RCA VR564 User Manual

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To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove

RISK OF ELECTRIC

cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside.

SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

This symbol indicates This symbol indicates

“dangerous voltage” inside

important instructions

the product that presents a accompanying the product.

risk of electric shock or personal iniutv.

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

Attention: Pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire

la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne

correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond.

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

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

Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to

Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian

Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as

practical.

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. VR564 Serial No. Purchase Date: Dealer/Address/Phone:

WARNING

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

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First Things First

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Setting up the VCR

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\Using the QuickSet Guide

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Using the Menu to Set Up Features

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Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Cable Box Setup

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

To Auto Channel Search

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To Change the SignalType

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To Add or Remove Channels

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Time and Date

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Auto Clock Set Feature

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Set the Time Zone

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Set Daylight Savings

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Set theTime and Date Manually

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VCR Plus+ Channels

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Additional Set-Up Features in the PREFERENCES Menu . . . . . . . . . . I6

RemoteVCR I /VCR2 Option

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Auto

Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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Front Panel (VCR Display)

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Tape Speed

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VCR Basics

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Remote Buttons

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Component Buttons

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VCR Function Buttons

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TV Function Buttons

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Playing a Tape

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Automatic Rewind

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Tape Eject

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

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Check the Safety Tab

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Recording

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Recording Features

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Express

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

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Timer Recording . . . . . . . Y . . . . . . .

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Timer Recording with VCR

Plus+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Stopping aTimer Recording

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Reviewing

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

Using TwoVCRs for Copying

and Editing Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit

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Programming the Remote

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To Control aTV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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To Control a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box

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To Control an Auxiliary Component

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To Control a Laser Disc Player or DVD Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Other Features

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COMMERCIAL))ADVANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

MOVIE))ADVANCE

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Picture Search Options

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Forward and Reverse Search

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Slow Motion

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Frame Advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Index Search

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Zero Search

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Blank Search

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Pro-Tect Plus

TM Locking Feature

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Tracking

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Time Counter

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On-Screen Displays

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Connections

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Things to Know Before

Connecting Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

ConnectingYourVCR

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

Choosing a VCR Connection

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Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Don’t Forget About the Auto TV/VCR Feature

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TV with RF Jack Only

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TV with Audio/Video Jacks

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TV with AudioNideo jacks and Cable Box to

Unscramble Pay Channels Only

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TV with RF Jack and Satellite Receiver

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Appendix A: Reference

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

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Display Panel

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Back Panel

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TroubleshootingTips

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Questions and Answers About COMMERCIAL,)

ADVANCE

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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Cleaning theVCR

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Limited Warranty

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Index

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HI, MY NAME IS SUSAN...

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

READTHE FIRSTTHREE SECTIONS

The first three sections of the manual introduce you to yourVCR, and show you how to set theVCR

up and use the on-screen menus. Reading these sections gives you the basic information you need

to use yourVCR.

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.

FIRSTTHINGS FIRST

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:

l VCR

Remote control

RF coaxial cable

STEP 2: INSTALL BAlTERlES 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.

“py CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR 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.

STEP5:TUNETHETV

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 IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV jacks with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH. 4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4--the channel you want to use on your TV.

If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks with audio/video cables, select the TV’s video input 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 IN FROM ANT. and OUT

TO TV 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 display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 setup 6 Preferences 7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR:

4 Front Panel:

AUTO 5 Tape Speed: SLP 6 Commercial Advance

0 Exit

3. Press 2 to switch Auto Play ON or OFF.

PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play:

ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 Front Panel: AUTO 5 Tape Speed: SLP 6 Commercial Advance

IO Exit

See Additional Set-Up Features for detailed information about the Auto Play feature.

STEP 8:‘SET UPTHE 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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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 for a Cable Box

Set upVCR Channel List (Auto Channel Search)

SetTime Zone and Daylight Savings (Auto Clock)

Set theTime and Date Manually

Set upVCR Plus+ Channels

Set the Remote VCR I /VCR2 feature

Set the Auto Play feature

Set the Auto TV/VCR feature

Set the Front Panel Brightness feature

Set theTape Speed feature

SE-ITING UPTHEVCR

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YSINC THE QUICKSETGUIDE

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 Engljsh 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 3 CH. 4

switch or TVs 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.

If you ever need to manually enter setup.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 5 to display the Setup menu.

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.

QuickSet Guide

If you choose not to use the QuickSet Guide to set up the VCR, you can exit now and return to the guide through Setup in the VCR MAIN MENU.

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 VCR Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Setup Preferences

Language Exit

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

LANGUAGE Select a language. l>English

2 Espanol 3 Francais

Press MENU to continue

3. Select English, Espafiol (Spanish), or Francais (French).

CABLE BOX SETUP

This setup applies only when all channels are received through the cable box. The VCR will automatically enter the output

channel of the cable box when programming your VCR for timer recordings.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language

Cl Exit

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

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

0 Exit

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

CABLE BOX SETUP

Do you use your cable box to receive ALL channels or only SOME channels?

1 ALL channels 2 Only SOME channels 3 Cancel setup

4. If you selected ALL Channels enter the output channel of your cable box, usually 03, 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)

CABLE BOX SETUP

The VCR will now receive all signals from the cable box on channel 04.

Press MENU to continue

Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that Cable Box Setup is complete.

VCR CHANNELS LIST

If you use a cable box for a// 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 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language

0 Exit

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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2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

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

0 Exit

3. Press 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.

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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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.

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 is presently REMOVED

Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit

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.

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.

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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 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 3 to display TIME menu.

TIME

1 Set Time and Date

2 Auto Clock Set:

ON 3 Set Time Zone 4 Set Daylight Savings

0 Exit

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

SET TIME ZONE

Uhat is your Time Zone?

