RCA VR708HF User Manual

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VR708HF

Important Information

WARNING

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.

This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

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.

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 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 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.

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 VCR.

Model No._______________________________________________________________________________________

Serial No. _______________________________________________________________________________________

Purchase Date:___________________________________________________________________________________

Dealer/Address/Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________

VR708HF

Introduction

Key Features Overview

Your VCR is equipped with features that will add to your recording and viewing experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 4 provides more information about the rest of the VCR’s features and how to use them.

VCR Plus+® GOLD System

The VCR Plus+ GOLD system makes VCR set up automatic by setting and updating the clock and channel list for you. Once set up, entering a PlusCode® programming number will automatically record specific programming.

Requirements: Make sure the VCR Plus+ GOLD system is active, and that Auto Channel Search and time set features are correct.

This feature uses patented technology that detects and marks most commercials on your recordings. The VCR determines where commercials are located, marks the beginnings and ends of detected commercial segments, then easily skips over them during playback. This feature does not erase commercials from

the tape.

Introduction

ON • OFF

VCR1

SAT

•

CABLE

AUX

VCR2

DVD

MUTE

CH +

CH -

SPEED

GO BACK

INFO

GUIDE

CLEAR

INPUT

ANTENNA

PLAY FORWARDREVERSE

STOP PAUSE

RECORD

- TRACKING + FR.ADV

EDIT

Rec Ch 36 Record Length 1:30

Press REC to set length

This feature helps locate the beginning of a purchased or rented movie as well as skip thorugh previews. You can go to the beginning of the movie, or, skip from one preview/long commercial to the next.

Universal Back-Lit Remote Control

Description: The VCR’s remote control can operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs with no additional steps. It can be programmed to operate many other brands of TVs, VCRs, cable boxes, and satellite receivers. Back-lit buttons offer easier control in the dark.

Requirements: Point the remote control at the active component and press the ON•OFF button to see if it can be operated.

Auto Clock Set

Description: The VCR automatically looks for time and date information after most power outages as well as each time the machine is turned off. Using time information broadcast in TV signals (if available), the VCR’s clock sets itself.

Requirements: Start Auto Clock Set using the VCR’s on-screen menus.

VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of the 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.

Introduction

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs. 3 Use VCR Plus+ Code

0 Exit

VIDEO

INPUT LEFT/MONO RIGHT

AUDIO

Express Recording (XPR)

Description: XPR quickly records the remaining portion of a program already in progress. XPR is a great way to capture the end of a sporting event that has run into overtime or a live broadcast that runs long.

Requirements: Repeatedly press the Record button on the VCR front panel or remote control to set the desired duration of time to record.

Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking

Description: Locks the VCR so that buttons on the front panel and remote control won’t operate the VCR. This feature protects timer programs from frustrating accidents such as being left on at the time of recording.

Requirements: Lock the VCR by pressing and holding the POWER button on the remote control for six seconds. The front panel display will blink for several seconds. The VCR unlocks by pressing and holding the POWER button on the remote control, again for six seconds. The front panel display will blink again and release the lock on the system.

Front Audio/Video Input Jacks

Description: The VCR has Audio/Video (A/V) input jacks on both the front and rear of the unit (there are output jacks on the rear panel only). The front A/V jacks make it easy to plug in an external A/V device, such as a camcorder.

Requirements: Make sure that all A/V connections are snug. To see a connected device’s image, turn the VCR to its Video Line Input by pressing the remote control’s INPUT button.

Hi-Fi Quality Sound

Description: When using the VCR’s A/V jacks, you can feed stereo quality sound from your VCR to your TV or stereo. Stereo quality sound allows for two separate channels of sound (Left and Right) to be heard.

Requirements: Using A/V jacks and cables to connect the VCR to the TV or stereo (see page 60 for an advanced connection setup diagram).

SQPB S-VHS Quasi Playback

Description: Your VCR will be able to play back tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS-ET mode (in VHS quality).

Requirements: Insert a tape recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS-ET mode and pressing the PLAY button on the remote control or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR.

Table of Contents

Product Registration

Introduction

Key Features Overview ......................................................................................................... 1

Connections & Setup

Things to Consider Before Connecting Components .......................................................... 6

Cable Considerations ............................................................................................................6

Choose Your Connection ...................................................................................................... 7

Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect the VCR to a TV .............................................. 7

TV + VCR .......................................................................................................................... 8

TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver ......................................................................................... 9

TV + VCR + Cable Box ................................................................................................... 10

Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 Switch ................................................................................................ 11

Plug in the VCR .................................................................................................................... 11

Put Batteries in the Remote Control .................................................................................. 11

Turn on the TV and VCR...................................................................................................... 11

Tune the TV.......................................................................................................................... 11

Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen Menus ............................................... 12

Complete the QuickSet Guide ...................................................................................... 12

Accessing Menus ........................................................................................................... 12

VCR Basics ............................................................................................................................ 13

Playing a Tape ............................................................................................................... 13

Automatic Rewind ........................................................................................................ 13

Tape Eject ......................................................................................................................13

Recording ............................................................................................................................. 13

Check the Safety Tab .................................................................................................... 13

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............................................................................................................. i

........................................................................................................... 5

Using the VCR’s Menu System

Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features ...................................................................... 16

Language ....................................................................................................................... 16

Setup for a Digital Satellite Receiver ........................................................................... 16

Cable Box Setup ............................................................................................................ 18

Cable Box Codes .................................................................................................... 19

VCR Channels List.......................................................................................................... 20

Auto Channel Searching ....................................................................................... 20

Changing the Signal Type ..................................................................................... 20

Adding or Removing Channels .................................................................................... 21

Time and Date............................................................................................................... 21

Auto Clock Set Feature.......................................................................................... 21

To Turn Auto Clock Set ON .............................................................................. 22

Setting the Time Zone ..................................................................................... 22

Setting Daylight-Saving Time .......................................................................... 22

Setting Time and Date Manually .......................................................................... 23

Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences Menu ....................................................... 23

Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option .......................................................................................... 23

Auto Play .......................................................................................................................24

Auto TV/VCR.................................................................................................................. 24

EnergySaver................................................................................................................... 25

Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display) .......................................................................... 25

Tape Speed .................................................................................................................... 25

Set Auto Repeat ............................................................................................................ 26

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Using the Remote Control

Remote Buttons ................................................................................................................... 28

Using the INPUT Button ............................................................................................... 30

Operating a TV with the VCR’s Remote Control ............................................................... 31

Do You Need to Program the Remote? ....................................................................... 31

Operating the TV ................................................................................................... 31

Using the VCR’s Features

Recording Features ............................................................................................................. 34

Express Recording (XPR) ............................................................................................... 34

Timer Recording............................................................................................................ 35

Stopping a Timer Recording ................................................................................. 35

Reviewing and Clearing Programs ....................................................................... 35

VCR Plus+ GOLD Programming System .............................................................................. 36

Mapping VCR Plus+ Programming System Channels Manually........................................ 37

VCR Plus+ System Worksheet ....................................................................................... 39

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program) .................................... 40

Copying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRs...................................................................... 40

Picture Search Options ........................................................................................................ 41

Forward and Reverse Search ........................................................................................ 41

Slow Motion .................................................................................................................. 41

Frame Advance ............................................................................................................. 41

Index Search .................................................................................................................. 42

Go-To Search ................................................................................................................. 42

Commercial Advance .......................................................................................................... 43

Movie Advance .................................................................................................................... 45

Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature ......................................................................................... 46

Tracking................................................................................................................................ 46

Time Counter ....................................................................................................................... 46

On-Screen Displays ..............................................................................................................47

Audio Set-Up Features ........................................................................................................ 48

Reception ...................................................................................................................... 48

Tape Playback ...................................................................................................................... 48

............................................................................................... 27

.................................................................................................. 33

Other Information

Troubleshooting Tips ........................................................................................................... 50

General VCR Problems .................................................................................................. 50

Recording Problems ...................................................................................................... 51

Playback Problems ........................................................................................................ 51

Questions and Answers About Commercial Advance ....................................................... 53

Front Panel .......................................................................................................................... 54

Display Panel ....................................................................................................................... 55

Back Panel ............................................................................................................................ 56

Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 57

Cleaning the VCR ................................................................................................................57

RCA VCR Limited Warranty................................................................................................. 58

Finding the TV’s Video Line Input ...................................................................................... 59

Advanced Connection ......................................................................................................... 60

Glossary ................................................................................................................................ 61

Index .................................................................................................................................... 62

.............................................................................................................. 49

Chapter 1

Connections & Setup

Chapter Overview:

• Things to Consider Before Connecting

• Choosing Your Connection

• Making Connections

• Navigating On-Screen Menus

• Completing the QuickSet™ Guide

• Basic Recording

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Connections & Setup

Things to Consider Before Connecting Components

Protect Components From Power Surges

• Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet.

• Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables.

Position Cables to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference

• Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.

• Place any Audio/Video (A/V) cables to the side(s) of the TV’s back panel instead of straight

down the back after connecting components.

• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from all A/V cables as much as possible.

• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your unit for detailed information.

Protect Components From Overheating

• Never block ventilation slots in any component. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.

• Do not stack components.

• Allow adequate ventilation when placing components in a stand.

• Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top shelf of a stand so heated air rising from it

will not flow around other components.

Cable Considerations

The RF coaxial cable supplied with your VCR carries both sound and picture information. This is the cable used in all connection diagrams illustrated in this chapter.

If your TV has A/V input jacks, you should use A/V cables (not supplied) to connect the VCR to the TV. A/V cables provide better picture and sound quality than an RF coaxial cable. If you would like to hook up your VCR using A/V cables, refer to the Advanced Connection information on page 60 in the Other Information chapter of the manual.

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Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect the VCR to a TV

This graphic shows the RF coaxial cable supplied with your VCR. This will be the cable used for the basic connections represented in this chapter.

RF Coaxial Cable

Choose Your Connection

There are several ways to hook up your VCR depending on the components connected. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you and proceed to the appropriate page.

Notes: To hear stereo sound, you will need to purchase Audio/Video (A/V) cables (not provided) and connect the VCR to the TV. A/V jacks and cables also provide a superior image and sound quality. For details about using this advanced setup, see the instructions on page 60.

Using A/V jacks to connect the VCR to the TV requires tuning to the TV’s Video Line Input to see the VCR’s picture. For more information about finding your TV’s Video Line Input, see page 59.

If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359.

Components

Connection Go To Title

TV + VCR page 8

VCR

TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver page 9

VCR

Satellite

TV + VCR + Cable Box page 10

VCR

Cable Box

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Connections & Setup

VCR

From Cable or Antenna

VCR

TV + VCR

TV (back panel)

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

L / MONO

OUT

S-VIDEO

ANT. IN

RF OUT

CH.

3 4

CABLE/ ANTENNA

Need Some Help?

Note: Your television back panel may not look exactly like the model shown here.

1. Connect the VCR to the TV

Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on the back of the VCR and the other end to the TV’s antenna input jack.

2. Connect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR

Connect your TV antenna/cable feed’s RF coaxial cable to the ANT. IN jack on the VCR.

Note: Flip the CH 3/4 switch on the back of the VCR to the channel that is

not used in your area. This will be the channel that the TV must be tuned to in order to see the VCR’s picture.

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CABLE/ ANTENNA

VCR

VIDEO

L / MONO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

CH3 CH4

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

SATELLITE

From Satellite

From Cable or TV Antenna

ANT. IN

RF OUT

CH.

