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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 Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates

important instructions

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 jusqù 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.

accompanying the product.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that

presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

Care and Cleaning:

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 product. Model No.

Serial No.

Purchase Date:

Dealer/Address/Phone:

VCR Plus■^, AllSet and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Cemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ System is martufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation, COMMERCIAL ADVANCE and MOVIE ADVANCE are registered trademarks ofSRT, Inc.: a Jerry Iggulden invention licensed in association with Arthur D. Little Enterprises.

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Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your

VCR. Remove dust from the 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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Setting Up the VCR.................................................................7

Using on-screen Menus to Set Up Features

Language Selection Cable Box Setup

VCR Channels List

Auto channel searching Changing the signal type

Adding or removing channels........................... 12

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

Auto clock set feature Setting the time zone Setting Daylight-saving time

Setting time and date manually......................... 14

VCR Ptus+ Silver Programming System

Mapping VCR PIus-h System Channels

VCR Plus+ System Worksheet

Additional Setup Features

Remote VCR1A/CR2 Option.................................... 18

Auto Play................................................................... 19

Auto TVA/CR

EnergySaver............................................................. 19

Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display)

Preferred Tape Speed...............................................20

Set Auto Repeat

VCR Basics............................................................................23

Remote Buttons

Component Buttons

VCR Function Buttons..............................................24

TV Function Buttons.................................................25

Playing a Tape..................................................................26

Automatic Rewind.....................................................26

Tape Eject

Recording.........................................................................27

Check the Safety Tab

Recording

Express Recording (XPR)...............................................30

Timer Recording .............................................................31

Timer Recording with VCR Plus+.................................. 32

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV Or SAP

Recording Audio Only.....................................................35

Copying and Editing Tapes

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Setting Up the Channel List.....................................32

Using the System......................................................32

Reviewing and Clearing Programs

(Second Audio Program).............................................34

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Program the Remote

About Programming the Remote

Controlling a TV

Operating the TV........................................................38

TV Codes....................................................................39

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Other Features.....................................................................41

Commercial Advance.......................................................42

Marking Playback Display

Movie Advance.................................................................45

Picture Search Options...................................................47

Forward and Reverse Search

Slow Motion...............................................................47

Frame Advance Index Search Go-To Search

Tracking.............................................................................49

Pro-Tect Plus^“ Locking Feature...................................49

Time Counter....................................................................49

On-screen Displays..........................................................50

Audio Set-up Features

Reception

Tape Playback

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Connections..........................................................................53

Connecting the VCR to the TV

Selecting Jacks and Cables

RF jacks and coaxial cables (F-type)..................54

AN jacks and cables (RCA-type)

Choosing the right VCR Connection

Advantages of AN Cable Connections .... 55

TV with RF jack only.............................................56

TV with AA/jacks................................................... 57

TV with AN Jacks and a Cable Box to

Unscramble Pay Channels Only

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References.............................................................................59

Front Panel description....................................................60

Display Panel description

Back Panel description

Troubleshooting Tips........................................................63

Questions and answers about

Commercial Advance

Specifications....................................................................68

Cleaning the VCR..............................................................68

Finding YOUR TV's Video Input Channel

Limited Warranty...............................................................70

Index..................................................................................

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FIRSTTHINCS FIRST

WELCOME TO YOUR NEW VCR...

To help you get started using yourVCR with as little reading as

possible, we’ve put all the basic information needed in the first

three sections. To help you along, there’s even an initial setup feature the first time you turn on yourVCR which walks you through several

setup steps at once.

GETTINC 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 the more detailed information.

WHAT REMAINS?

The final sections of this manual contain

playback and recording information, a detailed connections

section, and a reference section including troubleshooting tips, warranty information, and an index.

"I FIRSTTHINCS FIRST

2 SETTING UP THE VCR

J VCR BASICS

4 RECORDINC

5 PROCRAMTHE REMOTE

6 OTHER FEATURES

y CONNECTIONS

3 REFERENCES

READ ME!

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

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FIRSTTHINCS FIRST

STEP 1: WHAT'S IN THE BOX?

The following items come packed in the box:

• VCR

• Remote control

• RF coaxial cable

• AAA Batteries

STEP 2: INSTALL BATTERIES IN THE

REMOTE CONTROL

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

Remove the cover of the battery compartment.

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.

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 ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks for a good signal as shown to the right.

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If you have a TV with AUDIOA/IDEO jacks, use the jacks for a better connection. Refer to the section, Connections, toward the back of the manual, for additional connection options.

STEP 4: PLUC 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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FIRST THINGS FIRST

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 ANT, IN and RF OUT 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 AUDIOA/IDEO jacks with audio/video cables, select the TV's video input with the remote control's INPUT button to see the signal. If you

have trouble understanding the Video Input Channel,

look to page 68 for a more detailed explanation.

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 Choi si ssez une langue .

1 English 2 Español 3 français

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.

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 Input Channel (see page 68 for more

information).

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VCR Viewing Channel

When using the ANT. IN and RF OUT

jacks to connect your VCR, tune your

TV to channel 3 or 4. The 3 CH. 4 switch on the back of the

VCR determines which TV channel is

used to see the VCR's output.

When using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks to connect your VCR, tune your TV to the TV's Video Input Channel with the TV and INPUT buttons on your

remote control. For more information about selecting video line input, see "How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel" in the References section of

this manual..

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FIRSTTHINÚS FIRST

• 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: ACCESSING 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 NAIN WENU 1 VCR PLus+ 2 Timer Recodings 3 Time A Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit

2. Press 8 to display the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE

Select a Language.

l>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 within similar ways

using the remote control to follow on-screen instructions.

See Additional Set-Up Features in the next section for detailed information about accessing menus.

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SETTING UP THE VCR

ADDITIONAL SETUP FEATURES

Below is a list of setup features, some of which need to be set up before using yourVCR for the first time.

Whether or not the features are handled in the first time

interactive setup, all features allow you to get the most out of

yourVCR.

• Language selection*

• Cable box setup*

• VCR Channel List setup

(Auto Channel Search)*

• Time setup using Auto Clock Set feature*

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• Manually setting time and date*

• VCR Plus+ channel list setup*

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RSTTHINGS FIRST

2 SETTINCUPTHEVCR

3 VCR BASICS

RECORDINC

5 PROCRAM THE REMOTE

• RemoteVCR I/VCR2 feature

• Auto Play feature

• EnergySaver feature

• Front panel brightness feature

• Preferred tape speed feature

^ OTHER FEATURES

y CONNECTIONS

g REFERENCES

* features handled during the VCR's initial setup

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SETTING UP THE VCR

USINC ON-SCREEN MENUS

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.

LANCUACE SELECTION

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

the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recodings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio

8 Language 0 Exit

2. Press 8 to select the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE

Select 9 Language. 1 >EngM sh

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.

On-Screen Menus

Not all the VCR screens are shown in

this manual when explaining the features.