1 Eastern 2 Central 3 Mountain 4 Pacific

5 Alaska 6 Hauaii

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.

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.

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

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

SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

Does your area observe Daylight Savings Time from April to October?

1 Yes, DST is observed 2 No

3>Automatic

Press MENU to continue

4. Select one of the options.

DST is the acronym for Daylight-Savings Time.

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

SETTHE 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 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

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.

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 a timer

recording falling within this time

frame.

In the Autumn, daylight-saving time ends on the last Sunday in October. The VCR clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM (back one

hour). Therefore, it can affect your

recording length.

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SET TIME AND DATE

Time --:--

Chh: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 'll/l8/97 Tuesday

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set

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 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search

2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE

4 VCR Plus+ Channel List

5 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

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

Time/Date Display

Pressing INFO on the remote displays

the time and date on the screen.

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VCR+ Channel My Channel

5 -4 --

3 -> -> -> -2 --

1 --

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

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

Screen is for an example only.

ADDITIONAL SET-I

PREFERENCES MEN

‘P FEATURES IN THE u

The features in this section are all accessed through the

PREFERENCES menu.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels

5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play:

ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 Front Panel: AUTO 5 Tape Speed: SLP 6 Commercial Advance

0 Exit

Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.

Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel’

Numbers for CableTV

(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 EntertainmentTelevision

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

MusicTelevision

49 The Nashville Network 38 Nickelodeon 64

NostalgiaTelevision

99 QualityValue Cable 41 Showtime 97 Showtime 2 59

Sports Channel

Turner NetworkTelevision

44 USA-Network 62 Video Hits I 93

Viewer’s Choice I

Viewer’s Choice 2

55 WGN Chicago

43 WTBS Atlanta

WWOR-NewYork

See next

page for

Canadian List

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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VCR PLUS+ WORKSHEET

You Receive the

Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel

Numbers for CableTV

(Canadian List)

Allarcom PayTelevision/

Superchannel 44 Arts & Entertainment 72 Cable News Network-Headline

News 6 I Cable News Network 70 Canadian Home Shopping Network 56 Canal Famille 69 Cathay International Television Inc 68 Chinavision Canada Corp 60 Country MusicTelevision 63 Family Channel 62 First Choice 96 First ChoiceTwo 97

First ChoiceThree 99 First Choice Four 90 House of Commons 9 I La Chaine Francaise

5 I The Learning Channel 65 MeteoMedialThe Weather Network 48

MuchMusic Network 55 MusiquePlus 52 Nashville Network 73 NewsworldlCBC 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 I 93 Viewer’s Choice 2 94

Viewer’s Choice 3 95 Viewer’s Choice 4 7 I 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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REMOTE VCRl/VCR2 OPTION

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

button without being programmed. If you own two compatible

VCRs, test them to see if the VCR1 button turns on both VCRs. If

it does, then you may want to program this VCR to respond to

the VCRZ*DVD button on the remote.

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

VCRZeDVD button to change.

PREFERENCES < Press VCR2 to Change > 2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 Front Panel: AUTO 5 Tape Speed: SLP 6 Commercial Advance

0 Exit

PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR2 2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 Front Panel: AUTO 5 Tape Speed: SLP

6 Commercial Advance

IO Exit

The VCR will only respond to the VCRZ*DVD button. To change the remote setting back to VCRl, display the

PREFERENCES menu, press 1, and then press the VCR1 button on

the 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

Remote Control Option

Remember you must press VCR1 or VCRZ*DVD on the remote--whichever you selected in the menu--before the

remote will operate the VCR.

Auto TVNCR

Pressing TVWCR 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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jacks of your VCR and 7V 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.

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.

TAPE SPEED

You can select a preferred tape speed for recording. The speed you select appears in the display panel and in the timer and VCR

Plus+ recording menus. Press 5 to switch between SP and SLP.

You can override the preferred tape speed

Press the SPEED button on the remote.

Edit the tape speed in the timer or VCR Plus+ recording menu.

When you turn off the VCR, the tape speed reverts to the one you have selected.

Tape Speeds

SP (Standard Play)

Gives the best quality recording,

but fewer programs can be recorded on the tape. Special

effects such as pause, slow motion,

picture search, and frame advance work well when you play back tapes recorded in this speed.

LP (Long Play) Your VCR is capable of playing

back tapes recorded in LR You cannot record in the LP speed.

SLP (Super Long Play)

Gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SF?

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

Tape Speed

The speed of your timer recording cannot be changed once the timer

recording is saved unless you go into the editing option of program review.

Changing your preferred tape speed does not affect those timer recordings already programmed.

The factory setting for the VCR tape

speed is SLR VCR playback is not affected by the

preferred tape speed.

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LEARN THE BASICS TO GET

YOU STARTED

TheseVCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying yourVCR. learning the remote control functions, playing a recorded tape, and recording a program should do just that.

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

reading.

VCR BASICS

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

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REMOTE BUlTONS

Your back-lit remote has a light button (0) that glows in the

dark. Press this button to light the buttons on the remote. The remote buttons remain lit when they are pressed within a few

seconds of each other. If a button is not pressed within

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

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 BUlTONS

AUX Used with PWR button to turn on a compatible RCA audio

component.

PWR Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR. Also

turns some compatible components on and off.

SATeCABLE Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE satellite

receiver and sets the remote to control the receiver. Can be programmed to control different brands of receivers. Used with

the PWR 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 PWR button to turn on a different brand of TV (if programmed) and sets the remote to control the TV.

VCR1 Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCR and sets the remote to control the VCR.

VCR2eDVD Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCR and sets remote to control the VCR when it has been setup. Turns on compatible RCA or ProScan laser disc player. Also can be

programmed to control a compatible RCA DVD player.

VCR FUNCTION BUlTONS

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

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

entries when setting the clock or a timer recording.

