RCA VR730HF User Manual
USER’S
GUIDE
VR730HF
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
i
Introduction
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire
or shock hazard, do not
expose this product to
rain or moisture.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention: Pour Žviter les chocs Žlectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la
borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqœ au fond.
Refer to the identification/rating label on the back of the product for the proper operating voltage .
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the
userÕs authority to operate it.
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.
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 product.
Model No._____________________________________________________________________
Serial No. _____________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date: ________________________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: ________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Important Information
VR730HF
Cautions
Note To Cable TV Installer
Product Registration
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates Òdangerous
voltageÓ inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
This symbol indicates important
instructions accompanying the
product.
Introduction
Table of Contents
Important Information
Warnings______________________________ i
Cautions ______________________________ i
Note to Cable TV Installer _______________ i
Product Registration ____________________ i
Hooking Up the VCR
Choosing a Hookup ____________________ 2
Antenna or Cable System Without a
Cable Box _________________________ 3
Cable System With Cable Box to
Unscramble All Channels ___________ 4
Cable System With Cable Box to
Unscramble Only Pay Channels ______ 5
RCA Digital Satellite Receiver __________6-7
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes _ 8
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
Check Accessories With VCR ________ 9
Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 9
Turn on the TV ____________________ 9
Turn on the VCR __________________ 10
Set Up Your VCR _______________ 10-13
Cable Box Setup _____________ 10-11
Digital Satellite System Setup ____ 11
Auto Clock Set _________________ 12
Auto Channel Search ___________ 13
Add or Remove Channels from
VCR's Memory _________________ 14
Set the
AUTO TV/VCR Feature ______ 14
Use TV•VCR Button _______________ 14
Set Display Panel Brightness________ 15
Using the Remote Control
Remote Control ____________________ 16-17
Controlling a VCR ____________________ 18
Controlling a Laserdisc Player or
DVD Component __________________ 18
Controlling a TV ______________________ 19
Controlling a Cable Box or
Satellite Receiver _____________________ 20
Controlling an Auxiliary Component ______ 21
Playing a Tape
Playback _____________________________ 22
Using the Playback Features
Auto Play Feature _________________ 23
Picture Search ____________________ 23
Slow Motion______________________ 23
DISPLAY Button __________________ 24
Time Counter_____________________ 24
Pause for Stop-Action______________ 25
Automatic Tracking _______________ 25
Manual Tracking __________________ 25
Auto Repeat Feature_______________ 25
Index Search _____________________ 26
Zero Search ______________________ 26
Blank Search _____________________ 27
TAPE PLAYBACK: HI-FI/ MIX/
LINEARFeature ______________ 27
Variable Speed Picture Search Using
SHUTTLE DIAL on the VCR ______28
Variable Speed Picture Search and
Frame Advance Using JOG SHUTTLE
on the Remote Control __________28
Recording and Playback
Feature
COMMERCIAL
2
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 TV with audio and video
jacks. 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 does your TV receive signals?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Outside antenna Ð Turn to page 3.
B. Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bow tie antenna Ð Turn to page 3.
C. Cable System Ð Go to question 2.
D. Digital satellite receiver and another source (A, B, C) Ð Go to
question 3.
2. What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Cable without a box Ð Turn to page 3.
B. Cable box to unscramble all the channels Ð Turn to page 4.
C. Cable box to unscramble only pay channels, such as HBO, Showtime,
Cinemax, etc. Ð Turn to page 5.
3. What type of digital satellite receiver
do you have?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Satellite receiver connected to TV without audio/video inputs Ð
Turn to page 6.
B. Basic satellite receiver connected to TV with audio/video inputs Ð
Turn to page 7.
C. Deluxe satellite receiver connected to TV with audio/video inputs Ð
Turn to page 7.
Optional Hookups
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.
*You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance.
3
Hooking Up the VCR
Back of TV
300/75 Ohm
Adapter
OR
From Antenna
or Cable
Cable/
Antenna
VHF
UHF
OR
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4
Back of VCR
IN
OUT
VIDEO1
AUDIO1
R
L
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a basic connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the 3CH.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.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality, hi-fi stereo playback, and
more convenient operation Ñ 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.
Tune the TV to its video input to watch
the VCR. Set the AUTO TV/VCR feature to
OFF.
