RCA VR688HF User Manual

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USER’S GUIDE

VR688HF

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

Introduction

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this VCR to rain or moisture.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. ATTENTION: Pour Žviter les chocs Žlectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la

borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqœ au fond.

Refer to the identification/rating label on the back of the product for the proper operating voltage. FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the

userÕs 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

VR688HF

Cautions

Note To Cable TV Installer

Product Registration

This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates Òdangerous voltageÓ inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

Introduction

Using the Playback Features

Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/

MIX Feature ____________________ 27

Auto Play Feature _________________ 28 Auto Repeat Feature_______________ 28 Pause for Stop-Action______________ 29 Picture Search ____________________ 29 Frame Advance ___________________ 30 Slow Motion______________________ 30 Automatic Tracking _______________ 31 Manual Tracking__________________ 31 Pro-Tect Plus

Locking Feature _____ 31 Index Search _____________________ 32 Go-To Search _____________________ 33 Blank Search _____________________ 33 DISPLAY Button __________________ 34 Program Information ______________ 35 Time Counter_____________________ 35

COMMERCIALAAADVANCE™ Feature

Recording and Playback_________ 36-37

Recording a Program

Types of Recordings ___________________ 38 Using the Recording Features

Recording Speeds _________________ 38 Recording Pause __________________ 38

Basic Recording Ð

Operating Instructions _____________ 39

Watch a TV Channel While VCR

is Recording a Different Channel ____ 39

Recording While You're Away

VCR Plus+ Recording ___________ 40-42 Timer Recording __________________ 43 Check, Edit, or Clear a VCR Plus+ or

Timer Recording _______________ 44

Timer Recording From the

VCRÕs Line Input _______________ 44 Express Recording (XPR)_______________ 45 Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP___ 46 Recording Audio Only_________________ 47 Using Two VCRs for Copying

and Editing Tapes__________________ 48 Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit ___ 48

References

Location of Controls

Front Panel_______________________ 49 Back Panel _______________________ 50

Display Panel __________________ 50-51 Specifications_________________________ 52 Cleaning the VCR _____________________ 52 Limited Warranty _____________________ 53 Trouble Checks ____________________ 54-56 Questions and Answers About

COMMERCIAL

ADVANCEª_____ 57

Index _____________________________ 58-61

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 Satellite Receiver _____________________ 6-7 Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ 8

Setting Up the VCR

Startup

Check Accessories With VCR ________ 9

Attach Power Cord to Back of VCR ___ 9

Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 9

Turn on the TV ___________________ 10

Use the On-Screen Menu System ____ 10

Turn on the VCR __________________ 10

RCA Digital Satellite Receiver and

Cable Box Setup _____________ 11-13 Manual Cable Box or RCA

Satellite Receiver Setup _______ 13

Use SETUP Menu to Auto Channel

Search and Auto Clock Set________ 14

Manual Clock Set________________ 15 Setup VCR Plus+ Channels ________ 16 Program VCR for VCR1 or

VCR2•DVD Button ______________ 16 Add or Remove Channels from

VCR's Memory__________________ 17

Auto Channel Search Using

the CHANNELS Menu _________ 17

Select the Language/Choisissez une

Langue ________________________ 18 Use TV•VCR Button _______________ 18 Set the Auto TV/VCR Feature _______ 19

Using the Remote Control

Component, VCR, TV, Cable Box, and

Satellite Receiver Buttons ________ 20-21

Using the VCR2•DVD Button ___________ 22

Controlling the VCR ________________ 22 Controlling a LaserDisc Player or

DVD Component_________________ 22 Controlling a TV ______________________ 23 Controlling a Cable Box or

Satellite Receiver_______________________ 24

Controlling an Auxiliary RCA Component _ 25

Playing a Tape

Operating Instructions _________________ 26

Hooking Up the VCR

Choosing a Hookup

The hookups on pages 3 through 7 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and Advanced (B and C).

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

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

Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.

1. How do you receive your TV signals?

Choose one answer from below.

A. Outside antenna Ð Turn to page 3.

B. Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bow tie antenna Ð Turn to page 3.

C. Cable System Ð Go to question 2.

D. Satellite System and another source (A, B, C) Ð Go to question 3.

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

Choose one answer from below.

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

B. Cable box to unscramble all the channels Ð Turn to page 4.

C. Cable box to unscramble only pay channels, such as HBO, Showtime,

Cinemax, etc. Ð Turn to page 5.

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

3. What type of satellite system do you have?

Choose one answer from below.

A. Satellite receiver connected to TV without audio/video inputs Ð

Turn to page 6.

B. Basic satellite receiver connected to TV with audio/video inputs Ð

Turn to page 7.

C. Deluxe satellite receiver connected to TV with audio/video inputs Ð

Turn to page 7.

Optional Hookups

How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?

A. Select a hookup by answering the questions above.

B. Then modify the connections as shown on page 8.

Hooking Up the VCR

3 4

AUDIO

VIDEO

IN OUT

Back of VCR

Back of TV

300/75 Ohm

Adapter

From Antenna

or Cable

Cable/

Antenna

VHF

UHF

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

75 to 75/300 Ohm

Separator

FROM

ANTENNA

OUT

TELEVISION

MONO

Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box

A. Basic hookup.

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

1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR

to either channel 3 or 4.

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

2. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

3. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.

B. Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality, hi-fi stereo sound, and more convenient operation Ñ 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 left and right channels.

2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.

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

Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF.

See

page 19.

Continue to page 9.

3 4

AUDIO

VIDEO

IN OUT

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

CABLE / ANTENNA

L /

MONO

RIGHT

VIDEO INPUT

INOUT

Back of TV

Back of VCR

Audio/Video Cables

FROM

ANTENNA

OUT

TELEVISION

From Antenna

or Cable

300/75 Ohm

Adapter

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

MONO

Hooking Up the VCR

Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels

3 4

AUDIO

VIDEO

IN OUT

Back of VCR

OUTIN

Cable Box

From Cable

RF Coaxial

Cable

Back of TV

Cable/

Antenna

VHF

UHF

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

75 to 75/300 Ohm

Separator

FROM

ANTENNA

OUT

TELEVISION

MONO

Position cable box.

Position the remote-controllable cable box on top of the VCR. You may need to position it at different angles before the VCR can control it. Make sure the cable box does not cover the transmitting window on top of the VCR.

A. Basic hookup.

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

1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR

to either channel 3 or 4.

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

2. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

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

cable box.

B. Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality, hi-fi stereo sound, and more convenient operation Ñ 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 left and right channels.

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

cable box.

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

Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF. See

page 19.

Continue to page 9.

Transmitting Windows

Remote Sensor

Cable Box

Caution: The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts, television programs, or other materials may infringe the rights of others.

From Cable

Back of VCR

MONO

IN OUT

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

Back of TV

Cable Box

RF Coaxial

Cable

VIDEO

IN OUT

Audio/Video Cables

VIDEO

INPUT

RIGHT

INOUT

AUDIO

L /

MONO

3 4

CABLE / ANTENNA

OUTIN

FROM

ANTENNA

OUT

TELEVISION

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

Hooking Up the VCR

Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels

(such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.)

Position cable box.

A. Basic hookup.

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

1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR

to either channel 3 or 4.

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

2. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

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

cable box.

B. Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality, hi-fi stereo sound, and more convenient operation Ñ 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 left and right channels.

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

cable box.

You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR. All pay channels are viewed through the VCR.

Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF. See

page 19.

Continue to page 9.

3 4

AUDIO

VIDEOR

IN OUT

Back of VCR

OUTIN

Cable Box

From Cable

RF Coaxial

Cable

Back of TV

Cable/

Antenna

VHF

UHF

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

75 to 75/300 Ohm

Separator

FROM

ANTENNA

OUT

TELEVISION

MONO

Transmitting Windows

Remote Sensor

Cable Box

From Cable

RF Coaxial Cable (supplied)

Signal Splitter

Cable Box

OUTIN

MONO

IN OUT

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

Back of TV

Back of VCR

VIDEO

IN OUT

Audio/Video Cables

VIDEO INPUT

RIGHT

INOUT

AUDIO

L /

MONO

3 4

CABLE / ANTENNA

FROM

ANTENNA

OUT

TELEVISION

Hooking Up the VCR

Satellite Receiver

3 4

AUDIO

VIDEOR

IN OUT

VIDEO R AUDIO L

S-VIDEO

CH3 CH4

IN FROM ANT

SATELLITE IN

OUT TO TV

Back of VCR

Back of Satellite Receiver

From

Satellite

Dish

RF Coaxial Cable

Audio/Video Cables

(supplied)

From

Cable, Cable Box

or Antenna

Back of TV

Cable/

Antenna

VHF

UHF

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

75 to 75/300 Ohm

Separator

FROM

ANTENNA

OUT

TELEVISION

MONO

Position receiver.

Position the receiver on top of the VCR. You may need to position it at different angles before the VCR can control it. Make sure the receiver does not cover the transmitting window on top of the VCR.

Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the receiver. The slots on top of the receiver must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit. Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair performance or damage your receiver and other components. Also, do not stack the receiver on top of a Òhot componentÓ such as an audio power amplifier.

A. Basic hookup.

Use this hookup if your TV does not have audio/video jacks.

1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of

satellite receiver to either channel 3 or 4.

You will tune the VCR to this channel or its line input (L1) to record from the receiver.

To watch the satellite receiver, turn off the VCR. If you want to watch or record the signal from

your antenna, cable, or cable box, make sure the satellite receiver is turned off.

2. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR

to either channel 3 or 4.

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

3. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

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

receiver.

Continue to page 9.

Caution: The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts, television programs, or other materials may infringe the rights of others.

Transmitting Windows

Remote Sensor

Satellite Receiver

Hooking Up the VCR

Satellite Receiver

B. Advanced hookup with

basic receiver.

Use this hookup if your TV has audio/video jacks and your receiver has one set of AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.

1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of

receiver to either channel 3 or 4.

You will tune the VCR to this channel to record from the satellite receiver.

To watch the satellite receiver, tune your TV to its video input channel.

If you want to watch or record the signal from your antenna, cable, or cable box, make sure the satellite receiver is turned off.

2. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR

to either channel 3 or 4.

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

3. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

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

receiver.

C. Advanced hookup with

deluxe receiver.

Use this hookup if your TV has audio/video jacks and your receiver has two sets of AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.

1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR

to either channel 3 or 4.

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

To record from the satellite receiver, you will tune the VCR to its line input (L1).

To watch the satellite receiver, tune your TV to its video input channel.

2. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

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

receiver.

Continue to page 9.

3 4

AUDIO

VIDEOR

IN OUT

VIDEO R AUDIO L

S-VIDEO

CH3 CH4

IN FROM ANT

SATELLITE IN

OUT TO TV

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

CABLE / ANTENNA

L /

MONO

RIGHT

VIDEO INPUT

INOUT

Back of TV

Audio/Video Cables

(supplied)

Back of VCR

Back of Satellite Receiver

From

Satellite

Dish

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

RF Coaxial Cable

From

Cable, Cable Box

or Antenna

FROM

ANTENNA

OUT

TELEVISION

MONO

Caution: The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts, television programs, or other materials may infringe the rights of others.

From

Satellite

Dish

From Cable Box or Antenna

Back of Satellite Receiver

CH3 CH4

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

S-VIDEO

VIDEO R AUDIO L

Audio/Video Cables

(supplied)

MONO

IN OUT

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

VIDEOR

IN OUT

Audio/Video Cables

VIDEO INPUT

RIGHT

INOUT

AUDIO

L /

MONO

3 4

CABLE / ANTENNA

SATELLITE IN

Back of VCR

FROM

ANTENNA

OUT

TELEVISION

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

Back of TV

Hooking Up the VCR

Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes

3 4

AUDIO

VIDEO

IN OUT

3 4

AUDIO

VIDEO

IN OUT

Playback VCR

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

Recording VCR

Audio/Video

Cables

RF Coaxial

Cable

Use the previously selected

hookup to the TV.

From Antenna, Cable

or Cable Box

FROM

ANTENNA

OUT

TELEVISION

FROM

ANTENNA

OUT

TELEVISION

MONO

Option A hookup.

