RCA VR332 User Manual

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USER’S

GUIDE

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

Table of Contents .................... .l

Hooking Up the VCR..

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Setting Up the VCR..

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Using the Remote Control.. ....

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Playing a Tape

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Recording a Program ............ .19

References .............................

Trouble Checks..

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‘mited Warranty.. ................ .33

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important Information

WARNING

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

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

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates “dangerous This symbol indicates important voltage” inside the product

that instructions

accompanying the

presents a risk of electric shock or

product.

L personal injury.

Cautions

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION: Pour &iter les chocs r%ectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans

la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqfi au fond.

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

For U.S.A. - Operate VCR only on 120 volts, 60Hz AC power (normal house power). For safety reasons, make sure any equipment or accessories connected to this product bears the UL

listing mark, or if purchased and used in Canada, the CSA certification mark. If in doubt, contact qualified service personnel.

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

Note To Cable TV Installer

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This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code

(Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding

and, in

particular, specifies

that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the ’

building as close to-the point of cable en& as practical.

Product Registration

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

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

Model No.

VR332

Serial No.

Purchase Date:

Dealer/Address/Phone:

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Table of Contents

Important Information

Warnings, Cautions, Note to Cable TV Installer, and Product Registration- i

Hooking Up the VCR

Choosing a Hookup

Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes

Setting Up the VCR

Startup

Check Accessories with VCR Insert Batteries in Remote Turn on the TV and VCR Place Channels in the VCR’s Memory

Add or Remove Channels from the VCR’s Memory Use lV*VCR Button Set the Time and Date

Using the Remote Control

Component, VCR, and TV Buttons

10-11

Controlling a VCR

Controlling a TV

Playing a Tape

Recording

Operating Instructions Using the Playback Features

Auto Play Feature

Pause for Stop Action Slow Motion

Picture Search

DISPLAY

Button

Frame Advance

Automatic and Manual Tracking Time Counter

Pro-tect PlusTM Locking Feature

Commercial Scan Time Search

Go-To Search

a Program

Types of Recordings Basic Recording - Operating Instructions Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel

Recording Speeds Recording Pause Express Recording (XPR) Recording While You’re Away

Select a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Viewing Channel

VCR Plus+ Setup and Recording

Timer Recording

Checking or Clearing a VCR Plus+ or Timer Recording

Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input

Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes

References

14 15

15 15 16 16 16 17 17 17 18 18

19 19 19 20 20 21

23-24

25 26 26 27

Location of Controls

Front Panel

Back and Display Panel

Trouble Checks

Specifications Cleaning the VCR Limited Warranty Index

28 29

30-31

32 32 33

34-36

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Choosing a Hookup

The hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and Advanced (B). The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable connection.

It is the easier of

the two and additional accessories may not be needed. The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver (TV with audio and video jacks)

using a signal splitter. This connection may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation.

Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.

Optional Hookups

How do you receive your TV signals?

Choose one answer from below. A. Outside antenna -Turn to page 3.

B. Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bow tie antenna - Turn to page 3.

C. Cable System - Go to question 2.

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

Choose one answer from below. A. Cable without a box - Turn to page 3.

B. Cable box to unscramble all the channels - Turn to page 4.

C. Cable box to unscramble only pay channels, such as I-IBO, Showtime,

Cinemax, etc. - Turn to page 5.

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

How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?

A. Select a hookup by answering questions 1 and 2 above. B. Then modify the connections as shown on page 6.

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AntennaorCableSystemWithoutaCable6ox

A. Basic hookup.

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

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

You will tune the TV to this channel and use the

TVWCR button to watch the VCR.

2. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional

accessories not provided.

3. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.

B. Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation - use of TVWCR button not required.

1. Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided.

2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.

You will tune the TV to its video input to watch

the VCR.

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cable System

With

Cable Box to UnscramMe All Channels

A. Basic hookup.

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

Set the

CH3 CH4

switch on back of VCR

to either channel 3 or 4.

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

2. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

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

B. Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation - use of TVWCR button not required.

Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided.

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

You will tune the TV to its video input to watch

the VCR.

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cable System

With

Cable Box t0

UnsCramble Pay channels

(such as HBO, Siiowfime, Pay-per-view etc.1

A. Basic hookup.

Use this hookup for a simple

connection

which requires fewer accessories.

1. Set the

CH3 CH4 switch on

back of VCR

to either channel 3 or 4.

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

Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

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

4. m

B. Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation - use of TVWCR button

not

required.

1. Connect as

shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided.

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

You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR. All pay channels are viewed through the VCR.

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ConnectingTboVCRsforCopyingThpes

Option A hookup.

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

Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection.

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

You will tune

the recording VCR to this channel

to receive the signal from the playback VCR.

Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

Option B hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved copy quality and more convenient operation use of TM/CR button not required.

1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection.

Connect as shown. This connection requires additional accessories

not provided.

3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

You will select the line (audio/video) input on the recording VCR to receive the signal from the playback VCR.

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

From Antenna, Cable

or Cabls Box

RF ‘&axial Cable

RF Coaxial

--or--- i

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Use the hookup to the TV

as previously selected on

pages 3,4, or 5.

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Use the hookup to the TV

as previously selected on

pages 3,4, or 5.

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Startup

1. Check accessories with VCR.

Contact your dealer if any items are missing.

2 “AA” Batteries

RF Coaxial Cable

(Stock No. 207417)

2. Insert batteries in remote.

3. Tbrn on the TV.

A. Turn on the TV.

B. If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel selected with the

CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR. If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the TV to the TV’s video input.

(See TV owner’s manual for details.)

4. TWn on the VCR.

A. Press

VCR1

on the remote.

continued on next page

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Startup

5. Place channels in the VCR’s memory.

Channels 2 through 13 including line input (VIDEO IN) are in the VCR’s memory when you first turn it on. Pressing CHANNEL up or down stops on these channels. To get additional channels available on your antenna or cable system, you must use the Auto-Search Channels feature of the VCR. If you ever change cable or antenna signals, you may need to Auto-Search channels again.

A. Press VCR1 to set remote to control VCR.

B. Press MENWPROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU

on the TV screen. If the menu does not appear on the TV screen:

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

Press VCR1 and then press MENbPROG.

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

Check the connections. C. Press 4 to select CHANNEL SETUP. D. Press 1 to begin Auto-Search Channels.

Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. This takes about one to two minutes. The TV will then tune to the lowest channel found. Pressing CHANNEL up or down will select only the active channels.

The VCR automatically selects ANTENNA or CABLE of the Tuning Mode feature in the CHANNEL SETUP menu. If you

need to change the setting manually, press 3.

6. Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory.

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

A. Press VCR1 . B. Press MENU*PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU

on the TV screen.

