RCA VR653HF Owner’s Manual

USER'S

GUIDE

VIDEO

CASSETTE

Important Information

WARNING

To reduce the risk of

fire or shock hazard, do not expose this VCR

to rain or moisture.

Cautions

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. ATTENTION: Pour dviter les chocs dlectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la

borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqfi au fond.

For U.S.A. -- Operate VCR only on 120 volts, 60Hz AC power (normal house power). FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the

user's authority to operate it.

Note To Cable lrv Installer

DO NOT OPEN ]

This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that

presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

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

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

instructions accompanying the This symbol indicates important

product.

Product Registration

This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides

guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifiesthat the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of

cable entry as practical.

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.

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

are located on the back of the VCR. Model No. VR653HF

Serial No.

Purchase Date: Dealer/Address/Phone:

Table of Contents

Important Information

Warnings i Cautions i

Note to Cable "IV Installer i Product Registration i

Hooking Up the VCR

Choosing a Hookup 2 Antenna or Cable System Without a

Cable Box 3

Cable System With Cable Box to

Unscramble All Channels 4

Cable System With Cable Box to

Unscramble Pay Channels 5

Satellite Receiver 6-7 Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ 8

Setting Up the VCR

Startup

Check Accessories With VCR 9 Attach Power Cord to Back of VCR 9

Insert Batteries in Remote 9

Turn on the TV 10 Use the On-Screen Menu System _ 10

Turn on the VCR 10 Use SETUP Menu to Auto Channel

Search and Auto Clock Set 11 Manual Clock Set 12

Setup VCR Plus+ Channels _ 12

Program VCR for VCR1 or

VCR2*DVD Button 12

Add or Remove Channels from

VCR's Memory. 13 Auto Channel Search Using

the CHANNELS Menu 13

Select the Language/Choisissez une

Langue 14

Use TVeVCR Button 14 Set the Auto TV/VCR Feature 15

Using the Remote Control

Component, VCR, TV, Cable Box, and

Satellite Receiver Buttons 16-17

Using the VCR2*DVD Button

Controlling a VCR 18 Controlling a LaserDisc Player or

DVD Component 18

Controlling a TV 19 Controlling a Cable Box or

Satellite Receiver 20

Controlling an Auxiliary RCA Component_ 21

Playing a Tape

Operating Instructions 22 Using the Playback Features

Tape Playback: HI2FI/LINEAR/

MIX Feature 23

Auto Play Feature 23

Pause for Stop-Action 24

Slow Motion 24 Automatic Tracking 24

Manual Tracking 24 Picture Search 25

Variable Speed Picture Search and

Frame Advance Using JOG

SHUTTLE and Arrow Buttons

on Remote 25

Index Search 26

Go-To Search 27

Blank Search 27 DISPLAY Button 28

Program Information 29

Time Counter. 29

COMMERClAL_ADVANCE TM Feature

Recording and Playback 30-31

Recording a Program

Types of Recordings 32 Using the Recording Features

Recording Speeds 32 Recording Pause 32

Basic Recording -

Operating Instructions 33

Watch a TV Channel While VCR

• is Recording a Different Channel__ 33

Recording While You're Away

VCR Plus+ Recording 34-36 Timer Recording 37

Check, Edit, or Clear a VCR Plus+ or

Timer Recording 38

Timer Recording From the

VCR's Line Input 38 Express Recording (XPR)• 39 Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP 40 Recording Audio Only 41 Using Two VCRs for Copying

and Editing Tapes 42

Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit __ 42

References

Location of Controls

Front Panel 43 Back Panel 44

Display Panel 44-45

Specifications 46 Cleaning the VCR 46

•Limited Warranty 47

Trouble Checks 48-50 Questions and Answers About

COMM'ERCIAL_ADVANCE TM_ 51

Index 52-53

Choosing a Hookup

The hookups on pages 3 through 7 are _tivided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and

Advanced (B and C).

The basic hookups show the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable connection. It is

the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed.

The advanced hookups show the VCR hooked t/p to. a monitor/receiver (TV with audio and video jacks). This connection may improve the picture quality as well

as convenience of operation.

Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.

1. How do you receive your TV signals?

Choose one answer from below.

A. Outside antenna - Turn to page 3.

B. Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bow tie antenna - Turn to page 3.

C. Cab!e System - Go to question 2.

D. Satellite System and another source.(A, B, C) - Go to

question 3.

