RCA VR561 User Manual

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video cassette recorder

user's guide

VR561

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Important Information

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.

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

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.

WARNING

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

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

Product Registration

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

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

Model No. VR561 ␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣ ␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣

Serial No. ␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣

Purchase Date: ␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣

Dealer/Address/Phone: ␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

Using the QuickSet Guide..................................................................8

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

Language ..........................................................................................8

Digital Satellite System Setup...................................................... 9

Cable Box Setup ..........................................................................11

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

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

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

To Add or Remove Channels.............................................14

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

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

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

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

Set the Time and Date Manually........................................17

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

What’s Next--Additional Set-Up Features

in the PREFERENCES Menu ......................................................20

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

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

Auto TV/VCR................................................................................21

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Express Recording.......................................................................30

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

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

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

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

Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes....................35

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Programming the Remote ................................................................37

To Control a TV ..................................................................................38

To Control a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box .............................40

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

Picture Search Options.....................................................................42

Forward and Reverse Search ....................................................42

Slow Motion..................................................................................42

Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button)......................................42

Frame Advance.............................................................................43

Index Search..................................................................................43

Zero Search ..................................................................................44

Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature ....................................................44

Tracking.................................................................................................45

Time Counter......................................................................................45

On-Screen Displays............................................................................46

Connections .................................................................. 47

Things to Know Before Connecting Components.....................47

Connecting Y our VCR ........................................................................48

Jacks and Cables...........................................................................48

Choosing a VCR Connection...................................................49

Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections .................49

Don’t Forget About the Auto TV/VCR Feature....................49

TV with RF Jack Only .................................................................50

TV with Audio/Video Jacks........................................................51

TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to

Unscramble Pay Channels Only..........................................52

TV with RF Jack and Satellite Receiver...................................53

TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Satellite Receiver...............54

Appendix A: Reference ................................................ 55

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

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

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

T roubleshooting Tips..........................................................................59

Specifications .......................................................................................62

Cleaning the VCR................................................................................62

Limited Warranty................................................................................63

Index.............................................................................. 64

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First Things First

Hi, my name is SUSAN...

and I wrote this User’s Guide. It’s my job to see that you ha ve a rewarding user manual e xperience. And, I think you’ll be pleased with the features that can be accessed through the on-screen menus.

Read the First Three sections

The first three sections of the manual introduce you to your VCR, and show you how to set the VCR up and use the on-screen menus. Reading these sections gives you the basic information you need to use your VCR.

What’s Left?

The rest of the book highlights playback and recording information, contains a detailed connections section, and a reference section that includes troubleshooting tips, limited warranty, and index.

First things first

➣

Setting Up the VCR

➣

VCR Basics

➣

recording

➣

PROGRAMMING THE

REMOTE

OTHER FEATURES

➣

Connections

READ ME!

These note boxes give you tips for your new video cassette recorder.

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Step 1: Unpack What’s in the Box

The following items come packed in the box:

• VCR

• Remote control

• RF coaxial cable

STEP 2: Install Batteries In the Remote Control

Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR remote.

1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.

2. Place batteries in the remote, matching the + and – ends of each battery to the diagram inside the compartment.

3. Replace the cover.

STEP 3: Connect your vcr

If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system and then to your TV, use the VCR’s IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV jacks for a good signal as shown.

If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a better connection. Refer to the Connections section, toward the back of the manual.

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

VCR

VIDEOAUDIO

OUT

IN 1

IN FROM ANT.

VHF/UHF

OUT TO TV

3 CH. 4

CABLE/

ANTENNA

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STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR

Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.

STEP 5: TUNe THE TV

Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV’s video input.

• If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors with RF coaxial cable, set the 3CH.4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4--the channel you want to use on your TV.

• If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks with audio/video cables, select the TV’s video input to see the signal. See the TV Owner’s Manual.

STEP 6: turn on the vcr

The first time you connect your VCR and turn it on, a menu screen appears. This is the beginning of the QuickSet Guide which helps you to set up specific features of the VCR. If you choose not to use this Guide, you can set up each feature individually.

Go to the next step to understand how to move through and change items in the menu system.

STEP 7: Access the menus

The MENU and number buttons let you access, select and change menu items. For example, to change the AUTO PLAY setting, you would do the following:

VCR Viewing Channel

When using the ANTENNA jacks to connect your VCR, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4.

When using the audio/video jacks to connect your VCR, tune your TV to the TV’s video input.

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

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS 5 PREFERENCES 6 LANGUAGE

0 EXIT

2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

PREFERENCES 1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1 2 AUTO PLAY: OFF 3 AUTO TV/VCR: OFF 4 FRONT PANEL: AUTO

0 EXIT

3. Press 2 to switch AUTO PLAY to ON or OFF.

PREFERENCES 1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1

2 AUTO PLAY: ON

3 AUTO TV/VCR: OFF 4 FRONT PANEL: AUTO

0 EXIT

See Additional Set-Up Features for detailed information about the AUTO PLAY feature.

STEP 8: SET UP THE VCR

Once you understand how to move around through the menus, go to the next section to set up your VCR.

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Setting Up the VCR

on-screen guide and Additional Set-up features

The QuickSet Guide is a one-time procedure that takes you through specific features to set up your VCR. In addition to the Guide, there are other features you may want to set up, such as:

• Select a Language

• Set up a Digital Satellite System

• Set up for a Cable Box

• Set up VCR Channel List (AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH)

• Set Time Zone and Daylight Savings (Auto Clock)

• Set the Time and Date Manually

• Set up VCR Plus+ Channels

• Set the REMOTE VCR1/VCR2 feature

First things first

➣

Setting Up the VCR

➣

VCR Basics

➣

recording

➣

PROGRAMMING THE

REMOTE

➣

• Set the AUTO PLAY feature

• Set the AUTO TV/VCR feature

• Set the FRONT PANEL brightness feature

OTHER FEATURES

Connections

➣

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Setting Up the VCR

Using the QuickSet guide

The QuickSet Guide is an automated procedure that helps you set up your VCR. The first time you turn on your VCR, the first screen of the guide appears.

SELECT A LANGUAGE. SELECCIONE UN IDIOMA. CHOISISSEZ UNE LANGUE.

1 ENGLISH 2 ESPANOL 3 FRANCAIS

Just follow the step-by-step procedures until setup is complete. Some of the feature options may not apply to your VCR configuration.

If the menu does not appear:

• Make sure TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3CH.4 switch or TV’s video line input.

• Make sure VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you connected your VCR using the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV jacks.

• Check your connections.

