RCA VR270 User Manual

VideoCassette

nell

Recorder

Owner's Manual

No other RCA Video Cassette Recorder has the same serial number as yours. It is important that you record the number and other vital information here, in case your VCR is stolen or in case you need a

complete description for any other reason. You will find the model and serial numbers on the back of

the VCR. You will also find both numbers recorded on your registration form. Purchase Date

Dealer

Model: VR270 Serial Number

VCR registration is very important so that you can be contacted should there be a safety inspection, modification, or product recall under applicable laws or regulations or otherwise. The dealer who sold

you the VCR should have registered it and given you a copy of the registration form. If your dealer did not give you a copy of the registration, contact him promptly and ask for it. You

must be able to show your registration or evidence of purchase date to any RCA Authorized VCR Servicemer to receive warranty parts and service. We suggest you attach your sales slip and warranty registration to this booklet and keep them in a safe place for future reference.

Your VCR operates on 120 volts, 60 Hz (normal household current) and has a polarized plug. Because one blade of the plug is wider than the other, the plug fits in the ',','allsocket only one way. Do not defeat the safety feature of this plug. If you

need an extension, use a polarized cord. Caution: To prevent electric shock do not use the polarized plug on this Video

Cassette Recorder with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

Mise en garde: Pour pr_venir les chocs _lectriques, ne pas utiliser la fiche polaris_e de

cet appareil avec une rallonge, une prise de courant ou une autre sortie, a moins que les lames puissent fitre ins_r_es h fond sans qu'aucune partie soit laissfie _.decouvert.

WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this VCR to rain or moisture.

i Illustrated below is the label on the back of your Video Cassette Recorder.

The symbol of a lightning flash within a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "'dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. An exclamation point within a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (service) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover or back. No user-serviceable pans are in ide. If you spill liquid on the VCR, disconnect the power cord to prevent possible fire or shock hazard and consult authorized service personnel. Moisture can damage internal parts. Refer all

service to RCA VCR Authorized Servicenter personnel only. Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline-operated equipment or accessories connected to this

unit should bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on the accessory itself and sl-,auld not have been modified so as to defeat the safety features. This will help avoid an 3, potential hazard from

electric shock or fire. If in doubt, contact ciualified service personnel.

Note to Cable TV Installer:.

This reminder is provided to caL! your attention to Article 820-22 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I), that 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.

CAUTION

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Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe

the rights of others.

Using This Manual

Contents

Warrant_ Registration ......... Inside Front Cover

Safety I:;recautions ............. Inside Front Cover

What" Your VCR Will Do ....................... 2

Congratulations on your choice of an RCA VCR, You have selected a high-quality, precision-engineered

instrument designed to give you years of video and audio enjoyment.

To get the best performance from your new VCR, it is important that you carefully read and foUow the

operating instructions in this manual in the sequence in which they are presented.

This manual is divided into two sections,

• Section I explains how to install the VCR and basic

operation.

• Section I1 contains Quick Reference Guides.

illustrates how to connect components, and includes

general information.

Should you experience a problem, please follow the "Trouble Checks" on page 34. The warranty on the back

cover describes what will be done for you should your new

VCR need service during the warranty period. It also tells you how and from whom you should request service.

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Basic Installation Instructions

• Unpacking, Choosing Location ............... 4

• General Installation Information .............. 4 i

• Basic Antenna and Cable-TV Connections .... 5

• Antenna Connections ....................... 6-7 !

• Cable-TV Connections ...................... 8-9

• TV Monitor/Receiver Connections ........... 10

Basic Operation

• Basic Operating Controls and Displays ....... l]

• Inserting/Removing Cassettes ................ 11

• Turning on Your VCR for the First Time .... 12

• Programming Active Channels into VCR's

Tuner ....................................... 12

• Erasing Channels from the Scan List ......... 12

• Adding Channels to the Scan List ............ 12

• Setting TV to VCR Channel ................. 13

• Using the TV VCR Button on the Remote ... [3

• Simplified Installation Checklist .............. 13

Remole Control ............................ 14-15

• Batte_ Installation .......................... 14

Setting the Clock .............................. 16

First Recording and Playback .................. 17

Operating Controls (Detailed) ............... 18-19

Special Effects and Features

• Pause During Recording ..................... 20

• Pause for Stop-Action Playback .............. 20

• Picture Search ............................... 20

• Tracking Control ............................ 20

• Tape Counter ............................... 21

• On-Screen Display .......................... 21

• Memory Stop ............................... 21

Programming the Timer ..................... 22-23

Timer Recording ............................... 24

Express Recording ............................. 25

Video Cassettes ............................... 26

Quick Reference Operating Guides

• Normal TV Viewing ......................... 28

• Recording With TV Off ..................... 28

• Recording and Viewing the Same Program ... 28

• Recording and Viewing Different Programs... 29

• Basic Playback .............................. 29

Component Recording

• Recording from Another VCR ............... 30

• C,-mera Recording .......................... 31

Alternate Remote Control Units ............. 32-33

Cabinet Cleaning .............................. 34

Trouble Checks ................................ 34

Optional Accessories ........................... 35

Index (Alphabetical) ........................ 36-37

Specifications ......................... Back Cover

Warrant3'. ............................ Back Cover

N_,_CompactDesi_.m-State-of-the-artminiaturization no_..al}ov_sRCAt(_dramaticallyreducethesizeof its VCK'swithoutsacrificingfeaturesorperformanceThis

new compact size takes up less space on top of a console

TV or in a component rack system. Use the extra room

for cable-TV decoders, headphones, or other peripheral

equipment.

Infrared Remote Control-Puts complete control of your

VCR's most popular features in the palm of your hand. Wireless remote control uses reliable infrared signals to

activate all primary functions, including timer programming. VCR can be operated with an RCA

Digital Command remote control and integrated into a

unified RCA audio/video system.

FS Tuner-Ill-channel Frequency Synthesis (FS) tuning pi,,vides accurate selection of all VHF/UHF or

up to 41 unscrambled cable channels." Quartz-controlled electronics automatically lock the

system onto the signal, eliminating the need for fine tuning, Most cable systems can be connected directly

through the VCR without the need for a converter box. Bright. easy-to-read display indicates channel selected.

*Local systems may vary; check your cable company's compatibility requirements.

Fhiurescent Displa) s-Vivid amber, easy-to-read displays include channel number, current time and day.

and tape speed selected, indicators include status displays, cassette-in display, timer programmed display,

Express Record (XPR) display, and many more that aid m easy operation of this VCR.

Tape Counter mith MemoD'-When the tape counter is displayed on the TV screen, fast forward and rewind will

stop when the counter reads "0000." By resetting the counter to "0000" at the desired point on the tape, you

can stop at this point for repeated viewing of a certain

scene.

Search/Stop Action-Visually scan forward or reverse through taped material. Examine details easily missed in

a moving picture by stopping the action at any point in the tape. SLP mode provides best performance.

Auto Power-On-Simply inserting a cassette in the VCR

turns it on. A POWER button is also provided for manual control.

Auto Play-When a prerecorded cassette (with record protect tab removed) is inserted in the VCR, it

automatically starts playing. When the end of the tape is reached, Auto Rewind automatically rewinds the tape.

Auto Programming-Preset available channels into VCR's electronic scan memory at the touch of a single

button. No more elaborate programming steps. After automatic programming, channels can be selected by

remote control scanning-either up or down. ADD and ERASE buttons are also included for customizing the

memory scan list.

8-Hour Recording Time-Enjoy up to 8 hours of

uninterrupted recording or playback in SLP mode with

T-160 cassette. Standard Play (SP) and Long Play (LP) are also included to ensure compatibility with all VHS

tapes. VCR automatically selects correct playback

speed.

On-Screen Remote Timer Programming-With RCA's advanced remote control, all timer programming can be

done from across the room. At the touch of a button.

easy-to-follow instructions appear on the TV screen and guide the _iewer through each programming sequence.

Th: timer memory can be preset up to a year in advance

to record _p to 4 events automatically.

Express Recording (XPR)-Use this feature to record without numerous programm;ng steps. Just enter the

length of desired program (up to 4 hours) while rec('rding. VCR will record for the proper length of time

and shut off automaticallv.

Auto Rewind '_ith Shutoff-When VCR reaches the end of the tape in Playback or Record, it automatically rewinds the tape. This ends the trouble of remembering to rewind tapes (v.'hich is recommended for proper care

of cassettes). To prevent accidental tape erasures, however, the tape does not Auto Rewind after timer

recording.

HQ Picture-Advanced electronics sharpen image definition for improved picture quality. HQ circuitry

provides superior recording quality while allowing complete playback compatibility with recordings made

on non-HQ VHS machines.

Oplional Accessories-Optional Accessories are available for use with your new VCR to expand your

home video system. Some accessories are shown on page 35.

Unpacking WhenyouunpackyournewVCR,besureyouhave

removedall theaccessoriesandinformationslicers.We recommendthatyousavethepackingmaterialsandbox

in caseyou ever need to ship or store your VCR.

The accessories supplied for connecting your antenna,

VCR, and TV set are shown here. The remote control unit and its batteries are also packed in with the VCR.

5 fl 300-ohm flat lead-in (twin-lead) I _ m

VCR Coaxial RF Cable _ ,_ _,_r_ _ _ !

(RCAAccessory NO RT023) [_ _ _I

300/75-ohm Transformer

(RCA Accessory NO AH055)

_ Remote Control

Remote Control Batteries (Size "AA" 1.5 volt )

Location

• Choose a location that is convenient, but av.,ay from

sources of heat such as direct sunlight and heating units.

• If the VCR is to be installed in an equipment rack or

cabinet with other devices, be sure that there is adequate ventilation at the back and around the sides

of the components. The VCR should not be placed on or directly above a stereo amplifier because of the

heat that rises from the amplifier.

• Choose a flat surface at least as large as the VCR so

that it rests on its mounting feet. h is important that air can pass through the ventilation holes in the'

bottom of the unit to prevent it from overheating. Do not operate the VCR on a rug or carpet because the

pile will obstruct these holes.

Some TV sets may cause interference in home VCR's. To avoid interference and get the best performance from

your VCR, follow these guidelines:

• When placing the VCR under a TV, keep at least 18 inches between the bottom of the TV and the top of

the VCR.

• If interference is present when the VCR is used on top of the TV or at the 18-inch distance below the set,

move the VCR to a position beside the TV.

• If moving the VCR does not solve the interference problem, try plugging the VCR into a different wall

socket.

• If interference continues after all the above, call your

dealer or service representative.

You may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:

htterference Handbook

This booklet is available from the Superintendent of

Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,

Washington, DC 20402

IMPORTANT

There are two basic steps for connecting your new VCR to your present TV and antenna(s) or cable-TV. The first step is to disconnect the antenna(s) or cable- TV from the TV and reconnect it to the VCR. The

second step is to connect the VCR to the "I'%'.Be sure you do both steps.

Since there are many different types of antennas and TV's, there are several ways to make the above connections. Therefore. the instructions have been

divided into sections. Basic antenna/cable-TV

connections are explained on page 5. More detailed

instructions for connecting your home antenna

sy,stem are on pages 6 and 7. Detifiled directions for

connecting more complicated cable-TV systems are

on pages g and 9. If you ha\e a TV monitor/receiver.

you may want to make the additional connections

described on page I0.

The antenna is the "signal receiver" that picks up TV broadcasts. Some modern antennas receive both VHF

(Very High Frequency) channels 2 through 13, and UHF (Ultra High Frequency) channels 4 through 83.

V TYPICAL _.r O TYPtCAL

INDOOR ANTENNA UTDOOR ANTENNA

TYPES OF ANTENNA CABLES

__ Push-on _ -*'--- Screw-on

Flat 300-ohm Round 75-ohm twin-lead cable coaxia+ cable

Some antennas are designed only for VHF reception and others are designed omy for UHF reception.

