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VR688HF
USER’S
GUIDE
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
Introduction
Important Information
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this VCR to rain or moisture.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates Òdangerous voltageÓ inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.
This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.
Cautions
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
ATTENTION: Pour Žviter les chocs Žlectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqœ au fond.
Refer to the identification/rating label on the back of the product for the proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the userÕs authority to operate it.
Note To Cable TV Installer
This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National
Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase.
Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the VCR.
Serial No. _____________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date: ________________________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: ________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
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Introduction
Table of Contents
Important Information
Warnings______________________________ i
Cautions ______________________________ i
Note to Cable TV Installer _______________ i
Product Registration ____________________ i
Hooking Up the VCR
Choosing a Hookup ____________________ 2
Antenna or Cable System Without a
Cable Box _________________________ 3
Cable System With Cable Box to
Unscramble All Channels ___________ 4
Cable System With Cable Box to
Unscramble Pay Channels___________ 5
Satellite Receiver _____________________ 6-7
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ 8
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
Check Accessories With VCR ________ 9
Attach Power Cord to Back of VCR ___ 9
Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 9
Turn on the TV ___________________ 10
Use the On-Screen Menu System ____ 10
Turn on the VCR __________________ 10
RCA Digital Satellite Receiver and
Cable Box Setup _____________ 11-13
Manual Cable Box or RCA
Satellite Receiver Setup _______ 13
Use SETUP Menu to Auto Channel
Search and Auto Clock Set________ 14
Manual Clock Set________________ 15
Setup VCR Plus+ Channels ________ 16
Program VCR for VCR1 or
VCR2•DVD
Add or Remove Channels from
VCR's Memory__________________ 17
Auto Channel Search Using
the CHANNELS Menu _________ 17
Select the Language/Choisissez une
Langue ________________________ 18
Use TV•VCR Button _______________ 18
Set the Auto TV/VCR Feature _______ 19
Using the Remote Control
Component, VCR, TV, Cable Box, and
Satellite Receiver Buttons ________ 20-21
Using the VCR2•DVD Button ___________ 22
Controlling the VCR ________________ 22
Controlling a LaserDisc Player or
DVD Component_________________ 22
Controlling a TV ______________________ 23
Controlling a Cable Box or
Satellite Receiver_______________________ 24
Controlling an Auxiliary RCA Component _ 25
Playing a Tape
Operating Instructions _________________ 26
Using the Playback Features
Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/
MIX
Feature ____________________ 27
Auto Play Feature _________________ 28
Auto Repeat Feature_______________ 28
Pause for Stop-Action______________ 29
Picture Search ____________________ 29
Frame Advance ___________________ 30
Slow Motion______________________ 30
Automatic Tracking _______________ 31
Manual Tracking__________________ 31
Pro-Tect Plus TM
Index Search _____________________ 32
Go-To Search _____________________ 33
Blank Search _____________________ 33
DISPLAY
Program Information ______________ 35
Time Counter_____________________ 35
COMMERCIAL
A
ADVANCE™
Feature
Recording and Playback_________ 36-37
Recording a Program
Types of Recordings ___________________ 38
Using the Recording Features
Recording Speeds _________________ 38
Recording Pause __________________ 38
Basic Recording Ð
Operating Instructions _____________ 39
Watch a TV Channel While VCR
is Recording a Different Channel ____ 39
Recording While You're Away
VCR Plus+ Recording ___________ 40-42
Timer Recording __________________ 43
Check, Edit, or Clear a VCR Plus+ or
Timer Recording _______________ 44
Timer Recording From the
VCRÕs Line Input _______________ 44
Express Recording (XPR)_______________ 45
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP___ 46
Recording Audio Only_________________ 47
Using Two VCRs for Copying
and Editing Tapes __________________ 48
Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit ___ 48
References
Location of Controls
Front Panel_______________________ 49
Back Panel _______________________ 50
Display Panel __________________ 50-51
Specifications _________________________ 52
Cleaning the VCR _____________________ 52
Limited Warranty _____________________ 53
Trouble Checks ____________________ 54-56
Questions and Answers About
COMMERCIAL A
Index _____________________________ 58-61
1
2
Hooking Up the VCR
Choosing a Hookup
The hookups on pages 3 through 7 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and
Advanced (B and C).
The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable connection.
It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed.
The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver
(TV with audio and video jacks). This connection may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation.
Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.
1. How do you receive your TV signals?
Choose one answer from below.
A.
Outside antenna Ð Turn to page 3.
B.
Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bow tie antenna Ð Turn to page 3.
C.
Cable System Ð Go to question 2.
D . Satellite System and another source (A, B, C) Ð Go to question 3.
2. What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?
Choose one answer from below.
A.
Cable without a box Ð Turn to page 3.
B.
Cable box to unscramble all the channels Ð Turn to page 4.
C.
Cable box to unscramble only pay channels, such as HBO, Showtime,
Cinemax, etc. Ð Turn to page 5.
*You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance.
3. What type of satellite system do you have?
Choose one answer from below.
A.
Satellite receiver connected to TV without audio/video inputs Ð
Turn to page 6.
B.
Basic satellite receiver connected to TV with audio/video inputs Ð
Turn to page 7.
C.
Deluxe satellite receiver connected to TV with audio/video inputs Ð
Turn to page 7.
Optional Hookups
How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?
A.
Select a hookup by answering the questions above.
B.
Then modify the connections as shown on page 8.
Hooking Up the VCR
Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories.
1 . Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the TV to this channel and use the
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.
2.
Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional accessories not provided.
3.
Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
4.
Continue to page 9.
A
From Antenna
or Cable
OR
300/75 Ohm
Adapter
MONO
L L
R
IN
AUDIO
OUT
R
IN
VIDEO
OUT
Back of VCR
CH
3 4
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
VHF
UHF
OR
Cable/
Antenna
Back of TV
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality, hi-fi stereo sound, and more convenient operation Ñ use of TV•VCR button not required.
1.
Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories not provided.
If your TV is not stereo, you may need a
Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and right channels.
2 . Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
3.
Continue to page 9.
You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR.
Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF. See page 19.
B
Back of VCR
MONO
L L
R
IN
AUDIO
OUT
R
IN
VIDEO
OUT
CH
3 4
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
300/75 Ohm
Adapter
From Antenna
or Cable
OR
Audio/Video Cables
VIDEO
INPUT
RIGHT
S-VIDEO
OUT AUDIO
L /
MONO
IN
Back of TV
CABLE /
ANTENNA
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
3
Hooking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels
Position cable box.
Position the remote-controllable cable box on top of the VCR. You may need to position it at different angles before the VCR can control it. Make sure the cable box does not cover the transmitting window on top of the
VCR.
Remote Sensor
Cable Box
Transmitting
Windows
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories.
1 . Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the TV to this channel and use the
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.
2 . Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional accessories not provided.
3 . Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box.
4.
Continue to page 9.
A
From Cable
IN OUT
Cable Box
RF Coaxial
Cable
MONO
L L
R
IN
AUDIO
OUT
R
IN
VIDEO
OUT
Back of VCR
CH
3 4
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
VHF
UHF
OR
Cable/
Antenna
Back of TV
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality, hi-fi stereo sound, and more convenient operation Ñ use of TV•VCR button not required.
1 . Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories not provided.
If your TV is not stereo, you may need a
Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and right channels.
2 . Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box.
3.
Continue to page 9.
You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR.
Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF. See page 19.
Caution: The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts, television programs, or other materials may infringe the rights of others.
4
B
From Cable
Cable Box
IN OUT
Back of VCR
RF Coaxial
Cable
MONO
L L
R
IN
AUDIO
OUT
R
IN
VIDEO
OUT
CH
3 4
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
Audio/Video Cables
VIDEO
INPUT
RIGHT
S-VIDEO
OUT AUDIO
L /
MONO
IN
Back of TV
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
CABLE /
ANTENNA
Hooking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels
(such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.)
Position cable box.
Position the remote-controllable cable box on top of the VCR. You may need to position it at different angles before the VCR can control it. Make sure the cable box does not cover the transmitting window on top of the
VCR.
Remote Sensor
Cable Box
Transmitting
Windows
A
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories.
From Cable
Back of VCR
Cable Box
RF Coaxial
Cable
1 . Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the TV to this channel and use the
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.
IN OUT
MONO
L L
R
IN
AUDIO
OUT
R
IN
VIDEO
OUT
CH
3 4
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
2 . Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional accessories not provided.
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
3 . Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box.
4.
Continue to page 9.
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
VHF
OR
Cable/
Antenna
UHF
Back of TV
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality, hi-fi stereo sound, and more convenient operation Ñ use of TV•VCR button not required.
1 . Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories not provided.
If your TV is not stereo, you may need a
Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and right channels.
2 . Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box.
3.
Continue to page 9.
You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR. All pay channels are viewed through the VCR.
Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF. See page 19.
B
From Cable
Signal
Splitter
RF Coaxial
Cable
(supplied)
IN
Cable Box
OUT
Back of VCR
MONO
L L
R
IN
AUDIO
OUT
R
IN
VIDEO
OUT
CH
3 4
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
Audio/Video Cables
VIDEO
INPUT
RIGHT
S-VIDEO
OUT AUDIO
L /
MONO
IN
Back of TV
CABLE /
ANTENNA
5
Hooking Up the VCR
Satellite Receiver
Position receiver.
Position the receiver on top of the VCR. You may need to position it at different angles before the VCR can control it. Make sure the receiver does not cover the transmitting window on top of the VCR.
Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the receiver. The slots on top of the receiver must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit. Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair performance or damage your receiver and other components. Also, do not stack the receiver on top of a Òhot componentÓ such as an audio power amplifier.
Remote Sensor
Satellite Receiver
Transmitting
Windows
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup if your TV does not have audio/video jacks.
1 . Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of satellite receiver to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the VCR to this channel or its line input (L1) to record from the receiver.
To watch the satellite receiver, turn off the VCR.
If you want to watch or record the signal from your antenna, cable, or cable box, make sure the satellite receiver is turned off.
2 . Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the TV to this channel and use the
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.
3 . Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional accessories not provided.
4 . Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and receiver.
5.
Continue to page 9.
A
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
From
Cable, Cable Box or Antenna
Back of Satellite Receiver
CH3
CH4
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
S-VIDEO
SATELLITE IN
VIDEO R AUDIO L
From
Satellite
Dish
Audio/Video Cables
(supplied)
MONO
L L
R
IN
AUDIO
OUT
R
IN
VIDEO
OUT
Back of VCR
CH
3 4
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
RF Coaxial Cable
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
Caution: The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts, television programs, or other materials may infringe the rights of others.
VHF
UHF
OR
Cable/
Antenna
Back of TV
6
Hooking Up the VCR
Satellite Receiver
B. Advanced hookup with basic receiver.
Use this hookup if your TV has audio/video jacks and your receiver has one set of
AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.
1 . Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of receiver to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the VCR to this channel to record from the satellite receiver.
To watch the satellite receiver, tune your TV to its video input channel.
If you want to watch or record the signal from your antenna, cable, or cable box, make sure the satellite receiver is turned off.
2 . Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the TV to this channel and use the
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.
3 . Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional accessories not provided.
4 . Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and receiver.
5.
Continue to page 9.
B
C. Advanced hookup with deluxe receiver.
Use this hookup if your TV has audio/video jacks and your receiver has two sets of
AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.
1.
Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the TV to this channel and use the
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.
To record from the satellite receiver, you will tune the VCR to its line input (L1).
To watch the satellite receiver, tune your TV to its video input channel.
2 . Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional accessories not provided.
3 . Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and receiver.
4.
Continue to page 9.
C
Caution: The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts, television programs, or other materials may infringe the rights of others.
From
Cable, Cable Box or Antenna
Back of Satellite Receiver
CH3
CH4
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
S-VIDEO
SATELLITE IN
VIDEO R AUDIO L
From
Satellite
Dish
RF Coaxial Cable
Back of VCR
MONO
L L
R
IN
AUDIO
OUT
R
IN
VIDEO
OUT
Audio/Video Cables
(supplied)
VIDEO
INPUT
CH
3 4
RIGHT
S-VIDEO
OUT AUDIO
L /
MONO
IN
Back of TV
CABLE /
ANTENNA
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Back of Satellite Receiver
From
Satellite
Dish
CH3
CH4
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
S-VIDEO
VIDEO R AUDIO L
SATELLITE IN
From
Cable Box or Antenna
Audio/Video Cables
(supplied)
MONO
L L
R
IN
AUDIO
OUT
R
IN
VIDEO
OUT
CH
3 4
Back of VCR
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
Audio/Video Cables
VIDEO
INPUT
RIGHT
S-VIDEO
OUT AUDIO
L /
MONO
IN
Back of TV
CABLE /
ANTENNA
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
7
Hooking Up the VCR
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
A
Option A hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories.
1 . Select a hookup from pages 2 through 7 and then modify with this connection.
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
Playback VCR
MONO
L L
R R
IN
VIDEO
OUT
2 . Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the playback
VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the recording VCR to this channel to receive the signal from the playback VCR.
IN
AUDIO
OUT
CH
3 4
Recording VCR
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
3 . Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional accessories not provided.
4 . Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
5.
Continue to page 9.
MONO
L
R
IN
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
IN
VIDEO
OUT
CH
3 4
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
Audio/Video
Cables
or
RF Coaxial
Cable
Use the previously selected hookup to the TV.
Option B hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved copy quality, hi-fi stereo sound, and more convenient operation Ñ use of TV•VCR button not required.
1 . Select a hookup from pages 2 through 7 and then modify with this connection.
2 . Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories not provided.
