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- Page 2 WARNING COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. To reduce risk of fire or REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE shock hazard, do not This symbol indicates "dangerous expose this product to rain or moisture.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
First Things First ..........Initial Setup ............Setting Up the ..........Using The Menu To Set Up Features ....Language Selection ........Cable Box Setup ..........VCR Channels List ......... To Auto Channel Search ......Changing the Signal Type ...... Adding or Removing Channels... - Page 4 Connections ............Things to Know Before Connecting ....Jacks and Cables ........... RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) ..54 A/V Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) ... Choosing a VCR Connection ....... Advantages of A/V Cable Connections. TV with RF Jack Only ......
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Page 5: First Things First
WELCOME TO YOUR NEW VCR,.. FIRSTTHINGS FIRST To help you get started using yourVCR with as little reading as possible, we've put all the basic information needed in the first three sections. There's even an initial set-up feature the first time you turn on theVCR that walks you through several set up steps at once. - Page 6 STEP 1: REVIEW WHAT'S IN THE BOX The following items come packed in the box: • • Remote control • RF coaxial cable • AAA Batteries STEP 2: INSTALL BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your...
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Page 7: Initial Setup
STEP 5: TUNE TH E TV Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV's video input. If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH. 4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4 -- the channel you want to use on your TV. - Page 8 If the menu does not appear: • Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3 CH 4 switch or the TV's video line input (see "How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel" in the References chapter of this manual).
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Page 9: Settingupthevcr
ON-SCREEN GUIDE ADDITIONAL SET-UP FEATURES Below is a list of set-up features that you need to set up before using yourVCR for the first time. SETTINGUPTHEVCR Select a Language • Set Up for a Cable Box VCR Channel List (Auto Channel Search) ¥... -
Page 10: Using The Menu To Set Up Features
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
CABLE BOX SETUP This setup 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. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. -
Page 12: Vcr Channels List
CABLE BOX SETUP what channel does receive signals from cable box? (usuaLLy video) Press CLEAR correct Press RENU continue Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that the VCR will now receive all signals on the designated channel. For example: CABLE SETUP wilL... - Page 13 CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add/Remove Channels Signal Type: CABLE PLus+ Channel List 5 Cable Setup Exit Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu. AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH What type signal using? Cable Antenna 3>Detect Automat'icalty Cancel Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options: •...
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Page 14: Changing The Signal Type
CHANGING THE SIGNAL TYPE Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. Press 4to display the CHANNELS menu. Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and ANTENNA. ADDING OR REMOVING CHANNELS You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have weak signals or you don't want to watch them. -
Page 15: Auto Clock Set
AUTO CLOCK SET The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory. In the ON setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information. XDS updates the clock automatically using the Coordinated Universal Time. To use this feature, certain steps are required such as Auto Channel Search, setting the time zone, and setting the daylight... -
Page 16: Setting Daylight-Saving Time
SE'FFING DAYLIGHT-SAVING TIME Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU I VCR PLus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels 5 Setup Preferences 7 Audio Language Exit Press 3 to display the TiME menu. TIME Time gate Auto CLock Set: Time Zone Daylight... -
Page 17: Setting Time And Date Manually
SE'FFING TIME 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. Press MENU to display the VCR MAiN MENU. MAIN MENU 1 VCR... -
Page 18: Vcr Plus+ System Channels
VCR Plus+ ® SYSTEM CHANNELS Using the VCR Plus+ system can make programming timer Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System recordings for cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put Channel Numbers in a little time right now to set up a channel list. A worksheet Cable TV (USA List) abbreviated... - Page 19 VCR Plus+ ® SYSTEM WORKSH Channel Number Broadcast or VCR Plus+ System Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System You Receive Cable-TV Channel Number** Station Name Station Channel Numbers Cable TV (Canadian List) ESPN Allarcom Pay Television/ Superchannel Arts & Entertainment Cable News Network- Headline News...
