USER’S
GUIDE
VR678HF
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
i
Introduction
WARNING
To reduce the risk of
fire or shock hazard,
do not expose this VCR
to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully
insert.
ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la
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.
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.__________________________________________________________________
Serial No. _____________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date: ________________________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: ________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Important Information
VR678HF
Cautions
Note To Cable TV Installer
Product Registration
This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National
Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, 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.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates “dangerous
voltage” inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
This symbol indicates important
instructions accompanying the
product.
Pause for Stop-Action______________ 25
Variable Speed Picture Search ______ 25
Frame Advance___________________ 26
Slow Motion______________________ 26
Automatic Tracking _______________ 27
Manual Tracking __________________27
Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature ____ 27
DISPLAY Button __________________ 28
Time Counter_____________________ 28
Index Search _____________________ 29
Time Search ______________________ 30
Zero Search ______________________ 30
Blank Search _____________________ 31
COMMERCIALAAADVANCE™
Feature
Recording and Playback_________ 32-33
Recording a Program
Types of Recordings___________________ 34
Recording Features
Recording Speeds _________________ 34
Recording Pause __________________ 34
Basic Recording –
Operating Instructions_____________ 35
Watch a TV Channel While VCR
is Recording a Different Channel ____ 35
Recording While You're Away
VCR Plus+ Recording___________ 36-38
Timer Recording __________________ 39
Check, Edit, or Clear a VCR Plus+ or
Timer Recording _______________ 40
Timer Recording From the
VCR’s Line Input _______________ 40
Express Recording (XPR)_______________ 41
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP___ 42
Recording Audio Only_________________ 43
Using Two VCRs for Copying
and Editing Tapes__________________ 44
Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit ______ 44
References
Location of Controls
Front Panel_______________________ 45
Back Panel _______________________ 46
Display Panel __________________ 46-47
Specifications_________________________ 48
Cleaning the VCR _____________________ 48
Limited Warranty _____________________ 49
Trouble Checks ____________________ 50-51
Questions and Answers About
COMMERCIAL
A
ADVANCE™ _____52
Index _____________________________ 52-53
1
Introduction
Table of Contents
Important Information
Warnings______________________________ i
Cautions ______________________________ i
Note to Cable TV Installer _______________ i
Product Registration ____________________ i
Hooking Up the VCR
Choosing a Hookup ____________________ 2
Antenna or Cable System Without a
Cable Box _________________________ 3
Cable System With Cable Box to
Unscramble All Channels ___________ 4
Cable System With Cable Box to
Unscramble Pay Channels___________ 5
RCA DSS®Satellite Receiver___________ 6-7
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ 8
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
Check Accessories With VCR ________ 9
Attach Power Cord to Back of VCR___ 9
Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 9
Turn on the TV_____________________9
Use the On-Screen Menu System ____ 10
Turn on the VCR__________________ 10
Auto Cable/DSS Box Setup ______ 11-12
Manual Cable Box Setup _________ 12
Auto Channel Search and Clock Set _ 13
Manual Channel Search __________ 13
Manual Clock Set________________ 14
Setup VCR Plus+ Channels ________ 14
Program VCR for VCR1 or
VCR2•LD Button _______________ 14
Add or Remove Channels from
VCR's Memory__________________ 14
Use TV•VCR Button _______________ 15
Set the Auto TV/VCR Feature _______ 15
Using the Remote Control
Component, VCR, TV, Cable Box, and
RCA DSS®Receiver Buttons_____ 16-17
Controlling a VCR ____________________ 18
Controlling a TV ______________________ 19
Controlling a Cable Box or
RCA DSS®Receiver _________________ 20
Controlling an Auxiliary RCA Component _ 21
Playing a Tape
Operating Instructions_________________ 22
Using the Playback Features
Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/
MIX Feature ____________________ 23
Auto Play Feature_________________ 24
Auto Repeat Feature_______________ 24
2
Hooking Up the VCR
Choosing a Hookup
The hookups on pages 3 through 7 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and
Advanced (B and C).
