RCA T27265 User Manual

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USER’S GUIDE

TV/VCR COMBINATION

Introduction

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Cautions

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

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

Product Registration

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

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

Model No.___

___________________________________________________ Serial No. ______________________________________________________ Purchase Date: _________________________________________________ Dealer/Address/Phone: _________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________

Important Information

Note to Cable TV Installer

This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

If fixed(non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods, they may be permanently imprinted on the screen. Such images include network logos, phone numbers, and video games. This damage is not covered by your warranty. Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided.

Introduction

Table of Contents

Important Information

Warning ______________________________ i Cautions ______________________________ i Note to Cable TV Installer _______________ i Product Registration ____________________ i

Setting Up the TV/VCR

Startup

Check Accessories With TV/VCR ____ 2 Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 2 Connect Antenna or Cable-TV

System________________________ 3

Place the TV/VCR Where You

Want to Operate It _____________ 3 Turn On the TV/VCR ______________ 3 Set the Clock and Auto Channel

Search Automatically ___________ 4 Set the Clock Manually _____________ 4 Add or Remove Channels from

TV/VCR's Memory ____________ 5 Select the Language. (Escoge

una Idioma.)___________________ 5 Select a Channel and Adjust

the Volume____________________ 5

Using the Remote Control

Buttons _____________________________ 6-7

Using the TV/VCR Features

On-Screen Displays ____________________ 8 Adjust the Video ______________________ 8 Adjust the Audio_______________________ 9 Closed Captions ______________________ 10 Alert Sound___________________________11 Program Guard _______________________11 Wake-Up Timer_______________________ 12 Sleep Timer __________________________ 12 TV Stereo System _____________________ 13

Playing a Tape

Operating Instructions_________________ 14 Selecting Audio for Tape Playback ______ 15 Using the Playback Features

Pause____________________________ 16 Frame Advance___________________ 16 Picture Search ____________________ 16 Slow Motion______________________ 16 Automatic Tracking _______________ 17 Manual Tracking__________________ 17 Time Counter_____________________ 17

Auto Play Feature_________________ 18 Auto Repeat Feature_______________ 18 Commercial Scan _________________ 18 Index Search _____________________ 19 Zero Search ______________________ 20 Blank Search _____________________ 20

Recording a Program

Recording Features

Recording Speeds _________________ 21 Recording Pause __________________ 21

Types of Recordings __________________ 22

Basic Recording –

Operating Instructions __________ 22 Recording Audio Only ____________ 22 Recording Broadcast

Stereo TV or SAP ____________ 23

Recording While You're Away

VCR Plus+ Recording _______ 24-26 Timer Recording _______________ 27 Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+

or Timer Recordings __________28

Stopping a VCR Plus+

or Timer Recording ___________28

Recording Fron the Line Input ____28

Express Recording ________________ 29 Copying and Editing Tapes_________ 30

Location of Controls

Front Panel___________________________ 31 Back Panel ___________________________32

Hooking Up the TV/VCR

Choosing a Hookup ___________________ 32 Connect Antenna or

Cable System Without Cable Box____ 33

Connect Cable System With Cable Box

to Unscramble All Channels ________ 34

Connect Cable System With Cable Box

to Unscramble Only Premium Channels _______________ 34

Connect VCR or Camcorder

for Copying Tapes ________________ 35

References

Trouble Checks ____________________ 36-37 Cleaning the TV/VCR _________________ 38 Specifications_________________________ 38 Limited Warranty _____________________ 39 Index _____________________________ 40-41

Setting Up the TV/VCR

1. Check accessories with TV/VCR combination.

Contact your dealer if any items are missing.

Remote

CLEAR

SPEED

INPUT DISPLAY

TRACKING

STOP

PLAY

1 2 3

54 6

PAUSE

SLOW

REC

REW

POWER

MUTE

SLEEP

PREV CH

CHAN

VOL

RESET

2 “AA” Batteries

Startup

2. Insert batteries in remote.

Setting Up the TV/VCR

Startup

continued on next page

CAUTION: If you choose to use a stand with your TV/VCR, take precautions that the stand or other furniture the TV/VCR is placed on is properly located and of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV/VCR from accidentally being tipped over or pulled off. This could cause damage to the TV/VCR and/or personal injury.

3. Connect antenna or cable-TV system.

Connect a home antenna, or a cable-TV system. Details on pages 32-34.

4. Place the TV/VCR where you want to operate it.

CLEAR

SPEED

INPUT DISPLAY

TRACKING

STOP

PLAY

1 2 3

54 6

PAUSE

SLOW

REC

REW

POWER

MUTE

SLEEP

PREV CH

CHAN

VOL

RESET

TIMER REPEAT

REW PLAY F.FWD RECORD

POWER

STOP/EJECT

VOL +VOL –

WAKE-UP

POWER Button and Indicator

AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET

What is your Time Zone?

1 Eastern 2 Central 3 Mountain 4 Pacific 5 Alaska 6 Hawaii 7 Don't know

Setting Up the TV/VCR

Startup

AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET

What is your Time Zone?

1 Eastern 2 Central 3 Mountain 4 Pacific 5 Alaska 6 Hawaii 7 Don't know

AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET

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

1 Yes, DST is observed 2 No 3 Don't know

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

Now scanning channel 1

AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET

The TV/VCR is now setting the clock. This may take several minutes.

Press MENU to cancel

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings 2 Picture Quality 3 Time

TIME

1 Set clock

SET CLOCK

Time --:-- --

(hour:minute)

Date --/--/--

SET CLOCK

Time 05:07 AM

Date 07/13/96 Saturday

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set

Place the TV/VCR in a location where it is safe to operate.

5. Turn on the TV/VCR.

Press POWER on the TV/VCR or remote. The indicator in the

POWER button on the front of the TV/VCR will light. The first time you turn on the TV/VCR, or after a power

interruption, the TV/VCR will display the AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET menu.

6. Set the clock and auto channel search automatically.

When the AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET screen appears, follow these steps to automatically place channels in the TV/VCR’s memory and set the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time information transmitted by some broadcast stations.

A. Press a number (1-6) on the remote corresponding to the time

zone you live in. If you do not know your time zone, press 7.

B. Press 1 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.

C. Press MENU 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 timer recording or wake-up timer features.

If you change your cable or antenna signal, and need to manually place channels in memory:

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

2. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu.

3. Press 1 to Auto channel search.

Set the clock manually.

If the AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET was unsuccessful or you want to manually set the clock:

A. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. B. Press 3 to display the TIME menu. C. Press 1 to display the SET CLOCK screen. D. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the time including

AM or PM, month, day, and year. The day of the week will automatically appear after you enter the year.

• Press 0 before single-digit numbers. Press 1 for AM or 2 for

PM. Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7, then 2 for a time of 5:07PM.

• Press CLEAR on the remote at any time to change incorrect

entries.

E. Press MENU on the remote to start the clock.

To display the time and date, press DISPLAY on the remote.

Setting up the TV/VCR

Startup

7. Add or remove channels from the TV/VCR’s memory.

You may want to add or remove channels if some of them are not active, have weak signals, or you do not want them in your channel memory. A channel that has been removed can still be selected by pressing number buttons.

A. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN

MENU. B. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu. C. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. D. Follow the directions on the screen to add or remove a

channel. E. Add or remove more channels by entering the channel

number or pressing CHAN up or down.

8. Select the language. (Escoge una Idioma.)

This feature lets you select English or Spanish as the language for your on-screen displays.

A. Press MENU on remote to see the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. B. Press 6 to display the LANGUAGE/IDIOMA menu. The

bullet (•) indicates the language selected. C. Press 1 to display the menus in English.

Press 2 to display the menus in Spanish.

9. Select a channel and adjust the volume.

A. Press CHAN up or down or two number buttons on the

remote to select a channel.

