RCA VR623HF User Manual

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USER’S GUIDE

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Safety Information

WARNING

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

Cautions

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 This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

voltage” inside the product that

presents a risk of electric shock or

personal injury.

Caution: To prevent 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.

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

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

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

Care and Cleaning: Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your

VCR. Remove dust from both top and bottom ventilation holes.

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. A nonabrasive, antistatic cleaner/ polisher is recommended.

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the 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 receiver.

Model No. _________________________________________________

Serial No. _________________________________________________

Purchase Date: _________________________________________________

Dealer/Address/Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

VR623HF

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Table of Contents

First Things First

Initial Setup ............................................................ 5

Setting Up the VCR

Using The Menu To Set Up Features .................... 8

Language Selection ........................................... 8

Cable Box Setup ................................................. 8

VCR Channels List............................................. 10

To Auto Channel Search ............................... 10

Changing the Signal Type............................. 11

Adding or Removing Channels .................... 11

Time and Date.................................................. 12

Auto Clock Set ............................................... 12

Setting the Time Zone ............................. 12

Setting Daylight-Saving Time.................. 13

Setting Time and Date Manually ................. 13

Setup Features in the Preferences Menu ....... 14

Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option .......................... 14

Auto Play ....................................................... 15

Auto TV/VCR .................................................. 15

EnergySaver ................................................... 16

Front Panel Brightness .................................. 16

Preferred Tape Speed ................................... 16

Set Auto Repeat ............................................ 16

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VCR Basics

Remote Buttons ................................................... 20

Component Buttons ........................................ 20

VCR Function Buttons ...................................... 20

TV Function Buttons ........................................ 21

Playing a Tape ...................................................... 22

Automatic Rewind ........................................... 22

Tape Eject ......................................................... 22

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

Check the Safety Tab ....................................... 23

Recording

Recording Features .............................................. 26

Express Recording (XPR) .................................. 26

Timer Recording ............................................... 26

Stopping a Timer Recording......................... 28

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

Recording Broadcast Stereo Programs or

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

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

Playing Back Audio Only .............................. 29

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

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Other Features

Picture Search Options ........................................ 32

Forward and Reverse Search ........................... 32

Slow Motion ..................................................... 32

Frame Advance ................................................ 32

Index Search ..................................................... 33

Zero Search....................................................... 33

Tracking ................................................................ 34

Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature ......................... 34

Time Counter ....................................................... 35

On-screen Displays ............................................... 35

Audio Setup Features .......................................... 35

Reception ......................................................... 36

Tape Playback ................................................... 36

Connections

Connecting Your VCR .......................................... 38

Jacks and Cables............................................... 38

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) ............ 38

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) ... 38

Choosing a VCR Connection........................... 39

Advantages of A/V Cable Connections ........ 39

TV with RF Jack Only .................................... 40

TV with A/V Jacks .......................................... 41

TV with A/V Jacks and Cable Box ................. 42

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Reference

Front Panel ........................................................... 44

Display Panel ........................................................ 45

Back Panel ............................................................ 46

Troubleshooting Tips ........................................... 47

Specifications ....................................................... 51

Cleaning the VCR ................................................. 51

How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel ..... 52

Limited Warranty................................................. 53

Index ..................................................................... 54

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First Things First

Welcome To Your New VCR...

To help you get started using your VCR with as little reading as possible, we’ve put all the basic information needed in the first three sections. There’s even an initial setup feature the first time you turn on the VCR that walks you through several set up steps at once.

Getting Started

Before this first step, though, learning about the time and date, your remote control’s features, working with channels, and basic video tape operations are essential to get all you can out of the VCR. Once you are comfortable with these features, feel free to refer to other sections because they cover more detailed information.

What Remains?

The final sections of this manual contain playback and recording information, a detailed Connections section for various set ups, and a Reference section that has troubleshooting tips, warranty information, and an index.

First Things First

➣

Setting Up the VCR

➣

VCR Basics

➣

Recording

➣

OTHER FEATURES

➣

Connections

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REFERENCE

READ ME!

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

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Step 1: Review What’s in the Box

The following items come packed in the box:

• VCR

• Remote control

• RF coaxial cable

STEP 2: Install Batteries In the Remote Control

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

1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.

2. Place the batteries into the remote’s back panel. Match the positive (+) and negative (–) ends of each battery to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

3. Replace the cover.

STEP 3: Connect your VCR to a TV

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

If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a better connection. See the Connections chapter in this manual for additional connection options.

STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR

Your VCR’s power cord has a plastic band strung through the blades. Remove plastic band before plugging the

cord into the power outlet. To remove band, cut with a pair of scissors and pull it free of the blades. Once the plastic is removed, match the wide blade of the power cord to the wide slot in the AC outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.

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STEP 5: Tune THE TV

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

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

• If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks with audio/video cables, select the TV’s video input with the remote control’s INPUT button to see the signal. For detailed information, see “How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel” in the References chapter of this manual.

STEP 6: turn on the VCR

Press POWER on the VCR’s front panel or the VCR button on the remote control to turn on the VCR. The first time you turn the VCR on, a menu screen appears. This is the start of an initial set up which helps you set different options for your VCR.

Step 7: Initial Setup

The first on-screen menu during the initial set up asks which language you prefer to use for your VCR. Use the remote control’s number buttons to select options.

Select a language. Seleccione un idioma. Choisissez une langue.

1 English 2 Espanol 3 Francais

1. Press 1 for English, 2 for Español (Spanish), or 3 for Français (French).

The remaining menus throughout the set up will appear in the chosen language. Just follow the step-by-step procedures until setup is complete.

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VCR Viewing Channel

LINE

OUT

IN1

A/V input/output jacks Channel 3/4 switch

When using the ANT IN and RF OUT jacks to connect your VCR, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4.

The 3-4 switch on the back of the VCR determines which TV channel is used to see VCR output.

When using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks to connect your VCR, tune your TV to the TV’s video input channel with the INPUT button on your remote control. For more information about video line input, see “How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel” in the References chapter of this manual.