C. Press 4 to display the CHANNEL SETUP menu.

D. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL menu. E. Follow the directions on the screen.

F. Add or remove more channels by entering channel numbers or

using CHANNEL up and down buttons.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ Programming 2 Timer Programming 3 Review Programs 4 Channel Setup

I I

CHANNEL SETUP

1 Auto-Search Channels 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Tuning Mode: ANTENNA 4 Sat./Cable Box Setup

0 Exit to Main Menu

CHANNEL SETUP

Auto-Search Channels

2 Add/Remove Channels

ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL

CH 03

is presently ADDED

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Startup

7. Use TVWCR button.

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

When using one of the basic hookups, the TVWCR button lets you

switch between the picture coming from the VCR or the picture from the TV. This button allows you to record a program on the VCR while watching another channel on the TV. Details are on page

19.

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

B. Press TVWCR to see the picture from the VCR.

The VCR indicator lights in the display panel.

C. Press CHANNEL up or down to change channels on the VCR.

The channel number changes on the TV screen.

D. Press TVWCR to see the TV channels.

The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel. Change

channels using the TV’s remote. E. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel - CH3 or CH4. F. Press VCR1 , then TVWCR to switch back to the picture

from the VCR.

8. Set the time and date.

A. Press MENU*PROG on remote to see VCR MAIN MENU on the

TV screen.

B. Press 6 to display SET VCR CLOCK. C. Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the

remote.

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

of 507. Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM.

Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect entries.

D. Press MENLbPROG to remove the SET VCR CLOCK menu

from the TV screen and start the clock.

E. Press 0 to exit the menu system.

The time and date will appear on the TV screen whenever you press DISPLAY.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLUS+ Programming 2 Timer Programming 3 Review Programs 4 Channel Setup 5 VCR Setup Options 6 Set VCR Clock

SET VCR CLOCK

lime Y-:--

(h'h:mm)

Date --/--/--

Press MENU to exit I

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Buttons

OFF

Tvwx VCR2

PLAY

VOLUME PREV CH CHANNE

MENU CLEAR SPEED EDIT

0000

Component Buttons

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

lv VCR2 Turns on a compatible RCA, GE,

Turns on a compatible RCA, GE,

or ProScan TV and sets the

or ProScan VCR and sets remote

remote to control the TV.

to control the VCR when it has

See page 13.

been setup. See page 22.

VCR1

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

VCR Function Buttons

Press VCR1 (VCR2) to set remote to control the VCR to use the function

buttons.

CHANNEL A/T

Selects next higher or lower

channel in the VCR’s channel memory.

CLEAR

Resets time counter to 0:OO:OO. Allows you to change entries

when setting the clock or VCR for a VCR Plus+ or timer recording.

DISPLAY

Shows VCR operating displays on the TV screen.

Displays the time counter.

EDIT

Signals two properly connected

VCRs to begin copying a tape. See page 27.

F.ADV

(Frame Advance) Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape is in stop-action pause.

F.WD

(Fast Forward)

Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture in forward

motion during playback.

INPUT

Turns the line input (VIDEO IN)

on the TV screen on or off.

Line input refers to the signal coming from the component

connected to the audio/video

jacks on the back of the VCR.

MENU*PROG

Displays the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

Removes a menu from the screen.

Numbers (0

through 9 & 100) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers.

Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing 100 and then two numbers.

Or, select a cable channel over 99

by pressing and holding 1 until

1 -- appears on the screen. Then

press the other two numbers.

OFF

Turns off VCR when remote is set

control the VCR.

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Buttons

VCR Function Buttons

(continued)

PAUSE Pauses action for viewing during

playback

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

pauses recording to prevent Searches the picture in reverse recording of unwanted scenes. motion during playback

PLAY

Plays a tape.

SEARCH Displays PI M E and GO-TO SEARCH menus on TV.

PREV CH (Previous Channel)

Switches between two channels.

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

Advances tape 60 or 120 seconds during playback.

SLOW A/v

Used for slow-motion playback

REC*XPR Starts VCR recording.

Used for express recording. See page 21.

SPEED (Tape Speed)

Selects a recording speed

(SP, LP, SLP).

STOP Stops the normal functions such

as record, playback, rewind, fast forward, and pause of the VCR.

TRACKING V/A

Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play or pause.

Reduces picture “jitter” during stop-action playback.

lV*VCR Switches the picture signal so

that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel. See page 9.

TV Function Buttons

Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV.

Some buttons may not work with the TV.

CHANNELlrIr

Numbers (0 through 9)

PREV CH (Previous Channel)

Selects next higher or lower

Select a channel up to 99 by

Switches between two channels.

channel in the TV’s channel pressing two numbers.

Select one channel and then select

memory when remote is set to control a TV.

Select a cable channel over 99 by another. Press PRW CH to pressing 100 and then two switch between the two channels.

CLEAR

numbers.

VOLUME A/T

Removes menus or status displays from the screen.

Or, select a cable channel over 99

by pressing and holding 1 until

1 -- appears on the screen. Then

Raises and lowers sound of TV.

DISPLAY Shows the status displays on the

screen.

press the other two numbers.

OFF

Removes menus or displays from the screen.

Turns off a compatible TV when remote is set to control TV.

MUTE Turns the TV sound on or off.

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Controlling a VCR

The VCR’s remote controls two compatible RCA, GE, or ProScan VCRs with the VCR1 and VCR2 buttons. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to VCR1

without being programmed. If you own two compatible VCRs, test them to see if

VCR1 turns on both VCRs. If it does, then you may want to program this VCR to

respond to the VCR2 button on the remote.

Program the VCR for remote control

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

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

2. Press 5 to display SETUP OPTIONS.

3. Press 2 to activate the Remote Control feature.

4. Press VCR1 or VCR2 to change the setting and

program this VCR to respond to the VCR1 or VCR2 button -whichever you select.

Important Reminder: Remember you must press VCR1 or VCR2 on the remote whichever you selected in the menu before the remote will operate this VCR.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLUS+ Programming 2 Timer Programming 3 Review Programs 4 Channel Setup 5 VCR Setup Options

SETUP OPTIONS

- 1 VCR Plus+ Setup 2 Remote Control: ;iRl 3 Auto Play:

Press VCR2 to change

SETUP OPTIONS

1 VCR Plus+ Setup 2 Remote Control: iiR2 3 Auto Play:

0 Exit to Main Menu

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Controlling a TV

The VCR’s remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV. The remote can also be set up to control other manufacturer’s brands. To program the remote, enter remote code numbers that correspond to your brand.

Program the remote for a TV

1. Turn on the TV.

2. Point the VCR remote at the TV.

3. Ho1.d the TV button and press two number buttons to enter the code for your brand. If the TV changes channels when you press CHANNEL up or down, setup is complete.