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

USING THE MENU to set up features

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

language

Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays will appear in that language.

On-Screen Menus

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

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1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS 5 PREFERENCES 6 LANGUAGE

0 EXIT

2. Press 6 to select and display the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE

SELECT A LANGUAGE.

1 ENGLISH 2 ESPANOL 3 FRANCAIS

PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE

3. Select English, Español (Spanish), or Français (French).

Digital satellite s ystem Setup

With this setup, the VCR turns on an RCA, ProScan, or GE satellite receiver and tunes it to the desired channel at the start time of a timer recording. For other brands, the VCR tunes the receiver to the desired channel only if the receiver is turned on.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS 5 PREFERENCES 6 LANGUAGE

0 EXIT

2. Press 4 to display CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS 1 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

2 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS 3 SIGNAL TYPE: CABLE 4 VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST 5 CABLE BOX SETUP 6 DSS SETUP

0 EXIT

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3. Press 6 to select DSS SETUP.

DSS SETUP ON WHAT CHANNEL DOES

THE VCR RECEIVE SIGNALS FROM THE DSS RECEIVER?

-ENTER 01-125 OR INPUT

PRESS MENU TO CANCEL

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

DSS SETUP THE VCR WILL NOW

RECEIVE ALL SIGNALS FROM THE DSS RECEIVER ON CHANNEL 03.

PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE

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

DSS SETUP ENTER THE CODE FOR YOUR

DSS RECEIVER FROM THE LIST IN YOUR USER'S MANUAL. 00

PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE

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

DSS SETUP PLEASE TURN ON YOUR

DSS RECEIVER AND TUNE IT TO CHANNEL 100.

PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE

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

Satellite Receiver Codes

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

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

ProScan ..................................................... 00

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

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

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

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Cable Box Setup

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

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

• The second sets up the VCR for remote-controllable cable boxes so it can control the cable box by changing channels for timer or VCR Plus+ recordings. Position the remotecontrollable cable box on top of the VCR as shown in the Connections section.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS 5 PREFERENCES 6 LANGUAGE

0 EXIT

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS 1 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

2 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS 3 SIGNAL TYPE: CABLE 4 VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST 5 CABLE BOX SETUP 6 DSS SETUP

0 EXIT

3. Press 5 to display CABLE BOX SETUP. Then select one of the three choices.

CABLE BOX SETUP DO YOU USE YOUR CABLE

BOX TO RECEIVE ALL CHANNELS OR ONLY SOME CHANNELS?

1 ALL CHANNELS 2 ONLY SOME CHANNELS 3 CANCEL SETUP

Cable Box Setup

ALL CHANNELS: enter two numbers for output channel of your cable box or press INPUT.

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

CANCEL SETUP: select to cancel.

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4. If you selected ALL CHANNELS, enter the output channel of your cable box, usually 03, 04, or video line input and press MENU.

CABLE BOX SETUP ON WHAT CHANNEL DOES THE VCR RECEIVE SIGNALS FROM THE CABLE BOX? (USUALLY 3, 4, OR VIDEO)

-ENTER 01-13 OR INPUT

PRESS MENU TO CANCEL

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

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

CABLE BOX SETUP CAN YOUR CABLE BOX BE

OPERATED WITH A REMOTE CONTROL?

1 YES 2 NO

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

CABLE BOX SETUP PLEASE TURN ON YOUR

CABLE BOX AND TUNE IT TO CHANNEL 2.

PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE

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

CABLE BOX SETUP ENTER THE CODE FOR YOUR

CABLE BOX FROM THE LIST IN YOUR USER'S MANUAL

CABLE BOX SETUP THE VCR WILL NOW

RECEIVE ALL SIGNALS FROM THE CABLE BOX ON CHANNEL 04.

PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE

Cable Box Codes

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

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

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

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

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

General Instrument ....................04, 05,

15, 23, 24, 25, 30, 36, 46

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

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

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

25, 30, 36, 45, 46, 47

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

Magnav ox............................ 07, 08, 19, 21,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RCA...................................................... 00, 27

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Warner Ame x ........................................ 44

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

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

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Setting Up the VCR

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

CABLE BOX SETUP DID THE CABLE BOX

TUNE TO CHANNEL 9?

1 YES, SETUP IS COMPLETE 2 NO, TRY ANOTHER CODE 3 NO, CANCEL SETUP

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

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. Even though your VCR may come with a list, it’s possible that you may want to add or eliminate some channels depending on whether they are active.

To AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS 5 PREFERENCES 6 LANGUAGE

0 EXIT

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS 1 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

2 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS 3 SIGNAL TYPE: CABLE 4 VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST 5 CABLE BOX SETUP 6 DSS SETUP

0 EXIT

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Setting Up the VCR

3. Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu.

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

WHAT TYPE OF SIGNAL ARE YOU USING?

1 CABLE TV 2 ANTENNA 3>DETECT AUTOMATICALLY

0 CANCEL

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

Choices one and two are self-explanatory. If you choose DETECT AUTOMATICALLY, the VCR automatically detects which signal system you have attached to your VCR.

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

NOW SCANNING CHANNEL 14

PRESS ANY KEY TO CANCEL

The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this takes about one to two minutes. The lowest channel is tuned once the search is complete. Now pressing CHANNEL up or down should only select the active channels.

To Change the Signal Type

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

3. Press 3 to change the SIGNAL TYPE between CABLE and ANTENNA.

To ADD or REMOVE 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.

Detect Automatically

A strong cable or antenna signal in your area may cause Auto Detect to mis-detect. If this should happen, select 1 or 2 for the system you have.

Auto Channel Search

Use the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH feature to place all available channels in memory.

If you ever change cable or antenna signals, you may need to AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH again.

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Setting Up the VCR

3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use CHANNEL 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 MENU TO EXIT

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

CHANNEL 115 IS PRESENTLY REMOVED

PRESS INFO TO ADD PRESS MENU TO EXIT

Time and Date

The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date. The Auto Clock feature which enables the VCR to update the clock each time you turn off the VCR. The Auto Clock feature is advantageous because it updates the time for you automatically. The second way is entering the time and date manually into the menu system.

Auto Clock SET Feature

The Auto Clock feature is set to ON at the factory. In the ON setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information and 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 Savings feature, before the Auto Clock feature works.

Set the Time Zone

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS 5 PREFERENCES 6 LANGUAGE

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.

Auto Clock Info

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

If AUTO CLOCK SET is unsuccessful, try tuning the VCR (or cable box) to a channel carrying the XDS 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.

