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- Page 1 User’s Manual MODEL PSVR71...
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Page 2: Safety Information
Dealer/Address/Phone: __________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ VCR Plus+ system 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 licensed in association with Arthur D. Little Enterprises. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Express Recording (XPR) ... 28 Program Express ... 29 Timer Recording ... 29 Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ System ... 31 Stopping a Timer Recording ... 32 Reviewing and Clearing Programs ... 33 Editing a Timer Program ... 33 Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program) ... - Page 4 Tape Playback ... 55 Connections ... 57 Jacks and Cables ... 58 Choosing a VCR Connection ... 59 TV With RF Jack Only ... 60 TV With Audio/Video Jacks ... 61 TV With Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box ... 62 TV With RF Jack and Digital Satellite Receiver ...
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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 a QuickSet Guide which walks you through several set-up steps at once. -
Page 6: Step 1: What's In The Box
Step 3: Connect Your VCR If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system and then to your TV, use the VCR’s IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV) jacks for a good signal as shown to the right. -
Page 7: Step 5: Tune The Tv
Press ON • OFF on the VCR’s front panel or VCR1 on the remote control to turn on the VCR. The first time you turn the VCR on, a menu screen appears. This is the start of a QuickSet Guide which helps you pick different options for your VCR. - Page 8 First Things First • Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you connected your VCR using the IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV) jacks. • Check your connections. If you choose to set up your VCR options individually rather than setting them up in the Quickset Guide, then go to the next section.
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Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr
Set-up 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... -
Page 11: Cable Box Setup
Setting Up the VCR Cable Box Setup This setup applies only when all channels are received through the cable box. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time... -
Page 12: 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 such a list, it’s possible that you will want to add or delete certain channels depending on whether they are active. -
Page 13: Changing The Signal Type
Press any key to cancel The VCR begins scanning for the available channels—this takes about one to two minutes. When the scan is complete, the VCR tunes to the lowest channel number available. At this point, pressing CHAN + or - on the remote should only select active channels. -
Page 14: Adding Or Removing Channels
MENU to exit out of the menus. Time and Date The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date; manually and the Auto Clock feature. Using Auto Clock enables the VCR to update the clock each time you turn off the VCR. -
Page 15: Setting The Time Zone
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. If the time is not correct, select another time zone or set the time and... -
Page 16: Setting Daylight Savings
4. Select one of the options. • DST stands for Daylight Savings Time. • If you choose Automatic, the VCR sets the clock using the DST information broadcast in the signal (channel). Spring forward; Fall backward In the Spring, Daylight-Savings begins on the first Sunday in April. -
Page 17: Setting Time And Date Manually
If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the clock through the TIME menu option. The Auto Clock Set feature is set to OFF automatically when you set the clock this way. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+... -
Page 18: Vcr Plus+ Programming System Channels
Press MENU to save Screen used is for an example only. VCR Plus+ system is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation. Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System Channel Numbers for... -
Page 19: Vcr Plus+ System Worksheet
Number** 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 Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System Station On*... -
Page 20: 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 21: Auto Play
VCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted. 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 22: Energysaver
“The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. Press any key to cancel.” If you use the VCR’s tuner instead of your TV to tune channels, you may want to turn this feature off. Front Panel (VCR Display) You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel on the front of the VCR. -
Page 23: Vcr Basics
VCR Basics learn the basics To get you started These VCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying your VCR. Learning the remote control functions, playing a recorded tape, and recording a program should do just that. However, there are other features that enhance the enjoyment of your VCR, but they aren’t... -
Page 24: Remote Buttons
ON•OFF button to turn on a compatible cable box (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 25: Vcr Function Buttons
) Allow you to move through the menus, enter data, and change settings of selected features. CH + and – Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel memory. CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording. -
Page 26: Tv Function Buttons
1 – – appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers. ON•OFF Turns the TV on and off. VOL < and > Raises and lowers sound of TV. TV Buttons The TV buttons may not control all features of all models of ProScan, RCA, and GE TVs. -
Page 27: Playing A Tape
• Press STOP to stop playback. Automatic Rewind The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press ON•OFF and the VCR will turn off after rewinding. Tape Eject Press EJECT on the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape. -
Page 28: Recording
Check the Safety Tab No matter which recording option you use, 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 29: Recording
Recording Several Recording Options Now that you’ve gone through the necessary steps to operate your VCR, I’ll explain the different recording features that are available to suit your needs. Recording Features: • Recording (explained in VCR Basics section) • Express Recording •... -
Page 30: Recording Features
Each time you press the RECORD button, you add 30 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 appears. -
Page 31: Program Express
1. Insert a tape with the safety tab in place. Make sure the clock is set correctly. 2. Open the control door in the lower left corner of the VCR’s front panel. 3. Press PROG. EXP. to activate the display. The channel number flashes in the display panel. - Page 32 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.
