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

1

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

oR

Back of TV

Back of VCR 30o_s Ohm From Antenna

Adapter or Cable

i Cable/

iAntenna
ii

OR

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)

3

Cable System W_[thCable Box to Unscramble All Channels

AN

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.

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

2.

Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional

accessories not provided.

3.

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

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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

i

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)

5

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

IL

Back of "IV

.

Satellite Rece er

am

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

/1

From From

Cable, Cable Box Satellite

or Antenna Dish

_ Back of Satellite Receiver _

mm_=am

_rt _o_

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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.

7

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.

2,

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)

I

II

I!

Audio/Video RF Coaxial I

II

_ 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.

2.

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

8

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.

continued on next page 9

Startup

4. Turn on the TV.

A.

_lurn on the IV.

B.

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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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?

10

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

No

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.

D.

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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11

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

/

I

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

12

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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13

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

14

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.

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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.

TV

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.

Buttons

VCR Function Buttons

(continued)

TV Function Buttons

Press the "IVbutton to set remote to control a

Arrow Buttons( _ )

Allow you to move through the
menus, enter data and change
settings of selected features.

CHAN Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower

channel in the TV's channel
memory when remote is set to

control a TV.

CLEAR

Removes menus or status
displays from the screen.

DISPLAY

Shows the status displays on the
screen.

Removes menus or displays from
the screen.

PAUSE

Pauses action for viewing during

playback.

Pauses recording to prevent.
recording of unwanted scenes.

PLAY

Plays a tape.

PWR (Power)
Turns off VCR when remote is set
to control the VCR.

PREV CH (Previous Channel)
Switches between two channels.

Select one channel and then use the
number buttons to select another.
Press PREV CH to switch" between
the two channels.

REC

Starts VCR recording.

Used for express recording (XPR).

See page 39.

REW (Rewind)

Rewinds the tape when the VCR is
stopped.

Searches the picture in reverse
motion during playback.

SEARCH

Displays INDEX, GO-TO, and
BLANK SEARCH menus on TV.

Used during playback with the

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feature. Seepages 30-31.

SLOW - / +
Used for slow-motion playback.

compatible TV. Some buttons may not work with every TV.

MUTE

Turns the TV sound on or off.

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

pressing two numbers.
Select a cable channel over 99 by

pressing and holding I until 1" -
appears on the screen, Then press

the other two numbers.

PWR (Power)
Turns off a compatible TV when

remote is set to control TV.
Used with TV button to turn on a

compatible TV, other than RCA,
when the remote is programmed
to control that TV. See page 19.

SPEED (Tape Speed)
Selects a recording speed

(SP, LP, or SLP).

STOP

Stops the normal functions such as
record, playback, rewind, fast

forward, and pause.

TRACKING Up and Down
Lets you manually reduce the
streaks that may appear on the
picture during play or pause.

Reduces picture "jitter" during
stop-action playback.

TV'VCR

Switches the picture signal so
that it either comes from the VCR

or the TV channel. See page 14.

PREV CH (Previous Channel)

Switches between two channels.

Select one channel and then use
the number buttons to select

another. Press PREV OH to

switch between the two channels.
Used as an ENTER button on

some TVs.

SLOW - / +
Used with the TV's menus to

select and adjust features.

-,a

VOL Up and Down
Raises and lowers sound.

Cable Box and Satellite Receiver Function Buttons

Press the SAT.CABLE button to set remote to control a compatible.cable box or satellite receiver. Some buttons
inay not work with every cable box or receiver. If you have an compatible RCA brand receiver, test the "TV
Function Buttons" tO see which ones operate the receiver.

CHAN Up or Down

Selectsnexthigher or lower

channel.

Numbers (0 through 9)
Select a channel using the number

buttons.

PWR (Power)

Turns off a compatible cable box
or satellite receiver when remote

is set to control it.

Using the VCR2oDVD Button

Controlling a VCR

The VCR's remote controls two compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCRs with the VCR1 and VCR2,DVD
buttons. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to VCR1 without being programmed. If you own two
compatible VCRs, test them to see if VCR1 turns on both VCRs. If it does, then you may want to program this
VCR to respond to the VCR2-DVD button on the remote.

Program the VCR for Remote Control

Setthe Remote Control feature of the VCR to
the VCR1 or VCR2 position. The remote then

controls theVCR with either the VCR1 or
VCR2*DVD button -- whichever position you

select in the menu.

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

2. Press 6 to display PREFERENCES.

3. Press 1 to activate the Remote Control

feature.

4,

Press VCR1 or VCR2,DVD to change the
setting and program this VCR to respond

to the VCR1 or VCR2-DVD button
whichever you select.

VCR MAIN MENU |

1VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 Channels

5 Setup

2 Auto PLay: ...... ON

5 Auto TV/VCR: ON

4 Front Panel: AUTO

5 CA Marking: ON

PREFERENCES j

6 CA PLayback: AUTO
7 CA Dtsplay: BLUE

PREFERENCES

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

4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 CA Marking: ON

6 CA PLayback: AUTO
? CA Display: BLUE

Press VCR2 to change

|

press VCR1 or VCR2.DVD on the remote -- •
whichever you selected in the menu -II

I Important Reminder:. Remember you must /

before the remote will operate this VCR. 1

PREFERENCES

2 Auto PLay: ON
] Auto TV/VCR: ON

4 Front Panel: AUTO
$ CA Marking: ON

6 CA PLayback: AUTO
7 CA Display: BLUE

0 Exit

Controlling a LaserDisc Player or DVD Component

The VCR2*DVD button on the VCR's remote will also control the primary functions of an RCA, Pro,Scan, or GE
LaserDisc player without being programmed. It can also be programmed to control an RCA DVD component using
the code below. If you ever need to reprogram the remote to operate a VCR or LaserDisc player, use the code

Program the Remote Control

1. Turn on the component.

2. Point the VCR remote at the component

3. Hold the VCR2*DVD, button and press three numbers buttons to

enter the code for the component.

4. Release the buttons.

5. Press PWR. If the component turns off, setup is complete.

Operate the Component

IRCA, ProScan or GE Codes

037 037 078

18

After you have set up your remote to control your component, test the
remote buttons to see which ones operate it.

1. Point the remote at the component and press VCR2,DVD.

2. If the component does not turn on in step 1, press VCR2.DVD and

then PWR.

3. Test the remote buttons to see which ones operate the component.

Controlling a TV

The VCR's remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV. The remote can also be
setup to control other manufacturer's brands. To program the remote, use the remote buttons that correspond to your brand.

