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- Page 2 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE. R_SKOFELECTRICSHOCK REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates "dangerous This symbol indicates voltage" inside the product that important instructions presents a risk of electric shock or accompanying...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
First Things First ..........Setting Up the VCR ........Using the Menu to Set Up Features ....8 Language Selection ........Cable TV Setup .......... VCR Channels List ........Auto Scan for Channels ....Adding or Removing Channels ..11 Time and Date ......... - Page 4 Tape Playback ..........Connections ..........Connecting Your VCR ........Jacks and Cables ........... RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) ..32 Audiofideo Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) ..........Choosing a VCR Connection ....... Advantages of AudioNideo Cable Connections .......... TV with RF Jack Only ......
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Page 5: Firstthings First
WELCOME TO YOUR NEW VCR,.. FIRSTTHINGS FIRST To help you get started using yourVCR with as little reading as possible, we've put all the basic information needed in the first three sections.To help you out, there's even an initial setup feature the first time you turn on yourVCR which walks you through... - Page 6 STEP 1: WHAT'S IN THE BOX? The following items come packed in the box: • • Remote control • RF coaxial cable • 2 "AA" Batteries STEP 2: INSTALL BA'n'ERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR remote.
- Page 7 STEP 5: TUNE THE TV Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing VCR Viewing Channel channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV's video input. • If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH.
- Page 8 STEP 8: ACCESS THE MENUS The MENU and arrow buttons let you access, select, and change your VCR's preferences. For example, once you have finished choosing a language, it would be a good time to set the time and date. MENU The VCR's main MENU will be displayed once you are finished...
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Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr
ON-SCREEN GUIDE AND ADDITIONAL SETUP FEATURES Below is a list of setup features that you need to set up before using your VCR for the first time. SE'I-FING UPTHE • Select a Language • Cable/Antenna Selection • Setup for a Cable Box •... -
Page 10: Using The Menu To Set Up Features
USING THE MENU TO SET UP FEATURES You can set up your VCR's features by using the remote control's buttons to enter your choices from on-screen instructions. Each menu item is explained in this section. There are a few setups that need to be completed before other features can be used. -
Page 11: Cable Tv Setup
CABLE TV SETUP This setup applies only when you have cable television. To select between a regular TV antenna and a cable input: Press MENU on the remote control to display the VCR's main MENU. MENU PROGRAM I kl SELECT=(AT ENTER) ENO=(MENU) Use the •... -
Page 12: Vcr Channels List
but you will probably want to add or delete channels depending on personal preference, and whether channels are active in your area. If you have cable television, you will want to set the antenna for CATV (see previous page). USING AUTO SCAN TO SEARCH CHANNELS... -
Page 13: Adding Or Removing Channels
If you have CATV selected, then the VCR searches for cable channels. If you have TV selected, then the VCR searches for local broadcast stations. When the scan is complete, the VCR will blink the OFF selection under the AUTO SCAN selection. ADDING OR REMOVING CHANNELS... -
Page 14: Time And Date
MEMORY TV/CATV CATV AUTO SCAN --CH PUSH KEYSI SELECT=(A ") END=(MENU) Use the 0-9 buttons on the remote control to enter the channel you wish to remove. The cursor will blink for a moment over the ERASE CH header and then return to the -- prompt. -
Page 15: Second Audio Program
CLOCK TIME DATE YEAR SELECT=(&•_ END=(MENU) Use the •v arrow keys on the remote control to scroll through the time until the right hour is selected (including AM or PM). Use the arrow buttons to select minutes, month and date, and finally the year using the arrow buttons to scroll to the right number. -
Page 17: Vcr Basics
LEARNING THE BASICS TO GET STARTE D TheseVCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying yourVCR. Learning to use the remote control functions, play a recorded tape, and record program wil! help you get the most out of yourVCR. This section shows you the basics of using yourVCR. -
Page 18: Remote Control Buttons
REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS (In alphabetical order) AUDIO SEL toggles the VCR's audio output between Stereo, Mono L, and Mono R. CHANNEL Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. Also used to scroll up and down INPUT POWER TIMER SELECT... -
Page 19: Playing A Tape
