RCA VR636HF User Manual
video cassette recorder
user's guide
VR636HF
Important Information
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Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match
wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
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WARNING
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this product to rain or moisture.
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.
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Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately.
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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. VR636HF
Serial No.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
First Things First.............................................................. 3
Setting up the VCR ......................................................... 7
Using the QuickSet Guide................................................................. 8
Using the Menu to Set Up features.................................................. 8
Language ..........................................................................................8
Digital Satellite System Setup...................................................... 9
Cable Box Setup ..........................................................................11
VCR Channels List.......................................................................13
To Auto Channel Search......................................................13
To Change the Signal Type...................................................14
To Add or Remove Channels .............................................14
Time and Date..............................................................................15
Auto Clock Set Feature.......................................................15
Set the Time Zone ................................................................15
Set Daylight Saving ................................................................16
Set the Time and Date Manually........................................17
VCR Plus+ Channels...................................................................18
Additional SET-UP Features in the PREFERENCES menu.........20
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option...................................................20
Auto Play........................................................................................21
Auto TV/VCR................................................................................21
EnergySaver...................................................................................22
Front Panel (VCR Display).........................................................22
Preferred T ape Speed..................................................................22
VCR Basics ..................................................................... 23
Remote Buttons..................................................................................24
Component Buttons ...................................................................24
VCR Function Buttons................................................................24
TV Function Buttons...................................................................25
Playing a Tape .......................................................................................26
Automatic Rewind..............................................................................27
Tape Eject .............................................................................................27
Recording .............................................................................................27
Check the Safety Tab...................................................................27
Recording ...................................................................... 29
Recording features .............................................................................30
Express Recording (XPR) ..........................................................30
Timer Recording..........................................................................31
Timer Recording with VCR Plus+............................................32
Setting Up the Channel List................................................32
Using VCR Plus+....................................................................32
Stopping a Timer Recording ......................................................34
Reviewing and Clearing Programs ...........................................34
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP
(Second Audio Program)............................................................34
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Recording Audio Only................................................................35
Playing Back Audio Only......................................................35
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes....................36
Programming the Remote............................................ 37
About Programming the Remote ...................................................38
Programming the Remote to Control a TV ..........................38
Operate the TV ............................................................................38
TV Codes .............................................................................................39
Other Features .............................................................. 41
Picture Search Options.....................................................................42
Forward and Reverse Search ....................................................42
Slow Motion..................................................................................42
Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button)......................................42
Frame Advance.............................................................................43
Index Search..................................................................................43
Go-To Search................................................................................44
Tracking.................................................................................................44
Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature ....................................................45
Time Counter......................................................................................45
On-Screen Displays............................................................................46
Audio Set-Up Features......................................................................46
Reception.......................................................................................47
Tape Playback................................................................................47
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Connections .................................................................. 49
Things to Know Before Connecting Components.....................49
Connecting Y our VCR ........................................................................50
Jacks and Cables...........................................................................50
Choosing a VCR Connection..........................................................51
Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections .........................51
Don’t Forget about the Auto TV/VCR Feature............................51
TV with RF Jack only .........................................................................52
TV with Audio/Video Jacks...............................................................53
TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box
to Unscramble Pay Channels Only.................................................54
TV with RF Jack and Digital Satellite Receiver.............................55
TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Digital Satellite Receiver.........56
Appendix: Reference .................................................... 57
Front Panel...........................................................................................58
Display Panel........................................................................................59
Back Panel ............................................................................................60
T roubleshooting Tips..........................................................................61
Limited W arranty ................................................................................65
Specifications .......................................................................................66
Cleaning the VCR................................................................................66
Index......................................................................................................67
First Things First
Hi, my name is Liz…
and I wrote this User’s Guide. It’s my job to see
that you ha ve a rewarding user manual experience.
You’ll find that I’ve arranged this manual to clearly
explain all of your VCR’s features.
Read the First Three sections
The first three sections of the manual introduce
you to your VCR, and show you how to set the VCR
up and use the on-screen menus. Reading these
sections gives you the basic information you need
to use your VCR.
What’s Left?
The rest of the book highlights playback and
recording information, contains a detailed
connections section, and a reference section that
includes troubleshooting tips, limited warranty, and
index.
First things first
1
➣
Setting Up the VCR
2
➣
VCR Basics
3
➣
recording
4
➣
PROGRAMMING THE
5
REMOTE
5
OTHER FEATURES
6
5
➣
➣
Connections
7
READ ME!
