RCA VR354 User Manual
USER’S
GUIDE
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VR354
Safety Information
WARNING
To reduce risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not
expose this product to
rain or moisture.
Cautions
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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 instructions
accompanying the product.
voltage” inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully
insert.
Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la
fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product
for its proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article
820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code,
Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Care and Cleaning: Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your
VCR. Remove dust from both top and bottom ventilation holes.
Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various
solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since the materials
used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. A nonabrasive, antistatic cleaner/
polisher is recommended.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model
numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the receiver.
Model No. _________________________________________________
Serial No. _________________________________________________
Purchase Date: _________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ System is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
VR354
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
First Things First
Initial Setup .............................................................. 5
Setting up the VCR
Using the Menu to Set Up Features ........................ 8
Language Selection ............................................ 8
Cable Box Setup .................................................. 9
VCR Channels List ............................................. 10
Auto channel search ................................... 10
Changing the signal type............................ 11
Adding or removing channels .................... 12
Time and Date................................................... 12
Auto clock set feature................................. 12
Setting the time zone ................................. 13
Setting Daylight-saving time ...................... 13
Setting the time and date manually .......... 14
VCR Plus+ System Channels ........................ 15
VCR Plus+ System Worksheet ..................... 16
Additional Setup Features ..................................... 17
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option.............................. 17
Auto Play ........................................................... 18
EnergySaver ...................................................... 18
Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display) .............. 19
Preferred Tape Speed ....................................... 19
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VCR Basics
Remote Buttons ..................................................... 22
Component Buttons ......................................... 22
VCR Function Buttons....................................... 22
TV Function Buttons ......................................... 23
Playing a Tape ........................................................ 24
Automatic Rewind ................................................. 25
Tape Eject ............................................................... 25
Recording ............................................................... 25
Check the Safety Tab ........................................ 25
Recording
Features .................................................................. 28
Express Recording (XPR) ................................... 28
Timer Recording................................................ 29
Copying and Editing Tapes .............................. 33
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Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ System ... 30
Setting Up the Channel List ........................ 30
Using VCR Plus+ System .............................. 30
Stopping a Timer Recording ....................... 32
Reviewing and Clearing Programs ............. 32
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Program the Remote
Programming the Remote to Control a TV .......... 36
Operating the TV .............................................. 36
TV Codes............................................................ 37
Other Features
Picture Search Options........................................... 40
Forward and Reverse Search ............................ 40
Commercial Scan (Search Button).................... 40
Frame Advance ................................................. 40
Index Search ...................................................... 41
Go-To Search ..................................................... 42
Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature ............................ 42
Tracking .................................................................. 43
Time Counter.......................................................... 43
On-screen Displays ................................................. 44
Connections
Connecting Your VCR............................................. 46
Jacks and Cables ..................................................... 46
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) ............... 46
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) ...... 46
Choosing a VCR Connection ................................. 47
Advantages of A/V Cable Connections............ 47
TV with RF Jack Only ........................................ 48
TV with Audio/Video Jacks............................... 49
TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to
Unscramble Pay Channels Only ..................... 50
....................................................... 39
............................................................ 45
........................................... 35
References
Front Panel ............................................................. 52
Clock/Counter Display ............................................ 52
Back Panel .............................................................. 53
How to Find the TV’s Video Input Channel .......... 54
Troubleshooting Tips ............................................. 55
Specifications.......................................................... 58
Cleaning the VCR ................................................... 58
Limited Warranty ................................................... 59
Index ....................................................................... 60
............................................................... 51
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First Things First
Welcome To Your New VCR...
To help you get started using your VCR with
as little reading possible, we’ve put all the basic
information needed in the first three sections.
To help you along, there’s even an initial setup feature the
first time you turn on your VCR which walks you through
several set up steps at once.
First Things First
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Setting Up the VCR
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Getting Started
Before this first step, though, learning about
the time and date, your remote control’s features, working
with channels, and basic video tape operations are
essential to get all you can out
of the VCR. Once you are comfortable with these features,
feel free to refer to other sections because they cover the
more detailed information.
What Remains?
The final sections of this manual contain
playback and recording information, a detailed connections
section, and a reference section including troubleshooting
tips, warranty information, and an index.
VCR Basics
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Recording
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Program The Remote
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OTHER FEATURES
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Connections
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References
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your new video cassette recorder.
