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- Page 1 User’s Guide Please read therse instructions before operating this product for the first time. Changing Entertainment. Again. VRM420/VRM421...
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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: Introduction
Press REC to set length Universal Remote Control Description: The VCR’s remote control can operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs with no additional steps. It can also be programmed to operate many other brands of TVs with just a few steps. - Page 4 SQPB S-VHS Quasi Playback Description: Your VCR will be able to play back tapes recorded in Super VHS mode (S-VHS or S-VHS-ET). Super VHS tapes played back on this VCR will be displayed in standard VHS quality.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Things to Consider Before Connecting Components ... 6 Cable Considerations ... 6 Choose Your Connection ... 7 Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect the VCR to a TV ... 7 TV + VCR ... 8 TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver ... 9 TV + VCR + Cable Box ... - Page 6 Using the Remote Control ... 26 Buttons of the Remote Control ... 26 Using the INPUT Button ... 27 Operating a TV with the VCR’s Remote Control ... 28 Do You Need to Program the Remote? ... 28 Programming the Remote Control ... 28 Operating the TV ...
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Page 7: Connections & Setup
Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before Connecting • Cable Considerations • Making the Connection • Navigating On-Screen Menus • Completing the QuickSet™ Guide • Basic Recording Changing Entertainment. Again. -
Page 8: Things To Consider Before Connecting Components
VCR to the TV. A/V cables provide better picture and sound quality than an RF coaxial cable. If you would like to hook up your VCR using A/V cables, refer to the Advanced Connection information on page 48 in the Other Information chapter of the manual. -
Page 9: Choose Your Connection
For details about using this advanced setup, see the instructions on page 48. Using A/V jacks to connect the VCR to the TV requires tuning to the TV’s Video Line Input to see the VCR’s picture. For more information about finding your TV’s Video Line Input, see page 47. -
Page 10: Tv + Vcr
1. Connect the VCR to the TV Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on the back of the VCR and the other end to the TV’s antenna input jack. 2. Connect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR Connect your TV’s antenna/cable feed RF coaxial cable (not included) -
Page 11: Tv + Vcr + Satellite Receiver
1. Connect the VCR to the TV Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on the back of the VCR and the other end to the TV’s antenna input jack. 2. Connect satellite receiver to the VCR Connect one end of another RF coaxial cable (not included) to the antenna output jack on the satellite receiver and the other end to the ANT. -
Page 12: Tv + Vcr + Cable Box
Connect one end of a second RF coaxial cable (not included) to the cable box’s TV output jack and the other end to the ANT. IN jack on the VCR. Connect the RF coaxial cable feed (not included) to the antenna input jack on the cable box. -
Page 13: Set The Vcr's Ch 3/4 Switch
Turn on the TV and press the VCR button on the remote control to turn it on. Note: If you have an RCA, GE, or Proscan TV, your VCR’s remote control may be able to operate it without being programmed. Press the TV button on the remote control and then the ON•OFF button. -
Page 14: Using The Remote Control To Navigate On-Screen Menus
The menu system in your VCR allows you to customize your preferences as well as use all the VCR’s features. To help you use the VCR as quickly as possible, there is an initial QuickSet Guide that walks you through several important setup steps at one time. -
Page 15: Vcr Basics
Connections & Setup Playing a Tape 1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (03, 04, or the video line input). 2. Insert a tape in the VCR. If the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape automatically begins playback (if the safety tab on the tape is removed). - Page 16 This page left blank intentionally...
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Page 17: Using The Vcr's Menu System
Using the VCR’s Menu System Chapter Overview: • Setting Up the VCR’s Preferences • Using On-Screen Menus • Cable Box Setup • Setting Time and Date • Setting VCR Preferences Changing Entertainment. Again. Chapter 2... -
Page 18: Using On-Screen Menus To Set Up Features
Using On-Screen Menus Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features You set up many of the VCR’s features by using the menu system as discussed in the previous section. Each feature that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as well as a few other features you should set up to get the most out of your VCR. -
Page 19: Vcr Channels List
(usually 03 or 04), or if A/V jacks connect the VCR to the TV, press the INPUT button on the VCR’s remote control. 5. Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that it will now receive all signals on the designated channel. -
Page 20: Changing The Signal Type
Once the desired channel is displayed, the on-screen menu will tell you if the channel is currently in the VCR’s viewing list. Press the CLEAR button to remove a channel from the available channels list or press the INFO button to add it. -
Page 21: Time And Date
This will automatically turn off the ACS feature. Auto Clock Set Feature ACS is set to ON by default at the factory. In the ON setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying time and date information and updates the clock automatically. In order for ACS to work properly though, certain steps must first be completed such as setting channels, the time zone, and the Daylight-Saving feature. -
Page 22: Setting Time And Date Manually
3. Press 4 to choose SET DAYLIGHT SAVING. 4. Select the appropriate option. Notes: DST stands for Daylight–Saving Time. If you choose Automatic for the time zone, the VCR sets the clock using any DST information broadcast in the channel’s signal. Setting Time and Date Manually If Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the time and date manually in the TIME menu. -
Page 23: Remote Vcr1/Vcr2 Option
VCRs. If you have a universal remote control with this ability, your RCA VCR can be controlled with either the VCR1 or VCR2 button. See the documentation that came with your universal remote control for details about programming it to control your RCA VCR. -
Page 24: Energysaver
Select OFF and the VCR will stay on until you shut it off. • Select 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00 and the VCR will turn off after one, two, or three hours of inactivity. Thirty seconds before automatically shutting off, the VCR displays an on- screen message reading, The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. -
Page 25: Set Auto Repeat
Set Auto Repeat A tape can be set to play the same segment over and over in a repeating loop with the Set Auto Repeat feature. Set Auto Repeat uses the VCR’s memory counter to determine the duration of the loop. - Page 26 This page left blank intentionally...