Signals from your antenna are conducted through flat "twin-lead" cable, or through round "coaxiaP' cable.

Cable-TV (CATV) supplies television signals directly by

round cable without the need for a home antenna. Cable-TV delivers both VHF and UHF channels and

programs not available from a home antenna. In most situations you will get better picture quality if

you use an outdoor antenna or connect your TV and VCR to a cable-TV system. If this is not possible, use a

good quality indoor antenna. Your indoor antenna should have separate leads for VHF and UHF if you are

in an area with both VHF and UHF stations-or you may use separate VHF and UHF indoor antennas.

- Basic Antenna Connections

Your VCR is quite easy to install. To connect an antenna, you will first be attaching the antenna to the VCR, and then connecting the VCR to the TV as shown below.

VCR

I I

antenna VCR Connect 2 Connect

• to VCR. • to TV.

Detailed instructions for connecting an antenna are on the next two pages.

Note: Set the NORM/CA TV Switch on the back of your VCR to NORM when you connect a home antenna

system.

Basic Cable-TV Connections

Your VCR is quite easy to install. To connect a cable-TV system, you will first be attaching the cable-TV cable to the VCK, and then connecting the VCR to the TV as shown below.

Back of VCR Back

Cable-TV

System _ .....

c::ble-TV system to Vk/Fjack

1 Connect 2 Connect VCR

• to VCR. ' • onTV.

This connection diagram can be used to connect most types of cable-TV systems. Detailed instructions for connecting more complicated cable-TV systems are on pages 8 and 9.

Note: Set the NORM/CATV Switch to CATV when you connect a cable-TV system.

of TV

o Disconnect Existing Antenna from TV and Connect it to VCR.

(Your antenna connections will probably resemble those in one of the diagrams on this page.)

k. 1.

If your existing antenna is connected to your TV like this:

Cable(s)

From

"°'°7_ ---__- q

UHF _

If your existing antenna is connected to your TV like this:

Cab_e(s)

Antenna s From ._

vH_ ! VHF

BaCk

of TV

Back

of TV

2. Disconnect the antenna from your TV and

connect it to your VCR like this:

VHF From Anlenna A_aDler

(Suppi,e(_)

--Or--

Disconnect the antenna from your TV and

connect it to your VCR like this:

From Anlenna

VHF From Amenna

¢.*w

1. If your existing antenna is connected

to your TV like this:

Back of TV

Antenna j ,_j r-_ _

VHF UHF Band _ _J_IUHF

D" " 1 rl enn 1 "

I. If your existng a t a s ,:onnecteo

Cable

separator FI_z_ I

to your TV like thi_: oBT__

sp,.e, u._

--or-

2. Disconnect the antenna from your TV and

connect it to your VCR like tl;fis:

Cab,e _

Antenna

Combination

VHF UHF Ban(_ _

Separator

--Or--

Disconnect the antenna from your TV and connect it to your VCR like this: (or replace

splitter with a band separator and connect as shown above in step C2.)

From r ansforme ' _'

Sphtler

VHF

From Spli_ter

*Optional accessor 3, available from your RCA dealer or electronic supply store.

Z.,"I! Connect VCR to back of TV.

(The antenna connections on the back of your TV will probably resemble those in one of the diagrams below.)

A" 1.

B° It,

If the antenna connection on the back of your TV looks like this:

Back of TV

If the antenna connection on the back of your TV looks like this:

2. Connect the VCR to ",'our TV like this:

Back of VCR --_v//_ 3

-- -- "/_" Back of TV

i"_-'_'_ _ _ _ _" _ F

iw_Am C'oaxtaq

• Twin-Lead 1

Cable

(Supptil_l)

--Ol'--

2. Connect the VCR to your TV like this:

Back of VCR ,_ Back of TV

_(_. _' co_*i= I_ _4 v il-_

i _M'_ =_ RF Cable

VHF 13/ Screws

UHF TV

Screws

VHF

Round "VVJack

MHF TV Screws

UHF TV Screws

(Supplied)

Back of "iV

C° 1.

If the antenna connection on the

2. Connect the VCR to ','our TV like this:

back of your TV looks like this:

Back of TV

Note: Set the NORM/CA TI" switch on the back of your VCR to the NORM position if you connect a home

antenna to your VCR.

VHF

RounO TVJaCk

UHF

RounO

TVJaCk

Your VCR is designed to receive unscrambled cable

channels as shown in the chart below.

CHANNELoI NUMBER CABLE REFERENCEA.8 ]

2-13 2-13 ]

14-36 I A-W ;

95-99 i A-5 to A-I I

The manner in which you interconnect your VCR and TV with a cable-TV system is dependent primarily on

(a) whether your TV is cable-compatible and (b) whether any channeis on your cable-TV system are scrambled.

Use the Selection Chart at the right to determine which one of the following four Cable-TV connection diagrams (A-D) you should use.

IF YOUR TV

IS:

cable- compatible

not

cable- compatible

AND _,'OUR CABLE-TV THEN USE

SYSTEM H&S: DIAGRAM(S):

no scrambled channels A

_me or all channels

scrambled no scrambled channels

some or all channels scrambled

B or C or D

BorC

CorD

Note: If you wish to also record one or more local UHF channels that your Cable-TV system does not offer, first

follow the appropriate cable-TV connection instructions

described below, then connect your UHF antenna to your VCR as described in the section titled "Antenna

Connections". Note: Set the 1VORM/CA TV Switch on the back of your

VCR to CA TV if you connect a cable-TV system to your VCR.

A" DISCONNECT CABLE FROM "IV.

F:rom

Cable-TV -- --

From

CaDle-TV Syslem TO

___

Disconnect From

B. DISCONNECT CABLE "IV I

FROM CONVERI"ER [

Your TV

CONNECT CABLE TV TO VCIL

From

System

Conn6ctlof_$

UHF

Cao,°-,v

FrOm

Cable-TV To

----System _verler__ --

Ol$conrt ect

From

Your

Converter

.o i,_._._ x__-_.- i,suoo,,°0,

UHF Ig;p.__W..d_ '" - •

Connechons I tin* (" _) _1" ] , I

-- BACK OF VCR "--

When you use this set of connections, keep your TV tuned to the channel you have been using (usually

channel 3 or 4) and use the converter box as you always have for normal TV viewing and for viewing

some other channel while you are recording.

\ 1.=. I

i \ _ Co.,,a_I /" /

p _ t '

, II '_' our

CONNECT CABLE TO VCR, ]

\ ./

_BACK OF VCR_

-or-

I CONNECT VCR TO CONVERTER.

e,"

I Convetqe r Box

When yau want to view the channel you are recording, or when you play the VCR, tune the "'converter box" to the same channel that you have

set the channel switch on the back of the VCR. either channel 3 or 4. (This is called the "VCR channel"

throughout the operating instructions in this manual.) Note: The VCR will not be able to record scrambled channels with this hookup. To record scrambled

channels, use hookup D.

CONNECT VCR TO TV.

Coaxcal

FIF Cable

(Suoo_ied)

ORIGINAL CONNECTION

FROM CONVERTER TO "IV

On NOt

Ol_*con necI

Back ol TV

DO NOT CHANGE

lI Back Of TV

C. When you use these connections the A-B switch is

used to select either the converter output or the VCR output. This arrangement will let you use your VCR as a "remote-controlled converter box" when you are

(_ Disconnect Cable-TV from converter. (_) Disconnect "IV from converter cable.

C) Connect Cable-"lW to input of splitter.

Converter Box

F,om II

Cable-TV

System I Converter Cable @

Connect splitter to convener.

(_ Connect splitter to VCR. (_) Connect converter to A-B switch.

(_ Connected

Do NOI Otsconnecl

Olsoon ne¢l _¢om TV

Converlet Box

not recording, as explained below the diagram.

Note: The VCR will not be able to record scrambled channels with this hookup. To record scrambled

channels, use hookup D.

(_ Connect VCR to A-B switch. (_) Connect A-B switch to "IV.

AHO2B"

AffeaOy

AH020" /

-'_ _,n Back of TV

From (_ _ _ _'_" "Optiona, aocessol'y available

Cable-Tv _/ AH004" from your RCA dealer.

System Cables

Use "A" Position of A-B Switch For.

• Viewing any cable-TV channel while you record some other channel with the VCK.

• Viewing all scrambled channels.

• Viewing cable channels when the VCR is tumed off.

(Cable channels 2 through 13can also be viewed with the VCR turned off and the A-B switch set to position "B.")

/ L_ ;.31 caD_es _L}

Use "B" Position of A-B Switch For.:.

• Playing a recording.

• Viewing a nonscrambled channel at the same time you

are recording it (channel selected with the VCK tuner).

Note: When you set the A-B switch to "B," tune your TV to the same channel that you have selected on the back of your

VCR (3 or 4). This is called the "VCK channel" throughout this manual.

-or-

D. Tr, s system requires two "converter boxes" from the converter boxes, both for recording and normal

your cable-TV company, and there may be an TV viewing. additional charge. All channels must be selected with

(_) Disconnect Cable-TV from converter. (_ Connect splitter to each of the converters.@ Connect VCR to A-B switch. (_) Disconnect TV from converter cable. (_) Connect one converter to A-B switch. (_) Connect A-B switch to TV.

(2) Connect Cable-TV to input of splitter. (_) Connect other converter to VCR.

Converler BOX I Or Jglnal AH02fl"

System Convetler Cable @1 I L _*_P_'_ _

I Converler BO_ _ A-B Switch

_*_ Do Not Disconnect ] kl_ Connected | v "i _"_ II I_

-- O ect FromTV ' /...... (_) _ _ '_._ i

Signal / / ) ]

_ / I L j]

I -o- ,ao,

Syslern Ii- II ........... from your RCA dealer.

Use "A" Position of A-B Switch For.:. Use "B" Position of A-B Switch For.

• Viewing any cable-TV channel while you record some • Playing a recording. other channel with the VCR. • Viewing any channel at the same time you are recording

• Viewing any cable-TV channel when your VCK is turned it. Select the channel with the converter that is connected

off. to the VCR, and tune the VCR to the output channel of

Note: When you set the A-B switch to "B,'" tune your T'V to the same channel that you have selected on the back of your VCR (3 or 4). Tiffs is called the "VCR channel" throughout this manual.

Colorer tet BOx _

the converter (usually 3 or 4).

-- Direct Video and Audio Connections

Connecting the video output and audio output jacks of your VCR to the corresponding video and audio input

jacks of your TV monitor/receiver may produce a

slightly better picture during playback. This "direct"

signal connection bypasses the TV tuner during playback.

UHF From Home

Antenna System

(Used Only if You

Have Home UHF Antenna)

II l,

To UHF Antenna

Connections on "IV

(Used Only if You I_ I_ Have Home UHF Antenna)

Note: Set this switch to NORM if home antenna is connected. Set to CATV if

cable-TV system is connected.

I NORM CATV

OUT TO "iV UT

VHF

UHF Audio/Video

Cabtes

IN FROM ANT. (Not Supplied)

Such as RCA

I =AHOO2"i

To TV's Video In

Signal /

Splitter

{No! Supplied)

Such as RCA

=AH020"

"Optional accessory available from your RCA dealer.

Operating Instructions:

• For norrnal VHFor cable-TV viewing independent of I'CR. place TV Mortitor/Receiver in TUNER

mode and select channels with TV Monitor/ Receiver tuner.

• For wewing of channel being recorded, place TV

Morutor/Recei','er in VIDEO INPUT mode. Use VCR tuner to select channel.

TO TV's I!R gONe AU'OlO

AudJoln _._ Ux

Typical

From Home VHF Antenna Monitor/ Or Cabte-TV Receiver

System Inputs

• For recording one channel while viewing another,

place "l_' Monitor/Receiver in TUNER mode. Use VCR tuner to select channel to be recorded. Use

TV Monitor/Receiver tuner to select channel to be viewed

• For plc_vback of recorded program, place TV Monitor/Receiver in I'IDEO 1NPUT mode.