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

1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 7

and then modify with this connection.

2. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the playback

VCR to either channel 3 or 4.

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

3. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

Option B hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved copy quality, hi-fi stereo sound, and more convenient operation Ñ use of TV•VCR button not required.

1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 7

and then modify with this connection.

2. Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided.

If your other VCR is not stereo, plug it into the AUDIO L MONO jack of this VCR to hear sound from both left and right channels.

3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

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

Continue to page 9.

Caution: The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts, television programs, or other materials may infringe the rights of others.

Playback VCR

MONO

Audio/Video

Cables

IN OUT

AUDIO

IN OUT

AUDIO

IN OUT

VIDEO

Audio/Video

Cables

VIDEO

3 4

Recording

VCR

3 4

RF Coaxial

Cable

FROM

ANTENNA

OUT

TELEVISION

From Antenna, Cable

or Cable Box

FROM

ANTENNA

OUT

TELEVISION

Use the previously selected

hookup to the TV.

continued on next page

Setting Up the VCR

1. Check accessories with VCR.

Contact your dealer if any items are missing.

2. Attach power cord to back of VCR.

Remote

(Stock No. 231544)

MUTE

PREV CH

DISPLAY

INPUT

TV•VCR

CLEAR

SPEED

REW

PLAY FF

STOP

PAUSE

REC

PROG

•

SLOW

TRACKING

•

VCR•DVD

1 4 7

2 5 8 0

PWR

VOL

EDIT

F.ADV

MOVE

RF Coaxial Cable

(Stock No. 221396)

4 “AAA” Batteries

Startup

Power Cord

(Stock No. 218104)

2nd

1st

3. Insert batteries in remote.

6. Turn on the VCR.

A. Press VCR1 on the remote.

Setup Menu Appears Automatically

The first time you turn on the VCR, the SETUP menu will appear. Follow the steps on the screen to automatically setup a satellite receiver or cable box, auto channel search, automatically set the time, and select some feature options.

1. Press number button 1 on the remote to Begin setup.

Proceed to Step 7.

2. Press number button 2 on the remote to Cancel the setup.

If you choose not to use the SETUP menu, follow the steps in this section to manually set up the VCR so it will operate properly.

If you skip auto channel search during setup, the auto clock set feature will not be performed in this sequence.

Select SETUP Menu Using VCR MAIN MENU

If the SETUP menu does not appear, you can select it using the VCR MAIN MENU. Each of these features (except the automatic clock set) may also be performed individually.

To select the SETUP menu.

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

2. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu.

SETUP

The setup procedure will help you configure your VCR. Would you like to begin the setup procedure now?

1 Begin setup 2 Cancel

Setting Up the VCR

Startup

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup

4. Turn on the TV.

A. Turn on the TV.

B. If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the

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

TVÕs video input. (See TV ownerÕs manual for details.)

5. Use the on-screen menu system.

Point and Select is the method you use to move through the menu system. There are two ways to select (or change) a menu or feature.

¥ Using the Number Buttons: Press MENU•PROG to display

the VCR MAIN MENU. Then use the number button on the remote that corresponds to the number on the menu to select (or change) an item. Using the number button allows you to point and select a menu item at the same time.

¥ Using the MOVE Arrow buttons: Press MENU•PROG to

display the VCR MAIN MENU. Then use the MOVE or arrow button to point to a menu or item. Press MENU•PROG to select (or change) the item.

Although there are two ways to access the menu system, only the number buttons are referenced throughout this manual to explain the VCR features and operations.

PROG

•

1 4 7

2 5 8

MOVE

SETUP

The setup procedure will help you configure your VCR. Would you like to begin the setup procedure now?

1 Begin setup 2 Cancel

Setting Up the VCR

Startup

7. RCA digital satellite receiver and/or cable box setup.

SETUP

Would you like to set up the VCR to control a DSS receiver?

1 Yes 2 No

Did the DSS receiver turn on and tune to channel 200?

1 YES, setup complete 2 NO, try again 3 NO, cancel setup

The DSS and cable box setups allow the VCR to record programs from the cable box and/or RCA digital receiver.

¥ The VCR will turn on an RCA digital satellite receiver

and tune it to the channel you want to record during timer recordings. Position the receiver above the VCR to receive the infrared remote signal. See pages 6-7.

¥ If your cable box can be controlled by a remote, the VCR

may be able to tune it to the channel you want to record during VCR Plus+ and timer recordings and automatically set the clock after power failures. Position the remote-controllable cable box on top of the VCR to receive the infrared remote signal. See pages 4-5.

RCA Digital Receiver Setup

A. RCA digital receiver not used:

Press 2. You are finished with DSS SETUP.

RCA digital receiver used:

Press 1 to continue.

B. Press two numbers on the remote to enter the channel

that your VCR receives signals from the receiver. Press 0 before a single-digit number. Valid numbers are 02 – 69.

If you connected your receiver to the VCR using the receiverÕs AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks, press INPUT to select VIDEO1 or VIDEO2.

Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.

C. Press MENU•PROG to proceed.

The VCR will now receive all signals from the DSS receiver on – – message appears.

D. Press MENU•PROG to proceed.

RCA digital receiver turned on:

The receiver should turn on and tune to channel 200. Press 1 and proceed to step E.

The VCR will now turn on and tune your receiver to the correct channel during timer recordings. – – – DSS will appear for channels 100 and over in the timer program screen.

RCA digital receiver did not turn on:

If your receiver does not turn on, try repositioning the receiver and press 2 to try again.

Cancel RCA digital receiver :

Press 3 to cancel DSS SETUP. The VCR will not turn on or control the receiver.

DSS SETUP

On what ANTENNA channel does the VCR receive signals from the DSS receiver?

Press 02-69 or INPUT Press MENU to exit

DSS SETUP

The VCR will now receive all signals from the DSS receiver on ANTENNA channel 03 (or CABLE CHANNEL 03).

Press MENU to proceed

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SETUP

Would you like to set up the VCR to control a cable box?

1 Yes 2 No

Setting Up the VCR

7. RCA digital satellite receiver and/or cable box setup.

(continued)

Startup

CABLE BOX SETUP

Do you use your cable box to receive ALL channels?

1 Yes 2 No

CABLE BOX SETUP On what channel does the VCR receive signals from the cable box (usually 3, 4, or video)

Press 01-13 or INPUT Press MENU to exit

CABLE BOX SETUP

The VCR will now receive all signals from the cable box on channel 03

Press MENU to proceed

CABLE BOX SETUP

Enter the code for your cable box from the list in your User's Manual.

Press MENU to exit

CABLE BOX SETUP

Please turn on the cable box and tune it to channel 2.

Press MENU to proceed

CABLE BOX SETUP

Did the cable box tune to channel 9?

1 YES, setup is complete 2 NO, try again

Cable Box Setup

E. Setup the VCR to control a cable box:

Press 1 if you would like to setup the VCR to control a cable box.

Press 2 if you do not want to setup the VCR to control a cable box.

F. Cable box not used for all channels:

Press 2. You are finished with CABLE BOX SETUP. Skip to Step 8.

Cable box used for all channels:

Press 1 to continue.

Press two numbers on the remote to enter the channel that your VCR receives signals from your cable box. Press 0 before a single-digit number. Valid numbers are 01 – 13.

If you connected your cable box to the VCR using the boxÕs AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks, press INPUT to select VIDEO1 or VIDEO2.

Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.

G. Press MENU•PROG to proceed.

The VCR will now receive all signals from the cable box on channel – – message appears.

H. Press MENU•PROG to proceed.

I. Manually Controlled Cable Box: You are

finished with cable box setup. Press MENU•PROG to exit. Proceed to Step 8.

Remote Controlled Cable Box: Enter your cable box code from the chart on the next page and follow the on-screen directions. The VCR changes the cable box from channel 02 to channel 09 when you enter the correct code for your cable box.

If none of the codes work, try repositioning the cable box and entering the codes again. If the codes still do not work, this VCR cannot control your cable box during VCR plus+ or timer recordings. Press MENU•PROG to exit the CABLE BOX SETUP. Proceed to Step 8.

Setting Up the VCR

Manual cable box or RCA digital satellite receiver setup.

If you ever want to individually set up the cable box or satellite receiver:

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

on the TV screen.

B. Press 4 to select CHANNELS menu.

C. Select Cable box or DSS Setup.

¥ Press 5 to select Cable box Setup.

¥ Press 6 to select DSS Setup.

D. Follow the directions on the screen as shown in step 7.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel List 5 Cable box Setup 6 DSS Setup

0 Exit

Brand of Cable-TV Box*

ABC Anvision Cablestar Eagle Eastern International General Instrument Hamlin Hitachi Jerrold Macom Magnavox NSC Oak Oak Sigma Panasonic Philips Pioneer Randtek RCA Regal Regency Samsung Scientific Atlanta Sylvania Teknika Texscan Tocom Unika Universal Viewstar Warner Amex Zenith

Code Number(s)

53,54 07, 08 07, 08

07,08

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

12, 13, 34,48

37, 43

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

37, 43

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

01, 16, 38

03, 27, 39

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

18, 20, 44

07, 08 00, 27 12, 13 02, 33

03, 22, 35

11 06

10, 11

17, 21,49, 50

31, 32, 41

51, 52

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

14, 42

Compatible Cable Box Control Codes

Startup

continued on next page

7. RCA digital satellite receiver and/or cable box setup. (continued)

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

brands listed.

Startup

Setting Up the VCR

SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

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

1 Yes, DST is observed 2 No 3 Automatic Press MENU to continue

SET TIME ZONE What is your time zone? 1 Eastern 2 Central 3 Mountain 4 Pacific 5 Alaska 6 Hawaii 7 Automatic Press MENU to continue

8. Use SETUP menu to auto channel search and auto clock set.

SETUP

Would you like the VCR to search for and store all available channels?

1 Search for channels 2 Skip this step

Make sure all antenna connections to the VCR are complete.

Press MENU when ready

SETUP

The VCR is now setting the clock. This may take several minutes.

Press MENU to cancel

Follow the steps on the screen to auto channel search and automatically set the clock*. If the SET TIME ZONE or SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen appears, follow step A or B below. If the SETUP menu appears, skip to step C.

A. If the SET TIME ZONE screen appears, select a time zone:

Press the number on the remote (1-6) corresponding to the ÒstandardÓ time zone you live in. If you do not know your time zone, press 7 and an automatic setting will be made.

If you select Automatic for your time zone, the VCR will set the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds. If the time is not correct, select a time

zone or set the clock manually. If the time is incorrect by a few minutes (more than one minute), the local station may not be transmitting the correct time.

B. If the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen appears:

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

The VCR will set the time according to the information received from the broadcast.

C. When the auto channel search SETUP screen appears:

Press 1 if you would like the VCR to search for and store all available channels. Press 2 if you wish to skip this step.

If you skip auto channel search during setup the auto clock set feature will not be performed in this sequence.

D. Press MENU•PROG on the remote if all antenna or cable

connections are completed. Auto Channel Search will be performed followed by automatic clock set.

If The Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful message appears, you can press 1 to set the clock manually or try auto clock set again. The clock must be set before you can use the timer recording feature.

Try Auto Clock Set Again: If you think there is a local station (usually PBS) broadcasting the XDS (time) information, make sure the Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON on the TIME menu (press 2 to exit SETUP, press MENU•PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU, press 3 to display the TIME menu, and press 2 to turn the Auto Clock Set feature ON). Tune the VCR to the channel you believe is broadcasting the information before turning off the VCR. If the time does not set within ten minutes, XDS information is not available. Set the time and date manually.

Set Clock Manually: Press 1 and follow the directions on the following page to manually set the clock.

* Signal not available in all areas.

continued on next page

SETUP The Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful. Would you like to set the time and date?

1 Set Time and Date 2 Skip this step

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time

Startup

Setting Up the VCR

Manual clock set.

If the AUTO CLOCK SET was unsuccessful:

A. Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE

screen.

B. Enter the time and date with the number

buttons on the remote.

¥ Press 0 before single-digit numbers.

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

¥ Press CLEAR on the remote to change

incorrect entries.

C. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to

remove the SET TIME AND DATE screen from the TV screen and start the clock.

The time will appear in the VCRÕs display panel and the time and date will appear on the TV screen when you press DISPLAY.

If you ever need to reset the clock:

A. Press MENU•PROG on remote to display

the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

B. Press 3 to display the TIME menu. C. Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE

screen.

If you set the clock manually, Auto Clock Set will be set to OFF.

TIME

1 Set Time and Date

SET TIME AND DATE

Time --:--

(hh:mm)

Date --/--/--

Press MENU to exit

8. Use SETUP menu to auto channel search and auto clock set. (continued)

Setting Up the VCR

Startup

9. Setup VCR Plus+ channels.

The VCR must be setup with the VCR Plus+ channels before you can record using VCR Plus+. This can be done now or at a later time.

Press 1 if you would like to setup the VCR Plus+ channels now. Details are on page 40.

Press 2 if you wish to skip this step.

10. Program VCR for VCR1 or VCR2•DVD button.

You can program this VCR to respond to the VCR1 or VCR2•DVD button on the remote. Details are on

page 22.

Press 1 if you want your VCR to respond to the VCR1 button. Press 2 if you want your VCR to

respond to the VCR2•DVD button on the remote.

Remember you must press VCR1 or VCR2•DVD on the remote Ñ whichever you selected in the menu Ñ before the remote will operate this VCR.

Setup is complete. Press MENU•PROG to return to the VCR MAIN MENU.

SETUP

Using the buttons VCR1 and VCR2, your remote can control 2 VCRs. What do you want to call this VCR?

1 VCR1 2 VCR2

SETUP

The setup procedure is successful. You are now ready to begin using your VCR.

Press MENU to continue

SETUP

Would you like to set up the channel lists for the VCR Plus+ feature?

1 Set up VCR Plus+ 2 Skip this step

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels

Setting Up the VCR

Startup

continued on next page

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

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

We recommend channels be placed in memory using the Auto Channel Search feature before adding or removing channels. Channels 2-13, L1 and L2 are preset at the factory.

A. Press VCR1 (VCR2•DVD) on the remote, whichever

you select in Step 10.

B. If the VCR MAIN MENU does not appear on the TV

screen, press MENU•PROG on the remote.

C. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

D. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

menu.

E. Follow the directions on the screen.

F. Add or remove more channels by entering channel

numbers or using CHAN up or down.

Auto channel search using the CHANNELS menu.

If you ever need to repeat Auto Channel Search because you change cable or antenna signals:

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

on the TV screen. If this menu does not appear:

¥ Make sure TV is tuned to same channel as the CH3

CH4 switch on the back of the VCR or the TVÕs video input (refer to TVÕs manual).

¥ Press VCR1 (VCR2•DVD), then press MENU•PROG

again.

¥ If you use a basic hookup, check VCR indicator in

display panel Ð it should be on. Press TV•VCR to turn it on.

¥ Check the connections.

B. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

C. Press 1 to begin Auto Channel Search.

The VCR automatically selects the Signal Type: CABLE (cable TV) or ANTENNA. If you need to change the setting manually, press 3.

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channel 11 is presently ADDED

Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel List 5 Cable box Setup 6 DSS Setup

0 Exit

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel List 5 Cable box Setup 6 DSS Setup

0 Exit

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language/Langue

Setting Up the VCR

Startup

12. Select a language./Choisissez une langue.

You can select the language for the displays on the VCR.

A. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the

VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

B. Press 7 to display the LANGUAGE menu.

C. Select English or French.

¥ Press 1 to select English.

¥ Press 2 to select Français (French).

13. Use TV•VCR button.

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

When using one of the basic hookups, the TV•VCR button lets you switch between the picture coming from the VCR or the picture from the TV channel. This button lets you record a program on the VCR while watching another channel on the TV. Details

are on page 39.

A. Press VCR1 (VCR2•DVD) 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 VCRÕs remote to change channels on

the VCR. The channel number changes in the display

panel.

D. Press TV•VCR to see the TV channels.

The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel. Change channels using the TVÕs remote.

E. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel Ñ

CH3 or CH4.

F. Press VCR1 (VCR2•DVD), then TV•VCR to

switch back to the picture from the VCR.

LANGUAGE

Select a language.

1 English 2 Fran•ais

Press MENU to continue

VCR MAIN MENU

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

Setting Up the VCR

14. Set Auto TV/VCR feature.

If you used one of the basic hookups and did not connect the audio/video jacks of the VCR to the TV, leave the Auto TV/VCR feature set to ON.

If you have connected your VCR using the audio/video input of your TV, you can prevent the VCR indicator from turning on automatically and interrupting the cable or antenna signal to your TV.

A. Press MENU•PROG on remote to see VCR

MAIN MENU on the TV screen. B. Press 6 to display PREFERENCES. C. Press 3 to select Auto TV/VCR: ON or OFF.

¥ Select ON if you used one of the basic

hookups and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV. The VCR will automatically switch the TV¥VCR setting to VCR every time the VCR is turned on, a tape with the safety tab removed is inserted, or you press PLAY.

¥ Select OFF if you used one of the advanced

hookups and watch your VCR on the video input channel of your TV. The VCR indicator will not turn on automatically and the signal from your antenna or cable to your TV will not be interrupted.

Pressing TV•VCR on the remote will still turn the VCR indicator on or off and switch the antenna signal.

Startup

PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 Front Panel: AUTO 5 CA Marking: ON 6 CA Playback: AUTO 7 CA Display: BLUE 8 Set Auto Repeat 0 Exit

Using the Remote Control

MUTE

PREV CH

DISPLAY

INPUT

TV•VCR

CLEAR

SPEED

REW

PLAY FF

STOP

PAUSE

REC

PROG

•

SLOW

TRACKING

•

VCR•

1 4 7

2 5 8

PWR

VOL

EDIT

F.ADV

MOVE

AUX (Auxiliary)

Can be programmed to control a compatible RCA audio or video component. See page 25.

SAT•CABLE

Turns on a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. See page 24.

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

page 24.

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

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

See page 23.

VCR1

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

VCR2•DVD

Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCR and sets remote to control VCR when it has been setup. See page 22.

Used with PWR button to turn on a compatible RCA or ProScan LaserDisc player. See page 22.

Can also be programmed to control a compatible RCA DVD component.

CHAN Up or Down

Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCRÕs channel memory.

CLEAR

Resets time counter to 0:00:00.

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

DISPLAY

Shows VCR operating displays on the TV screen.

Displays program information when available.

Displays the time counter.

EDIT

Signals two properly connected compatible VCRs to begin copying a tape. See page 48.

F.ADV (Frame Advance)

Lets you view one frame with each press of the button while the tape is paused.

FF (Fast Forward)

Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture in forward motion during playback.

INPUT

Turns the line input on or off. L1 or L2 will appear in the VCRÕs display panel and VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 will appear on the TV screen.

Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio/video input jacks on the back (L1) or front (L2) of the VCR.

MENU•PROG

Displays the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

Removes a menu from the screen.

MOVE Arrow Buttons ( )

Allow you to move through the menus, enter data and change settings of selected features.

See page 10.

Numbers (0 through 9)

Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers.

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

Component Buttons

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

Remote Control

Your back-lit remote has a light button ( ) that glows in the dark. Press this button to light the buttons on the remote. The remote

buttons remain lit when they are pressed within a few seconds of each other. If a button is not pressed within approximately eight seconds, the light turns off to conserve battery power.

VCR Function Buttons

Press VCR1 (VCR2•DVD) to set remote to control the VCR to use the function

Using the Remote Control

MOVE Arrow Buttons ( )

Allow you to move through the menus, enter data and change settings of selected features.

CHAN Up or Down

Selects next higher or lower channel in the TVÕs channel memory when remote is set to control a TV.

CLEAR

Removes menus or status displays from the screen.

DISPLAY

Shows the status displays on the screen.

Removes menus or displays from the screen.

MUTE

Turns the TV sound on or off.

Numbers (0 through 9 )

Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers.

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

PWR (Power)

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

Press twice to turn off all compatible RCA components.

Used with TV button to turn on a compatible TV, other than RCA, when the remote is programmed to control that TV. See page 23.

PREV CH (Previous Channel)

Switches between two channels.

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

Used as an ENTER button on some TVs.

SLOW – / +

Used with the TVÕs menus to select and adjust features.

VOL Up and Down

Raises and lowers sound.

PAUSE

Pauses action for viewing during playback.

Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes.

PLAY

Plays a tape.

PWR (Power)

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

Press twice to turn off all compatible RCA components.

PREV CH (Previous Channel)

Switches between two channels.

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

REC

Starts VCR recording.

Used for express recording (XPR).

See page 44.

REW (Rewind)

Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture in reverse motion during playback.

Displays INDEX, GO-TO, and BLANK SEARCH menus on TV.

Used during playback with the COMMERCIAL

ADVANCEª

feature. See pages 36-37.

SLOW – / +

Used for slow-motion playback.

SPEED (Tape Speed)

Selects a recording speed (SP, LP, or SLP).

STOP

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

TRACKING Up and Down

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

Reduces picture ÒjitterÓ during stop-action playback.

TV•VCR

Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel. See page 18.

VCR Function Buttons

(continued)

TV Function Buttons

Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV. Some buttons may not work with every TV.

CHAN Up or Down

Selects next higher or lower channel.

Numbers (0 through 9)

Select a channel using the number buttons.

PWR (Power)

Turns off a compatible cable box or satellite receiver when remote is set to control it.

Press twice to turn off all compatible RCA components.

Cable Box and Satellite Receiver Function Buttons

Press the SAT•CABLE button to set remote to control a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. Some buttons may not work with every cable box or receiver. If you have a compatible RCA brand receiver, test the ÒTV Function ButtonsÓ to see which ones operate the receiver.

Buttons

Using the Remote Control

PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR2 2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 Front Panel: AUTO 5 CA Marking: ON 6 CA Playback: AUTO 7 CA Display: BLUE 8 Set Auto Repeat 0 Exit

Controlling a VCR

Controlling a LaserDisc Player or DVD Component

The VCR2•DVD button on the VCRÔs remote will also control the primary functions of an RCA, ProScan, or GE LaserDisc player without being programmed. It can also be programmed to control an RCA DVD component using the code below. If you ever need to reprogram the remote to operate a VCR or LaserDisc player, use the code

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

Program the VCR for Remote Control

Set the Remote Control feature of the VCR to the VCR1 or VCR2 position. The remote then controls the VCR with either the VCR1 or VCR2•DVD button Ñ whichever position you select in the menu.

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

2. Press 6 to display PREFERENCES.

3. Press 1 to activate the Remote Control

feature.

4. Press VCR1 or VCR2•DVD to change the setting and program this VCR to respond to the VCR1 or VCR2•DVD button Ñ whichever you select.

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

VCR LaserDisc Player DVD

037 037 078

RCA, ProScan or GE Codes

Program the Remote Control

1. Turn on the component.

2. Point the VCR remote at the component

3. Hold the VCR2•DVD button and press three numbers buttons to

enter the code for the component.

4. Release the buttons.

5. Press PWR. If the component turns off, setup is complete.

Operate the Component

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

1. Point the remote at the component and press VCR2•DVD.

2. If the component does not turn on in step 1, press VCR2•DVD and then PWR.

3. Test the remote buttons to see which ones operate the component.

Using the VCR2•DVD Button

VCR MAIN MENU

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

PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 Front Panel: AUTO 5 CA Marking: ON 6 CA Playback: AUTO 7 CA Display: BLUE

PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 Front Panel: AUTO 5 CA Marking: ON 6 CA Playback: AUTO 7 CA Display: BLUE 8 Set Auto Repeat

Press VCR2 to change

Using the Remote Control

Controlling a TV

The VCRÔs remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV. The remote can also be setup to control other manufacturerÔs brands. To program the remote, use the remote buttons that correspond to your brand.

Program the Remote for a TV

Operate the TV

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

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

2. If TV does not turn on in step 1, press TV and then PWR.

3. Use the ÒTV Function ButtonsÓ as described on page 21.

1. Turn on the TV.

2. Point the VCRÕs remote at the TV.

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

4. Release the buttons.

5. Press PWR on the remote. If the TV turns off, setup is complete.

6. Repeat steps 2 – 4 with three other buttons if the first ones do not work.

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.

