USER’S
GUIDE
™
It is important to read these
instructions before using this
product for the first time.
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Safety Information
WARNING
To reduce risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not
expose this product to
rain or moisture.
Cautions
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to wide
slot, and fully insert.
Power Requirement: 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 17 watts
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article
820-40 of the National Electrical Code which provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to
the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates “dangerous
voltage” inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
Care and Cleaning: Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust
your VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes.
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.
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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Table of Contents
Safety Information
First Things First
Setting Up the VCR
Using The Menu To Set Up Features ....................... 8
Language Selection ............................................ 8
Cable Box Setup ................................................. 9
VCR Channels List ............................................... 9
To Auto Channel Search ............................ 10
To Change the Signal Type ....................... 10
Adding or Removing Channels ................. 11
Time and Date .................................................. 11
Setting the Time and Date ........................ 11
VCR Plus+® System Channels .......................... 12
VCR Plus+ System Worksheet .......................... 13
Additional Setup Features ..................................... 14
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option ............................. 14
Auto Play .......................................................... 15
Auto TV/VCR ..................................................... 15
EnergySaver ...................................................... 16
Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display) .............. 16
Preferred Tape Speed ....................................... 16
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VCR Basics
Remote Buttons ...................................................... 18
Component Buttons ......................................... 18
VCR Function Buttons ...................................... 18
TV Function Buttons......................................... 19
Playing a Tape ......................................................... 20
Automatic Rewind ........................................... 20
Tape Eject .......................................................... 21
Recording ................................................................ 21
Check the Safety Tab ........................................ 21
Recording
Recording Features................................................. 24
Instant Timer Recordings ................................. 24
Timer Recording ............................................... 25
Timer Recording with VCR PLUS+ System ....... 26
Stopping a Timer Recording ............................ 28
Reviewing and Clearing Programs .................. 28
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV Or SAP
(Second Audio Program) ...................................... 29
Recording Audio Only...................................... 29
Playing Back Audio Only.................................. 30
Copying and Editing Tapes .................................... 30
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.............................................................. 23
Setting Up the Channel List....................... 26
Using the VCR Plus+ System ...................... 26
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Program the Remote
Controlling a TV ..................................................... 32
Operating the TV.................................................... 32
Other Features
Picture Search Options ........................................... 36
Forward and Reverse Search ........................... 36
Slow Motion ..................................................... 36
Frame Advance ................................................. 37
Index Search ..................................................... 37
Go-To Search ..................................................... 38
Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) ................. 38
Tracking ................................................................... 38
Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature ............................ 39
Time Counter .......................................................... 39
On-screen Displays.................................................. 40
Audio Set-up Features............................................ 40
Reception .......................................................... 41
Tape Playback ................................................... 41
Connections
Jacks and Cables ..................................................... 44
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) ............... 44
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables ......................... 44
Choosing a VCR Connection .................................. 45
TV With RF Jack Only ....................................... 46
TV With A/V Jacks............................................. 47
TV With A/V Jacks and Cable Box.................... 48
TV With RF Jack and Satellite Receiver ........... 49
TV With A/V Jacks and Satellite Receiver........ 50
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Reference
Front Panel.............................................................. 52
Display Panel........................................................... 53
Back Panel ............................................................... 54
Troubleshooting Tips .............................................. 55
Specifications .......................................................... 59
Cleaning the VCR.................................................... 59
How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel ........ 60
Index........................................................................ 61
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First Things First
Welcome To Your New VCR...
To help you get started using your VCR with as little
reading as possible, we’ve put all the basic information
needed in the first three sections. To help you along,
there’s even an initial set-up feature the first time you
turn on your VCR which walks you through several
set-up steps at once.
Getting Started
Before this first step, though, learning about
the time and date, your remote control’s features,
working with channels, and basic video tape operations
are essential to get all you can out of the VCR. Once
you are comfortable with these features, feel free to
refer to other sections because they cover the more
detailed information.