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Basic Operating Controls and Displays

Now that you have connected your VCR to your TV and antenna or cable-TV system, you are ready to turn it on.

You don't need to know all the details about the controls and displays before you begin using your new

VCR, so only those you will use for basic recording and playback are discussed here. (Additional information

about the controls is on pages 18 and 19.) After you have read about the basic control functions on

this page. turn on your VCR and check the installation by following the instructions on the next two pages.

(_ POWER Button: Turns the VCR on and off. (If the

VCR is already off, inserting a cassette will

automatically turn it on). STOP/EJECT Button:

• Stops whatever the VCR is doing (record,

playback, rewind, or fast forward).

• When VCR is stopped, press this button to eject the cassette.

Cassette Compartment: Push the cassette through

the door as shown below to load it, Cassette-ln indicator (_) turns on.

REW Button: Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped.

PLA Y Button: Starts playback. If you insert a cassette with the tab removed, the tape will

automatically play.

A UTO PROG/ADD/ERASE Buttons: These buttons are used to auto program channels into the

VCR and to add and erase channels from the

channel memory. Details are on page 12.

Inserting and Removing Cassettes

TAPE SPEED Button and Indicators: Press this

button to change recording speed. The lighted

indicator tells the tape speed. (Use "SLP" for normal recording.)

CHANNEL "_'/& Buttons and Display: After channels are programmed, • selects the next lower

channel and • selects the next higher channel. The channel number appears in the display.

RECORD/XPR Button: Press to begin normal

recording. Press twice to enter Express Recording mode.

Time Display: The time is normally shown here. If

the clock has stopped you will see "----:----" in this area.

Status Displays: Tell what the VCR is doing (t> for playback, _ for record. <]<_ for rewind. I>t>

for fast forward, 0Dfor pause/. This area is blank

when the VCR is turned off.

.[m_-.[] Cassette-In Indicator:. Lights when a cassette ts m the compartment.

the TV VCR button on the remote control. It

indicates the picture source that is being fed to your TV.

• VCR Indicator is off when TV receives picture

• VCR Indicator is on when TV receives picture

Indicator:. This indicator is controlled by

from VHF antenna or cable-TV system as it d!d

before you connected your VCR.

from VCR tuner or tape cassette that is playing. TV must be tuned to VCR Channel (3 or 4)

when VCR indicator is on.

1o tn_,er't: Push the cassette through

the door until the VCR mechanism pulls it into the compartment. VCR

power automatically turns on and the cassette-in indicalor turns on when the

cassette is in place.

To Eject: VCR must be in the stop mode. RevAnd the cassette before

ejecting it. Press STOP/EJECT Button. "rape may be ejected when

VCR is turned off.

To Remove: The cassette gill come partially oul of the compartmem so

you can pull it OUt. Pul the cassette irl its box and store it upright.

Turning on Your VCR for the First Time--

When you have finished connecting the cables to your antenna and TV, plug in the VCI_s power cord and

press POWER.

-Programming Active Channels into VCR's-

Tuner

The AUTO PROG (Automatic Programming) button makes it easy and convenient to program TV stations

into the VCWs scan list. The scan list is the list of channels that your VCR tuner stops on when you

press the CH,4NNEL • or CHANNEL • button. The scan list is empty, however, until you program

active channels as described below. Note: You must program the tuner as described below

before you can use CHANNEL g/V bunons. Automatic programming is usually a "one-time"

procedure, but you will need to repeat it if you move to a location that has different channels, or if power is

interrupted. To program active channels:

1. Turn on VCR by pressing the POWER button.

2. Set the NORM/CATVswitch on the back of the VCR.

NORM CA'IN'

• Set to NORM position if your VCR is

connected tO a home antenna system.

• Set to CA TV position if your VCR is

connected to a cable-TV system.

3. Press and release the AUTO PROG button.

AUTO PROG ADD ERASE

The tuner will automatically cycle through all

available channels in the area and place them

in the scan list. This takes about a minute. The channel numbers will stop changing

•,,,,hen the tuner is finished cycling. Programming is now complete and you can

use the CHANNEL A/• buttons to select

channels.

4. If you want to erase or add individual channels

from the scan list, refer to the instructions at the right.

-Erasing Channels from the Scan List

You may want to have only a few favorite channels in the scan list so you can select them more quickly with

the CHANNEL • and • buttons. (Use the numbered buttons on the remote control to select channels you

erased from the scan list.) Occasionally Automatic Programming may include a

vacant channel in the scan list if there happened to be some sort of "noise" or "stray signal" on the channel

when the tuner was programmed. This procedure explains how to erase any unwanted channels from

the scan list.

1. Use the CHANNEL • or • button to select the

channel that you want to remove from the scan list.

2. Press ERASE.

3. Repeat the procedure for each channel you want

to erase from the scan list.

-Adding Channels to the Scan List

You may have erased a channel from the scan list and want to put it back. Occasionally Automatic

Programming may "miss" an active channel because the signal is very weak or because the channel happened to be "off the air" when the tuner was

programmed. Use this procedure to put any channel

in the scan list.

1. Use the numbered buttons on the remote control to select the channel you want to add to

the scan list.

2. Press ADD.

3. Repeat the procedure for each channel you want

to add to the scan list.

Note: Channel 91 is used to access other devices you may have connected to the AUDIO/ VIDEO IN jacks

on the back of your VCR. You can add Channel 91 to the channel scan list.

1. Press "9" then "1" on the remote control.

2. Press the ADD button on the VCR.

The LINE indicator will appear in the VCR display when Channel 91 is used to access a device

you have connected to the AUDIO/ VIDEO IN jacks; ; such as a satellite receiver, camera, or anotLer VCP,.

Setting Your "IV to the VCR Channel

The "VCR Channel" is the TV channel you use for viewing v,hat the VCR is recording or pla)ing, and

for viewing the signal from the VCR tuner when it is

_ed. Your TV must be set to this channel, and the

indicator in the display must be on.

Selecting the VCR channel is normally a one-time procedure, since there is little reason ever to change

it. Proceed as follows:

I. Decide whether you want to view your VCR on

Channel 3 or Channel 4 of the "I:V. If one of these channels is vacant in your area. you should

use it. Otherwise. pick the channel you view less.

2. Set the channel switch (CH3/CH4) on the back of the VCR to whichever channel you have chosen, and then turn on your TV and tune it to

the same channel. This is the "VCR channel."

Using the TV VCR Button

1. Push the TV VCR button on the remote control so the _ indicator is on. When the indicator

is on. the VCR is in the "VCR mode" and your TV must be tuned to the VCR Channel (channel

3 or 4). Your TV will then display whatever tape

the VCR is playing or whatever channel the VCR is tuned to.

2. Push the TV VCR button on the remote control

again so that the _ indicator is out. When the indicator is out. the VCR is in the "TV

mode*" and your TV will work like it did before you connected the VCR.

The TV VCR button on the remote control allows you to record one program with the VCR while you

watch another program on ,your TV. To do this. I:irst

_ut the VCR in the "VCR mode" (_ indicator

on) and start recording the program. Then press the

TV VCR button to switch to the "'TV mode"

indicator outl and tune your TV to the other channel yOU want to watch.

Simplified Installation Checklist

This simplified checklist will help you quickly determine if you have completed all the basic

installation steps.

[ ] Make sure your VCR is connected properly as

explained on pages 4-10.

[ ] Press POWER to turn on VCR.

] Set NORM/CATV switch on the back of the

VCR to the NORM position if you have connected a home antenna system. Set the

switch to the CATV position if you have connected cable-TV system.

] Program active channels into VCR's scan list

(press AUTO PROG and wait about one

minute)

ERASE or ADD individual channels into scan

[Jl

list as desired. (Detailed instructions: on

page 12.)

Select "VCR Channel".

[ !

First set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the

VCR to either channel 3 or 4 and then tune your TV to the same channel. This is called the "VCR

Channel".

[ ] Learn how to use the TV VCRbutton onthe

remote control.

• When you press the TV VCR button and the indicator in the display turns on, the

VCRis in the "VCR mode" and your "IV must

be tuned to the VCR Channel(channel 3 or 4). Then your TV u,;r_itldisplay,_hatever,, tape the

X.CR is ptaving or whatever channel the VCR is tuned to.

• When the [_ indicator in the display is

out. the VCR is in the "TV mode" and your TV will work like it did before you connected

the VCR.

Note: Your VCR automatically switches to the "VCR

mode" _ indicator on) v,,hen you turn it on with

the POWER button, and when you start playing a

tape.

Before you use the remote control unit supplied with sour ViSR, install the batteries (instructions below).

Several of the remote's buttons do the same things as

buttons with the same names on the top of your VCR, and you can use whichever one is more convenient at the

moment.

The remote control has additional buttons for controlling some of the VCR's special features, and it is

also used for setting the clock and programming the timer.

Since the remote control operates the VCR by infrared light, it is immune to electrical and sound interference.

However, you must aim the remote control directly at the VCR. There cannot be any obstructions between

them.

Location and Function of Remote Control Buttons

POWER Button: Turns the VCR on and off. (If the VCR is off. inserting a cassette will automatically

turn it on.)

@ Number Buttons (0 through 9): Select any channel

(whether or not it is in the Tuner Scan List) by pressing two buttons. (Press 0 and then 8 for Channel 8.) The numbered buttons are also used for setting the clock and programming the timer.

-Batter3' InstalLation

The batteries supplied with your remote control are packed separately. Here's how to install them:

1. Turn the remote control over and remove the cover of the batter 3 compartment.

2. Insert the batteries so that their positive (+) ends contact the positive terminals in the battery' compartment. These are marked (+) in the

bottom of the compartment.

3. Replace the cover.

Remote Control

(Back View)

Battery

Compartment

/ Cover

Notes:

• Never place ans'thin_ heav_' on top of the remote

control or lab" it upside-clown. This may' acci- dentally' depress the buttons for a long time and

discharge the batteries.

• Replace the batteries when the VCR fails to respond to the remote control.

• Remove the batteries from the remote control if it will not be used for a month or more. This will

prevent possible damage from battery leakage.

(_ Channel • and Butlnns: Use these buttons to

select the next channel up or down programmed in

the scan list.

The VCR tuner must be programmed for the

Channel • and • buttons to wort:. Details are on page 12.

PROGRAM Button: Used to set the clock and program the timer with use of the on-screen display

on )'our TV.

PAUSE Button: Pressing the PAUSE button during recording stops the tape so that nothing will be recorded. When you press the PA USE button again, recording resumes immediately.

Pressing PA USE during playback produces a stop-

action picture, and pressing it again resumes normal playback. Details are on page 20.

CLEAR Button: Used to clear incorrect

information when programming the timer. Also used to clear a timer program or to reset the Tape Counter

to "0000".

DISPLAY Button: Controls on-screen displays.

• Press once to bring normal displays to TV screen.

• Press twice to display Tape Counter and turn on counter memory.

• Press three times to remove all displays lrom TV screen.

(_ POWER Button--

(_ Number Buttons

(_CHANNEL

(_ PROGRAM Button

@PAUSE Butt(

(_CLEAR Button-

_WER TV¥€R

--(_ TV VCR Button

_PLAYButton

_1(1_ STOP Button

RECORD Bu_on

F.FWD/SEARCH Button

( 7_ DISPLAY B

(_) TV I'CR Butlon:

• Turns the _ indicator in the display panel

on and off. When the _ indicator is displayed, your TV

must be tuned to the VCR channel (3 or 4). Signals come thru the VCR tuner and you select

channels with the VCR CHANNEL buttons.

When the _ indicator is off. signals are bypassing the VCR and going right to the TV. So, you can select channels with the CHANNEL

buttons on the TV.

• This button lets you record one channel while you're watching another channel. Details are on

page 13.

PLA Y Button: This button is used to begin pits'back when the VCR is stopped. The PL4 1" button is inactive when the VCR is recording.