Example: Press 0 then 2 for channel 2. The channel number

is displayed.

For cable channels over 99, press and hold 1 until 1– –

appears. Then press two more numbers. Example: Press

and hold 1, then press 0, then press 2, for channel 102. B. Press VOL up or down to adjust the volume. The volume

display appears.

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings 2 Picture Quality 3 Time 4 Closed Captioning 5 Setup 6 Language/Idioma

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA

Select a language. Escoge una Idioma.

1•English (Ingles) 2 Spanish (Espanol)

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings 2 Picture Quality 3 Time 4 Closed Captioning 5 Setup

SETUP

1 Auto channel search 2 Add/Remove channels

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channel 10 is presently ADDED

Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit

CH 02

Volume ...............

´ ˜

Using the Remote Control

Buttons

CLEAR

SPEED

INPUT DISPLAY

TRACKING

STOP

PLAY

1 2 3

54 6

PAUSE

SLOW

REC

REW

POWER

MUTE

SLEEP

PREV CH

CHAN

VOL

RESET

CHAN (Channel) Up or Down

Selects next higher or lower channel in channel memory.

CLEAR

Allows you to change menu entries or clear a timer recording.

Resets time counter to 0:00:00 when it is displayed.

DISPLAY

Displays TV/VCR’s current status. Displays time counter when a tape is

inserted. Removes displays. Advances to next program during

program review.

FF (Fast forward)

Fast forwards the tape when the TV/VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture in forward motion during playback.

INPUT

Selects the signal from a component connected to the AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks.

Displays the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

MUTE

Turns sound on or off.

Using the Remote Control

Buttons

Displays INDEX, ZERO, and BLANK search screens.

Advances tape during playback.

SLEEP

Sets TV/VCR to automatically turn off in 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes.

SLOW

Used for slow-motion playback on tapes recorded in SP and SLP.

SPEED (Tape Speed)

Selects a recording speed (SP or SLP).

STOP

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

TRACKING Up or Down

Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear in the picture during playback.

VOL (Volume) + or –

Raises and lowers sound.

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.

PAUSE

Pauses the tape during playback. Pauses recording to prevent recording of

unwanted scenes.

PLAY

Plays a tape.

POWER

Turns TV/VCR on or off.

PREV CH (Previous channel)

Switches between the last two channels. Select one channel and then select the

other using the number buttons. Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels.

REC (Record)

Starts TV/VCR recording. Used for express recording.

RESET

Resets video functions to factory settings. Used to reset time for wake-up timer

(alarm).

REW (Rewind)

Rewinds the tape when the TV/VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture in reverse motion during playback.

TV/VCR Features

Using the TV/VCR Features

On-Screen Displays

When you change channels, adjust volume, or use a VCR feature, on-screen displays appear to let you know the status of the TV/VCR.

To Call Up On-Screen Displays

1. Press DISPLAY to display the channel

number, function, time counter, date, time, and tape speed.

If you do not press DISPLAY again, these displays will time out.

2. Press DISPLAY again:

•No tape in TV/VCR: Displays removed.

•Tape in TV/VCR: Time counter remains

on screen. Will not time out. Press DISPLAY again to remove the time counter.

CLEAR

SPEED

INPUT DISPLAY

TRACKING

STOP

PLAY

1 2 3

54 6

PAUSE

SLOW

REC

REW

POWER

MUTE

SLEEP

PREV CH

CHAN

VOL

RESET

CH 02 RECORD 0:00:00

11/18/95 Sat 08:43AM SLP

0:00:00

Press DISPLAY again with no tape inserted.

Press DISPLAY

Time Counter Only – Remains on Screen

(Press DISPLAY again to remove.)

Normal Screen – No Displays

Press DISPLAY again with tape inserted.

Adjust the Video

Use the PICTURE QUALITY menu to adjust the picture for your personal preference. The TV/VCR will remember the settings you select.

To Adjust Video

1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 2to display the PICTURE QUALITY menu.

3. Press CHAN up or down to select the function you want

to adjust.

• Select Color to adjust color intensity.

• Select Tint to adjust for natural fleshtones.

• Select Contr (contrast) to adjust picture contrast.

• Select Brite (brightness) to adjust picture brightness.

• Select Sharp to adjust picture sharpness.

4. Press VOL – or + to adjust the function selected.

To Return Video to the Factory Settings

Press RESET to reset the video to the levels set at the factory.

“All picture controls have been reset to factory defaults”

appears.

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings 2 Picture Quality

PICTURE QUALITY

Color -................+

Tint ................

Contr ................

Brite ................

Sharp ................

Use CH and VOL to adjust Press MENU to exit

TV/VCR Features

Using the TV/VCR Features

CLEAR

SPEED

INPUT DISPLAY

TRACKING

STOP

PLAY

1 2 3

54 6

PAUSE

SLOW

REC

REW

POWER

MUTE

SLEEP

PREV CH

CHAN

VOL

RESET

Adjust the Audio

Use the BASS/TREBLE menu to adjust the audio for your personal preference. The TV/VCR will remember the settings you select.

To Adjust Audio

1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 7 to display the AUDIO menu.

3. Press 3 to display the BASS/TREBLE menu.

4. Press CHAN up or down to select the function you want to

adjust.

• Select Bass to adjust the intensity of low frequency sound.

• Select Treble to adjust the intensity of high frequency sound.

5. Press VOL - or + to adjust the function selected.

To Return Audio to the Factory Settings

In step 3 above, press RESET to reset the audio to the levels set at the factory.

“Bass and Treble controls have been reset to factory defaults”

appears.

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings 2 Picture Quality 3 Time 4 Closed Captioning 5 Setup 6 Language/Idioma 7 Audio

AUDIO

1 Reception 2 Tape Playback 3 Bass/Treble Controls

BASS/TREBLE

Bass -................+

Treble ................

Use CH and VOL to adjust Press MENU to exit

TV/VCR Features

CLEAR

SPEED

INPUT DISPLAY

TRACKING

STOP

PLAY

1 2 3

54 6

PAUSE

SLOW

REC

REW

POWER

MUTE

SLEEP

PREV CH

CHAN

VOL

RESET

Using the TV/VCR Features

To View Closed Captions

1. Press MENU to display TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4to display the CLOSED CAPTIONING

menu.

3. Press 1to display the CC DISPLAY menu. The bullet (•) indicates the CC DISPLAY selected.

• Press 1 to select closed captions On. Closed

captions will be displayed on the screen.

• Press 2 to select closed captions Off. No closed

captions will be displayed on the screen.

• Press 3 to select closed captions On when TV is

muted. Closed captions will appear on the screen only when the TV is muted.

4. When the CLOSED CAPTIONINGmenu appears, press 2 to display the CC MODE menu and select the caption mode. The bullet (•) indicates the mode selected.

• Press 1 or 2 to select Caption 1 or 2. Captions

will appear on the screen if they are broadcast.

• Press 3 or 4 to select Text 1 or 2. Text

information will appear on the screen if it is broadcast.

CC DISPLAY

1•On 2 Off 3 On when TV is muted

CC MODE

Choose a closed captioning mode:

1•Caption 1 2 Caption 2 3 Text 1 4 Text 2

Closed Captions

Closed captioning displays the sound of a program as words on the TV screen. It is useful for the deaf, hearing impaired, or anyone who wants to watch a program without sound. If you have turned closed captioning on and it does not appear on the screen, it is not available on the channel you are watching. Check your TV program listings for CC (closed caption) broadcasts. This TV/VCR also supports two text modes used to display text sent from a TV station or cable company.

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings 2 Picture Quality 3 Time 4 Closed Captioning

CLOSED CAPTIONING

1 CC Display 2 CC Mode

0 Exit

Alert Sound

When you select ALERT SOUND:ON as described below, a short warning will sound each time an invalid entry or operation is made and a timer program is set.

