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user's guide
VR654HF
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RISKOFELECTRIC
SHOCKDO NOTOPEN
ii_ his 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
,:over (or back). No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
_k his symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.
WARN ING
To reduce the risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match
wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention: Pour _viter les chocs _lectriques, introduire
la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq_ au fond.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your
product for its proper operating voltage.
FCCRegulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to
Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian
Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately.
Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for
proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model
numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back
of the product.
Model No. VR654HF
Serial No.
Purchase Date:
Dealer/Address/Phone:
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First Things First .............................................................. 3
Setting up the VCR ......................................................... 7
Using the QuickSet Guide .................................................................. 8
Using the Menu to Set Up Features ................................................. 8
Language .......................................................................................... 8
Digital Satellite System Setup ...................................................... 9
Cable Box Setup .......................................................................... II
VCR Channels List ....................................................................... 13
To Auto Channel Search ...................................................... 13
To Change the Signal Type ................................................... 14
To Add or Remove Channels ............................................. 14
Time and Date .............................................................................. 15
Auto Clock Set Feature ........................................................ 15
Set the Time Zone ................................................................ 15
Set Daylight Saving ................................................................ 16
Set theTime and Date Manually ........................................ 17
VCR Plus+ Channels ................................................................... 18
Additional Set-Up Features in the PREFERENCES Menu .......... 20
Remote VCR I/VCR2 Option .................................................... 20
Auto Play........................................................................................ 21
Auto TV/VCR ................................................................................ 2 I
Front Panel (VCR Display) ......................................................... 22
Tape Speed .................................................................................... 22
VCR Basics ..................................................................... 23
Remote Buttons .................................................................................. 24
Component Buttons ............................................................ 24
VCR Function Buttons ......................................................... 24
"IV Function Buttons ............................................................. 25
Playing a Tape ....................................................................................... 26
Automatic Rewind ............................................................................... 26
Tape Eject ............................................................................................. 27
Recording ............................................................................................. 27
Check the Safety Tab ................................................................... 27
Recording ...................................................................... 29
Recording Features ............................................................................ 30
Express Recording ....................................................................... 30
Timer Recording .......................................................................... 3 I
Timer Recording withVCR Plus+ ............................................ 32
Stopping a Timer Recording ...................................................... 34
Reviewing and Clearing Programs ........................................... 34
Recording Broadcast Stereo-IV or SAP (Second
Audio Program) ...................................................................... 34
Recording Audio Only ................................................................ 35
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes .................... 36
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Programming the Remote ............................................ 37
To Control a-IV ................................................................................... 38
To Control a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box ............................. 40
Other Features .............................................................. 41
COM M ERCIAL• • A DVAN CE ........................................................ 42
MOVIE• •ADVANCE ....................................................................... 45
Picture Search Options ..................................................................... 47
Forward and Reverse Search .................................................... 47
Slow Motion .................................................................................. 48
Frame Advance ............................................................................. 48
Index Search .................................................................................. 48
Zero Search .................................................................................. 49
Blank Search .................................................................................. 50
Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking Feature .................................................... 50
Tracking ................................................................................................. 50
Time Counter ...................................................................................... 5 I
On-Screen Displays ............................................................................ 5 I
Audio Set-Up Features ...................................................................... 52
Reception ....................................................................................... 52
Tape Playback ................................................................................ 53
Connections .................................................................. 55
Things to Know Before Connecting Components ..................... 55
ConnectingYourVCR ......................................................................... 56
Jacks and Cables ............................................................................ 56
Choosing a VCR Connection ................................................... 57
Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections ................. 57
Don't Forget About the Auto TV/VCR Feature .................... 57
TV with RF Jack Only .................................................................. 58
-IV with Audio/Video Jacks ........................................................ 59
TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to
Unscramble Pay Channels Only .......................................... 60
TV with RF Jack and Satellite Receiver ................................... 6 I
"IV with Audio/Video Jacks and Satellite Receiver ............... 62
Appendix A: Reference ................................................ 63
Front Panel ........................................................................................... 64
Display Panel ........................................................................................ 65
Back Panel ............................................................................................ 66
Troubleshooting Tips .......................................................................... 67
Questions and Answers About COMMERCIAL• •
ADVANCE .................................................................................... 71
Specifications ....................................................................................... 72
Cleaning theVCR ................................................................................ 72
Limited Warranty ................................................................................ 73
Index .............................................................................. 74
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H I, MY NAME IS SUSAN...
and I wrote this User's Guide. It's my job to see
that you have a rewarding user manual experience.
And, I think you'll be pleased with the features that
can be accessed through the on-screen menus.
FIRST TEl INGS FI RST
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READ THE FIRSTTHREE SECTIONS
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The first three sections of the manual introduce
you to yourVCR, and show you how to set theVCR
up and use the on-screen menus. Reading these
sections gives you the basic information you need
to use yourVCR.
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The rest of the book highlights playback and
recording information, contains a detailed
connections section, and a reference section that
includes troubleshooting tips, limited warranty, and
index.
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These note boxes give you tips for
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STEP 1: UNPACK WHAT'S IN THE BOX
The following items come packed in the box:
• VCR
• Remote control
• RFcoaxial cable
STEP 2: INSTALL BA1-FERIES IN THE
REMOTE CONTROL
Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the
batteries in your VCR remote.
1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.
2. Place two AA batteries in the remote, matching the + and -
ends of each battery to the diagram inside the compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
STEP 3: CONNECT YOUR VCR
If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system
and then to your TV, use the VCR's IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV
jacks for a good signal as shown.
If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a
better connection. Refer to the Connections section, toward the
back of the manual.
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CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR_ANTENNA
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STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR
Ivlatch the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the
outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.
STEP 5: TUNE THE TV
Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing
channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV's video input.
If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors with
RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH. 4 switch to channel 3 or
channel 4--the channel you want to use on your TV.
• If you connect your VCR using the AUDIONIDEO jacks with
audio/video cables, select the TV's video input to see the
signal. See the TV Owner's Manual.
STEP 6:TURN ON THE VCR
The first time you connect your VCR and turn it on, a menu
screen appears. This is the beginning of the QuickSet Guide
which helps you to set up specific features of the VCR. If you
choose not to use this Guide, you can set up each feature
individually.
Go to the next step to understand how to move through and
change items in the menu system.
STEP 7: ACCESS TH E MENUS
The MENU and number buttons let you access, select and change
menu items. For example, to change the Auto Play setting, you
would do the following:
VCR Viewing Channel
When using the IN FROM ANT. and OUT
TO TV jacks to connect your VCR, tune
your TV to channel 3 or 4.
When using tlhe AUDIONIIDEO jacks to
connect your VCR, tune your 1_/to the
TV's video input.
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1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1VCR PLus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 ChanneLs
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCESmenu.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote ControL: VCR1
2 Auto PLay: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 Tape Speed: SLP
6 Commercial Advance
0 Exit
3. Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFF.
PREFERENCES
I Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: OFF
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 Tape Speed: SLP
6 Commercial Advance
0 Exit
See Additional Set-Up Features for detailed information
about the Auto Play feature.
STEP 8: SET UP TH E VCR
Once you understand how to move around through the menus,
go to the next section to set up your VCR.
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ON-SCREEN GUIDE AND ADDITIONAL
SET-U P FEATU RES
'The QuickSet Guide is a one-time procedure that
takes you through specific features to set up your
VCR. In addition to the Guide, there are other
features you may want to set up, such as:
• Select a Language
• Set Up for a Digital Satellite System
• Set Up for a Cable Box
• Set upVCR Channel List (Auto Channel
Search)
• SetTime Zone and Daylight Savings (Auto Clock)
• Set theTime and Date Manually
• Set upVCR Plus+ Channels
• Set the RemoteVCRI/VCR2 feature
• Set theAuto Play feature
• Set theAuto TV/VCR feature
• Set the Front Panel Brightness feature
• Set theTape Speed feature
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USING THE QUICKSET GUIDE
The QuickSet Guide is an automated procedure that helps you
set up your VCR. The first time you turn on your VCR0the first
screen of the Guide appears.
Select a language.
Seleccione un idioma.
Choisissez une langue.
1 English
2 Espanol
3 Fran_ais
Just follow the step-by-step procedures until setup is complete.
Some of the feature options may not apply to your VCR
configuration.
If the menu does not appear:
• Make sure TV istuned to the same channel as the 3 CH. 4
switch or TV's video line input.
• Make sure VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you
connected your VCR using the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO
TV jacks.
• Check your connections.
If you choose to set up the VCR options individually, then go to
the next section.
If you ever need to manually enter setup.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 5 to display the Setup menu.
USING THE MENU TO SET UP FEATURES
You can set up features by using the menu system. Each feature
that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as
well as a few others you may want to set up before you begin
using your VCR.
LANGUAGE
Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays will
appear in that language.
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QuickSet Guide
If you choose not to use the Qui,:kSet
Guide to set up the VCR, you can exit
now and return to the guide through
Setup in the VCR MAIN MENU.
On-Screen Menus }
Not all the VCR screens are shown in this
manual when explaining the features.
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1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 8 to select the LANGUAGE menu.
LANGUAGE
Select a language.
1_EngLish
2 Espanol
3 Fran_ais
Press MENU to continue
=L Select English, Espa_ol (Spanish), or Fran_;ais (French).
PlGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM SETUP
With this setup, the VCR turns on an RCA, ProScan, or GE digital
satellite receiver and tunes it to the desired channel at the start
time of a timer recording. For other brands, the VCRtunes the
receiver to the desired channel only if the receiver isturned on.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
I Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
6 DSS Setup
0 Exit
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3. Press 6 to select DSSSETUP.
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DSS SETUP
On what channe{ does
the VCR receive signals
from the DSS receiver?
Enter 01-125 or INPUT
Press MENU to cancel
Enter the output channel of your digital satellite receiver,
usually 03, 04, or video line input and press MENU.
The VCR confirms that it receives all DSSsignals on the
specified channel.
DSS SETUP
The VCR will now
receive all signals
from the DSS receiver
on channel 03.
Press MENU to continue
Press MENU and enter the code for your receiver from the
Digital Satellite Receiver Code List.
DSS SETUP
Enter the code for your
DSS receiver from the
list in your User's
Manual
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Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to continue
Turn on your digital satellite receiver and tune it to channel
100 and then press MENU. Follow the on-screen directions.
DSS SETUP
Please turn on your
DSS Receiver and tune
it to channel 100.
Press MENU to continue
Once you have completed the setup,the VCR confirmsthe
DSS Setup iscompleted or canceled.
"Digital Satellite Receiver' Codes 1
GE ................................................................00
Panasonic ..................................................0 I
ProScan ......................................................00
RCA ..............................................................00
Toshiba ........................................................02
Sony ..............................................................03
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all models of the brands listed.