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

3 4

SATELLITE RECEIVER

Position Remote-Controllable

Satellite Receiver

VCR

Satellite

Receiver

VCR's Signal

Transmitter

Controlling the Satellite Receiver

Your VCR has a built in infra-red transmitter that can send commands to certain remote-controllable devices (like satellite receivers). This is helpful for timer recordings, changing channels, etc.

Place the satellite receiver on top of the VCR as shown in the diagram.

Satellite

VCR

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TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver

Note: Your television and/or satellite receiver back panels may not look exactly like

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the models shown here.

1. Connect the VCR to the TV

Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on the back of the VCR and the other end to the TV’s antenna input jack.

2. Connect satellite receiver to the VCR

Connect one end of an RF coaxial cable (not included) to the antenna output jack on the satellite receiver and the other end to the ANT. IN jack on the VCR.

3. Connect the antenna to your satellite receiver

4. Connect the satellite feed to the satellite receiver

If necessary, connect an antenna or cable box RF coaxial cable (not included) to the antenna input jack on the satellite receiver.

Connect the satellite receiver’s RF coaxial cable feed (not included) to the satellite input jack on the satellite receiver.

Connections & Setup

From Cable

Line Feed

Position Remote-Controllable

Cable Box

VCR

Cable Box

Transmitter

VCR's Signal

Controlling the Cable Box

Your VCR has a built in infra-red transmitter that can send commands to certain remote-controllable devices (like cable boxes). This is helpful for timer recordings, changing channels, etc.

Place the satellite receiver on top of the VCR as shown in the diagram.

Cable Box

VCR

CABLE BOX

VCR

VIDEO

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

CH3 CH4

ANT. IN

RF OUT

CH.

3 4

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

L / MONO

OUT

S-VIDEO

CABLE/ ANTENNA

TV + VCR + Cable Box

Note: Your television and/or cable box back panels may not look exactly like the models shown here.

1. Connect the VCR to the TV

Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on the back of the VCR and the other end to the TV’s antenna input jack.

2. Connect the cable box to the VCR

Connect one end of a second RF coaxial cable (not included) to the cable box’s TV output jack and the other end to the ANT. IN jack on the VCR.

3. Connect the cable feed to your cable box

Connect the RF coaxial cable feed (not included) to the antenna input jack on the cable box.

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Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 Switch

The CH 3/4 switch on back of the VCR determines what channel the TV must be tuned to see the VCR’s image. Choose whichever channel is not used locally in your area.

Note: If you connected components using A/V jacks and cables, the VCR’s signal must be viewed using the TV’s Video Line Input. To find the Video Line Input, refer to the manual that came with the TV or see How to Find Your TV’s Video Line Input on page 59 in the Other Information section of this manual.

Plug in the VCR

Your VCR’s power cord has a plastic band strung through the blades. Remove the plastic band before plugging the cord into the power outlet. To remove the 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.

Put Batteries in the Remote Control

1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote control.

2. Insert new batteries matching the polarities (+ and –) on the batteries with the diagram in the battery compartment.

3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote.

Turn on the TV and VCR

Turn on the TV and press the VCR button on the remote control to turn it on.

Note: If you have an RCA, GE, or Proscan TV, your VCR’s remote control may be able to operate it without being programmed. Press the TV button on the remote control and then the ON•OFF button. If neither one turns on the TV, see Using the Remote Control starting on page 27 for details about programming the remote control to operate other brands of TVs.

Tune the TV

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

• If you connect your VCR using RF coaxial cable only, turn the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever was set on the CH 3/4 switch).

• If you connected the VCR using A/V jacks and cables, select the TV’s video line input. For more information see How to Find the TV’s Video Line Input on page 59 in the Other Information section of this manual.

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Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen Menus

The technical term is “Navigation” – how you move through the on-screen menus. The theory is the same for all the menu screens: highlight your choice and select it.

To highlight a menu item, press the remote control’s arrow buttons to move the highlight cursor to a desired menu item. Use the up or down arrow button to move up or down, and right or left arrow buttons to move right or left.

To select the item that you’ve highlighted, press OK.

Note: Selecting a menu item can take you to another menu, activate a choice, or activate a data entry area (such as the hour field in the Set Time menu).

Complete the QuickSet Guide

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

1 English 2 Español 3 Français

The menu system in your VCR allows you to customize your preferences as well as use all the VCR’s features. To help you use the VCR as quickly as possible, there is an initial QuickSet Guide that walks you through several important setup steps at one time.

The first time you turn on the VCR, you will be able to set up available channels, time and date information, and more. The first menu you will see asks which language you prefer to have the on-screen menus appear in.

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

All of the VCR’s menus are accessed through the Main Menu. Press the remote control’s MENU button to start.

Note: With numbered menu choices, press the corresponding number button on the remote control to automatically select it. In the case of the language menu, press 1 for English, 2 for Español (Spanish), or 3 for Français (French).

The remaining menus throughout the setup will appear in the language chosen. Just follow the step-by-step procedures until the QuickSet Guide is complete.

Accessing Menus

The series of preferences that are set in the QuickSet Guide can also be handled individually using the VCR’s on-screen menu system. There are other settings not covered in the initial setup that are also handled using the onscreen menus.

For example, if you decide to run the QuickSet Guide again, you can access the Setup menu by pressing the remote control’s MENU button, then the 5 button to choose Setup. From there, you can start the QuickSet Guide from the beginning.

All on-screen menus are accessed the same way, starting in the Main Menu which is displayed by pressing the remote control’s MENU button.

Note: See chapter two, Using On-Screen Menus, for details about changing the VCR’s individual settings.

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VCR Basics

Once your initial settings are complete, you can begin using your VCR. In order to begin, you must first understand some basic concepts.

Playing a Tape

1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (03, 04, or the video line input).

2. Insert a tape in the VCR.

TV•VCR

POWER

VIDEO

INPUT LEFT/MONO RIGHT

AUDIO

TAPE SPEED

INPUT

CHANNEL

Automatic Tracking

The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape recorded on another VCR. To adjust tracking manually, use the TRACKING -/+ buttons on the remote control.

STOP•EJECT

RECORD

TRACKING

REV FWD

If the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape automatically begins playback (if the safety tab on the tape is removed).

• Press FWD or REV (FORWARD or REVERSE on the remote control) to

cue the tape at the desired starting position.

• Press PLAY (if necessary) to begin tape play.

• Press PAUSE for stop action.

• Press TRACKING up or down (TRACKING + or – on the remote

control) to remove any streaks from the picture, if necessary.

• Press STOP to stop playback.

Automatic Rewind

The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press the ON•OFF button and the VCR will turn off after finishing. If the tape has no safety tab, it will be ejected.

Tape Eject

Press the EJECT button on the VCR when stopped to eject the tape. You can also press and hold the remote control’s STOP button for three seconds.

Recording

To Capture Programming with Basic Recording Methods:

1. Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote control (see Tape Speed on page 25 for information about recording speeds).

2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.

3. Press the STOP button to halt recording.

If you just want to pause the recording for a short time (like during a commercial), press PAUSE instead of STOP.

Check the Safety Tab

No matter which recording option you use, make sure there is a tape in the VCR with its safety tab in place. You cannot record on a tape when the safety

Safety Tab

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tab is removed. If the safety tab is removed and you want to record, simply cover the hole with adhesive tape.

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Using the VCR’s Menu System

Chapter Overview:

• Using On-Screen Menus

• Satellite Receiver Setup

• Cable Box Setup

Chapter 2

• Setting Time and Date

• Setting VCR Preferences

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Using On-Screen Menus

Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features

You set up many of the VCR’s features by using the menu system as discussed in the previous chapter. Each feature that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as well as a few other features you should set up to get the most out of your VCR.

Note: Not all the VCR screens are shown in this manual when explaining how to access features.

Language

Selecting your preferred language determines how the on-screen displays will appear. To change the language:

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press the 8 button to select LANGUAGE.

LANGUAGE

Select a language.

1>English 2 Español 3 Français

Press MENU to continue

Is Something Missing?

These instructions will not show all of the step-by-step On-Screen Menus. Make sure to follow the instructions completely to get to the menus being discussed.

CHANNELS

3. Select English, Spanish (Español), or French (Français).

Note: You can also use the up and down arrow buttons and the OK button on the remote control to navigate through on-screen menus.

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.

2. Press 4 to display CHANNELS menu.

3. Press 6 to select SAT Setup.

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

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SAT SETUP

On what channel does the VCR receive signals from the SAT receiver?

Enter 01-13 or INPUT Press MENU to cancel

SAT SETUP

Enter the code for your SAT receiver from the list in your User's Manual.

Press MENU to cancel

Please turn on your SAT Receiver and tune it to channel 100.

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 DBS signals on the specified channel.

5. Press MENU and enter the code for your digital satellite receiver from the Satellite Receiver Codes list (shown below).

Note: RCA and Proscan satellite receivers operate with either 3-digit or 4-digit channel numbers depending on the model. Please note how many numbers are entered on your RCA or Proscan satellite receiver before entering a code number into the VCR’s SAT Setup menu.

6. Turn on your satellite receiver and tune it to channel 100 and then press the MENU button. Follow the on-screen directions.

Press MENU to continue

Satellite Receiver Codes

Dishnet (Echo) 07 GE 00, 01 Hughes Network 06 Panasonic 02 Philips 08 Primestar 05 ProScan (using 3-digit channels) 00, 01 ProScan (using 4-digit channels) 10, 11 RCA (using 3-digit channels) 00, 01 RCA (using 4-digit channels) 10, 11 Sony 04 Toshiba 03

Note: This VCR may not control all models of the brands shown.

Once you have completed the setup, the VCR confirms the satellite receiver setup is completed.

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Using On-Screen Menus

Cable Box Setup

This setup applies only when all channels are received through a cable box. In this case, the VCR will automatically enter the channel used to view cable box programming. Your VCR will use this channel for all future timer recordings.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

3. Press 5 to display the CABLE BOX SETUP menu.

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

CABLE BOX SETUP

Can your cable box be operated with a remote control?

1 Yes 2 No

CABLE BOX SETUP

Please turn on your Cable Box and tune it to channel 2.

4. Select one of the three choices. If ALL Channels is selected, enter the output channel of the cable box (usually 03 or 04), or if A/V jacks connect the VCR to the TV, press the INPUT button on the VCR’s remote control.

5. Select whether your cable box is remote controllable.

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

Press MENU to continue

7. Enter the code for your cable box from the Cable Box Codes list (see the next page), then press the MENU button to continue.

CABLE BOX SETUP

Did the cable box tune to channel 9?

1 Yes, setup is complete 2 No, try again 3 No, cancel setup

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

Once you have completed the setup, the VCR confirms the outcome– either complete or canceled.

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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,

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

This VCR may not control all models of the brands that are shown.

024, 046, 053, 042, 043

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VCR Channels List

Your VCR may come with a list of channels preset at the factory. Even though it may come with such a list, you might want to add or delete certain channels.

Note: If you use a cable box to view all channels, this step is not necessary.

Auto Channel Searching

Notes: Use Auto Channel Search to place all available channels in memory.

If you ever change cable or antenna signals, you may need to run the Auto Channel Search feature again.

1. Press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to select CHANNELS.

3. Press 1 to select AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH.

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

What type of signal are you using?

1 Cable TV 2 Antenna 3 Detect Automatically

0 Cancel

CHANNELS

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

4. Select one of the three options:

Cable TV searches for cable stations.

Antenna searches for local broadcast stations.

Detect Automatically decides which input to use for you.

Note: With Detect Automatically, a strong cable or antenna signal in your area may cause channels to be detected inaccurately. If this should happen, manually select the input signal for the system you have.

