RCA VR617HF User Manual

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USER’S GUIDE

VR617HF

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

Page 2

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.

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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

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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.

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Hooking Up the VCR

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANT.

CH 3 564

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

Back of VCR

Back of TV

300/75 Ohm

Adapter

From Antenna

or Cable

Cable/

Antenna

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.

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.

You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR.

Continue to page 7.

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANT.

CH 3 564

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

Back of VCR

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

CABLE / ANTENNA

L /

MONO

RIGHT

VIDEO INPUT

INOUT

From Antenna

or Cable

Back of TV

300/75 Ohm

Adapter

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

Audio/Video Cables

Signal

Splitter

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Hooking Up the VCR

Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANT.

CH 3 564

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

Back of VCR

OUTIN

Cable Box

From Cable

RF Coaxial

Cable

Back of TV

Cable/

Antenna

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

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.

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.

You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR.

Continue to page 7.

From Cable

RF Coaxial

Cable

Signal Splitter

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

Cable Box

OUTIN

RF Coaxial

Cable

CH 3 564

S-VIDEO

Back of VCR

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Audio/Video Cables

VIDEO INPUT

RIGHT

AUDIO

L /

MONO

Back of TV

IN FROM ANT.

OUT TO TV

INOUT

CABLE / ANTENNA

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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

OUT

Back of VCR

OUTIN

Cable Box

From Cable

RF Coaxial

Cable

Back of TV

Cable/

Antenna

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

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.

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.

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.

From Cable

Signal Splitter

RF Coaxial Cable (supplied)

Cable Box

OUTIN

VIDEO

AUDIO

3 564

S-VIDEO

Back of TV

Back of VCR

OUT

Audio/Video Cables

VIDEO INPUT

RIGHT

INOUT

AUDIO

L /

MONO

IN FROM ANT.

OUT TO TV

CABLE / ANTENNA

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Hooking Up the VCR

Connecting T wo VCRs for Copying Tapes

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANT.

CH 3 564

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANT.

CH 3 564

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

Playback VCR

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

Recording

VCR

Audio/Video

Cables

RF Coaxial

Cable

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

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.

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.

You will select the LINE (audio/video) input on the recording VCR to receive the signal from the playback VCR.

Continue to page 7.

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

CH 3 564

AUDIO

VCR

VIDEO

CH 3 564

AUDIO

Use the hookup to the TV

as previously selected on

pages 3, 4, or 5.

OUT

RF Coaxial

Cable

IN FROM ANT.

OUT TO TV

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

IN FROM ANT.

OUT TO TV

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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

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

VOL

MUTE

PREV CH

DISPLAY

INPUT

TV•VCR

CLEAR

SPEED

REW

PLAY FF

STOP

PAUSE

REC

PROG

•

TRACKING

SLOW

–

F.ADV

RF Coaxial Cable

(Stock No. 207417)

2 “AAA” Batteries

Startup

continued on next page

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VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Set Clock 4 Channels

Setting Up the VCR

Startup

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

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VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Set Clock

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

VOL

MUTE

PREV CH

DISPLAY

INPUT

TV•VCR

CLEAR

SPEED

REW

PLAY FF

STOP

PAUSE

REC

PROG

•

TRACKING

SLOW

–

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.

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.

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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Remote

Brand * Button

Akai 03 AOC 06 Candle 06 Citizen 06 Colortyme 06 Concerto 06 Curtis Mathes 01,06 Daewoo 06 Daytron 06 Electrohome 06 Emerson 06 Envision 05,06 Fisher 05,08 GE 00,01,06,11 Goldstar 06 Hallmark 06 Hitachi 06 Infinity 04 J C Penney 00,01,06,09 JBL 04 Jensen 06 JVC 10,11 Kawasho 03,06 Kenwood 06 Loewe 04 Luxman 06 LXI 04,05,07 Magnavox 04,06 Marants 04 Marantz 04,06,12 MGA 06 Mitsubishi 06,12 MTC 06

Remote

Brand * Button

NAD 07 NEC 06 Panasonic 04,11 Philco 04,06 Philips 03,04,06 Pioneer 06 Portland 06 ProScan 01 Proton 06 Quasar 11 Radio Shack 01,05,13 RCA 01,06 Realistic 05 Sampo 06 Samsung 06,09 Sanyo 05,08 Sears 01,05,06,07,

08,10, Sharp 06,13 Sony 03 Soundesign 06 Sylvania 04,06 Technics 11 Techwood 06 Teknika 06 TMK 06 Toshiba 05,07,09 Universal 00 Victor 10 Wards 00,01,04,06,

13 Zenith 02

Using the Remote Control

Controlling a TV

The VCR‘s remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV. The remote can also be set up to control other manufacturer‘s brands. To program the remote, use the remote buttons that correspond to your brand.

Program the remote for a TV

Operate the TV

After you have set up your remote to control your TV, test the TV buttons to see which ones operate your TV.

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

2. If TV does not turn on in step 1, press TV and then POWER.

3. Use the “TV Function Buttons” as described on page 11.

1. Turn on the TV.

2. Point the VCR

remote at the TV.

3. Hold the TV button

and press two number buttons for your brand. If the TV changes channels when the CHAN up or down button is pressed, set up is complete.

4. Release the buttons.

5. Repeat steps 2 – 4

with two other buttons if the first ones do not work.

* The remote may not be able to control every

model TV of the brands listed.

Helpful Hint: Notice the difference between the TV and VCR on-screen displays. This is one way to tell if the remote is set to control the VCR or the TV.

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Controlling a Cable Box or an RCA DSS™ Receiver*

The DSS•CABLE button on the VCR’s remote is preprogrammed to control either a compatible RCA cable box or satellite receiver. If your cable box is another manufacturer’s brand and has its own remote, you will probably be able to program the VCR’s remote to control your cable box. To program the VCR’s remote, enter the code that corresponds to your brand.

