RCA VR725HF User Manual
USER'S
GUIDE
VIDEO CASSETTE
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RECORDER
Introduction
Important Information
WARNING
To reduce the risk of
fire or shock hazard, do
not expose this VCR to
rain or moisture.
Cautions
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTOIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqü au fond.
Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug. The wide blade fits into the wall socket only one way.
If you need an extension cord, make sure it matches the plug of the VCR.
For U.S.A. — Operate VCR only on 120 volts, 60Hz AC power (normal house power).
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the
user's authority to operate it.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates "dangerous
voltage" inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
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This symbol indicates important
instructions accompanying the
product.
Note To 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
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card
allows us to contact you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase.
Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers
are located on the back of the VCR.
Model No._ VR725HF
Serial No.__________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date:
Dealer/Address/Phone:
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Introduction
Table of Contents
Important Information
Warnings
Cautions
Note to Cable TV Installer
Product Registration
Hooking Up the VCR
Choosing a Hookup
Antenna or Cable System Without a
Cable System With Cable Box to
Cable System With Cable Box to
RCA DSS® Satellite Receiver
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ 8
Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/Receiver
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
Using the Remote Control
Playing a Tape
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Cable Box
Unscramble All Channels
Unscramble Only Pay Channels_
Check Accessories With VCR
Insert Batteries in Remote__________10
Turn on TV and VCR
Place Channels in VCR's Memory
Add or Remove Channels from
Use TV»VCR Button
Set the AUTO TVA/CR Feature
Set the Time and Date_____________13
Set the Automatic
Set Display Panel Brightness
Component, VCR, TV, Cable Box, and
RCA DSS® Receiver Buttons
Controlling a VCR
Controlling a TV
Controlling a Cable Box or
RCA DSS® Receiver
Controlling an Auxiliary RCA Component _ 19
Operating Instructions______________
Using the Playback Features
PLAYBACK: HI-FI/MIX/LI N E AR
Auto Play Feature
Auto Repeat Feature_
DISPLAY Button
Time Counter
Pause for Stop-Action_
Slow Motion
Picture Search
Automatic Tracking
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VCR's Memory
Daylight-Saving Time
Feature_____________________
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Manual Tracking 24
Variable Speed Picture Search
Using Shuttle Ring on the VCR __25
Variable Speed Picture Search and
Frame Advance Using Jog Shuttle
on the remote _________________25
Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) _ 26
Index Search ____________________26
Zero Search
Blank Search
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Recording a Program
Types of Recordings
Basic Recording -
Operating Instructions
Watch a TV Channel While VCR
is Recording a Different Channel
Recording Features
Recording Speeds
Recording Pause
Flying Erase Head
Automatic Head Cleaning
Express Recording
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP
Recording Audio Only
Recording While You're Away
Setup Cable Box or RCA DSS® Satellite
Receiver______________________33
VCR Plus-H Recording
Timer Recording
Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or
Timer Recordings
Timer Recording From the
VCR's Line Input
S-VHS Recording
Using Two VCRs for Copying
and Editing Tapes
Audio and Video Dubbing
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References
Location of Controls
Front Panel
Back Panel
Display Panel
Specifications
Cleaning the VCR 45
Trouble Checks
Limited Warranty
Index
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Hooking Up the VCR
Choosing a Hookup
The hookups on pages 3 through 8 are divided into two hookup types:
Basic (A) and Advanced (B).
The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable
connection. It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be
needed.
The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver
(TV with audio and video jacks) using a signal splitter. This connection may
improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation.
Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.
1. How do you receive your TV signals?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Outside antenna - Turn to page 3.
B. Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bow tie antenna - Turn to page 3.
C. Cable System - Go to question 2.
D. RCA DSS® Satellite System and another source (A, B, C) - Go to
question 3.
Optional Hookups
2. What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Cable without a box - Turn to page 3.
B. Cable box to unscramble all the channels - Turn to page 4.
C. Cable box to unscramble only pay channels, such as HBO, Showtime,
Cinemax, etc. - Turn to page 5.
*^You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance.
3. What type of RCA DSS^
satellite system
**
do you have?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Satellite receiver connected to TV without audio/video inputs -
Turn to page 6.
B. Basic satellite receiver connected to TV with audio/video inputs -
Turn to page 7.
C. Deluxe satellite receiver connected to TV with audio/video inputs -
Turn to page 7.
How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?
A. Select a hookup by answering the questions above.
B. Then, modify the connections as shown on page 8.
How to hook up a stereo amplifier/receiver?