If your other VCR is not stereo, plug it into the
AUDIO L MONO jack of this VCR to hear sound from both left and right channels.
3 . Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
4.
Continue to page 9.
You will select the line (audio/video) input on the recording VCR to receive the signal from the playback VCR.
B
Caution: The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts, television programs, or other materials may infringe the rights of others.
8
Playback VCR
MONO
L L
R
IN
AUDIO
OUT
R
IN
VIDEO
OUT
CH
3 4
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
MONO
L L
Audio/Video
Cables
Recording
VCR
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
R
IN
AUDIO
OUT
R
IN
VIDEO
OUT
CH
3 4
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
Audio/Video
Cables
or
RF Coaxial
Cable
Use the previously selected hookup to the TV.
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
1. Check accessories with VCR.
Contact your dealer if any items are missing.
VCR SAT•CABLE
1
PWR
VCR•DVD AUX
2
TV
REW PLAY FF
REC
DISPLAY
STOP PAUSE
SEARCH
CHAN
CHAN
MUTE
1
4
2
5
PREV CH
3
6
7
INPUT
CLEAR
C
8
0
• PROG
MENU M
9
TV•VCR
SPEED
F.ADV
EDIT e
MOVE
+
SLOW
_
4
TRACKING
3
Remote
(Stock No. 231544)
4 “AAA” Batteries
Power Cord
(Stock No. 218104)
RF Coaxial Cable
(Stock No. 221396)
2. Attach power cord to back of VCR.
1st
2nd
3. Insert batteries in remote.
continued on next page
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
4. Turn on the TV.
A.
Turn on the TV.
B . If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel selected with the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR.
If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the TV to the
TVÕs video input. (See TV ownerÕs manual for details.)
5. Use the on-screen menu system.
Point and Select is the method you use to move through the menu system. There are two ways to select (or change) a menu or feature.
¥ Using the Number Buttons: Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU. Then use the number button on the remote that corresponds to the number on the menu to select
(or change) an item. Using the number button allows you to point and select a menu item at the same time.
¥ Using the MOVE Arrow buttons: Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU. Then use the MOVE or arrow button to point to a menu or item. Press MENU•PROG to select (or change) the item.
Although there are two ways to access the menu system, only the number buttons are referenced throughout this manual to explain the VCR features and operations.
6. Turn on the VCR.
A.
Press VCR1 on the remote.
Setup Menu Appears Automatically
The first time you turn on the VCR, the SETUP menu will appear. Follow the steps on the screen to automatically setup a satellite receiver or cable box, auto channel search, automatically set the time, and select some feature options.
1.
Press number button 1 on the remote to Begin setup.
Proceed to Step 7.
2.
Press number button 2 on the remote to Cancel the setup.
If you choose not to use the SETUP menu, follow the steps in this section to manually set up the VCR so it will operate properly.
If you skip auto channel search during setup, the auto clock set feature will not be performed in this sequence.
Select SETUP Menu Using VCR MAIN MENU
If the SETUP menu does not appear, you can select it using the VCR MAIN MENU. Each of these features (except the automatic clock set) may also be performed individually.
To select the SETUP menu.
1.
Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2.
Press 5 to display the SETUP menu.
10
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
• PROG
MENU M
3
6
9
MOVE
SETUP
The setup procedure will help you configure your VCR. Would you like to begin the setup procedure now?
1 Begin setup
2 Cancel
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
SETUP
The setup procedure will help you configure your VCR. Would you like to begin the setup procedure now?
1 Begin setup
2 Cancel
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
7. RCA digital satellite receiver and/or cable box setup.
The DSS and cable box setups allow the VCR to record programs from the cable box and/or RCA digital receiver.
¥ The VCR will turn on an RCA digital satellite receiver and tune it to the channel you want to record during timer recordings. Position the receiver above the VCR to receive the infrared remote signal. See pages 6-7.
¥ If your cable box can be controlled by a remote, the VCR may be able to tune it to the channel you want to record during VCR Plus+ and timer recordings and automatically set the clock after power failures. Position the remote-controllable cable box on top of the VCR to receive the infrared remote signal. See pages 4-5.
RCA Digital Receiver Setup
A.
RCA digital receiver not used:
Press 2. You are finished with DSS SETUP.
RCA digital receiver used:
Press 1 to continue.
B.
Press two numbers on the remote to enter the channel that your VCR receives signals from the receiver.
Press 0 before a single-digit number. Valid numbers are 02 – 69.
If you connected your receiver to the VCR using the receiverÕs AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks, press INPUT to select VIDEO1 or VIDEO2.
Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.
C.
Press MENU•PROG to proceed.
The VCR will now receive all signals from the DSS receiver on – – message appears.
D.
Press MENU•PROG to proceed.
RCA digital receiver turned on:
The receiver should turn on and tune to channel 200.
Press 1 and proceed to step E.
The VCR will now turn on and tune your receiver to the correct channel during timer recordings. – – – DSS will appear for channels 100 and over in the timer program screen.
RCA digital receiver did not turn on:
If your receiver does not turn on, try repositioning the receiver and press 2 to try again.
Cancel RCA digital receiver :
Press 3 to cancel DSS SETUP. The VCR will not turn on or control the receiver.
SETUP
Would you like to set up the VCR to control a DSS receiver?
1 Yes
2 No
DSS SETUP
On what ANTENNA channel does the VCR receive signals from the DSS receiver?
--
Press 02-69 or INPUT
Press MENU to exit
Did the DSS receiver turn on and tune to channel 200?
1 YES, setup complete
2 NO, try again
3 NO, cancel setup
DSS SETUP
The VCR will now receive all signals from the DSS receiver on ANTENNA channel 03
(or CABLE CHANNEL 03).
Press MENU to proceed continued on next page
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
7. RCA digital satellite receiver and/or cable box setup.
(continued)
Cable Box Setup
E.
Setup the VCR to control a cable box:
Press 1 if you would like to setup the VCR to control a cable box.
Press 2 if you do not want to setup the VCR to control a cable box.
F.
Cable box not used for all channels:
Press 2. You are finished with CABLE BOX
SETUP . Skip to Step 8.
Cable box used for all channels:
Press 1 to continue.
Press two numbers on the remote to enter the channel that your VCR receives signals from your cable box. Press 0 before a single-digit number. Valid numbers are 01 – 13.
If you connected your cable box to the VCR using the boxÕs AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks, press
INPUT to select VIDEO1 or VIDEO2.
Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.
G.
Press MENU•PROG to proceed.
The VCR will now receive all signals from the cable box on channel – – message appears.
H.
Press MENU•PROG to proceed.
I.
Manually Controlled Cable Box: You are finished with cable box setup. Press
MENU•PROG to exit. Proceed to Step 8.
Remote Controlled Cable Box: Enter your cable box code from the chart on the next page and follow the on-screen directions. The VCR changes the cable box from channel 02 to channel 09 when you enter the correct code for your cable box.
If none of the codes work, try repositioning the cable box and entering the codes again. If the codes still do not work, this VCR cannot control your cable box during VCR plus+ or timer recordings. Press MENU•PROG to exit the CABLE BOX SETUP. Proceed to Step 8.
SETUP
Would you like to set up the VCR to control a cable box?
1 Yes
2 No
CABLE BOX SETUP
Do you use your cable box to receive ALL channels?
1 Yes
2 No
CABLE BOX SETUP
On what channel does the VCR receive signals from the cable box
(usually 3, 4, or video)
--
Press 01-13 or INPUT
Press MENU to exit
CABLE BOX SETUP
The VCR will now receive all signals from the cable box on channel 03
Press MENU to proceed
CABLE BOX SETUP
Enter the code for your cable box from the list in your User's
Manual.
--
Press MENU to exit
CABLE BOX SETUP
Please turn on the cable box and tune it to channel 2.
Press MENU to proceed
CABLE BOX SETUP
Did the cable box tune to channel 9?
1 YES, setup is complete
2 NO, try again
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
7. RCA digital satellite receiver and/or cable box setup.
(continued)
Compatible Cable Box Control Codes
Brand of Cable-TV Box*
ABC
Anvision
Cablestar
Eagle
Eastern International
General Instrument
Hamlin
Hitachi
Jerrold
Macom
Magnavox
NSC
Oak
Oak Sigma
Panasonic
Philips
Pioneer
Randtek
RCA
Regal
Regency
Samsung
Scientific Atlanta
Sylvania
Teknika
Texscan
Tocom
Unika
Universal
Viewstar
Warner Amex
Zenith
Code Number(s)
53,54
07, 08
07, 08
07,08
02
04, 05, 15, 23, 24, 25, 30, 36
12, 13, 34,48
37, 43
04, 05, 15, 23, 24, 25, 30, 36, 45, 46,47
37, 43
07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41
09
01, 16, 38
16
03, 27, 39
07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41
18, 20, 44
07, 08
00, 27
12, 13
02, 33
44
03, 22, 35
11
06
10, 11
17, 21,49, 50
31, 32, 41
51, 52
07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41
44
14, 42
* The remote may not be able to control every model cable box of the brands listed.
Manual cable box or RCA digital satellite receiver setup.
If you ever want to individually set up the cable box or satellite receiver:
A.
Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
B.
Press 4 to select CHANNELS menu.
C.
Select Cable box or DSS Setup.
¥ Press 5 to select Cable box Setup.
¥ Press 6 to select DSS Setup.
D.
Follow the directions on the screen as shown in step 7.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable box Setup
6 DSS Setup
0 Exit continued on next page
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
8. Use SETUP menu to auto channel search and auto clock set.
Follow the steps on the screen to auto channel search and automatically set the clock*. If the SET TIME ZONE or SET
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen appears, follow step A or B below.
If the SETUP menu appears, skip to step C.
A.
If the SET TIME ZONE screen appears, select a time zone:
Press the number on the remote (1-6) corresponding to the
ÒstandardÓ time zone you live in. If you do not know your time zone, press 7 and an automatic setting will be made.
If you select Automatic for your time zone, the VCR will set the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds. If the time is not correct, select a time zone or set the clock manually. If the time is incorrect by a few minutes (more than one minute), the local station may not be transmitting the correct time.
B.
If the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen appears :
Press 1 if your area observes daylight savings time from April to October or press 2 if your area does not observe daylight savings time. If you do not know, press 3.
The VCR will set the time according to the information received from the broadcast.
C.
When the auto channel search SETUP screen appears:
Press 1 if you would like the VCR to search for and store all available channels. Press 2 if you wish to skip this step.
If you skip auto channel search during setup the auto clock set feature will not be performed in this sequence.
D.
Press MENU•PROG on the remote if all antenna or cable connections are completed. Auto Channel Search will be performed followed by automatic clock set.
If The Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful message appears, you can press 1 to set the clock manually or try auto clock set again. The clock must be set before you can use the timer recording feature.
SET TIME ZONE
What is your time zone?
1 Eastern
2 Central
3 Mountain
4 Pacific
5 Alaska
6 Hawaii
7 Automatic
Press MENU to continue
SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
Does your area observe
Daylight Savings Time from April to October?
1 Yes, DST is observed
2 No
3 Automatic
Press MENU to continue
SETUP
Would you like the VCR to search for and store all available channels?
1 Search for channels
2 Skip this step
Make sure all antenna connections to the VCR are complete.
SETUP
The Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful.
Would you like to set the time and date?
1 Set Time and Date
2 Skip this step
Press MENU when ready
SETUP
The VCR is now setting the clock. This may take several minutes.
Try Auto Clock Set Again: If you think there is a local station
(usually PBS) broadcasting the XDS (time) information, make sure the Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON on the TIME menu
(press 2 to exit SETUP, press MENU•PROG to display the VCR
MAIN MENU , press 3 to display the TIME menu, and press 2 to turn the Auto Clock Set feature ON). Tune the VCR to the channel you believe is broadcasting the information before turning off the VCR. If the time does not set within ten minutes, XDS information is not available. Set the time and date manually.
Set Clock Manually: Press 1 and follow the directions on the
following page to manually set the clock.
* Signal not available in all areas.
Press MENU to cancel continued on next page
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
8. Use SETUP menu to auto channel search and auto clock set.
(continued)
Manual clock set.
If the AUTO CLOCK SET was unsuccessful:
A . Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE screen.
B . Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the remote.
¥ Press 0 before single-digit numbers.
Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7 for a time of 5:07. Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM.
¥ Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect entries.
C . Press MENU•PROG on the remote to remove the SET TIME AND DATE screen from the TV screen and start the clock.
The time will appear in the VCRÕs display panel and the time and date will appear on the TV screen when you press DISPLAY.
If you ever need to reset the clock:
A . Press MENU•PROG on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
B . Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
C . Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE screen.
If you set the clock manually, Auto Clock Set will be set to OFF.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
TIME
1 Set Time and Date
SET TIME AND DATE
Time --:--
(hh:mm)
Date --/--/--
Press MENU to exit
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
9. Setup VCR Plus+ channels.
The VCR must be setup with the VCR Plus+ channels before you can record using VCR Plus+.
This can be done now or at a later time.
Press 1 if you would like to setup the VCR Plus+ channels now. Details are on page 40.
Press 2 if you wish to skip this step.
SETUP
Would you like to set up the channel lists for the VCR Plus+ feature?
1 Set up VCR Plus+
2 Skip this step
10. Program VCR for VCR1 or VCR2•DVD button.
You can program this VCR to respond to the VCR1 or VCR2•DVD button on the remote. Details are on page 22.
Press 1 if you want your VCR to respond to the
VCR1 button. Press 2 if you want your VCR to respond to the VCR2•DVD button on the remote.
