USER’S
GUIDE
VR617HF
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
i
Introduction
WARNING
To reduce the risk of
fire or shock hazard,
do not expose this VCR
to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la
borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.
Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug. The wide blade fits into the wall socket only one way.
If you need an extension cord, make sure it matches the plug of the VCR.
For U.S.A. — Operate VCR only on 120 volts, 60Hz AC power (normal house power).
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the
user’s authority to operate it.
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 VCR.
Model No.__________________________________________________________________
Serial No. _____________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date: ________________________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: ________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Important Information
VR617HF
Cautions
Note To Cable TV Installer
Product Registration
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.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates “dangerous
voltage” inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
This symbol indicates important
instructions accompanying the
product.
1
Introduction
Table of Contents
Important Information
Warnings______________________________ i
Cautions ______________________________ i
Note to Cable TV Installer _______________ i
Product Registration ____________________ i
Hooking Up the VCR
Choosing a Hookup ____________________ 2
Antenna or Cable System Without a
Cable Box _________________________ 3
Cable System With Cable Box to
Unscramble All Channels ___________ 4
Cable System With Cable Box to
Unscramble Pay Channels___________ 5
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ 6
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
Check Accessories With VCR ________ 7
Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 7
Turn on TV and VCR _______________ 7
Place Channels in VCR's Memory ____ 8
Add or Remove Channels from
VCR's Memory__________________ 8
Set the Time and Date ______________ 9
Set the
Auto TV/VCR Feature ________ 9
Use TV•VCR Button ________________ 9
Using the Remote Control
Component, VCR, TV, Cable Box, and
RCA DSS™ Receiver Buttons ____ 10-11
Controlling a VCR ____________________ 12
Controlling a TV ______________________ 13
Controlling a Cable Box or
RCA DSS Receiver ___________________ 14
Controlling an Auxiliary RCA Component _ 15
Playing a Tape
Operating Instructions_________________ 16
Using the Playback Features
Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX
Feature________________________ 17
Auto Play Feature_________________ 18
Auto Repeat Feature_______________ 18
Pause for Stop-Action______________ 19
Picture Search ____________________ 19
Frame Advance___________________ 19
Slow Motion______________________ 20
Automatic Tracking _______________ 20
Manual Tracking __________________20
DISPLAY Button __________________ 21
Time Counter_____________________ 21
Commercial Scan _________________ 22
Index Search _____________________ 22
Time Search ______________________ 23
Go-To Search _____________________ 23
Recording a Program
Types of Recordings___________________ 24
Recording Speeds _____________________ 24
Recording Pause ______________________ 24
Basic Recording –
Operating Instructions _____________ 25
Watch a TV Channel While VCR
is Recording a Different Channel ____ 25
Recording While You're Away
VCR Plus+ Recording___________ 26-28
Timer Recording __________________ 29
Select Cable Box Viewing Channel __ 30
Checking or Clearing Timer
Recordings ____________________ 30
Timer Recording From the
VCR’s Line Input _______________ 30
Express Recording (XPR)_______________ 31
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP___ 32
Recording Audio Only_________________ 33
Using Two VCRs for Copying
and Editing Tapes__________________ 34
Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit ______ 34
References
Specifications_________________________ 35
Cleaning the VCR _____________________ 35
Location of Controls
Front Panel_______________________ 36
Back Panel _______________________ 37
Display Panel_____________________ 37
Trouble Checks ____________________ 38-39
Limited Warranty _____________________ 40
Index________________________________ 41
2
Hooking Up the VCR
Choosing a Hookup
The hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types:
Basic (A) and Advanced (B).
The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable
connection. It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be
needed.
The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver
(TV with audio and video jacks) using a signal splitter. This connection may
improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation.
Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.
1. How do you receive your TV signals?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Outside antenna – Turn to page 3.
B. Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bow tie antenna – Turn to page 3.
