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Cautions

Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug. The wide blade fits into the wall
socket only one way. If you need an extension cord, make sure it matches the
plug of the VCR.

Operate VCR only on 120 volts, 60 Hz AC power
For safety reasons, make sure any equipment or accessories connected to this
product bears the UL listing mark or, if purchased and used in Canada, the CSA
certification mark. If in doubt, contact qualified service personnel.

(normal house

power).

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

Note To Cable TV Installer

This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 8X-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 VCR.

Model No. VR663HF
Serial No.

Purchase Date:

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Table of Contents

Important Information

Warnings, Cautions, Note to Cable TV Installer
Product Registration

Hooking Up the VCR

Choosing a Hookup

Antenna 01 Cable System Without a Cable Box
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble AU Channels
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/Receiver

Setting Up the VCR

startup

Check Accessories With VCR
Attach Power Cord to VCR
Insert Batteries in Remote
Turn on TV and VCR
Place Channels in VCR’s Memory
Add OI Erase Channels from VCR’s Memory
Use N/VCR Button
Set the Time and Date

Using the Remote Control

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3
4
5
6
7

Controlling a VCR
Controlling a TV

Playing a Tape

Operating Instructions
Using the Playback Feahmes

Recording a rrogram

Types of Recordings
Recording Speeds
Recording Pause
Basic Recording - Operating Instructions
Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP
Recording while You’re Away

Express Recording

Additional Recording Information
Recording Audio Only
Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes

References

Specifications
Cleaning the VCR
Location of Controls

Trouble Checks

Limited Warranty
Index

Compor
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TV Function Buttons

Pause for Stop-Action

Slow Motion
Picture Search
Frame Advance and Commercial Scan
Time Search
Pro-Tect Plus=’ Locking Featire
Time Counter with Memory-Stop Feature
AUDIO PLAY Feature

Auto Tracking and Manual Tracking

VCR Plus+ Recording
Timer Recording
Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or Timer Recordings

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Front and Back Panel
Display Panel

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Choosing a Hookup

The hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types:
Basic (A) and Advanced (B).

The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable
connection. It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be
needed.

The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver
(TV with audio and video jacks) using a signal splitter. This connection may
improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation.

Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.

1.

How do you receive your TV signals?

Choose one answer from

A. Outside antenna -Turn to page 3.
B. Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bow tie antenna-Turn to page 3.
C. Cable System-Go to question 2.

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

2.

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

Et. Cable box to unscramble all the channels-Turn to page 4.
C. Cable box to unscramble only pay channels, such as HBO, Showtime,

Cinema, etc. -Turn to page 5.

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

below.

Optional Hookups

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How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?

A. Select a hookup by answering questions 1 and 2 above.

0. Then modify the connections as shown on page 6.

How to hook up a stereo amplifier/receiver?

A. Select a hookup by answering questions 1 and 2 above.

B. Then modify the connections as shown on page 7.

A. Basic hookup.

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

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

You will tu,e the TV to this channel and use the

NNCR

2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional

accessories not provided.

3. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.

4. Turn to page 8 for “Setting Up the VCR.”

button on remote to watch the VCR.

Back of TV

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B.

Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation -use of TV/VCR button not
required.

1. Connect as

This connection requires additional accescries
not provided.

2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.

3. Turn to page 8 for “Setting Up the VCR.”
You will tune the TV to its video input to watch

the VCR.

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Basic hookup.
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which requires fewer accessories.

1. Set the CH4 CH3 switch on back of VCR

2. Connect as shown.

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

4. Turn to page 8 for “Setting Up the VCR.”

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this hookup for a simple connection

to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the TV to this channel and use the

TVNCR button on remote to watch the VCR.

This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.

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this hookup for slightly improved
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required.

1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories

not provided

2 Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and

cable box.

3. Turn to page 8 for “Setting Up the VCR.”

You will tune the TV to its video input to watch
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Use

this hookup for a simple connection

which requires fewer accessories.

1.

Set the CH4 CH3

to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the TV to this channel and use the
NNCR button on remote to watch the “CR.

2. Connect as shown.
This connedion may require additional

accessories not Provided.

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

cable box.

4. Turn to page 8 for “Setting Up the VCR.”

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Use

this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation-use of WNCR button not
required.

1. Connect as shorn.
This connection requires additional accessories

not provided.

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

3. Turn to page 8 for “Setting Up the VCR.”
You will tune the IV to its video input to watch

the VCR. All pay

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Option A Hookup.

Use

this hookup for a simple connection

which requires fewer accessories.

1. Select a hookup horn pages 2 through 5
and then modify with this connection.

2.

Set the

4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

5. Turn to page 8 for “Setting Up the VCR.”

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VCR to either channel 3 OI 4.
You will tune ttle recording “CR to this channel

to receive the signal from the

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of TVNCR button not required.

1.

Select a

and then modify with this connectton.

2. Connect as shown.

This connedian requires additional accessories

not provided.

3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

4. Turn to page 8 for “Setting Up the VCR.”

You WitI select the line (audio/video) input on
the recording VCR to receive the signal from

the playback VCR.

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Connecting a Stereo AmplicierlReceiver

Record on the VCR from an
Amplifier/Receiver

Connect your VCR to a stereo amplifier/
receiver to record stereo audio.

1.

Select a

and then modify with this connection.

2. Connect as shown.
This connection

not provided.

3.

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

4. Turn to page 25 for “Recording Audio

Only.”

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Receive a Stereo Broadcast

Through an Amplifier/Receiver

Connect your VCR to a stereo
amplifier/receiver to receive stereo

broadcasts or play back stereo tapes.

1. Select P hookup from pages 2 through 5
and then modify with this connection.

2. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories

not provided.