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Step 1: What’s in the Box?
The following items come packed in the box:
• VCR
• Remote control
• RF coaxial cable
• AA Batteries
STEP 2: Install Batteries In
the Remote Control
Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the
batteries in your VCR remote.
1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.
2. Place the batteries into the remote’s back panel. Match the
positive (+) and negative (–) ends of each battery to the
diagram inside the battery compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
STEP 3: Connect your VCR
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If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system
and then to your TV, use the VCR’s ANT IN and RF OUT jacks for
a good signal as shown to the right.
If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a
better connection. Refer to the section, Connections, toward
the back of the manual, for additional connection options.
STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR
Your VCR’s power cord has a plastic band strung through the
blades. Remove plastic band before plugging the cord into
the power outlet. To remove band, cut with a pair of scissors
and pull it free of the blades. Once the plastic is removed, match
the wide blade of the power cord to the wide slot in the AC
outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.
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STEP 5: Tune THE TV
Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing
channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV’s video input.
• If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors
with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH. 4 switch to channel 3
or channel 4 — the channel you want to use on your TV.
• If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks
with audio/video cables, select the TV’s video input with
the remote control’s INPUT button to see the signal. For more
information about finding the TV’s video Line INPUT, see
“How to Find the TV’s Video Input Channel” in the
References section of this manual.
STEP 6: turn on the VCR
Press POWER on the VCR’s front panel or the VCR button on
the remote control to turn on the VCR. The first time you turn
the VCR on, a menu screen appears. This is the start of an
interactive set up which helps you select specific features of
your VCR. You can cancel out of this initial set up once you are
past the first screen (see next step), but this process walks you
through a series of screens reducing the time needed to
program your VCR.
Step 7: Initial Setup
The first on-screen menu during the initial set up asks which
language you prefer to use for your VCR. Use the remote
control’s number buttons to select options.
1. Press 1 for English, 2 for Español (Spanish), or 3 for
Français (French).
Select a language.
Seleccione un idioma.
Choisissez une langue.
1 English
2 Español
3 Français
The remaining menus throughout the set up will appear
in the chosen language. Follow the on-screen instructions
to complete the initial set up process.
INPUT Viewing Channel
A/V input/output jacks Channel 3/4 switch
When using the ANT IN and RF OUT
jacks to connect your VCR, tune your
TV to channel 3 or 4.
The 3-4 switch on the back of the
VCR determines which TV channel
is used to see VCR output.
When using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks
to connect your VCR, tune your TV to
the its Line INPUT channel with the
INPUT button on your remote
control. For more information about
selecting the TV’s video input source
channel, see “Finding the TV’s Video
Input Channel” in the References
section of this manual.
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STEP 8: Accessing menus
The MENU and number buttons let you access, select, and
change your VCR’s preferences individually. For example, to select
a different preferred on-screen language than the one selected
during the initial set up, do the following:
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recodings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 6 to display the LANGUAGE menu.
LANGUAGE
Select a language.
1>English
2 Español
3 Français
Press MENU to continue
3. On the remote control, press one (1) for English, two (2) for
Spanish, and three (3) for French.
All other on-screen menus are handled in similar ways using the
remote control to follow on-screen instructions.
See Additional Set-Up Features in the next section for detailed
information about accessing menus.
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Setting Up the VCR
On-screen guide and
Additional Setup features
Below is a list of features, many of which need to be set up
before using your VCR for the first time. Essential features
are handled during the initial setup, but all features can be
accessed through the Preferences menu.
To get the most out of the VCR, make sure to refer
to this section.
• Language *
• Cable Box Set Up *
First things first
1
➣
Setting up the VCR
2
➣
VCR Basics
3
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• VCR Channel List *
(Auto Channel Search)
• Daylight-Saving Time *
and Time Zone
• Time and Date *
• VCR Plus+ System Channels *
• Remote VCR1/VCR2 *
• Auto Play
• EnergySaver
• Front Panel Brightness
• Preferred Tape Speed
Recording
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Program The Remote
5
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OTHER FEATURES
6
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Connections
7
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* Features handled during the VCR’s Initial Setup
References
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Setting Up the VCR
Using the Menu to Set Up
Features
You can set up your VCR’s features by using the remote
control’s buttons to enter your choices from on-screen
instructions. Each menu item is explained in this section.