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). 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.
D. RCA DSS®Satellite System and another source (A, B, C) – Go to question 3.
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.
3. What type of RCA brand DSS®satellite system
do you have?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Satellite receiver connected to TV without audio/video inputs –
Turn to page 6.
B. Basic satellite receiver connected to TV with audio/video inputs –
Turn to page 7.
C. Deluxe satellite receiver connected to TV with audio/video inputs –
Turn to page 7.
Optional Hookups
How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?
A. Select a hookup by answering the questions above.
B. Then modify the connections as shown on page 8.
DSS®is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation.
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Hooking Up the VCR
CH
3 4
AUDIO
VIDEO
R
R
L
IN OUT
IN OUT
Back of VCR
Back of TV
300/75 Ohm
Adapter
OR
From Antenna
or Cable
Cable/
Antenna
OR
VHF
UHF
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
MONO
L
Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable 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.
4.
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. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
3.
You will tune the TV to its video input to
watch the VCR.
Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF.
See
page 15.
Continue to page 9.
Continue to page 9.
CH
3 4
AUDIO
VIDEO
R
R
L
IN OUT
IN OUT
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
CABLE /
ANTENNA
L /
MONO
RIGHT
VIDEO
INPUT
INOUT
Back of TV
Back of VCR
Audio/Video Cables
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
From Antenna
or Cable
OR
300/75 Ohm
Adapter
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
MONO
L
A
B
4
Hooking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels
CH
3 4
AUDIO
VIDEO
R
R
L
IN OUT
IN OUT
Back of VCR
OUTIN
Cable Box
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
Back of TV
Cable/
Antenna
OR
VHF
UHF
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
MONO
L
Position cable box.
Position the remote-controllable cable box on
top of the VCR. You may need to position it
at different angles before the VCR can
control it. Make sure the cable box does not
cover the transmitting window on top of the
VCR.
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, TV, and
cable box.
4.
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. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
3.
You will tune the TV to its video input to
watch the VCR.
Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF. See
page 15.
Continue to page 9.
Continue to page 9.
A
B
Caution: The unauthorized recording of
satellite broadcasts, television programs, or
other materials may infringe the rights of others.
Transmitting
Windows
Remote Sensor
Cable Box
From Cable
Back of VCR
MONO
L
R
IN OUT
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
L
R
Audio/Video Cables
Back of TV
VIDEO
IN OUT
VIDEO
INPUT
RIGHT
AUDIO
L /
MONO
Cable Box
RF Coaxial
Cable
CH
3 4
INOUT
CABLE /
ANTENNA
OUTIN
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
5
Hooking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels
(such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.)
Position cable box.
Position the remote-controllable cable box on
top of the VCR. You may need to position it
at different angles before the VCR can
control it. Make sure the cable box does not
cover the transmitting window on top of the
VCR.
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, TV, and
cable box.
4.
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. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
3.
You will tune the TV to its video input to
watch the VCR. All pay channels are
viewed through the VCR.
Continue to page 9.
Continue to page 9.
CH
3 4
AUDIO
VIDEOR
R
L
IN OUT
IN OUT
Back of VCR
OUTIN
Cable Box
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
Back of TV
Cable/
Antenna
OR
VHF
UHF
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
MONO
L
A
B
Transmitting
Windows
Remote Sensor
Cable Box
From Cable
Signal
Splitter
Cable Box
OUTIN
Back of VCR
CABLE /
ANTENNA
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
MONO
L
RF Coaxial
Cable
(supplied)
R
IN OUT
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
L
R
VIDEO
IN OUT
Audio/Video Cables
VIDEO
INPUT
RIGHT
INOUT
AUDIO
L /
MONO
CH
3 4
Back of TV
6
Hooking Up the VCR
RCA DSS®Satellite Receiver
CH
3 4
AUDIO
VIDEOR
R
L
IN OUT
IN OUT
VIDEO R AUDIO L
S-VIDEO
CH3
CH4
IN FROM ANT
SATELLITE IN
OUT TO TV
Back of VCR
Back of Satellite Receiver
From
Satellite
Dish
RF Coaxial Cable
Audio/Video Cables
(supplied)
From
Cable, Cable Box
or Antenna
Back of TV
Cable/
Antenna
OR
VHF
UHF
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
MONO
L
Position RCA DSS®receiver.