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CABLE BOX SETUP
ml_issetup applies only when all channels are received through
the cable box. There are two options:
• The first sets up the VCRfor the output channel of the cable
box signal.
The second sets up the VCR for remote-controllable cable
boxes so it can control the cable box by changing channels
for timer or VCR Plus+ recordings. Position the remote-
controllable cable box on top of the VCR as shown in the
Connections section.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
I VCR Ptus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
I Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
6 DSS Setup
0 Exit
!3.
Press 5 to display CABLE BOX SETUR Then select one of the
three choices.
CABLE BOX SETUP
Do you use your cable
box to receive ALL
channels or only SOME
channels?
1 ALL channels
2 Only SOME channels
3 Cancel setup
Cable Box Setup
ALL channels: enter two numbers for
output channel of your cable box or
press INPUT.
Only SOME channels: if you only use
the cable box 'to tune premium
channels.
Cancel setup: :;elect to cancel.
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If you selected ALL channels, enter the output channel of
your cable box, usually 03, 04, or video line input and
press MENU.
CABLE BOX SETUP
On what channel, does
the VCR receive signals
from the cable box?
(usually 3, 4, or Video)
Enter 01-13 or INPUT
Press MENU to cancel
CABLE BOX SETUP
The VCR will now
receive all signals
from the cable box
on channel 04.
Press MENU to continue
Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that the VCR
will now receive all signals on the designated channel.
Press MENU and select whether your cable box is remote
controllable.
CABLE BOX SETUP
Can your cable box be
operated with a remote
control?
1 Yes
2 No
If your cable box is remote-controllable, turn it on and tune it
to channel 2. Press MENU to continue.
CABLE BOX SETUP
Please turn on your
Cable Box and tune
it to channel 2.
Press MENU to continue
Enter the code for your cable box from the cable box
code list.
CABLE BOX SETUP
Enter the code for your
cable box from the
list in your User's
Manual.
Press MENU to cancel
Cable Box Codes
ABC .......................................................22,46
Anvision ................................................07,08
Cablestar ............................................07, 08
Eagle ............................................................08
Eastern International ..........................02
General Instrument ....................04, 05,
15, 23, 24, 25, 30, 36, 46
Hamlin ...................................12, 13, 34, 48
Hitachi ..........................................27, 43, 46
Jerrold ........................... 04, 05,15, 23, 24,
25, 30, 36, 45, 46, 47
Macom ................................................37, 43
Magnavox ............................07, 08, 19, 2 I,
26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41
NSC .............................................................09
Oak ................................................01, 16,38
Oak Sigma ............................................... 16
Panasonic .....................................03, 27, 39
Philips ....................................07, 08, 19, 2 I,
26, 28,29,3',2,33,40,4 I
Pioneer ........................................18, 20, 44
Randtek ...............................................07, 08
RCA .......................................................00, 27
Regal ......................................................12, 13
Regency ................................................02, 33
Samsung .....................................................44
Scientific Athmta .....................03, 22, 35
Signature ...................................................46
Sprucer ........................................................27
Starcom .......................................................46
Sylvania .......................................................I I
Teknika ........................................................06
Texscan ...............................................10, I I
Tocom ...................................17, 2 I, 49, 50
Unika ............................................3 I, 32, 4 I
Viewstar .............................. 07, 08, 19, 2 I,
26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 4 I
Warner Amex ........................................44
Zenith ..................................................14, 42
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all models of the brand!; listed.
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Select one of the choices and follow the on-screen
instructions.
CABLE BOX SETUP
Did the cable box
tune to channel 9?
1 Yes. setup is complete
2 No, try another code
3 No, cancel setup
Once you have completed the setup, the VCR confirms
CABLE BOX SETUPis completed or canceled.
VCR CHANNELS LIST
If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not
necessary. Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at
the factory. Even though your VCR may come with a list, it's
possible that you may want to add or eliminate some
channels depending on whether they are active.
To Auto Channel Search
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
I VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
B Language
0 Exit
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
I Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
6 DSS Setup
Exit
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3. Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu.
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AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
What type of signal
are you using?
1 Cable TV
2 Antenna
3>Detect Automatically
0 Cancel
Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options.
Choices one and two are self-explanatory. If you choose
Detect Automatically, the VCR automatically detects which
signal system you have attached to your VCR.
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
Now scanning channel 14
Press any key to cancel
The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this
takes about one to two minutes. The lowest channel is tuned
once the search is complete. Now pressing CHANNEL up or
down should only select the active channels.
To Change the Signal Type
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
3. Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and
ANTENNA.
To Add or Remove Channels
You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto
Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have weak
signals or you don't want to watch them.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4to display the CHANNELS menu.
Detect Automaticalh/
A strong cable or antenna signal in
your area rnay cause Auto Detect
to mis-dete,rt. If this should
happen, select 1 or 2 for the
system you have.
Auto Channel Search
Use the Auto Channel Search
feature to place all availabh:
channels in memory.
If you ever change cable or
antenna signals, you may need to
Auto Channel Search again.
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3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use
CHANNEL up or down or number buttons to go to the
channels you want to remove or add.
ADDIREMOVE CHANNELS
Channel 115
is presently ADDED
Press CLEAR to remove
Press MENU to exit
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
Channel 115
is presently REMOVED
Press INFO to add
Press MENU to exit
TIME AND DATE
The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date. The Auto
(-lock feature which enables the VCR to update the clock each
time you turn off the VCR. The Auto Clockrfeature is
advantageous because it updates the time for you automatically.
The second way is entering the time and date manually into the
menu system.
AUTO CLOCK SET FEATURE
The Auto Clock feature is set to ON at the factory. In the ON
setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data
Services) information and updates the clock using the
Coordinated Universal Time. There are certain steps that are
required, such as Auto Channel Search, setting the Time Zone,
and setting the Daylight Savings feature, before the Auto Clock
feature works.
Set the Time Zone
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
I VCR PLus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
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2. Press 3 to display TIME menu.
TIME
I Set Time and Date
2 Auto Clock Set: ON
3 Set Time Zone
4 Set Daylight Savings
0 Exit
3. Press 3 to display the SET TIME ZONE screen.
SET TIME ZONE
What is your Time Zone?
1 Eastern
2 Central
3 Mountain
4 Pacific
5 Alaska
6 Hawaii
7PAutomatic
Press MENU to continue
4. Select your time zone.
If you select Automatic for your time zone, the VCR sets the
clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information
it finds. If the time is not correct, select another time zone or
set the time and date through the menu system.
Set Daylight Savings
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
3. Press 4 to display the SETDAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu.
SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
Does your area observe
Daylight Savings Time
from April to October?
I Yes, DST is observed
2 No
3PAutomatic
Press MENU to continue
4. Select one of the options.
• DST is the acronym for Daylight Savings Time.
• If you choose Automatic, the VCR sets the clock using the DST
information broadcast in the signal (channel).
Auto Clock: Info
With a cable box, the VCR will not
reset the clock after a power outage
unless the cable box is set to the
channel carn./ing the broadcast signal.
If Auto Clock Set is unsuccessful, try
tuning the VCR (or cable box)to a
channel carn./ing the XDS information
(usually PBS), then turn the VCR off.
If the time does not set within 10
minutes, set the time and date
manually through the menu items.
Check local cable system or TV
stations for availability of channels
with XDS.
Spring forward; Fall backward
In the Spring, daylight-saving time
begins on the first Sunday in April.
Because the clock automatically
changes from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM
(forward one hour), remember to
include the extra hour for a timer
recording falling within this time
frame.
In the Autumn, daylight-saving time
ends on the last Sunday in October.
The VCR clock automatically changes
from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM (back one
hour). TherelFore, it can affect your
recording length.
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'SETTHE TIME AND DATE MANUALLY
If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the clock through the
menu option. The Auto Clock Set feature is set to OFF
automatically when you set the clock this way.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR PLus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 ChanneLs
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
TIME
1 Set Time and Date
2 Auto CLock Set: ON
3 Set Time Zone
4 Set DayLight Savings
XDS Time Data was
not found.
0 Exit
3. Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu.
SET TIME AND DATE
Time --:--
(hh:mm)
Date --/--/--
.
Press MENU to cancel
Enter the data using the number buttons. Press0 before
single-digitnumbers and follow the on-screen directions.
SET TIME AND DATE
Time 12:34 PM
Date 11/18/97 Tuesday
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to set
Time/Date Display
Pressing INFO on the remote displays
the time and date on the screen.
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VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS
Using VCR Plus+ carl make programming timer recordings for
cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put in a little
time right now to set up a channel list. A worksheet and
abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U.S. and
Canada are provided.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
I VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
I Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
6 DSS Setup
0 Exit
3. Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screen,
VCR+ Channel My Channel
5 --
4 --
3->->->--
2 --
1 --
Use CH+/- to select
Press 0-9 to change
Press MENU to save
4.
Enter the data following the on-screen directions using your
worksheet.
VCR+ Channel My Channel
5 46
4 --
3 -> -> -> 23
2 --
1 --
Use CH+/- to select
Press 0-9 to change
Press MENU to save
Screen is for an example only.
Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel
Numbers for Cable TV
(USA List)
35 American Movie Classics
39 Arts &-E!ntertainment
57 Black Entertainment
54 Bravo
42 Cable News Network
45 Cinema_(
98 Cinema_€ 2
37 The Discovery Channel
53 The Disney Channel
63 Entertainment Television
34 ESPN Sports Network
47 The Family Channel
33 Home Box Office
95 Home Box Office 2
96 Home Box Office 3
51 The Lea_rning Channel
46 Lifetime
58 The Movie Channel
48 Music Television
49 The Nashville Network:
38 Nickelocleon
64 Nostalgia Television
99 Quality\ralue Cable
41 Showtin_te
97 Showtime 2
59 Sports Channel
52 Turner Network Television
44 USA-Network
62 Video Hits I
93 Viewer's Choice I
94 Viewer's Choice 2
55 WGN Chicago
43 WTBS Atlanta
60 VVVVOR- NewYork
See next pc_gefor Canadian Lift
VCR Plus+ Channel List
Refer to you r local television list for
a complete VCR Plus+ channel list for
your viewing area or contact your
cable compaJny. Using the list may
save you some time.
