RCA VR689HF User Manual

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USER’S GUIDE

VR689HF

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

Page 2

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

VR689HF

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.

Page 3

Introduction

Table of Contents

Picture Search ____________________ 25 Variable Speed Using the

SHUTTLE

DIAL on the VCR ________________26

Variable Speed/Frame Advance Using

JOG SHUTTLE on the remote _____26

Slow Motion______________________ 27 Automatic Tracking _______________ 27 Manual Tracking__________________ 27 Program Information ______________ 28

DISPLAY Button __________________ 28

Time Counter_____________________ 29 Index Search _____________________ 29 Go-To Search _____________________ 30 Blank Search _____________________ 30

Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/

MIX Feature ____________________ 30

Recording and Playback Feature

COMMERCIALAADVANCEª __31-32

Recording a Program

Recordings ___________________________ 33

Recording Speeds _________________ 33

Using the Recording Features

Recording Pause __________________ 33 Pro-Tect Plus

Locking Feature _____ 33

Normal Recording ____________________ 34

Watch a TV Channel While VCR

is Recording a Different Channel __ 34

Recording While You're Away

VCR Plus+ Recording ___________ 35-37 Timer Recording __________________ 38 Check, Edit, or Clear a VCR Plus+ or

Timer Recording ________________ 39

Timer Recording From the

VCRÕs Line Input________________ 39 Express Recording (XPR)_______________ 40 Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP___ 41 Recording Audio Only_________________ 42 Audio and Video Dubbing___________ 42-43 Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_____ 44

References

Location of Controls

Front Panel_______________________ 45 Back Panel _______________________ 46

Display Panel __________________ 46-47 Specifications_________________________ 48 Cleaning the VCR _____________________ 48 Limited Warranty _____________________ 49 Trouble Checks ____________________ 50-52 Questions and Answers About

COMMERCIAL

ADVANCEª_____ 53

Index _____________________________ 54-57

Important Information

_____________________________

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 Digital Satellite Receiver_______________ 6-7 Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ 8 Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/Receiver___9

Setting Up the VCR

Startup

Check Accessories With VCR _______ 10

Attach Power Cord to Back of VCR __ 10

Insert Batteries in Remote __________ 10

Turn on the TV ___________________ 11

Use the On-Screen Menu System ____ 11

Turn on the VCR __________________ 11

Set Up Digital Satellite Receiver

and/or Cable Box Setup_______ 12-13 Manual Cable Box or DSS Setup___ 13

Use SETUP Menu to Auto Channel

Search and Auto Clock Set _____ 14-15

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

VCR2•LD Button _______________ 16 Add or Remove Channels from

VCR's Memory__________________ 16

Auto Channel Search Using

the CHANNELS Menu _________ 16

Select the Language/Choisissez une

Langue ________________________ 17 Use TV•VCR Button _______________ 17 Set the Auto TV/VCR Feature _______ 17

Using the Remote Control

Component, VCR, TV, Cable Box, and

Satellite Receiver Buttons ________ 18-19

Controlling a VCR ____________________ 20 Controlling a TV ______________________ 21 Controlling a Cable Box or Digital

Satellite Receiver_____________________ 22

Controlling an Auxiliary RCA Component _ 23

Playing a Tape

Playback _____________________________ 24 Using the Playback Features

Auto Play Feature _________________ 24 Auto Repeat Feature_______________ 25 Pause for Stop-Action______________ 25

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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 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 does your TV receive 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.

How to hook up a stereo amplifier/receiver?

A. Select a hookup by answering questions 1 and 2 above. B. Then, modify the connections as shown on page 9.

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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 basic connection which requires fewer accessories.

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

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 17.

Continue to page 10.

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

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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 basic connection which requires fewer accessories.

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

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 17.

Continue to page 10.

Transmitting Windows

Remote Sensor

Cable Box

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

From Cable

Back of VCR

MONO

IN OUT

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

Audio/Video Cables

Back of TV

VIDEO

IN OUT

VIDEO INPUT

RIGHT

AUDIO

L /

MONO

Cable Box

RF Coaxial

Cable

3 4

INOUT

CABLE / ANTENNA

OUTIN

FROM

ANTENNA

OUT

TELEVISION

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

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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 basic 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.

Continue to page 10.

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

Page 8

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

Hooking Up the VCR

Digital Satellite Receiver

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.

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.

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 10.

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

Transmitting Windows

Remote Sensor

Satellite Receiver

Page 9

3 4

AUDIO

VIDEO

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

Hooking Up the VCR

Digital 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 10.

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)

From Cable Box or Antenna

3 4

AUDIO

VIDEOR

IN OUT

FROM

ANTENNA

OUT

TELEVISION

MONO

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

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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 basic 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 upon 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

FROM

ANTENNA

OUT

TELEVISION

or Cable Box

Use the previously selected

hookup to the TV.