4. Release the buttons.

5. Repeat steps 2 - 4 with a different code if the first one does not work.

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Remote

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may not be able to control every model TV of the brands listed.

Helpful Hint: Notice the difference between the TV and VCR on-screen

displays. This is one way to tell if the

remote

is set to control the VCR or the TV. I

Operate the TV

After you have set up your remote to control your TV, test the TV buttons to see which ones operate your TV.

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

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

3. Use the “TV Function Buttons“ as described on

page 12.

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Operating Instructions

To play a tape

Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3,4, or TV’s video input to see the picture from the VCR.

2. Insert a tape in the VCR. VCR automatically turns on. The

VCR

indicator lights. The tape automatically

begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the Auto

Play

feature is turned on.

3. Press

PLAY,

if necessary.

4. Press

TRACKING

up or down on the remote or

CHANNEL*TRACKING

up or down on the VCR to remove any streaks from the picture, if necessary. Details are on page 16.

5. Press

STOP

on the VCR or remote.

6. Press

REW.

The VCR will automatically rewind the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback While rewinding you can press

POWER

and the VCR will

turn off after rewinding.

Press

EJECT

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

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Using the Playback Features

Auto Play Feature

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

Press

MENU*PROG

on the remote to see the

VCR MAIN MENU on

the TV screen.

2. Press 5 to display the

SETUP OPTIONS

menu.

Press

3 to

select

Auto Play: ON

OFF.

Select

to have a tape with its safety tab removed start

playing automatically.

Select

OFF

if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed

to start playing automatically.

Pause for Stop Action

This feature stops the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of the scene. Stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SLP speed.

Press

PAUSE

during playback to stop the action.

Press

TRACKING

‘I or A on the remote or

CHANNEL*TRACKING

on the VCR to reduce any jittering of the picture. Press

PAUSE

PLAY to

return to playback.

The VCR will automatically switch from stop-action playback to

stop after a few minutes.

Slow Motion

You can view the picture in slow motion during play or play pause.

SLOW

A and v allow you to change the speed. Sound is turned off during

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

Press

SLOW

A to increase the speed or ‘I to decrease the speed.

2. Use

TRACKING

A or ‘I on the remote or

CHANNELeTRACKING on

the VCR to remove any streaks from the picture.

3. Press

PLAY

to return to playback.

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

Picture Search

You can search a picture during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding the tape. Sound is turned off during picture search. The picture is best for tapes recorded in the SLP speed.

Fast Forward Search

Press

F.FWD

to search forward at a faster-than-normal speed.

2. Press

F.FWD

PLAY

to return to playback.

Rewind Search Use REW. instead of

F.FWD

for the same steps in “Fast

Forward Search.”

VCR MAIN MENU

I 1 VCR Plus+ Programming 2 Timer Programming 3 Review Programs

4 Channel Setup 5 VCR Setup Options

SETUP OPTIONS

1 VCR Plus+ Setup 2 Remote Control: ;;Rl

3 Auto Play:

0 Exit to Main Menu

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Using the Playback Features

DISPLAY Button

1. Press DISPLAY to display the status of the VCR, channel number, time counter, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen.

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

2. Press DISPLAY again to continually display the time counter on the TV screen.

3. Press DISPLAY again to remove the time counter from the TV.

4. Press DISPLAY again to return to the normal display mode.

Frame Advance (F.ADV Button)

Frame advance lets you view one stop-action frame after another. Frame advance works best for tapes recorded in the SLP speed.

1. Press PAUSE to stop the action.

2. Press F.ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene.

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to resume normal playback.

Automatic Tracking

The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape recorded on another VCR.

Automatic tracking is turned on

whenever a tape is inserted or the VCR’s power is turned on.

Manual TLacking

Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded

on a different VCR or camcorder. The TRACKING buttons on the remote or CHANNEL*TRACKING on the VCR are used when playing a tape. They have no effect during recording.

When streaks or snow appear during normal or slow-motion playback, press TRACKING up or down on remote or

CHANNEL~TRACKING

on VCR for the best possible picture. During stop-action pause, use the TRACKING buttons to reduce picture jitter.

STOP CH 05 0:30:00

Status Displays

Time Counter Only

No Displays

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Using the Playback Features

Time Counter

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

For example, if a 30-minute program was recorded at the beginning of the tape, you would:

1. Insert the prerecorded tape.

2. Press

DISPLAY

twice to display only the time counter on the TV

screen.

3. Press

F.FWD

to fast forward the tape until the time counter reads

0:30:00.

Press

STOP.

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

5. Press

CLEAR

to reset the time counter to 0:OO:OO.

6. Press

DISPLAY

two times to remove the time counter from the

screen and return to the normal display mode.

Pro-Tect PlusTM Locking Feature

To disable the usage of the VCR or protect your timer recordings from any unwanted changes, lock the VCR. The buttons on the VCR or remote will not work. Just follow the directions below to lock and unlock the VCR.

Press and hold

POWER

on the VCR for 10 seconds.

The VCR is now locked and none of the buttons are operational. Press and hold

VCR1

(or VCR2) on the remote for a few seconds to

unlock the VCR. The buttons on the VCR and remote should be

operational; if not, you may need to extend the amount of time you hold the VCR1 button.

Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button)

This is useful for scanning commercials or short program segments.

Press

once during playback to advance

the tape approximately 60 seconds.

2. Press

SEAR&

twice during playback to advance the tape

approximately 120 seconds.

seconds

.Minutes

Houm

11 1

0:30:00

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Using the Playback Features

Time Search

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

1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.

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

3. Press number buttons to enter the amount of time in hours and minutes you want the VCR to search.

Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.

4. Press F.FWD on the VCR or remote to search forward or REW to search in reverse.

5. Press STOP to stop time searching.

Go-To Search

The VCR will search for the time counter reading you select and automatically begin playing back the tape.

1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.

2. Press SEARCH on the remote three times to display the GO-TO SEARCH menu on the TV screen.

GO-TO SEARCH

Press FUD or REV Press SEARCH to exit

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

time counter reading you want the VCR to search. Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.

4. Press F.FWD to search forward or REW to search in reverse for

the time counter reading you entered.

5. Press STOP to stop go-to searching.

TIME SEARCH

Enterwzarch time

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Types of Recordings

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

Basic Recording - Operating Instructions

Express (XPR) Recording Recording While You’re Away

VCR Plus+ Recording Timer Recording

Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes

Basic Recording - Operating Instructions

To make a recording

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

Insert a tape with safety tab in place. Press

VCR1

(VCR2) to set remote to control VCR.

