RCA VR702HF, 15530130 User Manual

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VR702HF

Safety Information

WARNING

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

Cautions

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

This symbol indicates “dangerous This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

voltage” inside the product that

presents a risk of electric shock or

personal injury.

Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.

Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

Cable TV Installer: 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.

Care and Cleaning: Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your

VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes.

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. A nonabrasive, antistatic cleaner/ polisher is recommended.

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the 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 product.

Model No. _________________________________________________

Serial No. _________________________________________________

Purchase Date: _________________________________________________

Dealer/Address/Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

VCR Plus+ system and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ System is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation. COMMERCIAL ADVANCE and MOVIE ADVANCE are registered trademarks of SRT, Inc.; a Jerry Iggulden invention licensed in association with Arthur D. Little Enterprises.

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Table of Contents

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

Initial Setup ............................................................. 5

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

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

Language Selection ........................................... 8

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

VCR Channels List ............................................ 10

To Auto Channel Search ........................... 10

Changing the Signal Type ......................... 11

Adding or Removing Channels................. 11

Time and Date ................................................. 12

Auto Clock Set Feature ............................. 12

Setting the Time Zone ........................... 12

Setting Daylight-Saving Time ............... 13

VCR Plus+ SILVER Guide System ..................... 14

Auto VCR Plus+ download........................ 15

Mapping VCR Plus+ Channels Manually .. 16

VCR Plus+ System Worksheet................ 17

Additional Setup Features .............................. 18

Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option ...................... 18

Auto Play ................................................... 19

Auto TV/VCR .............................................. 19

EnergySaver ............................................... 19

Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display) ....... 20

Preferred Tape Speed ................................ 20

Set Auto Repeat ........................................ 20

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

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

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

VCR Function Buttons ..................................... 25

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

Playing a Tape ....................................................... 27

Automatic Rewind .......................................... 27

Tape Eject......................................................... 27

Recording .............................................................. 28

Check the Safety Tab....................................... 28

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

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

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

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

VCR Plus+ Programming System .............. 32

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

Using the VCR Plus+ System .................. 32

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

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

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV Or SAP

(Second Audio Program) Programming ...... 35

Recording Audio Only............................... 35

Playing Back Audio Only........................... 36

Copying and Editing Tapes ............................. 36

Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit ................. 37

Table of Contents

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

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

Testing the Remote ......................................... 40

Programming the Remote to Control a TV,

Satellite Receiver, or Cable Box .................... 40

Using Direct Entry ..................................... 41

Operating Components .................................. 41

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

Commercial Advance ............................................ 46

Marking ........................................................... 47

Playback ........................................................... 48

Display ............................................................. 48

MOVIE ADVANCE .................................................. 49

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

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

Slow Motion .................................................... 51

Frame Advance ................................................ 51

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

Go-To Search.................................................... 52

Tracking ................................................................. 53

Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking ......................................... 53

Time Counter......................................................... 53

On-Screen Displays ................................................ 54

Audio Set-Up Features .......................................... 54

Connections ........................................................... 57

Jacks and Cables .................................................... 58

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) .............. 58

Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) .. 58

Choosing a VCR Connection ........................... 59

Advantages of A/V Cable Connections .... 59

TV With RF Jack Only ................................ 60

TV With A/V Jacks...................................... 61

TV With A/V Jacks and Cable Box............. 62

TV With RF Jack and Satellite Receiver .... 63

TV With A/V Jacks and Satellite Receiver. 64

Reference ................................................................ 65

Front Panel Diagram ............................................. 66

Display Panel Diagram .......................................... 67

Back Panel Diagram .............................................. 68

Troubleshooting Tips ............................................ 69

Questions and Answers About

Commercial Advance ........................................... 73

Specifications......................................................... 74

Cleaning the VCR .................................................. 74

How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel ....... 75

Warranty................................................................ 76

Index ...................................................................... 77

First Things First

Welcome To Your New VCR...