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Hooking Up the VCR

Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/Receiver

PHONO TUNER TAPE AUX

REC

LEFT

RIGHT

PLAY

Back of VCR

Audio/Video Cables

Back of Amplifier/Receiver

3 4

AUDIO

VIDEO

IN OUT

FROM

ANTENNA

OUT

TELEVISION

MONO

Record on the VCR from an amplifier/receiver.

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

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

2. Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided.

3. Plug in power cords of amplifier/ receiver, VCR, and TV.

4. Turn to page 42 for ÒRecording Audio Only.Ó

You will select the L1 input (audio/video) on the VCR to receive the audio signal from the amplifier/receiver.

Play back stereo tapes or receive a stereo broadcast through an amplifier/receiver.

Connect your VCR to a stereo amplifier/receiver to receive stereo broadcasts or play back stereo tapes.

1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 7 and then modify with this connection.

2. Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided.

3. Plug in power cords of amplifier/ receiver, VCR, and TV.

4. Turn to page 30 for ÒTape Playback .Ó

Continue to page 10.

Back of VCR

MONO

IN OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

IN OUT

Audio/Video Cables

LEFT

RIGHT

REC

PHONO TUNER TAPE AUX

PLAY

Back of Amplifier/Receiver

3 4

FROM

ANTENNA

OUT

TELEVISION

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Setting Up the VCR

1. Check accessories with VCR.

Contact your dealer if any items are missing.

2. Attach power cord to back of VCR.

Remote

(Stock No.221321)

RF Coaxial Cable

(Stock No. 221396)

2 “AAA” Batteries

Startup

Power Cord

(Stock No. 218104)

2nd

1st

3. Insert batteries in remote.

A•V DUB

SLOW

TRACKING

VOL

MUTE

PREV CH

DISPLAY

INPUT

TV•VCR

CLEAR

SPEED

REW

PLAY FF

STOP

PAUSE

REC

PROG

•

392 5 8 0

VCR2•LD

AUX

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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 access (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.

Only the number buttons are referenced throughout this manual to explain the VCR features and operations.

6. Turn on the VCR.

A. Press VCR1 on the remote.

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 set up 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.

PROG

2 5 8

SETUP

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

1 Begin setup 2 Cancel

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Setting Up the VCR

Startup

7. Set up digital satellite receiver and/or cable box.

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

¥ The VCR will turn on a 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.

Digital Satellite Receiver Setup

A. Digital satellite receiver not used:

Press 2. Setup is not required.

Digital satellite 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.

This message appears: The VCR will now receive all signals from the DSS receiver on É .

D. Press MENU•PROG to proceed

Digital satellite 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.

Digital satellite receiver did not turn on:

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

Cancel digital satellite receiver :

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

Cable Box Setup

E. Set up 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.

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

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

SETUP

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

1 Yes 2 No

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Setting Up the VCR

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.

This message appears: The VCR will now receive all

signals from the DSS receiver on É .

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 onscreen 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.

Manual cable box or DSS®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.

DSS¨is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation.

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

CABLE BOX SETUP

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

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

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

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Startup

Compatible Cable Box Control Codes

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

(continued)

Follow the steps on the screen to auto channel search and automatically set the clock (time signal not available in some areas). 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.

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

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

SETUP

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

1 Search for channels 2 Skip this step

Brand* Code Number(s)

ABC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53,54

Anvision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07,08

Cablestar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07,08

Eagle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07,08

Eastern International . . . . . . . . . . .02

General Instrument

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

Hamlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 13, 34,48

Hitachi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37, 43

Jerrold

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

Macom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37,43

Brand* Code Number(s)

Magnavox

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

NSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09

Oak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01,16,38

Oak Sigma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Panasonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03,27,39

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

Pioneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,20,44

Randtek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07,08

DI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .00,27

Regal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,13

Regency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02,33

Brand* Code Number(s)

Samsung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Scientific Atlanta . . . . . . . . .03,22,35

Sylvania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Teknika . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06

Texscan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,11

Tocom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 21,49, 50

Unika . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 32, 41

Universal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51, 52

Viewstar

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

Warner Amex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Zenith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 42

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

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Startup

Setting Up the VCR

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, then turns 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 below to manually set the clock.

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.

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

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

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language/Langue 8 Audio 0 Exit

TIME

1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto Clock Set: OFF 3 Set Time Zone 4 Set Daylight Savings

0 Exit

SET TIME AND DATE

Time --:--

(hh:mm)

Date --/--/--

Press MENU to exit

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Startup

9. Set up 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 35.

Press 2 if you wish to skip this step.

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

You can program this VCR to respond to the VCR1 or VCR2•LD button on the remote. Details are on page 20.

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•LD button on the remote.

Remember you must press VCR1 or VCR2•LD 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.

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•LD) 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•LD), 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.

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

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

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

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channel 11 is presently ADDED

Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit

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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 34.

A. Press TV•VCR to see the picture from the VCR.

The VCR indicator lights in the display panel.

B. 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.

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

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

D. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel Ñ CH3 or CH4. E. Press VCR1 (VCR2•LD) on the VCR remote, then TV•VCR to

switch back to the picture from 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.

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

LANGUAGE

Select a language.

