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WARNING

To reduce risk of fire or

shock hazard, do not
expose this product to

rain or moisture.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE.
REFERSERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates "dangerous

_L This symbol indicates _k voltage" inside the product that

important instructions _ presents a risk of electric shock or

accompanying the product, personal injury.

Cautions

Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully

insert.

Attention: Pour eviter les chocs dlectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la
fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq6 au fond.

Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product

for its proper operating voltage.

FCCRegulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.

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

Care and Cleaning: Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your

VCR. Remove dust from both top and bottom ventilation holes.

Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various

solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since the materials

used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. A nonabrasive, antistatic cleaner/
polisher is recommended.

Product Registration

Please fil) out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows usto contact you if needed.

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

ModetNo. VR555

SerialNo.

PurchaseDate:
DealerlAddresslPhone:

VCR PJu$+,AliSet_and P_usCodeare registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCRPlus+System ismanufactured under the licensefrom Demstar Development Corporation.
COMMERCIAL AOVANCEand MOVIE ADVANCE are registered trademarks of SRT,Inc,; a Jerry Iggulden invention licer_ed in association with Arthur D. Little Enterprises,

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

Initial Setup ............................................................... 5

Setting up the VCR ................................................ 7

Using the Menu to Set Up Features ........................ 8

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

Cable Box Setup ................................................... 9

VCR Channels List ............................................... 10

Auto Channel Search ................................... 10

To Change the Signal Type ......................... 11

Adding or Removing Channels ................... 12

Time and Date .................................................... 12

Auto Clock Set Feature ................................ 12

Setting the Time Zone ........................... 1_3

Setting Daylight-Saving Time ................ 13

Set the Time and Date Manually ................ 14

VCR Plus+ System Channels ............................... 15

VCR Plus+ System Worksheet ..................... 16

Additional Set-up Features ................................ 17

Remote VCR1NCR2 Option ......................... 17

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

EnergySaver .................................................. 18

Front Panel Brightness ................................. 18

Preferred Tape Speed .................................. 18

Set Auto Repeat ........................................... 19

VCR Basics ............................................................... 21

Remote Buttons ...................................................... 22

Component Buttons ........................................... 22

VCR Function Buttons ........................................ 22

TV Function Buttons .......................................... 23

Playing a Tape ......................................................... 24

Recording ................................................................ 25

Check the Safety Tab ......................................... 25

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

Recording Features ................................................. 28

Express Recording (XPR) .................................... 28

Timer Recording ................................................. 29

Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ System .... 30

Setting Up the Channel List .................. 30

Using the VCR Plus+ System .................. 30

Stopping a Timer Recording ........................ 32

Reviewing and Clearing Programs .............. 32

Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes ... 33

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Program the Remote .......................................... 35

About Programming the Remote .......................... 36

Programming the Remote to Control a TV ........... 36

Operating the TV ............................................... 36

Other Features ...................................................... 39

Commercial Advance .............................................. 40

Marking .............................................................. 41

Playback .............................................................. 42

Display ................................................................ 42

Movie Advance ....................................................... 43

Picture Search Options ........................................... 45

Forward and Reverse Search ............................. 45

Slow Motion ....................................................... 45

Frame Advance ................................................... 45

Index Search ....................................................... 46

Zero Search ......................................................... 46

Tracking ................................................................... 47

Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking Feature ............................. 47

Time Counter .......................................................... 48

On-screen Displays .................................................. 48

Connections ........................................................... 49

Connecting Your VCR ............................................. 50

Jacks and Cables ................................................. 50

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) ........... 50

AudioNideo Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) .. 50

Choosing a VCR Connection ............................. 51

Advantages of AN Cable Connections ....... 51

TV with RF Jack Only ................................... 52

TV with AN Jacks ......................................... 53

TV with AN Jacks and Cable Box to Un-

scramble Pay Channels Only ...................... 54

Reference ................................................................ 55

Front Panel .............................................................. 56

Display Panel ........................................................... 57

Back Panel ............................................................... 58

Troubleshooting Tips .............................................. 59

Questions and Answers About

Commercial Advance ............................................. 63

How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel ......... 64

Specifications .......................................................... 65

Cleaning the VCR .................................................... 65

Warranty ................................................................. 66

Index ........................................................................ 67

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WELCOME TO YOUR NEW VCR...

To help you get started using yourVCR with as little
reading as possible,we've put all the basic information
needed in the first three sections. There's even an initial

setup feature the first time you turn on theVCR that
walks you through several set up steps at once.

GE'I-FING STARTE D

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 theVCR. Once you are comfortable
with these features, feel free to refer to other sections

because they cover more detailed information.

WHAT REMAI NS?

The final sections of this manual contain playback and

recording information, a detailed Connections section for
various set ups, and a Reference section that has
troubleshooting tips, warranty information, and an index.

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FIRST THINGS FIRST

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These note boxes give you tips for

your new video cassette recorder.

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STEP 1: WHAT'S IN THE BOX?

The following items come packed in the box:

• VCR

• Remote control

• RF coaxial cable

• AAA Batteries

STEP 2: INSTALL BATTERIES IN

TH E 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 cove_

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 RFOUT 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 Connections section 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.

VCR

TV

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA_

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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 orthe TV's video input.

• If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors
with RFcoaxial cable, set the 3 CH. 4 switch to channel 3

or channel 4 -- the channel you want to use on your TV.

