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Page 2: Safety Information
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ System is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation. COMMERCIAL ADVANCE and MOVIE ADVANCE are registered trademarks of SRT, Inc.; a Jerry Iggulden invention licensed in association with Arthur D. Little Enterprises. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Recording Features ... 32 Express Recording (XPR) ... 32 Timer Recording ... 33 Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ System ... 34 Setting Up the Channel List ... 34 Using the System ... 34 Stopping a Timer Recording ... 36 Reviewing and Clearing Programs ... - Page 4 Connecting Your VCR... 60 Jacks and Cables ... 60 RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) ... 60 Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) ... 60 Choosing a VCR Connection ... 61 Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections . 61 Don’t Forget About the Auto TV/VCR Feature ... 61 TV With RF Jack Only ...
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Page 5: First Things First
First Things First Welcome To Your New VCR... To help you get started using your VCR with as little reading as possible, we’ve put all the basic information needed in the first three sections. To help you along, there’s even an initial setup... - Page 6 STEP 3: Connect your VCR If the VCR is connected to an antenna or cable system and then to the TV, use the VCR’s ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks for a good signal (see the diagram to the right).
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Page 7: Initial Setup
3 or 4 or the TV’s video line input. • If you connect your VCR using the ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks with RF coaxial cable, set the CH. 3/4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4 — the channel you want to use on your TV. - Page 8 Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel” in the References section of this manual for more information). • Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR’s front display if the VCR is connected using the ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks.
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Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr
Setup features Below is a list of features that need to be set up to get the most out of your VCR. Many of these menus are covered during the QuickSet Guide, but if you ever want to change a menu, refer to this section. -
Page 10: Using The Menus To Set Up Features
VCR. Language Selecting your preferred language determines how the on- screen displays will appear. To change the language: 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time... -
Page 11: Setup For A Digital Satellite Receiver
Setting Up the VCR Setup for a Digital Satellite Receiver With this setup, the VCR turns on an RCA, ProScan, or GE satellite receiver antenna and tunes it to the desired channel at the start time of a timer recording. For other brands, the VCR tunes the receiver to the desired channel only if the receiver is turned on. -
Page 12: Cable Box Setup
This setup applies only when all channels are received through the cable box. There are two steps: • The first sets up the VCR for the output channel of the cable box signal. • The second sets up the VCR for a remote-controllable... - Page 13 Setting Up the VCR 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit 2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
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Page 14: Vcr Channels List
If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not necessary. Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory. Even though your VCR may come with a list, it’s possible that you may want to add or eliminate some channels depending on whether they are active. -
Page 15: To Auto Channel Search
Setting Up the VCR To Auto Channel Search 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit 2. -
Page 16: Changing The Signal Type
INFO to add. Time and Date The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date. The Auto Clock feature which enables the VCR to update the clock each time you turn off the VCR. The Auto Clock feature is advantageous because it updates the time for you automatically. -
Page 17: Auto Clock Set Feature
7>Automatic Press MENU to continue 4. Select your time zone. If you select Automatic for your time zone, the VCR sets the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds in a broadcast signal (usually on a PBS station). If the time is not correct, select another time zone or set the time and date through the menu system. -
Page 18: Setting Daylight Savings
• DST stands for Daylight-Saving Time. • If you choose Automatic, the VCR sets the clock using the DST information broadcast in the signal (channel). Setting Time and Date Manually If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the clock manually through the TIME menu option. - Page 19 Setting Up the VCR VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit 2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu. TIME 1 Set Time and Date...
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Page 20: Vcr Plus+ Gold Programming System
VCR is turned off (and after every power interruption). So, when your TV stations or cable company update their line-ups, your RCA VCR will get the most current channel list automatically, freeing you from having to manually change the channel list yourself. -
Page 21: Channel List
4 VCR Plus+ Setup 5 Cable Box Setup 6 SAT Setup 0 Exit 3. Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ system SETUP screen. VCR PLUS+ SETUP 1 Set Channel Lists 2 Auto VCR Plus+: VCR Plus+ data was found on channel 05. - Page 22 Number** Station Name ESPN Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on. Check your local listing for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned. Channel Number You Receive the Station On* Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System...
