RCA VR611HF User Manual

video cassette recorder

user's guide

VR611HF

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WARN ING 1

To reduce the riskof fire or
shock hazard, do not expose

this product to rain or moisture.

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match

wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Attention: Pour _viter les chocs _lectriques, introduire

la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne

correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq6 au fond.

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FCCRegulations 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. VR611HF
Serial No.

Purchase Date:

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

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

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

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

VCR Channels List ......................................................................... 8

To Auto Channel Search ........................................................ 9

To Change the SignalType ................................................... 10

To Add or Remove Channels ............................................. 10

Time and Date .............................................................................. 10

Set Daylight-SavingTime ...................................................... I I

Set the Time and Date ......................................................... I I

VCR Plus+ Channels ................................................................... 12

Additional Set-Up Features in the PREFERENCES Menu .......... 14

RemoteVCR I/VCR2 Option .................................................... 15

Auto Play ........................................................................................ 16

Auto TV/VCR ................................................................................ 16

VCR Basics ..................................................................... 17

Remote Buttons .................................................................................. 18

Component Buttons ................................................................... 18

VCR Function Buttons ................................................................ 18

TV Function Buttons ................................................................... 19

Playing aTape ....................................................................................... 20

Tape Eject ............................................................................................. 20

Recording ............................................................................................. 2 I

Check the Safety Tab ................................................................... 2 I

Automatic Rewind .............................................................................. 21

Recording ............................................................... 23

Recording Features ............................................................................ 24

Express Recording ....................................................................... 24

Timer Recording .......................................................................... 25

Timer Recording withVCR Plus+ ............................................ 26

Stopping aTimer Recording ...................................................... 28

Reviewing and Clearing Programs ........................................... 28

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP

(Second Audio Program) ...................................................... 28

Recording Audio Only ................................................................ 29

Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes .................... 30

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Programming the Remote ............................................ 31

To Control aTV .................................................................................. 32

Other Features .............................................................. 35

Picture Search Options ..................................................................... 36

Forward and Reverse Search .................................................... 36

Slow Notion .................................................................................. 36

Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) ...................................... 36

Frame Advance ............................................................................. 37

Index Search .................................................................................. 37

Zero Search .................................................................................. 38

Time Counter ...................................................................................... 38

On-Screen Displays ............................................................................ 39

Tracking ................................................................................................. 39

Audio Set-up Features ....................................................................... 39

Reception ....................................................................................... 40

Tape Playback ................................................................................ 40

Connections .................................................................. 41

Things to Know Before Connecting Components ..................... 41

ConnectingYour VCR ........................................................................ 42

Jacks and Cables ........................................................................... 42

Choosing a VCR Connection ................................................... 43

Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections ................. 43

Don't Forget About the Auto TV/VCR Feature .................... 43

TV with RF Jack Only ................................................................. 44

TV with Audio/Video Jacks ........................................................ 45

TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to

Unscramble Pay Channels Only .......................................... 46

Appendix A: Reference ................................................ 47

Front Panel ........................................................................................... 48

Back Panel ............................................................................................ 49

Indicator Panel ..................................................................................... 49

Troubleshooting Tips .......................................................................... 50

Specifications ....................................................................................... 53

Cleaning the VCR ................................................................................ 53

Limited Warranty ................................................................................ 54

Index .............................................................................. 55

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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.

Also, I think you'll be pleased with the features that
can be accessed through the on-screen menus.

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FIRSTTHINGS FIRST

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READ THE FIRSTTHREE SECTIONS

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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.

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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.

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READ ME!

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

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STEP 1" UNPACK WHAT'S IN THE BOX

The following items come packed in the box:

• VCR

• Remote control

• RFcoaxial cable

STEP 2: INSTALL BATi'ERIES 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 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°sANT.IN and RFOUT jacks for a
good signal as shown.

If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the audio/video

jacks on the TV and VCR for a better connection. Refer to the

Connections section, toward the back of the manual.

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CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR_ANTENNA

OUT IN IDEO ANT.IN

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STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR

Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the

outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.

STEP 5: TUNE THE TV

Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing

channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV's video input.

If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors with
RF coaxial cable, set the 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 71/Owner's Manual.

STEP 6:TURN ON THE VCR

Press VCR to turn on the VCR.

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:

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio

7 Language

0 Exit

VCR Viewing Channel
When using the ANTENNA jacks to

connect your VCR, tune your TV to
channel 3 or 4.

When using the audio/video jacks to
connect your VCR, tune your TV to the

TV's video input.

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2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCESmenu.

PREFERENCES

1 Remote ControL: VCR1
2 Auto Pray: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON

0 Exit

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

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCRI
2 Auto Play: OFF

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON

0 Exit

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

STEP 8: SET UP THE VCR

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

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SET-UP FEATURES

Below is a list of set-up features that you may want

to set up before you begin using yourVCR for the
first time:

• Select a Language

• Set upVCR Channel List (Auto Channel Search)

• Set Automatic Daylight-SavingTime

• Set theTime and Date

• Set upVCR Plus+ Channels

• Set the RemoteVCRI/VCR2 feature

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• Set the Auto Play feature

• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature

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USING THE MENU TO SET UP FEATURES

You can set up features by using the menu system. Each feature

is explained in this section.