If connecting the VCR using the Audio/Video (AN) jacks
with A/V cables, select the TV's video line input with
the remote control's INPUT button to see the signal
(see "How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel" in the
References section of this manual for more information).

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 the VCR is

turned on, a menu screen appears. This is the start of an
interactive set up which helps you pick 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.

Selecclone un idioma.
Choisissez une Langue.

1 English

2 EspanoL

3 Franca_s

1. Press 1 for English, 2 for EspaSol(Spanish), or 3 for Fran_ais
(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.

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VCR Viewing Channel

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AIV inputJoutput jacks Channel 314 switch

When using the ANT IN and RFOUT
jacks to connect your VCR, tune your

TV to channel 3 or 4.
The 3-4 switch on the back of the

VCR determines which TV channel
is used to see VCR output.

When using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks
to connect your VCR, tune your TV to

the TV's video input channel with the
INPUT button on your remote control.

For more information about video
line input, see, "How to Find Your
TV's Video Input Channel" in the

References section of this manual.

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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 line input (see "How to Find Your

TV's Video Input Channel" in the References section).

• 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 RAIN MENU

1VCR 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 Espanot

3 Francals

Press MENU to continue

3.

On the remote control, press one (1) for English, two (2) for
Spanish, and three (3) for French.

All other on-screen menus are 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,

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ON-SCREEN GUIDE AND
ADDITIONAL SET-UP FEATURES

Below is a list of features, many of which need to be set up
before using yourVCR for the first time. Essential features

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are handled during the initial setup, but all features can be I •

accessed through the Preferences menu. I

To get the most out of the VCR, make sure to refer

to this section.

SETTING UP THE VCR

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• Language

• Cable Box Set Up

• VCR Channel List
(Auto Channel Search)

Auto Clock Set

• Daylight-SavingTime
and Time Zone

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• Time and Date

• VCR Plus+ System Channels

Remote VCR I/VCR2

• Auto Play*

• EnergySaveP

• Front Panel Brightness*

Preferred Tape Speed*

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* Features that are not handled during the VCR's
quickset initial setup and need to be set rnanuatly

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USING THE MENU TO SET UP

FEATURES

You can set up your VCR's features by using the remote

control's buttons to enter your choices from on-screen
instructions. Each menu item is explained in this section.

For each numbered selection on the menus, use the same
numbered button on the remote control to select it.

LANGUAGE SELECTION

If you did not complete this step in the previous section during

the initial set up, it is time to select your preferred language.

Once this step is complete, all on-screen displays will appear in

that language.

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

the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN RENU

I VCR Plus+

Timer Recordings
3 Time
6 ChanneLs

5 Setup
6 Preferences

7 Language
0 Exit

2. Press7 to select the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE

SeLect a Language.

1>English
2 EspanoL

3 Francais

Press RENU to continue

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Select 1) English, 2) Espahol (Spanish), or 3) Fran_;ais(French)
by pressing the appropriate number on the remote control's
key pad. An arrow indicates the selection you've made.
Once you have made your choice, press MENU on the

remote to continue back to the MAIN MENU screen.

Is Something Missing? 1

Not all the VCR screens will always
be shown in this manuel when

explaining the features.

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CABLE BOX SETUP

This set up applies only when all channels are received through

a cable box. In this case, the VCR will automatically enter the
channel used to view cable box programming. Your VCR will

use this channel for all future timer recordings.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR RAIN HENU

1VCR PLus+

2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 Channels

5 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Language
0 Exit

2. Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List

S Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

3. Press5 to display CABLE BOX SETUP.Then select
one of the three choices.

CABLE BOX SETUP

00 you USe your cable

box to receive ALL
channels or only SORE

Channels?

I ALL channels
2 Only SOME channels

3 Cancel setup

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If you selected ALL CHANNELS, enter the output channel
of your cable box (usually 03 or 04), or press the INPUT
button on your remote control for video line input if you
use AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.

CABLE BOX SETUP

On what channel does
the VCR receive signals

from the cable box?
(usually 3t 4, or Video)

Enter 01-13 or INPUT
Press MENU to cancel

Choosing the right set up for

your cable box

If you use your cable box to receive:
ALLchannels- enter two numbers for

output channel of your cable box or
press INPUT if you connect your cable

box with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.
Only SOME channels- chose this

option if you only use the cable box
to unscramble premium channels only.

Cancel setup will take you to a menu
screen stating your VCR will not

control the cable channel during timer

recordings.

Video INPUT

For detailed information about video
line input, see "How to Find Your l_/'s

Video Input Channel" in the
References section of this manual.

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CABLE BOX SETUP

On what channel does
the VCR receive signals

from the cable box?

(usually 3, 4 or video)

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Press CLEAR to correct
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

The VCR wiL( now
receive all signals

from the cable box
on channel 04.

Press MENU to continue

VCR CHANNELS LIST

If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not necessary.
Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory,
but you may want to add or delete some channels depending
on whether they are active.

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VtR MAIN R_ND

I VCR Ptus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 ChanneLs

5 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press4to display the CHANNELS menu.

Auto Channel Search

Use the Auto Channel Search feature

to place all available channels in

memory,
If you ever change {able or antenna

signals, you may need to Auto
Channel Search again,

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CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search

2 Add/Remove ChanneLs
3 Signal Type: CABLE

4 VCR PLus+ Channel List

5 CabLe Box Setup

0 Exit

3. PressI 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

Detect Automatically

A strong cable or antenna signal in
your area may cause Auto Detect to

mis-detect. If this should happen,
select I or 2 for the system you have.

4. Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options,

your choice will be marked with an arrow symbol at the left:

• Cable TV searches for cable stations from a single channel.

• Antenna searches for local broadcast stations on all channels.

• Detect Automatically will make this decision for you

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

Now scanning channel 14

Press any key to cancel

The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this
takes about one to two minutes. When the scan is complete,

the VCR tunes to the lowest channel number available. At
this point, pressing CHAN up or down should only select the

active channels.

TO CHANGE THE SIGNALTYPE

1. PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU,

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

3. Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and
ANTENNA.

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ADDING OR REMOVING CHANNELS

You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto

Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have weak
signals or you don't want to watch them.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use
CHAN up or down or number buttons to go to the channels

you want to remove or add.

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channel 115
is presently ADDED

Press CLEAR to remove
Press NENU to exit

ADD/RENOVE CHANNELS

Channel 115
is presently RENOVED

Press INFO to add
Press NENU to exit

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish this set up.

Selecting Channels

The Channel up and down buttons
access those channels active in your

VCR channel list.
You can still access channels not in

the channel list by using the number
buttons on the remote control.

TIME AND DATE

The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date: manually,

and the Auto Clock Feature. The Auto Clock Feature enables the
VCR to update the clock each time the VCR is turned off. The

Auto Clock is advantageous because it updates the time for you
automatically.

Before you set the time and date, set the Auto DST (Daylight-

Saving Time) feature to ON or OFFfor your area.

AUTO CLOCK SET FEATURE

The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory. In the ON
setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data

Services) information. XDS updates the clock using the
Coordinated Universal Time. There are certain steps that are

required, such as Auto Channel Search, setting the Time Zone,
and setting the Daylight Saving feature before the Auto Clock

feature works.

Auto Clock Information

With a cable box, the VCR will not
reset the clock after a power outage

unless the cable box is turned on to
the channel carrying the XDS signal.

If AUTO CLOCK SET is unsuccessful,
try tuning the VCR to (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 menu

items.
Check your local cable system or TV

stations for availability of channels
with XDS.

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SE'FFING THE TIME ZONE

1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the VCR Main
Menu.

VCR MAIN MENU

1VCR 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. Select your time zone.

If you select Automatic for your time zone, the VCR sets the
clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information

it finds. If the time is not correct, select another time zone or
set the time and date through the menu system.

SE'rrlNG DAYLIGHT-SAVING TIME

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

3. Press 4 to display the SETDAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu.

Does your area observe

Daylight Savings Time
from April to October?

I Yes# DST is observed
2 NO
3 Automatic

Press MENU to continue

4. Select one of the options.

• DST isthe acronym for Daylight Saving Time.

• If you chose AUTOMATIC, the VCR sets the clock using the
DST information broadcast in the signal (channel).

Spring forward; Fall backward

In the Spring, daylight-saving time
begins on the first Sunday in April.

Because the clock automatically
changes from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM
(forward one hour), remember to

include the extra hour for timer
recording falling within this time

frame.

In the Autumn, daylight-saving time

ends on the last Sunday in October,
The VCR clock automatically changes

from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM (back one

hour). Therefore, it can affect your
recording length.

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SET TH E TIME AN D DATE MANUALLY

]f the AUTO CLOCK SETwas unsuccessful, set the clock through

the menu option. The AUTO CLOCK SETfeature isset to OFF

automatically when you set the clock this way.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

I 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.

TIRE

1 Set Time and Date
2 Auto CLock Set: ON
3 Set Time Zone

4 Set DayLight Savings

XDS Time Data was

not found

O Exit

3. Press 1 to display the SETTIME AND DATE menu.

SET TIME AND DATE

Time --:--

(hh:mm)

Date --/--/--

4,

Press MENU to cancel

Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before

single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions.

SET TIME AND DATE

Time 12:34 PM

Date 11/18/97 Tuesday

Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to set

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Time/Date Display

Pressing INFO on the remote displays

the time and date on the screen.

VCR Plus+® SYSTEM CHANNELS

Using the VCR Plus+ system makes programming timer recordings
for cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put in a little

time right now to set up a channel list. A worksheet and

abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U.S. and
Canada are provided.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

.

,

4,

VER MAIN MENU

1 VER PLus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 Channels

5 Setup
6 Preferences

7 Language

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Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search

2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE

4 VER Plus+ Channel list
5 CabLe Box Setup

0 Exit

Press4 to displaythe VCR Plus+Channel Listscreen.

VCR+ Channel My Channel

5 --

4 --

l ) l > I ) I I

2 --

1 --

Use CH÷/- to select
Press 0-9 to change

Press MENU to save

Enter the data following the on-screen directions using

your worksheet (see next page).

VCR+ Channel My Channel

5 46
4 --

3 -> -> -> 23
2 --

I --

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

Press MENU to save

Screen _ for an examp_ on_

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 ESPNSports 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 WVVOR-New York

See next page for CanadianList

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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VCR Plus+ SYSTEM WORKSH EET

Broadcastor VCRPlus+ Channel Number

Cable-TVStation Name Channel Number** You Receivethe

Station On*

HBO 33

ESPN 34

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

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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.

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ADDITIONAL SET-UP FEATURES IN
THE PREFERENCES MENU

The features in this section are all accessed through the

PREFERENCESmenu.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1VCR PLus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 Channels

5 Setup

6 Preferences
7 Language

0 Exit

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Press6 to display the PREFERENCESmenu.