1. Press MENU to display TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 5to display the SETUP menu.

3. Press 5 to display the ALERT SOUND menu.

4. Press 1 or 2 to select AlertSound OFF or ON. The bullet (•)

indicates the one selected.

• Select ON if you want to sound a short warning.

• Select OFF if you do not want to sound a short warning

Program Guard

When activated, this feature prohibits all VCR operations except timer recording. This is useful to prevent misoperation and protect your TV/VCR from curious children.

1. Hold down STOP on the remote for 6 seconds to activate or

deactivate the program guard regardress of whether power is ON or OFF.

• “Program Guard is ON” or “Program Guard is OFF” is

displayed on the screen.

• When the program guard is on or off, power indicator flashes for 8 seconds.

• If you press invalid bottons while program guard is on, Power indicator flashes and the following display will alert you.

• To stop a timer recording in progress, program guard must first be turned off.

TV/VCR Features

CLEAR

SPEED

INPUT DISPLAY

TRACKING

STOP

PLAY

1 2 3

54 6

PAUSE

SLOW

REC

REW

POWER

MUTE

SLEEP

PREV CH

CHAN

VOL

RESET

Using the TV/VCR Features

Program Guard is ON

To turn off Program Guard, press and hold the STOP button on the remote for 6 seconds.

Wake-Up Timer

The timer turns the TV/VCR on at a desired time. You can set it to wake you up in the morning or remind you that a favorite program is about to start.

To Set the Wake-Up Timer

1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 3to display the TIME menu.

3. Press 3to display the WAKE-UP TIMER menu.

4. Using the number buttons on the remote enter the channel

number and time.

• After you enter the time, press 1 for AM or 2 for PM. Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7, then 2, for a time of 5:07PM.

• Press CLEAR to correct an entry or press RESET to cancel the timer.

5. Press MENUto set the timer.

• The wake-up timer will turn on the TV/VCR every day. The WAKE-UP indicator is not lights when the wake-timer has set on the TV/VCR.

• The WAKE-UP indicator turns off when the wake-timer has turned on the TV/VCR. If you do not press POWER button on the remote or TV/VCR, the TV/VCR turns off after 60 minutes.

To Cancel the Wake-Up Timer

Follow steps 1-3 above, press RESET to cancel the timer, and then press MENU to exit.

The timer is canceled if MENU is pressed before step 4 is completed.

Sleep Timer

The sleep timer automatically turns the TV/VCR off after 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes.

1. Repeatedly press SLEEP. Each press of SLEEP changes the

amount of time as shown below.

• If the sleep timer has already been set, the remaining time before the TV/VCR turns off is displayed on the screen.

2. To cancel the sleep timer, repeatedly press SLEEP until 0:00 is

displayed on the screen.

You can also set the sleep timer from the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

• Display the TIME menu as shown above and press 2. Follow the directions on the screen. Press SLEEP or CHAN up or down to change the amount of time. Press MENU to exit.

TV/VCR Features

CLEAR

SPEED

INPUT DISPLAY

TRACKING

STOP

PLAY

1 2 3

54 6

PAUSE

SLOW

REC

REW

POWER

MUTE

SLEEP

PREV CH

CHAN

VOL

RESET

Using the TV/VCR Features

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings 2 Picture Quality 3 Time

TIME

1 Set clock 2 Sleep timer 3 Wake-up timer

WAKE-UP TIMER

Channel -Time --:--

WAKE-UP TIMER

Channel 12 Time 05:07 AM

Press CLEAR to correct Press RESET for --:-Press MENU to set

Sleep Timer 0:00

Press SLEEP Amt. of Time

Twice 30 Minutes Three Times 1 Hour Four Times 90 Minutes Five Times 2 Hours Six Times Timer Off

To select Audio Mode for TV viewing

1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 7 to display the AUDIO menu.

3. Press 1 to display the RECEPTION menu.

4. Press 1, 2, or 3 to select the type of audio reception.

The bullet (•) indicates the one selected.

Set to Stereo for normal recording and to record broadcast

stereo TV.

The Stereo indicator appears on the screen 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 hifi and linear tracks.

The SAP indicator appears on the screen when the station

you are tuned to is broadcasting SAP.

5. Press CLEAR to remove the menus from the screen.

Using the TV/VCR Features

TV/VCR Features

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings 2 Picture Quality 3 Time 4 Closed Captioning 5 Setup 6 Language/Idioma 7 Audio

TV Stereo System

AUDIO

1 Reception

RECEPTION

Choose the type of audio reception:

1•Stereo (better sound) 2 Mono (better range) 3 SAP-Secondary

Audio Program

Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio language (SAP).

CLEAR

SPEED

INPUT DISPLAY

TRACKING

STOP

PLAY

1 2 3

54 6

PAUSE

SLOW

REC

REW

POWER

MUTE

SLEEP

PREV CH

CHAN

VOL

RESET

Playing a Tape

Operating Instructions

To Play a Tape

TIMER REPEAT

REW PLAY F.FWD RECORD

POWER

STOP/EJECT

VOL +VOL –

WAKE-UP

Safety Tab

PLAY 0:00:00

1. Insert a tape in the TV/VCR.

TV/VCR automatically turns on. The tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the Auto Play feature is turned on.

2. Press PLAY, if necessary. PLAY and the time counter appear on the screen.

3. If necessary, press TRACKING up or down on the remote or CH

up or down on the TV/VCR to remove any streaks from the picture. Details are on page 17.

4. Press STOP on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the TV/VCR to stop playback.

5. Press REW. The TV/VCR will automatically rewind the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press POWER and the TV/VCR will still rewind the tape.

6. Press STOP/EJECT on the TV/VCR to eject the tape once it is completely rewound.

A cassette may be ejected with the power turned off.

CLEAR

SPEED

INPUT DISPLAY

TRACKING

STOP

PLAY

1 2 3

54 6

PAUSE

SLOW

REC

REW

POWER

MUTE

SLEEP

PREV CH

CHAN

VOL

RESET

Playing a Tape

To Select Playback Sound

1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 7 to display the AUDIO menu.

3. Press 2 to display the TAPE PLAYBACK menu.

4. Press 1, 2, or 3 to select type of audio you want to playback.

The bullet (•) indicates the one selected.

Select Hi-Fi Stereo to play back sound recorded on the Hi-Fi

track and for normal use.

Select Linear Stereo to play back sound recorded on the linear

monaural track, such as SAP.

Select Hi-Fi/Linear Mix to play back sound recorded on both

the linear monaural track and Hi-Fi track

____

sound-on-sound.

Selecting Audio for Tape Playback

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings 2 Picture Quality 3 Time 4 Closed Captioning 5 Setup 6 Language/Idioma 7 Audio

Tape Playback Feature

AUDIO

1 Reception 2 Tape Playback

TAPE PLAYBACK

Choose which audio track is heard during tape playback:

1•Hi-Fi Stereo 2 Linear Stereo 3 Hi-Fi/Linear Mix

The TV/VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks. Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear tarck. The Tape Playback feature lets you select the type of audio you want to playback.

CLEAR

SPEED

INPUT DISPLAY

TRACKING

STOP

PLAY

1 2 3

54 6

PAUSE

SLOW

REC

REW

POWER

MUTE

SLEEP

PREV CH

CHAN

VOL

RESET

Using the Playback Features

Pause, frame advance, picture search, and slow motion work well when you playback tapes that were recorded using the SP or SLP recording speed.

Pause

This feature pauses the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of the scene.

1. Press PAUSE on the remote during playback to pause

the action. The TV/VCR will automatically switch from pause to

stop after a few minutes to prevent tape wear.

2. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback.

Frame Advance

Frame advance lets you view one frame after another.