AUDIO

VIDEO

(FROM ANT.)

3 4

OUT

(TO TV)

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If the menu does not appear:

• Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3 CH 4 switch or the TV’s video line input (see “How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel” in the References chapter of this manual).

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

• Check your connections.

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

STEP 8: Access the menus

The MENU and number buttons let you access, select, and change your VCR’s preferences. For example, to select a different preferred on-screen language than the one you selected during the initial set up, do the following:

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

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

0 Exit

2. Press 7 to display the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE

Select a language.

1>English 2 Español 3 Français

Press MENU to continue

3. On the remote control, press 1 for English, 2 for Español (Spanish), or 3 for Français (French).

All other on-screen menus are worked in similar waysusing the remote control to follow on-screen instructions and enter numbered choices. See the next chapter, Additional Set-Up Features, for detailed information about accessing menus.

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On-screen guide and Additional Setup features

Below is a list of setup features that you need to set up before using your VCR for the first time.

• Select a Language

• Set Up for a Cable Box

• VCR Channel List

(Auto Channel Search)

• Auto Clock Set Feature

- Daylight-Saving Time

- Time Zone

• Setting Time and Date Manually

• Remote VCR1/VCR2 Feature

• Auto Play Feature*

First things first

➣

Setting Up the VCR

➣

VCR Basics

➣

Recording

➣

OTHER FEATURES

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• EnergySaver Feature*

• Front Panel Brightness Feature*

• Preferred Tape Speed Feature*

* Feature not set during the first-time QuickSet Guide and must be set manually.

Connections

REFERENCE

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Using The Menu To Set Up Features

You can set up your VCR’s features by using the remote control’s buttons to enter your choices from on-screen instructions. Each menu item is explained in this section.

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

Language Selection

1. On your remote control, press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

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

0 Exit

2. Press 7 to select the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE

Select a language.

1>English 2 Español 3 Français

Press MENU to continue

3. Select English, Español (Spanish), or Français (French) by pressing the appropriate number on the remote control’s key pad.

Cable Box Setup

This setup applies only when all channels are received through a cable box. In this case, the VCR will automatically enter the channel used to view cable box programming. Your VCR will use this channel for all future timer recordings.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

On-Screen Menus

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

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2. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 Cable Box Setup

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

0 Exit

3. Press 4 to display CABLE BOX SETUP. Then select one of the three choices:

CABLE BOX SETUP

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

1 ALL channels 2 Only SOME channels 3 Cancel setup

4. If you selected ALL channels, enter the output channel of your cable box (usually 03 or 04), or press INPUT for video line input if you use AUDIO/VIDEO jacks. Then, press MENU.

CABLE BOX SETUP On what channel does the VCR receive signals from the cable box? (usually 3, 4, or Video)

Enter 01-13 or INPUT Press MENU to cancel

CABLE BOX SETUP On what channel does the VCR receive signals from the cable box? (usually 3, 4 or video)

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to continue

0 Exit

The VCR’s MAIN MENU is the starting point to accessing any other on-screen menu. Press the MENU button on the remote control to access the MAIN MENU.

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

CABLE BOX SETUP

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

Press MENU to continue

Cable Box Setup

ALL channels: enter two numbers for output channel of your cable box or press INPUT if you connect your cable box with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.

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

Cancel setup: select to cancel.

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VCR Channels List

If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not necessary. Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory, but you may want to add or delete some channels depending on whether they are active.

To Auto Channel Search

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

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

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

What type of signal are you using?

1 Cable TV 2 Antenna 3>Detect Automatically

0 Cancel

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

• Cable TV searches for cable channels

• Antenna searches for local broadcast stations

• Detect Automatically will make this decision for you

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

Now scanning channel 14

Press any key to cancel

Auto Channel Search

Use the Auto Channel Search feature to place all available channels in memory.

If you ever change cable or antenna signals, you may need to Auto Channel Search again.

Detect Automatically

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

The VCR begins scanning for the available channels—this takes about one-to two minutes. When the scan is complete, the VCR tunes to the lowest channel number available. At this point, pressing the channel up or down buttons on the remote control or VCR should only select the active channels.

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Changing the Signal Type

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

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

0 Exit

2. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

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

Adding or Removing Channels

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

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.

3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use the CHAN up or down keys on the remote or number buttons to go to the channels you want to remove or add.

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channel 115 is presently ADDED

Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channel 115 is presently REMOVED

Press INFO to add Press MENU to exit

Selecting Channels

The Channel up and down buttons access those channels active in your VCR channel list.

You can still access channels not on the channel list by using the number buttons on the remote

4. When at the channel, it will be added if not already on the list or deleted if it was. If the channel was added, you can press CLEAR to remove it. If the channel was deleted, you can press INFO to add.

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Time and Date

The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date– manually, and the Auto Clock Feature. The Auto Clock Feature enables the VCR to update the clock each time the VCR is turned off. The Auto Clock is advantageous because it updates the time for you automatically.

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

Auto Clock Set

The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory. In the ON setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS time information. XDS data automatically updates the clock using Coordinated Universal Time.

To use this feature, certain steps are required such as auto channel search, setting the time zone, and setting the daylight saving feature before the Auto Clock feature works.

Setting the Time Zone

Press MENU on the remote control to display the Main Menu.

2. Press 2 to display TIME menu

TIME 1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto Clock Set: ON 3 Set Time Zone 4 Set Daylight Savings

Time Data was not found

0 Exit

Auto Clock Information

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

If auto clock set is unsuccessful, try tuning the VCR (or cable box) to a channel carrying the broadcast information (usually PBS), then turn the VCR off. If the time does not set within 10 minutes, set the time and date manually through the menus.

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

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

SET TIME ZONE What is your time zone? 1 Eastern 2 Central 3 Mountain 4 Pacific 5 Alaska 6 Hawaii 7 Automatic Press MENU to continue

4. Select your time zone, then press MENU to continue.

If you chose AUTOMATIC for your time zone, the VCR sets the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds. If the time is not correct, select another time zone or manually set the time and date through the menu system.