These note boxes give you tips for
your new video cassette recorder.
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First Things First
VCR
TV
CABLE/
ANTENNA
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
3 CH. 4
ANT. IN
RF OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
OUT
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Step 1: Unpack What’s in the Box
The following items come packed in the box:
• VCR
• Remote control
• RF coaxial cable
STEP 2: Install Batteries In the
Remote Control
Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the
batteries in your VCR remote.
1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.
2. Place the batteries in the remote, matching the + and – ends
of each battery to the diagram inside the compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
STEP 3: Connect your vcr
If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system
and then to your TV, use the VCR’s ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks for a
good signal as shown.
If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a
better connection. Refer to the Connections section, toward the
back of the manual.
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STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR
Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the
outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.
STEP 5: TUNe THE TV
Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing
channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV’s video input.
• If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors with
RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH. 4 switch to channel 3 or
channel 4 — the channel you want to use on your TV.
• If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks with
audio/video cables, select the TV’s video input to see the
signal. See the TV Owner’s Manual.
STEP 6: turn on the vcr
The first time you connect your VCR and turn it on, a menu
screen appears. This is the beginning of the QuickSet Guide
which helps you to set up specific features of the VCR. If you
choose not to use this Guide, you can set up each feature
individually.
Go to the next step to understand how to move through and
change items in the menu system.
STEP 7: Access the menus
The MENU and number buttons let you access, select and change
menu items. For example, to change the Auto Play setting, you
would do the following:
VCR Viewing Channel
When using the ANT. IN and RF OUT
jacks to connect your VCR, tune your
TV to channel 3 or 4.
When using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks to
connect your VCR, tune your TV to the
TV’s video input.
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First Things First
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: SLP
0 Exit
3. Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFF.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: OFF
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: SLP
0 Exit
See Additional Set-Up Features for detailed information
about the Auto Play feature.
STEP 8: SET UP THE VCR
Once you understand how to move around through the menus,
go to the next section to set up your VCR.
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Setting Up the VCR
on-screen guide and Additional
Set-up features
Below is a list of set-up features that you may want
to set up before you begin using your VCR for the
first time.
• Using QuickSet Guide
• Select a Language
• Set up for a Digital Satellite System
• Set up for a Cable Box
• Set up VCR Channel List (AUTO CHANNEL
SEARCH)
• Set Time Zone and Daylight Savings (Auto Clock)
• Set the Time and Date Manually
• Set up VCR Plus+ Channels
First things first
1
➣
Setting Up the VCR
2
➣
VCR Basics
3
➣
recording
4
➣
PROGRAMMING THE
5
REMOTE
5
➣
• Set the Remote VCR1/VCR2 feature
• Set the Auto Play feature
• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature
• Set the EnergySaver feature
• Set the Front Panel feature
• Set the Preferred Tape Speed feature
OTHER FEATURES
6
5
Connections
7
7
➣
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Setting Up the VCR
Using the QuickSet guide
The QuickSet Guide is an automated procedure that helps you
set up your VCR. The first time you turn on your VCR, the first
screen of the Guide appears.
Select a language.
Seleccione un idioma.
Choisissez une langue.
1 English
2 Espanol
3 Francais
Just follow the step-by-step procedures until setup is complete.
Some of the feature options may not apply to your VCR
configuration.
If the menu does not appear:
˜
˜
• Make sure TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3 CH.4
switch or TV’s video line input.
• Make sure VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you
connected your VCR using the ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks.
• Check your connections.
If you choose to set up the VCR options individually, then go to
the next section.
If you ever need to manually enter setup.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 5 to display the Setup menu.
USING THE MENU to set up features
You can set up features by using the menu system. Each feature
that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section
as well as a few others you may want to set up before you
begin using your VCR.
language
Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays will
appear in that language.
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On-Screen Menus
Not all the VCR screens are shown in this
manual when explaining the features.
Setting Up the VCR
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 8 to select the LANGUAGE menu.
LANGUAGE
Select a language.
1>English
2 Espanol
3 Francais
Press MENU to continue
˜
˜
3. Select English, Español (Spanish), or Français (French).
Digital satellite system Setup
With this setup, the VCR turns on an RCA, ProScan, or GE satellite
receiver and tunes it to the desired channel at the start time of a
timer recording. For other brands, the VCR tunes the receiver to
the desired channel only if the receiver is turned on. Position the
satellite receiver above the VCR as shown in the Connections
section.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 4 to display CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
6 DSS Setup
0 Exit
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3. Press 6 to select DSS SETUP.