Position the receiver on top of the VCR. You
may need to position it at different angles
before the VCR can control it. Make sure the
receiver does not cover the transmitting
window on top of the VCR.
Do not stack electronic components or other
objects on top of the RCA DSS®receiver.
The slots on top of the receiver must be
left uncovered to allow proper airflow
to the unit. Blocking the airflow to the unit
could impair performance or damage your
receiver and other components. Also, do
not stack the RCA DSS®receiver on top of a
“hot component” such as an audio power
amplifier.
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup if your TV does not have
audio/video jacks.
1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of
satellite receiver to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the VCR to this channel or its line
input (L1) to record from the receiver.
To watch the satellite receiver, turn off the VCR.
If you want to watch or record the signal from
your antenna, cable, or cable box, make sure the
satellite receiver is turned off.
2. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the TV to this channel and use the
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.
3. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
4. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
receiver.
5.
Continue to page 9.
A
Caution: The unauthorized recording
of satellite broadcasts, television
programs, or other materials may
infringe the rights of others.
Transmitting
Windows
Remote Sensor
Satellite Receiver
7
Hooking Up the VCR
RCA DSS®Satellite Receiver
B. Advanced hookup with
basic receiver.
Use this hookup if your TV has audio/video
jacks and your receiver has one set of
AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.
1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of
receiver to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the VCR to this channel to record
from the satellite receiver.
To watch the satellite receiver, tune your TV to
its video input channel.
If you want to watch or record the signal from
your antenna, cable, or cable box, make sure the
satellite receiver is turned off.
2. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the TV to this channel and use the
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.
3. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
4. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
receiver.
5.
C. Advanced hookup with
deluxe receiver.
Use this hookup if your TV has audio/video
jacks and your receiver has two sets of
AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.
1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the TV to this channel and use the
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.
To record from the satellite receiver, you will
tune the VCR to its line input (L1).
To watch the satellite receiver, tune your TV to
its video input channel.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
receiver.
4.
Continue to page 9.
Continue to page 9.
CH
3 4
AUDIO
VIDEOR
R
L
IN OUT
IN OUT
VIDEO R AUDIO L
S-VIDEO
CH3
CH4
IN FROM ANT
SATELLITE IN
OUT TO TV
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
CABLE /
ANTENNA
L /
MONO
RIGHT
VIDEO
INPUT
INOUT
Back of TV
Audio/Video Cables
(supplied)
Back of VCR
Back of Satellite Receiver
From
Satellite
Dish
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
RF Coaxial Cable
From
Cable, Cable Box
or Antenna
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
MONO
L
B
C
Caution: The unauthorized recording
of satellite broadcasts, television
programs, or other materials may
infringe the rights of others.
From
Satellite
Dish
From
Cable Box
or Antenna
Back of Satellite Receiver
CH3
CH4
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
S-VIDEO
VIDEO R AUDIO L
Audio/Video Cables
(supplied)
MONO
L
IN OUT
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
L
R
VIDEOR
IN OUT
Audio/Video Cables
VIDEO
INPUT
RIGHT
INOUT
AUDIO
L /
MONO
CH
3 4
CABLE /
ANTENNA
SATELLITE IN
Back of VCR
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Back of TV
8
Hooking Up the VCR
Connecting T wo VCRs for Copying Tapes
CH
3 4
AUDIO
VIDEO
R
R
L
IN OUT
IN OUT
CH
3 4
AUDIO
VIDEO
R
R
L
IN OUT
IN OUT
Playback VCR
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Recording VCR
Audio/Video
Cables
RF Coaxial
Cable
or
Use the previously selected
hookup to the TV.
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
MONO
L
MONO
L
Option A hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection which
requires fewer accessories.