Optional Hookups

What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?

Choose one answer from below. A. Cable without a box - Turn to page 3.

B. Cable box to unscramble all the channels - Turn to page 4. (3: Cable box to unscramble only pay channels, such as HBO, Showtime,

Cinemax, etc. - Turn to page 5.

*You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance.

3. What type of satellite system do you have?

Choose one answer from below.

A. Satellite receiver connected to TV without audio/video inputs -

Turn to page 6.

[3. Basic satellite receiver connected to TV with audio/video inputs -

Turn to page 7.

C. Deluxe satellite receiver connected to TV with audio/video inputs -

Turn to page 7.

How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?

A. Select a hookup by answering the questions above.

B. Then modify the connections as shown on page 8.

Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box

A. Basic hookup.

Use this hookup for a simple connection

which requires fewer accessories.

1o Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR

to either channel 3 or 4.

You willtunetheTV tothischanneland usethe

TVoVCRbutton to watch the VCR.

° Connect as shown.

Thisconnectionmay require additional

accessoriesnot provided.

3. Plug in power cords of VCR and "IV.

From Antenna

or Cable 300/75 Ohm

O__R '-" Adapter .....................Back of VCR

RF Coaxial Cabk

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all

Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality, hi-fi stereo sound, and more convenient operation _ use of TV*VCR button not required.

1. Connect as shown. This connection requires additional accessories

not provided. If your TV is not stereo, you may need a

Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and right channels.

75 to 75/30q

Separator

Back of TV

Back of VCR 30o_s Ohm From Antenna

Adapter or Cable

i Cable/

iAntenna ii

2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.

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

Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF. See

page 15.

MON0

Back of TV

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

Cable System W_[thCable Box to Unscramble All Channels

Basic hookup.

Use this hookup foy a simple connection which requires fewer accessories.

1° Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR

to either channel 3 or 4.

You will tune the TV to this channeI and use the

From Cable.

RFCoax,a_ Back of VCR

......... E.................. Cable

TVoVCRbutton to watch the VCR.

....... .....................:_........

Connect as shown. This connection may require additional

accessories not provided.

Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box.

L:....-a..b-i;-.Bo............ .

ko) ni i i i i i I[_i (ohmod_.'_]i;

B. Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality, hi-fi stereo sound, and more convenient operation -- use of TVeVCR

button not required.

1. Connect as shown. This connection requires additional accessories "

not provided, i

If your TV is not stereo, you may need a !

Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and ! .

rightchannels.

75 to 75/300 Ohm

Separator

Back of TV

Cable Box

From Cable : .................................................................

___;__..._,,,_o_

RF Coaxial

Back of VCR Cable

2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and

cable box.

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You will tune the TV to its vid.eo input to

watch the VCR. Set the Auto "I'V/VCR feature to OFF. See

page I5.

Caution: The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts, television programs, or

other materials may infringe the fights of others.

OUT AUDIO IN . /_

MONO _ ANTENNA

Back of TV

RF CoaxialCable

(supplied)

,_'CABLE /

(suchasHBO,ShowUme,Pay-Per-_Fmw,etc.)

A. Basic hookup.

Use this hookup for a simple connection

which requires fewer accessories.

1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR

to eitherchannel 3 or 4.

You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TVoVCRbutton to watch the VCR.

2. Connect as shown. This connection may require additional

accessories not provided.

3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box.

4. [1[11Ill I i|111(elI_._;i;_ll

Back of TV

B. Advanced hookup. •

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality, hi-fi stereo sound, and more

convenient operation _ use of TV,VCR button not required.

1° Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided.

If your TV is not stereo, you may need a Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and right channels.

2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box.

3. [|1] il nil i [;il (o]l _,-I;iiA

Set the Auto rvA/CR feature to OFF. See

page 15.

You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR. All pay channels are viewed through the VCR.

RF Coaxiat Cable (supplied)

Satellite Receiver

Position Satellite Receiver

Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the receiver. The slots on top of the receiver must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit. Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair

performance or damage your receiver and other components. Also, do not stack the receiver on top of a

"hot component" such as an audio power amplifier.

A. Basic hookup.

Use this hookup if your TV does not have

audio/video jacks.

1o Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of

satellite receiver to either channel 3 or 4. You will tune the VCR to this channel or its line (audio/video) input to record from.the receiver.

To watch the _atellite receiver, turn off the VCR. If you want to watch or record the signal from

your antenna, cable, or cable box, make sure the satellite receiver is turned off.