* The remote may not be able to control every model TV of the brands listed.

Brand* Code

A-Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Admiral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .005,114

Amtron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .064

Akai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .002,103

Anam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104,105

Anam National . . . . . . . . . . . . .038,106

AOC . . . . . . . . . . . .011,019,027,088,107

Bell&Howell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .005

Candle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .011,027,033

Citizen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .011,027,033,064

Colortyme . . . . . . . . . . . . . .011,027,084

Concerto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .011,027

Contec/Cony . . . .036,037,040,042,064

Craig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .064

Curtis Mathes . . . .000,011,015,027,037

CXC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .064

Daewoo . . . . . . . . .011,019,027,012,116

Daytron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .011,027

Dimensia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .000

Electrohome . . . . .006,011,014,027,038,

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .061,068

Emerson . . . . .011,026,027,028,029,030,

. . . . . .031,032,037,042,053,064,065,067,

. . . . . . . . . .075,076,078,079,094,095,096

Envision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .011,027

Fisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .017,021,039,041

Funai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .064

Brand* Code

GE . . . . . . . . . .000,008,009,011,012,027,

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .038,068,086,089,091

Goldstar . . . . . . . .003,004,006,011,019,

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .027,037,050

Hallmark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .011,027

Hitachi . . . . . .009,011,027,036,037,040,

. . . . . . . . . .047,048,063,080,094,097,098

Infinity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .013

JBL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .013

Jensen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .011,027

JVC . .012,024,036,037,040,048,051,074

Kawasho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .002,011,027

Kenwood . . . . . . . . . . .006,011,014,027

Kloss Novabeam . . . . . . . . . . . .035,043

KTV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .078

Loewe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .013

Luxman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .011,027

LXI . . . . . . . . . .000,013,018,021,023,054

Magnavox . . .006,007,010,011,013,016,

. . . . . .027,033,035,043,049,066,087,089

Marantz . . . . . . . . . . . . .011,013,027,069

Memorex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .005

MGA . . . . . . . . . . .006,011,014,019,022,

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .027,041,056,061,068

Mitsubishi . . . . . . .006,011,014,019,022,

. . . . . . . . . . . . .027,041,055,056,061,068

MTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .011,019,027

Brand* Code

Multivision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .081

NAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .018,023

NEC . . . . . . . . .011,014,019,027,038,084

Panasonic . . . . . . . .012,013,038,086,111

Penney . . . . . .000,008,011,019,027,040,

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .068,077,086,088

Philco . . . .006,007,010,011,013016,019,

. . . . . .027,033,035,037,038,043,087,089

Philips . . .002,006,007,010,011,013,016,

. . . . . . . . . .033,035,037,038,043,066,073

Pioneer . . . . . .011,027,045,062,093,113

Portland . . . . . . . . . . . .011,019,027,037

ProScan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .000

Proton . . . . . . . . . . . . . .011,027,037,072

Quasar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .012,038,092

Radio Shack . . . . .000,021,025,036,037,

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .059,064,078

RCA . . . . . . . .000,006,011,019,027,034,

. . . . . . . . . .038,044,046,088,100,101,109

Realistic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .021

Sampo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .011,027

Samsung . . . . . . . .006,011,014,015,019

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .027,036,037,077,110

Sanyo . . . . . . . .017,021,039,056,057,058

Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .028,037,064

Sears . . . .000,006,011,014,017,018,021,

. . .023,027,039,040,041,051,071,083,095

Brand* Code

Sharp . . . . . . . . . . .011,020,025,027,037

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .052,053,059,060,108

Signature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .005,094

Sony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .002

Soundesign . . . . . . . . . . . . .011,027,033

Sylvania . . . . .006,007,010,011,013,016,

. . . . . .027,033,035,043,049,066,087,089

Symphonic . . . . . . . . . . . . .064,076,115

Tatung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .038

Technics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .012

Techwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .011,027

Teknika . . . . . . . . .011,019,027,033,036

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .,037,040,066

Telecaption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .090

TMK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .011,027

Toshiba . . . . . . . . .018,021,023,040,071,

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .077,085,090

Universal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .008,009

Victor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .051

Vidtech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .019,027

Wards . . . . . . . . . . .000,005,006,007,008

. . . . . .009,010,011,013,019,025,027,028,

. . . . . . . . . .035,043,059,066,076,082,089

Yamaha . . . . . . . . . . . . .006,014,019,027

Zenith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .001,099,114

TV Codes

Using the Remote Control

Controlling a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver

The SAT•CABLE button on the VCRÕs remote is preprogrammed to control either a compatible RCA cable box or satellite receiver. If your cable box or receiver is another manufacturerÕs brand and has its own remote, you will probably be able to program the VCRÕs remote to control it. To program the VCRÕs remote, enter the code that corresponds to your brand.

Program the Remote for a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver

1. Turn on the cable box or satellite receiver.

2. Point the VCR remote at the cable box or receiver.

3. Hold the SAT¥CABLE button and press three number buttons to enter the code for your brand.

4. Release the buttons.

5. Press PWR on the remote. If the cable box or receiver turns off, setup is complete.

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

Operate the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver

After you have setup your remote (if required) to control your cable box or receiver, test the buttons to see which ones operate it.

1. Point the remote at the cable box or satellite receiver and press SAT•CABLE.

2. If the cable box does not turn on in step 1, press SAT•CABLE and then PWR.

3. Use the ÒCable Box or Receiver Function ButtonsÓ for the cable box and test the ÒTV Function

ButtonsÓ to see which ones operate the satellite receiver. See page 21.

Brand* Code

ABC . . . . . . . . . . . . .022,046,053,054

Anvision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .007,008

Cablestar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .007,008

Diamond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .056

Eagle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .007,008

Eastern Int. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .002

General Instuments . . . . . . . . . . .046

GI 400 . . . . . . . .004,005,015,023,024,

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .025,030,036

Hamlin . . . . . . .003,012,013,034,048

Hitachi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .037,043,046

Jerrold . . . . . . .004,005,015,023,024,

. . .025,030,036, 045,046,047,062,065

Macom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .037,043

Brand* Code

Magnavox . . . .007,008,019,021,026,

. . . . . . . . . . .028,029,032,033,040,041

NSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .009

Oak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .001,016,038

Oak Sigma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .016

Panasonic . . . . . . . . .003,027,039,061

Philips . . . .007,008,019,021,026,028,

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .029,032,033,040,041

Pioneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .018,020,044

RCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .000,027

Randtek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .007,008

Regal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .003,012,013

Regency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .002,033

Samsung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .044

Sci. Atlanta . . . .003,022,035,063,064

Brand* Code

Signature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .046

Sprucer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .027

Starcom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .046

Stargate 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .058

Sylvania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .011,059

Teknika . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .006

Texscan . . . . . . . . . . . . . .010,011,059

Tocom . . . . . . . .017,021,049,050,055

Unika . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .031,032,041

Universal . . . . . . . . . . . .051,052,060

Viewstar . . .007,008,019,021,026,028

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .029,032,033,040,041

Warner Amex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .044

Zenith . . . . . . . . . . . .014,042,057,061

Cable Box Codes

Brand* Code

Chaparral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .080,081

Cheyenne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .081

Drake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .082,083

GE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .000

General Instruments . . .092,093,094

Brand* Code

Realistic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .084

RCA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 000

Sierra I,0II,0III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .081

STS1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .085

STS2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .086

Brand* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Code

STS3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .087

STS4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .088

Toshiba .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .089

Uniden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .090

Video Cipher II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .091

Satellite Receiver Codes

* The remote may not be able to control every cable box or satellite receiver of the brands listed.

Using the Remote Control

Controlling an Auxiliary RCA Component

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

Program the Remote for an Auxiliary Component

1. Turn on the component.

2. Point the VCRÕs remote at the component.

3. Hold the AUX button and press three number buttons to

enter the code for your component.

4. Release the buttons.

5. Press PWR on the remote. If the component turns off,

setup is complete.

Operate the Auxiliary Component

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

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

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

PWR.

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

component. Refer to the ÒRemote ControlÓ section.

*The remote may not be able to control every RCA model of auxiliary equipment listed.

Type of RCA Auxiliary Equipment and Code

Cassette Cassette

RCA AM/FM AUX Phono Tape1 CD DSS Tape2 DVD

003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010

Playing a Tape

Operating Instructions

To Play a Tape

1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or TVÕs 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, and the VCR indicator lights if the Auto TV/VCR feature is set to ON. The tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the auto play feature is turned on.

3. Press PLAY, if necessary. PLAY appears in the VCRÕs display panel.

4. Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture, if necessary. Details are on page 31.

5. Press STOP.

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

on the VCR.

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

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

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

RECORD

POWER

EJECT

Safety Tab

Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature

The VCR records the same audio on both the hi-fi and linear tracks on the tape. The Hi-Fi stereo sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track.

To enjoy hi-fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier/receiver using the audio/video jacks. The Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature lets you select which audio you play back.

MUTE

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DISPLAY

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To Select Playback Sound

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

2. Press 8 to see the AUDIO menu on the TV screen.

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

sound.

¥ Select HI-FI to play back sound recorded on

the hi-fi track and for normal use.

The HIFI indicator is lit in the VCRÕs display panel during hi-fi playback.

¥ Select LINEAR to play back the sound

recorded on the linear monaural track Ð used to playback a second audio program (SAP).

¥ Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on

both the linear track and the hi-fi track, sound-on-sound.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language/Langue 8 Audio

AUDIO

1 Reception: STEREO 2 Tape Playback: HI-FI

0 Exit

Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

MUTE

PREV CH

DISPLAY

INPUT

TV•VCR

CLEAR

SPEED

REW

PLAY FF

STOP

PAUSE

REC

PROG

•

SLOW

TRACKING

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PWR

VOL

EDIT

F.ADV

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VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences

PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 Front Panel: AUTO 5 CA Marking: ON 6 CA Playback: AUTO 7 CA Display: BLUE 8 Set Auto Repeat 0 Exit

Auto Play Feature

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

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

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

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

¥ Select ON to have a tape with its safety tab

removed start playing automatically.

¥ Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its

safety tab removed to start playing automatically.

Auto Repeat Feature

The VCR will automatically repeat a segment of tape.

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

2. Press DISPLAY to display the time counter, and press CLEAR to reset it to 0:00:00.

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

4. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

5. Press 8 to display the AUTO REPEAT menu.

6. Use the number buttons

to enter the length of time (in hours and minutes) of the segment you want the VCR to repeat.

7. Press MENU•PROG to remove the menu from the screen.

The VCR will play the tape until the specified counter reading is reached, rewind the tape and replay the segment over and over.

8. To stop auto repeat, display the AUTO REPEAT menu and press CLEAR or eject the cassette.

AUTO REPEAT

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

Loop from 0:00 to -:--

(h:mm)

Press MENU to exit

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences

PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 Front Panel: AUTO 5 CA Marking: ON 6 CA Playback: AUTO 7 CA Display: BLUE 8 Set Auto Repeat 0 Exit

Using the Playback Features

MUTE

PREV CH

DISPLAY

INPUT

TV•VCR

CLEAR

SPEED

REW

PLAY FF

STOP

PAUSE

REC

PROG

•

SLOW

TRACKING

•

VCR•DVD

PWR

VOL

EDIT

F.ADV

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Playing a Tape

Pause for Stop Action

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

1. Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action.

STILL appears in the VCRÕs display panel.

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 stopaction playback to stop after a few minutes.

Picture Search

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

Fast Forward Search

1. Press FF on the remote or turn the shuttle dial clockwise toward FWD on the VCR to search forward at a faster-than-normal speed.

2. To return to playback, press FF on the remote, PLAY, or turn the shuttle dial again.

Rewind Search

1. Press REW on the remote or turn the shuttle ring counterclockwise toward REW on the VCR to search in reverse at a faster-than-normal speed.