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Page 27: Using The Remote Control
Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview: • Buttons on the Remote Control • Programming the Remote Control to Operate Other TVs • Using a Programmed Remote Control Changing Entertainment. Again. Chapter 3... -
Page 28: Using The Remote Control
Using the Remote Control The remote control is capable of controlling more than just your VCR. If you have compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan TV, you may be able to control it without having to program the remote. If you have another brand of TV, your VCR’s remote control may be able to operate it once it... -
Page 29: Using The Input Button
MUTE Lowers the TV volume to its minimum level. Press the MUTE button again to restore the TV’s volume to its previous level. ON•OFF Turns the power of the active device (either the TV or VCR) on or off. PAUSE Pauses playback in VCR mode. -
Page 30: Operating A Tv With The Vcr's Remote Control
(this puts the remote control into TV operating mode and should automatically turn on most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs). Press the remote control’s ON•OFF button to see if the TV responds to the command. If not, the remote control needs to be programmed to control that model TV. - Page 31 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 ...
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Page 33: Using The Vcr's Features
Chapter 4 Using the VCR’s Features Chapter Overview: • Recording • Express Recording (XPR) • Timer Recordings • Copying and Editing Tapes Changing Entertainment. Again. -
Page 34: Vcr Features
Press REC to set length Press REC to set length 1. If necessary, turn on the VCR and tune it to the channel with the desired programming. 2. If necessary, insert a tape with its safety tab in place into the VCR. Make sure it is cued to record at the proper starting point. -
Page 35: Timer Recording
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program. • If you’ve set up the VCR for a cable box for all channels, the output of your cable box appears in the channel item of the Timer Recording menu. -
Page 36: Copying And Editing Tapes Using Two Vcrs
Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. 1. Turn on the TV and VCRs. 2. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 03, 04, or the TV’s Video Line Input). 3. If you connected your VCR using the ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks, tune the recording VCR to channel 3 or 4—whichever is selected on the back of the... -
Page 37: Slow Motion
2. Press the F. ADV button on the remote control each time you want to view the next frame of the recording. 3. Press the PAUSE or PLAY button on the remote control (PLAY/PAUSE on the VCR) to return to normal playback. -
Page 38: Go-To Search
GO-TO SEARCH menu appears on the screen. 3. Use the number buttons to enter the hour and/or minute of the counter reading you want the VCR to go to. If necessary, press the CLEAR button on the remote control to correct an entry. -
Page 39: Time Counter
1. Press the INFO button twice to display only the time counter. 2. Press the CLEAR button to reset the time counter to 0:00:00. 3. Press the remote control’s FORWARD button (FWD on the VCR) to advance a tape until the time counter reads 0:30:00. -
Page 40: On-Screen Displays
VCR Features On-Screen Displays Pressing the INFO button displays the status of the VCR (Stop, Play Record, etc.) as well as the channel number, time counter position, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. Stop Ch 05 0:30:00... -
Page 41: Other Information
Chapter 5 Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Specifications • Care and Cleaning • Front, Display, and Back Panel Diagrams • Finding the TV’s Video Line Input • Advanced Connection Diagram • Index Changing Entertainment. Again. -
Page 42: Troubleshooting Tips
VCR makes noise when stopped • The VCR is removing the tape from the playheads. A sound is normal. The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode. -
Page 43: Recording Problems
• 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 Child Lock feature. Timer recording not made or wrong program recorded •... - Page 44 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 Pro-Tect Plus™ feature.
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Page 45: Cleaning The Vcr
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 VCR and all connected components. Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents. -
Page 46: Front Panel
Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks Used to connect an external device (such as a camcorder) to the VCR. In order for the VCR to see the image of the connected device, the L2 Video Line Input must be selected using the remote control’s INPUT button. -
Page 47: Display Panel
(Timer indicator) Displayed when an Express Recording (XPR) or timer recording is under way or when the VCR is set for a timer recording and the power is turned OFF. TIMER flashes on the VCR front panel when a timer recording is set and no tape is inserted in the VCR. -
Page 48: Back Panel
AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks Receives signals from another component (such as another VCR or camcorder) when connected to these jacks. Use the INPUT button on the VCR or remote control to select the rear video line input A/V jacks (L1) to record from these jacks. -
Page 49: Finding The Tv's Video Line Input
The video line input for TVs varies by brand and model. Below are some steps to try to find your TV’s video line input: • If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or Proscan, press the TV button on the VCR’s remote control, then press the INPUT button. •... -
Page 50: Advanced Connection
1. Connect the VCR to the TV A. Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on the back of the VCR and the other end to the TV’s antenna input jack. B. Connect the A/V cables. Connect an audio cable to the VCR’s Audio OUT... -
Page 51: Index
FWD button 34, 37, 44 Auto channel search 17 Auto clock feature 19 Auto play feature 13, 20 GO BACK button 26 Auto TV/VCR feature 21 Automatic rewind 13 Automatic tracking 13, 36 Index search 35 Indicators in display panel... - Page 52 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. IMPORTER: COMERCIALIZADORA THOMSON DE MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V. MIGUEL DE CERVANTES SAAVEDRA NO. 57 COL.
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