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SETTINCi UP THE VCR

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.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recodings 3 Time 4 Channe L s 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit

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 5 to display CABLE BOX SETUP. Then select

one of the three choices:

CABLE BOX SETUP

Do you use your cable box to recei ve 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 the VCR's video line input if you use AUDIOA/IDEO jacks. When finished, press MENU.

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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Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that it will not adjust the cable box channels:

CABLE BOX SETUP

The cable box setup i s compìete .

The VCR will not control the cable box channel during timer recordings.

Press MENU to continue

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.

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCHING

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE A VCR Plus+ Channel List 5 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

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

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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SETTING UP THE VCR

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

What type of signal a re you using?

1 Cable TV Z 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

• Defect Automatically will make this decision for you

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

Now scanning channel 14

Press any key to cancel

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. At this point,

pressing CHAN up or down on the remote control or VCR

should only select the active channels.

CHANGING THE SIGNAL TYPE

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

Autq Channel Sear

Add/Remove Channe

Signal Type:

VCR Plus+ Channel List

Cable Box Setup

Exit

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

ANTENNA.

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CABLE

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.

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SETTINC UP THE VCR

APDINC 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.

Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

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

Channe1 115 is presently ADDED

Pi'ess CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit

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.

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channe L 115 is presently REMOVED

Press INFO to add Press MENU to exit

TIME AND DATE

The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date: the Auto Clock Feature or manually. 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 FEATURE

The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory. In the ON setting, the VCR looks for automatic time information being carried in television signals. This information allows the VCR's

clock to automatically update.

For the Auto Clock feature to work, certain setup steps such as

Auto Channel Search, setting the time zone, and setting the Daylight Saving feature are required beforehand.

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 control.

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SETTING UP THE VCR

SETTING THE TIME ZONE

1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the

VCR Main Menu,

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recodings 3 Time 4 Channe Is 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit

2. Press 3 to display TIME menu

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

Time Data was found channel 20.

0 Exit

TIME

0 n

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

SET TIME What i s your 1 Eastern 2 Central 3 Mountain 4 Pacific 5 Alaska 6 Hawaii 7> Au toma t i c

Press MENU to

ZONE

Time Zone?

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.

SETTING DAYLIGHT-SAVING TIME

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

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 the automatic time

information.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recodings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit

2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

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.

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SETTIN6 UP THE VCR

1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto C lock Set: ON 3 Set Time Zone

A Set Daylight Savings Time Data was found on

channel 20.

0 Exit

TIME

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

SET DATLIGHT

Does your area

Daylight Savings Time

■f rom April to

1 Yes, [1ST is 2 No 3>Automa t i c Press MENU to

SAVINGS

observe

October? observed

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).

SEmNO TIME AND DATE MANUALLY

If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the clock through the

TIME menu. The Auto Clock Set feature is set to OFF automatically when you set the clock this way.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto Clock Set: ON 3 Set Time Zone ^ Set Day L i gh t Savings

XDS Time Data was

not found, 0 Exit

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

TIME

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.

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SETTINC UP THE VCR

SET TIME AND DATE

Time

< h h: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 PH

Date 11/18/99 Thursday

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set

VCR PLUS+® SILVER PROCRAMMINC SYSTEM

The VCR Pius+ SILVER programming system makes VCR set up automatic by setting and updating the clock and channel list for you. During the one-time QuickSet Guide set up, the VCR

prompts you to enter your zip code. Soon after, the VCR clock

will set itself and, overnight, the VCR Plus+ SILVER system will

input a channel list for you.

Time, date, and VCR Plus-i- system information are downloaded from participating TV stations over your antenna or cable system. Time and date are updated each time the VCR is turned off (and after every power interruption). So, when your TV stations or cable company update their programming lineups, your VCR will get the most current channel list automatically. This frees you from having to manually change the channel list whenever channels are reorganized.

If your VCR Plus+ SILVER system fails to download the proper

information for any reason, channels can be manually mapped in the VCR. AUTO VCR Plus+ can also be turned off if prompts about "multiple cable" services appear. To do so, select (2) in the VCR Plus-i- SETUP menu from the VCR's MAIN MENU.

VCH Plu5+ is a registered trademark of tfie Gemstar Devefopment Corporation, The Plus* system is manufactured under the //cense from Gemstar Deve/opmenf Corporation.

Time/Date Display

Pressing INFO on the remote displays

the time and date on the screen.

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SETTING UPTHE VCR

MAPPING VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM CHANNELS

Using the VCR Plus+ system 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 United States and Canada are provided.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recodi ngs 3 Time A Channe L s 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE A VCR Plus+ Channel List 5 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

3. Press 4 to display the VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST menu.

VCR+ Channel

3 -> ->

Use CH+/- to

Press 0-9 to

Press MENU to

My Channel

-> --

select change

save

4, Enter the data following the on-screen directions using

your worksheet.

VCR+ Channel

5 4 3 -> 2 1

Use CH+/Press 0-9 Press MENU

(Screen shown is for an example only)

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Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System

Channel Numbers for

Cable TV (USA List)

*See next page for Canadian list

35 39 57 54

42 45 98 37 53 63 34 47 33 95 96

46 58 48 49 38 64

97 59 52 44 62

94 55 43 60

VCR Plus+ System Channel List

Refer to your local television list for a complete VCR PIus-h channel list for your viewing area or contact your cable company. Using the list may save you some time.

American Movie Classics Arts &-Entertainment

Black Entertainment

Bravo Cable News Network Cinemax Cinemax 2 The Discovery Channel The Disney Channel Entertainment Television

ESPN Sports Network

The Family Channel

Home Box Office Home Box Office 2 Home Box Office 3

The Learning Channel Lifetime The Movie Channel Music Television The Nashville Network Nickelodeon Nostalgia Television Quality Value Cable Showtime Showtime 2 Sports Channel

Turner Network Television

USA-Network Video Hits 1 Viewer's Choice 1 Viewer's Choice 2 WGN Chicago WTBS Atlanta WWOR-New York

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SETTING UP THE VCR

VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM WORKSHEET

Broadcast or

Cable-TV

Station Name

HBO

ESPN 34

*Check your locator cable listings for the channel number you receive this station on. **Check your local listings for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned.

VCR Plus+ System

Channel Number**

Channel Number You Receive the

Station On*

Two-Digit VCR Pius+ System

Channel Numbers for

Cable TV (Canadian List)

*See previous page for U.S. list

Allarcom Pay Television/

Superchannel

Arts & Entertainment

Cable News Network

Headline News

Cable News Network

Canadian Home Shopping

Network

Canal Famille

Cathay International

Television Inc.

Chinavision Canada Corp

Country Music Television

Family Channel

First Choice

First Choice Two

First Choice Three

First Choice Four

House of Commons

La Chaine Française

The Learning Channel

MeteoMedia/The Weather

Network

MuchMusic Network

MusiquePlus

Nashville Network

Newsworld/CBC

Le Reseau des Sports

The Sports Network

Super Ecran

Super Ecran B

Super Ecran C

Telatino Network

TV5 Montreal

Viewer's Choice 1

Viewer's Choice 2

Viewer's Choice 3

Viewer's Choice 4

Vision TV: Canada's

Faith Network

Youth TV, Canada Inc.