A. Select a hookup by answering questions 1 and 2 above.
B. Then, modify the connections as shown on page 9.
**DSS® is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, INC., a unit of GM Hughed Electronics.
**
Hooking Up the VCR
Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the 3 CH. 4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
Tune the TV to this channel and use the
TV*VCR button to watch the VCR.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
4.
Continue to page 10.
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From Antenna
or Cable
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Back of VCR
Back of TV
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation — use of the TV*VCR button is
not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
If your TV/monitor has an S-VIDEO connector,
also connect the supplied S-VHS cable to take
advantage of S-VHS.
If your TV is not stereo, you may need a
Y-adapter to hear sound from both channels.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
3.
Continue to page 10.
Tune the 1 V to its video input to watch the
VCR. Set the AUTO TV/VCR feature to OFF.
See page 12 for details.
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Hooking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels
Position Cable Box
Position the remote-controllable cable box on
top of the VCR. You may need to position it
at different angles before the VCR can
control it. Make sure the cable box does not
cover the transmitting window on top of the
VCR.
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the 3 CH. 4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
Tune the TV to this channel and use the
TV*VCR button to watch the VCR.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
Back of VCR
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box.
Continue to page 10.
4.
Advanced hookup.
B.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation — use of the TV*VCR button is
not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided,
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box.
If your TV/monitor has an S-VIDEO connector,
also connect the supplied S-VHS cable to take
advantage of S-VHS.
If your TV is not stereo, you may need a
Y-adapter to hear sound from both channels.
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Cable Box
Continue to page 10.
Tunc the TV to its video input to watch
the VCR. Set the AUTO TV/VCR feature to
OFF. See page 12 for details.
Caution: The unauthorized recording
of satellite broadcasts, television
programs, or other materials may
infringe the rights of others.
Hooking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unsciamble Only Pay Channels
(such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.)
Position Cable Box
Position the remote-controllable cable box on
top of the VCR. You may need to position it
at different angles before the VCR can
control it. Make sure the cable box does not
cover the transmitting window on top of the
VCR.
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the 3 CH. 4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
Tune the TV to this channel and use the
TV*VCR button to watch the VCR.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
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3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box.
Continue to page 10.
4.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation — use of the TV'VCR button is
not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
If your TV/monitor has an S-VIDEO connector,
also connect the supplied S-VHS cable to take
advantage of S-VHS.
If your TV is not stereo, you may need a
Y-adapter to hear sound from both channels.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box.
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Cable Box
Continue to page 10.
Tune tlie i V lo its video input to watch the
VCR. View all pay channels through the VCR.
Hooking Up the VCR
RCA DSS^ Satellite Receiver
Position RCA DSS® receiver.
Position the receiver on top of the VCR. You
may need to position it at different angles
before the VCR can control it. Make sure the
receiver does not cover the transmitting
window on top of the VCR.
Transmitters
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup if your TV does not have
audio/video jacks.
1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of
satellite receiver to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the VCR to this channel or its line
input (LI) to record from the receiver.
To watch the satellite receiver, turn off the VCR.
If you want to watch or record the signal from
your antenna, cable, or cable box, make sure the
satellite receiver is turned off.
2. Set the CHS CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the TV to this channel and use the
TV»VCR button to watch the VCR.
3. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
4. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and receiver.
Continue to page 10.
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75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
From
Cable, Cable Box
or Antenna
Back of Satellite Receiver
Caution: The unauthorized recording
of satellite broadcasts, television
programs, or other materials may
infringe the rights of others.
Hooking Up the VCR
RCA DSS® Satellite Receiver
B. Advanced hookup with Q
basic receiver.
Use this hookup if your TV has audio/video |
jacks and your receiver has one set of
AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.
1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of }
receiver to either channel 3 or 4. |
You will tune the VCR to this channel to record
from the satellite receiver.
To watch the satellite receiver, tune your TV to
its video input channel.
If you want to watch or record the signal from
your antenna, cable, or cable box, make sure the
satellite receiver is turned off.
2. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the TV to this channel and use the
TV*VCR button to watch the VCR.
3. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
4. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
receiver.
Continue to page 10.
5.
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From
Cable, Cable Box
or Antenna
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Back of Satellite Receiver
From
Satellite
Dish
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C. Advanced hookup with
deluxe receiver.
Use this hookup if your TV has audio/video
jacks and your receiver has two sets of
AUDIOA/I DEO jacks.
1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the TV to this channel and use the
TV*VCR button to watch the VCR.
To record from the satellite receiver, you will
tune the VCR to its line input (LI).