2. To return to playback, press REW on the remote, PLAY, or turn the shuttle dial again.

MUTE

PREV CH

DISPLAY

INPUT

TV•VCR

CLEAR

SPEED

REW

PLAY FF

STOP

PAUSE

REC

PROG

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TRACKING

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PWR

VOL

EDIT

F.ADV

MOVE

Frame Advance

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

1. Press PAUSE to stop the action. STILL appears in the VCRÕs display panel.

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

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to resume normal playback.

Slow Motion

You can view the picture in slow motion during play or play pause. The SLOW – and + buttons on the remote and the shuttle dial on the VCR allow you to change the speed. Sound is turned off during slow-motion playback. Slow motion works best in the SP or SLP speed.

1. During playback, press SLOW + or – on the remote to start slow-motion playback or press PAUSE and turn the shuttle dial on the VCR in either direction.

SLOW + or – appears in the VCRÕs display panel.

2. Press SLOW + on the remote to increase the speed or SLOW – to decrease the speed.

The speed changes with the amount the shuttle dial on the VCR is turned.

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

4. Release the shuttle dial on the VCR to return to pause.

Press PLAY to return to playback.

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

Using the Playback Features

Playing a Tape

MUTE

PREV CH

DISPLAY

INPUT

TV•VCR

CLEAR

SPEED

REW

PLAY FF

STOP

PAUSE

REC

PROG

•

SLOW

TRACKING

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VCR•DVD

PWR

VOL

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F.ADV

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Using the Playback Features

Playing a Tape

Automatic Tracking

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

Manual Tracking

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

¥ When streaks or snow appear, press

TRACKING up or down for the best possible picture.

¥ Press TRACKING up or down during stop-

action pause to reduce picture ÒjitterÓ.

¥ Press both TRACKING buttons on the VCR at

the same time to turn automatic tracking back on or eject and re-insert the cassette.

Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature

To protect your timer recordings from any unwanted changes, lock the VCR. The buttons on the VCR and remote will not operate the VCR. Just follow the directions below.

To Lock the VCR

1. Set up your VCR for a timer recording.

2. Insert a cassette with safety tab intact.

3. Place VCR in stop mode.

4. Press and hold PWR on the remote for at least

six seconds until LOCK appears in the VCR's display panel.

To Unlock the VCR

Press and hold VCR1 (VCR2•DVD) on the remote until HELLO appears in the VCRÕs display panel to unlock the controls.

Using the Playback Features

Playing a Tape

MUTE

PREV CH

DISPLAY

INPUT

TV•VCR

CLEAR

SPEED

REW

PLAY FF

STOP

PAUSE

REC

PROG

•

SLOW

TRACKING

•

VCR•DVD

PWR

VOL

EDIT

F.ADV

MOVE

Index Search

The VCR has a ÒVHS Index Search SystemÓ that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you stop and start recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks.

The VCR will automatically locate the index number you select. The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape.

INDEX SEARCH

Enter Index Number

Press FWD or REW Press SEARCH to exit

0:30:00

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.

1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.

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

3. Press two number buttons to enter the number of index

marks you want the VCR to search.

Press CLEAR to correct an entry.

4. Press FF on remote or turn the shuttle ring clockwise toward FWD on the VCR to search forward.

Press REW on remote or turn the shuttle ring counterclockwise toward REW on the VCR to search in reverse.

The time counter is displayed in the upper right corner of the TV screen during search.

Using the Playback Features

Go-To Search

The go-to search feature allows you to locate a counter reading on the tape.

1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.

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

GO-TO SEARCH

Current tape counter is

2:17:25

Press REW or FF to go to

0:00:00

Press SEARCH to exit

3. Press number buttons to enter the hour(s) and minute(s) of

the time counter reading you want the VCR to search.

Press CLEAR to correct an entry.

4. Press FF on remote or turn the shuttle ring clockwise

toward FWD on the VCR to search forward.

Press REW on remote or turn the shuttle ring counterclockwise toward REW on the VCR to search in reverse.

The time counter is displayed in the upper right corner of the TV screen during search.

5. Press STOP to stop go-to searching.

Playing a Tape

MUTE

PREV CH

DISPLAY

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CLEAR

SPEED

REW

PLAY FF

STOP

PAUSE

REC

PROG

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TRACKING

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PWR

VOL

EDIT

F.ADV

MOVE

Blank Search

The VCR searches for blank portions of the tape that are more than six seconds in length.

1. Insert the tape and press STOP.

2. Press SEARCH on the remote three times

to display the BLANK SEARCH menu on the TV screen.

3. Press FF to begin searching for six seconds of blank tape. A message appears on the screen if a blank area is not found.

4. Press STOP to stop blank searching.

BLANK SEARCH

Press FF to begin Searching for blank section of tape.

Press SEARCH to exit

Using the Playback Features

Playing a Tape

MUTE

PREV CH

DISPLAY

INPUT

TV•VCR

CLEAR

SPEED

REW

PLAY FF

STOP

PAUSE

REC

PROG

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PWR

VOL

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F.ADV

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0:30:00

STOP CH 05 0:30:00

WABC

Title: Joan’s Hour

11/18/96 Mon 01:30AM SLP

PROGRAM DETAILS

Joan's Hour

Start 11:00 PM

Length 01:00

Time Remaining 00:15

Rating PG

Hours

Seconds

Minutes

Press DISPLAY Button

Status Displays Will Time Out

Time Counter Only Will Not Time Out

No Displays Will Appear

(Time Counter Appears

in VCRÕs Display Panel)

(Clock Appears in VCRÕs

Display Panel)

Press

DISPLAY

Again

Press

DISPLAY

Again

Press DISPLAY

Press

DISPLAY

Again

Press DISPLAY Again

DISPLAY Button

1. Press DISPLAY to display the status of the VCR, channel number, station ID (if available), time counter, title of program (if available), date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. The time will appear in the display panel.

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

2. Press DISPLAY again to display information about the program that is playing (if available).

If program information is not available,

Title Unavailable will appear.

3. Press DISPLAY again to have only the

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

4. Press DISPLAY again to remove the time counter from the TV screen.

The time counter will remain in the VCRÕs display panel and no status displays will appear on the TV screen. This is convenient for editing tapes.

5. Press DISPLAY again. No displays will appear on the screen. The clock will appear in the display panel.

Turning off the VCR returns the displays to normal.

Using the Playback Features

Playing a Tape

Time Counter

The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or play back a segment of a prerecorded tape. It helps locate the beginning or end of programs you taped. The time counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the tape is ejected from the VCR.

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

1. Insert the prerecorded tape. Press STOP. Make sure the tape is rewound.

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

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SPEED

REW

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STOP

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REC

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STOP CH 05 0:30:00

WABC

Title: Joan’s Hour

11/18/96 Mon 01:30AM SLP

PROGRAM DETAILS

Joan's Hour

Start 11:00 PM

Length 01:00

Time Remaining 00:15

Rating PG

0:30:00

Hours

Seconds

Minutes

Time Counter Only Will Not Time Out

3. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.

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

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

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

5. Press DISPLAY twice to remove the time counter from the screen. The clock will appear in the VCRÕs display panel.

Program Information

Some stations broadcast program information along with the program. When this information is available, it will be displayed automatically when you press the DISPLAY button.

1. Press DISPLAY to display the status displays on the TV screen. The title of the program and station ID will appear if they are available.

If program information is not available, Title Unavailable will appear.

2. Press DISPLAY again to display information about the program (start time, length, time remaining and rating) on the screen. This display will time out automatically if no button is pressed, or:

Press DISPLAY three times to remove the PROGRAM DETAILS screen from the TV. The clock will appear in the VCRÕs display panel.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences

COMMERCIALAADVANCE™ Marking

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

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

3. Make sure CA Marking is set to ON. If not, press 5.

The VCR will mark most commercials for the following types of recording:

¥VCR Plus+, Timer, or Express Recording: The

VCR will automatically mark the commercials after the power is turned off.

¥Manual Recording: When you press STOP to stop

recording, the VCR will ask you if you want to mark the commercials. Just follow the on-screen display.

MARK and COMM alternate in the display panel while the VCR is marking commercials.

To Stop COMMERCIALAADVANCE™ Marking

Press STOP to cancel commercial marking.

To Turn Off Marking

For special VCR use (such as editing or copying) or if you decide not to use this feature, turn COMMERCIAL

ADVANCEª marking (CA Marking) off.

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

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

3. Press 5 to select CA Marking: OFF.

The VCR will not mark the commercials.

Marking Commercials... Press STOP to cancel

COMMERCIALAADVANCE ª Feature

Recording and Playback

COMMERCIALAADVANCEª is a patented technology that detects and marks most commercials on your tape for any recording that is more than 15 minutes long. During playback, the VCR automatically skips the detected commercial segments or you can choose to manually skip them. This feature reduces three minutes of commercials into approximately 8-12 seconds of fast forwarding in the SLP speed. You can select a background of blue or see the video as the commercials are skipped.

After recording, the VCR rewinds the tape to the beginning of the recording and determines where the commercials are located. It then marks the beginning and end of the detected commercial segments and returns the tape to the end of the recording.

It does not erase the commercials from the tape.

Because television signals do not indicate where commercials are located, this feature finds and marks them through a set of formulas based on how television is broadcast today. Since television stations broadcast differently and insert their own commercials, you may experience some variations in this featureÕs effectiveness. Station promotions, identifications, and announcements are not considered commercials Ñ but might be skipped.

See page 57 for answers to common questions about COMMERCIAL

ADVANCEª .

The VCR is waiting to mark commercials in the program you recorded.

1 Mark them now 2 Mark them later 3 Don't mark commercials

The VCR will begin marking in 30 seconds...

COMMERCIALAADVANCEª is a trademark of Arthur D. Little Enterprises, Inc. A Jerry Iggulden invention licensed by Arthur D. Little Enterprises, Inc.

PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 Front Panel: AUTO 5 CA Marking: ON 6 CA Playback: AUTO 7 CA Display: BLUE 8 Set Auto Repeat 0 Exit

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences

To Select a Background for Playback

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

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

3. Press 7 to select CA Display: BLUE or VIDEO.

¥ Select BLUE to have the VCR display a blue

screen while it advances through the block of marked commercials.

¥ Select VIDEO to have the VCR display the video

as it advances through the block of marked commercials.

Recording and Playback

COMMERCIALAAADVANCEª Feature

To Play Back a Recording Made Using COMMERCIALAADVANCE™

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

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

3. Press 6 to select CA Playback: AUTO or MANUAL.

¥ Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically

advance through the blocks of marked commercials.

It works with most 30, 45, and 60-second commercials.

A commercial group starting within the first two minutes or last two minutes of a recording will not be automatically skipped.

A commercial will not be skipped if the recording starts in the middle of a commercial segment, one isolated commercial is shown without others, or a commercial is longer than one minute. Press FF to scan through the commercial.

It is possible that part of a recorded program might be skipped if the program segment is between commercials and less than one minute or there are frequent dark and quiet scenes. If part of the program is skipped, rewind the tape to the beginning of the skipped program segment and press PLAY.

¥ Select MANUAL and the VCR will not advance

through the blocks of marked commercials until you press SEARCH.

The VCR will resume playback when it reaches the end of the marked commercials.

If you press SEARCH during playback of material other than commercials, the VCR will still advance to the end of the next ÒmarkedÓ commercial block and resume playback.

PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 Front Panel: AUTO 5 CA Marking: ON 6 CA Playback: AUTO 7 CA Display: BLUE 8 Set Auto Repeat 0 Exit

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

Basic Recording Ð Operating Instructions

Recording While You're Away

VCR Plus+ Recording

Timer Recording

Express (XPR) Recording

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program)

Recording Audio Only

Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes

Types of Recordings

Recording a Program

Recording Speeds

Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP, LP, or SLP). The speed you select appears on the TV screen and in the VCRÕs display panel. The VCR automatically selects the playback speed (SP, LP, or SLP).

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. Special effects such as pause, slow motion, picture search, and frame advance work well.

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

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

Cassette Recording Time

Type SP LP SLP

T120 2Hr 4Hr 6Hr T160 2Hr 40Min 5Hr 20Min 8Hr

Recording Pause

This feature allows you to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material.