See the AUTO TV/VCR step in the
ÒStartupÓ section.
Go to ÒStartupÓ section.
Go to ÒStartupÓ section.
From Antenna
or Cable
OR
Back of TV
300/75 Ohm
Adapter
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
AUDIO
CABLE /
ANTENNA
L /
MONO
RIGHT
VIDEO
INPUT
INOUT
4
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 basic connection which
requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the 3CH.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, TV, and
cable box .
4.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality, hi-fi stereo playback, and
more convenient operation Ñ 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.
3.
Tune the TV to its video input to watch
the VCR. Set the AUTO TV/VCR feature to
OFF. See the AUTO TV/VCR step in the
ÒStartupÓ section.
Go to ÒStartupÓ section.
Go to ÒStartupÓ section.
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4
Back of VCR
IN
OUT
VIDEO1
AUDIO1
R
L
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
OUTIN
Cable Box
From Cable
Back of TV
Cable/
Antenna
VHF
UHF
OR
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
RF Coaxial
Cable
A
B
Transmitters
Cable
Box
Remote Sensor
From Cable
Cable Box
RF Coaxial
Cable
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
OUTIN
IN FROM
ANT.
OUT TO TV
VHF/UHF
OUT
3 CH. 4
IN
Back of TV
Back of VCR
AUDIO1
VIDEO1
L
R
Audio/Video Cables
VIDEO
INPUT
RIGHT
AUDIO
INOUT
L /
MONO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
CABLE /
ANTENNA
OUT
IN
S-VHS
Cable
5
Hooking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble 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 basic connection which
requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the 3CH.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, TV, and
cable box.
4.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality, hi-fi stereo playback, and
more convenient operation Ñ 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.
3.
Tune the TV to its video input to watch the
VCR. View all pay channels through the
VCR.
Go to ÒStartupÓ section.
Go to ÒStartupÓ section.
OUTIN
Cable Box
From Cable
Back of TV
Cable/
Antenna
VHF
UHF
OR
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
RF Coaxial
Cable
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4
Back of VCR
IN
OUT
VIDEO1
AUDIO1
R
L
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
A
B
Transmitters
Cable
Box
Remote Sensor
From Cable
Signal
Splitter
Cable Box
OUTIN
RF Coaxial Cables
Back of VCR
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
OUT TO TV
3 CH. 4
RF Coaxial
Cable
(supplied)
AUDIO1
OUT
R
IN
Audio/Video Cables
RIGHT
AUDIO
MONO
L
VIDEO
INPUT
L /
VIDEO1
INOUT
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
S-VHS
Cable
CABLE /
ANTENNA
Back of TV
6
Hooking Up the VCR
RCA Digital Satellite Receiver
VIDEO R AUDIO L
S-VIDEO
CH3
CH4
IN FROM ANT
SATELLITE IN
OUT TO TV
Back of VCR
Back of Satellite Receiver
From
Satellite
Dish
RF Coaxial Cable
Audio/Video Cables
(supplied)
From
Cable, Cable Box
or Antenna
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4
IN
OUT
VIDEO1AUDIO1
R L
Back of TV
Cable/
Antenna
OR
VHF
UHF
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
Position the satellite 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.
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 (L1) to record from the
satellite 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 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.
5.
Go to ÒStartupÓ section.
A
Transmitters
Remote Sensor
Satellite Receiver
Caution: The unauthorized recording of satellite
broadcasts, television programs, or other
materials may infringe the rights of others.
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Hooking Up the VCR
RCA Digital Satellite Receiver
B. Advanced hookup with
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.
5.
C. Advanced hookup with
deluxe receiver.
Use this hookup if your TV has audio/video
jacks and your receiver has two sets of
AUDIO/VIDEO 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 (L1). 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.
4.
Go to ÒStartupÓ section.
Go to ÒStartupÓ section.
VIDEO R AUDIO L
8
Hooking Up the VCR
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Audio/Video
Cables
RF Coaxial Cable
or
Use the hookup to the TV
as previously selected on
pages 3, 4, or 5.
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
Playback VCR
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4
IN
OUT
VIDEO1
AUDIO1
R
L
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
Recording VCR
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4
IN
OUT
VIDEO1
AUDIO1
R
L
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
9
Setting Up the VCR
1. Check accessories with VCR.
Contact your dealer if any items are missing.
