RCA VR631HF User Manual

video cassette recorder

user's guide

VR631HF

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To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

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"dangerous voltage" inside

the product that presents a
risk of electric shock or

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important instructions
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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or
:shock hazard, do not expose

this product to rain or moisture.

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

Attention: Pour _viter les chocs _lectriques, introduire

la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne

correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq_ au fond.

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

FCCRegulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.

Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to
Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian

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

practical.

Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately.

Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for
proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model
numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back

of the product.
Model No. VR631HF

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

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

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

Using the QuickSet Guide .................................................................. 8

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

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

Cable Box Setup ............................................................................ 9

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

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

To Change the Signal Type ................................................... I I

To Add or Remove Channels ............................................. 12

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

Set Daylight-Saving Time ...................................................... 12

Set the Time and Date ......................................................... 13

VCR Plus+ Channels ................................................................... 14

What's Next--Additional Set-Up Features

in the PREFERENCES Menu ...................................................... 16

RemoteVCR I/VCR2 Option .................................................... 16

Auto Play ........................................................................................ 17

Auto TV/VCR ................................................................................ 17

Front Panel (VCR Display) ......................................................... 18

VCR Basics ..................................................................... 19

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

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

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

"IV Function Buttons ................................................................... 2 I

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

Automatic Rewind .............................................................................. 23

Tape Eject ............................................................................................. 23

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

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

Recording ............................................................... 25

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

Express Recording ....................................................................... 26

Timer Recording .......................................................................... 27

Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ ............................................ 28

Stopping a Timer Recording ...................................................... 30

Reviewing and Clearing Programs ........................................... 30

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP

(Second Audio Program) ...................................................... 30

Recording Audio Only ................................................................ 31

Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes .................... 32

Other Features .............................................................. 33

Picture Search Options ..................................................................... 34

MOVIE, ,ADVANCE ................................................................. 34

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

Slow Motion .................................................................................. 36

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

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

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

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

Pro-Tect PlusTM Locking Feature .................................................... 38

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

Time Counter ...................................................................................... 39

On-Screen Displays ............................................................................ 40

Audio Set-Up Features ...................................................................... 40

Reception ....................................................................................... 4 I

Tape Playback ................................................................................ 41

Connections .................................................................. 43

Things to Know Before Connecting Components .....................43

ConnectingYourVCR ........................................................................44

Jacks and Cables ...........................................................................44

Choosing a VCR Connection ...................................................45

Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections .................45

Don't Forget About the Auto TV/VCR Feature ....................45

TV with RF Jack Only .................................................................46

TV with Audio/Video Jacks........................................................47

TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to

Unscramble PayChannels Only ..........................................48

Appendix A: Reference ................................................ 49

Front Panel ........................................................................................... 50

Display Panel ........................................................................................ 5 I

Back Panel ............................................................................................ 52

Troubleshooting Tips .......................................................................... 53

Specifications ....................................................................................... 57

Cleaning theVCR ................................................................................ 57

Limited Warranty ................................................................................ 58

Index .............................................................................. 59

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HI, MY NAME IS SUSAN...

and I wrote this User's Guide. It's my job to see
that you have a rewarding user manual experience.

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

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FIRSTTHINGS FIRST

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

up and use the on-screen menus. Reading these

sections gives you the basic information you need
to use yourVCR.

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The rest of the book highlights playback and

recording information, contains a detailed

connections section, and a reference section that
includes troubleshooting tips, limited warranty, and

index.

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your new video cassette recorder.

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STEP 1: UNPACK WHAT'S IN THE BOX

The following items come packed in the box:

• VCR
" Remote control

• RFcoaxial cable

STEP 2: INSTALL BATI"ERIES IN THE

REMOTE CONTROL

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

1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.

2. Place batteries in the remote, matching the + and - ends of
each battery to the diagram inside the compartment.

3. Replace the cover.

STEP 3: CONNECT YOUR VCR

If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system
and then to your TV, use the VCR's IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV

jacks for a good signal as shown.

If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use these jacks for a
better connection. In order to hear stereo and hi-fi sound, the

audio/video jacks must be used. Refer to the Connections section,

toward the back of the manual.

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STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR

Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the
outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.

STEP 5" TUNE THE TV

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

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

If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors with
RFcoaxial cable, set the 3CH.4 switch to channel 3 or channel

4--the channel you want to use on your TV.

• If you connect your VCR using the AUDIONIDEO jacks with
audio/video cables, select the TV's video input to see the
signal. See the TV Owner's Manual.

STEP 6: TURN ON THE VCR

The first time you connect your VCR and turn it on, a menu
screen appears. This is the beginning of the QuickSet Guide
which helps you to set up specific features of the VCR. If you
choose not to use this Guide, you can set up each feature
individually.

Go to the next step to understand how to move through and
change items in the menu system.

STEP 7: ACCESS THE MENUS

The MENU and number buttons let you access, select and change
menu items. For example, to change the Auto Play setting, you
would do the following:

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VCR Viewing Channel

When using the ANTENNA jacks to
connect your VCR, tune your TV to

channel 3 or 4.

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

TV's video input.

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

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLus+

2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences

6 Audio
7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCESmenu.

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: OFF

3 Auto TVIVCR: OFF
4 Front Panel AUTO

0 Exit

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

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON

3 Auto TVIVCR: OFF
4 Front Panel AUTO

0 Exit

See AdditionalSet-UpFeaturesfordetailedinformation
about the Auto Playfeature,

STEP 8: SET UP THE VCR

Once you understand how to move around through the menus,

go to the next section to set up your VCR.

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ON-SCREEN GUIDE AND ADDITIONAL
SET-UP FEATURES

The QuickSet Guide is a one-time procedure that

takes you through specific features to set up your

VCR. In addition to the Guide, there are other
features you may want to set up, such as:

• Select a Language

• Set up for a Cable Box

• Set upVCR Channel List (Auto Channel Search)

• Set Automatic Daylight-Saving time

• Set theTime and Date

• Set upVCR Plus+ Channels

• Set the Remote VCRI/VCR2 option

• Set the Auto Play feature

• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature

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USING THE QUICKSET GUIDE

The QuickSet Guide is an automated procedure that helps you
set up your VCR. The first time you turn on your VCR0the first

screen of the guide appears.