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Page 23: Additional Set Up Features
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option The VCR’s remote control unit can operate up to two compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE VCRs. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to the VCR1 button without being programmed. If you own two compatible VCRs, test them to see if the VCR1 button turns on both VCRs. -
Page 24: Auto Play
Press 3 to switch between ON and OFF. • Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on. This only applies if you connect the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV jacks of your VCR and TV and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV. -
Page 25: Energysaver
OFF: The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off. • 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00: The VCR turns off after one, two, or three hours of inactivity. Thirty seconds before shutting off, the VCR will warn you with a screen reading, “The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. -
Page 26: Set Auto Repeat
A tape can be set to play the same segment over and over in a repeating loop with the Set Auto Repeat feature. Set Auto Repeat uses the VCR’s memory counter to determine the duration of the loop. The Set Auto Repeat dialog box will ask for a loop end time to... -
Page 27: Vcr Basics
VCR. Learning the remote control functions, playing a recorded tape, and recording a program should do just that. This section shows you the basics of using your VCR. It discusses things like using the remote control, playing a tape, and recording programs. -
Page 28: Remote Buttons
(if programmed) and sets the remote to control the cable box. TV Turns on a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE TV and sets the remote to control the TV. Also used with the ON•OFF button to turn on a different brand of TV (if programmed) and sets the remote to control the TV. -
Page 29: Vcr Function Buttons
Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels. INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen. INPUT Selects between the line inputs and the VCR’s tuner. Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio/video input jacks on the back or front of the VCR. -
Page 30: Tv Function Buttons
VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted or the VCR’s power is turned on. TV Buttons The TV buttons may not control all features of all models of RCA, GE, or ProScan TVs. -
Page 31: Playing A Tape
VCR Basics Playing a Tape 1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV’s video input--see “How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel”in the References section of this manual for more information about the video line input). -
Page 32: Recording
Check the Safety Tab No matter which recording option you use, you need to make sure there is a tape in the VCR, and that the tape’s safety tab is in place. You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab removed. -
Page 33: Recording
Recording Several Recording Options Now that you’ve gone through the necessary steps to operate your VCR, it’s time to look at the different recording features available to suit your needs. Recording Features include: • Recording (explained in VCR Basics section) •... -
Page 34: Recording Features
Each time you press the RECORD button, you add 30 or 60 minutes to the recording time (up to 4 hours). The VCR continues to record for the amount of time you indicate, and then automatically turns off. To stop an Express Recording, press and hold STOP for several seconds until “STOP”... -
Page 35: Timer Recording
The data includes the channel number (press INPUT to select the line input), start time including AM or PM, and end time. The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock. Both the date and speed can be changed. Timer Recording Information The clock must be set correctly. -
Page 36: Timer Recording With The Vcr Plus+ System
PlusCode programming number shown in your local television programming guide. Setting Up the Channel List If you did not set up the VCR Plus+ channel list, you can do it now. 1. Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU. - Page 37 Remember to leave your cable box on. PlusCode is a registered trademark of the Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation. VCR Plus+ Recording Clock must be set correctly. Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program.
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Page 38: Stopping A Timer Recording
Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP (Second Audio Program). 1. Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV’s video input). 2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. -
Page 39: Recording Audio Only
You can record audio only from another audio source connected to either the AUDIO IN 1 (R and L/MONO) jacks on the back of the VCR or the jacks on the front of the VCR. 1. Press the INPUT button once to record from the back AUDIO IN jacks. -
Page 40: Using Two Vcrs For Copying And Editing Tapes
Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. 1. Turn on the TV and VCRs. 2. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV’s video input). 3. If you connected your VCR using the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV jacks, tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4—the one selected on the back of the playback VCR. -
Page 41: Using Dual Remote With Autoedit
Recording Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit Use this VCR as the playback VCR and set it to respond to VCR2 on the remote as described in Setting Up the VCR section. Use your other compatible VCR as the recording VCR, which should respond to VCR1. -
Page 43: Program The Remote
TVs, digital satellite receivers, and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to operate most ProScan, RCA, and GE televisions and satellite receivers. The AUX button can be programmed to control a ProScan or RCA auxiliary component. -
Page 44: About Programming The Remote
TVs, digital satellite receivers, and cable boxes. Your remote is already programmed to operate most ProScan, RCA, and GE televisions as well as digital satellite receivers. The AUX button can be programmed to control a ProScan or RCA auxiliary component. -
Page 45: Using Direct Entry
This remote may not operate all models and/or brands of components. Note the difference between the VCR and other component’s on-screen displays to determine which one the remote is operating. -
Page 46: Controlling Auxiliary Components
CD player, tape player, or phonograph. It is already programmed to control some ProScan and RCA amplifiers and audio/video receivers. 1. Turn on the component to be programmed. 2. Look up your component’s code number on the code list. - Page 47 STS3 ... 5066 STS4 ... 5067 Toshiba ... 5068 Toshiba ... 5073 Uniden ... 5069 Auxiliary (For some PROSCAN, RCA, GE and Dimensia brands only) AM/FM ... 0003 Auxiliary Component ... 0004 CD ... 0007 SAT1 ... 0008 SAT2 ... 0011 DVD ...