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Setting Daylight-Saving Time

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 2 to display the TIME menu.

TIME 1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto Clock Set: ON 3 Set Time Zone 4 Set Daylight Savings

Time Data was not found

0 Exit

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

SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

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

1 Yes, DST is observed 2 No 3 Automatic Press MENU to continue

4. Select one of the options and then press MENU to continue.

• DST stands for “Daylight Saving Time.”

• If you chose AUTOMATIC, the VCR sets the clock using

the DST information broadcast in the signal (channel).

Setting Time and Date Manually

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

Spring Forward, Fall Back

In the Spring, daylight-saving time begins on the first Sunday in April. Because the clock automatically changes from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. (forward one hour), including the extra hour for timer recording within this time frame is necessary.

In the Fall, daylight-saving time ends on the last Sunday in October. The VCR clock automatically changes from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m. (back one hour). Therefore, it can affect your recording length.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 2 to display the TIME menu.

TIME 1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto Clock Set: ON 3 Set Time Zone 4 Set Daylight Savings

Time Data was not found

0 Exit

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

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SET TIME AND DATE

Time --:- (hh:mm)

Date --/--/--

Press MENU to cancel

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

SET TIME AND DATE

Time 12:34 PM

Date 11/16/00 Thursday

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set

Time/Date Display

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

Additional Setup Features in the Preferences Menu

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

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 EnergySaver: 2:00 5 Front Panel: AUTO 6 Tape Speed: SLP 7 Set Auto Repeat

0 Exit

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

Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option

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

In the PREFERENCES menu, press 1 to select REMOTE CONTROL. With the compatible remote control, press the VCR2, VCR2•LD, or VCR2•DVD button to change which remote controls the VCR.

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PREFERENCES (Press VCR2 to Change) 2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 EnergySaver: 2:00 5 Front Panel: AUTO 6 Tape Speed: SLP 7 Set Auto Repeat

0 Exit

PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR2 2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 EnergySaver: 2:00 5 Front Panel: AUTO 6 Tape Speed: SLP 7 Set Auto Repeat

0 Exit

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

To change the setting back to VCR1, allowing the original remote control which came with your VCR to control the unit, use the compatible remote to display the PREFERENCES menu. Press 1, and then press the VCR button on the original remote control.

Auto Play

This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing a tape when inserting a tape with the safety tab removed. In the PREFERENCES menu, press 2 to switch between ON and OFF.

Remote Control Option

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

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

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

Auto TV/VCR

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

• Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted. This only applies if you connect the IN (FROM

ANT.) and OUT (TO TV) jacks of your VCR to your TV and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV.

• Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV mode. This is useful if you watch your VCR on the TV’s video input and you don’t want your antenna/cable signal interrupted by the VCR. Refer to the Connections section toward the back of the manual.

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EnergySaver

By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivity. To change the time delay, or to disable the feature, Press 4 in the PREFERENCES menu to switch between ON and OFF.

• OFF means the VCR will remain on until turned off.

• 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00 means the VCR turns off after one,

two, or three hours of inactivity respectively.

Thirty seconds before shutting off, the VCR will warn you with a screen reading, “The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. Press any key to cancel.”

If you use the VCR’s tuner instead of your TV to tune channels, you may want to turn this feature off.

Front Panel Brightness

You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel on the front of the VCR. In the PREFERENCES menu, press 5 to switch between the options.

• AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims the display when the VCR is off.

PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR2 2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 EnergySaver: 2:00 5 Front Panel: AUTO 6 Tape Speed: SLP 7 Set Auto Repeat

0 Exit

The PREFERENCES menu allows access to many VCR options including remote control, setting Auto Play, tape speed and more.

• BRIGHT keeps the display bright when the VCR is on or off.

• DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level at all times.

Preferred Tape Speed

You can set the preferred tape speed between Standard Play (SP) and Super Long Play (SLP). In the PREFERENCES menu, press 6 to switch between the options.

• SP sets the preferred recording speed to SP.

• SLP sets the preferred recording speed to SLP.

Set Auto Repeat

A tape can be set to play the same segment over and over in a repeating loop with the Set Auto Repeat feature. Set Auto Repeat uses the VCR’s memory counter to determine the duration of the loop.

To access the SET AUTO REPEAT menu, press 7 in the PREFERENCES menu. The Set Auto Repeat dialog box will ask for a loop end time to be specified

Tape Speeds

SP (Standard Play) Gives the best quality recording, but fewer programs can be recorded on the tape. Special effects such as pause, slow motion, picture search, and frame advance work best when you play back tapes recorded in this speed.

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

Approximate Recording Times:

Cassette SP SLP T-120 2 Hr 6 Hr T-160 2 Hr/40 Min 8 Hr

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AUTO REPEAT

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

Loop from 0:00 to

Press CLEAR to turn off Press MENU to exit

• The CLEAR key will erase all three numbers entered and move the cursor back to the first position (hours).

• The “Press CLEAR to turn off” message will appear only after the first number has been entered into the end time.

• Auto Repeat is set back to -:-- by resetting the dialog box, by cassette ejecting or insertion, by powering off the VCR, by power interruption, or by recording start.

When a duration time has been set:

-:--

(h:mm)

• The VCR will automatically switch to rewind if the counter meets or goes past the Auto Repeat set duration.

• The VCR will automatically switch to playback during rewind if the counter equals or is less than 0:00.

• The Auto Repeat may be adjusted by setting the counter to 00:00. This can be done by pressing the CLEAR button while the tape counter is on screen or on the front panel display.

• The counter will not reset while rewinding in an Auto Repeat loop.

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Learn the Basics To Get You Started

These VCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying your VCR. Lear ning the r emote contr ol functions, playing a recor ded tape, and r ecor ding a pr ogram should do just that.

This section shows you the basics of using your VCR. It discusses things like using the r emote contr ol, playing a tape, and r ecor ding pr ograms.