1 English 2 Fran•ais

Press MENU to continue

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 7 Language/Langue 8 Audio 0 Exit

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Using the Remote Control

Buttons

A•V DUB

SLOW

TRACKING

VOL

MUTE

PREV CH

DISPLAY

INPUT

TV•VCR

CLEAR

SPEED

REW

PLAY FF

STOP

PAUSE

REC

PROG

•

2 5 8

VCR2•LD

AUX

AUX (Auxiliary)

Used with POWER button to turn on

a compatible RCA audio component.

See page 23.

DSS•CABLE

Used with POWER button to turn on

a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. See page 22.

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

Used with POWER button to turn on

another brand of TV when the remote is programmed to control that TV. See

page 21.

VCR1

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

VCR2•LD

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

page 16.

Used with POWER button to turn on

compatible RCA or ProScan Laserdisc Player.

A•V DUB

Used for audio and video dubbing.

See pages 42-43.

CHAN (Channel) Up or Down

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

CLEAR

Resets time counter to 0:00:00.

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

DISPLAY

Displays VCR operating displays on the TV screen.

Displays the time counter.

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 (ÒL1ÓorÒL2Ó) on

or off.

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

JOG SHUTTLE and

Used for frame advance.

Used for variable speed search.

The indicator in the center of the arrow buttons lights when the jog shuttle is turned on.

MOVE

Used to move through the VCR menus.

MENU•PROG

Displays the VCR MAIN MENU on the

TV screen.

Removes a menu from the screen.

Selects the item.

Numbers (0 through 9)

Select a channel up to 99Ñpress two numbers.

Select a cable channel over 99Ñpress

and hold 1 until 1-- appears on the

screen. Then, press the other two numbers.

PAUSE

Pauses action for viewing during playback.

Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes.

Component Buttons

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

VCR Function Buttons

Press VCR1 (VCR2•LD) to set the remote to control the VCR and use the

function buttons.

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Using the Remote Control

CHAN (Channel) 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 from the screen.

DISPLAY

Shows the status displays on the screen.

Removes displays from the screen.

MOVE

Used to move through the TV menus.

MUTE

Turns the TV sound on or off.

Numbers (0 through 9 )

Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers.

To select a cable channel over 99,

press and hold 1 until 1-- appears

on the screen. Then press the other two numbers.

POWER

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

Used with TV button to turn on a

compatible TV when remote is set to control the TV. See page 21.

PREV CH (Previous Channel)

Switches between two channels. Select one channel and then 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 lower sound.

VOL (Volume) Up or Down

Raises and lowers sound.

CHAN (Channel) Up or Down

Selects next higher or lower channel in the cable boxÕs or satellite receiverÕs channel memory when remote is set to control it.

MOVE

Used to move through the menus.

Numbers (0 through 9 )

Used to select a channel.

POWER

Turns off a compatible cable box or satellite.

Press twice turn off all compatible RCA, ProScan or GE components.

REC

Used with some digital satellite systems with the one touch record feature.

PLAY

Plays a tape.

POWER

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

PREV CH (Previous Channel)

Switches between two channels. Select one channel and then select

another. Press PREV CH to

switch between the two channels.

REC

Starts VCR recording.

Used for express recording.

REW (Rewind)

Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture in reverse motion during playback.

Displays INDEX, ZERO, and BLANK search menus on TV.

Advances tape 60 seconds during playback.

SLOW - / +

Used for slow-motion playback.

SPEED (Tape Speed)

Selects a recording speed

(SP, LP, SLP).

STOP

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

TRACKING Up or Down

Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play, slow, 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.

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 the TV.

Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver Function Buttons

Press the DSS•CABLE button to set remote to control a compatible cable box or digital satellite

receiver. Some buttons may not work with the cable box or receiver.

Buttons

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Using the Remote Control

Controlling a VCR

The VCRÕs remote controls compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCRs with the VCR1 and VCR2•LD buttons. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to VCR1

without being programmed. If you own two compatible VCRs, test them to see if

VCR1 turns on both VCRs. If it does, then you may want to program this VCR to respond to the VCR2•LD button on the remote.

Program the VCR for Remote Control

Set the REMOTE CONTROL feature of the VCR to the VCR1 or VCR2 position. Then, the remote controls the

VCR with either the VCR1 or VCR2•LD button Ñ the

position you select in the menu.

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

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

3. Press 1 to activate the REMOTE CONTROL feature.

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

Important Reminder: Remember, you must

press VCR1 or VCR2•LD on the remote Ñ

the position you selected in the menu Ñ before the remote will operate this VCR.

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

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language/Langue 8 Audio 0 Exit

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

0 Exit

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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 set up to control most models of other manufacturersÕ brands. To program the remote, enter remote code numbers that correspond to your brand.

Program the Remote for a TV

1. Turn on the TV.

2. Point the VCR remote at the TV.

3. Hold the TV button and press two number buttons to enter the

code for your brand. If the TV changes channels when you press

CHAN up or down, setup is complete.