DSS SETUP
On what channel does
the VCR receive signals
from the DSS receiver?
-Enter 01-125 or INPUT
Press MENU to cancel
4. Enter the output channel of your satellite receiver, usually 03,
04, or video line input and press MENU. The VCR confirms
that it receives all DSS signals on the specified channel.
DSS SETUP
The VCR will now
receive all signals
from the DSS receiver
on channel 03.
Press MENU to continue
5. Press MENU and enter the code for your Digital Satellite
Receiver from the Satellite Receiver Code List.
DSS SETUP
Enter the code for your
DSS receiver from the
list in your User's
Manual
--
Press MENU to cancel
6. Turn on your satellite receiver and tune it to channel 100 and
then press MENU. Follow the on-screen directions.
DSS SETUP
Please turn on your
DSS Receiver and tune
it to channel 100.
Press MENU to continue
Once you have completed the setup, the VCR confirms the
DSS Setup is completed or canceled.
Satellite Receiver Codes
GE ................................................................ 00
Panasonic.................................................. 01
ProScan ..................................................... 00
RCA............................................................. 00
Toshiba....................................................... 02
Sony............................................................. 03
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This VCR may not control all models
of the brands that are shown.
Setting Up the VCR
Cable Box Setup
This setup applies only when all channels are received through
the cable box. There are two steps:
• The first sets up the VCR for the output channel of the cable
box signal.
• The second sets up the VCR for a remote-controllable cable
box so the VCR can control the cable box by changing
channels for timer or VCR Plus+ recordings. Position the
remote-controllable cable box above the VCR as shown in the
Connections section.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
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
6 DSS 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 receive ALL
channels or only SOME
channels?
1 ALL channels
2 Only SOME channels
3 Cancel setup
Cable Box Setup
ALL CHANNELS: enter two numbers for
output channel of your cable box or
press INPUT.
ONLY SOME CHANNELS: if you only use
the cable box to tune premium
channels.
CANCEL SETUP: select to cancel.
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4. If you selected ALL CHANNELS, enter the output channel of
your cable box, usually 03, 04, or video line input and
press MENU.
CABLE BOX SETUP
On what channel does
the VCR receive signals
from the cable box?
(usually 3, 4, or Video)
04
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to continue
CABLE BOX SETUP
The VCR will now
receive all signals
from the cable box
on channel 04.
Press MENU to continue
Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that the VCR
will now receive all signals on the designated channel.
5. Press MENU and select whether your cable box is remote
controllable.
CABLE BOX SETUP
Can your cable box be
operated with a remote
control?
1 Yes
2 No
6. If your cable box is remote-controllable, turn it on and tune it
to channel 2. Press MENU to continue.
CABLE BOX SETUP
Please turn on your
Cable Box and tune
it to channel 2.
Press MENU to continue
7. Enter the code for your cable box from the cable box
code list.
CABLE BOX SETUP
Enter the code for your
cable box from the
list in your User's
Manual.
--
Press MENU to cancel
Cable Box Codes
ABC.......................................................22,46
Anvision...............................................07,08
Cablestar ........................................... 07, 08
Eagle ........................................................... 08
Eastern International ......................... 02
General Instrument ....................04, 05,
15, 23, 24, 25, 30, 36, 46
Hamlin .................................. 12, 13, 34, 48
Hitachi ......................................... 37, 43, 46
Jerrold ........................... 04, 05,15, 23, 24,
25, 30, 36, 45, 46, 47
Macom ................................................ 37, 43
Magnav ox............................ 07, 08, 19, 21,
26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41
NSC............................................................. 09
Oak ................................................ 01, 16, 38
Oak Sigma ............................................... 16
Panasonic....................................03, 27, 39
Philips...................................07, 08, 19, 21,
26, 28,29,32,33,40,41
Pioneer ........................................ 18, 20, 44
Randtek .............................................. 07, 08
RCA............................................................ 27
Regal .................................................... 12, 13
Regency .............................................. 02, 33
Samsung.................................................... 44
Scientific Atlanta..................... 03, 22, 35
Signature .................................................. 46
Sprucer...................................................... 27
Starcom..................................................... 46
Sylvania...................................................... 11
Teknika....................................................... 06
Texscan ............................................... 10, 11
Tocom ................................... 17, 21, 49, 50
Unika ............................................31, 32, 41
Viewstar .............................. 07, 08, 19, 21,
26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41
Warner Ame x ........................................ 44
Zenith.................................................. 14, 42
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This VCR may not control all models
of the brands that are shown.