To help you get started using your VCR with as little reading as possible, we’ve put all the basic information needed in the first three sections. To help you along, there’s even an initial setup feature the first time you turn on your VCR which walks you through several setup steps at once.

Getting Started

Before this first step, though, learning about the time and date, your remote control’s features, working with channels, and basic video tape operations are essential to get all you can out of the VCR. Once you are comfortable with these features, feel free to refer to other sections because they cover the more detailed information.

First things first

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Setting Up the VCR

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VCR Basics

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Recording

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Program the Remote

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What Remains?

The final sections of this manual contain playback and recording information, a detailed connections section, and a reference section including troubleshooting tips, warranty information, and an index.

OTHER FEATURES

Connections

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REFERENCE

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Step 1: What’s in the Box?

The following items come packed in the box:

• VCR

• Remote control

• RF coaxial cable

STEP 2: Install Batteries 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 the batteries into the remote control’s back panel. Match the positive (+) and negative (–) ends of each battery to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

3. Replace the cover.

STEP 3: Connect your VCR

If the VCR is connected to an antenna or cable system and then to the TV, use the VCR’s ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks for a good signal (see the diagram to the right).

If the TV has AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use A/V cables to connect the two for a better picture. See the Connections section in this manual for additional connection options.

STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR

The VCR’s power cord has a plastic band strung through the blades. Remove plastic band before plugging the cord into the power outlet. To remove band, cut with a pair of scissors and pull it free of the blades. Once the plastic is removed, match the wide blade of the power cord to the wide slot in the AC outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.

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STEP 5: Tune THE TV

Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV’s video line input.

• If you connect your VCR using the ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks with RF coaxial cable, set the CH. 3/4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4 — the channel you want to use on your TV.

• If the VCR is connected to the TV using the AUDIO/ VIDEO jacks and A/V cables, select the TV’s video line input with the remote control’s INPUT button to see the signal. See “How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel” in the References section of this manual for a detailed explanation of video line input.

STEP 6: turn on the VCR

Press POWER on the VCR’s front panel or the VCR button on the remote control to turn on the VCR. The first time you turn the VCR on, a menu screen appears. This is the start of an initial set up which helps you set different options for your VCR.

Step 7: Initial Setup

The first on-screen menu during the initial set up asks which language you prefer to use for the VCR’s displays. Use the remote control’s number buttons to select the corresponding language.

Select a language. Seleccione un idioma. Choisissez une langue.

1 English 2 Español 3 Français

1. Press 1 for English, 2 for Español (Spanish), or 3 for Français (French).

The remaining menus in the setup will appear in the chosen language. Just follow the step-by-step screens until setup is complete.

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AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Jacks CH. 3/4 Switch

When using the ANT IN and RF OUT jacks to connect your VCR, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4.

The CH. 3/4 switch on the back of the VCR determines which TV channel is used to see the VCR’s output.

When using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks to connect the VCR, tune the TV to the its Video Input Channel using the TV and INPUT buttons on the VCR’s remote control.

See “How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel” in the References section of this manual for more information about video line input.

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If the menu does not appear:

• Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the CH. 3/4 switch or the TV’s video input channel (see “How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel” in the References section of this manual for more information).

• Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR’s front display if the VCR is connected using the ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks.

• Check your connections to make sure they are correct and snug.

If you chose to set up the VCR’s options individually, then go to the next section for specific menu instructions.

STEP 8: Access the menus

The MENU and number buttons let you access, select, and change the VCR’s display preferences. For example, to select a different preferred on-screen language than the one selected during the initial set up, do the following:

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

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

2. Press 8 to display the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE

Select a language.

1>English 2 Español 3 Français

Press MENU to continue

3. Using the remote control, press 1 for English, 2 for Español (Spanish), or 3 for Français (French).

All other on-screen menus are worked in similar ways; using the remote control to follow on-screen instructions. See the next section, Additional Set-Up Features, for detailed information about accessing menus.

Setting Up the VCR

Additional Setup features

Below is a list of features that need to be set up before using your VCR for the first time.

