RCA VRS630 User Manual

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USER’S GUIDE

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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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.................................................. 3

............................................. 7

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

............................................................. 17

.............................................................. 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

.................................................... 35

......................................................... 44

........................................ 31

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

➣

SETTING UP THE VCR

➣

VCR BASICS

➣

RECORDING

➣

PROGRAM THE REMOTE

➣

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

CONNECTIONS

➣

REFERENCE

READ ME!

These note boxes give you tips for your new video cassette recorder.

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First Things First

VCR

CABLE/

ANTENNA

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

CH3 CH4

LINE 1

R– AUDIO–L

VIDEO

VHF UHF

OUT

•

ON•OFF

PLAY FORWARD

RECORD

STOP PAUSE

F.ADV

CLEAR MENU

SPEED

INFO

MUTE

GO BACK

VCR

REVERSE

RAC

KIN

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.

POWER

STOP

EJECT

+ -

REC

ITR

+ -

PLAY

P/STILL

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.

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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

➣

Setting Up the VCR

➣

VCR BASICS

➣

RECORDING

➣

PROGRAM THE REMOTE

➣

OTHER FEATURES

CONNECTIONS

➣

REFERENCE

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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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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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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

Remote Control Option

Changing the remote option to VCR2 disables the remote that came with your VCR.

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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

➣

SETTING UP THE VCR

➣

VCR Basics

➣

RECORDING

➣

PROGRAM THE REMOTE

➣

OTHER FEATURES

CONNECTIONS

➣

REFERENCE

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

•

ON•OFF

PLAY FORWARD

RECORD

STOP PAUSE

F.ADV

CLEAR MENU

SPEED

INFO

MUTE

GO BACK

VCR

REVERSE

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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VCR Basics

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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VCR Basics

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.

ON•OFF Turns a compatible TV off and on.

VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV.

Playing a Tape

1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV’s video input--see, “How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel in the Reference section of this manual, for more information).

2. Insert a tape in the VCR.

POWER

STOP

EJECT

REC

ITR

PLAY

P/STILL

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

• Press FF on VCR (FORWARD on remote) or REW on VCR (REVERSE on remote) to position the tape.

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

• Press P/STILL (PAUSE on remote) for stop action.

• Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the

picture, if necessary.

• Press STOP•EJECT on VCR (STOP on remote) to stop playback.

Automatic Rewind

The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press POWER on the VCR (ON•OFF on remote) and the VCR will turn off after rewinding.

Pause

If you pause, the VCR automatically switches from pause to stop after a few minutes to reduce tape wear.

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 or the VCR’s power is turned on.

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Tape Eject

Press STOP•EJECT on the VCR (STOP on remote) for a few seconds when it is stopped to eject the tape. A tape can be ejected even when the VCR is off.

Recording

If you want to record something that you’re watching, you can use basic recording. For more detailed information, refer to the “Recording” section starting on the next page.

1. Set the tape speed by pressing SPEED on the remote control.

2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.

3. Press STOP to stop recording.

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

• For more information about in-depth recording features, refer to the next section.

Check the Safety Tab

No matter which recording option you use, you need to make sure there is a tape in the VCR, and that the tape’s safety tab is in place. You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab removed.

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

Safety Tab

Tape Speeds

EP (Extended 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

Cassette SP EP

T-120 2Hr 6Hr

T-160 2Hr /40 Min 8Hr

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RECORDING

Several Recording Options

Now that you’ve gone through the basic steps necessary to operate your VCR, it’s time to explain the different advanced recording features available to suit your needs.

Recording Features on your VCR include:

• Recording (explained in the VCR Basics section)

• Instant Timer Recordings

• Timer Recording

• Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ System

• Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio

Program (SAP)

FIRST THINGS FIRST

➣

SETTING UP THE VCR

➣

VCR BASICS

➣

Recording

➣

PROGRAM THE REMOTE

• Audio Only Recording

• Copying and Editing Tapes

OTHER FEATURES

CONNECTIONS

➣

REFERENCE

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RECORDING

Recording Features

There are four ways to record programs:

• Recording– pressing one button to start recording a program (see VCR Basics section)

• Instant Timer Recording– starts recording a program already being watched, and automatically stopping recording after a designated period of time

• Timer Recording– automatically starts and stops a recording at a predetermined time

• Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ System– programming the VCR by just entering a PlusCode programming number found in TV guides.

Instant Timer Recordings

Use express recording when you want to quickly record the remaining portion of the program you are watching.

1. Set the tape speed to SP or EP by pressing SPEED on the remote control.

2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.

3. Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the recording time duration.

Rec Ch 36 Record Length 0:00

Press REC to set length

Each time you press the RECORD button, you increase the recording time (up to 4 hours).