1. Press PAUSE during playback to pause the action.

2. Press SLOW each time you want to view a frame of

the scene. Press and hold SLOW to slowly advance frame-by-

frame.

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback.

Picture Search

You can visually search a picture during playback. Sound is turned off during picture search.

1. During playback, press FF to search forward or REW

to search in reverse. If you start searching within five seconds of a

previous search, the search speed will be slower for approximately eight seconds.

2. Press PLAY to return to playback.

Slow Motion

You can view the picture in slow motion during play. Sound is turned off during slow-motion playback.

1. Press SLOW during playback to begin slow motion.

2. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks

from the picture.

3. Press SLOW or PLAY to return to playback.

The TV/VCR will automatically switch from slowmotion playback to stop after a few minutes to prevent tape wear.

Playing a Tape

CLEAR

SPEED

INPUT DISPLAY

TRACKING

STOP

PLAY

1 2 3

54 6

PAUSE

SLOW

REC

REW

POWER

MUTE

SLEEP

PREV CH

CHAN

VOL

RESET

Using the Playback Features

Playing a Tape

Automatic Tracking

The TV/VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing a tape that was recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted or the TV/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. Tracking is used when playing a tape. It has no effect during recording.

• When streaks or snow appear in the picture during

normal playback or slow motion, press TRACKING up or down on the remote or CH up or down on the TV/VCR for the best possible picture.

• To turn automatic tracking back on, press and hold

both of the CH buttons on the front of the TV/VCR.

Time Counter

The time counter helps locate the beginning or end of programs you taped. The time counter automatically resets to 0:00:00 whenever a tape is inserted, or you can press CLEAR when the time counter is displayed.

For example, if a 30-minute program was recorded at the beginning of the tape and you wanted to record another program after it, you would:

1. Insert the pre-recorded tape.

2. Press DISPLAY twice to display the time counter.

CLEAR

SPEED

INPUT DISPLAY

TRACKING

STOP

PLAY

1 2 3

54 6

PAUSE

SLOW

REC

REW

POWER

MUTE

SLEEP

PREV CH

CHAN

VOL

RESET

0:00:00

Hours

Seconds

Minutes

3. Press FF to fast forward the tape until the time counter reads 0:30:00.

This is the approximate end of the program and you can begin recording at this spot.

Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

Auto Play Feature

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

1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu.

3. Press 3 to display the AUTO PLAYmenu.

4. Press 1or 2 to select Auto play OFF or ON. The

bullet (•) indicates the one selected.

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

Select ON to have a tape with its safety tab removed start playing automatically.

Auto Repeat Feature

This feature tells the TV/VCR to play a tape over and over. When Auto repeat ON is selected, the TV/VCR will play the tape to the end, automatically rewind the tape, and play the tape again.

1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 5 to display the SETUPmenu.

3. Press 4 to display the AUTO REPEATmenu.

4. Press 1or 2 to select Auto repeat OFF or ON.

The bullet (•) indicates the one selected.

Select OFF if you do not want the tape to repeat.

Select ON to repeat the tape. The REPEAT indicator lights in the TV/VCR’s front panel during repeat play.

Commercial Scan

This is useful for skipping commercials or short program segments.

1. Press SEARCH during playback to advance the

tape approximately 30 seconds. Press SEARCH during the scan to return to

playback.

CLEAR

SPEED

INPUT DISPLAY

TRACKING

STOP

PLAY

1 2 3

54 6

PAUSE

SLOW

REC

REW

POWER

MUTE

SLEEP

PREV CH

CHAN

VOL

RESET

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings 2 Picture Quality 3 Time 4 Closed Captioning 5 Setup

SETUP

1 Auto channel search 2 Add/Remove channels 3 Auto Play 4 Auto repeat 5 Alert sound 6 Signal type: CABLE 7 VCR Plus+ Channel map 0 Exit

AUTO REPEAT

Choose an auto repeat mode:

1•Auto repeat OFF 2 Auto repeat ON

AUTO PLAY

Choose an auto play mode:

1•Auto play OFF 2 Auto play ON

Using the Playback Features

Playing a Tape

CLEAR

SPEED

INPUT DISPLAY

TRACKING

STOP

PLAY

1 2 3

54 6

PAUSE

SLOW

REC

REW

POWER

MUTE

SLEEP

PREV CH

CHAN

VOL

RESET

Index Search

The TV/VCR automatically records index marks on the tape each time you begin recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks. Your TV/VCR has two index playback features. You can select a specific index number or search by scan and play.

To Select Scan and Play Index Playback

1. Insert the pre-recorded tape and press STOP.

2. Press SEARCH to display the INDEX SEARCHscreen.

3. Press FF to scan forward or REW to scan in reverse.

When the TV/VCR locates an index mark, it will stop and play a few seconds of the program following the mark.

4. At any time during the search, press PLAY to stop searching and begin playback, or press STOP to stop the search.

If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during the search, Scan completed-end of tape appears.

To Select a Specific Index Number for Index Playback

1. Insert the pre-recorded tape and press STOP.

2. Press SEARCH to display the INDEX SEARCHscreen.

INDEX SEARCH

Press REW or FF to begin scanning

or Enter a specific index number below

INDEX SEARCH

Searching for index marks...

Press STOP to cancel

INDEX SEARCH

Press REW or FF to begin search

or Enter a specific index number below

3. Use the number buttons to enter the number of

index marks you want the TV/VCR to search.

4. Press FF to search forward or REW to search in

reverse. When the TV/VCR locates the index mark, it will

begin playback. If the specified index mark is not found during the

search, Index -- was not found appears. When using index playback, the following index

marks may be skipped by the TV/VCR.

• The mark closest to the current location on the tape.

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

• The mark at the beginning of the tape.

Using the Playback Features

Playing a Tape

CLEAR

SPEED

INPUT DISPLAY

TRACKING

STOP

PLAY

1 2 3

54 6

PAUSE

SLOW

REC

REW

POWER

MUTE

SLEEP

PREV CH

CHAN

VOL

RESET

Zero Search

This feature allows you to quickly return to a time counter reading of 0:00:00. This is especially convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape several times.

1. Insert the pre-recorded tape. Press STOP.

2. Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time counter.

3. Use PLAY, FF, or REW to locate the start of the segment you

want to repeat.

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

5. Continue playing the tape and press STOP when you reach the

end of the segment you want to repeat.

6. Press SEARCH twice to display the ZERO SEARCH screen. The

current time counter is displayed.

ZERO SEARCH

Current tape counter is

0:12:34

Press REW to go to

0:00:00

Press SEARCH to exit

BLANK SEARCH

Press FF to begin searching for blank section of tape.

Press SEARCH to exit

ZERO SEARCH

Current tape counter is

-0:12:34

Press FF to go to

0:00:00

Press SEARCH to exit

7. Press REWto return to 0:00:00. The time counter is displayed in

the upper right corner of the screen during the search. If the current time counter has a minus in front of it, press FF.

Blank Search

The TV/VCR will search for blank portions of the tape that are more than six seconds in length.

1. Insert the pre-recorded tape and press STOP.

2. Press SEARCH three times to display the BLANK SEARCH screen.

3. Press FF to begin searching for a segment of at least six

seconds of blank tape. If a blank area is not found, Search completed-end of tape

appears.

4. Press STOP to stop BLANK SEARCH.

Recording a Program

Recording Speeds

Press SPEED to select a recording speed.

• SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording. That is why most pre-recorded, rental tapes are recorded in SP. Fewer programs can be recorded on the tape.

• SLP (Super Long Play) gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP.

Special Effects During Playback

• Pause, frame advance, picture search, and slow motion

work well for tapes recorded in the SP and SLP speed.