SHIFT Used to move a cursor right and left in on-screen display choices. SLOW Used for slow-motion playback. Pressing this button second time slows playback more. SP,EP Selects a recording speeds Standard Play (SP) or Extended Play (EP). STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record, playback, rewind, or fast forward. -
Page 20: Automatic Rewind
AUTOMATIC REWIND The VCR automatically rewinds a tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. TAPE EJECT Press STOP.EJECT on the VCR (EJECT on the remote) when a tape is stopped to eject it. A tape can be ejected even when the VCR is turned off. -
Page 21: Recording
SEVERAL RECORDING OPTIONS Now that you've gone through the basic steps ¥ necessary to operate your VCR, it's time to explain the different advanced recording features available to suit your needs. Recording Features on your VCR include: • Recording (explained the VCR Basics section) •... -
Page 22: Otr Recording
RECORDING FEATURES There are three ways to record programs: • Re_ording- pressing one button to start recording program (see VCR Basics section). • OTR Recording- starts recording a program already being watched, and automatically stops the recording after a designated period of time. -
Page 23: Timer Recording
TIMER RECORDING You can set up as many as six timer recording programs. Press MENU on the remote control to display the VCR's main MENU. The PROGRAM selection should be highlighted. Press the ENTER button on the remote control. PROGRAM DATE •... -
Page 24: Stopping A Timer Recording
Finally, set the speed of the recording to either Standard Play (SP)'or Extended Play (EP). You can either use the SPoEP button on the remote control to do this, or highlight the SPD field in the PROGRAM menu using the 4_ arrow buttons the remote and using the •... -
Page 25: (Second Audio Program) Tv
To create a new timer program, follow steps 1-8 under Timer Recording. RECORDING BROADCAST STEREO OR SAP Line Input Channel Explained (SECOND AUDIO PROGRAM) P ROG RAMS If you have trouble understanding the concept of the Line Input, see "How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel"... -
Page 26: Playing Back Audio Only
Start playing audio source and press REC (RECJOTRbuttons on the remote control) to begin recording. Press STOP when you are finished. PLAYING BACK AUDIO ONLY To get stereo sound, connect the AUDIO OUT jacks on the back of the VCR to the appropriate input on your amplifier or receiver. -
Page 27: Other Features
FEATURES TO ENHANCE VCR OPERATION • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays • Audio Reception • Audio Playback ¥ OTHER FEATURES ¥ ¥... -
Page 28: Picture Search Options
PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONS The most basic way to search during playback is using the FWD or REV buttons on the remote control. This section contains other options available for searching a tape. FORWARD REVERSE SEARCH You can search a tape during playback. Sound is turned during picture search. -
Page 29: Tracking
TRACKING Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes interference like streaks or "snow" from the picture. Automatic tracking activated when you insert a tape or turn on the VCR. Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR. -
Page 30: On-Screen Displays
ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS 1HouRs/\ 1_:30:00 • The INFO button shows the status of the VCR (STOP = I, MINUTES SECONDS PLAY = ,, RECORD = O, etc.), channel number, time counter, time, and tape speed on the "IV screen. The date and time must be set before they can be displayed. -
Page 31: Reception
RECEPTION Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a Second Audio Program (SAP) which offers a second language. The reception feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record. • Select SAP to record a Second Audio Program instead of normal audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks. -
Page 32: Tape Playback
TAPE PLAYBACK The VCR records the same audio on both Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape. Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track. To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television amplifier/receiver using the audio/video jacks. -
Page 33: Connections
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE CONNECTING COMPONENTS PROTECT YOUR COMPONENTS FROM POWER SURGES Connect all components before plugging any power • cords into the wal! outlet. • Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. POSITION CABLES CORRECTLY TO AVOID... -
Page 34: Connecting Your Vcr
VCR is used to connect the VCR's RF OUT jack and your "l-V'santenna input. AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS AND CABLES (RCA-TYPE) The AUDIO/VIDEO jacks provide very good picture quality and Hi-Fi sound, and can be used if your TV has audio/video input jacks. For more information about input channels, see page 45. -
Page 35: Choosinga Vcr Connection
CHOOSING A VCR CONNECTION There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable service, and if you have a cable box, and whether some of the channels are scrambled, maybe you have a satellite receiver along with cable (but no cable box), or a satellite receiver and no cable or... -
