RCA VR554 User Manual

USER’S
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VR554

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 reduce the risk of electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to wide

slot, and 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 the 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 product.

Model No. _________________________________________________

Serial No. _________________________________________________

Purchase Date: _________________________________________________

Dealer/Address/Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

VR554

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The VCR Plus+ system , C3, and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
COMMERCIAL

ADVANCE® and MOVIE ADVANCE® are registered trademarks of SRT, Inc.; Jerry Iggulden inventions licensed in association with Arthur D. Little Enterprises, Inc.

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Table of Contents

First Things First .............................................. 3

Setting Up the VCR ......................................... 7

Using The Menu To Set Up Features ................... 8

Language Selection ........................................ 8

Digital Satellite Receiver Setup ..................... 9

Cable Box Setup ........................................... 10

VCR Channels List ......................................... 13

To Auto Channel Search ........................ 13

To Change the Signal Type ................... 14

Adding or Removing Channels .............. 14

Time and Date .............................................. 15

Auto Clock Set Feature .......................... 15

Set the Time Zone .................................. 15

Set Daylight-Saving Time ....................... 16

Setting the Time and Date Manually .... 17

VCR Plus+ System Channels ......................... 18

VCR Plus+ System Worksheet ...................... 19

Additional Set-up Features................................ 20

Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option ......................... 20

Auto Play ...................................................... 21

EnergySaver .................................................. 21

Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display) .......... 22

Preferred Tape Speed ................................... 22

VCR Basics ....................................................... 23

Remote Buttons ................................................. 24

Component Buttons ..................................... 24

VCR Function Buttons .................................. 24

TV Function Buttons..................................... 25

Playing a Tape .................................................... 26

Automatic Rewind ............................................. 26

Tape Eject ........................................................... 27

Recording ........................................................... 27

Check the Safety Tab .................................... 27

Recording ........................................................ 29

Recording Features ............................................ 30

Express Recording (XPR) .............................. 30

Timer Recording ........................................... 31

Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ System .... 32

Setting Up the Channel List ................... 32

Using the VCR Plus+ System .................. 32

Stopping a Timer Recording .................. 34

Reviewing and Clearing Programs ........ 34

Using Two VCRs For Copying and

Editing Tapes ............................................. 35

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Program the Remote .................................... 37

About Programming the Remote ..................... 38

Programming the Remote to Control a TV ...... 38

Operating the TV ......................................... 38

Other Features ............................................... 41

Commercial Advance ......................................... 42

Marking ........................................................ 43

Playback ........................................................ 44

Display........................................................... 44

Movie Advance................................................... 45

Picture Search Options....................................... 47

Forward and Reverse Search ....................... 47

Slow Motion ................................................. 47

Frame Advance ............................................. 47

Index Search ................................................. 48

Go-To Search ................................................. 48

Tracking .............................................................. 49

Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature ........................ 49

Time Counter...................................................... 50

On-screen Displays ............................................. 50

Connections.................................................... 51

Connecting Your VCR ......................................... 52

Jacks and Cables ........................................... 52

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) ..... 52

A/V Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) ........... 52

Choosing a VCR Connection ........................ 53

Advantages of A/V Cable Connections ....... 53

TV With RF Jack Only ................................... 54

TV With A/V Jacks ........................................ 55

TV With A/V Jacks and Cable Box to

Unscramble Pay Channels Only ................ 56

TV With RF Jack and Satellite Receiver ....... 57

TV With A/V Jacks and Satellite Receiver.... 58

Reference ........................................................ 59

Front Panel ......................................................... 60

Display Panel ...................................................... 61

Back Panel .......................................................... 62

Troubleshooting Tips ......................................... 63

Questions and Answers About

Commercial Advance ...................................... 67

Specifications...................................................... 68

Cleaning the VCR ............................................... 68

How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel .... 69

Warranty............................................................. 70

Index ................................................................... 71

2

First Things First

Welcome To Your New VCR...

To help you get started using your VCR with as little reading
as possible, we’ve put all the basic information needed in the
first three sections. To help you along, there’s even an initial
set-up feature the first time you turn on your VCR which
walks you through several set-up steps at once.

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.

First Things First

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SETTING UP THE VCR

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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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REFERENCE

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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

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

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 ANT. IN and RF OUT
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. If you
have trouble understanding the Video Input Channel,
look to page 69 for a more detailed explanation.

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 initial set
up which helps you set different options for 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.

Select a language.
Seleccione un idioma.
Choisissez une langue.

1 English
2 Espanol
3 Francais

1. Press 1 for English, 2 for Español (Spanish), or 3 for Français
(French).

The remaining menus throughout the set up will appear in the
chosen language. Just follow the step-by-step procedures until
setup is complete.

If the menu does not appear:

• Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3 CH. 4
switch or the TV’s Video Input Channel (see page 69 for more
information).

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VCR Viewing Channel

3 CH. 4

ANT. IN

RF OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

IN

OUT

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Jacks 3 CH. 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 CH. 4 switch on the back of the
VCR determines which TV channel is
used to see the VCR’s output.

When using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks
to connect your VCR, tune your TV to
the TV’s Video Input Channel with the
TV and INPUT buttons on your
remote control. For more information
about selecting your video input
channel,

see page 69.

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• Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you

connected your VCR using the ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks.

• Check your connections.

If you chose to set up your VCR options individually, then go to
the next section.

STEP 8: Access the menus

The MENU and number buttons let you access, select, and change
your VCR’s preferences. For example, to select a different
preferred on-screen language than the one you 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 Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit

2. Press 7 to display the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE

Select a language.

1>English
2 Espanol
3 Francais

Press MENU to continue

3. On the remote control, press 1 for English, 2 for Español

(Spanish), or 3 for Français (French).

All other on-screen menus are worked within 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.

Next Section: Learn VCR’s menus

Now that you understand how to move around through menus,
go to the next section to set up individual menus of your VCR.

6

Setting Up the VCR

Additional Set-up features

Below is a list of set-up features that you need to
set up before using your VCR for the first time.

• Select a Language

• Set Up for a Digital Satellite Receiver

• Set Up for a Cable Box

• Set Up a VCR Channel List

(Auto Channel Search)

• Auto Clock Set Feature

• Set Time and Date Manually

• Set Up VCR Plus+ System Channels

• Set the Remote VCR1/VCR2 Feature

• Set the Auto Play Feature

• Set the EnergySaver Feature

FIRST THINGS FIRST

1

➣

Setting Up the VCR

2

➣

VCR BASICS

3

➣

RECORDING

4

➣

PROGRAM THE REMOTE

5

5

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• Set Front Panel Brightness Feature

• Set the Preferred Tape Speed Feature

OTHER FEATURES

6

5

CONNECTIONS

7

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REFERENCE

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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.

You can set up features individually by using the menu system.
Each feature that appears in the initial set up is explained in
this section as well as a few others you may want to set up
before you begin using your VCR.

Language Selection

1. On your remote control, press the MENU button to display
the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit

2. Press 7 to select the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE

Select a language.

1>English
2 Espanol
3 Francais

Press MENU to continue

3. Select English, Español (Spanish), or Français (French) by
pressing the appropriate number on the remote control’s
key pad.

On-Screen Menus

Not all the VCR screens are shown in
this manual when explaining the
features.

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Setting Up the VCR

Digital Satellite Receiver Setup

With this setup, the VCR turns on an RCA, PROSCAN, or GE
satellite receiver and tunes it to the desired channel at the start
time of a timer recording. For other brands, the VCR tunes the
receiver to the desired channel only if the receiver is turned on.
Position the satellite receiver above the VCR as shown in the
Connections section.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit

2. Press 4 to display CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search

2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
6 SAT Setup

0 Exit

3. Press 6 to select the SAT SETUP menu.

SAT SETUP
On what channel does
the VCR receive signals
from the SAT receiver?
(usually 3, 4, or Video)

-­Enter 01-13 or INPUT

Press MENU to cancel

4. Enter the output channel of your satellite receiver, usually 03,
04, or video line input and press MENU. The VCR confirms
that it receives all satellite receiver signals on the specified
channel.

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Setting Up the VCR

SAT SETUP
The VCR will now

receive all signals
from the SAT receiver
on channel 03.

Press MENU to continue

5. Press MENU and enter the code for your Digital Satellite
Receiver from the Satellite Receiver Code List.

SAT SETUP
Enter the code for your

SAT receiver from the
list in your User's
Manual

--

Press MENU to cancel

6. Turn on your satellite receiver and tune it to channel 100
and then press MENU. Follow the on-screen directions.

SAT SETUP
Please turn on your

SAT Receiver and tune
it to channel 100.

Press MENU to continue

Once you have completed the setup, the VCR confirms
the satellite receiver Setup is completed or canceled.

Cable Box Setup

This setup applies only when all channels are received through
the cable box. There are two steps:

• The first sets up the VCR for the output channel of the cable
box signal.

• The second sets up the VCR for a remote-controllable cable
box so the VCR can control the cable box by changing
channels for timer or VCR Plus+ recordings. Position the
remote-controllable cable box above the VCR as shown in
the Connections section.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

Satellite Receiver Codes

GE ...................................................... 00

Panasonic .......................................... 01

PROSCAN........................................... 00

RCA .................................................... 00

Toshiba .............................................. 02

Sony .................................................. 03

This VCR may not control all models
of the brands that are shown.