C. Cable System – Go to question 2.
2. What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Cable without a box – Turn to page 3.
B. Cable box to unscramble all the channels – Turn to page 4.
C. Cable box to unscramble only pay channels, such as HBO, Showtime,
Cinemax, etc. – Turn to page 5.
*You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance.
Optional Hookups
How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?
A. Select a hookup by answering questions 1 and 2 above.
B. Then modify the connections as shown on page 6.
3
Hooking Up the VCR
OUT TO
TV
IN FROM
ANT.
CH
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AUDIO
VIDEO
IN
OUT
R
L
Back of VCR
Back of TV
300/75 Ohm
Adapter
OR
From Antenna
or Cable
Cable/
Antenna
OR
VHF
UHF
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the CH 3
55 66
4 switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the TV to this channel and use the
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
4.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation — use of TV•VCR button not
required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
If your TV is not stereo, you may need a
Y-adapter to hear sound from both channels.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
3.
You will tune the TV to its video input to
watch the VCR.
Continue to page 7.
Continue to page 7.
OUT TO
TV
IN FROM
ANT.
CH
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AUDIO
VIDEO
IN
OUT
R
L
Back of VCR
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
CABLE /
ANTENNA
L /
MONO
RIGHT
VIDEO
INPUT
INOUT
From Antenna
or Cable
OR
Back of TV
300/75 Ohm
Adapter
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Audio/Video Cables
Signal
Splitter
A
B
4
Hooking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels
OUT TO
TV
IN FROM
ANT.
CH
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AUDIO
VIDEO
IN
OUT
R
L
Back of VCR
OUTIN
Cable Box
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
Back of TV
Cable/
Antenna
OR
VHF
UHF
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the CH 3
55
66
4 switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the TV to this channel and use the
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
4.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation — use of TV•VCR button not
required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
If your TV is not stereo, you may need a
Y-adapter to hear sound from both channels.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
3.
You will tune the TV to its video input to
watch the VCR.
Continue to page 7.
Continue to page 7.
A
B
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
Signal
Splitter
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Cable Box
OUTIN
RF Coaxial
Cable
CH
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S-VIDEO
Back of VCR
IN
OUT
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
Audio/Video Cables
VIDEO
INPUT
RIGHT
AUDIO
L /
MONO
Back of TV
IN FROM
ANT.
OUT TO
TV
INOUT
CABLE /
ANTENNA
5
Hooking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels
(such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.)
OUT TO
TV
IN FROM
ANT.
CH
3 564
AUDIO
VIDEO
IN
OUT
R
L
Back of VCR
OUTIN
Cable Box
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
Back of TV
Cable/
Antenna
OR
VHF
UHF
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the CH 3
55
66
4 switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the TV to this channel and use the
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
4.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation — use of TV•VCR button not
required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
If your TV is not stereo, you may need a
Y-adapter to hear sound from both channels.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
3.
You will tune the TV to its video input to
watch the VCR. All pay channels are
viewed through the VCR.
Continue to page 7.
Continue to page 7.
A
B
From Cable
Signal
Splitter
RF Coaxial
Cable
(supplied)
Cable Box
OUTIN
VIDEO
AUDIO
CH
3 564
S-VIDEO
Back of TV
Back of VCR
IN
OUT
L
R
Audio/Video Cables
VIDEO
INPUT
RIGHT
INOUT
AUDIO
L /
MONO
IN FROM
ANT.
OUT TO
TV
CABLE /
ANTENNA
6
Hooking Up the VCR
Connecting T wo VCRs for Copying Tapes
OUT TO
TV
IN FROM
ANT.
CH
3 564
AUDIO
VIDEO
IN
OUT
R
L
OUT TO
TV
IN FROM
ANT.
CH
3 564
AUDIO
VIDEO
IN
OUT
R
L
Playback VCR
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Recording
VCR
Audio/Video
Cables
RF Coaxial
Cable
or
Use the hookup to the TV
as previously selected on
pages 3, 4, or 5.
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
Option A Hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5
and then modify with this connection.