4. Release the buttons.

5. Repeat steps 2 – 4 with a different code if the first one does not

work.

TV Code List

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 TV model of the brands listed.

Operate the TV

After you 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 POWER.

3. Use the ÒTV Function ButtonsÓ as described on page 19.

Code

Brand * Number(s)

Akai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03

AOC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06,12

Candle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06

Citizen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06

Colortyme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06

Concerto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06

Curtis Mathes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01,06

Daewoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06,12

Daytron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06

Electrohome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06

Emerson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06

Envision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05,06

Fisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05

GE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .00,01,06,11

Goldstar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06,12

Hallmark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06

Hitachi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06,14

Infinity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04

J C Penney . . . . . . . . .00,01,06,09,12

JBL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04

Jensen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06

JVC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,11

Code

Brand * Number(s)

Kawasho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03,06

Kenwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06

Loewe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04

Luxman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06

LXI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04,05,07

Magnavox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04,06

Marants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04

Marantz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04,06

MGA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06,12

Mitsubishi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06,12

MTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06,12

NAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07,08

NEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06,12

Panasonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04,11

Philco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04,06,12

Philips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03,04,06

Pioneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06

Portland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06,12

ProScan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01

Proton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06

Quasar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Code

Brand * Number(s)

Radio Shack . . . . . . . . . . . . .01,05,13

RCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01,06,12

Realistic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05

Sampo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06

Samsung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06,09,12

Sanyo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05

Sears . . . . . . . . . . . .01,05,06,07,08,10

Sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06,13

Sony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03

Soundesign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06

Sylvania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04,06

Technics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Techwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06

Teknika . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06

TMK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06

Toshiba . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05,07,08,09

Universal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .00

Victor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Wards . . . . . . . . . . .00,01,04,06,12,13

Yamaha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Zenith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02

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Using the Remote Control

Controlling a Cable Box or a Digital Satellite Receiver

The CABLE button on the VCRÕs remote is preprogrammed to control either a compatible RCA cable box or

RCA, ProScan, or GE brand digital satellite receiver. If your cable box is another manufacturerÕs brand and has its own remote, you will probably be able to program the VCRÕs remote to control your cable box. To program the VCRÕs remote, enter the code that corresponds to your brand.

Program the remote

1. Turn on the cable box.

2. Point the VCR remote at the cable box.

3. Hold the DSS•CABLE button and press two number buttons to enter the code

for your brand.

4. Release the buttons.

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

6. Repeat steps 2 – 4 with a different code if the first one does not work.

Cable Box and RCA, ProScan, or GE Brand DSS

Code List

Operate the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver

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

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

2. If the cable box or receiver does not turn on in step 1, press DSS•CABLE, then POWER.

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

the ÒTV Function ButtonsÓ to see which ones operate the satellite receiver.

See page 19.

DSS¨is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation.

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

Code

Brand * Number(s)

ABC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53,54

Anvision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07,08

Cablestar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Diamond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07,08

Eagle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07,08

Eastern International . . . . . . . . . .02

GE Brand DSS¨ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .00

General Instrument

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

Hamlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 13, 34,48

Hitachi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37,43

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

Macom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37,43

Code

Brand * Number(s)

Magnavox

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

NSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09

Oak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01,16,38

Oak Sigma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Panasonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03,27,39

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

Pioneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,20,44

ProScan Brand DSS¨ . . . . . . . . . .00

Randtek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07,08

RCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60,27

RCA Brand DSS¨ . . . . . . . . . . . . .00

Regal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,13

Regency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02,33

Code

Brand * Number(s)

Samsung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Scientific Atlanta . . . . . . . . .03,22,35

Stargete2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Sylvania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,59

Teknika . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06

Texscan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,11,59

Tocom . . . . . . . . . . . . .17,21,49,50,55

Unika . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31,32,41

Universal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51,52

Viewstar

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

Warner Amex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Zenith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14,42,57

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Using the Remote Control

RCA 03 07 06

AM/FM CD Tape

Phono

Type of Auxiliary Audio Equipment and Code*

Controlling an Auxiliary RCA Component

The remote that came packed with your VCR is also capable of controlling one compatible RCA audio component, such as an AM/FM radio, CD player, tape player, or turntable (phono). 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 VCR remote at the component.

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

enter the code for your component.

4. Release the buttons.

5. Press POWER on the remote. If the component turns

off, setup is complete.

Operate the Auxiliary Component

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

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

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

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

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

equipment listed.

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Playing a Tape

Playback

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 27.

5. Press STOP.

6. Press REW on the remote or turn the SHUTTLE DIAL 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.

Using the Playback Features

Auto Play Feature

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

1. Press 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.

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

RECORD

POWER

EJECT

Safety Tab

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

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

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Using the Playback Features

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.

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 stop-action 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-thannormal 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 DIAL 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.

Playing a Tape

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

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 7 Language/Langue 8 Audio 0 Exit

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Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

Variable Speed Using the SHUTTLE DIAL on the VCR

The SHUTTLE DIAL lets you search a picture during playback at variable speeds in both forward and reverse. Sound is turned off during picture search. The picture is best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.