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

1 English
2 Espa_ot
3 Franpais

Just follow the step-by-step procedures until setup is complete.
Some of the feature options may not apply to your VCR
configuration.

If the menu does not appear:

• Make sure TV is tuned to the same channel asthe 3CH.4
switch or TV's video line input.

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

jacks.

• Check your connections.

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

USING THE MENU TO SET UP FEATURES

You can set up features by using the menu system. Each feature
that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as

well as a few others you may want to set up before you begin

using your VCR.

LANGUAGE

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

OniScreen Menus

Not all the VCR screens are shown in this

manual when explaining the features.

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1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels

5 Preferences
6 Audio

7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 7 to display the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE

Select a language.

1>English

2 Espanol
3 FranFais

Press MENU to continue

3. Select English, Espa_ol (Spanish), or Fran_ais (French).

CABLE BOX SETUP

This setup applies only when all channels are received through
the cable box. The VCR will automatically enter the output
channel of the cable box when programming your VCR for timer

recordings.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio

7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search
2 AddlRemove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE

4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

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Press 5to display CABLE BOX SETURThen select one of the
three choices.

CABLE BOX SETUP

Do you use your cable
box to receive ALL

channels or only SORE
channels?

1 ALL channels
2 Only SOME channels

3 Cancel setup

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If you selected ALL channels, enter the output channel of
your cable box, usually 03, 04, or video line input and
press MENU.

CABLE BOX SETUP

On what channel does

the VCR receive signals
from the cable box?

(usually 3. 4. or Video)

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Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to continue

CABLE BOX SETUP

The VCR will now

receive all signals

from the cable box

on channel 04.

Press MENU to continue

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

VCR CHANNELS LIST

If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not
necessary. Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at

the factory. Even though your VCR may come with a list, it's

possible that you may want to add or eliminate some
channels depending on whether they are active.

To Auto Channel Search

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

I VCR PLus+

2 Timer Recordings
3 Time

4 Channels

5 Preferences

6 Audio
7 Language

0 Exit

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Cable Box Setup

ALL channels: enter two numbers for
output channel of your cable box or

press INPUT.
Only SOME channels: if you only use

the cable box to tune premium
channels.

Cancel setup: select to cancel.

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR PLus+ Channel List

5 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

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

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AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

What type of signal

are you using?

1 Cable TV
2 Antenna
3>Detect Automatically

0 Cancel

Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options.
Choices one and two are self-explanatory. If you choose

Detect Automatically, the VCR automatically detects which
signal system you have attached to your VCR.

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

Nou scanning channel 14

Press any key to cancel

The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this
takes about one to two minutes. The lowest channel is tuned

once the search is complete. Now pressing CHANNEL up or
down should only select the active channels.

To Change the Signal Type

1. PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

3. Press3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and
ANTENNA.

Detect Automatically

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

to mis-detect. If this should

happen, select I or 2 for the

system you have.

Auto Channel Search

Use the Auto Channel Search
feature to place all available

channels in memory.
If you ever change cable or

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

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To ADD or REMOVE Channels

You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto

Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have weak

signals or you don't want to watch them.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

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

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channel 115
is presently ADDED

Press CLEAR to remove
Press MENU to exit

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channet 115
is presently REMOVED

Press INFO to add
Press MENU to exit

TIME AND DATE

Before you set the time and date, set the Auto DST (DaylightI

Saving Time) feature to ON or OFF for your area.

Set Daylight-Saving Time

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio

7 Language

0 Exit

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Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

TIME

1 Set Time and Date

2 Auto DST: ON

0 Exit

Selecting Channels

The CHANNEL up and down buttons
access those channels active in your

VCR channel list.
You can still access channels not in

the channel list by using the number
buttons on the remote.

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

for daylight-saving time.

• Select OFF if you do not want the VCR°sclock to adjust for
daylight-saving time.

Set the Time and Date

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 Channels
5 Preferences

6 Audio
7 Language

0 Exit

.

Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

TIRE

1 Set Time and Date
2 Auto DST: ON

0 Exit

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

.

SET TIME AND DATE

Time --:--

(hh:mm)

Date --I--I--

Press MENU to cancel

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 10124/97 Friday

Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to set

I Time/Date Display 1

Pressing INFO on the remote displays

the time and date on the screen.

Spring forward; Fall backward

In the Spring, daylight-saving time
begins on the first Sunday in April.

Because the clock automatically
changes from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM
(forward one hour), remember to
include the extra hour for timer

recording falling within this time
frame.

In the Autumn, daylight-saving time
ends on the last Sunday in October.

The VCR clock automatically changes
from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM (back one

hour). Therefore, it can affect your
recording length.

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VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS

Using VCR Plus+ can make programming timer recordings for

cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put in a little
time right now to set up a channel list. A worksheet and

abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U.S. and

Canada are provided on the following pages.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

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

5 Preferences

6 Audio
7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

NOW scanning channel 14

Press any key to cancel

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

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VCR+ Channel My Channel

5 --
4 --

3->->->--
2 --
1 --

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

Press MENU to save

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

VCR+ Channel My Channel

5 46
4 --

3 -> -> -> 23
2 --

I --

Use CH +I- to select

Press 019 to change
Press MENU to save

Screen is for an example only.