First things first

➣

Setting Up the VCR

➣

VCR Basics

➣

Recording

➣

OTHER FEATURES

➣

Connections

REFERENCE

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

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•

PLAY FORWARD

RECORD

STOP PAUSE

F.ADV

CLEAR MENU

SPEED

TRACKING

INFO

MUTE

GO BACK

VCR

ON•OFF

REVERSE

Remote Buttons

The VCR’s remote control is capable of controlling your VCR. If you have an RCA, GE, or Proscan TV, you may be able to control it without having to program the remote.

Component Buttons

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

TV Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan TV and sets the remote to control the TV.

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

VCR Function Buttons

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

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

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

FORWARD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches forward through a tape during playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and increases slowmotion speed.

GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one channel and then select another using the number buttons. Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels. In menu mode, press to go back to a previous menu.

INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen.

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

input refers to the signal coming from a component connected to the Audio/Video IN jacks on the back (L1) or front (L2) of the VCR.

MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by

pressing two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until “1 – –” appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers.

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

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PLAY Plays a tape.

RECORD Starts VCR recording. Also used for Express

recording (XPR).

REVERSE Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches backward through a tape during playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed.

SEARCH Displays INDEX and Zero search menus on the TV screen when VCR is stopped. Advances the tape 30 seconds of recorded material at a time during playback. Each press advances the tape an additional 30 seconds (up to five minutes).

SPEED Selects a recording speed (SP or SLP).

STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record,

playback, rewind, or fast forward.

TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play, slow motion, or pause. Reduces picture “jitter” during stopaction playback.

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

TV Function Buttons

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

CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen.

GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one

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

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

INPUT Selects between the TV’s input channel or the

tuner. Press to see the VCR signal if you connected your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.

MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level.

Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by

pressing two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until “1 – – “ appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers.

ON•OFF Turns a compatible TV on and off.

VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV.

TV Buttons

The TV buttons may not control all features of all models of RCA, GE, or Proscan TVs.

If you have trouble getting a picture on the TV screen, see the section “How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel” or “Troubleshooting,” both of which are in the References chapter of this manual.

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Playing a Tape

1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV’s video input-- see “How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel” in the References section of this manual for more information about the video line input).

2. Insert a tape in the VCR.

POWER

CHANNEL

VIDEO

CHANNEL

AUDIO

RL MONO

TRACKING

TAPE SPEED

TV / VCR

REV

RECORD STOP•EJECT

FWD

If the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape automatically begins playback (if the safety tab on the cassette is removed).

• Press FWD or REV on the VCR (FORWARD or REVERSE on remote) to position the tape.

• Press PLAY / PAUSE (if necessary) on the VCR (PLAY on the remote) to begin playback.

• Press PLAY / PAUSE on the VCR (PAUSE on remote) for stop action.

• Press CHANNEL TRACKING up or down on the VCR (Tracking

or on the remote) to remove any streaks

from the picture if necessary.

• Press STOP•EJECT on the VCR (STOP on the remote control) to stop playback.

Automatic Rewind

The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press POWER on the VCR (ON•OFF on remote) and the VCR will turn off after rewinding.

Pause

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

Automatic Tracking

Tape Eject

Press and hold the STOP•EJECT button on the VCR (STOP on remote) for a few seconds after a tape is stopped to eject the tape.

• A tape can be ejected even when the VCR is off.

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

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Recording

If you want to record something that you’re watching, you can use basic recording. For more detailed information, refer to the next section, “Recording,” for detailed information.

1. Set the tape speed by pressing TAPE SPEED on the VCR (SPEED on the remote).

2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.

3. Press STOP to stop recording.

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

Tape Speeds

Check the Safety Tab

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

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

Safety Tab

Approximate Recording Times:

Cassette SP SLP T-120 2 Hr 6 Hr T-160 2 Hr/40 Min 8 Hr

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Several Recording Options

Now that you’ve gone through the basic steps necessary to operate your VCR, it’s time to explain the different advanced recording features available to suit your needs.

Recording Features on your VCR include:

• Recording (explained in the VCR Basics section)

• Express Recording (XPR)

• Timer Recording

• Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio Program (SAP)

• Audio Only Recording

• Copying and Editing Tapes

First things first

➣

Setting Up the VCR

➣

VCR Basics

➣

Recording

➣

OTHER FEATURES

➣

Connections

REFERENCE

➣

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Recording Features

There are three ways to record programs:

• Recording– pressing one button to start recording a program (see VCR Basics section)

• Express Recording– starts recording a program already being watched, and automatically stopping recording after a designated period of time

• Timer Recording– automatically starts and stops a recording at a predetermined time

Express Recording (XPR)

Use Express recording (XPR) when you want to quickly record the remaining portion of the program you are watching.

1. Set the tape speed to SP or SLP by pressing the SPEED button on the remote control.

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

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

REC CH 36 Record Length 0:00

Press REC to set length

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

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

To stop an Express recording, press and hold STOP for three seconds.

REC CH 36 Record Length 1:30

Press REC to set length

Timer Recording

Express Recording

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

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

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

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RECORDING

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs.

0 Exit

3. Select 1 to Create a New Program.

How often should this program record?

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

0 Cancel

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

Program 1 (One time)

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

Press MENU to cancel

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

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

Timer Recording Information

The clock must be set correctly.

Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program.

“PROGRAMS OVERLAP” appears if you have entered two programs whose times overlap.

The TIMER indicator appears in the display when you turn off the VCR and a timer recording has been set. “TIMER” flashes if there is no tape in the VCR.

When recording from a cable box or satellite receiver, turn on that unit and tune it to the channel you want to record before the recording is to begin. The VCR channel should be set to the cable box output channel (usually channel 3 or 4).

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

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel 104 Cable Start Time 08:00 PM End Time 09:30 PM Start Date 11/16/00 THU Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU to save

7. Press MENU to save the program.

Program 1 has been saved

Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time.