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EDIT Signals two properly connected compatible VCRs to begin copying a tape.

F.ADV (Frame Advance) Advances the tape one frame at a

time during play-pause.

FWD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches

forward through a tape during playback. Starts slow motion

during play-pause and increases slow-motion speed. GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one channel

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

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

input refers to the signal coming from the component connected

to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks.

MENUePROG Displays VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing

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

holding 1 until 1 --

appears on the screen. Then press the other

two numbers. PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. Press PAUSE again to

return to playback or recording. PLAY Plays a tape. PWR Turns the VCR off. REC 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 and decreases slow-motion speed.

SEARCH Displays MOVIE,)ADVANCE screen for prerecorded movies or displays Index, Zero, and Blank search menus on TV screen. Starts COMMERCIAL,)ADVANCE skipping 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.

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TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play, slow motion, or

pause. Reduces picture “jitter” during stop-action playback.

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

TV FUNCTION BU-ITONS

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

PWR Turns the TV on and off. SLOW + and - Used with some TV menus to select and adjust

features. VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV.

PLAYING ATAPE

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

2. Insert a tape in the VCR.

SLOW TRACKING

00 00

F.ADV

EDIT

TV Buttons

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

ProScan, and GE TVs.

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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 (PWR) and the VCR will turn off after rewinding.

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 “Tape Speed” in Setting Up the VCR section for information about tape speed settings).

2. Press the RECORD (REC) button to begin recording.

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.

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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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.

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steps to operate yourVCR, 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 withVCR Plus+

RECORDING

Copying and EditingTapes

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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 (REC) button to begin recording.

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

Record Length 0:OO

REC CH 36 Record Length I:30

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.

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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TIMER RECORDING

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

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN HENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

TIMER RECORDINGS

I 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 CM-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

--:-v

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. The date and/or speed can be changed when flashing.

Timer Recording Information

Clock must be set correctly. Inset-t 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.

Turn on the cable box and tune it to the channel you want to record before the time recording is to begin.

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

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel 03 Cable

Start Time 08:OO PM

End Time 09:30 PM Start Date 10124197 FRI Tape Speed SLP

l=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.

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 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language

0 Exit

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel List

VCR+ Channel My Channel

5 46 4 --

3 -> -> -> 23 2 --

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

VCR PLUS+

Enter Plustode Number

(from TV listing)

Press MENU to cancel

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

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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 uhen 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 CM-F) 4 Weekly (once per week)

0 Cancel

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

Program 1 (One time) Channel 03 Cable

Start Time OS:00 PM End Time 09:30 PM Start Date 10/18/97 TUE 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

VCR Plus+ Recording

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

place and enough tape to record the program.

UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER... PLEASE RE-ENTER appears when the VCR doe! 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.

Turn on the cable box and tune it to

the channel you want to record before the recording is to begin.

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STOPPING ATIMER 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 time1 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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USING TWO VCRS FOR COPYING AND EDITING

TAPES

Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the &her 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 IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV jacks, tune the 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, make sure to select the line input on the recording

VCR.

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. You may need to adjust the

tracking.

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

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 the 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.

Caution:

The unauthorized recording of satellite

broadcasts, television programs, or

other copyrighted materials may

infringe the rights of others.

Two VCR Connection

CABLE BOX

-ORI

TOTV

TOlV

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USING DUAL REMOTE WITH AUTOEDIT

Use this VCR as the playback VCR and set it to respond to VCRZ*DVD on the remote as described in Setting Up the VCR section. Use your other compatible VCR as the recording VCR, which should respond to VCRl.

Follow step 1 - 4 in the “Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes.”

Press VCR1 on the remote to control the recording VCR. Press REC, then PAUSE, to put recording VCR in pause mode.

Press VCRZ*DVD on the remote to control playback VCR.

Use FWD, REV, and PLAY to locate the point where you want to begin copying. Press PAUSE while VCR is playing to put playback VCR in pause mode.

Press EDIT on remote to start the VCRs copying.

Press EDIT again when you want to pause copying.

Repeat step 4 - 6 as needed.

Press VCRl, STOP, then VCRZ*DVD, STOP, when you are finished.

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CONTROL YOUR OTHER COMPONENTS...

The remote can be programmed to control several components, such as a television, satellite receiver, cable box, laser disc player, DVD player, or RCA audio component.

It is initially programmed to control an RCA, GE, or ProScan TV and satellite receiver. Other

manufacturer’s brands need to be programmed.

PROGRAMMINGTHE REMOTE

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ABOUT PROGRAMMINGTHE REMOTE

The remote can be programmed to control another brand of remote controllable TV and a digital satellite receiver or cable box. It can also be programmed to control an RCA or ProScan DVD player and audio component. It is already programmed to operate most RCA, ProScan, and GE TVs, laser disc players, and satellite receivers.

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 three-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 PWR 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.

I 7

This remote may not operate all

models of the brands that are shown.

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

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TV Codes

3rand Code

Brand Code

A-Mark

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

102 Mitsubishi

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...006.0 I 1.0 14,019,022,

Admiral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 005,114 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

027,041,055,056,061,068,108

Amtron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 064 MTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 I I,0 19,027

Akai . . . . . . ..I... * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 002,103 Multivision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ottll

Anam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104,105 NAD

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..I 018,023

Anam National . . I... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..I...... 038,106 NEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..I..........

011,014,019,027,038,084

AOC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 011,019,027,088,107 Panasonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

012.013,038,086.111

Bell& Howell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 005,013 Philco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 006,007,010,011,013,016,019,

Candle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oll,O27,033 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

027,033.035,037,038,043,087,089

Citizen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 011,027,033,064 Philips................

