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- Page 1 VideoCassette Recorder Owner's Manual...
- Page 2 Wai, ranty Registration No other RCA Video Cassette Recorder has the same serial number as yours. It is important record the number and other vital information complete description for any other reason. You will find the model and serial numbers on the back of the VCR.
- Page 3 Checks" near the end of this manual. warranty on the back cover describes what RCA will do for you should your new VCR need service during the warranty period. It also tells you how and from whom you should request service.
- Page 4 VCR. heat that rises from the amplifier. your antenna, • Choose a flat surface at least as large as the VCR so control that it rests on its mounting in with the VCR. air can pass through the ventilation bottom of the unit to prevent it from overheating.
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Page 5: Antenna Connections
TV like this: CABLE COFMULI_bFAT!ON _w'-" L__I_ SPLI I_ER *Optional accessory available from your RCA dealer or electronic resemble those in one of the diagrams on this page.) Disconnect connect it to your VCR like this: BACK OF TV FROM ANTENNA... -
Page 6: Antenna Connections
If the antenna connection back of your TV looks like this: _VHF (_UHF BACK OF TV (Continued) on the Connect the VCR to your TV like this: BACK OF VCR__ __F_ _-® _=[]""_ on the Connect BACK OF VCR on the... -
Page 7: Cable-Tv Connections
BACK OF VCRi keep your TV When recording, box as you "'converter set the channel switch on the back of the VCR, either channel 3 or 4. (This is called the "VCR channel" throughout your VCR and system is dependent... -
Page 8: Cable-Tv Connections
Note: When you set the A-B switch to "B," tune your TV to the same channel that you have selected on the back of your VCP, (3 or 4). This is called the "VCR channel" throughout this manual. (continued) the A*B switch is as a "remote-controlled... - Page 9 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS ON TV TO UHF ANTENNA CONNECTIONS ON TV :(USED ONLYIF HAVE HOME UHF ANTENNA accessory available from your RCA dealer. in TUNER mode. Use tuner to select channel to be of recorded program, place in VIDEO INPUT mode.
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Page 10: What Your Vcr Will Do
RCA audio/video system. Programming Remote With RCA's advanced remote control, all VCR timer programming can be done using the remote control. At the touch of a button, simple easy-to-follow appear on the VCR's display to guide the viewer through each programming sequence. -
Page 11: Video Cassettes
Because RCA has no control over the type of tape purchased or rented by consumers, head cleaning is not covered by RCA's warranty. It is considered normal maintenance. Playing a new RCA tape for approximately often will dean the VCR heads picture. -
Page 12: Basic Operation Basic Operating Controls And Displays
VCR. so only, those you will use for basic recording and playback are discussed here. (Additional about the controls is on page 16.) After you have read about the basic control functions on this page, turn on your VCR and check the installation. -
Page 13: Deleting Channels From The Scan List
If it flashes, too much moisture has collected inside the unit for it to operate. VCR turned on until the internal heat dries it and the light stops flashing. Proceed below when the light above the STOP button is on and not flashing. - Page 14 VCR while you watch program on your TV. To do this, first put the VCR in the "VCR mode" (light on) and start recording program. Then press the VCR/TV mode" (light out) and tune your TV to the other channel you want to watch.
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Page 15: Remote Control
("noise bars") appear in the picture during Slow-Motion these buttons and out of the picture. SEARCH REWIND/SEARCH SEARCH Note: Selected models of RCA color TV receivers and monitor/receivers remotely control your VCR. See page 27 for details. VCR: Same the VCR/TV switch on the VCR. -
Page 16: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock Here are some things you should know before you set the clock: • When you first plug in your VCR, the clock will read • The buttons for setting the clock are on the remote hand unit. - Page 17 It Back EJECT TURN Operating Notes The channel switch on the back of the VCR and the channel selector on your TV must be set to the same channel in order to see the picture from the VCR. The VCR...
- Page 18 The POWER button operates Timer Express recording. STOP in that order to stop the VCR when a timer recording is in progress. The VCR will stop and turn off if you press the POWER button during...
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Page 19: Frame Advance
CHANNEL and Features The stop-action down slightly. Adjust the control marked V LOCK on the back of the VCR to reduce this jitter. Once you unwanted have made this adjustment, to do it again unless you use stop-action that was recorded amount of vertical jitter is normal.) -
Page 20: Slow Motion
The label kit provided with RCA tapes can be used to list programs and counter readings. 1. Press COUNTER to display the tape counter place of the time. -
Page 21: Recording With Tv Off
Normal Follow the two steps in the drawing for normal TV viewing. To view UHF stations, just tune your TV to the channel, regardless of what the VCR is doing. If you have a TV Monitor/Receiver TURN POWER OR TURN... - Page 22 NSERT CASSETTE (7_OPERATE Note: If you ',','ant to view what is being recorded, press the VCR/TV switch to turn on the light and then tune your TV to the VCR channel (3 or 4). Basic Pla_ back TURN ON TV (2_TUNETVTOVCRCHANNEL(3OR4)/...
- Page 23 5. Insert recorded cassette into PLAYBACKVCR_ 6. Insert blank cassette into RECORDING 7. Press VCR/TV switch on RECORDING so VCR tight is on, (This allows you to watch the recording while it's in progress0 Note: If you want to watch another TV channel...
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Page 24: Camera Recording
Camera Recording In addition to the camera itself, you will need a Camera AC Power Supply (such as RCA Model CPS03 for use with RCA cameras). Plug the camera power supply and then connect the cables power supply to the VCR as the drawing shows. The... -
Page 25: Express Recording
Only two buttons are used to Express Record: START XPR LENGTH IMMEDIATE START If you want the VCR to start recording immediately or to continue a recording you've already started, follow the simplified instructions at the right labeled "Immediate Start". - Page 26 VCR at the time you select, record for a selected length of time, and then turn off the VCR... without you being there.
- Page 27 Additional may be entered by repeating steps 2-9. -Checking the Timer Programs Programs can be checked whenever the VCR is turned I. Press PROGRAM on the remote hand unit to display the programming 2. Press 5 (Program Review). The display...
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Page 28: Programming The Timer
"TIMER" only if the timer is programmed Programming Reminders • The timer light will flash when you turn off the VCR if you have programmed the timer but forgotten to insert a cassette. • If the cassette, in the VCR has its safety tab removed... - Page 29 VCR, but there are some differences. • Any VCR tuner channel may be selected by pressing two of the Digit buttons on the hand unit. Press 0 first to select tuner channels 1 through 9.
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Page 30: Cabinet Cleaning
• Adjust the TRACKING CONTROL. • Tape stretched (poor quality or worn out). • Stop light blinks if there is moisture in the VCR. Leave the power on and wait until the light is on continuously. it inspected by a qualified Servicenter. -
Page 31: Basic Playback
Types of Antenna Cables Unpacking V LOCK Control VCR (VCR/TV) Switch VCR Channel Video Cassettes Warranty Warranty Registration Inside What Your VCR Will Do ... XPR Button (Express Recording) 17,18 10,16,18 Inside Front Cover 16,18 13,18 17,18 17,18 Back Cover 10,17... - Page 32 The warranty period for rental VCR's begins with the first rental. What will RCA do: • Pay any RCA Authorized VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR. • Provide new or, at our option, parts for the RCA Authorized make the repairs.