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USER’S GUIDE
VR681HF
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
Page 2
i
Introduction
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
borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú 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.
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
VR681HF
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
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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
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ 6
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
Check Accessories With VCR ________ 7 Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 7 Turn on TV and VCR _______________ 7 Use On-Screen Menu System ________ 8 Select Signal Type__________________ 8 Set the Time and Date ______________ 9 Place Channels in VCR's Memory ____ 9 Add or Remove Channels from
VCR's Memory_________________ 10
Use
TV•VCR Button _______________ 10
Set Up Cable Box__________________ 11
Using the Remote Control
Component, VCR, TV, and
StarSight Function Buttons ______ 12-14
Controlling a TV ______________________ 15
Playing a Tape
Operating Instructions_________________ 16 Using the Playback Features
Auto Play Feature_________________ 17 Tracking _________________________ 17 Pause for Stop-Action______________ 17 Slow Motion______________________ 17 Picture Search ____________________ 18 Variable Speed Picture Search and
Frame Advance ________________ 18 Go-To 0:00:00 and STOP ___________ 18 Index Search _____________________ 19
Scan and Play ________________ 19 Skip Search_______________________ 19 Tape Length______________________ 20
Repeat Function __________________ 20 Audio Playback___________________ 20 Closed Captioning ________________ 21 On-Screen Status Displays__________ 21
Recording Features
Recording Speeds _____________________ 22 Pause________________________________ 22
Recording Options______________ 22
Basic Recording_______________________ 23
Watching a TV Channel While VCR
is Recording a Different Channel ____ 23 Timer Recording ___________________ 24-25 Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP___ 26 Recording Audio Only_________________ 27 Using Two VCRs for Copying
and Editing Tapes__________________ 28
StarSight System
Introduction__________________________ 29 Subscribing to StarSight Information_____ 29 Activating StarSight ________________ 31-32 Using the StarSight Features
INFO Button_______________________ 33 Grazing___________________________ 33 Browsing _________________________ 34 Grid Guide________________________ 35 Tuning by Channel_________________ 35 Channel Guide ____________________ 36 Theme Guide______________________ 37 Recording ______________________ 38-40 Selecting and De-selecting Channels__ 41 Changing the Channel Order ________ 41 Scheduling Data Reception __________ 42 What you should do when you move _ 42 Changing Your Cable Box___________ 43
References
PBS Stations _______________________44-46 Cable Box Codes ______________________46 Specifications_________________________ 47 Cleaning the VCR _____________________ 47 Location of Controls
Front Panel_______________________ 48 Display Panel_____________________ 49
Back Panel _______________________ 50 Limited Warranty _____________________ 51 Trouble Checks ____________________ 52-55 Index _____________________________ 56-57
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2
Hooking Up the VCR
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 hookups and additional accessories may not be needed.
The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a TV with audio and video jacks using a signal splitter. This connection may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation, and it may require additional accessories.
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 cable 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 Hookup
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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3
Hooking Up the VCR
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
OUT TO TV
IN FROM ANT.
CH 3 564
AUDIO
VIDEO
IN 1
OUT 1
R
L
CABLE BOX
OUT TO
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 CH 3
55 66
4 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, Hi-Fi, stereo playback 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.
Continue to page 7.
Continue to page 7.
OUT TO TV
IN FROM ANT.
CH 3 564
AUDIO
VIDEO
IN 1
OUT 1
R
L
CABLE BOX
OUT TO
Back of VCR
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
CABLE / ANTENNA
L /
MONO
RIGHT
VIDEO INPUT
INOUT
From Antenna
or Cable
OR
Back of TV
300/75 Ohm
Adapter
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Audio/Video Cables
Signal
Splitter
A
B
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4
Hooking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels
OUT TO TV
IN FROM ANT.
CH 3 564
AUDIO
VIDEO
IN 1
OUT 1
R
L
CABLE BOX
OUT TO
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
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the CH 3
55
66
4 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, Hi-Fi, stereo playback 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.
Cable Box Adapter Hookup
Use this adapter if you have a wireless remote controlled cable box. You can tune the cable box to the channel you want to record or watch with the remote. Refer to step 11, page 11 for setup.
1. Connect the cable box adapter to the OUT TO CABLE BOX jack on the back of the
VCR.
2. Position adapter on top of the cable box.
Make sure it is properly positioned so the sensor on the bottom can send signals to the sensor area of the cable box. You may want to test the adapter before removing the adhesive for permanent placement.
Continue to page 7.
Continue to page 7.
A
B
CH 9
Infra-red receiving area
Decoder Box
Infra-red emitting point
The bottom of the adapter
OUT TO TV
IN FROM ANT.
CH 3 564
AUDIO
VIDEO
IN 1
OUT 1
R
L
CABLE BOX
OUT TO
Back of VCR
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
Signal Splitter
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Cable Box
OUTIN
RF Coaxial
Cable
CH 3 564
OUT TO
CABLE BOX
S-VIDEO
Back of VCR
IN 1
OUT 1
Audio/Video Cables
VIDEO INPUT
RIGHT
AUDIO
L /
MONO
Back of TV
VIDEO
L AUDIO R
INOUT
IN FROM ANT.
OUT TO TV
CABLE / ANTENNA
Page 7
5
Hooking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels
(such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.)
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
OUT TO TV
IN FROM ANT.
CH 3 564
AUDIO
VIDEO
IN 1
OUT 1
R
L
CABLE BOX
OUT TO
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the CH 3
55
66
4 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, Hi-Fi, stereo playback 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.
Cable Box Adapter Hookup
Use this adapter if you have a wireless remote controlled cable box. You can tune the cable box to the channel you want to record or watch with the remote. Refer to step 11, page 11 for setup.
1. Connect the cable box adapter to the OUT TO CABLE BOX jack on the back of the
VCR.
2. Position adapter on top of the cable box.
Make sure it is properly positioned so the sensor on the bottom can send signals to the sensor area of the cable box. You may want to test the adapter before removing the adhesive for permanent placement.
Continue to page 7.
Continue to page 7.
A
B
CH 9
Infra-red receiving area
Decoder Box
Infra-red emitting point
The bottom of the adapter
OUT TO TV
IN FROM ANT.
CH 3 564
AUDIO
VIDEO
IN 1
OUT 1
R
L
CABLE BOX
OUT TO
Back of VCR
From Cable
Signal Splitter
Cable Box
OUT TO
CABLE BOX
CH 3 564
OUTIN
Back of VCR
IN 1
OUT 1
VIDEO
L AUDIO R
IN FROM ANT.
OUT TO TV
RF Coaxial Cable (supplied)
Audio/Video Cables
S-VIDEO
Back of TV
VIDEO INPUT
RIGHT
AUDIO
L /
MONO
INOUT
CABLE / ANTENNA
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Hooking Up the VCR
Connecting T wo VCRs for Copying Tapes
OUT TO TV
IN FROM ANT.
CH 3 564
AUDIO
VIDEO
IN 1
OUT 1
R
L
CABLE BOX
OUT TO
OUT TO TV
IN FROM ANT.
CH 3 564
AUDIO
VIDEO
IN 1
OUT 1
R
L
CABLE BOX
OUT TO
Playback VCR
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Recording
VCR
Audio/Video
Cables
RF Coaxial
Cable
or
Use the hookup to the TV
as previously selected on
pages 3, 4, or 5.
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
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 CH 3
55
66
4 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.
1. 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 your other VCR is not stereo, you may need a Y-adapter to copy 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 7.
Continue to page 7.
B
A
Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others.
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
Audio/Video
Cables
Playback VCR
OUT TO
CABLE BOX
CH 3 564
Recording
VCR
OUT TO
CABLE BOX
CH 3 564
Use the hookup to the TV
as previously selected on
IN 1
OUT 1
OUT 1
IN 1
VIDEO
L AUDIO R
VIDEO
L AUDIO R
RF Coaxial
Cable
IN FROM ANT.
OUT TO TV
IN FROM ANT.
OUT TO TV
or
pages 3, 4, or 5.
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
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7
Setting Up the VCR
1. Check accessories with VCR.
Contact your dealer if any items are missing.
2. Insert batteries in remote.
3. 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 CH 3
56
4switch 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.)
4. Turn on the VCR.
A. Press VCR POWER on the remote.
The ANTENNA/CABLE SET menu appears prompting you to set the type of connection you are using for the VCR.
Remote
(Stock No. 221403)
RECORD
EXIT
VCR
POWER
TV
POWER
VCR
EJECT
MENU
MUTE
SELECT
TV
CHAN
VOL
PROG
GUIDE
INFO
LIST
THEME
ENTER
PLAY
STOP
SLOW
DISP
REW
PAUSE
FWD
+
-
DAY
CLEAR
SHUTTLE
JOG
REPEAT
SKIP JOG
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TRACKING
RF Coaxial Cable
(Stock No. 207417)
2 “AAA” Batteries
Startup
continued on next page
Cable Box Adapter (Stock No. 221404)
Type ANTENNA CABLE CABLE BOX
Press ENTER to CONFIRM
Type of connection
the VCR is using
Use to SELECT
ANTENNA/CABLE SET
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
8
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 ARROWButtons: Press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU. Then use the UP or DOWN ARROW button to point to a menu or item. Use the LEFT ARROW to move left and the RIGHT
ARROW button to move right on a line. Press ENTER to select (or change) the item.
• Using the Number Buttons: Press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU. Then press the number button on the remote that corresponds to the number on the menu to select (or change) an items. Using the number button allows you to point and select a menu item at the same time.
Although there are two ways to access the menu system, only the ARROW buttons are referenced when explaining the VCR features and operations. The ARROW buttons are easier to access because the number buttons are located behind the remote door.
6. Select the signal type.
Before channels can be added into the VCR’s channel memory, the signal type (ANTENNA, CABLE or CABLE BOX) must be selected. If the ANTENNA/ CABLE SET menu did not appear when you first turned on your VCR, follow these directions.
A. Press MENUto display the MAIN MENU. If this
menu does not appear:
• Make sure TV is tuned to same channel as
CH 3564switch on the back of the VCR or the TV’s video input (refer to TV’s manual).
• Press SELECT VCR, then press MENU 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 the DOWN ARROW to highlight
“Antenna/Cable set,” then press ENTER.
C. Use the RIGHT ARROW to select the signal type.
For Cable Box selection, channel memory is not available. See step 11 on page 11.
D. Follow the on-screen instructions.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
0
SHUTTLE
JOG
REPEAT
SKIP JOG
MAIN MENU
Press ENTER to SELECT
1 Timer recording list 2 Clock set/adjust 3 Antenna/Cable set 4 Channel memory set 5 VCR function setup 6 StarSight setup
Type ANTENNA CABLE CABLE BOX
Press ENTER to CONFIRM
Type of connection
the VCR is using
Use to SELECT
ANTENNA/CABLE SET
Buttons on Remote
MAIN MENU
Press ENTER to SELECT
1 Timer recording list 2 Clock set/adjust 3 Antenna/Cable set 4 Channel memory set 5 VCR function setup 6 StarSight setup
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Setting Up the VCR
7. Set the time and date.
The VCR automatically sets the clock, updates to the current time, and adjusts to daylight savings time every time the VCR is turned off. Or, you may manually set the clock.
A. Press MENU to bring up the MAIN MENU.
B. Press the DOWN ARROW to highlight “Clock
set/adjust,” then press ENTER.
C. Select AUTO or MANUAL by using the ARROW
buttons.
• AUTO CLOCK SET: Tune the VCR to the PBS
station before turning off the VCR. If you don’t, it takes longer for the VCR to set the clock. If you use a cable box, turn on the cable box and tune it to the PBS station before turning the VCR off. See “PBS Stations” on pages 44-46.
• MANUAL CLOCK SET: Use the number buttons
to enter the time and date. Enter a “0” before single digits, such as 0, then 5, then 0, then 7 for a time of 5:07.
D. Follow the on-screen instructions to manually set
the clock.
8. Place channels in the VCR’s memory.
The VCR automatically scans through all channels in your area and adds them to the VCR’s memory.
A. Press MENU to bring up the MAIN MENU.
B. Press the DOWN ARROW to highlight “Channel
memory set,” then press ENTER.