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SETTING UP THE VCR

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.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plu5+ 2 Timer Re codings 3 Time 4 Channe L s 3 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audi 0 8 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

3 4

5 6 7 S 0 Exi t

PREFERENCES Remote Cont roL : Auto PLay : Auto TV/VCR: EnergySaver : Front Pa net: Tape Speed: Commercial Advance Set Auto Repeat

VCR1 OFF OFF 2:00 AUTO SLP

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

REMOTE VCRl/VCRi 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.

PREFERENCES

tPRESS VCR2 TO

Auto P L a y :

Auto TV/VCR:

EnergySaver:

Front Panel:

Tape Speed :

Commercial Advance

Exi t

CHANGE)

OFF OFF

2:00

AUTO

SLP

3 4 5 6 7 8 0 Exi t

PREFERENCES Remote Control: Auto Play; Auto TV/VCR: OFF EnergySaver: Front Pane 1 :

Tape Speed : Commercial Advance Set Auto Repeat

VCR2 OFF

2:00 AUTO SLP

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.

Remote Control Option

Changing the remote option to VCR2

disables the remote that came with your VCR.

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To change the setting back to VCR1, so the remote which came

with your VCR can control the unit, use the compatible remote to ciisplay the PREFERENCES menu, press 1, and then VCR on this

VCR’s remote.

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.

• 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

To view a signal from a VCR connected to a TV with a standard RF coaxial cable, the TVA/CR button on the remote control must be pressed in order to see the signal.

When Auto TVA/CR is turned on, the signal wilt be changed to VCR automatically, eliminating the need to press the remote

control button.

• The TV must be tuned to the VCR viewing channel {usually 3

or 4} to see the signal.

• Select OFF if you do not want the VCR's signal to change

automatically to VCR when a tape is inserted and played.

1 Remote Control: 2 3 4

5 6 7 3 0 Exit

The PREFffif WCES menu allows access to many VCR options including remote control, Auto Play, and inergySaver features.

PREFERENCES

Auto Play; OFF Auto TV/VCR;

EnergySaver: 2:00 Front Pane 1 :

Tape Speed :

Commercial Advance Set Auto Repeat

VCR2

OFF

AUTO SLP

ENERCYSAVER

By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of

inactivity. To change the time delay, or to disable the feature. Press 3 in the PREFERENCES menu to switch between ON and OFF.

• OFF means the VCR will remain turned on until you shut it

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.

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FRONT PANEL BRICHTNESS (VCR DISPLAY)

You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel on the front of the VCR. In the PREFERENCES menu, 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 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 5 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.

The Set Auto Repeat dialog box will ask for a loop end time to

be specified:

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).

(h:mm)

3 4 5 6 7 8 0

The PfiEFERENCES menu allows access to many VCR features including front panel brightness, tape speed, and auto repeat

PREFERENCES Remote ControL: Auto P L ay: Auto TV/VCR: EnergySaver: Front Panel: Tape Speed: Commercial Advance Set Auto Repeat Exit

VCR2 OFF OFF

2:00 AUTO SLP

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.

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 well when you play

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

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.

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When a duration time has been set:

• 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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VCR BASICS

LEARN THE BASICS

TO GET STARTED

^ FIRSTTHINCS FIRST

These VCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying your VCR. Learning the remote control functions, playing a

recorded tape, and recording a program should do just that.

This section shows you the basics of using your VCR. It discusses things like using the remote control, playing a tape, and recording programs.

2 5ETTINC UPTHE VCR

4 RECORDINC

5 PROCRAM THE REMOTE

OTHER FEATURES

7 CONNECTIONS

3 REFERENCES

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

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VCR BASICS

REMOTE BUTTONS

The remote control is capable of controlling your VCR and many brands of televisions. 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. Also used with the ON»OFF button to

turn on a different brand of TV (if programmed) and sets the remote to control the TV.

VCR Turns on a compatible RCA, 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 dock 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 slow-motion 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 the component connected to

the AUDIOA/IDEO IN jacks on the back (LI) 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.

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VCR BASICS

PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. Press PAUSE again 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

during play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed.

SEARCH Displays INDEX and GO-TO Search menus on TV screen

when VCR Is stopped. Advances the tape 30 seconds of recorded

material during playback. Each press advances the tape an additional 30 seconds up to five minutes.

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

rewind, or fast forward. To eject a tape, press and hold the STOP button for three seconds while in STOP mode.

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 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 tuner. Press to

see the VCR signal if you connected your VCR using the AUDIOA/IDEO 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.

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TV Buttons

The TV buttons may not control all features of all models of RCA, GE, and ProScan TVs.

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VCR BASICS

ON*OFF Turns a compatible TV off and on.

VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV.

PLAYIN6 ATAPE

1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV's video input- see page 68 for more about the video input channel). Press the VCR button on the remote control to switch to VCR

viewing mode (The front panel display will indicate "VCR").

2. Insert a tape in the VCR.

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 to position the tape.

• Press PLAY PAUSE (if necessary) on the VCR (PLAY on remote)

to begin tape play.

• Press PLAY PAUSE (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.

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.

TAPE EJECT

Press STOP*EJECT on the VCR (STOP on remote) for a few seconds when it is stopped to eject the tape. A tape can be ejected even

when the VCR is off.

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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VCR BASICS

RECORDING

If you want to record something that you're watching, you can use basic recording. For more detailed information, refer to the "Recording" section starting on the next page.

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.

• For more information about in-depth recording features,

refer to the next section.

CHECK THE SAFETY TAB

No matter which recording option you use, you need to make

sure there is a tape in the VCR, and that the tape's safety tab is in

place. You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab removed. If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it,

simply cover the hole with vinyl tape.

SaMyTab

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.

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.

Recording Time

Cassette SP SLP

T-120 2 hr 6 hr T-160 2 hr /40 min 8 hr

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RECORDING

SEVERAL RECORDING OPTIONS

Now that you’ve gone through the basic steps necessary to operate yourVCR, it’s time to explain the different advanced

recording features available

to suit your needs.

Recording Features on yourVCR include:

• Recording (explained in

the VCR Basics section)

• Express Recording (XPR)

• Timer Recording

• Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System

• Broadcast Stereo or

Second Audio Program (SAP)

^ FIRSTTHINCS FIRST

^ SETTINC UP THE VCR

J VCR BASICS

5 PROCRAM THE REMOTE

• Audio Only Recording

• Copying and Editing Tapes

^ OTHER FEATURES

CONNECTIONS

3 REFERENCES

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RECORDING

RECORPINO FEATURES

There are four 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

• Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ System- programming the VCR by just entering a PlusCode programming number found in TV program listings.

EXPRESS RECORDINC (XPR)

Use express recording 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 TAPE SPEED on

the VCR (SPEED on the remote).

2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.

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

REC CH 36 Retord Length 0:00

Press REC to set Length 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

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.