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Setting Up the VCR

VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings
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
6 SAT Setup

0 Exit

3. Press 5 to display the CABLE BOX SETUP menu. 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, 04, or video line input and
press MENU.

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

CABLE BOX SETUP
The VCR will now

receive all signals
from the cable box
on channel 04.

Press MENU to continue

Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that the VCR
will now receive all signals on the designated channel.

Cable Box Setup

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.

5. Press MENU and select whether your cable box is remote
controllable.

Only SOME channels: if you only use
the cable box to tune premium
channels.

Cancel setup: select to cancel.

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Setting Up the VCR

CABLE BOX SETUP
Can your cable box be

operated with a remote
control?

1 Yes
2 No

6. If your cable box is remote-controllable, turn it on and tune it
to channel 2. Press MENU to continue.

CABLE BOX SETUP
Please turn on your

Cable Box and tune
it to channel 2.

Press MENU to continue

7. Enter the code for your cable box from the cable box
code list.

CABLE BOX SETUP
Enter the code for your

cable box from the
list in your User's
Manual.

--

Press MENU to cancel

8. Select one of the choices and follow the on-screen
instructions.

CABLE BOX SETUP
Did the cable box

tune to channel 9?

1 Yes, setup is complete
2 No, try again
3 No, cancel setup

Once you have completed the setup, the VCR confirms the
CABLE BOX SETUP is completed or canceled.

Cable Box Codes

ABC ........................................ 22,46

Anvision .................................. 07,08

Cablestar ................................ 07, 08

Eagle ............................................ 08

Eastern International ................. 02

General Instrument . 04, 05, 15, 23,

................... 24, 25, 30, 36, 42, 43, 46

Hamlin ........................ 12, 13, 34, 48

Hitachi .............................. 37, 43, 46

Jerrold ........04, 05,15, 23, 24, 25, 30,

......................... 36, 42, 43, 45, 46, 47

Macom .................................... 37, 43

Magnavox ................... 07, 08, 19, 21,

................... 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41

NSC ............................................. 09

Oak ................................... 01, 16, 38

Oak Sigma................................... 16

Panasonic ......................... 03, 27, 39

Philips ........................ 07, 08, 19, 21,

..................... 26, 28,29,32,33,40,41

Pioneer ............................. 18, 20, 44

Randtek .................................. 07, 08

RCA ............................................ 27

Regal ................................. 12, 13, 22

Regency .................................. 02, 33

Samsung ...................................... 44

Scientific Atlanta ....... 03, 22, 35, 39

Signature ..................................... 46

Sprucer ........................................ 27

Starcom ....................................... 46

Sylvania ....................................... 11

Teknika ........................................ 06

Texscan ................................... 10, 11

Tocom ......................... 17, 21, 49, 50

Unika ................................ 31, 32, 41

Viewstar ..................... 07, 08, 19, 21,

................... 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41

Warner Amex ............................. 44

Zenith ..................................... 14, 42

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This VCR may not control all models
of the brands that are shown.

Setting Up the VCR

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.

To Auto Channel Search

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings
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
6 SAT 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:

• Cable TV searches for cable channels

• Antenna searches for local broadcast stations

• Detect Automatically will make this decision for you

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.

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.

Selecting Channels

The Channel up and down buttons
access those channels active in your
VCR channel list.

You can still access channels not
on the channel list by using the
number buttons on the remote
control.

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Setting Up the VCR

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. At this point,
pressing CHAN up or down on the remote control or VCR
should only select the active channels.

To Change the Signal Type

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.

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
the CHAN up or down keys on the remote or number buttons
to go to the channels you want to remove or add.

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channel 115
is presently ADDED

Press CLEAR to remove
Press MENU to exit

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channel 115
is presently REMOVED

Press INFO to add
Press MENU to exit

4. When at the channel, it will be added if not already on the list
or deleted if it was. If the channel was added, you can press
CLEAR to remove it. If the channel was deleted, you
can press INFO to add.

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Setting Up the VCR

Time and Date

The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date: the
Auto Clock Feature or manually. 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. To use this automatic
feature, certain steps are required such as Auto Channel
Search, setting the time zone, and setting the Daylight
Saving feature before the Auto Clock feature works.

Set the Time Zone

1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the VCR
MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings
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

3. Press 3 to display the SET TIME ZONE screen.

Auto Clock Information

With a cable box, the VCR will not
reset the clock after a power outage
unless the cable box is set to the
channel carrying the XDS signal.

If Auto Clock Set is unsuccessful, try
tuning the VCR (or cable box) to
a channel carrying the broadcast
information (usually PBS), then turn
the VCR off. If the time does not set
within 10 minutes, set the time and
date manually through the menus.

Check your local cable system or TV
stations for availability of channels
with XDS.

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Setting Up the VCR

SET TIME ZONE
What is your Time Zone?
1 Eastern
2 Central
3 Mountain
4 Pacific
5 Alaska
6 Hawaii
7>Automatic
Press MENU to continue

4. Select your time zone, then press MENU to continue.

If you chose 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
manually set the time and date through the menu system.

Set Daylight-Saving Time

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings
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 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen.

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 and then press MENU to continue.

• DST stands 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 backward

In the Spring, daylight-saving time
begins on the first Sunday in April.
Because the clock automatically
changes from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.
(forward one hour), including the
extra hour for timer recording within
this time frame is necessary.

In the Fall, Daylight-Saving time ends
on the last Sunday in October. The
VCR clock automatically changes from
2 a.m. to 1 a.m. (back one hour).
Therefore, it can affect your recording
length.

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Setting Up the VCR

Setting the Time and Date Manually

If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the clock through the
TIME menu. The Auto Clock Set feature is set to OFF
automatically when you set the clock this way.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings
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 11/18/99 Thursday

Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to set

Time/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 can make 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 United States
and Canada are provided.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings
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
6 SAT Setup

0 Exit

3. Press 4 to display the VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST menu.

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 shown is for an example only.)

VCR Plus+ System is a registered trademarkof 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)

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

See next page for Canadian List

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+ System

Channel Number**

HBO 33

ESPN 34

Channel Number

You Receive the

Station On*

Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System

Channel Numbers for

Cable TV (Canadian List)

67 Allarcom Pay Television/

Superchannel
44 Arts & Entertainment
72 Cable News Network-

Headline News
61 Cable News Network
70 Canadian Home Shopping

Network
56 Canal Famille
69 Cathay International

Television Inc.
68 Chinavision Canada Corp
60 Country Music Television
63 Family Channel
62 First Choice
96 First Choice Two
97 First Choice Three
99 First Choice Four
90 House of Commons
91 La Chaine Francaise
51 The Learning Channel
65 MeteoMedia/The Weather

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

Faith Network
38 Youth TV, Canada Inc.

*Check your local or cable listings for the channel number you receive this station on.
**Check your local listings for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned.

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Setting Up the VCR

Additional Set-up 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 Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 EnergySaver: 2:00
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 Tape Speed: SLP
6 Commercial Advance

0 Exit

Now you are ready to select an item 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.

In the PREFERENCES menu, press 1 to select Remote Control.
With the compatible remote control, press the VCR2, VCR2•LD,
or VCR2•DVD button to change which remote controls the VCR.

PREFERENCES
(Press VCR2 to Change)
2 Auto Play: ON
3 EnergySaver: 2:00
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 Tape Speed: SLP
6 Commercial Advance

0 Exit

PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR2
2 Auto Play: ON
3 EnergySaver: 2:00
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 Tape Speed: SLP
6 Commercial Advance

0 Exit

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

VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit

The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote’s VCR2,
VCR2•LD, or VCR2•DVD button. If the PREFERENCES setting is
changed to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no
longer control it.

To change the setting back to VCR1, so the remote which came
with your VCR can control the unit, use the compatible remote
to display the PREFERENCES menu, press 1, and then VCR on
this VCR’s remote.

Auto Play

This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing a
tape when inserting a tape with the safety tab removed. In the
PREFERENCES menu, press 2 to switch between ON and OFF.

• Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to
start playing automatically when inserted in the VCR.

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

PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR2
2 Auto Play: ON
3 EnergySaver: 2:00
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 Tape Speed: SLP
6 Commercial Advance

0 Exit

The PREFERENCES menu allows access to
many VCR options including remote
control, Auto Play, and EnergySaver
features.

EnergySaver

By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of
inactivity. To change the time delay, or to disable the feature,
Press 3 in the PREFERENCES menu to switch between ON and
OFF.

• OFF means the VCR will remain turned on until you shut it
off.

• 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00 means 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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Setting Up the VCR

Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display)

You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display
panel on the front of the VCR. In the PREFERENCES menu, press 4
to switch between the options.

• AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims the
display when the VCR is off.

• BRIGHT keeps the display bright when the VCR is on or off.

• DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level at all times.

Preferred Tape Speed

You can set the preferred tape speed between Standard Play (SP)
and Super Long Play (SLP). In the PREFERENCES menu, press 5 to
switch between the options.

• SP sets the preferred recording speed to SP.

VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit

PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR2
2 Auto Play: ON
3 EnergySaver: 2:00
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 Tape Speed: SLP
6 Commercial Advance

0 Exit

The PREFERENCES menu allows access to
many VCR options including remote
control, Auto Play, and EnergySaver
features.

• SLP sets the preferred recording speed to SLP.