RF Coaxial Cable

2. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR

to either channel 3 or 4.

You will tune theTV to this channel and use the

TV-VCRbutton to watch the VCR.

Connect as shown. This connection may require additional

accessories not provided.

4°

Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and receiver.

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Caution: The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts, television

programs, or other materials may

infringethe fightsofothers.

Back of VCR

WDEO

Back of "IV

Satellite Rece er

Advanced hookup with

basic receiver.

Use this hookup if your TV has audio/video jacks and your receiver has one set of

AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.

1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of

receiver to either channel 3 or 4.

You will tune the VCR to this channel to record from the satellite receiver.

To watch the satellite receiver, tune your TV to its video input channel.

If you want to watch or record the signal from your antenna, cable, or cable box, make sure the

satellite receiver is turned off.

2. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4.

You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TVeVGR button to watch the VCR.

3. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories n_)t provided.

4. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and receiver.

5. [1ol, I i I Ili [I lira i,_ll

From From

Cable, Cable Box Satellite

or Antenna Dish

_ Back of Satellite Receiver _

mm_=am

_rt _o_

vmo m mmm L

RF Coaxial Cable

Back of VCR

AUDIO

Back of TV

VIDEO OUT

AuclioNiOeoCables

VIDEO

MONO ANTENNA

_ABLEI

RF Coaxial Cable

C. Advanced hookup with

deluxe receiver.

Use this hookup if your Tv has audio/video

jacks and your receiver has two sets of

AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.

1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4.

You will tune the TV to this channel and use the "[VeVCR button to watch the VCR.

To record from the satellite receiver, you will tune the VCR to its line (audio/video) input.

To watch the satellite receiver, tune your TV to its video input channel.

2. Connect as shown. This connection may require additional

accessories not'provided.

3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and receiver.

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Caution: The unauthorized recording

of satellite broadcasts, television programs, or other materials may

infringe the rights of others.

Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes

Option A hookup.

Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories.

1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 7 and then modify with this connection.

Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the playback VCR to either channel 3 or 4.

You will tune the recording VCR to ttdschannel to receive the signal from the playback VCR.

3. Connect as shown. This connection may require additional

accessories not provided.

4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

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From Antenna, Cable

or Cable Box

Recording VCR (supp,ad)

Audio/Video RF Coaxial I

_ Cables _ 41P Cable

Itlt i S

tt I

R R VIDEO

RR Coaxial Cable

VIDEO

s" or - - - I

Use the previously selected

hookup to the TV.

Option B hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved copy

quality, hi-fi stereo sound, and more convenient

operation -- use of "_/.VCR button not required.

1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 7 and then modify with this connection.

Connect as shown. This connection requires additional accessories

not provided.

If your other VCR is not stereo, plug it into the

"AUDIO L (MONO) jack of this VCR to hear

sound from both left and right channels.

3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

Jill illlll![ll L(I] I l___*-i[|

You will select the line (audio/video)

input on the recording VCR to receive the signal from the playback VCR.

Caution: The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts, television

programs, or other materials may infringe the fights of others.

Playback VCR

VIDEO TO'To ,

Audio/Video

VIDEO

_!' Cables P _ Cable

Recording

VCR

RF Coaxial I

! ,€_"L - or - - - I

_lt_-- Use the previously selected

" hookup to the TV.

From Antenna, Cable

or Cable Box

OUT

Startup

1. Check accessories with VCR.

Contact your dealer if any items are missing.

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Remote

(Stock No. 231546)

2. Attach power cord to back of VCR.

4 "AAA" Batteries

Power Cord

(Stock No. 218104)

RF Coaxial Cable

(Stock No. 221396)

3. Insert batteries in remote.

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Startup

4. Turn on the TV.

_lurn on the IV.

If you used one of the 0asic hookups, tm_e the IV to me channel selected with the CH3 OH4 switch on back of VCR.

If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the TV to the TV's video input. (See TV owner's manual for details.)

5. Use the on-screen menu system.

Point and Select is the method you use to move through the menu system. There are two ways to select (or change) a

menu or feature.

6. Turn on the VCR.

Using the Number Buttons: Press MENU.PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU. Then use the number button on the remote that corresponds to the number on the menu to select (or change) an item. Using the number button allows you to point and select a menu item at the

same time.