1. Turn the SHUTTLE DIAL on the VCR while in Play or Still

mode to start a forward or reverse search.

• The more you turn the dial, the faster the search speed.

• When the SHUTTLE DIAL on the VCR is turned more than

half way in stop mode, normal Fast Forward or Rewind begins.

• Some noise bars are normal during shuttle operation.

• After 3 minutes in Still or Slow, the VCR will go into Stop

mode.

2. Press PLAY or PAUSE to return to normal playback and turn

off the shuttle feature.

Variable Speed and Frame Advance Using JOG SHUTTLE on the Remote Control

During playback, the JOG SHUTTLE button and the left (

) or right (6) arrow let you

search a tape at variable speeds in both forward and reverse. The JOG SHUTTLE button

and the up (4) or down (3) arrow let you view one stop-action frame after another. Sound is turned off during picture search and frame advance. The picture is best for tapes

recorded in the SP or SLP speed.

1. Press JOG SHUTTLE on the remote during playback. The

indicator in the center of the arrows lights, and the VCR enters pause.

• Press and quickly release

on the remote to search

forward slowly. Press and hold 6to search faster.

• Press and quickly release

on the remote to search in

reverse slowly. Press and hold 5to search faster.

• Press

or 3on the remote while VCR is searching to place the VCR in pause. Press 4to advance or 3to reverse the picture one frame at a time.

2. Press PLAY or PAUSE on the remote to return to normal

playback and turn off the jog shuttle feature.

Pressing a button other than a JOG SHUTTLE button, except TRACKING UP or TRACKING DOWN, turns off the jog

shuttle and indicator.

DISPLAY

MUTE

1 4

INPUT

CLEAR

REW

REC

VOL

SLOW

VCR2•LD

2 5 8

•

AUX

PLAY FF

STOP

3 6 9

PROG

TRACKING

PAUSE

PREV CH

TV•VCR

SPEED

A•V DUB

VOL

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Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

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.

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.

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Using the Playback Features

Program Information

Some stations broadcast program information referred to as Extended Data Services (XDS) 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.

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. Display returns to normal with no on-screen displays. The clock will appear in the display panel.

Turning off the VCR also returns the displays to normal.

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

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

Status Displays Will Time Out

Time Counter Only Will Not Time Out

No Displays

(Time Counter Appears

in VCRÕs Display Panel)

Normal Display

(Clock Appears in VCRÕs

Display Panel)

Playing a Tape

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Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

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.

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

4. Press FF on remote or turn the SHUTTLE DIAL 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.

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.

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 DIAL clockwise toward FWD on the VCR to search forward.

Press REW on remote or turn the SHUTTLE DIAL 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 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.

0:30:00

Hours

Seconds

Minutes

INDEX SEARCH

Enter Index Number

Press FWD or REW Press SEARCH to exit

0:30:00

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Playing a Tape

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.

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 DIAL clockwise toward FWD on the VCR to search forward.

Press REW on remote or turn the SHUTTLE DIAL 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 Search.

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 or turn the SHUTTLE DIAL clockwise toward FWD 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 Search.

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 HiFi 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.

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.

GO-TO SEARCH

Current tape counter is

2:17:25

Press REW or FF to go to

0:00:00

Press SEARCH to exit

BLANK SEARCH

Press FF to begin Searching for blank section of tape.

Press SEARCH to exit

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language/Langue 8 Audio 0 Exit

AUDIO

1 Reception: STEREO 2 Tape Playback: HI-FI

0 Exit

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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 prompts you to mark the commercials.

¥ Select the ÒMark them nowÓ option to begin marking. ¥ Select the ÒMark them laterÓ option when you record back-

to-back programs. Then, turn off the VCR and do not eject the tape until the marking is complete.

¥ Select the ÒDon’t mark commercialsÓ option if you do not

want to mark commercials.

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. Commercials cannot be marked at

a later time.

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

Recording and Playback Feature

COMMERCIAL

ADVANCE™

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 in the U.S. 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 53 for answers to common questions about COMMERCIAL

ADVANCEª .

COMMERCIAL

ADVANCEª 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

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...

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VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language/Langue 8 Audio 0 Exit

COMMERCIAL

ADVANCE™

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.

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.

Recording and Playback Feature

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

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 7 Language/Langue 8 Audio 0 Exit

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Recordings

Your VCR provides different recording options. These options are explained in this section of the manual.

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.

Using the Recording Features

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.

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•LD) on the remote until HELLO appears in the VCRÕs display panel to unlock the controls.

Recording a Program

Cassette Recording Time

Type SP LP SLP

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

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Recording a Program

Normal Recording

To Make a Recording

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

1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

The cassette-in indicator (

)

lights in the VCRÕs display panel.

2. Press VCR1 (VCR2•LD) 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.

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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

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VCR Plus+

Channel Worksheet

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

Broadcast or Cable TV

Station Name

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

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.

