RCA VR911HF video cassette recorder User's guide
Below you will find brief information for video cassette recorder VR911HF. With the VR911HF you can record and play back standard VHS and D-VHS tapes. Set up the VCR by selecting the language, time and date, and other preferences. The VCR is compatible with a digital satellite receiver, so you can record your favorite shows from the satellite system, including D-VHS recordings.
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vide o cassette recorde r user,'s.... guide VR911I-IF i To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. RISKOF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPEN Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. YTh i_sy_6ot irill icates'_t "dangerous voltage" inside. the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. Thmssymbol indicates !'_ important instructions accompanying the product. Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. AttentionPour _viter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante cl_l/_:_._jet R_he_identific_tinn/rating pr__cLqctfor it__s proper operating Ibb_!..k_ed voll_ pousser jusq_ au fond. on the back panel of your 0_) FC-_-Regulations_state_that_una_hdl_i;_d,€;_anges equipment ma_ void th_ _tauthority or modifications to_erate (:able-ll:V-Install_rj_cLe_g_i_ed to this it. to call your attention to ALl:icle820-40 of the National Ele_bCo_e (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provide_i_elines for proper grounding and-_-_particul'ar, specit, es that thefl _c_fll_e6_lroundshall be connected to the grounding practical. system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as ' - Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately, Returning this card allowsus to contact you if needed.* Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the product. Model No. VR911HF Serial No. Purchase Date: Dealer/Address/Phone: "WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product tO rain or moisture. First Things First ..... .................. ,....... .... , ............. ...... ....... 3 Setting up the VCR ................ ,.. ........... ,. .... ,.,....,..,.... .... 7 Using the Menu to Set Up Features ................................................. 8 VCR Channels List ......................................................................... 8 To Auto Channel Search ....................................................... To Add or Remove 8 Channels ............................................... 9 To Change the SignaIType ............ .................................. ..... 9 Set the Time and Date ................................................................ 10 Additional Set-up Features in_he_eferences Menu .......... II RemoteVCR I/VCR2 Option ........._.:..;;,.._.:., ................... I I Auto Play .............................................................. .:...;............. 12 Auto TV/VCR ......................................................................... 12 VCR Basics .............................. Remote ,...................................... 13 Buttons .................................................................................. 14 Component Buttons ................................................................... VCR Function Buttons ................................................................ 14 14 Digital Satellite Receiver Buttons ............................................. 16 Universal TV Function Buttons ................................................. 16 RCA, GE, and Proscan TV Function Buttons ......................... 17 Playing aTape ....................................................................................... Automatic Rewind .............................................................................. 17 18 Tape Eject ............................................................................................. 18 StandardVHS Recording ................................................................... 18 Check the SafetyTab .......................................................................... 18 Recording 19 ...................................................................... Recording Features ............................................................................ D-VHS Recording Conditions for D-VHS Express Recording Timer Recording Timer (XPR) .......... ;............................................... 2 I Recording and Clearing Recording Conflicting Recording ................... , ................ 21 .......................................................................... 22 Stopping aTimer Reviewing 20 ..................... ..;........................ ........................ 20 ............................................... 23 Programs ..................................... 23 Using a Digital Satellite Receiver ............. 24 Timers ................ ,................................................ 25 Editing or Cancelling aTimer Recording ......................... 25 Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP ........................................ 26 Recording Audio Only ....................... ......_......................................... 26 Playing Back Audio Only ............. ......................... ............. _......... 27 UsingTwoVCRs for Copying and EditingTapes ,.,, ........... ,........ 27 Editing with the AutoEdit Feature ............................ ................ 27 Editing Manually ............................................................................ Dubbing D-VHS Recordings 28 ...................................................... 28 1 Programming theRemote ................................ ,..,....., 29 About Programming the Remote ................................................... 30 To Control a "IV .............................. .:..;;:......;.._...;;;........ ...............;... 30 To Control an Auxiliary Component...., To Control a Laser Disc Player or DVD To Control a Digital Satellite Receiver or Cable Box ............. ,,. 34 Other Features ........................................ 32 ° Player ........................... 33 ................................. ,.., .... ., ...... ............. 35 Picture Search Options ................... Z.............. ,................................. 36 Forward and Reverse Search ....;.......;....i.:.._.;_.._.!,.........._....:.. 36 SearchingWith the Remote. ................ ...., ....... ......... ;........ 36" SearchingWith theVCR ...... ............,......... .......................... 36 Slow Motion ........................................... ....................................... 36 Commercial Scan (Search Bu_on) ........................................... 37 Frame Advance ........................................... .......;........................ ,. 37 Index Search .................................................................................. 37 • Go-To Search ................................................................ ;............... 38 Tracking ........................................................................................... ;..... 39 Time Counter ...................................... _......................... ;...................... 39 On-Screen Displays .............................. ;............................................. 40 Audio Set-Up Features ............................................................... _...... 4 I Reception ..................................... ;.............................. ;.................. 4 I Tape Playback ................................................................................ Connections Connecting ............................. YourVCR 43 ......._................................................................ 44 Choosing a VCR Connection Advantages of Audio/Video Don't . ........... ......................... 42 .......................................................... 45 Cable Connections Forget About the Auto TV/VCR Best Picture and Sound Quality ................... 45 Feature .................... 45 ...................................................... 46 Very Good Picture and Sound Quality. ........;.;............................ J.47 Good Picture and Sound Quality .................................................... 48 Reference ...................................................................... Front Panel ........................................................................................... 49 S0 Display Panel ........................................................................................ S I Back Panel ......................................... .......................... ......................... 52 TroubleshootingTips ............................... ,................... ......,. .............. $3 Specifications ...................................... .. ...................... .................. ."'". 56 Cleaning theVCR Accessories ...................... ....... ...i_ ......................... ............. _ ...... 56 ............................................. ,;................ .,...... ;............... ... 57 Limited Warranty ................................ ..,....,.,...;..,...:;,.,...;.,..,;...,;.;;;. _'_ .....59,4 " Index ................................................... ii._............ .,..,;,;.;.. ............. ,,...;...60 2 HI, MY NAME and I wrote that IS ROGER... this User's Guide. you have a rewarding You'll find that explain FIRST THINGS It's my job to see user manual I've arranged all of yourVCR's _r experience. this manual to clearly features. Y READ TH E FI RST TH REE SECTIONS The first three sections you to yourVCR, giving you need to operate theVCR The detailed section provides limited warranty. show you how to set short V recordings from broadcast between be hard pressed recording.YourVCR or play back a D-vHs videocassette Electronics Corp. digital a special need to use a D-VHS (both information about of this manual. "rDSS®is a registered with are provided).You'll D-VHS trademark can tapes. tape, theVCR to a compatible or component to tell satellite and play back standardVHS and you'll digital or compatible the original and a D-VHS V new high quality a DSS ® receiver be connected receiver features lets you make In fact, you'll also record tips and the V for DigitalVHS, the difference recording, a reference IS D-VHS? that component. covers playback, troubleshooting technology To record menus. connections.Also, BUT...WHAT cable, you the basic information it.They rest of the book D-VHS, introduce LEFT? and more must of the manual up and use the on-screen WHAT'S FIRST digital satellite A/V compatible find more in the Recording section These note I boxes give you tips for READnew ME!video your cassette recorder. 1 of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes 3 STEP I:UNPACKTHE BOX Carefully unpack the items in the box: • VCR • Remote control and batteries • • RF coaxial cable • AudioNideo cables • Digital A/V cable • D-VHS videocassette STEP 2: INSTALL REMOTE BA'I-FERIES IN THE CONTROL Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries 1. 