Press PAUSE during recording to stop and start recording. REC P appears in the VCRÕs display panel.

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

Using the Recording Features

Recording a Program

To Make a Recording

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

Basic Recording – Operating Instructions

1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

The cassette-in indicator (

)

lights in the VCRÕs display

panel.

2. Press VCR1 (VCR2•DVD) to set remote to control VCR.

3. If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR

indicator appears in the VCRÕs display panel. If not, press TV•VCR to turn it on.

4. Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote.

The tape speed indicator appears in the VCRÕs display panel and on the TV screen.

5. Select the channel to be recorded.

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

6. Press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote to begin recording. REC appears in the VCRÕs display panel while the VCR is recording.

Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel

1. Follow steps 1 through 6 above.

2. If using one of the basic hookups, press TV•VCR to switch

to the TV channel. The VCR indicator will turn off in the display panel.

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

4. Select the channel you want to watch with the TVÕs channel buttons.

5. Press STOP when recording is finished.

Recording a Program

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

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

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

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

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

3. Press 4 to display CHANNELS menu.

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

5. Using your worksheet, press two numbers to enter

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

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

Press CLEAR on the remote to erase a number.

6. Press MENU•PROG when you are finished. Auto channel search must be performed before

setting the VCR Plus+ channel list.

Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TV

U.S.A. List

35 American Movie Classics 39 Arts & Entertainment 57 Black Entertainment 54 Bravo 42 Cable News Network 45 Cinemax 98 Cinemax 2 37 The Discovery Channel 53 The Disney Channel 63 Entertainment Television 34 ESPN Sports Network 47 The Family Channel 33 Home Box Office 95 Home Box Office 2 96 Home Box Office 3 51 The Learning Channel 46 Lifetime

58 The Movie Channel 48 Music Television 49 The Nashville Network 38 Nickelodeon 64 Nostalgia Television 99 Quality Value Cable 41 Showtime 97 Showtime 2 59 Sports Channel 52 Turner Network Television 44 USA Network 62 Video Hits 1 93 Viewer’s Choice 1 94 Viewer’s Choice 2 55 WGN Chicago 43 WTBS Atlanta 60 WWOR New York

Canadian List

67 Allarcom Pay Television/Superchannel 44 Arts & Entertainment 72 Cable News Network-Headline News 61 Cable News Network 70 Canadian Home Shopping Network 56 Canal Famille 69 Cathay International Television Inc 68 Chinavision Canada Corp 60 Country Music Television 63 Family Channel 62 First Choice 96 First Choice Two 97 First Choice Three 99 First Choice Four 90 House of Commons 91 La Chaine Francaise 51 The Learning Channel

65 MeteoMedia/The Weather Network 48 MuchMusic Network 55 MusiquePlus 52 Nashville Network 73 Newsworld/CBC 53 Le Reseau des Sports 43 The Sports Network 64 Super Ecran 37 Super Ecran B 98 Super Ecran C 66 Telatino Network 46 TV5 Montreal 92 Viewer's Choice 1 93 Viewer's Choice 2 94 Viewer's Choice 3 95 Viewer's Choice 4 71 Vision TV: Canada’s Faith Network 38 Youth TV, Canada Inc

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

Broadcast or Cable-TV VCR Plus+ Channel Number You

Station Name Channel Number Receive This Station On

HBO 33 See Note 1

ESPN 34 See Note 1

ABC See Note 2 See Note 1

FOX See Note 2 See Note 1

Note 1: Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on.

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

SAMPLE

VCR+ Channel My Channel

5 -4 -3 -> -> -> -2 -1 --

Use CHAN up/dn to select Press 0-9 to change Press MENU to exit

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel List 5 Cable box Setup 6 DSS Setup

0 Exit

VCR Plus+

Channel Worksheet

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

Broadcast or Cable TV

Station Name

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

Channel Number You

Receive This Station On**

VCR Plus+

Channel Number*

(See Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Chart)

Recording a Program

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

Recording a Program

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

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

¥ The clock is set correctly. ¥ A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs. ¥ The remote is set to control the VCR Ñ using VCR1 (VCR2•DVD). ¥ The VCR is setup for VCR Plus+ programming.

¥ If you receive all channels through a cable box, setup the cable box as shown on pages 11-13. ¥ If you have an antenna, cable system not requiring a cable box, or a cable box this VCR can control, complete

VCR Plus+ setup on page 40.

Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording

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

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

3. Press numbers on the remote to enter the PlusCode number

for the program you want to record. PlusCode numbers are found in most local TV listings.

Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.

4. Press MENU•PROG to enter the program.

If the VCR does not recognize the PlusCode number, Unrecognized number... Please re-enter appears on the TV screen. Check the number and enter it again.

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

1 One Time Ð single program recorded once. 2 Daily Ð program recorded at same time every day. 3 Weekdays Ð program recorded at same

time Monday through Friday.

4 Weekly Ð program recorded at same time

once a week.

6. Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote.

7. Press CLEAR if you want to change the program end time.

This feature allows you to extend the recording time on VCR Plus+ programs. This option may be useful when recording programs such as sporting events that could go past scheduled broadcast times.

8. Press MENU•PROG to enter your program. A reminder appears which will time out.

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

9. The TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears. Press 3 to enter an additional VCR Plus+ program, or press 0 to exit.

10.

Turn off the VCR before recording time.

TIMER appears in the VCRÕs display panel when the timer has been programmed.

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

Stopping a Recording in Progress

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

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

How often should this program record?

1 One Time 2 Daily (every day) 3 Weekdays (M-F) 4 Weekly (Once per week)

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+

VCR PLUS+

Enter PlusCode number

(from TV listing)

Press MENU to exit

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel 08 Start Time 02:10 PM End Time 03:35 PM Start Date 11/18/96 Mon Tape Speed SLP 1=SP 2=LP 3=SLP Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save

Program 1 has been saved

Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time.

Note: Timer programs will not be erased during power outages. To clear a program, see page 44.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a New Program

Recording a Program

Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)

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

¥ The clock is set correctly. ¥ A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs. ¥ The remote is set to control the VCR Ñ using VCR1 (VCR2•DVD). ¥ If you receive all channels through a cable box or satellite receiver, setup the cable box

or satellite receiver on pages 11-13.

Setting a Timer Recording

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

2. Press 2 to display TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

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

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

1 One Time Ñ single program recorded once.

2 Daily Ñ program recorded at same time every day.

3 Weekdays Ñ program recorded at same

time Monday through Friday.

4 Weekly Ñ program recorded at same time

once a week.

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

Press CLEAR to correct an entry.

Channels with numbers less than 100 will record from the cable box or antenna connection. Channels with numbers 100 and over will record from the corresponding DSS channel.

6. Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote.

7. Press MENU•PROG to enter your program. A reminder

appears which will time out or you can press MENU•PROG to return to the VCR MAIN MENU.

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

8. The TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears. Press 1 to enter an additional timer program, or press 0 to exit.

Turn off the VCR before recording begins.

TIMER appears in the VCRÕs display panel when the timer has been programmed.

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

Stopping a Recording in Progress

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

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

Program 2 has been saved

Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time.

How often should this program record?

1 One Time 2 Daily (every day) 3 Weekdays (M-F) 4 Weekly (Once per week)

Program 2 (One Time)

Channel --

Program 2 (One Time)

Channel 08 Start Time --:--

Program 2 (One Time)

Channel 08 Start Time 02:10 AM 1=AM End Time --:-- 2=PM

Program 2 (One Time)

Channel 08 Start Time 2:10 PM End Time 03:35 PM Start Date 11/18/96 Mon Tape Speed SLP 1=SP 2=LP 3=SLP Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save

Note: Timer programs will not be erased during power outages. To clear a program, see page 44.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs.

Recording a Program

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 VCRÕs line input:

Press INPUT to enter the channel number when you program the timer. Enter VIDEO1 to record from the jacks on the back of the VCR or VIDEO2 to record from the jacks on the front of the VCR.

Recording While You’re Away

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel 08 Start Time 02:10 PM End Time 03:35 PM Start Date 11/18/96 Mon Tape Speed SLP Press DISPLAY to edit Press CLEAR to delete Press MENU for next prog

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel VIDEO1 Start Time --:-End Time --:-Start Date --/--/-Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to exit

Check, Edit, or Clear a VCR Plus+ or Timer Recording

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

2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

3. Press 2 for Review Existing Progs. feature.

The first program in the timer is displayed.

¥ Check the Programs: Press MENU•PROG to display

information for the next program.

¥ Edit the Program: Press DISPLAY to edit the program.

The frequency menu appears first so you can change how often you want to record the program.

Press a number button to select the type of program you want to record.

Edit the rest of the program using the CLEAR and number buttons.

¥ Clear the Program: Press CLEAR when the program

appears.

Program 2 (One Time)

Channel 08 Start Time 2:10 PM End Time 03:35 PM Start Date 11/18/96 Mon Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save

How often should this program record?

1 One Time 2 Daily (every day) 3 Weekdays (M-F) 4 Weekly (Once per week)

0 Cancel

Recording a Program

Express Recording (XPR)

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

RECORD

POWER

EJECT

SLP

VCR

H M

RECORD

Display showing 30 minutes remaining for express recording.

MUTE

PREV CH

DISPLAY

INPUT

TV•VCR

CLEAR

SPEED

REW

PLAY FF

STOP

PAUSE

REC

PROG

•

SLOW

TRACKING

•

VCR•DVD

PWR

VOL

EDIT

F.ADV

MOVE

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

Stopping a Recording in Progress

With the VCR: Press POWER and then STOP

within a few seconds.

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

Each press increases the time Ñ 30 minutes up to four hours.

The amount of time the VCR will record and X– REC will appear in the VCRÕs display panel.

You can increase the amount of recording time by pressing REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR.

Operating Instructions

1. Turn on the VCR.

2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

3. Select the channel you want to record.

4. Select the desired recording speed using SPEED on

the remote.

5. Press RECORD twice on the VCR or REC twice on the remote to activate express recording.

6. Repeatedly press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote until the amount of recording time for the program is displayed in the VCRÕs display panel or on the TV screen.

RECORD LENGTH 0:00

CH 04

Press REC to set length

Express Display on

TV Screen

Press Recording

RECORD Time

0:30 (30 Min)

1:00 (1 Hr)

1:30 (1 Hr, 30 Min)

2:00 (2 Hrs)

3:00 (3 Hrs)

4:00 (4 Hrs)

(Normal Recording)

0:00 (Stops)

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language/Langue 8 Audio

To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP

Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs 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 VCRÕs display panel. If not, press TV•VCR to turn it on.

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

The tape speed indicator appears in the VCRÕs display panel and on the TV screen.

4. Select the channel or line input to be recorded.

The channel number, VIDEO1, or VIDEO2 appears on the TV screen.

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

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

on the TV screen.

B. Press 8 to display the AUDIO menu.

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

MONO, or SAP.

¥ Set to STEREO for normal recording and to record

broadcast stereo TV.

The STEREO indicator lights in the VCRÕs display panel when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo.

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

sound is too ÒnoisyÓ.

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

instead of the main audio on the linear track. The main (or normal) audio will still be recorded on the hi-fi tracks.

The SAP indicator ( ) lights in the VCRÕs display panel.

Set the Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature to

LINEAR to hear SAP. Details are on page 27.

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

screen.

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

7. Press STOP when you are finished.

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program)

Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio language (SAP). The Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record.

Recording a Program

AUDIO

1 Reception: STEREO 2 Tape Playback: HI-FI

0 Exit

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language/Langue 8 Audio

Recording Audio Only

You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO IN (L MONO and R) jacks on the back or front of the VCR. Any video on the tape will be erased when you record audio only.

To Record Audio Only

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

Press INPUT once to record from the back AUDIO IN jacks. L1 appears in the VCRÕs display panel.

Press INPUT twice to record from the front AUDIO IN jacks. L2 appears in the VCRÕs display panel.

The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN jacks.

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

The tape speed indicator appears in the VCRÕs display panel.

3. Make sure the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature is set to STEREO.

A. Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR

MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

B. Press 8 to display the AUDIO menu.

C. Press 1 to select Reception: STEREO.

4. Start audio source playing and press REC on

remote or RECORD on the VCR to begin recording.