3. Plug in power cords of amplified
rec&er, VCR, and TV.

4. Turn to page 13 for “Playback
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Startup

1. Check accessories with VCR.

Contact your

dealer if any items are missing.

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2. Attach power cord to back of VCR.

3. Insert batteries in remote.

4. mm on the TV.

A. Turn on the TV.

B.

If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel
selected with the CH4 Cti3 switch on back of VCR.
If you used one of the advanced hookups, t”ne the TV to
the TV’s video input. (See TV’s owner’s manual for details.)

Power Cord

(Stock No. 218104) (Stock No. ~oSOSS)

RF Coaxial Cable

5. lWn on the VCR.

A. Press VCR1 (VCR2) on the remote.

6. Place channels in the VCR’s memory (AutoProgram).

Channels

Pressing CHANNEL up or down stops on these channels.

channels available on your antenna or cable system, you must AutoProgram
the VCR.

A.

B.

C.
D.

2 through 13 are in the VCR’s memory when you first hxn it on.

To get additional

Press VCR1 (VCR2) to set remote to control

Press

PROG/VCR+ on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on “CR fa*,N HEN”

the TV screen. If the menu does not

Make sure TV is tuned to same
VCR or the TV’s video input (refer to TV’s manual).

Press

VCR1 (VCR2).

If you use a basic hookup, check
it should be on. Press NNCR to turn it on.

Check the connections.
When menu appears, press 5 to select SET UP VCR.
Press 1 to begin

Wait until the channel numbers stop

one to two minutes. The TV will then tune to the lowest channel found
Pressing

The VCR automatically

change the setting manually, press 3.

AUTOPROGRAM CHANNELS.

CHANNEL up or

and

down will select only the active channels.

selects ANTENNA or CABLE. If you need to

channel as CH4 CH3 switch on

then press PROG/VCR+.

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7. Add or erase channels from the VCR’s memory.

You may want to add or erase channels if some of the channels are not
active, have weak signals, or you do not want to watch them.

A.

Press VCR1 (VCR2).

6.

Press PROGNCR+ on the remote to see the
TV screen.

c.

Press 5 to select SET UP VCR.

D.

Press 2 to select

E.

Follow

F.

Add or erase more channels by entering channel numbers or using

CHANNEL up or

8. Use TV/VCR button.

Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups.
When using one of the basic hookups, the TV/VCR button on the remote

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

A. Press VCR1 CJCRZ) to set remote to control VCR.

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

The VCR indicator lights in the display panel.

C. Press

The channel number changes on the TV screen and in the display
panel.

D. Press lVNCR to see the TV

The
channels using the TV’s remote.

E.

Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel - CH3 or CH4.

F. Press VCR1 (VCRZ), then NNCR to switch back to the picture from

the VCR.

ADD/ERASE CHANNELS.

the directions on the screen.

down.

CHANNEL

VCR

indicator does not light in the display panel. Change

up or down to change channels on the VCR.

channels.

VCR MAIN MENU on

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9. Set the time and date.

When you first turn on the VCR, - -

VCR’s display panel.

A. Press PROGNCR+ on remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV.
B. Press 4 to select SET VCR CLOCK.
C.

Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the remote.

* Press 0 before single-digit numbers.

Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7 for a time of 5:07.

* Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect entries.

D. Press PROG/VCR+ to start the

display panel.

: - -

appears in the clock area of the

“CR Dis&l(ay Pallet

clock and display the time in the VCR’s

Buttons

Component Buttons
Press one

of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component

VCR1
Turns on a compatible RCA VCR

and sets remote to control
the VCR.

VCR2
Turns on a compatible RCA VCR
and sets remote to control the
VCR when it has been seh~p.
see page 12.

TV
Turns on a compatible RCA TV

and sets the ret&e to control
the TV.

Used with
brand
rettiote is programmed to control
that TV. See page 12.

VCR Function Buttons

Press

VCR1 (VCR2) to set remote to control the VCR to use the

function buttons.

OFF

Turns off VCR when remote is set

to control the VCR.

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

the TV channel. See page 9.

PLAY

Plays a tape.

REW (Rewind)

Rewinds the tape.
Searches the picture in reverse

motion during playback.

FFWD

Fast forwards
VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture in forward
motion during playback.

STOP

Stops the normal functions such
as record,

forward. and pause of the VCR.

(Fast Forward)

the

tape

when the

playback, rewind, fast

REC/XPR
Starts

Used for express recording (XPR).

F.ADV/CS (Frame Advance/

Commercial Scan)
Lets you view one frame with

each press of the button when
tape is in PAUSE.

Skips short segments of tape
during playback

PAUSE

Pauses action for viewing during
playback.

Pauses recording to prevent
recording of unwanted scenes.

PREY.CH. (Previous Channel)
Switches between two channels.

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

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Selects next higher or lower
channel in the VCR’s channel
memory.

OFF to turn

of TV on or off when the

VCR recording.

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Buttons

VCR Function Buttons

Number Buttons
(0 through 9 &loO)

Select any channel up to 99 by
pressing hvo number buttons.

For a three-digit number, select a
channel over 99 by pressing the
100 button and then two number
buttons. Or, press and hold 1
until 1 - - appears on the screen.
Then press the other two

numbers.

DISPLAY

Shows VCR operating displays on

the TV screen.
Displays the time counter.
Turns on memory-stop feature.

INPUT

Switches behveen line input and

TV channels (tuner). L appears

for line input instead of channel
in VCR’s display panel.

Line input refers to the signal
coming from a component
connected to the audio/video
input jacks.

T.SEARCH (Time Search)

Displays the time search menu on
the TV screen.

SLOW r/r

Used for slow-motion playback.

TRACKING A/V

Lets you manually reduce the
streaks

picture during play, slow, or
pause.

May reduce stereo playback
noise.

that may appear on the

TV Function Buttons

Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV.