Program the remote

1. Turn on the cable

box.

2. Point the VCR

remote at the cable box.

3. Hold the DSS•CABLE button and press two number buttons to enter the code for your brand.

4. Release the buttons.

5. Press POWER on the

remote. If the cable box turns off, setup is complete.

6. Repeat steps 2 – 5 with a different code if the first one does not work.

Operate the Cable Box or RCA DSS Satellite Receiver

After you have set up your remote (if required) to control your cable box, test the buttons to see which ones operate your cable box or satellite receiver.

1. Point the remote at the cable box or satellite receiver and press DSS•CABLE.

2. If the cable box does not turn on in step 1, press DSS•CABLE and then POWER.

If the RCA DSS satellite receiver does not turn on in step 1, reprogram the remote using 00

3. Use the “Cable Box or RCA Receiver Function Buttons” for the cable box and test the “TV

Function Buttons” to see which ones operate the satellite receiver.

See page 11.

*DSS™ is a trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics.

Brand of Cable-TV Box

ABC Anvision Cablestar Eagle Eastern International General Instrument Hamlin Hitachi Jerrold Macom Magnavox NSC Oak Oak Sigma Panasonic Philips Pioneer Randtek RCA Regal Regency Samsung Scientific Atlanta Sylvania Teknika Texscan Tocom Unika Universal Viewstar Warner Amex Zenith

Code Number(s)

53,54 07, 08 07, 08

07,08

04, 05, 15, 23, 24, 25, 30, 36

12, 13, 34,48

37, 43

04, 05, 15, 23, 24, 25, 30, 36, 45, 46,47

37, 43

07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41

01, 16, 38

03, 27, 39

07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41

18, 20, 44

07, 08 00, 27 12, 13 02, 33

03, 22, 35

11 06

10, 11

17, 21,49, 50

31, 32, 41

51, 52

07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41

14, 42

* The remote may not be able to control every cable box of the

brands listed.

Using the Remote Control

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RCA 03 07 06

AM/FM CD Tape

Phono

Type of Auxiliary Audio Equipment and Code*

Controlling an Auxiliary RCA Component

The remote that came packed with your VCR is also capable of controlling one compatible RCA audio component, such as an AM/FM radio, CD player, tape player, or phonograph. The remote must be programmed for the specific component it is to control. To program the remote, use the code that corresponds to your component.

Program the Remote for an Auxiliary Component

1. Turn on the component.

2. Point the VCR remote at the component.

3. Hold the AUX button and press two number buttons to

enter the code for your component.

4. Release the buttons.

5. Press POWER on the remote. If the component turns

off, setup is complete.

Operate the Auxiliary Component

After you have set up your remote to control your component, test the buttons to see which ones operate the component.

1. Point the remote at the component and press AUX.

2. If the component does not turn on in step 1, press AUX and then POWER.

3. Test the buttons on the remote to see which ones operate your component.

* The remote may not be able to control every RCA model of audio

equipment listed.

Using the Remote Control

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Playing a Tape

Operating Instructions

To play a tape

1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or TV’s video input to see the

picture from the VCR.

2. Insert a tape in the VCR.

VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in indicator lights, and the VCR indicator lights if the Auto TV/VCR feature is set to ON. The tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the Auto Play feature is turned on.

3. Press PLAY, if necessary. PLAY appears in the VCR’s display panel.

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

necessary. Details are on page 20.

5. Press STOP.

6. Press REW.

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

7. Press EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is completely rewound.

TV• VCR

EJECT

POWER

CHANNEL

TRACKING

FWD

REW PLAY

PAUSERECORD STOP

INPUT

ON SCREEN PROGRAMMING

Safety Tab

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Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature

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

To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier/receiver using the audio/video jacks. The Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature lets you select which audio you play back.

To Select Playback Sound

1. Press MENU•PROG to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV

screen.

2. Press 6 to see the AUDIO menu on the TV screen.

3. Press 2 to switch between HI-FI, LINEAR, or MIX sound.

• Select HI-FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi-Fi track

and for normal use. The Hi-Fi indicator is lit in the VCR’s display panel during

Hi-Fi playback.

• Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the

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

The Hi-Fi indicator turns off in the VCR’s display panel during linear playback.

• Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both the

linear track and the Hi-Fi track, sound-on-sound.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Set Clock 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Audio

EDIT

VOL

MUTE

PREV CH

DISPLAY

INPUT

TV•VCR

CLEAR

SPEED

REW

PLAY FF

STOP

PAUSE

REC

PROG

•

TRACKING

SLOW

–

F.ADV

AUDIO

1 Reception: STEREO 2 Tape Playback: HI-FI

0 Exit

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Using the Playback Features

Auto Play Feature

This feature lets you tell the VCR whether you want it to automatically start playing a tape that is inserted with the safety tab removed.

1. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on

the TV screen.

2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

3. Press 2 to select Auto Play: ON or OFF.

• Select ON to have a tape with its safety tab removed start

playing automatically.

• Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed

to start playing automatically.

Auto Repeat Feature

The VCR will automatically repeat a segment of tape.

1. Locate the beginning of the segment

you want the VCR to repeat, and press STOP.

2. Press DISPLAY to display the time counter, and press CLEAR to reset it to 0:00:00.

3. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

4. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

5. Press 4 to display the AUTO REPEAT menu.

6. Use the number buttons to enter the length of time of the segment you want the VCR to repeat.

REP appears in the VCR’s display panel.

7. Press MENU•PROG repeatedly to remove the menus from the screen.

The VCR will play the tape until the specified counter reading is reached, rewind the tape and replay the segment over and over.

EDIT

VOL

MUTE

PREV CH

DISPLAY

INPUT

TV•VCR

CLEAR

SPEED

REW

PLAY FF

STOP

PAUSE

REC

PROG

•

TRACKING

SLOW

–

F.ADV

Playing a Tape

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

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

AUTO REPEAT

Set the length of time you want the tape to play in a repeating loop

Loop from 0:00 to 0:00

(h:mm)

Press CLEAR to turn off Press MENU to exit

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Pause for Stop Action

This feature stops the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of the scene. Stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SP and SLP speed.

1. Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action. STILL appears in the VCR’s display panel.

2. Press TRACKING up or down to reduce any jittering of the

picture.

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback. The VCR will automatically switch from stop-action

playback to stop after a few minutes.

Picture Search

You can search a picture during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding the tape. Sound is turned off during picture search. The picture is best for tapes recorded in the SP and SLP speed.

Fast Forward Search

1. Press FF on the remote or FWD on the VCR to search forward at a faster-than-normal speed.

SRCH+ appears in the VCR’s display panel.

2. Press FF on the remote, FWD on the VCR, or PLAY to return

to playback. SRCH– appears in the VCR’s display panel.

Rewind Search

Use REW instead of FF for the same steps in “Fast Forward Search.”

Frame Advance

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

1. Press PAUSE to stop the action.

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

scene.

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to resume normal playback.

Using the Playback Features

Playing a Tape

EDIT

VOL

MUTE

PREV CH

DISPLAY

INPUT

TV•VCR

CLEAR

SPEED

REW

PLAY FF

STOP

PAUSE

REC

PROG

•

TRACKING

SLOW

–

F.ADV

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Slow Motion

You can view the picture in slow motion during play or play pause. SLOW – and + allow you to change the speed. Sound is turned off during slow-motion playback. Slow motion works best in the SP or SLP speed.

1. During playback, Press SLOW + or – to start slow-motion

playback.

SLOW appears in the VCR’s display panel.

2. Press SLOW + to increase the speed or – to decrease the

speed.

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

the picture.

4. Press PLAY to return to playback.

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

Automatic Tracking

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

Manual Tracking

Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a different VCR or camcorder. The TRACKING buttons on the remote or VCR are used when playing a tape. They have no effect during recording.

When streaks or snow appear, press TRACKING up or down for the best possible picture.

Press TRACKING up or down during stop-action pause to reduce picture jitter.

Press both TRACKING buttons at the same time to turn automatic tracking back on.

Using the Playback Features

Playing a Tape

EDIT

VOL

MUTE

PREV CH

DISPLAY

INPUT

TV•VCR

CLEAR

SPEED

REW

PLAY FF

STOP

PAUSE

REC

PROG

•

TRACKING

SLOW

–

F.ADV

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Using the Playback Features

Playing a Tape

DISPLAY Button

1. Press DISPLAY to display the status of the VCR,

channel number, time counter, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. The time will appear in the display panel.

The time and date must be set before they are displayed. If you do not press DISPLAY again, these displays will time out.

2. Press DISPLAY again to have only the time counter

remain on the TV screen. The time counter will appear instead of the time in the VCR’s display panel.

3. Press DISPLAY again to remove the time counter from

the TV screen. No displays will appear on the TV screen. This is

convenient for editing tapes. The time counter will remain in the VCR’s display panel.

4. Press DISPLAY again to return to the normal status

displays. Turning off the VCR automatically returns the

displays to normal.

Time Counter

The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or play back a segment of a prerecorded 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 a 30-minute program was recorded at the beginning of the tape, you would:

1. Insert the prerecorded tape. Press STOP.

2. Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time counter

on the TV screen.

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

4. Press FF on remote or FWD on the VCR to fast

forward the tape until the time counter reads 0:30:00. This is the approximate end of the program and you

can begin recording at this spot.

5. Press DISPLAY twice to remove the time counter from

the screen and return to the normal display.

EDIT

VOL

MUTE

PREV CH

DISPLAY

INPUT

TV•VCR

CLEAR

SPEED

REW

PLAY FF

STOP

PAUSE

REC

PROG

•

TRACKING

SLOW

–

F.ADV

0:30:00

STOP CH 05 0:30:00

11/18/95 SAT 01:30AM SLP

Hours

Seconds

Minutes

Press

DISPLAY

Status Displays Will Time Out

Time Counter Only Will Not Time Out

No Displays

Press

DISPLAY

Again

Press

DISPLAY

Again

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Commercial Scan

This is useful for scanning commercials or short program segments.

1. Press SEARCH once during playback to advance

the tape approximately 60 seconds.

2. Press SEARCH twice during playback to advance

the tape approximately 120 seconds.

Index Search

The VCR has a “VHS Index Search System” that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you stop and start recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks.

The VCR will automatically locate the index number you select. The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape.

1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.

2. Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH

menu on the TV screen.

Using the Playback Features

Playing a Tape

EDIT

VOL

MUTE

PREV CH

DISPLAY

INPUT

TV•VCR

CLEAR

SPEED

REW

PLAY FF

STOP

PAUSE

REC

PROG

•

TRACKING

SLOW

–

F.ADV

INDEX SEARCH

Enter Index number

Press FWD or REW Press SEARCH to exit

INDEX SEARCH:04

3. Press two number buttons to enter the number of index marks you

want the VCR to search. Press CLEAR to correct an entry.

4. Press FF on remote or FWD on the VCR to search forward or REW

to search in reverse.

5. Press STOP to stop index searching.

Some index marks may be missed by the VCR.

• A mark too close to your location on the tape.

• The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five minutes or less.

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

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Go-To Search

The VCR will search for the time counter reading you select and automatically begin playing back the tape.

1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.

2. Press SEARCH on the remote three times to display the GO- TO SEARCH menu on the TV screen.

Playing a Tape

GO-TO SEARCH

Current tape counter is

0:00:00

Go to counter display

0:00:00

Press FWD or REW Press SEARCH to exit

CRK70VD

EDIT

VOL

MUTE

PREV CH

DISPLAY

INPUT

TV•VCR

CLEAR

SPEED

REW

PLAY FF

STOP

PAUSE

REC

PROG

•

TRACKING

SLOW

–

F.ADV

Using the Playback Features

Time Search

The VCR will search forward or reverse the amount of time you select from the location you are on the tape.