Recording Pause

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

• Press PAUSE during recording to stop and start

recording. The TV/VCR will automatically switch from pause to

stop after a few minutes to prevent tape wear.

SLP

Tape Speed Indicator

Recording Features

CLEAR

SPEED

INPUT DISPLAY

TRACKING

STOP

PLAY

1 2 3

546

PAUSE

SLOW

REC

REW

POWER

MUTE

SLEEP

PREV CH

CHAN

VOL

RESET

Cassette Recording Time

Type SP SLP

T120 2Hr 6Hr T160 2Hr 40Min 8Hr

Types of Recordings

Your TV/VCR provides different types of recording. These types are explained in the following sections:

Basic Recording – Operating Instructions Recording Audio Only Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Recording While You're Away

VCR Plus+ Recording

Timer Recording Express Recording Copying and Editing Tapes

Basic Recording – Operating Instructions

To Make a Recording

1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

2. Press SPEED to select a recording speed.

The tape speed indicator appears.

3. Select the channel to be recorded. If recording from the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks, press INPUT or 00 to select the

line input (VIDEO). The channel number or VIDEO appears.

4. Press REC to begin recording. The indicator in the REC button on the front of the

TV/VCR turns on during recording and RECORD appears on the screen.

5. Press STOP/EJECT on the TV/VCR or STOP on the remote to stop recording.

CLEAR

SPEED

INPUT DISPLAY

TRACKING

STOP

PLAY

1 2 3

54 6

PAUSE

SLOW

REC

REW

POWER

MUTE

SLEEP

PREV CH

CHAN

VOL

RESET

Recording a Program

Recording Audio Only

To Record Audio Only

1. Press the INPUT or 00 to select the line input (VIDEO).

The VIDEO appears. The TV/VCR will record audio from the audio

equipment connected to the AUDIO1 IN jacks.

2. Use SPEED on the remote to select the recording speed.

The tape speed indicator appears.

3. Start audio source playing and press REC on the remote

or REC and PLAY at the same time on the TV/VCR to begin recording.

The indicator in the REC button on the front of the TV/VCR turns on during recording and RECORD appears on the screen.

5. Press STOP/EJECT on the TV/VCR or STOP on the

remote when you are finished.

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

To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP

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

1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

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

3. Select the channel or line input (VIDEO) to be recorded. The channel number or VIDEO appears

4. Set the Reception feature for the type of audio you want

to record.

A. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU. B. Press 7 to display the AUDIO menu. C. Press 1 to display the RECEPTION menu.

D. Press 1, 2, or 3 to select the type of audio reception.

The bullet (•) indicates the one selected.

Set to STEREO for normal recording and to record broadcast stereo TV.

The STEREO indicator appears on the screen 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 hifi and linear tracks.

The SAP indicator appears on the screen when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting SAP.

E. Press CLEAR to remove the menus from the screen.

5. Press REC to start recording.

6. Press STOP•EJECT on the TV/VCR or STOP on the

remote when you are finished.

Recording a Program

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings 2 Picture Quality 3 Time 4 Closed Captioning 5 Setup 6 Language/Idioma 7 Audio

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program)

AUDIO

1 Reception

RECEPTION

Choose the type of audio reception:

1•Stereo (better sound) 2 Mono (better range) 3 SAP-Secondary

Audio Program

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

CLEAR

SPEED

INPUT DISPLAY

TRACKING

STOP

PLAY

1 2 3

54 6

PAUSE

SLOW

REC

REW

POWER

MUTE

SLEEP

PREV CH

CHAN

VOL

RESET

Recording a Program

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

*VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.

VCR Plus+ Setup

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 on the opposing page for the VCR Plus+ channels that are

different than the channels you receive them on. Refer to the chart below for standardized VCR Plus+ channel numbers.

2. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

3. Press 5 to display SETUP menu.

4. Press 7 to display VCR Plus+ channel map 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.

If you use a cable box for a channel, enter the output channel of your cable box instead of the channel number.

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

Press CLEAR on the remote to erase a number.

6. Press MENU when you are finished.

Broadcast or Cable-TV VCR Plus+ Channel Number You

Station Name Channel Number Receive This Station On

HBO 33 See Note 1

ESPN 34 See Note 1

ABC See Note 2 See Note 1 FOX See Note 2 See Note 1

Note 1: Check your local listing for the broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned to this station Note 2: Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on.

SAMPLE

Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TV

U.S.A. List

35 American Movie Classics 39 Arts & Entertainment 57 Black Entertainment 54 Bravo 42 Cable News Network 45 Cinemax 98 Cinemax 2 37 The Discovery Channel 53 The Disney Channel 63 Entertainment Television 34 ESPN Sports Network 47 The Family Channel 33 Home Box Office 95 Home Box Office 2 96 Home Box Office 3 51 The Learning Channel 46 Lifetime

58 The Movie Channel 48 Music Television 49 The Nashville Network 38 Nickelodeon 64 Nostalgia Television 99 Quality Value Cable 41 Showtime 97 Showtime 2 59 Sports Channel 52 Turner Network Television 44 USA Network 62 Video Hits 1 93 Viewer’s Choice 1 94 Viewer’s Choice 2 55 WGN Chicago 43 WTBS Atlanta 60 WWOR New York

Canadian List

67 Allarcom Pay Television/Superchannel 44 Arts & Entertainment 72 Cable News Network-Headline News 61 Cable News Network 70 Canadian Home Shopping Network 56 Canal Famille 69 Cathay International Television Inc 68 Chinavision Canada Corp 60 Country Music Television 63 Family Channel 62 First Choice 96 First Choice Two 97 First Choice Three 99 First Choice Four 90 House of Commons 91 La Chaine Francaise 51 The Learning Channel

65 MeteoMedia/The Weather Network 48 MuchMusic Network 55 MusiquePlus 52 Nashville Network 73 Newsworld/CBC 53 Le Reseau des Sports 43 The Sports Network 64 Super Ecran 37 Super Ecran B 98 Super Ecran C 66 Telatino Network 46 TV5 Montreal 92 Viewer's Choice 1 93 Viewer's Choice 2 94 Viewer's Choice 3 95 Viewer's Choice 4 71 Vision TV: Canada’s Faith Network 38 Youth TV, Canada Inc

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings 2 Picture Quality 3 Time 4 Closed Captioning 5 Setup

SETUP

1 Auto channel search 2 Add/Remove channels 3 Auto Play 4 Auto repeat 5 Alert sound 6 Signal type: CABLE 7 VCR Plus+ channel map

VCR+ Channel My Channel

5 -4 46 3 -> -> -> -2 23 1 --

Use CHAN up/dn to select Press 0-9 to change Press MENU to save

VCR Plus+ Channel Worksheet

Recording a Program

* Check your local listing for VCR Plus+ channel numbers assigned to network stations. ** Check your local or cable listing for the channel numbers to enter in this column.

Use this worksheet to create a list from which you can set up your VCR Plus+ channel list.

VCR Plus+

Channel Number*

(See standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Chart)

Channel Number you

Receive This Station On**

Broadcast or Cable TV

Station Name

(Such as ABC, NBC, CBS, etc.)

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

Recording While You’re Away (VCR Plus+ Recording)

The VCR Plus+ recording feature let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one month 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 TV/VCR is setup for VCR Plus+ programming.

Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording

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

2. Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

3. Press 3 to display the VCR PLUS+ menu.

4. Press numbers on the remote to enter PlusCode number for

the program you want to record. VCR PlusCode numbers are found in most local TV listings.

Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.

5. Press MENU to enter the program. If the TV/VCR does not recognize the PlusCode number,

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

6. 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.

7. Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote.

8. Press MENU to enter your program. A reminder appears

which will time out.

•If you have entered two programs whose times overlap,

“PROGRAMS OVERLAP” appears on the screen.

