feature is set to OFF. See page 15.

Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing [] Press TVoVCR to turn VCR indicator off.

[]Switch TV to an active channel.
[]Check antenna connections.

Snowy or no picture during playback • Press TVoVCR to turn VCR indicator on.

• Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the

channel selected with CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR.

• Check TV's fine tuning.

• Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.

• Set TV monitor to video input channel.

• Try another tape.
[] Some snow/streaks are normal during search, frame advance, slow-

motion, or stop-action playback.

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Troubleshooting Guide

Trouble

Time counter not working

Will not record or play

Streaks in picture during normal playback

Rewind does not operate

Will not record

VCR is paused during playback

Here's what to try:

• 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.

• No cassette in VCR.

• Eject and re-insert cassette.

• Broken tape m try another cassette.

• Some snow/streaks are normal during search, frame advance, slow-

motion, or stop-action playback.

• Tape already rewound.

• Safety tab removed from cassette.

• Make sure the line indicator (L 1 or L2) is turned off in VCR's display

panel for normal recording from the VCR's tuner. Press INPUT to turn
off the line indicator.

• VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY.

• JOG SHLTrTLEon remote is turned on. Press JOG SHUTTLE again to

turn off JOG SHUTTLE.

VCR Plus+ or timer recording not made
or wrong program recorded

VCR makes noise when stopped

Will not auto search active
channels correctly

Cannot select channels over 69

Cassette with safety tab removed does not

start to play automatically

• Wrong PlusCode number entered.

• Cable box or satellite receiver was not turned on at time recording was

to begin. VCR cannot control cable box or satellite receiver, or
component is positioned incorrectly.

• Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times).

• Power interruption. Clock area in display panel will show - -:- -.

• Check to see if time and date are correct -- including AM/PM.

• Program exceeded tape's length or tape was not rewound beforehand.

• VCR was not turned off at the time recording was to start.

• No tape in VCR or cassette's safety tab broken off.

• 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.

• Check antenna connections.

• Check Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature. See page 13.

• Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type:
CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE. Details are on page 13.

• Set Auto Play ON/OFF feature to ON. Details are on page 27.

(continued on next page)

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Reference

Trouble Shooting Guide (continued)

Trouble Here's what to try:

Segment of tape plays over and over

Stereo or SAP sound not recorded

No stereo sound during playback

Stereo audio too noisy

VCR forwards through commercials or
momentarily displays a blue screen during

playback

COMMERCIAL_ADVANCE TM feature does
not mark commercials

=

• Auto Repeat feature turned on. Details are on page 27.

• Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP fea_re must be set to STEREO to
record broadcast stereo. See page 42.

• Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature must be set to SAP to record
SAP. See page 42.

• ST E RE0 indicator not on. Station not broadcasting stereo.

[]Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature must be set to HI-FI to

hear stereo sound during playback. See page 29.

• Stereo signal is weak. Set Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP fea_re to

MONO.

• Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise.

• COMMERCIAL_ADVANCE TM CF Playback feature set to AUTO. See
page 33.

• CFMarking: ON/OFF feature set to OFF. See page 32.

• Recording was less than 15minutes.

• A single isolated commercial cannot be marked.

• Recording started in the middle of a commercial segment.

• The commercial is longer than one minute.

[]A commercial group starting within the first or last two minutes of a

recording.

• Accuracy and effectiveness can vary depending upon program content
and the characteristics of the commercials.

[] Effectiveness may vary when local television stations insert their own

commercials.

[] It does not mark commercialS between 30-and-45 seconds and 45-and-

60 seconds.

Commercials were recorded even though

COMMERCIAL_ADVANCE TM feature was

turned on.

5O

• COMMERCIAL_'ADVANCE TM is designed to record the commercials,
mark them, and then skip over the marked commercials during

playback.

Questions and Answers About COMMERCIAL_ ADVANCE TM

Questions and Answers About COMMERCIAL ADVANCE TM

Question Answer

Will commercials be scanned through only i Yes. The VCR does not rewind and mark commercial segments until
on playback of recordings? t after recording.