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RECORPINC

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 Re cod i ngs 3 Time U Channels

5 Set up ' 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 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)

5 Weekdays (M-F)

4 Weekly (once per week) 0 Cancel

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

Program 1

Channe L

start Time

End Time

Start Date

Tape Speed

Press MENU

(One time)

-- j - -

SLP

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.

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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. It 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's output channel (usually Channel 3 or 4).

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RECORDINC

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

press MENU to save.

Program 1

C ha nne L 104 Cable Start Time 08:00 PM End Time start Date Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save

(One Time)

09:30 PM 11/18/99 Thu

Program 1 has beer> 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

TIMER RECORDINC WITH THE VCR PLUS+

PROCRAM CUIDE SYSTEM

You can use the VCR Plus+ system code numbers to simplify timer

programming if you have cable TV and don't receive all channels

through a cable box, or if you receive your TV signal off-air.

SETTING UP THE CHANNEL LIST

If you did not set up the VCR Plus+ programming system 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 section four. Setting Up Your VCR, if you need more information on setting up your VCR Plus+ programming

system channel list.

USING THE VCR PLUS+ PROGRAMMING SYSTEM

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

VCR MAIN MENU VCR PLus+ Timer Re cod i ngs Time Channels

CHANNELS

Auto Channel Search Add/Remove Channels Signal Type; CABLE VCR Plus+ Channel List

VCR+ Channe L

5 4

3 -> -> 2 1

Use CH+/- to

Press 0-9 to change

Press MENU to save

My Channel

-> 23

select

- -

—

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer ftecodi ngs 3 Time

4 Channels

5 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Audi 0

3 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 1 to display the VCR Plus+ system menu.

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.

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RECORDING

VCR PLUS+

Enter PLusCode Number

(from TV Listing)

Press KENU to cancel

3. Enter the VCR PlusCode® programming number shown in

your local television guide.

VCR PLUS+

Enter

P L u sCode Numbe r

(from TV Listing)

1Z876-

Press

CLEAR to correct

Press MENU when done

4. Press MENU to enter the PlusCode system number.

3w often shou

■ogram record

One time

Daily (every

Weekdays CM-

Weekly <once

Cancel

Id this

■7

day)

per week)

5. Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded.

Program 1

Channe L start Time End Time start Date

Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to adjust

Press MENU

(One time)

03 Cable 08:00 PH 09:30 PM 11/18/99 Ttiu

to save

6. Change the recording speed with the SPEED button 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.

PlusCode is a registered trademark of the Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCfl Pluse system Is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Recording with the

VCR Plus+ SILVER System

The clock must be set correctly for VCR Plus+ programming to work.

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

program. The TIMER indicator appears in the

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

PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you have entered two programs where

the times overlap. UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER... PLEASE

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

Timer recordings will not be lost in the event of an extended power outage.

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Program 1 has been saved

Remember to insert a

recordable tape and turn the VCR oft before the program start time.

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

STOPPINO ATIMER RECORPINC

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

express recording);

• Press and hold the STOP button for three seconds.

REVIEWINC AND CLEARING PROGRAMS

To review programs that you have already set up:

1. In the VCR MAIN MENU, 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

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

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel 1D4 Cable Start Time 08:00 PM End Time 09:30 PM Start Date 11/18/99 Thu Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU

to save

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

RECORPINC BROADCAST STEREO TV

OR SAP (SECOND AUDIO PROCIRAM)

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).

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RECORDING

Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

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.

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

Select the channel or line input to be recorded.

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

AUDIO

1 Reception: STEREO

Z Tape Playback: HI-FI

0 Exit

Video Input Channel Explained

For more information about video line input, see "How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel" in the References section of this manual.

7. Press RECORD to start recording.

8. Press STOP when you are finished.

RECORPINC AUDIO ONLY

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

1. Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the line input (LI or L2). Select (LI) to record from the back jacks or (L2) to record from the front jacks.

The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment

connected to the AUDIO IN jacks.

2. Use TAPE SPEED on the VCR (SPEED on the remote) to select

the recording speed.

3. Start audio source playing and press RECORD to begin

recording.

4. Press STOP when you are finished.

PLAYING BACK AUDIO ONLY

Recording audio only wilt erase

anything that was previously

recorded on the tape.

Audio Connection

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.

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RECORDING

USINO TWO VCRS FOR COPYING AND

EDITING TAPES

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

recording VCR.

1. Connect the VCRs using the diagram at the right.

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 page 68 for more 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 record/ng 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 to begin copying

9. Press PAUSE on both VCRs to stop copying

Caution:

The unauthorized recording of

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

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

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PROGRAM THE REMOTE

CONTROL YOUR TELEVISION

The remote can be programmed to control a television as well as the VCR.

This remote can automatically control RCA, GE, and PROSCAN TVs. Other manufacturer’s brands need to be programmed.

^ FIRSTTHINGS FIRST

2 SETTING UP THE VCR

3 VCR BASICS

RECORDING

OTHER FEATURES

y CONNECTIONS

3 references

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PROGRAM THE REMOTE

ABOUT PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE

The remote can be programmed to control other brands or remote controllable TVs, digital satellite receivers, and cable

boxes. It is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and ProScan televisions and digital satellite receivers.

CONTROLLING A TV

If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button, the remote needs to be programmed.

Follow these steps to program the remote to control your particular TV:

1. Turn on the TV.

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

the next page.

3. Press and hold the TV button on the remote.

4. Enter the code from the code list.

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

6. If the TV does not respond, repeat these steps using the next code listed for your TV's brand.

OPERATING THE TV

After you set up the remote, see which buttons operate your TV.

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

If the TV does not turn on, press the TV button and then press the ON*OFF button.

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

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

This remote may not operate all

models of the brands that are shown.

Note the difference between the TV and VCR on-screen displays to see which one the remote is operating.

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06 01,06 06,12

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06,12 Samsung

06 Sanyo

06,14 Sears

04 Sony

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OTHER FEATURES

FEATURES TO ENHANCE

VCR OPERATION

Commercial ►► Advance

Movie ►► Advance

Picture Search Options

Tracking

Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking

Time Counter

On-Screen Displays

Audio Reception

Audio Playback

"J FIRSTTHINCS FIRST

^ SETTINC UPTHE VCR

3 VCR BASICS

4 RECORDINC

5 PROCRAM THE REMOTE

y CONNECTIONS

3 REFERENCES

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OTHER FEATURES

COMMERCIAL ►► ADVANCE

COMMERCIAL ►► ADVANCE is patented technology that detects and marks most commercials on your tape for any recording that

is more than 15 minutes long. After recording, the VCR rewinds the tape to the beginning of the recording and determines where the commercials are located. It then marks the beginning and end

of the detected commercial segments, and when finished, returns the tape to the end of the recording. It does not erase

comnnercials from the tape.

During playback, the VCR automatically skips the detected

commercial segments, or you can chose to manually skip them. This feature reduces three minutes of commercials to

approximately 8-12 seconds of fast forwarding in the SLP speed. You can select a background display of blue or see the video as

the commercials are skipped.

