RCA VR677HF User Manual

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USER’S

GUIDE

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Important Information

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard,

do not expose this VCR to rain

moisture.

Cautions

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

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REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates

“dangerous

This symbol indicates important

voltage” inside the product

that

presents a risk of electric shock ox personal injury.

instructions accompanying the product.

CAUTION:

To reduce

the

risk of electric

shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION: Pour &iter les chocs @lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la

borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqli au fond.

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

user’s authority to operate it.

Note To Cable 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 VCR.

Model No.

VR677HF Serial No. Purchase Date: Dealer/Address/Phone: _

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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 or Cable System Without a

Cable Box

Cable System With Cable Box to

Unscramble All Channels

Cable System With Cable Box to

Unscramble Pay Channels

Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes- 6

Setting Up the VCR

Startup

Check Accessories With VCR

Insert Batteries in Remote 7

Turn on the TV

Turn on the VCR

Auto Cable Box Setup 8

Manual Cable Box Setup

Auto Channel Search and

Clock Set

Manual Channel Search

Manual Clock Set 10

Add or Remove Channels from

the VCR’s Memory

Set the Auto TV/VCR Feature

Use lV*VCR Button

Using the Remote Control

Component, VCR, TV, Cable Box, and RCA

DSS@ Satellite Receiver Buttons- 12-13

Controlling a VCR

Controlling a TV

Controlling a Cable Box or

RCA DSS@ Receiver

Controlling an Auxiliary RCA Component _ 17

Playing a Tape

Operating Instructions

Using the Playback Features

Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX

Feature

Auto Play Feature

Auto Repeat Feature

20 Pause for Stop-Action 21 Variable Speed Picture Search

21 Frame Advance _ 22 Slow Motion

22 Automatic Tracking 22 Manual Tracking 22 DISPLAY Button

Time Counter

23 Index Search 24 Time Search

24 Go-To Search ’ 25 Commercial Scan

Recording a Program

Types of Recordings 26 Recording Speeds 26 Recording Pause 26 Basic Recording -

Operating Instructions

Watch a TV Channel While VCR

is Recording a Different Channel __ 27

Recording While You’re Away

VCR Plus+ Recording

28-30

~__

Timer Recording 31 Checking or Clearing Timer

Recordings

Timer Recording From the

VCR’s Line Input

Express Recording (XPR)

33 Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP- 34 Recording Audio Only

35 Using Two VCRs for Copying

and Editing Tapes

36 Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTM __ 36

References

Location of Controls

Front Panel Back Panel

Display Panel Trouble Checks Specifications

Cleaning the VCR

Limited Warranty

Index

37 38 39

40-41

42 42 43

44-45

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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 below. 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.

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

Choose one answer from below.

A. Cable without a box - Turn to page 3.

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

Cinemax, etc. - Turn to page 5.

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

Optional Hookups

How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?

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

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

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Antenna or Cable System Without a Cabie Box

A. Basic hookup.

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

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

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

2. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

3. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.

B. Advanced hookup.

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

Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided.

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

2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.

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

Back of VCR

mim

RF Coaxial Cable

3OOf75 Ohm

Adapter

lo 75/300 Ohm

. 1,

Cable/

Antenna

Back of TV

•I

From Antenna

or Cable

RF Coaxial Cable

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Cable System Wtih Cable Box to Unscramble AN Channels

Position Cable Box

Position a remote-controllable cable box on top of the VCR as shown. The cable box must be positioned so the VCR can control it for the auto clock set feature to operate correctly.

A. Basic hookup.

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

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

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

2. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

3. Make sure remote-controllable cable box is positioned correctly as shown above.

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

5. m

B. Advanced hookup.

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

1. Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional

accessories

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

Y-adapter to hear sound from both channels.

2. Make sure remote-controllable cable box is positioned correctly as shown above.

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

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

Back of VCR

RF Coaxial

Cable

From Cable

Cable Box

RF Coaxial Cable

Antenna

Back of TV

Cable Box

From Cable

Back of VCR

RF Coaxial

Cable

Back of TV

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

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Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels

(suds as HBO, showtime, Pay-Per-Viw, etc.)

Position Cable Box

Position a remote-controllable cable box on

top of the VCR as shown. The cable box must be positioned so the VCR can control it for the auto clock set feature to operate correctly.

A. Basic hookup.

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

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

the TV to this channel and use the

TWVCR button to watch the VCR.

2. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

3. Make sure remote-controllable cable box is positioned correctly as shown above.

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

B. Advanced hookup.

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

1. Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided.

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

2. Make sure remote-controllable cable box is positioned correctly as shown above.

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

You will tune the TV to its video input to

watch the VCR. All pay channels are

viewed through the VCR.

Back of VCR

mim

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

From Cable

RF Coaxial

Cable

Cable Box

* II

Cable/

Antenna

Back of TV

Cable Box

Back of VCR

From Cable

Back

RF Coaxial Cable (supplied)

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Connecting ‘No

VCRs

for Copying Thpes

Option A Hookup.

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

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

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

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

3. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

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4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

Option B Hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved copy

quality and more convenient operation use of TVWCR button not required.

I. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5

and then modify with this connection.

2. Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional

accessories

not

provided.

If the other VCR is not stereo, use this VCR as

the recording VCR and plug the audio cable into the AUDIO L/MONO IN jack.

3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

You will select the Ll or L2 (audio/video) input on the recording VCR to receive the

signal from the playback VCR.

television programs

and

other materials

may infringe the

rights

of others.

Playback VCR

Recording VCR

From Antenna, Cable

or Cable Box

RF Coaxial Cable

Cable

or- -

Use the hookup to the TV

as previously selected on

pages 3,4, or 5.

\ Cab’es Use the hookup to the TV

as previously selected on

pages 3,4, or 5.

From Antenna, Cable

or Cable Box

88ms

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

Playback VCR (only)

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Startup

1. Check accessories with VCR.

Contact

your dealer if

any

items are missing.

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2 “AAA” Batteries

RF Coaxial Cable

(Stock No. 207417)

Remote

(Stock No. 221366)

2. Insert batteries in remote.

3. lUrn on the TV.

A. Turn on the TV.

If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel selected with the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR.

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

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Startup

4. TWn on the VCR.

The first time you turn on the VCR, the CABLE BOX SETUP menu will appear. Follow the steps on the screen to automatically set-up the cable box, auto channel search, and automatically set the time. If the menu does not appear or you prefer, you can perform each of these procedures manually.

5. Auto cable box setup.

CABLE BOX SETUP allows the VCR to record programs from the cable box. If your cable box can be controlled by a remote, the VCR may be able to tune it to the channel you want to record during VCR Plus+ and timer recordings and automatically set the clock after power failures. Position the remote-controllable cable box on top of the VCR at an angle to receive the infrared remote signal. See pages 4-5.

A. Press VCR1 on the remote.

The CABLE BOX SETUP menu appears the first time the VCR is turned on after connecting it.

B. Cable box not used for all channels: Press 2. You are

finished with CABLE BOX SETUP. Skip to Step 6. Cable box used for all channels: Press 1 to continue.

C. Turn on your cable box and tune it to channel 2. Press two

numbers on the remote to enter the output channel of your cable box. Press 0 before a single-digit number. (Valid numbers are 01 - 13.)

If you connected your cable box to the back of the VCR using the cable box’s AUDIONIDEO OUT jacks, press INPUT on the remote to select the VIDEO1 option.

Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.

D. Press MENU*PROG to proceed.

The VCR now automatically enters the output channel of your cable box as the channel to be recorded in the VCR PLUS+ and TIMER RECORDINGS menus.

E. Manual Controlled Cable Box: You are finished with CABLE

BOX SETUP. Press MENU*PROG to exit. Skip to Step 6.