What Remains?
First things first
1
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SETTING UP THE VCR
2
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VCR BASICS
3
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RECORDING
4
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PROGRAM THE REMOTE
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5
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The final sections of this manual contain
playback and recording information, a detailed
connections section, and a reference section including
troubleshooting tips, and an index.
OTHER FEATURES
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5
CONNECTIONS
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REFERENCE
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READ ME!
These note boxes give you tips for
your new video cassette recorder.
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First Things First
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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
• 2 AAA Batteries
STEP 2: Install Batteries In the
Remote Control
Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the
batteries in your VCR remote.
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1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.
2. Place the batteries into the remote’s back panel. Match the
positive (+) and negative (–) ends of each battery to the
diagram inside the battery compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
STEP 3: Connect your VCR
If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system
and then to your TV, use the VCR’s IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV
jacks for a good signal as shown to the right.
If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a
better connection. Refer to the section, Connections, toward
the back of the manual, for additional connection options.
STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR
Your VCR’s power cord has a plastic band strung through the
blades. 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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First Things First
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
CH3 CH4
LINE 1
R– AUDIO–L
VIDEO
VHF
UHF
OUT OUT
IN IN
STEP 5: Tune THE TV
Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing
channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV’s video input.
• If you connect your VCR using the IN FROM ANT and OUT TO
TV jacks with RF coaxial cable, set the CH3/CH4 switch to
channel 3 or channel 4 — the channel you want to use on
your TV.
• If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks
with a/v cables, select the TV’s video input with the
remote control’s INPUT button to see the signal. For more
information about the Video Input Channel, see, “How to
Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel” in the Reference section
of this manual.
STEP 6: turn on the VCR
Press POWER on the VCR’s front panel or the VCR button on the
remote control to turn on the VCR. The first time you turn the
VCR on, a menu screen appears. This is the start of an initial
setup which helps you set different options for your VCR.
Step 7: Initial Setup
The first on-screen menu during the initial setup asks which
language you prefer to use for your VCR. Use the remote
control’s number buttons to select options.
Seleccione un idioma.
Select a language.
Selecione o idioma.
1 Español
2 English
3 Português
1. Press 1 for Español (Spanish), 2 for English, or 3 for Português
(Portuguese).
The remaining menus throughout the setup will appear in the
chosen language. Just follow the step-by-step procedures until
setup is complete.
If the menu does not appear:
• Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the CH3/CH4
switch or the TV’s Video Input Channel (see How to Find Your TVs
Video Input Channel in the Reference section for more information).
VCR Viewing Channel
CH3/CH4 Switch AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Jacks
When using the IN FROM ANT and
OUT TO TV jacks to connect your VCR,
tune your TV to channel 3 or 4.
The CH3/CH4 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 your VCR, tune your TV to
the TV’s Video Input Channel with the
TV and INPUT buttons on your
remote control. See, “Finding Your
TV’s Video Input Channel” in the
Reference section, for more
information.
Continued on next page
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First Things First
• Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you
connected your VCR using the IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV jacks.
• Check your connections.
If you chose to set up your VCR options individually, then go to
the next section for specific instructions.
STEP 8: Accessing menus
The MENU and number buttons let you access, select, and change
your VCR’s preferences. For example, to select a different
preferred on-screen language than the one you selected during
the initial setup, do the following:
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 8 to display the LANGUAGE menu.
LANGUAGE
Select a language.
1 Español
2 English
3 Português
Press MENU to continue
3. On the remote control, press 1 for Español (Spanish), 2 for
English or 3 for Português (Portuguese).
All other on-screen menus are worked within similar ways
using the remote control to follow on-screen instructions.
See the next section, Setting Up the VCR, for detailed
information about accessing specific menus.
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Setting Up the VCR
Additional Setup features
Below is a list of setup features that you need to
set up before using your VCR for the first time.