002,006,007,010,011,013,016,

Colortyme

. . . . . . . . I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Oll,O27,084 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 033,035,037,038,043,066,073

Concerto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 I 1,027 Pioneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 011,027,045,062,093.113

ConteciCony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...036.037.040.042.064 Portland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..OI 1.019,027,037

Craig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

064 ProScan . . . . . . . . . I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 000

CurtisMathes . . . . .I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 000,011.

Proton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01 1,027,037,072

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

015.027.037 Quasar . . . . ..I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 012,038,092,111

cxc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 064

Radio Shack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...000.02 1,025,036,037,

Daewoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 011,019,027,112,116

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..I...... . . . . . I... . . . . . . . . . . 059.064.078

Daytron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I.. . . . . . . . . ..I.......... . . . 011,027 RCA

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 000,006.011,019,027,034,

Dimensia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 038,044,046.088,100.101,109

Electrohome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...006.01 1,014,027,038,

Realistic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02 I

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I.. 061,068

Sampo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 011,027

Emerson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 011,026,027,028,029,030, Samsung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...006.01 l,Ol4,0 15,019

I....... . . . . . . . . . . . . 031,032,037,042,053,064,065,067,

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...027.036.037.077.1 IO

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 075,076,078,079,094,095,096 Sanyo.........................

017,021,039.056,057.058

Envision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 I 1,027 Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . 028.037.064

Fisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 017,021,039,041 Sears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 000,006,011,014,017,018,021,

Funai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 064 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 023,027,039,040,041,051,07l,083,095

GE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 000,008,009,011,012,027, Sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..I............. *. 011,020,025,027,037

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 038,068,086,089,091,116 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...052.053.059.060.108

Goldstar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...003.004.006.0 I I.0 19, Signature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 005,094,108

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 027.037,050 Sony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 002

Hallmark

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

011,027 Soundesign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 011,027,033

Hitachi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 009,011,027,036,037,040,

Sylvania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 006,007,010,011,013.016,

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 047,048,063,080,094,097,098

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 027,033,035,043.049,066,087,089

Infinity . . . . . . . . . . . .I.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 013

Symphonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 064.076.1 I5

JBL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 013

Tatung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 038

JC Penney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 000,008,011,019,027,040, Technics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 012

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 068,077,086,088 Techwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 I 1.027

Jensen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 I 1,027 Teknika . . . . . . . . . ..I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 011,019,027,033,036,

jvc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 012,024,036,037,040,048,051,074 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 037,040,066

Kawasho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 002,011,027 Telecaption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 090

Kenwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..I... . . . . . . . . . . . . 006,011,014,027 TMK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..I............................ * . . . . . . . . . 011,027

Kloss Novabeam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 035,043 Toshiba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..O I8,02 1,023,040,07 I,

KTV

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

078 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 077,085,090

Loewe............................................................ 01 3 Universal

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 008,009

Luxman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 011,027

Victor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05 I

LXI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 000,013,018,021,023.054 Vidtech

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 19,027

Magnavox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 006.007,010,011,013,016. Wards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...000.005.006.007.008

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 027,033,035,043,049,066,087,089 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 009,010,011,013,019,025,027,028,

Marantx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 011,013,027,069 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I... . . . .I

035,043,059,066,076,082,089

Memorex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 005 Yamaha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..I................. 006.0 l4,O 19,027

MGA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 006,011,014,019,022, Zenith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 001,099,114

. . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 027,041,056,061,068

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PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL A DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER OR CABLE BOX

The remote is programmed to control an RCA, GE, or ProScan

digital satellite receiver. If you have another brand of cable box or digital satellite

receiver with its own remote, you may be able to use the VCR’s remote to operate it.

1. Turn on the cable box or digital satellite receiver.

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

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

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

5. Release the SATeCABLE button and press PWR or CHAN up or down to see if the cable box or receiver 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 DIGITAL

SATELLITE RECEIVER

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

1. Point the remote at the box or receiver, and press SATeCABLE. If it does not turn on, press SATeCABLE and then PWR.

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

Cable Box

Codes

ABC

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

022,046,053,054

Anvision .........................................

007,008

Cablestar .......................................

ooy,ooa

Diamond

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

056

Eagle ..............................................

007,008

Eastern International

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

002

General Instrument

................... 004,005,

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

0~5,023,024,025,030,036,046

Hamlin .....................

003.0 I2,O I3,034,048

Hitachi ....................................

037,043,046

Jerrold ............................

004,005,015,023,

... ..024.025.030.036,045.046.047.062.06 5

Macom ...........................................

037,043

Magnavox ...................... 007,008,O I9,02 I,

................... 026,028,029,032,033,040,04 I

NSC ......................................................

009

Oak

......................................... 00 I ,o 16,038

Oak Sigma ...........................................

016

Panasonic .......................

003,027,039,06 I

Philips .............. 007,00&O I 9,02 I ,026,028,

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

029,032,033,040,04

Pioneer ...................................

0 I 8,020,044

Randtek ..... ..: .................................

007,008

RCA ........................................

000,027,060

Regal .......................................

003,o

12,013

Regency .........................................

002,033

Samsung ...............................................

044

Scientific Atlanta ....

003,022,035,063,064

Signature

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

046

Sprucer

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

027

Starcom

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

046

Stargate 2000

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

058

Sylvania

......................................... 011,059

Teknika .................................................

006

Texscan ................................... 010,011,059

Tocom ...................... 0 17.02 I ,049,050,055

Unika ......................................

I ,032,04 I

Viewstar .................

007,008,O

I9,02 1,026,

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

028,029,032,033,040,04 I

Warner Amex

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

044

Zenith ............................. 0 I4,042,057,06 I

’ Digital Satellite Receiver Codes

GE .......................................................................

000

Panasonic

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

097

ProScan ............................................................

000

RCA ...................................................................

