RCA VR692HF Owner’s Manual

video cassette recorder

user's guide

VR692HF

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Model No. VR692HF Serial No.

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First Things First ............... .......................... '................... 3

Setting Up the VCR ........................................................ 7

Using the Menus to Set Up Features ........................................... 8

Language ................................................................................... 8

Cable Box Setup ........................................................................ 9

VCR Channels List .................................................................... 11

= To Auto Channel Search ...................................................... 11

To Change the Signal Type .................................................. 12

To Add or Remove Channels ............................................... 12

Digital Satellite System Setup ................................................. 13

Time and Date ............................................................................ 15

Auto Clock Set Feature ........................................................... 15

Set the Time Zone ................................................................ 15

Set Daylight Savings ............................................................. 16

Set the Time and Date Manually ............................................ 17

VCR Plus+ Channels ................................................................. 18

Additional Set-Up Features in the Preferences Menu .............. 20

Remote VCR1NCR2 Option .................................................... 20

Auto Play ................................................................................. 21

Auto TVNCR ............................................................................ 21

EnergySaver ............................................................................. 22

Front Panel (VCR Display) ....................................................... 22

Tape Speed ............................................................................... 22

VCR Basics .................................................................... 23

Remote Buttons .......................................................................... 24

Component Buttons ................................................................ 24

VCR Function Buttons ............................................................. 24

TV Function Buttons ................................................................ 26

Playing a Tape ............................................................................. 26

Recording .................................................................................... 27

Recording ..................................................................... 29

Recording Features ..................................................................... 30

Express Recording (XPR) ............................................................. 30

Timer Recording ......................................................................... 31

Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ ............................................... 32

Setting Up the Channel List.................................................... 32

Using VCR Plus+ ....................................................................... 32

Stopping a Timer Recording ...................................................... 34

Reviewing and Clearing Programs ............................................ 34

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

Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes ....................... 36

Program the Remote .... ............................................... 39

About Programming the Remote .............................................. 40

Programming the Remote to Control a TV ........................... 40

Programming the Remote to Control a Digital

Satellite Receiver or Cable Box .......................................... 42

Programming the Remote to Control an

Auxiliary component .......................................................... 43

Programming the Remote to Control a Laser

Disc Player or DVD Component .......................................... 44

Other Features ............................................................. 45

COMMERCIALN_ADVANCE ....................................................... 46

MOVIEb,ADVANCE. .................................................................. 49

Picture Search Options ............................................................... 51

Forward and Reverse Search .................................................. 51

Slow Motion ............................................................................ 52

Frame Advance ........................................................................ 52

Index Search ............................................................................ 52

Zero Search .............................................................................. 53

Blank Search ............................................................................ 54

Pro-Tect PlusTM Locking Feature ................................................ 54

Tracking ....................................................................................... 54

Auto Repeat ............ i................................................................... 55

Time Counter .............................................................................. 56

On-Screen Displays ..................................................................... 56

Audio Set-Up Features ............................................................... 57

Low Voltage Detection .............................................................. 58

Connections ................................................................. 59

Choosing a VCR Connection ..................................................... 61

TV With RFJack Only .................................................................. 62

TV With Audio/Video Jacks........................................................ 63

TV With Audio/Video Jacksand Cable Box to

Unscramble Pay Channels Only ............................................. 64

TV With RF Jack and Digital Satellite Receiver ......................... 65

TV With Audio/Video Jacksand Digital Satellite Receiver ....... 66

Reference ..................................................................... 67

Front Panel .................................................................................. 68

Display Panel ............................................................................... 69

Back Panel ................................................................................... 70

Troubleshooting Tips .................................................................. 71

Questions and Answers About COMMERCIALb_ADVANCE ... 75

Limited Warranty ........................................................................ 77

Index ............................................................................................ 78

HI, MY NAME IS ROGER...

and I wrote this User's Guide. It's my job to see that you have a rewarding user manual experience.

You'll find that I've arranged this manual to clearly explain all yourVCR's features.