2. in your VCR remote. Remove the cover of the battery compartment. Place batteries in the remote, matching the + and - ends of each battery to the diagram inside the compartment. 3. Replace the cover. STEP 3: CONNECT YOUR VCR Use the diagram at the right to connect your VCR to a digital satellite receiver and TV. This illustration shows a basic connection that allows you to watch television and satellite broadcasts, and record in both standard VHS and D-VHS formats. Do not place the VCR on top of the digital satellite . CABLE,CABLI[ 80X OR_ANTENNA SATELLITESIGNAL receiver. Connect a coaxial cable from the cable or antenna °1 lead to the VCR's IN FROM ANT. jack. Connect a second cable from the VCR's OUT TO TV jack to the satellite ANT jack, and a third from the satellite receiver's IN FROM receiver's OUT TO TV jack to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA jack. 2. Connect Audio/Video cables to the satellite receiver (both sets are output jacks) and the VCR's (SATELLITE) IN jacks. 3. 4 Connect the Digital A/V cable to the satellite receiver and VCR. I If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a better connection. For additional information and connection options, refer to the Connections section toward the back of the manual. STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. STEP 5: TUNE THE TV Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing i channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV's video input, depending on TV * VCR the connection you've chosen, • EJECT If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors with RF coaxial cable, set the CH3-4 switch to channel 3 or 4--the • channel you want to use on your TV. • ii If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks with audio/video To select channel 3 or 4, open the VCR's front panel, press and hold EJECT,then press TV/VCR. cables, select the TV's video input to see the signal. See your TV Owner's Manual. STEP 6: TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER on the VCR's front panel, or VCR on the remote to turn on the VCR. To set up the VCR, you will need to understand how to move through and change items in the on-screen menus. STEP 7: ACCESS THE MENUS The MENU-PROG and number buttons let you access, select and change menu items. For example, to change the AUTO PLAY setting, you would do the following: VCR Viewing Channel When using the IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV jacks to connect your VCR, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4. When using the audiolvideo jacks to connect your VCR, tune your TV to the TV's video input. 5 1. Press MENU.PROG todisplay the VCR MAIN MENU, 1 2 3 4 . 3. VCR MAIN MENU Timer Recordings ChanneLs Preferences Audio Press3 to display the PREFERENCESmenu. 1 2 3 .PREFERENCES Remote ControL: Auto PLay: Auto TV/VCR: 0 Exit VCR1 ON ON Press2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFR PREFERENCES -1 Remote ControL: 2 Auto PLay: 3 Auto TV/VCR: 0 VCR1 OFF ON Exit See Additional Set-Up Features for detailed information about the Auto Play feature. STEP 8: SET UP THE VCR Once you understand how to move around through the menus, go to the next section to set up your VCR. 6 SETUP FEATURES Below is a list of features up before time. you begin that you may, want using yourVCR to set. for the first I SETTING • Set upVCR Channel List (Auto Channel Search) UP THE VCR I _i _d • Set theTime and Date • Set the RemoteVCRI/VCR2 • Set the Auto Play feature • Set the Auto TV/VCR feature V feature V V V 7 USING,THE:MENUTO . :.- : _ SET UP FEATURES . You can set up features by using the menu system. The features you may want to set up before you begin using your VCR are explained _ in this section. VCRCHANNELS LIST Your VCR may have had a channel list preset at the factory. Even if your VCR has a list, it's possible that you may want to add or deletesome active. channels depending on whether they are If you use a cable box and/or digital satellite receiver to tune all channels exclusively, this step isn't necessary. To Auto Channel Search 1. Press MENUoPROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 1 2 3 4 2. VCR RAIN RENU Timer Record4ngs Channels Preferences Audio Press2 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS 1 Auto 2 AddlRelove Channel 3 S_gnat Seerch Channels TYpe: CABLE r On-Screen 0 Exit Menus Not all the VCR screens are shown in this manual when explaining the features. 3. Press 1 to begin Auto Channel Search. AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Auto Channel Search Use the Auto Channel Search feature to Now scanning channel 14 place all available channels in memory. If you ever change cable or antenna Press 8 any key to cancel signals, you may need to Auto Channel Search again. The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this takes about two to three minutes. The lowest channel is tuned once the search is complete. Now pressing CHANNELup or down should only select the active channels. To Add or Remove 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. , Press MENU.PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press2 to display the CHANNELS menu. 3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL channels up or down or number you want to remove ADD/REROVE CHANNELS Channel 115 is presently Press CLEAR Press RENU To Change the to to go to the CHANNELS Channel 115 is presently Press Press remove exit Signal buttons screen. Use or add. ADD/REROVE ADDED to CHANNELS 1NFO RENU REROVED to to add exit Type 1. Press MENUopROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 2 to display the CHANNELS menu. 3. Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CABLEand ANTENNA. n Selecting Channels The CHANNEL up and down buttons access those channels active in your VCR channel list. You can still access channels not in the channel list by using the number buttons on the remote. :9 SETTHE TIME AND DATE You will only need to set the time and date if you have not connected the VCR to a digital satellite receiver with a Digital AN cable. When connected, the VCR automatically receives date and time information from the digital satellite receiver each time it is turned on and off. This option will not appear in the Main Menu if the VCR is connected to a digital satellite receiver. 1. PressMENU-PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR 2. MENU Timer Recordings ChanneLs 3 Preferences 4 Audio 5 Set CLock Press 5 to display the SET CLOCK menu. SET TIRE Time --:-(hh:mm) Date --I--/-- Press . RAIN 1 2 AND MENU to Enter the data single-digit SET TIRE Time 12:34 Date 11/18/97 Press CLEAR Press MENU DATE cancel using the number numbers and follow AND buttons. Press 0 before the on-screen directions. DATE PR Tuesday to to correct set ..... [ Time/Date Display Pressing INFO on the remote displays the time and date on the screen. iO 1 ADDITIONAL SETUP FEATURES PREFERENCES MENU IN THE The features in this section are all accessedthrough PREFERENCESmenu. 1. the PressMENU,PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 1 2 3 4 2. VCR RAIN RENU Timer Recordings Channels Preferences Audio Press 3 to display the PREFERENCESmenu. PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: 2 Auto PLay: 3 Auto TV/VCR: 0 VCR1 ON ON Exi t Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up. REMOTE VCR1/VCR2 OPTION The VCR2oDVD button on the remote control lets you to control a second VCR. If you have a second compatible VCR that you would like to operate as "VCRI," set this VCR to respond to the VCR2.DVD button. Press 1 to select the Remote Control item. Then press the VCR2eDVD button to change. PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: i-2.Auto PLay: 3 Auto TVIVCR: PREFERENCES (Press 2 Auto VCR2 PLay: 3 TV/VCR: Auto • 0 _ Exit -i to Change) OFF OFF _= VCR2 OFF OFF L 11,0 Exit 11 This VCR will only respond to the remote's VCR2-DVD button. To change the remote setting back to VCR1, display the PREFERENCESmenu, press 1, and then press VCR1 on the remote. AUTO PLAY This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. Press2 to switch between ON or OFF. Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically when the tape is inserted. Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically. AUTO TV/VC R This feature controls whether the TVNCR switch changes automatically to the VCR mode, when the VCR is turned on. Press3 to switch between ON and OFF. Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode when the VCR isturned on or a cassette is inserted. This only applies if you connect the IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV jacks of your VCR and TV and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your 7_. 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. Auto TV/VCR Pressing TV,VCR will still switch between the VCR and TV mode. VCR mode: VCR indicator in the display panel lights. TV mode: VCR indicator turns off. 12 LEARN YOU THE STARTE D TheseVCR basics should begin enjoying control However, enhance playing a program there the more be enough Learning a recorded should are other enjoyment necessary to learn reading. yourVCR. functions, recording aren't BASICS TO GET the remote tape, and do just that. features of yourVCR, to get you started. about for you to yourVCR, that but they If you want just keep V VCR BASICS ¥ ¥ V ¥ i to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show.' _ i 13 Your backii_ remote hasa light huron (_) that glows in the dark. Pressthis button to light the buttons on the remote. The remote buttons remain lit when they are pressed within a few seconds of each other. When you finish, the light turns off automatically to conserve battery power. .; -Theremote . _ ;. L -_ • VCR .'• control iscapable of controlling your VCR and many additional components. SAT_CABLE Compatible VCR'DVD AUX ©© RCA, ProScan, and GE components work automatically. Other brands may require you to program the remote. Refer to Programming the Remote later in this manual for more details. _ REC r- -i PLAY FW_ STOP PAUSE INFO COMPON AUX Fg-i SEARCH ENT BUTTONS Used with PWR button to turn on a compatible RCA audio component, digital satellite receiver, or DVD player. PWR Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR. Also turns some compatible components SAT*_..J_BLE Turns on a compatible on and off. digital satellite receiver. Can be programmed to control different brands of receivers. Used with the PWR button to turn on a compatible cable box (if programmed) and sets the remote to control the device. TV Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV and sets the remote to control the TV. Also used with the PWR button to turn MUTE @®® ®@® ®®® INPUTo on a different brand of TV (if programmed) and sets the remote to control the TV. CLEAR VCR1 Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCR and sets the remote to control the VCR. VCR2*DVD @ ,_o_,, TV,VCRQ SPEED EDIT Turns on a second compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCR, laserdisc player, or DVD player, and sets remote to control the device. 