PROGNCR+

Displays the VCR

VCR PLUS men” on TV screen.

CLEAR

Resets time counter to 0:OO:OO
when it is displayed.

Allows you to correct entries
when setting the clock or
programming VCR for a VCR
Plus+ or timer recording.

SPEED (Tape

Selects a recording speed

(SP, LP, SLP).

EDIT

Signals two properly connected
VCRS to begin copying a tape.
see page 26.

Some buttons may not work with the TV

MAIN MENU or

Speed)

OFF
Turns off TV when remote is set

to control TV.

Used along with the TV button to
turn a compatible TV on or off
when the remote is programmed
to control that TV. See page 12.

VOLUME A/V
Raises and lowers sound.

PREV. CH. (Previous Channel)
Switches

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

between two channels.

CHANNEL A/V
Selects next

channel in the TV’s channel
memory.

MUTE
Turns the TV

Number Buttons
(0 through 9 and 100)
Select any channel up to 99 by
pressing two number buttons.

Select a channel over 99 by
pressing the 100 button and then
two number buttons for
compatible TVs.

higher or lower

sound on or off.

DISPLAY
Shows

the status displays on the

screen.
Removes menus or displays fvxn

the screen.

CLEAR ,
Removes menus or status

displays from the screen.

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Controlling a VCR

The VCR’s remote controls two compatible RCA VCRs
with the VCR1 and VCR2 buttons. Most RCA VCRs
automatically respond to VCR1 without being
programmed. If you own two RCA VCRs, test them to

see if VCR1 turns on both VCRs. If it does, then program
the REMOTE CONT feature on this VCR to respond to
VCR2 if you want to control VCRs separately.

Program the VCR for remote control

Set the REMOTE CONT feature of the VCR to the VCR1 or VCR2
position. The remote then controls the VCR with either the VCR1 or

VCR2 button - whichever position you select in the menu.

A. Press PROGNCR+.
B. Press 5 to select SET UP VCR.
C. Press 8 to select either the VCR1 or VCR2 position.
D. Press VCR1 or VCR2 to match the selection you made in step C.

Controlling a

The VCR’s remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions
of a compatible RCA, ProScan, DT GE TV.
remote can also be set up to control other
manufacturer’s brands. To program the remote, use
the remote button at the right that corresponds to
your brand. Not all models are compatible.

TV

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Program the remote for a TV

A.

Turn on the TV.

B.

Point the VCR remote at the TV,

C.

Hold the N button and press the remote

button for your brand. If the TV changes

channels, set up is complete.

D.

Release both buttons.

E.

Repeat steps B - D with another button

if the first one does not work

Operate the TV

Helpful Hint: Notice the difference
between the TV and VCR on-screen
displays. This is one way to tell if the
remote is set to control the VCR or the TV,

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

A. Point the remote at the TV and press N.

B. If TV does not bun on in step A, press N

and then OFF.

C. Use the “TV Function Buttons” as

described on page II

Operating Instructions

To play a tape

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

2. Insert a tape in the VCR.
VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in LB and VCR

indicators light. Tape automatically begins playback if the
safety tab on the cassette has been removed.

3. If you are playing a stereo tape, set the

(HIFVMIWLINEAA)

then 7 to change. The
display panel.

4. Press

5. If necessary, press

6. l’ress

7. Press REW.

8. Press

PLAY/PAUSE on

necessary.
PLAY appears in the VCR’s display

remove any streaks from the picture.

STOP/EJECT on

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

POWER on

will turn off after rewinding.

STOP/EJECT on

completely rewound.

feature to

TRACKING

the VCR or

HIFI. Press PROGlVCR+,

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indicator lights in the VCR’s

the VCR or PLAY on the remote. if

up or down on the remote to

the VCR or

OFF on

the VCR to eject the tape once it is

AUDIO PLAY

panel.

Details are on page 17.

STOP on the remote.

the remote and the VCR

STOP/EJECT

then 5.

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Using the Playback Features

Pause for Stop-Action

This feahm stops the tape in action and allows you to examine
the details of the scene. Stop-action works best for tapes
recorded in the SF and SLP speeds.

1. During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE on the VCR or
PAUSE on the remote to stop the action.

STILL appears in the VCR’s display panel.

2. Press TRACKING A or v to reduce any jitteling of
the picture. If streaks or bars appear, press SLOW

.or . and then TRACKING . or . .

3. Press PLAY/PAUSE on the VCR or PAUSE (or PLAY)
on the remote to return to playback.

The VCR will automatically switch from pause to
stop after a few minutes.

Slow Motion

You can view the picture in slow motion during play or play
pause. SLOW A and v allow you to change the speed.
turned off during slow-motion playback. Slow motion works

best in the SF and SLP speeds.

1. Press SLOW . to increase the speed or . to decrease
the speed.

2. Use TRACKING A or v to remove any streaks from
the picture.

3. Press PLAY/PAUSE on the VCR or PLAY on the
remote to return to playback.

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

Sound is

Frame Advance (F.ADVICS Button)

Frame Advance lets you view one stop-action frame after
another. Frame advance works best for tapes recorded in the SF
or SLP speed.

1. Press PLAY/PAUSE on the VCR hvice or PAUSE on
the remote to stop the action.

2. Press F.ADV/CS each time you want to view a frame
of the scene.

Press and hold F.ADV/CS to continuously move the
tape.

3. Press PLAY/PAUSE on the VCR or PAUSE (or PLAY)
on the remote to resume playback.

Commercial Scan (F.ADV/CS Button)

This is useful for skipping commercials or short program
segments.

1. Press F.ADV/CS once during playback to advance the
tape approximately 60 seconds.

2. Press F.ADV/CS twice during playback to advance
the tape approximately 120 seconds.

Picture Search

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

Fast Forward Search

1. Press F.FWD to search forward at a faster-than­normal speed.

2. Press F.FWD again, PLAY/PAUSE on the VCR, or
PLAY on the remote to return to playback.

Rewind Search
Use REW instead of F.FWD for the same steps in “Fast

Forward Search.”