2. Set the CH 3
55
66
4 switch on the playback
VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the recording VCR to this channel
to receive the signal from the playback VCR.
3. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
5.
Option B Hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved copy
quality and more convenient operation —
use of TV•VCR button not required.
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5
and then modify with this connection.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
If your other VCR is not stereo, you may need a
Y-adapter to copy sound from both channels.
3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
4.
You will select the LINE (audio/video)
input on the recording VCR to receive the
signal from the playback VCR.
Continue to page 7.
Continue to page 7.
B
A
Caution: The unauthorized recording of
television programs and other materials
may infringe the rights of others.
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
Recording
Audio/Video
Cables
Playback VCR
VIDEO
L
CH
3 564
AUDIO
R
VCR
VIDEO
L
CH
3 564
AUDIO
R
Use the hookup to the TV
as previously selected on
pages 3, 4, or 5.
OUT
OUT
or
IN
IN
RF Coaxial
Cable
IN FROM
ANT.
OUT TO
TV
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
IN FROM
ANT.
OUT TO
TV
7
Setting Up the VCR
1. Check accessories with VCR.
Contact your dealer if any items are missing.
2. Insert batteries in remote.
3. Turn on the TV.
A. Turn on the TV.
B. If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to
the channel selected with the CH 3
56
4switch on
back of VCR.
If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the
TV to the TV’s video input. (See TV owner’s manual
for details.)
4. Turn on the VCR.
A. Press VCR1 on the remote.
Remote
(Stock No. 221301)
EDIT
SEARCH
VOL
VOL
MUTE
PREV CH
DISPLAY
INPUT
1
4
7
TV•VCR
3
6
9
2
5
8
0
CLEAR
SPEED
REW
PLAY FF
STOP
PAUSE
REC
MENU
PROG
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F.ADV
RF Coaxial Cable
(Stock No. 207417)
2 “AAA” Batteries
Startup
continued on next page
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Set Clock
4 Channels
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
8
5. Place channels in the VCR’s memory.
The first time you turn on the VCR or after a power
interruption, the VCR will display a message on the TV
screen prompting you to Auto-Search Channels for the
VCR. If the message does not appear, go to step A
below. If the message appears, follow the directions on
the screen.
Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. This
takes about one to two minutes. The TV will then tune
to the lowest channel found. Pressing CHAN up or
down will select only the active channels.
If you ever need to manually Auto-Search Channels
because you change cable or antenna signals:
A. Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR MAIN
MENU on the TV screen. If this menu does not
appear:
• Make sure TV is tuned to same channel as
CH 3564switch on the back of the VCR or the
TV’s video input (refer to TV’s manual).
• Press VCR1, then press MENU•PROG again.
• If you use a basic hookup, check VCR indicator
in display panel – it should be on. Press TV•VCR
to turn it on.
• Check the connections.
B. Press 4to display the CHANNELS menu.
C. Press 1 to begin Auto-Search Channels.
The VCR automatically selects CABLE (cable TV) or
ANTENNA. If you need to change the setting
manually, press 3.
6. Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory.
You may want to add or remove channels if some of the
channels are not active, have weak signals, or you do
not want to watch them.
Channels must be placed in memory using the Auto-
Search Channels feature described above before you can
add or remove channels.
A. Press VCR1 on the remote.
B. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR
MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
C. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
D. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL
menu.
E. Follow the directions on the screen.
F. Add or remove more channels by entering channel
numbers or using CHANNEL up or down.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Set Clock
4 Channels
CHANNELS
1 Auto-Search Channels
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: ANTENNA
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
0 Exit
Auto-Search Channels
Connect antenna cable...
then press CH UP.
CHANNELS
1 Auto-Search Channels
2 Add/Remove Channels
ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL
CH 03
is presently ADDED
Press CLEAR to remove
Press MENU to exit
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Set Clock
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Setting Up the VCR
7. Set the time and date.
When you first turn on the VCR, --:-- appears in the clock area of
the VCR’s display panel.