To watch the satellite receiver, tune your TV to
its video input channel.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
receiver.
Continue to page 10.
Caution: The unauthorized recording
of satellite broadcasts, television
programs, or other materials may
infringe the rights of others.
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From
Cable, Cable Box
From
Satellite
Dish
Hooking Up the VCR
Connecting IWo VCRs for Copying Tapes
Option A hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection.
2. Set the 3 CH. 4 switch on the playback VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
Tune the recording VCR to this channel to
receive the signal from the playback VCR.
3. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
Continue to page 10.
5.
Option B hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved copy
quality and more convenient operation —
use of the TV»VCR button is not required.
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From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
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RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
RF Coaxial Cable
Playback VCR (only)
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Use the hookup to the TV
as previously selected on
pages 3, 4, or 5.
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
If your other VCR has an S-VIDEO connector,
also connect the supplied S-VHS cable to take
advantage of S-VHS.
If your VCR is not stereo, you may need a
Y-adapter to hear sound from both channels.
3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
4. Continue to page 10.
Select the line (audio/video) input ("L1" or
"L2") on the recording VCR to receive the
signal from the playback VCR.
Caution: The unauthorized recording of
television programs and other materials
may infringe the rights of others.
Front View for front
audio/video input connection.
VIDEO 1: For rear audio/video connection.
VIDEO 2: For front audio/video connection.
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Video In Audio In (UR)
Hooking Up the VCR
Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/Receiver
Record on the VCR from an
amplifier/receiver.
Connect your VCR to a stereo amplifier/
receiver to record stereo audio.
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 7
and then modify with this connection.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of amplifier/
receiver, VCR, and TV.
4. Turn to page 32 for "Recording Audio
Only."
Select the line input ("LI" or "L2") on the VCR
to receive the audio signal from the
amplifier/receiver.
Back of VCR
Play back stereo tapes or
receive a stereo broadcast
through an amplifier/receiver.
Connect your VCR to a stereo
amplifier/receiver to receive stereo
broadcasts or play back stereo tapes.
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 7
and then modify with this connection.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of amplifier/
receiver, VCR, and TV.
4. Turn to page 20 for "Playback
Operation."
Back of VCR
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
1. Check accessories with VCR.
Contact your dealer if any itenib are missing.
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2. Insert batteries in remote.
3. Turn on the TV.
A. Turn on the TV.
B. If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel selected with the
3 CH. 4 switch on back of VCR.
If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the TV to the TV's video input.
(See TV owner's manual for details.)
Remote (Stock No. 221321)
RF Coaxial Cable
(Stock No. 221383)
4. Turn on the VCR.
A. Press VCR 1 on the remote.
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
5. Place channels in the VCR’s memory.
The first time you turn on the VCR or after a power
interruption, the VCR displays a message on the TV
screen prompting you to perform an AUTO CHANNEL
SEARCH. If the message does not appear, go to step A
below. If the message appears, follow the directions on
the screen.
Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. This
takes about one to two minutes. Then, the TV tunes to
the lowest channel found. Pressing CHAN up or down
selects only the active channels.
If you ever need to manually SETUP CHANNELS on
the VCR because you change cable or antenna signals:
A. Press MENU»PROG to display the VCR MAIN
MENU on the TV screen. If this menu does not
appear:
• Make sure TV is tuned to the same channel as
the 3 CH. 4 switch on the VCR or the TV's video
input (refer to the TV's manual).
• Press VCR1, then press MENU»PROG again.
• If you are using a basic hookup, the VCR
indicator should be on. If it is not on, press
TV»VCR to turn it on.
• Check the connections.
B. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
C. Press 1 to begin AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH.
The VCR automatically selects CABLE (cable TV) or
ANTENNA. If you need to change the setting
manually, press 3.
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE...
THEN PRESS CH UP
VCR MAIN MENU
VCR PLUS+
TIMER RECORDINGS
SET CLOCK
CHANNELS
CHANNELS
1 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
2 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
3 SIGNAL TYPE: CABLE
4 VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST
5 CABLE/DSS BOX SETUP
0 EXIT
6. Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory.
You can add or remove channels if some of the
channels are not active, have weak signals, or if you do
not want to watch them.
We recommend channels be placed in memory using
the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH feature described in
step 5 before adding or removing channels. Channels 2
13, LI and L2 are present at the factory.
A. Press VCR1.
B. Press MENU«PROG on the remote to see the VCR
MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
C. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
D. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL
menu.
