RCA VR704HF User Manual
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VR704HF
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
This symbol indicates important
instructions accompanying the
product.
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
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
voltage” inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
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
VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes.
your
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+ 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.
VR704HF
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Table of Contents
First Things First
Initial Setup ......................................................................... 5
Setting Up the VCR
Using the Menus to Set Up Features ................................. 8
Language ....................................................................... 8
Setup for a Digital Satellite Receiver ........................... 9
Cable Box Setup .......................................................... 10
VCR Channels List ........................................................ 12
To Auto Channel Search ....................................... 13
Changing the Signal Type ..................................... 14
Adding or Removing Channels............................. 14
Time and Date ............................................................. 14
Auto Clock Set Feature ......................................... 15
Setting the Time Zone ....................................... 15
Setting Daylight Savings ................................... 16
Setting Time and Date Manually.......................... 16
VCR Plus+ GOLD Programming System ..................... 18
Mapping System Channels Manually ................... 18
Additional Set Up Features ........................................ 21
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option .................................. 21
Auto Play ............................................................... 22
Auto TV/VCR .......................................................... 22
EnergySaver ........................................................... 23
Front Panel (VCR Display) ..................................... 23
Tape Speed ............................................................ 23
Set Auto Repeat .................................................... 24
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VCR Basics
Remote Buttons ................................................................ 26
Component Buttons .................................................... 26
VCR Function Buttons ................................................. 27
TV Function Buttons ................................................... 28
Playing a Tape ................................................................... 29
Automatic Rewind ...................................................... 29
Tape Eject..................................................................... 29
Recording .......................................................................... 30
Check the Safety Tab................................................... 30
Recording
Recording Features ........................................................... 32
Express Recording (XPR) ............................................. 32
Timer Recording .......................................................... 33
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP
(Second Audio Program) .......................................... 36
Recording Audio Only ................................................ 37
Playing Back Audio Only ............................................ 37
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes ....... 38
Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit ............................. 39
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Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ System ...... 34
Setting Up the Channel List .............................. 34
Using the System ............................................... 34
Stopping a Timer Recording ................................. 36
Reviewing and Clearing Programs ....................... 36
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Program The Remote
About Programming the Remote .................................... 42
Testing the Remote ..................................................... 42
Programming the Remote to Control a TV,
Satellite Receiver, or Cable Box ................................ 42
Using Direct Entry ................................................. 43
Operating Components .............................................. 43
Controlling Auxiliary Components ............................ 44
Other Features
Commercial Advance ........................................................ 48
Marking ....................................................................... 49
Playback ....................................................................... 50
Display ......................................................................... 50
Movie Advance.................................................................. 51
Picture Search Options...................................................... 53
Forward and Reverse Search ...................................... 53
Slow Motion ................................................................ 53
Frame Advance ............................................................ 53
Index Search ................................................................ 54
Go-To Search................................................................ 54
Tracking ............................................................................. 55
Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature ....................................... 55
Time Counter..................................................................... 55
On-Screen Displays ............................................................ 56
Audio Set-Up Features ...................................................... 56
Reception ..................................................................... 57
Tape Playback .............................................................. 57
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Connections
Connecting Your VCR........................................................ 60
Jacks and Cables .......................................................... 60
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) .................... 60
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) ........... 60
Choosing a VCR Connection ....................................... 61
Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections . 61
Don’t Forget About the Auto TV/VCR Feature.... 61
TV With RF Jack Only ............................................ 62
TV With A/V Jacks.................................................. 63
TV With A/V Jacks and Cable Box......................... 64
TV With RF Jack and Satellite Receiver ................ 65
TV With A/V Jacks and Satellite Receiver............. 66
Reference
Front Panel Diagram ......................................................... 68
Display Panel Diagram ...................................................... 69
Back Panel Diagram .......................................................... 70
Troubleshooting Tips ........................................................ 71
Questions and Answers About Commercial Advance..... 75
Specifications..................................................................... 76
Cleaning the VCR .............................................................. 76
How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel ................... 77
Limited Warranty .............................................................. 78
Index .................................................................................. 79
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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
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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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VCR Viewing Channel
AUDIO
OUT
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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.