REC appears in the VCRÕs display panel.

5. Press STOP when you are finished.

Recording a Program

AUDIO

1 Reception: STEREO 2 Tape Playback: HI-FI

0 Exit

Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others.

Recording a Program

Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes

Operating Instructions

(Refer to hookup on page 8.)

Use this VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. If you have two compatible VCRÕs, use the AutoEdit feature described below.

1. Turn on the TV and VCRs.

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

video input.

3. If you have connected your VCR using Option A (page 8), tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 Ñ the one selected on the back of the playback VCR.

If you have connected your VCR using Option B (page 8), press INPUT on recording VCR to select the line input. Select L1 to record from the jacks on the back or L2 to record from the jacks on the front.

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

To prevent recording on-screen displays from the playback VCR, press DISPLAY four times. See page 34 for details.

5. Press PLAY, then PAUSE on playback VCR when you reach the point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying. If the tape was not recorded on the playback VCR, streaks may appear and you may need to adjust tracking.

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

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

begin copying the tape.*

8. Edit out segments that you do not want to copy by pressing PAUSE on recording VCR to stop copying the tape. Then

locate the next segment you want to copy on the playback

VCR by using FWD, REW, and PLAY. Press PAUSE on the

playback VCR. Press PAUSE at the same time on both VCRs to resume copying.

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

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

does not have to be on to copy a tape.

Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit

Use this VCR as the playback VCR and set it to respond to VCR2•DVD on the remote as described on page 22. Use your other compatible VCR as the recording VCR, which should

respond to VCR1.

1. Follow steps 1 – 4 in the ÒOperating InstructionsÓ above.

2. Press VCR1 on remote to control recording VCR. Press RECORD, then PAUSE, to put recording VCR in pause

mode.

3. Press VCR2•DVD on remote to control playback VCR.

4. Use FF, REW, and PLAY to locate the point where you want

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

5. Press EDIT on remote to start the VCRs copying.

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

copying.

7. Repeat steps 4 – 6 as needed.

8. Press VCR1, STOP, then VCR2•DVD, STOP, when you are

finished.

References

Location of Controls

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

RECORD

POWER

EJECT

INPUT

TV • VCR

TRACKING

CHANNEL

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

M O N O

AUDIO IN L•MONO and R Jacks

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

Attach a component that is not stereo to the

L•MONO jack to hear sound on both

channels. Select L2 to record from these jacks.

CHANNEL/TRACKING Up or Down

Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCRÕs channel memory.

Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing.

EJECT

Press when the VCR is stopped to eject the cassette.

INPUT

Turns the line input on or off. L1 or L2 appears in VCRÕs display panel and VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 appears on the TV screen.

Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio/video input jacks on the back (L1) or front of the VCR (L2).

PAUSE

Pauses action for viewing during playback.

Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes.

PLAY

Plays a tape.

POWER

Turns the VCR on or off.

RECORD

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

Remote Sensor

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

Shuttle Dial

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

Plays the picture in variable-speed slow motion during play pause.

Searches the picture in forward and 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 18.

VIDEO IN Jack

Receives video signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to this jack.

Select L2 to record from this jack.

Front Panel

Tape Compartment

Remote Sensor

Control Door

Open

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences

References

Location of Controls

Back Panel

CH3 CH4 Switch

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

IN FROM ANTENNA Connector

Receives the signal from an antenna, cable system, or satellite system that is attached to this connector.

OUT TO TELEVISION Connector

Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied.

VIDEO and AUDIO (R and L MONO) IN Jacks

Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT to select L1 in the VCRÕs display panel.

Attach a component that is not stereo to the L•MONO jack to hear sound on both channels.

VIDEO and AUDIO (R and L) OUT Jacks

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

3 4

AUDIO

VIDEO

MONO

FROM

ANTENNA

L L

IN OUT

OUT

TELEVISION

Display Panel

This VCR has a feature where you can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel.

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

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

3. Press 4 to select Front Panel: AUTO, BRIGHT, or DIM.

¥ Select AUTO to keep the display panel bright when VCR

is on and dim when it is off.

¥ Select BRIGHT to keep the display panel bright.

¥ Select DIM to keep the display panel dim.

continued on next page

PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 Front Panel: AUTO 5 CA Marking: ON 6 CA Playback: AUTO 7 CA Display: BLUE 8 Set Auto Repeat 0 Exit

References

Location of Controls

SLP

VCR

STEREO

HIFI

Cassette-in Indicator ( )

Lights when a tape is in the VCR.

Channel Number or L1or L2

The channel number or line input is displayed. Select L1 to record from the jacks on the back of the

VCR or L2 to record from the jacks on the front of the VCR.

HIFI Indicator

Lights during hi-fi playback when Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature is set to HI-FI.

SAP Indicator ( )

Lights when the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature is set to SAP.

Status Indicators

Show what the VCR is doing.

BYE Turned off COMM /MARK CA marking in progress EJECT Ejecting tape FFWD Fast forward HELLO Turned on or unlocked MARK 30 Marking process countdown PLAY Playback REC Record

REC P Record pause

REW

Rewind

SRCH +

Forward search

SRCH –

Reverse search

SLOW +/–

Slow motion

STILL

Frame advance

STILL

Play pause

STOP VCR stopped TAPE flashes Set for timer Ð no tape TIMER Timer recording set X-REC Express recording in progress

STEREO Indicator

Lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo.

Tape Speed Indicators (SP, LP, or SLP) Press SPEED to change.

Time or Time Counter

Press DISPLAY to switch between the current time and 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.

Display Panel (continued)

Status Indicators

Time or Time Counter

Cassette-in Indicator

Tape Speed Indicator

SAP Indicator

Channel Number or Line Indicator

References

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: 22 watts

Dimensions: 3.5 inches high

(90 mm)

15.5 inches wide (393 mm)

12.5 inches deep (318 mm)

Weight: 9.3 pounds

(4.2 kg)

Other: Automatic Head Cleaner

Storage Temperature Range: - 22ûF (- 30ûC) to +149ûF (+65ûC)

Operating Temperature Range: +41ûF (+5ûC) to +104ûF (+40ûC)

*Check your cable companyÔs 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

References

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 or 45 days from the date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.

What we will do:

¥ Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair

your VCR.

¥ Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter for the new or, at our option,

refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR.

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 OwnerÕs Manual clearly describes how to

install, adjust, and operate your VCR. Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer.)

¥ Installation and related adjustments.

¥ Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR.

¥ Damage from misuse or neglect.

¥ Cleaning of video/audio heads.

¥ Remote control batteries.

¥ A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is

used for institutional or other commercial purposes.

¥ A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA.

¥ Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

Product Registration:

¥ Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with

your VCR. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty 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

References

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

Clock shows incorrect time or date

VCR does not respond to remote

Remote no longer controls an RCA TV

Remote no longer controls a compatible TV, cable box, satellite receiver, or auxiliary component

VCR only responds to VCR2•DVD button on remote

No picture when VCR turned on Ð using a basic hookup

Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing

Snowy or no picture during playback

¥ Plug VCR into an operating outlet. ¥ Check connections.

¥ Make sure time zone and daylight savings information is entered correctly.

See page 14.

¥ If auto clock set is off by a few minutes, station may be sending inaccurate

time information. ¥ Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date). ¥ Time counter display appears in display panel. Press DISPLAY on remote.

¥ Press VCR1 (VCR2•DVD) to set remote to control the VCR. See page 22. ¥ VCR2•DVD button may be set to control a DVD. See page 22 to change back

to VCR2. ¥ Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them. ¥ Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to

drain the microprocessor inside the remote to reset it. Reinstall the batteries

and try remote again. ¥ Change batteries.

¥ Press TV to set remote to control the corresponding compatible TV. See page 23. ¥ Reprogram remote for RCA TV. See page 23. ¥ Aim remote at TV with no objects between them. ¥ Change batteries. ¥ Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to

drain the microprocessor inside the remote to reset it. Reinstall the batteries

and try remote again.

¥ Press TV, AUX, VCR2•DVD or SAT•CABLE to set remote to control a

compatible component. See pages 22-25. ¥ Aim remote at component with no objects between them. ¥ Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed. ¥ Reprogram VCR2•DVD button to 000 to operate compatible satellite receiver. ¥ Change batteries. ¥ Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to

drain the microprocessor inside the remote to reset it. Reinstall the batteries

and try remote again.

¥ Check setting of Remote Control: VCR1/VCR2 feature. See page 22.

¥ Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on. See page 18. ¥ Check to see if Auto TV/VCR feature is set to OFF. See page 19.

¥ 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 CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR. ¥ Check TVÕs 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.

Trouble Here's what to try:

References

¥ 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 (Ð) 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 Ñ try another cassette.

¥ Some snow/streaks are normal during search, frame advance, slow-motion,

or stop-action playback.

¥ Tape already rewound.

¥ VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE. ¥ Safety tab removed from cassette. ¥ Make sure the line indicator (L1) or (L2)is turned off in VCRÕs display panel

for normal recording from the VCRÕs tuner. Press INPUT to turn off the line indicator.

¥ Wrong PlusCode number entered. ¥ Cable box or satellite receiver was not turned on at time recording was to

begin. ¥ Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times). ¥ Power interruption. Clock area in display panel will show - -:- -. ¥ Check to see if time and date are correct Ñ including AM/PM. ¥ Program exceeded tapeÕs length or tape was not rewound beforehand. ¥ VCR was not turned off at the time recording was to start. ¥ No tape in VCR or cassetteÕs safety tab broken off.

¥ 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: CABLE/ANTENNA feature. See page 17.

¥ Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA

feature is set to CABLE. Details are on page 17.

¥ Set Auto Play ON/OFF feature to ON. Details are on page 27.

¥ Press the remote buttons within a few seconds of each other or the light will

turn off to conserve battery power. Details are on page 28.

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

broadcast stereo. See page 46. ¥ Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature must be set to SAP to record SAP on

the linear track. See page 46. ¥ STEREO indicator not on. Station not broadcasting stereo or SAP.

Trouble Checks

Trouble Here's what to try:

Time counter not working

Will not record or play

Streaks in picture during normal playback

Rewind does not operate

Will not record

VCR Plus+ or timer recording not made or wrong program recorded

VCR makes noise when stopped

Will not auto search active channels correctly

Cannot select channels over 69

Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically

Remote controlÕs backlighting does not stay on

Stereo or SAP sound not recorded

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References

Trouble Here's what to try:

Trouble Checks

No stereo sound during playback

Stereo audio too noisy

VCR forwards through commercials or momentarily displays a blue screen during playback

VCR forwards through a rental or pre-recorded tape displaying a blue screen

COMMERCIAL

ADVANCEª feature does

not mark commercials

Commercials recorded even though

COMMERCIAL

ADVANCEª feature was

turned on.

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

sound during playback. See page 46.

¥ Must use advanced hookups for stereo playback. See pages 3-7.

¥ Stereo signal is weak. Set Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature to MONO. ¥ Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise.

¥ COMMERCIAL

ADVANCEª CA Playback feature set to AUTO.

See pages 30-31.

¥ Some tapes use special control track marking. Set the

COMMERCIAL

ADVANCEª CA Playback feature, in the PREFERENCES

menu to MANUAL.

The commercial advance feature does not mark commercials under the following situations:

¥ CA Marking: ON/OFF feature set to OFF. See pages 36-37. ¥ Recording is less than 15 minutes. ¥ A single isolated commercial cannot be marked. ¥ Recording started in the middle of a commercial segment. ¥ The commercial is longer than one minute. ¥ A commercial group within the first or last two minutes of a recording. ¥ It does not mark commercials between 30-and-45 seconds and 45-and-60

seconds.

¥ Accuracy and effectiveness can vary depending upon program content and

the characteristics of the commercials.

¥ Effectiveness may vary when local television stations insert their own

commercials.

¥ COMMERCIAL

ADVANCEª is designed to record the commercials, mark

References

Questions & Answers About COMMERCIAL

6666

ADVANCE™

Question Answer

Will commercials be scanned through only on playback of recordings?

How fast does the COMMERCIALAAADVANCE™ VCR scan through the commercial breaks?

Are commercials still recorded if I want to watch them?