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. EDIT Signals'two properly connected compatible VCRs to begin copying a tape. 14 GO BACK SLOW TRACKING F.ADV (Frame Advance) In standard VHS mode lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape is in pause. FWD (Forward) Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches forward through a tape during playback. GO BACK and then Switches between select another using the number BACK to switch between INFO two channels. the two Select one channel buttons. Press GO channels. Shows the status displays on the TV screen. INPUT! Selects between input the line inputs and the VCR's tuner. refers to the signal coming from the component to the audio/video Line connected input jacks on the back (LINE 1) or front (LINE 2) of the VCR. MENUoPROG Displays VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. Used to select a menu item or exit a menu. Numbers two holding two (0 through numbers. 1 until 9) Select a channel Select a cable channel 1 -- appears up to 99 by pressing over 99 by pressing and on the screen. Then press the other numbers. PAUSE Pauses playback return to playback PLAY PWR or recording. Press PAUSE again to or recording. Plays a tape. Turns off the VCR when the remote is set to control the VCR. REC Starts VCR recording. REV Rewinds the tape when backward through SEARCH Displays when During playback, each press of the button the tape 60 seconds of recorded material. slow-motion playback Stops the current or fast forward. VCR function in Visual SPEED In standard VHS mode selects a recording or SLp). rewind, Searches playback. Index and Go-To Search menus on TV screen SLOW + AND - Used to activate standard VHS mode. STOP recording. the VCR is stopped. a tape during VCR is stopped. advances Also used for express speed (SP such as record, playback, Search in D-VHS Visual search, slow frame advance standard motion, are available Mode and only in VHS mode. In D-VHSmode, a still picture is displaye d during forward/reverse search, while the tape time counter position. displayed indicates A still picture when tape is also , _ the VCR i s paused: 15 TRACKING Up or Dower Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during standard VHS play, slow motion, or pause. Reduces picture "jitter" during stop-action VCR sxr.c_.._ playback. TVoVCR from Switches the picture the VCR or cable/antenna signal so that it either ®o comes system. I_ DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER FUNCTION SEARCH BU'FFONS CLEAR Removes the on-screen displays and returns to normal program viewing. GO BACK Moves selected channels. previous screen. MUTE you back and forth between your last two In the menu system, returns you to the INFO Brings up the on-screen channel banner. Press again to get program details. GO BACK ®® ®@ ®® INI_JTo @ CLEAR MENU,PROG 33/,VCRo SPEED Displays the digital satellite receiver's menus, lets you select menu items, or exit the menus. MOVE (arrow ® ® ® buttons) ,.,ov A EDrT Used to move the on-screen highlight up, down, right, or left. SLOW PWR Turns the digital satellite receiver off. TV.VC:R Switches the picture signal between the satellite receiver and the cable/antenna system. UNIVERSAL TV FUNCTION BU'BIONS These TV function buttons work with many different brands of TVs. Remember, you may need to program the remote to control your TV. C:HAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the TV's channel memory. MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level. 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. PWR Turns the TV off. VOL Up and 16 Down Raises and lowers sound of TV. TRACKING RCA, GE, AND PROSCAN TV FUNCTION BUTFONS Along with the universal buttons listed above, these buttons offer additional control over many RCA, GE, and ProScan TVs. CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen. GO BACK Switches between two channels on TVs. Select one channel and then select another using the number buttons. Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels. INFO Shows TV's status displays on the TV screen. INPUT Selects between the TV's line input(s) and tuner. MENU-PROG Displays the TV's MAIN MENU and is used to select menu items or to exit a menu. MOVE (arrow buttons) Lets you move through the TV's menus, enter data, and change settings of selected features. SEARCH Turns on the TV's Commercial Skip feature. SLOW + and - Used with some RCA, GE, and ProScan TV menus to.select and adjust features. TV-VCR Switches between different antenna leads, if your TV has more than one. PLAYING 1. A TAPE Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel The TV buttons may not control all features of all models of RCAo (3, 4, or TV's video input). 2. 1 TV Buttons ProScanoand GE TVs. Insert a tape in the VCR. r Auto Play If the Auto Play feature is set to ON when you insert a tape in the VCR, • Press FWD or REV to position the tape. • Press PLAY (if necessary) to begin tape play. • , Press PAUSE for stop action. • Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the " :picture, • if necessary (stanclard VHS mode only). Press STOPto sto p PlaYback. playback begins automatically (if the safety tab on the cassette is removed).. • Pause If you pause' the vcR automatically switches from paiJse to' st_p a_er a minute to reduce tape wear. 1 1•7 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 (PWR on the remote) and the VCR will turn off after rewinding. TAPE EJ ECT Press EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape. TapeSpeeds Standard STANDARD VHS RECORDING VHS Mode SP (Standard Play) Gives the best quality If you want to record something use basic recording. 1. that you're watching, you can fewer programs recording, but can be recorded on the tape. Special effects Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEEDbutton remote (see margin note for information settings). on the about tape speed such as pause, slow motion, picture search, and frame advance work well when you play back tapes recorded in this speed. . 3. Press the RECORD button to begin recording. Press STOP to stop recording. Your VCR is capable If you just want to pause the recording (during a commercial, STOR LP (Long Play) for a short time for instance), press PAUSE instead of tapes recorded of playing record in the LP speed. SLP (Super Long Play) Gives three times the recording of tapes recorded effects CH ECK TH E SAFETY TAB option you use, you need to make sure there is a tape in the VCR, and that the tape's safety tab is in work well when recorded in SP. Special Cassette If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over the tape, simply cover the hole with vinyl tape. 18 advance you play back tapes in this speed. Recording place. You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab removed. Safety Tab time such as pause, slow motion, picture search, and frame No matter which recording back in LP. You cannot Time SP SLP T-120 2Hr 6Hr T-160 2Hr 40Min 8Hr D-VHS Mode Only one speed is offered in D-VHS mode. At this speed, a DF-300 cassette records for 5 hours; a DF-420 cassette for 7 hours. SEVERAL Now that RECORDING you've gone through steps to operate different Recording • yourVCR, recording to suit your OPTIONS the necessary rll explain features that _,: the are available needs. Features: Recording (explained in VCR Basics section) • Digital Recording • Express • Timer • Timer Recording Receiver using a Digital • Broadcast or Second Audio • Copying ¥ mode) Recording 4 Recording Program • (D-VHS Stereo Satellite RECORDING V Audio (SAP) Only Recording and EditingTapes ¥ 19 RECORD I N G FEATU RES There are three ways to record programs. Both standard VHS and D-VHS recordings may be made with each method. • .... Recording lets you press one button to start recording a ;.. program (standard VHS)._ standard VHS mode records Conventional video and Hi-Fi audio tracks, and is completely compatible with other VHS _ recorders; (See VCR Basicsfor instructions.) D-VHS mode records high-quality digital video and audio data directly from a digital satellite system or other compatible component. A special Digital AN cable is used to carry the digital signal between the VCR and receiver. Your VCR also relies on the receiver to decode the digital signal during playback, so the components must remain connected at all times. Express Recording lets you start recording a program you are watching, and then set the VCR to automatically stop recording after a designated period of time. This method works identically in both standard VHS and D-VHS modes. Timer Recording lets yoU automatically start and stop recording at a predetermined time. You can program the VCR directly, or use your digital satellite receiver's timers to record Satellite programming. D-VHS RECORDING Whenmakinga recorrding of a satellite broadcast, you might find it easier to use the digital satellite receiver's menus, guides, and one-touch recording features Consult your receiver's instruction manual for more details However, you can also operate the VCR directly to make a digital recording from a satellite broadcast. This is very similar to making a standard VHS recording. 1. In STOP mode, press D-VHS on the VCR's front mode is turned on when the button panel. D-VHS Caution: is lit up. The unauthorized 2. . 4. 20 Press INPUT on the remote or VCR until "dL1" appears in the satellite VCR's front programs, panel display. Press RECORD to begin recording Press STOP to stop recording. materials of others. broadcasts, or other recording of television copyrighted may infringe the rights Conditions for D-VHS Recording Regardless of whether or not you initiate a D-VHS recording from the digital satellite receiver or VCR0 several conditions must be met in order for a digital recording to be made: • A D-VHS compatible cassette is loaded (see note on using S-VHS videocassettes). • The Digital AN connection is complete. • D-VHS mode is selected. • When a recording is initiated from the VCR, LINE 1 must be selected as the input; dL1 (digital line 1) appears in the front panel display. • The digital satellite receiver is turned on and tuned to the channel you want to record. • The recording is authorized by the digital satellite system (e.g., not copy-protected). If these conditions are not met, the VCR will attempt standard VHS recording, the VCR. as long as a videocassette to make a is loaded in Using S-VHS Cassettes for EXPRESS RECORDING Use express recording remaining portion D-VHS Recording (XPR) Professional or high-grad e S-VHS videocassettes can be used for D-VHS when you want to quickly record the of the program you are watching. recordings, though the recording 1. Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEEDbutton remote. 2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording. 3. Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the recording duration. REC Ch 13 0:01:23 Rec If a D-VHS recording Ch Record quality may be affected bythe quality of tape used. on the is made using a low-quality S-VHS tape, the recording may produce momentary picture freezes during playback due to brief losses of data. 13 Length 0:00 Express Recording SLP Press REC tO Express recording setlength Each time you press the RECORD button, you increase:the recording "t _,'k_::; L_.:', time 30 minutes;(Ul_;t0 4 h'6urs). l._, _.:..,. The VCR continues _-'_ "_, _ :'_--,_J_f i) _. i _'"_ :',:_ ,_ , . . . ......... to record for the amount of time y0u ihdicate, ,and,then, automatica!!y is a great way to _ taPe the last quarter of the game, or "the last part of a movie When you have to leave. J:_'' ...... -,,..,_ 1_...,:,_ _ "" ':_ _Tostop_an express _cording. press VCR1 and then STOP. turns off. t 21 TIMER RECORDING You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs. 1. Press MENUmPROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR HAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings 2 Channels 3 Preferences 4 Audio 2. Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TZBER 3. RECORDINGS 1 Create a 2 Review Existing New 0 Extt Program Progs. Press 1 to Create a New Program. How often shoutd program record? 4. this 1 2 3 4 OneTime Daily (every day) Weekdays (H-F) Weekly (Once per 0 Cancel week) The clock must be set correctly--which Select how often you want the program to record. Program 1 Channel (One Time) Time End Start Time Date Tape Speed RENU is automatic if your VCR is connected to a digital satellite receiver. Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program. -- Start Press Timer Recording Information --:---/--/-- PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you SLP to cancel have entered two programs where the times overlap. The TIMER indicator appears in the 5. Enter the data for the program with the number buttons. The data includes the channel number (press INPUT to select the line _inpu t or dL1), start time including AM or PM, and end time. The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock._'Boththe date and speed can be changed. "' __" _ .... " " 22 display when you turn off the VCR and a timer recording has been set. It flashes if there is no tape in the VCR. For cable box application, turn it on and tune it tothe channel yOu want to record before the recording is tO begin. Review the information . to make sure it is correct, and then press MENUePROG to save. Program 1 (One Channel 03 Start Time End Time) Time Start Date Tape Speed Cable 08:00 PR 09:30 PM 10/24/97 FRI 1 has been Remember to recordable turn the tape VCR off the program saved insert a and before start time. SLP I=SP 2=SLP Press CLEAR Press MENU STOPPING Program to correct to save Press A TIMER MENU to continue RECORDING To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an express recording): 1. Press VCR1 on the remote or POWER on the front panel. 2. Press STOR REVIEWING AND CLEARING PROGRAMS To review programs that you have already set up: 1. Press2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER 2. RECORDINGS 1 Create a 2 Review Existing New 0 Exit Program Progs. Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen. Program 1 (One Time) r Channel Start End . 104 Time Time Start Date Tape Speed CABLE 12:00 01:30 Using the timer AR AM 10/24/97 Fri to make a D-VHS recording SLP PressCLEAR to erase or MENU.PROG to see the next If you are setting the VCR's timer to make a digital recording, be sure the conditions for D-VHS recording are met (see D-VHS Recording earlier in program. this section). Press CLEAR Press MENU to for delete next prog 23 TIMER RECORDING USING When your VCR is connected can program timer is probably recording A DSS® RECEIVER to a compatible DSS®receiver, you recordings with the receiver itself. In fact, this the easiest way to make a standard or D-VHS of a satellite program. These are basic instructions. Consult your satellite system's user's guide for more details. 1. Select TIMERS from Main Menu. 2. Select a Timer (1-8) and then use the arrow keys to complete the on-screen sentence. . Choose the type of recording digital . you want to make, either or analog. Choosing analog allows you to set the recording standard play (SP) or super-long If you choose digital, speed: play (SLP). make sure that a D-VHS compatible videocassette is loaded in the VCR before the program is set to run. The on-screen preference you set in the timer (analog or digital) will automatically setting for the particular 5. override the front panel D-VHS event. When the sentence is complete, Your VCR must be turned to start recording. select RUN TIMER. off at the time the program is set On-screen icons are an easy way to understand the timers. DSS® is a registered trademark Electronics Corp. 24 of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes (_ indicates the timer is set. _ a pay-per_view program. ndicates a the timerconflict. is set for indicates timer Conflicting Timers Occasionally you may accidentally set timer recording programs that occur at the same time. Timer conflicts may occur between two programs initiated with the digital satellite receiver, the VCR, or a combination of the two. When a conflict occurs, the components will warn you of the problem, but will not take any action to avoid or eliminate it. • When a conflict occurs while you are setting timer programs with the digital satellite receiver, this icon is displayed: ® • When a conflict occurs while you are setting timer programs with the VCR, this screen appears: PROGRAMS OVERLAP VCR - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SAT - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Review programs select one Press MENU and to delete. to exit. If you don't change any of the programs, the VCR will record the program with the earlier start time in its entirety, ignoring the beginning of the second. After the first program is complete, the VCR will record what remains of the second (unless it is a payper-view program, or is copy protected). Editing or Cancelling • a TimerRecording From the TIMERS screen, select the Timer you want to edit or cancel. To edit the timer, use the arrow keys, then select RUN TIMER. To cancel the timer, select CLEAR TIMER. To record the program on a daily or weekly basis, edit that program's timer. 2Y RECORDING (SECOND BROADCAST AUDIO STEREO TV OR SAP 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). ° 3. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. 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 the SPEED button on the remote to select a recording speed. The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen. 5. Select the channel or line input to be recorded. 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 HZ-FZ 0 Exit PLayback: 7. Press RECORD to start recording. 8. PressSTOP when you are finished. RECORDING AUDIO ONLY Audio You can record audio only from another audio source connected FRONT Connection OF VCR to the AUDIO IN (R and L) jacks on the front or back of the VCR. This example uses the LINE 2 jacks on the VCR's front panel. 1. Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the line input (LINE 1 or LINE 2). The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN jacks. 2. Use SPEEDon the remote to select the recording 3. Start audio source playing 4. Press STOP when you are finished. speed. and press RECORD to begin. BACK OF AMPLIFIER 26 I RECEIVER 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 With two VCRs, you can copy and edit tapes. Three methods are described in this section--two D-VHS. Editing With the for standard VHS0 and one for AutoEdit Feature AutoEdit allows you to control the playback and recording VCRs in sync from one remote. To use AutoEdit, both VCRs must be equipped 1. with the feature. Set the playback VCR to respond to VCR1, and the recording VCR to respond to VCR2,DVD on the remote. Refer to . Programming the Remote for details. 2. Connect the VCRs using the diagram below. 3. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV's video input). r . If you are using coaxial cables for the connection, recording VCR to channel 3 or 4_the tune Two VCR Connection one selected on the CABLE BOX playback VCR. If you are using audio/video recording cables, select LINE on the VCR. Playback VCR (VCR1) 5. Insert the tape you want to copy into playback VCR. Insert a OlGffAt blank tape with its safety tab in place into recording VCR. 6. R_UD/O10,O VIDE ANT. PressVCR2.DVD on the remote to control recording VCR. PressREC, then PAUSE to set the VCR to record. 7. AN PressVCR1 on the remote to control playback VCR. Use FWD, REV, and PLAY to locate the point where you want to begin ,,, RecordingVCR {VCR2oDVD)) ] "l_ / copying, then press PAUSE. 8. Press EDIT on the remote. 9. PressEDIT again to stop the VCRs. 10. The VCRs will begin copying Repeat steps 7-9 for each additional segment you want to copy." OR " 27 Editing Manually If both your VCRs are not equipped with AutoEdit, you will need to edit the tapes manually. 1. Follow steps 2-5 in the AutoEdit section. 2. Locate the segment you want to copy on the playback VCR. Pause the tape at this location. 3. Press RECORD on the 4. Press PAUSE on both VCRs to begin copying. 5. Press PAUSE on both VCRs to stop copying. 6. Locate the next segment to copy on the playback VCR. 7. Press PAUSE on both VCRs to copy the next segment. Dubbing recording VCR, then PAUSE. D-VHS Recordings You can make high quality copies of D-VHS tapes using the digital AN cable. Since this is a digital signal, there will be virtually no difference between the quality of the original and the copy. 1. Set the playback VCR to be controlled as VCR1 by the remote. The recording VCR should be set to be controlled as VCR2. 2. _ Connect the digital A/V cable to both VCRs. 3. . Make sure both VCRs are loaded with D-VHS tapes. For the playback VCR, press and hold VCR1 on the remote, then press the D-VHS button on the VCR'sfront panel. The D-VHS light will come on and "dub" will appear in the front panel display. , For the recording VCR, press and hold VCR2 on the remote, then press the D-VHS button on the VCR's front panel. The D-VHS light will come on and "dub" the front panel display. will appear in 6. Confirm that "dub" appears in the displays of both VCRs. If not, repeat steps 4 and/or 5. 7. Press PLAY on the playback VCR and RECORD on the recording VCR to begin dubbing. No picture will be visible on the TV screen while dubbing :takes place. ': 8. To stop dubbing, press STOP on the remote or either of the .,. VCRs....... 28 Caution: The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts, television programs, or other copyrighted materials may infringe of others. the rights Satellite programming may be copy protected. If you attempt to make a D-VHS dub of a protected program, the D-VHS button on the VCR's front panel will flash and the message "Dubbing Not Allowed" appears on-screen. CONTROL YOUR OTH ER COMPONENTS... The remote several satellite can be programmed components, receiver, player, or RCA Initially, an RCA, digital cable box, laser disc player, DVD audio the remote component. is programmed GE, or ProScanTV receiver.You manufacturer's to control such as a television, to control or digital will need to program brands. ¥ satellite other V V PROGRAMMING REMOTE I THE V V 29 NG TH E REMOTE ;.'_.:_,_ .: '._- ,; • ,_,_;_:_-, _ .-._:_..'