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Setting Up the VCR
Setup features
Below is a list of features that need to be set up to get
the most out of your VCR. Many of these menus are
covered during the QuickSet Guide, but if you ever
want to change a menu, refer to this section.
• Language Selection
• Setup for a Satellite Receiver Antenna
• Cable Box Set Up
• VCR Channel List Set Up
(Auto Channel Search)
• Time Zone and Daylight Savings
(Auto Clock)
• Manually Setting Time and Date
• Channel Set for the VCR Plus+
System
• Remote VCR1/VCR2 Feature
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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• Auto Play*
• Auto TV/VCR*
• EnergySaver*
• Front Panel Brightness*
• Preferred Tape Speed*
• Set Auto Repeat*
* 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
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Setting Up the VCR
Using the Menus to Set Up Features
You set up features by using the menu system as discussed
in the previous section. Each feature that appears in the
QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as well as a few
other features you should set up before you begin using
your VCR.
Language
Selecting your preferred language determines how the onscreen displays will appear. To change the language:
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. Select 8 to chose the LANGUAGE menu.
LANGUAGE
Select a language.
1>English
2 Español
3 Français
Press MENU to continue
3. Select English, Spanish (Español), or French (Français).
Is Something Missing?
Not all the VCR screens are shown in
this manual when explaining the
features.
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Setting Up the VCR
Setup for a Digital Satellite Receiver
With this setup, the VCR turns on an RCA, ProScan, or GE
satellite receiver antenna 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 is turned on. Position the satellite
receiver 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 CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Setup
5 Cable Box Setup
6 SAT Setup
0 Exit
3. Press 6 to select the SAT SETUP menu.
SAT SETUP
On what channel does
the VCR receive signals
from the SAT receiver?
(usually 3, 4, or video)
--
Enter 01-13 or INPUT
Press MENU to cancel
4. Enter the output channel of your satellite receiver,
usually 03, 04, or video line input and press MENU. The
VCR confirms that it receives all satellite signals on the
specified channel.
Satellite Viewing Channels
Even though you are offered channels
1-125, most modern satellite systems
can only broadcast to channels 3, 4 or
the Video INPUT “channel” (Selected
with the INPUT button on the remote
control). It is highly recommended
that you chose one of these three for
your satellite system’s broadcast. For
more information about Video line
input, see “How to Find Your TV’s
Video Input Channel” in the
References section of this manual.
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Setting Up the VCR
SAT SETUP
The VCR will now
receive all signals
from the SAT receiver
on channel 03.
Press MENU to continue
5. Press MENU and enter the code for your digital satellite
receiver from the Satellite Receiver Code List.
SAT SETUP
Enter the code for your
SAT receiver from the
list in your User's
Manual
--
Press MENU to cancel
6. Turn on your satellite receiver and tune it to channel
100 and then press MENU. Follow the on-screen
directions.
SAT SETUP
Please turn on your
SAT Receiver and tune
it to channel 100.
Satellite Receiver Codes
Dishnet (Echo) ............................. 78
GE ........................................... 00, 01
Hughes Network ......................... 77
Panasonic .................................... 75
Primestar ..................................... 76
ProScan .................................. 00, 01
RCA ........................................ 00, 01
Sony ............................................. 72
Toshiba ........................................ 73
This VCR may not control all models
of the brands that are shown.
Press MENU to continue
Once you have completed the setup, the VCR confirms
the satellite receiver setup is completed or canceled.
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+ system
recordings. Position the remote-controllable cable box
above the VCR as shown
in the Connections section.
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Setting Up the VCR
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
6 SAT Setup
0 Exit
3. Press 5 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 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.
5. Press MENU 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
6. If your cable box is remote-controllable, turn it on and
tune it to channel 2. Press MENU to continue.
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Cable Box Setup
All channels: enter two numbers for
output channel of your cable box or
press INPUT for Video Input.
Only SOME channels: if you only use
the cable box to tune premium
channels.
Cancel setup: select to cancel.
Video Input Channel
You can select the Video Input
“channel” by hitting the INPUT button
on your remote control. For more
information about this feature, see,
“Finding Your TV’s Video Input
Channel,” in the Reference section of
this manual.
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CABLE BOX SETUP
Please turn on your
Cable Box and tune
it to channel 2.