Because television signals do not indicate where commercials are

located, this feature finds and marks them through a set of formulas based on how television is broadcast today. Since television stations broadcast differently and insert their own commercials, you may experience some variations in this feature's effectiveness. Station promotions, identifications, and announcements are not considered commercials, but might be skipped. For more information, see "Questions and Answers About COMMERCIAL ►► ADVANCE " in the Reference section. All of the COMMERCIAL ►► ADVANCE features are accessed through the Commercial Advance menu.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ Z Timer Recodings 3 Time 4 Channe I s 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

COMMERCIAL ► ► ADVANCE is s registered trademark ofSRT,

/no

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PREFERENCES 1 Remote ControL: VCR1 2

Auto Play: 3 Auto TV/VCR: OFF 4 EnergySaver: 2:00 5

Front Panel: 6 Tape Speed: SUP 7

Commercial Advance 3 Set Auto Repeat 0 Exit

3. Press 7 to display the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu.

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE

1 Marking: ON 2 Playback: MANUAL 3 Display: BLUE

0 Exi t

Now you can select one of the COMMERCIAL ►► ADVANCE

features.

OFF

AUTO

COMMERCIALS^ ADVANCE MARKING

Press 1 to turn commercial marking ON or OFF.

• Select ON, and the VCR will mark commercials within approximately 30 seconds for the following types of recording:

— Timer, Timer with VCR Plus+, or Express Recording

Sets the VCR to automatically mark commercials after the power is tuned off.

— Recording Allows the VCR to prompt you to mark the

commercials when you've stop the recording.

The VCR mark CO program

1 Mark 2 Hark them 3 Don’t

The VCR marking

Select OFF and the VCR will not mark the commercials.

i s wa 111ng to

mme r cials in the

you recorded.

them now

Later

mark

c omme r c i a 1s

will begin in 3

0 seconds...

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COMMERCIAL ►►ADVANCE PLAYBACK

In the PREFERENCES menu, press 2 to switch between Playback:

AUTO and MANUAL,

• Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically advance through

the blocks of marked commercials.

It works with most 30, 45, and 60-second commercials.

A commercial group starting with the first two minutes or

last two minutes of a recording will not automatically be

skipped, A commercial will not be skipped if a recording starts in the

middle of a commercial segment, one isolated commercial is shown without others, or a commercial is longer than one minute. Press FWD on the VCR (FORWARD on remote) to scan

through the commercial.

Part of a recorded program may be skipped if the program segment is between commercials and less than one minute or

there are frequent dark and quiet scenes. If part of the

program is skipped, rewind the tape to the beginning of the skipped program segment and press PLAY.

• Select MANUAL and the VCR won't advance through the

blocks of marked commercials until you press SEARCH.

If you press SEARCH during playback of material other than

commercials, the VCR advances to the end of the next "marked" commercial block and resumes playback.

The VCR resumes playback when it reaches the end of the marked commercials.

COMMERCIAL ►►ADVANCE DISPLAY

Press 3 to switch between Display: BLUE or VIDEO.

• Select BLUE to display a blue background when the VCR

advances through the block of marked commercials.

• Select VIDEO to display the recorded video when the VCR

advances through the block of marked commercials.

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MOVIE ►►ADVANCE®

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

1. To select MOVIE ►► ADVANCE, insert a tape with the safety tab removed and press SEARCH. The following menu appears:

What type of tape

is this?

1 Purchased/Rented Kovie 2 Home Recordi ng 3 Other

Press CLEAR to cancel

2. 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's something else, you don't know, or you do not want to select MOVIE ►►ADVANCE.

Pressing 2 or 3 gives the same response and takes you to a different search feature. If you accidentally make a wrong selection, press STOP*EJECT on the VCR (STOP on remote) and reinsert the tape. Press SEARCH.

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

г Go

to preview

Press

CLEAR to cancel

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

MO W£ ► ► ADVANCE is a registered trademark of Aurthur D. Little Enterprises, Inc.

MOVIE ►► ADVANCE works only on cassettes recorded in the SP speed with the safety tab removed.

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Press 1 to Go To Movie. The following screen appears with

a blue background.

MOVIE ADVANCE

Searchi 0f mov ie .

for start

Rewi ndi

Press STOP t 0

tape

canee L

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

MOVIE ADVANCE

The movi e

Press PLAY to start.

Press STOP

This display will time out after a few minutes and the VCfl will enter the Stop rnode,

is ready.

to cancel

• Press 2 to Go To Preview. The following screen appears with

a video background:

Searching for

Press SEARCH Press STOP to

preview

to reverse

cancel

When a preview is detected, the VCR cues it and begins

playing automatically. Pressing SEARCH goes back to the beginning of the previous preview. Pressing STOP cancels

the preview view.

Once a preview is finished, pressing SEARCH finds the

beginning of the next available preview.

Preview Search Note

Any time during the preview search

mode, pressing SEARCH will reverse

the search direction.

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PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONS

The most bask way to search during playback is using the FORWARD or REVERSE 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 FORWARD to search forward or REVERSE to search in

reverse.

2. Press FORWARD or REVERSE 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 TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the

picture.

4. 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 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 STOP.

INDEX SEARCH

Press to begi n scanni ng

enter index number

REV OR FWD

a specific

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

on-screen display.

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 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.

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.

CO-TO SEARCH

Press

Searching for 1ndex number 12...

Press STOP to cancel

Search i ng for

index

Pres s

SEARCH to exit

INDEX SEARCH

marks...

STOP to cancel

The Go-To Search feature enables the VCR to quickly locate a counter reading anywhere on the tape. When the VCR locates the counter reading, it will begin playback.

1. Press STOP.

2. Press SEARCH on the remote until the GO-TO SEARCH menu

appears on the screen.

3. Press number buttons to enter the hour and/or minute of the counter reading you want the VCR to "go to." Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.

If you insert a pre-recorded tape

with the safety tab removed- Index and Go-To searches are not available.

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4. Press FORWARD to search ahead or REVERSE to search

behind.

5. Press STOP to end Go-To searching.

TRACKING

Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes interference like streaks or "snow" from the picture. Automatic tracking is automatically 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 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 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.

PRO-TECT PLUS” LOCKINC FEATURE

GO-TO SEARCH

Current tape

Press REV or to go

Press SEARCH

Curre

Press REV or to go to 0

Press SEAR

Z: 17;

to - : —

GO-TO SEARCH

01 t a

pe counter is

2 :

17:

:00

counter is

;Z5

FWD

:00

to exit.

FWD

:00

to exit.

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 VCR button on the remote

for approximately six seconds. SAFE appears.

• To Lock While a Timer Recording is in Progress: Press

and hold the VCR button on the remote for approximately

six seconds.

• To Unlock: Press and hold the VCR button on the remote for

approximately six seconds.

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.

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

1. Press INFO twice to display the time counter.

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

3. Press 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 INFO to remove the time counter from the

screen and return to the normal display mode.

ON-$CREEN 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 remove the time counter from the screen.

HOURS —I

Timer Counter on-screen display shows hours,

minutes and seconds of a segment of tape.