9. The TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears. Press 3 to enter an

additional VCR plus+ program, or press 0 to exit.

10. Insert a Tape with safety tab intact before the recording is to begin.

The TIMER indicator lights in the TV/VCR’s front panel. If you turn the TV/VCR off, the TIMER indicator will frash if

there is no cassette in the TV/VCR or the safety tab is missing from the cassette.

11. If using a cable box, turn it on and tune it to the channel

you want to record before time for recording to begin.

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a new program 2 Review existing progs. 3 Use VCR Plus+ code

VCR PLUS+

Enter PlusCode number

(from TV listing)

When should this program occur?

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

Program 1 (One time)

Channel 08 Start time 06:00 AM End time 08:00 AM Start date 07/28/96 Sun Tape speed SLP

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save

Recording a Program

TIMER REPEAT

REW PLAY F.FWD RECORD

POWER

STOP/EJECT

VOL +VOL –

WAKE-UP

Program 1 has been saved

Remember to insert a recordable tape before the program start time.

TIMER Indicator

Recording a Program

Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)

Timer recording lets you program the TV/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.

Setting a Timer Recording

1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

3. Press 1 to Create a new program.

4. Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select the 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.

5. Press number buttons to enter the channel number, start

time including AM or PM, end time, and start date of the recording. Just follow the on-screen prompts.

•If recording from the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks, press INPUT or 00 to select the line input (VIDEO) instead of a channel.

Press CLEAR to correct an entry.

6. Press SPEED, 1(SP), or 2(SLP) on the remote to select the recording speed.

7. Press MENU to save your program.

•If you have entered two programs whose times

overlap, PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears on the screen.

8. Repeat steps 3 – 7 for additional programs.

9. Insert a tape with safety tab intact before the recording

is to begin. The TIMER indicator lights in the TV/VCR’s front panel. If you turn the TV/VCR off, the TIMER indicator will

flash if there is no cassette in the TV/VCR or the safety tab is missing from the cassette.

10. If using a cable box, turn it on and tune it to the

channel you want to record before time for the recording to begin.

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

Timer Recordings

1 Create a new program

When should this program occur?

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

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel --

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel 08 Start time --:--

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel 08 Start time 02:10 PM End time --:--

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel 08 Start time 02:10 PM End time 03:35 PM Start date 11/18/96 Mon Tape speed SLP

1=SP 2=SLP

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save

Program 1 has been saved

Remember to insert a recordable tape before the program start time.

TIMER Indicator

POWER

VOL +VOL –

STOP/EJECT

REW PLAY F.FWD RECORD

TIMER REPEAT

WAKE-UP

Recording a Program

Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)

Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or Timer Recordings

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

2. Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS

menu.

3. Press 2 to Review existing progs.

4. Press DISPLAY to review the next program

in sequence.

5. Press CLEAR to erase a program.

Stopping A VCR Plus+ or Timer Recording

1. Press STOP/EJECT on the TV/VCR or STOP on the remote.

A timer program in progress will be stopped. Only today’s recording of a daily, weekdays, or weekly program is cancelled. The daily, weekdays, or weekly program remains in the timer.

Timer 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 or 00 to enter VIDEO instead of the channel number on the screen during timer programming.

CLEAR

SPEED

INPUT DISPLAY

TRACKING

STOP

PLAY

1 2 3

54 6

PAUSE

SLOW

REC

REW

POWER

MUTE

SLEEP

PREV CH

CHAN

VOL

RESET

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a new program 2 Review existing progs.

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel 08 Start time 02:10 PM End time 03:35 PM Start date 11/18/96 Mon Tape speed SLP

Press DISPLAY for next Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU to exit

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel VIDEO 1 Start time --:-- -End time --:-Start date --/--/-Tape speed SLP

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save

Recording a Program

Recording While You’re A way (Express Recording)

Express recording lets you record up to four hours or to the end of the tape without programming the timer. You can begin recording immediately. The TV/VCR will stop automatically at the end of the recording.

CLEAR

SPEED

INPUT DISPLAY

TRACKING

STOP

PLAY

1 2 3

54 6

PAUSE

SLOW

REC

REW

POWER

MUTE

SLEEP

PREV CH

CHAN

VOL

RESET

Operating Instructions

1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. The TV/VCR

will turn on.

2. Select the channel to be recorded. If recording from the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks, press

INPUT or 00 to select the line input (VIDEO).

3. Press SPEED to select a recording speed. You can also

change the speed of an express recording in progress.

4. Press RECto activate recording.

5. Press RECrepeatedly until the desired amount of

recording time is displayed. Each press of REC increases the time — 30 minutes up to tape end.

Display

Press Recording

REC Time

0:30 (30 Min) 1:00 (1 Hr) 1:30 (1 Hr, 30 Min) 2:00 (2 Hrs) 3:00 (3 Hrs) 4:00 (4 Hrs) Tape end (Tape end) 0:00 (Turns Off)

The TIMER indicator on the TV/VCR’s front panel will light during express recording.

During express recording, press REC to display the time remaining on the screen. Press REC again to increase the recording time.

Stopping an Express Recording in Progress

Press STOP/EJECT on the TV/VCR or STOP on the remote to stop the express recording.

— OR —

Repeatedly press REC until RECORD LENGTH: 0:00 appears.

CH 125 RECORD 0:00:00 RECORD LENGTH: 0:00

01/04/95 Wed 12:00AM SP

Recording a Program

Operating Instructions

(Refer to hookup on page 35)

Use another VCR or camcorder as the playback VCR and the TV/VCR as the recording VCR.

1. Turn on the VCR or camcorder and the TV/VCR.

2. Press INPUT or 00 on TV/VCR’s remote to select the line input (VIDEO).

3. Insert the tape you want to copy into the playback VCR

or camcorder. Insert a blank tape with safety tab intact into the TV/VCR.

4. Start the playback VCR or camcorder playing. If the tape was not recorded on the playback VCR, streaks may appear and you may need to adjust tracking. When you reach the place you want to begin copying, place the playback VCR or camcorder in play pause.

5. Press REC, then PAUSE, on the TV/VCR’s remote.

6. Press PAUSE on both the VCR or camcorder and the

TV/VCR’s remote at the same time to begin copying the tape.

7. Edit out segments that you do not want to copy by pressing PAUSE on the TV/VCR’s remote to stop copying the tape. Then, locate the next segment you want to copy on the playback VCR or camcorder by using FF, REW, and PLAY. Press PAUSE on the playback VCR or camcorder. Press PAUSE at the same time on both the VCR or camcorder and the TV/VCR’s remote to resume copying.

8. Press STOP on both the VCR or camcorder and the TV/VCR’s remote when you are finished.

Remember to press INPUT on the TV/VCR’s remote for normal TV viewing on the TV/VCR.

Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others.

Copying and Editing Tapes

VIDEO

CLEAR

SPEED

INPUT DISPLAY

TRACKING

STOP

PLAY

1 2 3

54 6

PAUSE

SLOW

REC

REW

POWER

MUTE

SLEEP

PREV CH

CHAN

VOL

RESET

TIMER REPEAT

REW PLAY F.FWD RECORD

POWER

STOP/EJECT

VOL +VOL –

WAKE-UP

TIMER REPEAT

REW PLAY F.FWD RECORD

POWER

STOP/EJECT

VOL +VOL –

WAKE-UP

VIDEO IN

L-AUDIO IN-R

Location of Controls

POWER

Turns the TV/VCR on or off. The indicator in the button is lit when the power is on.

STOP/EJECT

Stops normal functions — such as record, playback, rewind, fast-forward, or pause.

Press when a tape is stopped to eject the cassette.

(Channel) Up and Down

Selects next higher or lower channel in the TV/VCR’s channel memory.

Used for tracking when a tape is playing.

VOL (Volume) – and +

Press to lower or raise the sound.