C. Press PROG to begin adding channels to memory.
Your VCR begins scanning through the channels and displays only those channels programmed into the VCR’s memory with a green background.
Startup
MAIN MENU
Press ENTER to SELECT
1 Timer recording list 2 Clock set/adjust 3 Antenna/Cable set 4 Channel memory set 5 VCR function setup 6 StarSight setup
OR
MAIN MENU
Press ENTER to SELECT
1 Timer recording list 2 Clock set/adjust 3 Antenna/Cable set 4 Channel memory set 5 VCR function setup 6 StarSight setup
Please wait...
Press EXIT to STOP memorizing
14 2 3 4 5 7 8 9
10 11 11 13
CHANNEL MEMORY
CLOCK SET/ADJUST
Enter present TIME
- - : - -
To correct use
MAIN MENU
Press ENTER to SELECT
1 Timer recording list 2 Clock set/adjust 3 Antenna/Cable set 4 Channel memory set 5 VCR function setup 6 StarSight setup
CLOCK SET/ADJUST
Clock mode AUTO MANUAL
Use to SELECT
Press ENTER to CONTINUE
AUTO CLOCK SET
The clock is set and adjusted automatically when the VCR power is turned OFF
(See User's Guide for listing)
NOTE For best results,
tune VCR to your nearest PBS station before turning it OFF
MAIN MENU
Press ENTER to SELECT
1 Timer recording list 2 Clock set/adjust 3 Antenna/Cable set 4 Channel memory set 5 VCR function setup 6 StarSight setup
Press PROG for AUTO SETTING
2
CHANNEL MEMORY
Press Enter to ADD/DELETE
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
9. Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory.
After programming the channels into memory, you can remove channels if some of the channels have weak signals, or you do not want to watch them. You can also add channels that were missed or removed.
A. Press MENU on the remote to see the MAIN MENU. B. Press the DOWN ARROW to highlight “Channel
memory set,” then press ENTER. All channels in memory are displayed with a green
background
C. Highlight a channel with the UP or DOWN ARROW.
When a channel is highlighted, the background changes color depending on its status:
Green: Channel is in memory.
Yellow: Channel in memory is highlighted.
Pink: Channel to be deleted from memory
is highlighted.
Gray: Channel is deleted from memory.
If you want to add a channel that does not appear on the Channel Memory screen, then highlight the channel number in the upper right corner and press two number buttons. For cable channels over 100, press 100 and then two number buttons.
D. Press ENTER to add or delete the channel.
10. Use TV•VCR button.
Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups.
When using a basic hookup, 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 23.
A. Press SELECT VCR 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. Press the SELECT TV button to set remote to control the TV and change channels using the TV’s remote.
E. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel—CH3
or CH4.
F. Press SELECT VCR, then TV•VCR to switch back to
the picture from the VCR.
MAIN MENU
Press ENTER to SELECT
1 Timer recording list 2 Clock set/adjust 3 Antenna/Cable set 4 Channel memory set 5 VCR function setup 6 StarSight setup
MAIN MENU
Press ENTER to SELECT
1 Timer recording list 2 Clock set/adjust 3 Antenna/Cable set 4 Channel memory set 5 VCR function setup 6 StarSight setup
CHANNEL MEMORY
Press PROG for AUTO SETTING Press Enter to ADD/DELETE
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43
44 45 46 47 48 49 51 52 53 54
55 56 57 58 59 60 61 98 99
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Setting Up the VCR
11. Set up Cable Box, if necessary.
The included cable box adapter is used with a wireless remote controlled cable box. It allows the remote to tune to a channel you want to watch or record.
A. Make sure the cable box adapter is hooked up if
you have a wireless remote controlled cable box.
Refer to page 4.
B. Press MENU to bring up MAIN MENU. C. Press the DOWN ARROW to highlight
“Antenna/cable set,” then press ENTER.
D. Press the RIGHT ARROW to highlight CABLE BOX. E. Press two numbers on the remote to enter the
output channel of your cable box (valid numbers are 01-13). Press 0 before a single-digit number.
F. Enter the code for your cable box brand from the
list below. If the cable box channel changes to channel 09, then programming is complete.
G. Follow the on-screen directions to complete setup.
Startup
Brand* Code
Anvision.......................................2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ,11
Archer..........................................48, 49, 50
Cablestar......................................2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Cable View..................................49, 50
Citizen..........................................49, 50
Curtis ...........................................30, 31, 32, 33
Diamond ......................................90, 91
Eagle............................................2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Eastern.........................................75
GC Brand.....................................49, 50
Gemini.........................................93,94
General Instrument......................17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Hamlin.........................................84, 85
Hitachi .........................................13, 14, 15
Jerrold..........................................17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Macom.........................................13, 14, 15
Magnavox....................................2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Movietime....................................52, 53, 54
NSC .............................................53, 54
Oak...............................................62, 63, 64, 65, 66
Oak Sigma ...................................66
Panasonic.....................................35, 36, 37, 38
Philips..........................................1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Pioneer.........................................81, 82
Brand* Code
Pulser...........................................49, 50
Randtek........................................2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
RCA.............................................35, 36, 37, 38
Regal............................................77, 78, 79
Rembrandt ...................................52
Samsung.......................................40, 41, 42, 43, 45
Scientific Atlanta.........................30, 31, 32, 33
Sheritech......................................73, 74, 75
SL Mark.......................................40, 41, 42, 43
Sprucer.........................................35, 36, 37, 38
Stargate........................................40, 41, 42, 43, 44
Sylvania.......................................88
Teknika........................................97
Telecaption ..................................98
Teleview ......................................40, 41, 42, 43
Texcan .........................................87,88
TOCOM.......................................56, 57, 58, 59, 60
Toshiba ........................................96
Unika ...........................................46, 47, 48, 49, 50
Universal......................................68, 69, 70, 71
Videoway.....................................25, 26, 27, 28
Viewstar.......................................2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Warner Amex ..............................35
Zenith...........................................25, 26, 27,28
Cable Box Codes for VCR
*The remote may not be able to control every cable box model of the brands listed.
MAIN MENU
Press ENTER to SELECT
1 Timer recording list 2 Clock set/adjust 3 Antenna/Cable set 4 Channel memory set 5 VCR function setup 6 StarSight setup
MAIN MENU
Press ENTER to SELECT
1 Timer recording list 2 Clock set/adjust 3 Antenna/Cable set 4 Channel memory set 5 VCR function setup 6 StarSight setup
Type ANTENNA CABLE CABLE BOX
Press ENTER to CONFIRM
Type of connection
the VCR is using
Use to SELECT
ANTENNA/CABLE SET
ANTENNA/CABLE SET
The VCR channel when
recording from the cable box
Use numeric keypad
- -
Cable box OUTPUT CHANNEL
Type ANTENNA CABLE CABLE BOX
ANTENNA/CABLE SET
Check VCR Operating Manual
Use numeric keypad
- -
Type ANTENNA CABLE CABLE BOX Cable box OUTPUT CHANNEL
3
Cable box BRAND CODE
ANTENNA/CABLE SET
TESTING PROCEDURE
Use to ADJUST CODE
Type ANTENNA CABLE CABLE BOX Cable box OUTPUT CHANNEL Cable box BRAND CODE
3
9
4
16
4. If not, try with OTHER codes
Press ENTER to COMPLETE
3. If cable box changed to CH
2. Press PROG and WAIT
1. Tune cable box to CH
CABLE BOX SETUP IS COMPLETE
Use the VCR remote control to change cable box channels
Always leave cable box power ON for timer recordings
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Using the Remote Control
Buttons
RECORD
EXIT
VCR
POWER
TV
POWER
VCR
EJECT
MENU
MUTE
SELECT
TV
CHAN
VOL
PROG
GUIDE
INFO
LIST
THEME
ENTER
PLAY
STOP
SLOW
DISP
REW
PAUSE
FWD
+
-
DAY
CLEAR
SHUTTLE
JOG
REPEAT
SKIP
JOG
PAGE
TRACKING
SELECT TV
Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan or GE TV, and sets the remote to control the TV.
Can also be programmed to control other TV brands. See page 15.
SELECT VCR
Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCR, and sets remote to control the VCR.
100
Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 100 until 1-­appears on the screen, then press the other two numbers.
ARROWS
Move through the menus. Adjust clock setting and timer
recordings.
AUDIO
Selects an audio mode when playing back Hi-Fi tapes or recording SAP or stereo programs.
CAPTION
Turns closed captioning on or off.
CHAN
s/t
(Channel Up or Down)
Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel memory.
CLEAR
Resets time counter to 0:00:00.
DISP (Display)
Shows VCR operating displays on the TV screen.
Displays the time counter, time remaining, speed and tape histogram. See page 49.
EJECT
Ejects the tape.
ENTER
Saves the on-screen entries and moves to the next menu screen.
EXIT
Exits the menu system.
FWD (Fast Forward)
Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.
Searches the picture in forward motion during playback.
INDEX
Displays INDEX SEARCH, SCAN and PLAY, and Go to 0:00:00 and STOP search menus.
INPUT
Changes the line input on or off. L1 or L2 appears in the display panel and LINE1 or LINE2 appears on the TV screen.
Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio/video jacks on the back or front of the VCR.
Component Buttons
Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component.
VCR Function Buttons
Press SELECT VCR to set remote to control the VCR to use the function buttons.
The remote control that came packed with your VCR controls your VCR and basic functions of a compatible RCA, ProScan or GE TV. Also, it can be programmed to control other brands of TV, specifically those listed on page 15. The remote comes with two mode buttons (SELECT TV and SELECT VCR)that let you switch between the VCR and TV, and you must always press the specific mode button for the component you want to control.
The remote is designed with some buttons hidden behind a door to make the remote less complicated. You will note that some of the buttons appear on the door as well as behind the door, especially those that are used frequently. The first remote illustration shows the door closed and the second shows the door open.
(View with Door Closed)
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Using the Remote Control
VCR Function Buttons
(continued)
TV Function Buttons
Press the SELECT TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV. Some buttons
may not work with the TV.
Buttons
JOG + / – (Frame Advance)
Lets you view one frame with each press of the button in the pause mode.
MENU
Displays the 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.
PAUSE
Pauses action for viewing during playback.
Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes.
PLAY
Plays a tape.
PROG LIST
Lets you program timer recordings.
RECORD
Starts VCR recording.
REPEAT
Lets you review the last five seconds during playback or press 0:00:00 to repeat.
REW (Rewind)
Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped.
Searches the picture in reverse motion during playback.
SHUTTLE
Used with variable speed picture search during playback.
SKIP
Lets you advance tape 60 or 120 seconds during playback.
SLOW – / +
Used for slow-motion playback.
SP SLP (Tape Speed)
Selects the recording speed (SP or SLP).
STOP
Stops the normal functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast forward, and pause of the VCR.
TRACKING Up and Down (Use PAGE s/t)
Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play or pause.
Reduces picture “jitter” during stop-action playback.
TV•VCR
Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel. See page 10.
VCR POWER
Turns VCR on or off.
100
Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 100 until 1-- appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers.
ARROWS
Move through the menus. Adjust clock setting and timer
recordings.
CHAN s/t
(Channel Up or Down)
Selects next higher or lower channel in the TV’s channel memory when remote is set to control the TV.
CLEAR
Removes menus or status displays from the screen.
DISP (Display)
Shows the status displays on the screen.
Removes menus or displays from the screen.
INPUT
Selects the TV line input.
MUTE
Turns the TV sound on or off.
Numbers (0 through 9 )
Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers.
SLOW – / +
Used with the TV’s menus to select and adjust features.
TV POWER
Turns a compatible TV on or off when remote is set to control TV. Used with SELECT TV button to turn on a compatible TV, other than RCA, when the remote is set to control that TV.
VOL +/–
( Volume Up and Down)
Raises and lowers sound.
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Using the Remote Control
StarSight Function Buttons
This section describes the buttons you will use for the StarSight System. See the “Subscribing to StarSight Information” on pages 29-30.
CHAN s/t
(Channel Up or Down)
Go to the next or previous channel.