Press MENU to continue
7. Enter the code for your cable box from the Cable Box
Codes list then press MENU to continue.
CABLE BOX SETUP
Enter the code for your
cable box from the
list in your User's
Manual.
--
Press MENU to cancel
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 is complete
2 No, try again
3 No, cancel setup
Once you have completed the setup, the VCR confirms
the CABLE BOX SETUP is completed 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.
Cable Box Codes
ABC ............. 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 053
Antronix ............................................. 008, 009
Archer .................................008, 009, 010, 011
Cabletenna .................................................008
Cableview ...................................................008
Century .......................................................011
Citizen ........................................................ 011
Colour Voice ....................................... 012, 013
Comtronics ......................................... 014, 015
Contec ........................................................ 016
Eastern ........................................................ 017
Garrard ....................................................... 011
GC Electronics ............................................ 009
Gemini ................................................ 018, 019
General Instrument ................... 003, 042, 043
Hamlin ........................ 020, 021, 022, 035, 045
Hitachi ........................................................ 003
Hytex .......................................................... 002
Jasco ........................................................... 011
Jerrold ........................ 003, 005, 007,018, 023,
024, 046, 053, 042, 043
Magnavox .................................................. 025
Memorex .................................................... 026
Movie Time.................................002, 027, 028
NSC ............................................. 002, 027, 028
Oak ............................................. 002, 016, 029
Panasonic ........................................... 048, 052
Paragon ...................................................... 026
Philips ................................ 011, 012, 013, 019,
025, 030, 031, 032
Pioneer ............................................... 033, 034
Pulsar .......................................................... 026
RCA ............................................. 047, 049, 052
Realistic ...................................................... 009
Regal ................................................... 022, 035
Regency ...................................................... 017
Rembrandt ................................................. 003
Runco .......................................................... 026
Samsung ............................................. 014, 034
Scientific Atlanta ............... 006, 036, 037, 038
Signal ..................................................014, 018
Signature ....................................................003
SL Marx .......................................................014
Sprucer ....................................................... 052
Starcom ...................................... 007, 018, 053
Stargate ..............................................014, 018
Starquest .................................................... 018
Tandy ..........................................................040
Teleview...................................................... 014
Tocom .........................................004, 023, 041
Toshiba ....................................................... 026
Tusa.............................................................018
TV86 ............................................................ 027
Unika .......................................... 008, 009, 011
United Artists ............................................. 002
United Cable .............................................. 053
Universal ............................. 008, 009, 010, 011
Videoway....................................................044
Viewstar..............................015, 025, 027, 040
Zenith ......................................... 026, 050, 051
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This VCR may not control all models
of the brands that are shown.
Setting Up the VCR
To Auto Channel Search
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
6 SAT 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
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.
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
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. 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.
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.
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Setting Up the VCR
Changing the Signal Type
This feature is useful if the cable signal goes out; you can
switch to Antenna for alternate television viewing.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
3. Press 3 to change the Signal Type between Cable and
Antenna. When you are finished, press 0 to exit back to
the main menu and 0 again to exit to normal viewing.
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.
3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen.
Use CHANNEL up or down or number buttons to go to
the channel you want to remove or add.
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.
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 via the menu system.
Selecting Channels
The CHANNEL + and - buttons access
those channels which are active in
your VCR channel list.
You can still access channels not in
the channel list by using the number
buttons on the remote.
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Setting Up the VCR
Auto Clock Set Feature
The Auto Clock feature is set to ON at the factory. There
are certain steps that are required before the Auto Clock
feature works, such as Auto Channel Search, setting the
time zone, and setting the Daylight-Saving feature.
Setting the Time Zone
To set the Time Zone:
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 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 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.
If you select Automatic for your time zone, the VCR sets
the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time
information it finds in a broadcast signal (usually on a
PBS station). If the time is not correct, select another
time zone or set the time and date through the menu
system.
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 Allset time data
(usually PBS), then turn the VCR off. If
the time does not set within 10
minutes, set the time and date
manually through the Time menu.
Check local cable system or TV
stations for availability of channels
with Allset information.
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Setting Up the VCR
Setting Daylight Savings
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 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 4 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>Automatic
Press MENU to continue
4. Select one of the options.
• DST stands for Daylight-Saving Time.