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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. 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•LD). ¥ The VCR is setup for VCR Plus+ programming.

¥ If you receive all channels through a cable box, set up the cable box as shown on pages 12-14. ¥ 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 35.

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•LD) 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 39.

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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. Before setting the timer 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•LD). ¥ If you receive all channels through a cable box or satellite receiver, set up the cable

box or satellite receiver on pages 12-14.

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•LD) 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 39.

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VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs.

Recording a Program

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

Timer programs are stored in permanent memory and cannot be cleared during a power outage. The program can only be cleared as described in this section.

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.

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.

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

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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.

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•LD) 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 record and X– REC appears in the VCRÕs

display panel. You can increase the amount of recording time by pressing REC on the

remote or RECORD on the VCR.

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

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)

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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 30.

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 program (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

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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), or 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.

To Play Back Audio Only

Connect the AUDIO OUT of the VCR to the appropriate input on

your amplifier or receiver. Do not use the phono input. Refer to your amplifier or receiver userÕs guide for information.

Audio and Video Dubbing

Audio dubbing records new audio in place of the audio formerly recorded on the linear (mono) track of the tape. Audio dubbing does not affect the audio recorded on the Hi-Fi tracks or the

recorded video. To playback the dubbed audio, set the Tape Playback: HI-FI/MIX/LINEAR feature to LINEAR. To hear the original audio, set the Tape Playback feature to HI-FI.

Video dubbing records new video in place of existing video segments. Hi-fi audio will be erased, but linear audio will remain unchanged. The flying erase head produces clean edits when you video dub.

To Audio Dub

(Refer to hookup on page 8.)

1. Turn on the audio source and VCR.

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

video input.

3. Insert the tape you want to dub on into the VCR.

4. Press INPUT on VCRÕs remote to select the line input (L1 or L2).

ÒL1Ó or ÒL2Ó appears in the VCRÕs display panel.

5. Press PLAY, then PAUSE when you reach the point on the tape

where you want to begin dubbing.

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 0 Exit

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Recording a Program

Audio and Video Dubbing

6. Press A•V DUB on the remote until A.DUB appears in the VCRÕs

display panel.

The VCR enters the audio dubbing mode and A.DUB remains in the

VCRÕs display panel.

7. Start the audio source playing, and press PAUSE to begin

audio dubbing. You can turn off the TV after the dubbing has started as it does not have to be on to dub a tape.

New audio is recorded on the linear track.

8. Press STOP when you are finished.

To Video Dub

(Refer to hookup on page 8, Option B.)

1. Connect the two VCRs and turn them on.

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

input.

3. Press INPUT on recording VCR to select the line input (L1 or L2). ÒLÓ or ÒL2Ó appears in the VCRÕs display panel and ÒVIDEO 1Ó or ÒVIDEO 2Ó appears on the TV screen.

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

you want to dub with the safety tab in place in the recording VCR.

5. Press PLAY, then PAUSE on the recording VCR when you reach the

point on the tape where you want to begin dubbing.

6. Press A•V DUB on the recording VCRÕs remote until V.DUB appears

in the VCRÕs display panel.

The VCR enters the video dubbing mode and V.DUB remains in the

VCRÕs display panel.

7. Press PLAY, then PAUSE on the playback VCR.

The VCR enters the play-pause mode.

8. Press PAUSE on both VCRs at the same time to begin dubbing the

tape. You can turn off the TV after the dubbing has started as it does not have to be on to dub a tape.

9. Press STOP when you are finished.

To Audio and Video Dub

1. Connect the dubbing source(s) and follow steps 1– 5 above.

2. Press A•V DUB on the recording VCRÕs remote until A/V DUB

appears in the VCRÕs display panel. The VCR will enter the

audio/video dubbing mode and A/V DUB remains in the VCRÕs

display panel.

3. Proceed with steps 7 – 8 above.

The existing video, linear audio, and hi-fi audio will be replaced by the new audio and video.

4. Press STOP when you are finished.

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Recording a Program

Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes

Operating Instructions

(Refer to hookup on page 8.)

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

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 28 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.

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

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References

Location of Controls

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

RECORD

POWER

EJECT

INPUT

TV • VCR

TRACKING

CHANNEL

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

M 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.

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 SensorControl Door Open

Shuttle Dial

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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.

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

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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.

A.DUB Audio Dubbing A/V DUB Audio and Video Dubbing 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 V.DUB Video Dubbing 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

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Format: VHS

Record/Playback Video: 4-Head System: Audio: 2 Hi-Fi record/playback system

Flying Erase Head

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

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Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

¥ Any defect in material or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

¥ Ninety days for labor charges.

¥ One year for parts.

The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental 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

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Trouble Checks

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

No power

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•LD 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•LD) to set remote to control the VCR. See page 20. ¥ 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 20. ¥ Reprogram remote for RCA TV. See page 20. ¥ 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•LD or DSS•CABLE to set remote to control a

compatible component. See pages 21-23. ¥ Aim remote at component with no objects between them. ¥ Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed. ¥ Reprogram VCR2•LD 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 20.

