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Safety Information
WARNING
To reduce risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
Cautions
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
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.
Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.
FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. 10330 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis IN 46290;
Telephone # 1-800-587-5850
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Care and Cleaning: Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your
Remove dust from the ventilation holes.
VCR.
Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. A nonabrasive, antistatic cleaner/polisher is recommended.
Warning: This product is not intended for the unauthorized recording or duplication of copyrighted works.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the product.
Model No. _________________________________________________
Serial No. _________________________________________________
Purchase Date: _________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. COMMERCIAL ADVANCE and MOVIE ADVANCE are registered trademarks of SRT, Inc.; a Jerry Iggulden invention licensed in association with Arthur D. Little Enterprises.
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Table of Contents
First Things First
Initial Setup ................................................................................... 5
Setting Up the VCR
Using the Menus to Set Up Features ........................................... 8
Language Selection ................................................................ 8
Cable Box Setup ...................................................................... 8
Selecting the Tuner Band .......................................................9
VCR Channels List ................................................................. 10
To Auto Channel Search ................................................ 10
Adding or Removing Channels ..................................... 10
Show Weak Channels..................................................... 11
Tuner Audio .................................................................... 12
Time and Date ...................................................................... 12
Auto Clock Set Feature .................................................. 13
Setting the Time Zone ................................................... 13
Setting Daylight-Saving Time .................................... 13
Setting Time and Date Manually .................................. 14
Mapping VCR Plus+ System Channels Manually .......... 15
VCR Plus+ System Worksheet ....................................... 17
Additional Set Up Features ..................................................18
Remote Eject .................................................................. 18
Playback Mode ............................................................... 18
Auto Play/Rewind ........................................................... 19
Panel Display (VCR Display) ........................................... 19
Screen Display ................................................................ 20
Deck 1 Hi-Fi ..................................................................... 20
Deck 2 Hi-Fi ..................................................................... 21
Dual Deck Basics
Remote Buttons .......................................................................... 24
Component Buttons ............................................................. 24
VCR Function Buttons........................................................... 24
TV Function Buttons .............................................................26
Playing a Tape ............................................................................. 27
Automatic Rewind ................................................................ 27
Tape Eject ..............................................................................27
Recording .................................................................................... 28
Recording
Standard One-Deck Recording Features .................................... 32
One-Button Recording ......................................................... 32
Express Recording ................................................................. 32
Timer Recording ................................................................... 33
Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ System...................... 36
Recording Audio Only ..........................................................38
Using the Dual Decks for Copying and Editing Tapes............... 39
Basic Copying ........................................................................39
Selecting the Recording Source ...........................................40
Sequential/Loop Recording .................................................. 41
Date and Time Stamp ........................................................... 41
EZ Copy.................................................................................. 42
Copy Mode ............................................................................ 43
Speed Matching .................................................................... 43
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Setting Up the Channel List ........................................... 36
Using the VCR Plus+ System .......................................... 37
Stopping a Timer Recording .......................................... 38
Reviewing and Clearing Programs ................................ 38
Playing Back Audio Only ............................................... 39
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Program The Remote
About Programming the Remote .............................................. 46
Testing the Remote .............................................................. 46
Programming the Remote to Control a TV,
Satellite Receiver, or Cable Box .........................................46
Using Direct Entry .......................................................... 47
Operating Components........................................................ 47
To Control Auxiliary Components ....................................... 48
Operating the Auxiliary Component ............................ 48
Other Features
Commercial Advance .................................................................. 50
Marking ................................................................................. 51
Playback ................................................................................ 51
Display ...................................................................................52
Movie Advance ............................................................................ 53
Picture Search Options ................................................................ 54
Forward and Reverse Search ................................................ 54
Frame Advance ..................................................................... 54
Index Search .......................................................................... 55
Blank Search.......................................................................... 56
Direct Time Search ................................................................ 56
Return to 0:00:00 Search ......................................................56
Home Recording Tape .......................................................... 57
Child Lock .................................................................................... 57
Time Counter ............................................................................... 58
On-Screen Displays ...................................................................... 58
Connections
Connecting Your VCR.................................................................. 62
Jacks and Cables ................................................................... 62
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) ............................. 62
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) .................... 62
Choosing a VCR Connection ................................................ 63
Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections .......... 63
Don’t Forget About the Auto TV/VCR Feature............. 63
TV With RF Jack Only ..................................................... 64
TV With Audio/Video Jacks............................................ 65
TV With Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to
Unscramble Pay Channels Only ................................... 66
TV With RF Jack and a Satellite Receiver ...................... 67
TV With Audio/Video Jacks and Satellite Receiver....... 68
Reference
Front Panel Diagram ................................................................... 70
Display Panel Diagram ................................................................ 71
Back Panel Diagram .................................................................... 72
Troubleshooting Tips .................................................................. 73
Questions and Answers About Commercial Advance ............... 77
Specifications ............................................................................... 78
Cleaning the VCR ........................................................................ 78
How to Find the TV’s Video Input Channel ............................... 79
Limited Warranty ........................................................................ 80
Index ............................................................................................ 81
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First Things First
Welcome To Your New VCR...
To help you get started using your dual deck VCR with as little reading as possible, we’ve put all the basic information needed in the first three sections of this manual. To help you along, there’s even an automatic setup feature the first time you turn on the VCR which walks you through several setup steps at once.
Getting Started
Before this first step, though, learning about the time and date, your remote control’s features, working with channels, and basic video tape operations are essential to get all you can out of the VCR. Once you are comfortable with these features, feel free to refer to other sections of the manual because they cover the more detailed information of the dual deck.
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The final sections of this manual contain playback and recording information, a detailed connections section, and a reference section which has troubleshooting tips, warranty information, and an index.
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Step 1: What’s in the Box?
The following items come packed in the box:
• VCR
• Remote control
• RF coaxial cable
• Remote control batteries
STEP 2: Install Batteries In the Remote Control
Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in the VCR’s remote control:
1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.
2. Place the batteries into the remote control’s back panel. Match the positive (+) and negative (–) ends of each battery to the diagram inside the battery compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
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If the VCR is connected to an antenna or cable system and then to the TV, use the supplied RF cable and the VCR’s IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV) jacks to connect. This provides a good signal (see the diagram to the right).
If the TV has Audio/Video (A/V) jacks, use A/V cables to connect the VCR to a TV for a better picture. See the Connections section in this manual for additional connection options.
STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR
The VCR’s power cord has a plastic band strung through the blades. Remove the plastic band before plugging
the cord into the power outlet. To remove, cut the band with a pair of scissors and pull it free of the blades. Once the plastic is removed, match the wide blade of the power cord to the wide slot in the AC outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.
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STEP 5: Tune THE TV
Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is channel 3 or 4 (corresponding to the CH. 3/4 switch on the back panel), or the TV’s video line input if using A/V cables.
• If connecting the VCR to the TV with the IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV) jacks using RF coaxial cable, set the CH. 3/4 switch to whichever channel number isn’t used in your area. This is the same channel you will tune your TV to see the VCR’s display.
• If the VCR is connected to the TV using the A/V jacks and cables, select the TV’s video line input to see the VCR’s signal. See “How to Find the TV’s Video Input Channel” in the References section of this manual for a detailed explanation of video line input.
STEP 6: turn on the VCR
Press the POWER button on the remote control or VCR front panel to turn on the VCR. The first time the VCR is turned on, a menu screen appears with different languages to choose from. This is the start of an initial set up which helps you set various VCR options.
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When using the IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV) jacks to connect the VCR, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4.
The CH. 3/4 switch on the back of the VCR determines which TV channel is used to see the VCR’s output.
When using the Audio/Video jacks to connect the VCR, tune the TV to the its Video Input channel to see the VCR’s picture.
See “How to Find the TV’s Video Input Channel” in the References section of this manual for more information about video line input.
Step 7: Initial Setup
The first on-screen menu during the initial set up determines which language you prefer to use for all the VCR’s on-screen displays. Use the remote control’s number buttons to select the corresponding language.
LANGUAGE/ LANGUE / IDIOMA
1 : English 2 : Français 3 : Español
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1. Press 1 for English, 2 for Français (French), or 3 for Español (Spanish).
The remaining menus in the setup will appear in the chosen language. Just follow the step-by-step screens until setup is complete.
If the menu does not appear:
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• Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the CH. 3/4 switch for RF connections or the TV’s video input channel for A/V connections (see “How to Find the TV’s Video Input Channel” in the References section of this manual for information about using A/V connections).
• If the VCR is connected using the IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV) jacks, make sure the VCR indicator is on in the front panel display. If not, press the TV/VCR button on the VCR’s front panel.
• Check the VCR’s connections to make sure they are correct and snug.
If you choose to set up the VCR’s options individually, then go to the manual’s next section for detailed instructions.
STEP 8: Access the menus
The MENU and number buttons let you access, select, and change the VCR’s display preferences. For example, to select a different preferred on-screen language than the one selected during the initial set up, do the following:
1. Press MENU to display the VCR’s MAIN MENU.
MAIN MENU
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MENU to Quit
2. Repeatedly press the 5 button to toggle through selections; English (Language ), French (Langue), or Spanish (Idioma).
When the menu displays the preferred language, press the MENU button to exit. All on-screen menus will appear in the selected language.
All other on-screen menus work in similar ways; using the remote control’s buttons to highlight and select, and by following on-screen instructions.
See the next section, “Additional Set-Up Features,” for detailed information about accessing menus.
Selecting Menu Choices
On-screen menu options can be highlighted by either using the matching number button on the remote control, or the up, down, and right (>) remote control buttons.
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Setting Up the VCR
Setup features
Below is a list of features that need to be set up to get the most out of your VCR. If you ever want to change a menu, refer to this section.
• Language Selection
• Cable Box Setup
• Selecting the Tuner Band
• VCR Channel List Set Up
– Auto Channel Search – Adding and Removing Channels – Viewing Weak Channels
• Setting Time and Date
– Auto Clock Set – Setting Daylight-Saving Time and Time Zone – Manually Setting Time and Date
• Mapping VCR Plus+ System Channels
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Setting Up the VCR
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Recording
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Program the Remote
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• Remote Eject
• Setting Playback Mode
• Auto Play/Rewind
• Panel Display
• Screen Display
OTHER FEATURES
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Connections
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REFERENCE
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Using the Menus to Set Up Features
Various VCR features are set by using the menu system as discussed in the previous section. Each feature that appears in the automatic setup is explained in this section as well as a few other features that should be set to get the most from your VCR.
Language Selection
Selecting your preferred language determines how the on­screen displays will appear. To change the preferred on­screen menu language:
1. Press MENU to display the VCR’s MAIN MENU.
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2. Press 5 on the remote control repeatedly to toggle through available languages; English (Language ), French (Langue), or Spanish (Idioma).
When the menu displays the preferred language, press the MENU button to exit. All on-screen menus will appear in the selected language.
Cable Box Setup
This setup applies only when all channels are received through a cable box. If you use a cable box to view only premium channels, skip this setup.
So that the VCR knows which channel to use for cable programming, you must first set the menu preferences. Whether it’s channel 3, 4, or the video input channel, you must first tell the VCR which.
Selecting Menu Choices
Select menu options by either pressing the corresponding number button on the remote control, or by using the up and down arrow buttons to highlight a numbered menu item, and the right arrow button to select it.
To Set Up the VCR For Use With a Cable Box:
1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the VCR’s Main Menu.
2. Select 4, Setup Menu.
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SETUP MENU
: Set Clock Menu : Copy/Record Settings : Tuner and Channel List : Dual-Deck Features : Advanced Features : Reset Factory Settings
Cable Box Setup Off
3. In the Setup Menu, select Cable Box Setup. Each press of the 7 button or the right arrow button will toggle through the cable box setup’s choices:
• Channel 3/ Channel 4 sets the cable box display channel to 3 or 4. Tune the VCR to the respective channel to see the cable broadcast.
• Line 1/ Line 2 sets the cable box display to either the front or rear Audio/Video (A/V) input jacks. If the cable box has RCA-type A/V jacks, use them for a picture and sound quality better than RF cable can provide.
• Off will turn off cable box access from the VCR.
Selecting the Tuner Band
Selecting the tuner band determines what kind of signal to which the VCR will tune channels. You can select between cable, antenna, or auto. Selecting automatic will determine which kind of signal the VCR should look for without any further prompting.
Video Line Input
You can make the VCR tune to its video line input by pressing the INPUT button on the remote control while in VCR mode. For more information on this feature, see, “How to Find the TV’s Video Input Channel” in the Reference section of this manual.
To Change the Tuner Band:
1. Press the menu button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the SETUP MENU.
3. Press 3 to display the TUNER/CHANNEL LIST menu.
TUNER/CHANNEL LIST
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4. Tuner Band should already be highlighted. If not, use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the selection. Press the right arrow button to switch between AUTO, ANTENNA, or CABLE.
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VCR Channels List
Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory. Even though the VCR may come with such a list, it’s possible that you may want to add or eliminate some channels. You can either add all available channels at one time using the Auto Channel Search command, or add and eliminate channels one by one.
To Auto Channel Search
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the VCR’s MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the SETUP MENU.