Using the Arrow buttons: Press MENU-PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU. Then use the/', or _ arrow

button to point to a menu or item. Press MENUePROG to select (or change) the item.

Although there are two ways to access the menu system, only the number buttons are referenced throughout this

manual to explain the VCR features and operations.

A. Press VON1 on the remote.

Setup Menu Appears Automatically

The first time you turn on the VCR, the SETUP menu will

appear. Follow the steps on the screen to ahtomatically auto channel search, automatically set the time, and select

some feature options.

1. Press number button 1 on the remote to Begin setup.

Proceed to Step 7.

2. Press number button 2 on the remote to Cancel the

setup.

If you choose not to use the SETUP menu, follow the steps in this section to manually set up the VCR so it will

operate properly. If you skip auto channel search during setup, the auto

clock set feature will not be performed in this sequence.

Select SETUP Menu Using VCR MAIN MENU

If the SETUP menu does not appear, you can select it using the VCR MAIN MENU. Each of these features (except the

automatic clock set) may also be performed individually.

To select the SETUP menu.

1. Press MENU,PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu.

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qol>

SETUP

The setup procedure will help you configure

your VCR, Would you

Like to begin the

setup procedure now?

Cancel

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

3 Time 4 Channels

SETUP

The setup procedure will help you configure

your VCR. WbuLd you Like to begin the

setup procedure now?

2 Cancel

Startup

7. Use SETUP menu to auto channel search and auto clock set.

Follow the steps on the screen to auto channel search and automatically set the clock*. If the SET TIME ZONE or SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen appears, follow step A or B below. If the SETUP menu appears, skip to step C.

A. If the SET TIME ZONE screen appears, select a time zone:

Press the number on the remote (1-6) corresponding to tl_e

"standard" time zone you live in. If you do not know your

time zone, press 7 and an automatic setting will be made. If you select Automatic for your time zone, the VCR will set

the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds. If the time is not correct, select a time

zone or set the dock manually. If the time is incorrect by a few minutes (more than one minute), the local station may not be transmitting the correct time.

B. If the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen appears:

Press 1 if your area observes daylight savings time from April" to October or press 2 if your area does not observe daylight

savings time. If you do not know, press 3.

The VCR will set the time according to the information

received from the broadcast.

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

SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

Does your area observe Daylight Savings Time

from April to October?

Yes. DST is observed

3 Automatic Press MENU to continue

C. When the auto channel search SETUP screen appears:

Press I if you would like the VCR to search for and store all

available channels. Press 2 if you wish to skip this step. If you skip auto channel search during setup the auto clock set

feature will not be performed in this sequence.

Press MENU-PROG on the remote if all antenna or cable connections are completed. Auto Channel Search will be

performed followed by automatic clock set. If The Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful message appears, you

can try auto clock set again or press I to set the clock manually. The clock must be set before you can use the timer recording

feature.

The Auto CLock Set was unsuccessful.

Would you Like to set

the time and date?

2 Skip this step

SETUP

Try Auto Clock Set Again: If you think there is a local station (usually PBS) broadcasting the XDS (time) information, make

sure the Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON on the TIME menu (press 2 to exit SETUP, press MENU-PROG to display the VCR

MAIN MENU, press 3 to display the TIME menu, and press 2 to turn the Auto Clock Set feature ON). Tune the VCR to the

channel you believe is broadcasting the information before

turning off the VCR. If the time does not set within ten minutes,

XDS is not available and you will have to set the clock manually.

Set Clock Manually: Press 1 and follow the directions on the

following page to manually set the clock.

* Signal not available in all areas.

SETUP

Would you Like the VCR

to search for and store

all available channels?

2 Skip this step

Make sure all antenna connections to the VCR are complete.

Press MENU uhen ready

SETUP

The VCR is now setting

the clock. This may take several minutes.

Press MENU to cancel

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Startup

Manual clock set.

If the AUTO GLOGK SE] was unsuccessful: A. Press.1 to display the SETTIME AND DATE

screen.

B. Enter the time and date with the number

buttons on the remote.

• Press 0 before single-digit numbers.

Example: press 0, then S, then 0, then 7 for

a time of 5:07. Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM.

• Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect entries.

C. Press MENU•RflOG on the remote to remove

the SET TIME AND DATE screen from the TV

screen and start the clock.

The time will appear in the VCR's display pan.el and the time and date will appear on the TV screen

when you press DISPLAY.