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VCR PLUS+
Broadcast or
Cable-TV Station
Name
HBO
ESPN
WORKSHEET
VCR Plus+ Channel
Number**
Channel Number
You Receive the
Station On*
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Numbelrs for Cable"IV
(Canadian List)
67 Allarcom P_ayTelevision/
Superchannel
44 Arts & Entertainment
72 Cable New:_ Network-Headline
News
61 Cable New_ Network
70 Canadian I-Iome Shopping Network
56 Canal Famille
69 Cathay InternationalTelevision Inc
68 Chinavision Canada Corp
60 Country M_JsicTelevision
63 Family Channel
62 First Choice
96 First ChoiceTwo
97 First Choice Three
99 First Choice Four
90 House of"Commons
91 La Chaine I_rancaise
51 The Learning Channel
65 MeteoMediia/TheWeather Network
48 MuchMusic Network
55 MusiquePlus
52 Nashville Network
73 NewsworldE/CBC
53 Le Reseau des Sports
43 The Sports; Network
64 Super Ecran
37 Super Ecran B
98 Super Ecra.n C
66 Telatino N,etwork
46 TV5 Montreal
92 Viewer's Choice I
93 Viewer's Choice 2
94 Viewer's Choice 3
95 Viewer's Choice 4
71 VisionTY: Canada's Faith Network
38 YouthTV, Canada Inc.
*Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on.
**Check your local listing for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned.
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ADDITIONAL SET-UP FEATURES IN THE
PREFERENCES MENU
The features in this section are all accessed through the
PREFERENCESmenu.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCESmenu.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCRI
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front Panel:: AUTO
5 Tape Speed: SLP
6 Commercial Advance
0 Exit
Now you are readyto selectan itemfrom the menu to setup.
REMOTE VCR1/VCR2 OPTION
If you own a compatible RCA, GE, or ProScan remote that has
a VCR2, VCR2°LD, or VCR2-DVD button, this feature allows
you to set this VCRto respond to that button.
Press 1 to select the Remote Control item. Then press the
VCR2, VCR2°LD, or VCR2°DVD button to change.
PREFERENCES
< Press VCR2 to Change >
2 Auto Play: OFF
3 Auto TV/VCR: OFF
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 Tape Speed: SLP
6 Commercial Advance
0 Exit
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR2
2 Auto Play: OFF
3 Auto TV/VCR: OFF
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 Tape Speed: SLP
6 Commercial Advance
Exit
I Remote Control Option
Changing the remote option to
VCR2 disables the remote that
came with your VCR.
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The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote's VCR2,
VCR2oLD, or VCR2oDVD button. If you change the remote
setting to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no
longer control it.
Use the compatible remote to change the remote setting back
1:oVCR1. Display the PREFERENCESmenu, press 1, and then press
VCR on the VCR's remote.
,AUTO PLAY
This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when
you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. Press 2 to switch
between ON or OFF.
Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to
start playing automatically when the tape is inserted.
Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab
removed to start playing automatically.
AUTO TV/VC R
This feature controls whether the TVNCR switch changes
automatically to the VCR mode. Press 3 to switch between ON
and OFF.
Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode
when the VCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted. This only
applies if you connect the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV
jacks of your VCR and TV and watch your VCR on channel 3
or 4 of your T_.
Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV mode.
This is useful if you watch your VCR on the TV's video input
and you don't want your antenna/cable signal interrupted
by the VCR.
Auto TV/VCR
Pressing TV-VCR will still switch
between the VCR and TV mode.
VCR mode: VCR indicator in the
display panel lights.
TV mode: VCR indicator turns off.
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FRONT PANEL (VCR DISPLAY)
You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display
panel on the front of the VCR. Press 4 to switch between the
options.
• AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims the
display when the VCR is off.
• BRIGHT keeps the display bright.
• DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level.
TAPE SPEED
You can select a preferred tape speed for recording. The speed
you select appears in the display panel and in the timer and VCR
Plus+ recording menus. Press5 to switch between SPand SLR
You can override the preferred tape speed
• Press the SPEEDbutton on the remote.
• Edit the tape speed in the timer or VCR Plus+ recording
menu.
When you turn off the VCR, the tape speed reverts to the one
you have selected.
Tape Speeds
SP (Standard Play)
Gives the best quality recording,
but fewer programs can be
recorded on the tape. Special
effects such as pause, slow motion,
picture search, and frame advance
work well when you play back
tapes record,._d in this speed.
LP (Long Play)
Your VCR is capable of playing
back tapes recorded in LP. You
cannot record in the LP speed.
SLP (Super Long Play)
Gives three times the recording
time of tapes recorded in SR
Special effects such as pause, slow
motion, picture search, arid frame
advance work well when you play
back tapes recorded in thiis speed.
Cassette
T-120
T-160
Recording Time
SP SLP
2Hr 6Hr
2Hr 8Hr
40Min
Tape Speecl
The speed of your timer recording
cannot be changed once the timer
recording is saved unless you go
into the editing option of program
review.
Changing your preferred tape speed
does not affect those timer
recordings allready programmed.
The factory s,atting for the VCR tape
speed is SLR
VCR playback is not affected by the
preferred tape speed.
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!LEARN TH E BASICS TO GET
YOU STARTE D
TheseVCR basics should be enough for you to
begin enjoying yourVCR. Learning the remote
,:ontrol functions, playing a recorded tape, and
recording a program should do just that.
However, there are other features that
,enhance the enjoyment of yourVCR, but they
aren't necessary to get you started. If you want
1to learn more about yourVCR, just keep
reading.
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REMOTE BUTTONS
The remote control is capable of controlling more than just your
VCR, and if you have compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE
components, you may be able to control them without even
having to program the remote.
COMPONENT BU'I-I"ON S
POWER Turns off V('R when remote is set to control the VCR.
Also turns some compatible components on and off.
SAT CABLE Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE satellite
receiver and sets the remote to control the receiver. Can be
programmed to control different brands of satellite receivers.
Used with the POWER button to turn on a compatible cable box
(if programmed) and sets the remote to control the cable box.
13/ Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV and sets the
remote to control the TV. Also used with the POWER button to
turn on a different brand of TV (if programmed) and sets the
remote to control the TV.
VCR Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCR and sets
the remote to control the VCR.
VCR FUNCTION BUTI'ONS
CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the
VCR'schannel memory.
CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change
entries when settinq the clock or a timer recording.
F.ADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button
when tape is in pause.
FWD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches
forward through a tape during playback. Starts slow motion
during play-pause and increases slow-motion speed.
GO BACK Switches between two channels Select one channel
and then select another using the number buttons. Press GO
BACK to switch between the two channels.
INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen,
INPUT Selects between the line input and the VCR's tuner. Line
input refers to the signal coming from the component connected
to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the VCR.
POWER
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PAUSE
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REV
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SAT
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MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing
two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and
holding 1 until 1 - - appears on the screen. Then press the other
two numbers.
PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. Press PAUSE again to
return to playback or recording.
PLAY Plays a tape.
POWER Turns the VCR off.
RECORD Starts VCR recording. Also used for express recording.
REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches
backward through a tape during playback. Starts slow motion
during play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed.
SEARCH Displays MOVlE_ADVANCE screen for prerecorded
movies or displays Index, Zero, and Blank Search menus on TV
screen. Starts COMMERCIAL_ _ADVANCE skipping during
playback.
SLOW + and - Used for slow-motion playback. Press + to
increase the speed or- to decrease the speed.
SPEED Selects a recording speed (SPor SLP).
STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record, playback,
rewind, or fast forward.
TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks
that may appear on the picture during play, slow motion, or
pause. Reduces picture "jitter" during stop-action playback.
TVoMCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from
the VCR or cable/antenna system.
TV FUNCTION BUTTONS
CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the
TV's channel memory.
CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen.
GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one channel
and then select another using the number buttons. Press GO
BACK to switch between the two channels.
INFO Shows the TV's status displays on the TV screen.
TV Buttons
The TV buttons may not control all |
features of all models of RCA, ProScan/
• and GE TVs. J
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MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level.
Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing
two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and
holding 1 until 1 -- appears on the screen. Then press the other
two numbers.
POWER Turns the TV on and off.
SLOW + and - Used with some TV menus to select and adjust
features.
VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV.
PLAYI NG A TAPE
.
Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel
(3, 4, or TV's video input).
2. Insert a tape in the VCR.
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If the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape automatically
begins playback (if the safety tab on the cassette is removed).
• Press FWD or REVto position the tape.
• Press PLAY (if necessary) to begin tape play.
• Press PAUSEfor stop action.
• Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the
picture, if necessary.
• Press STOPto stop playback.
AUTOMATIC REWI N D
The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of
the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press
POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding.
Pause
If you pause, the VCR automatically
switches from pause to stop after a
few minutes to reduce tape wear.
Automatic Tracking
The VCR has automatic tracking
which adjusts the picture when
playing back a tape recorded on
another VCR. Automatic tracking is
turned on whenever a tape is
inserted or tl_e VCR's power is
turned on.
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TAPE EJECT
Press EJECTon the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape.
RECORDING
If you want to record something that you're watching, you can
use basic recording.
1. Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEEDbutton on the
remote (see "Tape Speed" in Setting Up the VCR section for
information about tape speed settings).
2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.
3. Press STOPto stop recording.
If you just want to pause the recording for a short time
(like during a commercial), press PAUSEinstead of STOR
CHECK THE SAFETY TAB
No matter which recording option you use, you need to make
sure there is a tape in the VCR, and that the tape's safety tab is
in place. You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab
removed.
\
Safety Tab
If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it,
simply cover the hole with vinyl tape.
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SEVERAL RECORDING OPTIONS
Now that you've gone through the necessary
steps to operate yourVCR, I'll explain the
different recording features that are available
to suit your needs.
Recording Features:
• Recording (explained in VCR
Basics section)
• Express Recording
• Timer Recording
• Timer Recording withVCR Plus+
• Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio
Program (SAP)
• Audio Only Recording
• Copying and EditingTapes
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RECORDING FEATURES
There are four ways to record programs:
• Recording lets you press one button to start recording a
program. (See VC'RBasics section.)
• Express Recording lets you start recording a program you
are watching, and then set the VCR to automatically stop
recording after a designated period of time.
• Timer Recording lets you program the VCR to automatically
start and stop recording at a predetermined time.
• Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ lets you program the VCR
just by entering a PlusCode number found in some TV guides.
EXPRESS RECORDING (XPR)
Use express recording when you want to quickly record the
remaining portion of the program you are watching.
1. Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEEDbutton on the
remote.
2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.
3. Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the
recording duration.
REC CH 36
Record Length 0::00
Press REC to set Length
REC CH 36
Record Length 1:30
Press REC to set length
Each time you press the RECORD button, you increase the
recording time (up to 4 hours).
The VCR continues to record for the amount of time you
indicate, and then automatically turns off.
Express Recording
Express recording is a great way to
tape the last quarter of the game, or
the last part of a movie when you
have to leave.
To stop an express recording, press
and hold SIOP for a few seconds.
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TIMER RECORDING
You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
I VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.
TIMER RECORDINGS
1 Create a New Program
2 Review Existing Progs.
3 Use VCR Plus+ Code
0 Exit
3. SelectI to Createa New Program.
How often should this
program record?