Remember you must press VCR1 or VCR2•DVD on the remote Ñ whichever you selected in the menu
Ñ before the remote will operate this VCR.
Setup is complete. Press MENU•PROG to return to the VCR MAIN MENU.
SETUP
Using the buttons VCR1 and VCR2, your remote can control 2 VCRs.
What do you want to call this VCR?
1 VCR1
2 VCR2
SETUP
The setup procedure is successful. You are now ready to begin using your VCR.
Press MENU to continue
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
11. Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory.
You may want to add or remove channels if some of the channels are not active, have weak signals, or you do not want to watch them.
We recommend channels be placed in memory using the
Auto Channel Search feature before adding or removing channels. Channels 2-13, L1 and L2 are preset at the factory.
A . Press VCR1 (VCR2•DVD) on the remote, whichever you select in Step 10.
B . If the VCR MAIN MENU does not appear on the TV screen, press MENU•PROG on the remote.
C . Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
D . Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS menu.
E . Follow the directions on the screen.
F . Add or remove more channels by entering channel numbers or using CHAN up or down.
Auto channel search using the
CHANNELS menu.
If you ever need to repeat Auto Channel Search because you change cable or antenna signals:
A . Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. If this menu does not appear:
¥ Make sure TV is tuned to same channel as the CH3
CH4 switch on the back of the VCR or the TVÕs video input (refer to TVÕs manual).
¥ Press VCR1 (VCR2•DVD), then press MENU•PROG again.
¥ If you use a basic hookup, check VCR indicator in display panel Ð it should be on. Press TV•VCR to turn it on.
¥ Check the connections.
B . Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
C . Press 1 to begin Auto Channel Search.
The VCR automatically selects the Signal Type:
CABLE (cable TV) or ANTENNA. If you need to change the setting manually, press 3.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable box Setup
6 DSS Setup
0 Exit
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
Channel 11 is presently ADDED
Press CLEAR to remove
Press MENU to exit
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable box Setup
6 DSS Setup
0 Exit continued on next page
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
12. Select a language./Choisissez une langue.
You can select the language for the displays on the
VCR.
A . Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the
VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
B . Press 7 to display the LANGUAGE menu.
C . Select English or French.
¥ Press 1 to select English.
¥ Press 2 to select Français (French).
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language/Langue
LANGUAGE
Select a language.
1 English
2 Fran •ais
Press MENU to continue
13. Use TV•VCR button.
Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups.
When using one of the basic hookups, the TV•VCR button lets you switch between the picture coming from the VCR or the picture from the TV channel.
This button lets you record a program on the VCR while watching another channel on the TV. Details are on page 39.
A . Press VCR1 (VCR2•DVD) to set the remote to control the VCR.
B . Press TV•VCR to see the picture from the VCR.
The VCR indicator lights in the display panel.
C . Press CHANNEL up or down on the VCR or
CHAN on VCRÕs remote to change channels on the VCR.
The channel number changes in the display panel.
D . Press TV•VCR to see the TV channels.
The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel. Change channels using the TVÕs remote.
E . Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel Ñ
CH3 or CH4.
F . Press VCR1 (VCR2•DVD), then TV•VCR to switch back to the picture from the VCR.
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
14.
Set Auto TV/VCR feature.
If you used one of the basic hookups and did not connect the audio/video jacks of the VCR to the
TV, leave the Auto TV/VCR feature set to ON.
If you have connected your VCR using the audio/video input of your TV, you can prevent the
VCR indicator from turning on automatically and interrupting the cable or antenna signal to your
TV.
A . Press MENU•PROG on remote to see VCR
MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
B . Press 6 to display PREFERENCES.
C . Press 3 to select Auto TV/VCR: ON or OFF.
¥ Select ON if you used one of the basic hookups and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV. The VCR will automatically switch the TV¥VCR setting to
VCR every time the VCR is turned on, a tape with the safety tab removed is inserted, or you press PLAY.
¥ Select OFF if you used one of the advanced hookups and watch your VCR on the video input channel of your TV. The VCR indicator will not turn on automatically and the signal from your antenna or cable to your TV will not be interrupted.
Pressing TV•VCR on the remote will still turn the VCR indicator on or off and switch the antenna signal.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 CA Marking: ON
6 CA Playback: AUTO
7 CA Display: BLUE
8 Set Auto Repeat
0 Exit
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Using the Remote Control
Remote Control
Your back-lit remote has a light button ( ) that glows in the dark. Press this button to light the buttons on the remote. The remote buttons remain lit when they are pressed within a few seconds of each other. If a button is not pressed within approximately eight seconds, the light turns off to conserve battery power.
Component Buttons
Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component.
AUX (Auxiliary)
Can be programmed to control a compatible RCA audio or video component. See page 25.
Used with PWR button to turn on another brand of TV, other than
RCA, when the remote is programmed to control that TV.
See page 23.
VCR SAT•CABLE
1
PWR VCR•DVD AUX
2
TV
REW
REC
DISPLAY
PLAY
STOP
FF
PAUSE
SEARCH
SAT•CABLE
Turns on a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. See page 24.
Used with PWR button to turn on another brand of cable box or receiver, other than RCA, when the remote is programmed to control that cable box or receiver. See page 24.
TV
Turns on a compatible RCA,
ProScan, or GE TV and sets the remote to control the TV.
VCR1
Turns on a compatible RCA,
ProScan, or GE VCR and sets remote to control the VCR.
VCR2•DVD
Turns on a compatible RCA,
ProScan, or GE VCR and sets remote to control VCR when it has been setup. See page 22.
Used with PWR button to turn on a compatible RCA or ProScan
LaserDisc player. See page 22.
CHAN Can also be programmed to control a compatible RCA DVD component.
MUTE
1
CHAN
2
PREV CH
3
4 5 6
7
INPUT
CLEAR
C
8
0
• PROG
MENU M
9
TV•VCR
SPEED
F.ADV
EDIT e
MOVE
+
SLOW
_
4
TRACKING
3
VCR Function Buttons
Press VCR1 (VCR2•DVD) to set remote to control the VCR to use the function
CHAN Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCRÕs channel memory.
CLEAR
Resets time counter to 0:00:00.
Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or VCR for a VCR
Plus+ or timer recording.
INPUT
Turns the line input on or off.
L1 or L2 will appear in the VCRÕs display panel and VIDEO1 or
VIDEO2 will appear on the TV screen.
Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio/video input jacks on the back (L1) or front (L2) of the VCR.
DISPLAY
Shows VCR operating displays on the TV screen.
Displays program information when available.
Displays the time counter.
MENU•PROG
Displays the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
Removes a menu from the screen.
EDIT
Signals two properly connected compatible VCRs to begin copying a tape. See page 48.
F.ADV
(Frame Advance)
Lets you view one frame with each press of the button while the tape is paused.
FF (Fast Forward)
Fast forwards the tape when the
VCR is stopped.
Searches the picture in forward motion during playback.
MOVE Arrow Buttons ( )
Allow you to move through the menus, enter data and change settings of selected features.
See page 10.
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.
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Using the Remote Control
Buttons
VCR Function Buttons
(continued)
PAUSE
Pauses action for viewing during playback.
Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes.
PLAY
Plays a tape.
PWR (Power)
Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR.
Press twice to turn off all compatible RCA components.
PREV CH (Previous Channel)
Switches between two channels.
Select one channel and then use the number buttons to select another.
Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels.
REC
Starts VCR recording.
Used for express recording (XPR).
See page 44.
REW (Rewind)
Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped.
Searches the picture in reverse motion during playback.
SEARCH
Displays INDEX, GO-TO, and
BLANK SEARCH menus on TV.
Used during playback with the
COMMERCIAL A ADVANCEª feature. See pages 36-37.
SLOW – / +
Used for slow-motion playback.
SPEED (Tape Speed)
Selects a recording speed
(SP, LP, or SLP).
STOP
Stops the normal functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast forward, and pause.
TRACKING Up and Down
Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play or pause.
Reduces picture ÒjitterÓ during stop-action playback.
TV•VCR
Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel. See page 18.
TV Function Buttons
Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV. Some buttons may not work with every TV.
MOVE Arrow
Buttons ( )
Allow you to move through the menus, enter data and change settings of selected features.
CHAN Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower channel in the TVÕs channel memory when remote is set to control a TV.
CLEAR
Removes menus or status displays from the screen.
DISPLAY
Shows the status displays on the screen.
Removes menus or displays from the screen.
MUTE
Turns the TV sound on or off.
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 (Power)
Turns off a compatible TV when remote is set to control TV.
Press twice to turn off all compatible RCA components.
Used with TV button to turn on a compatible TV, other than RCA, when the remote is programmed to control that TV. See page 23.
PREV CH (Previous Channel)
Switches between two channels.
Select one channel and then use the number buttons to select another. Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels.
Used as an ENTER button on some TVs.
SLOW – / +
Used with the TVÕs menus to select and adjust features.
VOL Up and Down
Raises and lowers sound.
Cable Box and Satellite Receiver Function Buttons
Press the SAT•CABLE button to set remote to control a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. Some buttons may not work with every cable box or receiver. If you have a compatible RCA brand receiver, test the ÒTV
Function ButtonsÓ to see which ones operate the receiver.
CHAN Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower channel.
Numbers (0 through 9)
Select a channel using the number buttons.
PWR (Power)
Turns off a compatible cable box or satellite receiver when remote is set to control it.
Press twice to turn off all compatible RCA components.
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Using the Remote Control
Using the VCR2•DVD Button
Controlling a VCR
The VCRÕs remote controls two compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCRs with the VCR1 and VCR2•DVD buttons. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to VCR1 without being programmed. If you own two compatible VCRs, test them to see if VCR1 turns on both VCRs. If it does, then you may want to program this
VCR to respond to the VCR2•DVD button on the remote.
Program the VCR for Remote Control
Set the Remote Control feature of the VCR to the VCR1 or VCR2 position. The remote then controls the VCR with either the VCR1 or
VCR2•DVD button Ñ whichever position you select in the menu.
1 . Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR
MAIN MENU .
2 . Press 6 to display PREFERENCES.
3.
Press 1 to activate the Remote Control feature.
4 . Press VCR1 or VCR2•DVD to change the setting and program this VCR to respond to the VCR1 or VCR2•DVD button Ñ whichever you select.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 CA Marking: ON
6 CA Playback: AUTO
7 CA Display: BLUE
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 CA Marking: ON
6 CA Playback: AUTO
7 CA Display: BLUE
8 Set Auto Repeat
Press VCR2 to change
Important Reminder: Remember you must press VCR1 or VCR2•DVD on the remote Ñ whichever you selected in the menu Ñ before the remote will operate this VCR.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR2
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 CA Marking: ON
6 CA Playback: AUTO
7 CA Display: BLUE
8 Set Auto Repeat
0 Exit
Controlling a LaserDisc Player or DVD Component
The VCR2•DVD button on the VCRÔs remote will also control the primary functions of an RCA, ProScan, or GE
LaserDisc player without being programmed. It can also be programmed to control an RCA DVD component using the code below. If you ever need to reprogram the remote to operate a VCR or LaserDisc player, use the code
Program the Remote Control
1 . Turn on the component.
2 . Point the VCR remote at the component
3 . Hold the VCR2•DVD button and press three numbers buttons to enter the code for the component.
4 . Release the buttons.
5 . Press PWR. If the component turns off, setup is complete.
Operate the Component
After you have set up your remote to control your component, test the remote buttons to see which ones operate it.
1 . Point the remote at the component and press VCR2•DVD.
2 . If the component does not turn on in step 1, press VCR2•DVD and then PWR.
3 . Test the remote buttons to see which ones operate the component.
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RCA, ProScan or GE Codes
VCR LaserDisc Player DVD
037 037 078
Using the Remote Control
Controlling a TV
The VCRÔs remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV. The remote can also be setup to control other manufacturerÔs brands. To program the remote, use the remote buttons that correspond to your brand.
Program the Remote for a TV
1 . Turn on the TV.
2 . Point the VCRÕs remote at the TV.
3 . Hold the TV button and press three number buttons for your brand.
4 . Release the buttons.
5.
Press PWR on the remote. If the TV turns off, setup is complete.
6 . Repeat steps 2 – 4 with three other buttons if the first ones do not work.
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
Candle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .011,027,033
Citizen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .011,027,033,064
Colortyme . . . . . . . . . . . . . .011,027,084
Concerto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .011,027
Contec/Cony . . . .036,037,040,042,064
Craig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .064
Curtis Mathes . . . .000,011,015,027,037
CXC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .064
Daewoo . . . . . . . . .011,019,027,012,116
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
TV Codes
Brand* Code
GE . . . . . . . . . .000,008,009,011,012,027,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .038,068,086,089,091
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
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
Mitsubishi . . . . . . .006,011,014,019,022,
. . . . . . . . . . . . .027,041,055,056,061,068
MTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .011,019,027
Brand* Code
Multivision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .081
NAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .018,023
NEC . . . . . . . . .011,014,019,027,038,084
Panasonic . . . . . . . .012,013,038,086,111
Penney . . . . . .000,008,011,019,027,040,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .068,077,086,088
Philco . . . .006,007,010,011,013016,019,
. . . . . .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
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
Brand* Code
Sharp . . . . . . . . . . .011,020,025,027,037
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .052,053,059,060,108
Signature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .005,094
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 . . . . . . . . .018,021,023,040,071,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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
* The remote may not be able to control every model TV of the brands listed.
Operate the TV
After you have set up your remote to control your TV, test the TV buttons to see which ones operate your TV.
1 . Point the remote at the TV and press TV.