The VCR begins scanning for channels available in the area (taking about one-to two minutes). When scanning is complete, the VCR tunes to the lowest channel available. After completing Auto Channel Search, pressing the remote control’s CHAN + or - buttons should select only active channels.

Changing the Signal Type

This feature is useful if your cable signal goes out; it allows you to switch to a regular antenna for alternate television reception.

1. Press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press the 4 button to choose CHANNELS.

3. Press 3 to choose between Signal Type: Cable and Antenna. When finished, press 0 to exit back to the Main Menu and 0 again to return to normal viewing.

0 Exit

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Adding or Removing Channels

You might want to add or remove channels after using Auto Channel Search, especially if there are weak signals or channels with content you don’t care for.

1. Press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to choose CHANNELS.

3. Press 2 to choose ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS. To go to the channel you want to add or remove, use the remote control’s CHANNEL + or – buttons or enter a specific channel number using the number buttons.

Once the desired channel is displayed, the on-screen menu will tell you if the channel is currently in the VCR’s viewing list. Press the CLEAR button to remove a channel from the available channels list or press the INFO button to add it.

4. Press the MENU button to exit out of the menus.

Note: To view active channels, use the remote control’s CHANNEL + and – buttons. You can also access channels not available in the active channel list by using the remote control’s number buttons to enter a specific channel number.

Time and Date

Your VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date; manually or by using the Auto Clock Set feature. Using Auto Clock Set enables the time to be updated each time the VCR is turned off by using time and date information carried in certain broadcast signals (not available in all areas).

Auto Clock Set Feature

The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON by default at the factory. In the ON setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying time data and updates the clock automatically. In order for Auto Clock Set to work properly though, you should complete the interactive Setup (Number 5 in the VCR Main Menu), including entering your Zip Code.

To Complete the Interactive Setup:

1. Press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 5 to choose Setup.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions until the setup process is complete.

Notes: Auto Clock Set is available only in limited areas.

You must set available channels for Auto Clock Set to work.

If the time does not automatically set after trying for ten minutes, manually set the time and date information using the TIME menu (see the next page for information on manually setting time and date information).

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To Turn Auto Clock Set ON

Note: make sure that you complete the Interactive Setup (Number 5 in the

VCR MAIN MENU) before using Auto Clock Set.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 3 to choose TIME.

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

Time Data was found on channel 20.

0 Exit

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

3. Press the 2 button repeatedly to toggle between Auto Clock Set ON and OFF.

Setting the Time Zone

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 3 to choose TIME.

3. Press 3 to chose SET TIME ZONE.

4. Select your time zone by pressing the corresponding number button.

If you select Automatic for your time zone, the VCR sets the clock using the first time information it finds. If the time set is not correct, select another time zone or set the time and date through the menu system.

Setting Daylight-Saving Time

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 3 to choose TIME.

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

Time Data was found on channel 20.

0 Exit

SET DAYLIGHT SAVING

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

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

3. Press 4 to choose SET DAYLIGHT SAVING.

4. Select the appropriate option.

Notes: DST stands for Daylight–Saving Time.

If you choose Automatic for the time zone, the VCR sets the clock using any DST information broadcast in the channel’s signal.

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Displaying Time and Date

Pressing the INFO button on the remote control or VCR displays the time and date on screen temporarily.

SET TIME AND DATE

Time --:- (hh:mm)

Date --/--/--

Press MENU to cancel

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 ADVANCEE 0 Exit

Setting Time and Date Manually

If Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the time and date manually in the TIME menu. Auto Clock Set is automatically turned off when time and date information is set this way.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 3 to choose TIME.

3. Press 1 to choose SET TIME AND DATE.

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

Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences Menu

Note: The features described on the following pages are all accessed through the PREFERENCES menu.

To Access the PREFERENCES menu:

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 6 to select PREFERENCES.

You are now ready to select an item from the PREFERENCES menu to set up.

Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option

Your VCR’s remote control unit can operate up to two compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan VCRs. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to the VCR1 button without the remote control being programmed. If you own two compatible VCRs, test them to see if the VCR1 button turns on both. If it does, then you may want to program this VCR to respond to the VCR2 button on the remote control.

To Set the VCR1/VCR2 Option:

In the PREFERENCES menu of the desired VCR, press 1 to select Remote Control. Then press the VCR2 button on the remote control to change the setting.

The VCR will now only respond to the remote control’s VCR2 button. To change the remote control setting back to VCR1, display the PREFERENCES menu, press 1, and then press the VCR1 button on the remote control.

Note: Remember you must press VCR1 or VCR2 on the remote control— whichever is selected in the PREFERENCES menu— before the remote control will operate that VCR.

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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 ADVANCEE 0 Exit

The PREFERENCES menu allows changes to be made to a variety of different VCR features.

Auto Play

With Auto Play turned ON (the factory default setting), the VCR automatically starts playback when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed.

To Access Auto Play:

1. In the PREFERENCES menu, press 2 repeatedly to switch between Auto Play: ON and OFF.

• Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing

automatically when inserted.

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

playing automatically.

Auto TV/VCR

To control whether the VCR’s TV/VCR setting changes automatically to VCRviewing mode when turned on, use the Auto TV/VCR setting.

To Access Auto TV/VCR:

In the PREFERENCES menu, press 3 repeatedly to toggle between Auto TV/VCR: ON and OFF.

Note: Pressing the TV•VCR button on the remote control will switch between VCR and TV-viewing modes. When in VCR-viewing mode, VCR is displayed on the front panel. The VCR indicator turns off when in TVviewing mode.

• Select ON to switch VCR-viewing mode on automatically when the VCR’s power is turned on. The VCR must be connected to the TV using the supplied RF coaxial cable for this feature to work.

• Select OFF to remain in the TV-viewing mode when the VCR is initially turned on. Leaving Auto TV/VCR off is useful if you use A/V cables to connect the VCR to the TV and you watch the VCR’s picture using the TV’s Video Line Input. This way, the antenna/cable signal will not be interrupted by the VCR.

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EnergySaver

By default, the VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivity. This can be changed in the PREFERENCES menu by pressing the 4 button repeatedly to change the time delay or to disable the feature altogether.

• Select OFF and the VCR will stay on until you shut it off.

• Select 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00, and the VCR will turn off after one, two, or three hours of

inactivity.

Thirty seconds before automatically shutting off, the VCR displays an on-screen message reading, The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. Press any key to cancel. Pressing any remote control or VCR front panel button will halt the countdown.

If you use the VCR’s tuner instead of your TV to view channels, you may want to turn off this feature.

Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display)

You can change the brightness level of the VCR’s front panel display. In the PREFERENCES menu, press the 5 button repeatedly to toggle between options:

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

• BRIGHT the display is bright whether the VCR is on or off.

• DIM the display is dimmed whether the VCR is on or off.

Tape Speeds

Recording Speeds

SP (Standard Play) Gives the best quality recording, but fewer programs can be recorded on the tape.

SLP (Super Long Play) Gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP mode.

Recording Times

Cassette SP SLP

T-120 2 Hr 6 Hr

T-160 2 Hr/40 Min 8 Hr

You can choose as the preferred recording speed either Standard Play (SP) or Super Long Play (SLP). The speed selected appears in the VCR’s front display panel and in timer and VCR Plus+ system recording menus.

To Select a Preferred Tape Speed:

• In the PREFERENCES menu, press the 6 button repeatedly to switch between SP and SLP settings.

Note: For an explanation of recording speeds, see the note to the left.

To Override the Preferred Tape Speed:

• Press the SPEED button on the remote control.

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

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

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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.

AUTO REPEAT

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

Loop from 0:00 to (h:mm) Press CLEAR to turn off Press MENU to exit

2:--

In the PREFERENCES menu, press the 7 button to choose Set Auto Repeat. The SET AUTO REPEAT menu will ask for an ending time for the loop to be

specified:

• The CLEAR button 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, ejecting a tape, powering off the VCR, 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 set Auto Repeat 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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Chapter Overview:

• Buttons on the Remote Control

• Programming the Remote Control

• Operating Other Components

Chapter 3

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Using the Remote Control

Remote Control Buttons

Your backlit remote control has a light button ( ) that glows in the dark. Press this button to light up several key buttons. These buttons remain lit when pressed within a few seconds of each other, or will go dark if no buttons are

ON • OFF

VCR1

pressed within seven seconds in order to conserve battery power.

DVD

MUTE

SPEED

GUIDE

INPUT

RECORD

- TRACKING +

SAT

AUX

VCR2

CH +

CH -

GO BACK

INFO

CLEAR

ANTENNA

PLAY FORWARDREVERSE

STOP PAUSE

FR.ADV

EDIT

•

CABLE

The VCR’s remote control is capable of controlling more than just your VCR. If you have a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan component, you may be able to operate it without programming the remote control.

You can also operate manjy brands of remotew controllable devices such as other VCRs, TVs, Satellite or Cable Boxes, etc. Just follow the directions for programming the remote control starting on page 30.

Component Buttons

Note: Component buttons determine which device the remote control is set to operate. If the VCR1 button was the last component button pressed, then the remote control will operate the VCR. You will press the TV button to control TV functions, the DVD button to control a DVD player, etc.

AUX Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan amplifier/receiver or audio/video receiver. This button can be programmed to control an RCA, GE, or Proscan auxiliary component.

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

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

SAT•CABLE Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan satellite receiver and can be programmed to operate different brands of receivers.

TV Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan TV and puts the remote control in TV-operating mode. Also used with the ON•OFF button to turn on a different brand of TV (if programmed).

VCR1 Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan VCR and sets the remote control the VCR-operating mode.

VCR2 Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan VCR and sets the remote control to secondary VCR-operating mode. This button can also be programmed to operate a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan Laserdisc player.

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VCR Function Buttons

ANTENNA Toggles the picture signal between the VCR’s receiver and the standard antenna/cable system. The VCR indicator in the front panel display turns on when viewing the VCR receiver’s image.

Arrow Buttons (

letters or numbers in certain menus.

CH + and – Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel list.

CLEAR Resets the time counter to 0:00:00. Also clears on-screen menu item entries

when setting the time and date or timer recordings.

EDIT Simultaneously pauses and unpauses two connected VCRs when copying a tape from one VCR to another.

FORWARD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stop in stop mode. This button also searches forward if pressed during playback. During play-pause mode, this button starts slow-motion advance and each press of the button during slow-motion advance increases the speed incrementally.

FR. ADV (Frame Advance) Advances a tape one frame at a time during playpause mode.

GO BACK Switches between the current and previous channels.

INFO Shows the status displays on screen of the VCR, TV, DVD player, etc.

(whichever component is set as the remote control’s active device).

INPUT Selects between the Video Line Inputs and the VCR’s tuner. Video Line Input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to audio/video input jacks on the back or front of the VCR (L1 designates the back panel A/V jacks and L2 designates the front panel A/V jacks).

MENU Displays the VCR’s on-screen menu system.

) Moves the on-screen menu highlight, and enters data such as

Number buttons (0 through 9) Selects channels up to 99 by pressing two number

buttons. Selects 3-digit channels by pressing and holding 1 until 1 – – appears on screen. Then press the other two numbers.

OK In on-screen menus, this button acts as an Enter button (used in conjunction with the remote control’s arrow buttons). This button selects the highlighted onscreen menu choice.

ON•OFF When the remote control is set to operate the VCR, this button turns on or off the unit’s power. To be in VCR-control mode, press the proper component button on the remote control first (either VCR1 or VCR2).