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Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel

Numbers for CableTV

(USA List)

35 American MovieClassics
39 Arts &-Entertainment
57 BlackEntertainment
54 Bravo
42 Cable NewsNetwork
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 BoxOffice

95 Home Box Office 2
96 Home BoxOffice 3

51 The LearningChannel
46 Lifetime

58 The Movie Channel
48 MusicTelevision
49 The NashvilleNetwork
38 Nickelodeon

64 NostalgiaTelevision
99 QualityValue Cable

41 Showtime
97 Showtime 2
59 Sports Channel

52 Turner NetworkTelevision
44 USA-Network
62 Video Hits I
93 Viewer'sChoice I
94 Viewer'sChoice 2

55 WGN Chicago
43 WTBS Atlanta

60 WWOR-NewYork

See next page for Canadian List

VCR Plus+ Channel List

Refer to your local television list for a
complete VCR Plus+ channel list for

your viewing area or contact your
cable company. Using the list may
save you some time.

VCR PLUS+ WORKSHEET

Broadcast or VCR Plus+ Channel Channel Number

Cable-TV Station Number** You Receive the

Name Station On*

HBO 33
ESPN 34

*Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on.

**Check your local listing for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned.

Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel

Numbers for CableTV

(Canadian List)

67 Allarcom PayTelevisionl

Superchannel

44 Arts & Entertainment
72 Cable News Network-Headline

News

61 Cable News Network
70 Canadian Home Shopping Network

56 Canal Famille
69 Cathay InternationalTelevision Inc

68 Chinavision Canada Corp
60 Country Music Television

63 Family Channel
62 First Choice
96 First ChoiceTwo

97 First ChoiceThree
99 First Choice Four

90 House of Commons
91 La Chaine Francaise

51 The Learning Channel
65 MeteoMediaJTheWeather 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 I

93 Viewer's Choice 2
94 Viewer's Choice 3

95 Viewer's Choice 4

71 Vision "IV: Canada's Faith Network

38 Youth TV, Canada Inc.

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WHAT'S NEXT--ADDITIONAL SET-UP

FEATURES IN THE PREFERENCES MENU

The features in this section are all accessed through the
PREFERENCESmenu.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR RAIN MENU

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

7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCESmenu.

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1

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

4 Front Panel AUTO

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 DVDmVCR2 button, this feature allows you to
set this VCR to respond to that button.

Press 1 to select the Remote Control item. Then press the VCR2,

VCR2-LD, or DVDmVCR2 button to change.

PREFERENCES

(Press VCR2 to Change)

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

4 Front Panel AUTO

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR2

2 Auto Play: OFF
3 Auto TV/VCR: OFF
4 Front Panel AUTO

0 Exit

0 Exi t

I Remote Control Option

Changing the Remote Control option

to VCR2 disables the remote that

came with your VCR.

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The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote's VCR2,
VCR2,LD, or DVD,VCR2 button. If you change the remote
setting to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no

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

back to VCR1. Display the PREFERENCESmenu, press 1, and

then press VCR on the VCR's remote.

AUTO PLAY

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

to switch between ON or OFF.

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

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

AUTO TV/VC R

This feature controls whether the TV/VCR switch changes

automatically to the VCR mode, when the VCR is turned on.
Press 3 to switch between ON and OFF.

Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode
when the VCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted. This

only applies if you connect the ANTENNA IN and OUT

jacks of your VCR and TV and watch your VCR on channel

3 or 4 of your T_.

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

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

input and you don't want your antenna/cable signal
interrupted by the VCR.

Auto TV/VCR

Pressing TV-VCR on the remote
will still switch between the VCR

and TV mode.

VCR mode: VCR indicator in the
display panel lights.

TV mode: VCR indicator turns off.

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FRONT PANEL (VCR DISPLAY)

You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display
panel on the front of the VCR. Press 4 to switch between the

options.

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

• BRIGHT keeps the display bright.

• DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level.

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LEARN THE BASICS TO GET

YOU STARTE D

TheseVCR basics should be enough for you to
begin enjoying yourVCR. Learning the remote

control functions, playing a recorded tape, and

recording a program should do just that.

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

reading.

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REMOTE BUTFONS

Your back-lit remote has a light button (O) that glows in the
dark. Press this button to light the buttons on the remote. The

remote buttons remain lit when they are pressed within a few

seconds of each other. If a button is not pressed within
approximately eight seconds, the light turns off to conserve

battery power.

The remote control is capable of controlling a compatible RCA,

ProScan, or GE TV.

COMPONENT BUTFONS

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

TV Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV and sets the

remote to control the TV.

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

VCR FUNCTION BU'I-FONS

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 playback when tape is paused. Increases speed during

slow-motion playback.

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

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

to go back to previous menu.

INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen.
INPUT Selects between the line input and the VCR'stuner. Line

input refers to the signal coming from the component connected

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

OFF TV VCR

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REVERSE PLAY

RECORD STOP

INFO

MUTE

CLEAR MENU

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MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. Used to
select a menu item or exit a menu.

Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing
two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and

holding 1 until 1-- appears on the screen. Then press the other

two numbers.

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

VCR. Turns off other components if remote is programmed.

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

PLAY Plays a tape.
RECORD Starts VCR recording. Also used for express recording.
REVERSE Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches

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

SEARCH Displays MOVlEI_,ADVANCE, Index, and Zero Search
menus on TV screen when VCR is stopped. Advances the tape 60

seconds of recorded material during playback.

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

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

that may appear on the picture during play, slow motion, or
pause. Reduces picture "jitter" during stop-action playback.

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

TV FUNCTION BU'I-I"ONS

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

TV's channel memory.

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

and then select another using the number buttons. Press GO

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

MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level.

I TV Buttons

This remote may not be able to
control all features of all models of

RCA0ProScan, and GE TVs.

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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.

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

PLAYING A TAPE

J. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel

(3, 4, or TV's video input).

2. Insert a tape in the VCR.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pause

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

Automatic Tracking

The VCR has automatic tracking which
adjusts the picture when playing back

a tape recorded on another VCR.
Automatic tracking is turned on

whenever a tape is inserted or the
VCR's power is turned on.

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AUTOMATIC REWI N D

The VCR automatically rewinds 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.

TAPE EJECT

Press STOPoEJECTon the VCR when it is stopped to
eject the tape.

RECORDING

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

1. Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the
remote (see margin note for information about tape speed

settings).