The VCR continues to record for the amount of time you indicate, and then automatically turns off.

Rec Ch 36 Record Length 1:30

Press REC to set lengt

To stop an express recording, press and hold STOP for three seconds.

Instant Timer Recording

Instant Timer Recording is a great way to tape the last quarter of the game, or the last part of a movie when you have to leave.

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RECORDING

Timer Recording

You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs.

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 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

TIMER RECORDINGS

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

0 Exit

3. Select 1 to Create a New Program.

How often should this program record?

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

0 Cancel

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

Program 1 (One time)

Channel -Start Time --:-End Time --:-Start Date --/--/-Tape Speed EP

Press MENU to cancel

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

The data includes the channel number (press INPUT to select the line input), start time, and end time (including AM or PM). The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock. The date and/or speed can be changed when flashing.

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.

“PROGRAMS OVERLAP” appears if you have entered two programs whose times overlap.

The “TIMER” indicator appears in the display when you turn off the VCR and a timer recording has been set. It flashes if there is no tape in the VCR.

When recording from a cable box or satellite receiver that the VCR cannot control, turn on that unit and tune it to the channel you want to record before the recording is to begin. The VCR channel should be set to the cable box’s output channel (usually Channel 3 or 4).

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RECORDING

6. Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save.

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel 104 Cable Start Time 08:00 PM End Time 09:30 PM Start Date 11/18/99 Thu Tape Speed EP

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save

Program 1 has been saved

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

Remember to leave your cable box on and tuned to the desired channel

Timer Recording with VCR PLUS+ System

You can use the VCR Plus+ system code numbers to simplify timer programming if you have cable TV and don’t receive all channels through a cable box, the VCR can control the cable box, or if you receive your TV signal off-air.

Setting Up the Channel List

If you did not set up the VCR Plus+ programming system channel list, you can do it now.

1. Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screen.

3. Go to section four, Setting Up Your VCR, if you need more information on setting up your VCR Plus+ programming system channel list.

Using the VCR PLUS+ System

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

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup

CHANNELS

6 Preferences 7 Audio

1 Auto Channel Search

8 Language

2 Add/Remove Channels

0 Exit

3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel List 5 Cable Box Setup

VCR+ Channel My Channel 5 46 4 --

0 Exit

3 -> -> -> 23 2 - 1 --

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

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 1 to display the VCR Plus+ system menu.

If you receive all channels through your cable box on Channel 3 or 4 and the VCR cannot control your cable box, you must use the regular Timer Recording method to record programs.

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RECORDING

VCR PLUS+

Enter PlusCode Number (from TV listing) _

Press MENU to cancel

3. Enter the VCR PlusCode programming number shown in your local television guide.

VCR PLUS+

Enter PlusCode Number (from TV listing) 12876

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU when done

4. Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode system number.

How often should this program record?

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

0 Cancel

5. Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded.

Program 1 (One time)

Channel 03 Cable Start Time 08:00 PM End Time 09:30 PM Start Date 11/18/99 Thu Tape Speed EP

Press CLEAR to adjust Press MENU to save

6. Change the recording speed with the SPEED button on the remote or the program end time with the CLEAR button on the remote (if necessary).

Changing the end time comes in handy when you are recording a program, such as a sporting event, that may exceed the scheduled broadcast time.

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RECORDING

7. Press MENU to save the program.

Program 1 has been saved

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

Remember to leave your cable box on and tuned to the desired channel

Stopping a Timer Recording

To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an instant timer recording):

• Press and hold the STOP button for a few seconds.

Reviewing and Clearing Programs

To review programs that you have already set up:

1. Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

TIMER RECORDINGS

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

0 Exit

2. Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen.

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel 104 Cable Start Time 08:00 PM End Time 09:30 PM Start Date 11/18/99 Thu Tape Speed EP Press INFO to edit Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU for next prog

3. Press CLEAR to erase or MENU to see the next program.

VCR Plus+ System Recording

Clock must be set correctly.

Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program.

The “TIMER” indicator appears in the display when you turn off the VCR and a timer recording has been set. It flashes if there is no tape in the VCR.

PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you have entered two programs where the times overlap.

UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER... PLEASE RE-ENTER appears when the VCR does not recognize the PlusCode programming system number.

Timer recordings will not be lost in the event of an extended power outage.

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RECORDING

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV Or SAP (Second Audio Program)

Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP (Second Audio Program).

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

2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

3. If your VCR viewing channel is 3 or 4, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR’s display panel. If not, press TV•VCR to turn it on.