How fast does the COMMERCIAL_ i In SLP tape speed, a 3-minute commercial break is scanned through in
ADVANCE TM VCR scan through the i approximately 8-12 seconds. In SP, it takes about 25-35 seconds.
commercial breaks?

Are commercials still recorded if I want to Yes. The recorded program, including commercials, can be viewed
watch them? by setting the CF Playback feature to MANUAL.

What if the VCR scans forward through part Simply rewind the tape to just before the skipped segment, and press
of my program? PLAY to view the program.

Once arecording has been marked, does

COMMERCIAL_ADVANCE TM work each
time the tape is played?

After marking commercials, is the tape left at
the beginning or end of the recording?

Does the marking process interfere with
other programmed recordings?

What happens if the marking process is i
interrupted? i

Does COMMERCIAL_ADVANCE TM work in i
all recording speeds? i

Will COMMERCIAL_ADVANCE TM marked I A COMMERCIAD.t*ADVANCE TM marked recording will play in a non-
recordings work in non- t COMMERCIAL_ADVANCE TM VCR, but commercials will not

COMMERCLAL_ADVANCE TM VCRs? ; automatically be skipped.

Yes. If the CF Playback feature is set to AUTO, the marked
commercials should be skipped each time the tape is played in the

COMMERCIAL_ADVANCE TM VCR.

The tape is left at the end of the recording so it is in position to begin
additional programmed recordings.

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 complete.

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.

Yes, COMMERCIAL_ADVANCE TM works in SP, LP, and SLP.

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Reference

Specifications

Format:

Record/Playback

System

Video Signal System:

Antenna:

Tuner:

Type:

Power Requirement:

Power Consumption:
Dimensions:

VHS

Video: 4-Head

Audio: 2 Hi-Fi record/playback system
EIA standard: NTSC color

75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal

USA: 181 channels capability*

(125 cable channels)

Canada: 178 channels capability*

(122 cable channels)

Autoprogramming frequency synthesis
120V AC, 60 Hz

22 watts

3.5 inches high
(90 ram)

15.43 inches wide
(393 ram)

12.2 inches deep

(314 mm)

Weight:

Storage Temperature Range:
Operating Temperature Range:

*Check your cable company's compatibility requirements.

9.46 pounds
(4.3 kg)

- 22_F to +149"F
+41 "Fto +104_F

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 non-abrasive, anti-static cleaner and
polisher.

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Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in material or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• Six months for labor charges

• One year for parts.
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental.

What we will do:

• Pay any Authorized ProScan VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR.

• Pay any Authorized ProScan VCR Servicenter 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 Servicenter. To identify your nearest Authorized ProScan VCR
Servicenter, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-PROSCAN.

• Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date.

• Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed.

,t

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.

• Remote control 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 USA.

• 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 this warranty:

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.

What if you purchased your VCR outside the United States:

• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

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Reference

A

Accessories, Included ............................................................ 8

Add or Remove Channels from Memory.... ..................... 14

ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu .................................. 14

Antenna Connections ....................... ,................................. 1,2

Arrow Buttons .................................................. 10,16-17,18,26

Attach Power Cord ................................................................ 9

AUDIO and VIDEO IN Jacks............... .........2-7,40,44,45,46

AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks ...................................... 7,46

Audio Component, Compatible Code List ...................... 22

Audio Components, RCA ................................ i.................. 22

AUDIO Menu ............................................................. 29,42,43

Audio Only, Recording ....................................................... 43

Auto Cable/DSS Box Setup ................................................ 11

Auto Channel Search Feature ............................................ 12

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

Auto Play Feature .............................................. ............. 23,27

Auto Repeat Feature ............................................................ 27

AUTO REPEAT Menu .................................... ..................... 27

Auto TV/VCR Feature .................................................. 2,3,15

AutoEdit ................................................................................ 44

Automatic Tracking ............................................................. 24

AUX (Auxiliary) Button .................................................. 16,22

B

Back Panel ............................................................................. 46

Basic Recording .................................................................... 34

Batteries, Inserting in Remote .............................................. 9

Blank Search ......................................................................... 31