Program the Remote for a TV

1. Turn on the TV.

2. Point the VCR's remote at _e TV.

3. Hold the TV button and press three number buttons for your brand.

4. Release the buttons.

5. Press PWR on the _:emote. If the TV turns off, setup is complete.

6. Repeat steps 2 - 4 with three other buttons if the first ones do not work.

TV Codes

Brand* Code

A-Mark ........................ 102

Admiral ....................... 005

Amtron ....................... 064

Akai ....... ................ 002,103

Anam ...................... 104,105

Anam National ............. 038,106

AOC ............ 011,019,027,088,107

Bell&Howell ................... 005

Candle ................. 011,027,033

Citizen .............. 011,027,033,064

Colortyme .............. 011,027,084

Concerto ................... 011,027

Contec/Cony .... 036,037,040,042,064

Craig .......................... 064

Curtis Mathes .... 008,011,015,027,037

CXC .......................... 064

Daewoo ............. 011,019,027,012

Ditytron .................... 011,027

Dimensia ...................... 000

Electrohome ..... 006,011,014,027,038,

........................... 061,068

Emerson ..... 011,026,027,028,029,050,

...... 031,032,037,042,053,064,065,067,

.......... 075,076,078,079,094,095,096

Envision ................... 011,027

Fisher ............... 017,021,039,041

Funai ......................... 064

Brand* Code

GE .......... 000,008,009,01t,012,027,

................. 038,068,086,089,091

Goldstar ........ 003,004,006,011,019,

........................ 027,037,050

Hallmark ................... 011,027

Hitachi ...... 009,011,027,036,057,040,

.......... 047,048,063,080,094,097,098

Infinity........................013

JBL ........................... 013

Jensen ..................... 011,027

JVC . .012,024,036,037,040,048,051,074

Kawasho ............... 002,011,027

Kanwood ........... 006,011,014,027

Kloss Novabeam ............ 035,043

KTV .......................... 078

Loewe ......................... 013

Luxman .................... 011,027

LXI .......... 000,013,018,021,023,054

Magnavox ...006,007,010,011,013,016,

...... 027,033,035,043,049,066,087,089

Marants ....................... 013

Marantz ............. 011,013,027,069

Memorex ...................... 005

MGA ........... 006,011,014,019,022,

................. 027,041,056,061,068

Mitsubishi ....... 006,011,014,019,022,

............. 027,041,055,056,061,068

Brand* Code

MTC ................... 011,019,027

Multivision .................... 081

NAD ...................... 018,023

NEC ......... 011,014,019,027,038,084

Panasonic ........ 012,013,038,086,111

Penney ...... 000,008,011,019,027,040,

.................... 068,077,086,088

Philco.... 006,087,010,011,013016,019,

.. ..... 027,033,035,057,038,043,087,089

Philips ...002,006,007,010,011,013,016,

......... _033,035,037,038,043,066,073

Pioneer .......... 011,027,045,062,093

Portland ............ 011,019,027,037

ProScan ....................... 000

Proton .............. 011,027,037,072

Quasar ................. 012,038,092

Radio Shack ..... 000,021,025,036,037,

........................ 059,064,078

RCA ........ 000,006,011,019,027,034,

.......... 038,044,046,088,100,101,109

Realistic ._ ..................... 021

Sempo ..................... 011,027

Semsung ........ 006,011,014,015,019

................. 027,036,037,077,110

Sanyo ........ 017,021,039,056,057,058

Scott ................... 028,037,064

Sears .... 000,006,011,014,017,018,021,

...023,027,039,040,041,051,071,083,095

Brand* Code

Sharp' . .......... 011,020,025,027,037

................. 052,053,059,060,108

Signature. ................. 085,094

Sony .......................... 002

Soundesign ............. 011,027,053

Sylvania ..... 006,007,010,011,013,016,

...... 027,033,035,043,049,066,087,089

Symphonic ................. 064,076

Tatung ........................ 038

Technics ....................... 012

Techwood .................. 011,027

Teknika ......... 011,019,027,083,056

....................... ,037,04.0,066

Telecaption .................... 090

TMK ...................... 011,027

Toshiba ......... 018,021,023,040,071,

........................ 077,085,090

Universal .................. 038,009

Victor ....................... 051

Vidted_ .................... 019,027

Wards ........... 000,005,006,007,008

...... 009,010,011,013,019,025,027,028,

.......... 035,04,3,059,066,076,082,089

Yamaha ............. 006,014,019,027

Zenith .....................001,099

* The remote may not be able to control every model TV of the brands listed.

Operate the TV

After you have set up your remote to control your TV, test the TV buttons to
see which ones operate your TV.

1. Point the remote at the TV and press W.

2. If TV does not turn on in step 1, press TV and then PWR.

3. Use the "TV Function Buttons" as described on page 17.

Controlling a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver

The SAT.CABLE button on the VCR's remote is preprogrammed to control either a compatible RCA cable box or satellite
receiver. If your cable box or receiver is another manufacturer's brand and has its own remote, you will probably be able to

program the VCR's remote to control it. To program the VCR's remote, enter the code that corresponds to your brand.

Program the Remote for a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver

1. Turn on .the cable box or satellite receiver.

2. Point the VCR remote at the cable box or receiver.

3. Hold theSAT-CABLE button and press three number buttons to enter the code for your brand.

4. Release the buttons.

5. Press PWR on the remote. If the cable box or receiver turns off, setup is complete.

6. Repeat steps 2 - 5 with a different code if the first one does not work.

Cable Box Codes

Brand* Code

ABC ............. 022,046,053,054

Anvision ................ 007,008

Cablestar ................ 007,008

Diamond .................... 056

Eagle.................... 00%o08

Eastern Int ................... 002

General Instuments ........... 046

G1400 ........ 004,005,015,023,024,

..................... 025,030,036

Hamlin ....... 003,012,013,034,048

Hitachi .............. 037,043,046

Jerrold ....... 004,005,015,023,024,

...025,030,036, 045,046,047,062,065

Macom ................... 037,043

Brand* Code

Magnavox .... 007,008,019,021,026,

........... 028,029,032,033,040,041

NSC ........................ 009

Oak .......... . ...... 001,016,038

Oak Sigma ...... , ........... 016

Panasonic ......... 003,027,039,061

Philips .... 007,008,019,021,026,028,

.............. 029,032,033,040,041

Pioneer .............. 018,020,044

RCA .................... 000,027

Randtek ................. 007,008

Regal ................ 003,012,013

Regency ................. 002,033

Samsung " .044

Sci. Atlanta .... 003,022,035,063,064

Brand* Code

Signature ................... 046

Sprucer ..................... 027

Starcom ..................... 046

Stargate 2000 ................ 058

Sylvania ................. 011,059

Teknika ..................... 006

Texscan .............. 010,011,059

Tocom ........ 017,021,049,050,055

Unika ................ 031,032,041

Universal ............ 051,052,060

Viewstar...007,008,019,021,026,028

.............. 029,032,033,040,041

Warner Amex ............... 044

Zenith ............ 014,042,057,061

Brand* Code

Chaparral ............... 080,081

Cheyenne .................. 081

Drake ................... 082,083

GE .......................... 000

General Instruraents ...092,093,094

The remote i'nay not be able to control every cable box or satellite receiver of the brands listed.

Operate the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver

After you have setup your remote (if required) to control your cable box or receiver, test the buttons
to see which ones operate it.

1. Point the remote at the cable box or satellite receiver and press SAT,CABLE.

2. If the cable box does not turn on in step 1, press SAT*CABLE and then PWR.

3. Use the "Cable Box or Receiver Function Buttons" for the cable box and test the "TV Function
Buttons" to see which ones operate the satellite receiver. Seepage17.

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Satellite Receiver Codes

Brand* Code

Realistic ..................... 084

RCA ........ ................. 000

Sierra 1,011,0UI ............... 081

STS1 ........................ 085

STS2 ........................ 086

i Brand* .................... Code

i STS3 ........................ 087

i STS4 ........................ 088

i Toshiba ..................... 089

i Uniden ..................... 090

Video Cipher II............... 091

Controlling an Auxiliary RCA Component

The remote that came packed with your VCR is also capable of controlling one compatible
RCA audio component, such as an AM/FM radio, CD player, tape players, phonograph,

RCA DSS®satellite receiver, or RCA DVD player. The remote must be programmed for the
specific component it is to control. To program the remote, use the code that corresponds to

your component.

Program the Remote for an Auxiliary Component

1. Turn on the component.

2. Point the VCR's remote at the component.

8. Hold the AUX button and press three number buttons to

enter the code for your component.

4. Release the buttons.

5. Press PWR on the remote. If the component turns off,
setup is complete.

Type of Auxili_ Equipment and Code

................................................................."_a_;_eT ..........i...................i_<_,sse.e........

AM/FM AUX I Phonol Tapel ICD [ DSS i Tape2 !DVD

RCA 003 004 I 005 i 006 007 t 008 I 009 I 010

*The remote may not be able to control every RCA model of auxiliary equipment listed.

Operate the Auxiliary Component

After you have setup your remote to control your component, test the
buttons to see which ones operate the component.

1. Point the remote at the component and press AUX.

2. "Ifthe component does not turn on in step 1, press AUX and then

PWR.

3. Test the buttons on the remote to see which ones operate your
component. Refer to the remote control section.

DSS ®is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation.

Operating Instructions

To Play a Tape

1.

Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or TV's video input
to see the picture from the VCR.

2.

Insert a tape in the VCR.
VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in _ indicator

lights, and the VCR indicator lights if the Auto TV/VCR feature
is set to ON. The tape automatically begins playback if the
safety tab On the cassette has been removed and the auto play

feature is ttu-ned on.

Safety Tab

m

Q

.

Press PLAY, if necessary. PLAY appears in the VCR's display

panel.

4,

Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the
picture, if necessary. Details are on page 24.

.

Press STOP.

6.

Press REW.

The VCR will automatically rewind the tape if it reaches the
end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can
press POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding.

7.

Press EJECT on the VCR to eject the.tape once it is completely
rewound.

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Using the Playback Features

Tape Playback: HI.FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature

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

recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track.
To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect your.VCR to a stereo television or amplifier/receiver using the audio/video

jacks. The Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature lets you select which audio you play back.

To Select Playback Sound

1. Press MENUepROG to seethe VCR MAIN
MENU on the TV screen.

2. Press 8 to see the AUDIO menu on the TV
screen.

3. Press 2 to switch between HI-FI, LINEAR, or
MIX sound.

* Select HI-FI to play backsound recorded

on the Hi-Fi track and for normal use.

The HIFI indicator is lit in the VCR's
display panel during Hi-Fi playback.

, Select LINEAR to play back the sound

recorded on the linear monaural track -
used to playback a second audio program

(SAP).

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

sound-on-sound.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 ChanneLs

5 Setup
6 Preferences

7 Language/Langue

___i_,,i_

1 Reception: STEREO

0 Exit

AUDIO

Auto Play Feature

This feature lets you tell the VCR whether you want it to automatically start
playing a tape that is inserted with the safety tab removed.

1. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR
MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

3. Press 2 to selectAuto Play: ON or OFF.

• Select ON to have a tape with its safety tab
removed start playing automatically.

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

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLus+

2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 ChanneLs

5 Setup

PREFERENCES

lte_ote _ontrol; Y_I

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON

6 Front PaneL: AUTO
$ CA Marking: ON

6 CA PLayback: AUTO

7 CA DispLay: BLUE

0 Exit

Using the Playback Features

Pause for Stop Action

This feature stops the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of the
scene. Stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SP and SLP speed.

1. Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action.
STILL appears in the VCR's display panel.

2. Press TRACKING up or down to reduce any jittering
of the picture.

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback.

The VCR will automatically switch from stop-action

playback to stop after a few minutes.

Slow Motion

You can view the picture in slow motion during play or play pause.
SLOW- and + allow you to change the speed. Sound is turned off during
slow-motion playback. Slow motion works best in the SP or SLP speed.