I One time
2 Daily (every day)
3 Weekdays (M-F)
4 Weekly (once per week)
0 Cancel
4. Select how often you want the program to record.
Program I (One time)
Channel I-
Start Time --:--
End Time --:--
Start Date --/--/--
Tape Speed SLP
Press MENU to cancel
5. Enter the data for the program with the number buttons.
The data includes the channel number (press INPUT to select
the line input), start time including AM or PM, and end time.
The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR
clock. The date and/or speed can be changed when flashing.
Timer Recording Information
Clock must be set correctly.
Insert a tape with the safety tab in
place and enough tape to, record
the program.
The output of your cable box appears
in the Channel item of the timer
recording menu if you've set up the
VCR for a cal)le box for all channels.
PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you
have entered two programs where
the times overlap.
The TIMER indicator appears in the
display when you turn off the VCR
and a timer recording has been set. It
flashes if there is no tape in the VCR.
For cable box or satellite receiver the
VCR can control, turn it on before the
recording is to begin. Enter the cable
or satellite channel number to be
recorded in the Channel item of the
timer recording menu.
For cable box or satellite receiver the
VCR cannot ,rontrol, turn it on and
tune it to the channel you want to
record before the recording is
to begin.
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6.
Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then
press MENU to save.
Program 1 (One "rime)
Channel 03 Cable
Start Time 08:00 PM
End Time 09:30 PM
Start Date 10/24/97 FRI
Tape Speed SLP
I=SP 2=SLP
Press CLEAR to ,:orrect
Press MENU to save
Program I has been saved
Remember to insert a
recordable tape and
turn the VCR off before
the program start time.
Press MENU to continue
TIMER RECORDING WITH VCR PLUS+
You can use VCR Plus+ to simplify timer programming if you
have cable TV and don't receive all channels through a cable
box, have a cable box the VCR can control, or if you get your TV
signal off-air.
Setting Up the Channel List
If you did not set up the VCR Plus+ channel list, you can do
it now.
1. Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Display the VCR Plus+ Channel List menu.
3. Go to Setting Up Your VCR if you need more information
on setting up your VCR Plus+ channel list.
Using VCR Plus+
1. Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
VCR MAIN MENU
VCR Plus+
Timer Recordings
Time
Channels
:HANNELS
I Auto Clannel Search
2 Add/Re]hove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR PlJs+ Channel List
VCR+ Channel My Channel.
5 46
4 --
3 -> -> -> 23
2 --
I --
Use OH+l- to select
Press 0-9 to change
Press MENU to save
.
Press 1 to display the VCR PLUS+ menu.
VCR PLUS+
Enter PlusCode Number
(from TV Listing)
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Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to cancel
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
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. Enter the VCR PlusCode shown in your local television
programming guide.
VCR PLUS+
Enter PlusCode Number
(from TV listing)
12876
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU when done
4. Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode number.
.
.
How often should this
program record'?
1 One time
2 Daily (every day)
3 Weekdays (M-F)
4 Weekly (once per week)
0 Cancel
Indicate how often you want the program to be
recorded.
Program 1 (One time)
Channel 03 Cable
Start Time 08:00 PM
End Time 09:30 PM
Start Date 10/24/97 FRI
Tape Speed SLP
Press CLEAR to adjust
Press MENU to save
Change the speed with the SPEEDbutton on the remote
or the program end time with the CLEAR button on the
remote (if necessary).
Changing the end time comes in handy when you are
recording a program, such as a sporting event, that may
exceed the scheduled broadcast time.
7. Press MENU to save the program.
Program I has been saved
Remember to insert a
recordable tape and
turn the VCR c,ff before
the program start time.
Press MENU to continue
VCR Plus+ Recording
Clock must be set correctly.
Insert a tape with the safety tab in
place and enough tape to record the
program.
UNRECOGNIZI'D NUMBER... PLEASE
RE-ENTER appears when the VCR does
not recognize the PlusCode number.
PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you
have entered two programs where
the times overlap.
The TIMER inclicator appears in the
display when you turn off the VCR
and a timer recording has been set. It
flashes if there is no tape in the VCR.
For a cable box the VCR can control,
turn it on before the recordinq is
to begin.
For a cable box the VCR cannot
control, turn it on and tune it to the
channel you want to record before
the recording is to begin.
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!;TOPPING A TIMER RECORDING
1-o stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an express
recording):
,, Press and hold the STOP button for a few seconds.
REVIEWING AND CLEARING PROGRAMS
7-0review programs that you have already set up:
"1. Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the
TIMER RECORDINGS menu.
TIMER RECORDINGS
I Create a New Program
2 Review Existing Progs.
3 Use VCR Plus+ Code
2.
0 Exit
Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen.
Program 1 (One time)
Channel 104 Cable
Start Time 12:0D AM
End Time 01:3D AM
Start Date 10/24/97 FRI
Tape Speed SLP
Press CLEAR to erase
Press MENU for next prog
3. Press CLEAR to erase or MENU to see the next program.
RECORDING BROADCAST STEREO TV OR SAP
(SECOND AUDIO PROGRAM)
Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP
(',Second Audio Program).
1. Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel
(either 3, 4, or TV's video input).
2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.
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. If your VCR viewing channel is 3 or 4, make sure the VCR
indicator appears in the VCR's display panel. If not, press TV°VCR
to turn it on.
4. Use the SPEEDbutton on the remote to select a recording speed.
The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen.
5. Select the chan_el or line input to be recorded.
6. Set the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature for the type of
audio you want to record. See Other Features section.
AUDIO
1 Reception: STEREO
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI
0 Exit
7. Press RECORD to start recording.
8. Press STOPwhen you are finished.
RECORDING AUDIO ONLY
You can record audio only from another audio source connected
to the AUDIO IN I (R and LIMONO) jacks on the back of the VCR.
I. Pressthe INPUT button on the remote to select the line input.
The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment
connected to the AUDIO IN I jacks.
2. Use SPEEDon the remote to select the recording speed.
3. Start audio source playing and press RECORD to begin
recording.
4. Press STOP when you are finished.
Playing Back Audio Only
To get stereo sound, connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR to
the appropriate input on your amplifier or receiver. Do not use
the phono input. Refer to your amplifier or receiver user's guide.
I Recording audio only will erase 1
anything that was previously recorded
on the tape.
Audio Connection
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USING TWO VCRS FOR COPYING AND EDITING
'TAPES
Use one VCR as the playback VCRand the other asthe
recording VCR.
1. Turn on the TV and VCRs.
2. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV's
video input).
3. If you connected your VCR using the IN FROM ANT. and OUT
TO TV jacks, tune recording VCRto channel 3 or 4--the one
selected on the back of the playback VCR.
If you have connected your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO
jacks, make sure to select the line input on the recording
VCR.
4. Insert the tape you want to copy into the playback VCR.
Insert a blank tape with safety tab in place into the
recording VCR.
5. Press PLAY on the playback VCR to begin playback. When you
reach the point on the tape or program where you want to
begin copying, press PAUSE. You may need to adjust the
tracking.
6. Press the RECORD button, then press PAUSE, on the
recording VCR.
7. Press the PAUSE buttons on both VCRsat the same time to
begin copying the tape.
8. To edit segments that you do not want to copy:
• Press PAUSE on recording VCRto pause copying.
• Locate the next segment you want to copy on the playback
VCR by using FWD, REV,and PLAY,and then press PAUSE.
• Press PAUSE on both VCRs at the same time to resume
copying.
9. Press STOP on both VCRs when you are finished.
Caution:
The unauthorized recording of
satellite broadcasts, television
programs, or other copyrighted
materials may infringe the rights
of others.
Two VCR Connection
CABLE BCX
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PLAYBACK VCR
TO "IV TO TV
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CONTROL YOUR OTH ER
COMPON ENTS...
The remote can be programmed to control a
television and satellite receiver or cable box.
It is programmed to control an RCA, GE, or
ProScan TV or digital satellite receiver. Other
manufacturer's brands need to be programmed.
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ABOUT PROGRAMMING TH E REMOTE
The remote can be programmed to control other brands of
remote controllable TVs, digital satellite receivers, and cable
boxes. It is already programmed to operate most RCA, ProScan,
and GE televisions and digital satellite receivers.
PROGRAMMI NG TH E REMOTE TO CONTROL
A TV
If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button, the
remote needs to be programmed.
Follow these steps to program the remote to control your
particular TV:
11. Turn on the TV.
2. Find your TV brand and code number(s) on the code list on
the next page.
3. Press and hold the TV button on the remote.
4. Enter the two-digit code from the code list.
5. Release TV, and then press CHAN up or down. If the TV
responds to the remote commands, the remote is
programmed.
6. If the TV does not respond, repeat these steps using the next
code in the list.
OPERATE THE "IV
After you set up the remote, see which buttons operate your TV.
I. Point the remote at the TV, and press the TV button.
If the TV does not turn on, press the TV button and then
press the POWER button.
2. You may want to experiment to see which buttons operate
your TV. Try pressing buttons, such as VOL and MUTE. See
"TV Function Buttons" in the VCRBasic Section for details.
This remote may not operate all
models of the brands that are shown.
Note the difference between theTV
and VCR on-screen displays to see
which one the remote is operating.
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TV Codes
Akai ............................................03
AOC ....................................06,12
Candle .......................................06
Citizen .......................................06
Colortyme ...............................06
Concerto ..................................06
Curtis Mathes ................. 01,06
Daewoo .............................06,12
Daytron .....................................06
Electrohome ................... 06,12
Emerson ...................................06
Envision ............................. 05,06
Fisher .................................. 05,08
GE ............................00,01,06,11
Goldstar ............................ 06,12
Hallmark ..................................06
Hitachi ............................... 06,14
Infinity .......................................04
J C Penney ...... 00,01,06,09,12
JBL ..............................................04
Jensen ........................................06
JVC ....................................... I 0, I I
Kawasho ............................ 03,06
Kenwood ........................... 06,12
Loewe ........................................04
Luxman ....................................06
LXl .................................04,05,07
Magnavox .................... 04,06,12
Marantz ............................. 04,06
MGA .................................... 06,12
Mitsubishi ......................... 06,12
MTC ...........................................06
NAD ...........................................07
NEC ............................................06
Panasonic .................... 04,08, I I
Philco ............................04,06,12
Philips .....................03,04,06,12
Pioneer .....................................06
Portland ............................. 06,12
ProScan .....................................0 I
Proton .......................................06
Quasar ...................................... II
Radio Shack ............... 01,05,13
RCA ...............................01,06,12
Realistic .....................................05
Sampo ........................................06
Samsung ......................06,09,12
Sanyo ...................................05,08
Sears .......................01,05,06,07,
08,10,12
Sharp .................................. 06,13
Sony .............................................03
Soundesign ...............................06
Sylvania .........................04,06,12
Technics .....................................I I
Techwood .................................06
Teknika .......................................06
TMK ............................................06
Toshiba ....................05,07,08,09
Universal ...................................00
Victor ......................................... I0
Wards ........ 00,01,04,06,12,13
Yamaha ......................................12
Zenith ........................................02
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PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL A
DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER OR CABLE BOX
The remote is programmed to control an RCA, GE, or ProScan
digital satellite receiver.