• On-screen language

• Cable box setup

• VCR channel List

(using auto channel search)

• Auto clock set

• Setting time and date manually

• Setting VCR Plus+ system channels

• Remote VCR1/VCR2 feature

• Auto Play*

• Auto TV/VCR*

FIRST THINGS FIRST

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Setting Up the VCR

VCR BASICS

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RECORDING

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PROGRAM THE REMOTE

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• Energy Saver*

• Front panel brightness*

• Preferred tape speed*

* Features not set up during the QuikSet Guide first-time setup and must be set manually.

OTHER FEATURES

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CONNECTIONS

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REFERENCE

Setting Up the VCR

Using The Menu To Set Up Features

You can set up your VCR’s features by using the remote control’s buttons to enter your choices from on-screen instructions. Each menu item is explained in this section.

You can set up features individually by using the menu system. Each feature that appears in the initial set up is explained in this section as well as a few others you may want to set up before you begin using your VCR.

Language Selection

The VCR can be set to display one of three languages in the on-screen displays. To chose between English, Spanish, or French:

1. On your remote control, press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

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

2. Press 8 to select the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE

Select a language.

1>English 2 Español 3 Français

Press MENU to continue

3. Select English, Español (Spanish), or Français (French) by pressing the appropriate number on the remote control’s key pad.

On-Screen Menus

Not all the VCR screens are shown in this manual when explaining the features.

Setting Up the VCR

Cable Box Setup

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

• 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 the VCR can control the cable box by changing channels for timer or VCR Plus+ recordings. Position the remote-controllable cable box above the VCR as shown in the Connections section.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

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

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

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

0 Exit

3. Press 5 to display the CABLE BOX SETUP menu. Then select one of the three choices.

CABLE BOX SETUP

Do you use your cable box to receive ALL channels or only SOME channels?

1 ALL channels 2 Only SOME channels 3 Cancel setup

4. 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

ALL channels: enter two numbers for output channel of your cable box or press INPUT if you connect your cable box with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.

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

Cancel setup: select to cancel.

Setting Up the VCR

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

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to continue

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 it will receive all signals on the designated channel.

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, but you may want to add or delete some channels depending on whether they are active.

To Auto Channel Search

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

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

0 Exit

3. Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu.

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

What type of signal are you using?

1 Cable TV 2 Antenna 3 Detect Automatically

0 Cancel

4. Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options:

• Cable TV searches for cable channels

• Antenna searches for local broadcast stations

• Detect Automatically will make this decision for you

The VCR begins scanning for the available channels—this

Setting Up the VCR

takes about one to two minutes. When the scan is complete, the VCR tunes to the lowest channel number. At this point, pressing CHAN up or down on the remote control or VCR should only select the active channels.

Changing the Signal Type

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

Detect Automatically

A strong cable or antenna signal in your area may cause Auto Detect to mis-detect. If this should happen, select 1 or 2 for the system you have.

3. Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and ANTENNA.

Adding or Removing 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.

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

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

0 Exit

3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use the CHAN up or down keys on the remote or number buttons to go to the channels you want to remove or add.

Auto Channel Search

Use the 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.

Selecting Channels

The Channel up and down buttons access those channels active in your VCR channel list.

You can still access channels not on the channel list by using the number buttons on the remote control.

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channel 115 is presently ADDED

Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channel 115 is presently REMOVED

Press INFO to add Press MENU to exit

4. When at the channel, it will be added if not already on the list or deleted if it was. If the channel was added, you can press CLEAR to remove it. If the channel was deleted, you can press INFO to add.Setting Time and Date Manually

Setting Up the VCR

Time and Date

The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date: the Auto Clock Feature or manually. The Auto Clock Feature enables the VCR to update the clock each time the VCR is turned off. The Auto Clock is advantageous because it updates the time for you automatically.

Before you set the time and date, set the Auto DST (Daylight-Saving Time) feature to ON or OFF for your area.