0 EXIT

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

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Setting Up the VCR

2. Press 3 to display TIME menu.

TIME 1 SET TIME AND DATE 2 AUTO CLOCK SET: ON 3 SET TIME ZONE 4 SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

XDS TIME DATA WAS FOUND ON CHANNEL 20.

0 EXIT

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

SET TIME ZONE WHAT IS YOUR TIME ZONE? 1 EASTERN 2 CENTRAL 3 MOUNTAIN 4 PACIFIC 5 ALASKA 6 HAWAII 7 AUTOMATIC PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE

4. Select your time zone.

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.

Set Daylight Savings

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

3. Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu.

SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

DOES YOUR AREA OBSERVE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME FROM APRIL TO OCTOBER?

1 YES, DST IS OBSERVED 2 NO 3 AUTOMATIC PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE

4. Select one of the options.

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.

• DST is the acronym for Daylight Savings Time.

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

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 THE TIME AND DATE Manually

If the AUTO CLOCK SET was unsuccessful, set the clock through the menu option. The AUTO CLOCK SET feature is set to OFF automatically when you set the clock this way.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS 5 PREFERENCES 6 LANGUAGE

0 EXIT

2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

TIME 1 SET TIME AND DATE 2 AUTO CLOCK SET: ON 3 SET TIME ZONE 4 SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

XDS TIME DATA WAS NOT FOUND.

0 EXIT

3. Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu.

SET TIME AND DATE TIME --:--

(HH:MM) DATE --/--/--

PRESS MENU TO CANCEL

4. Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions.

SET TIME AND DATE TIME 12:34 PM

DATE 11/18/97 TUESDAY

PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT PRESS MENU TO SET

Time/Date Display

Pressing INFO on the remote displays the time and date on the screen.

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VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS

Using VCR Plus+ can make programming timer recordings for cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put in a little time right now to set up a channel list. A worksheet and abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U.S. and Canada are provided.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS 5 PREFERENCES 6 LANGUAGE

0 EXIT

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS 1 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

2 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS 3 SIGNAL TYPE: CABLE 4 VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST 5 CABLE BOX SETUP 6 DSS SETUP

0 EXIT

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

VCR+ CHANNEL MY CHANNEL 5 - 4 - 3 -> -> -> - 2 - 1 --

USE CH+/- TO SELECT PRESS 0-9 TO CHANGE PRESS MENU TO SAVE

4. Enter the data following the on-screen directions using your worksheet.

Two-Digit VCR Plus+ 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 T elevision 34 ESPN Sports Network 47 The Family Channel 33 Home Box Office 95 Home Box Office 2 96 Home Box Office 3 51 The Learning Channel 46 Lifetime 58 The Movie Channel 48 Music T elevision 49 The Nashville Network 38 Nickelodeon 64 Nostalgia T elevision 99 Quality Value Cable 41 Showtime 97 Showtime 2 59 Sports Channel 52 Turner Network Television 44 USA-Network 62 Video Hits 1 93 Viewer’s Choice 1 94 Viewer’s Choice 2 55 WGN Chicago 43 WTBS Atlanta 60 WWOR-New York

See next page for Canadian List

VCR+ CHANNEL MY CHANNEL 5 46 4 - 3 -> -> -> 23 2 - 1 --

USE CH+/- TO SELECT PRESS 0-9 TO CHANGE PRESS MENU TO SAVE

Screen is for an example only.

VCR Plus+ Channel List

Refer to your local television list for a complete VCR Plus+ channel list for your viewing area or contact your cable company. Using the list may save you some time.

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Setting Up the VCR

VCR Plus+ Worksheet

Broadcast or

Cable-TV Station

Name

Hbo 33 ESPN 34

VCR Plus+ Channel

Number**

Channel Number

You Receive the

Station On*

Two-Digit VCR Plus+ 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 W eather Network 48 MuchMusic Network 55 MusiquePlus 52 Nashville Network 73 Newsworld/CBC 53 Le Reseau des Sports 43 The Sports Network 64 Super Ecran 37 Super Ecran B 98 Super Ecran C 66 Telatino Network 46 TV5 Montreal 92 Viewer’s Choice 1 93 Viewer’s Choice 2 94 Viewer’s Choice 3 95 Viewer’s Choice 4 71 Vision TV: Canada’s Faith Network 38 Youth TV, Canada Inc.

*Check your local or cable 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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Setting Up the VCR

What’s NEXT--Additional SET-UP features in the Preferences menu

The features in this section are all accessed through the PREFERENCES menu.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS 5 PREFERENCES 6 LANGUAGE

0 EXIT

2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

PREFERENCES 1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1 2 AUTO PLAY: OFF 3 AUTO TV/VCR: OFF 4 FRONT PANEL: AUTO

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 DVD•VCR2 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 DVD•VCR2 button to change.

PREFERENCES (PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE) 2 AUTO PLAY: OFF 3 AUTO TV/VCR: OFF 4 FRONT PANEL: AUTO

0 EXIT

PREFERENCES 1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR2 2 AUTO PLAY: OFF 3 AUTO TV/VCR: OFF 4 FRONT PANEL: AUTO

0 EXIT

Remote Control Option

Changing the remote option to VCR2 disables the remote that came with your VCR.

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

To change the remote setting back to VCR1, display the PREFERENCES menu, press 1 on the compatible remote, and then press VCR on the VCR’s remote.

AUTO PLAY

This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. Press 2 to switch between ON or OFF.

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

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

Auto TV/VCR

This feature controls whether the TV/VCR switch changes automatically to the VCR mode, when the VCR is turned on. Press 3 to switch between ON and OFF.

• Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted. This

only applies if you connect the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV jacks of your VCR and TV and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your 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.

Auto TV/VCR

Pressing TV•VCR will still switch between the VCR and TV mode.

VCR mode: VCR indicator in the display panel lights.

TV mode: VCR indicator turns off.

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Front panel (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 is on 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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VCR BAsICS

learn the basics To get you started

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

However, there are other features that enhance the enjoyment of your VCR, but they aren’t necessary to get you started. If you want to learn more about your VCR, just keep reading.

First things first

➣

Setting Up the VCR

➣

VCR Basics

➣

recording

➣

PROGRAMMING THE

REMOTE

➣

OTHER FEATURES

Connections

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

➣

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CLEAR

INFO

TV•VCR

GO BACK

INPUT

SPEED

TRACKING

SLOW

STOP

PLAY

1 2 3

546

PAUSE

F.ADV

RECORD

FWD

REV

POWER

VCR

SAT

CABLE

CHAN

VOL

MUTE

–

VCR Basics

Remote Buttons

The remote control is capable of controlling more than just your VCR, and if you have compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE components, you may be able to control them without even having to program the remote.