PAUSE Pauses playback or recording modes. Press PAUSE again to return to active playback or recording.

PLAY Plays a tape.

RECORD Starts record mode on tapes with the safety tab intact. Pressed repeatedly

to set a recording duration for the Express Recording feature.

REVERSE Rewinds the tape when the VCR is in stop mode. Searches backward through a tape during playback mode. Starts slow motion playback during playpause mode with each press of the button decreasing the slow-motion speed.

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SEARCH Displays the MOVIE ADVANCE screen for prerecorded movies. When pressed repeatedly, this button also displays Index and Zero Search menus on screen. During playback mode, pressing SEARCH starts COMMERCIAL ADVANCE skipping.

SPEED Overrides the default recording speed (either SP or SLP).

STOP Stops the current VCR function (record, playback, rewind, etc).

TRACKING – and + Allows for manual reduction of streaks that may appear in the

picture during playback mode. Reduces picture “jitter” during play-pause mode.

TV Function Buttons

CH + and – Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel list.

CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the TV screen.

GO BACK Switches between the current and previous channels.

GUIDE Displays channel guide on some RCA, GE, and Proscan TV’s.

INFO Shows the TV’s status displays on screen.

MUTE Reduces the TV’s volume to a minimum level.

Number buttons (0 through 9) Selects channels up to 99 by pressing two number

buttons. Selects 3-digit channels by pressing and holding 1 until 1 – – appears on screen. Then press the other two numbers.

ON•OFF Turns the TV on and off if the remote control’s TV button has been pressed first.

VOL < and > Raises and lowers your television’s volume.

Using the INPUT Button

Use the INPUT button to toggle through the available Video Line Input sources (L1, L2) and regular broadcast signals. Video Line Input allows you to view the image from an external device (like a camcorder) connected to the VCR using A/V jacks and cables.

1. Press the remote control’s VCR1 or VCR2 button (whichever is set to operate your VCR) to enter VCR-operating mode. Make sure that the VCR is turned ON.

2. Press the remote control’s INPUT button to tune to the Video Line Input source (L1 designates the rear A/V jacks and L2 the front A/V jacks).

3. To tune back to the broadcast signal you were previously watching through the VCR, press the INPUT button again.

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Operating a TV with the VCR’s Remote Control

The remote control that came with your VCR can be programmed to operate most brands of remote-controllable TVs, VCRs, satellite receivers, cable boxes, and DVD Players. This remote control should already control most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs without any programming.

Do You Need to Program the Remote Control?

To determine whether the remote control needs to be programmed to operate your TV, turn the TV on, point the VCR’s remote control at it, then press the remote control’s TV button (this puts the remote control into TV-operating mode and should automatically turn off most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs). Press the remote control’s ON•OFF button to see if the TV responds to the command. If not, the remote control needs to be programmed to operate that model TV.

Programming the Remote Control

To program your remote control, you must use the TV Codes list on the next page. Look up the brand name of your TV and the code(s) that brand uses.

Notes: This remote control may not operate all models of the brands shown in the code list.

Note the difference between the TV and VCR on-screen displays to know which component the remote control is operating.

1. Turn on the TV.

2. Find your TV brand and code number(s) in the code list on the next page.

3. Press and hold the TV button on the remote control.

4. Enter the code number from the code list using the remote control’s number buttons.

5. Release the TV button, then press the CHAN up or down button.

• If the TV responds to the remote control’s command, the remote is programmed.

• If the TV does not respond to the command, repeat these steps using the next code

listed for your TV’s brand.

Operating the TV

After you set up the remote control, see which buttons operate your TV:

1. Point the remote control at the TV, and press the TV button. If the TV does not turn on/off, press the TV button and then press the ON •OFF button.

2. You may want to experiment to see which buttons operate your TV. Try pressing buttons, such as VOL and MUTE. See the button descriptions in this chapter for details about what each remote control button does.

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ABEX .....................................................................................1172

Admiral ...................................................................... 1001, 1173

Adventura ............................................................................. 1174

Aiko ....................................................................................... 1016

Alleron .................................................................................. 1046

Amtron ................................................................................. 1038

Akai ........................................................................................ 1002

Anam National ......................................................... 1003, 1038

AOC ............................... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1175, 1176

Audiovox .............................................................................. 1038

Belcor ....................................................................................1004

Bell & Howell................................................. 1001, 1083, 1162

Bradford ................................................................................ 1038

Brokwood ............................................................................ 1004

Candle .................................................. 1004, 1006, 1008, 1174

Capehart ............................................................................... 1175

Celebrity ............................................................................... 1002

Centurio ............................................................................... 1009

Citizen ................................................. 1004, 1006, 1008, 1016,

Clairton ................................................................................ 1176

Colortyme ................................................................ 1004, 1006

Concerto ................................................................... 1004, 1006

Contec/Cony ........................... 1012, 1013, 1014, 1038, 1176

Craig ...................................................................................... 1038

Crown ........................................................................ 1038, 1171

Curtis-Mathes .............................................. 1000, 1004, 1006,

CXC ...................................................................................... 1038

Daewoo ......................................................... 1004, 1005, 1006,

Daytron ........................................................... 1004, 1006, 1171

Dimensia ...............................................................................1000

Dumont ..................................................................... 1004, 1151

Dynatech .............................................................................. 1178

Electronband .............................................................1002, 1176

Electrohome ............................ 1003, 1004, 1006, 1019, 1022

Emerson ............ 1004, 1006, 1012, 1014, 1023, 1024, 1025,

Envision ...................................................................... 1004, 1006

Fisher .............................. 1048, 1049, 1050, 1051, 1162, 1180

Fujitso .................................................................................... 1046

Funai ........................................................................... 1038, 1046

Futuretec .............................................................................. 1038

GE ...................... 1000, 1003, 1004, 1006, 1022, 1052, 1054,

Gibralter .................................................................... 1004, 1151

Goldstar ............................................... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1012

Grundy ............................................................ 1038, 1046, 1171

Hallmark .................................................................... 1004, 1006

Harvard .................................................................................1038

Hitachi ............................ 1004, 1006, 1012, 1013,1059, 1060,

IMA ........................................................................................ 1038

Infinity ................................................................................... 1062

Janeil ...................................................................................... 1174

JBL .......................................................................................... 1062

JCB ......................................................................................... 1002

JC Penney .......... 1000, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1008, 1022, 1052,

Jensen ......................................................................... 1004, 1006

JVC ....................................................... 1012, 1013, 1054, 1060,

................... 1065, 1066, 1067, 1089, 1157, 1158, 1159, 1182

Kawasho ......................................................... 1002, 1004, 1006

Kaypani .................................................................................. 1175

Kenwood ........................................................ 1004, 1006, 1019

Kloss Novabeam ................................ 1068, 1069, 1174, 1183

KTV ........................................... 1038, 1070, 1171, 1176, 1177

Loewe .................................................................................... 1062

Logik ...................................................................................... 1083

Luxman ...................................................................... 1004, 1006

LXI .................................................................. 1000, 1006, 1049,

Megatron ................................................................... 1006, 1059

Magnavox ........... 1004, 1006, 1008, 1019, 1062, 1068, 1069,

Majestic ................................................................................. 1083

Marants ................................................................................. 1062

Marantz ................................................ 1004, 1006, 1062, 1078

MEI ......................................................................................... 1176

Memorex .................................. 1001, 1006, 1082, 1083, 1162

MGA ................... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019, 1022, 1051, 1079,

1026, 1027, 1028, 1029,1030, 1031, 1032, 1033, 1034, 1035, 1036, 1037, 1038, 1039, 1041, 1042, 1043, 1044, 1046, 1047, 1123, 1124, 1162, 1171,

1055, 1087, 1164, 1165, 1166, 1167, 1168, 1181

1019, 1056, 1057, 1058, 1155, 1156, 1171, 1172

1061, 1135, 1136, 1137, 1138, 11391140, 1141,

1142, 1143, 1144, 1145, 1146, 1148, 1150, 1179

1054, 1058, 1063, 1064, 1072, 1087, 1105,

1074, 1075, 1076, 1077, 1088, 1089, 1130,

1038, 1105, 1171, 1174, 1177

1015, 1105, 1162, 1171

1016, 1017, 1018, 1127, 1171

1176, 1177, 1179, 1191

1128, 1171,1172,1181

1062, 1071, 1072, 1073, 1162, 1181

1131, 1132, 1133, 1134, 1183, 1184

1080, 1082

Midland ..................................... 1054, 1151, 1171, 1172, 1181

Minutz ................................................................................... 1052

Mitsubishi ..................... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019, 1022, 1051,

Montgomery Ward ............................................................. 1083

Motorola .................................................................... 1003, 1173

MTC ............................... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1105, 1176, 1178

Multitech ................................................................... 1038, 1178

Multivision ............................................................................ 1084

NAD ..................................................... 1006, 1071, 1072, 1185

NEC ........................................... 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1089

NIKKO ....................................................................... 1006, 1016

NTC ...................................................................................... 1016

Onwa ..................................................................................... 1038

Optimus ................................................................................1185

Optonica .................................................................... 1095, 1173

Orion ......................................................................... 1035, 1191

Panasonic ............................................. 1003, 1054, 1062, 1170

Philco .................. 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1008, 1012, 1019,

Philips ....... 1003, 1004, 1008, 1012, 1019, 1062, 1068, 1069,

Pilot ............................................................................ 1004, 1171

Pioneer ................ 1004, 1006, 1090, 1091, 1092, 1179, 1185

Portland .................................... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1016, 1171

Price Club ............................................................................ 1105

Prism ..................................................................................... 1054

ProScan ...................................................................... 1000, 1181

Proton ....................................... 1004, 1006, 1012, 1093, 1175

Pulsar .....................................................................................1151

Pulser .................................................................................... 1004

Quasar ................................................. 1003, 1054, 1070, 1094

Radio Shack/Realistic ............. 1000, 1004, 1006, 1012,1038,

RCA .................... 1000, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1019,

Rhapsody .............................................................................. 1176

Runco .................................................................................... 1151

Sampo ....................................... 1004, 1006, 1171, 1172, 1175

Samsung .............................................. 1004, 1005, 1006, 1012,

Samsux .................................................................................. 1171

Sansui .................................................................................... 1191

Sanyo ................................................... 1004, 1048, 1049, 1050,

Scotch ................................................................................... 1006

Scott .................... 1004, 1006, 1012, 1024, 1035, 1038, 1046

Sears .................. 1000, 1004, 1006, 1013, 1019, 1046, 1048,

Sharp ................... 1004, 1006, 1012, 1029,1095, 1111, 1112,

Shogun .................................................................................. 1004

Signature ......................................................... 1001, 1083, 1115

Simpson ................................................................................ 1008

Sonic ...................................................................................... 1176

Sony ....................................................................................... 1002

Soundesign ............................... 1004, 1006, 1008, 1038, 1046

Squareview ........................................................................... 1189

SSS ............................................................................... 1004, 1038

Starlite ...................................................................................1038

Supre-macy .......................................................................... 1174

Supreme ................................................................................ 1002

Sylvania ..... 1004, 1006, 1008, 1019, 1062, 1068, 1069, 1074,

Symphonic ...................................................... 1033, 1038, 1189

Tandy ..................................................................................... 1173

Tatung ......................................................................... 1003, 1178

Technics ................................................................................ 1054

Techwood ....................................................... 1004, 1006, 1054

Teknika ............... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1008, 1012, 1013, 1016,

Telecaption ...........................................................................1117

TMK ............................................................................ 1004, 1006

Toshiba ............... 1049, 1071, 1072, 1089, 1105, 1109, 1117,

Totevision ............................................................................. 1171