Auto Clock Set Feature

The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory. In the ON setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying Allset data. Allset data updates the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time. To use this automatic feature, certain steps are required such as Auto Channel Search, setting the time zone, and setting the Daylight Saving feature before the Auto Clock feature works.

Setting the Time Zone

1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 3 to display TIME menu.

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

Time Data was found on channel 20.

0 Exit

3. Press 3 to display the SET TIME ZONE screen.

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

4. Select your time zone, then press MENU to continue.

If you chose 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 manually set the time and date through the menu system.

Auto Clock Information

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 XDS signal.

If Auto Clock Set is unsuccessful, try tuning the VCR (or cable box) to a channel carrying the broadcast 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 menus.

Check your local cable system or TV stations for availability of channels with XDS.

Setting Up the VCR

Setting Daylight-Saving Time

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

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

Time Data was found on channel 20.

0 Exit

3. Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen.

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

4. Select one of the options and then press MENU to continue.

• DST stands for “Daylight Saving Time.”

• If you choose Automatic, the VCR sets the clock using

the DST information broadcast in the signal (channel).

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

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

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

Time Data was not found.

0 Exit

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

Spring forward, Fall back

In the Spring, daylight-saving time begins on the first Sunday in April. Because the clock automatically changes from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. (forward one hour), including the extra hour for timer recording within this time frame is necessary.

In the Fall, Daylight-Saving time ends on the last Sunday in October. The VCR clock automatically changes from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m. (back one hour). Therefore, it can affect your recording length.

Setting Up the VCR

SET TIME AND DATE

Time --:- (hh:mm)

Date --/--/--

Press MENU to cancel

4. Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions.

SET TIME AND DATE

Time 12:34 PM

Date 11/16/00 Thursday

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set

VCR Plus+® SILVER Guide System

The VCR Plus+ SILVER programming system makes VCR set up automatic by setting and updating the clock and channel list for you. During the one-time QuickSet Guide set up, the VCR prompts you to enter your zip code. Soon after, the VCR clock will set itself and your VCR Plus+ programming system channel list will be input for you.

Time/Date Display

Pressing INFO on the remote displays the time and date on the screen.

Time, date, and VCR Plus+ system information are downloaded from participating TV stations over your antenna or cable system. Time and date are updated each time the VCR is turned off (and after every power interruption). So, when your TV stations or cable company update their lineups, your ProScan VCR will get the most current channel list automatically, freeing you from having to manually change the channel list yourself.

If your VCR Plus+ Silver system fails to download the proper information for any reason, you can always manually map the channels. You can also turn off AUTO VCR Plus+ if you keep getting prompts about “multiple cable” services by choosing (2) in the VCR Plus+ SETUP menu.

VCR Plus+ system is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

VCR Plus+ Download

When your VCR Plus+ SILVER system first downloads information, this can take anywhere from 5 minutes to several hours depending on when local broadcasters send the data.

Setting Up the VCR

Turning ON or OFF the Auto VCR Plus+ download

If the automatic VCR Plus+ download continuously fails for any reason, you will see the prompt:

VCR PLUS+ SETUP

Last automatic setup was unsuccessful. Would you like to:

1 Try again 2 Finish setup manually 3 Cancel the auto setup

If you decide to turn off Auto VCR Plus+ all together, you can do this by:

1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to access the VCR’s MAIN MENU

2. Press 4 to access the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

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

0 Exit

3. Press 4 to access the VCR Plus+ Setup menu.

VCR PLUS+ SETUP

1 Set channel lists 2 Auto VCR Plus+: ON

VCR Plus+ data was not found.

4. Pressing 1 will take you to a screen to manually map VCR Plus+ channels. Pressing 2 will toggle between Auto VCR Plus+ ON or OFF.

Make sure this feature is turned off if you continually get “fail to download” prompts and map the channels manually.