2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.

3. Press STOPon the remote (STOPoEJECTon the VCR) to stop

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

during a commercial), press the PAUSE button on the remote

(PLAY, PAUSEon VCR) instead of STOP.

CH ECK TH E SAFETY TAB

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

removed.

Safety Tab

If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it,

simply cover the hole with vinyl tape.

Tape Speeds

sP (Standard Play)
Gives the best quality recording, but

fewer programs can be recorded on
the tape. Special effects such as

pause, slow motion, picture search,
and frame advance work well when

you play back tapes recorded in
this speed.

LP(Long Play)
Your VCR iscapable of playing back

tapes recorded in LR You cannot

record in the LP speed.
SLP(Super Long Play)

Gives three times the recording time
of tapes recorded in SP.Special

effects such as pause, slow motion,
picture search, and frame advance

work well when you play back

tapes recorded in this speed.

Cassette

T-120
T-160

Reco_ing Time

SP SLP

2Hr 6Hr
2Hr 8Hr

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SEVERAL RECORDING OPTIONS

Now that you've gone through the necessary
steps to operate yourVCR, rll explain the
different recording features that are available
to suit your needs.

Recording Features:

• Recording (explained in VCR

Basics section)

• Express Recording

• Timer Recording

• Timer Recording with VCR Plus+

• Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio

Program (SAP)

• Audio Only Recording

• Copying and EditingTapes

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RECORDI NG FEATU RES

There are four ways to record programs:

• Recording lets you press one button to start recording a
program. (See VCR Basics section.)

Express. Recording lets you start recording a program you
are watching, and then set the VCR to automatically stop
recording after a designated period of time.

• Timer Recording lets you program the VCR to automatically

start and stop recording at a predetermined time.

• Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ lets you program the VCR

just by entering a PlusCode number found in some TV guides.

EXPRESS RECORDING

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

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

2. Pressthe RECORD button to begin recording.

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

REC CH 36
Record Length 0:00

Press REC to set Length

REC CH 36
Record Length 1:30

Press REC to set Length

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

The VCR continues to record for the amount of time you

indicate, and then automatically turns off.

Express Recording
Express recording is a great way to

tape the last quarter of the game, or
the last part of a movie when you

have to leave.

To stop an express recording, press
and hold STOP on the remote

(STOP•EJECT on the VCR) for a
few seconds.

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TIMER RECORDING

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

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 Channels

5 Preferences

6 Audio
7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a New Program
2 Review Existing Progs.

3 Use VCR PLus+ Code

0 Exit

3. Select 1 to Create a New Program.

How often should this
program record?

1 One time

2 Daily (every day)
3 Weekdays (M-F)

4 Weekly (once per week)

0 Cancel

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

Program 1 (One time)

Channel II
Start Time If:If

End Time --:--
Start Date --I--I--

Tape Speed SLP

Press MENU to cancel

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

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

Timer Recording Information

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

place and enough tape to record
the program.

The output of your cable box appears
in the "Channel" item of the timer

recording menu if you've set up for a

cable box.

PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you
have entered two programs where

the times overlap.
The TIMER indicator appears in the

display when you turn off the VCR
and a timer recording has been set. It

flashes if there is no tape in the VCR.

For cable box, turn on the cable box
and tune it to the channel you want

to record before the recording is
to begin.

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. Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then

press MENU to save.

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel 03 Cable

Start Time 08:00 PH
End Time 09:30 PM

Start Date 10/24/97 FRI

Tape Speed SLP

I=SP 2=SLP
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to save

Program 1 has been saved

Remember to insert a

recordable tape and
turn the VCR off before

the program start time.

Press MENU to continue

TIMER RECORDING WITH VCR PLUS+

You can use VCR Plus+ to simplify timer programming if you
have cable TV and don't receive all channels through a cable
box or if you get your TV signal off-air.

Setting Up the Channel List

If you did not set up the VCR Plus+ channel list, you can do
it now.

1. Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Display the VCR Plus+ Channel List menu.

3. Go to Setting Up Your VCR if you need more information
on setting up your VCR Plus+ channel list.

Using VCR Plus+

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

VCR MAIN MENU

I VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 Channels
5 Preferences

6 Audio

7 Language

0 Exit

VCR MAIN MENU

VCR Plus+
Timer Recordings

Time

Channels

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search
2 AddlRemove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE

4 VCR Plus+ Channel List

VCR+ Channel My Channel

5 46

4 --

3 -> -> -> 23

2 --

1 --

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

Press MENU to save

,

Press 1to display the VCR PLUS+ menu.

VCR PLUS+

Enter PlusCode Number

(from TV Listing)

Press MENU to cancel

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

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Enter the VCR Plus(ode shown in your local television
programming guide.

VCR PLUS+

Enter Plus(ode Number

(from TV listing)

12876

Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU when done

4. Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode number.

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,

How often should this
program record?

1 One time

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

0 Cancel

Indicate how often you want the program to be
recorded.

Program 1 (One time)

Channel 03 Cable
Start Time 08:00 PM
End Time 09:30 PM
Start Date 10/24/97 FRI

Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to adjust

Press MENU to save

Change the speed with the SPEEDbutton on the remote
or the program end time with the CLEAR button on the

remote (if necessary).
Changing the end time comes in handy when you are

recording a program such as a sporting event that may
exceed the scheduled broadcast time.

7. Press MENU to save the program.

Program 1 has been saved

Remember to insert a
recordable tape and

turn the VCR off before
the program start time.

Press MENU to continue

VCR Plus+ Recording

Clock must be set correctly.

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

program.
Unrecognized Number... Please Re-

enter appears when the VCR does not
recognize the PlusCode number.

PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you
have entered two programs where

the times overlap.
The TIMER indicator appears in the

display when you turn off the VCR
and a timer recording has been set. It
flashes if there is no tape in the VCR.

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STOPPING A TIMER RECORDING

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

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

REVIEWING AND CLEARING PROGRAMS

To review programs that you have already set up:

1. Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the
TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a New Progra•
2 Review Existing Progs.
3 Use VCR Plus+ Code

.