UniversalL ................................................................. 1052, 1087

Victor ......................................................................... 1066, 1182

Vidtech ............................................................ 1004, 1005, 1006

Viking ..................................................................................... 1174

Wards................. 1000, 1001, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019, 1024,

Yamaha ................................................. 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019

Zenith ........................................ 1004, 1151, 1152, 1153, 1154

1062, 1068, 1069,1074, 1075, 1077, 1183, 1184

1075, 1076, 1077, 1088, 1116, 1161, 1183, 1184

1038, 1046, 1076, 1082, 1083, 1105, 1170, 1171

1033, 1046, 1052, 1062, 1068, 1069, 1074, 1075,

1076, 1083, 1087, 1088, 1095, 1119, 1120, 1184

1079, 1080, 1081, 1082, 1082, 1125

1074, 1075, 1076, 1086, 1087, 1088, 089

1049, 1095, 1162, 1171, 1172

1096, 1098, 1099, 1100, 1101,1102, 1103,

1129, 1179, 1181, 1187, 1188, 1190

1015, 1019, 1104, 1105, 1106, 1171, 1172

1080, 1107, 1108, 1162, 1169, 1180

1049, 1050, 1051, 1066, 1071, 1072, 1109,

1110, 1162, 1180, 1181, 1189

1113, 1122, 1171, 1173

1118, 1160, 1162

Cable Box

ABC ..................... 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5007, 5053

Antronix .................................................................... 5008, 5009

Archer .................................................. 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011

Cabletenna ........................................................................... 5008

Cableview .............................................................................5008

Century ................................................................................ 5011

Citizen ...................................................................................5011

Colour Voice ............................................................. 5012, 5013

Comtronics ............................................................... 5014, 5015

Contec .................................................................................. 5016

Eastern .................................................................................. 5017

Garrard ................................................................................. 5011

GC Electronics .................................................................... 5009

Gemini ............................................................ 5018, 5019, 5049

General Instrument ........................................................... 5003

Hamlin ....................................... 5020, 5021, 5022, 5035, 5045

Hitachi ...................................................................................5003

Hytex ..................................................................................... 5002

Jasco ...................................................................................... 5011

Jerrold ....... 5003, 5005, 5007,5018, 5023, 5024, 5046, 5053

Magnavox .............................................................................. 5025

Memorex ..............................................................................5026

Movie Time .................................................... 5002, 5027, 5028

NSC ................................................................. 5002, 5027, 5028

Oak ................................................................... 5002,5016, 5029

Panasonic ................................................................... 5048, 5052

Paragon ................................................................................. 5026

Philips ....... 5011, 5012, 5013, 5019, 5025, 5030, 5031, 5032

Pioneer ....................................................................... 5033, 5034

Pulsar .....................................................................................5026

RCA ................................................................. 5047, 5049, 5052

Realistic ...................................................................... 5009, 5049

Regal ........................................................................... 5022, 5035

Regency ................................................................................ 5017

Rembrandt ........................................................................... 5003

Runco .................................................................................... 5026

Samsung ..................................................................... 5014, 5034

Scientific Atlanta ................................. 5006, 5036, 5037, 5038

Signal ........................................................................... 5014, 5018

Signature ...............................................................................5003

SL Marx .................................................................................5014

Sprucer ................................................................................. 5052

Starcom ........................................................... 5007, 5018, 5053

Stargate ...................................................................... 5014, 5018

Starquest ............................................................................... 5018

Tandy ..................................................................................... 5040

Teleview ................................................................................ 5014

Tocom ............................................................. 5004, 5023, 5041

Toshiba .................................................................................. 5026

Tusa ........................................................................................ 5018

TV86 ......................................................................................5027

Unika ............................................................... 5008, 5009, 5011

United Artists ...................................................................... 5002

United Cable ....................................................................... 5053

Universal .............................................. 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011

Videoway .............................................................................. 5044

Viewstar ............................................... 5015, 5025, 5027, 5040

Zenith .............................................................. 5026, 5050, 5051

Satellite Antenna Receiver

Chapparal .................................................................. 5056, 5057

Drake ......................................................................... 5058, 5059

GE ............................................................................... 5000, 5001

General Instuments ...................................... 5060, 5061, 5062

Panasonic ..............................................................................5075

Primestar .............................................................................. 5076

Proscan ...................................................................... 5000, 5001

RCA ............................................................................ 5000, 5001

Realistic .................................................................................5063

Sony ....................................................................................... 5072

STS1 ....................................................................................... 5064

STS2 ....................................................................................... 5065

STS3 ....................................................................................... 5066

STS4 ....................................................................................... 5067

Toshiba ....................................................................... 5068, 5073

Uniden SAT .......................................................................... 5069

Auxiliary

(For some RCA, GE, Proscan and Dimensia brands only)

AM/FM .................................................................................. 0003

Auxiliary Component ........................................................ 0004

CD ......................................................................................... 0007

SAT1 ...................................................................................... 0008

SAT2 ...................................................................................... 0011

DVD ...................................................................................... 0010

Phono .................................................................................... 0005

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Chapter 4

Using the VCR’s Features

Chapter Overview:

• Recording

• Express Recording (XPR)

• Timer Recordings

• Using the VCR Plus+ System

• Copying and Editing Tapes

Changing Entertainment. Again.

VCR Features

Recording Features

Your VCR provides many ways to capture programming:

1. Recording Press one button to record a program from the current VCR channel.

2. Express Recording (XPR) Allows recording to start while a program is being watched. This feature automatically stops recording after a designated period of time.

3. Timer Recording Program the VCR for a daily, weekly, or one-time recording which will automatically start and stop at the times you set.

4. Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+® System Program the VCR by entering a PlusCode® programming number found in most TV program listings.

Express Recording (XPR)

Use XPR to quickly record the remaining portion of a program being watched. XPR is a great way to capture the end of a sporting event that has run into overtime or a live broadcast that runs long.

XPR works in 30-minute increments. You can capture the last 30, 60, 90, etc. minutes of programming (depending on tape length), up to four hours total.

Rec Ch 36 Record Length 0:00

Rec Ch 36 Record Length 1:30

Press REC to set length

To Activate XPR:

1. If necessary, turn on the VCR and tune it to the channel with the desired programming.

2. If necessary, insert a tape with its safety tab in place into the VCR. Make sure the tape is cued to record at the proper starting point.

Note: To override the set recording speed, press the remote control’s SPEED button repeatedly to toggle between SP and SLP choices.

3. Press the RECORD button on the remote control (REC on the VCR front panel) to start record mode.

4. Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the recording duration.

• Each press of the RECORD button adds 30 minutes of recording time.

• The VCR automatically turns off after recording for the set duration.

• To stop an XPR recording, press and hold the STOP button on the

remote control or VCR front panel for several seconds until STOP appears on the VCR on-screen display.

VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of the Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs. 3 Use VCR Plus+ Code

VCR Features

Timer Recording

You can program up to eight different broadcasts to be recorded.

Notes– In order for a timer recording to work:

• The VCR’s clock must be set correctly.

• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place and enough tape to record

the program.

• If you’ve set up the VCR with a cable box for all channels, the output of

your cable box appears in the channel item of the Timer Recording menu.

• PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if two programs whose times overlap

are entered.

How often should this

0 Exit

program record?

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

Program 1 has been saved

0 Cancel

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

Press MENU to continue

• appears in the display when you turn off the VCR and a timer

recording has been set. a timer recording has been set and the unit is turned off.

• For a cable box or satellite receiver, turn it on and tune it to the

channel you want to record before the recording is to begin.

flashes if there is no tape in the VCR when

To Set Up to as Many as Eight Timer Recording Programs:

1. Press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press the 2 button to choose TIMER RECORDINGS.

3. Press the 1 button to choose Create a New Program.

4. Select how often you want the program to record.

5. Enter the data for the program with the number buttons.

Data entered includes the channel number (if using A/V jacks to connect the VCR to the TV, press INPUT to select the Video Line Input), and start and end times (including AM or PM). The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock. Both the recording date and speed can be changed.

6. Review the information to make sure it is correct.

7. Press the MENU button to save.

Stopping a Timer Recording

To stop or Cancel a Timer Recording in Progress (Even an Express Recording):

Press and hold the STOP button for several seconds until STOP appears in the on-screen display.

Program 1 (One time)

Channel 104 Cable Start Time 12:00 AM End Time 01:30 AM Start Date 11/16/01 Fri Tape Speed SLP Press INFO to edit Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU for next prog

Reviewing and Clearing Programs

To review programs that you have already set up:

1. Press the MENU button to display the VCR Main Menu.

2. Press the 2 button to choose TIMER RECORDINGS.

3. Press the 2 button to choose Review Existing Progs.

4. Press INFO to edit, CLEAR to erase, or MENU to see the next saved timer recording program.

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VCR Features

VCR Plus+ GOLD Programming System

The VCR Plus+ GOLD programming system makes timer recordings easier by automatically setting and updating the clock and channel list for you. During the one-time QuickSet Guide setup, 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 should be input for you.

Time, date, and VCR Plus+ system information are downloaded from participating TV stations over your antenna or cable system. The 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 channel lineups, your VCR will get the most current channel list automatically, freeing you from having to manually change the channel list.

If your VCR Plus+ GOLD system fails to download the proper information for any reason, you can always manually map the channels. If you keep getting prompts about multiple cable services in your area, you can turn off AUTO VCR Plus+ download by choosing 2 in the VCR Plus+ SETUP menu.

To Turn Off the Automatic VCR Plus+ Download:

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

VCR PLUS+ SETUP

1 Set channel lists 2 Auto VCR Plus+: ON

VCR Plus+ data was not found.

0 Exit

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

2. Press 4 to select CHANNELS.

3. Press 4 to select VCR Plus+ Setup.

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

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

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VCR Features

Mapping VCR Plus+ System Channels Manually

Using the VCR Plus+ GOLD programming system can make setting up timer recordings for cable or standard TV easier. If your VCR Plus+ GOLD system setup failed during the interactive Setup, then you will see a prompt on the screen.

VCR PLUS+ SETUP

Last automatic setup was unsuccessful. Would you like to:

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

VCR PLUS+ SETUP

1 Set channel lists 2 Auto VCR Plus+: ON

VCR Plus+ data was not found.

0 Exit

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

If the automatic download continuously fails, 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 on the following pages.

To Manually Map VCR Plus+ System Channels:

1. Press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press the 4 button to choose CHANNELS.

3. Press the 4 button to choose VCR Plus+ Setup.

4. Press 1 to display the Set channel lists menu.

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

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

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 only an example.)

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VCR Features

VCR Plus+ Cable TV Codes

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

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.

Note: Refer to your local TV program listings for a complete VCR Plus+ channel list for your viewing area or contact your cable company. Using the list may save you some time.

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VCR Plus+ System Worksheet

VCR Features

Broadcast or

Cable-TV

Station Name

VCR Plus+ System

Channel Number**

HBO 33

ESPN 34

Channel Number

You Receive the

Station On*

*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.

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VCR Features

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program)

Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP (Second Audio Program). For details about turning on broadcast stereo or SAP, see page 48.

1. Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or the TV’s Video Line Input).

2. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

3. If your VCR viewing channel is 3 or 4, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the front display. If not, press the TV•VCR button on the remote control to turn it on.

4. Press the SPEED button on the remote control if you want to override the preferred tape speed setting. The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen.