4. Use SPEED on the remote control to select a recording speed. The indicator appears on the TV screen.

5. Select the channel or line input to be recorded.

Video Input Channel Explained

If you’re having trouble understanding the TV’s Video Input Channel see, How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel, in the Reference section of the manual.

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

AUDIO

1 Reception: STEREO 2 Tape Playback: HI-FI

0 Exit

7. Press RECORD to start recording.

8. Press STOP when you are finished.

Recording Audio Only

You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO IN (R and L) jacks on the back or front of the VCR.

1. Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the line input (L1 or L2). Select (L1) to record from the back jacks or (L2) to record from the front jacks. The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN jacks.

Recording audio only will erase anything that was previously recorded on the tape.

Audio Connection

BACK OF VCR

R — AUDIO — L

CH3 CH4

OUT OUT

LINE 1

ININ

VIDEO

VHF UHF

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

2. Use SPEED on the remote control to set the recording speed.

3. Start audio source playing and press RECORD to begin recording.

4. Press STOP when you are finished.

LEFT

RIGHT

PHONO TUNER TAPE

BACK OF AMPLIFIER/RECEIVER

OUT IN

AUX

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RECORDING

3 CH. 4

ANT. IN

RF OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

L R

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

CH3 CH4

LINE 1

R—AUDIO—L

VIDEO

VHF UHF

IN OUT

PLAYBACK VCR

CABLE BOX

OR ANTENNA

RECORDING VCR

TO TV

OUT OUT

IN IN

Playing Back Audio Only

To get stereo sound, connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR to the appropriate input on your amplifier or receiver. Do not use the phono input. Refer to your amplifier or receiver user’s guide.

Using Two VCRs For Copying and Editing Tapes

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

1. Connect the VCRs using the diagram at the right.

2. Turn on both VCRs and TV.

3. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV’s video input). (See “How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel” in the Reference section of this manual for more information.)

4. If you are using coaxial cables for the connection, tune

recording VCR to channel 3 or 4—the one selected on the playback VCR.

Caution:

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

If you are using audio/video cables, select the line input on the recording VCR.

5. Insert the tape you want to copy into playback VCR. Insert a blank tape with its safety tab in place into recording

VCR.

6. Using visual search, locate the segment you want to copy on the playback VCR. Pause the tape at this location.

7. Press RECORD on the recording VCR, then PAUSE.

8. Press PAUSE on both VCRs to begin copying.

9. Press PAUSE on both VCRs to stop copying.

10. Repeat steps 6–9 to copy or edit additional segments.

Two VCR Connection

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Program the remote

Control your Television

The remote can be programmed to control a television.

It is programmed to control an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN TV. Other manufacturer’s brands need to be programmed.

FIRST THINGS FIRST

➣

SETTING UP THE VCR

➣

VCR BASICS

➣

RECORDING

➣

Program the Remote

OTHER FEATURES

CONNECTIONS

➣

REFERENCE

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Program the Remote

•

ON•OFF

PLAY FORWARD

RECORD

STOP PAUSE

F.ADV

CLEAR MENU

SPEED

INFO

MUTE

GO BACK

VCR

REVERSE

TRACKING

About Programming the Remote

The remote can be programmed to control other brands of remote controllable TVs. It is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN televisions.

Controlling a TV

If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button, the remote needs to be programmed.

Follow these steps to program the remote to control your particular TV:

1. Turn on the TV.

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

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

4. Enter the code from the code list.

5. Release TV, and then press CHAN up or down. If the TV responds to the remote commands, the remote is programmed.

6. If the TV does not respond, repeat these steps using the next code listed for your TV’s brand.

The TV button on the VCR’s remote control may eliminate the need for a second remote control.

Operating the TV

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

1. Point the remote at the TV, and press the TV button.

If the TV does not turn on, press the TV button and then press the ON•OFF button.

2. You may want to experiment to see which buttons operate your TV. Try pressing buttons, such as VOL and MUTE. See “TV Function Buttons” in the VCR Basics Section for details.