Remember to leave your cable box on and tuned to the desired channel

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Stopping a Timer Recording

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

• Press and hold the STOP button for three seconds.

Reviewing and Clearing Programs

To review programs that you have already set up:

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

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs.

0 Exit

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

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel 104 Cable Start Time 08:00 PM End Time 09:30 PM Start Date 11/16/00 THU Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU to save

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

Recording Broadcast Stereo Programs Or SAP (Second Audio Program)

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

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

If you receive all channels through your cable box on channel 3 or 4, you must use the regular timer recording method to record programs.

2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

3. If your VCR viewing channel is 3 or 4, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR’s display panel. If not, press TV•VCR to turn it on.

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

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

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

AUDIO

1 Reception: STEREO 2 Tape Playback: HI-FI

0 Exit

7. Press RECORD to start recording.

8. Press STOP when finished.

Recording Audio Only

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

1. Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the line input (LINE). The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN jacks.

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

Video Input Channel

For more information about selecting video line input, see “How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel” in the References chapter of this manual.

Recording audio only will erase anything that was previously recorded on the tape.

Audio Connection

BACK OF VCR

LINE

OUT

IN1

AUDIO

VIDEO

(FROM ANT.)

3 4

OUT

(TO TV)

3. Start the external audio source playing then press RECORD (REC on the remote) to begin recording.

4. Press STOP when finished.

Playing Back Audio Only

To get stereo sound, connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR to the appropriate input on an amplifier or receiver. Do not use the phono input. Refer to your amplifier or receiver User’s Guide.

LEFT

RIGHT

PHONO TUNER TAPE

BACK OF AMPLIFIER / RECEIVER

OUT IN

AUX

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RECORDING

CABLE BOX

OR ANTENNA

TO TV

3 CH. 4

ANT. IN

RF OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

(FROM ANT.)

OUT

(TO TV)

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE OUT

LINE

IN1

3 4

OUT

PLAYBACK VCR

RECORDING VCR

Copying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRs

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

1. Connect the VCRs using the diagram provided.

2. Turn on both VCRs and TV.

3. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV’s video input). (See “How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel” in the References section of this manual for detailed information).

4. If you are using coaxial cables for the connection, tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4—the one selected on the playback VCR. If you are using audio/video cables, select the line input on the recording VCR.

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

recording VCR.

6. Using visual search, locate the segment you want to copy on the playback VCR. Pause the tape at this location.

7. Press RECORD on the recording VCR, then PAUSE.

8. Press PAUSE on both VCRs (releasing pause mode) to begin copying.

9. Press PAUSE on both VCRs to stop copying.

10. Repeat steps 6–9 to copy or edit additional segments.

Caution:

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

Two VCR Connection

Note that the two VCRs used in the diagram may not look exactly like the VCRs you are connecting. The important thing is to match the proper cable connections. Use the OUT jacks of the playback VCR to connect to IN jacks of the recording VCR. Connect R output jacks to R INPUT jacks, L output to L input, and VIDEO out jacks connect to VIDEO in jacks.

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OTHER FEATURES

Features to Enhance VCR Operation

• Picture Search Options

• Tracking

• Pro-Tect Plus Locking

• Time Counter

• On-screen Displays

• Audio Reception

• Audio Playback

First things first

➣

Setting Up the VCR

➣

VCR Basics

➣

Recording

➣

Other Features

➣

Connections

REFERENCE

➣

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OTHER FEATURES

Picture Search Options

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

Forward and Reverse Search

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

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

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

Slow Motion

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

1. During playback, press PAUSE and then FWD or REV to begin slow-motion playback.

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

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

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

Frame Advance

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

• Pressing PAUSE “freezes” the action

• Pressing F ADV repeatedly views single frames of the

action

• Pressing PAUSE or PLAY returns normal playback.

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Index Search

The VCR has an index search system that automatically records an invisible mark on the tape every time you start a recording.

During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks or by scanning. The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape.

To Search:

1. Press STOP.

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

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

4. Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse. The VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback. If you did not enter a specific index number, the VCR will locate the next index mark and begin playback.

5. Press STOP to end index searching.

INDEX SEARCH

PICTURE SEARCH

Press REV OR FWD to begin scanning OR enter a specific index number _ _

Press SEARCH to exit

INDEX SEARCH

Searching for index number 12...

Press STOP to cancel

INDEX SEARCH

Searching for index marks...

Press STOP to cancel

Some index marks may be missed by the VCR if:

• A mark is too close to the current 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 is at the beginning of the tape.

Zero Search

The zero search feature enables the VCR to quickly return to a counter reading of 0:00:00 anywhere on the tape. This is especially convenient when you want to repeat a segment of the tape several times.

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

2. Press the INFO button twice to display the time counter on the TV screen.

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

(Continues on next page)

ZERO SEARCH

Current tape counter is 2:17:25

Press REV to go to 0:00:00

Press SEARCH to exit

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PICTURE SEARCH

(Continued from previous page)

4. Continue playing the tape.

5. Press STOP.

6. Press SEARCH on the remote to display the ZERO SEARCH menu.

7. Press REVERSE to return to 0:00:00 on the tape.

ZERO SEARCH

Searching for 0:00:00

Press STOP to cancel

Tracking

Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes interference like streaks or “snow” from the picture. Automatic tracking is activated every time you insert a tape or turn on the VCR. Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR. Just use the CHANNEL TRACKING buttons (TRACK on the remote) to reduce the distortion. You can also use tracking when you pause a tape to reduce jittering of the picture.

When you manually adjust the picture, automatic tracking is turned off. To turn automatic tracking back on, press both CHANNEL TRACKING buttons (TRACK on the remote) at the same time, or eject the tape and reinsert it. Tracking has no effect during recording– only playback.

Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature

To disable the usage of the VCR, or to protect your timer recordings, you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the VCR or remote won’t work.

• To Lock: Press and hold the POWER button on the remote control for approximately six seconds. All digits on the VCR’s front panel flash when this feature is activated. Digits also flash if you turn on the VCR while locking is on.