Remote Controlled Cable Box: Enter your cable box code from the chart 011 page 16 and follow the on-screen directions.

The VCR changes the cable box from channel 02 to channel 09 when you enter the correct code for your cable box. If the cable box changes channels, press 1. The VCR will now set

the clock. Proceed to Step 6. If none of the codes work, try repositioning the cable box and

entering the codes again. If the codes still do not work, this VCR cannot control your cable box during VCR plus+ or timer recordings or automatically set the clock. Press MENUePROG to exit the CABLE BOX SETUP. Proceed to Step 6.

CABLE BOX SETUP

Is a cable

box being used with the VCR for all

channels?

CABLE BOX SETUP

Turn on the cable box and tune it to Ch 2. Enter the output channel of the cable box.

Press 01 - 13 or INPUT Press MENU to exit

CABLE BOX SETUP

The VCR will now receive all channels from the cable box on VCR Ch 03.

Press MENU to proceed

7--

CABLE BOX SETUP

Enter the code for your cable box from the

list

in your User's manual.

Did the cable box tune to channel 9?

1 Yes, setup is complete 2 No, try another code

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Startup

Manual cable box setup.

you

ever

want

to manually set up the cable box:

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

on the TV screen. B. Press 4 to select CHANNELS menu. C. Press 5 to select CABLE BOX SETUP menu. D. Perform steps B-E as shown on the previous page.

6. Auto channel search and auto clock set.

Follow the steps on the screen to auto channel search and automatically set the clock. You can also perform these operations manually through the main menu.

The VCR will automatically auto search channels and set the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time information transmitted by some broadcast stations. When the SET TIME ZONE screen appears, follow these steps to place the channels in the VCR’s memory and set the clock.

A. Press a number (l-6) on the remote corresponding to the

time zone you live in. If you do not know your time zone, press 7.

B. Set daylight savings. When the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

screen appears, press 1 if your area observes daylight savings time from April to October, or press 2 if it does not. If you do not know, press 3.

If you select

Don’t Know

for your time zone, the VCR will

set

the

clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time

information it finds. If

the

time is not correct, set

the

clock

manually.

C. Press MENU*PROG on the remote if all antenna or cable

connections are completed. The AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH will be performed, followed by automatic clock set.

Notes: If you receive all channels through a cable box and have completed CABLE BOX SETUP

Step 5, AUTO

CHANNEL SEARCH will not be performed. If The Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful message appears,

then set the clock manually. The clock must be set before you can use the timer recording feature.

After a power outage, the clock is reset automatically. The

0 indicator will flash in the VCR’s display panel if VCR Plus+ or timer programs were erased. Make sure the clock is set to the correct time.

If you receive all channels through a cable box, the VCR will

not reset the clock after a power outage unless the cable box is set to the channel carrying the broadcast signal. (Call your local cable operator to find out what channel carries the broadcast signal.)

1 VCR Plus+

Channels

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type:

CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel List 5 Cable Box Setup

CABLE BOX SETUP

Is a

cable box being used with the VCR for

all

channels?

1 YES 2 NO

I--

SET TIME ZONE What is your time zone? 1 Eastern

2 Central

3 Mountain 4 Pacific 5 Alaska 6 Hawaii 7+Don’t Know

Press MENU to continue

SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

Does your area observe Daylight Savings Time from April to October?

1 Yes, DST is observed 2 No 3+Don’t Know

Press MENU to continue

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

Now scanning channel 1

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Startup

Manual channel search.

If you change your cable or antenna signal or want to manually place channels in memory:

A. Press MENU*PROG on the remote to display the VCR

MAIN MENU.

B. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

C. Press 1 to Auto Channel Search.

The VCR automatically selects the Signal Type: CABLE

(cable TV) or ANTENNA. If you need to change the setting

manually, press 3.

Manual clock set.

If the AUTO CLOCK SET was unsuccessful or you want to manually set the clock:

A. Press MENUePROG on the remote to display the VCR

MAIN MENU.

B. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

C. Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE screen.

D. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the time

including AM or PM, month, day, and year. The day of the week will automatically appear after you enter the year.

Press 0 before single-digit numbers. Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM. Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7, then 2 for a time of 5:07PM.

Press CLEAR on the remote at any time to change incorrect entries.

E. Press MENU*PROG on the remote to start the clock.

To display the time and date, press DISPLAY on the remote.

When you set the clock manually, the Auto Clock Set feature is turned OFF. To turn it back on, display the TIME menu and press 2 to select Auto Clock Set: ON.

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

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

Channels must be placed in memory using the Auto Channel Search feature before you can add or remove channels. See Step 6.

A. Press VCR1 on the remote.

B. Press MENU*PROG on the remote to sed the VCR

MAIN MENU on the TV screen. C. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. D. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL menu. E. Follow the directions on the screen.

F. Add or remove more channels by entering channel

numbers or using CHANNEL up or down.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ $ ;;h:r Recordings

4 Channels

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel List 5 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time

I-------

l I

TIME

1 Set Time and Date

-1

SET TIME AND DATE

(hh:mm)

SET TIME AND DATE

Time OS:07 PM

Date 07/13/95 Thursday

Press CLEAR to correct

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VFR Plus+ : ;;;Er Recordings

4 Channels

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search

_ 2 Add/Remove Channels

ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL

CH 03

is presently ADDED

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Startup

8. Set Auto TV/VCR feature.

Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookups. If you have connected your VCR using the video input of

your TV, you can prevent the FZZI indicator from turning on automatically.

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

MENU on the TV screen.

B. Press 5 to display PREFERENCES.

C. Press 3 to select Auto TViVCR: ON or OFF.

Select ON if you used one of the basic hookups and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV. You will then press the TVaVCR button to turn the FX indicator on or off to switch between the picture coming from the VCR or television channels.

Select OFF if you used one of the advanced hookups and watch your VCR on the video input channel of your TV. The ivCRl indicator will not turn

on automatically. Pressing TVeVCR on the remote will still turn the

KRI indicator on or off.

9. Use TV*VCR button.

Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups.

When using one of the basic hookups, the N*VCR button lets you switch between the picture coming from the VCR

or the picture from the TV channel. This button lets you record a program on the VCR while watching another

channel on the TV. Details are on page 27.

A. Press VCR1 to set the remote to control the VCR.

B. Press N*VCR to see the picture from the VCR.

The m indicator lights in the display panel.

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

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

D. Press NWCR to see the TV channels.

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

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

CH4.

F. Press VCRI, then N*VCR to switch back to the picture

from the VCR.

i 1

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ $ ;i;:r Recordings

4 Channels 5 Preferences

I/ -7

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 Set Auto Repeat

0 Exit

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Buttons

Component Buttons

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

AUX (Auxiliary) Used with POWER button to turn

on compatible audio component. See page 17.

DSS*CABLE

Turns on a compatible RCA cable box or RCA DSS@ satellite receiver. See page 16.

Used with POWER button to turn on another brand of cable box, other than RCA, when the remote is programmed to control that cable box. See page 16.

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

Used with POWER button to turn on another brand of TV, other than RCA, when the remote is programmed to control that TV. See page 15.

VCR1 Turns on a compatible RCA,

ProScan, or GE VCR and sets remote to control the VCR.

VCRP*LD

Turns on a compatible RCA,

ProScan, or GE VCR and sets

remote to control VCR when it

has been setup. See page 14. Used with POWER button to turn

on compatible RCA or ProScan LaserDisc player.

VCR Function Buttons

Press VCR1 (VCR2*LD) to set remote to control the VCR to use the function buttons.

CHAN (Channel) Up or Down

Selects next higher or lower

channel in the VCR’s channel

memory.

CLEAR

Resets time counter to 0:OO:OO.

Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or VCR for

a VCR Plus+ or timer recording.

DISPLAY Shows VCR operating displays on the TV screen.

Displays the time counter.