LANGUAGE

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

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 Channels
5 Preferences

6 Audio

7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 7 to display the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE

Select a language.

%>English

2 Espanol

3 Fran_ais

Press MENU to continue

3. Press 1 for English, 2 for Espahol (Spanish), or 3 for
Fran(;ais (French).

VCR CHANNELS LIST

If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not

necessary. Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at
the factory. Even though your VCR may come with a list, it's
possible that you may want to add or eliminate some
channels depending on whether they are active.

On-screen Menus 1

Not all the VCR screens are shown in

this manual when explaining the
featu res.

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All Channels

If you do not use a cable box for ALL

channels, then you will want to use a
channel list (Auto Channel Search).

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To Auto Channel Search
Auto channel search memorizes the channels available through

your signal type--cable or antenna.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 Channels

5 Preferences
6 Audio

7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search
2 AddlRemove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE

4 VCR Plus+ Channel List

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

Detect Automatically

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

to mis-detect. If this should

happen, select I or 2 for the
system you have.

Auto Channel Search

Use the Auto Channel Search

feature to place all available
channels in memory.

If you ever change cable or

antenna systems, you may need to
Auto Channel Search again.

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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. Pressing CHANNEL up or down
now selects the active channels.

To Change the Signal Type

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

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

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channet Search

2 AddlRemove Charmers
3 Signat Type: CABLE

4 VCR Plus+ Channel L_st

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To Add or Remove Channels

You may want to add or delete channels after you Auto Channel
Search, especially if some of the channels have weak signals or
you don't want to watch them.

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3.

Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

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 delete or add.

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channel 115
is presently ADDED

Press CLEAR to remove

Press MENU to exit

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channel 115

is presently REMOVED

Press INFO to add

Press MENU to exit

TIME AND DATE

Before you set the time and date, set the Auto DST (Daylight-
Saving Time) feature to ON or OFF for your area.

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Set Daylight-Saving Time

1. PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio

7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

TIME

1 Set time and date
2 Auto DST: ON

0 Exit

3. Press 2 to turn Auto DST:ON or OFF.
Select ON if you want the VCR's clock to automatically

adjust for daylight-saving time.
Select OFF if you do not want the VCR's clock to adjust

for daylight-saving time.

Set the Time and Date

1. PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

I VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio

7 Language

0 Exit

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Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

TIME

1 Set time and date
2 Auto DST: ON

0 Exit

Time and Date 1

The time and date must be set before a
timer recording can be programmed.

Spring forward; Fall backward
In the Spring, daylight-saving time

begins on the first Sunday in April.
Because the clock automatically

changes from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM
(forward one hour), remember to

include the extra hour for timer
recording that falls 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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. Press 1 to display the SETTIME AND DATE screen.

SET TIME AND DATE

Time --:--

(hh:mm)

Date --/--/--

Press MENU to cancel

4. Enter the data using the number buttons. Press0 before
single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions.

SET TIME AND DATE

Time 12:34 PM

Date 10124197 Friday

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 on the following pages.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

I VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 Channels

5 Preferences
6 Audio
7 Language

0 Exit

Time/Date Display

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

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

Broadcast or VCR Plus+ Channel Channel Number

Cable-TV Station Number** You Receive the

Name Station On*

HBO 33
ESPN 34

• Two-DigitVCR 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 Entertainment Television
34 ESPN Sports Network

47 The Family Channel
33 Home Box Office

95 Home Box Office 2
96 Home Box Office 3

51 The Learning Channel
46 Lifetime

58 The Movie Channel
48 Music Television
49 The Nashville Network
38 Nickelodeon

64 NostalgiaTelevision
99 QualityValue Cable

41 Showtime

97 Showtime 2
59 Sports Channel

52 Turner Network Television

44 USA-Network
62 Video Hits I
93 Viewer's Choice I
94 Viewer's Choice 2

55 WGN Chicago
43 VV'I'BS Atlanta

60 _/_NOR-NewYork

See next page for Canadian List

*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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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

0 Exit

3. Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screen.

VCR+ Channel My Channel

5 --
4 --
3 -> -> -> --
2 --
1 --

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

Press MENU to save

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

VCR+ Channel My Channel

5 46

3 -> -> -> 23

2 --

1 --

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

Press MENU to save

Screen is for an example only.

ADDITIONAL SET-UP FEATURES IN THE

PREFERENCES MENU

The features in this section are all accessed through the

PREFERENCESmenu.