If you insert a prerecorded tape with the safety tab removed- Index, Zero, and Blank searches are not available.

• To Lock While a Timer Recording is in Progress: Press and hold the POWER button on the remote control for approximately six seconds. All lighted digits on the front panel flash when this feature is activated.

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

Locking Your VCR

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

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OTHER FEATURES

0:30:00

SECONDS

MINUTES

HOURS

Time Counter

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

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

0:30:00

HOURS

MINUTES

SECONDS

1. Press INFO twice to display the time counter.

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

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

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

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

On-screen Displays

The INFO button shows the status of the VCR (STOP, PLAY, RECORD, etc.), channel number, time counter, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. The date and time must be set before they can be displayed.

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

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

Timer Counter on-screen display lists hours, minutes and seconds of a segment of tape.

Stop Ch 05 0:30:00

11/18/97 Tue 01:30PM SLP

On-screen display (times out)

HOURS

MINUTES

SECONDS

3. Press INFO again to have no displays appear on the TV screen. This is useful for dubbing tapes.

Turning off the VCR also resets the displays.

Audio Setup Features

The audio setup features enhance your tape playback and recording. The features in this section are accessed through the AUDIO menu and are shown:

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 6 to display AUDIO menu.

(Continues on next page)

Time counter only (does not time out)

No displays will appear (useful for dubbing)

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(Continued from previous page)

AUDIO

1 Reception: STEREO 2 Tape Playback: HI-FI

0 Exit

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

Reception

Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a Second Audio Program (SAP) which offers a second language. The reception feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record. Press 1 to switch between Reception: STEREO, MONO, or SAP.

• Select STEREO for normal or stereo broadcast TV recording.

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

• Select SAP to record a Second Audio Program instead of normal audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks.

Tape Playback

The VCR records the same audio on both Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape. Hi-Fi sound is recorded on a separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track. Press 2 to switch between tape playback: HI-FI, LINEAR, and MIX.

To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier/receiver using the audio/video jacks. The tape playback feature lets you select which audio you use during playback.

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

• Select LINEAR to play back sound recorded on a linear monaural track, such as a Second Audio Program (SAP), or a dubbed voice.

• Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both the linear and Hi-Fi tracks, sound-on-sound.

To receive Hi-Fi stereo sound, use audio-video cables with a compatible TV or receiver. Using only the RF OUT jack will not produce stereo sound.

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Connections

Things to Know Before Connecting Components

Protect Components from Power Surges

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

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

Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference

• Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.

• Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV’s

back panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect your components.

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

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

First things first

➣

Setting Up the VCR

➣

VCR Basics

➣

Recording

➣

OTHER FEATURES

➣

Protect Components from Overheating

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

• Do not stack components.

• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your

components in a stand.

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

Connections

REFERENCE

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Connections

Connecting Your VCR

Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR.

Jacks and Cables

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)

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

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

RF Jack

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)

The AUDIO/VIDEO jacks provide very good picture quality and mono sound, and can be used if your TV has audio/video input jacks. For more information about video line input, see “How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel” in the References section of this manual.

These jacks are used for most audio/video connections between components. The VCR AUDIO/VIDEO jacks are color coded (yellow for video and white for audio). If your TV only has two inputs for audio (stereo), you may need a Y-adapter to hear sound from both channels.

Audio/Video Jack

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Connections

Choosing a VCR Connection

There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable service, if you have a cable box to see this service, whether some of the cable channels are scrambled, and so on.

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

• TV with RF Jack Only

• TV with Audio/Video Jacks

• TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to

Unscramble Pay Channels Only

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

Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections

Using a simple coaxial cable connection gives you good picture quality. If your television has audio/video jacks though, it is highly recommended that you use them to get even better picture quality and Hi-Fi stereo sound when recording and playing back videotapes. These connections give you more convenient operation by not having to share the TV’s antenna signal. For more information about Audio/Video input, see “How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel” in the References section of the manual.

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Connections

(FROM ANT.)

OUT

(TO TV)

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE OUT

LINE

IN1

3 4

CABLE/

ANTENNA

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

VCR

TV with RF Jack Only

This connection assumes:

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

• Your television has only an RF input jack.

This connection provides:

• Mono sound playback from VCR

• Record one channel while watching another (except

when using a cable box for all channels).

To use this connection, you must have:

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

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown

2. Return to the First Things First chapter in this manual and follow the connection steps.

Using This Connection

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

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record one program and watch another:

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

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

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Connections

TV with Audio/Video Jacks

This connection assumes:

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

• Your television has audio/video jacks.

This connection provides:

• Hi-Fi stereo sound playback from VCR

• Record one channel while watching another (except

when using a cable box for all channels).

To use this connection, you must have:

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

• (2) audio/video cables

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to the First Things First chapter in this manual and follow the connection steps.

Using This Connection

Tune your TV to its video input channel (see “How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel” in the References chapter of this manual for more information). Use of TV•VCR button is not required.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record one program and watch another:

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

2. Select a different channel on the TV.

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

VCR

LINE

OUT

IN1

AUDIO

VIDEO

(FROM ANT.)

OUT

(TO TV)

S-VIDEO

INPUT 1

VIDEO

L/MONO

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUTPUT

L/MONO

INPUT 2

CABLE/

ANTENNA

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Connections

VCR

CABLE

CABLE BOX

(FROM ANT.)

OUT

(TO TV)

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE OUT

LINE

IN1

CABLE/

ANTENNA

INPUT 1

VIDEO

L/MONO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUTPUT

INPUT 2

VIDEO

L/MONO

OUT

TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only

This connection assumes:

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

• Your TV has audio/video input jacks.

This connection provides:

• Hi-Fi stereo sound playback from the VCR

• Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel

through the cable box while watching an unscrambled channel.

To use this connection, you must have:

• (3) coaxial cables

• (2) audio/video cables

• (1) splitter

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to the First Things First chapter in this manual and follow the connection steps.

All scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCR.