FIRSTTHINGS FIRST

READ THE FIRSTTHREE SECTIONS

The first three sections of the manual introduce you to yourVCR, and show you how to set theVCR

up and use the on-screen menus. Reading these sections gives you the basic information you need to use yourVCR.

WHAT'S LEFT?

The rest of the book highlights playback and

recording information, contains a detailed

connections section, and a reference section that

includes troubleshooting tips, limited warranty, and index.

These note boxes give you tips for

I READ ME!

your new video cassette recorder.

STEP 1: UNPACKWHAT'S IN THE BOX

The following items come packed in the box:

• VCR

• Remote control

• RFantenna cable

STEP 2: INSTALL BATFERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL

Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR remote.

1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.

2. Place batteries in remote, matching the + and - ends of each

battery to the diagram inside the compartment.

3. Replace the cover.

STEP 3: CONNECT YOUR VCR

If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system

and then to your TV, use the VCR's IN FROM ANTENNA and OUT TO TV jacks for a good signal as shown.

If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use these jacks for a

better connection. In order to hear stereo and hi-fi sound from the VCR, the audio/video jacks must be used. Refer to the

Connections section, toward the back of the manual.

STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR

Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.

CABLE, CABLEBOX, OR_ANTENNA

VCR

OUT _ _NF

I OUT TO "1_'

STEP 5: TUNE THE TV

Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing

channel isChannel 3 or 4 or the TV's video input.

If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors with RFantenna cable, set the 3CH.4 switch to channel 3 or

channel 4--the channel you want to use on your TV.

If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks with audio/video cables, select the TV's video input to see the

signal. See the TV Owner's Manual.

STEP 6: TURN ON THE VCR

PressPOWER on the VCR'sfront panel or VCR1 on the remote to turn on the VCR.

STEP 7: THE QUICKSET GUIDE

The QuickSet Guide is an automated procedure that helps you

set up your VCR. The first time you turn on your VCR, the first screen of the Guide appears.

Select a Language. Seteccione un idioma.

Choistssez une langue.

I Engtish 2 EspanoL

3 Fran_ais

Just follow the step-by-step procedures until setup is complete. Some of the feature options may not apply to your VCR

configuration.

If the menu does not appear:

• Make sure TV istuned to the same channel asthe 3 CH. 4

switch or TV's video line input.

• Make sure VCR indicator ison in the VCR display if you connected your VCR using the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV

jacks.

• Check your connections.

VCR Viewing Channel

When using the ANTENNA jacks to connect your VCR, tune your TV to

channel 3 or 4. When using the audio/video jacks to

connect your VCR, tune your TV to the TV's video input.

QuickSet Guide

If you choose not to use the QuickSet Guide to set up the VCR, you can exit

now and return to the guide through

Setup in the VCR MAIN MENU.

If you choose to set up the VCR options individually, then go to

the next section.

If you ever need to manually enter setup.

1. PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press5 to display the Setup menu.QuickSet Guide

STEP 8: ACCESS THE MENUS

When you've completed Interactive Setup, try out the VCR's

regular on-screen menus. The MENU and number buttons let you

access,select, and change menu items. For example, to change the Auto Play setting, you would do the following:

1. Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1VCR PLus+

2 Timer Recordings 3 Time

4 Channels 5 Setup

6 Preferences 7 Audio

8 Language 0 Exit

2. Press6 to display the PREFERENCESmenu.

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto PLay: OFF

3 Auto TV/VCR: OFF 4 EnergySaven: 2:00

5 Front Panel: BRIGHT 6 Tape Speed: SLP 7 Set Auto Repeat

8 Commercial Advance 0 Exit

3. Press2 to switch AUTO PLAY to ON or OFF.

1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto PLay: OFF

3.Auto TV/VCR: OFF 6 EnergySever: 2:00

5 Front Panel: BRIGHT 6 Tape Speed: SLP 7 Set Auto Repeat

8 Commercial Advance 0 Exit

PREFERENCES

See Setting Up the VCR for detailed information about the Auto Play feature. Once you understand how to use the

menus, move on to the next section.

SET-UP FEATURES

This section details the features included in the QuickSet Guide (see previous section), as well as

several additional ones.