1. During playback, press SLOW + or - to start
slow-motion playback.

SLOW appears in the VCR's display panel.

2. Press SLOW + to increase the speed or - to

decrease the speed.

8. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any

streaks from the picture.

4. Press PLAY to return to playback.

The VCR will automatically switch from slow-
motion playback to stop after a few minutes.

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.

Manual Tracking

Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on
a different VCR or camcorder. The TRACKING.buttons on the remote or VCR

are used when playing a tape. They have no effect during recording.

• When streaks or snow appear, press
TRACKING up or down for the best possible

picture.

• Press TRACKING up or down during stop-

action pause to reduce picture "jitter".

• Press both TRACKING buttons at the same

time to turn automatic tracking back on.

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Using the Playback Features

Picture Search

You can search a picture during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding the
tape. Sound is turned off during picture search. The picture is best for tapes
recorded in the SP or SLP speed.

Fast Forward Search

1. During playback press FF on the remote or FWD
on the VCR to search forward at a faster-than-

normal speed.

2. To return to playback, press FF on the remote,
FWD on the VCR, or PLAY.

Rewind Search

1. During playback, press REW to search in reverse
at a faster-than-normal speed.

2. To return to playback press REWoor PLAY.

Variable Speed Picture Search and_l:rame Advance --

Using JOG SHUTTLE and Arrow ( _ o _ ) Buttons on Remote

You can also use the JOG SHUTTLE and arrow ( _ ) buttons on the remote to

search a picture during playback. Turning on ,JOG SHUTTLE (the light in the middle
of the arrow buttons turns on) enables you to search forward and backward through

a tape while in the PLAY or STILL mode.
Sound is turned off during picture search and frame advance. Tapes recorded in SP

or SLP speed give the best picture.

Shuttle Control

When the VCR is playing a tape, press JOG SHUTTLE to have the VCR enter the still
mode. STILL appears in the display panel.

1. Press _ and release to search forward slowly. The

speed is increased with each press of the _ button.
As the speed increases, the display changes from

SLOW+ to SRCH+. Pressing the <_ button
decreases the speed. Press PLAY to return to normal
playback and turn off jog shuttle.

2,

Press Q and release to search in reverse slowly. The

speed is increased with each press of the _] button.
As the speed increases, the display changes from

SLOW- to $RCH-. Pressing [_ decreases the
reverse speed. Press PLAY to return to normal

playback and turn off jog shuttle.

Jog Control (Frame Advance)

When you turn on JOG SHUTTLE during playback, you are in the STILL mode.

From this mode, you can advance the tape flame by frame.

1. Press /', to advance or _ to reverse the picture
one frame at a time. The display switches between

STILL and SLOW- or SLOW+. Press PLAY or PAUSE

to return to normal playback and turn off jog shuttle.

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Using the Playback Features

Index Search

The VCR has a "VHS Index Search System" that automatically records an index

mark on the tape every time you stop and start recording. During playback you can
locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks.

The VCR will automatically locate the index number you select. The VCR will
search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape.

1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.

2. Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX
SEARCH menu on the TV screen.

3. Press two number buttons to enter the number of index
marks you want the VCR to search.

Press CLEAR to correct an entry.

4. Press FF on remote or FWD on the VCR to search forward
or press REW to search in reverse.

The time counter is displayed in the upper right comer of

the TV screen during search.

0:30:00

INDEX SEARCH

Enter I_d,ex Number

Press FUD or REW
Press SEARCH to exit

5. Press STOP to stop index searching.
Some index marks may be missed by the VCR.

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

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

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

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Using the Playback Features

Go-To Search

The g_to searchfeature allows you to locate a counter reading on the tape.

1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.

2. Press SEARCH on the remote twice to display the GO-TO
SEARCH menu on the TV screen.

GO-TO SEARCH

Current tape counter is

Press _W or FF to go to

Press SEARCH to exit

3. Press number buttons to enter the hour(s) and n_nute(s) of

the time counter reading you want the VCR to search.
Press CLEAR to correct an entry.

4. Press FF on the remote or FWD on the VCR to search

forward or flEW to search in reverse.

The time counter is displayed in the upper right corner of
the TV screen during search.

5. Press STOP to stop go-to searching.

2:17:25

Op_oo:oo

Blank Search

The VCR searches for blank portions of the tape that are more than six
seconds in length.'

I. Insert the tape and press STOP.

2. Press SEARCH on the remote three times
to display the BLANK SEARCH menu on

the TV screen.

BLANK SEARCH

Press FF to begin
searching for bLank

section of tape.

Press SEARCH to exit

3. Press FF to begin searching for six seconds

of blank tape. A message appears on the
screen if a blank area is not found.

4. Press STOP to stop bl .a_nksearching.

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Using the Playback Features

DISPLAY Button

1°

Press DISPLAY to display the status of
the VCR, channel number, station ID (if

available), lime counter, title of program
(if available), date, time, and tape speed
on the TV screen. The time will appear
in the display panel.

The time and date must be set before
they are displayed. If you do not press
DISPLAY again, these displays will time

out.

2. Press DISPLAY again to display
information about the program that is

playing (if available).

If program information is not available,

Title Unavailable will appear.

3. Press DISPLAY again to have only the
time counter remain on the TV screen.

The time counter will appear instead of
the time in the VCR's display panel.

4. Press DISPLAY again to remove the time

counter from the TV screen.
The time counter will remain in the

VCR's display panel and no status

displays will appear on the TV screen.
This is convenient for editing tapes.

5.

Press DISPLAY again. No displays will
appear on the screen. The clock will
appear in the display panel.

Turning off the VCR returns the displays
to normal.

STOP CH 05 '0:30:00

Title: Joan's Hour

11118/96 Mon 01:30AM SLP

WAB¢

S_tus Displays

Will Time Out

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Using the Playback Features

Program Information

Some stations broadcast program h_formation along with the program. When this

information is available, it will be displayed automatica.lly when you press the DISPLAY
button.

1.

Press DISPLAY to display the status displays on the TV
screen. The title of the program and station ID will

appear if it is available.

If program information is not available, Title Unavailable
will appear.

,

Press DISPLAY again to display information about the -
program (start time, length, time remaining and rating)

on the screen. This display will time out automatically if
no button is pressed, or:

Press DISPLAY three times toremove the PROGRAM

DETAILS screen from the TV. The clock will appear in

the VCR's display panel.

Time Counter .,

The time counter shows the actual time it takes to recorda program or play back a
segment of a prerecorded tape. It helps locate the beginning or end of programs you

taped. The time counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the tape is ejected from the VCR.
For example, if a 30-minute program was recorded at the beginning of the tape, you

woald:

STOP CH 05 0:30:00

WABC

Title: Joan's Hour

11/18/96 Mon 01:30AM SLP

PROGRAM DETAILS

Joan's Hour

Start 11:00 PM

Time Remaining 00:15

Length 01:00

Rat4ng PG

1. Insert the prerecorded tape. Press STOP. Make sure
the tape is rewound.

2. Press DISPLAY three times to display only the time
counter on the TV screen.

0:30:00

Minutes]

Seconds

I

Time Counter Only
Will NOtTime Out

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

4. Press FF on remote or FWD on VCR to fast
forward the tape until the time counter reads

0:30:00. Press STOP.
This is the approximate end of the program and

you can begin recording at this spot.

5. Press DISPLAY twice to remove the time counter
from the screen. The clock win appear in the

VCR's display panel.

Recording and Playback

COMMERCIALP*ADVANCE TM is a patented technology that detects and marks most commercials on
your tape for any recording that is more than 15 minutes long. During playback, the VCR automatically

skips the detected commercial segments or you can choose to manually skip them. This feature reduces

three minutes of commercials into approximately 8-12 seconds of fast forwarding in the SLP speed. You

can select a background of blue or see the video as the commercials are skipped.

,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

returns the tape to the end of the recording. It does not erase the commercials from the tape.

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.

See page 51 for answers to common questions about COMMERCIAL _ADVANCE TM .

COMMERClAL_ADVANCE TM Marking

1. Press MENUepROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

3. Make sure CA Marking is set to ON. If not, press 5.
The VCR will-mark most commercials for the

following types of recording:

• VCR Plus+, Timer, or Express Recording: The
VCR will automatically mark the commercials after
the power is turned off.

• Manual Recording: When you press STOP to stop
recording, the VCR will ask you if you want to mark

the commercials. Just follow the on-screen display.
MARK and COMM alternate in the display panel

while the VCR is marking commercials.

To Stop COMMERCIAL_ADVANCE TM
Marking

Press STOP to cancel commercial marking.

1 VCR PLus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 Channels

5 Setup

1 Remote Control: VCR1

2 Auto PLay: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON

4 Front Panel: AUTO
6 CA Playback: AUTO

? CA Display: BLUE

0 Exit

The VCR is waiting to
mark commercials in the

program you recorded.

__'_!_,_

2 Hark them Later
3 Don't mark commercials

The VCR will begin
marking in 30 seconds...

VCR HAZN MENU

PREFERENCES

To Turn Off Marking

For special VCR use (such as editing or copying) or if you decide not to use this
feature, turn COMMERCIAL-,ADVANCE TM marking (CA Marking) off.