What if the VCR scans forward through part of my program?

Once a recording has been marked, does COMMERCIALAAADVANCE™ work each time the tape is played?

After marking commercials, is the tape left at the beginning or end of the recording?

Does the marking process interfere with other programmed recordings?

What happens if the marking process is interrupted?

Does COMMERCIALAAADVANCE™ work in all recording speeds?

Will COMMERCIALAAADVANCE™ marked recordings work in nonCOMMERCIALAAADVANCE™ VCRs?

Yes. The VCR does not rewind and mark commercial segments until after recording is finished.

In SLP tape speed, a 3-minute commercial break is scanned through in approximately 8-12 seconds. In SP, it takes about 25-35 seconds.

Yes. The recorded program, including commercials, can be viewed by setting the CA Playback feature to MANUAL.

Simply rewind the tape to just before the skipped segment, and press PLAY to view the program.

Yes. If the CA Playback feature is set to AUTO, the marked commercials should be skipped each time the tape is played in a COMMERCIALAAADVANCEª VCR.

The tape is left at the end of the recording so it is in position to begin additional programmed recordings.

No. If two or more recordings are programmed together without sufficient time to mark the first recording, marking will take place after all recordings have completed.

Marking can be interrupted to allow use of the VCR. Marking will resume again when the VCRÕs power is turned off as long as the tape has not been ejected from the VCR.

Yes, COMMERCIALAAADVANCEª works in SP, LP, and SLP.

A COMMERCIALAAADVANCEª marked recording will play in a nonCOMMERCIALAAADVANCEª VCR, but commercials will not automatically be skipped.

Index

Checks, Trouble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-56

Choisissez une Langue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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

Cleaning the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

CLEAR Button . . . .11,20-21,28,32,33,35,40,43,44

Clearing Timer and VCR Plus+ Programs . . .44

Clock Set, Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Code, LaserDisc Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Code, VCR2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Code, DVD Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Codes, Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Codes, RCA Auxiliary Components . . . . . . . .25

Codes, Satellite Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Codes, TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

COMM/MARK Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36,51

COMMERCIAL66ADVANCEª

Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37

COMMERCIAL66ADVANCEª,

Questions and Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

COMMERCIAL66ADVANCEª,

Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Connections

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

Cable System With Cable Box . . . . . . . .2,4-5

Cable System Without Cable Box . . . . . .2,3

Satellite Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,6-7

VCRs for Copying Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,8

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Controlling With Remote

Auxiliary RCA Component . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

DVD Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

LaserDisc Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Satellite Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

VCR, Compatible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Copying and Editing Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Copying Tape, Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

— D —

Design Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

DISPLAY Button . . . . . . .20-21,28,34,35,44,48,51

Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-51

Displaying Time Counter Only . . . . . . .34,35,51

Displays, Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34,35

DSS SETUP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

— E —

EDIT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20,48

Editing and Copying Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Editing Timer and VCR Plus+ Programs . . . .44

— A —

Accessories, Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Add or Remove Channels from

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu . . . . . . . . . . .17

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

Arrow Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,20-21

Attaching Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

AUDIO/VIDEO IN/OUT

Jacks . . . . . . . . . . .3-8,12,27,44,46,47,48,49,50

Auto Channel Search Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Auto Clock Set: ON/OFF Feature . . . . . . . .14-15

Auto Play: ON/OFF Feature . . . . . . . . . . . .26,28

Auto Repeat Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

AUTO REPEAT Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Auto TV/VCR: ON/OFF Feature . . . . . . . . .19,26

AutoEdit Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Automatic Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

AUX (Auxiliary) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20,25

— B —

Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8,50

Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Batteries, Inserting in Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Blank Search Feature` . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

BLANK SEARCH Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Brightness, Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Broadcast Stereo, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

BYE Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

— C —

CA Display: BLUE/VIDEO Feature . . . . . . . . . .37

CA Marking: ON/OFF Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

CA Playback: AUTO/MANUAL Feature . . . . .37

CABLE BOX SETUP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Cable Box Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13,24

Cable Box Function Buttons on Remote . . . . .21

Cable System With Cable Box

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3-5

Cable System Without Cable Box

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

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

Cassette-In Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26,39,51

CH3 CH4 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8,50

CHAN and CHANNEL•TRACKING

Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17,18,20-21,40,49

Channel Number Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

CHANNELS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13,17,40

Checking Timer and VCR Plus+ Programs . .44

References

Index

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Line Indicators (L1 and L2) . . . . . . . .47,48,50,51

Line Input, Recording From . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Locking the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

LP Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38,51

LP Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

— M —

Manual Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Manual Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

MARK/COMM Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36,51

MENU•PROG Button . . .10,11,12,13,14,17,18,19

. . . . . .20,22,27,28,36-37,40,42,43,44,46,47,50

MOVE Arrow Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,20

MUTE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21

— N —

Number Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . .10,12,13,14,15,16

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21,23,27,28,32,33,36-37

— O —

On-Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34,35

On-Screen Menu System, Using . . . . . . . . . . .10

Operations

Checking Timer and VCR Plus+

Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Clearing Timer and VCR Plus+

Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Copying Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Editing Timer and VCR Plus+

Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Express Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-19

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-35

Recording Audio Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Recording Broadcast Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Recording SAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Setting Up the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-19

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . .20-25

VCR Plus+ Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-42

OUT TO TV Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8,50

EJECT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26,49,51

Express Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Express Recording, Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

— F —

F—FWD Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

F.ADV (Frame Advance) Button . . . . . . . . .20,30

Fast Forward Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

FF (Fast Forward)

Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20,29,32,33,35,48

First-Time Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-19

Frame Advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Front Panel: AUTO/BRIGHT/DIM Feature . . .50

— G —

Go-To Search Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

GO-TO SEARCH Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

— H —

HELLO Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31,51

HIFI Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Hookup, Choosing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Hookups

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

Cable System With Cable Box . . . . . . . .2,4-5

Cable System Without Cable Box . . . . . .2,3

Satellite Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,6-7

VCRs for Copying Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,8

— I —

IN FROM ANT. (Antenna) Connector . . . .3-8,50

Index Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

INDEX SEARCH Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Information, Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

INPUT Button . . . . . . . . . . . .20,43,44,47,48,49,50

— L —

L1 and L2 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47,48,50,51

LANGUAGE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Language, Select for Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

LaserDisc Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

LaserDisc Player, Controlling with Remote . .22

Light Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Light in Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

References

Index

— P —

PAUSE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21,29,38,48,49

Pause for Stop Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Pause, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Picture Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Play a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

PLAY Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21,26,29,30,49

PLAY Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26,51

Playback, Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Playback Sound, Selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Point and Select Menu Feature . . . . . . . . . . . .10

POWER and PWR

Buttons . . . .20-21,22,23,24,25,31,42,43,44,49

Power Cord, Attaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

PREFERENCES Menu . . . . . . .19,22,28,36-37,50

PREV CH (Previous Channel) Button . . . .20-21

Pro-Tect Plusª Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Problems, Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-56

Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

PROGRAM DETAILS Screen . . . . . . . . . . . .34,35

Program Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

PROGRAMS OVERLAP Message . . . . . . . .42,43

PWR and POWER

Buttons . . . . . . . . .20-21,22,23,24,25,31,44,49

— Q —

Questions and Answers about

COMMERCIAL66ADVANCEª . . . . . .57

— R —

RCA Component, Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

RCA Component, Controlling with

Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

REC and RECORD

Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21,39,45,46,47,48,49

REC Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39,46,47,51

REC P Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38,51

Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP Feature . . .46 RECORD and REC

Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21,39,45,46,47,48,49

Record One Channel While Watching

Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Recording

Audio Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Broadcast Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

From Another VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

SAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Types of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

VCR Plus+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-42

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

Remote Batteries, Inserting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Remote Control

Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21

Remote Control: VCR1/VCR2 Feature . . . . . .22

Remote Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Remote, Light In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Remove or Add Channels from Memory . . . .17

REMOVE/ADD CHANNEL Menu . . . . . . . . . . .17

Removing Displays for Tape Editing

and Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

REW (Rewind)

Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21,26,29,32,33,34

Rewind Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

— S —

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

SAP Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46,51

SAP Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

SAT•CABLE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20,24

Satellite Receiver Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Satellite Receiver Connections . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

SEARCH Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21,32-33,37

Search, Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Select a Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Selecting a Background for

COMMERCIAL66ADVANCEª . . . . . .37

Sensor, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS Menu . . . . . . . . . . .14

SET TIME AND DATE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

SET TIME ZONE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Setting Up the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-19

Setup a Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13

Setup an RCA DSS¨ Receiver . . . . . . . . . . .11,13

SETUP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,11,12,13,14,16

Setup VCR Plus+ Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . .16,40

Shuttle Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26,29,30,49

Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA Feature . . . .17

SLOW + and Ð Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21,30

SLOW Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30,51

Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

SLP Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38,51

SLP Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-56

SP Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38,51

SP Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

SPEED Button . . . . . .20-21,38,39,42,43,45,46,47

Speeds, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

References

Index

— V —

VCR Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49-51

VCR Function Buttons on Remote . . . . . . .20-21

VCR Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,19,26,39,51

VCR MAIN MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,11,12,13

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14,16,22,27,28,36-37,40,46

VCR Plus+ Recording

Channel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Channel Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Checking Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Clearing Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Editing Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

PlusCodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

VCR PLUS+ Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Worksheet for Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

VCR, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

VCR, Turn On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

VCR1 and VCR2•DVD Buttons

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,13,16,18,20,22,31,41,42,48

VCR1/VCR2 Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

VCRs Memory, Placing Channels . . . . . . . . . .14

VCRs, Connecting for Tape Copying . . . . . . . .8

VIDEO1 and VIDEO2 Indicators . . . . . . . . .43,44

VOL (Volume) Up or Down Button . . . . . .20-21

— W —

Warranty, Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Watch One Channel While

Recording Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Worksheet, VCR Plus+ Channels . . . . . . . . . .41

— X —

X-REC Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45,51

XPR Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

SRCH + and Ð Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29,51

Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel

Numbers for Cable-TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-19

Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34,35,51

STEREO Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47,51

Stereo Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Stereo TV, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

STILL Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29,51

Stop Action Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

STOP Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21,26,28,32

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33,35,39,42,43,46,47,48,49

Stopping a Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Stopping a VCR Plus+ Recording . . . . . . . . . .42

Stopping an Express Recording . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Stopping COMMERCIAL66ADVANCEª .36

— T —

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

TAPE Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature . .27

Tape Speed Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Tape, Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Time Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32,33,34,35,51

Time Counter, Displaying Only . . . . . . . . .34,35

Time Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14,15,51

TIME Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

TIMER Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42,43,51

Timer Programs, Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Timer Programs, Clearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Timer Programs, Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

TIMER RECORDINGS Menu . . . . . . . . .42,43,44

TRACKING Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21,26,29,31

Tracking, Automatic and Manual . . . . . . . . . .31

Trouble Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-56

Turn on TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Turn On VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

TV Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21,23

TV Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

TV Function Buttons on Remote . . . . . . . . . . .21

TV, Turn On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

TV•VCR Button . . . . . . . .18,19,20-21,26,39,49,51

Types of Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

— U —

Use the On-Screen Menu System . . . . . . . . . .10

Using the VCR2•DVD Button . . . . . . . . . . .20,22

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

1-800-336-1900

Canadian Consumers Ð Your toll free numbers are:

English: 1-800-522-0338 French: 1-800-522-0445

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

10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290-1024

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

Si un livret d’instructions en français n’est pas inclus avec votre appareil, vous pouvez en obtenir un (indiquer le numéro de modèle, votre nom, et votre adresse) en vous adressant à:

Thomson Consumer Electronics Attention: Canadian Operations P.O. Box 0944 Indianapolis, IN 46206-0944

RCA VR688HF User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Important Information

Cautions

Note To Cable TV Installer

Product Registration

Table of Contents

Hooking Up the VCR

Choosing a Hookup

Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box

Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels

Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels

Satellite Receiver

Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes

Setting Up the VCR

Startup

Using the Remote Control

Controlling a TV

Controlling a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver

Controlling an Auxiliary RCA Component

Playing a Tape

Operating Instructions

Using the Playback Features

COMMERCIALAADVANCE ª Feature

Types of Recordings

Recording a Program

Using the Recording Features

Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel

Express Recording (XPR)

Recording Audio Only

Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes

References

Location of Controls

Cleaning the VCR

Specifications

Limited Warranty

Trouble Checks

Index