Component Buttons

POWER Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR. Also turns some compatible components on and off.

SAT CABLE Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE satellite

receiver and sets the remote to control the compatible satellite receiver. Can also be programmed to operate other brands of satellite receivers. Used with the POWER button to turn on a compatible cable box (if programmed) and sets the remote to control the cable box.

TV Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV and sets the remote to control the TV. Also used with the POWER 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, ProScan, or GE VCR and sets the remote to control the VCR.

VCR Function Buttons

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

CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording.

F.ADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape is in pause.

FWD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches forward through a tape during playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause.

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

input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio/video input jacks on the back of the VCR.

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MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. Used to select a menu item or exit a menu.

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. POWER Turns the VCR on and off. RECORD Starts VCR recording. Also used for express recording. REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches

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

SEARCH Displays INDEX and ZERO SEARCH menus on TV screen when VCR is stopped. Advances the tape 60 seconds of recorded material during playback.

SLOW + and – Used for slow-motion playback. Press + to increase the speed or – to decrease the speed.

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

rewind, or fast forward. TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks

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

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

TV Function Buttons

CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the TV’s channel memory.

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

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

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

TV Buttons

The TV buttons may not control all features of all models of RCA, ProScan and GE TVs.

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VCR Basics

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 holding 1 until 1 – – appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers.

POWER Turns the TV on and off. VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV.

Playing a Tape

1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV’s video input).

2. Insert a tape in the VCR.

POWER

EJECT

CHANNEL

TRACKING

PLAY

TV•VCR

REV

FWD

PAUSE

RECORD

STOPINPUT

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 or REV to position the tape.

• Press PLAY (if necessary) to begin tape play.

• Press PAUSE for stop action.

• Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture, if necessary.

• Press STOP to stop playback.

Automatic Rewind

The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding.

Pause

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

Automatic Tracking

The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted or the VCR’s power is turned on.

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Tape Eject

Press EJECT on the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape.

Recording

If you want to record something that you’re watching, you can use basic recording.

1. Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote (see margin note for information about tape speed settings).

2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.

3. Press STOP to stop recording.

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

Tape Speeds

Check the Safety Tab

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

Safety Tab

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

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.

LP (Long Play) Your VCR is capable of playing back tapes recorded in LP. You cannot record in the LP 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 2Hr 6Hr T-160 2Hr 8Hr

40Min

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RECORDING

SEVERAL recording OPTIONS

Now that you’ve gone through the necessary steps to operate your VCR, I’ll explain the different recording features that are available to suit your needs.

Recording Features:

• Recording (explained in VCR Basics section)

• Express Recording

• Timer Recording

• Timer Recording with VCR Plus+

• Copying and Editing Tapes

First things first

➣

Setting Up the VCR

➣

VCR Basics

➣

recording

➣

PROGRAMMING THE

REMOTE

➣

OTHER FEATURES

Connections

➣

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RECORDING

Recording features

There are four ways to record programs:

• Recording lets you press one button to start recording a program. (See VCR Basics section.)

• Express Recording lets you start recording a program you are watching, and then set the VCR to automatically stop recording after a designated period of time.

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

• Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ lets you program the VCR just by entering a PlusCode number found in some TV guides.

Express Recording (XPR)

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

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

2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.

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

REC CH 36 RECORD LENGTH 0:00

PRESS REC TO SET LENGTH

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

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

REC CH 36 RECORD LENGTH 1:30

PRESS REC TO SET LENGTH

Express Recording

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

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

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RECORDING

Timer Recording

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

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS 5 PREFERENCES 6 LANGUAGE

0 EXIT

2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

TIMER RECORDINGS 1 CREATE A NEW PROGRAM

2 REVIEW EXISTING PROGS. 3 USE VCR PLUS+ CODE

0 EXIT

3. Select 1 to CREATE A NEW PROGRAM.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD THIS PROGRAM RECORD?

1 ONE TIME 2 DAILY (EVERY DAY) 3 WEEKDAYS (M-F) 4 WEEKLY (ONCE PER WEEK)

0 CANCEL

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

PROGRAM 1 (ONE TIME) CHANNEL --

START TIME --:-END TIME --:-START DATE --/--/-TAPE SPEED SLP

PRESS MENU TO CANCEL

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

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

Timer Recording Information

Clock must be set correctly. Insert a tape with the safety tab in

place and enough tape to record the program.

The output of your cable box appears in the “CHANNEL” item of the timer recording menu if you’ve set up the VCR for a cable box for all channels.

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.

For cable box or satellite receiver the VCR can control, turn it on before the recording is to begin. Enter the cable or satellite channel to be recorded in the timer recording menu.

For cable box or satellite receiver the VCR cannot control, turn it on and tune it to the channel you want to record before the recording is to begin.

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RECORDING

VCR+ CHANNEL MY CHANNEL 5 46 4 - 3 -> -> -> 23 2 - 1 --

USE CH+/- TO SELECT PRESS 0-9 TO CHANGE PRESS MENU TO SAVE

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

PROGRAM 1 (ONE TIME)

CHANNEL 03 CABLE START TIME 08:00 PM END TIME 09:30 PM START DATE 10/24/97 FRI TAPE SPEED SLP 1=SP 2=SLP PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT PRESS MENU TO SAVE

PROGRAM 1 HAS BEEN SAVED

REMEMBER TO INSERT A RECORDABLE TAPE AND TURN THE VCR OFF BEFORE THE PROGRAM START TIME.

PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE

Timer Recording with VCR PluS+

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

Setting Up the Channel List

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

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

2. Display the VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST menu.

3. Go to Setting Up Your VCR if you need more information

on setting up your VCR Plus+ channel list.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS 5 PREFERENCES

CHANNELS

6 LANGUAGE

1 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

0 EXIT

2 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS 3 SIGNAL TYPE: CABLE 4 VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST 5 CABLE BOX SETUP 6 DSS SETUP

0 EXIT

Using VCR Plus+

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

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS 5 PREFERENCES 6 LANGUAGE

0 EXIT

2. Press 1 to display the VCR PLUS+ menu.

VCR PLUS+ ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER

(FROM TV LISTING) _

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

PRESS MENU TO CANCEL

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RECORDING

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

VCR PLUS+ ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER

(FROM TV LISTING) 12876

PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT PRESS MENU WHEN DONE

4. Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode number.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD THIS PROGRAM RECORD?