000

Toshiba ............................................................. 096

Sony

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

095

This remote maynotoperate all

modelsofthebrandsthatareshown. 1

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PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL AN

AUXILIARY COMPONENT

Your remote can also control the brands of the equipment listed, such as a radio, CD player, tape player, turntable, amplifier, digital satellite receiver, or digital video disc player.

Turn on the component to be programmed.

Look up your component’s code number on the code list below.

Press and hold the AUX button. Enter the code from the code list. Release the AUX button and press PWR or CHAN up or down

to see if the auxiliary component responds to the remote

commands.

OPERATING THE AUXILIARY COMPONENT

After you have programmed your remote, see which buttons will operate your component.

1. Point the remote at the component, and press AUX. If it does not turn on, press AUX and then PWR.

2. You may want to experiment to see which buttons will operate your component. Try pressing buttons, such as PLAY, REV, and FWD.

Auxiliary Component Codes

RCAlProScanlDimensia

AM/FM .......................................... 003

Auxiliary Component ................. 004

CD .................................................

007

DVD ..............................................

010

Phono ............................................

005

Digital Satellite Receiver ............ 008

Tape I ...........................................

006

Tape 2 ...........................................

009

This remote may not operate all

models of the brands that are shown.

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PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL A

LASER DISC PLAYER OR DVD COMPONENT

The VCRZeDVD button on the remote is programmed to control

a VCR set to respond to the VCR2 button or an RCA, ProScan, or GE laser disc player.

If you have an RCA DVD component, you can program the VCRZ*DVD button to operate it.

Turn on the component.

Look up your component and its code number in the code list on the right.

Press and hold the VCRZ*DVD button on the remote.

Enter the three-digit code from the code list.

Release the VCRZ*DVD button, and press PWR. If the component turns off, setup is complete.

OPERATE THE COMPONENT

After you have set up your remote, see which buttons will

operate it.

1. Point the remote at the component, and press. VCRZ*DVD. If it does not turn on, press VCRZ*DVD and then PWR.

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

RCA, ProScan, and GE Codes

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

037

LaserDisc Player ..................................

037

DVD ......................................................

078

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

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FEATURES TO ENHANCE VCR

OPERATION

COMMERCIALbbADVANCE

MOVIEbbADVANCE

Picture Search Options

Pro-Tect PlusTM Locking

Tracking

Time Counter

On-Screen Displays

OTHER FEATURES

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COiviMERCIALbbADVANCE

COMMERCIAL),ADVANCE is a patented technology that detects and marks most commercials on your tape for any recording that is more than 15 minutes long. After recording,

the VCR rewinds the tape to the beginning of the recording

and determines where the commercials are located. It then marks the beginning and end of the detected commercial

segments and when finished returns the tape to the end of the recording. It does not erase the commercials from the tape.

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

Because television signals do not indicate where commercials are located, this feature finds and marks them through a set of formulas based on how television is broadcast today. Since television stations broadcast differently and insert their own commercials, you may experience some variations in this feature’s effectiveness. Station promotions, identifications, and announcements are not considered commercials--but

might be skipped. For more information--see Questions and Answers about COMMERCIALFFADVANCE in the References section. All of the COMMERCIAL,,ADVANCE features are accessed through the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 Channels

5 setup

6 Preferences

7 Language 0 Exit

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

COMMERClALbbADVANCE

is a registered trademark in the U.S. of

SR7;

Inc.

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PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR:

4 Front Panel:

AUTO 5 Tape Speed: SLP 6 Commercial Advance

1 0 Exit

3. Press 6 to display the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu.

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE

1 Marking:

2 Playback:

MANUAL 3 Display: BLUE 4 Mark an unmarked tape

0 Ex;t

Now, you can select one of the COMMERCIALbbADVANCE

features.

COMMERCIALFFADVANCE Marking

Press 1 to turn commercial Marking ON or OFF.

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

Timer, Timer with VCR Plus+, or Express

Recording

The VCR automatically marks the commercials after the power is turned off.

Recording

When you stop the recording, the VCR

prompts you to mark the commercials.

The VCR is waiting to

mark commercials in the

program you recorded. 1 Mark them now

2 Mark them later 3 Don't mark commercials

The VCR will begin marking in 30 seconds. . .

Select OFF and the VCR will not mark the commercials.

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COMMERCIALFFADVANCE Playback

Press 2 to switch between Playback: AUTO and MANUAL.

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

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

A commercial group starting within the first two minutes

or last two minutes of a recording will not be automatically skipped.

A commercial will not be skipped if the recording starts in the middle of a commercial segment, one isolated

commercial is shown without others, or a commercial is longer than one minute. Press FWD to scan through the commercial.

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

Select MANUAL and the VCR won’t advance through the

blocks of marked commercials until you press SEARCH.

If you press SEARCH during playback of material other than

commercials, the VCR advances to the end of the next

“marked” commercial block and resumes playback.

The VCR resumes playback when it reaches the end of the

marked commercials.

COMMERCIAL)FADVANCE Display

Press 3 to switch between Display: BLUE or VIDEO.

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

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

Marking an Unmarked Tape

This feature allows you to mark an existing tape turning it into a COMMERCIAL,,ADVANCE tape. The VCR will play the tape and then mark the commercial segments it finds.

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1. Insert a tape that has been previously recorded.

2. Press 4 to select the Mark an unmarked tape feature.

3. Position the tape where you want the marking to start using PLAY, FWD, and REV buttons.

Set the tape to the

point at uhich you want

to start marking.

Yhen the tape is ready, press MENU to begin.

Press CLEAR to cancel

4. Press MENU to begin the marking process. The VCR will play the tape until it finds six seconds (or more) of blank tape or until the tape reaches the end. It will then rewind the tape to the starting point you set and begin marking the commercial segments.

MOVlEbbADVANCE

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

1. To select MOVIEFFADVANCE, insert a tape with the safety tab removed and press SEARCH. The following menu

appears.