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Using the Playback Features

Time Search

The VCR will search forward or backward for a specific

amount of recorded tape time (up to nine hours and fifty
nine minutes) and begin playback.

1.

Insert a cassette.

2. Place VCR in stop mode.

3. Press

4. Press numbers on the remote to enter the hours

5. Press F.FWO to search forward. Press REW to

6. The amount of tape time the VCR will search is

7. Press

T.SEARCH on

menu on the TV screen.

and minutes you want the VCR to search.
Press CLEAR on the remote to clear an enh’y

search in reverse.

displayed on the TV screen.

STOP/EJECT on

remote to stop a search in progress.

the remote to display the

the VCR or

STOP on

the

Pro-Tect Plus” Locking Feature

To prevent timer programs from being disturbed, all of the
buttons on the VCR
Timer recordings will stilI be made if a cassette with safety
tab is inserted.

1. Insert a cassette.

2 Place VCR in stop mode.

3. Press and hold

LOCK will

None of the buttons on the VCR or remote will
operate. Also, the cassette door wilI not open.

4. Press and hold VCR1 (VCR2) on the remote until

HELLO

unlock Pro-Text Plus.

and remote can

OFF on

appear in the VCR’s display panel.

appears in the VCR’s display panel to

be “locked.”

the Iemote for five seconds.

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Using the Playback Features

lime Counter

The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program 01 play back a
segment of a prerecorded tape. It helps to quickly locate the end or beginning of
the programs you taped.
ejected from the VCR.

For example, if a 30-minute program was recorded at the beginning of the tape, you
would:

1.

Insert

the pre-recorded tape.

2. Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time counter on the TV XTWII.

3. Press

4. Press

5. Press DISPIAY twice to ranwe the time counter from the screen.

F.FWD to fast

0:30:00.
This is the end of the program and you can begin recording at this spot.

CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:OO:OO.

Memory-Stop Feature

The memory-stop feature allows you to quickly return to a counter reading of
0:OO:OO M at any spot on the tape. This is especially convenient when you want to
watch a segment of the tape several times.

The time counter resets to 0:OO:OO whenever the tape is

forward the tape until the time counter reads

N

Screen

Using the Time Counter/s Memory-Stop Feature

1.

Insert a pre-recorded tape.

2. Press

3. Press REW, PLAY or F.FWD to move to the spot on the tape where you

4. Press

5. Continue playing the tape.

6. Press

7. Press

DISPLAY three times to twn on the

An M appears with the time counter to let you know the memory-stop
feature is turned on.

want to return to quickly.

CLEAR to reset the

tape where you want to return to quickly.

STOP

and then REW or

spot you selected on the tape.
The VCR searches for the spot and stops at the counter reading of

0:Oo:OO M. During fast forwarding. the tape advances to the end of
the tape and switches to rewind searching for 0:OO:OO M.

DISPLAY to turn

time counter to 0:OO:OO M at the spot on the

FSWD when you want to return to the

off memory-stop feature.

memory-stop feature.

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Using the Playback Features

AUDIO PLAY (HIFl/MIX/LINEAR) Feature

The VCR has hvo separate audio recording systems - VHS Hi-Fi that records on

separate left and right stereo channels and standard linear that records monaural
sound. The same audio is recorded on both systems. The
you select the audio you play back.

* Select

* Select

* Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks

HIFI to

play back sound recorded on the Hi-Fi tmck and for normal use.

HIFI

appears in the VCR’s display panel.

LINEAR to

sound-on-sound.

play back the sound recorded on the linear track.

To Select Playback Sound

1.

Press

PROGNCR+ to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

2. Press 5 to see the SET UP VCR menu on the TV screen.

3. Press 7 to

switch between playback sounds.

Automatic nacking

The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a
tape recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is
inserted or the VCR’s power is turned on.

AUDIO PLAY

feature lets

Manual TLacking

Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust the tracking on a tape that was
recorded on a different VCR or camcorder. The
are only used when playing a tape. They have no effect during recording.

When streaks or snow appear during normal or slow-motion playback, press

TRACKING

press

up or down for the best possible picture.

TFlACKING up or

down to reduce picture jitter.

TRACKING buttons on

During &$-action pause,

t

IW

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Types of Recordings

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

Basic Recording-Operating 1”st~ctio”s
Recording While You’re Away

VCR Plus+ Recording

Timer Recording
Express Recording
Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes

Recording Speeds

SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording. That is why most pre-recorded, rental tapes
are recorded in SF. Fewer programs can be recorded on the tape. Special effects such as pause,
slow motion, picture search, and frame advance work well in this speed.

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

SLP (Super Long Play) gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in Sl? Special effects
such as pause, slow motion, pichxe search, and frame advance work well in this speed.

Recording Pause

This feature allows you to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material.
Press PLAY/PAUSE on the VCR or PAUSE on the remote during recording to stop and start

recording.

REC P appears in the VCR’s display panel.
The VCR will automatically switch from pause to stop after a few minutes.

Basic Recgrding -

Operating Instructions

To make a recording

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

1. insert a tape with safety tab in place.
The cassette-in indicator m lights in the VCR’s display panel.

2. Press

3. If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR’s display

4. Select a recording speed using SPEED on the remote.

5. Select the channel to be recorded. (If recording from the audio/video input jacks, press INPUT

6. Press

VCR1 (VCRZ)

panel. If not, press ?WVCR on the remote to turn it on.

The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR’s display panel and on the TV screen.

to select.)
The channel number appears in the VCR’s display panel and on the TV screen.