3. Press 3 to display the TUNER/CHANNEL LIST menu.
TUNER/CHANNEL LIST
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4. Use the remote’s down arrow button to highlight the Auto Channel Search selection.
5. Press the right arrow button to start the search. The VCR begins scanning for the available channels.
This takes about two minutes. When the scan is complete, the VCR tunes to the lowest channel number. At this point, pressing CHAN up or down on the remote control or VCR should only select active channels.
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The VCR’s Setup Menu allows access to the time and date set, channel lists and more.
SETUP MENU
MENU to Quit
Auto Channel Search
Use the Auto Channel Search feature to place all available channels in memory.
If you ever change cable or antenna signals, you may need to Auto Channel Search again.
Adding or Removing Channels
You may want to add or remove channels after completing Auto Channel Search. You can change channels that have weak signals or don’t appeal to your personal preferences.
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the VCR’s MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the SETUP MENU.
3. Press 3 to display the TUNER/CHANNEL LIST menu.
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TUNER/CHANNEL LIST
Tuner Band Cable Auto Channel Search Add Channel Remove Channel Show Weak Channels Yes Tuner Audio Stereo
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4. Use the remote’s down arrow button to highlight either the Add or Remove Channel selection.
5. Use the CHAN. up and down buttons to move through channels in a sequential order, or enter a specific channel with the number buttons to change the channel.
When the desired channel is displayed, use the remote’s right arrow button to either add or remove it (depending on the selection in the TUNER/CHANNEL LIST menu).
Continue with this procedure to add or remove any other desired channels. Press the MENU button to exit this menu and return to normal viewing.
Show Weak Channels
Selecting Channels
The CHANNEL + and - buttons access those channels which are active in your VCR channel list.
You can still access channels not in the channel list by using the number buttons on the remote.
The VCR allows the option to show channels with a weak broadcast signal. This is useful when using a standard TV antenna.
To Show Weak Channels:
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the VCR’s MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the SETUP MENU.
3. Press 3 to display the TUNER/CHANNEL LIST menu.
TUNER/CHANNEL LIST
Tuner Band Cable Auto Channel Search Add Channel Remove Channel Show Weak Channels Yes Tuner Audio Stereo
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4. Use the remote’s down arrow button to highlight the Show Weak Channels selection.
5. Press the right arrow button to toggle between Yes and No. Run the Auto Channel Set command after changing this setting to include strong and weak signals alike.
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Tuner Audio
Your dual deck VCR can broadcast various kinds of sound. Although the Hi-Fi unit will play back in stereo sound, it will also play back mono sound, Second Audio Program (SAP) sound, or TV and SAP sound.
To Change the Sound Output:
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the VCR’s MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the SETUP MENU.
3. Press 3 to display the TUNER/CHANNEL LIST menu.
TUNER/CHANNEL LIST
Tuner Band Cable Auto Channel Search Add Channel Remove Channel Show Weak Channels Yes Tuner Audio Stereo
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4. Use the remote’s down arrow button to highlight the Tuner Audio selection.
5. Press the right arrow button to toggle between available selections:
• Stereo Plays back independent left and right
audio channels.
• Mono Plays back the same sound through left and
right audio channels.
• SAP Plays back sound from a dual broadcast, or
SAP, recording. This can be used for simulcast programs, those broadcast with both English and another language.
• TV+SAP Plays back sound from both the standard
audio signal and the SAP audio signal. This feature is helpful when recording from one deck to another. The recording will be able to play back either standard audio or SAP audio.
Time and Date
The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date; automatically or manually. The Auto Clock Set feature enables the VCR to update the clock each time the VCR is turned off. Auto Clock is advantageous because it updates the time for you automatically.
The second way of entering the time and date is manually using the menu system.
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Time/Date Display
Pressing INFO displays the time and date on the screen temporarily.
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Auto Clock Set Feature
The Auto Clock feature is set to ON at the factory, but there are certain steps required before time is set correctly. First, the VCR must have an accurate channel list, so if one is not preinstalled at the factory, Auto Channel Search must be completed (see previous pages for details). Also the time zone, and daylight-saving settings must be accurate (they are set to Auto if Auto Clock Set is activated, but can be changed if necessary).
Setting the Time Zone
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the VCR’s MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the SETUP MENU.
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3. Press 1 to display the SET CLOCK MENU.
Auto Clock Set On Daylight Saving On Time Zone Auto Clock Set Channel Auto
SETUP MENU
Set Clock Menu : Copy/Record Settings : Tuner and Channel List : Dual-Deck Features : Advanced Features : Reset Factory Settings : Cable Box Setup Off
SET CLOCK MENU
Auto Clock Info
With a cable box, the VCR will not reset the clock after a power outage unless the cable box is set to the channel carrying the broadcast signal.
If Auto Clock Set is unsuccessful, try tuning the VCR (or cable box) to a channel carrying XDS time data (usually PBS), then turn the VCR off. If the time does not set within 10 minutes, set the time and date manually through the Time menu.
Check the local cable or TV stations for availability of channels with XDS time information.
Auto Time Zone
Selecting Auto as the Time Zone will have the VCR look for time data in broadcast signals. This is the same data used for Auto Clock Set.
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4. Use the remote’s down arrow button to highlight the Time Zone selection. Press the right arrow button to toggle through the available choices; Auto, Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska, or Hawaii.
5. Press the remote’s MENU button when complete.
Setting Daylight-Saving Time
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the VCR’s MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the SETUP MENU.
3. Press 1 to display the SET CLOCK MENU.
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SET CLOCK MENU
Auto Clock Set On Daylight Saving On Time Zone Auto Clock Set Channel Auto
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Use the remote’s down arrow button to highlight the Daylight Saving selection. Press the right arrow button to toggle through the available choices; Auto, On, or Off.
• Auto will attempt to pull time information from broadcast signals, the same information that supplies Auto Clock information.
5. Press the remote’s MENU button when complete.
Setting Time and Date Manually
If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the clock manually through the TIME menu option. The Auto Clock Set feature is set to OFF automatically when you set the clock this way.
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the VCR’s MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the SETUP MENU.
3. Press 1 to display the SET CLOCK MENU.
Spring Forward; Fall Back
In the Spring, Daylight-Saving begins on the first Sunday in April. Because the clock automatically changes from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. (forward one hour), remember to include the extra hour for timer recordings falling within this time frame.
In the Autumn, Daylight-Saving ends on the last Sunday in October. The VCR clock automatically changes from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m. (back one hour). Therefore, it can affect your recording length.
SET CLOCK MENU
Auto Clock Set On Daylight Saving On Time Zone Auto Clock Set Channel Auto
To Move To Select
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4. By default, Auto Clock Set is turned on. To activate manual clock set, use the remote’s right arrow button to change Auto Clock Set to “Off.” This will change the menu screen.
SET CLOCK MENU
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5. Press 3 to display the Set Clock menu. This will display a calendar and time display:
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SET MONTH [1-12] :03
Nov 2000 10:27AM
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In this display, you will be able to set the current month, day, year, and time. The month will be blinking when the screen is first displayed.
Use the remote control’s up or down arrow button to scroll through the months. When the current month is displayed, use the right arrow button to move onto the year setting.
When the current year is displayed, use the right arrow button to highlight the current day. Use the up or down arrow button to select the proper day. Use the right arrow button to proceed to the current hour.
Use the up or down arrow button to scroll through available choices until the proper hour is displayed. Use the right arrow button to move to the minutes.
Use the up or down arrow button to select the current hour’s minute. Use the right arrow button to set day or evening.
Use the up or down arrow button to select AM or PM. Once the proper choice is displayed, press the MENU button on the remote control to exit the menus.
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Mapping VCR Plus+ Programming System Channels Manually
Using the VCR Plus+ programming system can make taping timer recordings for cable or off-air antenna easier. Just look up the PlusCode® programming number in local TV listings and enter it into the VCR Plus+ menu.
The first step to using this feature is to match local TV channels to the VCR Plus+ system’s preassigned channels. This called “mapping” channels. A worksheet and abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U.S. and Canada are provided.
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
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1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the SETUP menu.
3. Press 5 to display the ADVANCED FEATURES menu.
ADVANCED FEATURES
1 Front A/V Input Line1
2 : Rear A/V Input Line2
3 : VCR Plus+ Setup
4 : COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
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VCR PLUS+ SETUP
1 VCR Plus+ Chan Setup
2 : Timer Extend Off
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VCR PLUS CHANNEL SETUP
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Enter local channel
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Screen used is for an example only.
6. Enter the data following the on-screen directions using the worksheet on the following page. To fill out he worksheet by determining what local the equivalents of the VCR Plus+ channels are in your area. You can find this information in the local TV listings or by contacting your local cable company.
Use the left/right arrow buttons to move between channels. Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the channels.
Press MENU when finished to save your settings and exit the screen.
Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System
Channel Numbers for
Cable TV (U.S. List)
See next page for Canadian 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
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Refer to your local television list for a complete VCR Plus+ system channel list for your viewing area or contact your cable company. Using the list may save you some time.
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VCR Plus+ System Worksheet
Broadcast or
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Channel Numbers for
Cable TV (Canadian List)
67 Allarcom Pay Television/
Superchannel 44 Arts & Entertainment 72 Cable News Network-
Headline News 61 Cable News Network 70 Canadian Home Shopping
Network 56 Canal Famille 69 Cathay International
Television Inc. 68 Chinavision Canada Corp 60 Country Music Television 63 Family Channel 62 First Choice 96 First Choice Two 97 First Choice Three 99 First Choice Four 90 House of Commons 91 La Chaine Francaise 51 The Learning Channel 65 MeteoMedia/The Weather
Network 48 MuchMusic Network 55 MusiquePlus 52 Nashville Network 73 Newsworld/CBC 53 Le Reseau des Sports 43 The Sports Network 64 Super Ecran 37 Super Ecran B 98 Super Ecran C 66 Telatino Network 46 TV5 Montreal 92 Viewer’s Choice 1 93 Viewer’s Choice 2 94 Viewer’s Choice 3 95 Viewer’s Choice 4 71 Vision TV: Canada’s
Faith Network 38 Youth TV, Canada Inc.
* Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on. ** Check your local listing for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned.
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Additional Set Up Features
Remote Eject
This feature allows the VCR to automatically eject tapes when the remote’s STOP button is pressed.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR’s MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the SETUP MENU.
1 2 : Copy/Record Settings 3 : Tuner and Channel List 4 Dual-Deck Features 5 6 7 : Cable Box Setup Off
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SETUP MENU
: Set Clock Menu
: Advanced Features : Reset Factory Settings
3. Press 4 to display the DUAL-DECK FEATURES menu.
DUAL-DECK FEATURES
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4. Press 1 repeatedly to turn the Remote Eject selection On and Off. Press the MENU button to exit the menus.
To eject a cassette that has already been stopped, press and hold the STOP button on the remote control for several seconds.
Playback Mode
This feature allows the VCR to automatically play two video tapes one after the other or in a continuous loop. For example, if you rent a movie that comes on two tapes, you can set them for seamless playback. You could also set up two sales or training tapes to continuously loop.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR’s MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the SETUP MENU.
3. Press 4 to display the DUAL-DECK FEATURES menu.
DUAL-DECK FEATURES
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Panel Display Auto 5 :
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Deck 1 Hi-Fi On 7 :
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4. Press 2 to repeatedly to toggle through playback mode choices; Normal, Seq, or Loop.
• Normal The system default, plays tapes normally.
• Seq (Sequential) plays the tape in deck one to the
end and then plays the tape in deck two to the end.
• Loop Plays the tape in deck one to the end, then
plays the tape in deck two to the end. While deck two is playing, the tape in deck one will rewind back to its beginning. When the tape in deck two completes, the tape in deck one will play again while deck two rewinds. This process will continue indefinitely until the STOP button on the deck or remote is pressed.
Auto Play/Rewind
This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing a tape with safety tab removed once it is entered in the VCR without first hitting the PLAY button.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR’s MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the SETUP MENU.
3. Press 4 to display the DUAL-DECK FEATURES menu.
DUAL-DECK FEATURES
1 :
Remote Eject On
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Playback Mode Normal 3 Auto Play/Rewind Both 4 :
Panel Display Auto 5 :
Screen Display On 6 :
Deck 1 Hi-Fi On 7 :
Deck 2 Hi-Fi On
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4. Press 3 on the remote control to toggle through the choices.
• Both Plays and rewinds automatically.
• Play Turns auto play on only.
• Rew Turns auto rewind on only.
• Off Disables both auto play and auto rewind.
Panel Display (VCR Display)
You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel on the front of the VCR.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR’s MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the SETUP MENU.
3. Press 4 to display the DUAL-DECK FEATURES menu.
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DUAL-DECK FEATURES
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Auto Play/Rewind Both 4 Panel Display Auto 5 :
Screen Display On 6 :
Deck 1 Hi-Fi On 7 :
Deck 2 Hi-Fi On
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4. Press 4 on the remote control to toggle through the choices.
• Auto Dims the front panel from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
• On Keeps the display bright at all times.
• Off Disables the front panel display altogether.
Screen Display
This feature allows you to determine what information about the tape is displayed on the TV screen. The display can show tuner information only, deck information only, or turned off altogether, displaying information only when the remote’s INFO button is pressed.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR’s MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the SETUP MENU.