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 7
and then modify with this connection.
2. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the playback
VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the recording VCR to this channel
to receive the signal from the playback VCR.
3. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
5.
Option B hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved copy
quality and more convenient operation — use of
TV•VCR button not required.
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 7
and then modify with this connection.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
If your other VCR is not stereo, plug it into the
AUDIO L MONO jack of this VCR to hear sound
from both channels.
3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
4.
You will select the line (audio/video)
input on the recording VCR to receive the
signal from the playback VCR.
Continue to page 9.
Continue to page 9.
B
A
Caution: The unauthorized recording
of satellite broadcasts, television
programs, or other materials may
infringe the rights of others.
Playback VCR
MONO
L
R
MONO
L
R
Audio/Video
Cables
IN OUT
AUDIO
IN OUT
AUDIO
L
R
L
R
IN OUT
IN OUT
VIDEO
Audio/Video
Cables
VIDEO
or
CH
3 4
Recording
VCR
CH
3 4
RF Coaxial
Cable
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
Use the previously selected
hookup to the TV.
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Setting Up the VCR
1. Check accessories with VCR.
Contact your dealer if any items are missing.
2. Attach power cord to back of VCR.
3. Insert batteries in remote.
4. Turn 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 CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR.
If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the TV to the TV’s
video input. (See TV owner’s manual for details.)
Remote
(Stock No. 225529)
EDIT
SEARCH
VOL
VOL
MUTE
PREV CH
DISPLAY
INPUT
1
4
7
TV•VCR
3
6
9
2
5
8
0
CLEAR
SPEED
REW
PLAY FF
STOP
PAUSE
REC
MENU
PROG
*
P
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W
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V
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D
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TRACKING
3
4
SLOW
–
+
F.ADV
MOVE
RF Coaxial Cable
(Stock No. 221396)
2 “AAA” Batteries
Startup
Power Cord
(Stock No. 218104)
2nd
1st
10
MENU
PROG
*
1
4
7
3
6
9
2
5
8
0
MOVE
Startup
Setting Up the VCR
5. Use the on-screen menu system.
Point and Select is the method you use to move
through the menu system. There are two ways to select
(or change) a menu or feature.
• Using the Number Buttons: Press MENU•PROG to
display the VCR MAIN MENU. Then use the
number button on the remote that corresponds to
the number on the menu to select (or change) an
item. Using the number button allows you to point
and select a menu item at the same time.
• Using the MOVE Arrows: Press MENU•PROG to
display the VCR MAIN MENU. Then use the or
MOVE arrow button to point to a menu or item.
Press MENU•PROG to select (or change) the item.
Although there are two ways to access the menu
system, only the number buttons are referenced
throughout this manual to explain the VCR features
and operations.
6. Turn on the VCR.
A. Press VCR1 on the remote.
The first time you turn on the VCR, the SETUP
menu will appear. Follow the steps on the screen to
automatically set-up the cable box or RCA DSS
®
satellite receiver, auto channel search, automatically
set the time, and select some feature options.
1. Press number button 1 on the remote to Begin
setup.
Proceed to Step 7.
2. Press number button 2 on the remote to Cancel
the setup.
If you choose not to use the SETUP menu,
follow the steps in this section to manually set
up the VCR so it will operate properly.
If you skip auto channel search during setup the
auto clock set feature will not be performed.
If the SETUP menu does not appear or you prefer,
you can manually select the SETUP menu. Each of
these features (except the automatic clock set) may
also be performed individually.
To manually select the SETUP menu.
1. Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR MAIN
MENU.
2. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu.
SETUP
The setup procedure
will help you configure
your VCR. Would you
like to begin the
setup procedure now?
1 Begin setup
2 Cancel
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
7. Auto cable/DSS box setup.
The cable/DSS box setup allows the VCR to record
programs from the cable box or RCA DSS®receiver.
• 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 to receive the infrared
remote signal. See pages 4-5.
• The VCR will turn on an RCA DSS®receiver and
tune it to the channel you want to record during
timer recordings. Position the receiver on top of
the VCR to receive the infrared remote signal. See
pages 6-7.