1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.

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

3. Press number buttons to enter the hour(s) and minute(s) of the

time counter reading you want the VCR to search. Press CLEAR to correct an entry.

4. Press FF on remote or FWD on the VCR to search forward or REW to search in reverse.

5. Press STOP to stop time searching.

TIME SEARCH

Enter search time

0:30

Press FWD or REW Press SEARCH to exit

3. Press number buttons to enter the hour(s) and minute(s)

of the time counter reading you want the VCR to search. Press CLEAR to correct an entry.

4. Press FF on remote or FWD on the VCR to search forward or REW to search in reverse.

5. Press STOP to stop go-to searching.

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Recording a Program

Your VCR provides different types of recording. These types are explained in the following sections:

Basic Recording – Operating Instructions Recording While You're Away

VCR Plus+ Recording

Timer Recording Express (XPR) Recording Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program) Recording Audio Only Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes

Recording Speeds

Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP or SLP). The speed you select appears on the TV screen and in the VCR’s display panel. The VCR automatically selects the speed for playback.

SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording. That is why most prerecorded, rental tapes are recorded in SP. Fewer programs can be recorded on the tape. Special effects such as pause, frame advance, slow motion, and picture search work well in this speed.

SLP (Super Long Play) gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP. Special effects such as pause, frame advance, slow motion, and picture search work well in this speed.

Recording Pause

This feature allows you to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material.

Press PAUSE during recording to stop and start recording. PAUSE and Dappear in the VCR’s display panel.

The VCR will automatically switch from pause to stop after a few minutes.

Types of Recordings

Recording Time

Cassette SP SLP

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

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Recording a Program

Types of Recordings

To Make a Recording

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

1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

The cassette-in indicator lights in the VCR’s display panel.

2. Press VCR1 (VCR2•LD) to set remote to control VCR.

3. If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator

appears in the VCR’s display panel. If not, press TV•VCR to turn it on.

4. Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote.

The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR’s display panel and on the TV screen.

5. Select the channel to be recorded.

The channel number appears in the VCR’s display panel and on the TV screen.

6. Press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote to begin recording. REC and

appear in the VCR’s display panel

while the VCR is recording.

Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel

1. Follow steps 1 through 6 above.

2. If using one of the basic hookups, press TV•VCR to switch to

the TV channel. The VCR indicator will turn off in the display panel.

3. Press TV to set the remote to control TV functions for a compatible TV.

4. Select the channel you want to watch with the TV’s channel buttons.

5. Press STOP when recording is finished.

Basic Recording – Operating Instructions

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Recording a Program

Recording While You’re Away (VCR Plus+* Recording)

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

VCR Plus+ Setup for Antenna or Unscrambled Cable Systems (Not Requiring a Cable Box)

A VCR Plus+ channel number is assigned for each broadcast or cable channel. These numbers are listed in most publications that list PlusCode* numbers.

1. Prepare the worksheet on the opposing page for the VCR Plus+ channels that are

different than the channels you receive them on. Refer to the chart below for standardized VCR Plus+ channel numbers.

2. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

3. Press 4 to display CHANNELS menu.

4. Press 4 to display VCR Plus+ Channel List

menu.

5. Using your worksheet, press two numbers to enter each channel number you receive on a

different

channel than the assigned VCR

Plus+ channel number. Press CHAN up or down to move the

numbers up or down on the menu. Press CLEAR on the remote to erase a number.

6. Press MENU•PROG when you are finished. Auto channel search must be performed

before setting the VCR Plus+ channel list.

Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TV

U.S.A. 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 Nostalgia Television 99 Quality Value Cable 41 Showtime 97 Showtime 2 59 Sports Channel 52 Turner Network Television 44 USA Network 62 Video Hits 1 93 Viewer’s Choice 1 94 Viewer’s Choice 2 55 WGN Chicago 43 WTBS Atlanta 60 WWOR New York

Canadian List

67 Allarcom Pay Television/Superchannel 44 Arts & Entertainment 72 Cable News Network-Headline News 61 Cable News Network 70 Canadian Home Shopping Network 56 Canal Famille 69 Cathay International Television Inc 68 Chinavision Canada Corp 60 Country Music Television 63 Family Channel 62 First Choice 96 First Choice Two 97 First Choice Three 99 First Choice Four 90 House of Commons 91 La Chaine Francaise 51 The Learning Channel

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

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: CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel List

VCR+ Channel My Channel

5 46 4 23 3 -> -> -> -2 -1 --

Use CHAN Up/Dn to select Press 0-9 to change Press MENU to save

Broadcast or Cable-TV VCR Plus+ Channel Number You

Station Name Channel Number Receive This Station On

HBO 33 See Note 1 ESPN 34 See Note 1 ABC See Note 2 See Note 1 FOX See Note 2 See Note 1

Note 1: Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on. Note 2: Check your local listing for the broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned to this station.

SAMPLE

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VCR Plus+ Channel Worksheet

Use this worksheet to create a list from which you can set up your VCR Plus+ channel list.

Broadcast or Cable TV

Station Name

(Such as ABC, NBC, CBS, etc.)

Channel Number You

Receive This Station On**

VCR Plus+

Channel Number*

(See Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Chart)

* Check your local listing for VCR Plus+ channel numbers assigned to network stations. ** Check your local or cable listing for the channel numbers to enter in this column.

Recording a Program

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VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+

Recording a Program

Recording While You’re Away (VCR Plus+ Recording)

The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before using VCR Plus+ to record a program, make sure that:

• The clock is set correctly.

• A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs.

• The remote is set to control the VCR — using VCR1 (VCR2•LD).

• The VCR is setup for VCR Plus+ programming.

• If you receive all channels through a cable box or satellite receiver, select a cable box or satellite receiver viewing channel

on page 30.

• If you do not use a cable box or satellite receiver for all channels, complete VCR Plus+ Setup on page 26.