Stop Ch 05 0:30:00

HOURS

11 /18/99 Thu 01:30PM SLP

On-screen display (times out)

0:30:00

MINUTES (

MINUTES

SECONDS

/ [

SECONDS

Turning off the VCR also resets the displays.

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.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recodings 5 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit

2. Press 7 to display AUDIO menu.

HOURS-----I

0:30:00

MINUTES {

SECONDS

T/me counter only (does not time out)

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AUDIO

Reception: STEREO

2 Tape Playback: HI-FI

Exit

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

RECEPTION

Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a Second Audio Program (SAP) which offers a second language.

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

and SAP.

• Select 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.

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.

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 AUDIOA/IDEO 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

• Select LINEAR to play back sound recorded on a linear

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

•

and for normal use.

monaural track, such as a Second Audio Program (SAP),

or a dubbed voice.

linear and Hi-Fi tracks, sound-on-sound.

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CONNECTIONS

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE

CONNECTING COMPONENTS

^ FIRSTTHINGS FIRST

PROTECT YOUR COMPONENTS FROM POWER $UROES

• 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.

i SETTING UP THE VCR

3 VCR BASICS

4 recording

5 PROGRAM the REMOTE

PROTECT YOUR COMPONENTS FROM OVERHEATINC

• 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.

•

OTHER FEATURES

7 CONNECTIONS

3 references

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CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING THE VCR TO THE TV

Refer to these pages to help determine the best way to connect the VCR to a TV, stereo, or cable box.

SELECTING 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 (A/V) JACKS AND CABLES (RCATYPE)

AudioA/ideo jacks provide very good picture quality and stereo sound, and can be used if your TV has AN input jacks. Generally, if AA/ jacks are used, a line INPUT

"channel" needs to be tuned to in order to see the picture. For detailed information about the TV's input source

channel, see "Finding the TV's Video Input Channel" in the

References section of this manual.

AA/ jacks can be used for most connections between components. The VCR's A/V jacks are color coded (yellow for video, red for RIGHT audio, and white for LEFT/MONO audio). If your TV only has one input for audio, a Y* adapter may be needed to hear sound from both the left and right channels (the adapter will be plugged into the VCR's LEFT audio out jack).

□ Ha

AudioWideo Jack

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CONNECTIONS

CHOOSING THE RIGHT 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 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 AudioA/ideo jacks

• TV with AudioA/ideo jacks and a 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. If you are having a hard time understanding the TV's Video Input Channel, refer to page 68 for more information.

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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 RF input jack.

THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES:

• Mono sound playback from VCR

• Record one channel while watching another (except

when using a cable box for all channels).

TO USE THIS CONNECTION, YOU MUST HAVE:

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

cable box.

TO CONNECT:

1. Connect cables as shown

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

USINC 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 PROCRAM 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.

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

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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 First Things First, then follow the steps.

USINC THIS CONNECTION

Tune your TV to its Video Input Channel (see page 68 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 PROCRAM AND WATCH ANOTHER:

1. Begin recording a program using one of the

recording features.

2. Select a different channel on the TV.

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TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS AND A 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 First Things First, then follow the steps.

USING THIS CONNECTION

Tune your TV to its Video Input Channel (see page 58 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.

All scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCR.

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APPENDIX: REFERENCES

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

and displays.

1 FIRSTTHINCS FIRST

You will also find the section, TroubleshootingTips, and a question and answer section about COMMERCIAL ►► ADVANCE in this Appendix,These areas might help resolve

some of those simple problems.

Finally, this section of the manual also contains

your warranty information.

^ SETTING UP THE VCR

3 VCR BASICS

4 recording

5 program THE REMOTE

^ OTHER FEATURES

y CONNECTIONS

______________________

S REFERENCES

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FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION

Use the front AIVjacks to connect a camcorder, video game system or other VCR.

Use the L2 Video Input

Channel to record.

AUDIO (LEFT/MONO and RIGHT) and VIDEO INPUT Jacks Receives signals from another

component (like a VCR, camcorder, digital camera, or video game system) when connected to these jacks. Use INPUT on the remote to select L2 to record when using these jacks.

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 stow-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 stow motion during play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed. TAPE 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 DESCRIPTION

Time, Channel Number, Line Input Indicator (LI or L2), Tape Speed Indicator, or Status

Indicator Channel Number or Line Input Indicator The channel number appears when the VCR is tuned

to a channel. The line indicator (LI or L2) appears when the VCR's line input is selected. Select LI to

record from the back jacks, L2 to record from the front jacks. Time The current time appears. Only an AM indicator appears with the time. There is no indicator

for PM. Status Indicators Show what the VCR is doing.

EJCT (Eject) Cassette ejected FF Fast forwarding HI VCR turned on and BYE VCR turned off PLAY In playback (flashes during play-pause and slow) REC Recording and RECP For record-pause or pause mode REW Rewinding R0:30 Express recording in progress SAFE Pro-Tect Plus feature turned on STILL Play-pause SCH and SCH - Forward or reverse search SP and SLP Tape speed STOP Tape is stopped

Timer Indicator ((c)) Lights during an express or timer recording or when the VCR is set for a timer

recording and turned off. Flashes when a 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 to turn on or off.

• VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR.

• VCR indicator off: Picture from TV channel.

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BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION

(- AUDIO

©o© © ©

OUT IN

—VIDEO—I IT—

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 LI

to record from these jacks.

3 4

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.

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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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 VCR1A/CR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the

remote that came packed with your VCR can operate it.

POOR OR NO PICTURE FOR NORMAL TV VIEWINC

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 DURINC 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 page 68 for more information).

Try another tape.

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

STREAKS IN PICTURE DURINC NORMAL PLAYBACK

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

the best picture.

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

TIME COUNTER NOT WORKING OR TIME COUNTER NOT

WORKING IN SEARCH MODES

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

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TROUBLESHOOTIN6 TIPS (CONT.)

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 Project Plus'^” feature.

REWIND DOES NOT OPERATE

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

VCR PLUS PROCRAMMINC SYSTEM OR TIMER

RECORDING NOT MADE OR WRONG PROGRAM RECORDED

Check to make sure the correct VCR Plus+ code is entered. Check to make sure the cable box or satellite receiver was turned on

when recording was to begin. Check to make sure the program was entered correctly (wrong

channel or times).

Power interruption. Reset the clock. Check to see if time and date are correct - including AM/PM. Check to make sure the program did not exceed the tape's length or

the tape was not rewound beforehand. Check to make sure the VCR was turned off at the time recording

was to start. Check to make sure there was a tape in the VCR and the cassette's

safety tab was intact. VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during a

timer recording. Check to make sure VCR Plus+ setup was completed correctly.

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.

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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS (CONT.)

VCR MAKES NOISE WHEN STOPPEO

• 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 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.

• The clock is not set.

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

recording is set.

TIME COUNTER DISAPPEARS DURINC 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 Hi-Fi to hear stereo sound during playback. The tape you are playing must be recorded in Hi-Fi in order to use the HI-FI feature.

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

stereo sound.

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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS (CONT.)