Using This Connection

Tune your TV to its video input channel (see page 62 for more information). Use of TV•VCR button is not required.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

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

1. Begin recording a scrambled or unscrambled program through the cable box using one of the recording features.

2. Select an unscrambled channel on the TV.

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Appendix: reference

Detailed Information

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

You will also find Troubleshooting Tips specifications, and an index in this appendix. These areas might help resolve some of those simple problems.

Finally, this section of the manual also contains your warranty information.

First things first

➣

Setting Up the VCR

➣

VCR Basics

➣

Recording

➣

OTHER FEATURES

➣

Connections

REFERENCE

➣

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Appendix: reference

Front Panel

POWER

REV

CHANNEL

VIDEO

AUDIO

CHANNEL

RL MONO

TRACKING

TAPE SPEED

Remote Sensor

RECORD STOP•EJECT

TV / VCR

AUDIO (R and L mono) and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT on the remote to select “L2” to record from these jacks.

FWD

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

FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and increases slow-motion speed.

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

POWER Turns the VCR on or off.

RECORD Starts VCR recording. Used for express recording.

Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control.

Aim the remote at this sensor.

REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture in reverse during playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed.

SPEED Selects a recording speed (either SP or SLP)

STOP•EJECT Stops the normal functions such as record,

playback, rewind, fast-forward, or pause. Ejects the tape when the VCR is stopped.

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

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Display Panel

TIMER

VCR

Hi Fi Displays only when the VCR is in Hi-Fi stereo mode.

TAPE IN INDICATOR (

when a cassette is placed in the VCR.

TIME The current time appears. Only an AM indicator appears with the time. There is no indicator for PM.

TIME COUNTER This shows the actual time it takes to play back a segment of a recorded tape. This counter helps locate the beginning or end of programs taped.

TIMER INDICATOR Lights during an express or timer recording or when the VCR is set for a timer recording and the VCR is turned off. Flashes when the clock is not set. Flashes when the timer recording is set and there is no tape in the VCR.

VCR INDICATOR (Applies only if the VCR Viewing Channel is 3 or 4.) Press the TV•VCR button on the remote or front VCR panel to turn on or off.

• VCR Indicator on: Picture from VCR

) Lights on the display panel

Hi Fi

• VCR Indicator off: Picture from the TV channel.

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Appendix: reference

Back Panel

LINE

OUT

IN1

AUDIO

VIDEO

CH. 3/4 switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups.

AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO IN jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT on the remote to select “L1” to record from these jacks.

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

(FROM ANT.)

3 4

OUT

(TO TV)

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

RF OUT jack Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied.

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Appendix: reference

Troubleshooting Tips

No power

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

• Check to make sure your connections are correct.

VCR does not respond to remote

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

• The batteries may need changing.

• Make sure the Remote VCR1/VCR2 setting is set to VCR1

so the remote that came packed with your VCR can operate it.

Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing

• Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off.

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

channel.

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

Snowy or no picture during playback

• Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on.

• Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it

matches the channel selected with 3 CH. 4 switch on back of VCR.

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

• Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.

• Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to video input (see “How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel” in this chapter for more information).

• Try another tape.

• Some snow/streaks are normal during search, stop

action, frame advance, and slow-motion playback.

Streaks in picture during normal playback

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

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

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Troubleshooting Tips (Cont.)

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

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

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

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

Will not record or play

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

• Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette.

• Check to make sure the tape is not broken.

• Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press

PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback.

• Check the Pro-Tect Plus™ feature.

Rewind does not operate

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

Will not record

• Check to make sure the safety tab is intact.

• Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode.

Press INPUT on the remote.

Clock shows incorrect time or date

• Power interruption.

• Check to make sure the clock is set accurately (check

AM/PM and date).

• Check Daylight-Saving setting. The clock may have adjusted for daylight-saving time.

Time did not adjust for Daylight-Saving time

• Check to make sure daylight-saving feature is set correctly.

VCR makes noise when stopped

• VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode.

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Troubleshooting Tips (Cont.)

Will not AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH active channels correctly

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

• Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set correctly.

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

• May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels. Contact your local cable company for more information.

Tape plays back in slow motion

• Press PLAY to return to normal playback.

Cannot select channels over 69

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

Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically

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

TIMER indicator flashes

• The clock is not set.

• Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a

timer recording is set.

• TIMER and RECORD indicators flash when the Pro-Tect

Time counter disappears during searching

• This is normal.

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

• Check LANGUAGE feature.

No stereo sound during playback

• Check to make sure the TAPE PLAYBACK feature is set to

• Must use the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks on the back of the VCR

Locking feature is activated.

Plus

Hi-Fi to hear stereo sound during playback. The tape you are paying must be recorded in Hi-Fi in order to use the HIFI feature.

to hear stereo sound.

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Appendix: reference

Troubleshooting Tips (Cont.)

Stereo audio too noisy

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

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

Index and Zero search features do not operate

• Check to see if Movie Advance feature is activated.

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Appendix: reference

Specifications

Format: VHS

Record/Playback Video: 4-head System: Audio: Stereo 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: 18 watts

Dimensions: 3.7 inches high (94 mm)

14.96 inches wide (380 mm)

9.4 inches deep (240 mm)

Weight: 6.1 pounds (2.8 kg)

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

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

*Check your cable company‘s compatibility requirements.

Cleaning the VCR

Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top, back, sides, and bottom of the cabinet.

Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oilbased furniture polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. We recommend using a nonabrasive, antistatic cleaner and polisher.

Specifications are subject to change.

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Appendix: reference

How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel

You need to tune your TV to the Video Input Channel if you are using the VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks to connect to the TV’s AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT jacks. You must select this “channel” before you can see the VCR’s menus, the cable or antenna reception, and the content that’s on a tape.

The Video Channel on TVs varies for different brands and different models. Below are some steps to try:

• If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or PROSCAN, press the TV button on the remote control that came with the VCR. Then press the INPUT button on the remote.