0 Exit

Press2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen.

Program 1 (One time)

Channel 104 Cable
Start Time 12:00 AM
End Time 01:30 AM
Start Date 10/24/97 FRI

Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to erase
Press MENU for next prog

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

RECORDING BROADCAST STEREO TV OR SAP

(SECOND AUDIO PROGRAM)

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

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

2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

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.

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

TVoVCR to turn it on.

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

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

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

AUDIO

1 Reception: STEREO
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI

0 Exit

7. Press RECORDto start recording.

8. Press STOPwhen you are finished.

RECORDING AUDIO ONLY

You can record audio only from another audio source connected

to the AUDIO IN 1 (R and L/MONO) jacks on the back of the VCR.

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

connected to the AUDIO IN 1 jacks.

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

3. Start audio source playing and press RECORDto begin

recording.

4. Press STOP on the remote (STOP,EJECT on VCR) when you are

finished.

Playing Back Audio Only

To get stereo sound, connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR to
the appropriate input on your amplifier or receiver. Do not use
the phono input. Refer to your amplifier or receiver user's guide.

Audio Connection

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USING TWO VCRS FOR COPYING AND EDITING

TAPES

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

1. Turn on the TV and VCRs.

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

3. If you connected your VCR using the ANTENNA jacks, tune

recording VCRto channel 3 or 4--the one selected on the
back of the playback VCR.

If you have connected your VCR using the audio/video jacks,

press INPUT on the recording VCR's remote to select the line
input. "L" appears in the display.

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

Insert a blank tape with safety tab in place into the

recording VCR.

5. When you reach the point on the tape or program where you
want to begin copying, press PLAyoPAUSE and then

PLAyoPAUSE again on the playback VCR. You may need to
adjust the tracking.

6. Pressthe RECORD button, then press PLAYePAUSE, on the

recording VCR.

7. Press the PLAY-PAUSE buttons on both VCRsat the same
time to begin copying the tape.

8. To edit segments that you do not want to copy:

• Press PAUSEon recording VCRto pause copying.

• Locate the next segment you want to copy on playback VCR
by using FWD, REV, and PLAY-PAUSE, and then press

PLAyopAUSE.

• Press PLAY•PAUSE on both VCRsat the same time to resume
copying.

9. Press STOP•EJECTon both VCRswhen you are finished.

Caution:

The unauthorized recording of
television programs or other

materials may infringe the rights
of others.

Two VCR Connection

_ OR-_ANTENNA

PLAYBACK VCR

RECORDING VCR

TO TV

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TO TV

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FEATURES TO ENHANCE VCR

OPERATION

• Picture Search Options

• Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking

• Tracking

• Time Counter

• On-Screen Displays

• Audio Reception

• AudioTape Playback

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PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONS

The most basic way to search during playback is using the FWD on
the VCR (FORWARD on the remote) or REW on the VCR (REVERSEon

the remote) buttons. This section contains several other options

available for searching a tape.

MOVI E,I_ADVANCE

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

1. Insert a tape with the safety tab removed and press SEARCH.
The following menu appears.

What type of tape

is this?

1 Purchased/Rented Movie
2 Home Recording

3 Other

Press CLEAR to cancel

.

.

Press 1 if the tape is a purchased or rented movie, press 2 if
it's a recording made at home, or press 3 if it is something
else or you don't know.

Pressing 2 or 3 gives the same response and takes you to a

different search feature. If you accidentally make a wrong
selection, press GO BACK to return to this screen.

If you press 1, the MOVIE ADVANCE menu appears.

MOVIE ADVANCE

Would you like to go to

the start of the movie
or to the next preview?

1 Go to movie
2 Go to preview

Press CLEAR to cancel

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

MOVlE_ADVANCE is a trademark of SRT, Inc.

MOVIEH_ADVANCE works only on

cassettes recorded in the SPspeed
with the safety tab removed.

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• Press 1 for Go to movie. The following screen appears with a
blue background.

MOVIE ADVANCE

Searching for start

of movie...

Press STOP to cancel

When the movie is found, the following screen is displayed.

MOVIE ADVANCE

The movie is ready.
Press PLAY to start.

Press STOP to cancel

This display will time out after a few minutes and
the VCR will enter the stop mode.

Press2 for Go to preview. The following screen appears with
a video background.

MOVIE ADVANCE

Searching for previeU..o

Press SEARCH to reverse
Press STOP to cancel

When a preview isdetected, the VCR cues it and begins

playing.

MOVIE ADVANCE

Press SEARCH for next

Display times out after a few seconds

Preview Search Note

Any time during the preview search

mode, pressing SEARCH will reverse

the search direction.

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FORWARD AND REVERSE SEARCH

You can view a tape during play or play pause. Sound is turned off
during picture search. Search works best for tapes recorded at the SP

or SLP speed.

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

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

SLOW MOTION

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

1. Press PAUSE during playback. Then press FORWARD or REVERSE
to begin slow-motion playback.

2. Press FORWARD (FWD) to increase or REVERSE(REV) to decrease
the speed of the search.

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

4. Press PLAY (PLAYePAUSE) to return to normal playback.
The VCR switches automatically from slow-motion playback to

stop after a few minutes.

COMMERCIAL SCAN (SEARCH BUTTON)

This is useful for skipping commercials or short program segments.

• Press SEARCHonce during playback to advance the tape
approximately 60 seconds of recorded material.

• Press SEARCHto cancel commercial scan and return to
normal playback.

I f the MOVIEI_ bADVANCE Search

feature is selected, Commercial Scan
will not operate.

I Insert Tape

Don't forget to insert a recorded

tape when using the search features.

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FRAME ADVANCE

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

the SPand SLPspeeds.