If you have a different brand of digital satellite receiver or cable
box with its own remote, you may be able to use the VCR's
remote to operate it.
.
2.
Turn on the digital satellite receiver or cable box.
Look up your brand and its code number(s) in the code list on
the right.
3. Press and hold the SAT CABLE button on the remote.
.
5.
Enter the two-diclit code from the code list.
Release the SAT (::ABLEbutton and press POWER or CHAN up
or down to see if the receiver or cable box responds to the
remote commancls.
6. Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand
until the cable box responds to the remote commands.
OPERATE THE CABLE BOX OR SATELLITE
RECEIVER
After you have setup your remote, see which buttons will
operate your cable box or digital satellite receiver.
1. Point the remote at the box or receiver, and press SAT CABLE.
If it does not turn on, press SAT CABLE and then POWER.
2. You may want to experiment to see which buttons will
operate your cable box or digital satellite receiver. Try
pressing buttons, such as CHAN up or down.
Cab]le Box Codes
ABC .......................................... 22,46,53,54
Anvision ............................................... 07,08
Cablestar .............................................. 07,08
Diamond ................................................... 56
Eagle .................................................... 07,08
Eastern International .............................. 02
General Instrument ......................... 04,05,
.................................. 15,23,24,25,30,36,46
Harnlin ...................................... 12,13,34,48
Hitachi ............................................. 37,43,46
Jerrold ...................................... 04,05,15,23,
................................. 24,25,30,36,45,46,47
Macom .................................................. 37,43
Magnavox ............................... 07,08,19,2 I,
................................. 26,28,29,32,33,40,4 I
NSC .......................................................... 09
Oak ................................................. 01,16,38
Oak Sigma ............................................... 16
Panasonic ...................................... 03,27,39
Philips ........................... 07,08, bF9,21,26,28,
............................................ 29,32,33,40,4 I
Pioneer ........................................... 18,20,44
Randtek ................................................ 07,08
RCA ............................................... 00,27,60
Regal .................................................... 12,13
Regency ................................................ 02,33
Samsung .................................................... 44
Scientific Atl an ta .......................... 03,22,35
Signature .................................................. 46
Sprucer ...................................................... 27
Starcom ..................................................... 46
Stargate 2000 ........................................... 58
Sylvania ................................................ I 1,59
Teknika ..................................................... 06
Texscan .......................................... I 0, I 1,59
Tocom ................................. 17,21,49,50,55
Unika ............................................. 31,32,4 I
Viewstar ............................. 07,08,19,21,26,
....................................... 28,29,32,33,40,4 I
Warner Amex ........................................... 44
Zenith ............................................. 14,42,57
Digital Satellite Receiw._r (:odes
GE ......................................................................... 00
Panasonic .......................................................... 97
ProScan ...............................................................00
RCA ..................................................................... 00
Toshiba ................................................................96
Sony ..................................................................... 95
I This remote may not operate all
models of the brands that are shown.
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FEATURES TO ENHANCE VCR
OPERATION
• COM MERCIALI, I, ADVANCE
• HOVIEI, I_ADVANCE
• Picture Search Options
• Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking
• Tracking
• Time Counter
• On-Screen Displays
• Audio Reception
• Audio Tape Playback
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OTH ER FEATURES
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COMMERCIAL_ _ADVANCE
COMM ERCIAL_ _ADVANCE is a patented technology that
detects and marks most commercials on your tape for any
_recording that is more than 15 minutes long. After recording,
the VCR rewinds the tape to the beginning of the recording
,and determines where the commercials are located. It then
marks the beginning and end of the detected commercial
segments and when finished returns the tape to the end of
the recording. It does not erase the commercials from
'the tape.
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 to
.approximately 8-12 seconds of fast forwarding in the SLP
'speed. You can select a background display of blue or see the
'video as the commercials are skipped.
Because television signals do not indicate where commercials
are located, this feature finds and marks them through a set
of formulas based on how television is broadcast today. Since
television stations broadcast differently and insert their own
commercials, you may experience some variations in this
feature's effectiveness. Station promotions, identifications,
and announcements are not considered commercials--but
might be skipped. For more information--see Questions and
Answers about COMMERCIAL,,ADVANCE in the References
section. All of the COMMERCIAL_ADVANCE features are
accessed through the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
COMMERCIAL,,ADVANCE is a registered trademark in the U.S. of SRT, Inc.
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PREFERENCES
I Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 Tape Speed: SLP
6 Commercial Advance
0 Exit
3. Press 6 to display the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu.
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
1 Marking: ON
2 Playback: MANUAL
3 Display: BLUE
4 Mark an unmarked tape
0 Exit
Now, you can select one of the COMMERCIAL, PADVANCE
features.
COMMERCIAL, ,ADVANCE Marking
Press 1 to turn commercial Marking ON or OFF.
Select ON, and the VCR will mark commercials within
approximately 30 seconds for the following types of
recording:
Timer, Timer with VCR Plus+, or Express
Recording
The VCR automatically marks the commercials after
the power is turned off.
• Recording When you stop the recording, the VCR
prompts you to mark the commercials.
The VCR is waiting to
mark commercials in the
program you recorded.
1 Mark them now
2 Mark them later
3 Don't mark commercials
The VCR will begin
marking in 30 seconds. . .
Select OFF and the VCR will not mark the commercials.
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COM MERCIAL,,ADVANCE Playback
Press 2 to switch between Playback: AUTO and MANUAL.
• Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically advance
through the blocks of marked commercials.
It works with most 30, 45, and 60-second commercials.
A commercial group starting 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 FWD to scan through the
commercial.
Part of a recorded program may be skipped if the program
segment is between commercials and less than one minute
or there are frequent dark and quiet scenes. If part of the
program isskipped, rewind the tape to the beginning of
the skipped program segment and press PLAY.
• Select MANUAL and the VCR won't advance through the
blocks of marked commercials until you press SEARCH.
If you press SEARCH during playback of material other than
commercials, the VCR advances to the end of the next
"marked" commercial block and resumes playback.
The VCR resumes playback when it reaches the end of the
marked commercials.
COM MERCIAL,,ADVANCE Display
Press 3 to switch between Display: BLUE or VIDEO.
• Select BLUE to display a BLUE background when the VCR
advances through the block of marked commercials.
• Select VIDEO to display the recorded video when the VCR
advances through the block of marked commercials.
Marking an Unmarked Tape
This feature allows you to mark an existing tape turning it into
a COMMERCIAL,,ADVANCE tape. The VCR will play the tape
and then mark the commercial segments it finds.
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1. Insert a tape that has been previously recorded.
2. Press 4 to select the Mark an unmarked tape feature.
3. Position the tape where you want the marking to start
using PLAY,FWD, and REV buttons.
Set the tape to the
point at which you want
to start marking.
When the tape is ready.
press MENU to begin.
Press CLEAR to cancel
4. Press MENU to begin the marking process. The VCR will
play the tape until it finds six seconds (or more) of blank
tape or until the tape reaches the end. It will then rewind
the tape to the starting point you set and begin marking
the commercial segments.
MOVI E• I_ADVANC E
MOVIEI_,ADVANCE helps you locate certain parts of
prerecorded movies (rented or purchased). The feature works in
two ways: 1) you can go to the beginning of the movie or 2) you
can skip from one preview to the next. MOVIE_,I_ADVANCE
works only on cassettes recorded in the SPspeed with the safety
tab removed.
1. To select MOVIE_I_ADVANCE, insert a tape with the safety
tab removed and press SEARCH. The following menu
appears.
What type of tape
is this?
1 Purchased/Rented Movie
2 Home Recording
3 Other
Press CLEAR to cancel
.
Press 1 if the tape is a purchased or rented movie, press 2 if
it's a recording made at home, or press 3 if it is something
else, you don't know, or you do not want to select
MOVIE_ I_ADVANCE.
MOVIE, ,ADVANCE is a trademark of SRT, Inc.
MOVIEI_ I_ADVANCE works on, ly on
cassettes recorded in the SP speed
with the safety tab removed.
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Pressing 2 or 3 gives the same response and takes you to a
different search feature. If you accidentally make a wrong
selection, press E_IECTon the VCR and reinsert the tape.
Press SEARCH.
If you press 1, the MOVIE ADVANCE menu appears.
MOVIE ADVANCE
Would you like to go to
the start of the movie
or to the next preview?
1 Go to movie
2 Go to preview
Press CLEAR to cancel
Press 1 to advance directly to the beginning of the movie
or press 2 to view the first (next) preview.
Press 1 to Go to movie. The following screen appears with
a blue background.
MOVIE ADVANCE
Searching for start
of movie...
Press STOP to cancel
When the movie is found, the following screen is
displayed.
MOVIE ADVANCE
The movie is ready.
Press PLAY to start.
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Press STOP to cancel
Thisdisplay will time out after a few minutes
and the VCRwill enter the stop mode.
Press 2 to Go to preview. The following screen appears
with a video background.
Preview Search Note
Any time during the preview search
mode, pressing SEARCH will reverse
the search direction.
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MOVIE ADVANCE
Searching for preview...
Press SEARCH to reverse
I Press STOP to cancel
When a preview is detected, the VCR cues it and begins
playing.
Press SEARCI4 for next
D_plays time out a_er a few seconds.
PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONS
The most basic way to search during playback is using the FWD
or REV buttons. This section contains several other options
available for searching a tape.
FORWARD AND REVERSE SEARCH
You can search a tape during playback. Sound is turned off
during picture search. Search works well for tapes recorded at
the SP or SLPspeed.
1. Press FWD to search forward or REVto search in reverse.
2. Press FWD or REV again or press PLAY to return to normal
playback.
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SLOW MOTION
You can view a tape during play or play-pause using slow
motion. Slow motion 'works well for tapes recorded at the SPor
SLPspeed.
11. During play or play-pause, press SLOW + or- on the remote
to begin slow-motion playback. During play-pause, you can
also press FWD or REVto begin slow-motion playback.
2. Press SLOW + or FWD to increase or SLOW - or REV to
decrease the speed of the search.
3. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the
picture.
4. Press PLAY to return to normal playback.
The VCR switches automatically from slow-motion playback
to stop after a few minutes.
FRAME ADVANCE
Frame advance lets you view one-stop action frame after another
during playback. Frame advance works well for tapes recorded at
the SPor SLPspeed.