1 ONE TIME 2 DAILY (EVERY DAY) 3 WEEKDAYS (M-F) 4 WEEKLY (ONCE PER WEEK)

0 CANCEL

VCR Plus+ Recording

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

PROGRAM 1 (ONE TIME) CHANNEL 03 CABLE

START TIME 08:00 PM END TIME 09:30 PM START DATE 10/24/97 FRI TAPE SPEED SLP

PRESS CLEAR TO ADJUST PRESS MENU TO SAVE

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

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

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.

PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE

Clock must be set correctly. Insert a tape with the safety tab in

place and enough tape to record the program.

The output of your cable box appears in the “CHANNEL” item of the timer recording menu if you’ve set up the VCR for a cable box for all channels.

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

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.

For a cable box the VCR can control, turn it on before the recording is to begin.

For a cable box the VCR cannot control, turn it on and tune it to the channel you want to record before the recording is to begin.

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RECORDING

Stopping a Timer Recording

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

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

REVIEWING AND CLEARING PROGRAMS

To review programs that you have already set up:

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

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 CREATE A NEW PROGRAM 2 REVIEW EXISTING PROGS. 3 USE VCR PLUS+ CODE

0 EXIT

2. Press 2 to display the REVIEW EXISTING PROGS. screen.

PROGRAM 1 (ONE TIME)

CHANNEL 104 CABLE START TIME 12:00 AM END TIME 01:30 AM START DATE 10/24/97 FRI TAPE SPEED SLP

PRESS CLEAR TO ERASE PRESS MENU FOR NEXT PROG

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

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RECORDING

PLAYBACK VCR

CABLE BOX

OR ANTENNA

RECORDING VCR

TO TV

3 CH. 4

VIDEOAUDIO

IN 1

OUT

IN FROM ANT.

OUT TO TV

VHF/UHF

3 CH. 4

VIDEOAUDIO

IN 1

OUT

IN FROM ANT.

OUT TO TV

VHF/UHF

IN OUT

Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes

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

1. Turn on the TV and VCRs.

2. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV’s video input).

3. If you connected your VCR using the ANTENNA jacks, tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4--the one selected on the back of the playback VCR.

If you have connected your VCR using the audio/video jacks, press INPUT on the recording VCR’s remote to select the line input. “L” appears in the display.

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

5. Press PLAY on the playback VCR to begin playback. When you reach the point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying, press PAUSE again. You may need to adjust the tracking.

6. Press the RECORD button, then press PAUSE, on the recording VCR.

Caution:

The unauthorized recording of television programs or other materials may infringe the rights of others.

Two VCR Connection

7. Press the PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin copying the tape.

8. To edit segments that you do not want to copy:

• Press PAUSE on recording VCR to pause copying.

• Locate the next segment you want to copy on playback VCR by using FWD, REV, and PLAY, and then press PAUSE.

• Press PAUSE on both VCRs at the same time to resume copying.

9. Press STOP on both VCRs when you are finished.

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programming the remote

control your other components...

The remote can be programmed to control a television and satellite receiv er or cable box.

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

First things first

➣

Setting Up the VCR

➣

VCR Basics

➣

recording

➣

PROGRAMMING THE

REMOTE

➣

Other FEATURES

➣

Connections

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Programming the Remote

About Programming the Remote

The remote can be programmed to control other brands of remote controllable TVs, satellite receivers, and cable boxes. It is already programmed to operate most RCA, ProScan, and GE televisions and digital satellite systems.

Programming the Remote to Control aTV

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

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

1. Turn on the TV.

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

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

4. Enter the two-digit code from the code list.

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

6. If the TV does not respond, repeat these steps using the next code in the list.

Operate the TV

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

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

If the TV does not turn on, press the TV button and then press the POWER 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 Basic Section 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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programming the remote

TV Codes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ProScan ....................................01

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

08,10,12

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Programming the Remote

Programming the Remote to Control a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box

The remote is initially programmed to control an RCA, GE, or ProScan Digital Satellite System.

If you have a different brand of satellite receiver or cable box with its own remote, you may be able to use the VCR’s remote to operate it.

1. Turn on the satellite receiver or cable box.

2. Look up your brand and its code number(s) in the code list on the right.

3. Press and hold the SAT CABLE button on the remote.

4. Enter the two-digit code from the code list.

5. Release the SAT CABLE button and press POWER or CHAN up or down to see if the satellite receiver or cable box responds to the remote commands.

6. Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the cable box responds to the remote commands.

Operate the Cable BOX or Satellite Receiver

After you have setup your remote, see which buttons will operate your cable box or satellite receiver.

1. Point the remote at the box or receiver, and press SAT CABLE. If it does not turn on, press SAT CABLE and then POWER.

2. You may want to experiment to see which buttons will operate your cable box or satellite receiver. Try pressing buttons, such as CHAN up or down.

Cable Box Codes

ABC .........................................22,46,53,54

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

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

Diamond ................................................ 56

Eagle .................................................. 07,08

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

General Instrument ....................... 04,05,

................................. 15,23,24,25,30,36,46

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

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

Jerrold.....................................04,05,15,23,

................................. 24,25,30,36,45,46,47

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Philips .......................... 07,08,19,21,26,28,

............................................29,32,33,40,41

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

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

RCA .............................................. 00,27,60

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stargate 2000 ........................................ 58

Sylvania ............................................. 11,59

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

Texscan .........................................10,11,59

Tocom.................................17,21,49,50,55

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

Viewstar ............................07,08,19,21,26,

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

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

Zenith ...........................................14,42,57

Satellite Receiver Codes

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

Panasonic .......................................................... 97

ProScan.............................................................. 00

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

Toshiba ............................................................... 96

Sony ........................................................ 95

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

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OTHER FEATURES

features to enhance VCR operation

• Picture Search Options

• Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking

• Tracking

• Time Counter

• On-Screen Displays

First things first

➣

Setting Up the VCR

➣

VCR Basics

➣

recording

➣

PROGRAMMING THE

REMOTE

➣

OTHER FEATURES

Connections

➣

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OTHER FEATURES

Picture Search Options

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

Forward and REVERSE Search

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

1. During play or play-pause, press SLOW + or – on the remote to begin slow-motion playback. During play-pause, you can also press FWD or REV to begin slow-motion playback.

2. Press SLOW + or FWD to increase or SLOW – or REV to decrease the speed of the search.

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

4. Press PLAY to return to normal playback.

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

Commercial Scan (Search Button)

This is useful for skipping commercials or short program segments.

• Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tape approximately 60 seconds of recorded material.

• Press SEARCH to cancel commercial scan and return to normal playback.

Insert Tape:

Don’t forget to insert a recorded tape when using the search features.

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OTHER FEATURES

INDEX SEARCH PRESS REV OR FWD

TO BEGIN SCANNING OR ENTER A SPECIFIC INDEX NUMBER _ _

PRESS SEARCH TO EXIT

FRAME ADVANCE

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

1. Press PAUSE to “freeze” the action.

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

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback.

INDEX SEARCH

The VCR has a “VHS Index Search System” that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you start a recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks or by scanning. The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape.

To Search:

1. Press STOP.

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

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

4. Press 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 stop 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.

INDEX SEARCH SEARCHING FOR

INDEX NUMBER 12...

PRESS STOP TO CANCEL

INDEX SEARCH SEARCHING FOR

INDEX MARKS...

PRESS STOP TO CANCEL

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

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OTHER FEATURES

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

3. Continue playing the tape.

ZERO SEARCH CURRENT TAPE COUNTER IS

2:17:25 PRESS REV TO GO TO

0:00:00 PRESS SEARCH TO EXIT

4. Press STOP.

5. Press SEARCH on the remote until the ZERO SEARCH menu appears on the TV screen.

6. Press REV to return to 0:00:00 on the tape.

7. Press STOP to stop zero searching.

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 POWER or VCR on the remote for approximately 6 seconds. SAFE appears in the display to let you know the feature is activated.

• To Unlock: Press and hold POWER or VCR on the remote for approximately six seconds.

ZERO SEARCH SEARCHING FOR

0:00:00...

PRESS STOP TO CANCEL

Locking Your VCR:

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

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OTHER FEATURES

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 TRACKING 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 TRACKING buttons on the front of the VCR at the same time, or eject the tape and re-insert it.

Tracking has no effect during recording--only playback.

Time Counter

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

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

1. Press INFO twice to display the time counter.

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

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

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

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

0:30:00

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

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OTHER FEATURES

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 return to the normal display.

Turning off the VCR also resets the displays.

STOP CH 05 0:30:00

11/18/97 TUE 01:30PM SLP

On-screen display

(times out)

Time counter only

(does not time out)

0:30:00

Normal display

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connections

Things to Know Before Connecting Components

Protect Your Components from Power Surges

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

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

Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference

• Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.

• Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV’s back panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect your components.

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

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

First things first

➣

Setting Up the VCR

➣

VCR Basics

➣

recording

➣

PROGRAMMING THE

REMOTE

➣

Protect Your Components from Overheating

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

• Do not stack components.

• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand.

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

OTHER FEATURES

Connections

➣

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connections

Connecting Your VCR

Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR.

Jacks and Cables

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)

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

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

RF Jack

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)

The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and sound quality, 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 and white for audio). If your TV has two inputs for audio (stereo), connect the one labeled mono. If one is not labeled mono, you may need a Y-adapter.

Audio/Video Jack

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connections

Choosing a VCR Connection

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

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

• TV with RF jack only

• TV with audio/video jacks

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

• TV with RF jack and satellite receiver

• TV with audio/video jacks and satellite receiver

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

Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections

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

Don’t Forget about the AUTO TV/VCR Feature

The TV/VCR switch controls whether the picture signal is coming from the VCR or the TV.

You can change the setting manually by using the TV•VCR button on the remote or you can set the AUTO TV/VCR feature to ON when using only RF ANTENNA connections and OFF when using the AUDIO/ VIDEO output jacks--so your TV signal is not interrupted when the VCR is turned on.

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connections

VCR

3 CH. 4

VIDEOAUDIO

IN 1

OUT

IN FROM ANT.

OUT TO TV

VHF/UHF

CABLE/

ANTENNA

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

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.

VCR

CABLE BOX

TRANSMITTERS

This connection provides:

• Mono sound playback from VCR.

• Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels).

To use this connection, you must have:

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

If your cable box is remote controllable:

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

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

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

Using This Connection

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

VCR'S

SIGNALS

Position Remote-Controllable

Cable Box

WALL

AUTO TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the AUTO TV/VCR feature to ON.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record one program and watch another:

1. Begin recording a program using one of the

recording features.

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

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connections

VCR

3 CH. 4

VIDEOAUDIO

IN 1

OUT

IN FROM ANT.

OUT TO TV

VHF/UHF

CABLE/

ANTENNA

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

INPUT 1

VIDEO

L/MONO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUTPUT

INPUT 2

VIDEO

L/MONO

TV with audio/Video jacks

This connection assumes:

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

• Your television has audio/video jacks.

This connection provides:

• Mono sound playback from VCR.

• Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels).

To use this connection, you must have:

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

• (2) audio/video cables

If your cable box is remote controllable:

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

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

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

VCR

TRANSMITTERS

SIGNALS

CABLE BOX

VCR'S

Position Remote-Controllable

Cable Box

WALL

Using This Connection

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

AUTO TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the AUTO TV/VCR feature to OFF.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record one program and watch another:

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

2. Select a different channel on the TV.

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connections

VCR

CABLE

CABLE BOX

INPUT 1

VIDEO

L/MONO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUTPUT

INPUT 2

VIDEO

L/MONO

CABLE/

ANTENNA

IN OUT

3 CH. 4

VIDEOAUDIO

IN 1

OUT

IN FROM ANT.

OUT TO TV

VHF/UHF

TV with audio/Video jacks and Cable box to unscramble pay channels only

This connection assumes:

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

• Your TV has audio/video input jacks.

This connection provides:

• Mono sound playback from VCR.

• Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through the cable box while watching an unscrambled channel.

To use this connection, you must have:

• (3) coaxial cables

• (2) audio/video cables

• (1) splitter

If your cable box is remote controllable:

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

VCR

CABLE BOX

TRANSMITTERS

VCR'S

SIGNALS

WALL

Position Remote-Controllable

Cable Box

All scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCR.

For Cable Box Setup, select ALL CHANNELS. See page 11.

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

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

Using This Connection

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

AUTO TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the AUTO TV/VCR feature to OFF.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

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

1. Begin recording a scrambled or unscrambled program

2. Select an unscrambled channel on the TV.

through the cable box using one of the recording features.

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connections

TV with RF jack and satellite receiver

This connection assumes:

• You have a basic satellite system.

• Your TV does not have audio/video input jacks.