Tape Speeds

SP (Standard Play)
Gives the best quality recording, but
fewer programs can be recorded on
the tape. Special effects such as
pause, slow motion, picture search,
and frame advance work well when
you play back tapes recorded in
this speed.

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

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Approximate Recording Times:

Cassette SP SLP
T-120 2 Hr 6 Hr
T-160 2 Hr/40 Min 8 Hr

VCR Basics

Learn the Basics To Get
You Started

These VCR basics should be enough for you to
begin enjoying your VCR. Learning the remote
control functions, playing a recorded tape, and
recording a program should do just that.

This section shows you the basics of using your
VCR. It discusses things like using the remote
control, playing a tape, and recording programs.

FIRST THINGS FIRST

1

➣

SETTING UP THE VCR

2

➣

VCR Basics

3

➣

RECORDING

4

➣

PROGRAM THE REMOTE

5

5

➣

OTHER FEATURES

6

5

CONNECTIONS

➣

7

➣

REFERENCE

8

VCR Basics tells you what you need
to know in order to watch a movie or
tape your favorite show.

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VCR Basics

Remote Buttons

The remote control is capable of controlling your VCR and many
brands of televisions. If you have an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN TV,
you may be able to control it without having to program the
remote.

ON OFF

REVERSE

TV

PLAY FORWARD

VCR

Component Buttons

ON•OFF Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR.

Also turns some compatible components on and off.

TV Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or PROSCAN TV and sets the

remote to control the TV. Also used with the ON•OFF button to
turn on a different brand of TV (if programmed) and sets the
remote to control the TV.

VCR Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or PROSCAN VCR and sets

the remote to control the VCR.

VCR Function Buttons

CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the

VCR’s channel memory.

CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change

entries when setting the clock or a timer recording.

F.ADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button

when tape is in pause.

L

O

V

STOP PAUSE

A

H

C

C

H

A

SEARCH

N

V

O

L

GO BACK

N

SPEED

RECORD

INFO

MUTE

CLEAR MENU

123
456
789

U

P

T

N

I

TRACKING

0

V

•

V

T

F.ADV

C

R

FORWARD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Searches forward through a tape during playback. Starts slow
motion during play-pause and increases slow-motion speed.

GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one channel

and then select another using the number buttons. Press GO
BACK to switch between the two channels. In menu mode, press
to go back to a previous menu.

INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen.
INPUT Selects between the VCR’s line input or tuner. Line input

refers to the signal coming from the component connected to
the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the back (L1) or front (L2) of the
VCR.

MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

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VCR Basics

Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing

two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and
holding 1 until 1 – – appears on the screen. Then press the other
two numbers.

PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. Press PAUSE again to

return to playback or recording.

PLAY Plays a tape.
RECORD Starts VCR recording. Also used for Express recording.
REVERSE Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches

backward through a tape during playback. Starts slow motion
during play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed.

SEARCH Displays INDEX and GO-TO Search menus on TV screen

when VCR is stopped. Advances the tape 30 seconds of recorded
material during playback. Each press advances the tape an
additional 30 seconds up to five minutes.

SPEED Selects a recording speed (SP or SLP).
STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record, playback,

rewind, or fast forward.

TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks

that may appear on the picture during play, slow motion, or
pause. Reduces picture “jitter” during stop-action playback.

TV•VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes

from the VCR or cable/antenna system.

TV Function Buttons

CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in

the TV’s channel memory.

CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen.
GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one channel

and then select another using the number buttons. Press GO
BACK to switch between the two channels.

INFO Shows the TV’s status displays on the TV screen.

TV Buttons

The TV buttons may not control all
features of all models of RCA, GE, or
PROSCAN TVs.

INPUT Selects between the TV’s input channel or tuner. Press to

see the VCR signal if you connected your VCR using the
AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.

MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level.

If you have trouble getting a picture
on the TV screen, refer to “How to
Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel”
on page 69 or the “Troubleshooting”
section starting on page 63.

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VCR Basics

Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing

two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and
holding 1 until 1 – – appears on the screen. Then press the other
two numbers.

ON•OFF Turns a compatible TV off and on.
VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV.

Playing a Tape

1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV’s video
input--see page 69 for more about the video input channel).

2. Insert a tape in the VCR.

A

L

Y

P

REV

RECORD

TAPE SPEED

POWER

TV•VCR

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT

INPUT

CHANNEL

TRACKING

STOP•EJECT

FWD

P

E

A

S

U

If the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape automatically
begins playback (if the safety tab on the cassette is removed).

• Press FWD on VCR (FORWARD on remote) or REV on VCR
(REVERSE on remote) to position the tape.

• Press PLAY PAUSE (if necessary) on VCR (PLAY on remote) to
begin tape play.

• Press PLAY PAUSE on VCR (PAUSE on remote) for stop action.

• Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the

picture, if necessary.

• Press STOP•EJECT on VCR (STOP on remote) to stop playback.

Automatic Rewind

The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of
the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press
POWER on the VCR (ON•OFF on remote) and the VCR will turn
off after rewinding.

Pause

If you pause, the VCR automatically
switches from pause to stop after a
few minutes to reduce tape wear.

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.

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VCR Basics

Tape Eject

Press STOP•EJECT on the VCR (STOP on remote for a few seconds)
when it is stopped to eject the tape. A tape can be ejected even
when the VCR is off.

Recording

If you want to record something that you’re watching, you can
use basic recording. For more detailed information, refer to the
“Recording” section starting on the next page.

1. Set the tape speed by pressing TAPE SPEED on the VCR
(SPEED on the remote).

2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.

3. Press STOP to stop recording.

If you just want to pause the recording for a short time
(such as during a commercial), press PAUSE instead of STOP.

• For more information about in-depth recording features,
refer to the next section.

Check the Safety Tab

No matter which recording option you use, you need to make
sure there is a tape in the VCR, and that the tape’s safety tab is in
place. You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab removed.

If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it,
simply cover the hole with vinyl tape.

Safety Tab

Tape Speeds

SP (Standard Play)
Gives the best quality recording, but
fewer programs can be recorded on
the tape. Special effects such as
pause, slow motion, picture search,
and frame advance work well when
you play back tapes recorded in
this speed.

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
when you play back tapes recorded in
this speed.

Recording Times

Cassette SP SLP

T-120 2Hr 6Hr

T-160 2Hr/40Min 8Hr

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RECORDING

Several Recording Options

Now that you’ve gone through the basic steps
necessary to operate your VCR, it’s time to explain
the different advanced recording features available
zto suit your needs.

Recording Features on your VCR include:

• Recording (explained in

the VCR Basics section)

• Express Recording (XPR)

• Timer Recording

• Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ System

• Copying and Editing Tapes

FIRST THINGS FIRST

1

➣

SETTING UP THE VCR

2

➣

VCR BASICS

3

➣

Recording

4

➣

PROGRAM THE REMOTE

5

5

➣

OTHER FEATURES

6

5

CONNECTIONS

7

➣

➣

REFERENCE

8

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RECORDING

Recording Features

There are four ways to record programs:

• Recording– pressing one button to start recording a
program (see VCR Basics section)

• Express Recording– starts recording a program already
being watched, and automatically stopping recording after
a designated period of time

• Timer Recording– automatically starts and stops a
recording at a predetermined time

• Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ System– programming
the VCR by just entering a PlusCode® programming number
found in TV guides.

Express Recording (XPR)

Use express recording when you want to quickly record the
remaining portion of the program you are watching.

1. Set the tape speed to SP or SLP by pressing TAPE SPEED on
the VCR (SPEED on the remote).

2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.

3. Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the recording
time duration.

REC CH 36
Record Length 0:00

Press REC to set length

Each time you press the RECORD button, you increase the
recording time (up to 4 hours).

The VCR continues to record for the amount of time you
indicate, and then automatically turns off.

To stop an express recording, press and hold STOP for three
seconds.

*PlusCode is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation.

REC CH 36
Record Length 1:30

Press REC to set length

Express Recording

Express recording is a great way to
tape the last quarter of the game, or
the last part of a movie when you
have to leave.

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RECORDING

Timer Recording

You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit

2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

TIMER RECORDINGS
1 Create a New Program

2 Review Existing Progs.
3 Use VCR Plus+ Code

0 Exit

3. Select 1 to Create a New Program.

How often should this
program record?

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

0 Cancel

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

Program 1 (One time)

Channel -­Start Time --:-­End Time --:-­Start Date --/--/-­Tape Speed SLP

Press MENU to cancel

5. Enter the data for the program with the number buttons.

The data includes the channel number (press INPUT to select
the line input), start time, and end time (including AM or PM).
The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR
clock. The date and/or speed can be changed when flashing.

Timer Recording Information

The Clock must be set correctly.

Insert a tape with the safety tab in
place and enough tape to record
the program.

“PROGRAMS OVERLAP” appears if
you have entered two programs
whose times overlap.

The Timer ( ) indicator appears in
the display when you turn off the
VCR and a timer recording has been
set. It flashes if there is no tape in the
VCR.

When recording from a cable box or
satellite receiver that the
VCR cannot control, turn on that unit
and tune it to the channel you want

to record before the recording is to

begin. The VCR channel should be set
to the cable box’s output channel
(usually Channel 3 or 4).

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RECORDING

CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search

2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
6 SAT Setup

0 Exit

VCR+ Channel My Channel
5 46
4 -­ 3 -> -> -> 23
2 -­ 1 --

Use CH+/- to select
Press 0-9 to change
Press MENU to save

6. Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then
press MENU to save.