If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the

VCR

indicator lights in the

VCR’s display panel. If not, press

TWVCR

to turn it on.

Select recording speed using

SPEED

on the VCR or remote. Select the channel to be recorded. Press

REC*XPR

to begin recording. The

RECORD

indicator lights in the

VCR’s display panel while the VCR is recording.

Watch a TV channel while VCR is recording a different channel

Follow steps 1 through 6 above.

2. If using one of the basic hookups, press

TVWCR

to switch to the TV

channel. The

VCR

indicator turns off in the display panel.

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

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

5. Press

STOP

on VCR or remote when recording is finished.

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Recording Features

Recording Speeds

Pressing the SPEED

button on

the

VCR or remote selects a recording speed (SF’, LP, or SLP). The speed you

select appears on

the

TV screen.

SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording. That is why

most

prerecorded, rental tapes are recorded in SP. Fewer programs can be recorded on

the

tape. Special effects such as pause, slow motion, picture search, and

frame advance work well in this speed. LP (Long Play) gives twice the recording time of tapes recorded in SP. Special

effects in playback are not recommended in LP.

SLP (Super Long Play) gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP. Special effects such as pause, slow motion, picture search, and frame advance work well in this speed.

Recording Pause

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

Press

PAUSE

during recording to stop and start recording.

The VCR will automatically switch from pause to stop

after a few minutes.

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Express Recording (XPR)

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

SPEED

Operating Instructions

Turn on the VCR.

2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

3. Select the channel you want to record.

4. Select the desired recording speed using

SPEED

on the VCR or

remote.

Press

REC*XPR

to activate recording.

6. Press

REC*XPR

repeatedly until the amount of recording time for

the program is displayed on the TV screen.

Each press of

REC*XPR

increases the time -

30 minutes up to 4 hours.

RECORD LENG;; &OO-

Press REC to set length

Express Display on

TV Screen

REC*XPR

- Y0 1:oo

140 2:bO

4:oo 040

Recording

Time

(30 Min)

(1 W (1 Hr, 30

Min)

(3 Hrs) (4 HN

(XPR Turns Off)

Pressing

RECaXPR

displays the time remaining on

the TV screen. Pressing

RECaXPR

again increases

the amount of time.

Stopping a Recording in Progress

With the front of the VCR: Press

POWER

and then

STOP

within a few seconds.

With the Remote: Press

VCR1 (VCR2)

and then

STOP

within a few seconds.

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Recording While You’re Away

Select Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Viewing Channel (Required Only if All Channels Are Received From a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver)

After you select the cable or satellite box viewing channel, the VCR will automatically enter the output channel of your cable box or satellite receiver in the

VCR PLUS+

and

Timer Programming

menus as the

channel to be recorded. No other VCR Plus+ setup is required and you can disregard the next page.

Operating Instructions

Press

MENU*PROG

on the remote to display the

VCR

MAIN MENU

on the TV screen.

2. Press 4 to display

CHANNEL SETUP

menu.

3. Press 4 to display

Cable Box Setup

menu.

4. If a cable box or satellite receiver is not used for all channels: Press 2 and you are finished with Cable

BOX

Setup.

If a cable box or satellite receiver is used for all channels: Press 1 to continue.

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

13.)

If you connected your cable box or satellite receiver to the VCR using the box’s

AUDIONIDEO OUT jacks,

press

INPUT

on the remote to select the

VIDEO IN

option.

Press

CLEAR

on the remote to correct an entry.

Press

MENU*PROG.

A message appears which will time

out, or press

MENU*PROG

to return

to the VCR MAIN

MENU.

The VCR will now automatically enter the output channel of your cable box or satellite receiver as the channel to be recorded in the

VCR PLUS+

and

Timer Programming

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ Programming 2 Timer Programming 3 Revieu Programs 4 Channel Setup

CHANNEL SETUP

1 Auto-Search Channels 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Tuning Mode: CABLE 4 Cable Box Setup

Is a cable or satellite

box being used uith the

i VCR for all channels?

1 YES, continue

Enter the channel number for viewing the cabCe,box signal

/;r

Press 01-13 or INPUT Press MENU to exit

Your VCR will nou

receive all channels from the Sat./cable

box on VCR CH 03

Press RENU to exit

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

VCR Plus+ Setup for Antenna or Unscrambled Cable Systems

(Not Requiring a Cable Box)

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

Prepare a worksheet for the VCR Plus+ channels that are different than the channels you receive them on. Refer

the chart below for standardized VCR Plus+ channel

numbers.

1 Broadcast or Cable-TV VCR Plus+

Channel Number You

1: Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on.

Check your local listing for the broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned to this station.

VCR MAIN MENU

Press

MENUmPROG

on the remote to display the

VCR

MAIN MENU

on the TV screen.

3. Press 5 to display

SETUP OPTIONS

menu.

4. Press 1 to display

VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST

menu.

5. Using your worksheet, press two numbers to enter

1 VCR Plus+ Programming

2 3 Timer Programming

Review Programs 4 Channel Setup 5 VCR Setup Options

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

If a channel in your area has been assigned more than one VCR Plus+ channel number, enter that same channel number next to each VCR Plus+ channel number.

Press

CHAN

up or down to move the

VCR+ CH

numbers up or down on the menu.

Press

CLEAR

on the remote to erase a number.

1 ;;zi :;N;P(iNecaeLect

Press

MENU*PROG

when you are finished.

7. Press 0 to exist the menu system.

U.S.A. List

35 American Movie Classics 39 Arts & Entertainment :: ;zvL Entertainment

42 Cable News Network

45 Cinemax 98 Cinema% 2 37 The Discovery Channel

53 The Disney Channel 63 Entertainment Television

34 ESPN Sports Network 47 The Family Channel 33 Home Box Off&x 95 Home Box Office 2 96 Home Box Office 3 51 The Learning Channel 46 Lifetime

Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TV

58 The Movie Channel

Canadian List

65 MeteoMed$TheWeatherNetwork

48 Music Television 67 AllaxomPayTevI 48 MuchMusic Network

49 The Nashville Network 44 Arts & Entertainment 55 MusiquePlus 38 64 Nickelodeon Nostalgia Television

72 61 Cable Cable News News Network-Headline Network News 52 73 Nashville NewsworldKBC Network

99 Quality Value Cable

70 Canadian Home Shopping Netwti

53 Le Reseau des Sports

41 Showtime

56 Canal Famille 43 The Sports Network 97 Showtime 2 69 Cathay Intematioual Tekvision Inc 64 Super Ecran 59 Sports Channel 68 Chinavision Canada Carp 37 Super Ecran B

52 Turner Network Television 60 Country Music Television

98 Super Ecran C 44 USA Network 63 Family Channel 66 Telatino Network 62 Video Hits 1 62 Fist Choice 46 TV5 Montreal 93 Viewer’s Choice 1

96 First Choice Two 92 Viewer’s Choice 1 94 Viewer’s Choice 2 97 First Choice Three 93 Viewer’s Choice 2 55 WGN Chicago 99 First Choice Four 94 Viewer’s Choice 3 43 WTBS Atlanta

90 House of Commons 95 Viewer’s Choice 4 60 WWOR New York 91 La Chaine Francaise 71 ViiTKCanada’sFaithNetwork

51 The Learning Channel 38 Youth TV, Canada Inc

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

continued on next page

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

The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one

year period. Before using VCR Plus+ to record a program, make sure that:

The clock is set correctly.