1. Press F.ADV to "freeze" the action during playback.

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

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

INDEX SEARCH

The VCR has a "VHS Index Search System" that automatically

records an index mark on the tape every time you start a

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

To Search:

1. Press STOR

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

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

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

4. Press FORWARD (FWD) to search forward or REVERSE(REV)
to search in reverse. The VCR will locate your index mark and

begin playback. If you did not enter a specific index number,

the VCR will locate the next index mark and begin playback.

5. Press STOPto stop index searching.
Some index marks may be missed by the VCR:

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

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

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

INDEX SEARCH

Pre_s 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

If the MOVIE,,ADVANCE Search

feature is selected, Index Search will

not operate.

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ZERO SEARCH

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

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

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

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

3. Continue playing the tape.

4. Press STOP.

5. Press SEARCH on the remote until the ZERO SEARCHmenu
appears on the screen.

ZERO SEARCH

Current tape counter is

2:17:25

Press REV to go to

0:00:00

Press SEARCH to exit

ZERO SEARCH

Searching for

0:00:00...

Press STOP to cancel

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

7. Press STOPto stop zero searching.

PRO-TECT PLUS" LOCKING FEATURE

To disable the usage of the VCR, or to protect your timer
recordings, you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the VCR

or remote won't work.

• To Lock: Press and hold OFF or VCR on the remote for
approximately 6 seconds. SAFE appears in the display to let

you know the feature is activated.

• To Unlock: Pressand hold OFF or VCR on the remote for
approximately six seconds.

If the MOVIEbI_ADVANCE Search
feature isselected, Zero Search will

not operate.

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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TRACKING

Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes the streaks or
snow from the picture. Automatic tracking is activated when you
insert a tape or turn on the VCR. Occasionally you may need to

manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a
different VCR. Just use the TRACKING buttons to remove the

streaks or snow. You can also use tracking when you PAUSEa
tape to reduce jittering of the picture.

When you manually adjust the picture, automatic tracking is
turned off. To turn automatic tracking back on, press both

TRACKING buttons on the front of the VCR at the same time, or
eject the tape and re-insert it.

Tracking has no effect during recording--only playback.

TIME COUNTER

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

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

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

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

1. Press INFO twice to display the time counter.

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

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

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.

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

return to the normal display mode.

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ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS

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

RECORD, etc.), channel number, time counter, date, time, and
tape speed on the TV screen. The date and time must be set

before they can be displayed.

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

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

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

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AUDIO SET-UP FEATURES

The audio set-up features enhance your tape playback and

recordings. The features in this section are accessed through the

AUDIO menu and are shown in the displays below.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

3

Time counter only

(does not time out)

VCR MAIN MENU

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

7 Language

Exit

Normal display

2. Press 6 to display the AUDIO menu.

AUDIO

1 Reception: STEREO

2 Tape Ptayback: HI-FI

0 Exit

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

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RECEPTION

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

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

• Select STEREOfor normal or stereo broadcast TV recording.

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

• Select SAP to record a second audio program instead of the

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

TAPE PLAYBACK

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

right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear
track. Press 2 to switch between Tape Playback: HI-FI, LINEAR

and MIX.
To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television or

amplifier/receiver using the audio/video jacks. The Tape Playback
feature lets you select which audio you play back.

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

and for normal use. The Hi-Fi indicator lights in the display.

• Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear

monaural track, such as a second audio program (SAP), or a
dubbed voice-over.

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

indicator lights in the display.

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE
CONNECTING COMPONENTS

Protect Your Components from Power Surges

• Connect all components before plugging any power

cords into the wall outlet.

• Always turn off the TV and other components before

you connect or disconnect any cables.

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Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or
Interference

Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV's back

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

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

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

Protect Your Components from Overheating

• Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components.

Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.

• Do not stack components.

• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your

components in a stand.

• Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top shelf of

the stand so heated air rising from it will not flow
around other components.

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CON N ECTI NG YOU R VCR

Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR.

JACKS AND CABLES

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)

The RFjacks provide good picture and mono sound 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 RFjacks on the VCR are labeled IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO
TV. The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect

the VCR's OUT TO TV jack and your TV's antenna input.

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RFJack

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)
The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and sound

quality, and can be used if your TV has audio/video input jacks.
These jacks must be used for stereo sound. The VCR audio/video

jacks are color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio, and
white for left audio). If your TV has only one input for audio
(mono), you may need a Y-adapter to hear sound from both

channels.

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Audio/Video Jack

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CHOOSING A VCR CONNECTION

There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending

on whether or not you have cable service, and if you have a cable
box, and whether some of the channels are scrambled and..well,

you get the picture.
Three connections are described in this section and one of them

should provide you with a VCR connection that works.

• TVwith RFjackonly

• 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, I highly
recommend using them to get even better picture quality and to
hear stereo sound when recording and playing back videotapes.

These connections give you more convenient operation by not

having to share the TV's antenna signal.

DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE AUTO TV/VCR

FEATURE

The TVNCR switch controls whether the picture signal is coming
from the VCR or the TV.

You can change the setting manually by using the TV•VCR button

on the remote or you can set the Auto TVNCR feature to ON

when using only RFANTENNA connections and OFF when using
the AUDIONIDEO output jacks--so your TV signal is not

interrupted when the VCR is turned on.

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TV WITH RF JACK ONLY

This connection assumes:

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

• Your television has only an RFinput jack.

This connection provides:

• Mono sound playback from VCR.

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

To use this connection, you must have:

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

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

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

Using This Connection

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

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TVNCR feature to ON.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record one program and watch another:

1. Begin recording a program using one of the

recording features.

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

VCR

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CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR"_AANTENNA

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TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS

This connection assumes:

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

• Your television has audio/video jacks.

This connection provides:

• Stereo sound playback from VCR.

• Record one channel while watching another (except when

using a cable box for all channels).

To use this connection, you must have:

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

cable box

• (3) audio/video cables

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

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

Using This Connection

Tune your TV to its video input channel. Use of TV•VCR button is

not required.

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary,press PLAY.