_._: _ ._.: 7, : " .::_ _. .... . The:_remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, ProScan, and GE TVs. You may program the remote to control other manufacturers' brands. PROGRAMMINC, THE REMOTE TO CONTROL ATV 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. 3. Press and hold the TV button on the remote. 4.. Enter the code from the code list. , 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 in the list. OPERATE THE TV After you set up the remote, see which buttons operate your TV. 1:1_;oint 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 PWR 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. This remote may not operate all models of the brands that are shown. Note the difference between and displays to see which 30 VCR on-screen one the remote the TV is operating. TVCodes Brand Code A-Mark ............................................ 102 Admiral .................................... 005,114 Amtron ............................................ 064 Akai .......................................... 002,103 Anam ........................................ 104,105 Anam National ........................ 038,106 AOC ..................... 011,019,027,088,107 Bell & Howell ........................... 005,013 Candle ............................... 011,027,033 Citizen ........................ 011,027,033,064 Colortyme ......................... 011;027,084 Concerto .................................. 011,027 ContedCony ........ 036,037,040,042,064 Craig ................................................ 064 Curtis Mathes ......................... 000,011, ........................................... 015,027,037 CXC .................................................. 064 Daewoo ............... 011,019,027,112,116 Daytron .................................... 011,027 Dimensia ......................................... 000 Electrohome .............. 006,011,014,027 ........................................... 038,061,068 Emerson 011,026,027,028,029,030,031, ............... 032,037,042,053,064,065,067, ............... 075,076,078,079,094,095,096 Envision ................................... 011,027 Fisher ......................... 017,021,039,041 Funai ............................................... 064 GE ....................... 000,008,009,011,012, ............... 027,038,068,086,089,091,116 Goldstar ............. 003,004,006,011,019, ........................................... 027,037,050 Hallmark .................................. 011,027 Hitachi ......... 009,011,027,036,037,040, ............... 047,048,063,080,094,097,098 Infinity ............................................ 013 JBL ................................................... 013 JC Penney .................. 000,008,011,019, ...................... 027,040,068,077,086,088 Jensen ...................................... 011,027 JVC ...................... 012,024,036,037,040, ........................................... 048,051,074 Kawasho .......................... 002, 011,027 Kenwood ................... 006,011,014,027 Kloss Novabeam ...................... 035,043 KTV .................................................. 078 Loewe .............................................. 013 Luxman .................................... 011,027 LXI ................ 000,013,018,021,023,054 Magnavox ... 006,007,010,011,013,016, ........ 027,033,035,043,049,066,087,089 Marantz ...................... 011,013,027,069 • Memorex ........................................ 005 . MGA ................... 006,011,014,019,022, ............................. 027,041,056,061,068 Brand Code Mitsubishi .......... 006,011,014,019,022, ............... 027,041,055,056,061,068,108 MTC ................................... 011,019,027 Multivision ..................................... 081 NAD .......................................... 018,023 NEC ............... 011,014,019,027,038,084 Panasonic ............ 012,013,038,086,111 Philco ... 006,007,010,011,013,016,019, ........ 027,033,035,037,038,043,087,089 Philips ......... 002,006,007,010,011,013, ........ 016,033,035,037,038,043,066,073 Pioneer ......... 011,027,045,062,093,113 Portland ..................... 011,019,027,037 ProScan ........................................... 000 Proton ........................ 011,027,037,072 Quasar ........................ 012,038,092,111 Radio Shack ....... 000,021,025,036,037, ........................................... 059,064,078 RCA ..................... 000,006,011,019,027, ........ 034,038,044,046,088,100,101,109 Realistic .......................................... 021 Sampo ...................................... 011,027 Samsung ............ 006,011,014,015,019, ............................. 027,036,037,077,110 Sanyo ........... 017,021,039,056,057,058 Scott .................................. 028,037,064 Sears ..... 000,006,011,014,017,018,021, .. 023,027,039,040,041,051,071,083,095 Sharp .................. 011,020,025,027,037, ............................. 052,053,059,060,108 Signature .......................... 005,094,108 Sony ................................................ 002 Soundesign ....................... 011,027,033 Sylvania ...... 006,007,010,011,013,016, ........ 027,033,035,043,049,066,087,089 Symphonic ........................ 064,076,115 Tatung ............................................. 038 Technics ........................................... 012 Techwood ................................. 011,027 Teknika ............... 011,019,027,033,036, ........................................... 037,040,066 Telecaption ..................................... 090 TMK .......................................... 011,027 Toshiba ............... 018,021,023,027,040, .................................... 071,077,085,090 Universal .................................. 008,009 Victor .............................................. 051 Vidtech ..................................... 019,027 Wards .................. 000,005,006,007,008 ....... 009,010,011,013,019,025,027,028, ............... 035,043,059,066,076,082,089 Yamaha ...................... 006,014,019,027 Zenith ................................ 001,099,114 31 P ROG RAMMI N_ _TH E R EMOTE TOCOI_IT AN AUXI LIARY RO Liiii..... COMPONENT Your remote can be programmed _to operate RCAI ProScan, and Dimensia brand auxiliary equipment, player, tape player, turntable, amplifier, such as a radio, CD digital satellite receiver, or DVD player. 1. Turn on the component to be programmed. 2. Look up your component's 3. Press and hold the AUX button _. 4. Enter the three-digit 5. Release the AUX button code number on the codelist. code from the code list. and press PWR or CHAN up or down to see if the audio component remote commands. OPERATING THE AUXILIARY After you have programmed responds to the COMPONENT your remote, see which buttons will operate your component. 1. Point the remote at the component and press AUX. If it does not turn on, press AUX and then PWR. 2. You may want to experiment to see which buttons will operate your component. Try pressing buttons, such as PLAY, REV, and FWD. For instance, the PLAY button functions as MENUoSELECT for a DVD player. Auxiliary Component RCAJProScan/Dimensia AM/FM ................................ 003 Auxiliary Component ........ 004 CD ........................................ 007 DVD ..................................... 010 • Phono .................................. 005 Digital Satellite Receiver .. 008 Tape 1 ............................ ..... .006 Tape 2 .................................. 009 m . rThis:r_mote may not operate all ......._' l models of the brands that are shown. 32 PROGRAMMINGTHEI, CONTROL DVD REMOTE TO ,_....... A LASER DISC PLAYER OR PLAYER ......................... The VCR2oDVD button on the remote is programmed to control a VCR set to respond to the VCR2 button or an RCA, ProScan, or GE laser disc player. If you have an RCA, ProScan, or GE DVD player, you can program the VCR2.DVD button to operate it. 1. Turn on the component. 2. Look up your component and its code number in the code list on the right. 3. Press and hold the VCR2oDVD button on the remote. 4. Enter the three-digit code from the code list. 5. Release the VCR2oDVD button, and press PWR. If the component turns off, setup is complete. NOte: For DVD control, the PLAY button functions as SELECT.The MENU button brings up the DVD disc menu. OPERATE TH E COMPONENT After you have set up your remote, see which button will operate 1. it. Point the remote at the component, and press VCR2oDVD. If it does not turn on, press VCR2oDVD and then PWR. . You may want to experiment operate your component. to see which buttons Try pressing buttons, will such as CHAN up or down. I VCR ....................................... 037 Laser Disc Player ................. 037 RCA, ProScan, and GE Codes DVD Player .......................... 078 1 models of the brands that are shown. This remote may not operate all 1 33 _ "]" FI ...... "T "} Digital Satellite PROG RAMMI NG TH E REMOTE CONTROL A DIGITAL RECEIVER OR CABLE BOX TO SATELLITE digital satellite receiver. If you have another brand of digital satellite receiver or cable box with its own remote, you may be able to use the VCR's remote to operate it. 1. Turn on the cable box or digital satellite receiver. 2. Look up the brand and its code number(s) in the code list on the right. 3. Press and hold the SAToCABLE button on the remote. 4. Enter the three digit code form the code list. 5. Release the SAToCABLE button and press PWR or CHAN up or down to see if the cable box or receiver responds to the remote commands. OPERATE A CABLE BOX OR DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER After you have set up your remote, see which buttons will operate your cable box or digital satellite receiver. 1. . Point the remote at the box or digital receiver, and press SAToCABLE and then PWR. You may want to experiment to see which buttons will operate your cable box or digital satellite receiver. Try pressing buttons, such as CHAN up or down. I Receiver Codes RCA/ProScan/GE ......................... 000 _: Sony ....................... ,,..., ..... ,.....,..095 Toshiba ......................... .............. 096 Panasonic ................................... 097 Cable The remote is programmed to control an RCA, GE, or ProScan ]-I Box Codes ABC ........................... 022,046,053,054 Anvision ................................. 007,008 Cablestar ................................ 007,008 Diamond ....................................... 056 Eagle ....................................... 007,008 Eastern International ................... 002 General Instrument ............. 004,00S, ............. 015,023,024,025,030,036,046 Hamlin ............... 003,012,013,034,048 Hitachi ............................. 037,043,046 Jerrold ..................... 004,005,015,023, 024,025,030,036,045,046,047,062,065 Macom .................................... 037,043 Magnavox ............... 007,008,019,021, ............. 026,028,029,032,033,040,041 NSC ................................................ 009 Oak .................................. 001,016,038 Oak Sigma ..................................... 016 Panasonic ................. 003,027,039,061 Philips ........ 