BLANK SEARCH Menu ..................................................... 31

C

Cable Box Function Buttons ............................................... 18

Cable Box, Compatible Code List ...................................... 21

Cable Box, Programming Remote ................................ ,...21

Cable System With Cable Box Connections ................ 1,3-4

Cable System Without Cable Box Connections .............. 1,2

Cable/DSS Box Setup .......................................................... 11

Card, Registration ................................... Inside Front Cover

Cassette-In Indicator .................................................. 23,34,47

CF Playback Background .................................................... 33

CF Playback Feature ............................................................ 33

CH3 CH4 Switch ........................... :........................... 2-7,10,46

CHAN and CHANNEL Buttons ......... 15,16-17,18,36,39,45

Channel Number Indicator ................................................ 47

Channel Search, Manual ..................................................... 13

Channel Worksheet for VCR Plus+ ............. Back Fold Out

CHANNELS Menu ............................................... 12,13,14,36

Checking Timer and VCR Plus+ Programs ..................... 40

Checks, Trouble .............................................................. 48-50

Choosing a Hookup ......................................... ...................... 1

Cleaning the VCR ................................................................ 52

CLEAR Button

................ 11,13,16-17,18,26,27,28,30,31,36,38,39,40,45

Clearing Timer and VCR Plus+ Programs ....................... 40

Clock Set, Automatic ........................................................... 13

Clock Set, Manual ................................................................ 13

C0 HHand g A RKIndicators .............................................. 32

Commercial,,Advance TM Feature ................................ 32-33

Questions and Answers ................................................. 51

Playback ............................... :........................................... 33

Recording ......................................................................... 32

Stopping ........................................................................... 32

Turning On and Off........................................................ 32

Component Buttons, Remote.. ........................................... 15

Connections

Antenna .............................................................................. 2

Cable System With No Cable Box .................................. 2

Cable System With Cable Box ..................................... 3-4

Choosing ............................................................................ 1

RCA DSS ® Satellite Receiver ....................................... 5-6

Two VCRs for Tape Copying .......................................... 7

Contents .......................................................................... Cover

Controlling a TV................................................................... 20

Copying and Editing Tapes....i ........................................... 44

Copying Tape, Connections .................... ,......................... 1,7

D

Date, Set ........................................................................... 12-13

Design Specifications ........................................................... 52

DISPLAY Button ...................... ......... 16-17,18,27,28,40,45,46

Displays, Status .................................................................... 28

DSS® Satellite Receiver Function Buttons ....................... 18

DSS. CABLE Button ....................................................... 16,21

E

EDIT Button ................................................................ 16-17,44

Editing and Copying Tapes ............................................... :44

Editing Timer and VCR Plus+ Programs ......................... 40

EJECT Button ................................................................... 23,45

Erase Protection .................................................................... 23

Express Recording ............................................................... 41

Express Recording, Stopping ............................................. 41

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F

FF (Fast Forward) Button ................ 16-17,24,25,28,30,31,44

First-Time Operation ........................................................ 8-15

Frame Advance .................................................................... 26

Front Panel ............................................................................ 45

G

Guide, Trouble Shooting ............................................... 48-50

H

HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature ........ .................................... 29

HI F I Indicator ............................................................... 29,47

Hookups

Antenna .............................................................................. 2

Cable System With No Cable Box .................................. 2

Cable System With Cable Box ..................................... 3-4

Choosing ............................................................................ 1

RCA DSS® Satellite Receiver ...................................... .5-6

Two VCRs for Tape Copying .......................................... 7

Important Information ........................... Inside Front Cover

IN FROM ANTENNA Connector ............................... 2-7,46

Index Feature .......................... _........................................ i....30

INDEX SEARCH Menu ...................................................... 30

INPUT Button ........................................ 16-17,40,43,44,45,46

Inserting Batteries in Remote ............................................... 9

M

Manual Cable/DSS Box Setup ........................................... 12

Manual Clock Set ......................... _....................................... 13

Manual Tracking .................................................................. 24

MARK and C0 MMIndicators .............................................. 32

MENU Button .................................................................. 10,45

Menu System, Using ........................ _................................... 10