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PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control:
2 Auto PLay:

3 Auto TV/VER: ON
6 EnergySaver: 2:00

5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: SLP
7 Set Auto Repeat

8 Commercial Advance

i 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.

Press 1 to select the Remote Control item. Then press the VCR2,

VCR2°LD, or VCR2oDVD button to change.

PREFERENCES

(Press VCR2 to Change)

2 Auto PLay: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON

6 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: SLP
7 Set Auto Repeat
8 Commercial Advance
0 Exit

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR2
2 Auto PLay: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: AUTO

6 Tape Speed: SLP
T Set Auto Repeat

8 Commercial Advance
0 Exit

The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote's VCR2,
VCR2.LD, or VCR2.DVD button. If you change the remote setting
to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no longer

control it.
Use the compatible remote to change the remote setting back to

VCR1. Display the PREFERENCESmenu, press 1, and then press
VCR on the VCR's remote.

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto PLay: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 EnergySaver: Z:O0

5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: SLP
7 Set Auto Repeat

8 Commercial Advance
0 Exit

The PREFERENCES menu aiiows you to access
settings for your remote control, EnergySaver,
front panel brightness options and more.

Remote Control Option
Changing the remote option to VCR2

disables the remote that came with
your VCR.

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AUTO PLAY

This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when

you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. Press 2 in the

PREFERENCESmenu to switch between ON or OFE

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

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

ENERGYSAVER

By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of
inactivity. In the PREFERENCESmenu, press 4 to change the time
delay, or to disable the feature.

• OFF: The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off.

• 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00: The VCR turns off after one, two, or three
hours of inactivity.

Thirty seconds before shutting off, the VCR will warn you with a
screen reading, "The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. Press any

key to cancel."
If you use the VCR's tuner instead of your -rv to tune channels,

you may want to turn this feature off.

AUTO TV/VC R

This feature controls whether the TV/VCR switch changes
automatically to the VCR mode. Press 3 to switch between ON

and OFF.

Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode
when the VCR isturned on or a cassette is inserted. This only
applies if you connect the IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV)

jacks of your VCR to your TV and watch your VCRon channel

3 or4 ofyour TV.

Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV mode.
This is useful if you watch your VCR on the TV's video input
and you don't want your antenna/cable signal interrupted by

the VCR. Refer to the Connections section, toward the back
of the manual.

Auto Play
For a tape to be able to start playing

automatically, it must have the safety
tab removed. All rented movies and

purchased movies should have this
tab removed.

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FRONT PANEL BRIGHTNESS

You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel
on the front of the VCR. In the PREFERENCESmenu, 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. Press 5 in the PREFERENCES
menu to switch between the options.

• SP sets the preferred recording speed to SR

• SLP sets the preferred recording speed to SLR

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 Time:

Cassette SP SLP

T-120 2 hr 6 hr
T-160 2 hr/40 min 8 hr

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SET AUTO REPEAT

Atape can be set to play the same segment over and over in a

repeating loop with the Set Auto Repeat feature. Set Auto
Repeat uses the VCR's memory counter to determine the duration
of the loop.

The Set Auto Repeat dialog box wilt ask for a loop end time to be
specified:

AUTO REPEAT

Set the length of time

you want the tape to

play in a repeating loop

Loop from 0:00 to -:--

(h:mm)

Press CLEAR to turn off
Press MENU to exit

The CLEAR key will erase all three numbers entered and move
the cursor back to the first position (hours).

The "Press CLEARto turn off" message will appear only after
the first number has been entered into the end time.

• Auto Repeat is set back to -:-- by resetting the dialog box, by
cassette ejecting or insertion, by powering off the VCR, by
power interruption, or by recording start.

When a duration time has been set:

The VCR will automaticalltswitch torewind if thecounter
meets or goes past the Auto Repeat set duration.

The VCR willautomaticallyswitch toplayback during rewind if
the counter equlas or is less than 0:00.

The Auto Repeat may be adjusted by setting the counter to
00:00. This can be done by pressing the CLEAR button while

the tape counter is on screen or on the front panel display.
The counter willnot reset while rewinding in an Auto Repeat

loop.Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display)

You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display
panel on the front of the VCR. Press 4 to switch between the

options.

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

• BRIGHT keeps the display bright.

• DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level.

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LEARN THE BASICS TO GET

YOU STARTED

TheseVCR basicsshould be enough for you to begin

enjoying yourVCR. 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 yourVCR. It
discusses things like using the remote control, playing a
tape, and recording programs.

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REMOTE Bu'n'ONS

The backlit remote has a light button (O) that glows in the dark.

Press this button to light the buttons on the remote. The remote
buttons remain lit when they are pressed within a few seconds of
each other. If a button is not pressed within approximately seven

seconds, the light turns off to conserve battery power.
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.

COMPON ENT Bu'n'ONS

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

Also turns some compatible components on and off.
13/ 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 Bu'n'ONS

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.

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 than 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 AUDIONIDEO IN jacks on the back (L1) or front (L2) of the
VCR.

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RECORD STOP PAUSE

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MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
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 Expressrecording.
REVERSE Rewinds the tape when the VCR isstopped. 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 isstopped. 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 (SPor 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 BU'I-FONS

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 "IV screen.
INPUT Selects between the TV's input channel or tuner. Pressto

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

MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level.
Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing

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

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TV Buttons

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

ProScan TVs.