VCR PLUS+

Enter PlusCode number

(from TV listing)

How often should this program record?

1 One time 2 Daily (every day) 3 Weekdays (Mon - Fri) 4 Weekly (once/week)

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel 08 Start Time 02:10 PM End Time 03:35 PM Start Date 11/18/95 SAT Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to adjust Press MENU to save

Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording

1. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

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

3. Press numbers on the remote to enter the PlusCode number

for the program you want to record. PlusCode numbers are found in most local TV listings.

Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.

4. Press MENU•PROG to enter the program. If the VCR does not recognize the PlusCode number,

Unrecognized number... Please re-enter appears on the TV screen. Check the number and enter it again.

5. Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select type of program.

1 One time – single program recorded once. 2 Daily – program recorded at same time every day. 3 Weekdays – program recorded at same

time Monday through Friday.

4 Weekly – program recorded at same time

once a week.

6. Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote.

7. Press CLEAR if you want to change the program end time.

This feature allows you to extend the recording time on VCR Plus+ programs. This option may be useful when recording programs such as sporting events that could go past scheduled broadcast times.

8. Press MENU•PROG to enter your program. A reminder appears which will time out.

PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you entered two programs where the times overlap.

9. The TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears. Press 3 to enter an additional VCR Plus+ program, or press 0 to exit.

10.

Turn off the VCR before recording time.

TIMER appears briefly and appears in the VCR’s display panel when the timer has been programmed.

11. If using a cable box or satellite receiver, leave it turned on and tuned to the

channel you want to record.

Stopping a Recording in Progress

With the VCR: Press POWER and then STOP within a few seconds. With the Remote: Press VCR1 (VCR2•LD) and then STOP within a few seconds.

TIMER

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Recording a Program

Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)

The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that:

• The clock is set correctly.

• A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs.

• The remote is set to control the VCR — using VCR1 (VCR2•LD).

• If you receive all channels through a cable box or satellite receiver, select a cable box or satellite receiver viewing channel on page 30.

Setting a Timer Recording

1. Press MENU•PROG on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 2 to display TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

3. Press 1 to display Create a New Program menu.

4. Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select type of program. 1 One time — single program recorded once. 2 Daily — program recorded at same time every day. 3 Weekdays — program recorded at same

time Monday through Friday.

4 Weekly — program recorded at same time

once a week.

5. Press number buttons on the remote to enter the channel

number (or INPUT to select line input), start time including AM or PM, end time, and start date of the recording. Just follow the on-screen prompts.

Press CLEAR to correct an entry. If you receive all channels from a cable box or satellite

receiver and have completed Cable Box Setup, the output channel of your cable box or satellite receiver will automatically appear on the menu.

6. Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote.

7. Press MENU•PROG to enter your program. A reminder

appears which will time out or you can press MENU•PROG to return to the main menu.

PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you have entered two programs where the times overlap.

8. The TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears. Press 1 to enter

an additional timer program, or press 0 to exit.

Turn off the VCR before recording begins.

TIMER appears briefly and appears in the VCR’s display panel when the timer has been programmed.

10. If using a cable box or satellite receiver, leave it turned on

and tuned to the channel you want to record.

Stopping a Recording in Progress

With the VCR: Press POWER and then STOP within a few seconds.

With the Remote: Press VCR1 (VCR2•LD) and then STOP within a few seconds.

TIMER

Program 1 has been saved

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a New Program

How often should this program record?

1 One time 2 Daily (every day) 3 Weekdays (Mon - Fri) 4 Weekly (once/week)

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel --

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel 08 Start Time --:-- --

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel 08 Start Time 02:10 -- 1=AM End Time --:-- 2=PM

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel 08 Start Time 2:10 PM End Time 03:35 PM Start Date 11/18/95 SAT Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save

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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: CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel List 5 Cable Box Setup

CABLE BOX SETUP

Is a cable box being used with the VCR for all channels?

1 YES 2 NO

CABLE BOX SETUP

Turn on the cable box and tune it to ch 2. Enter the output channel of the cable box.

Press 01-13 or INPUT Press MENU to exit

Recording a Program

Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings

1. Press MENU•PROG on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU on TV screen.

2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

3. Press 2 for Review Existing Progs. feature.

4. Press MENU•PROG to display information for the

next program.

5. Press CLEAR when the program you want to erase appears on the screen.

Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input

The line input refers to the signal coming from the AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks of the VCR. Recording from the line input is convenient if you have a satellite receiver or similar component attached to these jacks. To timer record from the component connected to the VCR’s line input:

Press INPUT to enter VIDEO IN instead of the channel number on the TV screen during timer programming.

Recording While You’re Away

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel VIDEO IN Start Time --:-- -End Time --:-Start Date --/--/-Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save

Select Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Viewing Channel

Skip this setup if a cable box is not required for all channels.

1. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

2. Press 4 to display CHANNELS menu.

3. Press 5 to display Cable Box Setup menu.

4. Press 1 when the Cable Box Setup menu appears.

5. Press two numbers on the remote to enter the output

channel of your cable box or satellite receiver. Press

0 before a single-digit number. (Valid numbers are 01 – 13.) Press CLEAR to correct an entry.

If you connected your cable box or satellite receiver to the VCR using the cable box’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks, press INPUT to select VIDEO IN option.

6. Press MENU•PROG. A message appears which will time out or press MENU•PROG to return to VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR will now automatically enter the output channel of your cable box or satellite receiver in the VCR Plus+ or Timer Recording menu.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs.

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel 08 Start Time 02:10 PM End Time 03:35 PM Start Date 11/18/95 SAT Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to delete Press MENU for next prog

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Recording a Program

Express Recording (XPR)

Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCR will turn off automatically at the end of the recording.

Operating Instructions

1. Turn on the VCR.

2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

3. Select the channel you want to record.

4. Select the desired recording speed using SPEED on

the remote.

5. Press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote to

activate recording.