1. Press MENUmpROG to display the VCR MAIN MEN0.

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

3. Press 5 toselect CA Marking: OFF.
The VCR will not mark the commercials.

COMMERCIAL_*ADVANCE TM is a trademark of Arthur D. Little Enterprises, Inc.
A Jerry Iggulden invention licensed by Arthur D. Little Enterprises, Inc.

3O

Harking Commercials...
Press STOP to cancel

PREFERENCES"

1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto PLay: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON

6 Front Panel: AUTO

,6 CA PLayback: AUTO

7 CA Display: BLUE

0 Exit

Recording and Playback

To Select a Background for Playback

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

2.

Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

3.

Press 7 to select CA Display: BLUE or VIDEO.

• Select BLUE to have the VCR display a blue

screen while it advances through the block of

marked commercials.

• Select VIDEO to have the VCR display the video

as it advances through the block of marked

commercials.

To Play Back a Recording Made Using COMMERClAL_.ADVANCE TM

1. Press MENU-PROG to display the VCR MAIN

MENU.

2.

Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

3.

Press 6 to select CA Playback: AUTO or MANUAL.

• Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically

advance through the blocks of marked
commercials.

Itworks with most 30, 45, and 60-second
commercials.

A commercial group starting within the first two
minutes or last two minutes of a recording will not

be automatically skipped.

A commercial will not be skipped if the 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 FF to
scan through the commercial

It is possible that part of a recorded program
might 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 will not advance

through the blocks of marked commercials until.

you press SEARCH.

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

If you press SEARCH during playback of material
other than commercials, the VCR will still advance
to the end of the next "marked" commercial block

and resume playback.

1 Remote Control: VCR1

2 Auto PLay: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front PaneL: AUTO

5 CA Marking: ON
6 CA Playback: AUTO

0 Exit

PREFERENCES

V_R RAIN RENU

1 VCR PLus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 ChanneLs

5 Setup

PREFERENCES
1 Remote ControL: VCR1
2 Auto PLay: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front PaneL: AUTO

CA Rarking.: ON

7 CA DispLay: BLUE

0 Exit

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Types of Recordings

Your VCR provides different types of recording. These types are explained in the following sections:

Basic Recording - Operating Instructions

Recording While You're Away

VCR Plus+ Recording

Timer Recording

Express (XPR) Recording

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program)

Recording Audio Only

Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes

Using the Recording Features

Recording Speeds

Press SPEED on the remote,to select a recording speed (SP, LP, or SLP). The speed
you select appears on the TV screen and in the VCR's display panel. The VCR
automatically selects the playbacl_ speed (SP, LP, or SLP)..

Cassette Recording Time

Type SP LP SLP

T120 2Hr 4Hr 6Hr
T160 2Hr 40Min 5I-Ir20Min 8Hr

SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording.
That is why most prerecorded, rental tapes are

recorded in SP. Fewer programs can be recorded on

the tape. Special effects such as pause, slow motion,

picture search, and frame advance work well.

LP (Long Play) gives twice the recording time of tapes
recorded in SP. Special effects in playback are not

recommended in LP.
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.

Recording Pause

This feature allows you to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material.

Press PAUSE during recording to stop and start
recording. REC P appears in the VCR's display

panel.

TheVCR will automatically switch from pause to

stop after a few minutes.

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Basic Recording

- Operating Instructions

To Make a Recording

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

' 1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

The cassette-in indicator ( _ ) lights in the VCR's
display panel.

2. Press VCR1 (VGR2.DVD) to set remote to control VCR.

3. If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR
indicator appears in the VCR's display panel. If not,

press TV*VCR to turn it on.

4. Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote.
The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR's display

panel and on the TV screen.

5. Select the channel to be recorded.
The channei number appears in the VCR's display panel

and on the TV screen.

6. Press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote to
begin recording. REC appears in the VCR's display panel

while the VCR is recording.

Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a
Different Channel

1.

Follow steps 1 through 6 above.

2.

If using one of the basic hookups, press TV*VCR to switch
to the TVv.hannel. The VGR indicator will turn off in the

display panel.

o

Press TV to set the remote to control TV functions for a

-compatible TV.

4.

Select the channel you want.to watch .with the TV's
channel buttons.

-5. Press STOP when recording is finished.

Recording While You're Away (VCR Plus+* Recording)

VCR Plus+ Setup for Antenna or Unscrambled Cable Systems
(Not Requiring a Cable Box)

A VCR Plus+ channel number is assigned for each broadcast or cable channel. These
numbers are listed in most publications that list PlusCode* numbers.

1,

Prepare the worksheet on the opposing page for the
VCR Plus+ channels that are different than the

channels you receive them on. Refer to the chart

below for standardized VCR Plus+ channel numbers.

Broadcast or Cable-TV VCR Plus+

Station Name Channel Number

HBO __ 33

ESPN , A_ _r 34

ABC ,_ _ SeeNote2

FOX _? See Note 2

Note 1: Check your local orcable listing for the channelnumber you receive this stationon.
Note2: Checkyourlocallistingfor the broadcast or VCRPlus+channelnumberassignedtothis station.

2.

Press MENU,PROG on the remote to display the
VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

3. Press 4 to display CHANNELS menu..

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

5. Using your worksheet, press two numbers I_0enter
each channel number you receive on a

Channel Number You

Receive This Station On

See Note 1
See Note 1
See Note 1
See Note I

VCR MAIN NENU

1VCR PLus+

2 Timer Recordings

3 Ttme

....%_,,_

CHANNELS

1 Auto ChanneL Search
2 Add/Remove ChanneLs

3 Signal Type: CABLE

channel than the assigned VCR Plus+ channel
number.

Press CHAN up or down to move the numbers up

• 0 Exit

or down on the menu.
Press CLEAR on the remote to erase a number.

6.

Press MENU*PROG when you are finished.

VCR+ Channel My Channel

4 _77

Auto channel search must be performed before

setting the VCR Plus+ channel list.

Use CHAN up/dn to select
Press 0-9 to change

Press MENU to exit

Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TV

U.S.A. List 58 The Movie Channel
35 American Movie Classics 48 Music Television

39 Arts & Entertainment 49 The Nashville Network
57 Black Entertalnment 38 Nickelodeon
54 Bravo 64 Nostalgia Television
42 Cabl_ News Network 99 Quality Value Cable
45 Cinemax 41 Showtime

98 Cinemax 2 .- 97 Showtime 2
37 The Discovery Channel 59 Sports Channel

53 The Disney Channel 52 Turner Network Television
63 Entertainment Television 44 USA Network

34 ESPN Sports Network 62 Video Hits 1

47 The Family Channel 93 Viewer's Choice 1

33 Home Box Office 94 Viewer's Choice 2
95 Home Box Office 2 55 WGN Chicago

96 Home Box Office 3 43 WTBS Adam

51 The Learning Channel 60 WWOR New York

46 Lifetime

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

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Canadian List
67 AllarcomPayT&'vi_Ve_a_l

44 Arts & Entertainment
72 Cable News Ne_vork-HeadlineNews

61 Cable News Network
70 CanadianHome ShoppingNetwork

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 HouseofCommons

•91 LaChaineFrancaise

51 The l..oaming Channel

65 MeteoMediaffheWeatherNetwonk
48 MuchMusic Network

55 MusiquePlus
52 Nashville Network

73 Newsworld/CBC
53 Le Reseau des Sports

43 The Sports Network
64 Super Ecran
37 Super Ecran B

•98 Super Ecran C

66 Telatino Network
46 TV5 Montreal

92 Viewer's Choice I
93 Viewer's Choice 2

94 Viewer's Choice 3

95 Viewer'sChoice4

71 V'_on TV :Camda's F_ithNetwork
38 Youth TV, Canada Inc

VCR Plus+TM Channel Worksheet

Use this worksheet to create a list from which you can set up your VCR Plus+ channel list.

!

Broadcast or Cable TV VCR Plus+

Station Name Channel Number*

(Such as ABC, NBC, CBS, etc.) (See StandardizedVCR Plus+ Channel Chart)

Channel Number You

Receive This Station On**

[ *Check your local listing for VCR Plus+ channel numbers assigned to network stations.

**Check your local or cable listing for the channel numbers to enter in this column.

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Recording While You're Away (VCR Plus+ Recording)

The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one
year period. Before using VCR Plus+ to record a program, make sure that:

• The clock is set correctly.

• A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs.

• The remote is set to control the VCR -- using VCR1 (VCR2.DVD).

• The VCR is setup for VCR Plus+ programming.

• If you do not use a cable box for all channels, complete VCR Plus+ setup on page 34.

Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording

1. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to display the VCR MAIN
MENU on the TV screen.

2. Press 1 to display the VCR PLUS+ menu.

3. Press numbers on the remote to enter the PlusCode number

for the program you want to record. PlusCode numbers are
found in most local TV listings.

Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.

4. Press MENUopROG to enter the program.
If the VCR does not recognize the PlusCode number,

Unrecognized number... Please re-enter appears on the TV

screen. Check the number and enter it again.

5. Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select type of program.

1 One Time - single program recorded once.

2 Daily - program recorded at same time every day.
3 Weekdays - program recorded at same

time Monday through Friday.

4 Weekly - program recorded at same time

once a week.