If you are using A/V cables to connect
your VCR to the TV and are having

trouble getting a picture, see "How
to Find Your TV's Video Input
Channel" or "Troubleshooting" which
are in the References section of this

manual.

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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.

PLAYI NG A TAPE

1. Tune the 1%/to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV's video
input--see page 64 for more about the video input channel).

2. Insert a tape in the VCR.

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

(REVERSEon remote) to position the tape.

• Press PLAY PAUSE (if necessary) on VCR (PLAY on remote) to

begin tape play.

• Press PLAY PAUSE (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 REWI N D

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.

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.

Pause 1

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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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 SPEEDon the VCR
(SPEEDon the remote).

2. Pressthe 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 STOR

• For more information about in-depth recording features,

refer to the next section.

CH ECK TH E 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. 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 SR Special effects
such as pause, slow motion, picture

search, and frame advance work well
when you play back tapes recorded in

this speed.

Recording Time

Cassette SP SLP

T-120 2Hr 6Hr
T-160 2Hr/40 Min 8Hr

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SEVERAL RECORDING OPTIONS

Now that you've gone through the necessary steps to
operate yourVCR, it's time to explain the different

recording features available to suit your needs including:

Recording (explained in

VCRBasicssection)

• Express Recording

Timer Recording

• Timer Recording withVCR Plus+ System

• Copying and EditingTapes

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RECORDING FEATURES

There are four ways to record programs:

• Recording one button to press to start recording a

program. (See VCR Basics section.)

• Express Recording (XPR) starts recording a program you
are watching. You can then set the VCR to automatically stop

recording after a designated period of time.

• Timer Recording programming the VCR to automatically
start and stop recording at a predetermined time.

• VCR Plus+ System a timer program allowing the VCR to

record just by entering a PlusCode programming number
found in TV guides.

EXPRESS RECORDING (XPR)

Use Express recording to quickly record the remaining portion
of the program you are watching.

1. Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the
remote control

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Press the RECORD button (REC on the remote) to begin
recording

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

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Record Length 0:00

Press REC to set Length

REC CH 36
Record Length 1:30

Press REC to set tength

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 on the remote
control for three seconds.

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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TIMER RECORDING

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

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VUR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 ChanneLs
S Setup

6 Preferences

7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

TINER 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 (N-F)
4 WeekLy (once per week)

0 Cancel

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

Program I (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 where

the 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, turn it on 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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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 Pate 41/48/99 THU
Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to correct

Press MENU to save

Program 1 has been saved

Re_ember to insert a
recordabte tape and

turn the VCR off before
the program start time.

Remember to Leave your
cable b_ on and tuned
to the desired channel

TIMER RECORDING WITH VCR Plus+ SYSTEM

You can use the VCR Plus+ system to simplify timer programming
if you have cable TV and don't receive all channels through a

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 channel list,

you can do it now.

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

2. Display the VCR Plus+ Channel List menu.

3. Go to the manual's second section, Setting Up Your VCR, for
more information on setting up the VCR Plus+ 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

Channels

5 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Language

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Timer Recordings

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Channels

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Auto Channel Search
Add/Remove Channels

Signal Type: CABLE

VCR,PLus+ ChanneL List

VCR+ Channel My Channel

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3 -> -> -> 23

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

Press MENU to save

2. Press 1 to display the V CR Plus+ system menu.

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your cable box on Channel 3 or 4, you
must use the regular Timer Recording

method to record programs.

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VCR PLUS+

Enter PLusCode Number

(from TV Listing)

Press MENU to cancel

3.

Enter the PlusCode®system programming number shown in
local television listings.

VCR PLUS+

Enter PlusCode Number

(from TV Listing)

12876

Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU when done

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

How often should this
program record?

1 One time
2 Daily (every day)

3 Weekdays (R-F)
4 Weekly (once per week)

0 Cancel

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

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Program 1 (One time)

Channel 03 Cable
Start Time 08:00 PM
End Time 09:30 PM

Start Date 10/23/99 SAT
Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to adjust
Press MENU to save

Change the speed with the SPEEDbutton 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.

PlusCode is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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-ENTERappears 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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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 RECORDI NG

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

recording):

• Press and hold the STOP button for three 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

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

Program 1 (One time)

Channel 104 Cable

Start Time 12:00 AM
End Time 01:30 AM

Start Date 10/23/99 SAT
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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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 below.

2. Turn on both VCRs and TV.

3. Tune the "IV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV's
video input).

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.

8. Press PAUSE on both VCRsto begin copying.

9. Press PAUSE on both VCRsto stop copying.

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

Caution:

The unauthorized recording of
satellite broadcasts, television

programs, or other copyrighted
materials may infringe the rights

of others.

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RECORDING VCR

TO TV TO TV

Note that the two VCRs used in the diagram may not look

exactly like the VCRsyou are connecting. The important
thing is to match the proper cable connections. Use the

OUT jacks of the playback VCR to connect to IN jacks of the
recording VCR. R output jacks connect to R INPUT jacks, L

output to L input, and VIDEO out connects to WDEO in.

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CONTROL YOUR TELEVISION

The remote can be programmed to control
atelevision.

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

to be programmed.

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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.

PROGRAMMI NG TH E REMOTE TO

CONTROL A TV

If the TV does not turn on when you pressthe 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.

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

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.

I. 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 of this

manual for details.