Program 1 (One Time)
Channel 104 Cable

Start Time 08:00 PM
End Time 09:30 PM
Start Date 11/18/99 Thu
Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to save

Program 1 has been saved
Remember to insert a

recordable tape and
turn the VCR off before
the program start time.

Remember to leave your
cable box on and tuned
to the desired channel

Timer Recording with VCR PLUS+ System

You can use the VCR Plus+ system code numbers to simplify timer
programming if you have cable TV and don’t receive all channels
through a cable box, the VCR can control your cable box, or if
you receive your TV signal off-air.

Setting Up the Channel List

If you did not set up the VCR Plus+ programming system channel
list, you can do it now.

1. Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit

2. Display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screen.

3. Go to section four, Setting Up Your VCR, if you need more
information on setting up your VCR Plus+ programming
system channel list.

Using the VCR PLUS+ System

1. Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit

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If you receive all channels through
your cable box on Channel 3 or 4 and
the VCR cannot control your cable
box, you must use the regular Timer
Recording method to record
programs.

RECORDING

2. Press 1 to display the VCR Plus+ system menu.

VCR PLUS+
Enter PlusCode Number

(from TV listing)
_

Press MENU to cancel

3. Enter the VCR PlusCode programming number shown in
your local television guide.

VCR PLUS+
Enter PlusCode Number

(from TV listing)
12876

Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU when done

(Screen shown is just an example)

4. Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode system number.

How often should this
program record?

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

0 Cancel

5. Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded.

Program 1 (One time)
Channel 03 Cable

Start Time 08:00 PM
End Time 09:30 PM
Start Date 11/18/99 Thu
Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to adjust
Press MENU to save

6. Change the recording speed with the SPEED button on the
remote or the program end time with the CLEAR button on
the remote (if necessary).

Changing the end time comes in handy when you are
recording a program, such as a sporting event, that may
exceed the scheduled broadcast time.

VCR Plus+ System Recording

Clock must be set correctly.

Insert a tape with the safety tab in
place and enough tape to record the
program.

The Timer ( ) indicator appears in
the display when you turn off the
VCR and a timer recording has been
set. It flashes if there is no tape in the
VCR.

PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you
have entered two programs where
the times overlap.

UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER... PLEASE
RE-ENTER appears when the VCR does
not recognize the PlusCode
programming system number.

Timer recordings will not be lost in
the event of an extended power
outage.

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RECORDING

7. Press MENU to save the program.

Program 1 has been saved
Remember to insert a

recordable tape and
turn the VCR off before
the program start time.

Remember to leave your
cable box on and tuned
to the desired channel

Stopping a Timer Recording

To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an
express recording):

• Press and hold the STOP button for a few seconds.

Reviewing and Clearing Programs

To review programs that you have already set up:

1. Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display
the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

TIMER RECORDINGS
1 Create a New Program

2 Review Existing Progs.
3 Use VCR Plus+ Code

0 Exit

2. Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen.

Program 1 (One Time)
Channel 104 Cable

Start Time 08:00 PM
End Time 09:30 PM
Start Date 11/18/99 Thu
Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to erase
Press MENU for next prog

3. Press CLEAR to erase or MENU to see the next program.

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RECORDING

PLAYBACK VCR

CABLE BOX

OR ANTENNA

RECORDING VCR

TO TV

TO TV

3 CH. 4

ANT. IN

RF OUT

3 CH. 4

ANT. IN

RF OUT

IN
OUT

OR

OR

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

IN

VIDEO

UDIO

IN

OUT

Using Two VCRs For Copying and

Editing Tapes

Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the
recording VCR.

1. Connect the VCRs using the diagram at the right.

2. Turn on both VCRs and TV.

3. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV’s
video input). (See page 69 for more information.)

4. If you are using coaxial cables for the connection, tune

recording VCR to channel 3 or 4—the one selected on the
playback VCR.

If you are using audio/video cables, select the line input on
the recording VCR.

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

6. Using visual search, locate the segment you want to copy on
the playback VCR. Pause the tape at this location.

7. Press RECORD on the recording VCR, then PAUSE.

Caution:

The unauthorized recording of
satellite broadcasts, television
programs, or other copyrighted
materials may infringe the rights
of others.

8. Press PAUSE on both VCRs to begin copying.

9. Press PAUSE on both VCRs to stop copying.

10. Repeat steps 6–9 to copy or edit additional segments.

Two VCR Connection

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Program the remote

Control your Television

The remote can be programmed to control a
television.

It is programmed to control an RCA, GE, or
PROSCAN TV. Other manufacturer’s brands need
to be programmed.

FIRST THINGS FIRST

1

➣

SETTING UP THE VCR

2

➣

VCR BASICS

3

➣

RECORDING

4

➣

Program the Remote

5

5

➣

OTHER FEATURES

6

5

CONNECTIONS

➣

7

➣

REFERENCE

8

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Program the Remote

About Programming the Remote

The remote can be programmed to control other brands of
remote controllable TVs. It is already programmed to operate
most RCA,GE, and PROSCAN televisions.

Programming the Remote to

Control a TV

If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button, the
remote needs to be programmed.

Follow these steps to program the remote to control your
particular TV:

1. Turn on the TV.

2. Find your TV brand and code number(s) on the code list on
the next page.

3. Press and hold the TV button on the remote.

4. Enter the code from the code list.

5. Release TV, and then press CHAN up or down. If the TV
responds to the remote commands, the remote is
programmed.

6. If the TV does not respond, repeat these steps using the next
code listed for your TV’s brand.

Operating the TV

After you set up the remote, see which buttons operate your TV.

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

If the TV does not turn on, press the TV button and then
press the ON•OFF button.

2. You may want to experiment to see which buttons operate
your TV. Try pressing buttons, such as VOL and MUTE. See
“TV Function Buttons” in the VCR Basics Section for details.

This remote may not operate all
models of the brands that are
shown.

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Note the difference between the TV
and VCR on-screen displays to see
which one the remote is operating.

Program the remote

TV Codes

Akai .................................. 03

AOC ............................. 06,12

Candle .............................. 06

Citizen .............................. 06

Colortyme ........................ 06

Concerto ........................... 06

Curtis Mathes .............. 01,06

Daewoo ....................... 06,12

Daytron ............................ 06

Electrohome ................ 06,12

Emerson............................ 06

Envision ....................... 05,06

Fisher ........................... 05,08

GE ...................... 00,01,06,11

Goldstar ....................... 06,12

Hallmark ........................... 06

Hitachi ......................... 06,14

Infinity .............................. 04

J C Penney .... 00,01,06,09,12

JBL..................................... 04

Jensen ............................... 06

JVC ............................... 10,11

Kawasho ...................... 03,06

Kenwood ..................... 06,12

Loewe ............................... 04

Luxman ............................. 06

LXI ........................... 04,05,07

Magnavox .............. 04,06,12

Marantz ....................... 04,06

MGA ............................ 06,12

Mitsubishi .................... 06,12

MTC .................................. 06

NAD .................................. 07

NEC ................................... 06

Panasonic ............... 04,08,11

Philco ...................... 04,06,12

Philips ................ 03,04,06,12

Pioneer ............................. 06

Portland....................... 06,12

PROSCAN .......................... 01

Proton............................... 06

Quasar .............................. 11

Radio Shack ............ 01,05,13

RCA ......................... 01,06,12

Realistic ............................ 05

Sampo............................... 06

Samsung ................. 06,09,12

Sanyo ........................... 05,08

Sears ................. 01,05,06,07,

08,10,12

Sharp ........................... 06,13

Sony .................................. 03

Soundesign....................... 06

Sylvania .................. 04,06,12

Technics ............................ 11

Techwood ......................... 06

Teknika ............................. 06

TMK .................................. 06

Toshiba .............. 05,07,08,09

Universal .......................... 00

Victor ................................ 10

Wards ...... 00,01,04,06,12,13

Yamaha ............................ 12

Zenith ............................... 02

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OTHER FEATURES

Features to Enhance
VCR Operation

• Commercial Advance

• Movie Advance

• Picture Search Options

• Tracking

• Pro-Tect Plus

• Time Counter

• On-Screen Displays

**

™

Locking

*

FIRST THINGS FIRST

1

➣

SETTING UP THE VCR

2

➣

VCR BASICS

3

➣

RECORDING

4

➣

PROGRAM THE REMOTE

5

5

➣

Other Features

6

5

CONNECTIONS

7

➣

➣

REFERENCE

8

*COMMERCIAL ADVANCE is a registered trademark of SRT, Inc.

**MOVIE ADVANCE is a registered trademark of Aurthur D. Little Enterprises, Inc.

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OTHER FEATURES

Commercial Advance

®

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE is patented technology that detects
and marks most commercials on your tape for any recording that
is more than 15 minutes long. After recording, the VCR rewinds
the tape to the beginning of the recording and determines where
the commercials are located. It then marks the beginning and end
of the detected commercial segments, and when finished, returns

the tape to the end of the recording. It does not erase

commercials from the tape.

During playback, the VCR automatically skips the detected
commercial segments, or you can chose to manually skip them.
This feature reduces three minutes of commercials to
approximately 8-12 seconds of fast forwarding in the SLP speed.
You can select a background display of blue or see the video as
the commercials are skipped.