EDIT Signals two properly connected compatible VCRs to begin copying a tape. See page 36.

F.ADV (Frame Advance)

Lets you view one frame with each press of the button while the

tape is paused.

FF (Fast Forward) Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture in forward motion during playback.

INPUT

Turns the line input on or off.

Ll or l-2 appears in the VCR’s display panel and VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 appears on the TV screen.

Line input refers to the signal

coming from the component connected to the audio/video input jacks on the back (Ll ) or front of the VCR (l-2).

MENWPROG Displays the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

Removes a menu from the screen.

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

Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until I--

appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers.

PAUSE Pauses action for viewing during playback.

Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes.

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Buttons

VCR Function Buttons

(continued)

PLAY

REW (Rewind)

Plays a tape.

Rewinds the tape when the VCR

POWER Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR.

is stopped.

Searches the picture in reverse motion during playback.

STOP Stops the normal functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast forward, and pause of the VCR.

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

Reduces picture “jitter” during stop-action playback.

PREV CH (Previous Channel)

Switches between two channels.

Select one channel and then select another. Press PREV CH

switch between the two channels.

SEARCH Displays INDEX, TIME, and

GO-TO SEARCH menus on TV.

Lets you advance tape 60 or 120 seconds during playback.

REC Starts VCR recording,

SLOW-/+ Used for slow-motion playback.

SPEED (Tape Speed) Selects a recording speed (SP or SLP).

TV*VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel. See page 11.

Used for express recording (XPR). See page 33.

TV Function Buttons

Press the TV button

to set remote

to control a compatible TV. Some buttons may not work with the TV.

CHAN (Channel) Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the TV’s channel memory when remote is set to control a TV.

CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen.

DISPLAY Shows the status displays on the screen.

Removes menus or displays from the screen.

MUTE Turns the TV sound on or off.

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

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

POWER Turns off a compatible TV when remote is set to control TV.

Used with TV button to turn on a compatible TV, other than RCA, when the remote is programmed to control that TV. See page 15.

PREV CH (Previous Channel) Switches between two channels.

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

SLOW-/+ Used with the TV’s menus to select and adjust features.

VOL (Volume) Up and Down Raises and lowers sound.

Cable Box and RCA DSS@ Satellite Receiver Function Buttons

Press the DSS*CABLE button to set remote to control a compatible cable box or RCA DSS@satellite receiver. Some buttons may not work with the cable box or DSS@ receiver.

CHAN (Channel) Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel.

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

POWER Turns off a compatible cable box or satellite receiver.

*DSS* is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics.

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Controlling a VCR

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

Program the VCR for Remote Control

Set the Remote Control feature of the VCR to the VCR1 or VCR2 position. The remote then controls the VCR with either the VCR1 or VCR2*LD button

whichever position you select in the menu.

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

2. Press 5 to display PREFERENCES.

3. Press 1 to activate the Remote Control feature.

4. Press VCR1 or VCR2*LD to change the setting

and program this VCR to respond to the

VCR1 or VCR2*LD button -whichever you

select.

Important Reminder: Remember you must press VCR1 or VCR2*LD on the remote whichever you selected in the menu before the remote will operate this VCR.

iI-

I I

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 Set Auto Repeat

0 Exit

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: 3 Auto TV/VCR: 4 Set Auto Repeat

Press VCR2 to change

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: 'II"2 2 Auto Play: 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 Set Auto Repeat

0 Exit

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Controlling a TV

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

Program the Remote For a TV

1. Turn on the TV.

2. Point the VCR remote at the TV.

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

TV changes

channels when the CHAN

up or down

button is pressed, set up is complete.

4. Release the buttons.

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

on-screen

displays. This is one way to tell if the remote is set to control the VCR or the TV.

Brand *

Remote Remote Button Brand * Button

Akai 03 AOC 06

Candle

Citizen 06

Colortyme

06 Concerto 06 Curtis

Mathes

01,06 Daewoo 06

Daytron

06 Electrohome 06 Emerson 06 Envision 05,06

Fisher

05,OS GE 00,01,06,11 Goldstar 06

Hallmark

06 Hitachi 06

Infinity 04

J C Penney

00,01,06,09

JBL

Jensen

JVC

10,ll Kawasho 03,06 Kenwood 06 Loewe 04

Luxman 06 LX1 04,05,07 Magnavox 04,06 Marants 04 Marantz 04,06,12

MGA

Mitsubishi 06,12 MTC 06

NAD NEC Panasonic Philco Philips Pioneer

Portland

ProScan Proton Quasar

Radio Shack

RCA

Realistic

Sampo

Samsung

Sanyo

Sears

Sharp

Sony

Soundesign

Sylvania

Technics

Techwood

Teknika

TMK

Toshiba

Universal Victor Wards

Zenith

07 06 04,ll

04,06

03,04,06 06 06 01 06 11 01,05,13 01,06 05 06 06,09 05,OS 01,05,06,07, OS,lO, 06,13 03 06 04,06 11 06 06 06 05,07,09 00 10 00,01,04,06,

* The remote

may not be able to control every

model TV of the brands listed.

Operate the TV

After you have set up your remote to control your TV, test the TV buttons

to see which ones operate your TV.

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

2. If the

TV does not turn

on in step 1, press n/ and then POWER

3. Use the “TV Function Buttons” as described on page 13.

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Controlling a Cable Box or an RCA DSS@ Satellite Receiver*

The DSS*CABLE button on the VCR’s remote is preprogrammed to control either a compatible RCA cable box or RCA DSS@ satellite receiver. If your cable box is another manufacturer’s brand and has its own remote, you will probably be able to program the VCR’s remote to control your cable box. To program the VCR’s remote, enter the code that corresponds to your brand.

Program the Remote

1. Turn on the cable box.

2. Point the VCR’s remote at the cable box.

3. Hold the DSS*CABLE button and press two number buttons to enter the code for your brand.

4. Release the buttons.

5. Press POWER on the remote. If the cable box turns off, setup is complete.

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

Brand of Cable-TV Box

ABC

Code Number(s)

53154

Anvision

07,08

Cablestar

07,08

Eagle

07,08

Eastern International

General Instrument

04,05, 15,23,24,25,30,36

Hamlin

12, 13,34,48

Hitachi

37,43

Jerrold

04,05,15,23,24,25,30,36,45,46,47

Macom

37,43

Magnavox

07, 08, 19, 26,28,29, 32, 33,40,41

NSC

Oak

01, 16,38

Oak Sigma

16 Panasonic 03,27, 39 Philips 07,08,19, 26,28,29,32,33,40,41 Pioneer 18, 20,44 Randtek

07,08

RCA

00,27

Regal

12,13

Regency

02,33

Samsung

44 Scientific Atlanta

03,22,35

Sylvania

Teknika

06 Texscan 10,ll Tocom

17,21,49,50

Unika

31,32,41

Universal

51,52

Viewstar

07,08,19,26,28,29,32,33,40,41

Warner Amex

Zenith

14,42

* The remote may not be able to control every cable box of the

brands listed.

Operate the Cable Box or RCA DSS@ Satellite Receiver

After you have set up your remote (if required) to control your cable box, test the buttons to see which ones operate your cable box or RCA DSS@ satellite receiver.

1. Point the remote at the cable box or satellite receiver and press DSS*CABLE.

2. If the cable box does not turn on in step 1, press DSS*CABLE and then POWER. If the RCA DSS@ satellite receiver does not turn on in step 1, reprogram the remote using 00.

3. Use the “Cable Box or RCA DSS@ Satellite Receiver Function Buttons” for the cable box and test the “TV Function Buttons” to see which ones operate the satellite receiver. See

page 13.

*DSS@ is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics.