RECORD on

REC

appears in the VCR’s display panel.

to set remote to control VCR.

the

VCR or REWXPR on

the remote once to begin recording.

Watch a TV channel while VCR is recording a different channel

1.

Follow steps 1 - 6 above.

2. If using one of the basic hookups, press
The

VCR

indicator will turn off in the VCR’s display panel.

3. Press N to set the remote to control TV functions for a compatible TV.

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

5. Press

STOP/EJECT on

VCR or

STOP on remote

NNCR to

when recording is finished.

switch to the TV

channel

Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program)

Some TV programs are broadcasts
Select

STEREO to record stereo. Select SAP to

strong enough and too noisy for quality reception.

To

record stereo broadcast TV or SAP

with stereo audio or a second audio program

record SAP. Select

Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing

or

TV’s

video input.

1.

Insert a tape with safety tab in place.
The cassette-in indicator QB lights in the VCR’s display panel.

2.

Press VCR1 (VCR2) to set remote to control VCR.

3.

If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the
appears in the VCR’s display panel. If not, press TVNCR to turn

MONO

VCR Display Panel

(SAP).

if the stereo signal is not

channel, either 3,4,

VCR

indicator

4.

Select recording speed using
The tape speed indicator appears in the

on the TV screen.

5.

Select the channel or line input to be recorded.
The channel number appears in the VCR’s display panel and on

the TV screen.

6.

To record stereo TV, the

STEREO. Press PROGNCR+, then 5, then 6 to change.
The STEREO

when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo.
To record

Press PROGNCR+, then 5, then
The I

be recorded on the linear track while the normal audio is
recorded on the Hi-Fi track.

7

Press

RECORD on

recording.
REC

appears in the VCR’s display panel.

8

Press

STOP/EJECT on
you are
feature. See page 17.)

indicator will then light in the VCR’s display panel

SAP,

the ST/MONO/SAP feature must be set to SAP.

indicator will light in the VCR’s display panel. SAP will

the VCR or

finished.

(To

SPEED on remote.

VCR’s

display panel and

ST/MONO/SAP feature must be set to

press

6 to change.

RECIXPR on the

the VCR oi-

playback SAP use

STOP on the remote when

remote to

the AUDIO PLAY

begin

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

VCR Plus+’ lets you record a program by entering a PlusCode’ number from your TV listing. Because each area has different cable.

TV and broadcasting systems, some setup may be required before using VCR Plus+ for the first time.

A.

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

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

1. Prepare a worksheet for the VCR Plus+ channels that are different than the channels you
receive them cm. Refer to the chart below for standardized VCR Plus+ channel numbers.

2. Press

3. Press 5 to display SET

4. Press 5

5.

6. Press

PROGNCR+

MAIN MENU

to

display SET

Using your

channel number you receive on a different channel than
the assigned VCR Plus+ channel number.

If a channel in your area has been assigned more than one
VCR Plus+ channel number, enter that same channel
number next to each VCR Plus+ channel number.

Press

VCR+ CH

Press

worksheet, press hw numbers

CHANNEL

numbers up or down on the menu.

CLEAR
PROGNCR+

on the remote to display the VCR

on the TV screen.

UP VCR menu.
UP VCR PLUS

up OI down to move the

to eras? a

number.

when you are finished.

menu.

to enter

each

r

:

-a

5

i

‘VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation

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

B. VCR Plus+ Setup for Scrambled Cable System [Requiring a Cable Box)

1. Press PFiOGNCR+ on
VCR MAIN MENU on

2. Press 5 to display SET

3. Press 4

4. Press 2

5. Press two

output channel of your cable box. Press 0 before a
single-digit number. (Valid numbers are 2 -

If you connected your cable box to the VCR using
the cable box’s

INPUT on

option.

Press CLEAR to correct an entry.

6. Press
time out or press

UP VCR menu.

The

output channel of your cable box.

to display SET

when the

numbers on the remote to enter the

AUDIONIDEO OUT jacks,

the remote to select the

PROGNCR+.

VCR will now receive all channels from the

the remote to display the

the TV screen.

UP VCR menu.
UP CABLE BOX menu.

CABLE BOX menu appears

VIDEO OUT

A message appears which will

PROGNCR+ to return to

13.)

press

the SET

important:

it to the channel you want to record before
the time the recording is to begin.

Turn on the cable box and tune

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

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

* Cable box set up has been completed if you use a cable box.
* VCR Plus+ set up has been completed.
* The clock is set correctly.
. A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs.
* The remote is set to control the VCR- using VCR1 (VCR2).

Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording

1.

Press PROGNCR+ on the remote to display the

MAIN MENU on

2.

Press 1 to display the

3.

Press

numbers on the remote to enter the PlusCode

number for the program you want to record.

Press

CLEAR to correct an entry.

4.

Press PROGNCR+ to enter the

If the VCR does not recognize the PlusCode number,

UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER PLEASE RE-ENTER OR
PRESS PROGRAM TO PROCEED

screen. Check your number

the TV screen.

VCR PLUS menu.

program.

appears on the TV

and enter

it again.

VCR

5.

Press

1,2, or 3 to select type of

1

ONE-TIME PROGRAM-single

2 DAILY PROGRAM -Monday

3

WEEKLY PROGRAM - same

A screen appears verifying the channel, time on, time off,
and date of the recording.

Select a recording speed by pressing

6.

remote.

Press PROGNCR+ to enter your program. A reminder

7.
appears which will time out or you can press

PROGNCR+ to F&XII to the VCR PLUS menu.
PROGRAMS OVERLAP may

entered hvo programs where the times overlap.

See page 23
Repeat steps Z-6 for additional programs or press

8.

PAOGNCR+ to remove the menu from the TV screen.

Turn off the VCR

9,

TIMER

If using a cable box, leave it turned on and hmed to the

10

channel you want to record.

to clear a pmgmm.

before recording time.

should appear in the VCR’s display panel.

program.

program.

through Friday.

program once a week.