What type of tape is this?

1 Purchased/Rented Movie 2 Home Recording 3 Other

Press CLEAR to cancel

2. Press 1 if the tape is a purchased or rented movie, press 2 if

it’s a recording made at home, or press 3 if it is something

else, you don’t know, or you do not want to select

MOVIEF,ADVANCE.

MOVIEbbADVANCE is a trademark of SRT; Inc.

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Pressing 2 or 3 gives the same response and takes you to a different search feature. If you accidentally make a wrong selection, press GO BACK to return to this screen.

If you press 1, the MOVIE ADVANCE menu appears.

MOVIE ADVANCE

Would you like to go to the start of the movie or to the next preview?

1 Go to movie 2 Go to preview

Press CLEAR to cancel

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

Press 1 to Go to movie. The following screen appears with

a blue background.

1 1:i::l::ol t 0 cancel

When the movie is found, the following screen is

displayed.

MOVIE ADVANCE

The movie is ready. Press PLAY to start.

Press STOP to cancel

This display will time out after a few minutes

and the VCR will enter the stop mode.

Press 2 to Go to preview. The following screen appears

with a video background.

Preview Search Note

Any time during the preview search

mode, pressing SEARCH will reverse

the search direction.

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MOVIE ADVANCE

Searching for preview...

Press SEARCH to reverse Press STOP to cancel

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

playing.

Press SEARCH for next

Displays time out after a few seconds.

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 well for tapes recorded at

the SP or SLP speed.

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

Press FWD or REV again or press PLAY to return to normal playback.

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SLOW MOTION

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

1. During 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.

FRAME ADVANCE

Frame advance lets you view one-stop action frame after another during playback. Frame advance works well 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.

INDEX SEARCH

Press REV OR FWD to begin scanning

enter a specific

index number

Press SEARCH to exit

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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.

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

ZERO SEARCH

The Zero Search feature enables the VCR to quickly return to a counter reading of 0:OO:OO 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:OO:OO.

3. Continue playing the tape.

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:OO:OO on the tape.

7. Press STOP to stop zero searching.

INDEX SEARCH

Searching for

index number 12...

Press STOP to cancel

INDEX SEARCH INDEX SEARCH

Searching for Searching for

index marks... index marks...

Press STOP to cancel Press STOP to cancel

Press REV to go to

o:oo:oo

Press SEARCH to exit

ZERO SEARCH

Searching for o:oo:oo...

If MOVIEbFADVANCE is selected, Index and Zero Search are not available

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BLANK SEARCH

The VCR searches for blank portions of the tape that are more than six seconds in length.

1. Insert a recorded tape and press STOP.

2. Press SEARCH on the remote until the BLANK SEARCH menu appears.

3. Press FWD to begin searching. A message appears on the

screen if a blank area is not found.

4. Press STOP to stop blank 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 PWR, VCRl, or VCRZeDVD on the

remote for approximately six seconds. SAFE appears in the display to let you know the feature is activated.

To Unlock: Press and hold PWR, VCRl, or VCR*DVD on the

remote for approximately six seconds.

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 thetape 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.

BLANK SEARCH

Press FWD to begin searching for blank section of tape.

Press SEARCH to exit

BLANK SEARCH

Searching for

blank tape...

Press SEARCH to exit

If MOVIE,,ADVANCE is selected, Blank Search is not available

Locking Your VCR:

If a timer recording is programmed,

make sure your VCR is turned off. Locking your VCR prevents the VCR

from being accidentally turned on.

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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:OO:OO 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:OO:OO.

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

0:30:00

recording at this spot.

5. Press INFO to remove the time counter from the screen and

stop

Ch 05 0:30:00

return to the normal display mode.

ON-SCREEN DIS,PLAYS

II/18197 Tue 01:3OPM SLP

On-screen display

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.

(times out)

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

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

3. Press INFO again to have no displays appear on the TV screen.

Time counter only

This is useful for dubbing tapes.

(does not time out)

4. Press INFO again to return to the normal display.

Turning off the VCR also resets the displays.

I I

No displays will appear

(useful for dubbing)

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE

CONNECTING COMPONENTS

Protect Your Components from Power Surges

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

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

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.

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.

CONNECTIONS

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CONNECTING YOURVCR

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

AudioNideo jack

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.

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CHOOSING A bCR 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 FORGETABOUTTHE AUTOTVIVCR 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 the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV jacks 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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TV WITH RF JACK ONLY

This connection assumes:

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

Your television has only an RF input jack.

This connection provides:

Mono sound playback from VCR.

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

To use this connection, you must have:

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

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.

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON.

To play a tape:

1. Inset-t 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 TWVCR button and select a different channel on the TV.

“py CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

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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

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 one program and watch another:

Begin recording a program using one of the recording features.

2. Select a different channel on the TV.

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TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS AND CABLE BOX TO UNSCRAMBLE PAY CHANNELS 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

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 TVWCR button is

not required.

Auto TVNCR Setting:

Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF.

To play a tape:

1. inset-t 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 through the cable box using one of the recording features.

2. Select an unscrambled channel on the TV.

All scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCR.

For Cable Box Setup, select ALL

Channels See page 70.

CABLE BOX

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TV WITH RF JACK AND DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER

This connection assumes:

You have a basic digital satellite system.

Your TV does not have audio/video input jacks.

This connection provides:

Mono sound playback from VCR.

Recording from a digital 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.

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 CH3KH4 switch on the back of the receiver. Turn off receiver.

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

Auto TVNCR Setting:

Set the Auto TVNCR feature to ON.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. lf necessary, press VCR and then PLAY.

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

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

2. Press TVWCR and select a different channel on the TV.

To record a digital satellite receiver program:

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

Caution

The unauthorized recording of satellite

broadcasts, television programs, or other copyrighted materials may infringe the rights of others.