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Program the remote

TV Codes

Akai .................................. 03

AOC ............................. 06,12

Candle .............................. 06

Citizen .............................. 06

Colortyme ........................ 06

Concerto ........................... 06

Curtis Mathes .............. 01,06

Daewoo ....................... 06,12

Daytron ............................ 06

Electrohome ................ 06,12

Emerson............................ 06

Envision ....................... 05,06

Fisher ........................... 05,08

GE ...................... 00,01,06,11

Goldstar ....................... 06,12

Hallmark ........................... 06

Hitachi ......................... 06,14

Infinity .............................. 04

J C Penney .... 00,01,06,09,12

JBL..................................... 04

Jensen ............................... 06

JVC ............................... 10,11

Kawasho ...................... 03,06

Kenwood ..................... 06,12

Loewe ............................... 04

Luxman ............................. 06

LXI ........................... 04,05,07

Magnavox .............. 04,06,12

Marantz ....................... 04,06

MGA ............................ 06,12

Mitsubishi .................... 06,12

MTC .................................. 06

NAD .................................. 07

NEC ................................... 06

Panasonic ............... 04,08,11

Philco ...................... 04,06,12

Philips ................ 03,04,06,12

Pioneer ............................. 06

Portland....................... 06,12

ProScan ............................. 01

Proton............................... 06

Quasar .............................. 11

Radio Shack ............ 01,05,13

RCA ......................... 01,06,12

Realistic ............................ 05

Sampo............................... 06

Samsung ................. 06,09,12

Sanyo ........................... 05,08

Sears ................. 01,05,06,07,

08,10,12

Sharp ........................... 06,13

Sony .................................. 03

Soundesign....................... 06

Sylvania .................. 04,06,12

Technics ............................ 11

Techwood ......................... 06

Teknika ............................. 06

TMK .................................. 06

Toshiba .............. 05,07,08,09

Universal .......................... 00

Victor ................................ 10

Wards ...... 00,01,04,06,12,13

Yamaha ............................ 12

Zenith ............................... 02

This remote may not operate all models of the brands that are shown.

Note the difference between the TV and VCR on-screen displays to see which one the remote is operating.

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OTHER FEATURES

Features to Enhance VCR Operation

• Picture Search Options

• Commercial Scan

• Tracking

• Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking

• Time Counter

• On-screen Displays

• Audio Reception

• Audio Playback

First things first

➣

Setting Up the VCR

➣

VCR Basics

➣

Recording

➣

Program the Remote

➣

Other Features

Connections

➣

REFERENCE

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OTHER FEATURES

Picture Search Options

The most basic way to search during playback is using the FORWARD or REVERSE buttons on the remote. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape.

Preview Search Note

Forward and Reverse Search

You can search a tape during playback. Sound is turned off during picture search. Search works well for tapes recorded at either the SP or EP speeds.

1. Press FORWARD to search forward or REVERSE to search in reverse.

2. Press FORWARD or REVERSE again or press PLAY to return to normal playback.

Slow Motion

You can view a tape during play or play-pause using slow motion. Slow motion works well for tapes recorded at the SP or EP speed.

1. During playback, press PAUSE and then FORWARD or REVERSE to begin slow-motion playback.

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

3. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture.

Any time during the preview search mode, pressing SEARCH will reverse the search direction.

4. Press PLAY to return to normal playback. The VCR switches automatically from slow-motion playback to stop after a few minutes.

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OTHER FEATURES

Frame Advance

Frame advance lets you view recorded action one frame after another during playback. Frame advance works well for tapes recorded at the SP or EP speed.

• Pressing PAUSE “freezes” the action.

• Pressing F.ADV repeatedly views single frames of the action.

• Pressing PAUSE or PLAY returns normal playback.

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.

During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks or by scanning. The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape.

To Search:

1. Press STOP.

2. Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH screen.

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

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

INDEX SEARCH

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

Press SEARCH to exit

INDEX SEARCH

Searching for index number 12...

Press STOP to cancel

INDEX SEARCH

Searching for index marks...

Press STOP to cancel

5. Press STOP to end index searching.

Some index marks may be missed by the VCR:

• 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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OTHER FEATURES

Go-To Search

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

1. Press STOP.

GO-TO SEARCH

Current tape counter is

2:17:25

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

2. Press SEARCH on the remote until the GO-TO SEARCH screen appears on the screen.

3. Press number buttons to enter the hour and/or minute of the counter reading you want the VCR to “go to.” Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.

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

5. Press STOP to end Go-To searching.

Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button)

This is useful for skipping commercials or short program segments.

• Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tape approximately 30 seconds of recorded material.

• Each press of the SEARCH button adds an additional 30 seconds up to five minutes.

Press SEARCH to exit

Tracking

Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes interference like streaks or “snow” from the picture. Automatic tracking is automatically activated when you insert a tape or turn on the VCR. Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR. Just use the TRACKING buttons to reduce the distortion. You can also use tracking when you pause a tape to reduce jittering of the picture.

When you manually adjust the picture, automatic tracking is turned off. To turn automatic tracking back on, press both TRACKING buttons on the front of the VCR at the same time, or eject the tape and re-insert it. Tracking has no effect during recording– only playback.

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OTHER FEATURES

Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature

To disable the usage of the VCR, or to protect your timer recordings, you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the VCR or remote won’t work.

• To Lock: Press and hold the VCR button on the remote for approximately six seconds. LOCK appears.