STOP Button: Stops whatever the VCR is doing

(record, playback, fast forv.ard, or rewind). RECORD Button: Press the RECORD button to

start recording when the VCR is stopped.

REWIND/SEARCH Bu_on

Note: Selected models of RCA color TV receivers and [ monitor/receivers feature remote controls that wilt

also ContrOl your VCR. See pages 32 and 33 for

details:

F.FWD/SEARCH _" Bu_on: This is the fast

forward button when the VCR is stopped. Once you have pressed it. the tape will continue to "fast

i'orward" until you press the STOP button (or to a counter reading of "0000" if the tape counter is displayed). If you do not press the STOP button, the VCR wi]{ fast forward to the end of the tape and then automatically rewind to the beginning of

the tape and stop. During playback, press 1.his button to search

forward at a faqer speed. Press it again (or press PLA Y) to return to normal playbad- Details are on page 20.

The F.FWD/SEARCH Button is inactive during recording.

REH'IND/SEARCH <<1 Butlon: When the VCR _s stopped, this button rewinds the tape to the

beginning (or to a counter reading of "'0000"" if the

tape counter is displayed). During playback, press this button to search

backwards. Press it again (or press PLA Y) to return to normal playback.

The REWIND/SEARCH button is inactive during

recording.

Here are some things 3ou should know before you set the clock:

• When you firs,, plug in your VCR, the clock will read "

• The buttons for setting the clock are on the remote

hand unit.

• While you are setting the clock, the display on the TV screen will prompt you through the procedure.

] Turn on 5'our VCR and T\'. Tune ','our TV to

[1] the VCR Channel (channel 3 or 4)-.The VCR

Channel is explained on page 13.

Press PROGRAM on the remote control.

This "menu" will appear on the TV.

121

The display prompts you to set the time.

• If you press a wrong digit, press PROGRAM and

then start at beginning.

• The clock must be set to the correct time before you can program the timer for unattended recordings or use Express Recording (XPRL

• If power is interrupted, you may have to reset the clock and re-enter your programs in the timer.

TO SELECT MODE

PUSH HU_BCR 5HO_N

1 CLOCK SIT 2 NORMAL PROG_A_

] _AILY (M-F) PROGRAM 4 WEEkLy PRDGRAM

5 pRDGRRN R[VIEW

TO END PUSH PROGRAM

CLOCK SIT

MONTHIDAV/YEAR

DhTE --/--1..

TO EH_ PUSH PROGRAM

Press "1" to set the clock

Set the time by pressing two digit buttons on the remote for the current hour and two

more for the minute. (For example, press 0 2 I 5 for 2:15.)

Note: The CLEAR button does not operate in clock set. If you make a mistake, press

PROGRAM and start again.

131

The display' prompts you to select AM or

PM.

141

The display prompts you to set the date.

ISl

The day of the week will appear when you have entered all six digits for the date.

_LO_ 5IT

TIME 02:1S /

-,_AM*I pM,_--

MDNTH/D_y/y_"

DATE HI--I°*

TO END PUSH PRDGRRM

CLOCK SET

TIME 02:1_ pM

MO_TH,*DAy/y{_

TO _HD PUSH aROGRAM

CLOCK %ET

TIME 02:15 PN

MONTMIDRYIYEAR

DATE 07102189

SU_

TO END PUSH PROGRAM

Press "1" for AM or press "2" for PM.

Remember: Noon is 12:00 PM

Midnight is 12:00 AM

Set the date by pressing six digits in order for the month, day, and s'ear. (For example,

press 0 7 0 2 8 9 for July 2. 1989.) Always press "0" before single-digit months

and days.

Press PROGRAM to start the clock. (Note that the display' on the VCR will show the correct time after you press PROGRAM.

Press PROGRAM again to return to the

program you were watching.

This page gives the basic steps for recording and

playback. You should practice them until you can do them without referring to the manual. To save time, we suggest you record for only two or three rmnutes.

Making a Recording

Turn on TV, (_ Tune TV to VCR Channel (3 or 4),

Press STOP L_) Insert Cassette. Cassette-in indicator will turn on. L.6) Press RECORD

when finished. (See "Inserting and Removing Cassettes" on page 11.) (7_C* indicator on)

The first drawing shows how to make a recording and

the second one shows how to play it back and turn off the VCR, The operating notes at the bottom of the page

are keyed to the step numbers for quick reference if you

have a problem or need more information.

Set

tape speed.

///_ _ect Channel

Playing It Back

Press REW to _ @ Press PLAY to begin playback.

ind tape. / _- (1_ Indicator will come on.)

$_ if P_l,_t Atrto mql:,l_ _ t,m,t,_ 1;,p_ spttl_

\ \

Turn of ITV, 3_ Press POWER to turn off VCR.

Operating Notes

The CH3/CH4 channel switch on the back of the VCR and the channel selector on )'our TV must be set to the same channel in order to see the picture from the VCR. Details are on page 13.

The VCR automaticallyturns on when a cassette is inserted.

@ Press STOP/EJECT to eject tape.

The VCR automatically enters playback mode

when a cassette without a record-protect tab is inserted. The VCR will eject a cassette without a record-protect tab when the RECORD button is

pressed. Details are on page 26.

"<< appears in the displa 3 during rewind.

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Basic operation of the controls is given on page 1I. Now that you are familiar with the basic procedure for recording a TV program and playing it back, you are

read',' to learn the rest of the control functions.

The controls of your VCR are designed so that:

• Accidentally pressing a wrong button will not damage the VCR or the cassette.

• Non-essential buttons are disabled during recording to help you avoid accidental interruptions.

_lE_t S'tOO,UE¢_

• Operation of the VCR is automatic whenever possible.

• Automatic recording functions (Timer and XPR) will

not disturb normal TV vievAng.

• If you run out of tape during playback or normal recording, the VCR rewinds the tape and stops

automatically. If tape runs out during Timer or Express Recording. the VCR stops without rewinding.

• Because of these features, the functions of some control buttons depend on the operational mode of

the VCR at the time they are used.

POWER Button: When the VCR is turned off, the

timer is automatically turned on if it has been

programmed. When the VCR is turned on, the

timer is automatically turned off. Your VCR _ill not make a timer recording if it is already turned on

at the time the recording is to start. The POWER button operates differently during

Timer and Express recording. Press POWER and

then STOP to stop the VCR when a timer recording is in progress.

The VCR will stop and turn off if you press the POWER button during non-timer recording,

playback, or fast forward.

STOP/EJECT Burton: This button stops normal functions of the VCR or ejects the tape when the

VCR is in the Stop mode.

• Press to stop the normal functions of record. pla3. rewind, fast for_'ard, recording pause, and

stop-action pause.

• When the VCR is in the Stop mode, press this button to eject the cassette.

(

/ //

Cassette Compartment: Push the cassette through

the door to load it. Always insert the cassette with the window up. The Cassette-in indicator u@ will

light when a cassette is inserted properly.-- REgqSEA ,qCH _i_1 Button: This is the REI4qND

button when the VCR is stopped. Once you have pressed it. the VCR will rewind to the beg-inning of

the tape (or to a counter reading of "'0000" if the counter is displayed) unless you press the STOP

button. The 41_1 indicator @ will appear in the display during rewind.

This same button becomes Reverse SEARCH "4"4 when the VCR is playing. Press to start searching in reverse. Press it again (or press PLA Y) to return

to normal playback. Picture Search is explained on page 20.

The REW/SEARCH button is inactive during

recording.

PLAY Burton: The PLAY button is used to begin

platback when the VCR is stopped. The PLA ]I button is inactive when the VCR is recording.

Press PLAY during forward or reverse search to return to normal playback.

(_ F.FWD/SEARCH •l,. Button: This is the FAST

FORWARD button when the VCR is stopped. Once you have pressed it, the tape will continue to "'fast forward" until you press the STOP button (or to a counter reading of "0000" if the counter is

displayed). If you do not press the STOP button, the VCR will "_fastforward" to the end of the tape

and then automatically rewind to the beginning of the tape and stop. Refer to "Memory Stop" on

_e 21 for more information. The •• indicator

will appear in the display during fast forward.

This same button becomes the FORWARD

SEARCH I_l,, button when the VCR is playing.

Press to begin searching forward. Press it again (or press PLA Y) to return to normal playback. Picture

Search is explained on page 20.

The F.FWD/SEARCH button is inactive during

recording.

PA USE Button: Pausing during a recording stops

the tape so that nothing will be recorded. When you press the PAUSE button a second time. recording resumes immediately.

Pausing during playback produces a Stop-Action picture, and pressing it again resumes normal

playback. Details are on page 20.

(_AUTO PROG (Program) Button: This button is

used to automatically program active channels into the VCR channel memory, so channels can be

selected with the CHANNEL •/,t buttons (1@ .

Details are on page 12.

ADD/ERASE or TRACKING Buttons:

• The ADD/ERASE buttons are used to add or erase channels from channel memory after the

tuner has been auto programmed. Details are on

page 12.

• During PLAY, these buttons become the

TRACKING buttons. When you play a tape that

has not been recorded on the same VCR, streaks may appear. Push the TRACKING button • or

• to move the streaks up or down and out of the picture. The TRACKING buttons have no effect

during recording.

I(I@ TAPE SPEED Button and to

change the tape speed for recording. Tape speed for playback is automatically selected by the VCR.

The tape speed is displayed in the front panel display. We suggest using SLP for most recording.

SLP: Super Long Play gives you the longest recording time. SLP has slightly more "picture noise" than SP in normal playback (which may not be noticeable). Your VCR's special effects (search

and stop action) are designed for optimum

performance at the SLP speed

See page 26 for more information on choosing a tape speed.

CHANNEL

programmed as described on page 12, pressing • selects the next loner channel and pressing •

•/l Buttons: After channels are

Indicator:. Push

selects the next higher channel. The channel

number appears in the display. RECORD/XPR Button: This button is the

RECORD button when the VCR is stopped, and the XPR (Express Recording) button when the

VCR is in the RECORD mode.

• Press the RECORD/XPR button when the VCR

is stopped to begin recording.

• Press the RECORD/XPR button when the VCR is recording to activate the express recording

feature. Set and increase the amount of express recording time by pressing this button additional

times (30 minutes to 4 hours). Details are on page 25.

@ ®

Indicator:. The [_ Indicator turns on when

the express timer @ has been activated.

and _ (Program) Indicators:

• The _ Indicator will appear when the timer has been programmed.

• The _ indicator will appear when the timer has been programmed, and the power has

been turned off.

• The _ Indicator will flash if you have forgotten to insert a cassette.

• Details are on pages 22-24.

[_ Indicator.

• This indicator turns on when channel 91 has been selected with the CHANNEL •/• buttons

or by pressing "'9" then "1" on the remote control.

• Channel 91 and the _ indicator are used

whenever you want to view or record signals from a device connected to the AUDIO and

VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the VCR.

Time Display

• The time is normally shown here. If the clock is

not set, you will see " : " in this area. The clock must be set for Express and Timer

Recording. Details for setting the clock are on

page 16.

Status Display: This display indicates what the VCR is doing: • for playback; [_ for record;

• • for rewind or search; • • for fast forward or search; II for pause. This area is blank when the VCR is turned off.

Cassette-In Indicator _ : This indicator lights when a cassette is properly inserted in the VCR.

[_ Indicator: This indicator lights when the TV

is fed signals from the VCP.. Press the TV VCR button on the remote control to turn the [_

indicator on and off. Details are on page 13.

-Pause During Recording

• Press the PAUSE button when you are recording

to prevent recording short passages of unwanted

material.

• Press the PAUSE button again ",','henyou are ready to resume recording.

Cauli0n: Avoid pausing for more than three or four minutes, because the spinning heads that do the

recording are still in contact with the tape and will

eVentual!_ w_ off the active material_ This can cause Streaks 0r Spots in the picture when you play the worn

part of the ta_ (called dropouts).