If those options do not work, try the following ideas. You might access the Video Input Channel by:

• pressing a button on the remote (see table below)

• selecting the channel from the TV’s menu system

(see table below)

• tuning directly to the channel by selecting a specific channel number (see table below)

• going through all the channels in the channel list by pressing the channel up or down buttons on the TV.

INPUT Button

TV Button

ON•OFF

REVERSE

RECORD

INFO

MUTE

CLEAR MENU

PLAY FORWARD

STOP PAUSE

TRACKING

VCR

GO BACK

SPEED

•

F.ADV

Some common scenarios are listed in the Video Input Channel Variations table that follows:

Video Input Channel Variations

Button/Switch Button on the Channel on the TV TV Remote Number

VIDEO VID 1 00 SIGNAL LINE 90 VID 1 VID 91 VID 2 VIDEO 92 S-VID S-VID 93 S-VIDEO INPUT VID 1

S-VIDEO VID 2 SOURCE AUX

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Appendix: reference

Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• Ninety days for labor charges.

• One year for parts.

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

What we will do:

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

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

• Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your evidence or purchase date or first rental.

• 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.

• Batteries.

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

other commercial purposes.

• A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA.

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

Product Registration:

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

How state law relates to this warranty:

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

If you purchased your VCR outside the United States:

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

Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.

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Index

Audio Hum

avoiding 37

Audio Only 29

playback 29

recording 29 Audio Setup Features 35 Audio/Video jacks

20, 41, 42, 44, 52 Auto Clock Set 12 Auto Play 15, 22 Auto TV/VCR feature 15 Automatic rewind 22 Automatic tracking 22

Back Panel 46

3/4 switch 46 ANT IN jack 46 audio IN jacks 46

RF OUT jack 46 Batteries, installing 4 Broadcast Stereo 28 Buttons, remote 20

Cable Box Setup 9, 42 Cable Connections 39 CHAN buttons (Remote Control)

21 CHANNEL buttons (VCR) 20 CHANNEL•TRACKING 44 Channels

adding/removing 11

detecting automatically 10 CLEAR button 20 Coaxial Cables (F-type) 38 Components 37

cable positioning 37

connecting 37

protecting 37 Copying and Editing Tapes 30

Daylight-Saving Time 13 Display Panel 45

REC indicator 45 TIME counter 45 TIME indicator 45 Timer Indicator 45 VCR Indicator 45

Eject 22 EnergySaver 15 Express Recording (XPR) 26

F. ADV button 20 Forward and Reverse Search 32 Forward button 22, 44 Frame Advance 32 Front panel brightness 16, 17 Front Panel Diagram 44

A/V jacks IN 44 channel tracking button 44 FWD button 44 PLAY•PAUSE button 44 POWER button 44 RECORD button 44 remote sensor 44 REV button 44 SPEED button 44 STOP•EJECT button 44 TV•VCR button 44

FWD button 22

GO BACK button 20

IN (FROM ANT) jack 15 Index Search 33 INFO button 20, 33 Initial Setup 5 INPUT button 20, 52

Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) 38

LANGUAGE menu 6, 8

accessing 6

set up features 8 MENU button 20 MUTE button 21

Number buttons (remote con-

trol) 20

OFF button (remote control)

20, 21 ON•OFF button (VCR) 22 On-screen Displays 35 OUT (TO TV) jack 15

PAUSE button 20 Picture Search 32

forward/reverse search 32 frame advance 33 go-to 34 index search 33 slow motion 32 tracking 34

PLAY button (remote control)

21 PLAY•PAUSE button (VCR)

22, 44 Playing a tape 22 POWER button 22, 44 Preferences Menu 14

Auto Play 15 auto play 15

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Index

Preferences Menu (Cont.)

Auto TV/VCR 15 EnergySaver 16 Front Panel Brightness 16 front panel brightness 16 Preferred Tape Speed 16 preferred tape speed 16 Remote VCR1/VCR2 14 remote VCR1/VCR2 14

Set Auto Repeat 16 Preferred Tape Speed 16 Pro-Tect Plus Locking Feature 34 Product Registration 2

Reception 36 RECORD button 21, 23, 44 Record protect tab 23 Recording 23

audio only 28

basic 23

broadcast stereo 28

Express Recording (XPR) 26

features 26

SAP (Second Audio Program)

Remote control 4

buttons 20

component buttons 20

TV function buttons 21 Remote control sensor 44 Remote VCR1/VCR2 14 Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option 14 REV button (VCR) 21, 22 REVERSE button (remote con-

trol) 22, 34, 44

Reviewing and Clearing Pro-

grams 28 Rewind, automatic 22 RF coaxial cable 4 RF Jacks 38

Safety tab 22

SAP (Second Audio Program) 28 SEARCH button 21 Selecting Channels 10 SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu

Signal Type

changing 11 Slow Motion 32 Specifications 51 SPEED button 21, 23, 44 STOP button (remote control)

STOP•EJECT button (VCR)

22, 44

Tape

copying and editing 30

eject 22

playback 36

playing 22

recording/playback speeds

16, 23 TAPE SPEED button 23 Time and Date 12

auto clock set 12 setting daylight-saving time

setting manually 13

setting time zone 12 Time Counter 35 Time Zone, setting 12 Time/Date Display 14 Timer Recording 26

reviewing and clearing pro-

grams 28

stopping 28 Tracking 34 TRACKING buttons

remote control 22

VCR 21 Troubleshooting Tips 47 TV

tuning for VCR use 5 TV button 20, 52

TV function buttons 21 TV•VCR button 21, 44 TV’s video input channel 52

VCR

auto channel search 10 cable box connection 42 channels list 10 cleaning 51 connecting 4, 38 jacks and cables 38 plugging in 4 specifications 51

viewing channel 5 VCR button 20 VCR function buttons 20 VCR MAIN MENU 6, 8 VIDEO IN Jacks 44 Viewing Channels

adding/removing 11 VOL buttons 21

Warranty 53

XDS time information 12

Zero search 33

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Notes

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Notes

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If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest service center 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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