Because television signals do not indicate where commercials are
located, this feature finds and marks them through a set of
formulas based on how television is broadcast today. Since
television stations broadcast differently and insert their own
commercials, you may experience some variations in this feature’s
effectiveness. Station promotions, identifications, and
announcements are not considered commercials, but might be
skipped. For more information, see “Questions and Answers
About COMMERCIAL ADVANCE ” in the Reference section. All
of the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE features are accessed through
the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

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

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OTHER FEATURES

PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 EnergySaver: 2:00
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 Tape Speed: SLP
6 Commercial Advance

0 Exit

3. Press 6 to display the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu.

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE

1 Marking: ON
2 Playback: MANUAL
3 Display: Blue

0 Exit

Now you can select one of the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
features.

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Marking

Press 1 to turn commercial Marking: ON or OFF.

• Select ON, and the VCR will mark commercials within
approximately 30 seconds for the following types of
recording:

— Timer, Timer with VCR Plus+ System, or Express

RecordingSets the VCR to automatically mark

commercials after the power is tuned off.

— Recording Allows the VCR to prompt you to mark the

commercials when you’ve stop the recording.

The VCR is waiting to
mark commercials in the
program you recorded.

1 Mark them now
2 Mark them later
3 Don't mark commercials

The VCR will begin
marking in 30 seconds...

• Select OFF and the VCR will not mark the commercials.

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OTHER FEATURES

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Playback

Press 2 to switch between Playback: AUTO and MANUAL.

• Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically advance through
the blocks of marked commercials.

It works with most 30, 45, and 60-second commercials.

A commercial group starting with the first two minutes or
last two minutes of a recording will not automatically be
skipped.

A commercial will not be skipped if a recording starts in the
middle of a commercial segment, one isolated commercial is
shown without others, or a commercial is longer than one
minute. Press FWD on the VCR (FORWARD on remote) to scan
through the commercial.

Part of a recorded program may be skipped if the program
segment is between commercials and less than one minute or
there are frequent dark and quiet scenes. If part of the
program is skipped, rewind the tape to the beginning of the
skipped program segment and press PLAY.

• Select MANUAL and the VCR won’t advance through the
blocks of marked commercials until you press SEARCH.

If you press SEARCH during playback of material other than
commercials, the VCR advances to the end of the next “marked”
commercial block and resumes playback.

The VCR resumes playback when it reaches the end of the
marked commercials.

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Display

Press 3 to switch between Display: BLUE or VIDEO.

• Select BLUE to display a blue background when the VCR
advances through the block of marked commercials.

• Select VIDEO to display the recorded video when the VCR
advances through the block of marked commercials.

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OTHER FEATURES

MOVIE ADVANCE

®

MOVIE ADVANCE helps you locate certain parts of
prerecorded movies (rented or purchased). This feature works
two ways: 1) you can go to the beginning of the movie, or, 2) you
can skip from one preview to the next. MOVIE ADVANCE
works only on cassettes recorded in the SP speed with the safety
tab removed.

1. To select MOVIE ADVANCE, insert a tape with the safety
tab removed and press SEARCH. The following menu
appears:

MOVIE ADVANCE

What type of tape
is this?

1 Purchased/Rented Movie
2 Home Recording
3 Other

Press CLEAR to cancel

2. Press 1 if the tape is a purchased or rented movie,
press 2 if it’s a recording made at home, or press 3 if
it’s something else, you don’t know, or you do not want
to select MOVIE ADVANCE.

Pressing 2 or 3 gives the same response and takes you to a
different search feature. If you accidentally make a wrong
selection, press STOP•EJECT on the VCR (STOP on remote)
and reinsert the tape. Press SEARCH.

If you press 1, the MOVIE ADVANCE menu appears.

MOVIE ADVANCE

What type of tape
is this?

1 Purchased/Rented Movie
2 Home Recording
3 Other

Press CLEAR to cancel

3. Press 1 to advance directly to the beginning of the movie or
press 2 to view the first (next) preview.

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

MOVIE ADVANCE works only on
cassettes recorded in the SP speed
with the safety tab removed.

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OTHER FEATURES

• Press 1 to Go To Movie. The following screen appears with
a blue background.

MOVIE ADVANCE

What type of tape
is this?

1 Purchased/Rented Movie
2 Home Recording
3 Other

Press CLEAR to cancel

When the movie is found, the following screen is displayed:

MOVIE ADVANCE

The movie is ready.
Press PLAY to start.

Press STOP to cancel

This display will time out after a few minutes and the VCR will enter the Stop mode.

• Press 2 to Go To Preview. The following screen appears with
a video background:

Searching for preview

Press SEARCH to reverse
Press STOP to cancel

When a preview is detected, the VCR cues it and begins
playing.

Press SEARCH for next

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Preview Search Note

Any time during the preview search
mode, pressing SEARCH will reverse
the search direction.

OTHER FEATURES

Picture Search Options

The most basic way to search during playback is using the
FORWARD or REVERSE buttons on the remote. This section
contains several other options available for searching a tape.

Forward and Reverse Search

You can search a tape during playback. Sound is turned off
during picture search. Search works well for tapes recorded at
either the SP or SLP speed.

1. Press FORWARD to search forward or REVERSE to search in
reverse.

2. Press FORWARD or REVERSE again or press PLAY to return to
normal playback.

Slow Motion

You can view a tape during play or play-pause using slow
motion. Slow motion works well for tapes recorded at the
SP or SLP speed.

1. During playback, press PAUSE and then FORWARD or
REVERSE to begin slow-motion playback.

2. Press FORWARD to increase or REVERSE to decrease the
speed of the search.

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

4. Press PLAY to return to normal playback. The VCR switches
automatically from slow-motion playback to stop after a
few minutes.

Frame Advance

Frame advance lets you view recorded action one frame after
another during playback. Frame advance works well for tapes
recorded at the SP or SLP speed.

• Pressing PAUSE “freezes” the action.

• Pressing F.ADV repeatedly views single frames of the action.

• Pressing PAUSE or PLAY returns normal playback.

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OTHER FEATURES

Index Search

The VCR has a “VHS Index Search System” that automatically
records an index mark on the tape every time you start a
recording.

During playback you can locate the program you want to play
by the number of index marks or by scanning. The VCR will
search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape.

To Search:

1. Press STOP.

2. Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH
on-screen display.

3. If you want to search through a certain number of index
marks, press two number buttons to enter the number of
marks you want to search. Press CLEAR on the remote to
correct an entry.

4. Press FORWARD to search forward or REVERSE to search in
reverse. The VCR will locate your index mark and begin
playback. If you did not enter a specific index number, the
VCR will locate the next index mark and begin playback.

5. Press STOP to end index searching.

INDEX SEARCH
Press REV OR FWD

to begin scanning
OR
enter a specific
index number
_ _

Press SEARCH to exit

INDEX SEARCH
Searching for

index number 12...

Press STOP to cancel

Some index marks may be missed by the VCR:

• A mark too close to your location on the tape

• The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five

minutes or less

• The first index mark on the tape when you start at the
beginning of the tape

Go-To Search

The Go-To Search feature enables the VCR to quickly locate a
counter reading anywhere on the tape. When the VCR locates
the counter reading, it will begin playback.

1. Press STOP.

2. Press SEARCH on the remote until the GO-TO SEARCH menu
appears on the screen.

INDEX SEARCH
Searching for

index marks...

Press STOP to cancel

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OTHER FEATURES

3. Press number buttons to enter the hour and/or minute of
the counter reading you want the VCR to “go to.” Press
CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.

4. Press FORWARD to search ahead or REVERSE to search
behind.

5. Press STOP to end Go-To searching.

Tracking

Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes interference like
streaks or “snow” from the picture. Automatic tracking is
automatically activated when you insert a tape or turn on the
VCR. Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking,
especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR. Just use
the TRACKING buttons to reduce the distortion. You can also use
tracking when you pause a tape to reduce jittering of the
picture.

When you manually adjust the picture, automatic tracking is
turned off. To turn automatic tracking back on, press both
TRACKING buttons on the front of the VCR at the same time, or
eject the tape and re-insert it. Tracking has no effect during
recording– only playback.

GO-TO SEARCH

Current tape counter is

2:17:25

Press REV or FWD
to go to 0:00:00

Press SEARCH to exit.

Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature

To disable the usage of the VCR, or to protect your timer
recordings, you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the
VCR or remote won’t work.

• To Lock: Press and hold the VCR button on the remote

for approximately six seconds. SAFE appears.

• To Lock While a Timer Recording is in Progress: Press

and hold the VCR button on the remote for approximately
six seconds.

• To Unlock: Press and hold the VCR button on the remote for

approximately six seconds.

If you insert a pre-recorded tape
with the safety tab removed-- Index
and Go-To searches are not available.

Locking Your VCR

If a timer recording is programmed,
make sure your VCR is turned off.
Locking your VCR prevents the VCR
from being accidentally turned on.

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OTHER FEATURES

Time Counter

The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a
program or play back a segment of a recorded tape. It helps
locate the beginning or end of programs you taped. The time
counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the tape is ejected from
the VCR.

For example, if you record a 30-minute program at the
beginning of the tape and you want to go to the end of
that program to begin another recording, you would:

1. Press INFO twice to display the time counter.

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

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

4. Press STOP. This is the approximate end of the program.
(You may want to press PLAY to verify.) Now, you can
begin recording at this spot.