A. Press MENU•PROG on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen.
B. Press 3 to display SET CLOCK.
C. Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the
remote.
• Press 0 before single-digit numbers.
Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7 for a time
of 5:07. Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM.
• Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect entries.
D. Press MENU•PROG on remote to remove SET CLOCK from
the TV screen and start the clock. The time will appear in the
VCR’s display panel and the time and date will appear on the
TV screen when you press DISPLAY.
8. Set Auto TV/VCR feature.
Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookups.
If you have connected your VCR using the video input of your TV,
you can prevent the VCR indicator from turning on automatically.
A. Press MENU•PROG on remote to see VCR MAIN MENU on the
TV screen.
B. Press 5 to display PREFERENCES.
C. Press 3 to select Auto TV/VCR: ON or OFF.
• Select ON if you used one of the basic hookups and watch
your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV. You will then press
the TV•VCR button to turn the VCR indicator on or off to
switch between the picture coming from the VCR or
television channels.
• Select OFF if you used one of the advanced hookups and
watch your VCR on the video input channel of your TV. The
VCR indicator will not turn on automatically.
Pressing TV•VCR on the remote will still turn the VCR
indicator on or off.
9. Use TV•VCR button.
Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups.
When using one of the basic hookups, the TV•VCR button lets you
switch between the picture coming from the VCR or the picture
from the TV channel. This button lets you record a program on the
VCR while watching another channel on the TV. Details are on
page 25.
A. Press VCR1 to set the remote to control the VCR.
B. Press TV•VCR to see the picture from the VCR.
The VCR indicator lights in the display panel.
C. Press CHANNEL up or down on the VCR or CHAN on VCR’s
remote to change channels on the VCR.
The channel number changes in the display panel.
D. Press TV•VCR to see the TV channels.
The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel. Change
channels using the TV’s remote.
E. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel — CH3 or CH4.
F. Press VCR1, then TV•VCR to switch back to the picture from
the VCR.
Startup
SLP
VCR
HI-FI
VCR Display Panel
SET CLOCK
Time --:--
(hh:mm)
Date --/--/--
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to exit
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Set Clock
4 Channels
5 Preferences
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Set Auto Repeat
0 Exit
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Using the Remote Control
Buttons
EDIT
SEARCH
VOL
VOL
MUTE
PREV CH
DISPLAY
INPUT
1
4
7
TV•VCR
3
6
9
2
5
8
0
CLEAR
SPEED
REW
PLAY FF
STOP
PAUSE
REC
MENU
PROG
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F.ADV
AUX (Auxiliary)
Used with POWER button to turn
on compatible audio component.
See page 15.
DSS•CABLE
Turns on a compatible RCA cable
box or RCA DSS satellite
receiver. See page 14.
Used with POWER button to turn
on another brand of cable box,
other than RCA, when the remote
is programmed to control that
cable box. See page 14.
TV
Turns on a compatible RCA or
ProScan TV and sets the remote
to control the TV.
Used with POWER button to turn
on another brand of TV, other
than RCA, when the remote is
programmed to control that TV.
See page 13.
VCR1
Turns on a compatible RCA or
ProScan VCR and sets remote to
control the VCR.
VCR2•LD
Turns on a compatible RCA or
ProScan VCR and sets remote to
control VCR when it has been
setup. See page 12.
Used with POWER button to turn
on compatible RCA or ProScan
LaserDisc player.
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 VCR for
a VCR Plus+ or timer recording.
DISPLAY
Shows VCR operating displays
on the TV screen.
Displays the time counter.
EDIT
Signals two properly connected
compatible VCRs to begin
copying a tape. See page 34.
F.ADV (Frame Advance)
Lets you view one frame with
each press of the button while the
tape is paused.
FF (Fast Forward)
Fast forwards the tape when the
VCR is stopped.
Searches the picture in forward
motion during playback.
INPUT
Turns the line input on or off.
LINE appears in the display panel
and VIDEO appears on the TV
screen.