2 . If TV does not turn on in step 1, press TV and then PWR.
3 . Use the ÒTV Function ButtonsÓ as described on page 21.
Helpful Hint: Notice the difference between the TV and VCR on-screen displays.
This is one way to tell if the remote is set to control the VCR or the TV.
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Using the Remote Control
Controlling a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver
The SAT•CABLE button on the VCRÕs remote is preprogrammed to control either a compatible RCA cable box or satellite receiver. If your cable box or receiver is another manufacturerÕs brand and has its own remote, you will probably be able to program the VCRÕs remote to control it. To program the VCRÕs remote, enter the code that corresponds to your brand.
Program the Remote for a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver
1 . Turn on the cable box or satellite receiver.
2 . Point the VCR remote at the cable box or receiver.
3 . Hold the SAT¥CABLE button and press three number buttons to enter the code for your brand.
4 . Release the buttons.
5.
Press PWR on the remote. If the cable box or receiver turns off, setup is complete.
6 . Repeat steps 2 – 5 with a different code if the first one does not work.
Brand* Code
ABC . . . . . . . . . . . . .022,046,053,054
Anvision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .007,008
Cablestar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .007,008
Diamond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .056
Eagle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .007,008
Eastern Int. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .002
General Instuments . . . . . . . . . . .046
GI 400 . . . . . . . .004,005,015,023,024,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .025,030,036
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
Cable Box Codes
Brand* Code
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
RCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .000,027
Randtek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .007,008
Regal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .003,012,013
Regency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .002,033
Samsung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .044
Sci. Atlanta . . . .003,022,035,063,064
Brand* Code
Signature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .046
Sprucer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .027
Starcom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .046
Stargate 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .058
Sylvania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .011,059
Teknika . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .006
Texscan . . . . . . . . . . . . . .010,011,059
Tocom . . . . . . . .017,021,049,050,055
Unika . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .031,032,041
Universal . . . . . . . . . . . .051,052,060
Viewstar . . .007,008,019,021,026,028
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .029,032,033,040,041
Warner Amex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .044
Zenith . . . . . . . . . . . .014,042,057,061
Brand* Code
Chaparral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .080,081
Cheyenne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .081
Drake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .082,083
GE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .000
General Instruments . . .092,093,094
Satellite Receiver Codes
Brand* Code
Realistic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .084
RCA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 000
Sierra I,0II,0III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .081
STS1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .085
STS2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .086
Brand* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Code
STS3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .087
STS4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .088
Toshiba .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .089
Uniden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .090
Video Cipher II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .091
* The remote may not be able to control every cable box or satellite receiver of the brands listed.
Operate the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver
After you have setup your remote (if required) to control your cable box or receiver, test the buttons to see which ones operate it.
1 . Point the remote at the cable box or satellite receiver and press SAT•CABLE.
2 . If the cable box does not turn on in step 1, press SAT•CABLE and then PWR.
3 . Use the ÒCable Box or Receiver Function ButtonsÓ for the cable box and test the ÒTV Function
ButtonsÓ to see which ones operate the satellite receiver. See page 21.
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Using the Remote Control
Controlling an Auxiliary RCA Component
The remote that came packed with your VCR is also capable of controlling one compatible
RCA component, such as an AM/FM radio, CD player, tape players, phonograph, RCA digital satellite receiver, or RCA DVD component. The remote must be programmed for the specific component it is to control. To program the remote, use the code that corresponds to your component.
Program the Remote for an Auxiliary Component
1 . Turn on the component.
2 . Point the VCRÕs remote at the component.
3 . Hold the AUX button and press three number buttons to enter the code for your component.
4 . Release the buttons.
5.
Press PWR on the remote. If the component turns off, setup is complete.
Type of RCA Auxiliary Equipment and Code
Cassette
RCA AM/FM AUX Phono Tape1 CD
003 004 005 006 007 008
Cassette
DSS Tape2 DVD
009 010
*The remote may not be able to control every RCA model of auxiliary equipment listed.
Operate the Auxiliary Component
After you have setup your remote to control your component, test the buttons to see which ones operate the component.
1 . Point the remote at the component and press AUX.
2 . If the component does not turn on in step 1, press AUX and then
PWR.
3.
Test the buttons on the remote to see which ones operate your component. Refer to the ÒRemote ControlÓ section.
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Playing a Tape
Operating Instructions
To Play a Tape
1 . Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or TVÕs video input to see the picture from the VCR.
2 . Insert a tape in the VCR.
VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in ( ) indicator lights, and the VCR indicator lights if the Auto TV/VCR feature is set to ON. The tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the auto play feature is turned on.
POWER
EJECT
PLAY
STOP
PAUSE
RECORD
R
E
W
F
W
D
Safety Tab
3 . Press PLAY, if necessary. PLAY appears in the VCRÕs display panel.
4 . Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture, if necessary. Details are on page 31.
5 . Press STOP.
6 . Press REW on the remote or turn the shuttle ring toward REW on the VCR.
The VCR will automatically rewind the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding.
7 . Press EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is completely rewound.
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Playing a Tape
Using the Playback Features
Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature
The VCR records the same audio on both the hi-fi and linear tracks on the tape. The Hi-Fi stereo sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track.
To enjoy hi-fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier/receiver using the audio/video jacks. The Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature lets you select which audio you play back.
To Select Playback Sound
1 . Press MENU•PROG to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
2 . Press 8 to see the AUDIO menu on the TV screen.
3 . Press 2 to switch between HI-FI, LINEAR, or MIX sound.
¥ Select HI-FI to play back sound recorded on the hi-fi track and for normal use.
The HIFI indicator is lit in the VCRÕs display panel during hi-fi playback.
¥ Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural track Ð used to playback a second audio program (SAP).
¥ Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both the linear track and the hi-fi track, sound-on-sound.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language/Langue
8 Audio
AUDIO
1 Reception: STEREO
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI
0 Exit
PWR
VCR SAT•C
1
ABLE
VCR•DVD
2
AUX
TV
REW
PLAY
FF
REC
STOP
PAUSE
DISPLAY
SEARCH
CHAN
VOL
VOL
+
SLOW
_
CLEAR
C
F.ADV
MUTE
1
7
4
INPUT
CHAN
8
0
• PROG
5
2
6
9
TV•VCR
PREV CH
3
SPEED
EDIT e
MOVE
4
TRACKING
3
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Playing a Tape
Using the Playback Features
Auto Play Feature
This feature lets you tell the VCR whether you want it to automatically start playing a tape that is inserted with the safety tab removed.
1 . Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR
MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
2 . Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
3 . Press 2 to select Auto Play: ON or OFF.
¥ Select ON to have a tape with its safety tab removed start playing automatically.
¥ Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 CA Marking: ON
6 CA Playback: AUTO
7 CA Display: BLUE
8 Set Auto Repeat
0 Exit
Auto Repeat Feature
The VCR will automatically repeat a segment of tape.
1 . Locate the beginning of the segment you want the
VCR to repeat, and press STOP.
2 . Press DISPLAY to display the time counter, and press CLEAR to reset it to 0:00:00.
3 . Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the
VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
4 . Press 6 to display the
PREFERENCES menu.
5 . Press 8 to display the
AUTO REPEAT menu.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 CA Marking: ON
6 CA Playback: AUTO
7 CA Display: BLUE
8 Set Auto Repeat
0 Exit
6 . Use the number buttons to enter the length of time (in hours and minutes) of the segment you want the VCR to repeat.
7 . Press MENU•PROG to remove the menu from the screen.
AUTO REPEAT
Set the length of time you want the tape to play in a repeating loop
Loop from 0:00 to -:--
(h:mm)
The VCR will play the tape until the specified counter reading is reached, rewind the tape and replay the segment over and over.
8.
To stop auto repeat, display the AUTO
REPEAT menu and press CLEAR or eject the cassette.
Press MENU to exit
PWR
VCR SAT•C
1
ABLE
VCR•DVD
2
AUX
TV
REW
PLAY
FF
REC
STOP
PAUSE
DISPLAY
SEARCH
CHAN
VOL
VOL
+
SLOW
_
CLEAR
C
F.ADV
4
7
INPUT
MUTE
1
CHAN
5
8
0
• PROG
2
6
9
TV•VCR
PREV CH
3
SPEED
EDIT e
MOVE
4
TRACKING
3
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Playing a Tape
Using the Playback Features
Pause for Stop Action
This feature stops the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of the scene. Stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SP and SLP speed.
1 . Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action.
STILL appears in the VCRÕs display panel.
2 . Press TRACKING up or down to reduce any jittering of the picture.
3 . Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback.
The VCR will automatically switch from stopaction playback to stop after a few minutes.
Picture Search
You can search a picture during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding the tape. Sound is turned off during picture search. The picture is best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.
Fast Forward Search
1 . Press FF on the remote or turn the shuttle dial clockwise toward FWD on the VCR to search forward at a faster-than-normal speed.
2 . To return to playback, press FF on the remote,
PLAY , or turn the shuttle dial again.
Rewind Search
1 . Press REW on the remote or turn the shuttle ring counterclockwise toward REW on the VCR to search in reverse at a faster-than-normal speed.
2 . To return to playback, press REW on the remote,
PLAY , or turn the shuttle dial again.
PWR
VCR SAT
1
•CABLE
VCR•DVD
2
AUX
TV
REW
PLAY
FF
REC
STOP
PAUSE
DISPLAY
SEARCH
CHAN
VOL
VOL
+
SLOW
_
CLEAR
C
F.ADV
4
7
INPUT
CHAN
MUTE
1
5
8
0
• PROG
2
6
9
TV•VCR
PREV CH
3
SPEED
EDIT e
MOVE
4
TRACKING
3
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Playing a Tape
Using the Playback Features
Frame Advance
Frame advance lets you view one stop-action frame after another. Frame advance works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.
1 . Press PAUSE to stop the action. STILL appears in the VCRÕs display panel.
2 . Press F.ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene.
3 . Press PAUSE or PLAY to resume normal playback.
Slow Motion
You can view the picture in slow motion during play or play pause. The
SLOW – and + buttons on the remote and the shuttle dial on the VCR allow you to change the speed. Sound is turned off during slow-motion playback. Slow motion works best in the SP or SLP speed.
1 . During playback, press SLOW + or – on the remote to start slow-motion playback or press PAUSE and turn the shuttle dial on the VCR in either direction.
SLOW + or – appears in the VCRÕs display panel.
2 . Press SLOW + on the remote to increase the speed or SLOW – to decrease the speed.
The speed changes with the amount the shuttle dial on the VCR is turned.
3 . Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture.
4 . Release the shuttle dial on the VCR to return to pause.
Press PLAY to return to playback.
The VCR will automatically switch from slow-motion playback to stop after a few minutes.
PWR
VCR SAT•C
1
ABLE
VCR•DVD
2
AUX
TV
REW
PLAY
FF
REC
STOP
PAUSE
DISPLAY
SEARCH
CHAN
VOL
VOL
+
SLOW
_
CLEAR
C
F.ADV
MUTE
1
7
4
INPUT
CHAN
8
0
• PROG
5
2
6
9
TV•VCR
PREV CH
3
SPEED
EDIT e
MOVE
4
TRACKING
3
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Playing a Tape
Using the Playback Features
Automatic Tracking
The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted or the VCRÕs power is turned on.
Manual Tracking
Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a different VCR or camcorder. The TRACKING buttons on the remote or VCR are used when playing a tape. They have no effect during recording.
¥ When streaks or snow appear, press
TRACKING up or down for the best possible picture.
¥ Press TRACKING up or down during stopaction pause to reduce picture ÒjitterÓ.
¥ Press both TRACKING buttons on the VCR at the same time to turn automatic tracking back on or eject and re-insert the cassette.
Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature
To protect your timer recordings from any unwanted changes, lock the VCR.
The buttons on the VCR and remote will not operate the VCR. Just follow the directions below.
To Lock the VCR
1.
Set up your VCR for a timer recording.
2.
Insert a cassette with safety tab intact.
3.
Place VCR in stop mode.
4 . Press and hold PWR on the remote for at least six seconds until LOCK appears in the VCR's display panel.
To Unlock the VCR
Press and hold VCR1 (VCR2•DVD) on the remote until HELLO appears in the VCRÕs display panel to unlock the controls.
PWR
VCR SAT•C
1
ABLE
VCR•DVD
2
AUX
TV
REW
PLAY
FF
REC
STOP
PAUSE
DISPLAY
SEARCH
CHAN
VOL
VOL
+
SLOW
_
CLEAR
C
F.ADV
4
7
INPUT
MUTE
1
CHAN
8
5
0
• PROG
2
6
9
TV•VCR
PREV CH
3
SPEED
EDIT e
MOVE
4
TRACKING
3
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Playing a Tape
Using the Playback Features
Index Search
The VCR has a ÒVHS Index Search SystemÓ that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you stop and start recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks.
The VCR will automatically locate the index number you select. The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape.
1.
Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.
2.
Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX
SEARCH menu on the TV screen.
3.
Press two number buttons to enter the number of index marks you want the VCR to search.
Press CLEAR to correct an entry.
4.
Press FF on remote or turn the shuttle ring clockwise toward FWD on the VCR to search forward.
Press REW on remote or turn the shuttle ring counterclockwise toward REW on the VCR to search in reverse.
The time counter is displayed in the upper right corner of the TV screen during search.
0:30:00
INDEX SEARCH
Enter Index Number
01
Press FWD or REW
Press SEARCH to exit
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 of a recorded segment of five minutes or less.
¥ The first index mark on the tape when you start at the beginning of the tape.