• Select a Language

• Set Up for a Cable Box

• Set Up for a Digital Satellite System

• Set upVCR Channel List (Auto Channel Search)

• SetTime Zone and Daylight Savings (Auto Clock)

• Set theTime and Date Manually

• Set upVCR Plus+ Channels

• Set the RemoteVCRI/VCR2 feature

• Set the Auto Play feature

• Set theAuto TV/VCR feature

SETTING UP THE VCR

• Set the EnergySaver feature

• Set the Front Panel Brightness feature

• Set the preferred Tape Speed

USING THE MENUS TO SET UP FEATURES

You can set up features by using the menu system. Each feature that appears in the QuickSet Guide isexplained in this section as

well as a few others you may want to set up before you begin

using your VCR.

LANGUAGE

Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays will appear in that language.

1. PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLus+

2 T|mer Recordings

3Time

4 ChanneLs

5 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Audio

8 Language 0 Exit

2. Press8 to select the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE

SeLect a Language.

1>EngLish 2 Espenot

3 FrsnFats

Press MENU to continue

3. Select English, EspaRol (Spanish), or Fran_;ais(French).

On-Screen Menus

CABLE BOX SETUP

This setup applies only when all channels are received through the cable box. There are two options:

The first sets up the VCR for the output channel of the cable

box signal.

The second sets up the VCR for a remote-controllable cable

box so it can control the cable box by changing channels for timer or VCR Plus+ recordings. Position the remote-

controllable cable box on top of the VCR as shown in the Connections section.

1. PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR RAIN MENU

1 VCR PLus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels

5 Setup 6 Preferences

7 Audio 8 Language

0 Ex4t

2. Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHARNELS

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE

6 VCR PLus+ Channel List 5 Cable Box Setup

6 DSS Setup

0 Exit

Press5 to display CABLE BOX SETUP.Then select one of the three choices.

CABLE BOX SETUP

Do you use your cable box to receive ALL

channels or only SORE channels?

1 ALL channels 2 Only SORE channels

] Cancel setup

Cable Box Setup ALL channels: enter two numbers for

output channel of your cable box or press INPUT.

Only SOME channels: if you only use the cable box to tune premium

channels

Cancel setup: select to cancel.

If you selected ALL channels, enter the output channel of

your cable box, usually 03, 04, or video line input and

press MENU.

CABLE BOX SETUP

On what channel does the VCR receive signals

from the cabLe box?

(usuaLLy 3. 4# or Video)

Enter 01-13 or INPUT Press MENU to cancel

CABLE BOX SETUP

The VCR wiLL now

receive aLL signals from the cable box

on channel 04.

Press MENU to continue

Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that the VCR will now receive all signals on the designated channel.

PressMENU and select whether your cable box is remote

controllable.

CABLE BOX SETUP

Can your cabLe box be operated with a remote

controL?

1 Yes 2 No

If your cable box is remote-controllable, turn it on and tune it to channel 2. PressMENU to continue.

CABLE BOX SETUP

PLease turn on your CabLe Box and tune

it to channel 2.

Press MENU to continue

Enter the code for your cable box from the cable box

code list.

CABLE BOX SETUP

Enter the code for your cable box from the

List in your User's

RanuaL.

Press RENU to cancel

Cable Box Codes

ABC ......................................................22,46

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

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

Eagle ...........................................................08

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

General Instrument ....................04, 05,

15,23, 24, 25, 30, 36, 46

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

Hitachi .........................................37, 43, 46

Jerrold ...........................04, 05,15, 23, 24,

25, 30, 36, 45, 46, 47

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

Magnavox ............................07, 08, 19,21,

26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41

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

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

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

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

Philips ...................................07, 08, 19, 2 I,

26, 28,29,32,33,40,4 I

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Signature ..................................................46

Sprucer ......................................................27

Starcom ......................................._.............46

Sylvania ......................................................I I

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

Texscan ...............................................10, I I

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

Unika ............................................3 I, 32, 4 I

Viewstar ..............................07, 08, 19,21,

26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 4 I

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

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

all models of the brands listed.