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 TVÕs video input.
(See TV ownerÕs manual for details.)
Remote (Stock No. 231546)
SEARCH
MUTE
PREV CH
DISPLAY
INPUT
TV•VCR
CLEAR
SPEED
REW
PLAY FF
STOP
PAUSE
REC
MENU
PROG
•
SLOW
TRACKING
V
C
R
S
A
T
•
C
A
B
L
E
VCR•DVD
AU
X
C
H
A
N
C
H
A
N
6
1
4
7
3
9
2
5
8
0
PWR
TV
VOL
VOL
M
EDIT
+
_
1
2
J
O
G
S
H
U
T
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▼
▲
RF Coaxial Cable
(Stock No. 234607)
S-VHS Connecting Cable
(Stock No. 219748)
4 “AAA” Batteries
Startup
10
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
4. Turn on the VCR.
A. Press VCR1 on the remote.
The CABLE BOX SETUP screen appears the
first time the VCR is
turned on after connecting it. A step-by-step procedure is used to set
up the VCR for Cable Box Setup with cable box control, DSS Setup,
Auto Clock Set using Coordinated Universal Time information
transmitted by some broadcast stations, and Auto Channel Search. If
you choose to set up the VCR options individually, go to the ÒSet up
your VCRÓ step.
If the CABLE BOX SETUP screen does not appear:
¥ Make sure TV is tuned to same channel as channel 3/4 switch.
or TVÕs video line input.
¥ Make sure VCR indicator is on in the VCR display panel if
you use a basic hookup.
¥ Check the connections.
B. Follow the step-by-step procedures until setup is complete.
If setup is successful, skip the next step.
5. Set up your VCR.
The initial SETUP is a one-time procedure only; and should you wish
to change or reset an individual feature, follow the instructions in this
step. Some of the feature options may not apply to your VCR
configuration.
Cable Box Setup
This setup applies only when all channels are received through the
the cable box. There are two options to this setup. The first option
allows you to set up the VCR for the output channel of the cable box
signal. The second option, if the cable box has a remote control, lets
the VCR know the cable box brand so it can control the cable box by
changing channels for timer recordings.
A. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
B. Press 4to display the CHANNELSmenu.
C. Press 5 to select CABLE BOX SETUP.
D. Select one of the three choices:
1 ALL CHANNELS
1. Press 1 to select ALL CHANNELS.
2. Enter two numbers for the output channel of your cable
box or press INPUT or 00.
3. Press MENU to continue.
2 ONLY SOME CHANNELS
Skip this setup if your cable box is not required for all
channels.
3 CANCEL SETUP
Select this item to return to previous screen.
E. Follow the on-screen displays.
CABLE BOX SETUP
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SET UP
THE VCR TO CONTROL A
CABLE BOX?
1 YES
2 NO
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR PLUS+
2 TIMER RECORDINGS
3 TIME
4 CHANNELS
CHANNELS
1 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
2 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
3 SIGNAL TYPE: CABLE
4 VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST
5 CABLE BOX SETUP
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
ON WHAT CHANNEL DOES
THE VCR RECEIVE SIGNALS
FROM THE CABLE BOX?
(USUALLY 3, 4, OR VIDEO)
--
ENTER 01-13 OR INPUT
PRESS MENU TO CANCEL
CABLE BOX SETUP
ON WHAT CHANNEL DOES
THE VCR RECEIVE SIGNALS
FROM THE CABLE BOX?
(USUALLY 3, 4, OR VIDEO)
03
ENTER CLEAR TO CORRECT
PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE
CABLE BOX SETUP
THE VCR WILL NOW
RECEIVE ALL SIGNALS
FROM THE CABLE BOX
ON CHANNEL 03.
PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
After the output channel of the cable box signal is set up, the VCR
prompts you to set up the cable box brand for cable box control. Just
follow the on screen displays.
A. Turn on your cable box and tune it to channel 2.
B. Enter the code for your cable box.
C. Follow the on-screen displays.
Digital Satellite System Setup
This section applies only if you have an RCA, ProScan, or GE digital
satellite receiver. With this setup, the VCR turns on the satellite
receiver and tunes the satellite receiver to the desired channel at the
start time of a timer recording.
A. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
B. Press 4to display the CHANNELSmenu.
C. Press 6 to select DSS SETUP.
D. Enter the output channel of your satellite receiver. Press 0 before a
single-digit number.
If you connected your receiver to the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks,
press INPUT on the remote to select the VIDEO option.
E. Follow the on-screen displays.
CABLE BOX SETUP
PLEASE TURN ON YOUR
CABLE BOX AND TUNE
IT TO CHANNEL 2.
CABLE BOX SETUP
ENTER THE CODE FOR YOUR
CABLE BOX FROM THE
LIST IN YOUR USER'S
MANUAL.
--
CABLE BOX SETUP
ENTER THE CODE FOR YOUR
CABLE BOX FROM THE
LIST IN YOUR USER'S
MANUAL.
06
CABLE BOX SETUP
DID THE CABLE BOX TUNE
TO CHANNEL 9?
1 YES, SETUP IS COMPLETE
CABLE BOX SETUP
THE CABLE BOX SETUP
IS COMPLETE.
THE VCR WILL CONTROL
THE CABLE BOX CHANNEL
DURING TIMER RECORDING.
PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR PLUS+
2 TIMER RECORDINGS
3 TIME
4 CHANNELS
CHANNELS
1 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
2 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
3 SIGNAL TYPE: CABLE
4 VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST
5 CABLE BOX SETUP
6 DSS SETUP
DSS SETUP
ON WHAT CHANNEL DOES
THE VCR RECEIVE SIGNALS
FROM THE DSS RECEIVER?
--
DSS SETUP
ON WHAT CHANNEL DOES
THE VCR RECEIVE SIGNALS
FROM THE DSS RECEIVER?
04
DSS SETUP
THE VCR WILL NOW
RECEIVE ALL SIGNALS
FROM THE DSS RECEIVER
ON CHANNEL 04.
DSS SETUP
DID THE DSS RECEIVER
TURN ON AND TUNE TO
CHANNEL 200?
1 YES, SETUP IS COMPLETE
2 NO, TRY AGAIN
3 NO, CANCEL SETUP
Brand * . . . . . . . . . . . . .Code Number(s)
ABC ......................................................53,54
Anvision ..............................................07,08
Cablestar..............................................07,08
Eagle.....................................................07,08
Eastern Int. ...............................................02
General Instr. ........04,05,15,23,24,25,30,36
Hamlin.......................................12,13,34,48
Hitachi .................................................37,43
Jerrold .....04,05,15,23,24,25,30,36,45,46,47
Macom .................................................37,43
Magnavox ...07,08,19,26,28,29,32,33,40,41
NSC ...........................................................09
Oak ..................................................01,16,38
Oak Sigma ................................................16
Panasonic .......................................03,27,39
Philips ..........07,08,19,26,28,29,32,33,40,41
Brand * . . . . . . . . . . . . .Code Number(s)
Pioneer............................................18,20,44
Randtek ...............................................07,08
RCA......................................................00,27
Regal ....................................................12,13
Regency ...............................................02,33
Samsung ...................................................44
Scientific Atlanta ...........................03,22,35
Sylvania ....................................................11
Teknika .....................................................06
Texscan ................................................10,11
Tocom ........................................17,21,49,50
Unika ..............................................31,32,41
Universal .............................................51,52
Viewstar ......07,08,19,26,28,29,32,33,40,41
Warner Amex ..........................................44
Zenith...................................................14,42
* The remote may not be able to control every cable box model of the brands listed.
Cable Box Code List
Setting Up the VCR
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR PLUS+
2 TIMER RECORDINGS
3 TIME
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR PLUS+
2 TIMER RECORDINGS
3 TIME
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR PLUS+
2 TIMER RECORDINGS
3 TIME
AUTO CLOCK SET
The AUTO CLOCK SET feature is set to ON at the factory. With this
feature on, the VCR automatically updates the clock using the
Coordinated Universal Time information transmitted by some
broadcast stations. The TIME ZONE and DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
menu items must be set for your area. With this feature off, the clock
will not be set or updated automatically.
A. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
B. Press 3to display the TIMEmenu.
C. Press 2 to switch AUTO CLOCK SET between ON and OFF.
Set the Time Zone
1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
3. Press 3 to display the SET THE TIME ZONE menu.
4. Select your time zone.
¥ If you select AUTOMATICfor your time zone, the VCR sets
the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time
information it finds. If the time is not correct, select another
time zone or use the SET TIME AND DATE option.
Set Daylight Savings Time
1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
3. Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu.
4. Select one of the options.
¥ If you select YES, DST IS OBSERVED:
In the Spring, daylight-saving time begins on the first
Sunday in April. Because the clock automatically changes
from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM (forward one hour), remember
that any part of a scheduled Timer Recording that falls
between these two times will not be recorded.
In the autumn, daylight-saving time ends on the last Sunday
in October. The VCR clock automatically changes from 2:00
AM to 1:00 AM (back one hour). Therefore, it can affect your
recording length.
¥ If you select AUTOMATIC, the VCR sets the clock using the
first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds.
Notes: With a cable box, the VCR will not reset the clock after a
power outage unless the cable box is set to the channel carrying
the broadcast signal.
If AUTO CLOCK SET is unsuccessful, try tuning the VCR (or
cable box) to a channel carrying the XDS information (usually
PBS), then turn the VCR off. If the time does not set within 10
minutes, set the time and date manually through the menu items.
Check local cable system or TV stations for availability of channels
with Extended Data Service (XDS).
TIME
1 SET TIME AND DATE
2 AUTO CLOCK SET: ON
3 SET TIME ZONE
4 SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
0 EXIT
TIME
1 SET TIME AND DATE
2 AUTO CLOCK SET: ON
3 SET TIME ZONE
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
TIME
1 SET TIME AND DATE
2 AUTO CLOCK SET: ON
3 SET TIME ZONE
4 SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
DOES YOUR AREA OBSERVE
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
FROM APRIL TO OCTOBER?
1 YES, DST IS OBSERVED
2 NO
3 AUTOMATIC
PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE
Startup
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR PLUS+
2 TIMER RECORDINGS
3 TIME
4 CHANNELS
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR PLUS+
2 TIMER RECORDINGS
3 TIME
Set the Clock
If the AUTO CLOCK SET was unsuccessful, set the clock through
the menu option. Also, if you choose to set the clock manually, the
AUTO CLOCK SET feature is automatically turned off.
A. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
B. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
C. Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE.
D. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the time
including AM or PM, month, day, and year. The day of the week
will automatically appear after you enter the year.
¥ Press 0 before single-digit numbers. Press 1 for AM or 2 for
PM.
Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7, then 2 for a time of
5:07 PM.
¥ Press CLEAR on the remote at any time to change incorrect
entries.
E. Press MENU to set the clock.
F. Press 0to exit the menus.
The time appears in the VCRÕs display panel. To display the
time and date on the screen, press DISPLAY on the remote.
Auto Channel Search
The AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH feature memorizes the channel list
available through your signal systemÑcable or antenna. The signal
system is automatically selected when you auto channel search.
Should you change your signal system, you must perform Auto
Channel Search again.
Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. This takes about one
to two minutes. The TV tunes to the lowest channel found. Pressing
CHANNEL up or down selects only the active channels.
A. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
B. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
C. Press 1 to begin AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH.
The VCR automatically selects the CABLE (cable TV) or
ANTENNA signal. For cable connection, 125 channels are
searched; for an antenna connection, 69 channels are searched.
To change the SIGNAL TYPE:
A. Follow steps A-B above.
B. Press 3 to switch the SIGNAL TYPE between CABLE and
ANTENNA.
TIME
1 SET TIME AND DATE
SET TIME AND DATE
TIME --:--
(HH:MM)
DATE --/--/--
SET TIME AND DATE
TIME 02:30 PM
(HH:MM)
DATE 08/04/96 SUNDAY
PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT
PRESS MENU TO SET
CHANNELS
1 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
NOW SCANNING CHANNEL 1
PRESS ANY KEY TO CANCEL
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
6. Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory.
You may want to add or remove channels if some of the channels are
not active, have weak signals, or you do not want to watch them.
We recommend channels be placed in memory using the AUTO
CHANNEL SEARCH feature before adding or removing channels.
A. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
B. Press 4to display CHANNELS menu.
C. Press 2 to display ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL screen.
D. Use CHANNEL up and down or the number buttons to go to
channels you want to add or delete.