• Select a Language
• Set Up for a Cable Box
• Set Up a Channel List
(Auto Channel Search)
• Setting Time and Date
• Set Up VCR Plus+ System Channels
• Set the Auto Play Feature
• Set the EnergySaver Feature
• Set the Front Panel Brightness
• Set the Preferred Tape Speed
FIRST THINGS FIRST
1
➣
Setting Up the VCR
2
➣
VCR BASICS
3
➣
RECORDING
4
➣
PROGRAM THE REMOTE
5
5
➣
OTHER FEATURES
6
5
CONNECTIONS
7
➣
➣
REFERENCE
8
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Setting Up the VCR
Using The Menu To Set Up
Features
You can set up your VCR’s features by using the remote
control’s buttons to enter your choices from on-screen
instructions. Each menu item is explained in this section.
You can set up features individually by using the menu system.
Each feature that appears in the initial set up is explained in
this section as well as a few others you may want to set up
before you begin using your VCR.
Language Selection
1. On your remote control, press the MENU button to display
the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 8 to select the LANGUAGE menu.
LANGUAGE
Select a language.
1 Español
2 English
3 Português
On-Screen Menus
Not all the VCR screens are shown in
this manual when explaining the
features.
Press MENU to continue
3. Select Español (Spanish), English, or Português (Portugese)
by pressing the appropriate number on the remote control’s
key pad.
Cable Box Setup
This setup applies only when all channels are received through
a cable box. In this case, the VCR will automatically enter the
channel used to view cable box programming. Your VCR will
use this channel for all future timer recordings.
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Setting Up the VCR
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
0 Exit
3. Press 5 to display CABLE BOX SETUP, then select
one of the three choices:
CABLE BOX SETUP
Do you use your cable
box to receive ALL
channels or only SOME
channels?
1 ALL channels
2 Only SOME channels
3 Cancel setup
4. If you selected ALL channels, enter the output channel of
your cable box (usually 03 or 04), or press INPUT for the VCR’s
video line input if you use AUDIO/VIDEO jacks. Then,
press MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
CABLE BOX SETUP
On what channel does
the VCR receive signals
from the cable box?
(usually 3, 4, or Video)
--
Enter 01-13 or INPUT
Press MENU to cancel
VCR Channels List
If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not necessary.
Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory, but
you may want to add or delete some channels depending on
whether they are active.
To Auto Channel Search
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. In the MAIN menu, select 4 to choose the CHANNELS menu.
Detect Automatically
A strong cable or antenna signal in
your area may cause Auto Detect to
mis-detect. If this should happen,
select 1 or 2 for the system you have.
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Setting Up the VCR
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
0 Exit
3. Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu.
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
What type of signal
are you using?
1 Cable TV
2 Antenna
3>Detect Automatically
0 Cancel
4. Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options:
• Cable TV searches for cable channels
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.
• Antenna searches for local broadcast stations
• Detect Automatically will make this decision for you
The VCR begins scanning for the available channels—this
takes about one to two minutes. When the scan is complete,
the VCR tunes to the lowest channel number. At this point,
pressing CHAN up or down on the remote control or VCR
should only select the active channels.
To Change the Signal Type
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. In the MAIN menu, select 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
0 Exit
3. Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and
ANTENNA.
Adding or Removing Channels
You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto
Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have weak
signals or you don’t want to watch them.
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Setting Up the VCR
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use
the CHAN up or down keys on the remote or number buttons
to go to the channels you want to remove or add.
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
Channel 115
is presently ADDED
Press CLEAR to remove
Press MENU to exit
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
Channel 115
is presently REMOVED
Press INFO to add
Press MENU to exit
4. When at the channel, it will be added if not already on the
list or deleted if it was. If the channel was added, you can
press CLEAR to remove it. If the channel was deleted, you
can press INFO to add.
Time and Date
The VCR iis set up manually.
Setting the Time and Date
The VCR’s clock is set through the TIME menu.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 3 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu.
Selecting Channels
The Channel up and down buttons
access those channels active in your
VCR channel list.