SATELLITE SIGNAL

SATELLITE RECEIVER

VCR

/ r-

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TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS AND DIGITAL

SATELLITE RECEIVER

This connection assumes:

You have an advanced digital 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.

Using This Connection

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

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

its line input (“L” appears in display).

Auto N/VCR Setting:

Set the Auto TVNCR feature to OFF. Use of TWVCR button is

not required.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. tf necessary, press VCR and then PLAY.

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

1. Begin recording a program using a recording feature.

2. Select a different channel on the TV.

To record a digital satellite receiver program and watch a cable

or off-air channel:

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

2. Select a different channel on the TV.

SATELLITE SIGNAL

SATELLITE RECEIVER

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This section gives you some additional information

about theVCR, including a description of the unit’s

controls and display.

You also will find a 7iiubleshootingTj~s section and

Questions and Answers about COMMERCIALS

ADVANCE 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

Remote Sensor

CHANNELeTRACKING 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 and increases slow-motion speed.

INPUT Selects between the line input and VCR’s tuner. Line input refers

the signal coming from the component connected to

the AUDIO/VIDEO IN 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 and decreases slow-motion speed.

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

TV4/CR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV.

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DISPLAY PANEL

Power Indicator - e

VCR imm

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

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

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.

CA Marking commercials

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

AUDIO VIDEO

OUT 8-6

VHF/UHF

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 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 VCR1 (VCRZ*DVD) to set remote to control the VCR.

Make sure to press either the VCR1 or VCRZ*DVD button on the remote to operate the VCR--whichever one

corresponds to the Remote VCRlNCR2 setting in the PREFERENCES menu.

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

The batteries may need changing.

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, digital satellite receiver, laser disc player, DVD player, or auxiliary component

Press the correct component button to set the 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 TVWCR to turn VCR indicator on.

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

Check to make sure the TVs 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.

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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:OO:OO.

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 Pro-Ted 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).

Power interruption. Reset the clock.

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

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

beforehand.

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

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

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

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

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Clock shows incorrect time or date .

Power interruption. Automatic clock set was not turned on or did not work properly. Check time zone and daylight- savings 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.

Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise.

Index, Zero, and Blank search features do not operate .

These features are not available if the MOVIE,,ADVANCE feature is activated.

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Cannot access MOVIE,FADVANCE feature

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

Home Recording was selected as the Tape Type in the menu. Eject and reinsert the tape.

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

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

COMMERCIAL, bADVANCE feature does not mark commercials when: .

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

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

A single isolated commercial can not be marked.

Recording started in the middle of a commercial segment.

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

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

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

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

Commercials recorded even though COMMERCIAL, FADVANCE feature was set to ON. .

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

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT COMMERCIALbbADVANCE

Will commercials be scanned through only on playback of recordings? Yes. The VCR does not rewind and mark commercial segments until after recording is finished.

How fast does the COMMERCIALF,ADVANCE VCR scan through the commercial breaks?

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

Are commercials still recorded if I want to watch them? Yes. The recorded program, including commercials, can be viewed by setting the Playback feature to

MANUAL.

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

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

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

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

After marking commercials, is the tape left at the beginning or end of the recording? The tape is left at the end of the recording so it is in position to begin additional programmed

recordings.

Does the marking process interfere with other programmed recordings? No. If two or more recordings are programmed together without sufficient time to mark the first

recording, marking will take place after all recordings haye completed.

What happens if the marking process is interrupted? Marking can be interrupted to allow use of the VCR. Marking will resume again when the VCR’s

power is turned off as long as the tape has not been ejected from the VCR.

Does COMMERCIAL, bADVANCE work in all recording speeds? Yes, COMMERCIAL, FADVANCE works in SP and SLP.

Will COMMERCIAL, FADVANCE marked recordings work in non-Commercial Advance VCRs? A COMMERCIALbFADVANCE marked recording will play in a non-commercial advance VCR, but

commercials will not automatically be skipped.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Format: Record/Playback

System: Video Signal System: Antenna:

Tuner:

TLpe:

Power Requirement: Power Consumption: Dimensions:

Weight: Storage Temperature

Range: Operating

Temperature Range:

VHS Video: 4-head

Audio: Mono record/playback system

EIA standard: NTSC color 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined

antenna terminal USA:

181 channels capability*

(125 cable channels)

Canada: 178 channels capability*

(122 cable channels) AutoProgramming frequency synthesis 12OV AC, 60 Hz

watts

3.7 inches high (93 mm) 15 inches wide (380 mm)

11.3 inches deep (286 mm)

7.5 pounds (3.4 kg)

- 22°F to +149”F

(-3O’C

to +65”C)

+41”F to +104”F

(+5”C

+4O”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 l-800-336-1900.

Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date.

Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed.

What your warranty does not cover:

Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate your

VCR. Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer.)

Installation and related adjustments.

Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR.

Damage from misuse or neglect.

Cleaning of video/audio heads.

Remote control batteries.

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

commercial purposes.

A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA.