Setting Up the VCR

Mapping VCR Plus+ Channels Manually

Using the VCR Plus+ SILVER system can make taping timer recordings for cable or off-air antenna easier. If your VCR Plus+ SILVER system setup failed during the QuickSet, then you will need to map the channels for your local service manually. A worksheet and abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U.S. and Canada are provided.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

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

0 Exit

3. Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ Setup screen.

VCR PLUS+ SETUP

1 Set channel lists 2 Auto VCR Plus+: ON

VCR Plus+ data was not found.

4. Press 1 to display the Set Channel Lists menu.

VCR+ Channel My Channel 5 - 4 - 3 -> -> -> - 2 - 1 --

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

5. Enter the data following the on-screen directions using your worksheet.

Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System

Channel Numbers for

Cable TV (USA 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

See next page for Canadian List

VCR+ Channel My Channel 5 46 4 - 3 -> -> -> 23 2 - 1 --

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

(Screen shown is for an example only.)

VCR Plus+ System Channel List

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.

Setting Up the VCR

VCR Plus+ System Worksheet

Broadcast or

Cable-TV

Station Name

VCR Plus+ System

Channel Number**

HBO 33

ESPN 34

Channel Number

You Receive the

Station On*

Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System

Channel Numbers for

Cable TV (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.

*Check your local or cable listings for the channel number you receive this station on. **Check your local listings for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned.

Setting Up the VCR

Additional Setup Features in the Preferences Menu

The features in this section are all accessed through the PREFERENCES menu.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 EnergySaver: 2:00 5 Front Panel: AUTO 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 change the VCR’s preferences.

Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option

If you own a compatible RCA, GE, or PROSCAN remote that has a VCR2, VCR2•LD, or VCR2•DVD button, this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button.

In the PREFERENCES menu, press 1 to select Remote Control. With the compatible remote control, press the VCR2, VCR2•LD, or VCR2•DVD button to change which remote controls the VCR.

PREFERENCES (Press VCR2 to Change)

2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 EnergySaver: 2:00 5 Front Panel: AUTO 6 Tape Speed: SLP 7 Set Auto Repeat 8 Commercial Advance 0 Exit

The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote’s VCR2, VCR2•LD, or VCR2•DVD button. If the PREFERENCES setting is changed to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no longer control it.

To change the setting back to VCR1, so the remote which came with your VCR can control the unit, use the compatible remote to display the PREFERENCES menu, press 1, and then VCR on this VCR’s remote.

PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR2

2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 EnergySaver: 2:00 5 Front Panel: AUTO 6 Tape Speed: SLP 7 Set Auto Repeat 8 Commercial Advance 0 Exit

Remote Control Option

Changing the remote option to VCR2 disables the remote that came with your VCR.

Setting Up the VCR

Auto Play

This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing a tape when inserting a tape with the safety tab removed. In the PREFERENCES menu, press 2 to switch between ON and OFF.

• Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically when inserted in the VCR.

• 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 TV/VCR switch changes automatically to the VCR mode, when the VCR is turned on. Press 3 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. This only applies if you connect the IN FROM

ANT. and OUT TO TV jacks of your VCR and TV and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV.

PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR2

2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 EnergySaver: 2:00 5 Front Panel: AUTO 6 Tape Speed: SLP 7 Set Auto Repeat 8 Commercial Advance 0 Exit

The PREFERENCES menu allows access to many VCR options including remote control, Auto Play, and EnergySaver features.

• 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.

EnergySaver

By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivity. To change the time delay, or to disable the feature, Press 4 in the PREFERENCES menu to switch between ON and OFF.

• OFF means the VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off.

• 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00 means 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, “The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. Press any 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.

Setting Up the VCR

Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display)

You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel on the front of the VCR. In the PREFERENCES menu, press 5 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 when the VCR is on or off.

•

DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level at all times.

Preferred Tape Speed

You can set the preferred tape speed between Standard Play (SP) and Super Long Play (SLP). In the PREFERENCES menu, press 6 to switch between the options.

• SP sets the preferred recording speed to SP.

