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ProScan PSVR65 User Manual

ProScan PSVR65 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ANUAL Model PSVR65...

  • Page 2: Important Information

    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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Specifications ........51 Cleaning the VCR ....... .51 Troubleshooting Guide .

  • Page 4: Hooking Up The Vcr

    The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a TV with audio and video jacks. This connection may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation.

  • Page 5: Antenna Or Cable System Without A Cable Box

    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. Tune the TV to this channel and use the TV¥VCR button to watch the VCR.

  • Page 6: Cable System With Cable Box To Unscramble All Channels

    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.

  • Page 7: Cable System With Cable Box To Unscramble Only Pay Channels

    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.

  • Page 8: Digital Satellite Receiver

    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.

  • Page 9: Digital Satellite Receiver

    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.

  • Page 10: Connecting Two Vcrs For Copying Tapes

    This connection may require additional accessories not provided. 4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV. 5. Go to page 9 for VCR setup information. Caution: The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts, television programs, or other materials may infringe the rights of others.

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Vcr

    Setting Up the VCR Now that you have properly connected the TV and VCR, you are ready to set up the VCR to meet your personal needs. This section discusses the basic setup necessary for your VCR to operate properly.

  • Page 12: Insert Batteries In Remote

    Using the number button allows you to point and select a menu item at the same time. Using the Arrow Buttons Press MENU¥PROG on the remote or MENU on the VCR to display the VCR MAIN MENU. Then use the arrow button to point to a menu or item.

  • Page 13: Turn On The Vcr

    Position the receiver above the VCR to receive the infrared remote signal. (See pages 6-7.) If your cable box can be controlled by remote, the VCR may be able to tune it to the channel you want to record during VCR Plus+ and timer recordings.

  • Page 14: Set Up A Digital Satellite

    Press 1 if you would like to set up the VCR to control a cable box. Press 2 if you do not want to set up the VCR to control a cable box. 6. Cable box not used for all channels: Press 2.

  • Page 15: Use The Channels Menu To Set Up A Digital Satellite Receiver Or Cable Box

    Receiver or a Cable Box If you ever want to set up the cable box or satellite receiver: 1. Press MENU¥PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. 2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. 3. Select Cable box or DSS Setup.

  • Page 16: Set Up Clock And Auto Channel Search

    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.

  • Page 17: Use Setup Menu To Auto Clock Set

    If you need to change the setting manually, press 3. Set Up VCR Plus+ Channels The VCR must be set up with the VCR Plus+ channels before you can record using VCR Plus+. This can be done now or at a later time.

  • Page 18: Program Vcr For Vcr1 Or Vcr2¥Dvd Buttons

    Startup 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 21. Press 1 if you want your VCR to respond to the VCR1 button.

  • Page 19: Use Tv¥Vcr Button

    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.

  • Page 20: Using The Remote Control

    ProScan, RCA, or GE, when the remote is programmed to control that cable box. (See page 23.) Turns on a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE TV and sets the remote to control the TV. Used with PWR button to turn on another brand of TV, other than ProScan, when the remote is programmed to control that TV.

  • Page 21: Vcr Function Buttons

    VCR Function Buttons Press VCR1 (VCR2¥DVD) to set remote to control the VCR to use the function buttons. 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 up the VCR, setting the clock, or setting a VCR Plus+ or timer recording.

  • Page 22: Tv, Cable Box, And Satellite Receiver Function Buttons

    TV, other than ProScan, when the remote is programmed to control that TV. (See page 22.) Press twice to turn off all compatible ProScan and RCA components. PREV CH (Previous Channel) Switches between two channels. Select one channel and then use the number buttons to select another.

  • Page 23: Controlling The Vcr

    RCA Laserdisc player without being programmed. It can also be programmed to control an ProScan, RCA or GE DVD component using the code below. If you ever need to reprogram the remote to operate a ProScan, RCA or GE VCR or a ProScan or RCA Laserdisc Player, use the code below.

  • Page 24: Controlling A Tv

    Controlling a TV The VCRÔs remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE TV. The remote can also be set up to control other manufacturerÔs brands. To program the remote, use the remote buttons that correspond to your brand.

  • Page 25: Controlling A Cable Box Or A Satellite Receiver

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  • Page 26: Controlling An Auxiliary Component

    Controlling an Auxiliary Component The remote that came packed with your VCR is also capable of controlling one compatible RCA audio component (such as an AM/FM radio, CD player, tape player, phonograph); ProScan, RCA or GE digital satellite receiver; or RCA DVD component.

  • Page 27: Playing A Tape

    Playing a Tape This section introduces you to the basic operation of your VCR and discusses the following playback features: Auto Play Pause for Stop Action Slow Motion Picture Search Frame Advance Automatic Tracking To Play a Tape O W E R JECT V¥...