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

The remote is set to control the VCR - using

VCR1 (VCR2).

The VCR is setup for VCR Plus+ programming.

If you receive all channels through a cable box or satellite receiver, select a cable box viewing channel on

page 22.

If you do not use a cable box for all channels, complete VCR Plus+ Setup on

page 23.

Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording

Press

MENU*PROG

the

remote to display the

VCR MAIN

MENU on the TV

screen.

2. Press 1 to display the

VCR PLUS+

menu.

3. Press numbers

the remote to enter PlusCode number for the

program you want to record. VCR PlusCode numbers are found

in most

local TV listings.

Press

CLEAR

on the remote to correct an entry.

Press

MENU*PROG

to enter the program.

If the VCR does not recognize the PlusCode number,

Unrecognized number... Please re-enter

appears on the TV

screen. Check

the

number and enter it again.

5. Press

1,2,3,

or 4 to select type of program.

1 One time

- single program recorded once.

2 Daily

- program recorded at same time every day.

3 Weekdays

- program recorded at same

time Monday through Friday.

Weekly

- program recorded at same time

once a week.

6. Select recording speed using the

SPEED

button on the remote or

VCR.

7. Press

CLEAR

if you want to change the program End Time.

This feature allows you to extend the recording time on VCR Plus+ programs. This option may be useful when recording programs such as sporting events that could go past scheduled broadcast times.

Press

MENU*PROG

to enter your program. A reminder appears

which

will time

out or you can press

MENU*PROG to

return to

the

VCR MAIN MENU.

PROGRAMS OVERLAP may

appear on the screen if you entered

two programs where the times overlap.

9. Repeat steps 2 - 6 for additional programs or press

MENU*PROG to

remove the menu

from

the TV screen.

10.

TUIII off the VCR

before recording time.

TIMER

indicator lights in the VCR’s display panel.

11.

If using a cable box, leave it turned on and tuned to the channel you want to record.

Stopping a Recording in Progress

With

the

VCR: Press

POWER

and then

STOP

within a few seconds.

With the Remote: Press

VCR1 (VCR2)

and then

STOP

within a few

seconds.

VCR PLUS+

Enter Plus Code number

tfrov,JV listing)

/;\

How often should this program record?

1 One time

(once/week)

PROGRAM 1 - ONE TIME Channel

Start Time is 1h"ki'

End Time 03335 PM Start Date jil/21/93 Sun

Tape Speed

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save

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Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)

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

The clock is set correctly.

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

The remote is set to control the VCR - using

VCR1 (VCR2).

If you receive all channels through a cable box or satellite receiver, select a viewing channel on page 22.

Setting a Timer Recording

Press

MENU*PROG

on the remote to display the

VCR MAIN

MENU.

2. Press 2 to display the

Timer Programming

menu.

3. Press

1,2,3,

or 4 to select type of program.

I One time

- single program recorded once.

2 Daily

- program recorded at same time every day.

3 Weekdays

- program recorded at same

time Monday through Friday.

Weekly

- program recorded at same time

once a week.

4. Press number buttons on the remote to enter the channel number (or

INPUT

on remote to select line input), start time

including

PM,

end time, and start date of the recording.

Just follow the on-screen prompts. Press

CLEAR

on the remote to correct an entry.

If you receive all channels from a cable box or satellite receiver and have completed

Cable Box Setup,

the output channel of

your cable box or satellite receiver will automatically appear

on the menu. See page 22.

5. Select recording speed using

the SPEED

button on the remote

or VCR.

Press

MENUaPROG

to enter your program. A reminder

appears which

will

time out or you can press

MENUePROG to

return to the main menu.

PROGRAMS OVERLAP

may appear on the screen if you have

entered two programs where the times overlap.

7. Repeat steps 2-8 for additional programs or press

MENU*PROG

to remove the menu from the TV screen.

8. Turn off the VCR before recording begins.

TIMER

indicators lights in the VCR’s display panel.

9. If using a cable box, leave it turned on and tuned to the channel you want to record.

Stopping a Recording in Progress

With

the

VCR: Press

POWER

and then

STOP

within a few

seconds. With the Remote: Press

VCR1 (VCR2)

and then

STOP

within a

few seconds.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLUS+ Programming 2 Timer Programming

How often should this

program record?

1 One time

(once/week)

PROGRAM 1 - ONE TIME

Channel ,,; CABLE

PROGRAM 1 - ONE TIUE

08 CABLE

Start Time >f<:--

PROGRAM 1 - ONE TIME Channel

St~r;f:6rne E 1~"Ei'

03i35 PN Start Date t1/18/94 Fri Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to correct Press NENU to save

Program 1 has been saved

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Recording While You’re Away

Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ and Timer Recordings

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

2. Press 3 for Review Programs. Each entered program is displayed for a few

seconds in sequence.

3. Press MENU*PROG or 3 to display information at a faster pace.

4. Press CLEAR on the remote when the program you want to erase appears on the screen.

Timer Recording From the VCR% Line Input

The line input refers to the signal coming from the AUDIO and VIDEO INPUT jacks of the VCR. Recording from the line input is convenient if you have a satellite receiver or similar component attached to these jacks. To timer record from the component connected to the

VCRs line input: Press INPUT on remote to enter VIDEO IN instead of

the channel number on the TV screen during timer programming.

VCR UAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ Programming 2 Timer Programming 3 Revieu Programs

PROGRAM 1 - ONE TIME Channel 08 CABLE

Vtzr:i;;me ig::F ;i Start Date

Tape Speed

;;'l18/94 Fri

PROGRAM 1 - ONE TIME Channel ,'JJDEO IN

Start Time ,TC:-End Time

e-:-m

Start Date

- -, - -, - -

Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to correct

Press MENU to exit

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Using Tbvo VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes

Operating Instructions

(Refer r0 hookup 0n page

6.1

Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. If you have two compatible VCRs, use the

AutoEdit’M feature described below.

programi and other

materials may infringe the

rights of others.