E. Follow the directions on the screen.
F. You can add or remove more channels by entering
channel numbers or using CHAN up or down.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR PLUS+
2 TIMER RECORDINGS
3 SET CLOCK
4 CHANNELS
CHANNELS
1 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
2 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL
CHANNEL 03
IS PRESENTLY ADDED
PRESS CLEAR TO REMOVE
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
7. Use TV*VCR button.
Skip this step it you used one of the advanced hookups.
If you are using one of the basic hookups, the TV»VCR
button lets you switch between the picture coming from the
VCR and the picture from the TV channel. This button lets
you record a program on the VCR while watching another
channel on the TV.
A. Press VCR1 to set the remote to control the VCR.
B. Press TV»VCR to see the picture from the VCR.
The VCR indicator lights in the display panel.
C. Press CHAN up or down to change channels on the VCR.
The channel number changes on the TV screen and in the
display panel.
D. Press TV»VCR to see the TV channels.
The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel.
Change channels using the TV's remote.
E. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel —
CHS or CH4.
F. Press VCR1, then TV»VCR to switch back to the picture
from the VCR.
Details are on page 30.
8. Set AUTO TV/VCR feature.
Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookups.
If you connected your VCR using the video input of your
TV, you can prevent the VCR indicator from turning on
automatically.
A. Press MENU»PROG on remote to see VCR MAIN MENU.
B. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
C. Press 3 to select AUTO TVA/CR: ON or OFF.
• Select ON if you are using one of the basic hookups
and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV.
Then, you can press the TV»VCR button to switch
between the picture coming from the VCR (the VCR
indicator is on) or television channels (the VCR
indicator is off).
• Select OFF if you are using one of the advance
hookups and watch your VCR on the video input
channel of your TV. The VCR indicator will not turn
on automatically.
Pressing TV»VCR still turns the VCR indicator on
or off.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR PLU
2 TI MER RECO
3 SET CLOCK
4 CHANNELs
PREFERENCE$
5
REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1
1
2 AUTO PLAY:
3 AUTO TV/VCR:
4 FRONT PANEL:
5 AUTO DST:
6
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PREFERENCES
SET AUTO REPEAT
EXIT
ON
ON
AUTO
ON
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
9. Set the time and date.
When you first tuni on the VCR, appe<
the VCR's display panel.
VCR Display Panel
] h in the dock area ol
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR PLUS+
2 TIMER RECORDINGS
3 SET CLOCK
08
A. Press MhNU'PROG on the remote to see the
VCR MAIN MENU.
B. Press 3 to display SET CLOCK.
C. Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the
remote.
• Press 0 before single-digit numbers.
Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7 for a time of 5:07.
Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM.
• Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect entries.
D. Press MENU»PROG on the remote to remove SET CLOCK
from the TV screen and start the clock. The time appears in
the VCR's display panel, and the time and date appear on the
TV screen when you press DISPLAY on remote.
10. Set the Automatic Daylight-Saving Time
Select this feature if you want the VCR's clock to advance one
hour in April and reverse one hour in October automatically.
A. Press MENU-PROG on the remote to display the VCR
MAIN MENU.
B. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
C. Press 5 to select an AUTO DST mode.
• Select ON if you want the VCR's clock to adjust for
Daylight Saving Time automatically.
• Select OFF if you do not want the VCR's clock to adjust for
Daylight Saving Time automatically.
In the Spring, daylight-saving time begins on the first Sunday in
April. Clocks are set forward one hour.
Because the clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM to 3:00
AM, remember that any part of a sheduled Timer Recording that
falls between these two times will not be recorded
In the autumn, daylight-saving time finish on the last Sunday in
October. Clocks are set back one hour.
The VCR clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM.
Therefore, it can affect your recording length.
SET CLOCK
TIME
(HH:MM)
DATE -
PRESS
PRESS
1 VCR PLUS+
2 TIMER RECORDINGS
3 SET CLOCK
4 CHANNELS
5 PREFERENCES
CLEAR TO CORRECT
MENU TO EXIT
VCR MAIN MENU
PREFERENCES
REMOTE CONTROL:
AUTO PLAY:
AUTO TV/VCR:
FRONT PANEL:
AUTO DST:
SET AUTO REPEAT
0 EXIT
VCR1
ON
ON
AUTO
ON
11. Select the display panel brightness.
You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display
panel.
A. Press MENU*PROG on remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU.
B. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
C. Press 4 to select a FRONT PANEL mode.
• Select AUTO to keep the display panel bright when VCR is
on and dim when it is off.
• Select BRIGHT to keep the display panel bright.
• Select DIM to keep the display panel dim.