If you ever need to set the clock manually at a later time:

A. Press MENU,PROG on remote to display the

•VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

B. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

C. Press I to display the SET TIME AND DATE

screen.

If you set the clock manually, Auto Clock Set will be set to OFF.

VCR MAIN MENU

VCR PLus+ Timer Recordings

TIME [__

SET TIRE AND DATE

Time _:--

(hh:mm)

Date --I--I--

Press MENU to exit

8. Setup VCR Plus+ channels.

The VCR must be setup with the VCR Plus+ channels before you can record using VCR Plus+.

This can be done now or at a later time.

Press I if you would like to setup the VCR Plus+ channels now. Press 2 if you wish to skip this step.

Details are on page 34.

9. Program VCR for VCR1 or VCR2.DVD button.

You can program flus VCR to respond to the VCR1

or VCR2•DVD button on the remote. Details are on page 18.

Press I if you want your VCR to respond to the VCR3 button or press 2 if you want your VCR to

respond to the VCR2-DVD button on the remote. Remember you must press VCR1 or VCB2,DVD on

the remote _ whichever you selected in the menu

-- before the remote will operate this VCR. Setup is complete. Press MENU•PROG to return to

the VCR MAIN MENU.

SETUP

WouLd you Like to set up the channeL Lists

for the VCR PLus+ feature?

2 Skip this step

SETUP

Using the buttons VCR1 and VCR2_ your remote

can control 2 VCRs. What do you want to

caLL this VCR?

2 VCR2

SETUP

The setup procedure .

is successfuL. YOU are now ready to begin using your VCR.

Press MENU to continue

Startup

1(1 Add or remove channels from the VCR's

memory.

You may want to add or remove channels if some of the channels are not active, have weak signals, or you

do not want to watch them. We recommend channels be placed in memory using

the Auto Channel Search feature before adding or removing channels. Channels 2-13, L1, and L2 are preset at the factory.

A. Press VCR1 (VCR2-DVD) on the remote.

B. If the VCR MAIN MENU does not appear on the TV

screeIi, press MENUoPROG on the remote. C. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. D. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

menu.

E. FoUow the directions on the screen. F. Add or remove more channels by entering channel

numbers or using CHAN up or down.

Auto channel search using the CHANNELS menu.

If you ever need to repeat Auto Channel Search because you change cable or antenna signals:

A. Press MENU*PROG to display the VCR MAIN

MENU on the TV screen. If fl'ds menu does not appear:

a Make sure TV is tuned to same channel as the

CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR or the TV's video input (refer to TV's manual).

• Press VCR1 (VCR2*DVD), then press

MENU*PROG again.

• If you use a basic hookup, check VCR indicator

in display panel - it should be on. Press TV•VCR to turn it on.

• Check the connections.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLus+ 2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search

3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel List

0 Exit

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channel 11

is presently ADDED

Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit

VCR MAIN MENU

I VCR PLus+ 2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

CHANNELS

Z Add/Remove ChanneLs

Signal Type:CABLE VCR PLus+ Channel List

0 Exit

B. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

C. Press 1 to begin Auto Channel Search.

The VCR automatically selects the Signal Type:

CABLE (cable TV) or ANTENNA. If you need to

change the setting manually, press 3.

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Startup

11. Select a language./Choisissez une langue.

You can select the language for the displays on the VCR.

A. Press MENUoPROG on the remote to see the VCR

MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

B. Press 7 to display the LANGUAGE menu.

C. Select English or French.

• Press 1 to select English.

• Press 2 to select Fran_ais (French).

12, Use TVoVCR button.

Skip this step if you used one of the advanced

hookups. When using one of the basic hookups, the "WoVGR

button lets you switch between the picture coming from the VCR or the picture from the TV channel. This button lets you record a program on the VCR while watching another channel on the TV. Details are on

page 32.

A. Press VCR1 (VCR2eDVD) to set the remote to

control the VCR.

B. Press TVoVCR to see the picture from the VCR.

The VCR indicator lights in the display panel.

C. Press CHANNEL up or down on the VCR or CHAN

on VCR's remote to change channels on the VCR. The channel number changes in the display panel.

D. Press "WoVCR to see the TV channels.

The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel. Change channels using the TV's remote.

E. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel u OH8

or GH4.

F. Press VCR1 (VCR2•DVD), then TV•VCR to switch

back to the picture from the VCR.