TwoiDigitVCR Plus+ Channel i

Numbers for Cable TV

(Canadian List)

67 Allarcom PayTelevision/

Superchannel

44 Arts & Entertainment
72 Cable News Network-Headline

News

61 Cable News Network
70 Canadian Home Shopping Network

56 Canal FamUle
69 Cathay InternationalTelevision 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

91 La Chaine Francaise
51 The Learning Channel

65 MeteoMediafrheWeather Network
48 MuchMusic Network

55 MusiquePlus
52 Nashville Network

73 Newsworld/CBC
53 Le Reseau des Sports

43 The Sports Network
64 Super Ecran
37 Super Ecran B
98 Super Ecran C

66 Telatino Network
46 TV5 Montreal

92 Viewer'.,; Choice I
93 Viewer's Choice 2

94 Viewer's Choice 3
95 Viewer'.,; Choice 4

71 Vision TV: Canada's Faith Network
38 Youth TV, Canada Inc.

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1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

I VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 Channels
5 Preferences

6 Audio

7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCESmenu.

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1

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

0 Exit

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

REMOTE VCR1/VCR2 OPTION

If you own a compatible RCA, GE, or ProScan remote that has a
VCR20VCR2-LD, or VCR2°DVD button, this feature allows you to
set this VCR to respond to that button.

Press 1 to select the Remote Control item. Then press the VCR20
VCR2°LD, or VCR2,DVD button to change.

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCRI
2 Auto Play: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON

0 Exit

PREFERENCES

(PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE)
2 Auto Play: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON

0 Exit

The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote's VCR2,
VCR2°LD, or VCR2mDVD button. If you change the remote setting

to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCRwill no longer

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

VCR1. Display the PREFERENCESmenu, press 1, and then press
VCR1. Then the remote that came with the VCR will be able to

control this VCR again.

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I Remote Control Option

Changing the remote option to
VCR2 disables the remote that

came with your VCR.

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AUTO PLAY

This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when
you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. Press 2 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/VC R

This feature controls whether the TVNCR 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 ANT.IN and RF OUT jacks of your

VCR and TV and watch your VCR on channel 3 or4 of

your T_.

Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV mode.

This is useful if you watch your VCR on the TV's video input

and you don't want your antenna/cable signal interrupted by

the VCR.

Auto TV/VCR

Pressing TVoVCR on the remote

will still switch between the VCR
and TV mode.

VCR mode: VCR indicator in the

indicator panel lights.

TV mode: VCR indicator turns off.

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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.

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VCR Basicstells you what you need
to know in order to watch a movie

or tape your favorite show.

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REMOTE BU'i-FONS

The remote control is capable of controlling your VCR and many

brands of televisions. If you have an RCA0ProScan, or GE TV, you
may be able to control it without having to program the remote.

COMPON ENT BUTFONS

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

turns some compatible components on and off.
TV Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV and sets the

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

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

the remote to control the VCR.

VCR FUNCTION BUTTONS

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

VCR's channel memory.

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

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

when tape is in pause.
FORWARD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR isstopped.

Searches forward through a tape during playback. Starts slow-

motion playback when tape is paused.

GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one channel
and then select another using the number buttons. Press GO

BACK to switch between the two channels. In menu mode, press

to go back to previous menu.

INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen.

INPUT Selects between the line input and the VCR's tuner. Line
input refers to the signal coming from the component connected

to the audio/video input jacks on the back of the VCR.

MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

TV VCR \

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REVERSE PLAY FORWARD

RECC)RD STOP PAUSE

CHAI_. GO BACK

CLEAR MENU SPEED

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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.

OFF Turns off the VCR when the remote is set to control the
VCR. Turns off other components if remote is programmed.

PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. Press PAUSEagain to
return to playback or recording.

PLAY Plays a tape.

RECORD Starts VCR recording. Also used for express

recording.
REVERSE Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Searches backward through a tape during playback. Starts
slow-motion playback when tape is paused.

SEARCH Displays Index and Zero Search menus on TV screen
when VCR is stopped. Advances the tape 30 seconds of

recorded material during playback. Each press advances the

tape an additional 30 seconds up to five minutes.

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

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

streaks that may appear on the picture during play, slow

motion, or pause. Reduces picture "jitter" during stop-action
playback.

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

TV FUNCTION BU'I-FONS

CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in

the TV's channel memory.

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

channel and then select another using the number buttons

Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels.
INFO Shows the TV's status displays on the TV screen.

MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level.

I TV Buttons

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

ProScan, and GE TVs.

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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.

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

PLAYING A TAPE

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

2. Insert a tape in the VCR.

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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(FORWARD or REVERSEon remote) to
position the tape.

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

• Press PLAY-PAUSE on VCR (PAUSE on remote) for

stop action.

• PressTRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from

the picture, if necessary.

• Press STOP, EJECTon VCR (STOP on remote) to stop

playback.

Pause

If you pause, the VCR automatically
switches from pause to stop after a

few minutes to reduce tape wear.

TAPE EJECT

Press STOP, EJECTon the VCR when it is stopped to
eject the tape.

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RECORDING

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

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

2. Press RECORD to begin recording.

3. Press STOP,EJECT on the VCR (STOP on the remote) to stop
recording.

If you just want to pause the recording for a short time (like

during a commercial), press PLAY,PAUSE on the VCR (PAUSE

on the remote) instead of STOP.

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.

AUTOMATIC REWI N D

During playback, the VCR automatically rewinds the tape and
stops when the tape reaches the end.