MENU, PROG Button

................ 10,11,12,13,15,16-17,27,32-33,36,38,39,42,43

MUTE Button ......................................................................... 18

N

Number Buttons ........... 10-15,16-22,27,29,30,35,36,38,39,40

O

On-Screen Displays ............................................................. 28

Operation

Commercial,,Advance TM ........................................ 32-33

Copying Tapes ................................................................ 44

Express Recording .......................................................... 41

First Time ............................... i...................................... 8-15

Playing aTape ................................................................. 23

Recording a Program ..................................................... 34

Recording Audio Only ............................ :...................... 43

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV .................................... 42

Timer Recording ............................................................. 39

VCR Plus+ Recording ............................................... 36-37

OUT TO TELEVISION .................................................. 2-7,46

J

JOG SHUTrLE Button and Light ............................ 16-17,26

L

L1 and L2 Indicators ..................................... 17,43,45,46,47

Limited Warranty ................................................................ 53

Line Input, Recording From ............................................... 40

Location of Controls

Back Panel ........................................................................ 46

Display Panel ............................................................. 46-47

Front Panel ....................................................................... 45

Remote ....................................................................... :16-22

L0 CK Indicator .................................................................. 29

Locking Feature .................................................................... 29

LP Speed ................................................................................ 35

P

Panel Display Feature ......................................................... 46

PAUSE Button ........................................ 16-17,24,25,35,44,45

Pause for Stop Action .......................................................... 24

Pause, Recording ............................ _............... ,..................... 35

Picture Search (Fast Forward) i........................................... 25

Picture Search (Rewind) ....................................... ...............25

Picture Search, Variable Speed ..................................... 25-26

PLAY Button ..................................... 16-17,23,24,25,28,44,45

Playing a Tape ...................................................................... 23

POWER Button ................ ,.16-17,18,20,21,22,29,38,39,41,45

Power Cord, Attaching ......................................................... 9

PREFERENCES Menu ................................ 15,19,27,32-33,46

PREV CH (Previous Channel) Button .................... 16-17,18

ProTect Plus TM Feature ...................................................... 29

Problems, Solving ........................................................... 48-50

55

Reference

Product Registration .............................. Inside Front Cover

PROG. EXP Button ......................................................... 39,45

Program VCR for VCR1 or

VCR2e LD Button Using SETUP Menu ....................... 14

Programming the Remote

Auxiliary RCA Audio Component ............... :.............. 22

Cable Box ......................................................................... 21

Satellite Receiver ............................................................. 21

TV ...................... °............ ,°,°,H ................................ °o° ....... ,,20

O

Questions and Answers About

Commercial_* Advance TM .................................. !........... 51

Quick Reference Guide for Timer

Recording ................................................. Front Fold Out

Quick Reference Guide for VCR

Plus+ Recording ...................................... Front Fold Out

R

RCA DSS® Satellite Receiver .................................... 1,5-6,21

REC and RECORD Buttons ........16-17,34,35,41,42,43,44,45

Reception: STEREO, MONO, SAP Feature ................. 42,43

Recording

Basic Recording ............................................................... 34

Express Recording ................................................... _......41

Features ............................................................................ 35

From the Line Input ....................................................... 40

Recording a Program ..................................................... 34

Recording Audio Only ................................................... 43

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV .................................... 42

Speeds ............................................................................... 35

Timer Recording With TV On ....................................... 38

Timer Recording With TV Turned Off ........................ 39

Types of ............................................................................ 34

VCR Plus+ Recording ............................................... 36-37

Registration Card ........................... i........ Inside Front Cover

Remote Batteries, Inserting ........ i.......................................... 9

Remote Control, Programming .................................... 19-22

Remote Control, Using .................................................. 16-22

Remote Control: VCR1/VCR2 Feature ............................. 19

Remote Function Buttons .............................................. 16-18

Remote Sensor ......................... _............................................ 45

Remove or Add Channels from Memory .............._.......... 14

REMOVE/ADD Channel Menu ........................................ 14

REW (Rewind) Button ................................ 23,24,25,30,31,44

S

Safety Precautions .................................. Inside Front Cover

Safety Tab .............................................................................. 23

SAP Indicator ................................................................... 42,47