To record one program and watch another:

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

2. Select a different channel on the TV.

VCR

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CABLE, (:ABLE BOX, OR_ANTENNA

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OUTPUT

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TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS AND CABLE BOX

TO UNSCRAMBLE PAY CHANNELS ONLY

This connection assumes:

• You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium

channels.

• Your TV has audio/video input jacks.

This connection provides:

• Stereo sound playback from VCR.

• Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through the

cable box while watching an unscrambled channel.

To use this connection, you must have:

• (3) coaxial cables

• (3) audio/video cables

• (1) splitter

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

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

Using This Connection

Tune your IV to its video input channel. Use of TV•VCR button

isnot required.

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

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

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.

AII scrambled channels must be

viewed through the VCR.
For Cable Box Setup, select All

Channels. See page 9.

CABLE BOX

VCR

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This section gives you some additional information
about theVCR, including a description of the unit's
controls and display.

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

Finally, this section contains your warranty
information.

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FRONT PANEL

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Remote Sensor

CHANNEL-TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or

lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. Adjusts tracking

when a tape is playing.

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

pause.

PLAY.PAUSE Plays a tape. Pauses action for viewing during
playback. 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 isstopped. Searches the
picture in reverse during playback. Starts slow motion during
play-pause.

STOP-EJECT Stops the normal functions such as record,
playback, rewind, fast-forward, or pause. Ejectsthe tape when
the VCR is stopped.

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

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DISPLAY PANEL

Power

Indicator

Hi-Fi Indicator Lights during playback when Tape Playback: HI-

FI/LINEAR/MIX feature is set to HI-FI or MIX.

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

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

Displays

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

Channel Number or Line Input Indicator The channel

number appears when the VCR is tuned to a channel. The line

indicator (L) appears when the line input isselected.

Status Indicators Show what the VCR is doing.

• FF Fast forward

• PLAY Playback, play-pause, and during search features

• REC Record

• REW Rewind

• SAFE Pro-Tect Plusturned on

• STOP A tape is stopped

TIMER Lights during express recording or when VCR is turned
off and set for timer recording. Flashes when timer recording is

set and there is no cassette in the VCR.

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

• VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR.

• VCR indicator off: Picture from TVchannel.

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BACK PANEL

IN FROM

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO ANT.

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

the basic hookups.
AUDIO (R and L/MONO) and VIDEO IN 1 Jacks Receives

signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when

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

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

connected to these jacks.

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

OUT TO TV Jack Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied.

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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

No power

• Check to make sure it isplugged into an operating outlet.

• Check to make sure your connections are correct.

VCR does not respond to remote

• PressVCR to set remote to control the VCR.

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

• The batteries may need changing.

• Make sure the Remote VCR1/VCR2 setting isset to VCR1 so the remote that came packed with
your VCR can operate it.

• Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor

inside the remote. Release number 1 and replace the batteries.

• Remove all batteries for approximately 12 hours. Then replace batteries.

Remote no longer controls an RCA, ProScan, or GE TV

• Press TV to set remote to control the compatible TV.

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

• The batteries may need changing.

• Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor

inside the remote. Release number 1, replace the batteries.

• Remove all batteries for approximately 12 hours. Then replace batteries.

Snowy or no picture during playback

• PressTV-VCR to turn VCR indicator on.

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

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

• Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.

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

• Try another tape.

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

playback.

Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing

• Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off.

• Check to make sure the "IV isswitched to an active channel.

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

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Streaks in picture during normal playback

• Pressone of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down for the best

picture.

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

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

• The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape. When an

unrecorded segment of tape isencountered, the time counter will hold its count
until recorded material isdetected 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.

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 isnot in pause mode. PressPAUSE or PLAY on the

remote (PLAYePAUSE on the VCR) to return to normal playback.
Check the ProTect PlusTM feature.

Will not record

• Check to make sure the safety tab is intact.

• Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode. Press INPUT on the remote.

Rewind does not operate

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

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

• Check to make sure the correct VCR PlusCode is entered.

• Check to make sure the cable box was turned on when recording was to begin.

• Check to make sure the program was entered correctly (wrong channel or times).

• Power interruption. Reset the clock.

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

• Check to make sure the program did not exceed the tape's length or the tape was

not rewound beforehand.

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

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

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

• Check to make sure VCR plus+ channel setup was completed correctly.

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Clock shows incorrect time or date

• Power interruption.

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

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

VCR makes noise when stopped

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

Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly

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

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

• If Detect automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the Auto Channel Search

menu, try using either CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead.

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

company for more information.

Tape plays back in slow motion

• PressPLAY 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

• Checkto make surethe Auto PlayON/OFFfeature issetto ON.

TIMER indicator flashes

• Checkto make surethere isa cassetteinthe VCRwhen a timer recordingisset.

Time counter disappears during searching

• Thisisnormal.

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

• CheckLanguagefeature.

Index, Zero Search, and Commercial Scan features do not operate

• Check to see if MOVIEI_I_ADVANCE feature isactivated.

Cannot accessMOVIEb,ADVANCE feature

• Cassettemust have safety tab removed and be recorded in SPspeed.

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No stereo sound during playback

• Check to make sure the Playback: HI-FI/MIX/LINEAR feature is set to HI-FI to hear stereo sound during playback.

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

Stereo audio too noisy

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

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

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SPECIFICATIONS

Format:
Record/Playback

System:
Video Signal System:

Antenna:

Tuner:

Type:

Power Requirement:
Power Consumption:

Dimensions:

Weight:

Storage Temperature
Range:

Operating
Temperature Range:

VHS
Video: 4-head

Audio: 2 Hi-Fi record/playback system

EIA standard: NTSCcolor

75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined

antenna terminal
USA: 181 channels capability*

(125 cable channels)

Canada: 178 channels capability*

(122 cable channels)

AutoProgramming frequency synthesis

120V AC060 Hz
23 watts

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

11.9 inches deep (300 mm)

7.5 pounds (3.4 kg)

- 22°Fto +149°F
(130°Cto +65°C)

+41°F to +104°F
(+5°C to +40°C)

*Check your cable company's compatibility requirements.