1. Press PAUSE to "freeze" the action.
2. Press F.ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene.
3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback.
INDEX SEARCH
The VCR has a "VHS Index Search System" that automatically
records an index mark on the tape every time you start a
recording. During playback you can locate the program you want
to play by the number of index marks or by scanning. The VCR
will search forward or reverse from the location you are on
the tape.
10 Search:
1. Press STOR
2. Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH
menu on the TV screen.
INDEX SEARCH
Press REV OR FWD
to begin scanning
OR
enter a specific
index number
Press SEARCH to exit
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3. If you want to search through a certain number of index
marks, press two number buttons to enter the number of
marks you want to search. Press CLEAR on the remote to
correct an entry.
4. Press FWD to search forward or REVto search in reverse. The
VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback. If you
did not enter a specific index number, the VCR will locate the
next index mark and begin playback.
5. Press STOP to stop index searching.
Some index marks may be missed by the VCR:
• A mark too close to your location on the tape.
• The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five
minutes or less.
• The first index mark on the tape when you start at the
beginning of the tape.
INDEX SEARCH
Searching for
index numDer 12...
Press STOP to cancel
INDEX SEARCH
Searching for
index marks...
Press STOP to cancel
ZERO SEARCH
The Zero Search feature enables the VCR to quickly return to a
counter reading of 0:00:00 anywhere on the tape. This is
especially convenient when you want to repeat a segment of the
tape several times.
1. Go to the beginning of the program you wish to return to.
2. Press CLEAR to reset the counter to 0:00:00.
3. Continue playing the tape.
4. Press STOP.
5. Press SEARCH on the remote until the ZERO SEARCH menu
appears on the TV screen.
6. Press REVto return to 0:00:00 on the tape.
7. Press STOP to stop zero searching.
ZERO SEARCH
Current tape counter
2:17:25
Press REV to go to
0:00:00
Press SEARCH to exit
ZERO SEARCH
Searching for
0:OO:OO...
Press STOP to cancel
is
If MOVIE, ,ADVANCE is selected,
Index and Zero Search are not
available. J
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BLANK SEARCH
The VCR searches for blank portions of the tape that are more
than six seconds in length.
1. Insert a recorded tape and press STOR
2. Press SEARCH on the remote until the BLANK SEARCH
menu appears.
3. Press FWD to begin searching. A message appears on the
screen if a blank area is not found.
4. Press STOP to stop blank searching.
PRO-TECT PLUS" LOCKING FEATURE
To disable the usage of the VCR, or to protect your timer
recordings, you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the VCR
or remote won't work.
• To Lock: Press and hold POWER or VCR on the remote for
approximately six seconds. SAFE appears in the display to let
you know the feature is activated.
• To Unlock: Press and hold POWER or VCR on the remote for
approximately six seconds.
BLANK SEARCH
Press FWD to begin
searching for blank
section of tape.
Press SEARCH to exit
BLANK SEARCH
Searching for
btank tape...
Press SEARCH to exit
TRACKING
Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes the streaks or
snow from the picture. Automatic tracking is activated when you
insert a tape or turn on the VCR. Occasionally you may need to
manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a
different VCR. Just use the TRACKING buttons to remove the
streaks or snow. You can also use tracking when you pause a tape
to reduce jittering of: the picture.
When you manually adjust the picture, automatic tracking is
turned off. To turn automatic tracking back on, press both
TRACKING buttons on the front of the VCR at the same time, or
eject the tape and re-insert it.
Tracking has no effect during recording--only playback.
I f MOVIEI_ bADVANCE is selected,
Blank Search i:; not available.
Locking Your VCR:
If a timer recording is programmed,
make sure your VCR is turned off.
Locking your VCR prevents the VCR
from being acddentally turned on.
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TIME COUNTER
The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a
program or play back a segment of a recorded tape. It helps
locate the beginning or end of programs you taped. The time
counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the tape is ejected from
the VCR.
For example, if you record a 30-minute program at the beginning
of the tape and you want to go to the end of that program to
begin another recording, you would:
1. Press INFO twice to display the time counter.
2. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.
3. Press FWD to forward the tape until the time counter reads
0:30:00.
4. Press STOR This is the approximate end of the program. (You
may want to press PLAY to verify.) Now, you can begin
recording at this spot.
5. Press INFO to remove the time counter from the screen and
return to the normal display mode.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS
The INFO button shows the status of the VCR(STOP, PLAY,
RECORD, etc.), channel number, time counter, date, time, and
tape speed on the TV screen. The date and time must be set
before they can be displayed.
1. Press INFO to see the on-screen displays.
2. Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain on
the screen.
3. Press INFO again to have no displays appear on the TV
screen. This is useful for dubbing tapes.
4. Press INFO again to return to the normal display.
Turning off the VCRalso resets the displays.
2
3
0:30:00
Hours 1
Minutes
Seconds
Stop Ch 05 0:30:00
11/18/97 Tue 01:30PM SLP
On-screen display
(times out)
0:30:00
Time counter only
(cioes not time out)
No displays will appear
(useful for dubbing)
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AUDIO SET-UP FEATURES
The audio set-up features enhance your tape playback and
recordings. The features in this section are accessed through
the AUDIO menu and are shown in the displays below.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 7 to display the AUDIO menu.
AUDIO
1 Reception: STEREO
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI
0 Exit
Now you are ready to select an item fromthemenu to
set up.
REC EPTION
Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second
audio program (SAP) which offers a second language. The
Reception feature lets you select the type of audio you want to
record. Press 1 to switch between Reception: STEREO,MONO,
and SAP.
• Select STEREO for normal or stereo broadcast TV recording.
• Select MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is
too noisy.
• Select SAP to record a second audio program instead of the
normal audio on both the hi-fi and linear tracks.
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TAPE PLAYBACK
The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear
tracks on the tape. Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and
right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear
track. Press 2 to switch between Tape Playback: HI-FI, LINEAR
and MIX.
To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television or
amplifier/receiver using the audio/video jacks. The Tape Playback
feature lets you select which audio you play back.
• Select HI-FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi-Fi track
and for normal use. The Hi-Fi indicator lights in the display.
• Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear
monaural track, such as a second audio program (SAP), or a
dubbed voice-over.
Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both the
linear track and the Hi-Fi track, sound-on-sound. The Hi-Fi
indicator lights in the display.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE
CONNECTING COMPONENTS
Protect Your Components from Power Surges
• Connect all components before plugging any power
cords into the wall outlet.
• Always turn off the TV and other components before
you connect or disconnect any cables.
V
V
Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or
Interference
Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV's back
panel instead of straight down the middle after you
connect your components.
Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away
from the audio/video cables as much as possible.
Make sure all antennas and cables are properly
grounded. Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with
your unit.
V
Protect Your Components from Overheating
• Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components.
Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.
• Do not stack components.
• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your
components in a stand.
• Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top shelf of
the stand so heated air rising from it will not flow
around other components.
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CONNE_rTIONS
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CONNECTING YOUR VCR
Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR.
JACKS AND CABLES
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)
The RFjacks provide good picture and mono sound quality, and
must be used if audio/video connections are not available for
your TV.
These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections.
The RFjacks on the VCR are labeled IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO
TV. The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect
the VCR's OUT TO TV jack and your TV's antenna input.
O
RFJack
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)
The AUDIONIDEO jacks provide very good picture quality and
stereo sound, and can be used if your TV has audio/video input
jacks.
These jacks are used for most audio/video connections between
components. The VCR AUDIONIDEO jacks are color coded
(yellow for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio).
If your TV only has one input for audio (mono), you may need a
Y-adapter to hear sound from both channels.
Audio/Video Jack
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CHOOSING A VCR CONNECTION
There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending on
whether or not you have cable service, and if you have a cable box,
and whether some of the channels are scrambled, and maybe you
have a satellite receiver along with cable (but no cable box), or a
satellite receiver and no cable or...well, you get the picture.
Five connections are described in this section and one of them should
provide you with a VCR connection that works.
• TVwith RFjack only
• TV with audio/video jacks
• TV with audio/video jacks and cable box to unscramble pay
channels only
• TVwith RFjack and satellite receiver
• TV with audio/video jacks and satellite receiver
If you need to connect additional components not shown in the
diagrams here (and are unsure of how to connect them), refer to the
instruction manual that came with that particular component.
ADVANTAGES OF AUDIO/VI DEO CABLE
CONNECTIONS
Using a simple coaxial cable connection gives you good picture
quality. If your television has audio/video jacks, I highly recommend
using them to get even better picture quality and stereo sound when
recording and playing back videotapes. These connections give you
more convenient operation by not having to share the TV's
antenna signal.
DON'T FORGET ABOUT TH E AUTO TV/VCR
FEATURE
The TVNCR switch controls whether the picture signal is coming
from the VCR or the TV.
You can change the setting manually by using the TV.VCR button on
the remote or you can set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON when
using only the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV jacks and OFF when
using the AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks--so your TV signal is not
interrupted when the VCR isturned on.
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"IV WITH RF JACK ONLY
"rhis connection assumes:
,, You are connecting antenna, cable, or cable box system.
,, Your television has only an RFinput jack.
This connection provides:
• Mono sound playback from VCR.
• Record one channel while watching another (except
when using a cable box for all channels).
To use this connection, you must have:
• (1) coaxial cable for cable or antenna connection; (2) for
cable box
If your cable box is remote controllable:
• Position it on top of the VCR as shown. Make sure not to
block any of the VCR's ventilation holes.
To connect:
1. Connect cables as shown.
2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.
Using This Connection
Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4, whichever one you selected
with the 3 CH. 4 switch on the back of the VCR.
Auto TV/VCR Setting:
• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON.
To play a tape:
1. Insert a tape.
2. If necessary, press PLAY.
To record one program and watch another:
1. Begin recording a program using one of the
recording features.
2. Press the TV-VCR button and select a different channel
on the TV.
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TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS
This connection assumes:
• You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box system.
• Your television has audio/video jacks.
This connection provides:
• Stereo sound playback from VCR.
• Record one channel while watching another (except when
using a cable box for all channels).
To use this connection, you must have:
• (1) coaxial cable for cable/antenna connection; (2) for
cable box
• (3) audio/video cables
If your cable box is remote controllable:
• Position it on top of the VCRas shown. Make sure not to
block any of the VCR's ventilation holes.
To connect:
1. Connect cables as shown.
2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.
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not required.
Auto TV/VCR Setting:
• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFR
To play a tape:
1. Insert a tape.
2. If necessary, press PLAY.
To record one program and watch another:
1. Begin recording a program using one of the
recording features.
2. Select a different channel on the TV.
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TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS AND CABLE BOX
TO UNSCRAMBLE PAY CHANNELS ONLY
This connection assumes:
• You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium
channels.