STEREO AUPIOTOO 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 CO-TO SEARCH FEATURES DO NOT OPERATE

• Check to see if MOVIE ►► ADVANCE feature is activated.

CANNOT ACCESS MOVIE ►► ADVANCE FEATURE

• Cassette must have safety tab removed and be recorded in SP speed.

• Home Recording was selected for the tape type in the menu. Eject

cassette and reinsert.

VCR FORWARDS THROUGH COMMERCIALS OR MOMENTARILY DISPLAYS A BLUE SCREEN DURING

PLAYBACK.

• Commercial Advance Playback feature is set to AUTO. Set it to

MANUAL.

COMMERCIAL ►►ADVANCE FEATURE DOES NOT MARK COMMERCIALS WHEN:

The Marking feature is set to OFF in the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE

menu. Set it to ON.

A recording is less than 15 minutes or the commercial is longer than one minute.

A single isolated commercial can not be marked.

Recording started in the middle of a commercial segment. A commercial group within the first or last two minutes of a

recording. Accuracy and effectiveness can vary depending upon program

content and the characteristics of the commercials. A commercial is between 30-and-45 seconds and 45-and-60 seconds. Effectiveness may vary when local television stations insert their

own commercials.

COMMERCIALS RECORDED EVEN THOUGH COMMERCIAL ►►ADVANCE FEATURE WAS SET TO ON.

• COMMERCIAL ►► ADVANCE is designed to record the commercials, mark them, and then skip over the marked commercials during

playback.

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT COMMERCIAL ►► ADVANCE

WILL COMMERCIALS BE SCANNED THROUCH ONLY ON PLAYBACK OF RECORDINGS?

Yes. The VCR does not rewind and mark commercial segments until after recording is finished.

HOW FAST DOES THE COMMERCIAL ►►ADVANCE VCR SCAN THROUGH THE COMMERCIAL BREAKS?

In SLP tape speed, a 3-minute commercial break is scanned through in approximately 8-12 seconds. In SP, it

takes about 25-35 seconds.

ARE COMMERCIALS STILL RECORDED IF I WANT TO WATCH THEM?

Yes. The recorded program, including commercials, can be viewed by setting the Playback feature to

MANUAL

WHAT IF THE VCR SCANS FORWARD THROUGH PART OF MY PROGRAM?

Simply rewind the tape to just before the skipped segment, and press PLAY to view the program.

ONCE A RECORDING HAS BEEN MARKED, DOES COMMERCIAL^PADVANCE WORK EACH TIME

THE TAPE IS PLAYED?

Yes. If the Playback feature is set to AUTO, the marked commercials should be skipped each time the tape is played in a COMMERCIAt>^ADVANCE VCR.

AFTER MARKING COMMERCIALS, ISTHETAPE LEFT ATTHE BEGINNING OR END OF THE

RECORDING?

The tape is left at the end of the recording so it is in position to begin additional programmed recordings.

DOES THE MARKING PROCESS INTERFERE WITH OTHER PROGRAMMED RECORDINGS?

No, If two or more recordings are programmed together without sufficient time to mark the first recording,

marking will take place after all recordings have completed.

WHAT HAPPENS IF THE MARKING PROCESS IS INTERRUPTED?

Marking can be interrupted to allow use of the VCR. Marking will resume again when the VCR's power is

turned off as long as the tape has not been ejected from the VCR.

DOES COMMERCIAL^^ADVANCE WORK IN ALL RECORDING SPEEDS?

Yes, COMMERCIAL>^ADVANCE works in SP and SLP.

WILLCOMMERCIAL^PADVANCE MARKED RECORDINGS WORK IN NON-COMMERCIAL ADVANCE VCRS?

A C0MMERCIA1>^ADVANCE marked recording will play in a non-commercial advance VCR, but commercials will not automatically be skipped.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Format: Record/Playback

System: Video Signal System:

Antenna:

Tuner:

туре:

Power Requirement:

Power Consumption: Dimensions:

VHS Video: 4-head

Audio: Stereo record/playback system

EIA standard: NTSC color 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined

antenna terminal USA: 181 channels capability*

(125 cable channels)

Canada: 178 channels capability*

(122 cable channels)

AutoProgramming frequency

synthesis

120V AC, 60 Hz 17 watts

3.54 inches high (90 mm)

14.96 inches wide (380 mm)

9.37 inches deep (238 mm)

Weight: Storage Temperature

Range: Operating

Temperature Range:

*Check your cable company's compatibility requirements.

7.9 pounds (3.6 Kg)

-22°Fto+149°F (-30°C to -l■65°C)

+41°F to +104°F (+5X to +40"C)

CLEANINCTHE VCR

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

Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol

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

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

cleaner and polisher.

Specifications are subject to change.

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FINDING YOURTV'S VIDEO INPUT

CHANNEL

You need to tune your TV to the Video Input Channel if you are

using the VCR's AUDIOA/IDEO OUT jacks to connect to the TV's AUDIOA/IDEO 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 you have another brand of TV, consult the section. Programming The Remote, to see if the VCR's remote control

can be set to control your TV. If so, follow the step above.

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)

TV button

* 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.

Some common scenarios are listed in the Video Input Channel

Variations table that follows:

Video Input Channel Variations

Button/Switch on the TV

VIDEO VID 1 SIGNAL VID 1 VID 2 S-VID S-VIDEO

Button on the TV Remote Number

LINE VID VIDEO 92 S-VID INPUT S-VIDEO VID 2 SOURCE AUX

Channel

00 90 91

93 VID 1

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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 TH IS WARRANTY:

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

IF YOU PURCHASED YOUR VCR OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES:

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

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INDEX

adding/removing channels 12 ANT IN jack 5, 62 audio

playing back 35 recording 35

AudioA/ideo jacks

5, 24, 35, 60, 62, 69 Auto play feature 19, 26 automatic rewind 26 automatic tracking 26

batteries

remote control 4

Broadcast stereo

recording 34

buttons

remote control 24

VCR front panel 60

clearing programs 34 COMMERCIAL ADVANCE

42, 43, 44

questions and answers 67 component buttons 24 connecting your VCR 4, 54 connections 53