You can still access channels not
on the channel list by using the
number buttons on the remote
control.
Time/Date Display
Pressing INFO on the remote displays
the time and date on the screen.
SET TIME AND DATE
Time --:- (hh:mm)
Date --/--/--
Press MENU to cancel
3. Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before
single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions.
SET TIME AND DATE
Time 12:34 PM
Date 11/18/99 Thursday
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to set
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Setting Up the VCR
VCR Plus+ System Channels
Using the VCR Plus+ system can make programming timer
recordings for cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put
in a little time right now to set up a channel list. A worksheet is
provided.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
0 Exit
3. Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screen.
VCR+ Channel My Channel
5 - 4 - 3 -> -> -> - 2 - 1 --
Use CH+/- to select
Press 0-9 to change
Press MENU to save
4. Enter the data following the on-screen directions using
your worksheet.
VCR+ Channel My Channel
5 46
4 - 3 -> -> -> 23
2 - 1 --
Use CH+/- to select
Press 0-9 to change
Press MENU to save
(Screen shown is for an example only.)
VCR Plus+ System Channel List
Refer to your local television list for a
complete VCR Plus+ channel list for
your viewing area or contact your
cable company. Using the list may
save you some time.
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Setting Up the VCR
VCR PLUS+ System Worksheet
Broadcast or
Cable-TV
Station Name
VCR Plus+ System
Channel Number**
Channel Number
You Receive the
Station On*
*Check your local or cable listings for the channel number you receive this station on.
**Check your local listings for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned.
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Setting Up the VCR
Additional Setup Features in
the Preferences Menu
The features in this section are all accessed through the
PREFERENCES menu.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: EP
0 Exit
Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option
If you own a compatible RCA, GE, or PROSCAN remote that has a
VCR2, VCR2•LD, or VCR2•DVD button, this feature allows you to
set this VCR to respond to that button.
In the PREFERENCES menu, press 1 to select Remote Control.
With the compatible remote control, press the VCR2, VCR2•LD,
or VCR2•DVD button to change which remote controls the VCR.
PREFERENCES
(PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE)
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: EP
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR2
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: EP
0 Exit
0 Exit
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Remote Control Option
Changing the remote option to VCR2
disables the remote that came with
your VCR.
Setting Up the VCR
The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote’s VCR2,
VCR2•LD, or VCR2•DVD button. If the PREFERENCES setting is
changed to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no
longer control it.
To change the setting back to VCR1, so the remote which came
with your VCR can control the unit, use the compatible remote to
display the PREFERENCES menu, press 1, and then VCR on this
VCR’s remote.
Auto Play
This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing a tape
when inserting a tape with the safety tab removed. In the
PREFERENCES menu, press 2 to switch between ON and OFF.
• Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to
start playing automatically when inserted in the VCR.
• Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab
removed to start playing automatically.
Auto TV/VCR
This feature controls whether the TV/VCR switch changes
automatically to the VCR mode. Press 3 to switch between ON and
OFF.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR2
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: EP
0 Exit
The PREFERENCES menu allows
access to many VCR options
including remote control, Auto
Play, and EnergySaver features.
• Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode
when the VCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted. This only
applies if you connect the IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV)
jacks of your VCR to your TV and watch your VCR on channel 3
or 4 of your TV.
• Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV mode. This
is useful if you watch your VCR on the TV’s video input and
you don’t want your antenna/cable signal interrupted by the
VCR. Refer to the Connections section, toward the back of the
manual.
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Setting Up the VCR
EnergySaver
By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of
inactivity. To change the time delay, or to disable the feature,
Press 4 in the PREFERENCES menu to switch between ON and OFF.
• OFF means the VCR will remain turned on until you shut it
off.
• 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00 means the VCR turns off after one, two, or
three hours of inactivity.
Thirty seconds before shutting off, the VCR will warn you with a
screen reading, “The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. Press any
key to cancel.”