,

Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote.

7.

Press CLEAR if you want to change the program end time.
This feature allows you to extend the recording time on VCR

Plus+ programs. This option may be useful when recording
programs such as sporting events that could go past

scheduled broadcast times.

8. Press MENUmPROG to enter your program. A reminder
appears which will time out.

PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you
entered two programs where the times overlap.

9. The TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears. Press 3 to enter
an additional VCR Plus+ program, or press 0 to exit.

10. Turn off the VCR before recording time.

TIMER appears in the VCR's display panel when the timer
has been programmed.

11. If using a cable box, leave it turned on and tuned to the
channel you want to record.

VCR MAIN MENU

VCR PLUS+

Enter PLusCode number

(from TV Listing)

/1\

Press MENU to exit

How often shouLd this

program record?

2 DaiLy (every day)

3 Weekdays (M-F)

4 WeekLy (Once per week)

Program 1 (One Time)
Channet 08

Start Time 02:10 PM

End Time 03:35 PM

Start Datex11/18196 Mon
Tape Speed _LP

1=$P 2=LP 3_$LP
Press CLEAR to correct

Press MENU to save

Program 1 has been saved

Remember to insert a

recordabLe tape and
turn the VCR off before

the program start time.

Stopping a Recording in Progress

With the VCR: Press POWER and then STOP within a few
seconds.

With the Remote: Press VCR1 (VCR2eDVD) and then STOP
within a few seconds.

|Note: Timer programs will not be erased during

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Power outages. To clear a program see page 38. I

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Recording While You're Away (Timer Recording)

The VCR Plus÷ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight
different programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that:

• The clock is set correctly.

• A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs.

• The remote is set to control the VCR -- using VCR1 (VCR2*DVD).

Setting a Timer Recording

1. Press MENUmPROG on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 2 to display TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

3. Press I to display Create a New Program menu.

4. Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select type of program.

•1 One Time -- single program recorded once.
2 Daily -- program recorded at same time every day.
3 Weekdays -- program recorded at same

time Monday through Friday.

4 Weekly -- program recorded at same time

once a week.

5. Press number buttons on the remote to enter the channel

number (INPUT to select one of the video inputs), start time
including AM or PM, end time, and start date of the

recording. Just follow the on-screen prompts.
Press CLEAR to correct an entry.

6. Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote.

7. Press MENU-PROG to enter your program. A reminder
appears which will time out or you can press MENU-PROG

to return to the VCR MAIN MENU.

PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you

have entered two programs where the times overlap.

8. The TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears. Press I to enter
an additional timer program, or press 0 to exit.

9. Turn off the VCR before recording begins.
TIM ERappears in the VCR's display panel when the timer

has been progratnmed.

10.

If using a cable box, leave if turned on and tuned to the

channel you want to record.

Stopping a Recording in Progress

With the VCR: Press POWER and then STOP within a few

seconds.

With the Remote: Press VCR1 (VCR2mDVD) and then STOP
within a few seconds.

VCR MAIN MENU

2 Timer Recordings

TI_ER RECORDINGS

How often should this

program record?

2 Daily (every day)

3 Weekdays (_-F)

4 Weekly (Once per week)

Program 2 (One Time)

Channel \_-

Program 2 (One Time)

Channel \08

Start Time_:--

Program 2 (One Time)

Channel 08 \l/
Start Time 02:10 AM 1=AM
End Time --:--/ 1\2=PM

Program 2 (One Time)
Channel 08

Start Time 2:10 PM
End Time 03:35 PM
Start Date _)18/96 Mort

Tape Speed SLP
I=SP 2=LP /3_SLP

Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to save

Program 2 has been saved

Remember to insert a

recordable tape and
turn the VCR off before

the program start time.

INote: Timer programs will not be erased during I

power outages. To clear a program see page 38.

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Recording While You're Away

Check, Edit, or Clear a VCR Plus+ or Timer Recording

1. Press MENU,PROG on remote to display VCR MAIN
MENU on TV screen.

2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

3. Press 2 for Review Existing Progs. feature.

The first program in the timer is displayed.

• Check the Programs: Press MENUePROG to display

information for the next program.

• Edit the Program: Press DISPLAY to edit the program.
The frequency menu appears first so you can change

how often you want to record the program.

How often should this
program record?

2 DaiLy (every day)
3 Weekdays (N-F)

4 WeekLy (Once per week)

0 Cancel

Press a number button to select the type of program you
want to record.

VCR RAIN MENu

1 VCR PLus+

TIRER RECORDINGS

1 Create a New Program

Program 1 (One Time)

ChanneL 08
Start Time 02:10 PM

End Time 03:35 PN

.Start Date 11/18/96 Non

_eed SLP

Program 2 (One Time)
Channel 08

Start Time 2:10 PN
End Time .03:35 PN
Start Date 11/18/96 Non
T_p,e Speed SLP

1=_,_ 2=LP 3=SLP
Press CLEAR to correct
Press RENU to save

Edit the rest of the program using the CLEAR and
number buttons. "

• Clear the Program: Press CLEAR when the program

appears.

• Timer Recording From the VCR's Line Input

The line input refers to the signal coming from the
AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks of the VCR. Recording
from the line input is convenient if you have a satellite
receiver or similar component attached to these jacks.
To timer record from the component connected to the
VCR's line input:

Press INPUT to enter VIDE01 in place of the channel
number to record from the jacks on the back of the
VCR or VIDEO2 to record from the jacks on the front of

the VCR.

Program 1 (One Time)
Channel _IDE01

Start Time /T_':--

End Time
Start Date--/--/--

Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to correct

Press RENU to exit

• \ /

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Express Recording (XPR)

Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCR will
turn off automatically at the end of the recording.

Operating Instructions

1. Turn on the VCR.

2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

3. Select the channel you want to record.

4. Select the desired recording speed using SPEED on

5. Press RECORD once on the VCR or REC once on the

6. Press RECORD twice on the VCR or REC twice on

7. Repeatedly press RECORD on the VCR or REC on

RECORD LENGTH 0:00-

Press REC to set Length

Express Display on

0
Q

\I J_ Fm-- _I, _1-1 I-I1-1

" I -'1"-- "

the remote.

remote to activate normal recording.

the remote to activate express recording.

the remote until the amount of recording time for
the program is displayed in the VCR's display panel

or on the TV screen.

Press Recording

RECORD Time

CH 04

TV Screen

-- 0:30 (30 Min)
1:00 (1 Hr)

1:30 (1 Fir,30 Min)

2:00 (2 Hrs)
3:00 (3 Hrs)

4:00 (4 Hrs)

0:00 (Stops)

_'" _'¢ C L U,' _1I.I, U 121

I
I
I
I

I

I

(Normal Recording)

I

Display showing 30
minutes remaining for

express recording.

6

\

RECORD

Each press increases the time-- 30 minutes up to four
hours.

The amount of time the VCR will record and X- REG
will appear in the VCR's display panel.
You can increase the amount of recording time by

pressing REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR.

Stopping a Recording in Progress

With the VCR: Press POWER and then STOP

within a few seconds.
With the Remote: Press VCR1 (VCR2,DVD) and 39

then STOP within a few seconds.

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP
(Second Audio Program)

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

The Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature lets you select the type of audio you want

to record.

To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP

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

1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

2. If using one of the basic hookups, make su,re the VCR
indicator appears in the VCR's display panel. If not,

press TV*VCR to turn it on.

3. Use SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed.

The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR'.s display

panel and on the TV screen.

4. Select the channel or lJ_neinput to be recorded.
The channel number or VIDEO appears on the TV screen.

5. Set the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature for the
type of audio you want to record.

A. Press MENU.PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU

on the TV screen.

B. Press 8 to display the AUDIO menu.
C. Press 1 to select the type of audio Reception: STEREO,

MONO, or SAP.

• Set to STEREO for normal recording and to record
broadcast, stereo TV.

The STEREO indicator lights in the VCR's display
panel when the station you are tuned to is
broadcasting stereo.

• Set to MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the

sound is too "noisy".

• Set to SAP to record SAP (second audio program)

instead of the main audio on the linear track. The
main (or normal) audio will still be recorded on the

hi-fi tracks.
The SAP indicator ( • ) lights in the VCR's display

panel.

Set the Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature to

LINEAR to hear SAP. Details are on page23.

D. Repeatedly press 0 to remove the menus from the TV

screen.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 Channels
5 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Language/Langue

AUDIO

2 Tape PLayback: H1-FI

0 Exi

4O

6. Press REC on remote or RECORD on the VCR to start
recording. REC appears in the VCR's display panel.

7. Press STOP when you are finished.

Recording Audio Only

You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO IN (L MONO and R) jacks
on the back or front of the VCR. Any video on the tape will be erased when you record audio only.

To Record Audio Only

1. Press the INPUT button to select a line input.

Press INPUT once to record from the back
AUDIO INjacks. L1 appears in the VCR's

display panel.
Press INPUT twice to record from the front

• AUDIO INjacks. 1.2appears in the VCR's
display panel and VIDEO2 appears on the TV

screen.

The VCR will record audio from the audio
equipment connected to the AUDIO INjacks.

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

The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR's

display panel and on the TV screen.