A/V cable 55

TV with A/V jacks 57

TV with A/V jacks, cable box

TV with RF jack only 56

two VCRs 36

copying/editing tapes 36

Daylight-saving time 14

eject 26

EnergySaver 19 Express Recording (XPR) 30

Index search 49 indicator Panel 60 INFO button 24, 25 INPUT button 24, 35, 69

)

jacks

ANT IN 62 Audio/Video 69 Audio/video 62

RF OUT 62

types of 54

L line indicator 61 Language feature 8 limited warranty 70 LINE indicator 35 line input indicator 61 Locking feature 49

cable box setup 9 cables 54

positioning 53 CHAN buttons 25, 38 channel

VCR viewing 5 Channel 3/4 switch 5 CHANNEL buttons 24

channel List 32 channel number display 61

CHANNEL*TRACKING button 60 channels

adding/removing 12

CHANNELS menu 9

cleaning the VCR 68

CLEAR button 24, 25

F.ADV button 24 Forward and reverse search 47

Frame advance 47 front panel diagram 60 front panel display feature 20

FWD button 26, 50

GO BACK button 24, 25

Go-To search 48

MENU button 6, 9, 24 MUTE button 25, 38

Number buttons 6, 15, 24, 25

OFF button 24, 26 ON«OFF button 26, 38 On-screen Displays 50 overheating 53

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PAUSE button 25, 27 pause the tape 26

picture search options 47 PLAY button 25, 26, 60 PLAY*PAUSE button 26 playing a tape 26 plugging in the VCR 4 POWER button 26, 60 power surges 53 Pro-Tect Plus^“ Locking Feature

problem solving 63, 64, 65, 66 programming the remote

operating second VCR 37

reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP

RECORD button 25, 27, 35, 60 record protect tab 27 recording 27

audio only 35

basic 27

broadcast stereo TV 34 copying/editing tapes 36 express 30 SAP 34 speeds 20 timer 31 VCRPIUS+ 32

XPR 30

remote control

buttons 24

component buttons 24

installing batteries 4

TV function buttons 25

Remote Control option 18

remote sensor 60 Remote VCR 1A/CR2 option 18

removing/adding channels 12 REV button 25, 26, 60 reviewing programs 34 rewinding

automatic 26

RF OUT jack 5, 62

safety tab 26, 27 SEARCH button 25 searching tapes

forward and reverse 47 frame advance 47

go-to 48 index 49 slow-motion 47

Second Audio Program (SAP) 34 setting up

cable box 9

language 8 using menus 8

signal type

changing 11 skipping commercials 42 slow-motion search 47 SLP (tape speed) 27 5LP indicator 61 solving problems 63, 64, 65, 66

SP (tape speed) 27 specifications 68 SPEED button 25, 35 speeds

recording 20 SLP 20 SP 20

status indicators 61

BYE 61 EJEC (Eject) 61 FF 61 HI 61 PLAY 61 R0:30 61 REC 61

REW 61

SAFE 61 SCH and SCH- 61 STOP 61

STOP button 25, 26, 27, 35 STOP*EJECT button 26, 60 stop-action pause 26

tape speed indicator 61 tape speeds 20 tapes

ejecting 26

playing 26

taping

speed 27 time counter 49 TIMER indicator 61 timer recording 30

stopping 34

with VCR Plus-i- 30 TRACK buttons 25 tracking 49

TRACKING buttons 26 Troubleshooting 63, 64, 65, 66 TV button 24, 38, 69 TV codes 39 TV function buttons 25 TV, programming the remote to

control 38

TV*VCR button 25, 35, 61 TV's video input channel 69

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INPEX

VCR button 24 VCR channel list 9 VCR, cleaning 68

VCR indicator 35, 61 VCR MAIN MENU 9 VCR Plus+

worksheet for channels 17

VCR Plus+ channel list 16

Canada 17

USA 16

VCR Plus+ GOLD Programming

System 15

VCR viewing channel 5 VOL buttons 26, 38

Warranty 70

XPR {express recording) 30

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tf 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.

THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

10330 North Meridian Street

Indianapolis, IN 46290

Marca{s) Registrada(s) Printed in USA

TOCOM 15527480

As an Energy Star® Partner, Thomson Consumer

Electronics has determined that this product or product model meets the Energy Star® guidelines

for energy efficiency.

RCA VR634HF User Manual

VR634HF

READ ME!

STEP 1: WHAT'S IN THE BOX?

STEP 3: CONNECT YOUR VCR

STEP 4: PLUC IN THE VCR

STEP 6: TURN ON THE VCR

STEP 7: INITIAL SETUP

STEP 8: ACCESSING MENUS

REMOTE BUTTONS

PLAYIN6 ATAPE

RECORDING

RECORPINO FEATURES

RECORPINC AUDIO ONLY

ABOUT PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE

COMMERCIAL ►► ADVANCE

MOVIE ►►ADVANCE®

PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONS

TRACKING

PRO-TECT PLUS” LOCKINC FEATURE

TIME COUNTER

ON-$CREEN DISPLAYS

AUDIO SET-UP FEATURES

CONNECTING THE VCR TO THE TV

THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES:

TO USE THIS CONNECTION, YOU MUST HAVE:

TO CONNECT:

USINC THIS CONNECTION

TO PLAY A TAPE:

TO RECORD ONE PROCRAM AND WATCH ANOTHER:

THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES:

TO USE THIS CONNECTION, YOU MUST HAVE:

TO CONNECT:

USINC THIS CONNECTION

TO PLAY A TAPE:

TO RECORD ONE PROCRAM AND WATCH ANOTHER:

THIS CONNECTION ASSUMES:

THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES:

TO USE THIS CONNECTION, YOU MUST HAVE:

TO CONNECT:

USING THIS CONNECTION

TO PLAY A TAPE:

S REFERENCES

FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION

DISPLAY PANEL DESCRIPTION

BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

NO POWER

VCR DOES NOT RESPOND TO REMOTE

POOR OR NO PICTURE FOR NORMAL TV VIEWINC

SNOWY OR NO PICTURE DURINC PLAYBACK

STREAKS IN PICTURE DURINC NORMAL PLAYBACK

TIME COUNTER NOT WORKING OR TIME COUNTER NOT

WORKING IN SEARCH MODES

WILL NOT RECORD OR PLAY

REWIND DOES NOT OPERATE

WILL NOT RECORD

CLOCK SHOWS INCORRECT TIME OR DATE

TIME DID NOT ADJUST FOR DAYLIGHT-SAVING TIME

VCR MAKES NOISE WHEN STOPPEO

WILL NOT AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH ACTIVE CHANNELS

CORRECTLY

TAPE PLAYS BACK IN SLOW MOTION

CANNOT SELECT CHANNELS OVER 69

CASSETTE WITH SAFETY TAB REMOVED DOES NOT START

TO PLAY AUTOMATICALLY

TIMER (©) INDICATOR FLASHES

TIME COUNTER DISAPPEARS DURINC SEARCHING

NO STEREO SOUND DURING PLAYBACK

STEREO AUPIOTOO NOISY

INDEX AND CO-TO SEARCH FEATURES DO NOT OPERATE

CANNOT ACCESS MOVIE ►► ADVANCE FEATURE

PLAYBACK.

COMMERCIAL ►►ADVANCE FEATURE DOES NOT MARK COMMERCIALS WHEN:

COMMERCIALS RECORDED EVEN THOUGH COMMERCIAL ►►ADVANCE FEATURE WAS SET TO ON.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT COMMERCIAL ►► ADVANCE

WILL COMMERCIALS BE SCANNED THROUCH ONLY ON PLAYBACK OF RECORDINGS?

HOW FAST DOES THE COMMERCIAL ►►ADVANCE VCR SCAN THROUGH THE COMMERCIAL BREAKS?

ARE COMMERCIALS STILL RECORDED IF I WANT TO WATCH THEM?

WHAT IF THE VCR SCANS FORWARD THROUGH PART OF MY PROGRAM?