The wide blade fits into the wall socket only one way. . cord, make sure it matches VCR only on 120 volts, 60Hr AC power state that unauthorized changes to operate is provided...
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Connecting Setting Up the VCR StartUp Check Accessories Insert Batteries Turn on the TV and VCR Place Channels Add or Remove Use TV-VCRButton Set the Time and Date Set the Language/Seleccione Using the Remote Control...
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(TV with audio and video jacks) using a signal splitter. improve the picture quality as well as convenience Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR. 1. How do you receive your TV signals? Choose A. Outside B. Rabbit ears (set-top) C. Cable System -Go 2.
VCR to either channel 3 or 4. Tune the TV to this channel and use the TV.“CR button to watch the VCR. 2. Connect as shown. This connection may require additional accessories not provided. 3. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
USC this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. 1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. Tune the TV to elii channel and use the T”.“CR button t” watch the “CR.
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This connection requires additional accessories not provided. 2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box. video input to watch the Tune VCR. View all pay channels are viewed through the “CR. etc.) Back of TV Cable Box Back of VCR...
This connection requires additional accessolies not provided. 3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV. Select the line (audio/video) input on the recording VCR to receive the signal from the playback VCR. Copying Tapes Playback VCR From Antenna, cam...
B. If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel selected with the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR. If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the TV to the TV’ s video input.
Startup Place channels in the VCR’ s memory. The first time you turn on the VCR or after a power interruption, prompting you to AUTO-SEARCH message does not appear, If the message Wait until the channel about one to two minutes.
The channel P,ess TWVCR to see the TV channels. The VCR indicator channels Return the TV to the VCR viewing Press TWVCR to switch back to the picture 8. Set the time and date. A. Press MENU on the remote...
DISPLAY Shows VCR operating displays on the TV screen. Displays the time counter. FF (Fast Forward) Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture in forward motion during playback. F. ADV (Frame Advance) Lets you view one frame with each press...
TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play or pause. TV-VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel. See page 9.
Also, if you press POWER while a tape is rewinding, when it is completely rewound. on the VCR to eject the tape once it is completely light. has been J’ any streaks the end of the tape during the VCR turns rewound.
Using the Playback Auto Play Feature This feature lets you tell the VCR whether to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
It helps locate the beginning or end of programs you taped. The time counter resets to 0:OO:OO when the tape is ejected from the VCR. For example, if you recorded a 30-minute program at the beginning of the tape, you would: 1.
1. Press SLOW to begin slow-motion 2. Use TRACKING up or down to adjust the streaks possible picture. 3. Press SLOW or PLAY to return to playback The VCR automatically switches to stop after a few minutes. Features reading convenient when you times.
The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when you are playing back a tape recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on when a tape is inserted or the VCR’ s power is turned on. Manual Tracking Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a different VCR or camcorder.
Press PAUSE during recording to stop and start recording. The VCR automatically Basic Recording make a recording Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. If you are using one of the basic hookups, appears...
Express Recording Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCR turns off automatically at the end of the recording. STOP.EJECT Operating Instructions 1. Turn on the VCR. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
0 before a single-digit number. numbers are 01 - 13.) Press CLEAR ,,n the remote to correct an If you connected your cable box to the VCR using the cable box’ s AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, press INPUT on the remote to select the VIDEO option.
Recording While You’ re Away (Timer Recording) The timer program feature lets you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that: * The clock is set correctly.
To timer record from the component connected to the VCR’ s line input, press INPUT on the remote to enter VIDEO instead of the channel number on the TV screen during timer programming.
Copying and editing using compatible If you have a compatible RCA or ProScan remote with VCR1 and VCR2 buttons you can program this VCR to respond to VCR1 (VCR2). This lets you control both VCRs with one remote for easier copying and editing.
Power Requirement: Power Co”s”mptio”: Dimensions: Weight: Temperature Storage Range: Operating Temperature ‘ Check your Cleaning the VCR Use a soft cloth or dusting VCR. Remove bottom of the cabinet. Plastic surfaces solvents. Avoid excessive materials used in the cabinet a non-abrasive, Video: 2.Head...
STOP-EJECT Stops the normal playback, Press when the VCR is stopped cassette. TV.VCR Switches comes from the VCR or the TV channel. See PRXP 3. recording. from the remote control. at this sensor with no them. the tape when the VCR is stopped.
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POWER Indicator Lights when the VCR is turned RECORD Indicator Lights when the VCR is recording. TIMER Indicator Shows VCR is set for timer recording VCR is turned off. Flashes when the clock is not set “I a timer recording is set and there is no cassette the VCR.
Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter. Trouble No power VCR does not respond to remote...
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. Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date). See page 9. - VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside the VCR continues to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode.
Acts of God, such as but not limited Product Registration: Please complete your VCR. It will make it easier to contact you should necessary. How state law relates to this warranty: This warranty other rights that vary from state to state.
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SEARCH Button ..,O-11.15 Selecting a Cable Box Viewing Channel..,9 Sensor, Remote..24 Set VCR Clock Feature..9 Setting a Timer Recording..20 Setting the Language..9 Setting Up Lhe “CR..7-S SETVP OPTIONS..,3,22 SLOW Bum”.
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P.O. Box 0944 Indianapolis, IN 46206-0944 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.
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