3. Make sure the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP

feature is set to STEREO.
A. Press MENU,PROG to display the VCR

MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

B. Press 8 to display the AUDIO menu.
C. Press I to select Rec.eption: STEREO.

4. Start audio source playing and press REC on
remote or RECORD on the VCR to begin

recording.

REC appears in the VCR's display panel.

5. Press STOP when you are finished.

VCR RAIN MENU

1VCR PLus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 T_me
4 ChanneLs

5 Setup
6 Preferences

7 Langua_e!Langue

2 Tape PLayback: HI-FI

0 Exit

AUDIO

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Recording Audio Only

You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO IN (L MONO and R) jacks
on the back or front of the VCR. Any video on the tape will be erased when you record audio only.

Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes

Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 8.)

Use this VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. If you have two compatible VCR's, use the
AutoEdit feature described below.

1. Turn on the TV and VCRs.

2,

Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TV's

video input.

Caution: The unauthorized

recording of television
programs and other
materials may infringe the

rights of others.

3.

If you have connected your VCR using Option A (page 8),
tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 -- the one selected on

the back of the playback VCR.
If you have connected your VCR using Option B (page 8),

press INPUT on recording VCR to select the line input.
Select L1 to record from the jacks on the back or 1.2 to

record from the jacks on the front.

4.

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

To prevent recording on-screen displays .from the playback
VCR, press DISPLAY four times. See page 28for details.

5.

Press PLAY, then PAUSE on playback VCR when you reach
the point on the tape or program where you want to begin

copyIng. If the tape was not recorded on the playback
VCR, streaks may appear and you may need to adjust

tracking.

6.

Press REGORD, then PAUSE, on recording VCR.

7.

Press PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to

begin copying the tape.*

8,

Edit out segments that you do not want to copy by pressing
PAUSE on recording VCR to stop copying the tape. Then

locate the next segment you want to copy on the playback
VCRby using FWD, RE-W, and PLAY. Press PAUSE on the

playback VCR. Press PAUSE at the same time on both
VCRs to resume copying.

9. Press STOP on both VCRs when you are finished.

* You may turn off the TV after the recording has started as it

does not have to be on to copy a tape.

Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit TM

Use this VCR as the playback VCR and set it to r'espond to VCR2eDVD on the remote as
described on page 18. Use your other compatible VCR as the recording VCR, which should

respond to VCR1.

1. Follow steps 1 - 4 in the "Operating Instructions" above.

2. Press VCR1 on remote to control recording VCR. Press
RECORD, then PAUSE, to put recording VCR in pause

mode.

3. Press VGR2.DVD On remote to control playback VCR.

4. Use FF, REW, and PLAY to locate the point where you want

to begin copying. Press PAUSE while VCR is playing to
put playback VCR in pause mode.

5. Press EDIT on remote to start the VCRs copying.

6. Press EDIT again when you want to stop the tape from

copying.

7. Repeat steps 4 - 6 as needed.

8. Press VCR1, STOP, then VCR2,DVD, STOP, when you are

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finished.

Location of Controls

Front Panel

Tape Compartment

9-

Control Door

Open

AUDIO (L'MONO and R) and VIDEO IN

Jacks

Receives audio and video signals from

another component, like a VCR or
camcorder when it is connected to these

jacks.
Attach a component that is not stereo to

the L*MONO jack to hear sound on both
channels.

Select L2 to record from these jacks.

CHANNEL/I'RACKING Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower channel in

the VCR's channel memory.

Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing.

EJECT

Press when the VCR is stopped to eject
the cassette.

Remote Sensor

Q

<X>

m

Q

PAUSE

Pauses action for viewing during playback.
Pauses recording to prevent recording of

unwanted scenes.

PLAY

Plays a tape.

POWER

Turns the VCR on or off.

RECORD

Starts VCR recording.
Used for express recording (XPR).

Remote Sensor
Receives signals from the remote control.

Aim the remote at this sensor with no
objects between them.

FWD (Fast Forward)

Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is
stopped.

Searches the picture forward during

playback.

INPUT
Turns the line input on or off. L1 or L.2

appears in VCR's display panel and
VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 appears 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 (L2) of the YCR.

REW (Rewind)

Rewinds the tape when the VCR is
stopped.

Searches the picture in reverse during
playback.

STOP

Stops the normal functions such as record,
playback, rewind, fast-forward, or pause.

TV*VCR '

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

See page 14.

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Location of Controls

Back Panel

. R R VtDEO

I AUDIO

L

CH3 CH4 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.

IN FROM ANTENNA Connector

Receives the signal from an antenna, cable system,
or satellite receiver that is attached to this

connector.

OUT TO TELEVISION Connector

Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied.

Display Panel

This VCR has a feature where you can change the brightness level of the fluorescent
display panel.

1. Press MENU*PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN
MENU on the TV screen.

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

3. Press 4 to select Front Panel: AUTO, BRIGHT, or DIM.

• Select AUTO to keep the display panel bright when VCR

is on and dim when it is off.

• Select BRIGHT to keep the display panel bright.

• Select DIM to keep the display panel dim.

VIDEO and AUDIO (R and L MONO) IN Jacks
Receives signals from another component, Like

a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to

these jacks..Use INPUT to select L1 in the

VCR's display panel.
Attach a component that is not stereo to the L

MONO jack to hear sound on both channels.

VIDEO and AUDIO (R and L) OUT Jacks
Sends signals from VCR to another, component,

like a TV monitor or VCR, when it is connected
to these jacks.

VCR MAIN MENU

I VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings
3 Time

4 Channels

5 Setup

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON

5 CA Rarking: ON
6 CA PLayback: AUTO

7 CA Display: BLUE

0 Exit

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Location of Controls

Display Panel (continued)

Cassette-in Indicator

HIFI _=--=] VCR

Tape Speed
Indicator SAP

SLP STEREO •

PE,__

Status Indicators

Cassette-in Indicator (_)
Lights when a tape is in the VCR.

Channel Number, L1, or 1.2.
The channel number or line input is displayed.

Select L1 to record from the jacks on the back of the
VCR or L2 to record from the jacks on the front of

the VCR.

HIFI Indicator
Lights during hi-fi playback when Tape Playback:

HI.FI/LINEAR/MIX feature is setto HI-FI.

SAP Indicator ( • )

Lights when the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP
feature is set to SAP.

Status Indicators
Show what the VCR is doing.

COMM

/MARK

EJECT
FFWD
HELLO

MARK 30

PLAY

F_EC,

REC P

CA marking in progress
Ejecting Tape

Fast forward
Turned on

Marking process countdown
Playback

Record

Record pause

Time orTime Counter

Indicator

I i

Ij-l. J-I I--IAM

!Lt' LI LI

I

REW Rewind

SRCH + Forward search
SRCH - Reverse search
SLOW + Slow motion
STILL Frame advance
STILL Play pause

STOP VCR stopped
TAPE flashes Set for timer - no tape

TIMER Timer recording set
X-REC Express recording in progress

STEREO Indicator
Lights when the station you are tuned to is

broadcasting stereo.

Tape Speed Indicators (SP, LP, or SLP)

Press SPEED to change.

Time or Time Counter

Press DISPLAY to switch between the current time
and time counter.

VCR Indicator (Applies Only to Basic Hookups)

Press TV,VCR to turn on or off.

VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR.
VCR indicator off: Picture from TV channel.

Channel Number or
Line Indicator

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Specifications

Format:

Record/Playback
System:

Video Signal System:
Antenna:

Tuner:.

VHS
Video: 4-Head

Audio: 2 Hi-Fi record/playback system
EIA standard: N_SC color

75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined
antenna terminal

USA: "181channels capability*

Canada: 178 channels capability*

Type:
Power Requirement:

Power Consumption:
Dimensions:

Autoprogramming frequency synthesis
120V AC, 60 Hz

22 watts

3.5 inches high

(90ram)

15.5 inches wide

(393 mm)

12.5 inches deep
(318 mm)

Weight: 9.5 pounds

(4.3 kg)

(125cable channels)

(122 cable channels)

Storage Temperature
Range:

Operating

Temperature Range:

*Check your cable company's compatibility requirements.

Cleaning the VCR

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

VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top, back, sides, and
bottom of the cabinet.

Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various
solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since the materials
used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. We recommend using a non-

abrasive, anti-static cleaner and polisher.

- 22°F (- 30"C) to +149"F (+65°C)

+41"F (+5°C) to +104"F (+40°C)

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Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in material or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• Ninety days forlabor charges.

• One year for parts.

The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days

from the date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.

What we will do:

Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair

your VCR.
Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter for the new or, at our option,

refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR.

How you get service:

• Take your VCR to any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter. To identify

your nearest Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter, ask your dealer, look in

the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.

• Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date.

• Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual clearly describes how to

install, adjust, and operate your VCR. Any additional information should
be obtained from your Dealer.)

.- Installation and related adjustments.

• Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Cleaning of video/audio heads.

• Remote control batteries.

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

• A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA.

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

Product Registration:

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

How state law relates to this warranty:

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have

other rights that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your VCR outside the United States:

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

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Trouble Checks

Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or
take your VCR to an'_Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter.

Trouble i Here's what to try:

No power 1 • Plug VCR into an operating outlet.

I • Check connections.

Clock shows incorrect time or date • Make sure time zone and daylight savings information is entered correctly.