PWR
VCR SAT•C
1
ABLE
VCR•DVD
2
AUX
TV
REW
PLAY
FF
REC
STOP
PAUSE
DISPLAY
SEARCH
CHAN
VOL
VOL
+
SLOW
_
CLEAR
C
F.ADV
4
7
INPUT
MUTE
1
CHAN
5
8
0
• PROG
2
6
9
TV•VCR
PREV CH
3
SPEED
EDIT e
MOVE
4
TRACKING
3
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Playing a Tape
Using the Playback Features
Go-To Search
The go-to search feature allows you to locate a counter reading on the tape.
1.
Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.
2.
Press SEARCH on the remote twice to display the GO-TO
SEARCH menu on the TV screen.
GO-TO SEARCH
Current tape counter is
2:17:25
Press REW or FF to go to
0:00:00
Press SEARCH to exit
3.
Press number buttons to enter the hour(s) and minute(s) of the time counter reading you want the VCR to search.
Press CLEAR to correct an entry.
4.
Press FF on remote or turn the shuttle ring clockwise toward FWD on the VCR to search forward.
Press REW on remote or turn the shuttle ring counterclockwise toward REW on the VCR to search in reverse.
The time counter is displayed in the upper right corner of the TV screen during search.
5.
Press STOP to stop go-to searching.
Blank Search
The VCR searches for blank portions of the tape that are more than six seconds in length.
1.
Insert the tape and press STOP.
2.
Press SEARCH on the remote three times to display the BLANK SEARCH menu on the TV screen.
BLANK SEARCH
Press FF to begin
Searching for blank section of tape.
Press SEARCH to exit
3.
Press FF to begin searching for six seconds of blank tape. A message appears on the screen if a blank area is not found.
4.
Press STOP to stop blank searching.
PWR
VCR SAT•C
1
ABLE
VCR•DVD
2
AUX
TV
REW
PLAY
FF
REC
STOP
PAUSE
DISPLAY
SEARCH
CHAN
VOL
VOL
+
SLOW
_
CLEAR
C
F.ADV
MUTE
1
7
4
INPUT
CHAN
8
0
• PROG
5
2
6
9
TV•VCR
PREV CH
3
SPEED
EDIT e
MOVE
4
TRACKING
3
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Playing a Tape
Using the Playback Features
DISPLAY Button
1.
Press DISPLAY to display the status of the VCR, channel number, station ID (if available), time counter, title of program
(if available), date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. The time will appear in the display panel.
The time and date must be set before they are displayed. If you do not press
DISPLAY again, these displays will time out.
2.
Press DISPLAY again to display information about the program that is playing (if available).
If program information is not available,
Title Unavailable will appear.
3.
Press DISPLAY again to have only the time counter remain on the TV screen.
The time counter will appear instead of the time in the VCRÕs display panel.
4.
Press DISPLAY again to remove the time counter from the TV screen.
The time counter will remain in the
VCRÕs display panel and no status displays will appear on the TV screen.
This is convenient for editing tapes.
5.
Press DISPLAY again. No displays will appear on the screen. The clock will appear in the display panel.
Turning off the VCR returns the displays to normal.
STOP CH 05 0:30:00
WABC
Status Displays
Will Time Out
Title: Joan’s Hour
11/18/96 Mon 01:30AM SLP
Press DISPLAY
Press
DISPLAY
Again
(Clock Appears in VCRÕs
Display Panel)
Press DISPLAY Button
Press
DISPLAY
Again
Press
DISPLAY
Again
PROGRAM DETAILS
Joan's Hour
Start 11:00 PM
Length 01:00
Time Remaining 00:15
Rating PG
Press DISPLAY Again
Hours
0:30:00
Minutes
Seconds
Time Counter Only
Will Not Time Out
Press DISPLAY Again
No Displays Will Appear
(Time Counter Appears in VCRÕs Display Panel)
PWR
VCR SAT•C
1
ABLE
VCR•DVD
2
AUX
TV
REW
PLAY
FF
REC
STOP
PAUSE
DISPLAY
SEARCH
CHAN
VOL
VOL
+
SLOW
_
CLEAR
C
F.ADV
4
7
INPUT
MUTE
1
CHAN
8
5
0
• PROG
2
6
9
TV•VCR
PREV CH
3
SPEED
EDIT e
MOVE
4
TRACKING
3
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Playing a Tape
Using the Playback Features
Program Information
Some stations broadcast program information along with the program. When this information is available, it will be displayed automatically when you press the DISPLAY button.
1.
Press DISPLAY to display the status displays on the TV screen. The title of the program and station ID will appear if they are available.
If program information is not available, Title Unavailable will appear.
2.
Press DISPLAY again to display information about the program (start time, length, time remaining and rating) on the screen. This display will time out automatically if no button is pressed, or:
Press DISPLAY three times to remove the PROGRAM
DETAILS screen from the TV. The clock will appear in the VCRÕs display panel.
STOP CH 05 0:30:00
WABC
Title: Joan’s Hour
11/18/96 Mon 01:30AM SLP
PROGRAM DETAILS
Joan's Hour
Start 11:00 PM
Length 01:00
Time Remaining 00:15
Rating PG
Time Counter
The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or play back a segment of a prerecorded tape. It helps locate the beginning or end of programs you taped. The time counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the tape is ejected from the VCR.
For example, if a 30-minute program was recorded at the beginning of the tape, you would:
1.
Insert the prerecorded tape. Press STOP. Make sure the tape is rewound.
2.
Press DISPLAY three times to display only the time counter on the TV screen.
Hours
0:30:00
Minutes
Seconds
Time Counter Only
Will Not Time Out
3.
Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.
4.
Press FF on remote or turn the shuttle on the
VCR clockwise to fast forward the tape until the time counter reads 0:30:00. Press STOP.
This is the approximate end of the program and you can begin recording at this spot.
5.
Press DISPLAY twice to remove the time counter from the screen. The clock will appear in the
VCRÕs display panel.
PWR
VCR SAT•C
1
ABLE
VCR•DVD
2
AUX
TV
REW
PLAY
FF
REC
STOP
PAUSE
DISPLAY
SEARCH
CHAN
VOL
VOL
+
SLOW
_
CLEAR
C
F.ADV
MUTE
1
7
4
INPUT
CHAN
8
0
• PROG
5
2
6
9
TV•VCR
PREV CH
3
SPEED
EDIT e
MOVE
4
TRACKING
3
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COMMERCIAL A ADVANCE ª Feature
Recording and Playback
COMMERCIAL A ADVANCEª is a patented technology that detects and marks most commercials on your tape for any recording that is more than 15 minutes long. During playback, the VCR automatically skips the detected commercial segments or you can choose to manually skip them. This feature reduces three minutes of commercials into approximately 8-12 seconds of fast forwarding in the SLP speed. You can select a background of blue or see the video as the commercials are skipped.
After recording, the VCR rewinds the tape to the beginning of the recording and determines where the commercials are located. It then marks the beginning and end of the detected commercial segments and returns the tape to the end of the recording. It does not erase the commercials from the tape.
Because television signals do not indicate where commercials are located, this feature finds and marks them through a set of formulas based on how television is broadcast today. Since television stations broadcast differently and insert their own commercials, you may experience some variations in this featureÕs effectiveness. Station promotions, identifications, and announcements are not considered commercials Ñ but might be skipped.
See page 57 for answers to common questions about COMMERCIAL A ADVANCEª .
COMMERCIAL
A
ADVANCE™ Marking
1.
Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2.
Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
3.
Make sure CA Marking is set to ON. If not, press 5.
The VCR will mark most commercials for the following types of recording:
¥ VCR Plus+, Timer, or Express Recording: The
VCR will automatically mark the commercials after the power is turned off.
¥ Manual Recording: When you press STOP to stop recording, the VCR will ask you if you want to mark the commercials. Just follow the on-screen display.
MARK and COMM alternate in the display panel while the VCR is marking commercials.
To Stop COMMERCIAL
A
ADVANCE™
Marking
Press STOP to cancel commercial marking.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 CA Marking: ON
6 CA Playback: AUTO
7 CA Display: BLUE
8 Set Auto Repeat
0 Exit
The VCR is waiting to mark commercials in the program you recorded.
1 Mark them now
2 Mark them later
3 Don't mark commercials
The VCR will begin marking in 30 seconds...
Marking Commercials...
Press STOP to cancel
To Turn Off Marking
For special VCR use (such as editing or copying) or if you decide not to use this feature, turn COMMERCIAL A ADVANCEª marking ( CA Markin g ) off.
1.
Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2.
Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
3.
Press 5 to select CA Marking: OFF.
The VCR will not mark the commercials.
COMMERCIAL A ADVANCEª is a trademark of Arthur D. Little Enterprises, Inc.
A Jerry Iggulden invention licensed by Arthur D. Little Enterprises, Inc.
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PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 CA Marking: ON
6 CA Playback: AUTO
7 CA Display: BLUE
8 Set Auto Repeat
0 Exit
COMMERCIAL A ADVANCEª Feature
Recording and Playback
To Select a Background for Playback
1.
Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR MAIN
MENU .
2.
Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
3.
Press 7 to select CA Display: BLUE or VIDEO.
¥ Select BLUE to have the VCR display a blue screen while it advances through the block of marked commercials.
¥ Select VIDEO to have the VCR display the video as it advances through the block of marked commercials.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 CA Marking: ON
6 CA Playback: AUTO
7 CA Display: BLUE
8 Set Auto Repeat
0 Exit
To Play Back a Recording Made Using COMMERCIAL
A
ADVANCE™
1.
Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR MAIN
MENU .
2.
Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
3.
Press 6 to select CA Playback: AUTO or MANUAL.
¥ Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically advance through the blocks of marked commercials.
It works with most 30, 45, and 60-second commercials.
A commercial group starting within the first two minutes or last two minutes of a recording will not be automatically skipped.
A commercial will not be skipped if the recording starts in the middle of a commercial segment, one isolated commercial is shown without others, or a commercial is longer than one minute. Press FF to scan through the commercial.
It is possible that part of a recorded program might be skipped if the program segment is between commercials and less than one minute or there are frequent dark and quiet scenes. If part of the program is skipped, rewind the tape to the beginning of the skipped program segment and press PLAY.
¥ Select MANUAL and the VCR will not advance through the blocks of marked commercials until you press SEARCH.
The VCR will resume playback when it reaches the end of the marked commercials.
If you press SEARCH during playback of material other than commercials, the VCR will still advance to the end of the next ÒmarkedÓ commercial block and resume playback.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 CA Marking: ON
6 CA Playback: AUTO
7 CA Display: BLUE
8 Set Auto Repeat
0 Exit
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Recording a Program
Types of Recordings
Your VCR provides different types of recording. These types are explained in the following sections:
Basic Recording Ð Operating Instructions
Recording While You're Away
VCR Plus+ Recording
Timer Recording
Express (XPR) Recording
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program)
Recording Audio Only
Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
Using the Recording Features
Recording Speeds
Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP, LP, or SLP). The speed you select appears on the TV screen and in the VCRÕs display panel. The VCR automatically selects the playback speed (SP, LP, or SLP).
Cassette
Type
T120
T160
Recording Time
SP LP SLP
2Hr 4Hr 6Hr
2Hr 40Min 5Hr 20Min 8Hr
SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording.
That is why most prerecorded, rental tapes are recorded in SP. Fewer programs can be recorded on the tape. Special effects such as pause, slow motion, picture search, and frame advance work well.
LP (Long Play) gives twice the recording time of tapes recorded in SP. Special effects in playback are not recommended in LP.
SLP (Super Long Play) gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP. Special effects such as pause, slow motion, picture search, and frame advance work well.
Recording Pause
This feature allows you to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material.
Press PAUSE during recording to stop and start recording. REC P appears in the VCRÕs display panel.
The VCR will automatically switch from pause to stop after a few minutes.
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Recording a Program
Basic Recording – Operating Instructions
To Make a Recording
Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs video input channel.
1.
Insert a tape with safety tab in place.
The cassette-in indicator ( ) lights in the VCRÕs display panel.
2.
Press VCR1 (VCR2•DVD) to set remote to control VCR.
3.
If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCRÕs display panel. If not, press TV•VCR to turn it on.
4.
Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote.
The tape speed indicator appears in the VCRÕs display panel and on the TV screen.
5.
Select the channel to be recorded.
The channel number appears in the VCRÕs display panel and on the TV screen.
6.
Press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote to begin recording. REC appears in the VCRÕs display panel while the VCR is recording.
Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a
Different Channel
1.
Follow steps 1 through 6 above.
2.
If using one of the basic hookups, press TV•VCR to switch to the TV channel. The VCR indicator will turn off in the display panel.
3.
Press TV to set the remote to control TV functions for a compatible TV.
4.
Select the channel you want to watch with the TVÕs channel buttons.
5.
Press STOP when recording is finished.
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Recording a Program
Recording While You’re Away (VCR Plus+* Recording)
VCR Plus+ Setup for Antenna, Unscrambled Cable Systems (Not
Requiring a Cable Box), or Cable Box VCR Can Control
A VCR Plus+ channel number is assigned for each broadcast or cable channel. These numbers are listed in most publications that list PlusCode* numbers.
1.
Prepare the worksheet on the opposing page for the
VCR Plus+ channels that are different than the channels you receive them on. Refer to the chart below for standardized VCR Plus+ channel numbers.
Broadcast or Cable-TV VCR Plus+ Channel Number You
Station Name Channel Number Receive This Station On
HBO
ESPN
33
34
See Note 1
See Note 1
ABC See Note 2 See Note 1
FOX
SAMPLE
See Note 2 See Note 1
Note 1: Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on.