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Page 20: Additional Set-Up Features
Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up. REMOTE VC R1/VC R2 OPTION If you own a compatible RCA, GE, or ProScan remote that has a VCR2, VCR2oLD, or VCR2oDVD button, this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button. -
Page 21: Auto Play
The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote's VCR2, VCR2oLD, or VCR2oDVD button. If the PREFERENCESsetting is changed to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no longer control To change the setting back to VCR1, allowing the original remote control which came with your VCR to control the unit, use the... -
Page 22: Energysaver
ENERGYSAVER By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivity. To change the time delay, or to disable the feature, Press 3 in the PREFERENCESmenu to switch between ON and OFF. • OFF means the VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off. -
Page 23: 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. Auto Repeat uses the VCR°s memory counter to determine the duration of the loop. The Set Auto Repeat dialog... -
Page 25: Vcr Basics
LEARN THE BASICS TO GET YOU STARTE D ¥ TheseVCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying yourVCR. Learning the remote control functions, playing a recorded tape, and recording program should do just that. ¥ This section shows you the basics of using yourVCR. discusses things like using the remote control, playing a... -
Page 26: Remote Buttons
The remote control is capable of controlling your VCR and many brands of televisions. If you have an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN TV, you may be able to control it without having to program remote. COMPON ENT Bu'n'ONS ONeOFF... -
Page 27: Tv Function Buttons
TV Buttons from the VCR or cable/antenna system. The TV buttons may not control all features of all models of RCA, GE, or TV FUNCTION Bu'n'ONS ProScan TVs. CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher... -
Page 28: Playing A Tape
INPUT Selects between the TV's input channel or tuner. Press to see the VCR signal if you connected your VCR using AUDIO/VIDEO jacks. MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level. Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers. -
Page 29: Automatic Rewind
AUTOMATIC REWI N D The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press POWER on the VCR (ON.OFF on remote) and the VCR will turn off after rewinding. TAPE EJECT Press STOP*EJECT on the VCR (STOP on remote) for a few... -
Page 31: Recording
SEVERAL RECORDING OPTIONS Now that you've gone through the basic steps necessary to operate yourVCR, it's time to explain the different advanced recording features available to suit your needs. Recording Features on yourVCR include: • Recording (explained the VCR Basics section) •... -
Page 32: Recording Features
RECORDING FEATURES There are four ways to record programs: • Recording- pressing one button to start recording program (see VCR Basics section) • Express Recording- starts recording a program already being watched, and automatically stopping recording after a designated period of time •... -
Page 33: Timer Recording
TIMER RECORDING You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER RECORDINGS Create... -
Page 34: Timer Recording Using Vcr Plus
Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save. Program (One Time) Program 1 has been saved Channel Cable Remember insert Start Time 08:00 recordable tape Time 09:30 turn before Start Date 06/15/99 program start time. - Page 35 PLUS+ Enter PtusCode Number (from listing) Press MENU cancel Enter the PlusCode® programming number shown in your local television listings. PLUS+ Enter PlusCode Number (from listing) 12876 Press CLEAR correct Press MENU when done r$creenused_/ustanexample) Press MENU to enter the PlusCode system programming number.
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Page 36: Stopping A Timer Recording
Press MENU to save the program. Program 1 has been saved Remember _nsert recordabLe tape turn before program start time. Remember leave your cable tuned desired channel STOPPING ATIMER RECORDING To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an express recording): •... -
Page 37: Recording Broadcast Stereo Or Sap
RECORDING BROADCAST STEREO OR SAP (SECOND AUDIO PROGRAM)TV P ROG RAMS Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP (Second Audio Program). video Input Channel Explained Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV's video input). -
Page 38: Copying And Editing Tapes Using Two Vcrs
PLAYING BACK AUDIO ONLY To get stereo sound, connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR to the appropriate input on your amplifier or receiver. Do not use the phono input. Refer to your amplifier receiver user's guide. COPYING EDITING TAPES USING TWO VCRS Use one... -
Page 39: Program The Remote
CONTROL YOUR TELEVISION The remote can be programmed to control a television as well as theVCR. This remote can automatically control RCA, GE, and PROSCAN TVs. Other manufacturer's brands need to be programmed. PROGRAM THE REMOTE ¥... -
Page 40: Controlling A Tv
CONTROLLING A TV If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button, the remote needs to be programmed. Follow these steps to program the remote to control your particular Turn on the TV. Find your TV brand and code number(s) on the code list on the next page. - Page 41 06,12 PROSCAN ......Proton ....... Daytron ......Quasar ......Electrohome ....06,12 Emerson ......Radio Shack .... 01,05,13 RCA ......01,06,12 Envision ....... 05,06 Realistic ......Fisher ......05,08 GE ...... 00,01,06,11 Sampo ....... Goldstar ....... 06,12 Samsung ....06,09,12 Hallmark ......
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Page 43: Other Features
FEATURES TO ENHANCE VCR OPERATION ¥ • Commercial Advance • Movie Advance • Picture Search Options ¥ • Tracking • Pro-Tect Plus Locking ¥ • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays • Audio Reception • Audio Playback ¥ OTH ER FEATURES ¥... -
Page 44: Commercial Advance
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE ® THE COMMERCIAL ADVANCE feature 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 the recording and determines where the commercials... -
Page 45: Marking
PREFERENCES Remote Control: VCR1 Auto Play: Auto TV/VCR: EnergySaver: 2:00 Front Panel: AUTO Tape Speed: Auto Repeat Advance Commercial Exit Press 8 to display the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu. COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Marking: Playback: MANUAL Display: BLUE Exit Now you can select one of the Commercial Advance features. -
Page 46: Playback
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE PLAYBACK Press 2 to switch between Playback: AUTO and MANUAL. • Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically advance through the blocks of marked commercials. It works with most 30, 45, and 60-second commercials. A commercial group starting with the first two minutes or last two minutes of a recording will not automatically... -
Page 47: Movie Advance
MOVI E ADVANCE ® The Movie Advance feature helps you locate certain parts of prerecorded movies (rented or purchased). This feature works ways: 1) you can go to the beginning of the movie, or, 2) you can skip from one preview to the next. - Page 48 MOVIE ADVANCE Searching start movie Rewinding tape... Press STOP cancel When the movie is found, the following screen is displayed: ADVANCE MOVIE movie ready. Press PLAY start. Press STOP cancel display will time out a_er a _w minutes and the VCR will enter the Stop mode, •...