This connection provides:

• Mono sound playback from VCR.

• Recording from a satellite receiver.

• Recording one off-air or cable channel while watching another.

To use this connection, you must have:

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

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

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

VCR

TRANSMITTERS

WALL

Position Remote-Controllable

Caution

SATELLITE RECEIVER

VCR'S

SIGNALS

Satellite Receiver

Using This Connection

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

• To record and watch off-air or cable, tune your VCR to channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the CH3/ CH4 switch on the back of the receiver. Turn off receiver.

• To watch and/or record from the satellite receiver, tune your VCR to its line input (“L” appears in display).

AUTO TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the AUTO TV/VCR feature to ON.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press VCR and then PLAY.

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

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

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

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

SATELLITE SIGNALCABLE,CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA

SATELLITE RECEIVER

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

VCR

CH3 CH4

OUT

IN 1

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEOAUDIO

AUDIO

IN FROM ANT.

VHF/UHF

OUT TO TV

3 CH. 4

SATELLITE

To record a satellite receiver program:

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

CABLE/

ANTENNA

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connections

VCR

SATELLITE SIGNAL

CABLE

OR ANTENNA

3 CH. 4

VIDEOAUDIO

IN 1

OUT

IN FROM ANT.

OUT TO TV

VHF/UHF

CABLE/

ANTENNA

SATELLITE RECEIVER

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

CH3 CH4

SATELLITE

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

INPUT 1

VIDEO

L/MONO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUTPUT

INPUT 2

VIDEO

L/MONO

TV with audio/video jacks and satellite receiver

This connection assumes:

• You have an advanced satellite system.

• Your TV has audio/video input jacks.

This connection provides:

• Mono sound playback from VCR.

• Recording from receiver while watching cable or off-air channel.

• Recording one cable or off-air channel while watching another.

To use this connection, you must have:

• (3) coaxial cables, (5) audio/video cables, and (1) Y-adapter,

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

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

VCR

TRANSMITTERS

WALL

Position Remote-Controllable

SATELLITE RECEIVER

VCR'S

SIGNALS

Satellite Receiver

Using This Connection

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

• To record from the satellite receiver, tune your VCR to its line input (“L” appears in display).

AUTO TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the AUTO TV/VCR feature to OFF. Use of TV•VCR button is not required.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press VCR and then PLAY.

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

1. Begin recording a program using a recording feature.

2. Select a different channel on the TV.

To record a satellite receiver program and watch a cable or offair channel:

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

2. Select a different channel on the TV.

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appendix a: reference

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

You also will find a Troubleshooting Tips section in this Appendix, which might help to resolve some of those simple problems.

Finally, this section contains your warranty information.

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Front Panel

POWER

EJECT

CHANNEL

TRACKING

PLAY

TV•VCR

REV

FWD

RECORD

STOPINPUT

PAUSE

Remote Sensor

CHANNEL•TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing.

EJECT Ejects the tape when the VCR is stopped.

FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches

the picture forward during playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause.

INPUT Selects between the line input and VCR’s tuner. Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio/video input jacks on the back of the VCR.

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

PLAY Plays a tape.

POWER Turns the VCR on or off.

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.

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

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Display Panel

VCR

Power Indicator

TIMER

Power Indicator Lights when the VCR is turned on. Flashes during a timer or express recording.

Time, Channel Number, Line Input Indicator (L), Status Displays

Time The current time appears. Only an AM indicator appears

with the time. There is no indicator for PM.

Channel Number or Line Input Indicator The channel number appears when the VCR is tuned to a channel. The line indicator (L) appears when the line input is selected.

Status Indicators Show what the VCR is doing.

•FF Fast forward

• PLAY Playback

• PLAY Flashes during play-pause and search features

• REC Record

• REW Rewind

• SAFE Pro-Tect Plus turned on

• STOP A tape is stopped

TIMER Lights during express recording or when VCR is turned

off and set for timer recording. Flashes when timer recording is set and there is no cassette in the VCR.

VCR Indicator (Applies only if the VCR viewing channel is 3 or 4). Press the TV•VCR button to turn on or off.

• VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR.

• VCR indicator off: Picture from TV channel.

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Back Panel

VIDEOAUDIO

OUT

IN 1

IN FROM ANT.

VHF/UHF

OUT TO TV

3 CH. 4

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 1 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.

AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component, like a TV or VCR, when it is connected to these jacks.

IN FROM ANT. Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached.

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

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Troubleshooting Tips

No power

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

• Check to make sure your connections are correct.

VCR does not respond to remote

• Press VCR to set remote to control the VCR.

• 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.

• Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote. Release number 1 and replace the batteries.

• Remove all batteries for approximately 12 hours. Then replace batteries.

Remote no longer controls an RCA, ProScan, or GE TV

• Press TV to set remote to control a compatible TV.

• Check to make sure the remote is programmed to control an RCA, ProScan, or GE TV.

Remote no longer controls a compatible TV, cable box, or satellite receiver

• Press TV or SAT CABLE to set remote to control the corresponding component.

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

• The batteries may need changing.

• Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed.

• Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote. Release number 1, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) reprogram the remote.

• Remove all batteries for approximately 12 hours. Then replace batteries and (if necessary) reprogram the remote.

Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing

• Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off.

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

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

Snowy or no picture during playback

• Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on.

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

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

• Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.

• Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to video input.

• Try another tape.

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

Streaks in picture during normal playback

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

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

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

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

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

Will not record or play

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

• Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette.

• Check to make sure the tape is not broken.

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

• Check the ProTect Plus™ feature.

Will not record

• Check to make sure the safety tab is intact.

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

Rewind does not operate

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

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

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

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

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

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

• 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.

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• 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+ setup was completed correctly.

Clock shows incorrect time or date

• Power interruption. Automatic clock set was not turned on or did not work properly. Check time zone and daylightsavings settings.

• Make sure VCR or cable box is tuned to channel carrying XDS information.

• Auto clock set is not supported by digital satellite receivers. Set the clock manually.

Time did not adjust for daylight-saving time

• Check to make sure daylight-saving feature is set 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

• Press PLAY to return to normal playback.

Cannot select channels over 69

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

Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically

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

TIMER indicator flashes

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

Time counter disappears during searching

• This is normal.

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

• Check LANGUAGE feature.

