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Page 2: Safety Information
_________________________________________________ Purchase Date: _________________________________________________ Dealer/Address/Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE WARNING COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Additional Set-up Features in the Preferences Menu 16 Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option ... 16 Auto Play ... 17 EnergySaver ... 17 Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display) ... 18 Preferred Tape Speed ... 18 VCR Basics ... 19 Remote Buttons ... 20 Component Buttons ... - Page 4 Connecting Your VCR ... 44 Jacks and Cables ... 44 RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) ... 44 Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) ... 44 Choosing a VCR Connection ... 45 Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections .. 45 TV with RF Jack Only ... 46 TV with Audio/Video Jacks ...
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Page 5: First Things First
To help you along, there’s even an initial set-up feature the first time you turn on your VCR which walks you through several set up steps at once. Getting Started Before this first step, though, learning about the time and date, your remote control’s features,... - Page 6 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 ANT IN and RF OUT jacks for a good signal as shown to the right.
- Page 7 VCR on, a menu screen appears. This is the start of an interactive set up which helps you select specific features of your VCR. You can cancel out of this initial set up once you are past the first screen (see next step), but this process walks you through a series of screens reducing the time needed to program your VCR.
- Page 8 See Additional Set-Up Features in the next section for detailed information about accessing menus. Next Section: Learning the menus of your VCR Now that you understand how to move around through menus, go to the next section to set up individual menus of your VCR.
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Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr
Set-up features Below is a list of features that need to set up before using your VCR for the first time. Many of these menus are covered during the initial set up, but if you ever want to change a menu, refer to this section. -
Page 10: Using The Menu To Set Up Features
Setting Up the VCR Using the Menu to Set Up Features You can set up your VCR’s features by using the remote control’s buttons to enter your choices from on-screen instructions. Each menu item is explained in this section. For each numbered selection on the menus, use the same numbered button on the remote control to select it. -
Page 11: Cable Box Setup
Cable Box Setup This set up applies only when all channels are received through a cable box. In this case, the VCR will automatically enter the channel used to view cable box programming. Your VCR will use this channel for all future timer recordings. -
Page 12: Vcr Channels List
(usually 3, 4 or video) Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to continue 5. Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that the VCR will now receive all signals on the designated channel. For example: CABLE BOX SETUP... -
Page 13: To Change The Signal Type
Press any key to cancel The VCR begins scanning for the available channels—this takes a few minutes. When the scan is complete, the VCR tunes to the lowest channel number. At this point, pressing CHAN up or down should only select the active channels. -
Page 14: To Add Or Remove Channels
Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have weak signals or you don’t want to watch them. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. 3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use CHAN up or down or number buttons to go to the channels you want to remove or add. -
Page 15: Set The Time And Date
Select ON if you want the VCR’s clock to automatically adjust for daylight-saving time. • Select OFF if you do not want the VCR’s clock to adjust for daylight-saving time. Setting the Time and Date 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. -
Page 16: Vcr Plus+ Channels
CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel list 5 Cable Box Setup 0 Exit 3. Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screen. VCR+ Channel My Channel 3 -> -> -> -- Use CH+/- to select Press 0-9 to change Press MENU to save 4. -
Page 17: Vcr Plus+ Worksheet
Cable-TV Station Name Channel Number** 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 Two-Digit VCR Plus+ You Receive the... -
Page 18: Additional Set-Up Features In The Preferences Menu
Now you are ready to select a category from the menu to set up. Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option If you own a compatible RCA, GE, or ProScan remote that has a VCR2, VCR2•LD, or VCR2•DVD button, this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button. -
Page 19: Auto Play
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 20: Front Panel Brightness (Vcr Display)
Setting Up the VCR Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display) You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel on the front of the VCR. Press 4 on the remote control repeatedly to switch between the options. • AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims the display when the VCR is off. -
Page 21: Vcr Basics
This section shows you the basics of using your VCR. It discusses things like using the remote control, playing a tape, and recording programs. First things first... -
Page 22: Remote Buttons
Remote Buttons The remote control is capable of controlling your VCR and many brands of televisions. If you have an RCA, ProScan, or GE TV, you may be able to control it without having to program the remote. Component Buttons ON•OFF Controls power of VCR when remote is set to control... -
Page 23: Tv Function Buttons
1 until 1 – – appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers. ON•OFF Controls power of the VCR when the remote is set to control the VCR. Controls power of other components if the remote is programmed. -
Page 24: Playing A Tape
TV. VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV. Playing a Tape 1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV’s video input). 2. Insert a tape in the VCR. POWER TV•VCR... -
Page 25: Automatic Rewind
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 27: 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. Recording Features: • Recording (explained in VCR Basics section) • Express Recording • Timer Recording •... -
Page 28: Recording Features
Each time you press the RECORD button, you increase 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 three seconds. -
Page 29: 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. The date and/or speed can be changed when flashing. -
Page 30: Timer Recording With Vcr Plus
1. Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Display the VCR Plus+ Channel List menu. 3. Go to Setting Up Your VCR if you need more information on setting up your VCR Plus+ channel list. Using VCR Plus+ Programming Codes 1. - Page 31 RECORDING 3. Enter the VCR PlusCode shown in your local television programming guide. VCR PLUS+ Enter PlusCode Number (from TV listing) 12876- Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU when done 4. Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode number. How often should this...