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Page 33: Timer Recording With The Vcr Plus+ System
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. 2. Display the VCR Plus+ Channel List menu. -
Page 34: Vcr Plus+ Recording
TIMER appears in the display when you turn off the VCR and a timer recording has been set. TAPE flashes if there is no tape in the VCR. For a cable box, turn it on and tune it to the channel you want to record before the recording is to begin. -
Page 35: Reviewing And Clearing Programs
Recording Reviewing and Clearing Programs To review programs that you have already set up: 1. Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs. -
Page 36: Recording Broadcast Stereo Tv Or Sap (Second Audio Program)
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 37: Playing Back Audio Only
If you have connected your VCR using the audio/video jacks , press INPUT on the recording VCR’s remote to select the line input. Select L1 for the jacks on the back of the VCR or L2 for the jacks on the front. -
Page 38: Using Dual Remote With Autoedit
9. Press STOP on both VCRs when you are finished. 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 39: 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 40: About Programming The Remote
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. Testing the Remote... -
Page 41: Operating Components
2. Experiment to see which buttons operate your component. Try pressing buttons that relate directly to the component. 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 42: Programming The Remote To Control An Auxiliary Component
Your remote can also control the brands of the equipment listed, such as a radio, 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. - Page 43 STS4 ... 5067 Toshiba ... 5068 Toshiba DSS ... 5073 Uniden DSS ... 5069 Auxiliary (For some PROSCAN, RCA, GE and Dimensia brands only) AM/FM ... 0003 Auxiliary Component ... 0004 CD ... 0007 DSS1 ... 0008 DSS2 ... 0011 DVD ...
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Page 45: Other Features
Picture Search Options ™ • Pro-Tect Plus Locking • Tracking • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays • Audio Reception • Audio Tape Playback First Things First Setting Up the VCR VCR Basics Recording Program The Remote Other Features Connections Reference... -
Page 46: Commercial Advance
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 47: Marking
Select ON, and the VCR will mark commercials within approximately 30 seconds for the following types of recording: — Timer, Timer with VCR Plus+, or Express Recording Sets the VCR to automatically mark commercials after the power is tuned off. -
Page 48: Advance Display
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. COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Display Press 3 to switch between Display: BLUE or VIDEO. -
Page 49: 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 50 The movie is ready. Press PLAY to start. Press STOP to cancel This display will time out after a few minutes and the 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.
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Page 51: Picture Search Options
Other Features Picture Search Options The most basic way to search during playback is using the FORWARD or REVERSE buttons (FWD and REV on the VCR). This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. Forward and Reverse Search You can search a tape during playback. -
Page 52: Frame Advance
• Some noise or streaks in the picture are normal during searching. • After three minutes in still or slow, the VCR will go into stop mode. Insert Tape: Don’t forget to insert a recorded tape when using the search features. -
Page 53: 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 54: Zero Search
™ Pro-Tect Plus To disable the usage of the VCR, or to protect your timer recordings, you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the VCR or remote won’t work. • To Lock: Press and hold either the remote control’s ON•OFF, VCR1, or VCR2 button (whichever controls your VCR) until LOCK appears in the display. -
Page 55: Time Counter
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 56: Audio Set-Up Features
The audio setup features affect your tape playback and recordings. The features in this section are accessed through the AUDIO menu and are shown in the displays below. 1. Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+... -
Page 57: Tape Playback
Other Features 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. Press 2 to switch between Tape Playback: HI-FI, LINEAR, and MIX. -
Page 59: 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 60: Connecting Your Vcr
These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections. The RF RF Jack jacks on the VCR are labeled IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV. The antenna cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR’s OUT TO TV jack and your TV’s antenna input. -
Page 61: 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 interrupted when the VCR is turned... -
Page 62: Tv With Rf Jack Only
To record one program and watch another: 1. Begin recording a program using one of the recording features. 2. Press the TV•VCR button on the VCR (ANTENNA on remote) and select a different channel on the TV. CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA... -