CLEANING THE VCR

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

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

Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol

and various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture

polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate
more dust. We recommend using a nonabrasive, antistatic

cleaner and polisher.

I Specifications are subject to change. I

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LIMITE D WARRANTY

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in material or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• Ninety days for labor charges.

• One year for parts.

The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the

rental firm, whichever comes first.

What we will do:

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

• Pay any Authorized RCAVCR 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 RCAVCR 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 isused for institutional or other
commercial purposes.

• A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA.

• Actsof 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:

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

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3 CH. 4 switch 46, 52

A

Accessing menus 5
Add or remove channels 12

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen 12
Audio

playback type 41
selecting 41

Audio features, set up 40
AUDIO menu 40

AUDIO/VIDEO jacks 5, 31, 45, 52
Auto channel search 10

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu 11
Auto DST"ON or OFF feature 13

Auto play feature 17, 22
Auto TVNCR feature 17, 45, 46

Automatic rewind 23
Automatic tracking 22

B

Back panel 52

Back-lit remote 20

Basics, learn the 19
Batteries, installing in remote 4

¢

Cable box setup 9
CABLE BOX SETUP menu 10

Cables

positioning 43
types of 44

CHAN buttons 20
CHANNEL button 50
Channel number indicator 51

Channel, viewing 5
Channels, add or remove 12

Channels list, VCR 10
CHANNELS menu 9, 11, 12, 14, 28

Choosing a VCR connection 45
Cleaning the VCR 57

CLEAR button 20, 29, 30, 37, 38, 39

Clearing programs 30

Commercial scan feature 36
Component buttons 20, 21

Connections 43

audio/video cable 45
choosing 45

TV with audio/video jacks 47
TV with audio/video jacks and cable box to

unscramble only pay channels 48
TV with RFjack only 46
two VCRs 32

Contents 1
Controls

back panel 52

front panel 50

Copying and editing tapes 32

D

Displays, on-screen 40

E

Eject, tape 23
Express recording 26

F

F.ADV button 20, 21, 37
First setup 3
First things first 3

FORWARD button 22, 36, 37, 39
Frame advance 37

Front panel controls 50
FWD button 20, 21, 22, 32, 36, 37, 50

GO BACK button 20, 21, 34

Important information 2
IN FROM ANT. jack 52

Index search feature 37

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INDEX SEARCH menu 37
INFO button 20, 39, 40

INPUT button 20, 21, 27, 31, 32

I

Jacks, types of 44

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L (line input indicator) 51
Language feature 8

LANGUAGE menu 9
Light button 20

Limited warranty 58
Line input indicator (L) 51
Locking feature 38

M

MENU button

5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 21, 28, 29, 30, 40

Menus, accessing 5
MOVlE,I_ADVANCE 34

MUTE button 21

N

Number buttons 13, 21, 22

O

OFF button 21, 22
On-screen displays 40

OUT TO TV jack 52
Overheating 43

P

PAUSE button 21, 22, 23, 32, 37, 39
Picture search options 34
PLAY button 21, 22, 36, 37, 46
PLAY,PAUSE button 23, 32, 36, 50
Playing a tape 22
POWER button 23, 38, 50

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Power button 20
Power surges 43

PREFERENCESmenu 16, 17
Pro-Tect PlusTM locking feature 38

Problem solving 53
Product registration 2

PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 27, 29

Q

QuickSet guide 8

R

Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAPfeature 31, 41
RECORD button 21, 23, 26, 31, 32, 50

Recording

copying and editing tapes 32
express 26

SAP 30
speeds 23

timer 27
VCR plus+ 28

Registration, product 2
Remote

buttons 20
installing batteries 4

sensor 50

Remote VCR1/VCR2 option 16
Remove or add channels 12

REW button 21, 22, 32, 36, 37, 50
REVERSEbutton 22, 36, 37, 38

Review programs screen 30
Reviewing programs 30

Rewind, automatic 23

S

Safety tab 23
SAP,recording 30

Search

commercial scan 36
forward 34
frame advance 37

index 37

movieadvance34

reverse34

slow motion 36
zero 38

SEARCH button 21, 34, 36, 37, 38
Sensor, remote 50

SETTIME AND DATE screen 13
Set up

cable box 9
first 3

language 8

VCR 7

Signal type

selecting 11

changing 11
Slow motion playback 36
Solving problems 53
Specifications 57
Speed

LP 23
SLP 23
SP 23

SPEEDbutton 21, 23, 26, 31
Speeds, recording 23

Status Indicators

FF 51

PLAY 51

REV 51
SAFE 51

REC 51

STOP button 21, 22, 23, 26, 30, 31, 37, 38, 39
STOPeEJECTbutton 23, 26, 30, 31, 32, 50

Stopping a timer recording 30

T

Tab, safety 23
Table of contents 1

Tape eject 23
Tape Playback: HI-FI, LINEAR and MIX feature 41
Tape, playing a 22
Tape speeds 23

Time and date

set 13
set daylight-saving 12

Time counter 39

Time display 51
TIME menu 12, 13
TIMER indicator 29, 51

Timer recording 27

stopping 30

TIMER RECORDINGS menu 27, 30

Tips, troubleshooting 53
TRACKING buttons 21, 36, 39, 50

Tracking feature 39

Troubleshooting tips 53
TV button 20

TV-VCR button 17, 21, 31, 45, 46, 50

V

VCR, cleaning 57
VCR button 20

VCR channels list 10
VCR indicator 31, 51

VCR MAIN MENU

9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 21, 27, 28, 30, 40

VCR Plus+

channel list 28
PlusCode number 29

setting up channels 13, 14
stopping 30
using 28

worksheet for channels 14

VCR, setting up 7
Viewing channel 5

VOL buttons 22

W

Warranty, limited 58

Z

ZERO search feature 38
ZERO SEARCH menu 38

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If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the
nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not

send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this

manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service

for your product.

THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

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