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ProScan PSVR83 User Manual

ProScan PSVR83 User Manual

Proscan psvr83: user guide
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  • Page 1 S E R A N U A L Model PSVR83...

  • 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

    Variable Speed Using the SHUTTLE DIAL on the VCR ....... . .28 Variable Speed/Frame Advance Using JOG SHUTTLE on the remote .

  • 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 basic 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: All Channels

    Basic Hookup Use this hookup for a basic 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: Pay Channels

    Basic Hookup Use this hookup for a basic 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 10 for VCR setup information. Caution: The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts, television programs, or other materials may infringe upon the rights of others.

  • Page 11: Connecting A Stereo Amplifier/Receiver

    Only.Ó You will select the L1 input (audio/video) on the VCR to receive the audio signal from the amplifier/receiver. 5. Go to page 10 for VCR setup information. Play back stereo tapes or receive a stereo broadcast through an amplifier/receiver.

  • Page 12: 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 13: 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 14: Turn On The Vcr

    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 15 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 16: Satellite Receiver And/Or Cable Box

    Receiver and/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 17: 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, then turn off the VCR. If the time does not set within ten minutes, XDS information is not available.

  • Page 18: 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 19: Program Vcr For Vcr1 Or Vcr2¥Dvd Buttons

    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.

  • Page 20: 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 21: Using The Remote Control

    ProScan, RCA, or GE, when the remote is programmed to control that cable box. (See page 24.) 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 22: Vcr Function Buttons

    VCR Function Buttons VCR Function Buttons Press VCR1 (VCR2¥DVD) to set remote to control the VCR to use the function buttons. A¥V Dub Used for audio and video dubbing. CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCRÕs channel memory.

  • Page 23: Tv, Cable Box, And Satellite Receiver Function Buttons

    VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound. Turns off a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. Press twice to turn off all compatible ProScan or RCA components. Used with some digital satellite systems with the one touch record feature.

  • Page 24: Controlling The Vcr

    VCR. Controlling a Laserdisc Player or DVD Component The VCR2¥DVD button on the VCRÔs remote will also control the primary functions of a ProScan or RCA Laserdisc Player without being programmed. It can also be programmed to control a ProScan, RCA or GE DVD component using the code below.

  • Page 25: Controlling A Tv

    Portland ... .011,019,027,037 ProScan ..... . .000 Proton ....011,027,037,072 Quasar .

  • Page 26: Controlling A Cable Box Or A Satellite Receiver

    STS2 ......086 ProScan .....000...

  • Page 27: 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, turntable); ProScan, RCA or GE 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.

  • Page 28: Playing A Tape

    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 Auto Repeat Pause for Stop Action Variable Speed Using SHUTTLE DIAL on the VCR Variable Speed and Frame...

  • Page 29: Using The Playback Features

    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.

  • Page 30: Variable Speed Using The Shuttle Dial On The Vcr

    Sound is turned off during picture search. The picture is best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed. 1. Turn the SHUTTLE DIAL on the VCR while in Play or Still mode to start a forward or reverse search.

  • Page 31: Picture Search

    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 32: Program Information

    (start time, length, and time remaining) 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. DISPLAY Button 1.

  • Page 33: 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 34: Go-To Search

    5. Press STOP to stop Go-To Search. 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: Using The Playback Features

    VCR at the same time or eject and re-insert the cassette. 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.

  • Page 36: Commercial Advance

    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.

  • Page 37: Commercial Advance

    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 38: Recording A Program

    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).

  • Page 39: Pro-Tect Plusª Locking Feature

    VCRÕs display panel to unlock controls. Normal 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.

  • Page 40: Vcr Plus+ Recording

    TV listings and most publications that list PlusCode* numbers. 1. Prepare the worksheet on the next 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.
  • Page 41 VCR Plus+™ Channel Worksheet 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* Station Name...

  • Page 42: Vcr Plus+ Recording

    If you receive all channels through a cable box, set up the cable box as shown on pages 12-14. 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: Timer Recording

    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: Timer Recording

    To timer record from the component connected to the VCRÕs line input: press INPUT once to enter VIDEO1 to record from the jacks on the back of the VCR, or press INPUT twice to enter VIDEO2 to record from the jacks on the front of the VCR.

  • Page 45: 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 46: Program Express Recording (Vcrõs Display Panel)

    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.

  • Page 47: Recording Audio Only

    Recording Audio Only You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO IN (MONO L and R) jacks on the back or front of the VCR. Any video on the tape will be erased when recording audio only.

  • Page 48: Audio And Video Dubbing

    To Audio Dub (Refer to hookup on page 8.) 1. Turn on the audio source and VCR. 2. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or the TVÕs video input. 3. Insert the tape you want to dub on into the VCR.
  • Page 49 2. Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or the TVÕs video input. 3. Press INPUT on recording VCR to select the line input (L1 or L2). ÒLÓ or ÒL2Ó appears in the VCRÕs display panel and ÒVIDEO 1Ó or ÒVIDEO 2Ó appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 50: Using Two Vcrs For Copying

    2. Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs video input. 3. If you have connected your VCR using the Basic Hookup (page 8), tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 Ñ the one selected on the back of the playback VCR.

  • Page 51: Front Panel

    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 IN jacks on the back (L1) or front (L2) of the VCR.

  • Page 52: Display Panel

    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 53 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 54: 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 55: Troubleshooting Guide

    Change batteries. Press TV to set remote to control the corresponding compatible TV. See page 23. Reprogram remote for ProScan or 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.
  • Page 56 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 57 ¥ Pressing any other button during jog shuttle operation will turn off jog shuttle. Indicator turns off. ¥ Press PLAY to return to normal playback. ¥ Press jog shuttle up and down arrow buttons to place VCR in pause mode. Reference...

  • Page 58: Questions And Answers About Commercial

    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, COMMERCIAL...

  • Page 59: Limited Warranty

    What we will do: Pay any Authorized ProScan VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR. Pay any Authorized ProScan 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 ProScan VCR Servicenter.

  • Page 60: Index

    Cable System Without Cable Box Connections...2,3 Cassette-In Indicator ...26,51 CH3 CH4 Switch ...3-8,11,12,18,50 CHANNEL Buttons ...19-21 Channel Number Indicator ...51 Checking Timer and VCR Plus+ Programs ...42 Checks, Trouble ...53-55 Choisissez une Langue ...17 CLEAR Button ...19-21,42 Cleaning the VCR ...52 Clearing Timer and VCR Plus+ Programs...42...
  • Page 61 Light Button ( )...19 Limited Warranty ...57 Line Indicators (L1 and L2) ...20,42,49-51 Line Input, Recording From...42 Linear Sound, Playback ...33 Locking the VCR...37 LP Indicator ...51 LP Speed ...36 Manual Tracking...33 MENU and MENU¥PROG Buttons ...11-20 MOVE Arrows ...11,19-21 MUTE Button ...19,20...
  • Page 62 Tracking Automatic...32 Manual ...33 Trouble Checks ...53-51 TV Buttons ...19,21 TV Codes...23 TV¥VCR Button...18-21,49,51 Unlock VCR ...37 VCR Controls ...49-51 VCR Function Buttons on Remote ...19,20 VCR Indicator ...51 VCR Plus+ Channel Worksheet...39 Checking...42 Clearing ...42 Editing...42 PlusCodes...38 Recording ...40 Setup...16,38...
  • Page 64 ¨ We are committed to your complete satisfaction and viewing enjoyment. Any time you have a question or want information about your ProScan product, call our friendly toll-free number listed below. We’re always ready to help you Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST.

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