• Your TV has audio/video input jacks.
This connection provides:
• Stereo sound playback from VCR.
• Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through the
cable box while watching an unscrambled channel.
To use this connection, you must have:
• (3) coaxial cables
• (3) audio/video cables
• (1) splitter
If your cable box is remote controllable:
• Position it on top of the VCR as shown. Make sure not to
block any of the VCR's ventilation holes.
To connect:
1. Connect cables as shown.
2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.
Using This Connection
Tune your TV to its video input channel. Use of TV,VCR button is
not required.
Auto TV/VCR Setting:
• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF.
To play a tape:
1. Insert a tape.
2. If necessary, press PLAY.
To record a scrambled or unscrambled program and watch
another unscrambled program:
1. Begin recording a scrambled or unscrambled program
through the cable box using one of the recording features.
2. Select an unscrambled channel on the TV.
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TV WITH RF JACK AND DIGITAL SATELLITE
RECEIVER
This connection assumes:
• You have a basic digital satellite system and your TV does not
have audio/video input jacks.
This connection provides:
• Mono sound playback from VCR, recording from a digital
satellite receiver; and recording one off-air or cable channel
while watching another.
To use this connection, you must have:
• (4) coaxial cables and (3) audio/video cables
If the VCR can control your digital satellite receiver:
• Position it on top of the VCR as shown. Make sure not to
block any of the VCR's ventilation holes.
To connect:
1. Connect cables asshown.
2. Return to the First Things First Section, then follow the steps.
Using This Connection
• Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4, whichever one you selected
with the 3 CH. 4 switch on the back of the VCR.
• To record and watch off-air or cable, tune your VCR to
channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the CH3/CH4
switch on the back of the receiver. Turn off receiver.
• To watch and/or record from the digital satellite receiver,
tune your VCR to its line input ("L" appears in display).
Auto TV/VCR Setting:
• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON.
To play a tape:
1. Insert a tape.
2. If necessary, press VCR and then PLAY.
To record one off-air or cable program and watch another:
1. Turn off the digital satellite receiver and begin recording a
program using a recording feature.
2. Press TVoVCR and select a different channel on the TV.
To record a digital satellite receiver program:
1. Turn on the receiver, tune the VCR to its line input, and begin
recording a program using a recording feature.
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TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS AND DIGITAL
SATELLITE RECEIVER
This connection assumes:
• You have an advanced digital satellite system and your TV
has audio/video input jacks.
This connection provides:
• Stereo sound playback from VCR,recording from receiver while
watching cable or off-air channel, and recording one cable or off-
air channel while watching another.
To use this connection, you must have:
• (3) coaxial cables and (6) audio/video cables
If the VCR can control your digital satellite receiver:
• Position it on top of the VCRas shown. Make sure not to
block any of the VCR's ventilation holes.
To connect:
1. Connect cables as shown.
2. Return to the First Things First Section, then follow the steps.
Using This Connection
• Tune your TV to its video input to record (or watch) the VCR
or digital satellite receiver.
• To record from the digital satellite receiver, tune your VCR to
its line input ("L" appears in display).
Auto TV/VCR Setting:
• Set the Auto TVNCR feature to OFF.Use of TV•VCR button is
not required.
To play a tape:
1. Insert a tape.
2. If necessary, press VCR and then PLAY.
To record one off-air or cable program and watch another:
1. Begin recording a program using a recording feature.
2. Select a different channel on the TV.
To record a digital satellite receiver program and watch a cable
or off-air channel:
1. Turn on the receiver, tune the VCR to its line input, and begin
recording a program using a recording feature.
2. Select a different channel on the TV.
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'This section gives you some additional information
;about theVCR, including a description of the unit's
._ontrols and display.
'You also will find a Troubleshooting Tips section and
Questions and Answers about COMMERCIAL,,
ADVANCE in this Appendix, which might help to
iresolve some of those simple problems.
Finally, this section contains your warranty
iinformation.
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FRONT PANEL
II II
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CHANNEL.TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or
lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. Adjusts tracking
when a tape is playing.
EJECT Ejects the tape when the VCR is stopped.
FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the
picture forward during playback. Starts slow motion during play-
pause and increases slow-motion speed.
INPUT Selects between the line input and VCR's tuner. Line input
refers to the signal coming from the component connected to
the AUDIONIDEO IN jacks on the back of the VCR.
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.
Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Aim
the remote at this sensor.
REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the
picture in reverse during playback. Starts slow motion during
play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed.
STOP Stops the normal functions such as record, playback,
rewind, fast-forward, or pause.
TMoVCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from
the VCR or the TV.
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DISPLAY PANEL
Power
Indicator
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Hi-Fi Indicator Lights during playback when Tape Playback
feature is set to Hi-Fi.
Power Indicator Lights when the VCR is turned on. Flashes
during a timer or express recording.
33me, Channel Number, Line Input Indicator (L), or Status
Indicators
"13me The current time appears. Only an AM indicator appears
with the time. There is no indicator for PM.
Channel Number or Line Input Indicator The channel
number appears when the VCR is tuned to a channel. The line
indicator (L.) appears when the line input is selected.
Status Indicators Show what the VCR is doing.
• FF Fast forward
• CA marking commercials
• PLAY Playback
• PLAY Flashes during play-pause and search features
• REC Record
• REW Rewind
• SAFE Pro-Tect Plus turned on
• STOP Atape is stopped
TIMER Lights during express recording and whenVCRis
turned off and set for timer recording. Flashes when timer
recording is set and there is no cassette in the VCR.
VCR Indicator (Applies only if the VCR Viewing Channel is 3
or 4). Press the TVoVCR button to turn on or off.
° VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR.
• VCR indicator off: Picture from TV channel.
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BACK PANEL
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO
3 CH. 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune
the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using
one of the basic hookups.
AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO IN 1 Jacks Receives signals
from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is
connected to these jacks. Use INPUT on the remote to select
"L" to record from these jacks.
AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from
VCR to another component, like a TV or VCR, when it is
connected to these jacks.
IN FROM ANT. Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or
cable system when attached.
OUT TO TV Jack Passessignal to TV using the cable supplied.
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TROUBLESHOOTING TI PS
r_o power
• Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet.
• Check to make sure your connections are correct.
VCR does not respond to remote
• Press VCR to set remote to control the VCR.
, Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote.
0. The batteries may need changing.
0. Make sure the Remote VCR1/VCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the remote that came packed with your VCR can operate it.
,. Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microproce:ssor inside the remote.
Release number 1 and replace the batteries.
0, Remove all batteries for approximately 12 hours. Then replace batteries.
Remote no longer controls an RCA, ProScan, or GE TV
0, PressTV to set remote to control a compatible TV.
0, Check to make sure the remote is programmed to control an RCA, ProScan0 or GE TV.
Remote no longer controls a compatible TV, cable box, or satellite receiver
,, PressTV or SAT CABLE to set remote to control the corresponding component.
0, Check to make sure there are no objects between the component and remote.
,, The batteries may need changing.
,, Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed.
0, Remove batteries and hold number button 1for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote.
Release number 1, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) reprogram the remote.
°, Remove all batterie:; for approximately 12 hours. Then replace batteries and (if necessary) r_program the remote.
Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing
,, Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off.
,, Check to make sure the TV is switched to an active channel.
,, Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.
Snowy or no picture during playback
,, PressTVoVCR to turn VCR indicator on.
0, Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel selected with 3 CH. 4 switch on
back of VCR.
,, Check to make sure the TV's fine tuning iscorrect for the channel you have selected.
0, Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.
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• Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to video input.
• Try another tape.
• Some snow/streaks are normal during search, stop action, frame advance, and slow-motion playback.
Streaks in picture during normal playback
• Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down for the best picture.
• Check to make sure the tape is of good quality and not worn out.
Time counter not working or time counter not working in search modes
• The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape. When an unrecorded
segment of tape is encountered, the time counter will hold its count until recorded material is
detected again.
• A minus (-) will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther back than a counter
reading of 0:00:00.
Will not record or play
• Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR.
• Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette.
• Check to make sure the tape is not broken.
• Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSEor PLAY to return to normal playback.
• Check the ProTect PlusTM feature.
Will not record
• Check to make sure the safety tab is intact.
• Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode. Press INPUT on the remote.
Rewind does not operate
• Checkto make sure the tape is not already rewound.
VCR Plus+ or timer recording not made or wrong program recorded
• Check to make sure the correct VCR Plus+ code is entered.
• Check to make sure the cable box or satellite receiver was turned on when recording was to begin.
• Check to make sure the program was entered correctly (wrong channel or times).
• VCR cannot control cable box or satellite receiver. Check to make sure VCR was set up for cable box
or DSScontrol or try repositioning the cable box or satellite receiver.
• Power interruption. Reset the clock.
• Check to see if time and date are correct -- including AM/PM.
• Check to make sure the program did not exceed the tape's length or the tape was not rewound
beforehand.
• Check to make sure the VCR was turned off at the time recording was to start.
• Check to make sure there was a tape in the VCR and the cassette's safety tab was intact.
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• VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during a timer recording.
•_ Check to make sure VCR Plus+ setup was completed correctly.
(:lock shows incorrect time or date
,. Power interruption. Automatic clock set was not turned on or did not work properly. Check time zone and daylight-
savings settings.
•. Make sure VCR or cable box is tuned to channel carrying XDS information.
,. Auto clock set is not: supported by digital satellite receivers. Set the clock manually.
l'ime did not adjust for daylight-saving time
•. Check to make sure daylight-saving feature is set correctly.
VCR makes noise when stopped
•. VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few
minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode.
Will not AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH active channels correctly
•. Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.
• Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set correctly.
• If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu, try using either CABLE
TV or ANTENNA instead.
• May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels. Contact your local cable company for more information.
lape plays back in slow motion
• Press PLAY to return to normal playback.
Cannot select channels over 69
• Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE.
Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically
• Check to make sure the Auto Play ON/OFF feature is set to ON.
I'IlVlER indicator flashes
• Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set.
Time counter disappears during searching
• This is normal.
On-screen menus appear in English, French, or Spanish
• Check LANGUAGE feature.
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No stereo sound during playback
• Check to make sure the Tape Playback feature isset to HI-FI to hear stereo sound during playback.
• Must use the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks on the back of the VCR to hear stereo sound.
Stereo audio too noisy
• Stereo signal is weak. Set Reception: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature to MONO.
• Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise.
Index, Zero, and Blank Search features do not operate
• These features are not available if the Movie Advance feature is activated.
Cannot access MOVlEb bADVANCE feature
• Cassette must have safety tab removed and be recorded in SPspeed.
• Home Recording was selected for the tape type in the menu. Eject cassette and reinsert.
VCR forwards through commercials or momentarily displays a blue screen during playback.