Setting Up the VCR
8. Select one of the choices and follow the on-screen
instructions.
CABLE BOX SETUP
Did the cable box
tune to channel 9?
1 Yes, setup is complete
2 No, try again
3 No, cancel setup
Once you have completed the setup, the VCR confirms the
CABLE BOX SETUP is completed or canceled.
VCR CHANNELS LIST
If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not necessary.
Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory.
Even though your VCR may come with a list, it’s possible that you
may want to add or eliminate some channels depending on
whether they are active.
To Auto Channel Search
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
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
6 DSS Setup
0 Exit
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3. Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu.
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
What type of signal
are you using?
1 Cable TV
2 Antenna
3>Detect Automatically
0 Cancel
4. Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
options.
Choices one and two are self-explanatory. If you choose
Detect Automatically, the VCR automatically detects
which signal system you have attached to your VCR.
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
Now scanning channel 14
Press any key to cancel
The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this
takes about one to two minutes. The lowest channel is
tuned once the search is complete. Now pressing CHAN
up or down should only select the active channels.
To Change the Signal Type
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
3. Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and
ANTENNA.
To Add or Remove Channels
You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto
Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have
weak signals or you don’t want to watch them.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
Auto Channel Search
Use the Auto Channel Search feature
to place all available channels in
memory.
If you ever change cable or antenna
signals, you may need to Auto
Channel Search again.
Detect Automatically
A strong cable or antenna signal in
your area may cause Auto Detect to
mis-detect. If this should happen,
select 1 or 2 for the system you have.
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3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use CHAN
up or down or number buttons to go to the channels you want
to remove or add.
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
Channel 115
is presently ADDED
Press CLEAR to remove
Press MENU to exit
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
Channel 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 which enables the VCR to update the clock each
time you turn off the VCR. The Auto Clock feature is
advantageous because it updates the time for you automatically.
The second way is entering the time and date manually into the
menu system.
Auto Clock SET Feature
The Auto Clock feature is set to ON at the factory. In the ON
setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data
Services) information and updates the clock using the
Coordinated Universal Time. There are certain steps that are
required, such as Auto Channel Search, setting the Time Zone,
and setting the Daylight Savings feature, before the Auto Clock
feature works.
Set the Time Zone
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
Selecting Channels
The CHANNEL up and down buttons
access those channels active in your
VCR channel list.
You can still access channels not in
the channel list by using the number
buttons on the remote.
Auto Clock Info
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 broadcast signal.
If AUTO CLOCK SET is unsuccessful,
try tuning the VCR (or cable box) to a
channel carrying the XDS 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 menu items.
Check local cable system or TV
stations for availability of channels
with XDS.
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2. Press 3 to display TIME menu.
TIME
1 Set Time and Date
2 Auto Clock Set: ON
3 Set Time Zone
4 Set Daylight Savings
XDS Time Data was
found on channel 20.
0 Exit
3. Press 3 to display the SET TIME ZONE screen.
SET TIME ZONE
What is your Time Zone?
1 Eastern
2 Central
3 Mountain
4 Pacific
5 Alaska
6 Hawaii
7 Automatic
Press MENU to continue
4. Select your time zone.
If you select 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 set
the time and date through the menu system.
Set Daylight Savings
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
3. Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu.
SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
Does your area observe
Daylight Svaings Time
from April to October?
1 Yes, DST is observed
2 No
3 Automatic
Press MENU to continue
4. Select one of the options.
• DST is the acronym for Daylight Savings Time.
• If you choose AUTOMATIC, the VCR sets the clock using the DST
information broadcast in the signal (channel).
Spring forward; Fall backward
In the Spring, daylight-saving time
begins on the first Sunday in April.
Because the clock automatically
changes from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM
(forward one hour), remember to
include the extra hour for timer
recording falling within this time
frame.
In the Autumn, daylight-saving time
ends on the last Sunday in October.
The VCR clock automatically changes
from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM (back one
hour). Therefore, it can affect your
recording length.