CLEAR
Cancels the current screen or Pop-up.
Cancels a timer recording.
DAY–/+
Moves back or ahead 24 hours from the screen time currently displayed in StarSight Program Guides. Hold to repeat.
ENTER
Turns to the highlighted channel; enters selections in StarSight Setup.
EXIT
Cancels the current screen or Pop­up or returns you to currently tuned channel.
GUIDE
Displays the Grid Guide or Channel Guide.
INFO
Displays StarSight Information in Pop-up.
LIST
Displays list of single recordings and series recordings.
MENU
Accesses RCA on-screen menu and StarSight Setup menu.
Numbers (0 through 9 )
Select channels and enter number selections in StarSight Setup.
PAGE s/t (Up or Down)
Displays the previous or next page. Hold to repeat.
RECORD
Starts recording or schedules a program for recording.
SELECT VCR
Sets the remote to control your VCR.
SP•SLP (Tape Speed)
Selects the recording speed for a StarSight recording. (SP or SLP).
THEME
Displays the Theme Guide’s program categories.
TV•VCR
Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel. See page 10.
VCR POWER
Turns VCR on or off.
Buttons
VCR
POWER
TV
POWER
VCR
EJECT
MENU
MUTE
SELECT
TV
INDEX
CAPTION
SP•SLP
TV•VCR
AUDIO
INPUT
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
0
EXIT
CHAN
VOL
PROG
LIST
THEME
ENTER
100
RECORD
GUIDE
INFO
PLAY
STOP
SLOW
DISP
REW
PAUSE
FWD
+
-
DAY
CLEAR
SHUTTLE
JOG
REPEAT
SKIP JOG
PAGE
TRACKING
(View with Door Open)
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Using the Remote Control
Controlling a TV
This remote can be programmed to control a compatible TV—other manufacturer‘s brands. To program the remote, use the TV code that corresponds to your TV brand by following the directions.
Program the remote for a TV
Operate the TV
After you have set up your remote to control your TV, test the buttons to see which ones operate your TV.
1. Point the remote at the TV and press TV POWER.
2. Use the “TV Function Buttons” as described on page 13.
1. Turn on the TV.
2. Point the VCR remote at the TV.
3. Press and hold the SELECT TV button, then enter the two number buttons
for your TV code. If the TV changes channels when the CHAN up or down button is pressed, setup is complete.
4. Release the buttons.
5. Repeat steps 2 – 4 with two other buttons if the first ones do not work.
*The remote may not be able to control every TV model of the brands listed.
Helpful Hint: Notice the difference between the TV and VCR on-screen displays. This is one way to tell if the remote is set to control the VCR or the TV.
Brand * Code
Daewoo . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Emerson . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
GE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01
Goldstar . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06, 08, 18
Hitachi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
JVC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Magnavox . . . . . . . . . . . .04
Mitsubishi . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Brand * Code
Panasonic . . . . . . . . . . . .12
RCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01
Samsung . . . . . . . . . . . . .02, 14, 15
Sanyo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05, 20
Sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07, 16, 22
Sony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03
Toshiba . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09
Zenith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
TV Codes
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Playing a Tape
Operating Instructions
To play a tape
1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or TV’s video input to see the
picture from the VCR.
2. Insert a tape in the VCR.
VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in indicator lights, the VCR
indicator lights, and the clock changes to counter. The tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the
Auto Play feature is turned on.
3. Press PLAY, if necessary.
The VCR automatically tracks (TRACKING display appears) the tape for a few seconds, then the sound begins. If you need to adjust tracking manually, use the TRACKING buttons on the remote.
4. Press STOP.
5. Press REW.
The VCR will automatically rewind the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press VCR POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding.
6. Press EJECT to eject the tape once it is completely rewound.
PLAY
FWD
REW
STOP
PAUSE
POWER
EJECT
Safety Tab
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Using the Playback Features
Auto Play Feature
This feature allows the VCR to automatically begin playing a tape that is inserted with the safety tab removed.
1. Press MENU to see the MAIN MENU on the TV
screen.
2. Press the DOWN ARROW to highlight the “VCR function setup,” then press ENTER.
3. Press the DOWN ARROW to highlight the “Auto play.”
4. Press the RIGHT or LEFT ARROW to toggle Auto Play: ON or OFF.
• Select ON to have a tape with the safety tab
removed play automatically.
• Select OFF if you do not want the tape to play
automatically.
Tracking
The VCR automatically adjusts the picture every time a tape is inserted and begins play. During tracking the sound is delayed for a few seconds. Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a different VCR or camcorder. Use the TRACKING buttons on the remote when playing a tape. Tracking has 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.
Pause for Stop Action
This feature stops the tape in playback or slow motion to allow you to examine the details of the scene. Stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SP and SLP speed.
1. Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action.
2. Press TRACKING UP or DOWN to reduce any
jittering of the picture.
3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback. The VCR will automatically switch from stop-action
playback to stop after a few minutes.
Slow Motion
You can view the picture in slow motion during play. 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. Press SLOW + or – to increase or decrease the speed.
2. Use TRACKING UP or DOWN to remove any streaks from the picture.
3. Press PLAY to return to playback. The VCR will automatically switch from slow-
motion playback to stop after a few minutes.
Playing a Tape
MAIN MENU
Press ENTER to SELECT
1 Timer recording list 2 Clock set/adjust 3 Antenna/Cable set 4 Channel memory set 5 VCR function setup 6 StarSight setup
TRACKING
MAIN MENU
Press ENTER to SELECT
1 Timer recording list 2 Clock set/adjust 3 Antenna/Cable set 4 Channel memory set 5 VCR function setup 6 StarSight setup
VCR FUNCTION
Press ENTER to CHANGE
1 2 3 4
Tape length
T120 Tape dubbing mode Auto play Segment repeat
- Last 5 seconds
- From counter zero
OFFON OFF
5s
ON
T160
T180
0
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Picture Search
You can search a picture during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding the tape. Sound is turned off during picture search. Picture Search works for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.
Fast Forward Search
1. Press FWD to search forward at a faster-than­normal speed. Press FWD again or PLAY to return to normal playback
2. Press FWD and hold to advance at a higher rate of speed. Release the button to return to normal playback
Rewind Search
1. Use REW instead of FF for the same steps described in “Fast Forward Search.”
Variable Speed Picture Search and Frame Advance—Using JOG+/– and SHUTTLE Dial
Not only are the FWD and REW buttons used for picture search during playback, but you can use the SHUTTLE dial for varying speeds, from a pause/still picture to forward or reverse picture search. The JOG + and – buttons are used for frame advance—a single frame at a time during pause/still.
Sound is turned off during picture search and frame advance. Tapes recorded in SP or SLP speed give the best picture.
Variable Speed Picture Search
Press the SHUTTLE RIGHT ARROW to advance
forward or SHUTTLE LEFT ARROW to reverse playback from a pause/still picture. Each press changes the speed. Press PLAY to return to normal playback.
Frame Advance
Press JOG+/– to advance or reverse the picture frame­by-frame for viewing. Each press advances a frame.
Go to 0:00:00 and STOP
The Go-to feature allows you to return to the 0:00:00 spot on the tape. Sometimes you may want to watch a specific segment of a tape over and over.
1. Begin playing the tape.
2. Press CLEAR to reset the timer counter to 0:00:00 when you find the spot on the tape you want to return to.
3. Press INDEX when the tape is playing or stopped. The “Go to 0:00:00 and STOP” display appears.
4. Press RIGHT or LEFT ARROW to search for 0:00:00. The VCR automatically rewinds or fast forwards to the 0:00:00 position and stops.
Using the Playback Features
Playing a Tape
INDEX SEARCH --
Select number
SCAN and PLAY
press FF or REW
Go to 0:00:00 and STOP
press or
Go to 0:00:00 and STOP
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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 a recording. Pause has no effect on index marks.
During playback, the VCR automatically locates the index number you select. The VCR searches forward or reverse from the location where you are on the tape.
1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press PLAY.
2. Press INDEX. A display appears.
3. Press two number buttons to enter the number of
index marks you want the VCR to skip. Press CLEAR to correct an entry.
4. Press FWD to search forward or REW to search in
reverse. Each time an index mark is skipped, the on-screen
counter is reduced by one. When the number of marks entered have been skipped, the VCR begins playing.
5. Press STOP to stop index searching.
Some index marks may be missed by the VCR.
• A mark too close to your location on the tape.
• The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five minutes or less.
• The first index mark on the tape when you start at the beginning of the tape.
Scan and Play
This Index feature is used when you do not know exactly where a program is located on the tape.
1. Press INDEX while playing a tape. A display appears.
2. Press FWD to search forward or REW to search in reverse.
When an index mark is found, the VCR plays for about five seconds. You can press PLAY to view that program. If you do not press PLAY, the VCR continues to the next index mark and then plays for five seconds. The VCR repeats this process until it reaches the end of the tape.
Skip Search
This is useful for scanning commercials or short program segments.
1. Press SKIP once during playback to advance the tape approximately 30 seconds.
2. Press SKIP twice during playback to advance the tape approximately 60 seconds.
3. Press PLAY to cancel skipping.
Using the Playback Features
Playing a Tape
INDEX SEARCH --
Select number
SCAN and PLAY
press FF or REW
Go to 0:00:00 and STOP
press or
INDEX SEARCH 03
press FF or REW
INDEX SEARCH --
Select number
SCAN and PLAY
press FF or REW
Go to 0:00:00 and STOP
press or
SCAN and PLAY FF
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Playing a Tape
Using the Playback Features
Tape Length
You must select the correct tape length of the tape you are using for playback (or record). This is important for the “remaining time” display to be accurate.
1. Press MENU to see the MAIN MENU.
2. Press DOWN ARROW to highlight “VCR function
setup,” then press ENTER.
3. Press RIGHT or LEFT ARROW to select the tape length.
The tape length is printed on the tape box.
Repeat Function
The VCR allows you to select two types of tape repeat functions during playback: Last 5 seconds and From Counter zero. When “Last 5 Seconds” is selected, the VCR reverse searches the last 5 seconds of the tape and then plays it back (also works in slow motion). When“From Counter zero” is selected, the VCR reverse searches to time counter 0:00:00 and begins playback again.
1. Press MENU to see the MAIN MENU.
2. Press DOWN ARROW to highlight “VCR function
setup,” then press ENTER.
3. Press DOWN ARROW to highlight “Segment repeat”.
4. Press the DOWN ARROW to select the segment type.
5. Press the REPEAT DOWN ARROW to select the segment type.
Audio Playback (Tapes must be in stereo)
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, and mono 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 AUDIO
has no effect for those tapes that are not stereo.
To Select Playback Sound
Press AUDIO to switch among HI-FI, LEFT, RIGHT, or MONO.
• Select HI-FI to play back stereo sound recorded on the Hi-Fi track. Hi-Fi indicator lights in the VCR’s display.
• Select LEFT to play back sound on the linear track for the left channel only.
• Select RIGHT to play back the sound recorded on both the linear track and the Hi-Fi track for the right channel only.
• Select MONO to play back sound recorded on the linear track, such as a second audio program (SAP). Hi-Fi indicator turns off in the VCR’s display.
(((( HI-FI ))))
(((( LEFT ))))
(((( RIGHT ))))
MAIN MENU
Press ENTER to SELECT
1 Timer recording list 2 Clock set/adjust 3 Antenna/Cable set 4 Channel memory set 5 VCR function setup 6 StarSight setup
MAIN MENU
Press ENTER to SELECT
1 Timer recording list 2 Clock set/adjust 3 Antenna/Cable set 4 Channel memory set 5 VCR function setup 6 StarSight setup
VCR FUNCTION
Press ENTER to CHANGE
1 2 3 4
Tape length
T120 Tape dubbing mode Auto play Segment repeat
- Last 5 seconds
- From counter zero
OFFON OFF
5s
ON
T160
T180
0
MAIN MENU
Press ENTER to SELECT
1 Timer recording list 2 Clock set/adjust 3 Antenna/Cable set 4 Channel memory set 5 VCR function setup 6 StarSight setup
MAIN MENU
Press ENTER to SELECT
1 Timer recording list 2 Clock set/adjust 3 Antenna/Cable set 4 Channel memory set 5 VCR function setup 6 StarSight setup
VCR FUNCTION
Press ENTER to CHANGE
1 2 3 4
Tape length
T120 Tape dubbing mode Auto play Segment repeat
- Last 5 seconds
- From counter zero
OFFON OFF
5s
ON
T160
T180
0
(((( MONO ))))
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Playing a Tape
Using the Playback Features
Closed Captioning
In order for Closed Captioning to work, the tape must be caption coded, or the program being watched must be broadcast in caption.