For each numbered selection on the menus, use the same
numbered button on the remote control to select it.
Language Selection
If you did not complete this step in the previous section during
the initial set up, it is time to select your preferred language.
Once this step is complete , all on-screen displays will appear in
that language.
1. On your remote control, press the MENU button to display
the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recodings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 6 to select the LANGUAGE menu.
LANGUAGE
Select a language.
1>English
2 Español
3 Français
Press MENU to continue
3. Select 1) English, 2) Español (Spanish), or 3) Français (French)
by pressing the appropriate number on the remote control’s
key pad. An arrow indicates the selection you’ve made. Once
you have made your choice, press MENU on the remote to
continue back to the MAIN MENU screen.
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Is Something Missing?
Not all the VCR screens will always
be shown in this manual when
explaining the features.
Setting Up the VCR
Cable Box Setup
This set up applies only when all channels are received through
a cable box. In this case, the VCR will automatically enter the
channel used to view cable box programming. Your VCR will
use this channel for all future timer recordings.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recodings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
0 Exit
3. Press 5 to display CABLE BOX SETUP. Then select
one of the three choices.
CABLE BOX SETUP
Do you use your cable
box to receive ALL
channels or only SOME
Channels?
1 ALL channels
2 Only SOME channels
3 Cancel setup
4. If you selected ALL CHANNELS, enter the output channel
of your cable box (usually 03 or 04), or press the INPUT
button on your remote control for video line input if you
use AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.
Choosing the right set up for
your cable box
If you use your cable box to receive:
ALL channels– enter two numbers for
output channel of your cable box or
press INPUT if you connect your cable
box with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks
Only SOME channels– chose this
option if you only use the cable box
to unscramble premium channels only.
Cancel setup will take you to a menu
screen stating your VCR will not
control the cable channel during timer
recordings.
CABLE BOX SETUP
On what channel does
the VCR receive signals
from the cable box?
(usually 3, 4, or Video)
--
Enter 01-13 or INPUT
Press MENU to cancel
Video Line INPUT
For more information about the video
Line INPUT channel, refer to “How to
Find the TV’s Video INPUT Channel” in
the References section of this manual.
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Setting Up the VCR
CABLE BOX SETUP
On what channel does
the VCR receive signals
from the cable box?
(usually 3, 4 or video)
04
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to continue
5. Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that the VCR
will now receive all signals on the designated channel. For
example:
CABLE BOX SETUP
The VCR will now
receive all signals
from the cable box
on channel 04.
Press MENU to continue
Once completed, you will see the conformation:
CABLE BOX SETUP
The Cable Box Setup
is complete.
The VCR will NOT control
the cable box channel
during timer recording.
Press MENU to continue
VCR Channels List
If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not necessary.
Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory,
but you may want to add or delete some channels depending
on whether they are active.
Auto channel search
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recodings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
Auto Channel Search
Use the Auto Channel Search feature
to place all available channels in
memory.
If you ever change cable or antenna
signals, you may need to Auto
Channel Search again.
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Setting Up the VCR
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
0 Exit
3. Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu.
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
What type of signal
are you using?
1 Cable TV
2 Antenna
3>Detect Automatically
0 Cancel
4. Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options,
your choice will be marked with an arrow symbol at the left:
• Cable TV searches for cable stations from a single channel.
• Antenna searches for local broadcast stations on all channels.
• Detect Automatically will make this decision for you
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
Now scanning channel 14
Press any key to cancel
The VCR begins scanning for the available channels—this takes
about one to two minutes. When the scan is complete, the VCR
tunes to the lowest channel number available. At this point,
pressing CHAN up or down should only select the active channels.
Changing the signal type
Detect Automatically
A strong cable or antenna signal in
your area may cause Auto Detect to
mis-detect. If this should happen,
select 1 or 2 for the system you have.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
3. Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and
ANTENNA.
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Setting Up the VCR
Adding or removing channels
You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto
Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have weak
signals or you don’t want to watch them.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use
CHAN up or down or number buttons to go to the channels
you want to remove or add.
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
Selecting Channels
The CHANNEL up and down buttons
access those channels active in your
VCR channel list.
Channel 115
is presently ADDED
Press CLEAR to remove
Press MENU to exit
Channel 115
is presently REMOVED
Press INFO to add
Press MENU to exit
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish this set up.