Note 2: Check your local listing for the broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned to this station.
2.
Press MENU•PROG on the remote to display the
VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
3.
Press 4 to display CHANNELS menu.
4.
Press 4 to display VCR Plus+ Channel List menu.
5.
Using your worksheet, press two numbers to enter each channel number you receive on a different channel than the assigned VCR Plus+ channel number.
Press CHAN up or down to move the numbers up or down on the menu.
Press CLEAR on the remote to erase a number.
6.
Press MENU•PROG when you are finished.
Auto channel search must be performed before setting the VCR Plus+ channel list.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable box Setup
6 DSS Setup
0 Exit
VCR+ Channel My Channel
5 --
4 --
3 -> -> -> --
2 --
1 --
Use CHAN up/dn to select
Press 0-9 to change
Press MENU to exit
U.S.A. List
35 American Movie Classics
39 Arts & Entertainment
57 Black Entertainment
54 Bravo
42 Cable News Network
45 Cinemax
98 Cinemax 2
37 The Discovery Channel
53 The Disney Channel
63 Entertainment Television
34 ESPN Sports Network
47 The Family Channel
33 Home Box Office
95 Home Box Office 2
96 Home Box Office 3
51 The Learning Channel
46 Lifetime
Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TV
58 The Movie Channel
48 Music Television
49 The Nashville Network
38 Nickelodeon
64 Nostalgia Television
99 Quality Value Cable
41 Showtime
97 Showtime 2
59 Sports Channel
52 Turner Network Television
44 USA Network
62 Video Hits 1
93 Viewer’s Choice 1
94 Viewer’s Choice 2
55 WGN Chicago
43 WTBS Atlanta
60 WWOR New York
Canadian List
67 Allarcom Pay Television/Superchannel
44 Arts & Entertainment
72 Cable News Network-Headline News
61 Cable News Network
70 Canadian Home Shopping Network
56 Canal Famille
69 Cathay International Television Inc
68 Chinavision Canada Corp
60 Country Music Television
63 Family Channel
62 First Choice
96 First Choice Two
97 First Choice Three
99 First Choice Four
90 House of Commons
91 La Chaine Francaise
51 The Learning Channel
65 MeteoMedia/The Weather Network
48 MuchMusic Network
55 MusiquePlus
52 Nashville Network
73 Newsworld/CBC
53 Le Reseau des Sports
43 The Sports Network
64 Super Ecran
37 Super Ecran B
98 Super Ecran C
66 Telatino Network
46 TV5 Montreal
92 Viewer's Choice 1
93 Viewer's Choice 2
94 Viewer's Choice 3
95 Viewer's Choice 4
71 Vision TV: Canada’s Faith Network
38 Youth TV, Canada Inc
*VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
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Recording a Program
VCR Plus+
TM
Channel Worksheet
Use this worksheet to create a list from which you can set up your VCR Plus+ channel list.
Broadcast or Cable TV
Station Name
(Such as ABC, NBC, CBS, etc.)
VCR Plus+
Channel Number*
(See Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Chart)
Channel Number You
Receive This Station On**
*Check your local listing for VCR Plus+ channel numbers assigned to network stations.
**Check your local or cable listing for the channel numbers to enter in this column.
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Recording a Program
Recording While You’re Away (VCR Plus+ Recording)
The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before using VCR Plus+ to record a program, make sure that:
¥ The clock is set correctly.
¥ A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs.
¥ The remote is set to control the VCR Ñ using VCR1 (VCR2•DVD).
¥ The VCR is setup for VCR Plus+ programming.
¥ If you receive all channels through a cable box, setup the cable box as shown on pages 11-13.
¥ If you have an antenna, cable system not requiring a cable box, or a cable box this VCR can control, complete
VCR Plus+ setup on page 40.
Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording
1.
Press MENU•PROG on the remote to display the VCR MAIN
MENU on the TV screen.
2.
Press 1 to display the VCR PLUS+ menu.
3.
Press numbers on the remote to enter the PlusCode number for the program you want to record. PlusCode numbers are found in most local TV listings.
Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.
4.
Press MENU•PROG to enter the program.
If the VCR does not recognize the PlusCode number,
Unrecognized number... Please re-enter appears on the TV screen. Check the number and enter it again.
5.
Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select type of program.
1 One Time Ð single program recorded once.
2 Daily Ð program recorded at same time every day.
3 Weekdays Ð program recorded at same time Monday through Friday.
4 Weekly Ð program recorded at same time once a week.
6.
Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote.
7.
Press CLEAR if you want to change the program end time.
This feature allows you to extend the recording time on VCR
Plus+ programs. This option may be useful when recording programs such as sporting events that could go past scheduled broadcast times.
8.
Press MENU•PROG to enter your program. A reminder appears which will time out.
PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you entered two programs where the times overlap.
9.
The TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears. Press 3 to enter an additional VCR Plus+ program, or press 0 to exit.
10.
Turn off the VCR
before recording time.
TIMER appears in the VCRÕs display panel when the timer has been programmed.
11.
If using a cable box, leave it turned on. If the VCR cannot control the cable box, tune it to the channel you want to record.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
VCR PLUS+
Enter PlusCode number
(from TV listing)
-
Press MENU to exit
How often should this program record?
1 One Time
2 Daily (every day)
3 Weekdays (M-F)
4 Weekly (Once per week)
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel 08
Start Time 02:10 PM
End Time 03:35 PM
Start Date 11/18/96 Mon
Tape Speed SLP
1=SP 2=LP 3=SLP
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to save
Program 1 has been saved
Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time.
Stopping a Recording in Progress
With the VCR: Press POWER and then STOP within a few seconds.
With the Remote: Press VCR1 (VCR2•DVD) and then STOP within a few seconds.
Note: Timer programs will not be erased during power outages. To clear a program, see page 44.
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Recording a Program
Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)
The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that:
¥ The clock is set correctly.
¥ A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs.
¥ The remote is set to control the VCR Ñ using VCR1 (VCR2•DVD).
¥ If you receive all channels through a cable box or satellite receiver, setup the cable box or satellite receiver on pages 11-13.
Setting a Timer Recording
1.
Press MENU•PROG on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU.
2.
Press 2 to display TIMER RECORDINGS menu.
3.
Press 1 to display Create a New Program menu.
4.
Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select type of program.
1 One Time Ñ single program recorded once.
2 Daily Ñ program recorded at same time every day.
3 Weekdays Ñ program recorded at same time Monday through Friday.
4 Weekly Ñ program recorded at same time once a week.
5.
Press number buttons on the remote to enter the channel number (or INPUT to select line input), start time including
AM or PM, end time, and start date of the recording. Just follow the on-screen prompts.
Press CLEAR to correct an entry.
Channels with numbers less than 100 will record from the cable box or antenna connection. Channels with numbers
100 and over will record from the corresponding DSS channel.
6.
Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote.
7.
Press MENU•PROG to enter your program. A reminder appears which will time out or you can press MENU•PROG to return to the VCR MAIN MENU.
PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you have entered two programs where the times overlap.
8.
The TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears. Press 1 to enter an additional timer program, or press 0 to exit.
9.
Turn off the VCR
before recording begins.
TIMER appears in the VCRÕs display panel when the timer has been programmed.
10.
If using a cable box, leave it turned on. If the VCR cannot control the cable box, tune it to the channel you want to record.
Stopping a Recording in Progress
With the VCR: Press POWER and then STOP within a few seconds.
With the Remote: Press VCR1 (VCR2•DVD) and then STOP within a few seconds.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
TIMER RECORDINGS
1 Create a New Program
How often should this program record?
1 One Time
2 Daily (every day)
3 Weekdays (M-F)
4 Weekly (Once per week)
Program 2 (One Time)
Channel --
Program 2 (One Time)
Channel 08
Start Time --:--
Program 2 (One Time)
Channel 08
Start Time 02:10 AM 1=AM
End Time --:-- 2=PM
Program 2 (One Time)
Channel 08
Start Time 2:10 PM
End Time 03:35 PM
Start Date 11/18/96 Mon
Tape Speed SLP
1=SP 2=LP 3=SLP
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to save
Program 2 has been saved
Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time.
Note: Timer programs will not be erased during power outages. To clear a program, see page 44.
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Recording a Program
Recording While You’re Away
Check, Edit, or Clear a VCR Plus+ or Timer Recording
1.
Press MENU•PROG on remote to display VCR MAIN
2.
3.
MENU on TV screen.
Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.
Press 2 for Review Existing Progs. feature.
The first program in the timer is displayed.
¥ Check the Programs: Press MENU•PROG to display information for the next program.
¥ Edit the Program: Press DISPLAY to edit the program.
The frequency menu appears first so you can change how often you want to record the program.
How often should this program record?
1 One Time
2 Daily (every day)
3 Weekdays (M-F)
4 Weekly (Once per week)
0 Cancel
Press a number button to select the type of program you want to record.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
TIMER RECORDINGS
1 Create a New Program
2 Review Existing Progs.
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel 08
Start Time 02:10 PM
End Time 03:35 PM
Start Date 11/18/96 Mon
Tape Speed SLP
Press DISPLAY to edit
Press CLEAR to delete
Press MENU for next prog
Program 2 (One Time)
Channel 08
Start Time 2:10 PM
End Time 03:35 PM
Start Date 11/18/96 Mon
Tape Speed SLP
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to save
Edit the rest of the program using the CLEAR and number buttons.
¥ Clear the Program: Press CLEAR when the program appears.
Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input
The line input refers to the signal coming from the
AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks of the VCR. Recording from the line input is convenient if you have a satellite receiver or similar component attached to these jacks.
To timer record from the component connected to the
VCRÕs line input:
Press INPUT to enter the channel number when you program the timer. Enter VIDEO1 to record from the jacks on the back of the VCR or VIDEO2 to record from the jacks on the front of the VCR.
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel VIDEO1
Start Time --:--
End Time --:--
Start Date --/--/--
Tape Speed SLP
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to exit
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Recording a Program
Express Recording (XPR)
Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCR will turn off automatically at the end of the recording.
POWER
EJECT
PLAY
STOP
PAUSE
R
E
W
RECORD
F
W
D
VCR SLP
H M
Display showing 30 minutes remaining for express recording.
Operating Instructions
1.
Turn on the VCR.
2.
Insert a tape with safety tab in place.
3.
Select the channel you want to record.
4.
Select the desired recording speed using SPEED on the remote.
5.
Press RECORD twice on the VCR or REC twice on the remote to activate express recording.
6.
Repeatedly press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote until the amount of recording time for the program is displayed in the VCRÕs display panel or on the TV screen.
RECORD LENGTH 0:00
CH 04
Press Recording
RECORD Time
0:30
1:00
( 30 Min)
(1 Hr)
Press REC to set length
Express Display on
TV Screen
1:30
2:00
3:00
4:00
(1 Hr, 30 Min)
(2 Hrs)
(3 Hrs)
(4 Hrs)
(Normal Recording)
0:00 (Stops)
Each press increases the time Ñ 30 minutes up to four hours.
The amount of time the VCR will record and X– REC will appear in the VCRÕs display panel.
You can increase the amount of recording time by pressing REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR.
Stopping a Recording in Progress
RECORD
VCR SAT•C
ABLE
1
PWR
VCR•DVD
2
AUX
TV
REW
PLAY
FF
REC
STOP
PAUSE
DISPLAY
SEARCH
CHAN
VOL
VOL
+
SLOW
_
CLEAR
C
F.ADV
4
7
INPUT
CHAN
MUTE
1
5
8
0
• PROG
2
6
9
TV•VCR
PREV CH
3
SPEED
EDIT e
MOVE
4
TRACKING
3 With the VCR: Press POWER and then STOP within a few seconds.
With the Remote: Press VCR1 (VCR2•DVD) and then STOP within a few seconds.
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Recording a Program
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP
(Second Audio Program)
Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio language (SAP).
The Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record.
To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP
Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs video input.
1 . Insert a tape with safety tab in place.
2 . If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCRÕs display panel. If not, press TV•VCR to turn it on.
3 . Use SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed.
The tape speed indicator appears in the VCRÕs display panel and on the TV screen.
4 . Select the channel or line input to be recorded.
The channel number, VIDEO1, or VIDEO2 appears on the
TV screen.
5 . Set the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature for the type of audio you want to record.
A . Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
B.
Press 8 to display the AUDIO menu.
C.
Press 1 to select the type of audio Reception: STEREO,
MONO, or SAP.
¥ Set to STEREO for normal recording and to record broadcast stereo TV.
The STEREO indicator lights in the VCRÕs display panel when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo.
¥ Set to MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is too ÒnoisyÓ.
¥ Set to SAP to record SAP (second audio program) instead of the main audio on the linear track. The main (or normal) audio will still be recorded on the hi-fi tracks.
The SAP indicator ( ) lights in the VCRÕs display panel.
Set the Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature to
LINEAR to hear SAP. Details are on page 27.
D.
Repeatedly press 0 to remove the menus from the TV screen.
6 . Press REC on remote or RECORD on the VCR to start recording. REC appears in the VCRÕs display panel.
7.
Press STOP when you are finished.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language/Langue
8 Audio
AUDIO
1 Reception: STEREO
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI
0 Exit
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Recording a Program
Recording Audio Only
You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO IN (L MONO and R) jacks on the back or front of the VCR. Any video on the tape will be erased when you record audio only.
To Record Audio Only
1.
Press the INPUT button to select a line input.
Press INPUT once to record from the back
AUDIO IN jacks. L1 appears in the VCRÕs display panel.