During recording, the VCR automatically rewinds and ejects the
tape when the tape reaches the end. While rewinding, you can

press POWER and the VCR turns off after rewinding.

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 SR Special

effects such as pause, slow motion,

picture search, and frame advance

work well when you play back
tapes recorded in this speed.

Cassette

T-120
T-160

Recording Time

SP SLP
2Hr 6Hr

2Hr 8Hr

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SEVERAL RECORDING OPTIONS

Now that you've gone through the necessary

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 RecordingwithVCR Plus+

• Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio Program
(SAP)

• Audio Only

• 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

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

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

2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.

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

Rec Ch 36
Record Length 0:00

Press REC to set tength

Rec Ch 36
Record Length 1:30

Press REC to set length

Each press of the RECORD button increases 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 on the remote

(STOP•EJECr on the VCR) 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 RAIN RENU

1VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 Channels

5 Preferences

6 Audio
7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a New Progam

2 Review Existing Progs.

3 Use VCR Plus+ Code

0 Exit

3. Select 1 to Create a New Program.

How often should this
program record?

1 One time

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

0 Cancel

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

Program 1 (One time)

Channel --
Start Time --:--

End Time -l:--

Start Date II/ I-/II

Tape Speed SLP

Press NENU to cancel

5. Enter the data for the program with the number buttons.
The data includes the channel number (press INPUT on the

remote to select the line input), start time including AM or
PM, and end time. The start date is automatically entered
based on the VCR clock. Both the date and speed can

be changed.

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

VCR PLUS+

Enter pluscode number

(from TV listing)

12876

Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU when done

4. Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode number.

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How often should this
program record?

I One time
2 Daily (every day)

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

0 Cancel

Indicate how often you want the program to be
recorded.

Program 1 (One time)

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

Start Date 10/24/97 Fri

Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to correct

Press MENU to save

Change the speed with the SPEEDbutton on the remote

or the program end time with the CLEAR button on the

remote (if necessary).

Changing the end time comes in handy when you are

recording a program, such as a sporting event+"'hat may

exceed the scheduled broadcast time.

7. Press MENU to save the program.

VCR Plus+ Recording

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

place and enough tape to record the
program.

PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you
have entered two programs where

the times overlap.

UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER... PLEASE

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

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 A TIMER RECORDING

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

recording):

• Press and hold the STOP button on the remote (STOP,EJECT
button on the VCR) for a few seconds.

REVIEWING AND CLEARING PROGRAMS

To review programs that you have already set up:

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

TIMER RECORDINGS

I Create a New Progam
2 Review Existing Progs.

3 Use VCR Plus+ Code

0 Exit

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

Program 1 (One time)

Channel 104 Cable
Start Time 12:00 AM
End Time 01:30 AM

Start Date 10/24/97 Fri
Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to erase
Press MENU for next prog.

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

RECORDING BROADCAST STEREO TV OR SAP

(SECOND AUDIO PROGRAM)

Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP
(Second Audio Program).

1. Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel
(either 3, 4, or TV's video input).

2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

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If your VCR viewing channel is 3 or 4, make sure the VCR
indicator appears in the VCR's display panel. If not, press

TV°VCR to turn it on.

4. Use the SPEEDbutton on the remote to select a recording
speed. The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen.

5. Select the channel or line input to be recorded.

6. Set the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature for the type of
audio you want to record. See Other Features section.

AUDIO

I Reception: STEREO
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI

0 Exit

7. Press RECORD to start recording.

8. Press STOPwhen you are finished.

RECORDING AUDIO ONLY

You can record audio only from another audio source connected
to the AUDIO IN (R and L) jacks on the back of the VCR.

1. Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the line input.
The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment

connected to the AUDIO IN jacks.

2. Use SPEEDon the remote to select the recording speed.

3. Start audio source playing and press RECORDto begin
recording.

4. Press STOPon the remote (STOP°EJECTon VCR) when you are

finished.

Playing Back Audio Only
To get stereo sound, connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR to

the appropriate input on your amplifier or receiver. Do not use
the phono input. Refer to your amplifier or receiver user's guide.

Recording Audio 1

Any video on the tape iserased when
you record audio only.

Audio Connection

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USING TWO VCRS FOR COPYING AND EDITING

TAPES

Use one VCR as the playback VCRand the other as the

recording VCR.

1. Turn on the TV and VCRs.

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

If you connected your VCR using the ANT.IN and RFOUT
jacks, tune the recording VCR to channel 3 or 4_the one
selected on the back of the playback VCR.

If you connected your VCR using the audio/video jacks, make
sure to select the line input on the recording VCR.

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

recording VCR.

When you reach the point on the tape or program where you
want to begin copying, press PLAY°PAUSE and then

PLAY.PAUSE again on the playback VCR. You may need to

adjust the tracking.
Press the RECORD button, then press PLAYoPAUSE on the

recording VCR.

Press the PLAY°PAUSE buttons on both VCRsat the same

time to begin copying the tape.