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Using the Remote Control
Buttons
Component Buttons
Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component
AUX (Auxiliary) VCR1
Used with POWER button to
turn on a compatible RCA audio
component. See page 19.
Turns on a compatible RCA,
ProScan, or GE VCR and sets
remote to control VCR.
DSS*CABLE
Used with POWER button to
turn on a compatible cable box or
satellite receiver. See page 18.
TV
Turns on a compatible RCA,
ProScan, or GE TV and sets the
remote to control the TV.
Used with POWER button to
turn on another brand of TV
when the remote is programmed
to control that TV. See page 17.
VCR2*LD
Turns on a compatible RCA,
ProScan, or GE VCR and sets
remote to control VCR when it
has been setup.
Used with POWER button to
turn on compatible RCA or
ProScan LaserDisc player.
See page 16.
VCR Function Buttons
Press VCR1 (VCR2»LD) to set the remote to control the VCR and use the
function buttons.
A»V DUB
Used for audio and video
dubbing. See pages 42-43.
CHAN (Channel) Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower
channel in the VCR's channel
memory.
INPUT
Turns the line input ("LP' or
"L2") on or off.
Line input refers to the signal
coming from the component
connected to the audio/video
jacks on the back or the front of
the VCR.
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CLEAR
Resets time counter to 0:00:00.
Lets you change entries when
setting the clock or VCR for a
VCR Plus+ or a timer recording.
DISPLAY
Displays VCR operating displays
on the TV screen.
Displays the time counter.
FF (Fast Forward)
Fast forwards the tape when the
VCR is stopped.
Searches the picture in forward
motion during playback.
JOG SHUTTLE and />
Used for frame advance.
Used for variable speed search.
The indicator in the center of the
arrow buttons lights when the jog
shuttle is turned on.
MENU*PROG
Displays the VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen.
Removes a menu from the screen.
Numbers (0 through 9)
Select a channel up to 99—press
two numbers.
Select a cable channel over 99—
press and hold 1 until 1 -
appears on the screen. Then,
press the other two numbers.
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Using the Remote Control
Buttons
VCR Function Buttons
(continued)
PAUSE
Pauses action for viewing during
playback.
Pauses recording to prevent
recording of unwanted scenes.
PLAY
Plays a tape.
POWER
Turns off VCR when remote is set
to control the VCR.
PREV CH (Previous Channel)
Switches between two channels.
Select one channel and then select
another. Press PREV CH to
switch between the two channels.
REC
REW (Rewind)
Rewinds the tape when the VCK
is stopped.
Searches the picture in reverse
motion during playback.
SEARCH
Displays INDEX, ZERO, and
BLANK search menus on TV.
Advances tape 60 seconds during
playback.
SLOW - / +
Used for slow-motion playback.
SPEED (Tape Speed)
Selects a recording speed
(SP, LP, SLP).
STOP
Stops the normai luncUoiis such
as record, playback, rewind, fast
forward, and pause of the VCR.
TRACKING Up or Down
Lets you manually reduce the
streaks that may appear on the
picture during play, slow, or
pause.
Reduces picture "jitter" during
stop-action playback.
TV*VCR
Switches the picture signal so
that it either comes from the VCR
or the TV channel. See page 12.
Starts VCR recording.
Used for express recording.
See page 30.
TV Function Buttons
Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV. Some buttons may not work with the TV.
CHAN (Channel) Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower
channel in the TV's channel
memory when remote is set to
control a TV.
CLEAR
Removes menus from the screen.
DISPLAY
Shows the status displays on the
screen.
Removes displays from the
screen.
POWER
Turns off a compatible TV when
remote is set to control that TV.
Used with TV button to turn on a
compatible TV that the remote
has been programmed to control.
See page 17.
MUTE
Turns the TV sound on or off.
Numbers (0 through 9 )
Select a channel up to 99 by
pressing two numbers.
To select a cable channel over 99,
press and hold 1 until 1 — appears
on the screen. Then press the
other two numbers.
PREV CH (Previous Channel)
Switches between two channels.
Select one channel and then select
another. Press PREV CH to
switch between the two channels.
VOL (Volume) Up or Down
Raises and lowers sound.
Cable Box or RCA DSS^ Receiver Function Buttons
Press the CABLE button to set remote to control a compatible cable box or RCA satellite receiver. Some buttons may not
work with the cable box or receiver.
CHAN (Channel) Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower
channel in the cable box's or
satellite receiver's channel
memory when remote is set to
control it.
Numbers (0 through 9 ) POWER
Used to select a channel. Turns off a compatible cable box
or satellite receiver when remote
is set to control it.
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