• If you choose Automatic, the VCR sets the clock using
the DST information broadcast in the signal (channel).
Setting Time and Date Manually
If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the clock
manually through the TIME menu option. 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.
Spring forward; Fall back
In the Spring, Daylight-Savings
begins on the first Sunday in April.
Because the clock automatically
changes from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.
(forward one hour), remember to
include the extra hour for timer
recordings falling within this time
frame.
In the Autumn, Daylight-Savings
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.
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Setting Up the VCR
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 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.
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 to exit the menus.
SET TIME AND DATE
Time 12:34 PM
Date 11/16/00 Thursday
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to set
Time/Date Display
Pressing INFO displays the time and
date on the screen temporarily.
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Setting Up the VCR
VCR Plus+® GOLD
Programming System
The VCR Plus+ GOLD 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 overnight, your VCR
Plus+ programming system channel list will be input for
you.
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 line-ups, your RCA VCR will get the most
current channel list automatically, freeing you from having
to manually change the channel list yourself.
If your VCR Plus+ GOLD 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.
Mapping VCR Plus+ Programming
System Channels Manually
Using the VCR Plus+ GOLD programming system can make
taping timer recordings for cable or off-air antenna easier.
If your VCR Plus+ GOLD 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.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
VCR Plus+ system is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
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Setting Up the VCR
2. In the MAIN MENU, 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
6 SAT Setup
0 Exit
3. Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ system SETUP screen.
VCR PLUS+ SETUP
1 Set Channel Lists
2 Auto VCR Plus+: ON
VCR Plus+ data was found
on channel 05.
0 Exit
4. Press 1 to display the Set Channel Lists screen
VCR+ Channel My Channel
5 - 4 - 3 -> -> -> - 2 - 1 --
Use CH+/- to select
Press 0-9 to change
Press MENU to save
4. Enter the data following the on-screen directions using
your worksheet.
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 used is for an example only.
Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System
Channel Numbers for
Cable TV (U.S. 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 Plus+ Programming System
Channel List
Refer to your local television list for a
complete VCR Plus+ system channel
list for your viewing area or contact
your cable company. Using the list
may save you some time.
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Setting Up the VCR
VCR Plus+ System Worksheet
Broadcast or
Cable-TV
Station Name
VCR Plus+ 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 listing for the channel number you receive this station on.
** Check your local listing for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned.
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Setting Up the VCR
Additional Set Up 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.
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 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 set up.
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option
The VCR’s remote control unit can operate up to two
compatible ProScan, RCA, 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 button on the remote.
In the preferences menu, press 1 to select the Remote
Control feature. Then press the VCR2 button to change.
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
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
Remember you must press VCR1 or
VCR2 on the remote—whichever you
selected in the menu—before the
remote will operate the VCR.
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Setting Up the VCR
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 VCR will only respond to the VCR2 button. To change
the remote setting back to VCR1, display the PREFERENCES
menu, press 1, and then press the 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. Press
2 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
is inserted.
• 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. 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.
• 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 TV•VCR on the VCR
(ANTENNA on remote) will still switch
between the VCR and TV modes.
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VCR mode: VCR indicator in the
display panel lights.
TV mode: VCR indicator turns off.
Setting Up the VCR
EnergySaver
By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours
of inactivity. Press 4 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, “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.
Front Panel (VCR Display)
You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent
display panel on the front of the VCR. 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.
• 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. Press 6 to switch
between SP and SLP.
You can override the preferred tape speed:
• Press the SPEED button on the remote.
• Set the tape speed in the timer or VCR Plus+ recording
menu.
When you turn off the VCR, the tape speed reverts to the
one you have selected.
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 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.
Recording Time
Cassette SP SLP
T-120 2 Hr 6 Hr
T-160 2 Hr/40 Min 8 Hr
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Setting Up the VCR
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).
-:--
(h:mm)
• 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.
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.
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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
1
➣
Setting Up the VCR
2
➣
VCR Basics
3
➣
Recording
4
➣
5
Program the Remote
5
➣
OTHER FEATURES
6
5
Connections
7
➣
➣
REFERENCE
8
VCR Basics tells you what you need
to know in order to watch a movie or
tape your favorite show.
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