3. Press 4 to display the DUAL-DECK FEATURES menu.
DUAL-DECK FEATURES
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Panel Display Auto 5 Screen Display On 6 :
Deck 1 Hi-Fi On 7 :
Deck 2 Hi-Fi On
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4. Press 5 on the remote control to toggle through choices:
• On (Default setting) displays a complete screen display whenever a tuner or deck function is activated (tape playing or stopping, channel changing, etc.).
• Off Turns screen displays off altogether unless INFO is pressed on the remote control.
Deck 1 Hi-Fi
This feature allows you to turn stereo playback on or off for Deck 1. To hear SAP recordings, turn off stereo sound.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR’s MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the SETUP MENU.
3. Press 4 to display the DUAL-DECK FEATURES menu.
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DUAL-DECK FEATURES
1 :
Remote Eject On
2 :
Playback Mode Normal
3 :
Auto Play/Rewind Both
4 :
Panel Display Auto
5 :
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Deck 2 Hi-Fi On
/ =Move =Sel MENU=Quit
4. Press 6 on the remote control to toggle through choices:
• On (Default setting) plays back stereo sound from Deck 1. If copying from Deck 1 to Deck 2, leave the stereo settings set to “On” to capture stereo sound. Note that A/V jacks and cables must be used to achieve stereo sound to an external device like a stereo or TV.
• Off Plays back all recordings on Deck 1 as mono sound. This includes tapes being copied to Deck 2.
Deck 2 Hi-Fi
This feature allows you to turn stereo playback on or off for Deck 2. To hear SAP recordings, turn off stereo sound.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR’s MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the SETUP MENU.
3. Press 4 to display the DUAL-DECK FEATURES menu.
DUAL-DECK FEATURES
1 :
Remote Eject On
2 :
Playback Mode Normal
3 :
Auto Play/Rewind Both
4 :
Panel Display Auto
5 :
Screen Display On
6 :
Deck 1 Hi-Fi On
7 Deck 2 Hi-Fi On
/ =Move =Sel MENU=Quit
4. Press 7 on the remote control to toggle through choices:
• On (Default setting) plays back stereo sound from Deck 2. If copying from Deck 2 to Deck 1, leave the stereo settings set to “On” to capture stereo sound. Note that A/V jacks and cables must be used to achieve stereo sound to an external device like a stereo or TV.
• Off Plays back all recordings on Deck 2 as mono sound. This includes tapes being copied to Deck 1.
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Learn the Basics To Get You Started
These Dual-Deck VCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying the VCR. Learning the remote control functions, playing a recorded tape, recording a program, and recording tape to tape should be enough to get you started.
First things first
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The remote control that came with your dual-deck VCR can also control a variety of other components. If you have a compatible Proscan, RCA, or GE component, you may be able to control them without having to program the remote.
For details about programming the remote control to use with other components, see “Programming the Remote” later in this manual.
Component Buttons
(In Alphabetical Order)
To make a component the active component, press the proper button on the top of the remote control.
DVD Makes a compatible Proscan, RCA, or GE DVD player the remote control’s active device. Use the arrow and OK buttons to move around and select items in the DVD’s menu system.
ON•OFF Turns the active component on or off.
SAT•CABLE Makes a compatible Proscan, RCA, or GE
satellite receiver the remote control’s active device. The remote can be programmed to control different brands of receivers. The SAT•CABLE button is also used with other remote buttons to turn on and control a compatible cable box if the remote control is programmed.
TV Turns on a compatible Proscan, RCA, or GE TV and sets the remote to control the TV. Also used with the ON•OFF button to turn on a different brand of TV (if programmed) and sets the remote to control the TV.
VCR Turns on a compatible Proscan, RCA, or GE VCR and sets the remote to control the VCR.
VCR Function Buttons
(In Alphabetical Order)
ANTENNA Switches the signal so that the picture either comes from the VCR or a cable, satellite, or antenna system. When the VCR’s picture is active, “VCR” displays on the unit’s front panel.
Arrow Buttons (
system, the arrow buttons the right arrow button selects
) While in the on-screen menu
highlighted menu items and the left arrow button exits to the previous menu. Arrow buttons also allow movement through on-screen menus, change selections, and enter data of select VCR features. In Play and Play/Pause modes,
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the right arrow button also acts as the FR. ADV (frame advance) button. In Play mode, the left arrow button acts as the REPEAT button.
CH + and – Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel memory.
CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording.
COPY TAPE Copies the tape in deck one to the tape in deck two.
DECK 1 Makes deck one on the dual deck VCR the active tape drive. All deck control buttons (Play, Rewind, etc.) will affect deck one only.
DECK 2 Makes deck two on the dual deck VCR the active tape drive. All deck control buttons (Play, Rewind, etc.) will affect deck two only.
FORWARD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches forward through a tape during playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and increases slow­motion playback speed.
FR. ADV (Frame Advance) /SKIP (right arrow)
Advances the tape one frame at a time during play-pause mode. In Play mode, advances forward one minute for every press (up to five minutes). In Copy mode, edits one minute for every press (up to five minutes).
GO BACK Switches between two channels; the current channel and the previous channel. Select one channel and then select another using the number buttons. Press GO BACK to switch between them.
INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen.
INPUT Selects between available line inputs and the VCR’s
tuner. Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio/video input jacks on the back or front of the VCR.
MENU Displays and accesses on-screen menus.
Numbers (0 through 9) Selects channels up to 99 by
pressing two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until “1 – –” appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers.
ON•OFF Turns the VCR off or on (VCR must be the active component).
PAUSE Pauses VCR playback or recording. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to regular playback.
If you have trouble getting a picture on the TV screen, refer to “How to Find the TV’s Video Input Channel” or “Troubleshooting” in the References section of this manual for assistance.
Pause
If you pause, the VCR automatically switches from pause to stop after a few minutes to reduce tape wear.
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PLAY Plays a tape in the active VCR deck.
RECORD Starts VCR recording. Also used for Express
Recording.
REPEAT (left arrow) Reviews the last 30 seconds of tape.
REVERSE Rewinds the tape in the VCR’s active deck when
the VCR is stopped. Searches backward through a tape during playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed.
SEARCH Displays the Movie Advance screen for prerecorded movies or displays index, go-to and zero search menus on the TV screen. During playback, pressing the SEARCH button starts Commercial Advance skipping.
SLOW – and + In Play mode, these buttons adjust playback to varying levels of speed accordingly.
SPEED Selects a recording speed (SP or SLP).
STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record,
playback, rewind, or fast forward.
TRACKING – and + Manually reduces streaks that may appear on the picture during play or slow motion. Reduces picture “jitter” during stop-action (paused) playback.
VCR PLUS+ (down arrow) Activates the VCR Plus+ menu to easily enter in a PlusCode programming number.
TV Function Buttons
ANTENNA
CH + and – Selects next higher or lower channel in the
TV’s channel memory (TV must be the active component).
CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen.
GO BACK Switches between two channels; the current
channel and the previous channel. Select one channel and then select another using the number buttons. Press GO BACK to switch between them.
GUIDE Displays channel guide on some TVs.
INFO Shows the TV’s status displays on the screen.
Switches between antenna systems.
Automatic Tracking
The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted.
TV Buttons
The TV buttons may not control all features of all models of RCA, GE, or ProScan TVs.
MUTE Reduces the TV’s volume to minimum level.
Numbers (0 through 9) Selects channels up to 99 by
pressing two numbers. Selects a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until “1 – –” appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers.
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ON•OFF Turns the TV off or on (the TV must be the active component).
VOL < and > Increases and decreases TV sound.
Playing a Tape
1. Tune the TV to the VCR display channel (3, 4, or for A/V connections, the TV’s video input channel. See “How to Find the TV’s Video Input Channel” in the References section of this manual for more information about video line input).
2. Insert a tape in the VCR’s Deck 1.
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If the safety tab on the cassette is removed and the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape automatically begins playback.
• Press F. Forward on the VCR (FORWARD on remote) or Rewind (REVERSE on remote) to position the tape.
• Press PLAY (if necessary) on the VCR or remote to begin tape playback.
• Press PAUSE on the VCR or remote to freeze playback.
• Press TRACKING – or + to remove any streaks from the
picture, if necessary.
• Press STOP/EJECT on the VCR (STOP on the remote) to stop playback.
Automatic Rewind
Playing Tapes from Either Deck
Note that playing a tape can happen on Deck1 or Deck2.
If the auto rewind feature is turned on, the VCR rewinds automatically when the tape reaches the end during playback. While rewinding, you can press POWER on the front panel (ON•OFF on the remote control) and the VCR will turn off once it is finished rewinding.
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Tape Eject
When a tape is stopped, press STOP•EJECT on the front panel (or STOP on the remote for a few seconds) to eject the tape. A tape can be ejected even when the VCR is off.
Recording
To record something currently being watched, use the one­touch recording method. For detailed information about this feature, refer to the next section of the manual, “Recording.”
1. Set the recording speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote control.
2. Press the RECORD button on the front panel or remote to begin recording.
3. Press STOP to end recording. If you just want to pause the recording for a short time
(such as during a commercial), press PAUSE instead of STOP. To resume recording, press PAUSE or RECORD.
• For more information about in-depth recording features, refer to the next section.
Check the Safety Tab
No matter which recording option is used, there needs to be a tape in the VCR with it’s safety tab in place. Tapes with the safety tab removed cannot be recorded on as they are protected.
Tape Speeds
SP (Standard Play) Gives the best quality recording, but fewer programs can be recorded on the tape. Special effects such as pause, slow motion, picture search, and frame advance work well when you play back tapes recorded in this speed.
SLP (Super Long Play) Gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP. Special effects such as pause, slow motion, picture search, and frame advance work well when you play back tapes recorded in this speed.
Recording Time
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T-120 2 Hr 6 Hr
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Safety Tab
If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it, simply cover the hole with vinyl tape.
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Tape-to-Tape Recordings
One of the benefits of owning a dual deck VCR is the ability to quickly and easily make duplicates of favorite home recordings. This VCR even offers a way to make duplicate recordings that much easier with the COPY TAPE button on both the front panel and the remote control.
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Note: Make sure that both tapes are cued to the point where you want playback/recording to start. You can achieve this by using the DECK1, DECK2 (Deck Select on the front panel), FORWARD, REVERSE, and PLAY buttons to control positioning.
3. Press the COPY TAPE button on the VCR front panel or remote control.
Copyright Notice
The unauthorized recording of video tapes, satellite broadcasts, television programs, or other copyrighted materials may infringe the rights of others.
This product is not intended for the unauthorized recording or duplication of copyrighted works.
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Recording
Several Recording Options
Now that the necessary steps to operate the VCR have been covered, let’s look at the different recording features available to suit your needs.
Recording Features include:
• One and Two Deck Recording (explained in Dual Deck Basics section)
• Express Recording
• Timer Recording
• Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+ System
• Audio Only Recording
First Things First
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Setting Up the VCR
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Dual Deck Basics
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Recording
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Program The Remote
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Other Features
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Connections
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Reference
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Standard One-Deck Recording Features
There are four ways to record broadcast programming:
• Recording pressing one button to start recording a program (see the VCR Basics section).
• Express Recording (XPR) recording a watched program for a designated period of time.
• Timer Recording programmed automatic recording, starting and stopping at a predetermined time.
• Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+ System
broadcast-specific recording using identification numbers supplied in TV listings.
One-Button Recording
You record any broadcast TV show with the touch of one button.
1. Insert a blank videotape with its safety tab in place into either deck (make sure to make this the active deck using the VCR’s remote control or front panel).
2. Select the channel to be recorded on the VCR using the remote’s number or CH+/CH– buttons (cable box users should tune the VCR to channel 2, 3, or 4– whichever is used by the cable box to display its signal. The cable box should be tuned to the channel to be recorded).
3. Press the RECORD button on the remote.
Express Recording
Use Express Recording (XPR) to quickly record the remaining portion of a program being watched.
1. Press the SPEED button on the remote to set the tape speed (SP= Standard Play, SLP= Super Long Play).
2. Press the RECORD button on the VCR front panel or remote control to begin recording the current channel.
Deck 2
Rec
0:00:01
SP
Express Recording
Express Recording (XPR) is a great way to tape the last quarter of the game, or the last part of a movie when you have to leave.
Recording Note
Tue Nov 14, 2000 8:33AM
3. Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the recording duration.
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In order for XPR to work, the deck with the recordable tape must be selected using button on the front panel or remote control.
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Deck 2
OTR:1:30
0:00:01
SP
Tue Nov 14, 2000 8:33AM
Each time you press the RECORD button, you add 30 minutes to the recording time (up to 9 and one-half hours).
The VCR continues to record for the amount of time set, then automatically stops recording and turns off.
Timer Recording
You can set up as many as 16 timer recording programs up to one year in advance.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 3 to select TIMER RECORDING. This will display the SELECT EVENT menu.
SELECT EVENT [1-6]:01
1: --:---- --- ---/--
-H--M Ch- Deck- --
2: --:---- --- ---/--
-H--M Ch- Deck- --
3: --:---- --- ---/--
-H--M Ch- Deck- --
4: --:---- --- ---/--
-H--M Ch- Deck- --
=Move =Sel MENU=Quit
/
Each heading will be displayed in the top menu title bar. The first entry requiring information is the event number you are selecting (1-16).