007,008,019,021,026,028, ........................... 029,032,033,040,041 Pioneer ............................ 018,020,044 Randtek .................................. 007,008 RCA .................................. 000,027,060 Regal ............................... 003,012,013 Regency .................................. 002,033 Samsung ....................................... 044 Scientific Atlanta003,022,0350063,064 Signature ...................................... Sprucer .......................................... Starcom ......................................... 046 027 046 Stargate 2000 ............................... 058 Sylvania .................................. 011,059 Teknika .......................................... 006 Texscan ............................ 010,011,059 Tocom ................ 017,021,049,050,055 Unika ............................... 031,032,041 Viewstar ........... 007,008,019,021,026, .................... 028,029,032,033,040,041 Warner Amex ................................ 044 Zenith ....................... 014,042,057,061 models of themay brands that are all shown. This remote not operate 34 1 FEATURES TO ENHANCE VCR OPERATION • Picture Search • Tracking • Time Counter • On-Screen • Audio • AudioTape ¥ Options V Displays Reception V Playback V V 16 OTH I ER FEATURES ¥ 35 PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONS The most basic way to search during playback is using the FORWARD (FWD) and REVERSE(REV) buttons. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. FORWARD AND REVERSE SEARCH In standard VHS mode, you can search a tape during playback. Sound is turned off during picture search. Search works best for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed. Searching with the Remote 1. Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse. 2. Press FWD or REV again, or press PLAY to return to normal playback. Searching with the VCR Use the shuttle ring on the VCR's front panel to search either direction. Visual search occurs when the VCR is in play mode. 1. Turn and hold the shuttle ring clockwise toward FWD to search forward. 2. Turn and hold the shuttle ring counterclockwise to search in reverse. 3. Release the shuttle ring to return to playback toward REV SLOW MOTION In standard the VHS mode, play-pause mode. you can view a tape in slow motion Slow motion works best for tapes from recorded at the SP or SLP speed. 1. Press PAUSE to "freeze" the action. Then press SLOW+ (FWD) or SLOW- (REV) to begin slow-motion 2. 3. displayed when the VCR is paused. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture. Insert Tape Press PLAY to return to normal playback. Don't forget to insert a recorded tape when attempting to use the search features. The VCR switches automatically to stop after a few minutes. 36 playback. from slow-motion playback 1 COMMERCIAL SCAN (SEARCH BUTTON) This is useful for skipping commercials or short program segments. This feature is available both in standard VHS and D-VHS modes. • PressSEARCH once during playback to advance the tape approximately 60 seconds of recorded material. • Press PLAY to cancel commercial scan and return to normal playback. FRAME ADVANCE In standard VHS mode, frame advance lets you view one-stop action frame after another during playback. Frame advance works best for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed. 1. Press PAUSE to "freeze" 2. Press F.ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene. 3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback. INDEX the action. SEARCH In both standard VHS and DoVHS modes, the VCR has a "VHS Index Search System" that automatically INDEX 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 Press to begin OR REV SEARCH OR FMD scanning enter index a specific numben Ppess SEARCH reverse from the location you are on the tape. To Search: 1. Press STOP. 2. Press SEARCH on the remote until the INDEX SEARCH menu to exit appears on the TV screen. 37 . 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 INDEX SEARCH Searching for index number 12 correct an entry. . Press FORWARD (FWD) to search forward or REVERSE(REV) to search in reverse. The VCR will locate your index mark Press STOP to cancel and begin playback. If you did not enter a specific index number, the VCR will locate the next index mark and begin playback. 5. Press STOP to stop 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 minutes or less. • The first index mark on the tape when you start at the beginning GO-TO of a recorded segment of five of the tape. SEARCH GO-TO SEARCH In both standard VHS and D-VHS modes, the Go-To search feature enables the VCR to quickly locate a counter reading anywhere on the tape. 1. Press STOR 2. Press SEARCH on the remote until the GO-TO SEARCH menu appears on the screen. 3. Press number buttons to enter the hour(s) and/or minutes of the counter reading you want the VCR to "go to". Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry. 38 4. Press FORWARD (FWD) or REVERSE(REV) to begin searching. 5. Press STOP to stop Go-To searching. Current Press Press tape 2:17:25 REV or -:--:00 SEARCH counter FWD to to exit is go to TRACKI NG Your VCR has automatic tracking.which removes the streaks or snow from the picture. Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a tape, turn on the VCR, or the speed changes during playback. Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR. Just use the TRACKING buttons to remove the streaks or snow. During playback, the tracking level meter (with a number) will appear in the VCR's display. 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 the PLAY button on the remote during playback, or eject the tape and reinsert it. 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 VCR. For example, if you record a 30-minute Hours program at the beginning of the tape and you want to go to the end of that program to begin another recording, 0:30:00 the tape is ejected from 1 Rinutes Seconds you would: 1. Press INFO twice on the remote to display the time counter. 2. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00. 3. Press FORWARD (FWD) to forward counter reads 0:30:00. . Press STOR This is the approximate the tape until the time end of the program. (You may want to press PLAY to verify.) Now, you can begin recording . at this spot. Press INFO to remove the time counter from the screen and return to the normal display mode. 39 ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS The INFO button shows the status of the VCR (STOP, PLAY, . Stop Ch OS 0:30:00 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 all of the on-screen displays. These will 11118/97 automatically time out after a few seconds 2. Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain on the screen. This display does not time out automatically. 3. Pressing INFO a third time disables the on-screen displays. This feature prevents you from accidently recording on- Tue 01:30PM On-screendisplay _imes dUO 2 0:30:00 screen displays while copying tapes. 4. Press INFO to see all of the on-screen displays again. These on-screen recording displays do not appear or playing when the VCR is back in D-VHS mode. screen displays are generated by the digital Instead, satellite Time counter only (does not time out) onreceiver. 3 ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS IN D-VHS MODE D-VHS recordings from a digital satellite receiver contain the program's original on-screen data, so the display is nearly identical to that of a live satellite broadcast. Note that the VCR's playback 40 mode and time counter are included in the display. On-screen display off SLP AUDIO SET-UP FEATURES The audio setup 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. PressMENUePROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR 1 2 3 6 2. MAIN MENU Timer Record+ngs ChanneLs Preferences Audio Press 4 to display the AUDIO menu. AUDIO i 2 Reception: Tape PLayback: O Exit STEREO HI-FI 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 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. When you press INFO, the STEREO indicator screen of channels broadcasting appears on- in stereo. Select MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is too noisy. Select SAP to record a second audio program instead of the normal audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks. When you press INFO, the SAP indicator broadcasting appears on-screen of channels a second audio program. 41 TAPE PLAYBACK In standard VHS mode, the VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape. Hi-Fi sound is recorded on: 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 amplifier/receiver feature using the audio/video or jacks. The Tape Playback lets you select which audio you play back. • Select HI-FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi-Fi track and for normal use. • Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural track, such as a second audio program, (SAP) or a dubbed voice-over. • 42 Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both the linear track and the Hi-Fi track, sound-on-sound. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE CO N N ECTI N G COM PO N ENTS ¥ Protect • Your Connect Components all components from before Power plugging Surges any power cords into the wall outlet. Always turn off the TV and other you connect or disconnect Position Cables Interference Insert • Place the audio/video panel connect • to Avoid all cable plugs firmly instead before any cables. Correctly • components Audio Hum or into their jacks. cables to the sides of the TV's back of straight down the middle after you V your components. Try not to coil any twin-lead • from the audio/video V cables and keep them away cables as much as possible. Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your unit. Protect • Your Components Do not block ventilation Arrange from • Do not stack components. • Allow components • when freely. placing your I CON N ECTIO N S in a stand. Place an amplifier other so that air can circulate ventilation the stand so heated around Overheating holes in any of the components. the components adequate V or satellite receiver air rising from on the top shelf of it will not flow components. 