E. Follow the on-screen directions.
7. 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 on the remote to see VCR MAIN MENU.
B. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
C. Press 3 to select AUTO TV/VCR: 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.
8. Use TV•VCR button.
Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups.
When using one of the basic hookups, the TV•VCR button lets you
switch between the picture coming from the VCR or television
channels. This button lets you record a program on the VCR while
watching another channel on the TV. Details are in the
ÒRecordingÓ section.
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 CHANNEL up or down to change channels on the VCR.
The channel number followed by the station name (if broadcast)
appears for a few seconds on the TV screen.
D. Press TV•VCR to see the TV channels.
The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel. Change
channels using the TVÕs remote.
E. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel Ñ CH3 or CH4.
F.
Press VCR, then TV•VCR to switch back to the picture from
the VCR.
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VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR PLUS+
2 TIMER RECORDINGS
3 TIME
4 CHANNELS
5 PREFERENCES
PREFERENCES
1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1
2 AUTO PLAY: ON
3 AUTO TV/VCR: ON
4 FRONT PANEL: AUTO
5 CA MARKING: ON
6 CA PLAYBACK: AUTO
7 CA DISPLAY: BLUE
8 SET AUTO REPEAT
0 EXIT
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR PLUS+
2 TIMER RECORDINGS
3 TIME
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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9. Set the display panel brightness.
This VCR lets you change the brightness level of the fluorescent
display panel.
A. Press MENU 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.
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR PLUS+
2 TIMER RECORDINGS
3 TIME
4 CHANNELS
5 PREFERENCES
PREFERENCES
1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1
2 AUTO PLAY: ON
3 AUTO TV/VCR: ON
4 FRONT PANEL: AUTO
5 CA MARKING: ON
6 CA PLAYBACK: AUTO
7 CA DISPLAY: BLUE
8 SET AUTO REPEAT
0 EXIT
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AUX (Auxiliary)
Can be programmed to control a
compatible RCA audio or RCA,
ProScan, or GE video component. See
the ÒControlling an Auxiliary
ComponentÓ section.
SAT•CABLE
Turns on a compatible cable box or
satellite receiver.
Used with PWR button to turn on
another brand of cable box or
receiver when the remote is
programmed to control that cable
box or receiver. See the ÒControlling a
Cable Box or Satellite ReceiverÓ section.
TV
Turns on a compatible RCA,
ProScan, or GE TV and sets the
remote to control the TV.
Used with PWR button to turn on
another brand of TV when the
remote is programmed to control
that TV. See the ÒControlling a TV
section.
VCR1
Turns on a compatible RCA,
ProScan, or GE VCR and sets remote
to control VCR.
VCR2•DVD
Turns on a compatible RCA,
ProScan, or GE VCR and sets remote
to control VCR when it has been
setup. See the ÒControlling a Laserdisc
Player or DVD ComponentÓ section.
Used with PWR button to turn on
compatible RCA or ProScan
Laserdisc player.
Can also be programmed to control a
compatible RCA DVD component.
Used to light the remote buttons.
CHAN (Channel) Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower channel
in the VCRÕs channel memory.
CLEAR
Resets time counter to 0:00:00.
Lets you change entries when setting
the clock or VCR for a VCR Plus+ or
timer recording.
DISPLAY
Displays VCR operating displays on
the TV screen.
Displays the time counter.
EDIT
Signals two properly connected
compatible VCRs to begin copying a
tape. See ÒUsing Dual Remote with
AutoEditªÓ section.
FF (Fast Forward)
Fast forwards the tape when the VCR
is stopped.
Searches the picture in forward
motion during playback.
INPUT
Turns the line input (L1 or L2) on or
off.
Line input refers to the signal coming
from the component connected to the
audio/video jacks on the back (L1) or
the front L2) of the VCR.
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.
Used for VCR Plus+ and Timer
Recordings.
Component Buttons
Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component.
VCR Function Buttons
Press VCR1 (VCR2•DVD) to set the remote to control the VCR and use the
function buttons.
Remote Control
Your back-lit remote has a light button that glows in the dark. Pressing this button lights the buttons on the remote. The remote
buttons remain lit when they are pressed within a few seconds of each other. If a button is not pressed within approximately eight
seconds, the light turns off to conserve battery power.
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