SPEED on the

appear on the screen if you

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Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)

The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight

different programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that:

* Cable box set up has been completed if you use a cable box.
* The clock is set correctly.
* A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs.

. The remote is set to contro1 the VCR-using

Setting a Timer Recording

1.

Press

PROGNCR+ on

If

VCR PLUS menu

2.

Press

2 to display

3.

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

1 ONE-TIME PROGRAM -single
2 DAILY PROGRAM Monday through

3

WEEKLY PROGRAM-same program once a week.

4.

Press numbers on the remote to enter the channel number
(or INPUT to

and date of the recording. Just follow the on-screen prompts.

5.

Select recording speed using

VCR1 (VCR2).

the remote to display the menu.

appears, press

the PROGRAM TIMER menu.

select line input), time to begin, time to turn off,

PROGNCR+ again.

program.

Friday.

SPEED on the remote.

6.

Press PROGNCR+ to enter your program. A

appears which will time out or you can press

return to the VCR MAIN MENU.

PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen

entered two programs where the times overlap.
Repeat steps 1-6 for additional programs.
Turn off the VCR before recording begins.

TIMER should

If using a cable box, turn on the cable box and tune it to the
channel you want to record before the time the recording is to

begin.

appear in the VCR’s display panel.

reminder

PROGNCR+ to

if you have

Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ and Timer Recordings

1.

Press

PROGNCR+ on remote to

TV screen.
If VCR PLUS menu appears, press PROGNCRc

2. Press 3 for

Each entered program is

sequence.

REVIEW PROGRAMS.

displayed for a few seconds in

display

VCR MAIN MENU on

again.

3. Press

4. Press CLEAR when the program you want to ei-ase appears on

5. Press PROGNCR+ on remote to remove

DISPLAY or 3 to display information at a faster pace.

the screen.

display from the TV

screen.

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Express Recording (XPR)

Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer

program feature. The VCR will tirn off automatically at the end of the recording.

minutes

express recording.

remaining for

Operating Instructions

1.

Turn on the VCR.

2.

Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

3.

Select the channel you want to record.

4.

Select the desired recording speed using SPEED on remote.

5.

Press RECORD on the VCR or REC/XPR on the remote to activate express
recording.

6.

Press RECORD on the VCR or REC/XPR on the remote repeatedly until the
amount of recording time for the program is displayed.

Each press of RECORD on the VCR or REC/XPR on the remote increases the
time from 30 minutes up to 4 hours.

X - REC and the amount of time the VCR will record appears in the VCR’s
display panel.

Additional Recording

Information

Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input

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

Press INPUT on the remote to enter VIDEO IN instead of the channel number on
the TV screen during timer programming.

Stopping a Recording in Progress

With the VCR: Press

With the Remote: Press

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POWER, then STOP/EJECT,

within a few seconds.

VCR1 (VCR2). then STOP,

within a few seconds.

Recording Audio Only

You can record

stereo audio, connect the VCR to a stereo TV or amplifier/receiver.

To

record

audio only from an amplifier/receiver or some other audio source. To play back

VCR Display Panel

audio only

1.

Connect
on and prepare it to play.

2.

Insert a tape with safety tab in place.
The cassette-in indicator FEZ lights in the VCR’s

display panel.

3.

Press

4.

Select recording speed using
The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR’s

display panel and on the TV screen.

5.

Press

6.

To record stereo, make sure the

feature is set to STEREO. Press PROG/VCR+,
then 5, then 6 to change.

7.

Press RECORD on the
remote to begin recording.

REC

8.

Press
remote when you are finished.

the

audio equipment to the VCR. Turn it

VCR1 (VCR2) to set remote to control

SPEED on remote.

INPUT on remote to

appears in the VCR’s display panel.

STOP/EJECT on the

select the line input.

VCR or

REC/XPR on the

VCR or

Refer fo hookup on page 7.

VCR.

ST/MONO/SAP

STOP on

the

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Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes

Operating Instructions

Use one

ri

VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR.

1. Turn on the TV and VCRs.

cation: The u”a”tho”zed

mcor&ng of Lelevlslon
p’0grarn~ and other
materialr may lnti”“ge the

nghts of c&err.

2. Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3,4, or TV’s

3. If you have connected your VCR using Option A @age 6), tune recording

4. Insert the tape you want to copy into playback VCR.

5. Press PLAY/PAUSE on

6. Press RECORD, then PLAY/PAUSE on recording VCR.

7. Press PLAY/PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin

8. Edit out segments that you do not want to copy by pressing PLAY/PAUSE

9. Press STOP/EJECT on both VCRs when you are finished.
’ You may bun off the TV after

be on to copy a tape.

ukfer t0 hookup 0” page 6.~

video input.

VCR to channel 3 or 4 -the one selected on the back of the playback

If you have connected your VCR using Option B (page 6% press INPUT

on recording

VCR’s remote to select the line input. L appears in VCR’s

VCR.

display panel.

Insert a blank tape

with safety tab in place into recording VCR.

the playback VCR to play the tape. When you reach

the point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying, press
PLAY/PAUSE to pause the tape. If streaks appear, you may need to adjust

TRACKING.

copying the tape.*

on recording VCR to
you want to copy on playback VCR by using F.FWD, REW, and

PLAY/PAUSE. Then press PLAY/PAUSE on the playback VCR to pause
the tape. Press PLAY/PAUSE at the same time on both VCRs to resume
copying.

stop copying the tape.