8. To edit segments that you do not want to copy:
° PressPLAYoPAUSE on recording VCRto pause copying.

• Locate the next segment you want to copy on playback VCR

by using FWD, REV,and PLAY-PAUSE, and then press
PLAY°PAUSE.

Press PLAYoPAUSE on both VCRsat the same time to resume

copying.

9. Press STOPoEJECTon both VCRswhen you are finished.

Caution:

The unauthorized recording of
television programs or other

materials may infringe on the
rights of others.

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CONTROL YOUR OTHER
COMPONENTS...

The remote can be programmed to control a

television.

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

be programmed.

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ABOUT PROG RAMMI NG TH E REMOTE

The remote can be programmed to control other brands of

remote controllable TVs. It is already programmed to operate
most RCA, ProScan, and GE TVs.

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:

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2.

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4.

5.

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Turn on the TV.
Find your TV brand and code number(s) on the code list on

the next page.

Press and hold the TV button on the remote.
Enter the two-digit code from the code list.

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

programmed.
If the TV does not respond, repeat these steps using the next

code 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 OFF button.

2. You may want to experiment to see which buttons operate
your TV. Try pressing buttons, such as VOL and MUTE. See

"TV Function Buttons" in the VCR Basic Section for details.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

GE ............................00,01,06,1 I

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

jvc .......................................IO,II

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Panasonic .................... 04,08, I I

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

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

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

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

ProScan ....................................0 I

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

Quasar ......................................I I

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

08,10,12

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

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

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

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

Technics ....................................I I

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

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

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

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

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

Victor .........................................I 0

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

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

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

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FEATURES TO ENHANCE VCR

OPERATION

• Picture Search Options

• Time Counter

• On-Screen Displays

• Tracking

• Audio Reception

• AudioTape Playback

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PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONS

The most basic way to search during playback is using the forward
and reverse functions. This section contains several other options

available for searching a tape.

FORWARD AND REVERSE SEARCH

You can search a tape during play. Sound isturned off during
picture search. Search works best for tapes recorded at the SP or
SLPspeed.

1. Press FORWARD (FWD) to search forward or REVERSE(REV) to
search in reverse.

2. Press FORWARD or REVERSEagain or press PLAY to return to
normal playback.

SLOW MOTION

You can search a tape during play-pause using slow motion. Slow
motion works best for tapes recorded at the SPor SLPspeed.

1. Press FORWARD or REVERSE(FWD or REV) to begin slow-
motion playback when tape is paused.

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

3. Press PLAY (PLAY,PAUSE) to return to normal playback.

The VCR switches automatically from slow-motion playback to

stop after a few minutes.

COMMERCIAL SCAN (SEARCH BUTTON)

This is useful for skipping commercials or short program segments.

• Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tape

approximately 30 seconds of recorded material.

• Each press of the SEARCHbutton adds an additional 30

seconds up to five minutes.

I Insert Tape: 1

Remember to insert a recorded tape

when using the search features.

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FRAME ADVANCE

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

1. Press PAUSE (PLAyoPAUSE) to "freeze" the action during
playback.

2. Press F.ADV on the remote each time you want to view the
next frame of the scene.

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY (PLAY, PAUSE)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 STOR

.

.

.

Press SEARCH on the remote until the INDEX SEARCH menu
appears on the TV screen.

If you want to search through a certain number of index
marks, press two number buttons to enter the number of

marks you want to search. Press CLEAR on the remote to
correct an entry.

Press FORWARD (FWD) to search forward or REVERSE(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 STOPto 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.

INDEX SEARCH

Press REV or FWD
to begin scanning

or

enter a specific

index number

Press SEARCH to exit

INDEX SEARCH

Press REV or FWD
to be,gin search

Index number

12

Press SEARCH to exit

INDEX SEARCH

Searching for

index number 12...

Press STOP to cancel

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ZERO SEARCH

The Zero Search feature enables the VCR to quickly return to a

counter reading of 0:00:00 anywhere on the tape. This is
especially convenient when you want to repeat a segment of the

tape several times.

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

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

3. Continue playing the tape.

4. Press STOR

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

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

7. Press STOPto stop Zero Searching.

ZERO SEARCH

Curre+tt tape counter is

2:17:25

Press REV to go to

0:00:00

Press SEARCH to exit

ZERO SEARCH

Searching for

0:00:00

Press STOP to cancel

TIME COUNTER

The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a

program or play back a segment of a recorded tape. It helps
locate the beginning or end of programs you taped. The time

counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the tape is ejected from
the VCR.

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

1. Press INFO twice to display the time counter.

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

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

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

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

Hours

Minutes

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ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS

The INFO button shows the status of the VCR (STOP,PLAY, RECORD,

etc.), channel number, time counter, date, time, and tape speed on

the TV screen. The date and time must be set before they can be

displayed.

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

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

3. Press INFO again to return to the normal display.
Turning off the VCR also resets the displays.

TRACKING

Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes the streaks or snow
from the picture. Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a

tape or turn on the VCR. Occasionally you may need to manually

adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a different

VCR. Just use the TRACKING buttons to remove the streaks or snow.