3. Use the number buttons to select the next available event number (1-16) using two digits for each entry (for event “1,” enter “0-1”).
Once the event has been selected, a new screen displaying a calendar appears:
SET MONTH[01-12] :11
1 Nov 2000 11:00AM 0H00M
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
1-Time Ch23 Deck1 Auto
1234
4. Use the number keys to select the date and time of the event (SET MONTH, SET DAY). The default setting is the current date and time.
Timer Recording Information
The clock must be set correctly.
Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program.
“TIMER EVENTS OVERLAP” appears and the screen turns red if you have entered two programs with conflicting times.
“TIMER” appears on the VCR front panel when a timer recording has been set. “TIMER” flashes if there is no tape in the VCR.
For cable box or satellite receiver, turn the unit on and tune it to the channel you want to record before the recording is to begin.
To clear a timer event, select the event to be removed and hit the CLEAR button on the remote control.
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• Enter all settings as two-digit numbers. For example,
August would be entered as 0-8, the 9 o’clock hour would be entered as 0-9.
• The order of time and date entries is: Set Month, Set
Day, Set Hour, Set Minute, Set AM/PM (1 for AM or 2 for PM). These entries are shown in the top title bar.
• Use the remote’s right arrow button to move
through the entry categories. To leave an entry unchanged, press the right arrow button on the remote to move to the next entry.
SET LENGTH(H) [0-9] :1
1 Nov 2000 10:27AM 1H00M
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
1-Time Ch23 Deck1 Auto
1234
5. Enter the length of time to record (SET HOUR, SET MINUTE).
Use the remote’s number buttons to set the recording duration. The default setting is 0 hours and 30 minutes.
• In the set length menu, you will first enter hours [H]
and then minutes. You use only one number button to enter the hours.
SET TYPE[1-4] :1
1 Nov 2000 11:00AM 1H00M
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
1-Time Ch23 Deck1 Auto
1234
6. Use the number buttons to tell how often the chosen event will be recorded (SET TYPE).
• (1) Single Time the event will record one time
only.
• (2) Weekly the event will be recorded at the same
day and time every week.
• (3) Monday-Friday the event will be recorded at
the same day and time each weekday.
• (4) Always the event will be recorded at the same
time each day.
7. Set the channel to be recorded (SET SOURCE) using the number buttons. The default setting will be the current channel.
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Note that if you are using a cable box to view the recorded program, this setting will need to be 2, 3, or 4– whichever the cable box uses. The cable box must be turned on and tuned to the channel to be recorded.
• 1 used to record video and audio from the tuner.
After selecting 1, use the up and down or number buttons to tune to the channel to be recorded.
• 2 used to record video and audio from the VCR’s
front panel auxiliary input jacks
SET DECK[1-2] :1
1 Nov 2000 11:00AM 1H00M
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
1-Time Ch23 Deck1 Auto
8. Use the number buttons to set which deck to use for recording (SET DECK). The default setting is the currently selected deck.
• 1 sets the timer to record from deck one.
• 2 sets the timer to record from deck two.
1234
SET SPEED[1-3] :1
1 Nov 2000 11:00AM 1H00M
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
1-Time Ch23 Deck1 Auto
1234
9. Set the recording speed using the remote’s number button (SET SPEED). The default setting is Auto.
• Auto ti
mer recordings will start in SP speed. The VCR will then calculate how much time is remaining on the tape and adjusts the record speed to SLP if necessary to fit the entire program. If there is not enough room on the tape to fit the entire program, the VCR will record in SLP speed until the tape runs out.
• SP (Standard Play) Delivers the best quality. A T- 120 tape will record for two hours at this setting.
• SLP (Super Long Play) Delivers maximum recording time. A T-120 tape will record for 6 hours at this setting.
10. When all the settings are complete, press the MENU button to view a summary of all programmed events.
• To program another event, select the next available
event number.
Contnues on the next page
Timer Recordings
TIMER will flash on the VCR front panel if there is a problem with a set timer recording.
The power will come on automatically when the timer recording begins.
To stop a timer recording in progress, press the STOP button for the recording deck. A warning message will appear. Press STOP again to cancel the event.
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• To edit settings of an existing event, select an event
number that has already been programmed.
• To delete an event, use the up and down arrow
buttons to select it , then press the CLEAR button.
• To exit the summary screen, press the MENU button.
Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System
You can use the VCR Plus+ system to simplify timer
®
programming by using a PlusCode
programming number
shown in most television listings.
Setting Up the Channel List
If you have not set up the VCR Plus+ channel list, you can do it now.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the SETUP menu.
3. Press 5 to display the ADVANCED FEATURES menu.
ADVANCED FEATURES
1 Front A/V Input Line1
2 : Rear A/V Input Line2
3 : VCR Plus+ Setup
4 : COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
=Move =Sel MENU=Quit
/
4. Press 3 to select the VCR Plus+ Setup selection.
VCR PLUS+ SETUP
1 VCR Plus+ Chan Setup
2 : Timer Extend Off
=Move =Sel MENU=Quit
/
5. Press 1 to select the VCR Plus+ Channel Setup selection.
VCR PLUS CHANNEL SETUP
125 01 02 03 04 05
08 01 02 03 04 05
Enter local channel
number using 0-9 keys
to Move
/ MENU to End
PlusCode is a registered trademark of the Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
VCR Plus+ Recording
The Clock must be set correctly. If you try to enter a PlusCode programming number before the time is set, the SET CLOCK menu will appear.
Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program.
”UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER... PLEASE RE-ENTER” appears when the VCR does not recognize the PlusCode programming number.
”PROGRAMS OVERLAP” appears if you have entered two programs with conflicting times.
“TIMER” appears on the front panel when you turn off the VCR and a timer recording has been set. ”TIMER” flashes if there is no tape in the VCR.
If you receive all channels through a cable box, you must use the regular timer recording method. The VCR Plus+ system is not compatible wth cable box setups.
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If you need more information on setting up the VCR Plus+ Channel list, refer to the section Setting Up the VCR for details.
Using the VCR Plus+ System
1. Press the remote’s VCR PLUS+ button (down arrow) to bring up the VCR Plus+ menu.
2. With the remote’s number buttons, enter the PlusCode programming number (shown next to program) found in local television listings.
VCR Plus+
Enter Code [ ] with [0-9]
Clear to Correct
VCR + to Continue
MENU to Quit
• If the code is not valid, INVALID CODE will appear
on the screen.
• To correct an entry, press the CLEAR button.
• Press the VCR PLUS+ button (down arrow) on the
remote to continue.
VCR Plus+
Timer Event Options 1 How Often? 1-Time 2 : Record Speed Auto 3 : Which Deck Deck1
To Move To Select
/
Menu to Continue
3. Set how often the event will be recorded. Press the 1 button repeatedly on the remote to toggle through selections:
• 1- Time the event will be recorded only once.
• Weekly the event will be recorded every week.
• Mo - Fr (Monday through Friday) the event will be
recorded every weekday.
• Always the event will be recorded every day.
4. Press the remote’s 2 button repeatedly to toggle through the available recording speeds.
• Auto
timer recordings will start in SP speed. The VCR will then calculate how much time is remaining on the tape and adjusts the record speed to SLP if necessary to fit the entire program. If there is not enough room on the tape to fit the entire program, the VCR will record in SLP speed until the tape runs out.
SELECT EVENT [1-6]:01
1 11:00AM On Tuesdays
1H00M Ch23 Deck1 Auto
2: --:---- --- ---/--
-H--M Ch- Deck- --
3: --:---- --- ---/--
-H--M Ch- Deck- --
4: --:---- --- ---/--
-H--M Ch- Deck- --
=Move =Sel
/
A completed VCR Plus+ event.
Contnues on the next page
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• SP (Standard Play) Delivers the best quality. A T- 120 tape will record for two hours at this setting.
• SLP (Super Long Play) Delivers maximum recording time. A T-120 tape will record for 6 hours at this setting.
5. When you are satisfied with the settings, press the remote’s VCR Plus+ button (down arrow) to view a summary of programmed events, or press the remote’s MENU button to save the settings and exit the menus.
Stopping a Timer Recording
To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an Express Recording):
• To stop a timer recording in progress, press the STOP button for the recording deck. A warning message will appear. Press STOP again to cancel the event.
Reviewing and Clearing Programs
To review programs that you have already set up:
1. Press the remote’s MENU button to display the Main Menu.
2. Press 3 to display the Timer Recording menu.
SELECT EVENT [1-6]:01
1 11:00AM On Tuesdays
1H00M Ch23 Deck1 Auto
2: --:---- --- ---/--
-H--M Ch- Deck- --
3: --:---- --- ---/--
-H--M Ch- Deck- --
4: --:---- --- ---/--
-H--M Ch- Deck- --
=Move =Sel
/
3. Press the corresponding number of the timer program you want to edit or clear.
• To clear the event, press the remote’s CLEAR button.
• To edit the event, use the remote’s arrow buttons to
move through the timer recording steps, changing all necessary settings.
Recording Audio Only
You can record audio only from an audio source connected to either the front or back panel AUDIO jacks on the VCR.
1. Press the remote’s INPUT button once to record from the back panel’s AUDIO IN jack. L2 will appear in the VCR’s display panel.
Press the remote’s INPUT button twice to record from the front panel AUDIO IN jack. L1 will appear in the VCR’s display panel.
Audio Connection
LINE
3 4
LINE
IN 2
OUT
R
AUDIO
L
CH.
VIDEO
OUT
IN
IN
(FROM ANT)
RF
OUT
(TO TV)
AMPLIFIER/ RECEIVER
LEFT
RIGHT
PHONO TUNER TAPE AUX
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2. Press the SPEED button on the remote if you want to override the preferred Tape Speed setting.
3. Start playing the audio source and press RECORD on the remote control to begin recording.
4. Press STOP when finished.
Playing Back Audio Only
To play back recorded sound through a stereo, connect the VCR’s AUDIO OUT jack to the appropriate input on the amplifier or receiver (do not use the phono input). For details about connecting the VCR to an external sound source, see the amplifier or receiver’s User’s Guide.
Using the Dual Decks for Copying and Editing Tapes
Basic Copying
To copy a tape, simply put the source tape in Deck1 and a blank tape in Deck2, then press the Copy Tape button on the remote control or VCR front panel. The tape in Deck1 will begin copying to the tape in Deck2. Use one deck as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR.
1. Turn on the TV and VCR.
2. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV’s video input).
3. Insert the tape you want to copy into the playback VCR. Insert a blank tape with safety tab in place into the recording VCR.
4. 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 PAUSE. You may need to adjust the tracking.
5. Press the RECORD button, then press PAUSE, on the recording deck.
Recording audio only will erase anything that was previously recorded on the tape.
Best Tape Recording Quality
When copying tapes, SP-to-SP recording yields the best results.
Warning
The unauthorized recording of video tapes, satellite broadcasts, television programs, or other copyrighted materials may infringe the rights of others.
This product is not intended for the unauthorized recording or duplication of copyrighted works.
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Selecting the Recording Source
The dual deck VCR can be set up to record from a variety of sources including the tuner, the decks, or from available audio/video line inputs. The default source selection, “Auto,” will record whatever is currently on the screen.
To Change the Recording Source:
1. Press MENU to display the VCR’s MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the SETUP MENU.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
/ =Move =Sel MENU=Quit
SETUP MENU
: Set Clock Menu
Copy/Record Settings : Tuner and Channel List : Dual-Deck Features : Advanced Features : Reset Factory Settings : Cable Box Setup Off
3. Press 2 to display the COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS menu.
COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS
1 : Copy Mode Auto 2 : Speed Matching On 3 : Date/Time Stamp Timer 4 Deck1 Rec Source Auto 5 : Deck2 Rec Source Auto 6 : Record Mode Normal
/
=Move =Sel MENU=Quit
4. Press 4 repeatedly to toggle through the Deck1 recording source options
• Auto records the current TV view (whatever is
shown on the TV screen).
• Line1 records whatever is connected to the front
panel A/V jacks.
• Line2 records whatever is connected to the rear
panel A/V jacks.
• Deck2 only records the signal coming from the
second VCR deck.
• Tuner deck one will only record TV broadcasts.
5. Press 5 repeatedly to toggle through the Deck2 recording source options.
• All options are the same as the previous step with
the exception of which deck to record from. Deck2 will offer Deck1 as a recording source.
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Sequential/Loop Recording
Two tapes can be recorded on sequentially or in a continuous loop. This will allow recording of up to 12 hours of programming in SLP speed using a standard T-120 videocassette. Loop recording is useful for continuous recording of security cameras.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR’s MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the SETUP menu.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
/ =Move =Sel MENU=Quit
SETUP MENU
: Set Clock Menu
Copy/Record Settings : Tuner and Channel List : Dual-Deck Features : Advanced Features : Reset Factory Settings : Cable Box Setup Off
3. Press 2 to display the COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS menu.
COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS
1 : Copy Mode Auto 2 : Speed Matching On 3 : Date/Time Stamp Timer 4 : Deck1 Rec Source Auto 5 : Deck2 Rec Source Auto 6 Record Mode Normal
/
=Move =Sel MENU=Quit
4. Press 6 repeatedly to toggle through Record Mode options:
• Normal (default setting) tapes record normally.