This remote may not operate all

models of the brands that are
shown.

Note the difference between the TV
and VCR on-screen displays to see

which one the remote is operating.

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I"V 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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FEATURES TO ENHANCE

VCR OPERATION

• Commercial Advance

• Movie Advance

• Picture Search Options

• Tracking

Pro-Tect Plus*" Locking

• Time Counter

• On-Screen Displays

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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 References
section of this manual. 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 Ttmen Recordings
3 Time

4 ChanneLs

5 Setup
6 Preferences

7 Language
0 Exit

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCESmenu.

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE is a registered trademark of SRT, Inc.

A Jerry Iggulden invention licensed by Arthur D. Little Enterprises.

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PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1

2 Auto PLay: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON

4 EnergySaver: 2:00

5 Front Panel: AUTO

6 Tape Speed: SLP
7 Set Auto Repeat

8 Commercial Advance
0 Exit

3. Press8 to display the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu.

COMBERCIAL ADVANCE

1 Barking: 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
Recording The VCR automatically marks the commercials

after the power is turned off.
Recording When you stop the recording, the VCR

prompts you to mark the commercials.

The VCR is waiting to

mark commePclal$ in the
program you recorded.

1 Bark them now

2 Bark 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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COMME RCIAL 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 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
b_ocks 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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MOVI E 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 SPspeed 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 Movi(

2 Home Recording
3 Other

2,

3.

Press CLEAR to cancel

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 and reinsert the tape.

Press SEARCH.
If you press 1, the MOVIE ADVANCE menu appears.

MOVIE ADVANCE

Would you like to go to

the start of the movie

or to the next preview?

I Go to movie

2 Go to preview

Press CLEAR to cancel

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

Pressing 1 to GO TO MOVIE has the following screen appear

with a blue background:

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

I OVIE ADVANCE works only on

cassettes recorded in the SP speed
with the safety tab removed.

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MOVIE AOVANCE

Searching for start

of movie

Rewinding tape...

Press STOP to cancel

When the movie is found, the screen displayed is:

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.)

Pressing 2 to GO TO PREVIEW has the following screen
appears with a video background:

Searching for preview

Press SEARCH to reverse
Press STOP to cancer

When a preview isdetected, the VCR cues it and begins

playing automatically. Pressing SEARCH goes back to the
beginning of the previous preview. Pressing STOP cancels

the preview view,

Press SEARCH for next

Once a preview isfinished, pressing SEARCHfinds the

beginning of the next available preview. Preview Search Note

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

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PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONS

The most basic way to search during playback is using the FWD

or REV buttons off he remote control, This section contains
several other options available for searching a tape.

FORWARD AND REVERSE SEARCH

You can search a tape during playback. Sound isturned off

during picture search. Search works well for tapes recorded at
either the SPor SLP speed.

1. Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse.

2. Press FWD or REV 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

SLPspeed.

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2.

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Press SLOW on the remote to begin slow-motion playback.
During playback, press PAUSE and then FWD or REVto begin

slow-motion playback.
Press FWD to increase or REV to decrease the speed of the

search.

4,

5.

Use TRACK up or down to remove any streaks from the

picture.

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 SPor SLPspeed.

• Pressing PAUSE "freezes" the action

• Pressing FADV repeatedly views single frames of the action

• Pressing PAUSE or PLAY returns normal playback.

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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 STOR

2.

3.

4.

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

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.

Press FWD to search forward or REV 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.
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.

ZERO SEARCH

The zero search feature enables the VCR to quickly return to a
counter reading of 0:00:00 anywhere on the tape. This is
especially convenient when you want to repeat a segment of the

tape several times,

1. Go to the beginning of the program you wish to return to.

2. Press INFO twice to display the time counter on the TV

screen.

3. Press CLEAR to reset the counter to 0:00:00.

ZERO SEARCH

Current tape counter is

2:17:25

Press REV to go to

O:O0:O0

Press SEARCH to exit

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4. Continue playing the tape.

5. Press STOR

6. Press SEARCH on the remote twice to display the ZERO
SEARCH menu.

7. Press REVERSEto return to 0:00:00 on the tape.

ZERO SEARCH

Searching for

0:00:00

Press STOP to cancer

TRACKING

Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes the streaks or
snow from the picture. Automatic tracking is 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 TRACK buttons to remove the

streaks or snow. 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

TRACK 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.

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 POWER button on the remote
for approximately six seconds.

To Lock While a Timer Recording is in Progress: Press
and hold the POWER button on the remote for

approximately
six seconds.

• To Unlock: Pressand hold the POWER button on the remote
for approximately six seconds.

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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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. PressINFO twice to display the time counter.

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

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

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5.

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

Press INFO twice 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 have no displays appear on the
TV screen. This is useful for dubbing tapes.

Turning off the VCR also resets the displays.

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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.

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AUDIO HUM OR INTERFERENCE

Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
Place the audioA/ideo cables to the sides of the back

panel of the TV 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.

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

your unit.

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OVERH EATING

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.

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CONNECTING YOUR VCR

Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR.

JACKS AND CABLES

RF JACKS AND COAXIAL CABLES (F-TYPE)

The RFjacks 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 RFjacks 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.

RFJack

AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS AND CABLES
(RCA-TYPE)

The AUDIONIDEO jacks provide very good picture quality and

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/VideoJack

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CHOOSING A VCR CONNECTION

There are several different ways to connect your VCR,

depending on whether or not you have cable service, if
you have a cable box to see this service, whether some of
the cable channels are scrambled, and so on.