• To Lock While a Timer Recording is in Progress: Press and hold the VCR button on the remote for approximately six seconds.

• To Unlock: Press and hold the VCR button on the remote for approximately six seconds.

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.

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.

MINUTES

Stop Ch 05 0:30:00

HOURS

SECONDS

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 the time counter.

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

3. Press FORWARD 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 to remove the time counter from the screen and return to the normal display mode.

11/18/99 Thu 01:30PM EP

On-Screen Display

(Times Out)

0:30:00

Time Counter Only

(Does Not Time Out)

No Displays Will Appear

(Useful for Dubbing)

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OTHER FEATURES

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.

2. Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain on the screen.

3. Press INFO again to remove the time counter from the screen.

Turning off the VCR also resets the displays.

Audio Set-up Features

The audio set-up features enhance your tape playback and recordings. The features in this section are accessed through the AUDIO menu and are shown in the displays below.

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 7 to display AUDIO menu.

AUDIO

1 Reception: STEREO 2 Tape Playback: HI-FI

0 Exit

Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.

Reception

Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a

To receive Hi-Fi stereo sound, use audio-video cables with a compatible TV or receiver. Using only the OUT TO TV jack will not produce stereo sound.

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OTHER FEATURES

Second Audio Program (SAP) which offers a second language. The reception feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record. Press 1 to switch between Reception: STEREO, MONO, and SAP.

• Select STEREO for normal or stereo broadcast TV recording.

• Select MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is too

noisy.

• Select SAP to record a Second Audio Program instead of normal audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks.

Tape Playback

The VCR records the same audio on both Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape. Hi-Fi sound is recorded on a separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track. Press 2 to switch between tape playback: HI-FI, LINEAR, and MIX.

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

• Select HI-FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi-Fi track and for normal use.

• Select LINEAR to play back sound recorded on a linear monaural track, such as a Second Audio Program (SAP), or a dubbed voice.

• Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both the linear and Hi-Fi tracks, sound-on-sound.

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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

➣

Setting Up the VCR

➣

VCR Basics

➣

Recording

➣

PROGRAM THE REMOTE

➣

• 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

Connections

REFERENCE

➣

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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 mono 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 IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV. The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR’s OUT TO TV jack and your TV’s antenna input.

RF Jack

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)

The AUDIO/VIDEO jacks provide very good picture quality and stereo 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, and red 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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Connections

Choosing a VCR Connection

There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable service, and if you have a cable box, and whether some of the channels are scrambled, and maybe you have a satellite receiver along with cable (but no cable box), or a satellite receiver and no cable or... well, you get the picture.

Five 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 recommend that you use them to get even better picture quality and stereo sound when recording and playing back videotapes. These connections give you more convenient operation by not having to share the TV’s antenna signal.

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Connections

VCR

CABLE/

ANTENNA

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

CH3 CH4

LINE 1

R– AUDIO–L

VIDEO

VHF UHF

OUT

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 VCR.

• Record one channel while watching another (except

when using a cable box for all channels).

To use this connection, you must have:

• (1) coaxial cable for cable or antenna connection; (2) for cable box

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.

Using This Connection

Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4, whichever one you selected with the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record one program and watch another:

1. Begin recording a program using one of the recording features.

2. Press the TV•VCR button and select a different channel on the TV.

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Connections

VCR

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

CH3 CH4

LINE 1

R– AUDIO–L

VIDEO

VHF UHF

CABLE/

ANTENNA

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

OUT OUT

IN IN

INPUT 1

VIDEO

L/MONO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUTPUT

INPUT 2

VIDEO

L/MONO

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) coaxial cable for cable/antenna connection; (2) for cable box

• (3) audio/video cables

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.

Using This Connection

Tune your TV to its video input channel. Use of TV•VCR button is not required.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record one program and watch another:

1. Begin recording a program using one of the recording features.

2. Select a different channel on the TV.

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Connections

VCR

CABLE

CABLE BOX

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

CH3 CH4

LINE 1

R– AUDIO–L

VIDEO

VHF UHF

OUT OUT

IN IN

CABLE/

ANTENNA

INPUT 1

VIDEO

L/MONO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUTPUT

INPUT 2

VIDEO

L/MONO

IN OUT

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.

• Your 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:

• (4) coaxial cables

• (3) audio/video cables

• (1) splitter

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.

Using This Connection

Tune your TV to its video input channel. Use of TV•VCR button is not required.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record a scrambled or unscrambled program and watch another unscrambled program:

1. Begin recording a scrambled or unscrambled program

2. Select an unscrambled channel on the TV.

through the cable box using one of the recording features.