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Controlling an Auxiliary RCA Component

The remote that came packed with your VCR is also capable of controlling one compatible RCA audio component, such as an AM/FM radio, CD player, tape player, or phonograph. The remote must be programmed for the specific component it is to control. To program the remote, use the code that corresponds to your component.

Program the Remote for an Auxiliary RCA Component

1. Turn on the component.

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

3. Hold the AUX button and press two number buttons to enter the code for your component.

4. Release the buttons.

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

Type of Auxiliary Audio Equipment and Code*

1 RCA Ay 67” T;r Ph;; 1

* The remote may not be able to control every RCA model of audio

equipment listed.

Operate the Auxiliary Component

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

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

2. If the component does not turn on in step 1, press AUX and then POWER.

Test the buttons on the remote to see which ones operate your component.

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Operating Instructions

To Play a Tape

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

2. Insert a tape in the VCR. VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in (m) indicator lights,

and the EZ indicator lights if the Auto TV/VCR feature is set to ON. The tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the Auto Play feature is turned on.

Safety Tab

3. Press PLAY PAUSE on the VCR or PLAY on the remote, if necessary. PLAY appears in the VCR’s display panel.

4. Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture, if necessary. Details aye OH page 22.

5. Press STOP*EJECT on the VCR or STOP on the remote.

6. Press REW on the remote or turn the shuttle ring toward REW on the VCR.

The VCR will automatically rewind the tape if it reaches the end of

the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding.

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

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Using the Playback Features

Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature

The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks on

the tape. The Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo

channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track. To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television or

amplifier/receiver using the audio/video jacks. The Tape Playback: HI-FIILINEAWMIX feature lets you select which audio you play back.

To Select Playback Sound

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

2. Press 6 to see the AUDIO menu on the TV screen.

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

Select HI-FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi-Fi track and for normal use.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Audio

AUDIO

The L and R indicators will light in the VCR’s display

1 Reception: STEREO

panel.

2 Tape Playback: HI-F1

Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural track, such as a second audio program (SAP).

0 Exit

L-

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

The L and R indicators will light in the VCR’s display panel.

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Using the Playback Features

Auto Play Feature

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

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

2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

3. Press 2 to select Auto Play: ON or OFF.

l Select ON to have a tape with its safety tab removed start playing

automatically.

l Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to

start playing automatically.

Auto Repeat Feature

The VCR will automatically repeat a segment of tape.

1. Locate the beginning of the segment you want the VCR to repeat, and press STOP.

2. Press DISPLAY to display the time counter, and press CLEAR to set the time counter to o:oo:oo.

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

4. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

5. Press 4 to display the AUTO REPEAT menu.

6. Use the number buttons on the remote to

enter the length of time of the segment you want the VCR to repeat. For example, press 0, 3, and 0 for a time of 30 minutes.

7. Press MENUePROG. The VCR will play the tape until the specified

counter reading is reached, rewind the tape and replay the segment over and over.

To Cancel Auto Repeat

Display the AUTO REPEAT menu and press CLEAR.

VCR MAIN MENU

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels

5 Preferences

PREFERENCES

_ 1 Remote Control: VCR1

2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 Set Auto Repeat

0 Exit

- ..__.

4 Set Auto Repeat

/ -4

AUTO REPEAT

2 Auto Play:

-Z Auto TV/VCR:

Set the length of time you want the tape to play in a repeating loop

Loop

from 0:OO to 0:30

(h:mm)

Press CLEAR to turn off Press MENU to set

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Using the Playback Features

Pause for Stop Action

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

1. Press PAUSE on the remote or PLAY PAUSE on the VCR during playback to stop the action.

STlL(stil1) appears in the VCR’s display panel.

2. Press TRACKING up or down to reduce picture “jitter”. If noise bars appear in the picture, adjust the tracking in the slow

mode. Press SLOW - or + to start slow-motion playback, and then press TRACKING up or down to remove the noise bars. Press

PAUSE on the remote or PLAY PAUSE on the VCR to return to

stop-action playback.

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote or PLAY PAUSE on the VCR

to return to playback. The VCR will automatically switch from stop-action playback to

stop after a few minutes.

Variable Speed Picture Search

You can search a picture during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding the tape. You can vary the speed of the search using the shuttle ring on the front of the VCR. Sound is turned off during picture search. The picture is best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.

Variable Speed Picture Search Using Shuttle Ring

The speed of the search increases with the amount the shuttle ring is turned.

1. Turn and hold the shuttle ring clockwise toward FWD on the VCR to search forward.

2. Turn and hold the shuttle ring counterclockwise toward REW on the VCR to search in reverse.

3. To return to playback, release the shuttle on the VCR.

Fast Forward Search Using Remote

1. Press FF to search forward at a faster-than-normal speed.

2. To return to playback, press FF or PLAY.

Rewind Search Using Remote

1. Press REW to search in reverse at a faster-than-normal speed.

2. To return to playback, press REW or PLAY.

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Using the Playback Features

Frame Advance

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

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

2. Press F.ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene. STIL(stil1) appears in the VCR’s display panel.

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote or PLAY PAUSE on the VCR to resume normal playback.

Slow Motion

You can view the picture in slow motion during play or play pause.

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

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

SLOW appears in the VCR’s display panel.

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

3. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture.

4. Press PLAY on the remote or PLAY PAUSE on the VCR to return

to playback.

The VCR will automatically switch from slow-motion playback

to stop after a few minutes.

Automatic Tracking

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

Manual Wacking

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

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

Press TRACKING up or down during stop-action pause to reduce picture

jitter.

Press both TRACKING buttons at the same time to turn automatic tracking back on.

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Using the Playback Features

DISPLAY Button

1. Press DISPLAY to display the status of the VCR, channel number, time counter, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. The time will appear in the display panel.

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

2. Press DISPLAY again to have only the time counter

remain on the TV screen. The time counter will appear instead of the time in the VCR’s display panel.

3. Press DISPLAY again to remove the time counter

from the TV screen. The time counter will remain in the VCR’s display

panel and no status displays will appear on the TV screen. This is convenient for editing tapes.

4. Press DISPLAY again to return to the normal status displays.

Turning off the VCR automatically returns the displays to normal.

Time Counter

The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or play back a segment of a prerecorded tape. It helps locate the beginning or end of programs you taped. The time counter resets to 0:OO:OO whenever the tape is ejected from the VCR.

For example, if a 30-minute program was recorded at the

beginning of the tape, you would:

1. Insert the prerecorded tape. Press STOP.

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

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

4. Press FF on remote or turn the shuttle on the VCR

clockwise to fast forward the tape until the time counter reads 0:30:00.

This is the approximate end of the program and you can begin recording at this spot.

5. Press DISPLAY twice to remove the time counter

from the screen and return to the normal display.

bess

__-....., -__

Seconds j

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Using the Playback Features

Index Search

The VCR has a “VHS Index Search System” that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you stop and start recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks. The VCR will automatically locate the index number you select. The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape.

1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.

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

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

Press CLEAR to correct an entry.

4. Press FF on the remote to search forward Press REW on the remote to search in reverse.

5. Press STOP on the remote or STOP*EJECT on the VCR to stop index searching.

Some index marks may be missed by the VCR.

l A mark too close to your location on the tape. l The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five minutes

or less.

l The first index mark on the tape when you start at the beginning

of the tape.

Time Search

The VCR will search forward or reverse the amount of time you select from the location you are on the tape.

1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.

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

TIME SEARCH

3. Press number buttons to enter

Enter search time

-:--

the hour(s) and minute(s) of the time counter reading you want the VCR to search.

Press FWD or REW Press SEARCH to exit

Press CLEAR to correct an entry.

4. Press FF on the remote to search forward. Press REW on the remote to search in reverse.

5. Press STOP on the remote or STOP*EJECT on the VCR to stop time searching.

INDEX SEARCH

Enter Index number

Press FWD or REW Press SEARCH to exit

/-. i

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Using the Playback Features

Go-To Search

The VCR will search for the time counter reading you select and automatically begin playing back the tape.