9. Press

STOP

on both VCRs when you are finished.

Turn on the TV and VCRs. Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3,4, or TV’s video

input. If you have connected your VCR using Option A (pagp 6), tune

recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 -the one selected on the

back of the playback VCR.

If you have connected your VCR using Option B (page 6), press

INPUT

on recording-VCRs remote to select the line input.

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

blank tape with safety tab in place into recording VCR.

Press

PLAY,

then

PAUSE

on playback VCR when you reach the point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying. If the tape was not recorded on the playback VCR, streaks may appear and you may need to adjust tracking.

Press

REC*XPR,

then

PAUSE,

on recording VCR.

Press

PAUSE

buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin

copying the tape.* Edit out segments that you do not want to copy by pressing

PAUSE

on recording VCR to stop copying the tape. Then, locate the next segment you want to copy on playback VCR by using

F.FWD, REW,

and

PLAY.

Press

PAUSE

on the playback

VCR. Press

PAUSE at

the same time on both VCRs to resume

copying.

+ You may turn off the TV after the recording has started as it does

not have to be on to copy a tape.

Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTM

Use this VCR as the recording VCR and set it to respond to

VCR2

on the remote us described on page 22. Use your other compatible VCR as the playback VCR, which should respond

to VCR1 .

Follow steps 1 - 4 in the “Operating Instructions” above.

2. Press VCR2 on remote to control recording VCR. Press

REC*XPR, then PAUSE,

to put recording VCR in pause mode.

3. Press

VCR1

on remote to control playback VCR.

4. Use

F.FWD, REW,

and

PLAY

to locate the point where you

want

to begin copying. Press

PAUSE

while VCR is playing to

put playback VCR in pause mode.

Press

EDtT on

remote; the VCRs will begin copying.

Press

EDIT

again when you want to stop the tape from

copying.

7. Repeat steps 4 - 6 as needed.

Press

VCRl, STOP,

then

VCR2, STOP, when

you are finished.

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Location of Controls

Front Panel

POWER “CR TIMER RECORD

CHANNEL*TRACKING

Up or Down

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

Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing.

EJECT

Press when the VCR is stopped to eject the cassette.

F.FWD

(Past Forward)

Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is

stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback

PAUSE

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

PLAY

Plays a tape.

POWER

Turns the VCR on or off.

REC*XPR

Starts VCR recording. Used for express recording (XPR).

Control Door (Open Here)

Remote Sensor Receives signals

from

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

FEW (Rewind) Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture in reverse during

playback.

SPEED

Selects a recording speed (SP,

LP, SLP).

STOP

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

lV*VCR

Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel.

See page 9. VCR Display Panel

Show the status, clock or time counter, channel number, etc. See next page.

continued on next page

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Location of Controls

Back Panel

OUTPUT

INPUT

IN FROM

ANTENNA j

CH3 4 Switch

Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups.

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

when attached. OUT TO lV Connector

Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied.

VIDEO INPUT and AUDIO INPUT Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a

VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT on remote to select.

VIDEO OUTPUT and AI!DIO OUTPUT Jacks

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

Display Panel

I I

POWER

VCR TIMER I RECORD I

0 I

POWER Indicator

VCR Indicator

Lights when the VCR is turned on.

Lights’when using the TV*VCR button.

RECORD Indicator

When using one of the basic hookups:

Shows that the VCR is recording.

When VCR indicator is on, the picture comes from the VCR.

TIMER Indicator

Shows VCR is set for timer recording when VCR is turned off. It will flash until the on-screen clock is set.

When VCR indicator is off, picture is from the television channels.

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IVouble Checks

Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things.

Check below before you

call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter.

Trouble

Here’s what to try:

No power

Plug VCR into an operating outlet.

i l Check connections.

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VCR does not respond to remote

1 l Press VCR1 (VCR2) to set remote to control the VCR. See page 12. ’

Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them.

__~I___~““--“-__xIxx__I--~-~-----~-”-~,~.,”~.,~,~~“~“~~”

Remote no longer controls an RCA TV

Change batteries.

,^ _-__ x x -__,_,~.~“-” ,___ __^_ _, ~ I,x-~~“,ll-, _ I,I”~.,~“,x-. ,-----, ^ ^%,_l”-.*m~“-~,-A--x XLIIIXII^IIIII^II^

,~“” .ixi,l-l,,.

j L

Press TV to set remote to control a compatible TV. See page 13.

Reprogram remote for RCA TV. See page 23.

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-A”“,“--

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Remote no longer controls a compatible TV, cable

e i

Press TV to set remote to control the corresponding component. See page 23.

box, satellite receiver or auxiliary component

Aim remote at TV with no objects between them. a l Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed. See pages 23-25. 2 l Change batteries.

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TV does not respond to remote.

Press TV to set remote to control a compatible TV. See puge 13.

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VCR only responds to VCR2 button on

i ! l Check setting of Remote Control: VCRlNCRP feature. See page 12.

remote

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Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing

! l Press lV*VCR to turn VCR indicator off. 8

; l Switch TV to an active channel. ; l Check antenna connections.

x__,“,~~-lx_lI.x-I-^~I ” ,” _xx,,^I .; ;,“-_^ I, ,-,, ~,,.,e ,.;, _x x -I ^ ,~“,, ,^

Snowy or no picture during playback

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” .,,, x ” .x ^ ” ,, __“____ “.^~~.~-,xxx-,^ ,,.,,,, ^x.;” “__,.x_ xx,,.“I .; X”,

: l Press TVWCR to turn VCR indicator on.

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

selected with CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR.

i I

Check TV’s fine tuning. i l Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor. g l Set TV monitor to video input channel.

-“~-------Ixl_,-,“x_I__-Ix-

Streaks in picture during normal playback

Try another tape.

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

and stop action playback.

-___ ---- --I^-~,~-I-~---,.---~--“~~I~.-~~-~---~-~-”-

Press one of the TRACKING buttons on the remote or CHANNELeTRACKING

on the VCR to move streaks up or down and out of the picture.

Check tape - it may be wornout or of poor quality.

-~~~ ----- ----““I”II1~” 1;-; xx -.,;i

.A.-

l_ll_ -xxIII _,-,~“^ _;,,-- I ,~ ,--- -l”IIIxI”“.~“,^xx-,.x,-~I-~-~-~~- -.,xXx _l-,--^-a, .1X_“,“---

Time counter not working or timer counter not i

The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape.

working in search modes

When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered, the time counter will

hold its count until recorded material is detected again.

: l A minus (-) will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther $

back than a counter reading of 0:OO:OO.

----I----” ---- __,~ ,.I_ ^I,“-x^III^II-- -,x,-1 I 1x,-X ,,,- -,-“,“$-~”

-“,,“,-“, I -.,, ^“1”,1__

“__^_-_x.