Line input refers to the signal
coming from the component
connected to the audio/video
jacks on the back of the VCR.
MENU•PROG
Displays the VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen.
Removes a menu from the
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 action for viewing during
playback.
Pauses recording to prevent
recording of unwanted scenes.
Component Buttons
Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component.
VCR Function Buttons
Press VCR1 (VCR2•LD) to set remote to control the VCR to use the
function buttons.
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Using the Remote Control
CHAN Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower
channel in the TV’s channel
memory when remote is set to
control a TV.
CLEAR
Removes menus or status
displays from the screen.
DISPLAY
Shows the status displays on the
screen.
Removes menus or displays from
the screen.
MUTE
Turns the TV sound on or off.
Numbers (0 through 9 )
Select a channel up to 99 by
pressing two numbers.
Select a cable channel over 99 by
pressing and holding 1 until 1--
appears on the screen. Then
press the other two numbers.
POWER
Turns off a compatible TV when
remote is set to control TV.
Used with TV button to turn on a
compatible TV, other than RCA,
when the remote is programmed
to control that TV. See page 13.
PREV CH (Previous Channel)
Switches between two channels.
Select one channel and then select
another. Press PREV CH to
switch between the two channels.
SLOW – / +
Used with the TV’s menus to
select and adjust features.
VOL Up and Down
Raises and lowers sound.
PLAY
Plays a tape.
POWER
Turns off VCR when remote is set
to control the VCR.
PREV CH (Previous Channel)
Switches between two channels.
Select one channel and then select
another. Press PREV CH to
switch between the two channels
REC
Starts VCR recording.
Used for express recording (XPR).
See page 31.
REW (Rewind)
Rewinds the tape when the VCR
is stopped.
Searches the picture in reverse
motion during playback.
SEARCH
Displays INDEX, TIME, and
GO-TO SEARCH menus on TV.
Lets you advance tape 60 or 120
seconds during playback.
SLOW – / +
Used for slow-motion playback.
SPEED (Tape Speed)
Selects a recording speed
(SP or SLP).
STOP
Stops the normal functions such
as record, playback, rewind, fast
forward, and pause of the VCR.
TRACKING Up and Down
Lets you manually reduce the
streaks that may appear on the
picture during play or pause.
Reduces picture “jitter” during
stop-action playback.
TV•VCR
Switches the picture signal so
that it either comes from the VCR
or the TV channel. See page 9.
VCR Function Buttons
(continued)
TV Function Buttons
Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV. Some buttons may not work with the TV.
CHAN Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower
channel.
Numbers (0 through 9)
Select a channel using the number
buttons.
POWER
Turns off a compatible cable box
or satellite receiver.
Cable Box and RCA DSS™ Receiver Function Buttons
Press the DSS•CABLE button to set remote to control a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. Some buttons
may not work with the cable box or receiver.
Buttons
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Using the Remote Control
Controlling a VCR
The VCR’s remote controls two compatible RCA or ProScan VCRs with the VCR1
and VCR2•LD buttons. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to VCR1
without being programmed. If you own two compatible VCRs, test them to see if
VCR1 turns on both VCRs. If it does, then you may want to program this VCR to
respond to the VCR2•LD button on the remote.
Program the VCR for Remote Control
Set the Remote Control feature of the VCR to the VCR1
or VCR2 position. The remote then controls the VCR
with either the VCR1 or VCR2•LD button — whichever
position you select in the menu.
1. Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR MAIN
MENU.
2. Press 5 to display PREFERENCES.
3. Press 1 to activate the Remote Control feature.
4. Press VCR1 or VCR2•LD to change the setting and
program this VCR to respond to the VCR1 or
VCR2•LD button — whichever you select.
Important Reminder: Remember you must
press VCR1 or VCR2•LD on the remote —
whichever you selected in the menu —
before the remote will operate this VCR.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Set Clock
4 Channels
5 Preferences
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR2
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Set Auto Repeat
0 Exit
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Set Auto Repeat
Press VCR2 to change
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