• Sequential the tape in Deck1 will record to its
end and then Deck2 will record to the end.
• Loop the tape in deck one records to the end and
then the tape in Deck2 will record to its end. While Deck2 is recording, Deck1 will rewind. When the tape in Deck2 reaches its end, Deck1 records again while Deck2 rewinds. This process will continue until manually stopped.
Date and Time Stamp
To overlay the date, time, and recording source at the start of or continuously throughout recordings, use the date and time stamp. You can use the stamp on all recordings or on timer recordings only. The stamp, however, will not appear when making a copy of the tape.
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1. Press MENU to display the VCR’s MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the SETUP menu.
3. Press 2 to display the COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS menu.
COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS
1 : Copy Mode Auto 2 : Speed Matching On 3 Date/Time Stamp Timer 4 : Deck1 Rec Source Auto 5 : Deck2 Rec Source Auto 6 : Record Mode Normal
/
=Move =Sel MENU=Quit
4. Press 3 repeatedly to toggle through the Date/Time Stamp options:
• Timer the date, time and record source will
appear briefly at the start of all timer recordings.
• Cont (continuous) the date, time, and recording
source will appear continuously throughout all recordings. The on-screen display and menu systems will be disabled if this setting is active. Press STOP on the recording deck to restore normal on-screen functions.
• All The date, time and record source will appear
briefly at the start of all recordings except copies.
• Off the date and time stamp is disabled.
EZ Copy
EZ-Copy automates the entire copy process so that an entire tape can be copied at the touch of one button; the Copy Tape button. The VCR will rewind both decks completely and copy the source tape to the target tape. Once finished copying, the VCR will rewind and eject both tapes.
To Activate EZ-Copy:
1. Press MENU to display the VCR’s Main Menu.
2. Press 1 repeatedly to turn EZ-Copy on or off.
• On when Copy Tape is pressed, both decks will
rewind and the tape in Deck1 will be copied to Deck2. Both tapes will rewind again and be ejected.
Note that if the target tape ends before the source tape, neither tape will rewind as to let you know there was a problem in the copy process.
• Off when Copy Tape is pressed, the tape in Deck1
will begin to copy to the tape in Deck2 immediately from the current position of both decks. To stop copying, activate Deck2 and press the STOP button. Neither tape will be rewound or ejected.
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Copy Mode
There are two methods of copying a tape from Deck1 to Deck2; HQ1 (High Quality 1) and HQ2 (High Quality 2). HQ1 is best when copying a tape that was recorded in SP speed. HQ2 is best for copying tapes recorded in SLP or LP speeds.
To Set the Copy Mode:
1. Press MENU to display the VCR’s MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the SETUP menu.
3. Press 2 to display the COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS menu.
COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS
1 Copy Mode Auto 2 : Speed Matching On 3 : Date/Time Stamp Timer 4 : Deck1 Rec Source Auto 5 : Deck2 Rec Source Auto 6 : Record Mode Normal
>
<
To Move To Select
/
MENU to Quit
4. Press 1 repeatedly to toggle through available choices:
• Auto Automatically sets the copy mode.
• HQ1 High Quality 1. The best choice for copying
tapes recorded in SP speed.
• HQ2 High Quality 2. The best choice for copying
tapes recorded in SLP or LP speeds.
Speed Matching
When speed matching is activated, Deck2 automatically records at the same speed that the tape in Deck1 was recorded. Typically, you will get the best results in copying tapes with this feature turned on. However, this feature must be disabled if copying multiple tapes onto a single cassette.
To Turn Speed Matching On or Off:
1. Press the MENU button to display the VCR’s Main Menu.
2. Press 4 to display the SETUP menu.
3. Press 2 to display the COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS menu.
4. Press 2 repeatedly to turn speed matching on and off.
• Turn ON if copying a single tape.
• Turn OFF if copying more than one tape onto a
single tape.
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Controlling your other components...
The remote’s TV and SAT•CABLE buttons can be programmed to control other brands of remote controllable TVs, satellite receivers, and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to operate most Proscan, RCA, and GE televisions and satellite receivers.
The AUX button can be programmed to control a Proscan or RCA auxiliary component.
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Connections
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TV
ON OFF
SAT CABLE
C
H
+
C
H
-
STOP
PLAY
REVERSE
CLEAR
FORWARD
About Programming the Remote
The universal remote’s TV and SAT•CABLE buttons can be programmed to control other brands of remote controlled TVs, digital satellite receivers, and cable boxes. Your remote is already programmed to operate most ProScan, RCA, and GE televisions as well as digital satellite receivers.
The AUX button can be programmed to control a ProScan or RCA auxiliary component.
Testing the Remote
To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed, turn the component on (such as a TV), point the remote at the TV and press the TV button. Then press ON•OFF, CH +, or CH - to see if the TV responds to the remote commands. If the TV does not respond, then the remote control needs to be programmed.
Programming the Remote to Control a TV, Satellite Receiver, or Cable Box
The remote features Code Search, a technology that largely automates the programming process. Follow these steps to program the remote to control a TV, digital satellite receiver, or cable box.
1. Turn on the component you want to control (TV, digital satellite receiver, or cable box).
2. Press and hold the button you want to program (TV or SAT•CABLE). While holding the component button, press and hold ON•OFF until the LED on the remote flashes, then release both buttons.
3. Press and release PLAY, then wait five seconds. The remote searches through a set of codes. If, after
five seconds, the component does not turn off, press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes.
You can press FORWARD to individually search through the last ten codes that were transmitted when you pressed PLAY.
LED
You’ll use these buttons when you program the remote to control a TV, digital satellite receiver, or cable box.
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4. Repeat step 3 until the component turns off or you have searched through all of the codes.
To cancel Code Search, press and hold CLEAR until the LED turns off.
There are 20 total sets of codes. If the device does not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times, the remote cannot control that particular component.
If the component you want to control does turn off:
1. Press and release REVERSE, then wait two seconds. Repeat this step until the component turns back on. This means the remote has identified the correct code.
2. To finish, press and hold STOP until the LED turns off.
Using Direct Entry
Direct Entry is another way to program your remote if the Automatic Code Search is unsuccessful.
1. Turn on the component to be programmed.
2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component in the code list at the end of this section of the manual.
3. Press and hold the component button on the remote you want to program.
4. Enter the code from the list at the end of this section of the manual.
5. Release the button, and then press ON•OFF to see if the component responds to the remote commands. If it doesn’t, try pressing the component button and then ON•OFF again.
6. Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand if you get no response.
Operating Components
After programming the remote, see which buttons operate your component.
1. Point the remote at the component, and press its corresponding button on the remote.
2. Experiment to see which buttons operate your component. Try pressing buttons that relate directly to the component like the volume buttons for a television or stereo receiver.
This remote may not operate all models and/or brands of components.
Note the difference between the VCR and other component’s on-screen displays to determine which one the remote is operating.
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Programming the Remote to Control Auxiliary Components
ON OFF
Your remote can also control the brands of the equipment listed, such as a radio, CD player, tape player, or phonograph. It is already programmed to control some ProScan and RCA amplifiers and audio/video receivers.
1. Turn on the component to be programmed.
2. Look up your component’s code number on the code list.
3. Press and hold the AUX button.
4. Enter the 4-digit code from the code list on the next page.
5. Release the AUX button and press ON•OFF or CHAN up or down to see if the auxiliary component responds to the remote commands.
Operating the Auxiliary Component
After you have programmed your remote, see which buttons will operate your component.
1. Point the remote at the component and press AUX. If it does not turn on, press AUX and then ON•OFF.
2. You may want to experiment to see which buttons will operate your component. Try pressing buttons, such as play, REVERSE, and FORWARD.
AUX
+
H
C
C
-
H
PLAYREVERSE
FORWARD
You’ll use these buttons when you program the remote to control an auxiliary component.
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Auxiliary Component Codes
Proscan/RCA/Dimensia (Only)
AM/FM 0003
Auxiliary Component 0004
CD 0007
SAT1 0008
SAT2 0011
DVD 0010
Phono 0005
This remote may not operate all models of the brands that are shown.
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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,
............................................ 1038, 1105, 1171, 1174, 1177
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,
....................................................... 1015, 1105, 1162, 1171
CXC .............................................................................. 1038
Daewoo ................................................. 1004, 1005, 1006,
............................................ 1016, 1017, 1018, 1127, 1171
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, 1026, 1027, 1028, 1029,1030, 1031,
.................... 1032, 1033, 1034, 1035, 1036, 1037, 1038,
.................... 1039, 1041, 1042, 1043, 1044, 1046, 1047,
.......... 1123, 1124, 1162, 1171, 1176, 1177, 1179, 1191
Envision .............................................................. 1004, 1006
Fisher ...................... 1048, 1049, 1050, 1051, 1162, 1180
Fujitsu ............................................................................ 1046
Funai ................................................................... 1038, 1046
Futuretec ...................................................................... 1038
GE .............. 1000, 1003, 1004, 1006, 1022, 1052, 1054,
........... 1055, 1087, 1164, 1165, 1166, 1167, 1168, 1181
Gibralter ............................................................ 1004, 1151
Goldstar ....................................... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1012
........... 1019, 1056, 1057, 1058, 1155, 1156, 1171, 1172
Grundy .................................................... 1038, 1046, 1171
Hallmark ............................................................ 1004, 1006
Harvard .........................................................................1038
Hitachi .................... 1004, 1006, 1012, 1013,1059, 1060,
........... 1061, 1135, 1136, 1137, 1138, 11391140, 1141,
........... 1142, 1143, 1144, 1145, 1146, 1148, 1150, 1179
IMA ................................................................................ 1038
Infinity ........................................................................... 1062
Janeil .............................................................................. 1174
JBL .................................................................................. 1062
JCB ................................................................................. 1002
JC Penney ................................... 1000, 1004, 1005, 1006,
................................ 1008, 1022, 1052, 1054, 1058, 1063,
............ 1064, 1072, 1087, 1105, 1128, 1171,1172,1181
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,
................................ 1062, 1071, 1072, 1073, 1162, 1181
Megatron ........................................................... 1006, 1059
Magnavox .................................... 1004, 1006, 1008, 1019,
.......... 1062, 1068, 1069, 1074, 1075, 1076, 1077, 1088,
........... 1089, 1130, 1131, 1132, 1133, 1134, 1183, 1184
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, 1080, 1082
Midland ............................... 1054, 1151, 1171, 1172, 1181
Minutz ............................................................................. 1052
Mitsubishi ...................................... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019,
......................... 1022, 1051, 1079, 1080, 1081, 1082, 1125
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,
.............. 1062, 1068, 1069,1074, 1075, 1077, 1183, 1184
Philips ............ 1003, 1004, 1008, 1012, 1019, 1062, 1068,
................ 1069, 1074, 1075, 1076, 1086, 1087, 1088, 089
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, 1049, 1095, 1162, 1171, 1172
RCA .................................... 1000, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006,
........................ 1007, 1019, 1096, 1098, 1099, 1100, 1101,
.............. 1102, 1103, 1129, 1179, 1181, 1187, 1188, 1190
Rhapsody ........................................................................ 1176
Runco .............................................................................. 1151
Sampo ................................. 1004, 1006, 1171, 1172, 1175
Samsung ........................................ 1004, 1005, 1006, 1012,
....................... 1015, 1019, 1104, 1105, 1106, 1171, 1172
Samsux ............................................................................ 1171
Sansui .............................................................................. 1191
Sanyo .............................................. 1004, 1048, 1049, 1050,
................................... 1080, 1107, 1108, 1162, 1169, 1180
Scotch ............................................................................. 1006
Scott ............... 1004, 1006, 1012, 1024, 1035, 1038, 1046
Sears .............................................. 1000, 1004, 1006, 1013,
...................... 1019, 1046, 1048, 1049, 1050, 1051, 1066,
.............. 1071, 1072, 1109, 1110, 1162, 1180, 1181, 1189
Sharp ............................................. 1004, 1006, 1012, 1029,
....................... 1095, 1111, 1112, 1113, 1122, 1171, 1173
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, 1075, 1076, 1077, 1088, 1116, 1161, 1183, 1184
Symphonic ................................................ 1033, 1038, 1189
Tandy ............................................................................... 1173
Tatung ................................................................... 1003, 1178
Technics .......................................................................... 1054
Techwood ................................................. 1004, 1006, 1054
Teknika .......... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1008, 1012, 1013, 1016,
.............. 1038, 1046, 1076, 1082, 1083, 1105, 1170, 1171
Telecaption ..................................................................... 1117
TMK ...................................................................... 1004, 1006
Toshiba .......................................... 1049, 1071, 1072, 1089,
.................................. 1105, 1109, 1117, 1118, 1160, 1162
Totevision ....................................................................... 1171
Universal .............................................................. 1052, 1087
Victor ................................................................... 1066, 1182
Vidtech ...................................................... 1004, 1005, 1006
Viking ............................................................................... 1174
Wards ...................... 1000, 1001, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019,
............. 1024, 1033, 1046, 1052, 1062, 1068, 1069, 1074,
. 1075, 1076, 1083, 1087, 1088, 1095, 1119, 1120, 1184
Yamaha ........................................... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019
Zenith .................................. 1004, 1151, 1152, 1153, 1154
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 Receiver
Chapparal ................................................................... 5056, 5057
Drake .......................................................................... 5058, 5059
GE ................................................................................ 5000, 5001
General Instruments ..................................... 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
Toshiba ................................................................................... 5073
Uniden .................................................................................... 5069
Auxiliary
(For some PROSCAN, RCA, GE and Dimensia brands only)
AM/FM ................................................................................... 0003
Auxiliary Component ......................................................... 0004
CD .......................................................................................... 0007
SAT1 ....................................................................................... 0008
SAT2 ....................................................................................... 0011
DVD ....................................................................................... 0010
Phono ..................................................................................... 0005
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Features to Enhance VCR Operation
• COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
• MOVIE ADVANCE
• Picture Search Options
• Tracking
• Child Lock
• Time Counter
• On-Screen Displays
• Audio Reception
• Audio Playback
First things first
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Setting Up the VCR
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Dual Deck Basics
3
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Recording
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Program the Remote
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OTHER FEATURES
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Connections
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REFERENCE
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COMMERCIAL ADVANCE is patented technology that detects and marks commercials on most recordings which are more than 15 minutes long. This feature is available only in Deck One. After recording, 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. All of the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE features are accessed through the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu.