I he VCR may not be able to control /

8. Select one of the choices and follow the on-screen instructions.

CABLE BOX SETUP

Did the cable box

tune to channel 9?

1 Yes. setup _s complete

2 No. try another code 3 No, cancel setup

Once you have completed the setup, the VCR confirms the CABLE BOX SETUP iscompleted or canceled.

VCR CHANNELS LIST

If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not necessary.

Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory.

Even though your VCR may come with a list, it's possible that you may want to add or eliminate some channels depending on

whether they are active.

To Auto Channel Search

1. PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR RAIN HENU

1 VCR PLus+ 2 T4mer Recordings

3 T4me 4 ChanneLs

5 Setup 6 Preferences

7 Audio 8 Language

0 Exit

2. Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove ChanneLs

3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR Ptus+ ChanneL List

5 Cabte Box Setup

6 DSS Setup

0 Exit

Detect Automatically

A strong cable or antenna signal in your area may cause Auto Detect to

mis-detect. If this should happen, select I or 2 for the system you have.

Auto Channel Search

Usethe Auto Channel Search feature

to place all available channels in

memory. If you ever change cable or antenna

signals, you may need to Auto Channel Search again.

Press1to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCHmenu.

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

What type of stgnaL are you using?

1 CabLe TV

2 Antenna 3>Detect AutomaticaLLy

0 Cancel

Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options. Choices one and two are self-explanatory. If you choose

Detect Automatically, the VCR automatically detects which signal system you have attached to your VCR.

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

Now scanning channel 14

Press any key to cancel

The VCR begins scanning for the available channels_this takes about one to two minutes. The lowest channel is tuned

once the search iscomplete. Now pressing CHANNEL up or down should only select the active channels.

To Change the Signal Type

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

3. Press3 to change the Signal Type between CABLEand ANTENNA.

To Add or Remove Channels

You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have weak signals or you don't want to watch them.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

Selecting Channels

The CHANNEL up and down buttons accessthose channels active in your

VCR channel list. You can still access channels not in

the channel list by using the number buttons on the remote.

Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

Press2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use CHANNEL up or down or number buttons to go to the channels you want to remove or add.

ADDIREROVE CHANNELS

Channel 115

is presently ADDED

Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to ex4t

ADD/RENOVE CHANNELS

Channel 115 is presently RENOVED

Press INFO to add Press NENU to ex|t

DIG ITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM SETU P

With this setup, the VCR turns on an RCA, ProScan, or GE digital satellite receiver and tunes it to the desired channel at the start

time of a timer recording. For other brands, the VCR tunes the receiver to the desired channel only if the receiver isturned on.

1. PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR RA%N RENU

1VCR PLus+ 2 T4mer Recordings

3 Time 4 ChanneLs 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit

2. Press4 to display CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove ChanneLs

3 S_gnoL Type: CABLE 4 VCR PLus+ Channel L4st

5 CabLe Box Setup 6 DSS Setup

0 Exit

3. Press6 to select DSS SETUP.

DSS SETUP

On what channel does

the VCR receive signals from the DSS receiver?

Enter 01-125 or INPUT Press MENU to cancel

Enter the output channel of your digital satellite receiver, usually 03, 04, or video line input and press MENU. The VCR confirms that it receives all DSSsignals on the specified channel.

DSS SETUP

The VCR w_LL now

receive aLL signaLs from the DSS receiver

on channel 03.

Press MENU to continue

PressMENU and enter the code for your digital satellite receiver from the Digital Satellite Receiver Codes list.

DSS SETUP

Enter the code for your DSS receiver from the

List in your User's

Manual

Press CLEAR to correct Press flENU to continue

Turn on your digital satellite receiver and tune it to channel

100 and then press MENU. Follow the on-screen directions.

DSS SETUP

PLease turn on your DSS Receiver and tune

it to channel 100.

Press MENU to cont4nue

Once you have completed the setup, the VCR confirms the

DSSSetup is completed or canceled.

Digital Satellite Receiver Codes

GE ................................................................00

Panasonic ..................................................0 I

ProScan .....................................................00

RCA .............................................................00

Toshiba .......................................................02

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

all models of the brands listed.