For this reason the VCR wil! automatically Switch from

Pause tOStop after about five minutes: .......

-Pause for Stop-Action Playback

Press the PA USE button during playback to stop the

action. This lets ",on examine all the details of the scene-similar to looking at a single frame of a movie

film. When you are ready to resume normal playback. press the PAUSE button again.

The following suggestions will help you get the most out of this feature:

• Stop Action is designed to work best at the SLP

speed. For the best special effects performance and the longest recording time, SLP speed is

recommended.

• The stop-action picture may tend to jump up and

down slightly. Adjust the control marked V.LOCK on the back of the VCR to reduce this jitter. Once

you have made this adjustment, you probably won't have to do it again unless you use stop-

action on a tape that was recorded on a different VCK. (A small amount of vertical jitter is normal.)

• Using stop-action on a single frame of the picture for a long time can wear the tape, as explained in

"'Pause During Recording". For this reason you

should use STOP instead of PAUSE to interrupt

playback for an extended time. The VCR will

automatically switch from Pause to Stop after about five minutes.

=Picture Search

• The buttons for rewind (REW) and fast forward

(F.FWD) become the picture-search buttons when you are playing a tape.

• When you press F.FWD/SEARCH while playing a tape. tl_e VCR plays at a higher speed than normal

play. TO return to normal playback, press F.FWD/

SEARCH again or press the PLA Y button.

• When you press REW/SEARCH, the VCR reverses from the normal direction and plays the tape backward at high speed. Press REW!

SEARCH again or press the PLAY button to return to normal playback.

• The sound is turned off during picture search

because it would not be understandable at the high speed.

• Expect to see some horizontal lines or bars in the

picture when you are searching. The picture ",','illbe best for tapes recorded at SLP speed, although it

can be viewed from tapes recorded at the other speeds.

Note: During picture interfere I with the tape counter display, press the TfL4CKING

• or • button to move the noise bar up or down. Be sure to reset the TRACKING for the best picture

when you go back to play.

search noise bars mav

-Tracking Control

• When you play tapes that were not recorded on the same ;€CR. streaks may appear in the picture.

Adjust the TRACKING• or • button to move the bars up or down and out of the picture.

• The TRACKING buttons only affect tape playback. They have no effect during recordings.

-Tape Counier If you always reset the tape counter when you insert a

tape, you can note the counter reading at the beginning of each program you record for future

reference. The label kit provided with RCA tapes can be used to list programs and counter readings.

1. Turn on your TV and tune it to the VCR channel (3"or 4).

2. Press DISPLA Y button twice on the remote control to display the tape counter on the TV

screen.

3. Press CLEAR button on the remote control to set the counter to "'0000".

-On-Screen Display

Whenever you turn on your VCR or change its status-stop to play. play to stop, change channels,

etc.-the new status of the VCR is displayed on the

TV screen automatically.

You can manually call up the VCR status display to the screen when desired by pressing DISPLAY on the

remote control. The display will disappear from the screen in a few seconds.

• Press the DISPLAY button once to call up the

normal display.

• Press the DISPLA t' button twice, to call up the

tape counter display. This display will remain on the TV screen.

• Press the DISPLAY button three times to remove all displays from the screen.

-Memo o' Stop

• When you press the DISPLAY button on the

remote control twice to turn on the counter display, you automatically turn on the "Memory Stop" feature. When the counter is displayed on the TV screen and in the VCR's display, the VCR

will stop automatically at "'0000" whenever you use the REW or F.FWD button. If you are rewinding, simply press the REW button again to continue to

the end of the tape.

• If you press the F.FWD button and the counter

never reaches "0000" between that point and the end of the tape, the VCR ".,,'illcontinue to the end of the tape. switch to rewind, and then stop when

the counter reaches "0000".

• Since you can reset the counter to "0000" at any

point on the tape, memory stop is convenient for

finding the beginning of a recording or the

beginning of a particular segment you want to

repeat.

• This is the procedure to use when you are going to

start recording somewhere beyond- the start of the

tape.

1. Turn on the VCR and press the DISPLA Y

button on the remote control twice to obtain the counter reading.

2. Use the F.F14/D and STOP buttons to locate the point where you will begin recording. Press the

CLEAR button on the remote control before

you begin recording.

3. Press STOP when you are finished recording. and then press the REW button. The cassette

will rewind to counter reading "'0000" and stop.

4. Press PL4Y to view the segment you have selected, or press REW to rewind the cassette

completely.

• Use this procedure during playback to mark a point to be repeated.

1. Press the DISPLAY button on the remote

control twice to display the counter.

2. When you see the beginning of the part you

wish to view several times, use SEARCH 41.4 to locate a point slightly before the desired scene.

3. Press the PLAY button to resume normal

playback, and then press CLEAR on the remote

control just before the desired scene appears.

4. When 3ou have played to the end of the scene in

question, press STOP and then REW. The tape will rewind to the beginning of the scene and

stop.

5. Press PLA )" to view the scene again.

6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 as man3 times as you like.

The programmable clock/timer permits unattended recording of up to four different TV programs. The

hmer is actually a small computer which will turn on the VCR at the time you select, record for a selected length of time. and then turn off the VCR... all automatically

without you being there.

-You can pro_am the timer to do the-- following:

• Record a program on a single day up to one year

away. [NORMAL PROGRAM}

• Record a program at the same time Monday

through Friday. [DALLY PROGRAM]

• Record a program on one certain day of every

v_'eek.[WEEKLY PROGRAM}

- Things to know before you start:

• You can program the timer up to one year before

the TV program is to be recorded.

• You can correct an error in the program any time

before the last step by pressing the CLEAR button on the remote control repeatedly until the digit to

be corrected is flashing. Then enter the correct digit and continue the programming sequence.

Turn on your VCR and TV. Tune the TV to

the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4) so you'll

i] be able to see the programming display on

the TV screen.

Make sure the VCR's clock is set to the correct time. The timer cannot record at the right time if the clock is set incorrectly. Reset

the clock if necessary. Press PROGRAM on the remote hand unit.

The programming "'menu" appears on the TV screen.

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Simplified Programming Instructions

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1. Turn on VCR.

2. Turn on TV and tune it to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4_.

3. Press PROGRAM on remote hand umt_

4. Watch the display on the TV screen-it will prompt you Lbrough the rest of the programnung exercise.

5. Insert a cassette tape with its safety tab intact.

(Rewind the tape if necessary.)

6. Turn off the VCIL

Press "2" to enter a Normal Program. "3" to

enter a Daily Program. or "4" to enter a

Weekly Program.

The display will prompt you to select a Program Number.

_] Four program numbers are available and you

can enter different programming instructions

m each one. All four program numbers will

be flashing because none of them have been used. If the timer has been programmed, the number that was used will stay on instead of

flash. You must clear a program number before the same number can be used again.

See "Clearing a Timer Program" on the next page.

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The display will prompt you to select a channel number.

41 The display will prompt you to enter the

recording start time.

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Press a digit from ] to 4 on the remote to select the program number you want to program.

Press two digits for the channel to be recorded (for example, press 0 then 4 for

channel 41.

Press four digits, two for the hour and two more for the minute. For example, press 0 6 0

0 for 6:00. (Always press "0" before a single-

digit hour or minute.)

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[5] The display will prompt you to select either

AM or PM.

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Press "'1" for AM or "'2" for PM.

Remember. 12 AM is midnight

t2 PM is noon

[6] The display will prompt you to select the

stopping time.

[7] The display will prompt you to select either

AM or PM.

The display will show "'START DATE"

[8] followed by the current or next date and day.

If you want to start recording on that day, skip to Step 9.

Press PROGRAM to enter your program and

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return to the original display. Additional programs may be entered by repeating steps

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Press four digits, two for the hour and two more for the minute. For example, press 0 8 0

5 for 8:05. (Always press "0'" before a single- digit hour or minute.)

Press "1" for AM or "2" for PM.

Remember. 12 AM is midnight

12 PM is noon

If you want to start recording on a future date, press four digits (two for the month and

two for the day). Press "0" first for a single-

digit month or day. For example, press 0 8 0

4 to begin recording on August 4.

WEO

The year and day of the week are displayed

automatically when you finish.

If you have no other programs to enter, press P[_OGRAM again.

[101 Turn off the VCR.

Checking the Timer Programs Programs can be checked whenever the VCR is

turned on.

l. Press PROGRAM on the remote control to

display the programming menu.

2. Press 5 (Program Review). The TV screen win display for ten seconds the

information you entered for the lowest program number. Then the display changes to the next higher program number, and so on, until all

program information has been displayed.

3. Press 5 again if you want to view the next

program information without waiting ten seconds.

4. When you are finished, press PROGRAM to

remove the on-screen display.

-Clearing a Timer Program

I. Press PROGRAM on the remote control to

display the programming menu.

2. Press 5 (Program Review). The TV screen will display for ten seconds the

information you entered for the lowest program

number. Then the display changes to the next higher program number, and so om until all program information has been displayed.

3. Press 5 again if you want to view the next program information without waiting ten

seconds.

4. Press CLEAR when the program information

you want to clear is displayed.

5. Press PROGRAM to remove the on-screen

display.

Notes:

• Normal timer programs clear automatically when the

recording is finished, but daily and weekly programs remain in the timer indefinitely.

• All programs are erased if power is interrupted.

• More information about Timer Recording is on the next page. 23

Theinformationon thispagetellsyouhowtosetup your VCR for Timer Recordingqfter you have

programmed the timer. (The programming instructions

are on pages 22-23.) When you have finished programming the timer, follow the steps in the drawing

to prepare for timer recording. We suggest that you

(_ Insert cassette with record-protect tab intact. @ Program the timer. (See pages 22-23.)

_l_Cda_t_ewnll turn on.) (_ Press REW to rewind (_ press TAPE SPEED to

\ tape it necessary. //_ select desired s,eed,

make one or more short timer recordings for practice. If you have a Daily or Weekly program in the VCR

timer, you should check the steps in the drawing sometime before the recording time to be sure that your VCR is ready to record.

x I Z

_ Press POWER to (_ Check the display.

-- turn off the VCR. 1 I

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Timer Recording Checklist

Before your VCR timer can record a TV broadcast, all the conditions listed below must be fulfilled. They are presented as a checklist you can use until you are familiar with your VCR.

[] Cassette inserted in the VCR. _ flashes if

not.)

[] Cassette has its safety tab in place. (If not, the

cassette is ejected.) (See "Erase Protection" on

page 26.)

[] Cassette length and recording speed are adequate for

program(s) to be recorded.

[] Cassette rewound to beginning or to place desired on

tape.

[] Clock set to correct time and date. [] Timer has been programmed. _ will be

displayed.)

[] POWER has been turned off. _ appears only if

the timer is programmed and the VCR is off.

Pro_amming Reminders

• The _ indicator will flash when you turn off the VCR if you have programmed the timer but

forgotten to insert a cassette.

• If the cassette in the VCR has its safety tab removed, the VCR will eject the cassette after you have

programmed the timer and turned off the VCR. This is to remind you to insert a new cassette or cover the

safety tab. Details are on page 26.

XPR and Timer

The timer cannot begin recording if the VCR is already recording with XPR. and vice versa. You can use XPR

along with Timer Recording, but be careful that the XPR recording will end before the first timer recording

begins.

"1"3,'Viewing During a Timer Recording

When the VCR turns on automatically to make a timer recording, it does not disturb whatever program you may be watching at the time. Press the TV VCR button

on the remote control to turn on the _ indicator if you want to monitor the recording.

Stopping a Timer Recording in Pro_ess

Press POWER and then press STOP within 10 seconds. (Press POWER once more to turn ofl the VCR). This

erases a Normal program from the timer's memory, but a Daily or Weekly program will record on the next

scheduled day.