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

works.

• TVwith RFjack only

• TVwith audio/video jacks

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

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/VI DEO 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 mono 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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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.

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:

• one coaxial cable for cable/antenna connection

• coaxial cable for cable box connection.

TO CO N N ECT:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to the manual's first section, First Things First, and

follow the connection 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 TVeVCR button and select a different channel

on the TV.

VCR

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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:

• one coaxial cable for a cable/antenna connection, or two

coaxial cables for cable box connection

• two audioAlideo cables

TO CON N ECT:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to the manual's first section, First Things First, and

follow the connection steps.

USING THIS CONNECTION

Tune your TV to its video input channel.

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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TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS AND CABLE

BOX TO UNSCRAMBLE PAY CHANNELS

ON LY

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

TO CON N ECT:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to the manual's first section, First Things First, and
follow the connection steps.

USING THIS CONNECTION

Tune your TV to its video input channel.

TO PLAY A TAPE:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

TO RECORD A SCRAMBLED OR UNSCRAMBLED

PROGRAM AND WATCH ANOTHER UNSCRAMBLED

P ROG RAM:

1. Begin recording a scrambled or unscrambled program
through the cable box using one of the recording features.

2. Select an unscrambled channel on the TV.

All scrambled channels must be
viewed through the VCR.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This section gives you some additional information
about theVCR, including a description of the unit's
controls and display.

You also will find a TroubleshootingTips section and a

question and answer section about COMMERCIAL
ADVANCE in this Appendix.These areas might help

resolve some simple problems.

Finally,this section contains your warranty

information and an alphabetical index.

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FRONT PANEL

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Remote Sensor

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 "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 re-center tracking.

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.

SPEED Selects a tape recording speed (either SPor SLP)
STOP.EJECT Stops the normal functions such as record,

playback, rewind, fast-forward, or pause. Ejects the tape when
the VCR is stopped.

TV*VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from
the VCR or the cablelantenna system.

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DISPLAY PANEL

TAPE IN INDICATOR (O-_) Lights on the display panel when a
cassette is placed

in the VCR.

TIME COUNTER This shows the actual time it takes to play back
a segment of a recorded tape. This counter helps locate the

beginning or end of programs taped.

TIMER INDICATOR Lights during an express or timer recording

or when the

VCR is set for a timer recording and the VCR isturned off. Flashes

when the clock is not set. Flashes when the timer recording isset
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 on the remote or front VCR panel to turn on or

off.

• VCR Indicator on: Picture from VCR

• VCR Indicator off: Picture from the TV channel.

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BACK PANEL

IN

(FROM ANT)

AUDIO

CH 1_

L '2J

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 "L" to record from
these jacks.

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 Passessignalto l_/usingthe cablesupplied.

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TROUBLESHOOTING TI PS

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 "IV VIEWING

• Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off.

• Check to make sure the TV isswitched to an active channel.

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

SNOWY OR NO PICTURE DURING PLAYBACK

• PressTVoVCR 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 se)ected.

• Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.

• Check to make sure the TV monitor isset to video input.

• 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.

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TIME COUNTER NOT WORKING ORTIME 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.

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 PlusTM feature.

REWIND DOES NOT OPERATE

• Check to make sure the tape isnot already rewound.

VCR PLUS SYSTEM OR TIMER RECORDING NOT MADE OR

WRONG PROGRAM RECORDED

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

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

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. PressINPUT on

the remote.

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INTERNAL CLOCK SHOWS INCORRECTTIME OR DATE

• Power interruption.

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

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

TIME DI D NOT ADJUST FOR DAYLIGHT-SAVING TIME

• Check to make sure daylight-saving feature isset correctly.

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

• PressPLAYto 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 PlayON/OFFfeature isset to ON.

TIMER INDICATOR FLASHES

• Clock is not set.

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

TIMER and RECORD indicators flash when the ProTect PlusTM Locking

feature is activated.

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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 seeif MOVIE ADVANCE feature is activated.

CANNOT ACCESS MOVI E ADVANCE FEATURE

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

• 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 isset to AUTO. Set it to
MANUAL.

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE FEATURE DOES NOTMARK
COMMERCIALS WHEN:

• The Marking feature is set to OFF in the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE

menu. Set itto 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 FEATU RE 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 SLPtape 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 WANTTO WATCH THEM?

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

MANUAL.

WHAT IFTHE VCR SCANS FORWARD THROUGH PART OF MY PROGRAM?

Simply rewind the tape to just before the skipped segment, and press PLAYto 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 TH E 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 SPand 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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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 AUDIONIDEO OUT jacks to connect to the TV's
AUDIONIDEO 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 isRCA, 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, see the section
Programming the Remote in this manual to see if the VCR's

remote control can be set to control the 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)

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 "IV.