TIMER Indicator

Indicator is lit when a timer program has been set and a cassette with safety tab in place is in the TV/VCR.

Indicator flashes when a timer program has been set and the TV/VCR is turned off with no cassette inserted, a cassette with no safety tab inserted, or there has been a power interruption.

REPEAT Indicator

Indicator is lit during auto repeat.

Remote Sensor

Tape Compartment

REW (Rewind)

Rewinds the tape when the TV/VCR is stopped. Searches the picture in reverse during playback.

PLAY

Plays a tape.

FF (Fast-Forward)

Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback.

REC (Record)

Press to start TV/VCR recording. The indicator in the button is lit during recording.

WAKE-UP Indicator

Indicator is lit when the wake-up timer has set on the TV/VCR.

Remote Sensor

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

VIDEO and AUDIO (L and R) In Jacks

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

Location of Controls — Front Panel

VIDEO and AUDIO (L and R) In Jacks

Hooking Up the TV/VCR

Choosing a Hookup

Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your TV/VCR.

1. How do you receive your TV signals?

Choose one answer from below.

A. Antenna – Turn to page 33. B. Cable System – Go to question 2.

2. What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?

Choose one answer from below.

A. Cable without a box – Turn to page 33. B. Cable box to unscramble all channels – Turn to page 34. C. Cable box to unscramble only premium channels, such as HBO,

Showtime, Cinemax, etc. – Turn to page 34.

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

Optional Hookup

To hook up a VCR or camcorder for copying tapes — turn to page 35.

Location of Controls — Back Panel

VHF/UHF (Antenna) Connector

Receives the signal from an antenna or cable system.

AUDIO

VHF/UHF

OUT

AUDIO OUT (R and L) Jacks

Sends audio signals from TV/VCR to another component when it is connected to these jacks, such as an amplifier.

Hooking Up the TV/VCR

AUDIO

VHF/UHF

OUT

Connect Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box

Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box

1. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

2. Plug in TV/VCR’s power cord.

3. Turn to page 2 for “Setting Up the

TV/VCR.”

Match Your Type of Antenna or Cable

Antenna Adapter

Back of TV/VCR

Antenna

Mixers

Hooking Up the TV/VCR

Connect a Cable System With a Cable Box

OUTIN

Cable

AUDIO

VHF/UHF

OUT

A. Cable Box Required to

Unscramble All Channels

1. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

2. Plug in power cords of TV/VCR and

cable box.

3. Turn to page 2 for “Setting Up the

TV/VCR.”

B. Cable Box Required to

Unscramble Only Premium Channels

1. Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided.

2. Plug in power cords of TV/VCR and

cable box.

3. Operation

Place the A-B switch in the B position to watch premium channels. Place the A-B switch in the A position to watch other channels when cable box is not needed.

4. Turn to page 2 for “Setting Up the

TV/VCR.”

Cable Box

Coaxial Cable

Cable from

Cable System

Cable Box

Antenna

Splitter

A-B

Switch

Coaxial

Cables

Coaxial Cable

Back of TV/VCR

Cable from

Cable System

OUT

AUDIO

OUTIN

VHF/UHF

(Recording Only)

White Audio Plug

Yellow Video Plug

Audio/Video Cable (optional)

CAMERA

VCR

POWER OFF

EDIT

AUDIO

VIDEO

Camcorder

(Playback Only)

Front of TV/VCR

L—AUDIO IN—R

VIDEO IN

Y-Adapter (optional)

Hooking Up the TV/VCR

Connect a VCR or Camcorder for Copying Tapes

L—AUDIO IN—R

VIDEO IN

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANT.

VHF/UHF

3 CH. 4

AUDIO1

VIDEO1

OUT

(Recording Only)

Audio/Video Cables

Front of TV/VCR

VCR (Playback Only)

A. VCR for Copying Tapes

1. Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided.

2. Plug in power cords of VCR and

TV/VCR.

3. Turn to page 30 for “Copying and Editing

Tapes.”

Press INPUT on the remote to select the line (audio/video) input on the TV/VCR to receive the signal from the VCR.

If your VCR has stereo AUDIO OUT jacks, connect the audio cable to the jack labeled MONO. If neither jack is labeled MONO, you may need a Y- adapter to hear both channels.

B. Camcorder for Copying

Tapes

1. Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided.

2. Plug in TV/VCR’s power cord.

3. Turn to page 30 for “Copying and Editing

Tapes.”

Press INPUT on the remote to select the line (audio/video) input on the TV/VCR to receive the signal from the camcorder.

If your camcorder has stereo AUDIO OUT jacks, you may need a Y- adapter to hear both channels.

Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others.

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Trouble Checks

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

No power

TV/VCR does not respond to remote

Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing

No sound

Snow or streaks in picture or no picture during playback

Will not record or play

Cannot insert or eject tape

Time counter not working

Rewind does not operate

Timer recording not made or wrong program recorded

• Plug TV/VCR into an operating outlet.

• Check connections.

• Aim remote at TV/VCR’s remote sensor with no objects between them.

• Change batteries.

• Check that program guard is set.

• Switch to an active channel.

• Check antenna connections.

• Check video adjustments.

See page 8.

• Make sure the line input is not selected. Press INPUT on the remote to switch

between line and tuner.

• Press VOL up to increase sound.

• Sound has been muted. Press MUTE on remote or VOL up.

• Check tape — it may be worn out or of poor quality. Try another tape.

• Some snow/streaks are normal during search, pause, frame advance, and slow-motion playback.

• Press one of the TRACKING buttons on the remote or CH up or down on the TV/VCR to move the streaks up or down and out of the picture.

• No cassette in TV/VCR.

• Eject and re-insert cassette.

• Broken tape — try another cassette.

• Safety tab removed from cassette — TV/VCR will not record.

• TV/VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE on the remote.

• Check that program guard is set.

• Insert cassette with window facing up and safety tab facing out.

• To remove cassette, TV/VCR must be connected to working outlet.

• Turn POWER off and then on before trying to insert or remove cassette.

• Press DISPLAY on remote to display time counter on screen. See page 17.

• 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.

• Tape already rewound.

• Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times).

• Cable box was not turned on at time recording was to begin.

• Power interruption. TIMER indicator flashes on front of TV/VCR.

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

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

• No tape in TV/VCR, or cassette ejected if safety tab broken off.

• Check that program guard is set.

Trouble Here's what to try:

References

Trouble Checks

Trouble Here's what to try:

Clock shows incorrect time or date

TV/VCR makes noise when stopped

Will not auto channel search active channels correctly

Tape plays back in slow motion

Cannot see closed captions on screen

Box or closed captions appear on screen

TIMER indicator flashing on front of TV/VCR

Tape plays over and over

Tape starts playing automatically

TV/VCR turns off automatically

TV/VCR turns on automatically

Cannot record one program while watching a different program

• Power interruption. TIMER indicator flashes on front of TV/VCR.

• Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date).

• Time zone or daylight savings time information incorrect. See page 4.

• TV/VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside the TV/VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode.

• Check antenna or cable connections.

• Press PLAY to return to normal playback.

• Closed caption function must be set to on. See page 10.

• Station may not be broadcasting closed captions.

• A text or closed caption feature has been selected. See page 10.

• MUTE button has been pressed and automatic caption feature has been

turned on. See page 10.

• Power interruption. Check clock. See page 4.

• Timer program set and TV/VCR turned off with no cassette or cassette with no safety tab inserted. See pages 26-27.

• Auto repeat play turned on. See page 18.

• Auto play feature turned on. See page 18.

• Sleep timer turned on. Press POWER to turn TV/VCR back on.

• Wake up timer (alarm) turned on. See page 12.

• TV/VCR only has one tuner. Only one program can be watched and recorded at the same time.