See page 11. _.

• If auto clock set is off by a few minutes, station may be sending inaceurate
time information.

• Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date).

• Time counter display appears in display panel. Press DISPLAY on remote.

VCR does not respond to remote • Press VCR1 (VCF_oDVD) to set remote to control the VCR. See page 18.

• VCR2-DVD button may be set to control a DVD. See page 18 to change back

to VCR2.

• Aim remote at VCR with no objectsbetween them.

• Change batteries.

Remote no longer controls an RCA TV

Remote no longer controls a compatible TV, cable
box, sateUite receiver, or auxiliary component

VCR only responds to VCF_•DVD button on
remote

No picture when VCR turned on - using a basic

hookup

Poor or no picture.for normal TV viewing

• Press TV to setremote to control the corresponding compatible TV. Seepage19.

• Reprogram remote for RCA TV. Seepage19;

• Aim remote at TV with no objectsbetween them.

• Change batteries.

• Remove batteries and hold down oneor more buttons for several seconds to
drain the microprocessor inside the remote to reset it. Reinstall the batteries

and try remote again.

• Press "rv,AUX, VCR2.DVD or"SAT.CABLE to set remote tocontrol a
compatible component. Seepages18-21.

• Aim remote at component with no objectsbetween them.

• Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed.

• Reprogram remote to 000 to operate compatible RCA brand satellite receiver.

• Change batteries.

• Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to
drain the microprocessor inside the remote to reset it. Reinstall the batteries
and try remote again.

* Check setting of Remote Control: VCR1/VCR2 feature. Seepage 18.

• Press TV.VCR to turn VCR indicator on. See page 14.

• Check to see if Auto TVWCR feature is set to OFF. See page 15.

• Press "W.VCR to turn VCR indicator off.

• Switch TV to an active channel..

• Check antenna connections.

Snowy or no picture during playback

.....................................................................................................................................or st0_-ac_£np 1,ayback.

• Press TV.VCR to turn VCR indicator on.

• Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel
selected with CH3 C__4 switch on back of VCR.

• Check TV's fine tuning.

• Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.

• Set TV monitor to video input charu?el.

• Try another tape.

• Some snow/streak_are normal during search, frame advance, slow-motion,

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Trouble Checks

Trouble

Time counter not working

Will not record or play

• 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 ff you rewind the tape farther

back than acounter reading of 0:00:00.

L

• No cassette in VCR.

Here's what to try:

• Eject and re-insert cassette.

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Streaks in picture during normal playback • _ome snow/streaks are normal during search, frame.advance, slow-motion,

t _, or stop-action playback.

Rewind does not operate t • Tape already rewound.
Will not record

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

.i

VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE.
Safety tab removed from cassette.

1"

Make sure the line indicator (L1 or 1.2)is turned off in VCR's display panel for
normal recording from the VCR's tuner. Press iNPUT to turn off the line

indicator.

• Wrong PlusCode number entered.

• Cable box or satellite receiver was not turr_ed on at timerecording was fo

begin.

• Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times).

• Power interruption. Clock area in display panel will show ,:,

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

• Program exceeded tape's length or tape was not rewound beforehand.

• VCR was not turned off at the time recording was to start.

• No tape in VCR or cassette's safety tab broken off.

VCR makes noise when stopped

VCR is paused during playback • VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY.

Will not auto search active

channels correctly

Cannot select channels over 69 • Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type:. CABLE/ANTENNA

Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to i • Set Auto Play ON/OFF feature to ON. Details are on page 23.
play automatically t "

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Remote control's backlighting does not stay on • Press the remote buttons within a few seconds of each other or the light will

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.

• JOG SHUTTLE on remote is turned on. Press JOG SHU3-FLE again to turn off
JOG SHUTI-LE.

• Check antenna connections.

• Check Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature. See page 13.

feature is set to CABLE. Details are on page 13.

turn off to conserve battery power. Details are on page 16.

f

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Trouble Checks

Trouble Here's what to try:

ii ........

Stereo or SAP sound not recorded

i • Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature must be set to STEREO to record

i broadcast stereo. See page 40.

• Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature must be set to SAP to record SAP on

i the linear track. See page 40.
I • STEREO indicator not on. Station not broadcasting stereo or SAP.

No stereo sound during playback

Stereo audio too noisy

VCR forwards through commercials or
momentarily displays a blue screen during
playback

VCR forwards through a rental or prerecorded

tape displaying a blue screen

COIvIIVlERCIAL,_ADVANCE TM feature does
not mark commercials

• T_ipe Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature must be set to HI-FI to hear stereo

sound during playback. See page 23.
Must use advanced hookups for stereo playback. See pages 3-7.

Stereo signal isweak: Set Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature to MONO.
Pressone of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minLmizethe noise.

COMMERCIAI._ADVANCE TM CA Playback feature set to AUTO.

Seepages30-31.

Some tapes use specialcontroltrack marking. Set the
COlVI_CIAL-.ADVANCE TM CA Playback feature,in the Preferences menu to

MANUAL

The commercial advance feature does not mark commercials urider thefollowing

situations:

• CA Marking: ON/OFF feature set to OFF. See page 31.

• Recording is less than 15 minutes.

• A single isolated commercial cannot be marked.

• Recording started in the middle of a commercial segment.

• The commercial is longer than one minute.

• A commercial group within the first or last two minutes of a recording.

•• It does not mark commercials between 30-and-45 seconds and 45-and-60
seconds.

• Accuracy and effectiveness can vary depending upon program content and
the characteristics of the commercials.

• Effectiveness may vary when local television stations insert their own

commercials.

Commercials recorded even though
COMIvlERCIAL,_ADVANCE TM feature was

turned on.

5O

• COIVIMERC'_L,_ADVANCE TM is designed to record the commercials, mark

them, and then skip over the marked commercials during playback.

Questions and Answers About COMMERCIAL ADVANCE TM

Question Answer

Will commercials be scanned through only on
playback of recordings?

How fast does the COMMERCIALI_ADVANCE TM
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?

Once a recording has been marked, does
COMMERCIALI_ADVANCE TM work each time

the tape is played?

After marking commex_dals, is the tape left at the
beginning or end of the recording?

the marking process interfere with other

programmed recordings?

What happens if the marking process is interrup_ted?

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

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.

Yes. The recorded program, including commercials, can be viewed by setting

theCA Playbackfeatureto MANUAL.

Simply rewind the tape tojust before the skipped segment, a_adpress PLAY to
view the program.

Yes. If the CA Playback feature is set to AUTO, the marked commercials
should be skipped each time the tape is played in a

COMMERCIAL_ADVANCE TM VCR_

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

No. If two or more recordings are programmed together without sufficient
time to mark the fixst recording, marking will take place after all recordings

have completed.

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 COMMERCIALIH_ADVANCETM work in all
recording speeds?

Will COMMERCIALI_ADVANCE TM marked
recordings work in non-

COMMERCIALI_ADVANCE TM VCRs?

Yes, COMMERCIALI_ADVANCE TM works in SP, LP, and SLP.

A COIVlMERCIALI_ADVANCE TM marked recording will play in a non-
COM_RCIALI_ADVANCE TM VCR, but commercials will not automatically

be skipped.

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Index

A

Accessories, Included ............... 9

Add or Remove Channels from

Memory ....................... 13

ADD/REMOVE CHANNEl Menu ..... 13

Antenna Connections .............. 2,3

Arrow Buttons ............ 10,16-17,25

Attaching Power Cord .............. 9

AUDIO and VIDEO

Jacks ............ 3-6,18,23,38,41:,44

Auto Channel Search Feature ........ 11

Auto Clock Set Feature ............. 11

Auto Play Feature ............... 22,23

Auto TV/VCR Feature ........... 15,22

AutoEdit Feature .................. 42

Automatic Tracking ................ 25

AUX (Auxiliary) _utton .......... 16,21

B

Back Panel ........................ 44

Basic Recording ................... 33

Batteries, Inserting in Remote ........ 9

Blank Search Feature" . ............. 27

Brightness, Front Panel .............. 44

Broadcast Stereo, Recording ......... 40

BYE Indicator ...................... 45

C

Cable Box Codes ................... 20

Cable Box Function Buttons

• on Remote ..................... 17

Cable System With Cable Box ..... 2,3-5

Cable System Without Cable Box

Connections ................... 2,3

Card, Registration ................... i

Cassette-In Indicator .......... 22,33,45

CH3 CH4 Switch .......... 3-8,10,13,44

CHAN and CHANNEL*TRACKING

Buttons ............. 13,16-17,34,43

Channel Number Indicator .......... 45

CHANNELS Menu ............... 13,34

Checking Timer andVCR

Plus+ Programs .38

Checks, Trouble ................ 48-50

Choisissez une Langue ............. 14

Choosing a Hookup ................. 2

Cleaning the VCR .................. 46

CLEAR Button

.......... 16-17,26,27,29,34,36,37,38

Clearing Timer and VCR Plus+

Programs ........... ........... 38

Clock Set Manual . .•................ 12

COMM/MARK Indicators ......... 30,45

COMM ERCIALI*,ADVANCE TM

Feature .................. 30-31,51

COMM ERCIALH*ADVANCE TM

Questions and Answers ......... 51

Connections

Antenna System ............... 2,3

Cable System With Cable Box..2,4-5
Cable System Without Cable

Box ........................ 2,3

Satellite System ................ 6-7

Two VCRs for Tape Copying ...... 8

Contents ........................... 1

Controlling a Cable Box or

Satellite Receiver ............... 20

Controlling a DVD Component ...... 18

Controlling a LaserDisc Player ...... 18

Controlling a TV ................... 19

Controlling a VCR ................. 18

Controlling an Auxiliary

RCA Component ............... 21

Copying and Editing Tapes ......... 42

Copying Tape, Connections .......... 8

D

Design Specifications ............... 46

DISPLAY Button ......... 16-17,28,29,42

Display Panel ................... 44-45

Displays, Status ................... 28

E

EDIT Button .................... 16,42

Editing and Copying Tapes ......... 42

Editing Timer Programs ............ 38

EJECT Button .................. 22,43

EJECT Indicator ................... 45

Express Recording ................. 39

Express Recording, Stopping ........ 39

mF--

F--F'VVD Indicator ................. 45

Fast Forward Search ............... 25

FF and FWD (Fast Forward)