A. Cable box or satellite receiver not used for all
channels:
Press 2. You are finished with CABLE BOX
SETUP. Skip to Step 8.
Cable box or RCA DSS® receiver used for all
channels:
Press 1 to continue.
B. Press two numbers on the remote to enter the
output channel of your cable box or satellite
receiver. Press 0 before a single-digit number.
Valid numbers are 01 – 99.
If you connected your cable box or satellite
receiver to the VCR using the box’s AUDIO/VIDEO
OUT jacks, press INPUT to select the VIDEO1 or
VIDEO2 option.
Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.
C. Press MENU•PROG to proceed.
The VCR now automatically enters the output
channel of your cable box or satellite receiver as
the channel to be recorded in the VCR PLUS+ and
TIMER RECORDINGS menus.
D. Press MENU•PROG to proceed.
CABLE/DSS BOX SETUP
Enter the output
channel of the cable
box or DSS receiver.
--
Press 01-99 or INPUT
Press MENU to exit
CABLE/DSS BOX SETUP
The VCR will now receive
all channels from the
cable box or DSS
receiver on VCR Ch 03
Press MENU to proceed
CABLE/DSS BOX SETUP
Enter the code for
your cable box or DSS
receiver from the list
in your User's Manual.
--
Press MENU to proceed
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SETUP
Is a cable box or DSS
receiver being used
with the VCR for all
channels?
1 Yes
2 No, skip this step
Did the DSS receiver
turn on and tune to
channel 200?
1 YES, setup complete
2 NO, try another code
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Setting Up the VCR
The VCR will now tune your receiver to the correct
channel during timer recordings. – – – DSS will appear
for the channel in the timer program menu.
AUTO CLOCK set is not supported by DSS. Proceed to
step 8, and manually set the clock.
• Remote Controlled Cable Box: Enter your cable box
code from the chart on page 20 and follow the on-screen
directions.
CABLE/DSS BOX SETUP
Please turn on the
cable box and tune it
to channel 2.
Press MENU to proceed
CABLE/DSS BOX SETUP
Did the cable box
tune to channel 9?
1 YES, setup complete
2 NO, try another code
Manual cable box setup.
If 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 4 to select Cable/DSS Setup.
D. Perform steps A-E as shown in step 7.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
E. Manually Controlled Cable Box: You are finished with cable box setup.
Press MENU•PROG to exit. Proceed to Step 8.
RCA DSS®Receiver or Remote Controlled Cable Box:
• RCA DSS®Receiver: Enter 00 for the code. The receiver should turn on
and tune to channel 200.
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 Cable/DSS Setup
5 VCR Plus+ Channel List
0 Exit to Main Menu
• 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. Proceed to Step 8.
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 timer
recordings or automatically set the clock. Press
MENU•PROG. Proceed to Step 8.
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
8. 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 each of these
operations separately from the VCR MAIN MENU.
RCA DSS®Receiver: If you receive all channels through an RCA
DSS® satellite receiver, set the clock manually.
Cable Box: The VCR will proceed to automatic clock set.
No Cable Box: Follow the directions on the screen to
automatically auto search channels and set the clock using the
Coordinated Universal Time information transmitted by some
broadcast stations.
If 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 (1-6) on the remote corresponding to the
“standard” time zone you live in. If you do not know your time
zone, press 7 and an automatic setting will be made.
If you select 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, select a time
zone or set the clock manually.
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.
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 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.
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.)
* Signal might not be available in some areas.
Manual channel search.
If you ever need to manually Auto Channel Search because you
change cable or antenna signals:
A. Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the
TV screen. If this menu does not appear:
• Make sure TV is tuned to same channel as the CH3 CH4
switch on the back of the VCR or the TV’s video input (refer
to TV’s manual).
• Press VCR1, then press MENU•PROG again.
• If you use a basic hookup, check VCR indicator in display
panel – it should be on. Press TV•VCR to turn it on.