If you use the VCR’s tuner instead of your TV to tune channels,
you may want to turn this feature off.
Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display)
You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display
panel on the front of the VCR. In the PREFERENCES menu, press 5
to switch between the options.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR2
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: EP
0 Exit
The PREFERENCES menu allows access
to many VCR options including remote
control, Auto Play, and EnergySaver
features.
• AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims the
display when the VCR is off.
• BRIGHT keeps the display bright when the VCR is on or off.
• DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level at all times.
Preferred Tape Speed
You can set the preferred tape speed between Standard Play (SP)
and Extended Play (EP). In the PREFERENCES menu, press 6 to
switch between the options.
• SP sets the preferred recording speed to Standard Play.
• EP sets the preferred recording speed to Extended Play.
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.
EP (Extended Play)
Gives approximately 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.
Approximate Recording Times:
Cassette SP EP
T-120 2 Hr 6 Hr
T-160 2 Hr/40 Min 8 Hr
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VCR Basics
Learn the Basics To
Get You Started
These VCR basics should be enough for you to
begin enjoying your VCR. Learning the remote
control functions, playing a recorded tape, and
recording a program should do just that.
This section shows you the basics of using your
VCR. It discusses things like using the remote
control, playing a tape, and recording programs.
First things first
1
➣
SETTING UP THE VCR
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VCR 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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VCR Basics tells you what you need
to know in order to watch a movie or
tape your favorite show.
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VCR Basics
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ON•OFF
PLAY FORWARD
RECORD
STOP PAUSE
F.ADV
CLEAR MENU
SPEED
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INFO
SEARCH
MUTE
GO BACK
TV
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REVERSE
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TRACKING
Remote Buttons
The backlit remote has a light button ( ) that glows in the dark.
Press this button to light the buttons on the remote. The remote
buttons remain lit when they are pressed within a few seconds of
each other. If a button is not pressed within approximately seven
seconds, the light turns off to conserve battery power.
The remote control is capable of controlling your VCR and many
brands of televisions. If you have an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN TV,
you may be able to control it without having to program the
remote.
Component Buttons
ON•OFF Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR.
Also turns some compatible components on and off.
TV Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or PROSCAN 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 RCA, GE, or PROSCAN VCR and sets
the remote to control the VCR.
VCR Function Buttons
CHAN Up or Down 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.
F.ADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button
when tape is in pause.
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 slow-motion speed.
GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one channel
and then select another using the number buttons. Press GO
BACK to switch between the two channels. In menu mode, press
to go back to a previous menu.
INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen.
INPUT Selects between the VCR’s line input or tuner. Line input
refers to the signal coming from the component connected to
the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the back (L1) or front (L2) of the
VCR.
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MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel 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.
PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. Press PAUSE again to
return to playback or recording.
PLAY Plays a tape.
RECORD Starts VCR recording. Also used for Express recording.
REVERSE Rewinds the tape 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 INDEX and GO-TO Search menus on TV screen
when VCR is stopped. Advances the tape 30 seconds of recorded
material during playback. Each press advances the tape an
additional 30 seconds up to five minutes.
SPEED Selects a recording speed (SP or EP).
STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record, playback,
rewind, or fast forward.
TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks
that may appear on the picture during play, slow motion, or
pause. Reduces picture “jitter” during stop-action playback.
TV•VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from
the VCR or cable/antenna system.
TV Function Buttons
CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the
TV’s channel memory.
CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen.
GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one channel
and then select another using the number buttons. Press GO
BACK to switch between the two channels.
INFO Shows the TV’s status displays on the TV screen.
INPUT Selects between the TV’s input channel or tuner. Press to
see the VCR signal if you connected your VCR using the
AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.
MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level.
TV Buttons
The TV buttons may not control all
features of all models of RCA, GE, or
PROSCAN TVs.
If you have trouble getting a picture
on the TV screen, see “How to Find
Your TV’s Video Input Channel” or the
Troubleshooting section of this
manual in the Reference section.
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