  • Page 28: Using The Playback Features

    Slow Motion You can view the picture in slow motion during play or play pause. SLOW Ð and + on the remote and the SHUTTLE DIAL on the VCR allow you to change the speed. Sound is turned off during slow-motion playback.

  • Page 29: Picture Search

    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.

  • Page 30: Display Button

    Playing a Tape 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.

  • Page 31: Time Counter

    2. Press DISPLAY three times to display only the time counter on the TV screen. 3. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00. 4. Press FF on remote or turn the SHUTTLE DIAL on the VCR clockwise to fast forward the tape until the time counter reads 0:30:00. Press STOP.

  • Page 32: Tape Playback Hi-Fi/Linear/Mix Feature

    Playing a Tape 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 sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track.

  • Page 33: Index Search

    Index Search The VCR has a ÒVHS Index Search SystemÓ that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you start a new recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks.

  • Page 34: Blank Search

    Playing a Tape Blank Search The VCR searches forward 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.

  • Page 35: Commercialaadvance

    Press STOP to cancel commercial marking. To Turn Off Marking For special VCR use (such as editing or copying) or if you decide not to use this feature, turn COMMERCIALAADVANCEª marking (CA Marking) off. 1. Press MENU¥PROG, to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

  • Page 36: Commercialaadvance

    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.

  • Page 37: Recording A Program

    Basic Recording 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. 2. Press VCR1 (VCR2¥DVD) to set remote to control VCR.

  • Page 38: Recording Features

    Program Express Recording (VCR’s Display Panel) Program express recording allows you to quickly program the VCR for one recording using the VCRÕs display panel instead of the on-screen menus. The VCR will turn off automatically at the end of the recording.

  • Page 39: Express Recording (Xpr)

    2. Select the channel you want to record. 3. Select the desired recording speed using SPEED on the remote. 4. Press RECORD twice on the VCR or REC twice on the remote to activate XPR recording. 5. Press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote repeatedly until the amount of recording time for the program is displayed in the VCRÕs display panel or on the...

  • Page 40: Recording While Youõre Away

    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.
  • Page 41 Recording While You’re Away ä VCR Plus+ Channel Worksheet Use this worksheet to create a listing from which you can set up your VCR for VCR Plus+ programming. VCR Plus + Broadcast or Cable TV Channel Number You Channel Number*...
  • Page 42 If you receive all channels through a cable box, set up the cable box as shown on pages 12-13. 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 38.
  • Page 43 Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) The timer program and VCR Plus+ features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs. 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.
  • Page 44 Recording a Program Stopping a VCR Plus+ or Timer 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. Checking, Editing, or Clearing a VCR Plus+ or Timer Recording 1.
  • Page 45 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.

  • Page 46: Recording Broadcast Stereo Tv Or Sap

    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 enjoy Hi-Fi playback, you must connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier/receiver using the audio/video jacks as shown in the advanced hookups.

  • Page 47: Recording Audio Only

    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 and on the TV screen. 3. Make sure the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature is set to STEREO.

  • Page 48: Using Two Vcrs For Copying And Editing Tapes

    Recording a Program Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Use this VCR as the playback VCR and the other VCR as the recording VCR. If you have two compatible VCRÕs, use the AutoEdit feature described on the next page.

  • Page 49: Using Dual Remote With Autoedit

    Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit Use this VCR as the playback VCR and set it to respond to VCR2¥DVD on the remote as described on page 21. Use your other compatible VCR as the recording VCR, which should respond to VCR1.

  • Page 50: Reference

    Displays the time counter. Allows you to change entries for selected menu features. 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.

  • Page 51: Location Of Controls

    Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied. Display Panel This VCR includes a feature that enables you to 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.
  • Page 52 The channel number or line indicator (L1 or L2) is displayed. Press INPUT to 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...

  • Page 53: Specifications

    *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.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting Guide

    Change batteries. Press TV to set remote to control the corresponding compatible TV. See page 22. Reprogram remote for ProScan or RCA TV. See page 22. 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.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting Guide

    Tape already rewound. 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.
  • Page 56 MONO. See page 44. Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise. Press PLAY¥PAUSE on the VCR or PLAY on the remote to return to normal playback. Press 3 or 4 to place VCR in pause mode.

  • Page 57: Questions And Answers About Commercialaadvanceª

    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. Yes, COMMERCIALAADVANCEª works in SP and SLP.

  • Page 58: Limited Warranty

    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.

  • Page 59: Index

    TV ..... .22 Advance, Commercial . .33,34,35 VCR ....21 Antenna Connections ..2,3 Copying and Editing Tapes 46,47 Arrow (MOVE) .
  • Page 60 6540 Tomken Rd Mississauga, Ontario L5T 2E9 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.

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