1. Press the remote’s MENU button to display the VCR’s MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the SETUP MENU.
: Set Clock Menu
1
: Copy/Record Settings
2 3
: Tuner and Channel List : Dual-Deck Features
4 5
: Reset Factory Settings
6 7
: Cable Box Setup Off
/ =Move =Sel MENU=Quit
SETUP MENU
Advanced Features
Deck One Only
Note that both COMMERCIAL ADVANCE and MOVIE ADVANCE are available only in Deck One and not Deck Two.
3. Press 5 to display the ADVANCED FEATURES menu.
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE is a registered trademark of SRT, Inc. A Jerry Iggulden invention licensed in association with Arthur D. Little Enterprises, Inc.
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ADVANCED FEATURES
1 : Front A/V Input Line1
2 : Rear A/V Input Line2
3 : VCR Plus+ Setup
4 COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
=Move =Sel MENU=Quit
/
4. Press 4 to display the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu.
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
1 Mark Commercials YES 2 : CA Playback AUTO 3 : Display BLUE 4 : Copy Commercials? No
=Move =Sel MENU=Quit
/
Now you can select one of the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE features.
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Marking
Press 1 repeatedly to toggle between COMMERCIAL ADVANCE marking YES and NO.
• Select NO and the VCR will not mark commercials.
• Select YES to have the VCR mark commercials within
approximately 30 seconds for the following types of recordings:
— Timer, Timer with VCR Plus+, Express Recording
these recordings have the VCR automatically mark commercials after the power is tuned off.
— Recording the VCR warns that marking will take
place “in 59 seconds.” You have the option to cancel if desired.
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Playback
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
1 : Mark Commercials YES 2 CA Playback AUTO 3 : Display BLUE 4 : Copy Commercials? No
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/
Press 2 repeatedly to toggle between COMMERCIAL ADVANCE playback AUTO and MANUAL.
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• Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically advance through 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 be automatically skipped.
– A commercial will not be skipped if a recording starts in the middle of a commercial segment, if one isolated commercial is shown without others, or if a commercial is longer than one minute. Press F. Forward 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. If this happens, automatic skipping can be temporarily stopped by pressing PLAY (or STOP) on the remote control while that portion of the tape is being skipped. Then, reverse the tape back to a point just before the segment starts and press PLAY. Automatic skipping will be re-enabled after the VCR detects the end of the segment.
• Select MANUAL and the VCR won’t advance through the blocks of marked commercials until you press SEARCH.
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
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
1 : Mark Commercials YES 2 : CA Playback AUTO 3 Display BLUE 4 : Copy Commercials? No
=Move =Sel MENU=Quit
/
Press 3 repeatedly to toggle between COMMERCIAL ADVANCE display BLUE and VIDEO.
• Select BLUE to display a blue background when the
VCR advances through the block of marked commercials.
• Select VIDEO to display the video recording when
the VCR advances through a block of marked commercials.
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The copy feature on the dual deck VCR works with COMMERCIAL ADVANCE. Whenever Deck1 goes into a fast forward mode to skip commercials during dual deck recording, Deck2 will go into pause mode. When Deck1 goes back into PLAY mode, Deck2 will return to recording.
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MOVIE ADVANCE helps you locate certain parts of prerecorded movies (rented or purchased) played back in Deck One. 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 in Deck One on cassettes recorded in the SP speed with the safety tab removed.
1. To use MOVIE ADVANCE features, insert a tape with the safety tab removed. The tape should start playing back automatically.
2. Press Stop on the remote to stop playback. Press SEARCH on the remote control.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
=Move =Sel MENU=Quit
SEARCH MENU
: Index Search/Scan : Blank Search : Direct Time Search : Return to 0:00:00 : Home Recording Tape
Find Next Preview
: Find Start of Movie
/
3. Press 6 to select Find Next Preview to view previews, or press 7 to go directly to the start of the movie.
If going directly to the movie, you will see:
MOVIE ADVANCE
Searching for start
of movie...
Rewinding tape
When the movie is found, the following screen is displayed:
MOVIE ADVANCE
The movie is ready.
Press Play to start.
MOVIE ADVANCE works only on tapes in Deck One. Cassettes must be recorded in SP speed and have the safety tab removed.
MOVIE ADVANCE is a registered trademark of Arthur D. Little Enterprises, Inc. A Jerry Iggulden invention licensed in association with Arthur D. Little Enterprises, Inc.
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• If viewing previews, the following screen appears with a video background:
Searching for preview...
Press SEARCH to reverse
Press STOP to cancel
While the VCR is searching through previews:
• Pressing SEARCH on the remote control reverses the direction of the search.
• Pressing STOP cancels the preview search mode.
When a preview is detected, the VCR cues it and begins playing.
While the VCR is playing a preview:
• Pressing SEARCH on the remote control will search and cue the next preview.
Picture Search Options
The most basic way to search during playback is using the FORWARD or REVERSE buttons on the remote. This section, though, contains several ways to search a tape.
Forward and Reverse Search
You can search a tape during playback, although sound is turned off during the search. Forward and reverse searches work well for tapes recorded at either the SP or SLP speeds.
While a tape is in playback mode:
1. Press FORWARD to search forward or REVERSE to search in reverse.
2. Press FORWARD, REVERSE, or press PLAY to return to normal playback.
Frame Advance
Searching for Previews
Frame advance lets you view recorded action one frame after another during playback. Frame advance works well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed.
• Pressing PAUSE “freezes” the action.
• Pressing FR. ADV (the right arrow) repeatedly views
single frames of the action.
• Pressing PAUSE or PLAY returns normal playback.
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While the VCR is searching for the next preview, pressing SEARCH on the remote control reverses the direction of the search and pressing STOP will cancel the search.
After the VCR has found the beginning of a preview and started playing it, press SEARCH to advance to the start of the next preview.
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Index Search
The VCR has a “VHS Index Search System” that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you start a recording. Index Marks are automatically placed at the beginning normal recordings, timer recordings, one-touch recordings, or copying.
Index scanning will fast forward or reverse the tape to the nearest index mark, play a few seconds of the tape, then fast forward or reverse to the next mark. When you see the program you want to watch, press the PLAY button. Use this feature with the date and time stamp to quickly find timer recordings on tape.
1 2 3 4 5
SEARCH MENU
Index Search/Scan : Blank Search : Direct Time Search : Return to 0:00:00 : Home Recording Tape
To Start an Index Scan:
1. From Stop or Play mode, press the SEARCH button.
2. Press 1 to select Index Search/Scan.
3. Press F. Forward (FORWARD on the remote) or Rewind (REVERSE on the remote) to begin scanning for index marks forwards or backwards.
4. When the Index Search locates a mark, the VCR will play the tape for five seconds. If it is the scene that you want to watch, press PLAY. If the scene is not the correct scene, the VCR will automatically search for the next index mark.
Index searching will fast forward or rewind a specific number of index marks from 1 to 99. When the VCR reaches the proper index mark it will start playing automatically. Use the index search when you know the exact index mark you want to locate.
To Start an Index Search:
1. From STOP or PLAY mode, press the SEARCH button.
2. Press 1 to select Index Search/Scan.
3. Using two number buttons, enter a number from 01 to
99. Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.
4. Press FORWARD to search forward or REVERSE to search in reverse. The VCR will locate the specified 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 end index searching.
Some index marks may be missed by the VCR:
=Move =Sel MENU=Quit
/
DECK ONE INDEX MENU
Index: --
Scan: Press FF or REW
Search: 1-99 Then FF/REW
MENU to Quit
DECK ONE INDEX MENU
Index: 05
Scan: Press FF or REW
Search: 1-99 Then FF/REW
MENU to Quit
DECK ONE REVERSE SEARCH
DECK ONE FORWARD SEARCH
Index: 05
Index: 05
• A mark too close to your location on the tape.
• The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of
five minutes or less.
• The first index mark on the tape when you start at the beginning of the tape.
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SEARCH MENU
1
Index Search/Scan
2
: Blank Search
3
: Direct Time Search
4
: Return to 0:00:00
5
: Home Recording Tape
=Move =Sel MENU=Quit
/
Blank Search
Blank search allows the VCR to find the next blank space on the videotape that is more than five seconds in length. This is a helpful feature if recording on a tape that already has programs recorded, but still has space left to record.
1. Insert a recorded tape and press STOP or PAUSE.
2. Press SEARCH on the remote control to display the SEARCH MENU.
3. Press 2 to choose the Blank Search selection. The VCR will automatically search for the next available blank space left on the tape.
When the next blank space is found, the VCR stops searching and cues the tape. If no blank space is found, the tape will eject.
Direct Time Search
Pressing the remote’s SEARCH button reveals the VCR’s SEARCH MENU. From the SEARCH MENU, you can select Index, Blank, Direct Time, or Zero searches.
Direct Time search enables the VCR to quickly locate any counter reading on the videotape. When the VCR locates the counter reading, it begins playback. This is a useful feature when you have taken careful inventory of a tape’s contents and know the exact point you want to go to.
1. In PLAY or PAUSE mode, press SEARCH on the remote.
2. In the SEARCH MENU, press 3 to select Direct Time Search.
3. Press 1 on the remote to make the number positive, 2 to make the number negative.
4. Using the remote’s number buttons, enter the hour and/or minute of the counter reading to be cued. Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.
5. Press SEARCH to start Direct Time searching. When the specified counter number is reached, the VCR
will stop searching and cue the tape.
Return to 0:00:00 Search
The zero search feature enables the VCR to quickly return to a counter reading of 0:00:00 anywhere on the tape. This is especially convenient when you want to repeat a segment of the tape several times.
1. Go to the beginning of the program to which you want to return.
2. Press the remote’s INFO button twice to display the time counter on the TV screen.
3. Press CLEAR to reset the counter to 0:00:00.
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4. Continue playing the tape.
5. Press STOP.
6. Press SEARCH on the remote control to display the SEARCH MENU.
7. Press 4 to return to 0:00:00 on the tape. When the tape reaches the cue, it will stop
automatically.
Home Recording Tape
The Home Recording Tape feature works as a manual COMMERCIAL ADVANCE to advance through a recording until it detects a break, at which point it begins playback.
This feature works on tapes in Deck One which are recorded in either SP or SLP speed.
1. When a tape is inserted, press STOP (if necessary) to halt playback.
2. Press SEARCH to display the VCR’s main search menu.
3. In the SEARCH MENU, select 5 to choose the Home Recording Tape selection.
The VCR begins to search forward for the next break in the recording (the end of a commercial for example). If a pause in the recorded action is detected, the VCR cues the tape at the end of the break and begins playing.
Child Lock
To keep children from using the VCR while adults aren’t present, the Child Lock can be activated. This feature disables Auto Power On, Auto Play, and all front panel buttons. The remote control is needed to operate the VCR when Child Lock is activated.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR’s MAIN MENU.
: EZ Copy Off
1 2
Child Lock On : Timer Recording
3 4
: Setup : Language/Langue/Idioma
5
2. Press 2 to turn the CHILD LOCK on (you can turn it back off using the right arrow button, or by pressing the remote’s 2 button again).
Press the remote’s MENU button to exit the menus.
MAIN MENU
/
To Move To Select
MENU to Quit
Locking Your VCR
If a timer recording is programmed, make sure your VCR is turned off. Locking your VCR prevents the VCR from being accidentally turned on.
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OTHER FEATURES
Time Counter
The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or play back a segment of a recorded tape. It helps locate the beginning or end of programs you taped. The time counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the tape is ejected from the VCR.
For example, if you record a 30–minute program at the beginning of the tape and you want to go to the end of that program to begin another recording, you would:
1. Press INFO twice to display only the time counter.
2. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.