Time and Date
The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date: manually,
and the Auto Clock Feature. The Auto Clock Feature enables the
VCR to update the clock each time the VCR is turned off. The
Auto Clock is advantageous because it updates the time for you
automatically.
Before you set the time and date, set the Auto DST (DaylightSaving Time) feature to ON or OFF for your area.
Auto clock set feature
The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory. In the ON
setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data
Services) information. XDS updates the clock using the
Coordinated Universal Time. There are certain steps that are
required , such as Auto Channel Search, setting the Time Zone,
and setting the Daylight Saving feature before the Auto Clock
feature works.
You can still access channels not in
the channel list by using the number.
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Setting Up the VCR
Setting the time zone
1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the VCR’s MAIN
MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recodings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 3 to display TIME menu
TIME
1 Set Time and Date
2 Auto Clock Set: ON
3 Set Time Zone
4 Set Daylight Savings
XDS Time Data was found
on channel 20.
0 Exit
* Screen shown is used for example only. XDS data may be received
on a different channel in your area, or not available at all.
3. Press 3 todisplay the TIME ZONE menu
4. Select the appropriate time zone from the list.
If you select Automatic for your time zone, the VCR sets the clock
using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds. If
the time is not correct, select another time zone or set the time
and date through the menu system.
Setting Daylight-saving time
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
3. Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu.
SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
Does your area observe
Daylight Savings Time
from April to October?
1 Yes, DST is observed
2 No
3 Automatic
Press MENU to continue
4. Select one of the options.
• DST is the acronym for Daylight Saving Time.
• If you chose AUTOMATIC, the VCR sets the clock using the
DST information broadcast in the signal (channel).
Spring forward; Fall back
In the Spring, daylight-saving time
begins on the first Sunday in April.
Because the clock automatically
changes from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM
(forward one hour), remember to
include the extra hour for timer
recording falling within this time
frame.
In the Autumn, daylight-saving time
ends on the last Sunday in October.
The VCR clock automatically changes
from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM (back one
hour). Therefore, it can affect your
recording length.
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Setting Up the VCR
Setting the time and date manually
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recodings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
TIME
1 Set Time and Date
2 Auto Clock Set: ON
3 Set Time Zone
4 Set Daylight Savings
XDS Time Data was found
on channel 20.
0 Exit
3. Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu.
SET TIME AND DATE
Time --:- (hh:mm)
Date --/--/--
Press MENU to cancel
4. Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before
single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions.
SET TIME AND DATE
Time 12:34 PM
Date 11/18/97 Tuesday
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to set
Time and date display
Pressing INFO on the remote displays
the time and date on the screen.
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Setting Up the VCR
VCR Plus+® System Channels
Using the VCR Plus+ system makes programming timer
recordings for cable or off-air antenna easier, but you
have to put in a little time right now to set up a channel list.
A worksheet and abbreviated codes for typical cable services
in the U.S. and Canada are provided.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recodings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
0 Exit
3. Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screen.
VCR+ Channel My Channel
5 - 4 - 3 -> -> -> - 2 - 1 --
Use CH+/- to select
Press 0-9 to change
Press MENU to save
4. Enter the data following the on-screen directions using
your worksheet.
VCR+ Channel My Channel
5 46
4 - 3 -> -> -> 23
2 - 1 --
Use CH+/- to select
Press 0-9 to change
Press MENU to save
* Screen is for an example only. Channels are different in different areas.
VCR Plus+ system is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System
Channel Numbers for
Cable TV (USA List)
See next page for Canadian list
35 American Movie Classics
39 Arts &-Entertainment
57 Black Entertainment
54 Bravo
42 Cable News Network
45 Cinemax
98 Cinemax 2
37 The Discovery Channel
53 The Disney Channel
63 Entertainment Television
34 ESPN Sports Network
47 The Family Channel
33 Home Box Office
95 Home Box Office 2
96 Home Box Office 3
51 The Learning Channel
46 Lifetime
58 The Movie Channel
48 Music Television
49 The Nashville Network
38 Nickelodeon
64 Nostalgia Television
99 Quality Value Cable
41 Showtime
97 Showtime 2
59 Sports Channel
52 Turner Network Television
44 USA-Network
62 Video Hits 1
93 Viewer’s Choice 1
94 Viewer’s Choice 2
55 WGN Chicago
43 WTBS Atlanta
60 WWOR-New York
VCR Plus+ System Channel List
Refer to your local television list for a
complete VCR Plus+ channel list for
your viewing area or contact your
cable company. Using the list may
save you some time.