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 5, 8, 56, 59, 64 Accessing menus 5 Add or remove channels 12 Audio code list 39 Audio/video jacks 5, 54, 55, 57, 58, 60, 64 Auto channel search 10 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu 11 Auto clock set 12 Auto play feature 6, 18, 25 Auto TVIVCR feature 18, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60 AutoEdit feature 34 Automatic rewind 25 Automatic tracking 25 AUX button 22, 39 Auxiliary component codes 38

Back panel 64 Back-lit remote 22 Basic recording 25 Basics, learn the 21 Batteries, installing in the remote 4

Blank search 50 Cable box codes 38 Cable box setup 9 CABLE BOX SETUP menu 10

Cables: positioning 53; types of 54 CHAN buttons 22, 24, 36, 38, 39

CHANNEL buttons 12, 62

Channel number display 63

Channel, viewing 5

Channels, add or remove 12

Channels list, VCR 10

CHANNELS menu 9, 11, 12, 15, 30

Choosing a VCR connection 55

Cleaning the VCR 70

CLEAR button 22, 24, 31, 32, 49, 51

Clearing programs 32

COMMERCIAL,,ADVANCE 42; display 44; marking

43; marking an unmarked tape 44; marking feature 43; menu 43, 44; playback 44; questions

and answers 69 Component buttons 22 Connections 53; audio/video cable 55; choosing

55; TV with audio/video jacks 57; TV with audio/ video jacks and cable box to unscramble pay channels only 58; TV with audio/video jacks and satellite receiver 60; TV with RF jack and satellite

receiver 59; TV with RF jack only 56; two VCRs 33

Contents 1

Controls: back panel 64; front panel 62

Copying and editing tapes 33 Copying tapes with AutoEdit 34

Date and time setting 12 Displays, on-screen 51 DVD code 40 EDIT button 23, 34 EJECT button 25, 62 Eject, tape 25 Express recording 28 F.ADV button 23, 48 First setup 3 First things first 3 FORWARD button 25 Frame advance 48 Front panel controls 62 Front panel display feature 19 FWD button 23, 33, 34, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 62 GO BACK button 23, 24, 46 Important information 2 IN FROM ANT. jack 5, 8, 18, 54, 55, 56, 64 Index search feature 48 INDEX SEARCH menu 48

INFO button 23, 24, 51 INPUT button 23, 29, 62, 64

Jacks, types of 54

L (line input indicator) 63 Language feature 8 LANGUAGE menu 9 Laser disc code 40 Light button 22 Limited warranty 71 Line input indicator (L) 63 Locking feature 50 LP tape speed 19 Marking an unmarked tape 44 MENU button 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,

15, 16, 23, 29, 30, 31, 32, 42, 45 Menus, accessing 5 MOVIE ADVANCE menu 46 MOVIE, FADVANCE 45 MUTE button 24, 36 Number buttons 23, 24 OFF button 25, 36 On-screen displays 51 OUT TO TV jack 5, 8, 18, 54, 55, 56, 64 Overheating 53 PAUSE button 23, 25, 33, 34, 48, 50, 62 Picture search options 47 PLAY button

23, 25, 33, 34, 47, 48, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 62

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Playing a tape 24 POWER button 38, 40, 62 Power indicator 63 Power surges 53 PREFERENCES menu 6, 16, 18, 42 Pro-Tect PlusTM locking feature 50 Problem solving 65 Programming the remote 35; to control an auxiliary

component 39; to operate a cable box 38; to operate a DVD component 40; to operate a LaserDisc player 40; to operate a satellite receiver

38; to operate TVs 36 PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 29, 31 PWR button 22, 23, 24, 39, 50

QuickSet guide 5, 8

REC button 23, 25 RECORD button 25, 28, 33, 62

Recording: basic 25; copying and editing

tapes 33; express 28; speeds 19; timer 29; VCR plus+ 30

Remote: buttons 22; installing batteries 4; sensor 62

Remote VCRlNCR2 option 18 Remove or add channels 12 REV button 23, 25, 33, 34, 47, 48, 49, 62

Reviewing programs 32

Rewind, automatic 25 SAFE indicator 50 Safety tab 26 SATmCABLE button 22, 38 Satellite receiver codes 38 Search: blank 50; forward 47; frame advance

48; index 48; MOVIEbbADVANCE 45; reverse

47; zero 49 SEARCH button 23, 44, 45, 48, 49, 50 Sensor, remote 62 SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen 14 Set time and date manually 14 SET TIME AND DATE menu 14 SET TIME ZONE screen 13 Set up: cable box 9; first 3; language 8; using VCR

MAIN MENU 8; VCR 7 Setup: using menus 8 Signal type: changing 11; selecting 11 SLOW buttons 23, 24, 48 Slow-motion playback 48 SLP tape speed 19 Solving problems 65 SP tape speed 19 Specifications 70 Speed: LP 19; SLP 19; SP 19

SPEED button 19, 23, 25, 28, 31 Speeds, recording 19 Status indicators: FF (fast forward) 63; CA 63;

PLAY

63; REC (record) 63; REW (reverse) 63;

SAFE

63; STOP 63

STOP button

23, 25, 28, 32, 33, 34, 48, 49, 50, 51, 62

Stopping a timer recording 32

Tab, safety 26

Table of contents 1

Tape eject 25

Tape, playing a 24 Tape speeds 19

Time and date setting 12

Time counter 51

Time display 63

TIME menu 13, 14

Time setting: set daylight saving 14; set time zone 13

TIMER indicator 29, 31, 63 Timer recording 29; stopping 32 TIMER RECORDINGS menu 29, 32 Tips, troubleshooting 65 TRACKING buttons 24, 25, 48, 50, 62

Tracking feature 50 Troubleshooting tips 65 TV button 22, 36 TV codes 37

TV function buttons 24 TV, programming the remote to control 36

TV*VCR button 18, 24, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59,

60, 62, 63 VCR: plugging in 5; turning on 5 VCR channels list 10 VCR, cleaning 70 VCR indicator 8, 18, 63

VCR MAIN MENU 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,

14, 15, 16, 29, 30, 32, 42

VCR Plus+: channels list 15, 30; menu 30; PlusCode

number 31; setting up channels 15; using

30; worksheet for channels 16 VCR, setting up 7 VCR1 button 18, 22, 34, 50 VCR2 code 40 VCRZ*DVD button 18, 22, 34, 40, 50 Viewing channel 5 VOL buttons 24, 36 Warranty, limited 71 ZERO search feature 49 ZERO SEARCH menu 49

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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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