VCR RAIN RENU

1 VCR PLus+

2 Timer Recordings 3 T_me 4 ChanneLs

5 Setup 6 PrefePences

LANGUAGE

Select a language.

2 Fran;afs

Press RENU to continue

Startup

13_ Set Auto TV/VCR feature.

If you used one of the basic hookups and did not connect the audio/video jacks of the VCR to the TV,

leave the Auto TV/VCR feature set to ON. If you have connected your VCR using the audio/video

input of your TV, you can prevent the VCR indicator from turning on automatically and interrupting the cable or antenna signal to your TV.

A. Press MENU-PROG on remote to see VCR MAIN

MENU on the TV screen.

B. Press 6 to display PREFERENCES. C. Press 3 to select Auto TV/VCR: ON or OFF.

Select ON if you used one of the basic hookups and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your

TV. The VCR will automatically switch the TV.VCR setting to VCR every time the VCR is turned on, a tape with the safety tab removed is

inserted, or you press PLAY. Select OFF if you used one of the advanced

hookups and watch your VCR on the video input channel of your TV. The VCR indicator will not turn on automatically and the signal from your antenna or cable to your TV will not be interrupted.

Pressing W.VCR on the remote will still turn the VCR indicator on or off and switch the antenna

signal.

VCR MAIN MENU -I]

1 VCR PLus+ J

2 Timer Recordings J 3 Time I 4 ChanneLs I

5 Setup I

PREFERENCES

1 Remote ControL: VCR1

2 AUtO PLay: ON

4 Front PaneL: AUTO 5 CA Nanking: ON

6 CA PLayback: AUTO

7 CA DispLay: BLUE

0 Exit

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Remote Control

Your back-lit remote has a light button ( O ) that glows in the dark. Press this but_on to hght the t_utto_t_ on the _¢_L_,te. the remote buttons remain lit when they are pressed within a few seconds of each other. If a butto.n is not pressed within approximately ten

seconds, the light turns off to conserve battery power.

Component Buttons

Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component.

theatre users -- press PWR twice to turn off all

I ote: Home system I

RCA brand components.

AUX (Auxiliary) Can be programmed to control a

compatible RCA audio or video component. See page 21.

another brand of TV, other than RCA, when the remote is

programmed to control that TV.

Seepage 19.

VCR SAT,CABL_

V AUX

<_ PLAY FF

OISPt.AY SEARCH

MUTE PREV CH

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INPUT

CLEAR

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SLOW TRACKING

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SAT*CABLE

Turns on a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. See page 20.

Used with PWR button to turn on

another brand of cable box or receiver, other than RCA, when the remote is programmed to control

that cable box or receiver. See

page 20.

Turns on a compatible RCA,

ProScan, or GE TV and sets the

remote to control the TV. Used with PWR button to turn on

VCR1

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

VCR2,DVD

Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCR and sets

remote to control VCR when it has

been setup. See page 18.

Used with PWR button to turn on a compatible RCA or ProScan

LaserDisc player. See page 18. Can also be programmed to control

a compatible RCA DVD player.

VCR Function Buttons

Press VCR1 (VCR2.DVD) to set remote to control the VCR to use the function

ArrowButtons ( _> )

Allow you to move through the

menus, enter data and change

settings of selected features.

See page 10.

CHAN Up or Down

Selects next higher or lower channel

in the VCR's channel memory.

CLEAR

Resets time counter to 0:00:00.

Allows you to change entries when

setting the clock or VCR for a VCR Plus+ or timer recording.

DISPLAY

Shows VCR operating displays on

the TV screen.

Displays program information

when available.

Displays the time counter.

EDIT

Signals two properly connected compatible VCRs to begin copying a tape. See page 42.

FF (Fast Forward) Fast forwards the tape when the

VCR is stopped. Searches the picture in forward

motion during playback.

INPUT

Turns the line input on or off. L1 or L2 will appear in the VCR's

display panel and VIDEO1 or

VIDEO2 will appear on the TV

screen.

Line input refers to the signal coming from the component

connected to the audio/video input jacks on the back (L1) or front (I.2)

of the VCR.

JOG SHUTTLE and indicator light Used with arrow buttons for frame

advance and variable speed search.

Seepage 25.

The indicator in th_ middle of the arrow buttons lights when JOG

SHUTTLE is turned on. MENU,PROG

Displays the VCR MAIN MENU on

the TV screen. Removes a menu from the screen.

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

Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1- - appears on the screen. Then press

the other two numbers.

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