You can also use tracking when you PAUSEa 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.

STOP CH 05 0:30:00

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AUDIO SET-UP FEATURES

The audio set-up features enhance your tape playback and

recordings. The features in this section are accessed through the
AUDIO menu and are shown in the displays below.

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

VCR MAIN MENU

I VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings
3 Time

4 Channets

5 Preferences

6 Audio

7 Language

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2. Press 6 to display the AUDIO menu.

AUDIO

1 Reception: STEREO

2 Tape Playback: HI-FI

0 Exit

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

RECEPTION

Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second
audio program (SAP) which offers a second language. The

Reception feature lets you select the type of audio you want to
record. Press 1 to switch between Reception: STEREO,MONO, and

SAP.

• Select STEREOfor normal or stereo broadcast TV recording.

• Select MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound istoo
noisy.

Select SAP to record a second audio program instead of the
normal audio on both the hi-fi and linear tracks.

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TAPE PLAYBACK

The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks
on the tape. Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right

stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track.

Press 2 to switch between Tape Playback: HI-FI, LINEAR and MIX.

To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television or
amplifier/receiver using the audio/video jacks. The Tape Playback

feature lets you select which audio you play back.

• Select HI-FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi-Fi track and
for normal use. The HI-FI indicator lights in the indicator panel.

Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear

monaural track, such as a second audio program, (SAP) or a

dubbed voice-over.
Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both the linear

track and the Hi-Fi track, sound-on-sound. The HI-FI indicator

lights in the indicator panel.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE

CONN ECTING COMPON ENTS

PROTECT YOUR COMPONENTS FROM POWER

SURGES

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

• Always turn offtheTV and other components before you
connect or disconnect any cables.

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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 audiolvideo cables as much as possible.

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

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OVE RH EATI NG

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

• Do not stack components.

• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your

components in a stand.

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

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CONNECTING YOUR VCR

Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR.

JACKS AND CABLES

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)
The RFjacks provide good picture and mono sound, and must be

used if audio/video connections are not available for your TV.

These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections.
The RFjacks on the VCR are labeled ANT.IN and RF OUT. The

coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the
VCR's RF OUT jack and your TV's antenna input.

RFJack

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)

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

These jacks are used for most audio/video connections between

components. The VCR audio/video jacks are color coded (yellow
for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). If your
TV only has one input for audio (mono), you may need a

Y-adapter to hear sound from both channels.

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CHOOSING A VCR CONNECTION

There are several different ways to hook up your VCR, depending
on whether or not you have cable, and if you have cable, whether
you have a cable box, and if some of the channels are scrambled
and...well, you get the picture.

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

• TVwith RFjackonly

• TVwith audio/video jacks

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

If you need to hook up additional components not shown in the
diagrams here (and are unsure of how to connect them), refer to

the instruction manual that came with that particular component.

ADVANTAGES OF AUDIO/VI DEO CABLE

CONNECTIONS

Using a simple coaxial cable connection gives you good picture
quality. If your television has audio/video jacks, I highly
recommend using them to get even better picture quality and
stereo sound when recording and playing back videotapes. These

connections give you more convenient operation by not having to
share the TV's antenna signal.

DON'T FORGET ABOUT TH E AUTO TV/VCR
FEATURE

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

from the VCR or the TV.

You can change the setting manually by using the TV•VCR button
on the remote or you can set the AUTO TVNCR feature to ON

when using only the ANT.IN and RF OUT jacks and OFF when
using the AUDIONIDEO output jacks--so your TV signal is not

interrupted when the VCR isturned on.

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TV WITH RF JACK ONLY

This connection assumes:

• You are connecting an 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. Use the

TVoVCR button to watch the VCR.

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record one program and watch another:

1. Begin recording a program using one of the recording

options.

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

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CABLE,(_BLE BOX, OR_ANTENNA

OUT IN VIDEO ANT.IN

TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS

This connection assumes:

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

• Your television has audio/video jacks.

This connection provides:

• Stereo 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

• (3) audio/video cables

To connect:

1. Connect cables asshown.

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

Using This Connection

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

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record one program and watch another:

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

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:

• Stereo 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

• (3) 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 the TV•VCR

button is not required.

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TVNCR feature to OFF.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

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

1. Begin recording a scrambled program through the cable box

using one of the recording options.

2. Select an unscrambled channel on the TV.

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All scrambled channels must be
viewed through the VCR.

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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 aTroubleshootingTips section in this
Appendix, which might help to resolve some of those
simple problems.

Finally, this section contains your warranty
information.

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FRONT PANEL

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Remote Sensor

CHANNEL,TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower
channel in the VCR'schannel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape

is playing.
FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the

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

PLAY*PAUSE Plays a tape. Pauses action for viewing during
playback. Pausesrecording to prevent recording of unwanted

scenes.

POWER Turns the VCR on or off.
RECORD Starts VCR recording. Used for express recording.

Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Aim the

remote at this sensor.
REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the

picture in reverse during playback. Starts slow motion during
play-pause.