5. Press INFO to remove the time counter from the
screen and return to the normal display mode.

On-screen Displays

The INFO button shows the status of the VCR (STOP, PLAY,
RECORD, etc.), channel number, time counter, date, time, and
tape speed on the TV screen. The date and time must be set
before they can be displayed.

1. Press INFO to see the on-screen displays.

2. Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain
on the screen.

3. Press INFO again to remove the time counter from the screen.

Turning off the VCR also resets the displays.

0:30:00

Timer Counter on-screen display shows hours,
minutes and seconds
of a segment of tape.

Stop Ch 05 0:30:00

1

11/18/99 Thu 01:30PM SLP

2

0:30:00

HOURS

MINUTES

SECONDS

HOURS

MINUTES

On-screen display (times out)

HOURS

MINUTES

SECONDS

SECONDS

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Time counter only (does not
time out)

connections

Things to Know Before
Connecting Components

Protect Your Components from Power Surges

• Connect all components before plugging any power
cords into the wall outlet.

• Always turn off the TV and other components
before you connect or disconnect any cables.

Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or
Interference

• Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.

• Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV’s

back panel instead of straight down the middle after
you connect your components.

• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them
away from the audio/video cables as much as
possible.

First things first

1

➣

Setting Up the VCR

2

➣

VCR Basics

3

➣

recording

4

➣

PROGRAM THE REMOTE

5

5

➣

• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly
grounded. Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with
your unit.

Protect Your Components from Overheating

• Do not block ventilation holes in any of the
components. Arrange the components so that air
can circulate freely.

• Do not stack components.

• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your

components in a stand.

• Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top
shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not
flow around other components.

OTHER FEATURES

6

5

Connections

7

7

REFERENCE

8

➣

➣

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connections

Connecting Your VCR

Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR.

Jacks and Cables

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)

The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality, and
must be used if audio/video connections are not available for
your TV.

These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections.
The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled ANT. IN and RF OUT. The
coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR’s
RF OUT jack and your TV’s antenna input.

RF Jack

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)

The AUDIO/VIDEO jacks provide very good picture quality and
stereo sound, and can be used if your TV has audio/video input
jacks.

These jacks are used for most audio/video connections between
components. The VCR AUDIO/VIDEO jacks are color coded
(yellow for video, white for audio). If your TV has two inputs for
audio (stereo), use the one labeled MONO. Otherwise, you may
need a Y-adapter to hear sound from both channels.

Audio/Video Jack

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connections

Choosing a VCR Connection

There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending
on whether or not you have cable service, and if you have a cable
box, and whether some of the channels are scrambled, and
maybe you have a satellite receiver along with cable (but no
cable box), or a satellite receiver and no cable or...well, you get
the picture.

Five connections are described in this section and one of them
should provide you with a VCR connection that works.

• TV with RF jack only

• TV with audio/video jacks

• TV with audio/video jacks and cable box to unscramble pay

channels only

• TV with RF jack and satellite receiver

• TV with audio/video jacks and satellite receiver

If you need to connect additional components not shown in the
diagrams here (and are unsure of how to connect them), refer to
the instruction manual that came with that particular
component.

Advantages of Audio/Video Cable

Connections

Using a simple coaxial cable connection gives you good picture
quality. If your television has audio/video jacks, I highly
recommend using them to get even better picture quality and
sound when recording and playing back videotapes. These
connections give you more convenient operation by not having
to share the TV’s antenna signal.

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connections

TV With RF Jack Only

This connection assumes:

• You are connecting antenna, cable, or cable box system.

• Your television has only an RF input jack.

Position Remote-Controllable

VCR

CABLE BOX

Cable Box

This connection provides:

• Mono sound playback from VCR.

• Record one channel while watching another (except

when using a cable box for all channels).

To use this connection, you must have:

• (1) coaxial cable for cable or antenna connection; (2) for
cable box

If your cable box is remote controllable:

• Position it above the VCR as shown. Make sure not to
block any of the VCR’s ventilation holes.

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.

Using This Connection

Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4, whichever one you selected
with the 3 CH. 4 switch on the back of the VCR.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record one program and watch another:

1. Begin recording a program using one of the
recording features.

2. Press the TV•VCR button and select a different channel
on the TV.

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

VCR

VIDEO

OUT

IN

AUDIO

TRANSMITTER

VCR'S

SIGNAL

ANT. IN

RF OUT

3 CH. 4

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TV

CABLE/

ANTENNA

connections

TV

VCR

3 CH. 4

ANT. IN

RF OUT

CABLE/

ANTENNA

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

INPUT 1

VIDEO

R

L/MONO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUTPUT

R

L

INPUT 2

VIDEO

R

L/MONO

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

IN

TV With Audio/Video Jacks

This connection assumes:

• You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box system.

• Your television has audio/video jacks.

This connection provides:

• Mono sound playback from VCR.

• Record one channel while watching another (except when

using a cable box for all channels).

To use this connection, you must have:

• (1) coaxial cable for cable/antenna connection; (2) for
cable box

• (2) audio/video cables

If your cable box is remote controllable:

• Position it above the VCR as shown. Make sure not to block
any of the VCR’s ventilation holes.

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.

Position Remote-Controllable

VCR

CABLE BOX

Cable Box

TRANSMITTER

VCR'S

SIGNAL

Using This Connection

Tune your TV to its video input channel. Use of TV•VCR button is
not required.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record one program and watch another:

1. Begin recording a program using one of the
recording features.

2. Select a different channel on the TV.

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connections

VCR

CABLE

CABLE BOX

3 CH. 4

ANT. IN

RF OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

IN

TV

CABLE/

ANTENNA

INPUT 1

VIDEO

R

L/MONO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUTPUT

R

L

INPUT 2

VIDEO

R

L/MONO

IN
OUT

TV With Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box

to Unscramble Pay Channels Only

This connection assumes:

• You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium
channels.

• Your TV has audio/video input jacks.

This connection provides:

• Mono sound playback from VCR.

• Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through the

cable box while watching an unscrambled channel.

To use this connection, you must have:

• (3) coaxial cables

• (2) audio/video cables

• (1) splitter

If your cable box is remote controllable:

• Position it above the VCR as shown. Make sure not to block
any of the VCR’s ventilation holes.

Position Remote-Controllable

Cable Box

VCR

CABLE BOX

TRANSMITTER

VCR'S

SIGNAL

All scrambled channels must be
viewed through the VCR.

For Cable Box Setup, select ALL

channels. See page 11.

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.

Using This Connection

Tune your TV to its video input channel. Use of TV•VCR button is
not required.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record a scrambled or unscrambled program and watch
another unscrambled program:

1. Begin recording a scrambled or unscrambled program

2. Select an unscrambled channel on the TV.

through the cable box using one of the recording features.

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connections

SATELLITE RECEIVER

VCR'S

SIGNAL

Position Remote-Controllable

Satellite Receiver

VCR

TRANSMITTER

TV With RF Jack and Digital Satellite

Receiver

This connection assumes:

• You have a basic Digital Satellite Receiver and your TV does
not have audio/video input jacks.

This connection provides:

• Mono sound playback from VCR, recording from a digital
satellite receiver, and recording one off-air or cable channel
while watching another.

To use this connection, you must have:

• (4) coaxial cables, (2) audio/video cables, and (1)Y-adapter

If the VCR can control your digital satellite receiver:

• Position it above the VCR as shown. Make sure not to block
any of the VCR’s ventilation holes.

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to the First Things First Section, then follow the steps.

Caution

The unauthorized recording of
satellite broadcasts, television
programs, or other copyrighted
materials may infringe the rights
of others.

Using This Connection

• Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4, whichever one you selected
with the 3 CH. 4 switch on the back of the VCR.

• To record and watch off-air or cable, tune your VCR to
channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the 3 CH. 4
switch on the back of the receiver. Turn off receiver.

• To watch and/or record from the digital satellite receiver,
tune your VCR to its line input. L1 appears in display.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press VCR and then PLAY.

To record one off-air or cable program and watch another:

1. Turn off the digital satellite receiver and begin recording a
program using a recording feature.

2. Press TV•VCR and select a different channel on the TV.

To record a digital satellite receiver program:

1. Turn on the receiver, tune the VCR to its line input, and begin
recording a program using a recording feature.

CABLE,CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA

SATELLITE RECEIVER

IN FROM ANT

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

IN

OUT

VIDEO

VCR

TV

OUT TO TV

CH3
CH4

VIDEO

SATELLITE SIGNAL

R

AUDIO

L

IN

AUDIO

AUDIO

3 CH. 4

ANT. IN

RF OUT

ANTENNA

VIDEO

OUT

SATELLITE

IN

CABLE/

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connections

SATELLITE

CABLE

OR ANTENNA

SATELLITE RECEIVER

VCR

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

CH3
CH4

SATELLITE

IN

S-VIDEO

L

R

AUDIO

VIDEO

3 CH. 4

ANT. IN

RF OUT

TV

CABLE/

ANTENNA

INPUT 1

VIDEO

R

L/MONO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUTPUT

R

L

INPUT 2

VIDEO

R

L/MONO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

IN

SATELLITE RECEIVER

VCR'S

SIGNAL

Position Remote-Controllable

Satellite Receiver

VCR

TRANSMITTER

TV With Audio/Video Jacks and DIGITAL

Satellite Receiver

This connection assumes:

• You have an advanced Digital Satellite Receiver and your TV
has audio/video input jacks.

This connection provides:

• Mono sound playback from VCR, recording from receiver while
watching cable or off-air channel, and recording one cable or off­air channel while watching another.