SAP, Recording .................................................................... 42

Satellite Receiver ............................................... .......... 1,5-6,21

Satellite Receiver, Code Number ....................................... 21

SEARCH Button ............................................... 16-17,30,31,33

Search Time ........................................................................... 30

Searching

Blank ................................................................................. 31

Index ................................................................................. 30

Time .................................................................................. 30

Zero .......................... i........................................................ 31

Picture .............................................................................. 25

Variable Speed Picture .............................................. 25-26

Sensor, Remote ....................................................... .............. 45

SET CLOCK Menu ............................................................... 13

Set the Time and Date ................................ ,................ ...12-13

Setting a Timer Recording .................................................. 38

Setting a Timer Recording with the TV Turned Off .......39

Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording ......................................... 37

Setting Up the VCR .......................................................... 8-15

SETUP Menu ................................................................... 10,11

Setup VCR Plus+ Channels Using SETUP Menu ............ 14

Shuttle Ring ..................................................................... 25,45

Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA Feature ...................... 13

SLOW + and - Buttons ............................................. 16-3_7,24

Slow Motion ....................................... :.................................. 24

SLP Speed .............................................................................. 35

Solving Problems ............................................................ 48-50

SP Speed ................................................................................ 35

Specifications ........................................................................ 52

SPEED Button ................................... 16-17,35,37,38,39,42,43

Speeds, Recording ................................................................ 35

Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel

Numbers for Cable-TV ............................. Back Fold Out

Startup ................................................................................ 8-15

Status Displays ................................................................ 28,47

Stereo Broadcast TV, Recording ........................................ 42

S1"EP,E0 Indicator ......................................................... 42,47

Stop Action Pause ................................................................ 24

STOP Button ........16-17,23,28,30,31,34,38,39,41,42,43,44,45

Stopping a Timer Recording .............................................. 40

Stopping a VCR Plus+ Recording ..................................... 40

Stopping an Express Recording ......................................... 41

56

Index

T

Table of Contents ............................................... Front Cover

Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature ............ 29,42

Tape, Playing ........................................................................ 23

Tape Speed Indicators .................................................... 35,47

Time and Date, Set .......................................................... 12-13

Time Counter .............................................................. 27,28,47

TIME Menu ........................................................................... 13

Time Search ........................................................................... 30

TIME SEARCH Menu ......................................................... 30

Time, Set ........................................................................... 12-13

T I MER Indicator .................................................. 37,38,41,47

Timer Recording

Checking .......................................................................... 40

Clearing ............................................................................ 40

Editing .............................................................................. 40

Quick Reference Guide ............................ Front Fold Out

Setting ............................................................................... 38

Stopping ........................................................................... 40

With TV On ..................................................................... 38

With TV Turned Off ....................................................... 39

TIMER RECORDINGS Menu ....................................... 37,38

TRACKING Buttons ........................................ 16-17,23,24,45

Tracking, Automatic and Manual ..................................... 24

Trouble Shooting Guide ................................................ 48-50

Turn On TV ........................................................................... 10

Turn on VCR ......................................................................... 10

TV Button .................................................................... 16,18,20

TV Control with Remote ..................................................... 20

TV Function Buttons on Remote ........................................ 18

TV, Turn On .......................................................................... 10

TVs, Compatible Code List ................................................. 20

TV,VCR Button ............................................... 15,16-17,34,45

Types of Recordings ............................................................ 34

VCR Plus+ Recording

Checking .......................................................................... 40

Clearing ............................................................................ 40

Editing .............................................................................. 40

Quick Reference Guide ............................ Front Fold Out

Setting ......................................................................... 36-37

Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel

Number Chart ........................................ Back Fold Out

Stopping ........................................................................... 40

Worksheet for VCR Plus+ Channels ......Back Fold Out

VCR PLUS+ Menu ............................................................... 37

VCR Plus+ Recording Quick

Reference Guide ....................................... Front Fold Out

VCR Plus+ Setup Channels ................................................ 36

VCR PlusCodes .................................................................... 37

VCR, Cleaning ...................................................................... 52

VCR, Turn On ....................................................................... 10