6. Press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote

repeatedly until the amount of recording time for the program is displayed in the VCR’s display panel or on the TV screen.

REC

SLP

TIMER

TV• VCR

EJECT

POWER

CHANNEL

TRACKING

FWD

REW PLAY

PAUSERECORD STOP

INPUT

RECORD

Display showing 40 minutes remaining for express recording.

EDIT

VOL

MUTE

PREV CH

DISPLAY

INPUT

TV•VCR

CLEAR

SPEED

REW

PLAY FF

STOP

PAUSE

REC

PROG

•

TRACKING

SLOW

–

F.ADV

7. To stop an express recording, press POWER and then STOP on the VCR or VCR1 (VCR2•LD) and then STOP

on the remote within a few seconds.

Each press increases the time — 30 minutes up to 4 hours.

The amount of time the VCR will record and the

and indicators appear in the VCR’s display panel.

TIMER

RECORD LENGTH 0:00

CH 04

Express Display on

TV Screen

Press Recording

RECORD Time

0:30 (30 Min) 1:00 (1 Hr) 1:30 (1 Hr, 30 Min) 2:00 (2 Hrs) 3:00 (3 Hrs) 4:00 (4 Hrs) 0:00 (XPR Turns Off)

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To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP

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

1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

2. If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR

indicator appears in the VCR’s display panel. If not, press TV•VCR to turn it on.

3. Use SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed.

The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR’s display panel and on the TV screen.

4. Select the channel or line input to be recorded. The channel number or LINE appears in the VCR’s

display panel.

5. Set the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature for the type of audio you want to record.

A. Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU

on the TV screen.

B. Press 6 to display the AUDIO menu. C. Press 1 to select the type of audio Reception: STEREO,

MONO, or SAP.

• Set to STEREO for normal recording and to record

broadcast stereo TV. The STEREO indicator lights in the VCR’s display

panel when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo.

• Set to MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the

sound is too “noisy”.

• Set to SAP to record SAP (second audio program)

instead of the normal audio on both the hi-fi and linear tracks.

The SAP indicator lights in the VCR’s display panel when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting SAP.

D. Repeatedly press 0 to remove the menus from the TV

screen.

6. Press REC on remote or RECORD on the VCR to start recording. REC and

appear in the VCR’s display

panel.

7. Press STOP when you are finished.

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program)

Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio language (SAP). The Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record.

Recording a Program

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Set Clock 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Audio

AUDIO

1 Reception: STEREO 2 Tape Playback: HI-FI

0 Exit

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Recording Audio Only

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

To Record Audio Only

1. Press INPUT on remote until LINE appears in the VCR’s display panel, and VIDEO appears on the TV screen.

The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN jacks.

2. Use SPEED on the remote to select the recording speed.

The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR’s display panel and on the TV screen.

3. Make sure the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature is set to STEREO.

A. Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR

MAIN MENU on the TV screen. B. Press 6 to display the AUDIO menu. C. Press 1 to select Reception: STEREO.

4. Start audio source playing and press REC on

remote or RECORD on the VCR to begin recording.

REC and

appear in the VCR’s display

panel.

5. Press STOP when you are finished.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Set Clock 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Audio

AUDIO

1 Reception: STEREO 2 Tape Playback: HI-FI

0 Exit

Recording a Program

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Recording a Program

Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes

Operating Instructions

(Refer to hookup on page 6.)

Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. If you have two compatible VCR’s, use the AutoEdit feature described below.

1. Turn on the TV and VCRs.

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

video input.

3. If you have connected your VCR using Option A (page 6),

tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 — the one selected on the back of the playback VCR.

If you have connected your VCR using Option B (page 6), press INPUT on recording VCR to select the line input. LINE appears in VCR’s display panel.

4. Insert the tape you want to copy into playback VCR. Insert

a blank tape with safety tab in place into recording VCR.

5. Press PLAY, then PAUSE on playback VCR when you reach

the point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying. If the tape was not recorded on the playback VCR, streaks may appear and you may need to adjust tracking.

6. Press RECORD, then PAUSE, on recording VCR.

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

begin copying the tape.*

8. Edit out segments that you do not want to copy by pressing PAUSE on recording VCR to stop copying the tape. Then

locate the next segment you want to copy on the playback VCR by using FWD, REW, and PLAY. Press PAUSE on the playback VCR. Press PAUSE at the same time on both VCRs to resume copying.

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

* You may turn off the TV after the recording has started as it

does not have to be on to copy a tape.

Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit

Use this VCR as the recording VCR and set it to respond to VCR2•LD on the remote as described on page 12. Use your other compatible VCR as the playback VCR, which should

respond to VCR1.

1. Follow steps 1 – 4 in the “Operating Instructions” above.

2. Press VCR2•LD on remote to control recording VCR. Press RECORD, then PAUSE, to put recording VCR in pause

mode.

3. Press VCR1 on remote to control playback VCR.

4. Use FF, REW, and PLAY to locate the point where you want

to begin copying. Press PAUSE while VCR is playing to put playback VCR in pause mode.

5. Press EDIT on remote; the VCRs will begin copying.

6. Press EDIT again when you want to stop the tape from

copying.

7. Repeat steps 4 – 6 as needed.

8. Press VCR1, STOP, then VCR2•LD, STOP, when you are

finished.

Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others.

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References

Format: VHS Record/Playback Video: 4-Head

System: Audio: 2 Hi-Fi record/playback system Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined

antenna terminal

Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability*

(125 cable channels)

Canada: 178 channels capability*

(122 cable channels)

Type: AutoProgramming frequency synthesis Power Requirement: 120V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: 19 watts Dimensions: 3.6 inches high

(91.5 mm)

15.4 inches wide (390 mm)

12.5 inches deep (318.5 mm)

Weight: 8.8 pounds

(4 kg)

Storage Temperature Range: - 22˚F to +149˚F

Operating Temperature Range: +41˚F to +104˚F

*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, anti-static cleaner and polisher.