1. Press CAPTION to switch between CAPTION ON or
OFF.
• The captions may disappear momentarily from the screen to display other information (such as tape mode change).
• During several function operations, no captions will appear.
• Wrong text may appear during adjustment of the tape.
• Although the recorded condition of the tape or broadcast signal is good, wrong text may appear if the caption signal is distorted.
On-Screen Status Displays
Using the DISP (Display) button allows you to see the status of the VCR in playback or recording mode. The function, such as STOP, RECORD, PLAY, PAUSE, appears in the upper left corner. The tape histogram graphically represents the amount of tape that has elapsed from the beginning of the tape. The counter appears in the lower left corner with the tape speed, and your VCR calculates the amount of play (or record) time that has elapsed since the counter was last reset.
1. Press DISP during tape playback (or recording).
The display at the right appears After three seconds, the top portion of the display is
cleared.
2. Press DISP again. The time counter is displayed if
the first display did not time out, or the time remaining is displayed if the first display timed out.
3. Press DISP again to display the time remaining or
remove the display from the screen. After three seconds, the top portion of the display is
cleared.
Caption ON
PLAY 6
0:34:25 SP
Function
Channel
Counter
Tape HistogramTape Speed
REM 1:30 SP
0:34:25 SP
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Recording a Program
Recording Features
Recording Speeds
SP and SLP speeds are used when recording a program. The speed you select appears on the TV screen and in the VCR’s display panel. The VCR automatically selects the speed for playback. Although this VCR does not record in LP, it can play LP programs recorded on other VCRs. Special effects such as pause, frame advance, slow motion, and picture search work well in either speed.
SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording. That is why most prerecorded, rental tapes are recorded in SP. Fewer programs can be recorded on the tape.
SLP (Super Long Play) gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP.
Pause
This feature allows you to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material.
Press PAUSE during recording to stop and start recording. PAUSE and Dappear in the VCR’s display panel.
The VCR will automatically switch from pause to stop after a few minutes.
Recording Options
This section explains the recording features and options, including the following:
Basic Recording Watching One TV Channel While Recording
Another Channel Timer Recording Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second
Audio Program) Recording Audio Only Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
Recording Time
Cassette SP SLP
T-120 2Hrs 6Hrs T-160 2Hrs 40Min 8Hrs T-180 3 Hrs 9Hrs
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Recording a Program
Basic Recording
To Make a Recording
Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TV’s video input channel.
1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.
The cassette-in indicator lights in the VCR’s display panel.
2. Press SELECT VCR to set remote to control VCR.
3. If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR’s display panel. If not, press TV•VCR to turn it on.
4. Make sure tape speed is correct.
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 to begin recording.
The
D
appears in the VCR’s display panel while
the VCR is recording.
Watching a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Another Channel
While your VCR is recording one channel, you can watch another program. However, your VCR must be connected to your antenna/cable system. When using a cable box, use an A/B switch that allows you to watch one channel while recording another.
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 VCR indicator turns off in the display panel.
3. Press SELECT 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.
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Recording a Program
Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)
The timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one-year period. The VCR can be programmed to record a single, daily (Monday through Friday), or weekly program. Daily and weekly programs remain in the timer until erased, but a single program is erased after the program records. Before setting the timer, make sure that:
• The clock is set correctly.
• A tape with safety tab in place has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs.
• The remote is set to control the VCR — using SELECT VCR.
• If you receive all channels through a cable box select a cable box viewing channel
on page 11.
Setting a Timer Recording
1. Press PROG LIST on remote to display the TIMER PROG screen.
2. Press number buttons on the remote to enter the
channel number (or INPUT to select line input), start time including AM or PM, and end time of the recording. Just follow the on-screen prompts.
3. Change the record date by by using the arrow buttons and pressing ENTER.
A default date is automatically selected after the recording information is entered, but you may change by following step 3.
Always enter a 0 before a single digit. Noon is 12:00 PM and midnight is 12:00 AM.
4. Select recording speed using SP•SLP on the remote.
The tape speed may be changed at any time during the process of setting the timer recording. When AUTO is selected, the VCR will use the best tape speed for the length of the timer recording.
5. Press ENTER to enter the program. Check the tape for enough time remaining to record
the program. Press the DISP button three times for time remaining.
6.
Turn off the VCR before recording begins.
TIMER appears briefly and appears in the VCR’s display panel when the timer has been programmed.
If using a cable box, leave it turned on and tuned to the channel you want to record.
TIMER
TIMER PROG 5:02P SAT Nov 7
Enter CHANNEL to record
- -
To correct use
Record tape speed AUTO SP SLP
TIMER PROG 5:02P SAT Nov 7
Enter Enter START TIME
- -
To correct use
06
Record tape speed AUTO SP SLP
TIMER PROG 5:02P SAT Nov 7
Enter END TIME
- -
To correct use
06 8:00P
Record tape speed AUTO SP SLP
7 8:45A 10:00A SAT Jul 2
MON-FRI
Select DATE and press ENTER
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
TIMER PROG 5:02P SAT Nov 7
12 19 26
3
10
13 20 27
4
14 21 28
5
15 22 29
6
16 23 30
7
17 24
1 8
11 18 25
2 9
TIMER PROG 5:02P FSAT Nov 7
Press ENTER to COMPLETE
Use to ADJUST Use to SELECT
4 8:00P 9:30P EVERY THU
Record tape speed AUTO SP SLP
TIMER PROG 5:02P SAT Nov 7
Press ENTER to COMPLETE
Use to ADJUST Use to SELECT
4 8:00P 9:30P EVERY THU
Record tape speed AUTO SP SLP
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Recording a Program
Recording While You’re Away
Stopping a Timer Recording in Progress
With the VCR: Press POWER. With the Remote: Press VCR POWER.
Reviewing, Correcting, or Cancelling a Timer Recording
1. Press MENU to display MAIN MENU on TV screen.
2. Press ENTER to display the RECORDINGS list.
3. Select the program you want to review, correct, or clear with the UP or DOWN ARROW button.
4. Press ENTER to display the program you want to correct or review. Or, press CLEAR to cancel.
5. Follow the on-screen directions to adjust.
Press the LEFT or RIGHT ARROW button to select the item to be adjusted and then the UP or DOWN ARROW to adjust.
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 LINE1 (back jacks) or LINE 2 (front jacks) instead of the channel number on the TV screen during timer programming.
RECORDINGS
13 MON˜FRI 10:00A˜11:00 AUTO 7 FRI Aug 24 10:00A˜11:00 SLP 107 FRI Aug 24 11:30A˜12:30 AUTO
Press ENTER to REVIEW Press CLEAR to CANCEL
RECORDINGS
13 MON˜FRI 10:00A˜11:00 AUTO 7 FRI Aug 24 10:00A˜11:00 SLP 107 FRI Aug 24 11:30A˜12:30 AUTO
Press ENTER to REVIEW Press CLEAR to CANCEL
TIMER PROG 5:02P SAT Nov 7
Press ENTER to COMPLETE
Use to ADJUST Use to SELECT
107 11:30A 12:30P FRI Nov 24
Record tape speed AUTO SP SLP
RECORDINGS
13 MON˜FRI 10:00A˜11:00 AUTO 7 FRI Nov 24 10:00A˜11:00 SLP 107 FRI Nov 24 11:30A˜12:30 AUTO
Cancel timer recording?
Yes: press CLEAR
NO: press EXIT
Press ENTER to REVIEW Press CLEAR to CANCEL
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Recording a Program
(((( MAIN ))))
(((( SAP ))))
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program)
(((( MONO ))))
(((( STEREO ))))
(((( LEFT ))))
(((( RIGHT ))))
(((( MONO ))))
Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio and/or a second audio language (SAP) and your VCR can record stereo or SAP. For SAP programs, the VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape. The STEREO (ST) and/or SAP indicators appear in the VCR display panel
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 VCR indicator appears in the VCR’s display panel. If not, press TV•VCR to turn it on.
3. Use SPEED on the remote to select a recording
speed.
4. Select the channel or line input to be recorded.
5. Press the AUDIO button when the SAP indicator
lights on the front panel to set audio to MAIN, SAP or MONO. When MAIN is selected, stereo is automatically selected.
• MAIN: Records primary audio on the Hi-Fi and linear tracks.
• SAP: Records the second audio on the HI-Fi and linear tracks.
• MONO: Records mono sound on the Hi-Fi and linear tracks.
OR
Press the AUDIO button when the ST indicator
lights on the front panel (no SAP) to set audio to
STEREO, LEFT, RIGHT, or MONO.
• STEREO: Records primary audio on the Hi-Fi and linear tracks.
• LEFT: Records only the left channel of the stereo signal.
• RIGHT: Records only the right channel of the stereo signal.
• MONO: Records mono on the Hi-Fi and linear tracks.
Type of Sound Indicators SAP Feature Normal Hi-Fi
Broadcast SAP STEREO Setting Sound L R
MONO OFF OFF ON or OFF MONO MONO MONO STEREO OFF ON ON or OFF MONO (mixed) STEREO
STEREO & SAP ON ON ON MONO MONO SAP
OFF STEREO
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Recording a Program
Recording Audio Only
You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO IN (L and R) jacks on the back of the VCR.
To Record Audio Only
1. Press INPUT on remote until LINE1 (or LINE2) appears in the VCR’s display panel, and VIDEO1 (or VIDEO2) appears on the TV screen.
The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN jacks.
2. Use SP•SLP on the remote to select the recording speed.
3. Start audio source playing and press RECORD to begin recording.
The VCR automatically adjusts sound levels as it records.
4. Press STOP when you are finished.
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Recording a Program
When editing or copying home videos, use this RCA VCR for the recording VCR and the other VCR for playback. (Refer to hookup on page 6.)
To copy or edit tapes
1. Turn on the TV and both VCRs.
2. Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or
TV’s line input.
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 to select the line input. LINE1 appears in VCR’s display panel.
4. Insert the tape you want to copy into playback
VCR. Insert a blank tape with safety tab in place into the RCA recording VCR.
5. Press MENU for the Main Menu.
6. Press DOWN ARROW to select “VCR function Setup” and press ENTER.
7. Press LEFT or RIGHT ARROW until
Tape dubbing
mode is ON, then press ENTER.
8 Press PLAY, then PAUSE on playback VCR when
you reach the point on the tape where you want to begin copying.
9. Press RECORD, then PAUSE, on recording VCR.
10. Press PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same
time to begin copying the tape.
11. Edit out material by pressing PAUSE on the recording VCR for a smooth edit. Press PAUSE again to resume copying.
12. Press STOP on both VCRs when you are finished.
To play back the edited tape
1. Press LINE button to return to normal mode.
2. Press MENU for the Main Menu.
3. Press DOWN ARROW to select “VCR function Setup” and press ENTER.
4. Press LEFT or RIGHT ARROW until Tape dubbing
mode is OFF, then press ENTER. The picture quality may be poor when playing a
tape after editing if the tape dubbing mode is set to ON.
Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others.