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Page 49: Other Features
• Picture Search Options • Tracking • Pro-Tect Plus ™ Locking • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays • Audio Reception • Audio Playback First things first Setting Up the VCR VCR Basics Recording Program the Remote OTHER FEATURES Connections REFERENCE... -
Page 50: Commercial Advance
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE is patented technology that detects and marks most commercials on your tape for any recording that is more than 15 minutes long. After recording, the VCR rewinds the tape to the beginning of the recording and determines where the commercials are located. -
Page 51: Marking
— Timer, Timer with VCR Plus+, or Express Recording Sets the VCR to automatically mark commercials after the power is tuned off. — Recording Allows the VCR to prompt you to mark the commercials when you’ve stop the recording. •... - Page 52 SEARCH. If you press SEARCH during playback of material other than commercials, the VCR advances to the end of the next “marked” commercial block and resumes playback. The VCR resumes playback when it reaches the end of the marked commercials.
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Page 53: Movie Advance
Pressing 2 or 3 gives the same response and takes you to a different search feature. If you accidentally make a wrong selection, press STOP•EJECT on the VCR (STOP on remote) and reinsert the tape. Press SEARCH. If you press 1, the MOVIE ADVANCE menu appears. - Page 54 VCR will enter the Stop mode. • Press 2 to Go To Preview. The following screen appears with a video background: When a preview is detected, the VCR cues it and begins playing. Preview Search Note Any time during the preview search mode, pressing SEARCH will reverse the search direction.
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Page 55: Picture Search Options
2. Press FORWARD to increase or REVERSE to decrease the speed of the search. 3. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture. 4. Press PLAY to return to normal playback. The VCR switches automatically from slow-motion playback to stop after a few minutes. -
Page 56: Index Search
During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks or by scanning. The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape. -
Page 57: Tracking
When you manually adjust the picture, automatic tracking is turned off. To turn automatic tracking back on, press both TRACKING buttons on the front of the VCR at the same time, or eject the tape and re-insert it. Tracking has no effect during recording–... -
Page 58: On-Screen Displays
On-Screen Displays The INFO button shows the status of the VCR (Stop, Play Record, etc.), channel number, time counter, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. The date and time must be set before they can be displayed. -
Page 59: Reception
The SAP indicator lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting SAP. Tape Playback The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi stereo 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. -
Page 61: Connections
Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around other components. First things first Setting Up the VCR VCR Basics Recording PROGRAM THE REMOTE OTHER FEATURES... -
Page 62: Connecting Your Vcr
These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections. RF Jack The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled ANT. IN and RF OUT. The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR’s RF OUT jack and your TV’s antenna input. -
Page 63: Choosing A Vcr Connection
The TV/VCR switch controls whether the picture signal is coming from the VCR or the TV. You can set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON when using only the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV jacks and OFF when using the AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks—so your TV signal is not... -
Page 64: Tv With Rf Jack Only
(1) coaxial cable for cable or antenna connection; (2) for cable box If your cable box is remote controllable: • Position it above the VCR as shown. Make sure not to block any of the VCR’s ventilation holes. To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown. -
Page 65: Tv With A/V Jacks
• (3) audio/video cables If your cable box is remote controllable: • Position it above the VCR as shown. Make sure not to block any of the VCR’s ventilation holes. To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown. 2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps. -
Page 66: Tv With A/V Jacks And Cable Box
• (1) splitter If your cable box is remote controllable: • Position it above the VCR as shown. Make sure not to block any of the VCR’s ventilation holes. To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown. 2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps. -
Page 67: Tv With Rf Jack And Satellite Receiver