STOP.EJECT Stops the normal functions such as record, playback,

rewind, fast-forward, or pause. Ejectsthe tape when the VCR is

stopped.

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BACK PANEL

OUT IN ANT.IN

'_O_ VIDEO

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 the
ANT.IN and RF OUT jacks.

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

AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from
another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is

connected to these jacks. Use INPUT on the remote to select.

AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from
VCR to another component, like a TV or VCR, when it is

connected to these jacks.
RF OUT Jack Passessignal to TV using the cable supplied.

I N DICATO R PAN EL

POWER RECORD HI-FI VCR TIMER

HI-FI Indicator Lights during playback when Tape Playback:
HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature is set to HI-FI.

POWER Indicator Lights when the VCR is turned on.

RECORD Indicator Lights when the VCR is recording.

TIMER Indicator Lights during an express or timer recording, or

when the VCR is set for a timer recording and the VCR isturned
off. Flashes when the clock is not set or there is no cassette

in the VCR.

VCR Indicator (Applies Only if the VCR Viewing Channel is 3
or 4). Pressthe TV.VCR button on the remote to turn on or off.

• VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR.

• VCR indicator off: Picture from TV channel.

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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.

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VCR does not respond to remote

• PressVCR to set remote to control the VCR.
* Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote.

• The batteries may need changing.

• Make sure the Remote VCR1NCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the remote that came packed with your VCR

can operate it.

• Remove batteries and hold number button 1for 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

• PressTV to set remote to control a compatible TV.

• Check to make sure the remote is programmed to control an RCA0 ProScan, or GETV.

Remote no longer controls a compatible TV

• PressTV to set remote to control the compatible TV.

• 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 isswitched to an active channel.

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

Snowy or no picture during playback

• PressTV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on.

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

back of VCR.

• Check to make sure the TV's fine tuning iscorrect for the channel you have selected

• Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.

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

• 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 isencountered, the time counter will hold its count until recorded material is

detected again.

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

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

Will not record or play

• Check to make sure there isa tape in the VCR.

• Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette.

• Check to make sure the tape isnot broken.

• Check to make sure the VCR isnot in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote (PCAYePAUSE

on the VCR) to return to normal playback.

Will not record

• Check to make sure the safety tab is intact.

• Check to make sure the VCR isnot 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 PlusCode 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.

Internal clock shows incorrect time or date

• Power interruption.

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

• Check Auto DST setting. The clock may have adjusted for daylight-saving time.

Time did not adjust for daylight-saving time

• Checkto make sureAuto DSTfeature isturned on.

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 isset correctly.

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

• May not need to auto channel search if using a cable box. Refer to the VCR Channel List or contact your cable
company for more information.

Tape plays back in slow motion

• PressPLAYto return to normal playback.

Cannot select channels over 69

• Cablechannels over 69 can only be selectedif Signal Type:CABLE/ANTENNAfeature isset to CABLE.

Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically

• Checkto make surethe Auto PlayON/OFFfeature issetto ON.

TIMER indicator flashes

• Clock is not set.

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

Time counter disappears during searching

• This isnormal.

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

• Check Language feature.

No stereo sound during playback

• Check to make sure the Tape Playback feature isset to HI-FI to hear stereo sound during playback.

• Must use the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks on the back of the VCR to hear stereo sound.

Stereo audio too noisy

• Stereo signal is weak. Set Reception: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature to MONO.

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

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SPECIFICATIONS

Format:

Record/Playback

System:
Video Signal System:

Antenna:

Tuner:

Type:
Power Requirement:

Power Consumption:
Dimensions:

Weight:
Storage Temperature

Range:

Operating
Temperature Range:

VHS
Video: 4-Head

Audio: 2 Hi-Fi 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

120V AC, 60 Hz
19 watts

3.6 inches high (90 mm)

14.2 inches wide (360 mm)

10.3 inches deep (312 ram)

8.14 pounds (3.7 kg)

- 22°F to +149°F
(-30°C to +65°C)

+41°F to +104°F
(+5°C to +40°C)

*Check your cable company's compatibility requirements.

CLEANING THE VCR

Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to
dust your VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the

top, back, sides, and bottom of the cabinet.

Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol
and various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture
polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate

more dust. We recommend using a nonabrasive, antistatic

cleaner and polisher.

[Specifications are subjectto change. )

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LIMITE D 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 :;hipment to the

rental firm, whichever comes first.

What we will do:

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

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

How you get service:

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

• Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date.

• Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed.

What your warranty does not cover:

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

• Installation and related adjustments.

• Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Cleaning of video/audio heads.

• Remote control batteries.

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

• A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA.

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

Product Registration:

• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your VCR. It will make it easier to

contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.

How state law relates to this warranty:

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

to state.