43 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. O RFJack 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 Audio/Video Jacks and Cables input. (RCA-type) The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and sound quality, and can be used if your TV has audio/video input jacks. These jacks must be used for stereo sound. The VCR audio/video jacks are color coded (yellow white for left audio). for video, red for right audio, Audio/Video Jack If your TV has only one input for audio (mono), you may need a Y-adapter channels. Digital and 0 Audio/Video The Digital AudioNideo Connector to hear sound from both and Cable cable connects the VCR to a digital satellite receiver or other compatible components. This connection lets you record and play back digital programming with virtually no loss in picture and sound quality. When connecting this cable, make sure the connector oriented in the jack. 44 is correctly D-VHS Jack CHOOSING A VCR CONNECTION Three different connection scenarios are described in this section. Each is dependent on the number and type of jacks your TV has, and assumes you will be connecting a digital satellite receiver to the VCR in order to take full advantage of D-VHS recording and playback. Choose the scenario that need to connect best matches additional refer to the instruction components manual that your TV's input jacks. If you not shown came with that in the diagrams, 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, I highly recommend using them to get even better picture quality and stereo sound when recording and playing back videotapes. more Convenient operation These connections give you by not having to share the TV's antenna signal. DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE AUTO TV/VCR FEATURE The TV/VCR switch controls whether from the VCR or the TV. the picture signal is coming You can change the setting manually by using the TV-VCR button on the remote or you can set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON when using only IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV jacks and OFF when using the AUDIONIDEO output jacks--so when the VCR is turned on. your TV signal is not interrupted 45 BEST PICTURE AND SOUND QUALITY To use this connection you must have: • A TV that has two sets of A/V inputs and an S-Video jack. • Coaxial cables, A/V cables, Digital A/V cable, and S-Video cable. This connection provides: • Highest quality receiver. • Stereo picture sound from from your VCR and satellite the VCR and satellite receiver. To connect: • Connect coaxial cables as shown. • Connect Audio/Video • Connect Digital • Connect S-Video cables as shown. A/V cable as shown cable as shown. Using This Connection • In the VCR's Preferences menu, set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF To watch VCR programming: 1. Tune TVto 2. Play a tape, or change To watch LINE IN 2. digital channels satellite system on the VCR's tuner. programming: CABLE,CABLE 1. Tune TV to S-VIDEO INPUT. 2. Tune digital system to desired channel. To watch 1. antenna or cable programming: Tune TV to desired channel. TV to cable 2. satellite box output Or, use the VCR's tuner To record one program 46 BOX OR_ANTENNA (if you use a cable box, tune channel--usually while the TV is tuned and watch a program channel 1. Begin recording features. 2. Press TV and select a different 3 or 4.) to LINE IN 2. another: using one of the recording channel on the TV. @ SATELLITE SIGNAL VERY GOOD PICTURE AND SOUND QUALITY To use the connection you must have: • A TV that has a set of A/V inputs. • Coaxial cables, A/V cables, and a Digital AN cable. This connection provides: • Very good picture quality from your VCR and satellite receiver. • Stereo sound from the VCR and satellite receiver. To connect: • Connect • Connect A/V cables as shown. • Connect Using • coaxial cables as shown. Digital A/V cable as shown. This Connection In the VCR's Preferences feature To watch menu, set the Auto TV/VCR to OFF This connection takes advantage of a built-in A/V output switch in the VCR that VCR programming: allows both the VCR and digital satellite receiver to share the same A/V connection 1. Tune TVto 2. Press VCR1 on the remote. 3. Play a tape, To watch LINE IN. to the TV. or change channels digital satellite system on the VCR's tuner. programming: CABLE,CABLE 1. Tune TV to LINE IN. 2. Press SAToCABLE on the remote. 3. Tune digital To watch 1. satellite antenna BOX OR_ANTENNA SATELLITE SIGNAL system to desired channel. or cable programming: Tune TV to desired channel. (If you use a cable box, tune VCR 2. TV to cable box output channel--usually Or, use the VCR's tuner while To record one program 1. Begin recording recording 2. the TV is tuned and watch a program channel 3 or 4.) to LINE IN. another: using one of the features. Press TV select a different channel on the TV. 47 GOOD PICTURE AND souND QUALITY To use the connection you must have: • Coaxial cables, AN cables, and a Digital A/V cable. This connection provides: • Good picture quality from your VCR and satellite receiver. To connect: • Connect coaxial cables as shown. • Connect AN • Connect Digital cables as shown. A/V cable as shown. Using This Connection • In the VCR's Preferences menu, set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON. To watch 1. VCR programming: Either turn off digital satellite receiver or set the TV/DSS switch to TV position. 2. Tune TV to VCR output channel (3 or 4). 3. Press VCR1, then play a tape, or change channels on the VCR°s tuner. To watch digital satellite system programming: 1. Turn digital satellite receiver on and tune TV to DSS output channel. Check your receiver's user's guide for CABLE, CABLE BOX OR_ANTENNA ._TELLITE SIGNAL default output channels. 2. Press SAT•CABLE, then tune digital desired channel. satellite system to [] To watch . 2. antenna eo i or cable programming: Turn off VCR and digital Press TV, then tune satellite receiver. the TV to desired channel. (If you use a cable box, tune TV to cable box output channel w usually channel 3 or 4.) To record one program and watch another: 1. . 3. t 48 Begin recording a program using one of the recording features. PressVCR1, then set TV/VCR to TV. Press TV, then select a different channel on the TV. f I I This section about gives you some theVCR, controls including additional a description information of the unit's and display. You also will find aTroubleshootingTips Appendix, simple which might help to resolve section some in this of those problems. Finally, this section information. contains your warranty 49 FRONT PANEL 01 _.Pin Line 2 Inputs Remote Sensor CH 3-4 Selects the VCR's output channel. Press and hold EJECT,then press TVNCR. CHANNEL-TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. D-VHS Selects recording preference. Will make a digital recording if a digital satellite signal is present and a D-VHS tape is inserted in the recorder. EJECT Ejects the tape when the VCR is stopped. INPUT Selects between the line inputs and VCR's tuner. When connected to a digital satellite receiver, line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio/video input jacks on the back of the VCR. The rear input jacks are LINE 1; the front LINE 2. PAUSE 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. RECORD Remote Starts VCR recording. Sensor Also used for express Receives signals from the remote recording. control. Aim the remote at this sensor. ShutL4:le Ring direction. When When a cassette is playing, cassette is stopped, allows visual search in either operates as fast-forward and reverse. STOP Stops the normal functions such as record, playback, rewind, fastforward, or pause. TVeVCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the antenna/cable system. 50 DI SPLAY PAN EL TV/VCR Indicator ! T± ,'--,' Time/Time Counter Cassette Indicator Hi-Fi Stereo !3 |"W Timer Indicator Cassette Indicator Shows when a cassette is inserted. Indicator (L, R) Shows which audio channel(s) you are currently listening to. Time, Time Satellite Counter, Receiver Time or Time counter. Channel Channel (dL1), or Status Counter Number Number, Line Input Indicator (L1, L2), Digital Displays Press INFO to switch between the current time and time or Line Input Indicator The channel number appears when the VCR is tuned to a channel. The line indicator (dL1, L1, or L2) appears when a line input is selected. Status Indicators Show what the VCR is doing. FF Fast forward PLAY Playback REC Record REW Rewind SLOW Slow motion SP or SLP Standard VHS tape speed (times out after 3 seconds) SRCH or -SRCH • STILL TIMER Forward or reverse search Play pause and frame advance Indicator Lights when VCR is turned off and set for timer recording (standard VHS and D-VHS). 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 (antenna/cable) channel. 51 BACK PANEL VCR 1:3 DIGITAL AN AUDIO _/IDEO FROM | l_,l ANT. _ '_ [_0 UT,O r" ($ATIELLITE) ,N--_ _IFI L/MONO. i rAUDIO 1 R (R and L) 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 LINE to record from these jacks. Connect a digital satellite receiver to these jacks to enable standard VHS recording from digital satellite source and to view digital recording or playback through the VCR's display connections. AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component, like a "IV or VCR0 when it is connected to these jacks. DIGITAL A/V Jack Sends and receives a digital satellite system signal or other compatible device. Required connection for D-VHS recording and playback IN FROM ANT Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached. OUT TO TV Jack Passessignal to TV using the cable supplied. 52 TROUBLESHOOTING TI PS 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 • Press VCR to set remote to control the VCR. • 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. • Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote. Release number 1 and replace the batteries. • Remove all batteries for approximately Remote no longer controls 12 hours. Then replace batteries. an RCA, ProScan, or GE TV • PressTV to set remote to control a compatible TV. • check to make sure the remote is programmed Remote no longer controls a compatible to control an RCA, ProScan, or GE TV. TV • PressTV to set remote to control the compatible TV. • Check to make sure there are no objects between the component and remote. • The batteries may need changing. • Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed. • Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote. Release number 1, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) reprogram the remote. • Remove all batteries for approximately remote. Unable to make a D-VHS 12 hours. Then replace batteries and (if necessary) reprogram the recording • Digital A/V cable is not present, or connected incorrectly. • D-VHS or high-grade S-VHS cassette is not loaded in recorder. • The program content is copy protected. • The digital satellite receiver is not turned on. • Digital satellite receiver timer program did not specify "digital." 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. • J 53 Snowy or no picture during playback • If using a basic connection, pressTV-VCR to turn VCR indicator on. • If using a basic connection, check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel selected with CH3.4 switch on the front panel 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 the proper viewing channel (3, 4, or line input). • Try another tape. • Some snow/streaks are normal during search, stop action, frame advance, and slow-motion playback. • Rain fade in digital satellite signal. Streaks in picture during normal • Press one of the TRACKING • Check to make Time counter buttons sure the tape not working playback (standard to move streaks is of good quality or time counter VHS mode) up or down and not worn not working for the best picture. out. 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 reading of 0:00:00. the tape farther back than a counter Will not record or play • Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR. • Try ejecting • 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. Will and reinserting the cassette. 