Press INPUT twice to record from the front
AUDIO IN jacks. L2 appears in the VCRÕs display panel.
The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN jacks.
2 . Use SPEED on the remote to select the recording speed.
The tape speed indicator appears in the VCRÕs display panel.
3 . Make sure the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature is set to STEREO.
A . Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR
MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
B.
Press 8 to display the AUDIO menu.
C.
Press 1 to select Reception: STEREO.
4 . Start audio source playing and press REC on remote or RECORD on the VCR to begin recording.
REC appears in the VCRÕs display panel.
5 . Press STOP when you are finished.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language/Langue
8 Audio
AUDIO
1 Reception: STEREO
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI
0 Exit
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Recording a Program
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes
Operating Instructions
(Refer to hookup on page 8.)
Use this VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. If you have two compatible VCRÕs, use the
AutoEdit feature described below.
1.
Turn on the TV and VCRs.
Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others.
2.
Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs video input.
3.
If you have connected your VCR using Option A (page 8), tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 Ñ the one selected on the back of the playback VCR.
If you have connected your VCR using Option B (page 8), press INPUT on recording VCR to select the line input.
Select L1 to record from the jacks on the back or L2 to record from the jacks on the front.
4.
Insert the tape you want to copy into playback VCR. Insert a blank tape with safety tab in place into recording VCR.
To prevent recording on-screen displays from the playback
VCR, press DISPLAY four times. See page 34 for details.
5.
Press PLAY, then PAUSE on playback VCR when you reach the point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying. If the tape was not recorded on the playback
VCR, streaks may appear and you may need to adjust tracking.
6.
Press RECORD, then PAUSE, on recording VCR.
7.
Press PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin copying the tape.*
8.
Edit out segments that you do not want to copy by pressing
PAUSE on recording VCR to stop copying the tape. Then locate the next segment you want to copy on the playback
VCR by using FWD, REW, and PLAY .
Press PAUSE on the playback VCR. Press PAUSE at the same time on both
VCRs to resume copying.
9.
Press STOP on both VCRs when you are finished.
* You may turn off the TV after the recording has started as it does not have to be on to copy a tape.
Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit
TM
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Use this VCR as the playback VCR and set it to respond to VCR2•DVD on the remote as
described on page 22. Use your other compatible VCR as the recording VCR, which should respond to VCR1 .
1.
Follow steps 1 – 4 in the ÒOperating InstructionsÓ above.
2.
Press VCR1 on remote to control recording VCR. Press
RECORD , then PAUSE, to put recording VCR in pause mode.
3.
Press VCR2•DVD on remote to control playback VCR.
4.
Use FF, REW, and PLAY to locate the point where you want to begin copying. Press PAUSE while VCR is playing to put playback VCR in pause mode.
5.
Press EDIT on remote to start the VCRs copying.
6.
Press EDIT again when you want to stop the tape from copying.
7.
Repeat steps 4 – 6 as needed.
8.
Press VCR1, STOP, then VCR2•DVD, STOP, when you are finished.
References
Location of Controls
Front Panel
VIDEO IN
POWER
EJECT
CHANNEL
M
O
N
O
AUDIO IN
INPUT
L
R
TV • VCR
TRACKING
Tape Compartment
Control Door
Open Remote Sensor
AUDIO IN L•MONO and R Jacks
Receives audio signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks.
Attach a component that is not stereo to the L•MONO jack to hear sound on both channels.
Select L2 to record from these jacks.
CHANNEL/ TRACKING Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCRÕs channel memory.
Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing.
EJECT
Press when the VCR is stopped to eject the cassette.
INPUT
Turns the line input on or off. L1 or L2 appears in VCRÕs display panel and
VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 appears on the TV screen.
Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio/video input jacks on the back (L1) or front of the VCR (L2).
PAUSE
Pauses action for viewing during playback.
Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes.
PLAY
Plays a tape.
PLAY
STOP
PAUSE
RECORD
R
E
W
F
W
D
POWER
Turns the VCR on or off.
RECORD
Starts VCR recording.
Used for express recording (XPR).
Remote Sensor
Receives signals from the remote control.
Aim the remote at this sensor with no objects between them.
Shuttle Dial
Rewinds and fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.
Plays the picture in variable-speed slow motion during play pause.
Searches the picture in forward and reverse during playback.
STOP
Stops the normal functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast-forward, or pause.
TV•VCR
Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel.
See page 18.
VIDEO IN Jack
Receives video signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to this jack.
Select L2 to record from this jack.
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Location of Controls
Back Panel
MONO
L L
R
IN
AUDIO
OUT
R
IN
VIDEO
OUT
CH
3 4
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
CH3 CH4 Switch
Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups.
IN FROM ANTENNA Connector
Receives the signal from an antenna, cable system, or satellite system that is attached to this connector.
OUT TO TELEVISION Connector
Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied.
VIDEO and AUDIO (R and L MONO) IN Jacks
Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT to select L1 in the
VCRÕs display panel.
Attach a component that is not stereo to the
L•MONO jack to hear sound on both channels.
VIDEO and AUDIO (R and L) OUT Jacks
Sends signals from VCR to another component, like a TV monitor or VCR, when it is connected to these jacks.
Display Panel
This VCR has a feature where you can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel.
1 . Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN
MENU on the TV screen.
2 . Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
3 . Press 4 to select Front Panel: AUTO, BRIGHT, or DIM.
¥ Select AUTO to keep the display panel bright when VCR is on and dim when it is off.
¥ Select BRIGHT to keep the display panel bright.
¥ Select DIM to keep the display panel dim.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 CA Marking: ON
6 CA Playback: AUTO
7 CA Display: BLUE
8 Set Auto Repeat
0 Exit
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Location of Controls
Display Panel
(continued)
Cassette-in Indicator
HIFI VCR
Tape Speed
Indicator
SAP
Indicator
Channel Number or
Line Indicator
SLP STEREO
A M
Status Indicators Time or Time Counter
Cassette-in Indicator ( )
Lights when a tape is in the VCR.
Channel Number or L1or L2
The channel number or line input is displayed.
Select L1 to record from the jacks on the back of the
VCR or L2 to record from the jacks on the front of the VCR.
HIFI Indicator
Lights during hi-fi playback when Tape Playback:
HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature is set to HI-FI.
SAP Indicator ( )
Lights when the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature is set to SAP.
Status Indicators
Show what the VCR is doing.
BYE Turned off
COMM
/MARK
EJECT
FFWD
HELLO
CA marking in progress
Ejecting tape
Fast forward
Turned on or unlocked
MARK 30
PLAY
REC
Marking process countdown
Playback
Record
REC P
REW
SRCH +
SRCH –
SLOW +/–
STILL
STILL
STOP
Record pause
Rewind
Forward search
Reverse search
Slow motion
Frame advance
Play pause
VCR stopped
TAPE flashes Set for timer Ð no tape
TIMER Timer recording set
X-REC Express recording in progress
STEREO Indicator
Lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo.
Tape Speed Indicators (SP, LP, or SLP)
Press SPEED to change.
Time or Time Counter
Press DISPLAY to switch between the current time and time counter.
VCR Indicator (Applies Only to Basic Hookups)
Press TV•VCR to turn on or off.
VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR.
VCR indicator off: Picture from TV channel.
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Specifications
Format:
Record/Playback
System:
VHS
Video: 4-Head
Audio: 2 Hi-Fi record/playback system
Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color
Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal
Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability*
(125 cable channels)
Canada: 178 channels capability*
(122 cable channels)
Type:
Power Requirement:
Power Consumption:
Dimensions:
Weight:
Autoprogramming frequency synthesis
120V AC, 60 Hz
22 watts
3.5 inches high
(90 mm)
15.5 inches wide
(393 mm)
12.5 inches deep
(318 mm)
9.3 pounds
(4.2 kg)
Automatic Head Cleaner Other:
Storage Temperature
Range:
Operating
Temperature Range:
- 22ûF (- 30ûC) to +149ûF (+65ûC)
+41ûF (+5ûC) to +104ûF (+40ûC)
*Check your cable companyÔs compatibility requirements.
Cleaning the VCR
Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your
VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top, back, sides, and bottom 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 using a nonabrasive, anti-static cleaner and polisher.
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Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
¥ Any defect in material or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
¥ Ninety days for labor charges.
¥ One year for parts.
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from the date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.
What we will do:
¥ Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR.
¥ Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter 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 Servicenter. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.
¥ Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date.
¥ Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed.
What your warranty does not cover:
¥ Customer instruction. (Your OwnerÕs Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate your VCR. Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer.)
¥ Installation and related adjustments.
¥ Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR.
¥ Damage from misuse or neglect.
¥ Cleaning of video/audio heads.
¥ Remote control batteries.
¥ A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes.
¥ A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA.
¥ Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
¥ Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your VCR. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
How state law relates to this warranty:
¥ This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.
If you purchased your VCR outside the United States:
¥ This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty
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Trouble Checks
Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter.
Trouble Here's what to try:
N
o power
Clock shows incorrect time or date
VCR does not respond to remote
Remote no longer controls an RCA TV
Remote no longer controls a compatible TV, cable box, satellite receiver, or auxiliary component
VCR only responds to VCR2•DVD button on remote
¥ Plug VCR into an operating outlet.
¥ Check connections.
¥ Make sure time zone and daylight savings information is entered correctly.
See page 14.
¥ If auto clock set is off by a few minutes, station may be sending inaccurate time information.
¥ Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date).
¥ Time counter display appears in display panel. Press DISPLAY on remote.
¥ Press VCR1 (VCR2•DVD) to set remote to control the VCR. See page 22.
¥ VCR2•DVD button may be set to control a DVD. See page 22 to change back to VCR2.
¥ Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them.
¥ Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote to reset it. Reinstall the batteries and try remote again.
¥ Change batteries.
¥ Press TV to set remote to control the corresponding compatible TV. See page 23.
¥ Reprogram remote for RCA TV. See page 23.
¥ Aim remote at TV with no objects between them.
¥ Change batteries.
¥ Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote to reset it. Reinstall the batteries and try remote again.
¥ Press TV, AUX, VCR2•DVD or SAT•CABLE to set remote to control a compatible component. See pages 22-25.
¥ Aim remote at component with no objects between them.
¥ Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed.
¥ Reprogram VCR2•DVD button to 000 to operate compatible satellite receiver.
¥ Change batteries.
¥ Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote to reset it. Reinstall the batteries and try remote again.
¥ Check setting of Remote Control: VCR1/VCR2 feature. See page 22.
No picture when VCR turned on Ð using a basic hookup
Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing
Snowy or no picture during playback
¥ Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on. See page 18.
¥ Check to see if Auto TV/VCR feature is set to OFF. See page 19.
¥ Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator off.
¥ Switch TV to an active channel.
¥ Check antenna connections.
¥ Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on.
¥ Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel selected with CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR.
¥ Check TVÕs fine tuning.
¥ Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.
¥ Set TV monitor to video input channel.
¥ Try another tape.
¥ Some snow/streaks are normal during search, frame advance, slow-motion, or stop-action playback.
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Trouble Checks
Trouble Here's what to try:
Time counter not working
Will not record or play
Streaks in picture during normal playback
Rewind does not operate
Will not record
VCR Plus+ or timer recording not made or wrong program recorded
VCR makes noise when stopped
Will not auto search active channels correctly
Cannot select channels over 69
Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically
Remote controlÕs backlighting does not stay on
Stereo or SAP sound not recorded
¥ 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 (Ð) will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther back than a counter reading of 0:00:00.
¥ No cassette in VCR.
¥ Eject and re-insert cassette.
¥ Broken tape Ñ try another cassette.
¥ Some snow/streaks are normal during search, frame advance, slow-motion, or stop-action playback.
¥ Tape already rewound.
¥ VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE.
¥ Safety tab removed from cassette.
¥ Make sure the line indicator (L1) or (L2)is turned off in VCRÕs display panel for normal recording from the VCRÕs tuner. Press INPUT to turn off the line indicator.
¥ Wrong PlusCode number entered.
¥ Cable box or satellite receiver was not turned on at time recording was to begin.
¥ Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times).
¥ Power interruption. Clock area in display panel will show - -:- -.
¥ Check to see if time and date are correct Ñ including AM/PM.
¥ Program exceeded tapeÕs length or tape was not rewound beforehand.
¥ VCR was not turned off at the time recording was to start.
¥ No tape in VCR or cassetteÕs safety tab broken off.
¥ 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.
¥ Check antenna connections.
¥ Check Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature. See page 17.
¥ Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE. Details are on page 17.
¥ Set Auto Play ON/OFF feature to ON. Details are on page 27.
¥ Press the remote buttons within a few seconds of each other or the light will turn off to conserve battery power. Details are on page 28.
¥ Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature must be set to STEREO to record broadcast stereo. See page 46.
¥ Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature must be set to SAP to record SAP on the linear track. See page 46.
¥ STEREO indicator not on. Station not broadcasting stereo or SAP.
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Trouble Checks
Trouble
No stereo sound during playback
Stereo audio too noisy
VCR forwards through commercials or momentarily displays a blue screen during playback
VCR forwards through a rental or pre-recorded tape displaying a blue screen
COMMERCIAL A ADVANCEª feature does not mark commercials
Commercials recorded even though
COMMERCIAL A ADVANCEª feature was turned on.
Here's what to try:
¥ Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature must be set to HI-FI to hear stereo sound during playback. See page 46.
¥ Must use advanced hookups for stereo playback. See pages 3-7.
¥ Stereo signal is weak. Set Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature to MONO.
¥ Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise.
¥ COMMERCIAL A ADVANCEª CA Playback feature set to AUTO.
See pages 30-31.