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes
MAIN MENU
Press ENTER to SELECT
1 Timer recording list 2 Clock set/adjust 3 Antenna/Cable set 4 Channel memory set 5 VCR function setup 6 StarSight setup
MAIN MENU
Press ENTER to SELECT
1 Timer recording list 2 Clock set/adjust 3 Antenna/Cable set 4 Channel memory set 5 VCR function setup 6 StarSight setup
ON
VCR FUNCTION
Press ENTER to CHANGE
1 2 3 4
Tape length
T120 Tape dubbing mode Auto play Segment repeat
- Last 5 seconds
- From counter zero
OFF OFF
5s
ON
T160
T180
0
MAIN MENU
Press ENTER to SELECT
1 Timer recording list 2 Clock set/adjust 3 Antenna/Cable set 4 Channel memory set 5 VCR function setup 6 StarSight setup
MAIN MENU
Press ENTER to SELECT
1 Timer recording list 2 Clock set/adjust 3 Antenna/Cable set 4 Channel memory set 5 VCR function setup 6 StarSight setup
VCR FUNCTION
Press ENTER to CHANGE
1 2 3 4
Tape length
T120 Tape dubbing mode Auto play Segment repeat
- Last 5 seconds
- From counter zero
OFFON OFF
5s
ON
T160
T180
0
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StarSight System
StarSight
®
®
is a new way to receive and display TV program information and manage the many channels
you receive. With StarSight, you can now:
• Program your VCR with the touch of a button.
• See an instant description of what’s on any channel.
• Select a program from a list that displays your favorite types of shows by theme (movies, sports, comedies, etc.).
• Get information about plots, actors, movie ratings, running times.
• Tune from an on-screen guide right to the program you selected.
• Rearrange the order of channels to put your favorite ones first.
Subscribing to StarSight Information
To bring StarSight information into your home you must:
• Make sure your equipment is hooked up according to the instructions in the “Hooking Up the VCR” section of the manual.
• Fill out the StarSight Checklist on the next page before proceeding further.
• Use your RCA VCR remote control to set up the StarSight system.
• Set up StarSight following the instructions in the StarSight Setup menu.
• Use the StarSight 800 number (1-800-643-STAR) to subscribe.
• Tune the cable box to the PBS channel if using a cable box or if there is no cable box, tune your VCR to the PBS channel. Refer to the “Reference” section for the PBS station in your area on pages 43-45.
Your RCA VCR that is equipped with the StarSight system is not designed to operate with, or control, a satellite dish. For information on StarSight products specifically designed for satellite systems, see your local satellite dealer.
© 1995 StarSight Telecast, Inc. StarSight®is a registered trademark of StarSight Telecast. StarSight is a subscription service. VCR required for recording.
STARSIGHT FEATURES LICENSED UNDER U.S. PATENT NUMBERS 4,706,121 AND 5,151,789; USE RIGHTS RESERVED. FOR LICENSING AND SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-643-STAR.
STARSIGHT TELECAST IS NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE STARSIGHT SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL STARSIGHT TELECAST BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE STARSIGHT SYSTEM.
Introduction
Please follow the directions
on the following pages, then
call: 1-800-643-STAR.
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StarSight System
Subscribing to StarSight Information
StarSight Checklist
Please fill in the blanks below and keep this checklist close at hand. You will find the information you need to complete this list in later sections of this manual.
PBS Station
From the PBS Stations listed in the “Reference” section on pages 44-46, find the PBS station that is closest to your city. If you have a choice of two or more PBS stations, select the one with the clearest picture. Write the PBS station letters and channel number below.
PBS Station Letters: _____________________ PBS Station Channel Number: _____________ For Cable Users Only:
Check your cable company’s channel lineup or your local newspaper’s TV listing to see if the PBS station in your area has a different channel number from the one you wrote down above. If so, enter your PBS station’s cable channel number here: ________
(You will tune to this channel number during the setup process.)
Cable Box Code Numbers
From the “Cable Box Code” section on page 46, find the code numbers that apply to your brand of cable box and enter them below:
Code 1: _____ Code 2: _____ Code 3: _____ Code 4: _____ Code 5: _____ Code 6: _____ Code 7: _____ Code 8: _____ Code 9: _____ Code 10: _____
StarSight Activation Numbers
StarSight displays your personal STAR number and ID number on the TV screen. When these numbers appear, record them here:
STAR Number: _____________________________ ID Number: _____________________________
Turn to the next page to activate StarSight.
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StarSight System
Activating StarSight
To activate StarSight, go to “StarSight setup” in the MAIN MENU of the VCR and
follow the directions below. Only selected screens from the setup are shown.
1. Press MENU to display the MAIN MENU.
2. Use the
DOWN ARROW button to highlight
“StarSight setup.”
3. Press ENTER.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
If you have a cable box, follow the on-screen instructions to supply information to StarSight Telecast and test your equipment.
If you listed more than one code for your brand of cable box, don’t worry; the StarSight system lets you test each code until the correct one has been entered.
The VCR searches for schedule information on your PBS station and displays your STAR number and ID number. (Please enter these numbers on the blank lines in the StarSight Checklist on the previous page.)
Call StarSight Telecast at 1-800-643-STAR. You will see a congratulations message when
StarSight has been activated.
You should also know...
• The StarSight system works with virtually all current cable boxes that can be operated by wireless remote control.
• If no schedule data is found, you may be tuned to the wrong PBS station. Check the PBS station written on your StarSight Checklist and try again. Or, try tuning to a different PBS station that is listed for your area in the PBS Station’s section later in this guide. (If no station is listed for your area, call 1-800-628-STAR for further information.)
• Make sure the Cable Box Adapter is positioned according to the instructions on pages 4 or 5.
• To maintain StarSight program information, always leave your VCR power cord plugged in and your cable box turned on, if you have one.
• It normally takes three to five seconds for cable box channels to change. This is the time it takes for the Cable Box Adapter’s infrared signal to communicate with your cable box.
MAIN MENU
Press ENTER to SELECT
1 Timer recording list 2 Clock set/adjust 3 Antenna/Cable set 4 Channel memory set 5 VCR function setup 6 StarSight setup
MAIN MENU
Press ENTER to SELECT
1 Timer recording list 2 Clock set/adjust 3 Antenna/Cable set 4 Channel memory set 5 VCR function setup 6 StarSight setup
To continue, press ENTER.
To return to TV, press EXIT. 03
Which of the following do you have?
1. Cable with a box
2. Cable without a box
3. No cable
Enter your selection here:
To continue, press ENTER.
To return to TV, press EXIT. 01
Welcome to StarSight Setup.
Just follow our lead through this step-by-step process...
...and soon you'll be enjoying the convenience of your own on-screen program guide.
To continue, press ENTER.
To return to TV, press EXIT. 10
Congratulations! You are now an authorized subscriber.
Now we need some information about the equipment you will use with StarSight.
Then we'll test the equipment to make sure it responds properly.
We found schedule information. Please leave your TV on.
To complete your activation, jot down these numbers...
STAR# : 1000-0000-0078 ID# : 00000-00000
...and call 1-800-643-STAR.
08
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StarSight System
Activating StarSight
Receiving Program Information
With StarSight activation and equipment setup complete, you will begin to collect StarSight program information at the scheduled data reception time (preset 2:00 AM to 8:00 AM). Your system will be automatically updated with the latest program information at your scheduled data reception time or anytime your VCR is tuned to your PBS station. Initially, it will take between 4 and 12 hours to collect program information. If you want your VCR to collect program information during a different time period, please see the “Scheduling Data Reception” on page 42.
S T A R S I G H T
37
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN 8:00P 8:30P News1 U.S.Senate Primenews Mathnet: Despair in Monter City Slickers Bingo All in a Day's Work Major League Baseball (L) Batman Fresh Prince Blossom Avonlea
SEP 7
SHOWTIME
CBL
7:30P
26 SHOW HBO DISC ESPN
4
DISN
FAM
CNN
CSP2
SHOW
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StarSight System
Using the StarSight Features
By now, you should have completed the setup process and have activated StarSight. (If not, please review “Activating StarSight”
on page 31.)
Turn on your TV (don’t forget to tune TV to channel 3 or 4 or line input) and VCR and press
INFO button to see if the information was collected. You should get a “Pop-up” of information. Now try some other StarSight buttons, like THEME or GUIDE.
INFO Button
The INFO button allows you to find out more about what you’re watching on a Pop-up.
1. Press INFO button.
You will see the program title and time remaining on the Pop-up for five seconds.
2. Press INFO again.
The Pop-up changes to provide a description about your program. It remains on the screen for approximately 30 seconds. Or...
3. Press INFO again to remove the Pop-up.
Grazing
This feature is another method of finding out what’s on when you change channels.
1. Press CHANNEL UP or DOWN to change channels.
The Pop-up for the new program automatically displays and then disappears in five seconds.
2. Press INFO while the Pop-up is displayed to get
more information on the program
3. Press INFO again to remove the Pop-up.
You should also know...
If you press INFO twice and then change channels, you’ll get full program descriptions while you’re channel surfing.
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StarSight System
Using the StarSight Features
Browsing
This feature is another method of finding out what’s on without changing the channels.
1. Press INFO to find out about the program for the
channel you are now watching.
2. Press UP or DOWN ARROW to see what’s on the
other channels. You will continue to see the presently tuned
channel but will get a Pop-up for a program on a different channel.
3. Press INFO while the Pop-up is displayed to get
even more information about the program.
4. Press INFO again to remove the Pop-up.
You should also know...
• Pressing ENTER takes you directly to the program for
which you see the Pop-up.
• In order to see information while browsing, you must first have a Pop-up for the currently tuned program.
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Using the StarSight Features
Grid Guide
Using the Grid Guide, you can see what’s on right now, what’s on for the next seven days, or what the programs are about.
1. Press GUIDE to see a full listing of all programs.
2. Press UP, DOWN, LEFT or RIGHT ARROW to
move the highlight bar around the Grid Guide.
3. Press INFO any time to get information about the
highlighted show.
4. Press INFO or CLEAR to remove the Pop-up or press EXIT to resume watching TV.
You should also know...
• Press ENTER to tune to any currently highlighted show.
• Press RECORD at any time to record any highlighted show.
• Press PAGE UP/DOWN to see additional channel listings.
• Press DAY–/+ to see programs on different days for the
same time.
Tuning by Title
1. Press GUIDE to see the Grid Guide.
2. Press UP or DOWN ARROW to highlight a current
program.
3. Press ENTER to switch to that channel.
You should also know...
You can tune by title on the Grid Guide, Channel Guide or Theme Guide.
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Using the StarSight Features
Channel Guide
Using the Channel Guide, you can see what’s on a single channel.
1. Press GUIDE to see the Grid Guide.
2. Press UP or DOWN ARROW to move the highlight
bar to the channel you want to know about.
3. Press GUIDE to see the Channel Guide for the channel you highlighted. Then press PAGE DOWN to see more programs on the same channel.
You should also know...
• Press INFO to learn more about a program.
• Press ENTER to tune to a current program.
• Press RECORD to start or schedule a recording.
• Press CHANNEL UP/DOWN to see the Channel Guide for
other channels.
• Press DAY–/+ to see program listings for other days.
• Press GUIDE to go back and forth between the Channel
Guide and Grid Guide.
• Press EXIT to resume watching TV.
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StarSight System
Using the StarSight Features
Theme Guide
Using the Theme Guide, you can choose programs by a category, such as, sports, movies, comedies, etc.
1. Press THEME to see the STARSIGHT THEMES
menu.
2. Press UP or DOWN ARROW to highlight a Theme.
3. Press ENTER to see the categories for that Theme.
4. Press UP or DOWN ARROW to highlight a
category.
5. Press ENTER to see the shows for that category. Press PAGE DOWN to see additional shows for that category.
You should also know...
• Press INFO to learn more about a program.
• Press ENTER to tune to a current program.
• Press RECORD to start or schedule a recording.
• Press DAY–/+ to see program listings for other days.
• Press GUIDE to go directly to the Grid Guide from any
Theme Guide.
• Press EXIT to resume watching TV.
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Recording
With StarSight, you can record a current program you are watching or schedule a future recording. After you have scheduled your recordings, you can review them. Make sure you insert a tape with safety tab in place.
Current Recording
1. Press GUIDE to see the Grid Guide. Note that the
show you’re watching is highlighted.
2. Press RECORD to see a Recording Pop-up. The yellow highlight bar is on ONCE.
• To change your tape speed, press SP•SLP.
• To extend your recording end time, press RIGHT
ARROW.
3. Press RECORD again to confirm your recording.
StarSight will begin recording in a few seconds.
4. To cancel a recording in progress, press GUIDE to see the Grid Guide. Position the highlight bar on the program that is red. Press CLEAR and then press ENTER to confirm.