Then, locate the next segment

the recording has started as it does not have to

Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTM

Use

this VCR as the recording VCR and set it to respond to VCR2 on the remote

as

demikd on page 12.

which should respond to

1. Follow steps 1 - 4 in “Operating Inshuctions” above.

2. Press VCR2 on remote to control recording VCR. Press

PAUSE, to put

3. Press VCR1 on remote to control

4. Use

5. Press EDIT on

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

7. Repeat steps 4 - 6 as needed.

8. Press VCRl, STOP, then VCR2, STOP, when you are finished.

PLAY, F.FWD, and REW, to locate the point where you want to begin

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

mode.

Use your other compatible VCR as the playback VCR

VCR1

recording

remote;

the VCRs will begin copying.

VCR in pause mode.

playback VCR.

REC/XPR, then

,

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Specifications

FLlIlIIat:

Record/Playback
system:

Video Signal System:
Antenna:

Type:

Power Requirement:
Power Consumption:
Dimensions:

Weight:

VHS
Video: &Head

Audio:

EIA standard: NTSC color

75-&m external VHF/UHF combined

antenna terminal
USA:

Canada: 178 channels capability’

AutoProgramming frequency synthesis
12OV AC, 60 Hz
22 watts

3.6 inches high
(91 mm)

16.1 inches wide
(410 mm)

12.4 inches deep
(315 mm)

10 pounds
(4.55 Kg.)

VHS Hi-Fi Stereo record/playback system

181 channels capability’
(125 cable channels)

(122 cable channels)

Storage Temperature
Range:

Operating
Temperature Range:
‘Check your cable company’s compatibility requirements

Cleaning the VCR

Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your
VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top, back, sides, and
bottom of the cabinet.

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

-22-F to +14YF

+41°F to +104-F

’

various

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Location of Controls

Front Panel

Back Panel

i&mote

Remote Sensor

Receives signals from the remote control. Aim
the remote at this sensor with no objects between

them.

STOP/EJECT

Stops the
playback rewind, fast-forward, or pause of VCR.

Ejects the tape when VCR is stopped

PLAY/PAUSE
Plays a tape.

During playback, pauses action for viewing.

Pauses

unwanted scenes.

POWER

Turns the VCR on or off.

normal

recording to prevent recording of

functions such as record,

Sensor

REW

(Rewind)

Rewinds the tape.

Searches the picture in reverse during playback.

F.FWD. (Fast-Forward)

Fast-forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.
Searches the picture forward during playback.

RECORD

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

CHANNEL Up and Down

Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s
channel memory.

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Back Panel of VCR

IN FROM ANTENNA Connector

Receives a signal horn an antenna or cable
system when attached.

OUT TO TV Connector
Passes

signal to TV using the cable supplied.

CH4 CH3 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.

VIDEO IN

Receives signals from another component, such as
a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these

jacks.

Use the
the VCR’s display panel and
screen.

VIDEO OUT and AUDIO (R and L) OUT Jacks

Sends signals from VCR to another component,
such as a monitor TV or another VCR, when it is
connected to these jacks.

and

AUDIO (R and L/MONO) IN Jacks

INPUT

button on the remote to display L in

VIDEO IN on the

TV

Location of Controls

Display Panel

Tape

Display Panel of VCR

HlFl Indicator
Lights during

PLAY (HIFI/MWLINEAR) feature is set to HlFl or
MIX in the SET UP VCR menu.

Cassette-in Indicator ( m )

Lights when a tape is in the VCR.

Tape Speed Indicators (SP, LP, or SLP)

Press SPEED on remote to change.

STEREO Indicator
The STEREO indicator

you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo.
The

ST/MONO/SAP feature in the SET UP VCR

menu must be set to STEREO.

HiFi playback when the

lights when the station

AUDIO

Channel

Status Indicators

Show what the VCR is doing.

PLAY

REC-P
STILL

STILL

SLOW+ Slow motion
REW Rewind

SRCH -

F-FWD

SRCH+
TIMER
TAPE

Flashing

REC Recording

X-REC

Playback
Record-pause

Play-pause

Frame advance

Reverse search
Fast forward
Forward search
Timer programmed
Tape not inserted

Express Recording

I (SAP) Indicator
The I
ST/MONO/SAP feature in the

menu is set to SAP.

Channel Number 01 Line Indicator(L)

The channel number or line indicator (L) is

displayed.

L lights when you

record horn the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jack;.

indicator lights when the

sf3

press

INPUT on the remote to

UP VCR

VCR Indicator (Applies Only to Basic Hookup)

Lights when using the TV/VCR button.

VCR

indicator on: Picture comes from

VCR

indicator off: picture from TV channel.

Time or Time Counter
Press the DISPLAY

current time and time counter.

,

button to switch between the

VCR.

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‘BVouble Checks

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

Trouble

__-._.-,_ ,,,..,.,. ,.,.

No power 1 . Make sure VCR 1s plugged mto an operahng outlet.

VCR does not respond to remote

Remote no longer controls an RCA TV

Remote no longer controls a compatible TV, other
than RCA

VCR only responds to VCR2 button

Poor 01 no pichwe for normal TV viewing

Snowy or no picture during playback

Straks in picture during normal playback

Time counter not working

Will not record or play

Will not record

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1 -

Check connections.

: / *

Make sure the VCR’s power cord is securely inserted in the back of the VCR.

8

,,,

\ . Press
1 ­; .

’ .

i * Reprogram remote for RCA TV. See page 12.

/ - Press
; *

i *
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I .

i *
j .

: -

i -

; . Try another tape.

i

VCR1 (VCRZ) to set remote to control the VCR. See page 12.
Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them.
Change batteries.

Press

N

TV to set remote to control a compatible TV. See page 12.

Aim remote at TV with no objects between them.

.

Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed. See page 12.

Change batteries

Check

- Press

. Press NNCR to turn

-

* CheckTV’s fine tuning.

TVNCR to turn VCR

Switch TV to an active channel.
Check antenna connections.

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Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel
selected with CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR.

Check video cable connections behveen VCR and TV monitor.