1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.

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

3. Press number buttons to enter the hour(s) and minute(s) of the time counter reading you want the VCR to search.

Press CLEAR to correct an entry.

4. Press FF on the remote to search forward Press REW on the remote to search in reverse.

5. Press STOP on the remote or STOP*EJECT on the VCR to stop time searching.

Commercial Scan

This is useful for scanning commercials or short program segments.

1. Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tape approximately 60 seconds.

2. Press SEARCH twice during playback to advance the tape approximately 120 seconds.

I.--/

GO-TO SEARCH

Current tape counter is

o:oo:oo

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Types of Recordings

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

Basic Recording - Operating Instructions Recording While You’re Away

VCR Plus+ Recording

Timer Recording Express (XPR) Recording Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program) Recording Audio Only Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes

Recording Speeds

Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SF’ or SLP). The speed you select appears on the TV screen and in the VCR‘s display panel. The VCR automatically selects the playback speed (SF’ or SLP).

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

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

Recording Pause

This feature allows you to prevent recording short passages of unwanted

material.

Press PAUSE on the remote or PLAY PAUSE on the VCR during recording to stop and start recording.

BEa flashes in the VCR’s display panel during record pause.

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

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Basic Recording - Operating instructions

To Make a Recording

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

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

2. Press VCR1 (VCR2*LD) to set remote to control VCR.

3. If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the WX!i indicator appears in the VCR’s display panel. If not, press TV-VCR to turn it on.

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

and on the TV screen.

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

on the TV screen.

6. Press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote to begin recording. REC and Ea appear in the VCR’s display panel while the VCR is recording.

Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel

1. Follow steps 1 through 6 above.

2. If using one of the basic hookups, press TV-VCR to switch to the TV channel. The EBI indicator will turn off in the display panel.

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

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

5. Press STOP on the remote or STOP*EJECT on the VCR when recording is finished.

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Recording While You’re Away (VCR PIUS+* Recording)

VCR Plus+ Setup for Antenna, Unscrambled Cable System (Not Requiring a

Cable Box), or Cable System with Cable Box VCR Can Control

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

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

.“.-.-“...-“.“-.-.l-l ...,.,,lllllll.-..,.. _-.l.

---------~~-- ---~-___X.--

ABC :

“IxI-“-.“.~~lll “_l-r^--rxr^lx~

Note 1:

Check your local o g for the channel number you receive this station on.

I .

Note

2 Check your local listing for the broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned to this station.

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

3. Press 4 to display CHANNELS menu.

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

5. Using your worksheet, press two numbers to enter each channel number you receive on a different channel than the assigned VCR Plus+ channel number.

Press CHAN up or down to move the numbers up or down on the menu.

Press CLEAR on the remote to erase a number.

6. Press MENWPROG when you are finished. Press 0 repeatedly to exit and remove menus

from the TV screen.

VCR MAIN

1 VCR Plus+ : ;i;:r Recordings

4 Channels

CHANNELS

II 5 --I

VCR+ Channel My Channel

4 2

3 -> -> -> y-

-- -- --

Use CHAN UPIDN to select

press O-9 to change Press MENU to save

Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TV

n Movie Classics

Arts

& Entertainment

57 Black Entertainment

54 Bravo 42

Cable News Network

45 Cinemax 98 Cinemax 2

37 The Discovery Channel

53 The Disney Channel 63 Entertainment Television

34 ESPN Sports Network

47 The Family Channel

33 Home Box Office

95 Home Box Office 2

96 Home Box Office 3

5 1 The Learning Channel

46 Lifetime

48 Music Television

49 The Nashville

Network

Nickelodeon

64 Nostalgia Television

99 Quality Value Cable 41

Showtime

97 Showtime 2

59 Sports Channel

52 Turner Network Television

USA Network

62 Video Hits I

93 Viewer’s Choice 1

94 Viewer’s Choice 2

55 WGN Chicago

43 WTBS Atlanta

WWOR New York

67 Au- Pay Televisio@uperchannel

44 Arts & Entertainment

72 Cable News Network-Headline News

61 Cable News Network

Canadian Home Shopping Network

56 Canal Famille

69 Cathay International Television Inc

68 Chinavision Canada Carp

37 Super Ecran B

60 Country Music Television

98 Super Ecran C

63 Family Channel

66 Telatino Network

62 First Choice

46 TV5 Montreal

96 First Choice Two 92 Viewer’s Choice 1

97 First Choice Three

93 Viewer’s Choice 2

99 First Choice Four 94 Viewer’s Choice 3 90 House of Commons

9 1 La Chaine Francaise

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

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VCR Plus+ Channel Worksheet

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

Broadcast or Cable TV

Station Name

(Such as ABC, NBC, CBS, etc.)

VCR Plus+

Channel Number*

(See Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Chart)

Channel Number You

Receive This Station On**

* Check your local listing for VCR Plus+ channel numbers assigned to network stations. ** Check your local or cable listing for the channel numbers to enter in this column.

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

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

The clock is set correctly.

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

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

The VCR is setup for VCR Plus+ programming.

If you receive all channels through a cable box, select a viewing channel on page 8.

Complete VCR Plus+ setup OIZ page 28 if you have connected an antenna, cable system not requiring a cable box, or a cable system with a cable box the VCR can control.

Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording

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

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

3. Press numbers on the remote to enter the PlusCode number for the program you want to record. PlusCode numbers are found in most local TV listings.

Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.

4. Press MENU*PROG to enter the program. If the VCR does not recognize the PlusCode number,

Unrecognized number... Please re-enter appears on the TV screen. Check the number and enter it again.

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

1 One time - single program recorded once. 2 Daily - program recorded at same time every day.

3 Weekdays - program recorded at same

time Monday through Friday.

4 Weekly - program recorded at same time

once a week.

6. Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote.

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

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

8. Press MENU*PROG to enter your program.

VCR MAIN MENU

VCR PLUS+

Enter PlusCode number

(from TV listing)

How often should this program record?

1 One time 2 Daily (every day) 3 Weekdays (Man - Fri) 4 Weekly

(once/week)

Program 1 (One Time) Channel

Start Time End Time

K;; ;;

Start Date 11/18/95 Sat Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to adjust Press MENU to save

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

9. The VCR MAIN MENU appears. Press 1 to enter an additional VCR Plus+ program, or press 0 to exit. A reminder appears which will time out.

10.

TU~II off the VCR

before recording time.

6 appears in the VCR’s display panel when the timer has been programmed.

After a power interruption, the 0 indicator will flash indicating that the clock has been reset automatically and all timer program settings have been lost.

11. If using a cable box the VCR can control, leave it turned on. If using a cable box the VCR cannot control, leave it turned on and tuned to the channel you want to record.

Stopping a Recording in Progress

With the VCR: Press POWER and then STOP*EJECT within a few seconds. With the Remote: Press VCR1 (VCR2*LD) and then STOP within a few seconds.

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Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)

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

The clock is set correctly.

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

The remote is set to control the VCR - using VCR1 (VCRZ*LD).

If you receive all channels through a cable box, select a cable box viewing channel on page 8.

Setting a Timer Recording

1. Press MENU*PROG on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 2 to display TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

3. Press 1 to display Create a New Program menu.

4. Press 1,2,3, or 4 to select type of program. 1 One time - single program recorded once. 2 Daily - program recorded at same time every day. 3 Weekdays - program recorded at same

time Monday through Friday.

4 Weekly - program recorded at same time

once a week.

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

number (or INPUT to select line input), start time including AM or PM, end time, and start date of the recording. Just follow the on-screen prompts.

Press CLEAR to correct an entry. If you receive all channels from a cable box and have set the

output channel of your cable box, the output channel of your cable box will automatically appear on the menu.

6. Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote.

7. Press MENU*PROG to enter your program. PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you

have entered two programs where the times overlap.

8. The VCR MAIN MENU menu appears. Press 2 to enter an additional timer program, or press 0 to exit. A reminder appears which will time out.

Turn off the VCR

before recording begins.

6 appears in the VCR’s display panel when the timer has

been programmed.

After a power interruption, the 0 indicator will flash indicating that the clock has been reset automatically and all timer program settings have been lost.

10. If using a cable box the VCR can control, leave it turned on. If using a cable box the VCR cannot control, leave it turned on and tuned to the channel you want to record.

Stopping a Recording in Progress

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

With the Remote: Press VCR1 (VCR2*LD) and then STOP within a few seconds.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

TIMER RECORDINGS

program recorc! 1 One time

2 Daily (every day) 3 Weekdays (Man - Fri) 4 Weekly (once/week)

Program 1 (One Time) Channel --

Program 1 (One Time)

Start Time 02:lO -- i~t;

Program 1 (One Time)

2:lO PM 03:35 PM

Start Date 11/18/95 Sat

Program 1 has been saved

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Recording While You’re Away

Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings

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

2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

3. Press 2 for Review Existing Progs. feature. The first program is displayed.

4. Press MENU*PROG to display the next program.

5. Press CLEAR when the program you want to erase appears on the screen.

Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input

The line input refers to the signal coming from the

AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks of the VCR. Recording

from the line input is convenient if you have a satellite receiver or similar component attached to these jacks. To timer record from the component connected to the VCR’s line input:

Press INPUT to enter VIDEO1 to record from the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks on the back or VIDEO2 to record from the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks on the front instead of the channel number on the TV screen during timer programming.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs.

Program 1 (One Time)

Program 1 (One Time) Channel .\V;DEOl

Start Time .:::-- -End Time --:-Start Date

- -, - -, - -

Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save

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Express Recording (XPR)

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

Display showing 30 minutes remaining for express recording.

RECORD

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

the

remote.

5. Press

RECORD

the

VCR or

REC on the

remote to

activate recording.

Press

RECORD on the

VCR or

REC

on the remote repeatedly until the amount of recording time for the program is displayed in

the

VCR’s display panel or

on the

TV screen.

CH 08 REC LENGTH 0:oo

SLP I

Express Display on

TV Screen

Press

RECORD

- 0:30 1:bO k30

240

Y0 4:oo

o:dO

Recording

Time

(30 Min)

(! Hd (1 Hr, 30 Min)

HIS) (3 Hrs) (4Hd (XPR Turns Off)

Each press increases the time - 30 minutes up to 4 hours.

The amount of time the VCR will record and the lRECl and 6 indicators will appear in the VCR’s display panel.

You can increase the amount of recording time by pressing

REC on the

remote or

RECORD on the

VCR.

7. To stop an express recording, press

POWER

and

then

STOP*EJECT on the

VCR or

VCR1 (VCR2*LD)

and

then STOP

on the remote within a few seconds.

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Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program)

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

Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record. To playback stereo sound, connect your VCR to a TV monitor using the AUDIONIDEO jacks.

To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP

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

1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

2. If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the E?l indicator appears in the VCR’s display panel. If not, press TWVCR to turn it on.

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

The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR’s display

panel and on the TV screen.

4. Select the channel or line input to be recorded. The channel number, VIDEO1 when recording from the

back AUDldNlDEO jacks, or VIDEO2 when recording

from the front AUDIO/VIDEO jacks appears on the TV screen.

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

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

on the TV screen.

B. Press 6 to display the AUDIO menu.

C. Press 1 to select the type of audio Reception: STEREO,

MONO, or SAP.

l Set to STEREO for normal recording and to record

broadcast stereo TV. The ST indicator will appear on the TV screen when

the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo.

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

sound is too “noisy“.

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

instead of the normal audio on the linear track. Set the Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAFUMIX feature to

LINEAR to hear SAP. Details are on page 19.

The SAP indicator will appear on the TV screen when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting SAP.

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

screen.

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

7. Press STOP on the remote or STOP*EJECT on the VCR when you are finished.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLUS+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time

Channels

Preferences

6 Audio

AUDIO

1 Reception: STEREO 2 Tape Playback:

HI-F1

0 Exit

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Recording Audio Only

You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO IN (LoMONO and R)

jacks on the back or front of the VCR.

To Record Audio Only

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

Press INPUT once to record from the back AUDIO

IN jacks. Ll appears in the VCR’s display panel

and VIDEO1 appears on the TV screen. Press INPUT twice to record from the front AUDIO

IN jacks. L2 appears in the VCR’s display panel and VIDEO2 appears on the TV screen.

The VCR will record audio from the audio

equipment connected to the AUDIO IN jacks.

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

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

3. Make sure the Tape Playback: HI-FIILINEAFVMIX feature is set to HI-FI to hear hi-fi sound.

A. Press MENU*PROG to display the VCR MAIN

MENU on the TV screen. B. Press 6 to display the AUDIO menu. C. Press 2 to select Tape Playback: HI-FI.

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

REC and @a appear in the VCR’s display panel.

5. Press STOP on the remote or STOP*EJECT on the VCR when you are finished.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings 4 Channels

5 Preferences

1 Reception: 2 Tape Playback: HI-F1

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Using Tbvo VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes

operating hlStWCtiOtlS (Refer to hookup

page 6.)

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

If you have two compatible VCRs, use the

AutoEdit feature described below.

1. Turn on the TV and VCRs.

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

recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the

3. If you have connected your VCR using Option A (page 6), tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 - the one selected on the back of the playback VCR.

If you have connected your VCR using Option B (page 6), press INPUT on recording VCR’s remote to select the line input. Select Ll to record from the jacks on the back or l-2 to record from the jacks on the front.

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

5. Press PLAY PAUSE, then PLAY PAUSE again on playback VCR when you reach the point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying. If the tape was not

recorded on the playback VCR, streaks may appear and you may need to adjust tracking.

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

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

to begin copying the tape.*

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

PLAY PAUSE on recording VCR to stop copying the tape. Then locate the next segment you want to copy on the playback VCR by using the shuttle ring and PLAY PAUSE. Press PAUSE on the playback VCR. Press PLAY PAUSE at the same time on both VCRs to resume copying.

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

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

does not have to be on to copy a tape.

Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTM

Use this VCR as the recording VCR and set it to respond to VCR2*LD on the remote as described on page 14. Use your other compatible VCR as the playback VCR, which should respond to VCR1

1. Follow steps 1 - 4 in the “Operating Instructions” above.

2. Press VCR2*LD on remote to control recording VCR. Press REC, then PAUSE, to put recording VCR in pause mode.

3. Press VCR1 on remote to control playback VCR.

4. Use FF, REW, and PLAY to locate the point where you want to begin copying. Press PAUSE while VCR is playing to put playback VCR in pause mode.

5. Press EDIT on remote; the VCRs will begin copying.

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

7. Repeat steps 4 - 6 as needed.

8. Press VCRI, STOP, then VCR2*LD, STOP, when you are

finished.

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Location of Controls

Front Panel

AUDIO IN L*MONO and R Jacks

Receives audio signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks.

Connect a component that is not stereo to the

L*MONO

jack.

Use

INPUT

on the remote to select L2 to

record from these jacks.

CHANNEL TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing.

PLAY PAUSE Plays a tape. Pauses action for viewing during

playback. Pauses recording to prevent recording of

unwanted scenes.

POWER Turns the VCR on or off.

Remote Sensor

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

Shuttle Ring Rewinds and fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture in forward and

reverse during playback.

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

when

the VCR is stopped to eject the

cassette.