¥ Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on. See page 17. ¥ Check to see if Auto TV/VCR feature is set to OFF. See page 17.

¥ 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:

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¥ 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. ¥ Pressing JOG SHUTTLE during playback places VCR in pause mode. Press

PLAY or PAUSE to return to normal playback

¥ Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks for best picture. ¥ Some snow/streaks are normal during search, frame advance, slow-motion,

or stop-action playback.

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

¥ 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 16.

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

feature is set to CABLE. Details are on page 16.

¥ Set Auto Play ON/OFF feature to ON. Details are on page 24.

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

broadcast stereo. See page 41. ¥ Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature must be set to SAP to record SAP on

the linear track. See page 41. ¥ STEREO indicator not on. Station not broadcasting stereo or SAP.

Trouble Checks

Trouble Here's what to try:

Time counter not working or not advancing during search mode

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

Stereo or SAP sound not recorded

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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, or an audio/video dubbed tape

COMMERCIAL

ADVANCEª feature does

not mark commercials

Commercials recorded even though

COMMERCIAL

ADVANCEª feature was

turned on.

Tape plays over and over

Jog shuttle arrow buttons will not function

Tape continues in forward or reverse search during jog shuttle operation

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

sound during playback. See pages 30 or 41.

¥ 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 31-32.

¥ Some tapes use special control track marking. Set the 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 page 31. ¥ 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

them, and then skip over the marked commercials during playback.

¥ Check setting of AUTO REPEAT ON/OFF menu. See page 25.

¥ Press JOG SHUTTLE to turn on jog shuttle arrow buttons. Indicator will light. ¥ Pressing any other button during jog shuttle operation will turn off jog

shuttle.

¥ Press PLAY to return to normal playback. ¥ Press jog shuttle up and down arrow buttons to place VCR in pause mode.

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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?

If CA is turned off, can the commercials be marked at a later time?

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.

No, when CA is turned off, commercials cannot be marked.

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References

— A —

Accessories, Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Add or Remove Channels from Memory . . . . . .16

ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

A.DUB Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Advance, Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31,32,53

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

Antenna Signal Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Arrow (Move) Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,18,19

Attaching Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Audio Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42,43

Audio/Video Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42,43

AUDIO/VIDEO IN/OUT Jacks . . . . . . . . . . .3-9,13,46

Auto Channel Search Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Auto Clock Set Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14,15

Auto Play: ON/OFF Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Auto Repeat Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Auto TV/VCR: ON/OFF Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Automatic Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

AUX (Auxiliary) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,23

A•V DUB Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,42,43

A/V DUB Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

— B —

Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9,46

Batteries, Inserting in Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Blank Search Feature` . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Brightness, Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Broadcast Stereo, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Buttons

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,19

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

BYE Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

— C —

CA Display: BLUE/VIDEO Feature . . . . . . . . . . . .32

CA Marking: ON/OFF Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

CA Playback: AUTO/MANUAL Feature . . . . . . . .32

Cable Box Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Cable Box Setup Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Cable Box Function Buttons on Remote . . . . . . .21

Cable Signal Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Cable System With Cable Box Connections . .2,3-5 Cable System Without Cable Box Connections .2,3

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

Cassette-In Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24,34,47

CH3 CH4 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9,46

CHAN and CHANNEL•TRACKING

Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-19,21,45

Channel Number Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

CHANNELS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Checking Timer and VCR Plus+ Programs . . . .37

Checks, Trouble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-52

Choisissez une Langue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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

Cleaning the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

CLEAR Button . . . . . . . . . . .13,18,19,25,29,30,38,39

Clearing Timer and VCR Plus+ Programs . . . . .39

Clock Set, Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Codes for Remote

Auxiliary RCA Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Satellite Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

COMM/MARK Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31,47

COMMERCIAL66ADVANCEª

Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31,32,53

Questions and Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Connections

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

Cable System With Cable Box . . . . . . . . . .2,4-5

Cable System Without Cable Box . . . . . . . . .2,3

Satellite Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,6-7

Stereo Amplifier/Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

VCRs for Copying Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,8

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Controlling With Remote

Auxiliary RCA Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Satellite Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

VCR, Compatible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Copying Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Copying Tape, Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Counter, Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

— D —

Date and Time, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Daylight Savings Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Design Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

DIAL, SHUTTLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Digital Satellite Receiver, Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

DISPLAY Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,19,28,29

Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46,47

Display Time Counter Only . . . . . . . . . .18,25,29,47

Displays, Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,19,28

DSS•CABLE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,22

DSS®SETUP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

DST (Daylight Savings Time) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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References

— E —

Editing Timer and VCR Plus+ Programs . . . . . .39

English Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

EJECT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24,45

Express Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Extended Data Services (XDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

— F —

F—FWD Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Fast Forward Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

FF (Fast Forward) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,30,47

French Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-47

Front Panel: AUTO/BRIGHT/DIM Feature . . . . .46

— G —

Go-To Search Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

— H —

HELLO Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

HIFI Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

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

Stereo Amplifier/Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

VCRs for Copying Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,8

— I —

IN FROM ANT. (Antenna) Connector . . . . . .3-9,46

Index Search Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Information, Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Inserting Batteries in Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