I he VCR may not be able to control |

TIME AND DATE

The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date. The Auto

Clock feature which enables the VCR to update the clock each

time you turn off the VCR. The Auto Clock feature is

advantageous because it updates the time for you automatically. The second way is entering the time and date manually into the

menu system.

AUTO CLOCK SET FEATURE

The Auto Clock feature is set to ON at the factory. In the ON

setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information and updates the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time. There are certain steps that are required, such as Auto Channel Search, setting the Time Zone, and setting the Daylight-Savings feature, before the Auto Clock

feature works.

Set the Time Zone

1. PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR HAIN MENU

1VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings 3 Time

4 Channets

5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Aud4o

8 Language 0 Exit

2. Press3 to display the TIME menu.

1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto Crock Set: ON 3 Set Time Zone 4 Set Daylight Savings

0 Exit

TIME

3. Press3 to display the SET TIME ZONE screen.

SET TZNE ZONE

What 4s your T|me Zone?

1 Eastern 2 Central 3 Mountain 4 Pacific 5 ALaska

6 Haua_t

7>Autouatfc Press NENU to continue

4, Select your time zone.

If you select Automatic for your time zone, the VCR sets the

clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information

it finds. If the time is not correct, select another time zone or

set the time and date through the menu system.

Set Daylight Savings

1. PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press3 to display the TIME menu.

3. Press4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu.

SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

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

1 Yes, DST is observed

2 No 3>Automat4c Press MENU to continue

Auto Clock Info

With a cable box, the VCR will not

reset the clock after a power outage unless the cable box is set to the

channel carrying the broadcast signal.

If Auto Clock Set is unsuccessful, try

tuning the VCR (or cable box) to a channel carrying the XDS information

(usually PBS), then turn the VCR off.

If the time does not set within 10 minutes, set the time and date

manually through the menu items.

Check local cable system or TV stations for availability of channels

with XDS.

4. Select one of the options.

• DST is the acronym for Daylight SavingsTime.

• If you choose Automatic, the VCR setsthe clock using the DST

information broadcast in the signal (channel).

Spring forward; Fall backward

In the Spring, daylight-saving time begins on the first Sunday in April. Because the clock automatically

changes from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM (forward one hour), remember to include the extra hour for a timer

recording falling within this time

frame.

In the Autumn, daylight-saving time ends on the last Sunday in October.

The VCR clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM (back one

hour). Therefore, it can affect your recording length.

SETTHE TIME AND DATE MANUALLY

If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the clock through the menu option. The Auto Clock Set feature issetto OFF automatically when you set the clock this way.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLus+ 2 Timer Record4ngs

3 Time 4 ChanneLs

5 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Aud4o

8 Language 0 Exit

2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto CLock Set: ON 3 Set Time Zone

4 Set DayLight Savings

XDS Time Data was not found.

0 Exit

TIME

3. Press1to display the SETTIME AND DATE menu.

SET TIME AND DATE

Ttae --:--

(hh:mm)

Date --/--/--

Press MENU to cancel

Enter the data using the number buttons. Press0 before

single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions.

SET TIRE AND DATE

Time 12:34 PR

Date 11/18/97 Tuesday

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set

Pressing INFO on the remote displays

Time/Date Display

the time and date on the screen.

VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS

Using VCR Plus+ can make programming timer recordings for

cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put in a little time right now to set up a channel list. A worksheet and

abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U.S. and Canada are provided.

1. PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1VCR PLus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 6 Channels 5 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Audio 8 Language

0 Exit

2. Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search 2 AddlRemove Channels

3 S4gnaL Type: CABLE 4 VCR PLus+ Channel List

5 Cable Box Setup

6 DSS Setup

0 Exit

3. Press4 to display the VCR Plus+ Channel Listscreen.

VCR+ Channel My Channel

5 ---- 4 ----

3 -> -> -> --

2 1- 1 -1

Use CH+/- to select Press 0-9 to change

Press MENU to save

Enter the data following the on-screen directions using your

worksheet.