Set

TV monitor to video input channel.

. Some snow/streaks are normal during search, stop-action, frame advance,

and slow-motion playback.

i . Press one
:

down and out of the picture.

1 -

Check

T-‘-” -.-“‘“~ -’ --‘.“--‘-‘^“.--‘-“-“-” -~‘-‘-----’ ---“.“‘--‘-‘-’ -‘- I-~.-.

1 . The time counter
i When an
,;

hold its count until recorded material is detected a@~.

: *

A minus (-) will appear in front of the time

~

back than a counter reading of 0:Oo:OO.

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. No cassette in VCR.

- Eject

and re-insert cassette.

. Broken tape hy - another cassette.
* VCR is in pause mode. Press

-

Safety tab removed from cassette.

*

Make sure the line indicator (L) is turned off in VCR’s display panel for

normal recording from the VCR’s tuner. Press

off the

Here’s what to try:

to set remote to

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setting of

tape-it may be worn out or of poor quality.

line indicator.

REMOTE CONT:

of the

TRACKING buttons on the remote to move streaks

unrecorded segment of tape is encountered, the time counter will

.~,

control TV.

(VCRlNCRZ) feature. See page

indicator off.

VCR

indicator on.

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does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape.

if you rewind the tape farther

PLAY/PAUSE on

VCR or

INPUT on the remote to turn

.,.,~,

12.

up or

‘.‘~ - -’ ‘^.’ - .’ .“.

PAUSE on remote.

Tape stops before complete rewind

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Trouble Checks

Trouble

Rewind does not operate

VCR PLUS display appears

on TV instead of VCR MAIN MENU when you

press PROGNCR+ on remote.

.,. ,.,, ,.,., ,,.

VCR Plus+ or

or wrong

Clock shows incorrect time or date

VCR makes noise when stopped

Will not AutoPrograti active
channels correctly

Timer recording not made

program recorded

,.,,

Here’s what to try:

*

Tape already rewound.

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1, ,..

-

After

VCR PLUS

automatically when you press

again to

display the

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-

Code number for VCR Plus+ program entered incorrectly. See page

:

. VCR Plus+ setup not done or done incorrectly. See pages 20.21.
. Cable box was not tuned on at time recording was to begin or cable box

set-up was not done correctly. See page 21.

* Program

:

* Power

.

Check to see if time and date are cox~ect - including

* Program

*

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

:

. No tape in VCR, or cassette is ejected if safety tab is broken off.

. VCR ejects cassette when the end of the

recording.

entered incorrectly (wrong

interruption. Clock area in display panel will show - -

exceeded tape’s length or tape was not rewound beforehand.

.,, ,.,

* Power intenuption. Clock on the front panel will show - -

.

Clock was not set

-

Time counter

remote.

*

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.

,.,., .,,

* Check antenna connections.

. Check

CABLE/ANT:

has been used, the

VCR MAIN MENU.

accurately (check

display appears in

VCR PLUS

PROGNCR+ on remote. Press PROWCR+

channel or times).

tape is reached during a timer

AMIPM and date).

VCR’s

display panel. Press

display will appear

AM/PM.

,,.,,

feature to make sure it is properly set. See page 8.

: - -.

: - -.

DISPLAY on

22.

Tape plays back in slow motion

Cannot select cable channels over 69

VCR and remote buttons will not operate VCR

Stereo or SAP sound not recorded

No stereo sound during playback

Stereo audio too noisy

,.,, ,,,,.,,,,,

. Press

* Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if

:

.

.

:

,., ,_ ,,,.,, ,,, ,,,,

PLAY/PAUSE on

CABLE.

.

Pro-TM Plus feature turned on.

remote

display panel.

ST/MONO/SAP feature must be set to STEREO to record broadcast stereo.
see page 19.

ST/MONO/SAP

-

STEREO indicator not on. Station not broadcasting stereo.

* AUDIO PLAY (HIFI/MIWLINEAR) feature must be set to HIFI to hear stereo

sound

Details are on page 8.

for five seconds to tom Prc+Tect Plus off.

during playback. See page 17.

VCR or PLAY on remote to return to

CABLE/ANT feature is set to

Press

and hold

feature must be set to SAF’ to record SAP. See page 19.

VCR1 (VCR2) button on

HELLO

normal playback.

appears in

,,, ,_,

* Stereo signal is weak. Set

*

Press one of

theTRACKING buttons on the remote to minimize the noise.

,,,, ,,,, ,,.,,,

ST/MONO/SAP feature to MONO.

,., ..,.

VCR’s

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Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

-

Any defect in material or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

- Ninety

* one year for parts.

The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental.

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, rebuilt

How you get service:

-

* Show the service technician your evidence of purchase dare.
* Pick up your VCR

days for labor charges.

replacement parts required to repair youx VCR.

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

Authorized RCA VCR Seticenter, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call
l-800-336-1900.

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.

Product Registration:

* Please

complete and mail the
will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card
is not required for wal~anty coverage.

Product Registration Card

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.

packed with your VCR. It

If you purchased your VCR in Canada:

*

The Canadian warranty applies in place of this warranty

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Index

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For your nearest Authorized Sewicenter
call toll-free in the U.S.A.

1-800-336-1900

Canadian

Your toll free numbers are:

English: I-800-522-0338
French: l-800-522-0445

If you would like a copy of this manual in French, please follow the
instructions below:

Tl~omson Consumer Electronics

Attention: Canadian Operations
P.O. Box 0944
Indianapolis. IN 46206-0944

Consumers -

If your VCR needs service, please contact your
dealer or the nearest Servicema from tbe yellow
pages. Please do not send any pmducts to tbe
Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on
the carton. This will only add delays in service
for your product.

Thomson Consumer Electronics
600 N Sherman Dr, PO Box 1976
Indianapolis, IN 46206

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