¥ Some tapes use special control track marking. Set the
COMMERCIAL A ADVANCEª CA Playback feature, in the PREFERENCES menu to MANUAL.
The commercial advance feature does not mark commercials under the following situations:
¥ CA Marking: ON/OFF feature set to OFF. See pages 36-37.
¥ Recording is less than 15 minutes.
¥ A single isolated commercial cannot be marked.
¥ Recording started in the middle of a commercial segment.
¥ The commercial is longer than one minute.
¥ A commercial group within the first or last two minutes of a recording.
¥ It does not mark commercials between 30-and-45 seconds and 45-and-60 seconds.
¥ Accuracy and effectiveness can vary depending upon program content and the characteristics of the commercials.
¥ Effectiveness may vary when local television stations insert their own commercials.
¥ COMMERCIAL A ADVANCEª is designed to record the commercials, mark
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Questions & Answers About COMMERCIAL
6
ADVANCE™
Question Answer
Will commercials be scanned through only on playback of recordings?
VCR scan through the commercial breaks?
Are commercials still recorded if I want to watch them?
What if the VCR scans forward through part of my program?
Once a recording has been marked, does
COMMERCIALA the tape is played?
After marking commercials, is the tape left at the beginning or end of the recording?
Does the marking process interfere with other programmed recordings?
What happens if the marking process is interrupted?
Yes. The VCR does not rewind and mark commercial segments until after recording is finished.
In SLP tape speed, a 3-minute commercial break is scanned through in approximately 8-12 seconds. In SP, it takes about 25-35 seconds.
Yes. The recorded program, including commercials, can be viewed by setting the CA Playback feature to MANUAL.
Simply rewind the tape to just before the skipped segment, and press PLAY to view the program.
Yes. If the CA Playback feature is set to AUTO, the marked commercials should be skipped each time the tape is played in a
COMMERCIALA
The tape is left at the end of the recording so it is in position to begin additional programmed recordings.
No. If two or more recordings are programmed together without sufficient time to mark the first recording, marking will take place after all recordings have completed.
Marking can be interrupted to allow use of the VCR. Marking will resume again when the VCRÕs power is turned off as long as the tape has not been ejected from the VCR.
recording speeds?
recordings work in non-
COMMERCIALA
COMMERCIALA be skipped.
AADVANCEª marked recording will play in a non-
AADVANCEª VCR, but commercials will not automatically
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Index
— A —
Accessories, Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Add or Remove Channels from
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL
Antenna Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3
Arrow Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,20-21
Attaching Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
AUDIO/VIDEO IN/OUT
Jacks . . . . . . . . . . .3-8,12,27,44,46,47,48,49,50
Auto Channel Search Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Auto Clock Set: ON/OFF
Auto Play: ON/OFF
Feature . . . . . . . . . . . .26,28
Auto Repeat Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
AUTO REPEAT
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Auto TV/VCR: ON/OFF
Feature . . . . . . . . .19,26
AutoEdit Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Automatic Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
AUX
(Auxiliary) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20,25
— B —
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8,50
Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Batteries, Inserting in Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Blank Search Feature` . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
BLANK SEARCH
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Brightness, Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Broadcast Stereo, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
BYE
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
— C —
CA Display: BLUE/VIDEO
CA Marking: ON/OFF
Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
CA Playback: AUTO/MANUAL
CABLE BOX SETUP
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Cable Box Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13,24
Cable Box Function Buttons on Remote . . . . .21
Cable System With Cable Box
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3-5
Cable System Without Cable Box
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3
Card, Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Cassette-In Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26,39,51
CH3 CH4
Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8,50
CHAN and CHANNEL•TRACKING
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17,18,20-21,40,49
Channel Number Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
CHANNELS
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13,17,40
Checking Timer and VCR Plus+ Programs . .44
Checks, Trouble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-56
Choisissez une Langue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Choosing a Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Cleaning the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
CLEAR
Button . . . .11,20-21,28,32,33,35,40,43,44
Clearing Timer and VCR Plus+ Programs . . .44
Clock Set, Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Code, LaserDisc Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Code, VCR2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Code, DVD Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Codes, Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Codes, RCA Auxiliary Components . . . . . . . .25
Codes, Satellite Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Codes, TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
COMM/MARK
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36,51
COMMERCIAL 66ADVANCEª
Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37
COMMERCIAL 66ADVANCEª,
Questions and Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
COMMERCIAL 66ADVANCEª,
Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Connections
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3
Cable System With Cable Box . . . . . . . .2,4-5
Cable System Without Cable Box . . . . . .2,3
Satellite Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,6-7
VCRs for Copying Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,8
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Controlling With Remote
Auxiliary RCA Component . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
DVD Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
LaserDisc Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Satellite Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
VCR, Compatible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Copying and Editing Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Copying Tape, Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
— D —
Design Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
DISPLAY
Button . . . . . . .20-21,28,34,35,44,48,51
Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-51
Displaying Time Counter Only . . . . . . .34,35,51
Displays, Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34,35
DSS SETUP
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
— E —
EDIT
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20,48
Editing and Copying Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Editing Timer and VCR Plus+ Programs . . . .44
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EJECT
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26,49,51
Express Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Express Recording, Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
— F —
F—FWD
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
F.ADV
(Frame Advance) Button . . . . . . . . .20,30
Fast Forward Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
FF (Fast Forward)
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20,29,32,33,35,48
First-Time Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-19
Frame Advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Front Panel: AUTO/BRIGHT/DIM
— G —
Go-To Search Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
GO-TO SEARCH
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
— H —
HELLO
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31,51
HIFI
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Hookup, Choosing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Hookups
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3
Cable System With Cable Box . . . . . . . .2,4-5
Cable System Without Cable Box . . . . . .2,3
Satellite Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,6-7
VCRs for Copying Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,8
— I —
IN FROM ANT.
(Antenna) Connector . . . .3-8,50
Index Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
INDEX SEARCH
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Information, Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
INPUT
Button . . . . . . . . . . . .20,43,44,47,48,49,50
— L —
L1
and L2 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47,48,50,51
LANGUAGE
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Language, Select for Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
LaserDisc Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
LaserDisc Player, Controlling with Remote . .22
Light Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Light in Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Line Indicators (L1 and L2) . . . . . . . .47,48,50,51
Line Input, Recording From . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Locking the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
LP
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38,51
LP Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
— M —
Manual Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Manual Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
MARK/COMM
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36,51
MENU•PROG
Button . . .10,11,12,13,14,17,18,19
. . . . . .20,22,27,28,36-37,40,42,43,44,46,47,50
MOVE
Arrow Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,20
MUTE
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21
— N —
Number Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . .10,12,13,14,15,16
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21,23,27,28,32,33,36-37
— O —
On-Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34,35
On-Screen Menu System, Using . . . . . . . . . . .10
Operations
Checking Timer and VCR Plus+
Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Clearing Timer and VCR Plus+
Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Copying Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Editing Timer and VCR Plus+
Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Express Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-19
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-35
Recording Audio Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Recording Broadcast Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Recording SAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Setting Up the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-19
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . .20-25
VCR Plus+ Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-42
OUT TO TV
Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8,50
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— P —
PAUSE
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21,29,38,48,49
Pause for Stop Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Pause, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Picture Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Play a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
PLAY
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21,26,29,30,49
PLAY
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26,51
Playback, Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Playback Sound, Selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Point and Select Menu Feature . . . . . . . . . . . .10
POWER and PWR
Buttons . . . .20-21,22,23,24,25,31,42,43,44,49
Power Cord, Attaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
PREFERENCES
Menu . . . . . . .19,22,28,36-37,50
PREV CH
(Previous Channel) Button . . . .20-21
Pro-Tect Plusª Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Problems, Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-56
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
PROGRAM DETAILS
Screen . . . . . . . . . . . .34,35
Program Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
PROGRAMS OVERLAP
PWR and POWER
Buttons . . . . . . . . .20-21,22,23,24,25,31,44,49
— Q —
Questions and Answers about
COMMERCIAL
— R —
RCA Component, Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
RCA Component, Controlling with
Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
REC and RECORD
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21,39,45,46,47,48,49
REC
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39,46,47,51
REC P
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38,51
Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP
RECORD and REC
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21,39,45,46,47,48,49
Record One Channel While Watching
Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Recording
Audio Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Broadcast Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
From Another VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
SAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Types of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
VCR Plus+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-42
Registration Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Remote Batteries, Inserting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Remote Control
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21
Remote Control: VCR1/VCR2
Remote Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Remote, Light In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Remove or Add Channels from Memory . . . .17
REMOVE/ADD CHANNEL
Removing Displays for Tape Editing
and Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
REW (Rewind)
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21,26,29,32,33,34
Rewind Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
— S —
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
SAP Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46,51
SAP Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
SAT•CABLE
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20,24
Satellite Receiver Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Satellite Receiver Connections . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
SEARCH
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21,32-33,37
Search, Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Select a Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Selecting a Background for
COMMERCIAL
Sensor, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
SET TIME AND DATE
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
SET TIME ZONE
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Setting Up the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-19
Setup a Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13
Setup an RCA DSS¨ Receiver . . . . . . . . . . .11,13
SETUP
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,11,12,13,14,16
Setup VCR Plus+ Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . .16,40
Shuttle Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26,29,30,49
Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA
SLOW +
and Ð Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21,30
SLOW
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30,51
Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
SLP
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38,51
SLP Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-56
SP
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38,51
SP Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
SPEED
Button . . . . . .20-21,38,39,42,43,45,46,47
Speeds, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
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SRCH
+ and Ð Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29,51
Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel
Numbers for Cable-TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-19
Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34,35,51
STEREO
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47,51
Stereo Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Stereo TV, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
STILL
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29,51
Stop Action Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
STOP
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21,26,28,32
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33,35,39,42,43,46,47,48,49
Stopping a Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Stopping a VCR Plus+ Recording . . . . . . . . . .42
Stopping an Express Recording . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Stopping COMMERCIAL
— T —
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
TAPE
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX
Tape Speed Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Tape, Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Time Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32,33,34,35,51
Time Counter, Displaying Only . . . . . . . . .34,35
Time Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14,15,51
TIME
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
TIMER
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42,43,51
Timer Programs, Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Timer Programs, Clearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Timer Programs, Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
TIMER RECORDINGS
Menu . . . . . . . . .42,43,44
TRACKING
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21,26,29,31
Tracking, Automatic and Manual . . . . . . . . . .31
Trouble Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-56
Turn on TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Turn On VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
TV
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21,23
TV Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
TV Function Buttons on Remote . . . . . . . . . . .21
TV, Turn On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
TV•VCR
Button . . . . . . . .18,19,20-21,26,39,49,51
Types of Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
— U —
Use the On-Screen Menu System . . . . . . . . . .10
Using the VCR2•DVD Button . . . . . . . . . . .20,22
— V —
VCR Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49-51
VCR Function Buttons on Remote . . . . . . .20-21
VCR
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,19,26,39,51
VCR MAIN MENU
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,11,12,13
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14,16,22,27,28,36-37,40,46
VCR Plus+ Recording
Channel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Channel Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Checking Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Clearing Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Editing Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
PlusCodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
VCR PLUS+
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Worksheet for Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
VCR, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
VCR, Turn On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
VCR1 and VCR2•DVD Buttons
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,13,16,18,20,22,31,41,42,48
VCR1/VCR2
Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
VCRs Memory, Placing Channels . . . . . . . . . .14
VCRs, Connecting for Tape Copying . . . . . . . .8
VIDEO1
and VIDEO2 Indicators . . . . . . . . .43,44
VOL
(Volume) Up or Down Button . . . . . .20-21
— W —
Warranty, Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Watch One Channel While
Recording Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Worksheet, VCR Plus+ Channels . . . . . . . . . .41
— X —
X-REC
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45,51
XPR Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
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For your nearest Authorized Servicenter call toll-free in the U.S.A.
1-800-336-1900
Canadian Consumers Ð
Your toll free numbers are:
English: 1-800-522-0338
French: 1-800-522-0445
If you would like a copy of this manual in French, please follow the instructions below:
Si un livret d’instructions en français n’est pas inclus avec votre appareil, vous pouvez en obtenir un (indiquer le numéro de modèle, votre nom, et votre adresse) en vous adressant à:
Thomson Consumer Electronics
Attention: Canadian Operations
P.O. Box 0944
Indianapolis, IN 46206-0944
If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages.
Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product.
10330 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46290-1024
©1996 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Trademark(s)¨ Registered
Marca(s) Registrada(s)
Printed in Singapore
Part Number 96-VR688HF-1
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Table of contents
- 3 Table of Contents
- 2 Important Information
- 2 Warnings
- 2 Cautions
- 2 Note To Cable TV Installer
- 2 Product Registration
- 4 Hooking Up the VCR
- 4 Choosing a Hookup
- 5 Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box
- 6 Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels
- 7 Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels
- 8 Satellite Receiver
- 10 Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
- 11 Setting Up the VCR
- 11 Startup
- 22 Using the Remote Control
- 22 Component, VCR, TV, Cable Box, and Satellite Receiver Buttons
- 24 Using the VCR2 DVD Button
- 25 Controlling a TV
- 26 Controlling a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver
- 27 Controlling an Auxiliary RCA Component
- 28 Playing a Tape
- 28 Operating Instructions
- 29 Using the Playback Features
- 38 COMMERCIAL A ADVANCE ª Feature
- 40 Recording a Program
- 40 Types of Recordings
- 40 Using the Recording Features
- 41 Basic Recording
- 41 Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel
- 42 Recording While You’re Away
- 47 Express Recording (XPR)
- 48 Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP
- 49 Recording Audio Only
- 50 Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes
- 51 References
- 51 Location of Controls
- 54 Specifications
- 54 Cleaning the VCR
- 55 Limited Warranty
- 56 Trouble Checks
- 59 Questions & Answers About COMMERCIAL 6 66 6 ADVANCE™
- 60 Index