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Connections

SATELLITE RECEIVER

VCR

SATELLITE SIGNAL

CABLE,CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

CH3 CH4

LINE 1

R– AUDIO–L

VIDEO

VHF UHF

OUT OUT

IN IN

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

CH3 CH4

SATELLITE

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

CABLE/

ANTENNA

TV With RF Jack and Digital Satellite

Receiver

This connection assumes:

• You have a basic digital satellite receiver and your TV does not have audio/video input jacks.

This connection provides:

• Stereo sound playback from VCR, recording from a digital satellite receiver, and recording one off-air or cable channel while watching another.

To use this connection, you must have:

• (4) coaxial cables and (3) audio/video cables

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to the First Things First Section, then follow the steps.

Caution

Using This Connection

• Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4, whichever one you selected with the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR.

• To record and watch off-air or cable, tune your VCR to channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the CH3/CH4 switchon the back of the receiver. Turn off receiver.

• To watch and/or record from the digital satellite receiver, tune your VCR to its line input. L1 appears in display.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press VCR and then PLAY.

To record one off-air or cable program and watch another:

1. Turn off the digital satellite receiver and begin recording a program using a recording feature.

2. Press TV•VCR and select a different channel on the TV.

To record a digital satellite receiver program:

1. Turn on the receiver, tune the VCR to its line input, and begin recording a program using a recording feature.

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

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Connections

SATELLITE SIGNAL

CABLE OR ANTENNA

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

CH3 CH4

LINE 1

R– AUDIO–L

VIDEO

VHF UHF

OUT OUT

IN IN

INPUT 2

VIDEO

L/MONO

SATELLITE RECEIVER

VCR

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

CH3 CH4

SATELLITE

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

CABLE/

ANTENNA

INPUT 1

VIDEO

L/MONO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUTPUT

TV With Audio/Video Jacks and DIGITAL

Satellite Receiver

This connection assumes:

• You have an advanced digital satellite receiver and your TV has audio/video input jacks.

This connection provides:

• Stereo sound playback from VCR, recording from receiver while watching cable or off-air channel, and recording one cable or offair channel while watching another.

To use this connection, you must have:

• (3) coaxial cables and (6) audio/video cables

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to the First Things First Section, then follow the steps.

Using this Connection

• Tune your TV to its video input to record (or watch) the VCR

• To record from the digital satellite receiver, tune your VCR to

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press VCR and then PLAY.

To record one off-air or cable program and watch another:

1. Begin recording a program using a recording feature.

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 line input, and begin

2. Select a different channel on the TV.

or digital satellite receiver.

its line input. L1 appears in the display.

recording a program using a recording feature.

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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 in this Appendix. This areas might help resolve some simple problems.

FIRST THINGS FIRST

➣

SETTING UP THE VCR

➣

VCR BASICS

➣

RECORDING

➣

PROGRAM THE REMOTE

➣

OTHER FEATURES

CONNECTIONS

➣

REFERENCE

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Front Panel

POWER

A/V Jacks (behind door)

STOP

EJECT

REC

ITR

P/STILL

PLAY

Remote Sensor

AUDIO (LEFT MONO and RIGHT) and VIDEO INPUT Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT on the remote to select L2 to record from these jacks.

CHANNEL Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel memory. Also adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. Press both together to re-center tracking.

FF Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and increases slow-motion speed.

P/STILL Pauses action for viewing during playback. Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes.

PLAY Plays a tape.

POWER Turns the VCR on or off.

REC/ITR Starts VCR recording. Used for Instant Timer Recording.

Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this sensor.

REW Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture in reverse during playback. Starts

slow motion during play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed.

STOP•EJECT Stops the normal functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast-forward, or pause. Ejects the tape when the VCR is stopped.

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Display Panel

TIMER

REC

SP LP EP

L R

VCR SAP ST

Hi-Fi

Time, Channel Number, Line Input Indicator (L1 or L2), Tape Speed Indicator, or Status Indicator

Channel Number or Line Input Indicator The channel number appears when the VCR is tuned

to a channel. The line indicator (L1 or L2) appears when the VCR’s line input is selected. Select L1 to record from the back jacks or L2 to record from the front jacks.

Status Indicators Show what the VCR is doing.

• EJECT (Eject) Cassette ejected

• FFWD Fast forwarding

• HELLO VCR turned on and BYE VCR turned off

• LOCK Indicates the Pro-Tect Plus™ feature is turned on

• PLAY In playback (flashes during play-pause and slow)

• REC Recording and REC-P For record-pause or pause mode

• REW Rewinding

• 0:30 Express recording in progress

• SRCH+ and SRCH – Forward or reverse search

• SP, LP and EP Tape speeds

• STILL Play-pause

•STOP Tape is stopped

Time The current time appears.