5. Select the channel or Video Line Input to be recorded.

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

7. Press RECORD to start recording.

8. Press STOP when finished.

CABLE BOX or ANTENNA

OUT

PLAYBACK VCR

RECORDING VCR

Caution:

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

Copying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRs

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

1. Turn on the TV and VCRs.

2. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or the TV’s Video Line Input).

3. If you connected your VCR using coaxial cables, tune the recording VCR to

ANT. IN

RF OUT

3 4

ANT. IN

RF OUT

3 4

TO TV

channel 3 or 4—whichever is selected on the back of the VCR.

If you have connected the VCR using A/V jacks and cables, press INPUT on the recording VCR’s remote control to select the Video Line Input. Select L1 for the jacks on the back of the VCR or L2 for the jacks on the front.

4. Insert the tape you want copied into the playback VCR. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into the recording VCR.

5. Press PLAY on the playback VCR to begin playback. When you reach the point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying, press the PAUSE button. You may need to adjust the tracking.

6. Press the RECORD button, then press PAUSE on the recording VCR.

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

8. To edit segments that you do not want to copy:

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

• Press PAUSE on recording VCR to pause copying.

• Locate the next segment you want to copy on the playback VCR by

using FWD, REV, and PLAY, and then press PAUSE.

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

9. Press STOP on both VCRs when finished.

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VCR Features

Picture Search Options

The basic way to search during playback is using the remote control’s FORWARD or REVERSE buttons (FWD and REV on the VCR front display panel). This section contains several other options available for searching a tape.

Insert Tape:

Don’t forget to insert a recorded tape when using the search features.

Forward and Reverse Search

You can search a tape during playback either forward or reverse in direction.

Note: Sound is turned off during picture search.

1. Press the FORWARD button to search forward or the REVERSE button to search backwards.

2. Press the FORWARD, REVERSE, or PLAY button to return to normal playback.

Slow Motion

You can view a tape during play or play-pause mode using Slow Motion search.

1. In pause mode, press the FORWARD (FWD) or REVERSE (REV) button to start slow-motion playback.

2. Press the FORWARD button to increase or the REVERSE button to decrease the search speed.

3. Use the TRACKING + or – buttons to remove any streaks from the picture.

4. Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback.

The VCR switches automatically from slow-motion playback to stop mode after a few uninterrupted minutes.

Frame Advance

Frame Advance lets you view single-frame action during playback.

1. While playback is in progress, press the remote control’s PAUSE button (PLAY/PAUSE on the VCR) to freeze the action.

2. Press the F. ADV button on the remote control each time you want to view the next frame of the recording.

3. Press the PAUSE or PLAY button on the remote control (PLAY/PAUSE on the VCR) to return to normal playback.

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VCR Features

Index Search

The VCR has a VHS Index Search System that automatically records index marks on the tape every time you start a recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks or by scanning. The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are at on the tape.

To Activate Index Search:

1. While in playback mode, press the STOP button to halt the action.

INDEX SEARCH

Press REV or FWD to begin scanning OR enter a specific index number

Press SEARCH to exit

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

3. If you want to search through a certain number of index marks, press two number buttons to enter the number of marks you want to search. Press the CLEAR button on the remote control to correct an entry.

4. Press the FORWARD button to search forward or the REVERSE button to search in reverse. The VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback. If you did not enter a specific index number, the VCR will locate the next index mark and begin playback.

5. Press STOP to stop Index Search.

Notes– Certain index marks may be missed by the VCR including:

• Marks too close to the current location of the tape.

• Those at the beginning of a recording lasting five minutes or less.

• Index marks that start at the beginning of the tape.

GO-TO SEARCH

Current tape counter is 2:17:25

Press REV or FWD to go to -:--:00

Go-To Search

The Go-To Search feature enables the VCR to quickly locate a counter reading anywhere on the tape. When the VCR locates the counter reading, it will begin playback.

1. Press the STOP button.

Press SEARCH to exit

2. Repeatedly press the SEARCH button on the remote control until the GO-TO SEARCH menu appears on the screen.

3. Use the number buttons to enter the hour and/or minute of the counter reading to which you want the VCR to go. If necessary, press the CLEAR button on the remote control to correct an entry.

4. Press the FORWARD button to search ahead or the REVERSE button to search behind.

5. Press the STOP button to end a Go-To search.

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VCR Features

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE

This feature uses patented technology to detect and mark most commercials on your tape for any recording that is more than 15 minutes long. Once recording is finished, the VCR rewinds the tape to the beginning of the recording and determines where the commercials are located. It then marks the beginning and end of the detected commercial segments, and when finished, returns the tape to the end of the recording. It does not erase commercials from the tape.

During playback, the VCR automatically skips the detected commercial segments, or you can chose to manually skip them. This feature reduces three minutes of commercials to approximately 8-12 seconds of fast forwarding in the SLP speed. You can select a background display of blue or see the video as the commercials are skipped.

Because television signals do not indicate where commercials are located, this feature finds and marks them through a set of formulas based on how television is broadcast today. Since television stations broadcast differently and insert their own commercials, you may experience some variations in this feature’s effectiveness. Station promotions, identifications, and announcements are not considered commercials, but might be skipped. For more information, see “Questions and Answers About COMMERCIAL ADVANCE ” in the Reference section.

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 ADVANCEE 0 Exit

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE

1 Marking: ON 2 Playback: AUTO 3 Display: Blue

0 Exit

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

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

3. Press 8 to display the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu.

Now you can select one of the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE features.

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Marking

Press 1 to turn commercial Marking ON or OFF.

• Select ON, and the VCR will mark commercials within approximately 30 seconds for the following types of recording:

— Timer, Timer with VCR Plus+, or Express Recording The VCR

automatically marks commercials after the power is turned off.

— Recording The VCR prompts you to mark the commercials when

the recording is stopped.

• Select OFF and the VCR will not mark the commercials.

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

The VCR will begin marking in 30 seconds...

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COMMERCIAL ADVANCE

1 Marking: ON 2 Playback: AUTO 3 Display: Blue

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COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Playback

Press 2 to switch between Playback: AUTO and MANUAL.

• Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically advance through the blocks of marked commercials.

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

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

A commercial will not be skipped if a recording starts in the middle of a commercial segment, one isolated commercial is shown without others, or a commercial is longer than one minute. Press FWD on the VCR (FORWARD on remote) to scan through the commercial.

Part of a recorded program may be skipped if the program segment is between commercials and less than one minute or there are frequent dark and quiet scenes.

• Select MANUAL and the VCR won’t advance through the blocks of marked commercials until you press SEARCH.

To Override Automatic Skipping

If part of the program you’ve recorded is passed over, you can temporarily override the automatic skipping feature of COMMERCIAL ADVANCE.

1. While the desired portion of the program is being skipped, press the PLAY or STOP button on the remote control or VCR front panel.

2. To view the portion of the tape that was skipped, rewind the tape back to a position before the skipping started using the REVERSE (REV) button.

3. Press the PLAY button to start playback. The portion of the tape will no longer be skipped.

Automatic skipping will be enabled again after the VCR detects the end of the commercial group.

Notes: If you press SEARCH during playback of material other than commercials, the VCR advances to the end of the next “marked” commercial block and resumes playback.

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

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Display

Press 3 to switch between Display: BLUE or VIDEO.

• Select BLUE to display a blue background when the VCR advances through the block of marked commercials.

• Select VIDEO to display the recorded video when the VCR advances through the block of marked commercials.

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MOVIE ADVANCE

MOVIE ADVANCE helps you locate certain parts of prerecorded movies (rented or purchased). This feature works two ways: 1) you can go to the beginning of the movie, or, 2) you can skip from one preview to the next. MOVIE ADVANCE works only on tapes with the safety tab removed recorded in SP speed.

1. To select MOVIE ADVANCE, insert a tape with its safety tab removed and press the SEARCH button on the remote control.

MOVIE ADVANCE

What type of tape is this?

1 Purchased/Rented Movie 2 Home Recording 3 Other

Press CLEAR to cancel

MOVIE ADVANCE

Would you like to go to the start of the movie or to the next preview?

1 Go to movie 2 Go to preview

Press CLEAR to cancel

MOVIE ADVANCE

The movie is ready. Press PLAY to start.

2. Press 1 if the tape is a purchased or rented movie, press 2 if it’s a recording made at home, or press 3 if it’s something else, you don’t know, or you do not want to select MOVIE ADVANCE.

Pressing 2 or 3 gives the same response and takes you to a different search feature. If you accidentally make a wrong selection, press STOP•EJECT on the VCR (STOP on remote) and reinsert the tape. Press SEARCH.

If you press 1, the MOVIE ADVANCE menu appears.

3. Press 1 to advance directly to the beginning of the movie or press 2 to view the first (next) preview.

• Press 1 to Go To Movie. The following screen appears with a blue

background.

When the movie is found, you will see a message reading The movie is ready. Press PLAY to start.

Note: You can press the STOP button to cancel the MOVIE ADVANCE search.

• Press 2 to Go To Preview. The on-screen display will tell you that the

VCR is looking for the start of the next preview.

When a preview is detected, the VCR cues it and begins playing.

Press STOP to cancel

To Override the Show Previews Mode:

Press the SEARCH button while a tape is being searched.

Pressing the SEARCH button while:

• The tape is reversing will begin searching for the start of the next preview

Searching for preview

or long commercial.

• The tape is searching forward for the next preview will reverse the tape back to the start current preview.

Press SEARCH to reverse Press STOP to cancel

• The VCR is playing will advance the tape to the start of the next preview, long commercial, or the start of the movie (whichever comes first).

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Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature

To protect set timer recordings and to disable the VCR for use, the unit can be locked so that the buttons on the front panel or remote control won’t work.

• To Lock: Press and hold either the remote control’s ON•OFF or VCR button until the front panel display flashes.

• To Unlock: Press and hold either the remote control’s ON•OFF or VCR button until the front panel display flashes for several seconds. Unlocking is the only way to turn on and use the VCR.

Tracking

Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes streaks and noise from the picture. Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a tape or turn on the VCR. Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR. Use the TRACKING –/+ buttons on the VCR front panel or remote control to remove streaks and noise. You can also use tracking when pausing a tape to reduce the noise of the stilled picture.

When manually adjusting the picture, automatic tracking is turned off. To turn automatic tracking back on, eject the tape and reinsert it.

Note: Tracking has no effect when recording– only during playback.

Hours

Minutes

0:30:00

Seconds

Time Counter

The time counter shows the actual time used when recording or playing back a tape. The time counter helps locate the beginning or end of recorded events. It resets to 0:00:00 whenever a tape is ejected from the VCR.

For example, if you record a 30–minute program at the beginning of a tape, rewind it, and then want to go to the end of the first program to start another recording:

1. Press the INFO button twice to display only the time counter.

2. Press the CLEAR button to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.

3. Press the remote control’s FORWARD button (FWD on the VCR) to advance a tape until the time counter reads 0:30:00.

4. Press the STOP button. This is the approximate end of a 30-minute program (you may want to press the PLAY button to verify). When the tape is cued correctly, you can begin recording.

5. Press the INFO button to remove the time counter from the screen and return to the normal display mode.

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On-Screen Displays

Pressing the INFO button displays the status of the VCR (Stop, Play Record, etc.) as well as the channel number, time counter position, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen.

Note: The date and time must be set before they can be displayed.

Stop Ch 05 0:30:00

11/18/01 Sun 1:30PM SLP

On-screen display (times out)

0:30:00

Time counter only (does not time out)

1. Press the INFO button to show the on-screen displays. The current time is displayed in the VCR’s front panel.

2. Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain on the screen. The time counter is also displayed in the VCR’s front panel.