3. Press FORWARD (FWD) to forward the tape until the time counter reads 0:30:00.
4. Press STOP. This is the approximate end of the program. (You may want to press PLAY to verify.) Now, you can begin recording at this spot.
5. Press INFO twice to remove the time counter from the screen and return to the normal display mode.
On-Screen Displays
The INFO button shows the status of the VCR (Stop, Play Record, etc.), channel number, time counter, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. The date and time must be set before they can be displayed.
1. Press INFO to see the on-screen displays. The current time is displayed in the VCR’s display panel.
2. Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain on the screen. The time counter is displayed in the VCR’s display 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.
4. Press INFO again to return to the normal display. The current time is displayed in the VCR’s display panel.
Turning off the VCR also resets the displays.
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Connections
Things to Know Before Connecting Components
Protect Your 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 Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference
• Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
• Place the Audio/Video cables to the sides of the TV’s
back panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect your components.
• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from the Audio/Video cables as much as possible.
First things first
1
➣
Setting Up the VCR
2
➣
Dual Deck Basics
3
➣
Recording
4
➣
PROGRAM THE REMOTE
5
5
➣
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your unit.
Protect Your Components from Overheating
• Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.
• Do not stack components.
• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your
components in a stand.
• Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around other components.
OTHER FEATURES
6
5
Connections
7
7
REFERENCE
8
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➣
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Connections
Connecting Your VCR
Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR.
Jacks and Cables
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)
The RF jacks provide good picture and stereo sound quality, and must be used if Audio/Video connections are not available for your TV.
These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections. The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled ANT. IN and RF OUT. The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR’s RF OUT jack and your TV’s antenna input.
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables
RF Jack
(RCA-type)
The AUDIO/VIDEO jacks provide very good picture quality and sound, and can be used if your TV has Audio/ Video input jacks.
These jacks are used for most Audio/Video connections between components. The VCR AUDIO/VIDEO jacks are color coded (yellow for video, white for audio). If your TV has one input for audio, you may need a Y-adapter to hear sound from both channels.
Audio/Video
Jack
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Choosing a VCR Connection
There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable service, if you have a cable box to see this service, whether some of the cable channels are scrambled, and so on.
Five different connections are described in this section and one of them should provide you with a VCR connection that works.
• TV with RF jack only
• TV with Audio/Video jacks
• TV with Audio/Video jacks and cable box to unscramble
pay channels only
• TV with RF jack and satellite receiver
• TV with Audio/Video jacks and satellite receiver
If you need to connect additional components not shown in the diagrams here (and are unsure of how to connect them), refer to the instruction manual that came with that particular component.
Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections
Using a simple coaxial cable connection gives you good picture quality. If your television has Audio/Video jacks, it is highly recommended that you use them to get even better picture quality and sound when recording and playing back videotapes. These connections give you more convenient operation by not having to share the TV’s antenna signal.
Don’t Forget About the Auto TV/VCR Feature
The TV/VCR switch controls whether the picture signal is coming from the VCR or the TV.
You can set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON when using only the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV jacks and OFF when using the AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks—so your TV signal is not interrupted when the VCR is turned on. You can change the setting manually by using the TV•VCR button on the VCR or the ANTENNA button on the remote.
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Connections
VCR
TV
CABLE/
ANTENNA
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
IN
(FROM ANT)
OUT
(TO TV)
CH.
VIDEO
AUDIO
LINE
IN 2
LINE OUT
R
L
3 4
RF
TV With RF Jack Only
This connection assumes:
• You are connecting antenna, cable, or cable box system.
• Your television has only an RF input jack.
This connection provides:
• Mono sound playback from the VCR.
• Record one channel while watching another (except
when using a cable box for all channels).
To use this connection, you must have:
For cable or antenna connection:
• (1) RF coaxial cable
For a cable box connection:
• (2) RF coaxial cables (connect one from the cable box to the VCR, and another from the VCR to the TV).
To connect:
1. Make sure the cable or antenna line is connected to the antenna IN jack on the VCR (or cable box if applicable).
2. Connect cables running antenna OUT jacks to antenna IN jacks. For example, cable box OUT connects to VCR IN; VCR OUT connects to TV IN.
3. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps to set up your VCR’s preferences.
Using This Connection
• Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4, whichever was selected with the CH. 3/4 switch on the back of the VCR. This is the channel the VCR sends a signal to.
• Use the Auto TV/VCR function to have the VCR automatically broadcast its picture over the TV’s when a tape is inserted or played.
To play a tape:
1. Insert a tape and hit PLAY if necessary.
To record one program and watch another:
1. Begin recording a program using one of the recording features.
2. Press the TV button on the remote control and select a different channel on the TV to view.
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TV With Audio/Video Jacks
This connection assumes:
• You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box system.
• Your television has Audio/Video jacks.
This connection provides:
• Stereo sound playback from VCR.
• Record one channel while watching another (except
when using a cable box for all channels).
To use this connection, you must have:
• (1) RF coaxial cable for VCR-to-TV connection; (2) RF coaxial cables if using a cable box
• (3) Audio/Video cables
To connect:
1. Make sure the cable or antenna line is connected to the antenna IN jack on the VCR (or cable box if applicable).
2. Connect cables running antenna OUT jacks to antenna IN jacks. For example, cable box OUT connects to VCR IN; VCR OUT connects to TV IN.
3. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps to set up your VCR’s preferences.
Using This Connection
• Tune the TV to its video input channel.
• Using TV or VCR buttons is not required.
• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF.
To play a tape:
1. Insert a tape and hit PLAY if necessary.
To record one program and watch another:
1. Begin recording a program using one of the recording features.
2. Press the TV button on the remote control and select a different channel on the TV to view.
CABLE, CABLE BOX, ORANTENNA
VCR
LINE
3 4
LINE
IN 2
OUT
R
AUDIO
L
VIDEO
R
L
AUDIO
OUTPUT
VIDEO
R
L/MONO
INPUT 2
CH.
R
TV
(FROM ANT)
RF
OUT
(TO TV)
INPUT 1
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
L/MONO
CABLE/
ANTENNA
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TV With Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only
This connection assumes:
• You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium channels and the TV has Audio/Video input jacks.
This connection provides:
• Stereo sound playback from VCR.
• Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through
the cable box while watching an unscrambled channel.
To use this connection, you must have:
• (3) RF coaxial cables, (3) Audio/Video cables, (1) splitter
To connect:
1. Make sure the cable or antenna line is connected to the antenna IN jack on the VCR (or cable box if applicable).
2. Connect cables running antenna OUT jacks to antenna IN jacks. For example, cable box OUT connects to VCR IN; VCR OUT connects to TV IN.
3. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps to set up your VCR’s preferences.
Using This Connection
• Tune your TV to its video input channel.
• Use of TV or VCR buttons not required.
• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to “OFF.”
To play a tape:
1. Insert a tape and hit PLAY if necessary.
All scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCR.
For Cable Box Setup, select ALL channels. See Setting Up the VCR near the front of the manual.
CABLE
2-WAY SPLITTER
CABLE BOX
IN
OUT
To record a scrambled or unscrambled program and watch another unscrambled program:
1. Begin recording a scrambled or unscrambled program through the cable box.
2. Select an unscrambled channel on the TV.
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TV
IN
(FROMANT)
RF
OUT
(TOTV)
INPUT 1
S-VIDEO
CH.
34
VIDEO
R
L/MONO
LINE IN 2
R
L
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUTPUT
LINE OUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
R
L/MONO
INPUT 2
CABLE/
ANTENNA
R
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IN
(FROM ANT)
OUT
(TO TV)
CH.
VIDEO
AUDIO
LINE
IN 2
LINE OUT
R
L
3 4
RF
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO
CH3 CH4
SATELLITE
IN
S-VIDEO
L
R
AUDIO
VIDEO
CABLE/
ANTENNA
SATELLITE RECEIVER
VCR
TV
SATELLITE SIGNAL
CABLE,CABLE OR ANTENNA BOX
TV With RF Jack and a Digital Satellite Receiver
This connection assumes:
• You have a basic digital satellite receiver and the TV does not have Audio/Video input jacks.
This connection provides:
• Stereo sound playback from VCR.
• Recording from a satellite receiver, and recording one
off-air or cable channel while watching another.
To use this connection, you must have:
• (2) coaxial cables and
Warning
To connect:
1. Make sure the cable or antenna line is connected to the
2. Connect cables running antenna OUT jacks to antenna
3. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps to set
Using This Connection
• Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4, whichever one you
• To record and watch off-air or cable, tune your VCR to
• To watch and/or record from the satellite receiver, tune
• Turn Auto TV/VCR feature to “ON.”
To play a tape:
1. Insert a tape and hit PLAY if necessary.
To record one off-air or cable program and watch another:
1. Turn off the digital satellite receiver and begin
2. Press the TV button and select a different TV channel.
To record a digital satellite receiver program:
1. Turn on the receiver, tune the VCR to its line input, and
antenna IN jack on the VCR (or cable box if applicable).
IN jacks. For example, cable box OUT connects to VCR IN; VCR OUT connects to TV IN.
up your VCR’s preferences.
selected with the CH. 3/4 switch on the back of the VCR.
channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the CH. 3/4 switch on the back of the receiver. Turn off receiver.
your VCR to its line input.
recording a program using a recording feature.
begin recording a program using a recording feature.
The unauthorized recording of video tapes, satellite broadcasts, television programs, or other copyrighted materials may infringe the rights of others.
This product is not intended for the unauthorized recording or duplication of copyrighted works.
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TV With Audio/Video Jacks and DIGITAL Satellite Receiver
This connection assumes:
• You have a digital satellite receiver, television antenna and your TV has Audio/Video input jacks.
This connection provides:
• Stereo sound playback from VCR, recording from the receiver while watching a cable or off-air channel, and recording one cable or off-air channel while watching another.
To use this connection, you must have:
• (1) RF coaxial cable, and/or (6) Audio/Video cables
To connect:
1. Make sure the cable or antenna line is connected to the antenna IN jack on the VCR (or cable box if applicable).
2. Connect cables running antenna OUT jacks to antenna IN jacks. For example, cable box OUT connects to VCR IN; VCR OUT connects to TV IN.
3. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps to set up your VCR’s preferences.
Using this Connection
• Tune your TV to its video line input to record (or watch) the VCR or digital satellite receiver.
• To record from the satellite receiver, tune your VCR to its video line input.
• Turn the Auto TV/VCR feature to “OFF.”
To play a tape:
1. Insert a tape and hit PLAY if necessary.
To record one off-air or cable program and watch another:
1. Begin recording a program.
2. Select a different channel on the TV.
To record a digital satellite receiver program and watch a cable or off-air channel:
1. Turn on the receiver, tune the VCR to its video line input, and begin recording a program.
2. Select a different channel on the TV.
CABLE OR ANTENNA
SATELLITE RECEIVER
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
CH3 CH4
VCR
LINE
CH.
3 4
VIDEO
R
L/MONO
R
L
IN 2
OR
OUTPUT
LINE OUT
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
TV
RF
IN
(FROM ANT)
OUT
(TO TV)
INPUT 1
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
SATELLITE SIGNAL
VIDEO
R
INPUT 2
L/MONO
R
AUDIO
L
SATELLITE
CABLE/
ANTENNA
IN
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Appendix: reference
This section gives you some additional information about the VCR, including a description of the unit’s controls and displays.
You will also find the section, Troubleshooting Tips, and a question and answer section about Commercial Advance in this Appendix. These areas might help resolve some of those simple problems.
Finally, this section of the manual also contains your warranty information.
First things first
1
➣
Setting Up the VCR
2
➣
Dual Deck Basics
3
➣
Recording
4
➣
5
Program the Remote
5
➣
OTHER FEATURES
6
5
Connections
7
➣
➣
Reference
8
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Front Panel Diagram
1
COPY TAPE
RECORD
REW F.FWD
/
P
A
Y
U
A
S
L
E
P
T
S
C
T
E
O
J
P
E
/
POWER
DECK SELECT
TV/VCR
VIDEO
2
AUDIO
LMONO R
Remote Sensor
Audio and Video Input Jacks Receives signals from an external component, such as a VCR or camcorder, when connected through these jacks. To record from these jacks, use the INPUT button on the remote control to select L2.
Channel down and up Changes channels accordingly. Copy Tape Copies the tape in Deck1 to a tape in Deck2. Deck Select Switches control between Deck1 and Deck2. F. Forward Forwards the tape in the active deck when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture
forward during playback. Starts slow motion playback during play-pause mode, and increases slow­motion playback speed. Used by on-screen menus to select and cycle through menu items.
Menu Activates the Main Menu. Play/Pause Plays a tape in the active deck. If pressed again, the tape in the active deck freezes the
action. Prerss the button again to return t normal playback. The Play/Pause button is also used by the on-screen menus to move the selection arrow up.
Power Turns the VCR on or off. Record Starts VCR recording in the active deck. Press repeatedly to activate Express Recording. Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this sensor. Rewind Rewinds the tape in the active deck when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture in reverse
during playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed. Used by the on-screen menus to back up one screen.
Stop/Eject Stops normal VCR functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast-forward, and pause in the active deck. Press twice to eject stopped tapes. Used by the on-screen menus to move selection arrow down.