TIMER Indicator Lights during an Instant Timer Recording, a programmed timer recording, or

when the VCR is set for a timer recording and turned off. Flashes when a timer recording is set and there is no tape in the VCR.

VCR Indicator (Applies only if the VCR Viewing Channel is 3 or 4). Press the TV•VCR button to turn on or off.

• VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR.

• VCR indicator off: Picture from TV channel.

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Back Panel

VHF UHF

OUT OUT

IN IN

LINE 1

VIDEO

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

R– AUDIO–L

CH3 CH4

CH3/CH4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups.

AUDIO (L and R) and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT on the remote to select L1 to record from these jacks.

AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component, like a TV or VCR, when it is connected to these jacks.

IN FROM ANT Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached.

OUT TO TV Jack Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied.

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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 CH3/CH4 switch on back of VCR.

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

• Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.

• Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to Video Input

(For more information, see “How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel” in the Reference section of this manual).

• 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 Pro-Tect Plus™ feature.

Rewind does not operate

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

VCR Plus+ recording or timer recording not made or wrong program recorded

• Check to make sure the correct VCR Plus+ program number is entered.

• Check to make sure the program was entered correctly (wrong channel or times).

VCR cannot turn on or control cable box or satellite receiver.

• Check to make sure VCR was set up for cable box or satellite receiver control or try repositioning the cable box or satellite receiver.

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

• 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.

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• 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.

Clock shows incorrect time or date

• Power interruption.

• Check to make sure the clock is set accurately (check AM/PM and

date).

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.”

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“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.

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

• Check LANGUAGE feature.

No stereo sound during playback

• Check to make sure the TAPE PLAYBACK feature is set to Hi-Fi to hear stereo sound during playback. The tape you are playing must be recorded in Hi-Fi in order to use the HI-FI feature.

• Must use the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks on the VCR to hear stereo sound.

Stereo audio too noisy

• Stereo signal is weak. Set reception: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature to MONO.

• Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise.

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Specifications

Format: VHS

Record/Playback Video: 4-head System: Audio: Stereo record/playback system

Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color

Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined

antenna terminal

Tuner: 181 channels capability*

(125 cable channels)

Type: AutoProgramming frequency

synthesis

Power Requirement: 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption: 17 watts

Dimensions: 3.7 inches high (94 mm)

14.17 inches wide (360 mm)

10.63 inches deep (270 mm)

Weight: 7.5 pounds (3.4 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 Your TV’s Video Input Channel

You need to tune your TV to the Video Input Channel if you are using the VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks to connect to the TV’s AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT jacks. You must select this “channel” before you can see the VCR’s menus, the cable or antenna reception, and the content that’s on a tape.

The Video Channel on TVs varies for different brands and different models. Below are some steps to try:

• If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or PROSCAN, press the TV button on the remote control that came with the VCR. Then press the INPUT button on the remote.

• If you have another brand of TV, consult the section, Programming The Remote, to see if the VCR’s remote control can be set to control your TV. If so, follow the step above.

If those options do not work, try the following ideas. You might access the Video Input Channel by:

• pressing a button on the remote (see table below)

• selecting the channel from the TV’s menu system

(see table below)

INPUT Button

TV Button

ON•OFF

REVERSE

MUTE

PLAY FORWARD

RECORD

STOP PAUSE

INFO

CLEAR MENU

TRACKING

VCR

GO BACK

SPEED

•

F.ADV

• tuning directly to the channel by selecting a specific channel number (see table below)

• going through all the channels in the channel list by pressing the channel up or down buttons on the TV.

Some common scenarios are listed in the Video Input Channel Variations table that follows:

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

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Index

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen

11 Adding/removing channels 10 Audio

playing back 30

recording 29 AUDIO menu 40 Audio reception feature 40 Audio set-up features 40 AUDIO/VIDEO jacks

9, 18, 44, 45, 47, 48, 50, 60

Audio/video jacks

29, 30, 52, 54 Auto channel search 9 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu

10 Auto play feature 15, 20 Auto TV/VCR feature 15 Automatic rewind 20 Automatic tracking 20

Batteries

installing in the remote 4

Broadcast stereo recording (SAP)

29 Buttons, remote 18

Channel number display 53 Channel, VCR viewing 5 CHANNEL•TRACKING button 52 Channels

adding/removing 10 CHANNELS menu 9, 11, 26 Cleaning the VCR 59 CLEAR button 11, 18, 28, 37 Clearing programs 28 Commercial scan 38 Component buttons 18 Connecting your VCR 4 Connections 43