You should also know...
• If you simply press RECORD without a StarSight screen
displayed, your VCR will begin recording. Since StarSight has no way of knowing that a recording is taking place, a recording conflict may result.
• Your VCR may be turned either on or off to record
with StarSight.
• You can schedule a StarSight recording whenever a
StarSight guide is displayed on the TV.
• You can extend the scheduled stop time of your recording
(for example, a baseball game) by pressing the RIGHT ARROW button. Each press adds five minutes to the end of the recording.
• Don’t press any buttons while a StarSight
recording begins.
• For more information on recording, see “Future Recording”
section on the next page.
Using the StarSight Features
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StarSight System
Using the StarSight Features
Future Recording
Make sure you insert a tape with safety tab in place.
1. Press GUIDE to see the Grid Guide.
2. Press UP, DOWN, RIGHT, or LEFT ARROW to
highlight a current or future program.
3. Press RECORD to see a Recording Pop-up for the
selected program.
4. Press UP or DOWN ARROW to select ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY. See “You should also know...”
below.
5. Press RECORD again to confirm your recording.
6. To cancel a selected recording, highlight the
program in the Grid Guide (it is shown in red), press CLEAR and then press ENTER to confirm.
You should also know...
• Selecting ONCE records only the selected program.
• Selecting DAILY records a program every day (M-F).
• Selecting WEEKLY records a program once every week.
• You can adjust the tape speed by pressing the SP•SLP
button. If you select the AUTO option, the highest quality
tape speed possible will be automatically set, based on the amount of tape remaining.
• If a StarSight recording and an RCA VCR recording are
scheduled for the same time, only the StarSight recording will occur.
• For more information on recording, see the “Current
Recording” section on the previous page.
Recordings List
StarSight keeps track of up to 25 scheduled recordings.
1. Press LIST to review your scheduled recordings.
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MON 6:30A Getting Fi :30 MON 8:30A Sesame Str 1:00 MON 8:00P Scott and 2:00
SHOWTIME
CBL
6:00P
ESPN
SHOW
SHOW
26
Scott and Molly MON 8:00P 2 hours
A middle-aged couple discovers new sides to their relationship over a long, holiday weekend. Todd Blake, Kim Jones.
*** (1995,PG) Movies: Comedy.
StarSight System
Using the StarSight Features
2. Press UP or DOWN ARROW to highlight a
recording.
3. Press INFO to see information about the program.
4. Press EXIT to resume watching TV.
You should also know...
• Press CLEAR, then ENTER to cancel a recording.
• To delete an entire series, go to “Series Recordings List.”
(See “You should also know...” in the next section.)
• If you see a question mark symbol on a scheduled recording, it indicates you are asking StarSight to record a program that is not available. To locate the conflict, place the highlight bar on that program and press GUIDE.
• The right hand column on the display screen normally shows the duration of each program. Press the SP•SLP button to change the right hand column to display the tape speed that has been set for that program.
Series Recordings List
StarSight keeps track of five daily or weekly series recordings.
1. Press LIST to review your scheduled recordings.
2. Press LIST again to see your “Series Recordings.”
3. Press EXIT to resume watching TV.
You should also know...
• To cancel a Series Recording, simply highlight the series and press CLEAR, then ENTER. This also automatically cancels all individual recordings within that series.
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Using the StarSight Features
Selecting and De-selecting Channels
StarSight allows you to remove channels that you rarely or never watch. When a channel is removed, it will no longer appear in StarSight Guides, nor will it appear when you flip through channels. To increase the amount of information for individual programs, you should delete channels that you seldom or never watch.
1. Press MENU. Use UP or DOWN ARROW to highlight “StarSight setup” and press ENTER. “Select Guide Channels” will be highlighted.
2. Press ENTER to display your channel lineup.
3. Press UP, DOWN, LEFT, or RIGHT ARROW to
highlight the channel you want to remove and press ENTER. The background color changes to gray, indicating that the channel is de-selected. If you want to add the channel back at a later time, you must wait for the scheduled data reception time to collect program information for that channel. If you change your mind, just highlight the channel again and press ENTER. The background returns to its original color, and the channel is selected.
4. Press EXIT to resume watching TV.
Changing the Channel Order
You can list your channels on the Grid Guide in any order you want. Your channels will also be in this order as you change channels.
1. Press MENU. Use UP or DOWN ARROW to highlight “StarSight setup” and press ENTER.
2. Press DOWN ARROW to highlight “Change Channel Order,” and press ENTER to display your list of channels.
3. Press UP, DOWN, LEFT, or RIGHT ARROW to highlight the channel you want to move and press
ENTER (channel moves slightly to the left.)
4. Press UP, DOWN, LEFT, or RIGHT ARROW to
move the highlighted channel to the new location and press ENTER to insert the channel into its new position.
5. Press EXIT to resume watching TV.
You should also know...
• To reset your channels to the original order, use the UP
ARROW to highlight the RESET box at the top of the
Change Channel Order screen and press ENTER.
• To maximize show descriptions, place your most frequently
watched channels at the beginning of your list.
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Using the StarSight Features
Scheduling Data Reception
You can select the time period when StarSight will turn to your PBS station to collect data. (It is a good idea to select a time period when you are seldom watching TV. Please be sure that your local PBS station is broadcasting during that time.)
1. Press MENU. Use UP or DOWN ARROW to highlight “StarSight setup” and press ENTER.
2. Press DOWN ARROW to highlight “Schedule Data Reception,” and press ENTER to display your list of choices.
3. Press UP or DOWN ARROW to move the highlight bar on the time period you have chosen and press
ENTER to select.
4. Press EXIT to resume watching TV.
What You Should Do when You Move
1. Press MENU. Use UP or DOWN ARROW to highlight “StarSight setup” and press ENTER.
2. Press DOWN ARROW to highlight “Re-Activate /Change Address” and press ENTER.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Using the StarSight Features
Changing Your Cable Box
If you have changed your cable box, make sure your Cable Box Adapter is positioned properly in front of the new cable box. Look on page for the Cable Box Codes for your new cable box. Write the codes here.
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
1. Press MENU. Use UP or DOWN ARROW to highlight “StarSight setup” and press ENTER.
2. Press DOWN ARROW to highlight “Change Cable Box/Service,” and press ENTER.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
For the StarSight Help Desk, call 1-800-628-STAR.
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Choose the station closest to you. It may be in a bordering state.
References
PBS Stations
City Station Channel
ALABAMA
Anniston WCIQ 7 Birmingham WBIQ 10 Decatur WHIQ 25 Dothan WGIQ 43 Huntsville WHIQ 25 Mobile WEIQ 42
WRSE 23
Montgomery WAIQ 26
ALASKA
Anchorage KAKM` 7 Fairbanks KUAC 9
ARIZONA
Phoenix KAET 8 Tucson KUAT 6
ARKANSAS
Little Rock KETS 2 Pine Bluff KETS 2
CALIFORNIA
Eureka KEET 13 Fresno KVPT 18 Los Angeles KCET 28 Monterey KTEH 54 Redding KIXE 9 Sacramento KVIE 6 Salinas KTEH 54 San Diego KPBS 15 San Francisco KQED 9 San Jose KQED 9 Santa Barbara KCET 28 Stockton KVIE 6 Visalia KVPT 18
COLORADO
Colorado Springs KTSC 8 Denver KRMA 6 Pueblo KTSC 8
CONNECTICUT
Bridgeport WEDW 49 Hartford WEDH 24 New Haven WEDY 65
WEDH 24
Norwich WEDN 53
DELAWARE
Seaford WDPB 64 Wilmington WHYY 12
DIST OF COLUMBIA
Washington, D.C. WETA 26
FLORIDA
Daytona Beach WMFE 24 Ft. Lauderdale WPBT 2 Ft. Myers WSFP 30 Gainesville WUFT 5 Jacksonville WJCT 7 Miami WPBT 2 Naples WSFP 30 Orlando WMFE 24
City Station Channel
Panama City WFSG 56 Pensacola WSRE 23 St. Petersburg WEDU 3 Tallahassee WFSU 11 Tampa WEDU 3 Thomasville WFSU 11 West Palm Beach WXEL 42
GEORGIA
Albany WABW 14 Atlanta WGTV 8 Augusta WCES 20 Chatsworth WCLP 18 Columbus WJSP 28 Dawson WACS 25 Macon WDCO 15 Savannah WVAN 9 Waycross WXGA 8
HAWAII
Honolulu KHET 11 Waikiki KMEB 10
IDAHO
Boise KAID 4 Idaho Falls KISU 10 Twin Falls KITT 13
ILLINOIS
Carbondale WSIU 8 Champaign WILL 12 Chicago WTTW 11 Moline WQPT 24 Peoria WTVP 47 Quincy WQEC 27 Rock Island WQPT 24 Springfield WILL 12
INDIANA
Elkhart WNIT 34 Evansville WNIN 9 Fort Wayne WFWA 39 Indianapolis WFYI 20 Lafayette WFYI 20 South Bend WNIT 34 Vincennes WVUT 22
IOWA
Ames KDIN 11 Cedar Rapids KIIN 12 Council Bluffs KBIN 32 Davenport KQCT 36 Des Moines KDIN 11 Fort Dodge KTIN 21 Iowa City KIIN 12 Mason City KYIN 24 Red Oak KHIN 36 Sioux City KSIN 27 Waterloo KRIN 32
KIIN 12
KANSAS
Lakin KSWK 3
City Station Channel
Pittsburg KOZJ 26 Topeka KTWU 11
KENTUCKY
Bowling Green WKYU 24 Cape Girardeau WSIU 8 Lexington WKLE 46 Louisville WKPC 15 Paducah WSIU 8 Tri-Cities WSBN 47
LOUISIANA
Alexandria KLPA 25 Baton Rouge WLPB 27 EL Dorado KLTM 13 Lafayette KLPB 24 Lake Charles KLTL 18 Monroe KLTM 13 New Orleans WYES 12 Shreveport KLTS 24
MAINE
Bangor WMEB 12 Calais WMED 13 Lewiston WCBB 10 Presque Isle WMEM 10
MARYLAND
Annapolis WMPT 22 Baltimore WMPB 67 Frederick WFPT 62 Hagerstown WWPB 31 Oakland WGPT 36 Salisbury WCPB 28
MASSACHUSETTS
Boston WGBH 2 Holyoke WGBY 57 Springfield WGBY 57
MICHIGAN
Alpena WCML 6 Bad Axe WUCX 35 Bay City WUCM 19 Detroit WTVS 56 Flint WFUM 28 Grand Rapids WGVU 35 Kalamazoo WGVK 52
WGVU 35 Lansing WKAR 23 Marquette WNMU 13 Mount Pleasant WCMU 14 Saginaw WFUM 28 Traverse City WCMW 21
MINNESOTA
Austin KYIN 24 Duluth WDSE 8 La Crescent WHLA 31 Mason City KYIN 24 Minneapolis-St. Paul KTCI 17 Superior WDSE 8
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PBS Stations
City Station Channel
MISSISSIPPI
Biloxi WMAH 19 Bude WMAU 17 Columbus WMAB 2 Greenville WMAO 23 Greenwood WMAO 23 Gulfport WMAH 19 Jackson WMPN 29 Meridian WMAW 14 Oxford WMAV 18
MISSOURI
Hannibal WQEC 27 Joplin KOZJ 26 Kansas City KCPT 19 Pittsburg KOZJ 26 Springfield KOZK 21 St. Louis KETC 9
MONTANA
Bozeman KUSM 9 Butte KUSM 9
NEBRASKA
Bassett KMNE 7 Hastings KHNE 29
KUON 12 Lexington KLNE 3 Lincoln KUON 12 Merriman KRNE 12 Norfolk KXNE 19 North Platte KPNE 9 Omaha KYNE 26 Scottsbluff KTNE 13
NEVADA
Las Vegas KLVX 10 Reno KNPB 5
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Durham WENH 11 Keene WEKW 52 Littleton WLED 49
NEW JERSEY
N. New Jersey WNET 13 S. New Jersey WHYY 12
NEW MEXICO
Albuquerque KNME 5 Santa Fe KNME 5
NEW YORK
Albany WMHT 17 Binghamton WSKG 46 Buffalo WNED 17 New York WNET 13 Norwood WNPI 18 Plattsburgh WCFE 57 Rochester WXXI 21 Schenectady WMHT 17 Syracuse WCNY 24 Watertown WNPE 16
NORTH CAROLINA
Asheville WUNF 33
City Station Channel
Charlotte WUNG 58 Columbia WUND 2 Greensboro WUNL 26 Greenville WUNK 25 Jacksonville WUNM 19 Linville WUNE 17 Raleigh-Durham WUNC 4 Roanoke Rapids WUNP 36 Wilmington WUNJ 39
NORTH DAKOTA
Bismarck KBME 3 Drakinson KDSE 9 Ellendale KJRE 19 Fargo KFME 13 Grand Forks KGFE 2 Minot KSRE 6 Williston KWSE 4
OHIO
Akron WEAO 49
WVIZ 25 Athens WOUB 20 Cleveland WVIZ 25 Cincinnati WCET 48 Columbus WOSU 34 Dayton WPTD 16 Lima WBGU 27 Portsmouth WPBO 42 Steubenville WOUC 44 Toledo WGTE 30 Youngstown WNEO 45
OKLAHOMA
Cheyenne KWET 12 Eufaula KOET 3 Oklahoma City KETA 13 Tulsa KOED 11
OREGON
Bend KOAB 3 Corvallis KOAC 7 Eugene KEPB 28 Klamath Falls KFTS 22 Medford KSYS 8 Portland KOPB 10
PENNSYLVANIA
Altoona WPSX 3 Erie WQLN 54 Harrisburg WITF 33 Johnstown WPSX 3 Lancaster WITF 33 Philadelphia WHYY 12 Pittsburgh WQED 13 Scranton WVIA 44 Wilkes-Barre WVIA 44
RHODE ISLAND
New Bedford WSBE 36 Providence WSBE 36
SOUTH CAROLINA
Allendale WEBA 14
City Station Channel
Beaufort WJWJ 16 Charleston WITV 7 Columbia WRLK 35 Conway WHMC 23 Florence WJPM 33 Greenville WNTV 29 Greenwood WNEH 38 Huntington WPBY 33 Rock Hill WNSC 30 Spartanburg WRET 49 Sumter WRJA 27
SOUTH DAKOTA
Aberdeen KDSD 16 Brookings KESD 8 Eagle Butte KPSD 13 Lowry KQSD 11 Martin KZSD 8 Pierre KTSD 10 Rapid City KBHE 9 Vermillion KUSD 2
TENNESSEE
Chattanooga WTCI 45 Jackson WLJT 11 Johnson City WSJK 2 Knoxville WKOP 15 Memphis WKNO 10 Nashville WDCN 8 Sneedville WSJK 2
TEXAS
Amarillo KACV 2 Austin KLRU 18 Corpus Christi KEDT 16 Dallas KERA 13 El Paso KCOS 13 Ft. Worth KERA 13 Harlingen KMBH 60 Houston KUHT 8 Lubbock KTXT 5 Odsessa Midland MOCV 36 San Antonio KLRN 9 Temple KNCT 46 Waco KNCT 46
UTAH
Salt Lake City KUED 7
VERMONT
Burlington WCFE 57
VIRGINIA