Transmitter Transmits signal to a compatible remote-controllable cable box or digital satellite receiver. TV/VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the cable/antenna system.
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Display Panel Diagram
DECK ONE VCR Hi-Fi
SP SP
Time, Channel Number, Line Input Indicator (L1 or L2), or Status 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.
Deck indicator whichever deck is active will be reflected on the front panel display. “Deck1” or “Deck2” will appear above a tape movement/tape speed indicator.
Status Indicators display of what the VCR is doing.
Hi-Fi Indicator display of the audio status in stereo mode.
• CUE and REV searching forward or reverse.
• EJECT cassette ejected in the active deck.
• FF fast forwarding.
• LOOP the VCR is set to record continuously unless manually stopped.
• OFF/ON the VCR is turned off or on.
• OTR0:30 Express Recording is in progress (each press of the RECORD button increases the
recording time by 30 minutes up to 9.5 hours total. If the RECORD button is pressed repeatedly past 9.5 hours, “LOOP” appears indicating that recording will occur repeatedly until manually stopped).
• PLAY the tape in the active deck is -playing.
PM
• REW the tape in the active deck is rewinding.
• SP and SLP the tape speed of the indicated deck.
• STILL playing or recording is paused.
• STOP the tape in the active deck is stopped.
Tape Movement/Tape Speed Indicator reveals the direction the tape is moving. Also indicates the current speed of the tape in the corresponding deck.
Time the current time is displayed.
Timer Indicator displayed during a 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 Indicates that the VCR’s picture is displayed on the TV screen (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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Back Panel Diagram
LINE
IN
(FROM ANT)
RF
OUT
(TO TV)
CH.
3 4
CH. 3/4 Switch selects the channel to which the TV is tuned to see the VCR’s picture (if the VCR is connected using one of the basic hookups).
AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks receive signals from another component (like a satellite receiver or a camcorder) when connected to these jacks. Use the remote control’s INPUT button to select L1 in order to record from these jacks.
LINE
IN 2
OUT
R
AUDIO
L
VIDEO
AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks sends signals from the VCR to another component (like a TV or stereo) when connected with these jacks.
IN (FROM ANT.) jack receives an RF signal from an antenna, digital satellite or cable system when attached to this jack with an RF cable.
OUT (TO TV) jack passes an antenna signal to the TV when using the supplied RF cable.
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Troubleshooting Tips
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 remote
• Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote.
• The batteries may need changing.
• Make sure the Remote VCR1/VCR2 setting is set to VCR1
so the remote that came packed with your VCR can operate it.
Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing
• Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off.
• Check to make sure the TV is switched to an active
channel.
• Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.
Snowy or no picture during playback
• Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on.
• Check 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.
• Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.
• Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to Video Input (see “How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel” 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.
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.
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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 record or 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 Child Lock feature.
Rewind does not operate
• Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound.
VCR Plus+ or timer recording not made or wrong program recorded
• Check to make sure the correct PlusCode programming number is entered.
• Check to make sure the program was entered correctly (wrong channel or times).
• Power interruption. Reset the clock.
• Check to see if time and date are correct – including
AM/PM.
• Check to make sure the program did not exceed the tape’s length or the tape was not rewound beforehand.
• Check to make sure the VCR was turned off at the time recording was to start.
• Check to make sure there was a tape in the VCR and the cassette’s safety tab was intact.
• VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during a timer recording.
• Check to make sure VCR Plus+ setup was completed correctly.
Will not record
• Check to make sure the safety tab is intact.
• Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode.
Press INPUT on the remote.
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Clock shows incorrect time or date
• Power interruption.
• Check to make sure the clock is set accurately (check
AM/PM and date).
• Check Daylight-Saving setting. Clock may have adjusted for daylight-saving.
• Check to make sure daylight-saving feature is set correctly.
VCR makes noise when stopped
• VCR is removing tape from heads. 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.
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.
Cannot select channels over 69
• Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE.
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.
Timer indicator flashes
• The clock is not set.
• Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when
a timer recording is set.
Time counter disappears during searching
• This is normal.
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On-screen menus appear in English, French, or Spanish
• Check LANGUAGE feature.
Index and Go-To search features do not operate
• Check to see if MOVIE ADVANCE feature is activated.
Cannot access MOVIE ADVANCE feature
• Cassette must have safety tab removed and be recorded in SP speed.
• Home Recording was selected for the tape type in the menu. Eject cassette and reinsert.
VCR forwards through commercials or momentarily displays a blue screen during playback.
• Commercial Advance Playback feature is set to AUTO. Set it to MANUAL.
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE feature does not mark commercials when:
• The Marking feature is set to OFF in the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu. Set it to ON.
• A recording is less than 15 minutes or the commercial is longer than one minute.
• A single isolated commercial can not be marked.
• Recording started in the middle of a commercial
segment.
• A commercial group within the first or last two minutes of a recording.
• Accuracy and effectiveness can vary depending upon program content and the characteristics of the commercials.
• A commercial is between 30-and-45 seconds and 45­and-60 seconds.
• Effectiveness may vary when local television stations insert their own commercials.
Commercials recorded even though COMMERCIAL ADVANCE feature was set to ON.
• COMMERCIAL ADVANCE is designed to record the commercials, mark them, and then advance over the marked commercials during playback.
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Questions and Answers About Commercial Advance
Will commercials be scanned through only on playback of recordings?
Yes. The VCR does not rewind and mark commercial segments until after recording is finished.
How fast does the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE VCR scan through the 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?
Simply rewind the tape to just before the skipped segment, and press PLAY to view the program.
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 COMMERCIAL ADVANCE VCR.
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, COMMERCIAL ADVANCE works in SP and SLP.
Will COMMERCIAL ADVANCE marked recordings work in non-Commercial Advance VCRs?
A COMMERCIAL ADVANCE marked recording will play in a non-commercial advance VCR, but commercials will not automatically be advanced.
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Specifications
Format: VHS
Record/Playback Video: (per deck) 4-head
System: Audio: (per deck) Stereo 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: 32 watts
Dimensions: 7.5 inches high (193 mm)
14.1 inches wide (360 mm)
12.5 inches deep (316 mm)
Weight: 13.9 pounds (6.3 kg)
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 cabinet.
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.
Specifications are subject to change.
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How to Find the TV’s Video Input Channel
You need to tune your TV to its video line input “channel” if you are using the VCR’s Audio/Video OUT jacks to connect to the TV’s Audio/Video IN jacks. You must select this line input before the VCR’s menus, the cable or antenna reception, or the tape’s content can be seen.
The line input channel on TVs varies by brand and model. Below are some steps to take to find various TV video line inputs.
• If the TV is an RCA, GE, or Proscan brand, press the TV button on the VCR’s remote control, then press INPUT.
• If you have another brand of TV, consult this manual’s Remote Control section to see if the VCR’s remote control can be set to operate the TV. Once programmed, the VCR’s remote should activate the TV’s video input channel by pressing the INPUT button.
If those options do not work, see the table below for ideas on finding a TV’s input channel including:
• pressing a button on the TV’s remote control or front panel
• selecting the channel from the TV’s menu system
• tuning directly to the channel by selecting a specific
channel number
• going through all the channels in the channel list by pressing the channel buttons on the TV.
INPUT Button
VCR
ANTENNA
MUTE
L
O
V
SPEED
GUIDE
A
E
P
E
R
MENU
1
4
7
DECK1
TV Button
ON • OFF
DVD
INPUT
CH +
CH -
T
A
Y
P
P
E
O
C
T
OK
+
V
C
R
P
L
U
S
3
2
5
6
89
0
PLAY FORWARDREVERSE
TV
SAT
•
CABLE
SEARCH
GO BACK
INFO
F
R
A
D
V
SKIP
CLEAR
DECK2
V
O
L
Video Input Channel Variations
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
RECORD
- TRACKING + - SLOW +
STOP PAUSE
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Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
• Any defect in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• Ninety 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 or 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 USA.
• Acts of God, 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 this 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 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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Index
Index
A
Adding/removing channels 10 ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks 62, 67 ANT. IN jack 39 ANTENNA button 24, 63 Arrow buttons 24 Audio only
playing back 39 recording 38
Audio/Video jacks
38, 39, 62, 63, 65, 66, 70, 72 Auto channel search 10 Auto clock set 13 Auto play feature 19, 27 Automatic rewind 27 Automatic tracking 26 AUX button 48 Auxiliary component codes 48
B
Batteries
remote control 4
Blank search 56
Commercial Advance
display 52 marking 51 playback 51
questions and answers 77 Component buttons 24 Connecting the VCR 4 Connections 61
A/V cable advantages 63
choosing 63
information 62
TV with A/V jacks 65
TV with A/V jacks, cable box 66
TV with A/V jacks, satellite receiver 68
TV with RF jack only 64
TV with RF jack, satellite receiver 67 Copying/editing tapes 39
D
Date and time setting 12 Deck 1 Hi-Fi 20 Deck 2 Hi-Fi 21 Displays, on screen 58 DVD button 24
C
Cable box codes 49 Cables
positioning 61
types of 62 CH + and - buttons 25, 46, 48 CH. 3/4 switch 64, 67 CHAN buttons 10 Channel number display 71 Channel, VCR viewing 5 Channels, adding/removing 10 Cleaning the VCR 78 CLEAR button 25, 47, 55, 58 Clearing timer programs 38 Code search feature 46 Codes for remote 49
E
Eject 27 Express Recording (XPR) 32
F
F. Forward button 25, 27, 46, 48, 54, 58 Forward and Reverse Search 54 Forward, reverse search 54 FR. ADV button 25, 54 Frame advance 54 Front panel diagram 70 FWD button 58
G
GO BACK button 25, 26
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H
Hi-Fi 20 Home Recording Tape 57
I
IN (FROM ANT) jack 63 Index search 55 Indicator Panel 70 INFO button 13, 25, 56 INPUT button 25, 39, 79
J
Jacks
Audio/Video 62, 65, 72
In (FROM ANT), OUT (TO TV) 62, 67
types of 62
L
L1, L2 indicator 39, 71 Language feature 8 LED on remote 46 LINE indicator 71
M
Mapping VCR Plus+ System Channels 15 MENU button
6, 8, 16, 18, 25, 33, 36, 40, 50, 57
N
Number buttons 6, 25, 26
O
OK button 24 ON•OFF button 24, 46, 48 On-screen displays 58 OUT (TO TV) jack 39, 63 Overheating 61
P
PAUSE button 25, 54 Picture Search Options 54 Picture search options 54 PLAY button 25, 39, 46, 54, 70 PLAY•PAUSE button 27 Playing a tape 27 Plugging in the VCR 4 PlusCode number 36 POWER button 5, 27, 70 Power surges 61 Problem solving. See Troubleshooting tips PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 36
R
RECORD button 26, 28, 32, 70 Record protection
cassette safety tab 28
Recording 28
audio only 38, 40 basic 28 copying/editing tapes 39 Express (XPR) 32 options 31 timer 33
timer with VCR Plus+ 36 Remote codes (other components) 49 Remote control
auxiliary component codes 48
buttons 24
cable boxes 46
installing batteries 4
programming 45
satellite receivers 46
sensor 70
TVs 46 Removing/adding channels 10 REVERSE button 26, 47, 48, 54 Reviewing timer programs 38 Rewind, automatic 27 Rewind button 27
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S
Safety tab 19, 27 SAT•CABLE button 24, 46 Satellite receiver codes 49 Search
Blank 56 Forward and Reverse 54 Frame Advance 54 Home Recording Tape 57
Index 55 SEARCH button 26, 56 Set up
auto play feature 19
Daylight-saving 13
features 18
language feature 8
time and date 14
using menu system 8
VCR Plus+ channels 15 Setup
initial 5 Skipping commercials 50 SLP (tape speed) 28 SLP indicator 71 SP (tape speed) 28 SP indicator 71 Specifications 78 SPEED button 26, 32, 39 Status indicators 71
CUE and RE 71
Eject 71
FF 71
OTR0:30 71
PLAY 71
REW 71
STOP 71 STOP button 26, 47, 58 STOP/EJECT button 27, 70 Stopping a timer recording 38
T
Tape
ejecting 27 playing 27
recording/playback speeds 28 TAPE display 36 Time and date setting 12 Time counter 58 Time counter display 58 Time display on TV 58 TIMER display 33, 36 TIMER indicator 71 Timer programs
clearing 38
reviewing 38 Timer recording 33
stopping 38
VCR Plus+ 36 Tips, troubleshooting 73 Tracking 57
button 26 Troubleshooting 73 TV
video input channel 79 TV button 24, 46, 79 TV codes for remote 49 TV function buttons 26 TV/VCR button 63, 71
U
Unrecognized Number message 36
V
VCR
cleaning 78
function buttons 24–28
viewing channel 5 VCR indicator 6, 71 VCR MAIN MENU
6, 8, 10, 16, 18, 33, 36, 40, 57
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VCR Plus+
channels 15 recording 36 system channel numbers 16 worksheet for channels 17
VCR Plus+ GOLD
cable channels (Canada) 17 cable channels (U.S.) 16
Channel Numbers 16 VCR1 button 24 VOL buttons 26
W
Warranty 80
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If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Service Center from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product.
10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290
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