To use this connection, you must have:

• (3) coaxial cables, (3) audio/video cables, and (1) Y-adapter

If the VCR can control your digital satellite receiver:

• Position it above the VCR as shown. Make sure not to block
any of the VCR’s ventilation holes.

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to the First Things First Section, then follow the steps.

Using This Connection

• Tune your TV to its video input to record (or watch) the VCR

• To record from the digital satellite receiver, tune your VCR to

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press VCR and then PLAY.

To record one off-air or cable program and watch another:

1. Begin recording a program using a recording feature.

2. Select a different channel on the TV.

To record a digital satellite receiver program and watch a cable
or off-air channel:

1. Turn on the receiver, tune the VCR to its line input, and begin

2. Select a different channel on the TV.

or digital satellite receiver.

its line input. L1 appears in the display.

recording a program using a recording feature.

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Appendix: reference

This section gives you some additional
information about the VCR, including a
description of the unit’s controls and displays.

You will also find the section, Troubleshooting
Tips, and a question and answer section

about COMMERCIAL ADVANCE in this
Appendix. These areas might help resolve
some of those simple problems.

FIRST THINGS FIRST

1

➣

SETTING UP THE VCR

2

➣

Finally, this section of the manual also
contains your warranty information.

VCR BASICS

3

➣

RECORDING

4

➣

PROGRAM THE REMOTE

5

5

➣

OTHER FEATURES

6

5

CONNECTIONS

7

➣

➣

REFERENCE

8

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Appendix: reference

Front Panel

Transmitter

A

L

Y

P

REV

STOP•EJECT

RECORD

POWER

TV•VCR

AUDIO

VIDEO

INPUT

INPUT

CHANNEL

TRACKING

TAPE SPEED

Remote Sensor

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

or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT on the remote to select L2
to record from these jacks.

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

channel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. Press both together to recenter
tracking.

FWD

P

E

A

S

U

FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during

playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and increases slow-motion speed.

PLAY PAUSE Plays a tape. Pauses action for viewing during playback. Pauses recording

to prevent recording of unwanted scenes.

POWER Turns the VCR on or off.
RECORD Starts VCR recording. Used for express recording.
Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this

sensor.

REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture in reverse during

playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed.

STOP•EJECT Stops the normal functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast-forward,

or pause. Ejects the tape when the VCR is stopped.

TAPE SPEED Selects a recording speed (either SP or SLP).
Transmitter Transmits signal to compatible, remote-controllable, digital satellite

receiver or cable box

TV•VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the cable/

antenna system.

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Display Panel

REC

VCR

Time, Channel Number, Line Input Indicator (L1 or L2), Tape Speed Indicator, or Status
Indicator

Channel Number or Line Input Indicator The channel number appears when the VCR is tuned

to a channel. The line indicator (L1 or L2) appears when the VCR’s line input is selected. Select L1 to
record from the back jacks or L2 to record from the front jacks.

Time The current time appears. Only an AM indicator appears with the time. There is no indicator

for PM.

Status Indicators Show what the VCR is doing.

• EJCT (Eject) Cassette ejected

•FF Fast forwarding

• HI VCR turned on and BYE VCR turned off

• PLAY In playback (flashes during play-pause and slow)

• REC Recording and RECP For record-pause or pause mode

• REW Rewinding

AM

• R0:30 Express recording in progress

• SAFE Pro-Tect Plus feature turned on

• SCH and SCH – Forward or reverse search

• SP and SLP Tape speed

• STILL Play-pause

• STOP Tape is stopped

Timer Indicator ( ) Lights during an express or timer recording or when the VCR is set for a timer

recording and turned off. Flashes when a timer recording is set and there is no tape in the VCR.

VCR Indicator (Applies only if the VCR Viewing Channel is 3 or 4). Press the TV•VCR button to turn

on or off.

• VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR.

• VCR indicator off: Picture from TV channel.

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Back Panel

ANT. IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

IN

OUT

3 CH. 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.

AUDIO and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another

component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to
these jacks. Use INPUT on the remote to select L1 to record from
these jacks.

RF OUT

3 CH. 4

AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to

another component, like a TV or VCR, when it is connected to
these jacks.

ANT. IN Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable

system when attached.

RF OUT Jack Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied.

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Troubleshooting Tips

No power

• Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet.

• Check to make sure your connections are correct.

VCR does not respond to remote

• Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote.

• The batteries may need changing.

• Make sure the Remote VCR1/VCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the remote that came packed with your
VCR can operate it.

Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing

• Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off.

• Check to make sure the TV is switched to an active channel.

• Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.

Snowy or no picture during playback

• Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on.

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

on back of VCR.

• Check to make sure the TV’s fine tuning is correct for the channel you have selected.

• Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.

• Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to Video Input
(see page 69 for more information).

• Try another tape.

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

Streaks in picture during normal playback

• Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down for the best picture.

• Check to make sure the tape is of good quality and not worn out.

Time counter not working or time counter not working in search modes

• The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape. When an unrecorded
segment of tape is encountered, the time counter will hold its count until recorded material is
detected again.

• A minus (–) will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther back than a counter
reading of 0:00:00.

• The time counter disappears during search; this is normal.

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Will not record or play

• Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR.

• Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette.

• Check to make sure the tape is not broken.

• Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback.

• Check the ProTect Plus™ feature.

Rewind does not operate

• Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound.

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

• Check to make sure the correct VCR Plus+ system program number is entered.

• Check to make sure the cable box or satellite receiver was turned on when recording was to begin.

• VCR cannot control cable box or satellite receiver. Check to make sure VCR was set up for cable box or
satellite receiver control or try repositioning the cable box or satellite receiver.

• Check to make sure the program was entered correctly (wrong channel or times).

• Power interruption. Reset the clock.

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

• Check to make sure the program did not exceed the tape’s length or the tape was not rewound
beforehand.

• Check to make sure the VCR was turned off at the time recording was to start.

• Check to make sure there was a tape in the VCR and the cassette’s safety tab was intact.

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

• Check to make sure VCR Plus+ system setup was completed correctly.

Will not record

• Check to make sure the safety tab is intact.

• Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode. Press INPUT on the remote.

Clock shows incorrect time or date

• Power interruption.

• Check to make sure the clock is set accurately (check AM/PM and date).

• Check Daylight-Saving setting. The clock may have adjusted for daylight-saving time.

Time did not adjust for Daylight-Saving time

• Check to make sure daylight-saving feature is set correctly.

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VCR makes noise when stopped

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

Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly

• Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.

• Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set correctly.

• If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu, try
using either CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead.

• May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels. Contact your local cable company for more
information.

Tape plays back in slow motion

• Press PLAY to return to normal playback.

Cannot select channels over 69

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

Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically

• Check to make sure the AUTO PLAY ON/OFF feature is set to ON.

Timer ( ) indicator flashes

• The clock is not set.

• Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set.

Time counter disappears during searching

• This is normal.

On-screen menus appear in English, French, or Spanish

• Check LANGUAGE feature.

Index and Go-To search features do not operate

• Check to see if MOVIE ADVANCE feature is activated.

Cannot access MOVIE ADVANCE feature

• Cassette must have safety tab removed and be recorded in SP speed.

• Home Recording was selected for the tape type in the menu. Eject cassette and reinsert.

VCR forwards through commercials or momentarily displays a blue screen during playback.

• Commercial Advance Playback feature is set to AUTO. Set it to MANUAL.

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COMMERCIAL ADVANCE feature does not mark commercials when:

• The Marking feature is set to OFF in the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu. Set it to ON.

• A recording is less than 15 minutes or the commercial is longer than one minute.

• A single isolated commercial can not be marked.

• Recording started in the middle of a commercial segment.

• A commercial group within the first or last two minutes of a recording.

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

• A commercial is between 30-and-45 seconds and 45-and-60 seconds.

• Effectiveness may vary when local television stations insert their own commercials.

Commercials recorded even though COMMERCIAL ADVANCE feature was set to ON.

• COMMERCIAL ADVANCE is designed to record the commercials, mark them, and then skip over the
marked commercials during playback.

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Questions and Answers About COMMERCIAL ADVANCE™

Will commercials be scanned through only on playback of recordings?

Yes. The VCR does not rewind and mark commercial segments until after recording is finished.

How fast does the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE VCR scan through the commercial breaks?

In SLP tape speed, a 3-minute commercial break is scanned through in approximately 8-12 seconds. In SP, it
takes about 25-35 seconds.

Are commercials still recorded if I want to watch them?

Yes. The recorded program, including commercials, can be viewed by setting the Playback feature to
MANUAL.

What if the VCR scans forward through part of my program?

Simply rewind the tape to just before the skipped segment, and press PLAY to view the program.

Once a recording has been marked, does COMMERCIAL ADVANCE work each time the tape is played?

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

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

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

Does the marking process interfere with other programmed recordings?

No. If two or more recordings are programmed together without sufficient time to mark the first recording,
marking will take place after all recordings are completed.

What happens if the marking process is interrupted?

Marking can be interrupted to allow use of the VCR. Marking will resume again when the VCR’s power is
turned off as long as the tape has not been ejected from the VCR.

Does COMMERCIAL ADVANCE work in all recording speeds?

Yes, COMMERCIAL ADVANCE works in SP and SLP.

Will COMMERCIAL ADVANCE marked recordings work in non-Commercial Advance VCRs?