If you purchased your VCR outside the United States:

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

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3 CH. 4 switch 5, 44, 49

A

Accessing menus 5
Accessories, included 4
Add or remove channels 10

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen 10
ANT.IN jack 5, 30, 43, 44, 49

Audio

playback type 40

selecting 40

Audio features, set up 39
AUDIO menu 39

Audio only 29
Audio/video cables 41

Audio/video jacks 5, 29, 30, 45, 46, 49
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu 9
Auto DST:ON or OFF feature 11

Auto play feature 16
Auto TVNCR feature 16, 43, 44, 45, 46

Automatic rewind 21
Automatic tracking 20

B

Back panel controls 49

Basic recording 21
Basics, learn the 17

Batteries, installing in the remote 4
Broadcast stereo, recording 28

C

Cables

positioning 41

types of 42
CHAN buttons 18, 19, 32
CHANNEL buttons 48

Channel, viewing 5
Channels list, VCR 8
CHANNELS menu 9, 10, 14, 26

Choosing a VCR connection 43
Cleaning the VCR 53

CLEAR button 18, 19, 27, 28, 37, 38

Clearing programs 28
Commercial scan feature 36

Component buttons 18
Connections

audio/video cable 43
choosing 43

TV with audio/video jacks 45
TV with audio/video jacks and cable box to un-

scramble pay channels only 46

TV with RFjack only 44

Contents 1
Controls

back panel 49
front panel 48

Copying and editing tapes 30

D

Daylight-saving time, setting 11
Displays, on-screen 39

E

Editing tapes 30

Eject, tape 20
Express recording 24

F

F.ADV button 18, 37
First setup 3

First things first 3
FORWARD button 18, 20, 36

Frame advance 37
Front panel controls 48

FWD button 20, 36, 37, 38, 48

G

GO BACK button 18, 19

H

HI-FI indicator 40, 49
Hi-Fi sound 40

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Index search feature 37
Indicator panel 49

INFO button 18, 19, 38, 39
INPUT button 18, 25, 29

Jacks, types of 42

L

Language feature 8
LANGUAGE menu 8

Limited warranty 54

M

MENU button

5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 18, 26, 27, 28, 39

Menus, accessing S

Monaural sound 40
MUTE button 19

N

Number buttons 5, 12, 19, 20

O

OFF button 18, 19, 20, 32
On-screen displays 39

Overheating 41

P

PAUSE button 19, 20, 21, 37, 39
Picture search options 36

PLAY button 19, 20, 36, 37, 44, 45, 46

PLAY,PAUSE button 120,30, 36, 37, 48
Playing a tape 20

POWER button 5, 21, 48
POWER indicator 49

Power surges 41
PREFERENCESmenu 6, 14, 15

Problem solving 50

Programming the remote 31

to operate TVs 32

PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 25, 27

R

Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAPfeature 29, 40
RECORD button 19, 21, 24, 29, 30, 48

RECORD indicator 4q
Recording

audio only 29
basic 21

broadcast stereo TV 28
express 24

SAP 28
speeds 21

timer 25
two VCRs 30

Remote

buttons 18

component buttons 18

installing batteries 4

TV function buttons 19

VCR function buttons 18
Remote sensor 48
REMOTE VCR1/VCR2 option 15

Remove or add channels 10
REV button 20, 36, 37, 38, 48

REVERSEbutton 19, 20, 36
Review programs screen 28

Reviewing programs 28
Rewind, automatic 21

RFOUTjack 5, 30, 43, 44, 49

S

Safety tab 21
Safety tips sheet 41

SAP.recording28
Search

commercialscan36
forward 36
frameadvance37

index37
reverse36
slowmotion 36
zero 38

SEARCHbutton 19.36. 37. 38
Sensor.remote48
SETTIMEandDATEscreen12

Setup

audiofeatures39
channellist 26
first 3

language8

usingthemenus8

Signaltype

changing10
selecting10

Slow-motionplayback36
Solvingproblems50

Specifications53
Speed

LP21
SLP21
SP21

SPEEDbutton 19.21.24. 27. 29
Speeds.recording21

STOPbutton 19.20.21. 24.28.29. 37. 38
STOP,EJECTbutton 20.21.24. 28.29.30. 48

Stoppingatimerrecording28

T

Tab. safety 21
Table of contents 1

Tape eject 20
Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature 29. 40

Tape. playing a 20
Tape speeds 21

Time and date

set 11
setting 10

Time counter 38
TIME menu 11

TIMER indicator 49
Timer recording 25

stopping 28
VCR Plus+ 26

TIMER RECORDINGS menu 25. 28
Tips. troubleshooting 50

TRACKING buttons 19. 20. 36. 39. 48
Tracking feature 39

Troubleshooting tips 50

TV button 18. 32

TV codes 33
TV function buttons 19

TV0programming the remote to control 32

TV,VCR button 16. 19. 29. 43. 44. 45. 46

V

VCR

cleaning 53
plugging in 5

turning on 5

VCR button 18
VCR channels list 8

VCR function buttons 18
VCR indicator 29. 49

VCR MAIN MENU

5. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 15. 18. 25. 26. 39

VCR Plus+

CHANNEL LIST screen 14. 26
menu 26

PlusCode number 27
setting up channels 12

using 26
worksheet for channels 13

Viewing channel 5
VOL buttons 20

W

Warranty. limited 54

Z

ZERO search feature 38
ZERO SEARCH menu 38

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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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