Timer Recording From the Line Input

It is also possible to timer record from the VCR's line input (audio/video inputs). Just enter "'91" for the

channel. This is convenient if you have a satellite

receiver or similar device attacl_ed to the AUDIO/

VIDEO LN jacks on the back of the VCR. The [_

indicator will light in the VCR's display panel and

"'VIDEO" will appear instead of the channel number in the TV's on-screen display.

Express Recording (XPR) lets you record up to four hours without programming the timer.

H'hen the recording is finished, the VCR will turn off

automaticallt'.

Note: Although you do not have to program the timer. the clock must be set before you can Express Record.

Only one button is used for Express Recording.

• RECORD

Ist Press ................... Record (continuously)

2nd Press ....................... 30 minutes XPR

3rd Press ............................. I hour XPR

4th Press ......................... 1-1/2 hour XPR

5th Press ............................ 2 hours XPR

6th Press ............................ 3 hours XPR

7th Press ............................ 4 hours XPR

8th Press ............ Return to Normal Recording

Insert cassette with record-protect tab intact. (Cassette-in indicator will light.) Rewind cassette if necessary.

Press TAPE SPEED to select speed.

view what will be recorded,

turn on TV and tune it to the VCR channel (3 or 4). Make sure

the _ indicator is on. The

7V VCF¢ button on the remote control turns the _ indicator

on and off.

(_) Press CHANNEL button to

select desired channel

Press RECORD/XPR button at least twice.

indicator will light

(See note below.)

Notes for Step _)

• Press the RECORD/XPR button twice to activate the

express recording feature. The first keypress only starts normal recording.

• Increase the XPR recording time by pressing the

RECORD/XPR button additional times. The clock display shows the ainount of recording time you have

set. [from 0:30 (30 minutes) to 4:00 (4 hours)]

• Pressing the RECORD/XPR button again when ,1:00

(4 hours) is dislap_d returns the VCR to normal recording. (The _ indicator ,,,,'illturn off.)

• The time remaining is constantly displayed during

XPR. You can extend the time up to four hours whenever you want by pressing the RECORD/XPR

button.

• When the recording time has expired, the VCR will

turn off and the clock display will return to the current time. (The _ indicator will turn off.)

To Stop XPR

• Press POWER and then STOP within ten seconds.

RCA recommends that RCA cassettes be used with this unit. The tape in RCA cassettes is of high-quality

formulation, intended for use with multi-speed VHS video cassette recorders. It has been manufactured to

RCA's critical specifications for excellent performance with RCA VCR's. Use of tape not meeting these

specifications could considerably reduce the performance of your VCR.

Use of poor quality tapes or tapes that have been

damaged or mishandled can contaminate the VCR heads. This can cause a sno_'y picture or a missing picture during playback. Because RCA has no control

over the type of tape purchased or rented by consumers, head cleaning is not covered by RCA's warrant.'. It is

considered normal maintenance.

Playing a new RCA tape for approximately 30 minutes

often will clean the VCR heads and improve your picture. If a snowy picture or missing picture condition

persists, consider the use of a chemical non-abrasive head cleaning tape (RCA Stock No. AV009W). It is

available from your dealer and many electronic supply stores. Be sure to follow the directions with the head

cleaning kit carefully. Improper use of a head cleaner

may damage your VCR.

Cassette Playing Times and Speeds The playing times and counter readings below are

approximate. Also, it is assumed the counter is set to

0000 at the start of the tape.

T-6O CASSETTE (VKI25)

SPEED SP Couneer LP Counter SLP Counter

Tin_ Reading Re_ling Reading

1 hour 2080 (end) 1120 760

2 hours 2080 (end) 1460 3 hours 2080 tend)

T- 120 CASSETTE 0€'K/50)

SPEED SP Counter LP Counter SLP Counter Time Reading Reading Reading

1 hour 3520 2100 1520

2 hours 5680 (end) 3520 260(3 3 hours 4660 3520

4 hours 5680 (end) 4300 5 hours 5000

6 hours 56_0 (end)

T.I60 CASSETT'E (VIOl)

SPEED SP Coumer LP Counter SLP Counter Time Reading Reading Reading

I hour 3740 2160 1560

2 hours 6120 3740 2740 3 hours 5020 3740

4 hours 6120 4640

5 hours 5400 6 hours 6120 7 hours 6760 8 hours 7420 (end)

Erase Protection

To prevent erasing a recording you want to keep, remove

the record-protect tab from the back of the cassette as shown below. Recording is impossible '.'.'hen this tab is removed. To record again on a cassette that has the tab

removed, simply cover the hole with vinyl tape.

TO prevent erasure. TO record age,in. Cover break off tt_e lad the hole with vingl

lape

Recording Speed

This information will help you decide which tape speed

to use when recording.

• SP: Standard Play provides the best picture but the

shortest recording time (2 hours with a T-120 tape). Video recorded at this speed has the least "picture noise" (snow) in normal playback. Pre-recorded tapes

use SP for this reason and also because all VHS recorders have this speed.

• LP: Long Play provides twice the recording time as

SP (4 hours with a T-120 tape). This speed is provided primarily for playing tapes recorded on older machines that do not have SLP.

SLP: Super Long Play provides three times the recording time as SP (6 hours with a T-120 tape). SLP

has slightly more "picture noise" than SP in normal

playback (which may not be noticeable). Your VCR's

special effects (search and stop action) are designed for

optimum performance at the SLP speed

Cassette Care and Storage Follow these directions for continued high-quality

performance from your cassettes.

• When you are finished with a cassette, rewind it and

remove it from the VCR.

• Never attempt to force open the cassette door.

• Store cassettes vertically in their protective boxes at

normal room temperatures. Avoid extreme heat and humidity. Extreme heat can warp the cassette or cause

the tape to stretch excessively.

• Be especially careful to keep dust from entering the

cassette and the VCR mechanism. All dust is abrasive and it will cause excessive wear of both the tape and the VCR's recording/playback heads.

Quick

SECTION II

7onent Recording,

tion

Normal "IV Viewing

Turn POWER off or turn -V_]_ Indicator off by (_ Operate TV as usual.

sing TV VCR button {_nre-mote control. Select channels with TV channel Duffons.

IU LS Lt '_

Recording With "IV Off

h is not necessa_, to have your TV turned on when you record. @ Press TAPESPEED to select

(_ Insert cassette with record-protect tab intact. /Xk_desired tape speed..... _ Press CHANNEL

_(The cassette-in indicator will light.)-_-_ / \ _ _ button to select

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, \ /

I \ /

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Press STOPwhen finished. _ Press RECORD (The -RE_

recording and Viewing the Same Program

Turn on TV. (_ Tune TV to VCR Channel (3 or 4).

Insert cassette with record-protect tab intact. (_ Press STOP (The cassette-in indicator will light.) _ when finished,

Press CHANNEL button to select desired channel,

indicator will turn on.)

mPress RECORD,

(The R E_._ indicator

will turn on.)

mPress PAUSE to interrupt recording ;PEED to select _) Make sure -VC_::_ indicator is on

if desired Press PAUSE again desired tape speed. Press TV VCR button on remote if

to resume _/_ indicator is off

Note: If you want to view another VHF or Cable-TV you want to watch with the TV's channel buttons. If channel after you start recording, press the TV VCR you want to view a UHF channe! after you start

button on the remote control so the _ indicator recording, simply tune the TV to the channel. The

in the display goes off. Then select the other channel recording will not be affected.

Recording and Viewing Different Programs

Q Turn on "IV and tune it

to the VCR Channel (3 or 4).

insert cassette with record-protect tab intact.

lect channel you want to record.

(_) Press TV VCR button on

remote to turn of1

he casseffe-in indicator will light.)_

,___Press CHANNEL buttons to

// // /.

Select other channel you want to watch

with "I'V's channel buttons.

Note: If you want to view what is being recorded, press the TV VCR button on the remote control to

turn on the _ indicator. Then tune your "IV to

the VCR channel (3 or 4).

Basic Playback

to the VCR Channel (3 or 4). ] tape it necessary,

/ ,///

(_Press TAPE SPEED to (_Press RECORD.

select desired tape ( [_ indicator will light.) speed.

/Insert cassette."

@Turn on TV and tune it @ Press REWto rewind / (_'he cassette-in indicator will _ig_J=u,._._

indicator.

Make sure

indicator is on. Pressing the

"iV VCR button on

the remote turns the ,_ indicator

on and off,

Press PLAY." X

(The Ip indicator will light.)

*If the tape has the record protect tab removed, it will automatically go into play. It is not necessary to press

the PLAY button.

/._.

If the tape was recorded on a different VCR. streaks may appear,

To remove the streaks, press the

TRACKING • or • button.

To cop)' (dub) tapes, connect the two VCR's as shown

below. Use shielded audio/video cables (such as RCA

-,-AH00,. gAH005, or .=AH036).

The connections from the recording VCR to your TV are the ones you normally use. It's best to play the original

tape on the same machine that was used to record it (so you don't have to adjust the TRACKING buttons.)

iCAUTION: The unauthorized recording of television

programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others.

.,.beok OR i if°

Coaxial Antenna Cable = (such as RCA =AH037)

V YHF _,-

(such as RCA AH002 or AHO05)

el with Audio/Video inputs, you F__ ---------- -- - _ ..

lad _ _ can also connect these jacks to i _, (

I produce a slightly better picture "_'/ -

-_ dur,ngplayback. [ ], Rec.ordlr_VCR '_" _.F _ _;

If you have a "IV Monitor/Receiver

•_ I I (Connect'this VCR tO {_)) / _/

IIIllmlw :

Optional / m__mmmm_mm J Audio/Video Cebles"

(such as RCA AH002 or AH005) *Optional accessory a_,ailable from your RC.A dealer,

Simplified Operating Instructions to Dub Tapes

I. Connect the two VCR's as shown above. (Use

shielded audio/video cables such as RCA

#.AHO02, -=AH005. or _AH036.)

2. Turn on TV.

3. Tune TV to VCR Channel ,,channel 3 or 4}.

4. Turn on both VCR's.

5. Insert recorded cassette into Playback VCR.

6. Insert blank cassette into Recording VCR.

7. Press TV VCR button on remote control of Recording VCR so _ indicator is on, CThis

allows you to watch the recording while it's in progress.)

Note: If you want to watch another TV channel on the "IV '_,hile you're dubbing the tape. hrst

press the TV t.'C,R button on remote control so the _ indicator is out and then use the TV's

channel selecto: to select the channel you want to watch on the TV.

8. Select channel _i or the Recording VCR. The

:.,adicator wilt appear m the display.

(Press CHANNEL • or • button if channel 91 is programmed in the VCR's Channel Memory

or press "9" then "'1" on the remote control.) Note: If the Recording ¥CR has a TUNER/

LINE switch, place it m the LINE position.

9. Select the desired tape speed on the Recording

VCR (SP, LP or SLP).

10. Rewind cassettes to the beginning if necessary. 1l. Place the Recording VCR into the record mode.

12. Press PLA }" on the Playback VCR to start playing the prerecorded cassette.

t3. Adjust TRACKING buttons on Playback VCR if

necessary. Note: If the prerecorded cassette is not being

played on the same VCR that ori0nally recorded it. streaks may appear in the TV

picture. Simply press the TRACKtNG • or • button on the Playback VCR to eliminate the

streaks.

14.

If you want to edit out unwanted material, press

PAUSE on the Recording VCR while tt is

recording. Press PAUSE again to resume recording.

Note: Use the PAUSE button only for brief pauses. If you want to pause for more than three

or four rrunutes stop the VCR by pressing

STOP. When you are read)' to resume, place the VCR back rote the record mode.

t5. The "IV does not have to be turned on to dub a

tape. You may turn off the TV if desired after the recording has started.