VIDEO IN Jack Receives video signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder,

when it is connected to this jack. Use

INPUT

on the remote to select L2 to

record from this jack.

RECORD

Starts VCR recording.

Used for express recording (XPR).

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Location of Controls

Back Panel

CH4 CH3

ANT.

OUT TO

CH3 CH4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will

tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups.

IN FROM ANT. (Antenna) Connector Receives the signal from an antenna or cable system that is attached to this

connector.

OUT TO TV Connector Passes signal to TV using the cable

supplied.

VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN R (Right) and

L/MONO (Left) Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Connect a component that is not stereo to the AUDIO IN L/MONO jack. Use INPUT on the remote to select Ll to record from these jacks.

VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT R (Right) and L (Left) Jacks

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

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Location of Controls

Display Panel

Timer

Current Time, Time Counter,

Tape Speed

Indicator

or Status Indicator

Indicators

I I

I 1

Hi-Fi Cassette-In Indicator

Indicators

Cassette-In Indicator (m )

Lights when a tape is in the VCR.

Channel Number or Line Input

(Ll or L2)

The channel number or line input indicator (Ll or

L2) is displayed.

Press INPUT on the remote to display the line input indicator (Ll) to record from the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks on the back of the VCR, or

(i-2) to record from the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks on the front of the VCR.

(Left) and R (Right) Hi-Fi Indicators

These indicators light when the Tape Playback:

HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature is set to HI-FI or MIX. See page 19.

Status

Indicators

Show what the VCR is doing.

FFWD Fast forward

Flashing EGI Record pause

PLAY

Playback

-PLAY Reverse playback

Record

REW

Rewind

SRCH

Forward search

-SRCH

Reverse search

Channel Number or Line Indicators

(Ll

or L2)

SLOW

Slow motion

-SLOW

Reverse slow motion

STIL (still)

Frame advance

STIL (still)

Play pause

Tape Speed Indicators

(SP or SLP)

Use SPEED on remote to change recording

speed (ST’ or SLP).

Time or Time Counter

Press

DISPLAY to switch between the current

time and elapsed-time counter.

6 Indicator

Lights when VCR is set for timer recording and

VCR is turned off.

Flashes if timer recording is set, VCR is turned

off, and tape is not inserted.

Flashes after a power interruption when the

clock is automatically reset, and timer programs

are lost. iEi4 Indicator (Applies Only to Basic Hookups)

Press lV*VCR to turn on or off.

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

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Trouble Checks

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

Trouble

Here’s what to try:

No power

Plug VCR into an operating outlet.

Check connections.

Clock shows incorrect time or date

Clock does not reset after power outage

Remote locks up

VCR does not respond to remote

Remote no longer controls an RCA TV

Remote no longer controls a compatible TV, cable

box, satellite receiver, or auxiliary component

VCR only responds to VCR2*LD button on

remote Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing

Snowy or no picture during playback

Time counter not working

Make sure time zone and daylight savings information is entered correctly. See page 9.

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

Time counter display appears in VCR’s display panel. Press DISPLAY on remote.

If a cable box is used, it must be set to a channel with the “time of day signal.” See page 9.

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

Press VCR1 (VCR2*LD) to set remote to control the VCR. See kqe 24.

Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them.

Change batteries.

Press TV to set remote to control a compatible TV. See page 15

Reprogram remote for RCA TV. See page 15.

Aim remote at TV with no objects between them.

Change batteries.

Press TV, AUX, or DSSGABLE to set remote to control a compatible component. See pages 14-17.

Aim remote at component with no objects between them.

Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed.

Reprogram remote to 00 to operate RCA DSS satellite receiver.

Change batteries.

Check setting of Remote Control: VCRlNCR2 feature. See page 14.

Press TV*VCR to turn lVCRl indicator off.

Switch TV to an active channel.

Check antenna connections.

Press lV*VCR to turn Ea indicator on.

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

Check TV’s fine tuning.

Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.

Set TV monitor to video input channel.

Try another tape.

Some snow/streaks are normal during search, frame advance, slow-motion, or stop-action playback.

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:OO:OO.

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Trouble Checks

Trouble Here’s what to try:

Will not record or play

No cassette in VCR.

Eject and re-insert cassette.

Broken tape - try another cassette.

Streaks in picture during normal playback

Some snow/streaks are normal during search, frame advance, slow-motion, or stop-action playback.

Will not record

VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE on remote or PLAY PAUSE on VCR.

Safety tab removed from cassette.

Make sure the line indicator (Ll or L2) is turned off in VCR’s display panel

for normal recording from the VCR’s tuner. Press INPUT on the remote to

turn off the line indicator.

Rewind does not operate

Tape already rewound.

VCR Plus+ or timer recording not made, wrong program recorded, or 0 indicator flashing in display panel.

Wrong PlusCode entered.

Cable box or satellite receiver was not turned on at time recording was to begin.

Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times).

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

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

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

0 indicator flashes in display panel when there is no tape in VCR and

timer programs have been set, a tape is inserted with the safety tab

removed,

or there has been a power outage and all programs have been erased.

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 antenna connections.

Check Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature. See page 9.

Cannot add or remove channels

Channels must be placed in memory using Auto Channel Search feature before channels can be added or removed from channel memory. See page

Cannot select channels over 69

Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type:

CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE. Details are on page 9.

Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically

Set Auto Play ON/OFF feature to ON. See page 20.

Segment of tape plays over and over Stereo or SAP sound not recorded

Auto Repeat feature turned on. See page 20.

Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature must be set to STEREO to record broadcast stereo. See page 34.

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

SAP.

See page 34.

ST or SAP indicator not on. Station not broadcasting stereo or SAP.

No stereo sound during playback

Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature must be set to HI-FI to hear

stereo

sound during playback. See page 19.

Stereo audio too noisy

Stereo signal is weak. Set Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature to

MONO.

Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise.

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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 Hi-Fi 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

22 watts

3.7 inches high (92.6 mm)

14.9 inches wide (380 mm)

12.9 inches deep (329 mm)

9.9 pounds

(4.5 kg)

- 220F to +149”F

+41-F to +1040F

*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, anti-static cleaner and polisher.

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Limited 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.

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, refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR.

How you get service:

Take your VCR to any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call l-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 charge.

Product Registration:

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

How state law relates to this warranty:

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your VCR outside the United States:

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

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index

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

Add or Remove Channels from Memory ..... .lO

ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu

............. .lO

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

AUDIO and VIDEO IN/OUT Jacks .. .3-6,8,32,37,38

AUDIO Menu ........................ .19,34,35

Audio Components, RCA .................. .17

AUTO REPEAT Feature ....................

.20

Auto Channel Search Feature ................ .9

Auto Play Feature ......................

.18,20

Auto TViVCR Feature ................... .11,18

AutoEdit

............................... ..3 6

Automatic Tracking ....................... .22

AUX (Auxiliary) Button

................. .12,17

BackPanel................................ 8

Basic Recording .......................... .27

Batteries, Inserting in Remote

...............

Broadcast Stereo, Recording ................ .34

CABLE BOX SETUP Menu ................ .8-9

Cable Box Function Buttons ................ .13

Cable Box Set-up, Automatic and Manual ... .8-9

Cable Box, Programming Remote to Control

. .16

Cable System With Cable Box

Connections ........................

.2,3-5

Cable System Without Cable Box

Connections ..........................

.2,3

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

Cassette-In Indicator

................. .18,27,39

CH3 CH4 Switch .................. .3-6,7,11,38

CHAN and CHANNEL Up and

Down Buttons ................. .12-13,15,37

Channel Search, Automatic and Manual ... .9-10

CHANNELS Menu ..................... .8,9,28

Checking Timer and VCR Plus+ Programs ... .32

Checks, Trouble .......................