,“, ^_^ ;__, xxIxIxII1. ,,___- ___“,--^ ^_“,, ” ,.-. ““,x- x-X I _,, ,ex_xx-“-,“, ----- _ -,--I “~.,X” ,.-. i_-

Will not record or play

1 !

No cassette in VCR.

Eject and re-insert cassette. t l Broken tape -try another cassette. 3 l VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE.

x _--1_1_ _II”

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Trouble Checks

Trouble Here’s what to try:

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

Wrong VCR Plus+ code entered.

Cable box or satellite receiver was not turned on at time recording was to begin.

. Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times).

Power interruption. Reset clock. See page 9.

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

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

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

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

VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during a timer

recording.

Incorrect time or date

1 l Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date). See page 9.

__I__x_x”” lIxIIxx.. ‘x-~~---~~x-~-~“~xx_“,” ,.-XI -,--“--------“------~-,-“-~,~---,~,--- ,---.- “““.“.~xI~.s.“,&~x-LI”. I^xlll,i “1”.1^11~1-11141

;_“,_-l-.~_l--.__xl_^_I- ,, .,,, ^“x-~-. ,,_ -,x^,.~., ., 1 ““- x_---_L

VCR makes noise when stopped

i l VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside i the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in

_ the stop mode.

_““” IxIxxx^xIII~~ ,,-- xx__- -Ix--,II^“~“~-^II ““1--1,11, il”~__ .,A, _ x-xx “,j, i,,““,__ -.,a.,, 1. .,,x ,x “~“~~j_,““,“- x ~~~II-IIIIxI.. ___,,,“,“,__ ;1_ ,,I 1x_ ;,-,I IXX ; I ,.“~ ;,“_“_-_x .~“_“,” ” xx ,- ,.,, “- ~,^ “, “_” ,, .” ,” ” “” ” X1__

Will not Auto-Search active

/ l Check antenna connections.

channels correctly

i l Check Tuning Mode: CABLE/ANTENNA feature. See page 8.

~,‘~~~,~_-y~,~..“,“~~xI‘Ip*~,II”I.-~Ily .-,, _I*-w^ .,w”,,(_“,- -m-_xI~l~^ ._I -“--,.,.olll”^ “.-,-,; __

.., _,, _ I,,.“_ ” ._,,,,, * _ ,,., “__“~,y _, _ ,” ~ __.,. ,^ “I ..,~^_” ~“~ .,,. ,1”4” I,_ _ ,Il,l,llly ,, ,,,^ .,m _” . ,,_ ., ^_““,^... ;_*,*_ I,I ,. _ ..I ..~.,. _“_^I.

Tape plays back in slow motion

i l Press PLAY to return to normal playback

Cannot select channels over 69

5 1

Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Tuning Mode: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE.

.--“-%--,*L-~,*“,--%“,--l”,,--“--- -**-- “~--__^_x~-~,,~_x_I-~“-x.,“,~~~~--,,~~”,”” __xI---*e-_-“e-.--L--

_,-” IxII1-xII-II-^--

Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to

Set Auto Play ON/OFF feature to ON. Details we on page 15.

play automatically

mmI,xIII---?+.“,w-m,m-- *“----

““-“---..~ -m-m IIIx^-x--w-LI” x1-,- -m-w ,----, _--~ .----x --XIX,-- ,-; __,“~ ^ _ ,. ,,.“,^“,-~.” ,.-“,- _,~.-^-,,

No status displays appear on the TV screen when ! ; l Display off mode is selected. Press DISPLAY. See page 26. you change channels, etc.

Page 34

Specifications

Format: Record/Playback

System: Video Signal System: Antenna:

Tuner:

Type: Power Requirement: Power Consumption: Dimensions:

Weight:

Storage Temperature Range:

Operating Temperature Range:

VI-IS Video: 2-Head

Audio: Mono record/playback system EIA standard: NTSC color

75-ohm external VHF/ UHF combined antenna terminal

USA: 181 channels capability*

(125 cable channels)

Canada: 178 channels capability*

(122 cable channels) AutoProgramming frequency synthesis 120V AC, 60 Hz 21 watts

3.5 inches high

(89.5 mm)

15.43 inches wide (392 mm)

12.1 inches deep (307.5 mm)

9.46 pounds (4.3 kg)

- 220F to +149”F

+41”F to +10&F

*Check your cable company’s compatibility requirements.

Cleaning the VCR

Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top, back, sides, and bottom of the cabinet.

Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since the

materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. We recommend using a non-abrasive, anti-static cleaner and polisher.

Page 35

Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

Any defect in material or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

Ninety days for labor charges.

One year for parts.

The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental.

What we will do:

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

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

How you get service:

Take your VCR to any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call l-800-336-1900.

Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date.

Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed.

What your warranty does not cover:

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

Installation and related adjustments.

Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR.

Damage from misuse or neglect.

Cleaning of video/audio heads.

Remote control batteries.

A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is

used for institutional or other commercial purposes.

A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA.

Product Registration:

Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your VCR. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.

How state law relates to this warranty:

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have

other rights that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your VCR outside the United States:

This warranty does not apply. See your dealer for details.

Page 36

index

Accessories, Included

...................................... 7

Add or Remove Channels

From Memory

................................................. 8

ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu

................... 8

Antenna Connections

................................... 23 ,

AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks

.....................

.3-6,26,29

AUDIONIDEO OUT Jacks..

...............

.3-6,26,29

Auto Play Feature

......................................

14,15

Auto-Search Channels Feature..

...................

AutoEditTM

..................................................... .27

Back Panel

...................................................... .29

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

Buttons (Remote)

Component

...............................................

Front Panel ...............................................

VCR .......................................................

10,ll

TV ...............................................................

Cable Box Setup Menu

................................

Cable Box, Select Viewing Channel ...........

.22

Cable System With Cable Box.. ...............

.2,4,5

Cable System Without Cable

Box Connections

.........................................

.2,3

Card, Registration

............................................. .

CH3 CH4 Switch ......................................

3-6,28

CHANNEL Buttons

................................. 8 lo,11 ,

CHANNEL SETUP Menu

................................

CHANNELaTRACKING

Buttons..

.....

.14-16,28

Checking Timer Recordings..

..................... ..2 6

Checks, Trouble ........................................

30-31

Choosing a Hookup

......................................... 2

Cleaning the VCR

..........................................

CLEAR Button.. ...........................

.9-11,18,22-26

Clearing Timer

Programs

............................

.26

Code List, TV

..................................................

Commercial Scan

...........................................

Connections

...................................................

2-6

Antenna

...................................................

2-3

Audio/Video Jacks

..................