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Specifications

Format: VHS

Record/Playback Video: 4-head System: Audio: Mono record/playback

Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color

Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined

antenna terminal

Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability*

(125 cable channels)

Canada: 178 channels capability*

(122 cable channels)

Type: AutoProgramming frequency synthesis

Power Requirement: 120V AC, 60 Hz

Power Consumption: 18 watts

Dimensions: 3.7 inches high (93 mm)

15 inches wide (380 mm)

11.9 inches deep (300 mm)

Weight: 7.5 pounds (3.4 kg)

Storage Temperature - 22˚F to +149˚F Range: (-30˚C to +65˚C)

Operating +41˚F to +104˚F Temperature Range: (+5˚C to +40˚C)

*Check your cable company‘s compatibility requirements.

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.

Specifications are subject to change.

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Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in material or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• Ninety days for labor charges.

• One year for parts.

The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.

What we will do:

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

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

How you get service:

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

• Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date.

• Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed.

What your warranty does not cover:

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

• Installation and related adjustments.

• Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Cleaning of video/audio heads.

• Remote control batteries.

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

• A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA.

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

Product Registration:

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

How state law relates to this warranty:

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

If you purchased your VCR outside the United States:

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

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3 CH. 4 switch 50, 53, 58 Accessing menus 5 Add or remove channels 14 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen 15 Audio/video jacks 35, 49, 51, 52, 54, 58 Auto channel search 13 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu 14 Auto clock set feature 15 AUTO CLOCK SET screen 15 Auto play feature 21, 26 AUTO TV/VCR feature 21, 49, 50, 51, 53, 54 Automatic rewind 26 Automatic tracking 26 Back panel 58 Basic recording 27 Basics, learn the 23 Batteries, installing in the remote 4 Cable box codes 12, 40 Cable box setup 11 CABLE BOX SETUP menu 11 Cables

positioning 47

types of 48 CHAN buttons 24, 38, 40 CHANNEL buttons 56 Channel number display 57 Channel, viewing 5 Channels, add or remove 14 Channels list, VCR 13 CHANNELS menu 9, 11, 13, 14, 18, 32 Choosing a VCR connection 49 Cleaning the VCR 62 CLEAR button 24, 33, 34, 43, 44, 45 Clearing programs 34 Commercial scan feature 42 Component buttons 24 Connections 47

audio/video cable 49

choosing 49

TV with audio/video jacks 51

TV with audio/video jacks and cable box to un-

scramble pay channels only 52 TV with audio/video jacks and satellite receiver 54 TV with RF jack and satellite receiver 53 TV with RF jack only 50 two VCRs 35

Contents 1 Controls

back panel 58 front panel 56

Copying and editing tapes 35 Date and time setting 15 Digital satellite system setup 9 Displays, on-screen 46

EJECT button 56 Eject, tape 27 Express recording 30 F.ADV button 24, 25, 43 First setup 3 First things first 3 Frame advance 43 Front panel controls 56 Front panel display feature 22 FWD button 24, 26, 35, 42, 43, 45, 56 GO BACK button 24, 25 Important information 2 IN FROM ANT. jack 21, 50, 53, 58 Index search feature 43 INDEX SEARCH menu 43 INFO button 24, 45, 46 INPUT button 24, 25, 31, 35, 56 Jacks, types of 48 L (line input indicator) 57 Language feature 8 LANGUAGE menu 9 Limited warranty 63 Line input indicator (L) 57 Locking feature 44 MENU button

9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 25, 32, 33, 34 Menus, accessing 5 MUTE button 25, 26 Number buttons 25, 26 On-screen displays 46 OUT TO TV jack 21, 50, 53, 58 Overheating 47 PAUSE button 25, 26, 27, 35, 43, 45, 56 Picture search options 42 PLAY button 25, 26, 42, 43, 50, 51, 53, 54, 56 Playing a tape 26 POWER button 24, 25, 26, 38, 40, 44, 56 Power indicator 57 Power surges 47 PREFERENCES menu 20, 21 Pro-Tect Plus™ locking feature 44 Problem solving 59 Programming the remote 37

to operate a cable box 40 to operate a satellite receiver 40

to operate TVs 38 PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 31, 33 QuickSet guide 8 RECORD button 25, 27, 30, 35, 56 Recording

basic 27

copying and editing tapes 35

express 30

speeds 27

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timer 31 VCR Plus+ 32

Remote

buttons 24 installing batteries 4

sensor 56 REMOTE VCR1/VCR2 option 20 Remove or add channels 14 REV button 25, 26, 35, 42, 43, 44, 56 REVIEW EXISTING PROGS. screen 34 Reviewing programs 34 Rewind, automatic 26 Safety tab 27 SAT CABLE button 24, 40 Satellite receiver codes 10, 40 Search

commercial scan 42

forward 42

frame advance 43

index 43

reverse 42

slow motion 42

zero 44 SEARCH button 25, 42, 43, 44 Sensor, remote 56 SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen 16 Set time and date manually 17 SET TIME AND DATE menu 17 SET TIME ZONE screen 16 Set up

cable box 11

digital satellite system 9

first 3

language 8

using menus 8

VCR 7 Signal type

selecting 14 changing 14 SLOW buttons 25, 42 Slow motion playback 42 Solving problems 59 Specifications 62 Speed

LP 27

SLP 27

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

FF (fast forward) 57

PLAY 57

REC (record) 57

REW (reverse) 57

SAFE 57

STOP 57 STOP button 25, 26, 27, 30, 34, 43, 44, 45 STOP•EJECT button 27, 35, 56 Stopping a timer recording 34 Tab, safety 27 Table of contents 1 Tape eject 27 Tape, playing a 26 Tape speeds 27 Time and date setting 15 Time counter 45 Time display 57 TIME menu 16, 17 Time setting

set daylight saving 16

set time zone 16 TIMER indicator 31, 33, 57 Timer recording 31

stopping 34 TIMER RECORDINGS menu 31, 34 Tips, troubleshooting 59 TRACKING buttons 25, 42, 45, 56 Tracking feature 45 Troubleshooting tips 59 TV button 24 TV button 38 TV codes 39 TV, programming the remote to control 38 TV•VCR button 21, 25, 49, 50, 51, 53, 54 VCR

cleaning 62 VCR button 20, 24 VCR channels list 13 VCR function Buttons 24 VCR indicator 8, 22, 57 VCR MAIN MENU

9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20, 31, 32, 34

VCR Plus+

channel list 32 CHANNEL LIST menu 18, 32

PlusCode number 33 recording 32

setting up channels 18

using 32 VCR Plus+ menu 32

worksheet for channels 18 VCR, setting up 7 Viewing channel 5 VOL buttons 26 Warranty, limited 63 ZERO search feature 44 ZERO SEARCH menu 44

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

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