References

Specifications

Picture Tube 27-inch measured diagonal 100° deflection Format: VHS Record/Playback Video: 4-Head

System: Audio Track: 2Hi-Fi record playback system Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined

antenna terminal

Tuner: USA: 181 channel tuning capability*

(125 cable channels)

Canada: 178 channel tuning capability*

(122 cable channels)

Type: AutoProgramming frequency synthesis Power Requirement: 120V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: 157 watts Dimensions: 25.95 inches high

(659 mm)

27.07 inches wide (688 mm)

21.42 inches deep (544 mm)

Weight: 88.2 pounds

(40 kg)

Operating Temperature Range: +41˚F to +104˚F

Operating Humidity Range: 10% to 75%

* Check your cable company‘s compatibility requirements.

Cleaning the TV/VCR

Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your TV/VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes of the cabinet.

Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. We recommend using a nonabrasive, anti-static cleaner and polisher.

References

Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in material or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• Ninety days for labor charges.

• One year for parts.

• Two years for picture tube. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of

shipment to the rental firm, which ever comes first..

What we will do:

• Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your TV/VCR.

• Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter for the new or, at our option, rebuilt replacement parts required to repair your TV/VCR.

How you get service:

• For screen sizes of 20” and smaller: Take your RCA TV/VCR to any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter and pickup when repairs are complete.

• For screen sizes larger than 20”: Request home service from any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter.

• To identify your nearest Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter, ask your Dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.

• Show the Authorized Servicenter Representative your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase date.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate your TV/VCR. Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer.)

• Installation and related adjustments.

• Signal reception problems not caused by your TV/VCR.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Cleaning of Audio/Video heads.

• Batteries.

• A TV/VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes.

• Images burnt onto the screen

• A TV/VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA.

• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning charge.

Product Registration:

• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV/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.

If you purchased your TV/VCR outside the United States:

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

References

Index

Copying Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Daily Programs, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26,27

Date, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Design Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

DISPLAY Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,8,17,20,28

Displays, On-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Editing Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Electronic Program Indexing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Erase Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Escoge una Idioma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Express Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Factory Settings, Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Features, Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-20

Features, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-30

Features, TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-13

FF (Fast Forward) Button . . . . . . . . .6,16,17,19,20,31

First-Time Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Frame Advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Home Antenna System, Connecting . . . . . . . . . . .33

Hookups

Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Cable System With Cable Box for

All Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Cable System With Cable Box for

Premium Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Cable System With No Cable Box . . . . . . . . .33

Camcorder to Copy Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

VCR to Copy Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

IDIOMA/LANGUAGE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

Included Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Index Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Index Number Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

INDEX SEARCH Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Information, Important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

INPUT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,22,27,29,30,35

Language for Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Location of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7,31-32

Manual Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

MENU Button . . . . . . . . . .3-6,8-13,15,18,23,24,26-28

MUTE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Note to Cable TV Installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

Number Buttons . . . . . . . . . .4,6-13,15,18,22-24,26-30

On-Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

One-Time Program, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . .26,27

Operation

Audio, Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Express Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Play a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Program Channel Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Record a Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Record Audio Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Record Broadcast Stereo or SAP . . . . . . . . . .23

Select Playback Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Set the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Set the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Set the Wake-up Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Timer Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

VCR Plus+ Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-26

Video, Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

PAUSE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7,16,21,30

Pause During Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Pause During Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

PICTURE QUALITY Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Accessories, Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Adding Channels to Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Adjusting the Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Adjusting the Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Adjusting Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

ALERT SOUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Antenna System, connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Audio, Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Audio Only , Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

AUDIO Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,15,23

Audio, Selecting for Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22,28,31,35

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Auto Play Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

AUTO PLAY Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Auto Repeat Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

AUTO REPEAT Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

AUTOMATIC CLOCK SET Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,4

Automatic Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Back Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Base, Attaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Batteries, Installing in Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Blank Search Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

BLANK SEARCH Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Broadcast Stereo TV, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Brite (Brightness) Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Buttons, Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

Cable System (No Cable Box), Connecting . . . . . .33

Cable System with Cable Box, Connecting . . . . . .34

Camcorder, Connecting to TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . .35

Captions, Closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

CC DISPLAY Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

CC MODE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

CHAN and CH Buttons . . . . . . . . .5,6,8,9,12,17,23,31

Channel Memory, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Channel, Selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Chart, Express Recording Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Chart, Recording Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Checking a VCR Plus+ or a Timer Recording . . .28

Checking for Trouble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37

Choosing a Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Cleaning the TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

CLEAR Button . . . . . . . . . . . .4,6,12,13,17,20,24,26-28

Clearing a VCR Plus+ or Timer Recording . . . . . .28

Clock Setting, Automatic or Manual . . . . . . . . . . . .4

CLOSED CAPTIONING Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Closed Captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Color Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Commercial Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Connections

Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Cable System With Cable Box for

All Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Cable System With Cable Box for

Premium Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Cable System With No Cable Box . . . . . . . . .33

Camcorder to Copy Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

VCR to Copy Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Contr (Contrast) Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Controls, Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Controls, Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Controls, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

Index

SLP Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37

SP Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

SPEED (Tape Speed) Button . . . .6-7,21-23,26,27,29

Speeds, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Stands, Placing TV/VCR On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Start Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

STEREO Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13,23

STOP Button . . . . . . . . . .6-7,11,14,19,20,22,23,28-30

STOP/EJECT Button . . . . . . . . . . . .14,22,23,28,29,31

Stopping a Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Stopping a VCR Plus+ Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Stopping an Express Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Tab, Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . .14,18-20,22,23,26,27,29-31

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Tape, How to Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Tape Playback Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Tapes, Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Tapes, Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Text Mode, Closed Captioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Time Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17,20

TIME Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,12

Time, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

TIMER Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26,27,29

Timer Recording

Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Clearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

TIMER RECORDINGS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-28

Tint Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

TRACKING Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7,14,17

Tracking, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Tracking, Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Trouble Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37

Turn on TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

TV/VCR MAIN MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,5,8-10,12,13,

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,18,23,24,26-28

TV/VCR Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

TV Stereo System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Types of Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

VCR, Connecting to TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

VCR Plus+ Recording

Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Clearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Standardized Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Worksheet for Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

VHF/UHF Antenna Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-34

Video, Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

VIDEO/AUDIO IN Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22,28,31,35

VIDEO/AUDIO OUT Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Video, Reset to Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

VOL (Volume) Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,6-9,31

Volume, Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

WAKE-UP Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,31

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

Warranty, Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Weekdays (M-F), Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26,27

Weekly Program, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26,27

ZERO SEARCH Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

References

Picture Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

PLAY Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7,14,16,19,20,31

Playback

Auto Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Blank Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Commercial Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-20

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Play a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Select Audio for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Zero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

POWER Button and Indicator . . . . . . . . .3,6-7,14,31

PREV CH (Previous Channel) Button . . . . . . . . . .6-7

Problem Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37

Product Registration Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

Programming Channel Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

PROGRAM GUARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

REC (Record) Button and Indicator . . .6-7,21-23,31

Recording

Audio Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Broadcast Stereo TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

SAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Speeds and Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

VCR Plus+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-26

Registration Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

Remote Batteries, Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

Remote Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Removing Channels from Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

REPEAT Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,31

RESET Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9,12,13

Resetting Audio to Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Resetting Video to Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

REW (Rewind) Button . . . . . . . . . .6-7,14,16,19,20,31

Safety Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14,22,23,26,27

SAP Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13,23

SAP, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Scan and Play Index Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Scan, Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

SEARCH Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7,18-20

Search, Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Search, Time Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Selecting a Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Selecting a Language for Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Sensor, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Setting a Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Setting a VCR Plus+ Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Setting an Express Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Setting the Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Setting the Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Setting Up the TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

SETUP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,5,11,18,23

Sharp Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

SLEEP Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7,12

Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

SLOW Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7,16

Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

If your TV/VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product.

For your nearest Authorized Servicenter call toll-free in the U.S.A.

1-800-336-1900

Canadian Consumers — Your toll-free numbers are.

English: 1-800-522-0338 French: 1-800-522-0445

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