VCR+ Channel My Channel

5 46 4 -- 3 -> -> -> 23

Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel

Numbers for Cable TV

(USA List)

35 American Movie Classics 39 Arts &-Entertainment

57 Black Entertainment

S4 Bravo

42 Cable News Network 45 Cinemax

98 Cinemax 2 37 The Discovery Channel

53 The Disney Channel 63 Entertainment Television

34 ESPH 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 NostaJgia Television

99 QuaJityVaJue Cable 41 Showtime

97 Showtime 2 59 Sports Channel

52 Turner Network Television 44 USA-Network 62 Video Hits I

93 Viewer's Choice I 94 Viewer's Choice 2 55 WGN Chicago

43 WTBS Atlanta

60 VV_VOR-NewYork

See next page for Canadian List

VCR Plus+ Channel List

Use CH+/- to select Press 0-9 to change

Press MENU to save

Screen isfor an example only

Refer to your local television list for a complete VCR Plus+ channel list for

your viewing area or contact your cable company. Using the list may

save you some time.

VCR PLUS+ WORKSHEET

Broadcast or

Cable-TV Station

Name

HBO ESPN

VCR Plus+ Channel

Number**

33 34

Channel Number

You Receive the

Station On*

Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel

Numbers for Cable TV

(Canadian List)

67 Allarcom PayTelevision/

Superchannel

44 Arts & Entertainment

72 Cable Hews Network-Headline

News

61 Cable Hews Network 70 Canadian Home Shopping Network

56 Canal Famille 69 Cathay InternationalTelevision Inc

68 Chinavision Canada Corp 60 Country MusicTelevision 63 Family Channel

62 First Choice 96 First ChoiceTwo

97 First ChoiceThree 99 First Choice Four 90 House of Commons 91 La Chalne Francalse

51 The Learning Channel 65 MeteoMediaJTheWeather 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 I 93 Viewer's Choice 2 94 Viewer's Choice 3 95 Viewer's Choice 4 71 VisionTV: Canada's Faith Network

38 YouthTV, Canada Inc.

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

**Check your local listing for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned.

ADDITIONAL SET-UP FEATURES IN THE

PREFERENCES MENU

The features in this section are all accessedthrough the PREFERENCESmenu.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR RAIN MENU

1VCR PLus+ 2 Timer Recordings

3 Time 4 ChanneLs

5 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Audio

8 Language 0 Exit

2. Press6 to display the PREFERENCESmenu.

PREFERENCES

1 Remote ControL: VCR1 2 Auto PLay: OFF

3 Auto TV/VCR: OFF 6 EnergySaver: 2:00

5 Front PaneL: BRIGHT

6 Tape Speed: SLP

7 Set Auto Repeat 8 Commercial Advance

0 Exit

Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.

REMOTE VCR1/VCR2 OPTION

The VCR's remote controls two compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCRs. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to the VCR1

button without being programmed. If you own two compatible

VCRs,test them to see if the VCR1 button turns on both VCRs. If

it does, then you may want to program this VCR to respond to

the VCR2-DVD button on the remote.

Remote Control Option

Remember you must press VCR1 or VCR2mDVDon the remote--whichever

you selected in the menu--before the remote will operate the VCR.

Press1 to select the Remote Control item. Then pressthe

VCR2-DVD button to change.

PREFERENCES

(PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE)

2 Auto PLay: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON

6 EnergySaver: 2:00

5 Front PaneL: BRXGHT

6 Tape Speed: SLP 7 Set Auto Repeat

8 Commercial Advance 0 Exit

PREFERENCES

1 Remote ControL: VCR2 2 Auto PLay: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 6 EnargySaver: 2:00

5 Front PaneL= AUTO

6 Tape Speed: SLP 7 Set Auto Repeat

8 Comtercia[ Advance 0 Exit

The VCR will only respond to the VCR2mDVD button. To change the remote setting back to VCR1, display the PREFERENCES

menu, press 1, and then pressthe VCR1 button on the remote.

AUTO PLAY

This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. Press2 to switch

between ON or OFF.

= select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to

start playing automatically when the tape isinserted.

• Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab

removed to start playing automatically.

AUTO TV/VCR

This feature controls whether the TVNCR switch changes

automatically to the VCR mode, when the VCR isturned on. Press3 to switch between ON and OFF.

Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted. Thb only

applies if you connect the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV

jacks of your VCR and TV and watch your VCRon channel 3

or 4 of your T_. Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV mode.

This is useful if you watch your VCR on the TV's video input

and you don't want your antenna/cable signal interrupted by the VCR.

Auto TV/VCR

Pressing TVoVCR will still switch between the VCR and TV mode.

VCR mode: VCR indicator in the

display panel lights. TV mode: VCR indicator turns off.

EN ERGYSAVE R

By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivity. Press4 to change the time delay, or to disable the feature.

• OFF: The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off.

• 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00: The VCR turns off after one, two, or three

hours of inactivity.

Thirty seconds before shutting off, the VCR will warn you with a screen reading, nThe VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. Pressany key to cancel."

If you use the VCR's tuner instead of your TV to tune channels,

you may want to turn this feature off.

FRONT PANEL (VCR DISPLAY)

You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display

panel on the front of the VCR. Press5 to switch between the

options.

• AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims the

display when the VCR is off.

• BRIGHT keeps the display bright.

• DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level.

TAPE SPEED

You can select a preferred tape speed for recording. The speed you select appears in the display panel and in the timer and VCR Plus+ recording menus. Press6 to switch between SPand SLP.

You can override the preferred tape speed

• Pressthe SPEEDbutton on the remote.

• Set the tape speed in the timer or VCR Plus+ recording menu.

Tape Speeds

SP(Standard Play) Gives the best quality recording,

but fewer programs can be recorded on the tape. Special

effects such as pause, slow motion, picture search, and frame advance

work well when you play back tapes recorded in this speed.

LP(Long Play) Your VCR is capable of playing

back tapes recorded in LP.You cannot record in the LPspeed.

SLP(Super Long Play) Gives three times the recording

time of tapes recorded in SR Special effects such as pause, slow

motion, picture search, and frame advance work well when you play

back tapes recorded in this speed.

When you turn off the VCR, the tape speed reverts to the one you have selected.

Cassette

1"-120 T-t60

Recording _me

SP SLP 2Hr 6Hr

2Hr 8Hr

40Min

LEARN THE BASICS TO GET YOU STARTED

TheseVCR basics should be enough for you to

begin enjoying yourVCR. Learning the remote control functions, playing a recorded tape, and recording a program should do just that.

However, there are other features that enhance the enjoyment of yourVCR, but they aren't necessary to get you started. If you want to learn more about yourVCR, just keep

reading.

VCR BASICS

VCR Basicstells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie

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or tape your favorite show.

REMOTE Bu'rrONS

Your back-lit remote has a light button (O) that glows in the

dark. Pressthis button to light the buttons on the remote. The remote buttons remain lit when they are pressed within a few

seconds of each other. If a button is not pressed within

approximately seven seconds, the light turns off to conserve battery power.

The remote control is capable of controlling more than just your VCR, and if you have compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE

components, you may be able to control them without even

having to program the remote.

COMPONENT BUTTONS

AUX Used with PWR button to turn on a compatible RCA audio component.

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

turns some compatible components on and off.

sAT.CABLE Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE satellite receiver and sets the remote to control the receiver. Can be programmed to control different brands of receivers. Used with

the PWR button to turn on a compatible cable box (if

programmed) and sets the remote to control the cable box.

VCRSAT_

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CLEAR _',G SPEED

TV Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV and sets the

remote to control the TV. Also used with the PWR button to turn on a different brand of TV (if programmed) and sets the remote

to control the TV.

VCR1 Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCR and sets the remote to control the VCR.

VCR2oDVD Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCR and

sets remote to control VCR when it has been setup. Turns on compatible RCA or ProScan laser disc player. Also can be programmed to control a compatible RCA DVD player.

VCR FUNCTION BUTI'ONS

CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the

VCR's channel memory.

CLEAR Resetstime counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording.

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