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. Rewind does not operate • Check to make sure the tape isnot already rewound. Clock shows time or date • Power interruption. • Check to make sure the clock is set accurately (check AM/PM and date). Applies only when not connected to a digital satellite receiver. VCR makes • 54 incorrect 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. Tape plays back in slow • select channels over 69 with safety tab removed isset to CABLE. does not start to play automatically Check to make sure the Auto Play ON/OFF feature is set to ON. CASSETTE Indicator • VHS mode) Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA,feature Cassette • (standard Press PLAY to return to normal playback. Cannot • motion flashes in display Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set. Time counter disappears during searching • This isnormal. No stereo sound during playback (standard VHS mode) • Check to make sure the Playback: HI-FI/LINEAPJMIX feature is set to HI-FI to hear stereo sound during playback. • Must use the AUDiO/VIDEO Stereo audio too noisy when output jacks on the back of the VCR to hear stereo sound. tuning a broadcast or cable TV channel • Stereo signal is weak. Set Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature to MONO. • Pressone of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise. 55 SPECI FICATIONS Format: D-VHSNHS Record/Playback System: D-VHS: Digital 2-head record/playback system VHS Video: 4-head-Double Azimuth Audio: 2 Hi-Fi record/playback system Digital Record/Plaback Data Rate: 14.1 Mbs Video Signal System: D-VHS: D-VHS system standard CTP STD MODE 2 VHS: EIA standard: NTSC color Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability* (122 cable channels) Type: AutoProgramming Power Requirement: 120V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: 22 watts Dimensions: 3.6 inches high (93 mm) 15 inches wide (380 ram) 12.4 inches deep (280 mm) Weight: 8.4 pounds (3.8 kg) Storage Range: Temperature Operating Temperature -22°F to +149°F (130°Cto +65°C) +41°Fto +104°F Range: (+5°C to +40"C) *Check your cable company°s compatibility CLEANING frequency synthesis requirements. THE VCR Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation top, back, sides, and bottom holes on the of 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 cleaner and polisher. 56 using a nonabrasive, antistatic I Specifications are subject to change. I Remote Control This is Accessory Order Form the remote control that Qty Description came packed with your Remote Control (CRKT0VBL2) VCR. Replacements or 5crew-on spares can be ordered as needed. CRK70VBL2 239259 Screw-on RF Cable attaches to the round antenna cable (3-ft) VH81 $4.95 Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $6.95 Push-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89 $5.95 Stereo AN Cable (6-ft) VH84 $9.95 Digital AN Cable 240984 $14.95 D-VHS Cassette 240985 $19.95 antenna connectors on the back of the VCR. VH81 (3-ft) VH82 (6-ft) Push-on RF Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors on the back of the VCR. Use VH89 (6-ft) for a quick connection. Stereo AN Cable is a triple cable that lets you connect the VIDEO and AUDIO jacks of stereo- Prices are subject to change without compatible components. Total Merchandise notice. ............................................. Sales Tax .............................................................. We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state, country, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent. VH83 (6-ft) Digital AN Cable Connects VCR to a corn- P1394 (5-ft) 240984 Shipping and Handling ..................................... 5.0_0 $ patible digital satellite receiver or component. Total Amount $-_ back, or dub digital Money order or check must be in U.S. currency only. recordings. Required to record, D-VHS Cassette play _ or Discover Card No COD or CASH. Special for digital recordings. Enclosed ..................................... Use VISA, MasterCard, preferably. tape formulation required Dr-300 (5 hours) 240985 S__ -r All accessories are subject to availability. Where applicable, we will ship a superseding model. u _3 57 United States and Canada Orders Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR IMPORTANT: CREDIT To place your order by phone, have your Visa, CARD MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the tollfree number Copy complete account number from your VISA card I-T-]-NI-I-NIII listed below between 8AM and 8PM (EST) Monday through IIIII Friday or between 9AM and 5PM (EST) Saturday. My exp, I---I--'1 s: I--1--1 Use this number only to place on order for accessory items listed on this order form. 1-800-338-0376 IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your MasterCard To place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed I-V-I--NF-T-TTqlIIII[--V-J--N following Copy Number above your name on MasterCard IMPORTANT: My card 1--']'-'] expires: I I I I I _] AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE card order will not be processed without signature) Prices are subject to change without notice. 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What we will do: • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your VCR. • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR. How you get service: • Take your VCR to any Authorized RCA VCR ServicelCenter. To identify your nearest Authorized Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900. • Show the Authorized • Pick up your VCR when repairs ar e completed. What your warranty RCA VCR Service Center Representative your evidence or purchase date or first rental. does not cover: • Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual Clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate your VCR. Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer.) • Installation and related adjustments. • Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR. • Damage from misuse or neglect. • Cleaning of video/audio • Batteries. • A VCR that has been modified commercial purposes. • A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA. • Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage. heads. or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other Product Registration: • How • Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your VCR. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage. state law relates This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state. If you purchased • to this warranty: This warranty your VCR outside the United states: does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information. "59 A Accessing menus 6 Add or remove channels 9 Audio 41 playing back 27 recording 26 Audio/video jacks 26, 27, 45, 52 Auto channel search 8 Auto play feature 12, 17 Auto TVNCR feature i2, 45 AutoEdit 27 EJECTbutton 18,.50 Eject, tape 17 Express Recording 21 F F.ADV button 15, 37 FORWARD button 17, 36, 38, 39 Frame advance 37 G B GO BACK button 15, 17 Go-to search feature 38 Back panel 52 Batteries, installing in the remote 4 Broadcast stereo TV recording 26 GO-TO SEARCH menu 38 ¢ IN FROM ANT jack 12, 45, 52 Index search feature 37 INDEX SEARCH menu 37 INFO button 15, 17, 39, 40, 51 INPUT button 15, 22, 26, 50 Cable box codes 34 Cables 43, 44 CHANNEL buttons 14, 30, 50 Channels, add orremove 9 Channels list, VCR 8 CHANNELS menu 8, 9 Choosing a VCR connection 45 Cleaning the VCR 56 CLEAR button 14, 23, 38, 39 Conflicting timers 25 Connections 43-48 Controls back panel 52 front panel 50 J Jacks, types of 44 L LINE indicator 26, 51 Copying and editing tapes 27 M D D-VHS Recording 20, 21, 28 Date and time setting 10 Displays on-screen 40, 51 E Editing 27, 28 60 MENU button 6, 8-11, Menus, accessing 6 MUTE button 16 15, 22, 23, 41 N Number buttons 10,. ! 5, 16. O SPEED button 15, 18, 21, 26 Status indicators 51 On-screen displays 40 OUT TO TV jack 12, 45, 52 Overheating 43 STOP button P PAUSE button 15, 17, 18, 36, 37, 50 Picture search options 36 PLAY button 15, 17, 36, 37, 39, 50 Playing a tape 17 POWER button 18, 50 Power surges 43 PREFERENCESmenu 6, 11 Problem solving 53 Programming the remote to operate TVs 30 R Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP 26, 41 RECORD button 15, 18, 21, 26, 50 Recording 18, 20-28 Remote Buttons 14-17 Remote Control, Programming 30-34 Remote VCR1/VCR2 option 11 Remove or add channels 9 REVERSEbutton 15, 17, 36, 38 Review programs screen 23 Rewind, automatic 18 S Safety tab 18 SAP, recording 26 Satellite receiver codes 34 Search 36-38 SEARCH button 15, 37, 38 Sensor, remote 50 Set up audio features 41 using the menus 8 Signal type 9 Slow motion playback 36 Solving problems 53 Specifications 56 Speed 18 15, 17, 18, 26, 38, 39, 50 T Tab, safety 18 Tape eject 17 Tape playback 42 Tape playback: HIFI, LINEAR and MIX 42 Tape, playing a 17 Tape speeds 18 Time and date setting 10 Time counter 39 Time counter display 51 Time display 51 TIME menu 10 TIMER indicator 22, 51 Timer recording 22 conflicting timers 25 with DSS® receiver 22 Timer recording, stopping 23 TIMER RECORDINGS menu 22, 23 Timers icons 24 Tips, troubleshooting 53 TRACKING buttons 16, 17, 36, 39, 50 Tracking feature 39 Troubleshooting tips 53 TV button 14, 30 TV, programming the remote to control 30 TVoVCR button 12, 16, 17, 26, 45, 50 V VCR button 14 VCR channels list 8 VCR, cleaning 56 VCR indicator 26, 51 VCR MAIN MENU 6, 8, 9, 11, 15, 22, 23, 41 Viewing channel 5 VOL buttons 18 V¢ Warranty, limited 59 61 If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Service Center from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Indianapolis, ©1997 Street IN 46290 Thomson Consumer Trademark(s)® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in Japan TOCOM 15244160 . QR14051 Electronics,
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Key Features
- Standard and D-VHS recording
- Digital satellite receiver compatibility
- Timer recording
- On-screen menus
- Remote control
- Auto Play
- Auto TV/VCR
Frequently Answers and Questions
How do I connect my VCR to a digital satellite receiver?
Connect a coaxial cable from the cable or antenna lead to the VCR's IN FROM ANT. jack. Connect a second cable from the VCR's OUT TO TV jack to the satellite receiver's IN FROM ANT jack, and a third from the satellite receiver's OUT TO TV jack to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA jack. Connect Audio/Video cables to the satellite receiver (both sets are output jacks) and the VCR's (SATELLITE) IN jacks. Connect the Digital A/V cable to the satellite receiver and VCR.
How do I make a D-VHS recording?
Press D-VHS on the VCR's front panel. Press INPUT on the remote until 'dL1' appears in the VCR's front panel display. Press RECORD to begin recording. Press STOP to stop recording.
How do I set up a timer recording?
Press MENU on the VCR, select TIMER RECORDINGS, then CREATE A NEW PROGRAM. Select the channel, start time, end time and date, then choose the recording speed. Press MENU to save the timer recording.