Arlington WETA 26 Charlottesville WHTJ 41 Harrisonburg WVPT 51 Lynchburg WBRA 15 Norfolk WHRO 15 Norton WSBN 47 Petersburg WCVE 23 Portsmouth WHRO 15 Richmond WCVE 23 Roanoke WBRA 15
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PBS Stations
CABLE BOX CODES
ABC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .001, 011, 003, 017, 007, 013
014, 047, 206
Antronix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
Archer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .022, 039, 153, 207
BBT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267
Cable Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .056
Cabletenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .022
Century . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Citizen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Colour Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .025, 031
Comband . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232, 233
Comtronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .060, 040
Diamond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .035
Eastern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .002, 274
Electricord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .078
Garrard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
GC Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .016, 056
Gemini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .057, 070, 015, 242
General Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232, 233
General Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . .011
Hamlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .259, 273, 020, 009, 034
Hitachi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .011, 154
Jasco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Jerrold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .014, 011, 012, 003, 015, 024
026, 047, 098
Macom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .033
Magnavox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .027, 032, 069
Memorex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .000
Movie Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .078, 156, 203
Northcoast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314
NSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .063, 203, 070, 156
Oak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .007, 019, 248
Panasonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .021, 107
Paragon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .000
Philips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .060, 030, 025, 027, 028, 029
031, 290
Philips ECG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Pioneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144, 023, 260
Popular Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . .400
CABLE BOX CODES
Pulsar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .000
PVP Stereo Visual Matrix . . . . . . .003
RCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .021
Realistic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
Regal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279, 259, 020, 273
Regency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .002, 003
Rembrandt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .070
RK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304, 306
Runco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .000
Samsung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .040, 144
Scientific Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . .008, 017, 006, 277
Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .015, 040
Signature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .011
SL Marx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .040
Spectrovision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .058
Sprucer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .021, 307
Standard Components . . . . . . . . .096, 155
Starcom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .015, 003, 047, 098
Stargate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .040, 015
STS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Sylvania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .001
Tandy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .258
Tatung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .097
Teknika . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Telecaption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221
Texscan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .001, 096
TFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
Tocom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .013, 012, 059
Toshiba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .000
TV86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .063
Uniden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
Unika . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207, 153, 022
United Artists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .007
United Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .003
Universal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .077, 078, 191, 022, 039, 056
153, 207
Video Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250
Viewstar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .027, 060, 063, 111, 211, 258, 289
Zenith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .000, 054
Cable Box Codes for StarSight System
City Station Channel
WASHINGTON
Seattle KCTS 9 Spokane KSPS 7 Tacoma KCTS 9 Yakima KYVE 47
WEST VIRGINIA
Beckley WSWP 9 Bluefield WSWP 9 Charleston WPBY 33 Clarksburg WNPB 24
City Station Channel
Huntington WPBY 33 Parkersburg WOUB 20 Weston WNPB 24 Wheeling WOUC 44
WISCONSON
Appleton WPNE 38 Eau Claire WHLA 31 Green Bay WPNE 38 La Crosse WHLA 31
City Station Channel
Madison WHA 21 Menomonie WHWC 28 Milwaukee WMVS 10 Park Falls WLEF 36 Rhinelander WHRM 20 Wausau WHRM 20
WYOMING
Cheyenne KTNE 13 Evanston KUED 7
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Format: VHS Record/Playback Video: 4-Head
System: Audio: 2 Hi-Fi record/playback system Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined
antenna terminal
Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability*
(125 cable channels)
Canada: 178 channels capability*
(122 cable channels)
Type: Autoprogramming frequency synthesis Power Requirement: 120V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: 19 watts Dimensions: 3.6 inches high
(91.5 mm)
15.4 inches wide (390 mm)
12.5 inches deep (318.5 mm)
Weight: 8.8 pounds
(4 kg)
Storage Temperature Range: - 22˚F to +149˚F
Operating Temperature Range: +41˚F to +104˚F
*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.
Specifications
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Location of Controls
Front Panel
PLAY
FWD
REW
STOP
PAUSE
POWER
EJECT
VIDEO IN
L • AUDIO IN • R
CHANNEL
TV•VCR
INPUT
RECORD
demo
Remote Sensor
Tape Compartment
Reset
AUDIO L (Left) and R (Right) IN Jacks
Receive audio signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks.
Use the
L•AUDIO IN jack when a component is not
stereo to hear sound on both channels.
CHANNEL
s/t Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel memory.
demo
Used to demonstrate StarSight displays if you are an authorized subscriber.
EJECT
Ejects a tape.
FWD (Fast Forward)
Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback.
INPUT
Turns the line input (LINE1- Back Jacks, LINE2 - Front Jacks) on or off.
Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio/video in jacks on the back (LINE1) or front of the VCR (LINE2).
PAUSE
Pauses action for viewing during playback. Pauses recording to prevent recording of
unwanted scenes.
PLAY
Plays a tape.
POWER
Turns the VCR on or off and stops tape during playback or recording
RECORD
Starts VCR recording.
Remote Sensor
Receives signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this sensor with no objects between it and the VCR.
RESET
Erases all memory functions (timer recording, channels setting, clock set) if you are a StarSight authorized user.
REW (Rewind)
Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture in reverse during playback.
STOP
Stops the normal functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast-forward, or pause.
TV•VCR
Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel.
See page 10.
VIDEO IN Jack
Receives video signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to this jack.
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Location of Controls
Display Panel
AM/PM Indicator
Shows clock time as AM or PM.
Audio Level Indicator
Shows audio levels.
Cassette-in Indicator
( )
Lights when a tape is in the VCR.
Channel Number or LINE
Displays channel number or line input. Press INPUT to display L1 or L2 to record from the
VIDEO and AUDIO IN jacks.
HI-FI Indicator
Lights when HI-FI is selected.
SAP Indicator
Lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting SAP.
Status Indicators
Show what the VCR is doing.
FF Rotates clockwise at
fast speed
PAUSE
Blinks
PLAY Rotates clockwise RECORD
Rotates clockwise/
D
RECORD Pause
/
D
Blinks
REW
Rotates counter
clockwise at fast speed
SLOW
Blinks and rotates
clockwise at slow speed
STOP
ST (STEREO) Indicator
Lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo.
Tape Histogram Indicator
Shows the amount of tape used during recording or playback.
Tape Speed Indicators (SP or SLP) Show the tape speed.
Time or Time Counter
Press DISP to switch between the current time and elapsed-time counter.
VCR Indicator (Applies Only to Basic Hookups)
Press TV•VCR to turn on or off.
VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR. VCR indicator off: Picture from TV channel.
Cassette Indicator
Tape Histogram Channel Number / Line Indicator
Time / Counter Indicator
Audio Level Indicators
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Location of Controls
Back Panel
OUT TO TV
IN FROM ANT.
CH 3 564
AUDIO
VIDEO
IN 1
OUT 1
R
L
CABLE BOX
OUT TO
CH 3
55 66
4 Switch
Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups.
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.
OUT TO CABLE BOX Connector
Sends infrared remote signal to the cable box through the cable box adapter (supplied) for those cable boxes that are remote controlled.
VIDEO and AUDIO R (Right) and L (Left) IN Jacks
Receive signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT to select.
VIDEO and AUDIO R (Right) and L (Left) OUT Jacks
Send signals from this VCR to another component, like a TV monitor or VCR, when it is connected to these jacks.
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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 1-800-336-1900.
• Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date.
• Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate your VCR. Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer.)
• Installation and related adjustments.
• Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Cleaning of video/audio heads.
• Remote control batteries.
• A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes.
• A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA.
• Acts of God, such as, but not limited to lightning damage.
• Accuracy of the program schedule information provided by the StarSight System.
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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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.
No power
VCR does not respond to remote
Remote no longer controls a compatible TV
Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing
Snowy or no picture during playback
Time counter not working
Will not record or play
Streaks in picture during normal playback
Will not record
• Plug VCR into an operating outlet.
• Check connections.
• Check batteries in remote.
• Press SELECT VCR to set remote to control the VCR..
• Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them.
• Change batteries.
• Press SELECT TV to set remote to control a compatible TV.
• Reprogram remote for your TV brand. See page 15.
• Aim remote at TV with no objects between them.
• Change batteries.
• Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator off.
• Switch TV to an active channel.
• Check antenna connections.
• Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on.
• Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel
selected with CH3564 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.
• Make sure there is a recording on the tape.
• The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape. When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered, the time counter will hold its count until recorded material is detected again.
• A minus (–) will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther back than a counter reading of 0:00:00.
• No cassette in VCR.
• Eject and re-insert cassette.
• Broken tape — try another cassette.
• Some snow/streaks are normal during search, frame advance, slow-motion, or stop-action playback.
• Press PAGE UP or DOWN to adjust the picture.
• Check all connections.
• VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE.
• Safety tab removed from cassette.