16. Stop both VCR's when the recording is finished.

Audio/Video Cables* _=__)

Inadditionto thecameraitself•youwillneedaCamera

ACPowerSuppl',(suchasRCAModelCPS03foruse

'*ith RCAcameras).Plugthecameracableinto the pov.'ersupplyandthenconnectthecablesfromthe

powersupplyto tile VCR as shownbelow.The connectionsfromtheVCRtoyourTVarethesameones

• To start recording press RECORD on the VCR.

• Use the PAUSE button on the VCR to start and stop recording. If you want to pause for more than three or

four minutes, stop the VCR by pressing STOP. When you are ready to resume, press RECORD.

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Q Turn on TV and tune it to the _ Make sure _ indicator is lighted. _'_ Press RECORD

VCFI Channel (3 or 4 , Z If not, press the TV VCR button on the remote /_ (The _ indicator

/toturnon_indicetor. / _willlight.)

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cessette with _ Press REW to rewind _Press TAPE SPEED to _Tune VCR to

record-protect tab intact, cassette if necessary, select desired tape speed, channel 91.

(The Cassette-in indicator ]he _ indicator

will light.) will light.

Note: Selec' Channel 91 on the VCR whenever you want

to view or record signals from a device connected to the

AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the VCR.

Press CHANNEL T or • if Channel 91 has been added to the Chann"l Memor',, or press 9 then 1 on the

remote cc,ntrol. The [_ indicator v,ill appear in the display to let you know the VCR will record from its

AUDIO and VIDEO input jacks.

(See note below.)

Selected models of RCA color TV receivers and monitor/receivers feature remote controls that will also

control your VCR. Only the buttons that are used for controlling .','our VCR are described here. These buttons

have generally the same functions as the ones v,'ith the same names on the front panel of the VCR, but there are

some differences.

and put remote In "VCR Mode". Other buttons on remote will not

_ Prei= this button to turn on VCR

Press to Play.

Used for setting the clock and programming the timer.

Press to rewind when VCR is stopped or reverse scan when

VCR is in Play mode, Press again (or press PLAY) to return to normal playback

Press for fast forward when VCR is stopped or forward scan when VCR is in Play mode

Press again (or press PLAY) to return to normal playback

Used when programming the

timer. A!SO resets tape counter when tape counter is displayed.

control the VCR until this button

Is pressed.

• Any VCR tuner channel may be selected by pressing

two of the Digit buttons on the hand unit. Press 0 first to select tuner channels 1 through 9.

• Separate buttons turn the VCR on and off.

• Simply press the RECORD button to record. It is not

necessary to press the PLAY button at the same time.

Press to record.

Stops the normal VCR functions

nc/i

of Play, Record, Rewind, and

Fast Forward.

Two buttons select any channel.

Press during Playback to display

Stop Action. Press PAUSE again to resume normal playback. Can also be used to temporarily

interrupt a recording.

Select next higher or lower channel in VCR's scan list.

Press to switch antenna between

"IV and VCR (Same as TV/VGR button on VCR's remote.)

Turns power ott.

Turns the Tape Counter I

end Memory Stop features on and off. I

Press this button to turn on VCR and put remote in "VCR Mode",

Ot_er buttons on remote will not control the VCR until this button

IS pressed.

Two buttons select any channel

Press during Playback to display Stop Action. Press PAUSE again

to resume normal Playback. Can

also be used to temporarily

interrupt a recording. Press tO record.

Used for programming the timer.

Also resets the tape counter to 0000 (when tape counter is

displayed).

Press to rewind when VCR is stopped. Press to reverse search

if VCR is playing. Press again (or press PLAY) to return

to normal playback.

PROGRAM: Used for setting the clock and programming the

timer.

! Press once to display VCR status.

Press twice to display tape counter.

Press three times to remove all displays.

Turns off power.

Stops the normal VCR functions of Play, Record, Rewind and Fast

Forward.

Select next higher or lower channel in VCR's scan list.

Press to play.

Press for fast forward when VCR is stopped. Press for lorward

search when VCR is playing. Press again (or press PLAY)

to return to normal playback.

Press once to display VCR status, Press twice to display tape counter.

Press three times to remove all displays.

Press to switch antenna between

"rv and VCR. (Same as TV VCR button on VCR's remote.)

Press to pause play or record / mode

Press again to release pause,

Press to turn off VCR.

Press to turn on VCR and put remote In "VCR Mode" so

other buttons will control only the VCR.

Press the TV button to put remote back into "TV Mode".

Press to start tape playing

Press while VCR is stopped to rewind tape.

Press while VCR is playing to search backward, Press again (or press PLAY) to return to normal playback.

Used when setting the clock and programming the timer.

Press to switch antenna between TV and VCR.

Press two numbers to select channel

Press a "0" before a single- digit channel number.

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Press once to display VCR status. Press twice to display tape counter Press three times to remove all disptays

Stops the Normal VCR functions of Play, Record, Rewind or Fast

Forward.

Press to record

Used when programming the timer. Also resets tape counter

when tape counter is displayed,

Press to select next higher or

lower channel in VCR channel scan list.

Press while VCR is stopped to fast forward tape.

Press while VCR is playing to search forward. Press again (or

press PLAY) to return to normal play.

Places VCR in Pause mode when I in Play or Record.

Press to turn on VCR and put I remote in "VCR Mode" so other

buttons will control only the VCR. Press the TV button to put

remote back into "TV mode".

Press to P_ay.

Places VCR in Rewind when stopped or in Re\'grse Searc;,

when playing Press agdin (or press

PLAY) to return to normal playback.

Places VCR in Fast Forward when stopped or in Forward

Search when playing. Press agam (or press PLAY) to return

to normal _'ayback.

Used for setting the clock and programming the timer.

Press to move noise I

bars out of picture during play I

•_ Press to start recording

Press to stop.

Used when programming the

timer. Also resets the tape

counter when the tape counter is

displayed

I Press two numbers to select

channel.

t Press a "0" before a single-

digit channel number,

----{ Press to turn off VCR.

lower channel in VCR channel

_1 Press to select next higher or

scan _ist

I Press to switch antenna

between TV and VCR.

Press once to display VCR status Press twice to display tape counter

Press three times to remove all dtspIays

j Turns the Tape Counter

I and Memory Stop features on and ofl

Cleaning

Dust exposed surfaces as required, using a soft cloth or

the dusting attachment of ",'our \'acuum cleaner.

Occasionally use the vacuum cleaner to rento\€ du,.t from the ventilation holes on the top. back, sides, and

bottont of the cabinet.

Some of the plastic surfaces are easil\ scratched, and they can be marred by alcohol and \,arious solvents.

A\oid excessi\e use of oil-based furniture polishes since the materials u_,ed in tire cabinet are non-porous and the

residue will accumulate more dust.

Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things Cheek below before you call for help or

take your unit to an RCA Authorized VCR Servicenter.

No Po',a,er • Check to see if the VCR is plugged into an operating outlet.

Does Not Respond In Remote • Weak batter> in remote control. Control • Remote control not aimed at the VCR or there is an obstruction between

them.

P,cmr/No Picture for Normal TV • _ indicator is on. Press TF _/CR button on remote to turn it off. \"teeing • TV monitor/receiver set to "Video Input." Switch to an active channel.

• Carefull 3 check antenna connections.

Sno',',.3/No Picture During Playback • _t TRACK13/G buttons.

• VG[_Q_indicator not on. Press TI" F'CR button on remote to turn on.

• Make sure the TV channel selector matches the channel you have selected on the back of the VCR (3 or 4).

• Make sure the TV is fine tuned.

• Check the video cable connections between the VCR and a TV monitor/ receiver.

• Make sure the TV monitor/recei'-'er is set for "Video In."

• Try' another tape.

• Very dirty' tape has left deposits on VCR heads. See page 26 for head cleaning.

• Some snow and streaks are normal during Search and Stop-Action play.

Streaks in Picture During Normal • Press the TP,ACKING • or • buttons to move streaks up or down and out of Pla',back picture.

• Tape stretched (poor quality' or worn out).

Will Not Record or Pla.', • No cassette m VCR.

• Eject and reinsert cassette.

• Broken tape - tU another cassette.

Will Not Record • VCR is in the pause mode.

• Record-protect tab removed from cassette.

Timer Recording Not Made • Program entered incorrectly, (wrong channel or times).

•Pov, er t::terrupt, m. (Clock on the VCR's front panel wil! show "----:-----".)

• Clock was not se: accurately' (including AM/PM).

• Program exceeded cassette length or tape ',,,as not rewound beforehand.

• VCR was not turned off at tke time recording '.,.'as to start.

• Nu fade in VCR or cassette's record-protect tab broken off.

Tape Stops Before Complete Rewind • Press DISPL4 Y on remote to turn off tape counter or press REWIND again.

Tape rewinds only to "0000" when the counter is on. Rev,ind does not operate • Tape already rev.'ound. Check counter reading. Clock Shows Incorrect Time or Date • Power interruptmn. (Clock on the front panel will shov, " : ".)

• Clock ',.,.as not set accurately' (especially' AM and PM).

• Clock display' shows recording time remaining during XPR recording.

It could save you time and money. If service should be necessary. RC'A Authorized VCR Servicenters are

trained and equipped to furnish it.

Several accessories are available that will enable you to expand your home video system. You may also find

some of these items helpful when installing your VCR. A

few accessories are pictured here to briefly familiarize you with the different types that are available. Although

RCA Part Numbers are listed for your convenience, other accessory, brands are also compatible with your

RCA video system. Accessories are available through most electronic supply stores and RCA video dealers.

Video Cameras and Camcorders

See your RCA dealer for complete details on the wide

selection of Color Video Cameras and Camcorders (combination camera/recorder) that is available for

use with your new VCR.

Cables

Cable designed for use with VCR's. Video Cameras. or an 5 other equipment requiring

?5-ohm "'F'-type inlerconneetmg cables

AH037 - 3-ft; AH008 - 9-ft; AH007 - 6-ft; AH009 - 16-ft

3' general-purpose coaxial cable for use in audio and video applications. It is fitted with

RCA phono-type connectors and is used with

AH002

VCR's, Monitors. and other related audio and video equipment.

Provides quick-connect application of 75-ohm "F"-type cable. Used with VCR's. Video

Cameras. TV receivers, and other electronic devices.

A 5' shielded audio/video cable specifically designed for video and audio use with video

cameras and VCR equipment.

AH036

Adapters

Screw-on to push-on adapter, attaches to end ofcoaxialcable with standard "F"

_AH030

connector so you can simply push the connector onto your TV or VCR antenna cormector, Useful if you change connections

frequently.

Connectors

Used to interconnect two audio cables

_AHO44

_AH023

• -. Cleaner/Polisher

equipped with phono-typ¢ male plugs.

"Sphcer" lets you connect one :oaxial cable to another. Used for extending an antenna lead-in or for operating your V,SR at a

grealer distance from the T'V

Switches

_02 lus is an economy two-posluon 7S-ohm coax-

N_. AH050

AH015

ial switch which pc.dorms the same functions

II outhned for the AH041 swuch, shown belov.

(sometimes referred to as an A-B switch) used for swdching a single signal source to two

This is a 2-position 75-ohm coaxial switch separate output devices, such as a cable-TV

AH041 input to a TV set or VCR.

Band Separators

Used to connect a single 75-ohm input

antenna line to separate 75-ohm VHF,

300-ohm UHF and/or 300-ohm FM receiver inputs.

Used to connect a single 300-ohm input antenna line to separate 75-ohm VHF,

300-ohm UHF and/or 300-ohm FM receiver

inputs.

Used to connect a single 75*ohm antenna

input Line to separate 300-ohm inputs of "IV.

Transformers

Used to match a 75-ohm signal source to a

300-ohm device, or a 300-ohm signal source to a 75-ohm device. (Such as antenna lead-

AH011

_ AH018

ins to "IV receivers). This transformer is specifically designed to

match a 300-ohm line to a 75-ohm "F"-type input, h provides quick push-on connection

to an "F"-lype inpul jack.