2. Press TV•VCR and select a different channel on the TV. To record a digital satellite receiver program: 1. Turn on the receiver, tune the VCR to its line input, and begin recording a program using a recording feature. Position Remote-Controllable... -
Page 68: Tv With A/V Jacks And Satellite Receiver
To record a digital satellite receiver program and watch a cable or off-air channel: 1. Turn on the receiver, tune the VCR to its line input, and begin recording a program using a recording feature. 2. Select a different channel on the TV. -
Page 69: Reference
Appendix: reference This section gives you some additional information about the VCR, including a description of the unit’s controls and displays. You will also find the section, Troubleshooting Tips, and a question and answer section about COMMERCIAL ADVANCE in this Appendix. These areas might help resolve some of those simple problems. -
Page 70: Front Panel Diagram
PLAY/PAUSE Plays a tape. Pauses action for viewing during playback. Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes. POWER Turns the VCR on or off. The power button glows at all times, even when the VCR is turned off. RECORD Starts VCR recording. Also used for Express Recording (XPR). -
Page 71: Display Panel Diagram
Channel Number or Line Input Indicator The channel number appears when the VCR is tuned to a channel. The line indicator (L1 or L2) appears when the VCR’s line input is selected. Select L1 to record from the back jacks or L2 to record from the front jacks. -
Page 72: Back Panel Diagram
VIDEO CH. 3/4 Switch Selects the channel to which the TV is tuned to see the VCR’s picture (if the VCR is connected using one of the basic hookups). AUDIO (L and R) and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, like another VCR or a camcorder, when connected to these jacks. -
Page 73: Troubleshooting Tips
Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet. • Check to make sure your connections are correct. VCR does not respond to remote • Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote. • The batteries may need changing. •... - Page 74 Will not record • Check to make sure the safety tab is intact. • Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode. Press INPUT on the remote. Clock shows incorrect time or date • Power interruption.
- Page 75 • VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode. Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly •...
- Page 76 Cassette must have safety tab removed and be recorded in SP speed. • Home Recording was selected for the tape type in the menu. Eject cassette and reinsert. VCR forwards through commercials or momentarily displays a blue screen during playback. •...
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Page 77: Questions And Answers About Commercial Advance
What happens if the marking process is interrupted? Marking can be interrupted to allow use of the VCR. Marking will resume again when the VCR’s power is turned off as long as the tape has not been ejected from the VCR. -
Page 78: Specifications
*Check your cable company‘s 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 cabinet. Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents. -
Page 79: How To Find Your Tv's Video Input Channel
The Video Channel on TVs varies for different brands and different models. Below are some steps to try: • If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or PROSCAN, press the TV button on the remote control that came with the VCR. Then press the INPUT button on the remote. -
Page 80: Limited Warranty
Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your VCR. • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR. How you get service: •... -
Page 81: Index
Audio/Video jacks 37, 60, 61, 63, 64, 66, 66, 68, 75 Auto channel search 13 Auto clock set 15 Auto play feature 22, 29 Auto TV/VCR feature 22, 61 AutoEdit feature 39 Automatic rewind 29 Automatic tracking 28 AUX button 26, 44... - Page 82 LED on remote 42 Light button 26 LINE indicator 67 Locking feature 55 Mapping VCR Plus+ System Channels 18 MENU button 6, 8, 11, 13, 16, 18, 21, 27, 33, 48, 56 MUTE button 28 Number buttons 6, 17, 27 OK button 26 ON•OFF button 26, 42, 44...
- Page 83 42 sensor 66 TVs 42 Remote VCR1/VCR2 option 21 Removing/adding channels 14 REV button (VCR) 29, 38, 66 REVERSE button 28, 43, 44, 53 Reviewing timer programs 36 Rewind, automatic 29 RF OUT jack 4, 22, 38, 68...
- Page 84 Troubleshooting 69 video input channel 75 TV button 26, 42, 75 TV codes for remote 45 TV function buttons 28 TV•VCR button 23, 36, 61, 62, 67 UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER message 35 cleaning 74 function buttons 27–30 viewing channel 5 VCR button 5...
- Page 85 Index VCR Plus+ channel list menu 19, 34 channels 18 recording 34 system channel numbers 19 VCR PLUS+ menu 34 worksheet for channels 20 VCR Plus+ GOLD 18 Cable Channel Numbers (Canada) 20 CableChannel Numbers (U.S.) 19 Channel Numbers 19...
- Page 88 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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