Specifications

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References

Location of Controls

TV• VCR

EJECT

POWER

CHANNEL

TRACKING

FWD

REW PLAY

PAUSERECORD STOP

INPUT

CHANNEL/TRACKING Up or Down

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

Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing.

EJECT

Press when the VCR is stopped to eject the cassette.

FWD (Fast Forward)

Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture forward during playback.

INPUT

Turns the line input (

LINE) on or off.

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

PAUSE

Pauses action for viewing during playback.

Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes.

PLAY

Plays a tape.

POWER

Turns the VCR on or off.

RECORD

Starts VCR recording. Used for express recording (XPR).

Remote Sensor

Receives signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this sensor with no objects between them.

REW (Rewind)

Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture in reverse during playback.

STOP

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

TV•VCR

Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel.

See page 9.

Front Panel

Tape Compartment

Remote Sensor

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REC

TIMER

SLP

VCR

STEREO

SAPHI-FI

REP

References

Location of Controls

Cassette-in Indicator ( )

Lights when a tape is in the VCR.

Channel Number or LINE

The channel number or line input is displayed. Press INPUT to display LINE to record from the

VIDEO and AUDIO IN jacks.

HI-FI Indicator

Lights when the Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature is set to HI-FI or MIX.

REP (Repeat) Indicator

Lights when the auto repeat feature is turned on.

SAP Indicator

Lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting SAP.

Status Indicators

Show what the VCR is doing.

EJECT Ejecting tape F-FWD Fast forward PLAY Playback PAUSE and

Record pause

REC and

Record

REW

Rewind

Back Panel

SLOW

Slow motion

SRCH +

Forward search

SRCH –

Reverse search

STILL

Play pause and Frame advance

STOP VCR stopped X-REC Express recording

STEREO Indicator

Lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo.

Tape Speed Indicators (SP or SLP) Press SPEED on the remote to change.

Time or Time Counter

Press DISPLAY to switch between the current time and elapsed-time counter.

Indicator

Lights when VCR is set for timer recording and VCR is turned off.

Flashes if tape is not inserted.

VCR Indicator (Applies Only to Basic Hookups)

Press TV•VCR to turn on or off.

VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR. VCR indicator off: Picture from TV channel.

TIMER

CH 3

55 66

4 Switch

Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups.

IN FROM ANT. (Antenna) Connector

Receives the signal from an antenna or cable system that is attached to this connector.

OUT TO TV Connector

Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied.

VIDEO and AUDIO R (Right) and L (Left) IN Jacks

Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT to select.

VIDEO and AUDIO R (Right) and L (Left) OUT Jacks

Sends signals from VCR to another component, like a TV monitor or VCR, when it is connected to these jacks.

Display Panel

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANT.

CH 3 564

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

Channel Number, Current Time, Time Counter, LINE, or Status Indicator

Cassette-In Indicator

Tape Speed Indicator

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Trouble Checks

Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter.

No power

Remote locks up

VCR does not respond to remote

Remote no longer controls an RCA TV

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

VCR only responds to VCR2•LD button on remote

Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing

Snowy or no picture during playback

Time counter not working

Will not record or play

• Plug VCR into an operating outlet.

• Check connections.

• Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote to reset it. Reinstall the batteries and try remote again.

• Press VCR1 (VCR2•LD) to set remote to control the VCR. See page 12.

• Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them.

• Change batteries.

• Press TV to set remote to control a compatible TV. See page 13.

• Reprogram remote for RCA TV. See page 13.

• Aim remote at TV with no objects between them.

• Change batteries.

• Press TV, AUX, or DSS•CABLE to set remote to control a compatible component. See pages 12-15.

• Aim remote at component with no objects between them.

• Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed.

• Reprogram remote to 00 to operate RCA DSS satellite receiver.

• Change batteries.

• Check setting of Remote Control: VCR1/VCR2 feature. See page 12.

• Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator off.

• Switch TV to an active channel.

• Check antenna connections.

• Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on.

• Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel selected with CH3564 switch on back of VCR.

• Check TV’s fine tuning.

• Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.

• Set TV monitor to video input channel.

• Try another tape.

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

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

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

• No cassette in VCR.

• Eject and re-insert cassette.

• Broken tape — try another cassette.

Trouble Here's what to try:

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References

Trouble Checks

Trouble Here's what to try:

Streaks in picture during normal playback

Will not record

Rewind does not operate

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

Clock shows incorrect time or date

VCR makes noise when stopped

Will not auto-search channels active channels correctly

Cannot add or remove channels

Cannot select channels over 69

Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically

Segment of tape plays over and over

Stereo or SAP sound not recorded

No stereo sound during playback

Stereo audio too noisy

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

• VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE.

• Safety tab removed from cassette.

• Make sure the line indicator (LINE) is turned off in VCR’s display panel for normal recording from the VCR’s tuner. Press INPUT to turn off the line indicator.

• Tape already rewound.

• Wrong PlusCode entered.

• Cable box or satellite receiver was not turned on at time recording was to begin.

• Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times).

• Power interruption. Clock area in display panel will show - -:- -.

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

• Program exceeded tape’s length or tape was not rewound beforehand.

• VCR was not turned off at the time recording was to start.

• No tape in VCR or cassette’s safety tab broken off.

• Power interruption. Clock on the front panel will show --:--.

• Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date).

• Time counter display appears in VCR’s display panel. Press DISPLAY on remote.

• 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.

• Check antenna connections.

• Check Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature. See page 8.

• Channels must be placed in memory using Auto-Search Channels feature before channels can be added or removed from channel memory. See page 8.

• Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE. Details are on page 8.

• Set Auto Play ON/OFF feature to ON. Details are on page 18.

• Auto Repeat feature turned on.

• Reception: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature must be set to STEREO to record broadcast stereo. See page 32.

• Reception: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature must be set to SAP to record SAP.

See page 32.