.40-41

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

CleaningtheVCR..........................4 2

CLEAR Button ... .8,12-13,20,23,24,25,28,30,31,32

Clearing Timer and VCR Plus+ Programs .... .32

Clock Set, Automatic and Manual ......... .9-10

Commercial Scan

.........................

.25

Connections

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

Audio/Video Jacks .................. .2,3-6

Cable-TV ........................... .2,3-5

TwoVCRs

.............................. .

Contents ................................. ..l

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

.15

Controls

BackPanel............................. 8

DisplayPanel.......................... 9

Front Panel

.......................... ..3 7

Remote Control Buttons ................ .12-I3

Copying and Editing Tapes ................ .36

Copying Tape, Connections ................. .6

Design Specifications ...................... .42

DISPLAY Button .................. .12-13,20,23

Display Panel

........................... ..3 9

Displays, Status .......................... .23

DSS Satellite Receiver Function Buttons

...... .13

DSS*CABLE Button .................... .12,16

EDIT Button

...........................

.12,36

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

.36

Express Recording ........................ .33

Express Recording, Stopping ............... .33

F.ADV (Frame Advance) Button .......... .12,22

FF (Fast Forward) Button ... .12,19,21,23,24,25,36

First-Time Operation .................... .7-11

Frame Advance .......................... .22

Front Panel ............................. ..3 7

Go-to Search Feature ...................... .25

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

.25

Hi-Fi (L and R) Indicator ................ .19,39

Hookup

Antenna .............................

.2,3

Audio/Video Jacks

..................

.2,3-6

Cable-TV ........................... .2,3-5

TwoVCRs ........................... ...6

IN FROM ANT. (Antenna) Connector

..... .3-6,38

IndexFeature ........................... ..2 4

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

.24

INPUT Button ..................... .12,32,36,38

L and R Indicators ......................

.19,39

Ll and L2 Indicators ................. .37,38,39

Limited Warranty .........................

.43

Line Input, Recording From ................ .32

Manual Tracking .........................

.22

MENU*PROG

Button ...... .8,9,10,12,19,20,28,30,31,32,34,35

MUTE Button .......................... .12-13

Number Buttons ........... .9-10,12-13,14-17,20

On-Screen Displays ....................... .23

Operation

Basic Recording ....................... .27

ExpressRecording.. .................. ..3 3

Playback ............................ ..18

Recording Audio Only

................. .35

Recording Broadcast Stereo or SAP ...... .34

Timer Recording

..................... ..3 1

VCR Plus+ Recording ............... .28-30

Operation, First Time ....................

.7-11

OUT TO TV Connector ................. .3-6,38

PAUSE Button ................. .12,21,22,26,36

Pause for Stop Action ..................... .21

Pause,Recording ........................ ..2 6

Picture Search ............................ .21

PLAY Button ................ .12-13,21,22,23,36

PLAY PAUSE Button ....... .18,21,22,23,26,36,37

Playback Sound, Selecting ................. .19

POWER Button

.......

.12-13,15,16,17,30,31,33,37

PREFERENCES Menu ............... .11,14,20

PREV CH (Previous Channel) Button ..... .12-I3

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Index

Problems, Solving ...................... .40-41

Product Registration

........................

Programming Remote for Cable Box ........ .16

Programming Remote to Control TV ........ .I5

Programming Remote to Control VCR ....... .14

RCA Digital Satellite System ............... .I6

REC and RECORD

Buttons ............. .12-13,27,33,34,35,36,37

[EC Indicator.

................

.26,27,33,34,35,39

Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP Feature .... .34

Recording

Audio Only ........................... .35

Basic.. .............................. ..2 7

Broadcast Stereo ...................... .33

Copying and Editing Tapes ............ .36

Express

.............................

..3 3

SAP ................................ ..3 4

Timer

..............................

..3 1

VCR Plus+ ......................... .28-30

Registration Card

..........................

Remote Control .............. .12-13,14,15,16,17

Remote Control: VCRl/VCR2 Feature ....... .14

Remote Sensor

...........................

Remove or Add Channels from Memory ..... .lO

REMOVE/ADD CHANNEL Menu ............ .lO

REW (Rewind) Button ...... .12-13,18,21,24,25,36

Safety Precautions

..........................

SAP Indicator

...........................

..3 4

SAP,Recording............................3 4

Satellite System ...........................

.16

SEARCH Button .................. .12-13,24,25

Search, Picture ........................... .21

Search,Time ............................ ..2 3

Sensor, Remote

........................... .37

SET CLOCK Menu

........................

.lO

SET TIME AND DATE Menu .............. .9,10

Setting a VCR Plust Recording ............. .28

Setting a Timer Recording ................. .31

Setting Up the VCR .....................

.7-11

Shuttle Ring ........................... .21,37

Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA Feature ..... .lO

SLOW + and -Buttons ............. .12-13,19,22

Slow Motion Playback ..................... .22

SLPSpeed .............................. ..2 6

Solving Problems ...................... .40-41

SP Speed ................................ .26

Specifications

............................

.42

SPEED Button ..... .12-13,26,27,30,31,33,34,35,36

Speeds,Recording ....................... ..2 6

Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel

NumberChart ....................... ..2 8

Startup ................................

.7-11

Status Displays

........................

.23,39

STEREO Indicator. ..................... .34,39

Stereo TV, Recording ......................

.34

STOP Button ...... .12-13,18,25,27,30,31,33,35,36

STOPmEJECT Button ............ .18,30,31,33,37

Stop Action Pause ........................ .21

Stopping a Timer Recording ............... .3l

Stopping a VCR Plus+ Recording ........... .30

Stopping an Express Recording ............. .33

Table of Contents .......................... .l

Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature ... .I9

Tape Speed Indicators .................. .26,39

Tape, Playing

............................

.18

TIMEMenu

..........................

.,.9-l 0

TIME SEARCH Menu ...................... .24

Time Counter ..........................

.23,39

Time Display ........................ .9-lo,39

Time Search

..............................

.24

Timer (6 ) Indicator ............. .9,30,31,33,39

Timer Recording

Checking or Clearing a Recording ....... .32

Setting a Recording .................... .31

Stopping a Recording .................. .31

TIMER RECORDINGS Menu .......... .30,31,32

TRACKING Up and Down Buttons .12-13,18,21,22

Tracking, Automatic and Manual ........... .22

Trouble Checks

........................

.40-41

Turn On VCR ............................. .8

TV Button

...........................

.12,13,15

TV Control with Remote ................... .15

TV Function Buttons

......................

.13

TVs, Compatible Chart

....................

.15

TV-VCR Button

................

.11,12-13,18,27

Types of Recordings ...................... .26

VCR Controls

............................

.37

VCR Function Buttons .................. .12-13

VCR Indicator

......................

.11,18,27,39

VCR MAIN MENU .... .8,9,10,14,19,28,30-31,32,34

VCR PLUS+ Menu

.....................

.30,35

VCR Plus+ Recording

Checking or Clearing a Recording ....... .32

Setting a Recording

....................

.30

Stopping a Recording .................. .30

VCR Plus+ Channel List ................ .28

VCR Plus+ Channel Worksheet ......... .29

VCR PlusCodes

..........................

.30

VCR, Cleaning

...........................

.42

VCR, Turn On

.............................

VCR1 and VCR2*LD

Buttons ............. .10,11,12,14,30,31,33,36

VCRlNCR2 Feature

......................

.14

VCRs Memory, Placing Channels ......... .9-10

VCRs, Connecting for Tape Copying ......... .6

VOL (Volume) Up or Down Button ....... .12-13

Warranty, Limited

........................

.43 Watch One Channel While

Recording Another .................... .27

XPR Recording ........................... .33

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

l-800-336-1900

Canadian Consumers Your toll free numbers are:

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

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

v THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290

@1995 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Trademark(s)@ Registered Marca Registrada(s) Printed in Malaysia

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