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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 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE WARNING COVER (OR BACK). -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Preferences Menu ... 18 Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option ... 18 Auto Play ... 19 EnergySaver ... 19 Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display) ... 20 Preferred Tape Speed ... 20 VCR Basics ... 21 Remote Buttons ... 22 Component Buttons ... 22 VCR Function Buttons ... - Page 4 Connecting Your VCR ... 52 Jacks and Cables ... 52 RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) ... 52 Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type). 52 Choosing a VCR Connection ... 53 Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections ... 53 TV with RF jack only ... 54 TV with Audio/Video jacks ...
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Page 5: First Things First
VCR. Once you are comfortable with these features, feel free to refer to other sections because they cover the more detailed information. - 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 Press POWER on the VCR’s front panel or the VCR button 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 an initial set up which helps you set 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 ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks. • Check your connections. If you chose to set up your VCR options individually, then go to the next section.
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Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr
Setting Up the VCR Additional Set-up features Below is a list of set-up features that you need to set up before using your VCR for the first time. • Select a Language • Set Up for a Cable Box •... -
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. You can set up features individually by using the menu system. -
Page 11: Cable Box Setup
2 Only SOME channels 3 Cancel setup 4. If you selected ALL channels, enter the output channel of your cable box (usually 03 or 04), or press INPUT for the VCR’s video line input if you use AUDIO/VIDEO jacks. Then, press MENU. -
Page 12: Vcr Channels List
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, but you may want to add or delete some channels depending on whether they are active. - Page 13 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. At this point, pressing CHAN up or down on the remote control or VCR should only select the active channels.
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Page 14: To Change 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 or manually. The Auto Clock Feature enables the VCR to update the clock each time the VCR is turned off. The Auto Clock is advantageous because it updates the time for you automatically. -
Page 15: Auto Clock Set Feature
Auto Channel Search, setting the time zone, and setting the Daylight Saving feature before the Auto Clock feature works. Set the Time Zone 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the VCR Main Menu. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+... -
Page 16: Set Daylight-Saving Time
4. Select one of the options and then press MENU to continue. • DST stands for “Daylight Saving Time.” • If you chose Automatic, the VCR sets the clock using the DST information broadcast in the signal (channel). Spring forward, Fall backward In the Spring, daylight-saving time begins on the first Sunday in April. -
Page 17: Setting The Time And Date Manually
If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the clock through the TIME menu. 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+ System Channels
Press MENU to save (Screen shown 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 Channel Number** Station Name ESPN *Check your local or cable listings for the channel number you receive this station on. **Check your local listings for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned. Channel Number Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System You Receive the...
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Page 20: Additional Set-Up Features In The Preferences Menu
Now you are ready to select an item 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 21: Auto Play
Press 3 in the PREFERENCES menu to switch between ON and OFF. • OFF means the VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off. • 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00 means the VCR turns off after one, two, or three hours of inactivity respectively. -
Page 22: 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. In the PREFERENCES menu, press 4 to switch between the options. • AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims the display when the VCR is off. -
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. This section shows you the basics of using your VCR. -
Page 24: Remote Buttons
ON•OFF Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR. Also turns some compatible components on and off. TV Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or PROSCAN 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: Tv Function Buttons
INFO Shows the TV’s status displays on the TV screen. TV Buttons The TV buttons may not control all features of all models of RCA, GE, or PROSCAN TVs. If you have trouble getting a picture on the TV screen, refer to “How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel”... -
Page 26: Playing A Tape
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- see page 68 for more about the video input channel). 2. Insert a tape in the VCR. -
Page 27: Tape Eject
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 29: Recording
RECORDING Several Recording Options Now that you’ve gone through the basic steps necessary to operate your VCR, it’s time to explain the different advanced recording features available to suit your needs. Recording Features on your VCR include: • Recording (explained in the VCR Basics section) •... -
Page 30: 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 31: Timer Recording
The data includes the channel number (press INPUT to select the line input), start time, and end time (including AM or PM). The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock. The date and/or speed can be changed when flashing. Timer Recording Information The Clock must be set correctly. -
Page 32: Timer Recording With Vcr Plus+ Interactive Program Guide System
1. Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Display the VCR Plus+ Channel List menu. 3. Go to section four, Setting Up Your VCR, if you need more information on setting up your VCR Plus+ programming system channel list. - Page 33 PlusCode is a registered trademark of the Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation. ® system number.