A COMMERCIAL ADVANCE marked recording will play in a non-commercial advance VCR, but
commercials will not automatically be skipped.

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Specifications

Format: VHS
Record/Playback Video: 4-head

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

antenna terminal

Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability*

(125 cable channels)

Canada: 178 channels capability*

(122 cable channels)

Type:
Power Requirement: 120V AC, 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 17 watts
Dimensions: 3.54 inches high (90 mm)

Weight: 7.9 pounds (3.6 kg)
Storage Temperature - 22˚F to +149˚F

Range: (-30˚C to +65˚C)
Operating +41˚F to +104˚F

Temperature Range: (+5˚C to +40˚C)

*Check your cable company‘s compatibility requirements.

AutoProgramming frequency synthesis

14.96 inches wide (380 mm)

10.94 inches deep (278 mm)

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
cabinet.

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

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Specifications are subject to change.

Appendix: reference

How to Find Your TV’s Video Input
Channel

You need to tune your TV to the Video Input Channel if you are
using the VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks to connect to the TV’s
AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT jacks. You must select this “channel” before
you can see the VCR’s menus, the cable or antenna reception,
and the content that’s on a tape.

The Video Channel on TVs varies for different brands and
different models. Below are some steps to try:

• If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or PROSCAN, press the TV button
on the remote control that came with the VCR. Then press
the INPUT button on the remote.

• If you have another brand of TV, consult the section,
Programming The Remote, to see if the VCR’s remote control
can be set to control your TV. If so, follow the step above.

If those options do not work, try the following ideas. You might
access the Video Input Channel by:

• pressing a button on the remote (see table below)

• selecting the channel from the TV’s menu system
(see table below)

TV
Button

ON OFF

REVERSE

RECORD

INFO

MUTE

CLEAR MENU

C

L

O

V

C

TV

PLAY FORWARD

STOP PAUSE

VCR

SEARCH

A

N

H

V

O

L

GO BACK

H

N

A

SPEED

123
456
789

U

P

T

N

I

0

V

•

V

T

C

R

• tuning directly to the channel by selecting a specific channel
number (see table below)

• going through all the channels in the channel list by pressing
the channel up or down buttons on the TV.

Some common scenarios are listed in the Video Input Channel
Variations table that follows:

Video Input Channel Variations

Button/Switch Button on the Channel
on the TV TV Remote Number

VIDEO VID 1 00
SIGNAL LINE 90
VID 1 VID 91
VID 2 VIDEO 92
S-VID S-VID 93
S-VIDEO INPUT VID 1

S-VIDEO VID 2
SOURCE
AUX

INPUT
Button

TRACKING

F.ADV

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Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in materials 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 or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm,
whichever comes first.

What we will do:

• Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your VCR.

• Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center 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 Service Center. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA VCR Service Center,
ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.

• Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your evidence or purchase date or first rental.

• 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.

• Batteries.

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

• A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA.

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

Product Registration:

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

How state law relates to this warranty:

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

If you purchased your VCR outside the United States:

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

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A

Accessories

included 4

Adding/removing channels

14

Advantages of AUDIO/

VIDEO cables 53
ANT IN jack 62
ANT. IN jack 4, 5, 6
Audio/video (A/V) jacks

60, 62, 69
Audio/video cables 5
AUDIO/VIDEO jacks

4, 5, 24, 25, 52, 53, 56, 58
Auto channel search 13
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

menu 13
Auto clock feature 15
Auto play feature 21, 26
Automatic rewind 26
Automatic tracking 26

B

Back panel 62
Batteries

installing in the remote 4

Buttons, remote 24

C

Cable box codes 12
Cable box setup 10
CABLE BOX SETUP menu

11
Cables

positioning 51
types of 52

CHAN buttons 14, 25, 38

Channel 3/4 Switch 62
CHANNEL buttons 24
Channel number display 61
Channel, VCR viewing 5
CHANNEL•TRACKING button

60

Channels, adding/removing

14

CHANNELS menu

9, 11, 13, 32
Cleaning the VCR 68
CLEAR button

24, 25, 33, 34, 50
Clearing programs 34
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE 42

display 44
features 43
marking 43
menu 43
playback 44

questions and answers 67
Component buttons 24
Connecting your VCR 4
Connections 51

2 VCRs 35

audio/video cable advan-

tages 53
choosing 53
information 52
TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks

55
TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks

and cable box to unscram

56
TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks

and satellite receiver 58
TV with RF jack and satellite

receiver 57
TV with RF jack only 54
two VCRs 35

Copying and editing tapes 35

D

Daylight-saving time 16
Daylight-saving time, set 16
Digital satellite system setup

9
Display panel 61
DST (Daylight-Saving Time)

15

E

Editing tapes 35
Eject 27
EnergySaver feature 21
Express Recording (XPR) 30

F

F.ADV button 24, 47
Forward and reverse search

47
FORWARD button

24, 26, 44, 47, 48, 49, 50
Frame advance 47
Front panel diagram 60
Front panel display feature

22
FWD button 26, 44, 60

G

GO BACK button 24, 25
Go-to search 48
GO-TO SEARCH menu 25, 48

I

Included accessories 4
INDEX menu 25
Index search 48

Index

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Index

INDEX SEARCH menu 48
Indicator Panel 60
INFO button 24, 25, 50
Initial setup 5
INPUT button

24, 25, 31, 69

J

Jacks

ANT. IN and RF OUT 52
Audio/Video 69

Jacks, types of 52

L

Language feature 8
LANGUAGE menu 8
Line indicators (L1 and (L2)

24

Line indicators (L1 and L2)

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Locking feature 49

M

MENU button

6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16,

17, 24, 31, 32, 33, 34, 42
MOVIE ADVANCE 45
MOVIE ADVANCE menu 45
MUTE button 25, 38

N

Number buttons

6, 17, 25, 26

O

ON•OFF button 24, 26, 38
On-screen Displays 50
Overheating 51

P

PAUSE button 25, 27, 35, 47
Picture search options 47
PLAY button

25, 26, 44, 47, 50, 54, 55,

56, 57, 58, 60
PLAY•PAUSE button 26
Playing a tape 26
Plugging in the VCR 4
POWER button 5, 26, 60
Power surges 51
PREFERENCES menu 42
Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Fea-

ture 49
Problem solving 63
Programming the remote 37

to operate TVs 38

R

RECORD button

25, 27, 30, 35, 60
Record-protect tab 27
Recording 27

basic 27
copying and editing tapes

35

express 30
speeds 22
timer 31
types of 30
VCR plus+ 32
XPR 30

Remote

buttons 24
component buttons 24
installing batteries 4
TV function buttons 25

VCR function buttons 24
Remote Control Option 20
Remote sensor 60
Remote VCR1/VCR2 option

20
Remove or add channels 14
REV button 25, 26, 60
REVERSE button

26, 47, 48, 49
Review Existing Progs. screen

34
Reviewing programs 34
Rewind, automatic 26
RF OUT jack 4, 5, 6, 62

S

Safety tab 26, 27
Satellite receiver codes 10
Search

forward and reverse 47
frame advance 47
go-to 48
index 48

slow-motion 47
SEARCH button 25, 44, 48
SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

screen 16

SET TIME AND DATE menu

17

SET TIME ZONE screen 15

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Set up

cable box 10
digital satellite system 9
initial 5
language 8
using menus 8

VCR channels list 13
Signal type, changing 14
Skipping commercials 41
Slow-motion search 47
Solving problems 63
SP indicator 61
SP tape speed 27
Specifications 68
Speed

SLP 22, 27, 30, 47, 61

SP 22, 27, 30, 47, 61
SPEED button 25, 30, 33
Speeds, recording 22
Status indicators 61

BYE 61

EJEC (Eject) 61

FF 61

HI 61

PLAY 61

R0:30 61

REC 61

REW 61

SAFE 49, 61

STILL 61

STOP 61
STOP button

25, 26, 27, 30, 34, 48, 49, 50

STOP•EJECT button

26, 27, 60

T

Tape eject 27
Tape, playing 26
TAPE SPEED button 30, 60
Tape speed indicator 61
Tape speeds 22, 27
Time and date 15
Time and date, set manually

17
Time Counter 50
Time display 61
TIME menu 15, 16, 17
Time zone, set 15
TIMER indicator 61
Timer recording 31

clearing programs 34
reviewing programs 34
stopping 34
TIMER RECORDINGS menu

31, 34
Tips, troubleshooting 63
Tracking 49
TRACKING buttons

25, 26, 47, 49
Transmitter 60
Troubleshooting tips 63
TV button 24, 38, 69
TV codes 39
TV function buttons 25
TV, programming the remote

to control 38
TV•VCR button

25, 54, 55, 56, 57, 60
TV’s video input channel 69

V

VCR button 5, 24
VCR channels list 13
VCR, cleaning 68
VCR indicator 6, 61
VCR MAIN MENU

6,8,9,10,13,15,16,17,24,31,32,34,42

VCR Plus+

channel list 18, 32
channel list Canada 19
channel list screen 32
channel list USA 18
clearing programs 34
PlusCode programming

number 33
recording 32, 33
reviewing programs 34
stopping a timer recording

34
system menu 33
worksheet for channels 19

VCR viewing channel 5
VOL buttons 26, 38

W

Warranty 70

X

XDS (Extended Data Services)

information 15

XPR (express recording) 30

73

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.

10330 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46290

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