Buttons ........ 16,25,26,27,29,42,43

First-Time Operation ............. 9-15

Frame Advance ................... 25

Front Panel ....................... 43

Front Panel: AUTO/BRIGHT/DIM

Feature ....................... 44

FWD and FF (Fast Forward)

Buttons ........ 16,24,26,27,29,42,43

--G--

Go-To Search Feature .............. 27

GO-TO SEARCH Menu ............. 27

H

HELLO Indicator :................. 45

HIFI Indicator ................... 40,45

Hookup, Choosing.. ................ 2

Hookups

Antenna System ............... 2,3

Cable System With Cable Box..2,4-5
Cable System Without Cable

Box ........................ 2,3

Satellite System ................ 6-7

Two VCRs for Tape Copying ...... 8

IN FROM ANT (Antenna)

Connector .................. 3-8,44

Index Feature ..................... 26

INDEX SEARCH Menu ............. 26

Information, Program .............. 29

INPUT Button ...... 16,36,38,41,42,43,44

m j__

JOG SHUTTLE Button ........... 16,25

L1 and 1.2 Indicators ............. 38,45

LANGUAGE Menu ................. 14

Language, Selecting ................ 14

LaserDisc Player, Controlling

with Remote ................... 18

Limited Warranty .................. 47

Line Indicators (L1 and 1_2) ....... 38,45 "

Line Input, Recording From ......... 38

LP Speed ......................... 32

--M B

Manual Clock Set .................. 12

Manual Tracking .................. 25

MENU.PROG Button .... 10,11,12,13,16

..... 18,23,30-31,34,36,37,38,40,41,44

Menu Navigation .................. 10

MUTE Button ................... 16-17

N

Number Buttons .............. 10,16-17

toO--

On-Screen Displays ................ 28

On-Screen Menu System ............ 10

Operation

Audio Only Recording .......... 41

Broadcast Stereo Recording ...... 40

COMMERCIAD, I,ADVANCE TM 30-31

Express (XPR) Recording ........ 39

First Time ................... 9-15

Playback ...................... 22

Playback Features ........... 23-29

Recording .................. 32-42

Recording Features ............. 32

Remote Control ............. 16-21

SAP Recording ................. 40

Timer Recording ............... 37

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Index

VCR Plus+ Recording ........ 34-36

OUT TO TV Connector .......... 3-8,44

P

PAUSE Button ........ 16-17,24,32,42,43

Pause for Stop Action .............. 24

Pause, Recording .................. 32

Picture Search ..................... 25

Play a Tape ....................... 22

PLAY Button ............ 16-17,24,42,43

PLAY Indicator .................... 45

Playback ......................... 22

Playback Sound, Selecting .......... 23

POWER Button .......... 22,36,37,39,43

Power Cord, Attaching .............. 9

PREFERENCES Menu .15,18,23,30-31,44
PREV CH (Previous Channel)

Button ...................... 16-17

Problems, Solving ............... 48-50

Product Registration ................. i

PROGRAM DETAILS Screen ...... 28,29

Program Information ............... 29

PWR (Power) Button . .16-17,18,19,20,21

--Q--

Questions and Answers About

Commercial Advance ........... 51

R

REC and RECORD

Buttons ..... 16-17,33,39,40,41,42,43,

BEG Indicator ............. 33,40,41,45

REC P Indicator ................. 32,45

Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP

Feature ....................... 40

Recording

Audio Only ................... 41

Basic .......................... 32

Broadcast Stereo ............... 40

Express (XPR) .................. 39

Features ....................... 32

From Video Input .............. 38

SAP ......................... '.40

Timer ........................ 37

VCR Plus+ ................. 34-36

Recording Audio Only ............. 41

Recording, Basic ................... 33

Registration Card .................... i

Remote Batteries, Inserting ........... 9

Remote Control: VCR1/VCR2

Feature ....................... 18

Remote Sensor " .43
Remove or Add Channels from

Memory .".................. :...13

REMOVE/ADD Channel Menu ....... 13

REW (Rewind)

Button .... 16-17,22,25,26,27,29,43,45

Rewind Search .................... 25

S

Safety Precautions ................... i

SAP Indicator ................... 40,45

SAP, Recording .................... 40

Satellite Receiver Codes ............ 20

Satellite Receiver Connections ...... 6-7

SATeCABLE Button ............. 16,20

SEARCH Button ........... 16-17,26-28

Select a Language .................. 14

Sensor, Remote .................... 43

SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS Menu ..... 11

SET TIME AND DATE Menu ......... 12

SET TIME ZONE Menu ............. 11

Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording ...... 36

Setting Up the VCR ............. _9-15

SETUP Menu .............. 10,11,12,13

Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA

Feature ....................... 13

SLOW + and - Buttons ........ 16-17,25

SLOW Indicator ................. 24,45

Slow Motion ...................... 24

SLP Speed ............ '............ 32

Solving Problems ............... 48-50

SP Speed ......................... 32

Specifications ..................... 46

SPEED Button

.......... 16-17,32,33,36,37,39,40,41

Speeds, Recording ................. 32

SRCH + and - Indicators ......... 24,45

Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel ,

Numbers for Cable-TV ........ 34

Startup .9-15

Status Displays .................... 28

Status Indicators ................... 45

STEREO Indicator .......... . .... 40,45

Stereo TV, Recording ............... 40

STILL Indicator ................. 24,45

Stop Action Pause ................. 24

STOP Button ....... 16-17,22,27,29,33,36

" . ............ 37,39,40,41,42,43,45

Stopping a Timer Recording ........ 37

Stopping a VCR Plus+ Recording .... 36

Stopping an Express Recording ...... 39

_T m

Table of Contents ................... 1

TAPE Indicator .................... 45

Tape Playback: HI-I/LINEAR/MIX

Feature ..................... 23

Tape Speed Indicators .............. 45

Tape, Playing ..................... 22

Time Counter ................... 29,45

Time Display ...................... 45

TIME Menu ....................... 12

TIMER Indicator .............. 36,37,45

Timer Recording

Checking ................. ...38

Clearing .................... 38

Editing ..................... 38

From Video Input ............ 38

Setting ...................... 37

Stopping .................... 37

TIMER RECORDINGS Menu ...36,37,38
TRACKING Up and Down

Buttons ............. 16-17,22,24

Tracking, Automatic and Manual .... 24

Trouble Checks ................. 48-50

Turn on TV ....................... 10

Turn On VCR ..................... 10

"IVButton ...................... 16,19

TV Codes ................ : ........ 19

TV Function Buttons on Remote ..... 17

TV, Turn On ...................... 10

TV*VCR Button ....... 14,15,16-17,33,43

•Types of Recordings.. ............... 32

U

Using the VCR2.DVD Button ........ 18

V

Variable Speed Picture Search ....... 25

VCR Controls ............. . ..... 43-45

VCR Function Buttons on Remote .16-17

VCR Indicator ........... 14,15,22,33,45

VCR MAIN MENU ....... 10,11,12,13,18

............ 23,30-31,34,36-38,40,41

VOR PLUS+ Menu ... i ............. 36

VCR Plus+ Recording

Channel List ................. 34

Checking .................... 38

Clearing .................... 38

Editing ..................... 38

Codes ...................... 36

From Video Input ............ 38

Setting .... .................. 36

Stopping .................... 36

Worksheet for Channels ....... 35

VCR PlusCodes ................... 36

VCR, Cleaning .................... 46

VCR, Turn On ..................... 10

VCR1 and VCR2-DVD Buttons

........ 10,12,13,14,16,18,36,37,39,42

VCRs Memory, Placing Channels .... 11

VCRs, Connecting for Tape Copying . .8
VOL (Volume) Up or Down

Button ...................... 16-17

nWm

Warranty, Limited ................. 47

Watch One Channel While

Recording Another ............. 33

X

X-REC Indicator ................ 39,45

XPR Recording .................... 39

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For your nearest Authorized Servicenter

call toll-free in the U.S.A.

1-800-336-1900

Canadian Consumers -

Your toll free numbers are:

English: 1-800-522-0338
French: 1-800-522-0445

If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer
or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages.

Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis

address listed in this manual or on the carton. This

will only add delays in service for your product.

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