• Make sure the line indicator (LINE) is turned off in VCR’s display panel for normal recording from the VCR’s tuner. Press INPUT to turn off the line indicator.
Trouble Here's what to try:
Video Cassette Recorder
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Trouble Checks
Trouble Here's what to try:
Rewind does not operate
Clock shows incorrect time or date
VCR makes noise when stopped
Will not auto-search channels active channels correctly
Cannot add or remove channels
Cannot select channels over 69
Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically
Segment of tape plays over and over
Stereo or SAP sound not recorded
No stereo sound during playback
Stereo audio too noisy
Timer recording not made
• Tape already rewound.
• Power interruption. Clock on the front panel will show --:--.
• Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date).
• Time counter display appears in VCR’s display panel. Press DISP on
remote.
• VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode.
• Check antenna connections.
• Check Signal Type: ANTENNA/CABLE/CABLE BOX feature. See page 8.
• Channels must be placed in memory using Auto-Search Channels feature before channels can be added or removed from channel memory. See page 10.
• Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type: ANTENNA/CABLE/CABLE BOX feature is set to CABLE. See page 8.
• Set Auto Play ON/OFF feature to ON. See page 17.
• Auto Repeat feature turned on.
• AUDIO button must be set to STEREO to record broadcast stereo.
See page 26.
• AUDIO button must be set to SAP to record SAP. See page 26.
• STEREO or SAP indicator not on. Station not broadcasting stereo or SAP.
• AUDIO button must be set to HI-FI to hear stereo sound during playback.
See page 20.
• Stereo signal is weak. Set AUDIO button to MONO.
• Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise.
• Check the clock to make sure the time is correct.
• Make sure safety tab is in place.
• If an RCA VCR recording and StarSight recording are scheduled at the same time, only the StarSight recording will occur.
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Trouble Checks
Trouble Here's what to try:
StarSight
StarSight information does not appear on my TV
Cable Box is not controlled by StarSight
TV or VCR turned off during the Cable Box testing
No Picture “snow”
No StarSight Screens or Pop-ups are displayed
Don’t have any program data even though StarSight is activated
Background color for the time is red
Blank spots in the guide
StarSight’s list of channels does not match those that appear on my TV
• Make sure VCR or cable box is tuned to the PBS channel in your area for schedule reception.
• Leave your cable box on at all times.
• Make sure your VCR and/or cable box is plugged into an outlet that is not controlled by a light switch.
• Do not plug your VCR into the back of your cable box.
• Check to see if you have followed all of the User Guide’s instructions for your particular video equipment
• Make sure you have followed all steps for StarSight setup and activation.
• Make sure the cable box adapter is plugged into the OUT TO CABLE BOX jack on the back of your VCR.
• Check the placement of your cable box adapter. Position the cable box adapter on top of your cable box as close to the sensor as possible. The cable box adapter should extend as far out as possible over the front edge of the cable box.
• Make sure you have tried all codes for your brand of cable box. See page 46.
• Make sure your TV or VCR is not plugged into the back of the cable box or into a power outlet that is controlled by a light switch.
• Leave your cable box on at all times.
• Check the connections between your TV, VCR and/or cable box.
• Make sure your TV is set to the channel that allows you to watch cable (usually channel “3, “ “4,” or LINE input).
• Make sure the VCR is in the VCR mode. Press the SELECT VCR button on the remote. Also, make sure the VCR indicator lights in the display; if not, press the TV/VCR button.
• Wait until program information is collected during the scheduled data reception time period. To modify the schedule data reception period, see
page 42.
• Your VCR lost power momentarily. The time and date is corrected automatically (VCR clock resets) when power is restored and your VCR collects the program information. The background color returns to white when the correct time is displayed.
• StarSight may not have received all the program information. Information is collected during scheduled reception period.
• If your VCR has lost power or been unplugged for more than 30 minutes, StarSight program information will disappear. To collect information, simply plug your VCR power cord back into the electrical outlet and restore power.
• Call the StarSight Help Desk at 1-800-628-STAR or fax corrections directly to 1-800-229-9640.
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Trouble Checks
Trouble Here's what to try:
StarSight
Entire show did not record
Recordings of all episodes of a series are cancelled, but new episodes for that same series are still being recorded
A red question mark appears on a program title in the Recordings List
Can’t see videotape picture when playing back on the VCR
Program wasn’t recorded
• Make sure you have enough tape to record the whole program.
• StarSight records programs based upon the scheduled start and stop times. If you think a program is going to run overtime, you should extend the ending time of the recording. See page 38.
• You must cancel the whole series from the Series Recordings list. See page 40.
• The program information in the Recordings List does not match the program information in the Grid Guide. Position the highlight bar on the question mark and press GUIDE to see the program that will be recorded. If you don’t want to record this program, return to the Recordings List and cancel the recording. See page 39.
• Check the connections between your TV and VCR.
• Make sure your TV is tuned to either channel 3 or 4 (whichever number matches the switch on the back of your VCR).
• If you have connected your VCR to your TV using audio/video cables, use your TV remote control to select the VIDEO input source.
• Make sure that your VCR’s channel 3/4 switch matches your Cable box’s output channel if you have one.
• Make sure you have a videotape with tape remaining and the safety tab is intact.
• Check the placement of the cable box adapter. Position the cable box adapter on top of your cable box as close to the sensor as possible (with the logo facing upward). The cable box adapter should extend as far out as possible over the front edge of the cable box.
• Make sure you are confirming the recordings when you schedule a program for recording.
• If you do not schedule a recording from a StarSight screen, you may be creating a VCR recording that conflicts with a StarSight recording. Suggestion: Use either the VCR system or StarSight system to schedule recordings, but not both.
• If you have scheduled a VCR recording to occur at the same time as a StarSight recording, the StarSight recording will take precedence.
• When you extend recording into a subsequent time period, the remainder of that time period can no longer be scheduled for a recording. StarSight indicates this by shading the entire period in red.
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Index
1-800 Numbers
RCA . . . . . . . . . . .51, Back Cover
StarSight . . . . . . . 29, Back Cover
5-Second Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
A
Accessories, Included . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Adapter, Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Add Channels to Memory . . . . . . 10
Add or Remove Channels
from Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Antenna Connections . . . . . . . . . 2, 3
ANTENNA/CABLE SET . . . . . . . . . 8
ARROW Buttons . . . . . . . . . . 8, 12-14
Audio
Broadcast Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Mono . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 26
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
SAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 26
AUDIO and VIDEO
Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6, 50
AUDIO Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Audio Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Audio Only, Recording . . . . . . . . .27
Broadcast Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Mono . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 26
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
SAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 26
AUTO CLOCK SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Auto Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Automatic Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
B
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Broadcast Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Browsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Buttons
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . 12-14
StarSight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
C
Cable Box Adapter . . . . . . . 4, 5, 7, 50
Cable Box Codes for VCR . . . . . . . 11
Cable Box Codes
StarSight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cable Box Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cable System With Cable
Box Connections . . . . . . . . .2, 4, 5
Cable System Without Cable
Box Connections . . . . . . . . . . .2, 3
CAPTION Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Card, Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
CH 3/4 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 50
Changing Channel Order . . . . . . . 41
Channel Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Channel Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 10
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Checks, Trouble . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-55
Cleaning the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
CLEAR Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14
Clock Set
Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Closed Captioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Codes
StarSight Cable Box . . . . . . . . . 46
VCR Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Component Buttons
SELECT TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
SELECT VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connections
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 3
Audio/Video Jacks . . . . . . 2, 3-6
Cable-TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3-5
Choosing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Two VCRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Controls
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Control Buttons . . .12-14
Copying Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Copying Tapes, Connections . . . 2, 6
Counter, Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Counter Zero Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . 20
D
Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Date, Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
DAY –/+ Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
demo Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Delete Channels from Memory . . 10
Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Dubbing Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Dubbing Tapes, Connections . . . 2, 6
E
Editing Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
EJECT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 48
EXIT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 14
ENTER Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 14
Eject a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Erase Channels from Memory . . . 10
F
Fast Forward Search . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Features
StarSight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-42
Changing Channel Order . . . . 41
Channel Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Frame Advance . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 18
Front AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks . . . 48
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
G
Go to 0:00:00 and STOP . . . . . . . . . 18
Grazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Grid Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
GUIDE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Guides
Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
H
HI-FI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
I
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . i
IN FROM ANT. Connector. . . . . . . 50
INDEX Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Index Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
INFO Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 33
INPUT Button . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13, 48
Insert a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
J
Jacks
Back AUDIO/VIDEO IN . . . . . . 50
Back AUDIO/VIDEO OUT . . . . 50
Front AUDIO/VIDEO IN . . . . . 48
JOG +/– Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
L
LEFT Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Length, Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
LINE input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
LIST Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
M
MANUAL CLOCK SET . . . . . . . . . . 9
Manual Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
MENU Button . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 13, 14
Modes
TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
MONO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
MUTE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
N
Number Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . .12-14
O
On-Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
On-Screen Menu System . . . . . . . . . 8
OUT TO CABLE BOX Connector 50
OUT TO TV Connector . . . . . . . . . 50
P
PBS Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-46
PAGE UP/DOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Pause Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Pause for Stop Action . . . . . . . . . . 17
Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . 17-21
Audio Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Auto Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Closed Captioning . . . . . . . . . . 21
Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Fast Forward Search . . . . . . . . 18
Frame Advance . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Go to 0:00:00 and STOP . . . . . 18
HI-FI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Index Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Insert a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
LEFT Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
MONO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
On-Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . 21
Pause for Stop Action . . . . . . . 17
Picture Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Playing a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Repeat Function . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Rewind Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
RIGHT Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Scan and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Segment Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Selection Playback Sound . . . 20
Skip Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Tape Dubbing Mode . . . . . . . . 28
Tape Histogram . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Tape Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Tape Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Time Remaining . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 17
Variable Speed Search . . . . . . 18
Playing a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Picture Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
POWER Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Point and Select Method . . . . . . . . .8
Problems
StarSight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52, 53
VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 51
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
PROG LIST Button . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Programming the Remote . . . . . . . 15
R
Receiving Program Information . 32
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-28
Recording Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Recording Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Recording Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Audio Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Broadcast Stereo TV . . . . . . . . 26
Copying Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Editing Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Frame Advance . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
SAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Second Audio Program . . . . . .26
Stereo Broadcast . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . 24, 25
Watch One Channel While
Recording Another . . . . . . . . 23
Recording Speeds . . . . . . . . 17, 18, 22
Recording StarSight . . . . . . 38, 39, 40
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-16
Remote Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
REPEAT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Repeat Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
RESET Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Rewind Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
RIGHT Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
S
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
SAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Scan and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Scheduling Data Reception . . . . . 42
Search
Fast Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Frame Advance . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Go to 0:00:00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Rewind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Second Audio Program . . . . . . . . . 26
Segment Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
SELECT TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
SELECT VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Selecting/De-selecting Channels . 41
Selection Playback Sound . . . . . . . 20
Set Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Set Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Set the time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting Up StarSight . . . . . . . . . . . 31
SHUTTLE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Signal Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SKIP Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Skip Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
SLP Speed` . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 18
SLOW –/+ Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
SP Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 18
SP•SLP Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
StarSight Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
StarSight Features . . . . . . . . . . . 33-42
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Browsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Changing Channel Order . . . . 41
Channel Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Grazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Grid Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
INFO Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-40
Scheduling Data Reception . . 42 Selecting/De-selecting
Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Theme Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Tuning by Title . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
When you move . . . . . . . . . . . 42
StarSight System . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-42
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Receiving Program
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Setting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Subscription . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 30
Stations, PBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-46
Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20, 26
Stereo Broadcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Stop Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Subscription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 30
T
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Tape Compartment . . . . . . . . . 16, 48
Tape Dubbing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Tape Histogram . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 49
Tape Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Tape Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Tapes
Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Ejecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Inserting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
THEME Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Theme Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Time Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Time, Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Time Remaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25
Cancelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Correcting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Reviewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Setting a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 17
TRACKING Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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1995 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Trademark(s)®Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in Korea
Part Number 95-VR681HF-1
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.
For your nearest RCA Dealer or Authorized Servicenter, call 1-800-336-1900
Canadian Consumers – Your toll free numbers are:
English: 1-800-522-0338 French: 1-800-522-0445
To activate StarSight, call 1-800-643-STAR.
For the StarSight Help Desk, call 1-800-628-STAR.
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