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Setting Up the VCR
VCR Plus+ System Worksheet
Broadcast or
Cable-TV Station Name
VCR Plus+
Channel Number**
Channel Number
You Receive the
Station On*
HBO 33
ESPN 34
*Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on.
**Check your local listing for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned.
Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System
Channel Numbers for
Cable TV (Canadian List)
See previous page for U.S. list
67 Allarcom Pay Television/
Superchannel
44 Arts & Entertainment
72 Cable News Network-
Headline News
61 Cable News Network
70 Canadian Home Shopping
Network
56 Canal Famille
69 Cathay International
Television Inc
68 Chinavision Canada Corp
60 Country Music Television
63 Family Channel
62 First Choice
96 First Choice Two
97 First Choice Three
99 First Choice Four
90 House of Commons
91 La Chaine Francaise
51 The Learning Channel
65 MeteoMedia/The Weather
Network
48 MuchMusic Network
55 MusiquePlus
52 Nashville Network
73 Newsworld/CBC
53 Le Reseau des Sports
43 The Sports Network
64 Super Ecran
37 Super Ecran B
98 Super Ecran C
66 Telatino Network
46 TV5 Montreal
92 Viewer’s Choice 1
93 Viewer’s Choice 2
94 Viewer’s Choice 3
95 Viewer’s Choice 4
71 Vision TV: Canada’s
Faith Network
38 Youth TV, Canada Inc.
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Setting Up the VCR
Additional Setup Features
in the Preferences Menu
The features in this section are all accessed through the
PREFERENCES menu.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recodings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: OFF
3 Auto TV/VCR: OFF
4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: SLP
7 Set Auto Repeat
0 Exit
Now you are ready to select a category from the menu to set up.
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option
If you own a compatible RCA, GE, or ProScan remote that has a
VCR2, VCR2•LD, or VCR2•DVD button, this feature allows you to
set this VCR to respond to that button.
Press 1 to select the Remote Control item. Then press the VCR2,
VCR2•LD, or VCR2•DVD button to change.
PREFERENCES
(PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE)
2 Auto Play: OFF
3 Auto TV/VCR: OFF
4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: SLP
7 Set Auto Repeat
0 Exit
The VCR only responds to a compatible remote control’s VCR2,
VCR2•LD, or VCR2•DVD button. If you change the remote setting
to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no longer
control it.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR2
2 Auto Play: OFF
3 Auto TV/VCR: OFF
4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: SLP
7 Set Auto Repeat
0 Exit
Continued on Next Page
Remote Control Option
Changing the remote option to VCR2
disables the remote that came with
your VCR.
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Setting Up the VCR
Use the compatible remote to change the remote setting back
to VCR1. Display the PREFERENCES menu, press 1, and then press
VCR on the VCR’s remote.
Auto Play
This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when
you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. Press 2 to switch
between ON or OFF.
• Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to
start playing automatically when the tape is inserted.
• Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab
removed to start playing automatically.
Auto TV/VCR
To view a signal from a VCR connected to a TV with a standard
RF coaxial cable, the TV/VCR button on the remote control must
be pressed in order to see the signal.
When Auto TV/VCR is turned on, the signal will be changed to
VCR automatically, eliminating the need to press the remote
control button.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: OFF
3 Auto TV/VCR: OFF
4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: SLP
7 Set Auto Repeat
0 Exit
The PREFERENCES menu allows you
to access settings for your remote control,
EnergySaver and front panel brightness options.
Auto Play
For a tape to be able to start playing
automatically, it must have the safety
tab removed. All rented movies and
purchased movies should have this
tab removed.
• The TV must be tuned to the VCR viewing channel (usually 3
or 4) to see the signal.
• Select OFF if you do not want the VCR’s signal to change
automatically to VCR when a tape is inserted and played.
EnergySaver
By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of
inactivity. Press 3 to change the time delay, or to disable the
feature.
• OFF: The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off.
• 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00: The VCR turns off after one, two, or three
hours of inactivity.
Thirty seconds before shutting off, the VCR will warn you with a
screen reading, “The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. Press any
key to cancel.”
If you use the VCR’s tuner instead of your TV to tune channels,
you may want to turn this feature off.
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