• Commercial Advance Playback feature is set to AUTO. Set it to MANUAL.
COMMERCIALI_ I_ADVANCE feature does not mark commercials when:
• The Marking feature is set to OFF in the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu. Set it to ON.
• A recording is lessthan 15 minutes or the commercial is longer than one minute.
• A single isolated commercial can not be marked.
• Recording started in the middle of a commercial segment.
• A commercial group within the first or last two minutes of a recording.
• Accuracy and effectiveness can vary depending upon program content and the characteristics of the commercials.
• A commercial is between 30-and-45 seconds and 45-and-60 seconds.
• Effectiveness may vary when local television stations insert their own commercials.
Commercials recorded even though COMMERCIALb bADVANCE feature was set to ON.
• COMMERCIALI_ bADVANCE is designed to record the commercials, mark them, and then :;kip over the marked
commercials during playback.
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QU ESTIONS AN D ANSWE RS ABOUT COMME RCIAL ADVANCE
Will commercials be scanned through only on playback of recordings?
Yes. The VCR does not rewind and mark commercial segments until after recording isfinished.
How fast does the COMMERCIAL, ,ADVANCE VCR scan through the commercial breaks?
In SLP tape speed, a 3-minute commercial break is scanned through in approximately 8-12 seconds.
In SP, it takes about 25-35 seconds.
Are commercials still recorded if I want to watch them?
Yes. The recorded program, including commercials, can be viewed by setting the Playback feature to
MAN UAL.
What if the VCR scans forward through part of my program?
Simply rewind the tape to just before the skipped segment, and press PLAY to view the program.
Once a recording has been marked, does COMMERCIAL, ,ADVANCE work each time the tape is
played?
Yes. If the Playback feature isset to AUTO, the marked commercials should be skipped each time the
tape is played in a COMMERCIAL,,ADVANCE VCR.
After marking commercials, isthe tape left at the beginning or end of the recording?
The tape is left at the end of the recording so it is in position to begin additional programmed
recordings.
Does the marking process interfere with other programmed recordings?
No. If two or more recordings are programmed together without sufficient time to mark the first
recording, marking will take place after all recordings have completed.
What happens if the marking process is interrupted?
Marking can be interrupted to allow use of the VCR. Marking will resume again when the VCR's
power is turned off as long asthe tape has not been ejected from the VCR.
Does COMMERCIAL, ,ADVANCE work in all recording speeds?
Yes, COMMERCIALI_ADVANCE works in SP and SLP.
Will COMMERCIAL, ,ADVANCE marked recordings work in non-Commercial Advance VCRs?
A COMMERCIAL_,ADVANCE marked recording will play in a non-commercial advance VCR, but
commercials will not automatically be skipped.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Format:
Record/Playback
System:
Video Signal System:
Antenna:
Tuner:
Type:
Power Requirement:
Power Consumption:
Dimensions:
Weight:
Storage Temperature
Range:
Operating
Temperature Range:
VHS
Video: 4-head
Audio: 2 HiIFi record/playback system
EIA standard: NTSC color
75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined
antenna terminal
USA: 181 channels capability*
(125 cable channels)
Canada: 178 channels capability*
(122 cable channels)
AutoProgramming frequency synthesis
120V AC, 60 Hz
23 watts
3.7 inches high (93 mm)
15 inches wide (380 ram)
11.3 inches deep (286 mm)
7.5 pounds (3.4 kg)
- 22°F to +149°F
(-30°C to +65°C)
+41°F to +104°F
(+5°C to +40°C)
*Check your cable company's compatibility requirements.
CLEANING THE VCR
Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to
dust your VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the
top, back, sides, and bottom of the cabinet.
Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol
and various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture
polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate
more dust. We recommend using a nonabrasive, antistatic
cleaner and polisher.
I Specifications are subject t:o change. I
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I.IMITE D WARRANTY
What your warranty covers:
• Any defect in material or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• Ninety days for labor charges.
• One year for parts.
]he warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the
rental firm, whichever comes first.
What we will do:
• Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR.
• Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts
required to repair your VCR.
Ftow 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 ,:overage.
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.
Ill you purchased your VCR outside the United States:
,, This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
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3 CH. 4 switch 5, 8, 58, 61
A
Accessing menus 5
Add or remove channels 14
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen 15
Audio
playback type 52
selecting 52
Audio features, set up 52
AUDIO menu 52
Audio only recording 35
Audio/video jacks 5, 24, 35, 57. 59, 60, 62, 66
Auto channel search 13
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCHmenu 14
Auto clock set feature 15
AUTO CLOCK SETscreen 15
Auto play feature 6, 21, 26
Auto TV/VCRfeature 21, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61. 62
Automatic rewind 26
Automatic tracking 26
B
Back panel 66
Basic recording 27
Basics, learn the 23
Batteries, installing in the remote 4
Broadcast stereo TV recording 34
C
Cable box codes 40
Cable box setup 11
CABLE BOX SETUP menu 11
Cables
positioning 55
types of 56
CHAN buttons 24, 25, 38, 40
CHANNEL buttons 64
Channel, VCR viewing 5
Channels, add or remove 14
Channels list, VCR 13
CHANNELS menu 9, 11. 13. 14. 18, 32
Choosing a VCR connection 57
Cleaning the VCR 72
CLEAR button 24, 25, 33, 34, 49, 51
Clearing programs 34
COMMERCIALI_ •ADVANCF 42
display 44
marking 43
marking an unmarked tape 44
marking feature 43
menu 43, 44
playback 44
questions and answers 71
Component buttons 24
Connections 55
audio/video cable 57
choosing 57
TV with audio/video jacks 59
TV with audio/video jacks and cable box to
unscramble pay channels only 60
TV with audio/video jacks and satellite
receiver 62
TV with RFjack and satellite receiver 61
TV with RFjack only 58
two VCRs 36
Contents 1
Controls
back panel 66
front panel 64
Copying and editing tapes 36
D
Date and time setting 15
Digital satellite system setup 9
Displays, on-screen 51
DSS SETUP menu 10
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EJECTbutton 64
Eject, tape 27
Express recording 30
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F.ADV button 24, 25, 48
First setup 3
First things first 3
Frame advance 48, 49
Front panel controls 64
Front panel display 22
FWD button 24, 26, 36, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 64
GO BACK button 24, 25, 46
Important information 2
IN FROM ANT. jack 5, 8, 21, 36, 57, 58, 61, 66
Index search feature 48
INDEX SEARCH menu 48
INFO button 24, 51
INPUT button 24, 31, 35, 64
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J.acks, types of 56
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Language feature 8
LANGUAGE menu 9
Limited warranty 73
Locking feature 50
LPtape speed 22
M
Marking an unmarked tape 44
MENU button
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,
17, 18, 20, 25, 31, 32, !33, 34, 42, 45, 512
Menus, accessing 5
MOVIE 1_I_ADVANCE 45
MOVIE ADVANCE menu 46
MUTE button 26
N
Number button 26
Number buttons 5, 17, 25
O
On-screen displays 51
OUT TOTVjack 5, 8, 21, 36, 57, 58, 61, 66
Overheating 55
P
PAUSE button 25, 26, 27, 36, 48, 50, 64
PLAY button
25, 26, 47, 48, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 64
Playing a Tape 26
Plugging in the VCR 5
POWER button 24, 25, 26, 38, 40, 50, 64
Power surges 55
PREFERENCESmenu 6, 20,. 21, 42
Pro-Tect PlusTM locking feature 50
Problem solving 67
Product registration 2
Programming the remote 37
to operate a cable box 40
to operate a satellite receiver 40
to operate TVs 38
PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 31, 33
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QuickSet guide 5, 8
R
Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature 35, 52
RECORD button 25, 27, 30, 35, 36, 64
Recording
audio only 35
basic 27
broadcast stereo TV 34
copying and editing tapes 36
express 30
SAP 34
speeds 22
timer 31
VCR plus+ 32
Remote
buttons 24
installing batteries 4
sensor 64
TV function buttons 25
VCR function buttons 24
Remote VCR1/VCR2 option 20
Remove or add channels 14
REV button 25, 26, 36, 47, 48, 49, 64
Review programs screen 34
Reviewing programs 34
Rewind, automatic 26
S
Safety tab 27
SAP, recording 34
SAT CABLE button 24, 40
Satellite receiver codes 10, 40
Search
blank 50
forward 47
frame advance 48
index 48
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reverse 47
slow-motion 48
zero 49
SEARCH button 25, 48, 4.q, 50
Sensor, remote 64
SETDAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen 16
Set time and date manually 17
SETTIME AND DATE menu 17
SETTIME ZONE screen 16
Set up
cable box 11
first 3
language 8
satellite receiver 10
using menus 8
using VCR MAIN MENU 8
VCR 7
Signal type, changing 14
SLOW buttons 25, 26, 48
Slow-motion playback 48
SLPtape speed 22
Solving problems 67
SPtape speed 22
Specifications 72
SPEEDbutton 22, 25, 27, 30, 33, 35
Speeds, recording
LP 22
SLP 22
SP 22
Status indicators 65
CA 65
FF 65
PLAY 65
REC 65
REW 65
SAFE 65
STOP button
25, 26, 27, 30, 34, 35, 36, 48, 49, 50, 51, 64
Stopping a timer recording 34
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Tab,safety27
Tableof contents 1
Tape eject 27
TAPE PLAYBACK: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature 53
Tape, playing a 26
Tape speeds 22
Time and date setting 15
Time counter 51
TIME menu 16, 17
Time setting
set daylight-saving 16
set time zone 16
TIMER indicator 31, 33
Timer recording 31
stopping 34
TIMER RECORDINGS menu 31, 34
Tips, troubleshooting 67
TRACKING buttons 25, 48, 50, 64
Tracking feature 50
Troubleshooting tips 67
TV button 24, 38
TV codes 39
TV function buttons 25
TV, programming the remote to control 38
_V.VCR button
21, 25, 35, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 64
M
VCR button 21, 24, 50
VCR channels list 13
VCR, cleaning 72
VCR function buttons 24
VCR indicator 35
VCR MAIN MENU
6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 31,
32, 34, 42, 52
VCR Plus+
channel list 32
channel list menu 18, 32
menu 32
PlusCode number 33
setting up channels 18
using 32
worksheet for channels 18
VCR PlusCode 33
VCR, setting up 7
VCR viewing channel 5
VOL buttons 26
W
Warranty, limited 73
Z
ZERO search feature 49
ZERO SEARCH menu 49
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It:your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the
n,earest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not
send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this
manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service
for your product.
THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
10330 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46290
©1997 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Trademark(s)® Registered
Marca(s) Registrada(s)
Printed in Japan
TOCOM 15250110
VQTS3347 (A)
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