• Check the connections.
B. Press 4to display the CHANNELS menu.
C. Press 1 to begin Auto Channel Search.
The VCR automatically selects CABLE (cable TV) or
ANTENNA. If you need to change the setting manually, press 3.
Now scanning channel 1
Press any key to cancel
The VCR is now setting
the clock. This may
take several minutes.
Press MENU to cancel
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
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
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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
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 Cable/DSS Setup
5 VCR Plus+ Channel List
0 Exit to Main Menu
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
9. Setup VCR Plus+ channels.
The VCR must be setup with the VCR Plus+ channels
before you can record using VCR Plus+. This can be
done now or at a later time. Details are on page 36.
10. Program VCR for VCR1 or VCR2•LD button.
You can program this VCR to respond to the VCR1 or
VCR2•LD button on the remote. Details are on page 18.
Remember you must press VCR1 or VCR2•LD on the
remote — whichever you selected in the menu — before
the remote will operate this VCR.
11. Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory.
You may want to add or remove channels if some of the
channels are not active, have weak signals, or you do not
want to watch them.
We recommend channels be placed in memory using the
Auto Channel Search feature described in step 8 before
adding or removing channels. Channels 2-13, L1, and L2
are preset at the factory.
A. Press VCR1 on the remote.
B. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR
MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
C. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
D. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
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+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
CH 03
is presently ADDED
Press CLEAR to remove
Press MENU to exit
Manual clock set.
If the AUTO CLOCK SET was unsuccessful or you
want to manually set the clock:
If you set the clock manually during setup, Auto Clock
Set will be set to OFF.
A. Press MENU•PROG on remote to display the VCR
MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
B. Press 3 to point and select the TIME menu.
C. Press 1 to display Set Time and Date.
D. 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 1 for AM or 2 for PM.
• Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect
entries.
E. Press MENU•PROG on remote to remove SET
CLOCK from the TV screen and start the clock.
The time will appear in the VCR’s display panel
and the time and date will appear on the TV
screen when you press DISPLAY.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
TIME
1 Set Time and Date
SET CLOCK
Time --:--
(hh:mm)
Date --/--/--
Press MENU to exit
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 Cable/DSS Setup
5 VCR Plus+ Channel List
0 Exit to Main Menu
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Setting Up the VCR
12. 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
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 35.
A. Press VCR1 to set the remote to control the VCR.
B. Press TV•VCR to see the picture from the VCR.
The VCR indicator lights in the display panel.
C. Press CHANNEL up or down on the VCR or CHAN on
VCR’s remote to change channels on the VCR.
The channel number changes in the display panel.
D. Press TV•VCR to see the TV channels.
The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel.
Change channels using the TV’s remote.
E. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel — CH3 or
CH4.
F. Press VCR1, then TV•VCR to switch back to the picture
from the VCR.
13. Set Auto TV/VCR feature.
If you used one of the basic hookups and did not connect the
audio/video jacks of the VCR to the TV, leave the Auto
TV/VCR feature set to ON.
If you have connected your VCR using the audio/video
input of your TV, you can prevent the VCR indicator from
turning on automatically and interrupting the cable or
antenna signal to your TV.
A. Press MENU•PROG on remote to see VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen.
B. Press 6 to display PREFERENCES.
C. Press 3 to select Auto TV/VCR: ON or OFF.
• Select ON if you used one of the basic hookups and
watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV. The
VCR will automatically switch the TV•VCR setting to
VCR every time the VCR is turned on, a tape with the
safety tab removed is inserted, or you press PLAY.
• Select OFF if you used one of the advanced hookups
and watch your VCR on the video input channel of
your TV. The VCR indicator will not turn on
automatically and the signal from your antenna or
cable to your TV will not be interrupted.
Pressing TV•VCR on the remote will still turn the VCR
indicator on or off and switch the antenna signal.
Startup
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Panel Display: AUTO
5 CF Marking: ON
6 CF Playback: AUTO
7 CF Display: BLUE
8 Set Auto Repeat
0 Exit
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