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Page 34: Stopping A Timer Recording
Press and hold the STOP button for three seconds. 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 35: Recording Broadcast Stereo Tv Or Sap (Second Audio Program)
Recording Audio Only You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO IN (R and L) jacks on the back or front of the VCR. 1. Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the line input (L1 or L2). -
Page 36: Using Two Vcrs For Copying And Editing Tapes
1. Connect the VCRs using the diagram at the right. 2. Turn on both VCRs and TV. 3. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV’s video input). (See page 68 for more information) 4. If you are using coaxial cables for the connection, tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4—the one selected on the... -
Page 37: 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 38: About Programming The Remote
About Programming the Remote The remote can be programmed to control other brands of remote controllable TVs. It is already programmed to operate most RCA,GE, and PROSCAN televisions. Programming the Remote to Control a TV If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button, the remote needs to be programmed. - Page 39 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 ...
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Page 41: 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 42: 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. It then marks the beginning and end of the detected commercial segments, and when finished, returns the tape to the end of the recording. -
Page 43: Commercial Advance 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 44: Commercial Advance Playback
Press FWD on the VCR (FORWARD on remote) to scan through the commercial. Part of a recorded program may be skipped if the program segment is between commercials and less than one minute or there are frequent dark and quiet scenes. -
Page 45: 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 46 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...
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Page 47: 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 48: Frame Advance
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 49: Go-To Search
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 50: Pro-Tect Plus Locking Feature
OTHER FEATURES ™ Pro-Tect Plus 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 the VCR button on the remote for approximately six seconds. -
Page 51: 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 52: Reception
Hi-Fi and linear tracks. Tape Playback The VCR records the same audio on both Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape. Hi-Fi sound is recorded on a separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track. -
Page 53: 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 54: Connecting Your Vcr
RF Jack These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections. 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 55: 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... well, you get the picture. -
Page 56: 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 2. -
Page 57: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks
2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps. Using This Connection Tune your TV to its Video Input Channel (see page 68 for more information). Use of TV•VCR button is not required. To play a tape: 1. Insert a tape. -
Page 58: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks And Cable Box To Unscramble Pay Channels Only
2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps. Using This Connection Tune your TV to its Video Input Channel (see page 68 for more information). Use of TV•VCR button is not required. To play a tape: 1. Insert a tape. -
Page 59: 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. -
Page 60: Front Panel
STOP•EJECT Stops the normal functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast-forward, or pause. Ejects the tape when the VCR is stopped. TV•VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the cable/ antenna system. POWER TV•VCR... -
Page 61: Display Panel
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, L2 to record from the front jacks. -
Page 62: Back Panel
3 CH. 4 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 (R and L) and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. -
Page 63: 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 64 Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette. • 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 ProTect Plus™ feature.
- Page 65 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 66 Timer ( ) indicator flashes • The clock is not set. • Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set. Time counter disappears during searching • This is normal. On-screen menus appear in English, French, or Spanish •...
- Page 67 Appendix: reference COMMERCIAL ADVANCE feature does not mark commercials when: • The Marking feature is set to OFF in the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu. Set it to ON. • A recording is less than 15 minutes or the commercial is longer than one minute.
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Page 68: 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 69: 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 70: 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 71: 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 72: Index
CHAN buttons 11, 23, 36 Channel 3/4 switch 5, 54, 60 CHANNEL buttons 22 Channel List 30 Channel number display 59 Channel, VCR viewing 5 CHANNEL•TRACKING button 58 Channels, adding/removing 12 CHANNELS menu 9, 12, 16, 30 Cleaning the VCR 67... - Page 73 34 Express (XPR) 28 reviewing timer 32 SAP (Second Audio Program) 33 speeds 20 timer 29 types of 28 VCR Plus+ 30 XPR 28 Remote buttons 22 component buttons 22 installing batteries 4 TV function buttons 23...
- Page 74 Tracking 47 TRACKING buttons 24, 45, 47 Troubleshooting tips 61 TV button 22, 36, 68 TV codes 37 TV function buttons 23 TV, programming the remote to control 36 TV•VCR button 23, 33, 54, 56, 58 TV’s video input channel 68...
- Page 75 Index VCR button 19, 22 VCR channels list 10 VCR, cleaning 67 VCR indicator 33, 59 VCR MAIN MENU 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 29, 30, 32, 40, 49 VCR Plus+ channel list 16 channel list Canada 17 CHANNEL LIST menu 16...
- Page 76 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.