A/V cable advantages 45

choosing 45

information 44

TV with A/V jacks 47

TV with A/V jacks, cable box

TV with A/V jacks, satellite

receiver 50 TV with RF jack only 46 TV with RF jack, satellite

receiver 49 two VCRs 30

Copying and editing tapes 30

Eject 21 EnergySaver 16

GO BACK button 18, 19 Go-To Search 38

IN (FROM ANT.) jack 15 IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV

jack 44, 49 IN FROM ANT jack 4, 5, 6 Index search 37 Indicator Panel 52 INFO button 11, 18, 39 INPUT button 9, 18, 29, 60

Jacks

AUDIO/VIDEO

44, 45, 47, 48, 50, 54, 60

IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV

44, 49

types of 44

L line indicator 53 Language feature 8 LANGUAGE menu 6, 8 LINE indicator 29 Line input indicator 53 Locking feature 39

Cable box setup 8 Cables

positioning 43

types of 44 Care and Cleaning i2 CH3/CH4 switch 5, 46, 49, 54 CHAN buttons 19, 32 CHANNEL buttons 18 Channel List 26

Index

F.ADV button 18, 37 Forward and reverse search 36 FORWARD button

20, 36, 37, 38, 39 Frame advance 37 Front panel diagram 52 Front panel display feature 16

MENU button 27 MENU button

6, 8, 9, 11, 19, 25, 28, 40

MUTE button 19, 32

Number buttons 6, 11, 19

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OFF button 18, 20, 32 On-screen Displays 40 OUT (TO TV) jack 15 OUT TO TV jack 4, 5, 6 Overheating 43

PAUSE button 19, 30, 36 Picture search options 36 PLAY button

19, 20, 36, 39, 46, 50

Playback: HI-FI, LINEAR, and MIX

41 Playing a tape 20 Plugging in the VCR 4 POWER button 5, 20, 52 Power surges 43 PREFERENCES menu 14, 16 Pro-Tect Plus Locking Feature 39 Problem solving 55 Programming the remote 31

Reception: STEREO, MONO, and

SAP feature 41 Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP

29 RECORD button 19, 21, 29, 52 Recording 21

audio only 29 basic 21 broadcast stereo TV 29 copying and editing tapes 30 SAP 29 speeds 16 timer 25 VCR Plus+ 26

Remote

buttons 18 component buttons 18 installing batteries 4

TV function buttons 19 Remote Control Option 14 Remote sensor 52 Remote VCR1/VCR2 option 14 Remove or add channels 10 Reviewing programs 28 REW button 19, 52 Rewind, automatic 20 REWIND button 20, 36, 37, 38

Safety Information i2 Safety tab 20 SAP (Second Audio Program) 29 Search

commercial scan 38

forward and reverse 36

frame advance 37

go-to 38

index 37

slow-motion 36 SEARCH button 19, 38 Second Audio Program (SAP),

recording 29 SET TIME AND DATE menu 11 Setup

cable box 8 language 8

using menus 8 Setup, initial 5 Signal type, changing 10 Slow-motion search 36 Solving problems 55 SP indicator 53 SP (tape speed) 21

Specifications 59 Speed

EP 16

SP 16 SPEED button 19, 27 Speeds, recording 16 Status Indicators

PLAY 53

SRCH+ and SRCH- 53 Status indicators 53

BYE 53

EJEC (Eject) 53

FF 53

R0:30 53

REC 53

REW 53

SAFE 53

SRCH+ and SRCH- 53

STOP 53 STOP button 19, 28, 37 STOP•EJECT button 20 STOP•EJECT button 21, 52

Tape eject 21 Tape Playback 41 Tape, playing 20 Tape speed 21 Tape speed indicator 53 Tape speed, setting preferred

16 Tape speeds 16 Time and date 11 Time Counter 39 TIME menu 11 Timer recording 24

stopping 28 with VCR Plus+ 24

TIMER RECORDINGS menu

25, 28

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Tips, troubleshooting 55 TRACK buttons 19 Tracking 38 TRACKING button 36 TRACKING buttons 20, 38 Troubleshooting tips 55 TV button 18, 32, 60 TV codes 33 TV function buttons 19 TV, programming the remote to

control 32

TV•VCR button

19, 29, 46, 47, 48, 49, 53 TV/VCR switch 15 TV’s video input channel 60

VCR button 5, 18 VCR channel list 8 VCR channels list 9 VCR, cleaning 59 VCR function buttons 18 VCR indicator 6, 29, 53 VCR MAIN MENU

6, 8, 9, 11, 25, 26, 28, 40 VCR Plus+ 12

worksheet for channels 13

VCR Plus+ Channel List screen

12 VCR Plus+ recording 29 VCR Plus+ system menu 26 VCR PlusCode programming

number 27 VCR viewing channel 5 VOL buttons 20, 32

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