• SLP sets the preferred recording speed to SLP.

Set Auto Repeat

A tape can be set to play the same segment over and over in a repeating loop with the Set Auto Repeat feature. Set Auto Repeat uses the VCR’s memory counter to determine the duration of the loop.

The Set Auto Repeat dialog box will ask for a loop end time to be specified:

AUTO REPEAT

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

Loop from 0:00 to

Press CLEAR to turn off Press MENU to exit

• The CLEAR key will erase all three numbers entered and move the cursor back to the first position (hours).

• The “Press CLEAR to turn off” message will appear only after the first number has been entered into the end time.

• Auto Repeat is set back to -:-- by resetting the dialog box, by cassette ejecting or insertion, by powering off the VCR, by power interruption, or by recording start.

-:--

(h:mm)

PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 EnergySaver: 2:00 5 Front Panel: AUTO 6 Tape Speed: SLP 7 Set Auto Repeat 8 Commercial Advance 0 Exit

The PREFERENCES menu allows access to many VCR options including remote control, Auto Play, and EnergySaver features.

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.

SLP (Super Long Play) Gives approximately three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP. Special effects such as pause, slow motion, picture search, and frame advance work well when you play back tapes recorded in this speed.

Approximate Recording Times:

Cassette SP SLP T-120 2 Hr 6 Hr T-160 2 Hr/40 Min 8 Hr

Setting Up the VCR

When a duration time has been set:

• The VCR will automatically switch to rewind if the counter meets or goes past the Auto Repeat set

duration.

• The VCR will automatically switch to playback during rewind if the counter equals or is less than 0:00.

• The Auto Repeat may be adjusted by setting the counter to 00:00. This can be done by pressing the CLEAR button while the tape counter is on screen or on the front panel display.

• The counter will not reset while rewinding in an Auto

Repeat loop.

VCR Basics

Learn the Basics To Get You Started

These VCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying your VCR. Learning the remote control functions, playing a recorded tape, and recording a program should do just that.

This section shows you the basics of using your VCR. It discusses things like using the remote control, playing a tape, and recording programs.

First things first

➣

Setting Up the VCR

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VCR Basics

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Recording

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Program the Remote

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OTHER FEATURES

Connections

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REFERENCE

VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show.

VCR Basics

STOP PAUSE

AUX

DVD

SAT

•

CABLE

- TRACKING +

RECORD

FR.ADV

EDIT

PLAY FORWARDREVERSE

SPEED

GO BACK

MUTE

INFO

CLEAR

GUIDE

ANTENNA

INPUT

VCR1

VCR2

ON • OFF

CH +

CH -

Remote Buttons

Your backlit remote has a light button ( ) that glows in the dark. Press this button to light the buttons on the remote. The remote buttons remain lit when they are pressed within a few seconds of each other. If a button is not pressed within approximately seven seconds, the light turns off to conserve battery power.

The remote control is capable of controlling more than just your VCR. If you have compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE components, you may be able to control them without having to program the remote.

Component Buttons

AUX Turns on a compatible RCA or ProScan amplifier/ receiver or audio/video receiver. Can be programmed to control a ProScan or RCA auxiliary component.

DVD Controls a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE DVD player. Use arrow and OK buttons to move around and select items in DVD’s menu system.

ON•OFF Turns VCR on or off when remote is set to control the VCR. Also turns other compatible components on or off.

SAT•CABLE Turns on a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE satellite receiver and sets the remote to control the receiver. Can be programmed to control different brands of receivers. Used with the ON•OFF button to turn on a compatible cable box (if programmed) and sets the remote to control the cable box.

TV Turns on a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE TV and sets the remote to control the TV. Also used with the ON•OFF button to turn on a different brand of TV (if programmed) and sets the remote to control the TV.

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

VCR2 Turns on a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE VCR and sets remote to control VCR when it has been set up. Used with ON•OFF button to turn on a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE LaserDisc player and sets remote to control the player.

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