• STEREO or SAP indicator not on. Station not broadcasting stereo or SAP.

• Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature must be set to HI-FI to hear stereo sound during playback. See page 17.

• 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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References

Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in material or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• Ninety days for labor charges.

• One year for parts. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental.

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 charge.

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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Index

SAP Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32,37

SAP, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Satellite System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

SEARCH Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11,22,23

Search, Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Search, Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Sensor, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

SET CLOCK Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Setting Up the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9

Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA Feature . . . .8

SLOW + and – Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11,20

Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

SLP Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39

SP Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

SPEED Button . . . . . . . . . .10-11,24,25,28,29,30

Speeds, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9

Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

STEREO Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32,37

Stereo TV, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

STOP Button . .10-11,16,23,25,28,29,31,32,34,36

Stop Action Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Stopping a Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Stopping a VCR Plus+ Recording . . . . . . . . .28

Stopping an Express Recording . . . . . . . . . . .31

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature .17

Tape Speed Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24,37

Tape, Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

TIME SEARCH Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Time and Date, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Time Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21,23,37

Time Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,37

Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

TIMER and Indicators . . . . . . .28,29,31,37

TIMER RECORDINGS Menu . . . . . . . . . . .29,30

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

TRACKING Up and Down

Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11,16,19,20

Trouble Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39

Turn On VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

TV Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,12,13

TVs, Compatible Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

TV•VCR Button . . . . . . . . . . .8,9,10-11,16,25,36

Types of Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

VCR Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

VCR Function Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12

VCR Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,9,16,25,37

VCR MAIN MENU . . . . . . . . . .8,9,18,28,29,30,32

VCR PLUS+ Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26,28

VCR Plus+ Channel Worksheet . . . . . . . .26-27

VCR Plus+ Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-28

VCR, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

VCR, Turn On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

VCR1 Button . . . . . . . . .8,9,10,12,25,28,29,31,34

VCR1/VCR2•LD Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

VCR2•LD Button . . . . . . . .10,12,25,28,29,31,34

VCRs Memory, Placing Channels . . . . . . . . . .8

VCRs, Connecting for Tape Copying . . . . . . .6

VOLUME Up or Down Button . . . . . . . . . .10-11

Warranty, Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Watch One Channel While Recording

Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

XPR Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

TIMER

Frame Advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Go-To Search Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

GO-TO SEARCH Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Hi-Fi Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17,37

Hookup, Choosing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Hookups

Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3

Audio/Video Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3-6

Cable-TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3-5

Two VCRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

IN FROM ANT (Antenna) Connector . . .3-6,37

Index Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

INDEX SEARCH Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

INPUT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11,30,34,37

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

LINE Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Line Input, Recording From . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

MENU•PROG Button . .8,9,10,17,28,29,30,32,33

MUTE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11

Number Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11

On-Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Operation

Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Express Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

VCR Plus+ Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-28

OUT TO TV Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6,37

PAUSE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,19,24,34,36

Pause for Stop Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Pause, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Picture Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

PLAY Button . . . . . . . . .10-11,16,19,20,21,34,36

Playback (Tape): HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX

Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

POWER Button . . . . . . . . . .10-11,13,14,15,31,36

PREFERENCES Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,12,18

PREV CH (Previous Channel) Button . . .10-11

Problems, Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39

Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

Programming Remote for Cable Box . . . . . . .14

Programming Remote to Control VCR . . . . .12

RCA Digital Satellite System . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

REC and

Indicators . . . . . . .10-11,25,28,31,32,33,34,37

Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP

Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32,33

RECORD and REC Button . . . . .25,31,32,33,36

Recording

Audio Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Broadcast Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Copying and Editing Tapes . . . . . . . . . . .34

Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

SAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

VCR Plus+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-28

Registration Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-15

Remote Control: VCR1/VCR2 Feature . . . . .12

Remote Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Remove or Add Channels from Memory . . . .8

REMOVE/ADD CHANNEL Menu . . . . . . . . . . .8

REW (Rewind) Button . . . .10-11,19,22,23,34,36

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

Safety Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Accessories, Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Add or Remove Channels from Memory . . . .8

ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu . . . . . . . . . . .8

Antenna Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3

AUDIO and VIDEO Jacks . . . . . . . .3-6,17,30,37

AUDIO Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17,32,33

Audio Components, RCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

AUTO REPEAT Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Auto Play Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16,18,20

Auto Repeat Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Auto-Search Channels Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Auto TV/VCR Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,16

AutoEdit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

AUX (Auxiliary) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,15

Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Batteries, Inserting in Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Broadcast Stereo, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Cable Box Function Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Cable Box Viewing Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Cable Box, Programming Remote . . . . . . . . .14

Cable System With Cable Box . . . . . . . . . .2,3-5

Cable System Without

Cable Box Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3

Card, Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

CH356CH4 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6,8,9,37

CHAN (Channel) Up or Down

Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,9,10-11,13

CHANNELS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,30

CHANNEL•TRACKING

Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,9,13,19,20,36

Checking Timer and VCR Plus+ Programs .30

Checks, Trouble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39

Choosing a Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Cleaning the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

CLEAR Button . . . . . .9,10-11,21,22,23,28,29,30

Clearing Timer and VCR Plus+ Programs . .30

Commercial Scan Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Connections

Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3

Audio/Video Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3-6

Cable-TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3-5

Two VCRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Controlling a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Controls

Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11

Copying and Editing Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Copying Tape, Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Date and Time, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Design Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

DISPLAY Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11,21

Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Displays, Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

DSS Satellite Receiver Function Buttons .11,14

DSS•CABLE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,14

EDIT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Editing and Copying Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

EJECT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16,36

Express Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Express Recording, Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

F.ADV (Frame Advance) Button . . . . .10-11,19

FF and FWD (Fast Forward)

Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11,19,21,22,23,34,36

First-Time Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9

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10330 N Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290

1995 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Trademark(s)®Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in Korea

Part Number 95-VR617HF-1

For your nearest Authorized Servicenter call toll-free in the U.S.A.

1-800-336-1900

Canadian Consumers – Your toll free numbers are:

English: 1-800-522-0338 French: 1-800-522-0445

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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