Page 36: Tv With Rf Jack Only
TV WITH RF JACK ONLY THIS CONNECTION ASSUMES: • You are connecting antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Your television has only an RF input jack. THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES: • Mono sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels). -
Page 37: Tv With Audionideo Jacks
TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS THIS CONNECTION ASSUMES: • You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Your television has audio/video jacks. THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES: • Hi-Fi stereo sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels). -
Page 38: Tv With A/V Jacks And Cable Box To Unscramble Pay Channels Only
TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS AND CABLE BOX TO UNSCRAMBLE CHANNELS ONLY THIS CONNECTION ASSUMES: • You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium channels. • Your TV has audio/video input jacks. THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES: • Hi-Fi stereo sound playback from the VCR. •... -
Page 39: Reference
This section gives you some additional information about the VCR0 including a description of the unit's controls and displays. You will also find the section, Troubleshooting Tips, in this Appendix. These areas might help resolve some of those simple problems. Finally, this section of the manual also contains... -
Page 40: Front Panel
FRONT PANEL Remote Sensor AUDIO (R and L mono} and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT on the remote to select "L" to record from these jacks. CHANNEL Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. -
Page 41: Display Panel
DISPLAY PANEL DT rcl L7 L TLT LTL7 Appears when digital tracking is activated by the VCR. TIME The current time appears. AM and PM indicators appear with the time. TIME COUNTER This shows the actual amount of time a segment of a recorded tape has used. -
Page 42: Back Panel
BACK PANEL AUDLO VIDEO R OUT-L CH.3/CH.4 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 (Does not apply if you use the AN hook ups to connect the VCR to the TV). - Page 43 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS NO POWER Check to make sure the VCR is plugged into a working outlet. Check to make sure your connections are correct. VCR DOES NOT RESPOND TO REMOTE • Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote.
- Page 44 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS (CONT.) TIME COUNTER NOT WORKING OR TIME COUNTER WORKING IN SEARCH MODES The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions tape. When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered, time counter will hold its count until recorded material is detected again.
- Page 45 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS (CONT.) WI LL NOT AUTO SCAN ACTIVE CHANNELS CORRECTLY Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct. Check to make sure the Signal Type: TV/CATV feature is set correctly in the PRESET-_ CH MEMORY menu. Check to make sure the AUTO/MANU feature is set correctly...
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Page 46: Troubleshooting Tips
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS (CONT.) NO STEREO SOUND DURING PLAYBACK Check to make sure the TAPE PLAYBACK feature is set to rcl[] to hear stereo sound during playback. The tape you are playing must be recorded in stereo in order to use the Hi-Fi feature. Must use the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks on the back of the VCR to hear stereo sound. -
Page 47: How To Find Your Tv'svideo Input Channel
HOW TO FIND YOUR TV'S VIDEO INPUT CHANNEL WARNING: Your VCR's INPUT Button will not find your TV's VIDEO You need to tune your TV to the Video Input Channel if you are INPUT channel. using the VCR's AudioNideo OUT jacks to connect to the TV's Audio/Video INPUT jacks instead of coaxial cable. -
Page 48: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Format: Video: 4-head Record/Playback System: Audio: Hi-Fi stereo record/playback system EIA standard: NTSC color Video Signal System: 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: Auto Programming frequency... -
Page 49: Limited Warranty
WHAT WE WILL • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your VCR. Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts required repair your VCR. -
Page 50: Index
ANT IN Jack 40 Jacks and Cables 32 Copying and Editing Tapes 24 Audio Hum 31 Audio/video Jacks and Cables Audio Only Recording (RCA-type) RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables Playback 23, 24 AUDIO SEL 16 Display Panel 39 (F-type) REC Indicator... - Page 51 Slow Motion SLOW button Adding or Removing PLAY 38 Slow Motion Channels PLAY button Auto Scan 10 Specifications POWER 38 SPEED button Channel Search 10 POWER button STOP button Video Input Channel 9, 45 STOP/EJECT 3B Power Surges 31 Product Registration ¥...
- Page 52 If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Service Center from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products tathe Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product.