INPUT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,42,45

— J —

Jog Shuttle

Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,19

Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

— L —

L1 and L2 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42,43,47

Languages, Select for Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Line Indicators (L1 and L2) . . . . . . . . . . . . .42,43,47

Line Input, Recording From . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Linear Search, Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Locking the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

LP Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

LP Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

— M —

Manual Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Manual Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

MARK/COMM Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31,47

MENU•PROG Button . . . . . . . . . .11-18,25,37,39,42

MOVE Arrow Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,18,19

MUTE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

— N —

Normal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Number Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,18

— O —

On-Screen Menu System, Using . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Operations

Checking Timer and VCR Plus+

Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Clearing Timer and VCR Plus+

Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Copying Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Editing Timer and VCR Plus+

Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Express Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-30

Recording Audio Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Recording Broadcast Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Recording SAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Setting Up the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-17

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-23

VCR Plus+ Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-37,39

OUT TO TV Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9,46

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— P —

PAUSE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,43,44,45

Pause for Stop Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Pause, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Picture Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Play a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

PLAY Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,27,45

PLAY Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24,47

Playback, Normal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Playback Sound, Selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Point and Select Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

POWER and PWR Buttons . . . . . . . . . . .19,22,23,45

Power Cord, Attaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

PREFERENCES Menu . . . . . . . . .17,20,24,25,31,32

PREV CH (Previous Channel) Button . . . . . . . . .19

Pro-Tect Plusª Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Problems, Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-52

Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

PROGRAM DETAILS Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Program Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

PROGRAMS OVERLAP Message . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

PWR and POWER Buttons . . . . . . . . . . .19,22,23,45

— Q —

Questions and Answers about

COMMERCIAL66ADVANCEª . . . . . . . .53

— R —

RCA Component, Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

RCA Component, Controlling with Remote . . .23

REC and RECORD Buttons . . . . . . . . . .19,40,44,45

REC (Record) Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

REC P (Record Pause) Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP Feature . . . . .46

RECORD and REC Buttons . . . . . . . . . .19,40,44,45

Record One Channel While Watching Another .34 Recording

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Audio Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42,43

Audio/Video Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42,43

Broadcast Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

From Another VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Normal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

SAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,33

Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

VCR Plus+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35,37

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

Remote Batteries, Inserting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,19

Remote Control: VCR1/VCR2 Feature . . . . . .18,19

Remote Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Remove or Add Channels from Memory . . . . . .13

REMOVE/ADD CHANNEL Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Removing Displays for Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

REW (Rewind) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,25,30,47

Rewind Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

— S —

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

SAP Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41,47

SAP Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Satellite Receiver Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Satellite Receiver Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,6-7

Savings Time, Daylight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

SEARCH Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19,29,30

Search, Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Second Audio Program (SAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . .41,47

Select a Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Selecting a Background for

COMMERCIAL66ADVANCEª . . . . . . . .32

Sensor, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

SET TIME AND DATE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

SET TIME ZONE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Set up a Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,13

Set up a DSS¨ Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,13

Set up VCR Plus+ Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35,36

Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording . . . . . . . . . . . .35-37

Setting Up the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-17

SETUP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,12,14

Shuttle Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26,45

Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA Feature . . . . . . .16

SLOW + and Ð Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19,47

SLOW Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

SLP Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33,47

SLP Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

SP Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33,47

SP Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

SPEED Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,19,33

Speeds, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

SRCH + and Ð Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel

Numbers for Cable-TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-17

Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,19,28

STEREO Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Stereo Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Stereo TV, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

STILL Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

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Stop Action Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

STOP Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19,45

Stopping

COMMERCIAL66ADVANCEª . . . . . . . . . .31

Express Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

VCR Plus+ Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

— T —

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

TAPE Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature . . . .30

Tape Speed Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Tape, Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Time Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Time Counter, Displaying Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Time Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

TIME Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

TIMER Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Timer Programs

Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Clearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

TRACKING Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19,26,27

Tracking, Automatic and Manual . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Trouble Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-52

Turn on TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Turn On VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

TV Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,19

TV Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

TV Function Buttons on Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

TV, Turn On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

TV•VCR Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-19

— U —

Use the On-Screen Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Using the VCR2•LD Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

— V —

VCR Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-47

VCR Function Buttons on Remote . . . . . . . . .18,19

VCR Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

VCR Plus+ Recording

Channel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Channel Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Checking Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Clearing Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Editing Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

PlusCodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

VCR PLUS+ Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35,37

Worksheet for Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

VCR, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

VCR, Turn On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

VCR1 and VCR2•LD Buttons . . . . . . . .16-18,20,34

VCR1/VCR2 Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

VCRs Memory, Placing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . .16

VCRs, Connecting for Tape Copying . . . . . . . . . .8

V.DUB Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

VIDEO1 and VIDEO2 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . .41,45

Video Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42,43

VOL (Volume) Up or Down Button . . . . . . . .18,19

— W —

Warranty, Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Watch One Channel While Recording Another 34

Worksheet, VCR Plus+ Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

— X —

XDS (Extended Data Services) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

X-REC Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40,47

XPR Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

— Z —

Zone, Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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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

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