.2,3-6,26,29

Cable-TV

...............................................

245

, ,

Two VCRs

...................................................

Contents ............................................................

Copying Tape, Connections

..........................

Copying Tapes

...............................................

Date and Time,

Setting..

.................................

Design Specifications

..................................... 32

DISPLAY Button..

................................

.10,11,16

Display Panel

..................................................

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

.16

EDIT Button

................................................ lo,27

Editing Tapes ..................................................

EJECT Button

........................................... .14,28

F.ADV (Frame Advance) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . lo,15

F.FWD (Fast Forward)

Button

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..*...a... 10,15,17,27,28

Frame Advance Feature

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Front Panel

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Go-To Search Feature

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..*..............

Hookups

Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-3

Audio/ Video Jacks

. . . . ..*...................a..

2 3-6 ,

Cable-TV

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 4-5

Two VCRs

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IN FROM ANT

Connector..

....................

.3-5,29

INPUT Button

................................ 9 10,24,25,26 ,

Inserting/ Removing

a Tape

........................

.14

Limited Warranty

......................................... .33

Line Input,

Recording From..

............

.25,26,27

Location of Controls

Remote Control

.................................. lo-11

VCR Back

Panel

......................................

.29

VCR Display Panel

..................................

VCR Front Panel

......................................

LP Speed

..........................................................

Page 37

Index

MENU PROG

Button

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,9,10,15,22-26

MUTE

Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..lO.ll

Number Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,11,12

OFF

Button.. ......................................... .10,11,13

Operating Instructions

Copying Tapes ........................................ .27

One Touch Recording.. .......................... .21

Playing a Tape.. ....................................... .14

Recording a Program ............................. .19

Timer Recording..

...................................

.24

OUT TO

TV Connector

........................... .3-5,29

PAUSE

Button ......................

.10,11,15,20,21,28

Pause for Stop Action.. ................................. .15

Pause, Recording.. ......................................... .20

Picture Search ................................................ .15

PLAY

Button .............................. .10,11,14,15,27

Playback Features.. ................................ .15-187

Playing a Tape.. .................... . ................... .14-18

POWER

Button..

............................................

.28

POWER

Indicator

...........................................

PREV CH

(Previous Channel)

Button ........................................................

10,ll

Problems, Solving

....................................

.30,31

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

RECORD

Indicator ....................................... .29

Recording

Basic Operation.. ..................................... .19

Express

......................................................

From Another VCR

................................

.27

One Program While

Watching Another ................................ .19

Pause ........................................................ .20

Speeds ...................................................... .20

Timer ........................................................ .25

Types Of..

.................................................

.19

VCR Plus+

........................................ ..23-2 4

Recording

................................................... 19-27

REC*XPR

Button .................

.10,11,19,21,27,28

Registration Card

..............................................

Remote Control .........................................

10-13

Remote Control Buttons That

Control TV

............................................... 10-12

Remote Control Buttons

That Control VCR

................................... 10-12

Remote Control: VCRlNCR2

Feature

.......................................................... .12

Remote Sensor

................................................

Remote, Controlling TV..

.............................

.13

Remove or Add Channels From

Memory

...........................................................

REMOVE/ADD CHANNEL

Menu.. ................ .8

Removing/ Inserting a Tape ....................... ..14

Review Programs Feature

...........................

.26

REW

(Rewind)

Button.. ............................ .10,11,14,15,17,27,28

Safety Precautions

............................................

Button

............................

.10,11,17,18

Search, Go-To ................................................ .18

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

Search, Picture

...............................................

.14

Search, Time

.................................................... 18

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

.16

Sensor, Remote

...............................................

Set VCR Clock Feature.. ................................. .9

Setting a Timer Recording.. ......................... .25

Setting Up the VCR

......................................

7-9

SETUP OPTIONS

..........................

12,14

SLOW

Buttons

...................................... 10,11,15

Slow-Motion Playback

.................................

.15

SLP

Speed

.......................................................

Solving Problems..

...................................

.30-31

Speed .........................................................

Specifications

..................................................

SPEED

Button ...................... .10,11,18,20,24,28

Speeds, Recording

..........................................

Startup

............................................................

7-9

Status Indicators

.............................................

STOP

Button.. ........

lo-11,14,17-19,21,24,25,27

Stop Action Pause

.......................................... 15

Stopping Timer Programs ......................

.24,25

Page 38

Index

Table of Contents

.............................................

Time

Correcting

...................................................

Display ........................................................

Setting

..........................................................

Time and Date, Setting ....................................

Time Counter

..................................................

Time Search

.................................................... .18

Timer Recording

Checking and

Clearing

..........................

.26

From VCR Line Input

.............................

Indicator (Timer) .....................................

Recording ..................................................

Setting

........................................................

Stopping

....................................................

TIMER

Indicator

............................................

.29

TRACKING

Buttons..

................

.10,11,14-16,28

Tracking, Automatic and Manual

..............

.16

Trouble Checks .........................................

30-31

Tuning Mode: Cable/Antenna

Feature

.......

...8

Turn On VCR ....................................................

IV Button

..............................................

10,11,13

TV Code List ...................................................

TV, Controlling with VCR Remote

............

.12

TWVCR

Button ...........................

.9,10,11,19,28

VCR Controls

.................................................. 28

VCR

Indicator

.............................................. 9 29

VCR, Cleaning

............................................... .32

VCR, Controlling with

VCR1 NCR2

Button

...................................... 12

VCR Plus+ Recording

............................... 23,24

VCR, Turn On

................................................... 7

VCR1

Button..

....................

.8-10,12,19,24,25,27

VCR2

Button.. ................................. .10,12,19,24

VCRs Memory, Placing Channels ................. .

VCRs, Connecting for Tape Copying..

.........

VIDEO IN

Jacks

............................................

628

VIDEO OUT

Jacks

..................................... 3-6,28

VOLUME

Buttons

......................................

10,ll

Warranty, Limited

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page 39

Page 40

For your nearest Home Entertainment Dealer or Authorized Servicenter call toll-free in the U.S.A.

l-Soo-336-1900

Canadian Consumers -

Your toll free numbers are:

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

If you would like a copy of this manual in French, please follow the instructions below:

Si un livret d’instructions en franr.@ n’est pas inclus avec votre appareil, VOW pouvez en obtenir un (indiquer le nun&o de modele,

votre nom, et votre adresse) en vous adressant k Thomson Consumer Electronics

Attention: Canadian Operations P.O. Box 0944

Indianapolis, IN 46206-0944

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

Thomson Consumer Electronics 600 N Sherman Dr, PO Box 1976 Indianapolis, IN 46206

%I4 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Trademark(s)@ Registered Marca Registrada(s) Printed in Singapore

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