3. Press INFO again to have no displays appear on the TV screen. The time counter remains in the VCR’s display panel. This is useful for dubbing tapes.

No displays will appear (useful for dubbing)

4. Press the INFO button again to return to the normal display. The current time is displayed in the VCR’s display panel.

Note: Turning off the VCR also resets the displays.

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AUDIO

1 Reception: STEREO 2 Tape Playback: HI-FI

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Audio Set-Up Features

Your VCR’s audio setup features affect both tape playback and recordings. The features in this section are accessed through the AUDIO menu.

To Display the Audio Menu:

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

2. Press 7 to choose AUDIO.

With the AUDIO menu displayed, you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.

Reception

Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a Second Audio Program (SAP) which offers a second language. The Reception feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record. Press 1 repeatedly to switch between Reception: STEREO, MONO, or SAP.

• STEREO– used for normal or stereo broadcast TV recording. The HI-FI indicator lights on the VCR front panel when the VCR’s tuned station is broadcasting in stereo.

• MONO– used if the stereo signal is weak or the sound is too noisy.

• SAP– used to hear/record a Second Audio Program instead of the normal

audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks.

Tape Playback

The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi stereo and linear tracks on the tape. Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track. In the AUDIO menu, press the 2 button repeatedly to switch between Tape Playback: Hi-Fi, LINEAR, and MIX.

To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier/ receiver using the audio jacks. The Tape Playback feature lets you select which audio you play back.

• Hi-Fi Used to play back sound recorded on the Hi-Fi tracks and for normal use.

• LINEAR Used to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural track, such as a Second Audio Program, or a dubbed voice-over.

• MIX Used to play back the sound recorded on both the linear track and the Hi-Fi track, sound-on-sound. The Hi-Fi indicator lights when MIX is active.

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Chapter Overview:

• Troubleshooting

• Commercial Advance Q&A

• Front, Rear, and Display Panel Diagrams

• Specifications

• Care and Cleaning

• Warranty Information

• Finding the TV’s Video Line Input

• Advanced Connection Diagram

• Glossary

• Index

Changing Entertainment. Again.

Other Information

Troubleshooting Tips

In this section, you will find answers to common recording, playback, and general VCR questions. Consulting with this section first when there is problem may help you answer common questions.

General VCR Problems

No power

• Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet.

• Check to make sure your connections are correct.

VCR does not respond to the remote control

• Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and the remote control.

• The remote control’s batteries may need changing.

• You are not in VCR-controlling mode. Press the remote control’s VCR button to control it.

There’s poor or no picture for normal TV viewing

• Make sure the VCR indicator is off.

• Make sure the TV is switched to an active channel.

• Make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.

Rewind does not operate

• Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound.

The clock shows an incorrect time or date

• There may have been a power interruption. Reset the VCR’s time and date.

• Make sure the clock is set accurately (check AM/PM and date).

• Check the Daylight-Saving setting. The clock may have adjusted for Daylight-Saving Time.

• Time did not adjust for Daylight-Saving time.

• Check to make sure the Daylight-Saving Time feature is set correctly.

The VCR makes noise when stopped

• The VCR is removing the tape from the playheads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode.

Cannot select channels over 69

• Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE.

TIMER flashes on the VCR front panel display

• The clock is not set.

• Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set ad the power is turned

off.

On-screen menus appear in English, French, or Spanish

• Check the LANGUAGE feature for the preferred on-screen language.

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Recording Problems

Will not record

• Make sure there is a recordable tape in the VCR.

• Eject then reinsert the tape.

• Make sure the tape is not broken.

• Make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback.

• Make sure the Pro-Tect Plus feature is not active.

A VCR Plus+ system or timer recording was not made or the wrong program recorded

• Make sure the correct PlusCode programming number is entered.

• Make sure the program was entered correctly (the wrong channel or times may be entered).

• Make sure the cable box or satellite receiver was turned on when recording was to begin.

• There may have been a power interruption. Reset the time and date.

• Check to see if time and date are correct – including AM/PM.

• Make sure the program did not exceed the tape’s length or that the tape was not rewound beforehand.

• Make sure the VCR was turned off at the time recording started.

• Make sure there was a tape in the VCR with its safety tab intact.

• The VCR ejects tapes when the end is reached during a timer recording.

• Make sure the VCR Plus+ system setup was completed correctly.

Will not record

• Make sure the tape’s safety tab is intact.

• Make sure the VCR is not in Video Line Input mode. Press INPUT on the remote control to return to

normal viewing.

Playback Problems

Snowy or no picture during playback

• Press the remote control’s TV•VCR button to activate VCR-controlling mode. VCR appears in the front panel display when active.

• Check the TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel selected with CH. 3/4 switch on the back of the VCR.

• Check to make sure the TV’s fine tuning is correct for the channel selected.

• If you use A/V cables and jacks to connect the VCR to the TV, check all connections for snug and

correct connections.

• Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to Video Line Input (see How to Find Your TV’s Video Line Input in this section of the manual for detailed information).

• Try another tape.

• Some snow/streaks are normal during search, stop action, frame advance, and slow-motion playback.

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Streaks in picture during normal playback

• Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down for the best picture.

• Check to make sure the tape is of good quality and not worn out.

Time counter not working or time counter not working in search modes

• The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape. When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered, the time counter will hold its count until recorded material is detected again.

• A minus (–) will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther back than a counter reading of 0:00:00.

• The time counter disappears during search; this is normal.

Will not play

• Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR.

• Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette.

• Check to make sure the tape is not broken.

• Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback.

• Check the Pro-Tect Plus™ feature.

Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly

• Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.

• Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set correctly.

• If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu, try using either

CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead.

• May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels. Contact your local cable company for more information.

Tape plays back in slow motion

• Press PLAY to return to normal playback.

Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically

• Check to make sure the AUTO PLAY ON/OFF feature is set to ON.

Time counter disappears during searching

• This is normal.

There is no stereo sound during playback

• Make sure the Tape Playback feature is set to Hi-Fi to hear stereo sound during playback.

• You must use A/V cables (not provided) and jacks to connect the VCR to the TV (or stereo) to hear true stereo

sound during playback.

The stereo Audio is too noisy

• The stereo signal is weak. Set the Reception: STEREO/SAP/MONO to MONO.

• Press either the TRACKING – or + button to minimize picture noise.

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Questions and Answers About

Will commercials be scanned through only on playback of recordings?

Yes. The VCR rewinds and marks commercial segments after a recording is finished.

How fast does this feature scan through commercial breaks?

In SLP tape speed, a 3-minute commercial break is scanned through in approximately 8-12 seconds. In SP, it takes about 25-35 seconds.

Are commercials still recorded if I want to watch them?

Yes. The recorded program, including commercials, can be viewed by setting the Playback feature to MANUAL.

What if the VCR scans forward through part of my program?

Press PLAY or STOP while the tape is being automatically skipped. Rewind the tape back to a position before skipping started, then press PLAY. Automatic skipping will start again after the end of the commercial group is detected by the VCR.

Once a recording has been marked, does COMMERCIAL ADVANCE work each time the tape is played?

Yes. If the Playback feature is set to AUTO, the marked commercials should be skipped each time the tape is played in a VCR that has the feature.

After marking commercials, is the tape left at the beginning or end of the recording?

The tape is left at the end of the recording so it is in position to begin additional programmed recordings.

Does the marking process interfere with other programmed recordings?

No. If two or more recordings are programmed together without sufficient time to mark the first recording, marking will take place after all recordings are completed.

What happens if the marking process is interrupted?

Marking can be interrupted to allow use of the VCR. Marking will resume again when the VCR’s power is turned off as long as the tape has not been ejected from the VCR.

Does COMMERCIAL ADVANCE work in all recording speeds?

Yes, the feature works in SP and SLP.

Will COMMERCIAL ADVANCE marked recordings work in non-Commercial Advance VCRs?

A marked recording will play in a VCR that does not have the feature, but commercials will not automatically be skipped.

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RECORD

POWER

VIDEO

INPUT LEFTMONO RIGHT

TV•VCR

TAPE SPEED

INPUT

CHANNEL

TRACKING

STOP•EJECT

REV FWD

Front Panel

AUDIO (LEFT/MONO and RIGHT) and VIDEO Input Jacks Receives signals from another component (like another VCR or camcorder) when connected to the VCR using A/V jacks. Use the INPUT button to select L2 to record from these jacks (L1 indicates the rear panel A/V jacks being active).

CHANNEL TRACKING Up and Down Adjusts the image quality by removing picture “noise” and distortion.

FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and increases slow-motion speed.

PLAY•PAUSE Plays a tape. Pauses action for viewing during playback. Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes.

POWER Turns the VCR on or off.

RECORD Starts VCR recording. Also used for Express Recording (XPR).

REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture in reverse during

playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed.

STOP/EJECT A single press of this button stops normal VCR functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast-forward, or pause. If pressed a second time, this button ejects an inserted tape.

TV•VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV cable/ antenna signal.

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VCR

Display Panel

Time, Channel Number, Line Input Indicator (L1 or L2), Tape Speed Indicator, or Status Indicator

Channel Number or Line Input Indicator The channel number appears when the VCR is tuned

to a channel. The line indicator (L1 or L2) appears when the VCR’s line input is selected. Select L1 to record from the back jacks or L2 to record from the front jacks.

Time The current time appears. Only an AM indicator appears with the time. There is no indicator for PM.

Status Indicators Show what the VCR is doing.

• dn & Ld (Down and Load) Front panel display alternates between these two words when time data is being downloaded.

• EJCT (Eject) Cassette ejected

• FF Fast forwarding

• HI VCR turned on and BYE VCR turned off

• PLAY In playback (flashes during play-pause and slow)

• REW Rewinding

• R0:30 Express recording in progress

• SAFE Pro-Tect Plus feature turned on

• SCH and SCH – Forward or reverse search

• SP and SLP Tape speed

• STILL Play-pause

• STOP Tape is stopped

Timer Indicator ( ) Lights during an express or timer recording or when the VCR is set for a timer recording and turned off. Flashes when a timer recording is set and there is no tape in the VCR.

VCR Indicator (Applies only if the VCR Viewing Channel is 3 or 4). Press the TV•VCR button to turn on or off.

• VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR.

• VCR indicator off: Picture from TV channel.

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ANT. IN

RF OUT

CH.

3 4

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

Back Panel

ANT. IN jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when the VCR is attached with RF cables.

AUDIO (LEFT and RIGHT) and VIDEO IN jacks Receives signals from another component, such as another VCR or camcorder, when connected to these jacks. Use the INPUT button on the VCR or remote control to select the rear video line input A/V jacks (L1) to record from these jacks.

AUDIO (Right and Left) and VIDEO OUT jacks Sends signals from the VCR to another component, like a TV or another VCR, when the other component is connected to these jacks.

CH. 3/4 switch Determines the channel to which the TV must be tuned in order to see the VCR’s picture. Not used when connecting the VCR to the TV using A/V cables.

RF OUT jack Passes the VCR’s signal to a TV using the supplied RF cable.

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Specifications

Format: VHS

Record/Playback Video: 4-head System: Audio: VHS Hi-Fi record/playback system

Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color

Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined

antenna terminal

Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability*

(125 cable channels)

Canada: 178 channels capability*

(122 cable channels)

Type: AutoProgramming frequency synthesis

Power Requirement: 120V AC, 60 Hz

Power Consumption: 17 watts (standby < 3 watts)

Dimensions: 3.58 inches high (91 mm)

16.92 inches wide (430 mm)

9.57 inches deep (243 mm)

Other Information

Weight: 7.1 pounds (3.2 kg)

Other: Automatic head cleaner

Storage Temperature - 22˚F to +149˚F Range: (-30˚C to +65˚C)

Operating +41˚F to +104˚F Temperature Range: (+5˚C to +40˚C)

*Check your cable company‘s compatibility requirements.