Splitters/Combiners

Used as a spliuer to di,ade a signal from a single 75-ohm source so that It may be fed to two separate de'aces For example, a single 75-ohm antenna lead-in signal split to feed

two TV receivers When used as a combiner,

AH047

AH04_

AH014

_ AH025 terminator should be at:ached to

s_gnals from two sources axe led through two

inputs to a single output

The same as AH047 above except AH048

provades four outputs from a single input. As a combiner, four signal inputs feed to a single output.

4-set coupler lets you operate up to four

TV's and VCR's from one lead.in. (Use

AH025 terramators on unused outlets.) In fnnge _reas use the AH046 distribution

ampLdier.

Terminator

unused terminals of signal sphtters to

025 prevent smeanng the picture,

Anti-static cleaner/polisher that can be used on

any hard, shin),, non-absorbent surface such a.s plastics, glass, rrm-rors, mad chromed pan'IS.

Cleans and polishes "IV screens _md plastic cabi- nets Returns brilliance, repels dust, and resists

fingerpnnts.

RCA non-abrasive wet system VHS VCR head cleaner. Be sure to follow directions [

AVO0_: efuUy'

Accessories (Optional) ........................... 35

ADD Button ............................ 11,12,13,19

Alternate Remote Controls .................... 32.33

Antenna Cables (Types) ........................... 4

Antenna Connections ........................ 4,5,8.9

Antenna Information (General) .............. 4.5,&7

Audio/Video Connections to Monitor ............ 10

A UD10/IqDEO IN Jacks ............... 12,24,30,31

Auto Power-On/Auto Play . ....................... 2

AUTO PROG Button .................... 11,12,13,19

Auto Rewind with Shutoff ........................ 2

Basic Operation ................................. I I

Basic Playback .................................. 29

Basic Recording/Playback ....................... 17

Battery Instalhinon (Remote) ..................... 14

Cabinet Cleaning ................................ 34

Cable Channels (List) ................. 8.Back Cover

Cable-TV Connections ....................... 4.5,8.9

Cables (Types of Antenna Cables) ................. 4

Camera Recording ............................... 31

Care (Cassettes) ................................. 26

Cassette Care & Storage ......................... 26

Cassette Compartment ........................ 11.18

Cassette Door ................................... 26

Cassette-In Indicator .......................... 11.19

Cassettes ........................................ 26

CATV (Cable-TV) ........................... 4.5.8.9

CATV/NORM Switch ........................ 12.13

Caution (Cold to Warm) .......................... 1

CH3/CH4 Switch ............................ 13.17

Channel 91 ...................................... 12

CHANNEL Buttons ....................... 11.12.19

CHANNEL Buttons (Remote) .................... 14

Checking Timer Programs ........................ 23

Checklist (Installation) ........................... 13

Checklist (Timer) ................................ 24

Choosing Location ................................ 4

Cleaning Cabinet ................................ 34

CLEAR Button (Remote) ................ 14.16,21,22

Clearing Timer Programs ........................ 23

Clock (Setting) .................................. 16

Compatible Remote Controls .................. 32.33

Connections

• Antenna (Indoor/Outdoor) ................ 4.5.6.7

• Cable-TV ................................. 4.5,8.9

• TV Monitor/Receiver ......................... 10

• Another VCR ................................. 30

• Video Camera ................................. 31

Controls (Basic) ................................. 11

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

Counter Readings ............................... 26

Deleting Channels ............................... 12

Features .......................................... 2

Features (Special) ............................. 20,21

F.FWD/SEARCH Button ..................... 19,21

F.FWD/SEARCH Button (Remote) .............. 15

First Recording/Playback ........................ 17

Forward Search ........................... 15,19,20

FS Tuner ......................................... 2

General Installation Information .................. 4

Handbook (Interference) .......................... 4

HQ Picture ....................................... 2

Indoor Antenna ............................. 4,5.6,7

Inserting Tapes .................................. 11

Installation ....................................... 4

Interference ...................................... 4

LINE Indicator ....................... 12,19,24.30,31

Location (Choosing) .............................. 4

LP (Long Play) .................................. 26

Memory Stop .................................... 21

Moisture (Caution) ............................... 1

Monitor/Receiver Connections ................... 10

NORM/CATV Switch ........................ 12,13

Normal TV Viewing ............................. 28

Number Buttons (Remote) ....................... 14

On-Screen Display . .............................. 21

Operating Controls (Detailed) ................. 18,19

Operation (Basic) ................................ 11

Optional Accessories ............................. 35

PAUSE Button ............................... 19,20

PAUSE Button (Remote) ........................ 14

Pause During Recording ......................... 20

Pause for Stop-Action ........................... 20

Picture Search ................................... 20

PLAY Button ................................ 11,18

PLA Y Button (Remote) .......................... 15

Playback (Basic) ................................. 29

POWER Button ......................... 11.12,13.18

POWER Button (Remote) ....................... 14

POWER Button (Timer) ......................... 18

Precautions (Safety) .............. Inside Front Cover

PROG Indicator .............................. 19,24

PROGRAM Button (Remote) ............ 14.16.22,23

Programming Channels .......................... 12

Programming Timer ....................... 22,23.24

Quick Reference Guides ...................... 28.29

RECORD Button .......................... 11,19,25

RECORD Button (Remote) ...................... 15

Record-Protect Tab ........................... 24.26

Recording & Viewing Different Programs ......... 29

Recording & Viewing Same Program ............. 28

Recording (First Time) .......................... 17

Recording From Another VCR ................... 30

Recording Speeds ................................ 26

DetailedControls............................. 18.19

Display(On-Screen)............................. 21

DISPLAY Button (Remote) ................... 14,21

Dropouts ........................................ 20

Dubbing Tapes .................................. 30

EJECT/STOP Button ........................ 11,18

Effects (Special) .............................. 20,21

Ejecting Tapes ................................... 1I

Equipment Rack .................................. 4

ERASE Button .......................... 11,12,13,19

Erase Protection ................................. 26

Erasing Channels ................................ 12

Erasing Timer Programs ......................... 23

Express Recording (XPR) ........................ 25

FCC Booklet ..................................... 4

Setting Clock .................................... t6

Setting TV to VCR Channel ..................... 13

Simplified Installation Checklist .................. 13

SLP (Super Long Play) .......................... 26

SP (Standard Play) .............................. 26

Special Effects & Features .................... 20,21

Specifications ........................... Back Cover

Speeds (Tapes) .................................. 26

Stacking Arrangements ........................... 4

Status Displays ............................... 11,19

Stop-Action ..................................... 20

STOP Button ................................... 20

STOP Button (Remote) .......................... 15

STOP/EJECT Button ........................ 11,18

Stopping Timer Recording ....................... 24

Stopping XPR ................................... 25

Storage (Cassettes) ............................... 26

Tab (Record-Protect) ............................ 26

Tape Counter ................................... 21

TAPE SPEED Button ........................ 11.19

Tapes ........................................... 26

Tapes (Inserting/Removing) ...................... 11

Time (Clock) .................................... 16

Time Display ................................. 11,19

Timer (Programming) ...................... 22.23.24

TIMER Indicator ............................. 19,24

Timer Programs (Checking) ..................... 23

Timer Programs (Clearing) ....................... 23

Timer Recording from Line Input ................ 24

Times & Speeds (Tapes) ......................... 26

TRACKING Buttons ....................... 19,20.30

Recording With TV Off .......................... 28

Registration ..................... Inside Front Cover

Remote Control (Supplied) ....................... 14

Remote Controls (Compatible) ................ 32,33

Removing Tapes ................................. 11

Reverse Search ............................... 18,20

REW/SEARCH Button .................... 11,18,21

REWIND/SEARCH Button (Remote) ............ 15

Safety Precautions ............... Inside Front Cover

Safety Tab ...................................... 26

Scan List ........................................ 12

SEARCH/F.FWD Button ..................... 19,21

SEARCH/F.FWD Button (Remote) .............. 15

SEARCH/REW Button .................... 11,18,21

SEARCH/REWIND Button (Remote) ............ 15

Trouble Checks .................................. 34

Tuner (FS) ....................................... 2

Turning on VCR (lst Time) ...................... 12

TV Mode ....................................... 13

TV Monitor/Receiver Connections ............... 10

TV VCR Button (Remote) ....................... 13

TV Viewing (Normal) ............................ 28

TV Viewing During Timer Recording ............. 24

TV/VCR Button (Remote) ....................... 15

UHF/VHF Channels ............................. 4

Unpacking ....................................... 4

V.LOCK Control ................................ 20

VCR Channel ................................... 13

VCR Indicator ................. 11.13,15,19.28,29,30

VCR Mode ...................................... 13

VCR/TV Button (Remote) ....................... 15

Ventilation ....................................... 4

VHF/UHF Channels ............................. 4

Video/Audio Connections to Monitor ............ 10

VIDEO/AUDIO 1N Jacks ............... 12,24,30.31

Video Cassette Compartment .................. 11,18

Video Cassettes .................................. 26

VIDEO Display ................................. 24

Video Tapes ..................................... 26

Warranty ............................... Back Cover

Warranty Registration ........... Inside Front Cover

What Your VCR Will Do ......................... 2

XPR (Express Recording) ........................ 25

XPR Button ............................... 11,19,25

XPR Indicator ................................ 19,25

XPR & Timer ................................... 24

3'7

Format VHS Record/Playback System: 2 video record/playback heads

Video Signal: E1A standard: NTSC color Antenna 75-ohm external VHF antenna

terminal 300-ohm external UHF antenna

Toner 111 channel

Type Frequency synthesis, Auto

Programming

Broadcast Channels: VHF 2 - 13, UHF 14 - 83

R CA Limited Warranty

Video Cassette Recorder

Cable-TV Channels: Midband A-5 through A-1 (95-

99); A-8 (01) Midband A through 1 (14-22)

Superband J through W (23-36)

Power Requirements 120V AC, 60Hz Power Consumption 22 watts

Weigh[ 11 lbs,

Dimensions 3-15/16" High

14-9/16" Wide

10-3/8" Deep

Note: Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.

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What does your warranV,' cover:.

• Any defect in material or workmanship.

For how Long after purchase:

• Ninety days for labor charges.

• One year for parts, The warranty period for rental VCR's begins v.,ith the first

rental.

What will we do:

• Pay any RCA Authorized VCR Servicenter the labor

charges to repair your VCR.

• Provide new or, at our option, rebuilt replacement parts

for the RCA Authorized VCR Servicenter to make the repairs.

How do you get service:

• Take your VCR to any RCA Authorized VCR

Servicenter. For their names and locations, ask your dealer or RCA Distributor, or look in the Yellow Pages.

• Show the service technician your evidence of purchase

date.

* Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed.

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What does your warranty, not cover.

• Customer instruction. Your Owner's Manual provides

information regarding operating instructions and user

controls. For additional inforn_ation ask your dealer. Installation and set-up service adjustments.

Signal reception problems caused by external antenna or cable systems.

Damage from misuse or neglect. Cleaning of video/audio heads, which is normal

maintenanCe.

• Remote control batteries.

• VCR's which have been modified or incorporated into other products.

• VCR's purchased or serviced outside the USA.

How does state law relate to this warrant?,':

• This warranty gives you specific legal righ's, and you may also have other rights which vat'3.,from state to state.

What if .vou purchased your VCR in Canada:

• Refer to the Canadian Warranty.

Si un livret d'instructions en franq.ais West pas inclus

avec votre appareil, vous pouvez en obtenir un

(INDIQUER LE NUMERO DE MODULE, VOTRE NOM, ET VOTRE ADRESSE) en vous adressant _.:

Semite des donneestechniques 2900 de Mmiec

St Laurent, Quebec, Canada H4S 1N5

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_1988 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Trademark(s) _ Registered

Marca(s) Registracla(s)

Printed in Japan Job A-58530

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4630361

Part Number 2826 830-1

Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.

600 N Sherman Dr, PO Box 1976 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976

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