Page 63: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks
1. Connect cables as shown. 2. Return to First Things First , then follow the steps. Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel. Use of TV•VCR button on the VCR (ANTENNA on remote) is not required. Auto TV/VCR Setting: •... -
Page 64: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks And Cable Box
1. Connect cables as shown. 2. Return to First Things First , then follow the steps. Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel. Use of TV•VCR button on the VCR (ANTENNA on remote) is not required. Auto TV/VCR Setting: •... -
Page 65: Tv With Rf Jack And Digital Satellite Receiver
Turn off receiver. • To watch and/or record from the digital satellite receiver, tune your VCR to its line input (L1 if you have connected the receiver to the back jacks or L2 for the front jacks). Auto TV/VCR Setting: •... -
Page 66: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks And Digital Satellite Receiver
2. Return to the First Things First Section , then follow the steps. Using This Connection • Tune your TV to its video input to record (or watch) the VCR or satellite receiver. • To record from the digital satellite receiver, tune your VCR to its line input (L1 if you have connected the receiver to the back jacks or L2 for the front jacks). -
Page 67: Reference
Reference This section gives you some additional information about the VCR, including a description of the unit’s controls and display. You also will find a Troubleshooting Tips section, which might help to resolve some of those simple problems. Finally, this section contains your warranty information. -
Page 68: Front Panel
(Front Panel door open) 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 to select L2 to record from these jacks. -
Page 69: Display Panel
STEREO Indicator Lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo and Reception menu is set to STEREO. VCR Indicator (Applies only if the VCR Viewing Channel is 3 or 4). Press the TV•VCR on the VCR (ANTENNA on remote) to turn on or off. -
Page 70: Back Panel
IN 1 3CH.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. AUDIO (R and L/MONO) and VIDEO IN 1 Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. -
Page 71: 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 72: Troubleshooting Tips
• The batteries may need changing. • Make sure to press the VCR1 or VCR2 button on the remote to operate the VCR—whichever one corresponds to the Remote VCR1/VCR2 setting. • Remove batteries for at least one minute, then replace them. This resets the remote, so it may require reprogramming. - Page 73 • Check to make sure the tape is not broken. • Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback. • Check the Pro-Tect Plus™ feature. Will not record •...
- Page 74 Check to make sure the Auto Play ON/OFF feature is set to ON. TIMER or TAPE indicator flashes • Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set. Time counter disappears during searching •...
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Page 75: 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 76: Specifications
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. Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents. -
Page 77: Warranty
Pay any Authorized ProScan VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your VCR. • Pay any Authorized ProScan VCR Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR. How you get service: •... -
Page 78: Glossary
Shuttle Ring A control on the VCR’s front panel that allows variable- speed control of picture search. VCR Channels List A “list” of channels you want the VCR to be able to tune when using the CH+/- buttons. VCR Plus+ Simplifies timer recording by entering a PlusCode Programming Number from an available TV listing. -
Page 79: Index
CHANNEL buttons 12, 66 Channel, VCR viewing 5 Channels, adding/removing 12 CHANNELS menu 9, 11, 16, 31 Choosing a VCR connection 59 CLEAR button 23, 24, 32, 39, 51, 53, 66 Clearing timer programs 33 Clock display 67 Code search feature 38... - Page 80 Index Date and time setting 12 Design specifications 74 Display panel 67 Displays, on screen 53 Dual remote with AutoEdit 36 DVD button 22 EDIT button 23, 36 Editing timer programs 33 EJECT button 25, 66 Eject, tape 25 EnergySaver feature 20 Express Recording (XPR) 28 F ADV button 23 Fast forward (shuttle ring) 50...
- Page 81 23, 25, 35, 36, 38, 46, 49, 50, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64 PLAY display 67 PLAY/PAUSE button 50, 66 Playing a tape 25 Plugging in the VCR 4 PlusCode number 31 POWER button 25 Power surges 57 PREFERENCES menu 18, 19, 44...
- Page 82 TV/VCR feature 19 cable box 9 daylight-savings 14 EnergySaver feature 20 features in PREFERENCES menu 18 front panel (VCR display) feature 20 language feature 8 remote VCR1/VCR2 option 18 tape speed feature 20 time and date 12 time and date manually 15...
- Page 83 Variable speed search 50 VCR button 5 VCR channels list 10 VCR function buttons 23–24 VCR indicator 19, 34, 67 VCR MAIN MENU 5, 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 18, 29, 31, 33, 44, 54 VCR Plus+ channel list menu 16, 31...
- Page 84 An RCA Entertainment Product If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Service Center 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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