Cleaning the VCR

Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top, back, sides, and bottom of the VCR and all connected components.

Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. We recommend using a nonabrasive, antistatic cleaner and polisher.

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RCA VCR Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• 90 days for labor charges.

• One year for parts.

The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.

What we will do:

• Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your VCR.

• Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts required to

repair your VCR.

How you get service:

• Take your VCR to any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA VCR Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.

• Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your evidence of purchase date or first rental.

• Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate your VCR. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer.)

• Installation and related adjustments.

• Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Cleaning of video/audio heads.

• Batteries.

• A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial

purposes.

• A VCR purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.

• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

Product Registration:

• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your VCR. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.

How State Law relates to warranty:

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your VCR unit outside the United States:

• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.

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INPUT Button

VCR1

DVD

MUTE

SPEED

GUIDE

INPUT

RECORD

TV Button

ON • OFF

VCR2

CH +

CH -

PLAY FORWARDREVERSE

STOP PAUSE

AUX

SAT

GO BACK

INFO

CLEAR

ANTENNA

•

CABLE

Finding the TV’s Video Line Input

You need to tune your TV to the video line input if you are using the VCR’s Audio/Video (A/V) OUT jacks to connect to the TV’s A/V input jacks. You must select the TV’s video line input before you can see the VCR’s menus, the cable/antenna reception, and the content that’s on a tape.

The video line input for TVs varies by brand and model. Below are some steps to try to find your TV’s video line input:

• If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or Proscan, press the TV button on the VCR’s remote control, then press the INPUT button.

• If you have another brand of TV, see the chapter Using the Remote Control to see if the VCR’s remote can be programmed to control your

TV. If so, once completed, follow the step above.

If those options do not work, try the following ideas. You might access the video line input by:

• Pressing a button on the TV’s remote control (see the table below).

• Selecting a specific channel from the TV’s on-screen menu system (see

the table below).

• Tuning directly to the video line input by selecting a specific channel number (see the table below)

• Going through all available channels by pressing the channel up or down buttons on the TV or its remote control.

Common Video Line Input scenarios:

Video Input Channel Variations

- TRACKING +

EDIT

FR.ADV

Button/Switch Button on the Channel on the TV TV Remote Number

VIDEO VID 1 00 SIGNAL LINE 90 VID 1 VID 91 VID 2 VIDEO 92 S-VID S-VID 93 S-VIDEO INPUT VID 1

S-VIDEO VID 2 SOURCE AUX

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Advanced Connection

TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver

• Using A/V and RF Coaxial Cables

Note: Your satellite receiver and television back panels may not look exactly like the models shown here.

This connection can also be used for a cable box.

1. Connect the VCR to the TV

A. Connect one end of the supplied RF

coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on the back of the VCR and the other end to the TV’s antenna input jack.

B. Connect the A/V cables. Connect audio

cables to the VCR’s R and L Audio OUT jacks and the other ends to the TV’s corresponding audio input jacks (if your TV only has one audio input jack, use the VCR’s L audio jack to connect). Connect one end of the video cable to the VCR’s VIDEO OUT jack, and the other end to the TV’s video input jack.

2. Connect the satellite receiver to the VCR

A. Connect one end of a second RF coaxial

cable (not included) to the VCR’s ANT. IN jack. Connect the other end to the satellite receiver’s antenna output jack.

B. Connect the A/V cables. Connect audio

cables to the VCR’s R and L audio IN jacks and the other ends to the satellite receiver’s audio output jacks. Connect one end of the video cable to the VCR’s VIDEO IN jack, and the other end to the satellite receiver’s video output jack.

VCR

Satellite

VCR

SATELLITE RECEIVER

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

L / MONO

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

OUT

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

3 4

SATELLITE

From Cable or TV Antenna

CABLE/ ANTENNA

ANT. IN

RF OUT

CH3 CH4

From Satellite

3. Connect a TV antenna or cable feed to the satellite receiver

If you have cable or a standard TV antenna, connect its RF coaxial cable (not included) to the antenna input jack on the satellite receiver.

4. Connect the satellite antenna’s cable to the satellite receiver

Connect the satellite antenna’s RF coaxial cable feed (not included) to the receiver’s satellite input jack.

Note: To hear stereo output from the satellite receiver, you must use the video line input

“channel.” RF coaxial cable only carries mono sound.

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A/V Jacks & Cables Commonly called “RCA-type” cables. Improves picture and sound quality over RF Coaxial cables. A/V cables are required for stereo audio.

EnergySaver Automatically turns the VCR off after a user-defined period of inactivity.

Express Recording (XPR) A method of timer recording which tapes for a set period of time using 30-minute increments.

Pro-Tect Plus™ Allows the VCR to be disabled so that the front panel and remote control buttons don’t work. Useful for protecting timer recordings.

QuickSet Guide An first-time use, interactive, menu-based system that walks you through several setup steps in a series of questions. The QuickSet Guide is also available in the VCR’s Main Menu.

SAP (Second Audio Program) A second sound track that may be included with a stereo broadcast. Usually used for foreign language dubs of programs.

Other Information

VCR Channels List The active list of channels available to the VCR using the CHANNEL +/- buttons.

XPR See Express Recording above.

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Index

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen

21 Arrow buttons 28, 29 Audio

playback type 48

selecting 48 Audio features, set up 48 AUDIO IN jacks 60 AUDIO menu 48 Audio/Video (A/V) jacks 18, 54, 56 Auto channel search 20 Auto clock feature 21 Auto play feature 13, 23 Auto TV/VCR feature 24 Automatic rewind 13 Automatic tracking 13, 46 AUX button 28

Back panel jacks 56 Back-lit remote 28 Basic recording 13 Batteries (remote control) 11 Broadcast stereo TV recording 40

Cable box codes 19 Cable box setup 16 Cables

positioning 6 CH + and - buttons 29, 30 CHANNEL buttons 20 Channels, adding/removing 21 CHANNELS menu 16, 18, 20, 37 CLEAR button 29, 30, 42 Clock display 55 COMMERCIAL ADVANCE 43

questions and answers 53 Component buttons 28 Connections 8 Controls

back panel 56

front panel 54 Copying tapes 40

Date and time setting 21 Design specifications 57 Digital satellite receiver setup 16 Display panel 55 Displays, on screen 47 DVD button 28

EDIT button 29 EJECT button 13 EnergySaver feature 25 Express Recording (XPR) 2, 34

FR. ADV button 29 FR. ADV button 41 FORWARD button 13, 29, 41 Frame advance 41 Front panel controls 54 FWD button 40, 41, 46

Glossary 61 GO BACK button 29, 30 GUIDE button 30

Index search 42 Indicators in display panel 55 INFO button 29, 46 INPUT button 29, 35, 40, 59

L1 indicator 40 L2 indicator 40 LANGUAGE menu 16 Light button 28 Locking feature 46

Mapping VCR Plus+ Programming

System Channels Manu 37 MENU button 16, 35, 37, 43, 48 MUTE button 30

Number buttons 23, 29

OK button 28 ON•OFF button 28, 46 On-screen displays 47 Overheating 6

PAUSE button 13, 29, 40 Picture search options 41 PLAY button 13, 29, 40 PLAY/PAUSE button 41 POWER button 13 Power surges 6 PREFERENCES menu 23, 43 Pro-Tect Plus locking feature 46

QuickSet guide 16

REC display 55 Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP

feature 40, 48 RECORD button 13, 29, 34, 40, 54

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Recording

basic 13 broadcast stereo TV 40 copying /editing tapes 40 Express (XPR) 2, 34 SAP 40 speeds 25 timer 35

Remote

buttons 28 Remote, batteries 11 Removing/adding channels 21 REV button 40, 54 REVERSE button 13, 29, 41 Reviewing timer programs 35 Rewind, automatic 13 RF OUT jack 56

Safety tab 13, 24 SAP 40 SAT•CABLE button 28 Satellite receiver codes 17 Search

forward 41

reverse 41 SEARCH button 29, 42 Set up

auto play feature 23

auto TV/VCR feature 24

cable box 16

Daylight-Saving 22

digital satellite system 16

front panel 25

language feature 16

PREFERENCES menu 23

tape speed feature 25

time and date 21

time zone 22

using menu system 16

VCR Plus+ channels 37 Signal type

changing 20

selecting 20

Slow motion 41 Specifications 57 Speed

SLP 25

SP 25 SPEED button 13, 25, 34 Speeds, recording 25 STOP button 13, 30, 34, 40, 54

Tab, safety 13 Tape eject 13 Tape playback feature 48 Tape playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX

48 Tape speeds 25 Time and date 21 Time counter 46 Time counter display 47 Time display on TV 47 TIME menu 22 Time setting

Daylight-saving 22 set time zone 22

Timer programs

clearing 35 reviewing 35

Timer recording 35

stopping 35 Tracking 46 TRACKING buttons 13, 30, 41, 46 Troubleshooting 50 TV button 28, 59 TV function buttons 30 TV•VCR button 24, 40

VCR

connecting 8 VCR function buttons 28–30 VCR indicator 40, 55 VCR MAIN MENU 16, 22, 48

VCR Plus+

channel lists 38 channel worksheet 39 channels 37

VCR Plus+ GOLD Programming

System 36 VCR viewing channel 11, 13 VCR2 button 28 Video Input Channel 59 VOL buttons 30

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RCA VR708HF User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Product Registration

Introduction

Key Features Overview

Express Recording (XPR)

Connections & Setup

Things to Consider Before Connecting Components

Cable Considerations

Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect the VCR to a TV

Choose Your Connection

TV + VCR

TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver

TV + VCR + Cable Box

Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 Switch

Plug in the VCR

Put Batteries in the Remote Control

Turn on the TV and VCR

Tune the TV

Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen Menus

Complete the QuickSet Guide

Accessing Menus

VCR Basics

Playing a Tape

Automatic Tracking

Automatic Rewind

Tape Eject

Recording

Check the Safety Tab

Safety Tab

Using the VCR’s Menu System

Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features

Language

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

Setup for a Digital Satellite Receiver

Satellite Receiver Codes

Cable Box Setup

Cable Box Codes

VCR Channels List

Auto Channel Searching

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

Changing the Signal Type

Adding or Removing Channels

Time and Date

Auto Clock Set Feature

To Turn Auto Clock Set ON

Setting the Time Zone

3. Press 3 to chose SET TIME ZONE.

Setting Daylight-Saving Time

Setting Time and Date Manually

Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences Menu

Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option

Note: Remember you must press VCR1 or VCR2 on the remote control— whichever is selected in the PREFERENCES menu— before the remote control will operate that VCR.

Auto Play

Auto TV/VCR

EnergySaver

Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display)

Tape Speeds

Set Auto Repeat

Using the Remote Control

Component Buttons

TV Function Buttons

Using the INPUT Button

Operating a TV with the VCR’s Remote Control

Operating the TV

Using the VCR’s Features

Recording Features

Express Recording (XPR)

Timer Recording

your cable box appears in the channel item of the Timer Recording menu.

Stopping a Timer Recording

Reviewing and Clearing Programs

VCR Plus+ GOLD Programming System

VCR Plus+ System Worksheet

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program)

Copying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRs

Picture Search Options

Forward and Reverse Search