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

INPUT --
Button

Video Input Channel Variations

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

VIDEO VlD 1 00
SIGNAL LINE 90

VID 1 VID 91

VID 2 VIDEO 92

S-VlD S-VID 93
S-VIDEO INPUT VlD 1

S-VIDEO VID 2
SOURCE
AUX

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SPECIFICATIONS

Format:
Record/Playback

System:
Video Signal System:
Antenna:

Tuner:

Type:

Power Requirement:
Power Consumption:

Dimensions:

Weight:

Storage Temperature
Range:

Operating
Temperature Range:

VHS
Video: 4-head

Audio: Mono record/playback system

EIA standard: NTSCcolor
75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined

antenna terminal

USA: 181 channels capability*

(125 cable channels)

Canada: 178 channels capability*

(122 cable channels)

AutoProgramming frequency synthesis

120V AC, 60 Hz
16 watts

3.7 inches high (94 mm)

14.96 inches wide (380 mm)

9.4 inches deep (240 mm)

8.17 pounds (3.7 kg)

- 22°F to +149°F
(-30°C to +65°C)

+41°F to +104°F
(+5°C to +40°C)

*Check your cable company's compatibility requirements.

CLEANING THE VCR

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

Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol

and various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture

polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate

more dust. We recommend using a nonabrasive, antistatic

cleaner and polisher.

I Specifications are subject to change. I

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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.

WHATWE 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, adiust, 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 rightsand you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.

IF YOU PURCHASED YOUR VCR OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES:

• This warranty doesnot apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

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A

Adding/removing channels 12
ANT IN jack 58
ANT. IN jack 5
AUDIONIDEO jacks 22

Audio/Video jacks 56, 58, 64
Auto channel search 10

Auto play feature 18, 24
Automatic rewind 24

Automatic tracking 24

B

Batteries

installing in the remote 4

Buttons, remote 22

¢

Cable box setup 9

Cables 50
CHAN buttons 23, 36

Channel 314 switch 58
CHANNEL buttons 22

Channel List 30
Channel, VCR viewing 5

CHANNEL.TRACKING button 56

Channels

detecting automatically 10

VCR list 9

Channels, adding/removing 12
CHANNELS menu 9

Cleaning the VCR 65
CLEAR button 22, 23

Clearing programs 32
Coaxial Cables

positioning 49

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE

40, 42, 55

questions and answers 63

Component buttons 22
Connecting Your VCR 50

Connecting your VCR 4
Connections 49

audio/video cable 51

TV, a/v jacks, box to un-

scramble pay channel 54
TV with a/v jacks 53
TV with RF jack only 52

two VCRs 33

Copying and editing tapes 33

D

Daylight-saving time 13

E

Eject 24
EnergySaver 18
Express recording (XPR) 28

F

F.ADV button 22
Forward and reverse search 45

FORWARD button 24
Frame advance 45
Front Panel Brightness 18

Front panel brightness 19
Front panel diagram 56

FWD button 24
FWD button (VCR) 56

G

GO BACK button 22, 23

I

Index search 47

INFO button 22, 23, 46
INPUT button 23

INPUT button 22, 64

J

Jack

RF OUT 58

Jacks

ANT IN 58
Audio/Video 58, 64

Jacks, types of 50

!

Language feature 8
Locking feature 47

M

MENU button 6, 9, 23
MOVIE ADVANCE TM 43

MUTE button 23, 36

N

Number buttons 6, 14, 23

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O

OFF button 22, 24

ON-OFF button 24, 36

On-screen Displays 48
Overheating 49

P

PAUSE button 23, 24, 25
Picture search options 45

PLAY button 23, 24, 56
PLAY,PAUSE button 24

Playing a tape 24

Plugging in theVCR 4

POWER button 24, 56
Power surges 49

Preferences Menu

front panel brightness 18

preferred tape speed 18

Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking 47
Problem solving 59

Programming the remote 35

to operate TVs 36

R

REC button 56
RECORD button 23, 25
Record protect tab 25

Recording 25

basic 25

copying and editing tapes 33

Express (XPR) 28

speeds 18
timer 29

VCR Plus+ 30
XPR (Express) 28

Remote

buttons 22
component buttons 22

TV function buttons 23

Control

installing batteries 4

Remote Control Option 17
Remote sensor 56

Remote VCR1NCR2 option 17
Removing/adding channels 12

REV button 23, 24, 56
REVERSE button 24, 47

Reviewing programs 32

Rewind, automatic 24
RF OUT jack 5, 58

S

Safety tab 24, 25
Search

forward and reverse 45
frame advance 45

index 47

slow-motion 45

zero 46

SEARCH button 23
Set up

cable box 9
language 8

using menus 8

Signal type, changing 11
Skipping commercials 42, 55

Slow-motion search 45
SLP (tape speed) 25

Solving problems 59

SP (tape speed) 25

Specifications 65
SPEED button 23, 25
Speeds, recording 18

STOP button 23, 24, 25
STOP,EJECT button 24

STOP,EJECT button 24, 56

T

Tape eject 24
Tape, playing 24
Tapespeed 18, 25

SLP 18

SP 18

TAPE SPEED button 25

Time Counter 48

Timer recording 28, 29

stopping 32

Tips, troubleshooting 59
TRACK buttons 23

Tracking 47
TRACKING buttons 24

Troubleshooting tips 59
TV button 22, 36, 64
TV codes 37

TV function buttons 23

-IV, programming the remote to
control 36

TV,VCR button 23
TV's video input channel 64

V

VCR button 22
VCR channel list 9

VCR, cleaning 65
VCR connections 50

VCR function buttons 22
VCR MAIN MENU 9
VCR Plus+ 15

Channel list 15
recording 31

worksheet for channels 16

VCR Plus+ System 15
VCR viewing channel 5

VOL buttons 24, 36

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W

Warranty 66

×

XPR (express recording) 28

Z

Zero search 46

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If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the
nearest service center 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.

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