VCR1 and VCR2eLD

Buttons ................................ 10,13,16,19,29,34,37,38,41,44

VCR1/VCR2 Feature ........................................................... 19

VCRs Memory, Placing Channels In ........................... 12-13

VCRs, Connecting for Tape Copying ............................... 1,7

VIDEO and AUDIO IN Jacks ........................ 2-7,40,44,45,46

VIDEO and AUDIO OUT Jacks ..................................... 7,46

VOL Up or Down Button .................................................... 18

W

Warranty, Limited ............................................................... 53

Watch One Channel While Recording Another ............. 34

Worksheet for VCR Plus+ Channels ............ Back Fold Out

X

X- R E C Display ................................................................. 41

XPR Recording ..................................................................... 41

U

Using the On-Screen Menu System ................................... 10

Using the Remote Control ............................................. 16-22

V

Variable Speed Picture Search ...................................... 25-26

VCR Controls .................................................................. 45-47

VCR Function Buttons ................................................... 16-17

VCR Indicator ............................................................. 23,34,47

VCR MAIN MENU

......10,12,13,14,15,19,27,29,32-33,36,38,39,40,42,43,46

Z

ZERO SEARCH Menu ........................................................ 31

57

VCR Plus+ TM Channel Worksheet

Use this worksheet to create a listing from which you can set up your VCR for VCR Plus+ programming.
(See page 36 for details.)

Broadcast or Cable TV

Station Name

(Such as ABC, NBC,CBS,etc.)

VCR Plus +

Channel Number*

(SeeStandardizedVCR Plus+Channel Chart)

Channel Number You

Receive This Station On**

Standardized VCR Plus+ TM Channel Numbers for Cable-TV

U.S.A. Canada

American Movie Classics .......... 35

Arts & Entertainment ............. 39

Black Entertainment .............. 57

Bravo ........................... 54

Cable News Network ............. 42

Cinemax ........................ 45

Cinemax 2 ....................... 98

The Discovery Channel ............ 37

The Disney Channel .............. 53

Entertainment Television .......... 63

ESPN Sports Network ............. 34

The Family Channel .............. 47

Home Box Office ................. 33

Home Box Office 2 ................ 95

Home Box Office 3 ................ 96

The Learning Channel ............. 51

Lifetime ......................... 46

The Movie Channel ............... 58

Music Television ................. 48

The Nashville Network ............ 49

Nickelodeon ..................... 38

Nostalgia Television .............. 64

Quality Value Cable ............... 99

Showtime ....................... 41

Showtime 2 ...................... 97

Sports Channel ................... 59

Turner Network Television ......... 52

USA Network .................... 44

Video Hits I ..................... 62

Viewer's Choice I ................ 93

Viewer's Choice 2 ................ 94

WGN Chicago ................... 55

WTBS Atlanta .................... 43

WWOR New York ................ 60

Allarcom Pay Television/Superchannel...67

Arts & Entertainment ............. 44

Cable News Network-Headline News...72

Cable News Network ............. 61

Canadian Home Shopping Network ...70

Canal Famille .................... 56

Cathay International Television Inc ..... .69

Chinavision Canada Corp ......... 68

Country Music Television .......... 60

Family Channel .................. 63

First Choice ...................... 62

First Choice Two ................. 96

First Choice Three ................ 97

First Choice Four ................. 99

House of Commons ............... 90

La Chaine Francaise .............. 91

The Learning Channel ............. 51

MeteoMedia/The Weather Network ....65

MuchMusic Network ............. 48

MusiquePlus ..................... 55

Nashville Network ............... 52

Newsworld/CBC ................. 73

Le Reseau des Sports .............. 53

The Sports Network .............. 43

Super Ecran ...................... 64

Super Ecran B .................... 37

Super Ecran C .................... 98

Telatino Network ................ 66

TV5 Montreal .................... 46

Viewer's Choice I ................. 92

Viewer's Choice 2 ................. 93

Viewer's Choice 3 ................. 94

Viewer's Choice 4 ................. 95

V'mion TV: Canada's Faith Network ..... .71

Youth TV, Canada Inc ............. 38

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