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SET THE TIME AND DATE Manually
If the AUTO CLOCK SET was unsuccessful, set the clock through
the menu option. 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.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
TIME
1 Set Time and Date
2 Auto Clock Set: ON
3 Set Time Zone
4 Set Daylight Savings
XDS Time Data was
not found.
0 Exit
3. Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu.
SET TIME AND DATE
Time --:--
(hh:mm)
Date --/--/--
Press MENU to cancel
4. Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before
single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions.
SET TIME AND DATE
Time 12:34 PM
Date 11/18/98 Wednesday
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to set
Time/Date Display
Pressing INFO on the remote displays
the time and date on the screen.
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VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS
Using VCR Plus+ can make programming timer recordings for
cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put in a little time
right now to set up a channel list. A worksheet and abbreviated
codes for typical cable services in the U.S. and Canada are
provided.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
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
6 DSS Setup
0 Exit
3. Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screen.
VCR+ Channel My Channel
5 - 4 - 3 -> -> -> - 2 - 1 --
Use CH+/- to select
Press 0-9 to change
Press MENU to save
4. Enter the data following the on-screen directions using your
worksheet.
VCR+ Channel My Channel
5 46
4 - 3 -> -> -> 23
2 - 1 --
Use CH+/- to select
Press 0-9 to change
Press MENU to save
Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel
Numbers for Cable TV
(USA List)
35 American Movie Classics
39 Arts &-Entertainment
57 Black Entertainment
54 Bravo
42 Cable News Network
45 Cinemax
98 Cinemax 2
37 The Discovery Channel
53 The Disney Channel
63 Entertainment T elevision
34 ESPN Sports Network
47 The Family Channel
33 Home Box Office
95 Home Box Office 2
96 Home Box Office 3
51 The Learning Channel
46 Lifetime
58 The Movie Channel
48 Music T elevision
49 The Nashville Network
38 Nickelodeon
64 Nostalgia T elevision
99 Quality Value Cable
41 Showtime
97 Showtime 2
59 Sports Channel
52 Turner Network Television
44 USA-Network
62 Video Hits 1
93 Viewer’s Choice 1
94 Viewer’s Choice 2
55 WGN Chicago
43 WTBS Atlanta
60 WWOR-New York
See next page for Canadian List
VCR Plus+ Channel List
Refer to your local television list for
a complete VCR Plus+ channel list for
your viewing area or contact your
cable company. Using the list may
save you some time.
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Screen is for an example only.
Setting Up the VCR
VCR Plus+ Worksheet
Broadcast or
Cable-TV Station
Name
Hbo 33
ESPN 34
VCR Plus+ Channel
Number**
Channel Number
You Receive the
Station On*
Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel
Numbers for Cable TV
(Canadian List)
67 Allarcom Pay Television/
Superchannel
44 Arts & Entertainment
72 Cable News Network-Headline
News
61 Cable News Network
70 Canadian Home Shopping Network
56 Canal Famille
69 Cathay International Television Inc
68 Chinavision Canada Corp
60 Country Music Television
63 Family Channel
62 First Choice
96 First Choice Two
97 First Choice Three
99 First Choice Four
90 House of Commons
91 La Chaine Francaise
51 The Learning Channel
65 MeteoMedia/The W eather Network
48 MuchMusic Network
55 MusiquePlus
52 Nashville Network
73 Newsworld/CBC
53 Le Reseau des Sports
43 The Sports Network
64 Super Ecran
37 Super Ecran B
98 Super Ecran C
66 Telatino Network
46 TV5 Montreal
92 Viewer’s Choice 1
93 Viewer’s Choice 2
94 Viewer’s Choice 3
95 Viewer’s Choice 4
71 Vision TV: Canada’s Faith Network
38 Youth TV, Canada Inc.
*Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on.
**Check your local listing for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned.
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Setting Up the VCR
Additional SET-UP 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 Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: SLP
0 Exit
Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.
REMOTE VCR1/VCR2 Option
If you own a compatible RCA, GE, or ProScan remote that has a
VCR2, VCR2•LD, or VCR2•DVD button, this feature allows you to
set this VCR to respond to that button.
Press 1 to select the Remote Control item. Then press the VCR2,
VCR2•LD, or VCR2•DVD button to change.
PREFERENCES
(PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE)
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: SLP
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR2
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: SLP
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0 Exit
0 Exit
Remote Control Option
Changing the remote option to VCR2
disables the remote that came with
your VCR.
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