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Page 32: Stopping A Timer Recording
Press and hold the STOP button for a few seconds. Reviewing and Clearing Programs To review programs that you have already set up: 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recodings... -
Page 33: Using Two Vcrs For Copying And Editing Tapes
1. Connect the VCRs using the diagram below. 2. Turn on both VCRs and TV. 3. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV’s video input). 4. If you are using coaxial cables for the connection, tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4—the one selected on the... -
Page 35: Program The Remote
Program the remote Control your Television The remote can be programmed to control a television. It is programmed to control an RCA, GE, or ProScan TV. Other manufacturer’s brands need to be programmed. First things first Setting Up the VCR... -
Page 36: About Programming The Remote
About Programming the Remote The remote can be programmed to control other brands or remote controllable TVs, digital satellite receivers, and cable boxes. It is already programmed to operate most RCA, ProScan, and GE televisions and digital satellite receivers. Programming the Remote to... -
Page 37: Tv Codes
Philips ... 03,04,06,12 Pioneer ... 06 Portland ... 06,12 ProScan ... 01 Proton... 06 Quasar ... 11 Radio Shack ... 01,05,13 RCA ... 01,06,12 Realistic ... 05 Sampo... 06 Samsung ... 06,09,12 Sanyo ... 05,08 Sears ... 01,05,06,07, 08,10,12 Sharp ... 06,13 Sony ... -
Page 39: Other Features
OTHER FEATURES Features to enhance VCR operation • Picture Search Options ™ • Pro-Tect Plus Locking • Tracking • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays First things first Setting Up the VCR VCR Basics Recording Program The Remote Other Features Connections Reference... -
Page 40: Picture Search Options
OTHER FEATURES Picture Search Options The most basic way to search during playback is using the FORWARD (FWD on the VCR) or REVERSE (REV on the VCR) buttons. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. Forward and Reverse Search You can search a tape during playback. -
Page 41: 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. To Search: 1. -
Page 42: Go-To Search
™ Locking Feature 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’s POWER or OFF button. -
Page 43: Tracking
Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes the streaks or snow from the picture. Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a tape or turn on the VCR. Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR. -
Page 44: On-Screen Displays
OTHER FEATURES 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 45: Things To Know Before Connecting Components
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 46: 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 47: Choosing A Vcr Connection
Connections Choosing a VCR Connection There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable service, and if you have a cable box, and whether some of the channels are scrambled, and maybe you have a satellite receiver along with cable (but no cable box), or a satellite receiver and no cable or... -
Page 48: Tv With Rf Jack Only
2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps. Using This Connection Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4, whichever one you selected with the 3 CH. 4 switch on the back of the VCR. To play a tape: 1. Insert a tape. -
Page 49: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks
You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Your television has audio/video jacks. This connection provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels). To use this connection, you must have: •... -
Page 50: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks And Cable Box To Unscramble Pay Channels Only
• Your TV has audio/video input jacks. This connection provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR. • Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through the cable box while watching an unscrambled channel. To use this connection, you must have: •... -
Page 51: 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 in this Appendix, which might help to resolve some of those simple problems. -
Page 52: Front Panel
VCR’s channel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. Press both together to recenter tracking. FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback. Starts slow-motion during play- pause and increases slow-motion speed. -
Page 53: Clock/Counter Display
Flashes when the timer redcording is set and there is no tape in the VCR. VCR INDICATOR (Applies only if the VCR Viewing Channel is 3 or 4.) Press the TV•VCR button on the remote or front VCR panel to turn on or off. •... -
Page 54: Back Panel
Back Panel 3 CH. 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 and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. -
Page 55: 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 56: Troubleshooting Tips
Check to make sure your connections are correct. VCR does not respond to remote • Press VCR to set remote to control the VCR. • Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote. • The batteries may need changing. •... - Page 57 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. Internal clock shows incorrect time or date • Power interruption.
- Page 58 Check to make sure the Auto Play ON/OFF feature is set to ON. TIMER indicator flashes • Clock is not set. • Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set. • TIMER and RECORD indicators flash when the ProTect Plus feature is activated.
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Page 59: 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 60: 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 61: Index
Channel 3/4 switch 5 Channel List 28 CHANNEL/TRACKING buttons 50 Channels detecting automatically 10, 11 Channels, adding/removing 12 Channels list, VCR 9 Cleaning the VCR 57 CLEAR button 20, 21 Clearing programs 30 Coaxial Cables positioning 43 Commercial Scan 38... - Page 62 PAUSE button 21, 22, 23 Picture search options 38 PLAY button 21, 22 PLAY•PAUSE button 50 Playing a tape 22 Plugging in the VCR 4 POWER button 20, 23, 50 Power surges 43 Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking feature 40 Problem solving 54...
- Page 63 TV, programming the remote to control 34 TV•VCR button 21 VCR button 20 VCR channel list 9 VCR, cleaning 57 VCR connections 44 VCR MAIN MENU 9 VCR Plus+ channel list 14 VCR viewing channel 5 VOL buttons 22, 34 Warranty 58 XPR (express recording) 26...
- Page 64 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.