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Page 49: Picture Search Options
PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONS The most basic way to search during playback is using the FWD or REV buttons on the remote. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. FORWARD REVERSE SEARCH You can search a tape during playback. -
Page 50: Frame Advance
FRAME ADVANCE Frame advance lets you view recorded action one frame after another during playback. Frame advance works well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed. • Pressing PAUSE '+freezes" the action • Pressing F ADV repeatedly views single frames of the action •... -
Page 51: Zero Search
ZERO SEARCH The zero search feature enables the VCR to quickly ZERO SEARCH return to a counter reading of 0:00:00 anywhere on the tape. This is especially convenient when you want Current tape counter repeat a segment of the tape several times. -
Page 52: Pro-Tect Plus
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 Locking Your VCR or remote won't work. If a timer recording is programmed, To Lock: Press and hold the POWER button on the remote make sure your VCR is turned off. -
Page 53: On-Screen Displays
ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS Stop 0:30:00 HOURS'J/ The INFO button shows the status of the VCR (STOP, PLAY, MINUTES SECONDS 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 54 RECEPTION Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a Second Audio Program (SAP) which offers a second language. The reception feature lets you select the type audio you want to record. Press 1 to switch between Reception: STEREO, MONO, and SAR •...
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Page 55: Connections
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE CONNECTING COMPONENTS Protect Your Components from Power Surges • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off theTV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference ¥... -
Page 56: Jacks And Cables
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. AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS AND CABLES (RCA-TYPE) The AUDIO/VIDEO jacks provide very good picture... -
Page 57: Choosing A Vcr Connection
CHOOSING A VCR CONNECTION There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable service, if you have a cable box, and whether some of the channels are scrambled, and maybe you have a satellite receiver along with... -
Page 58: Tvwith Rf Jack Only
TVWITH RF JACK ONLY THIS CONNECTION ASSUMES: • You are connecting antenna, cable, or cable box system, • Your television has only an RF input jack. THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES: • Mono sound playback from VCR • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels). -
Page 59: Tv With Aa/Jacks
TV WITH AUDIO/VI DEO JACKS THIS CONN ECTION ASSUMES: • You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box system • Your television has audio/video jacks. THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES: • Hi-Fi stereo sound playback from VCR • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels). -
Page 60: Tv With A/V Jacks And Cable Box To Unscramble Pay Channels Only
"IV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS AND CABLE BOX TO UNSCRAMBLE CHANNELS ONLY TH I S CON N ECTION ASSUM ES: • You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium channels • Your TV has audio/video input jacks. THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES: •... -
Page 61: Reference
This section gives you some additional information about theVCR, 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.These areas might help resolve some of those simple problems. -
Page 62: Front Panel
FRONT PANEL Remote Sensor 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 on the remote to select "L2" to record from these jacks. CHANNEL.TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or... -
Page 63: Display Panel
DISPLAY PANEL TAPE IN INDICATOR (1_----']) Lights on the display panel when a cassette is placed in the VCR. Hi Fi Light only in Hi Fi model. TIME COUNTER This shows the actual time it takes to play back a segment of a recorded tape. -
Page 64: Back Panel
BACK PANEL LbNE U_E _T_ °UT (FROM ANT ) OU T ,_ RF CH. 3/4 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,... -
Page 65: Troubleshooting Tips
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS NO POWER • 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. - Page 66 TROU BLESHOOTING TI PS (CONT') TIME COUNTER NOT WORKING OR TIME COUNTER WORKING IN SEARCH MODES The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions tape. When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered, time counter will hold its count until recorded material is detected again.
- Page 67 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS (CONT') WILL 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 68 TROUBLESHOOTI NG TI PS (CONT') 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. • TIMER and RECORD indicators flash when the ProTect Plus Locking feature is activated.
- Page 69 TROU BLESHOOTI NG TI PS (CONT') COMMERCIAL ADVANCE FEATURE DOES NOTMARK COMME RCIALS WH EN: • 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 70: Questions And Answers About
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT COMME RCIAL ADVANCE WILL COMMERCIALS BE SCANNED THROUGH ONLY ON PLAYBACK OF RECORDINGS? Yes. The VCR does not rewind and mark commercial segments until after recording is finished. HOW FAST DOES THE COMMERCIAL ADVANCE VCR SCAN THROUGH THE COMMERCIAL BREAKS? In SLP tape speed, a 3-minute... -
Page 71: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Format: Video: 4-head Record/Playback System: Audio: Stereo record/playback system EIA standard: NTSC color Video Signal System: Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability* (122 cable channels) AutoProgramming frequency Type: synthesis... -
Page 72: How To Find Your Tv's Video Input Channel
Below are some steps to try: _HAN SEARCH _NFO • 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 73: 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. GET SERVICE: •... -
Page 74: Index
Audio Set-up Features Audio/Video jacks Daylight-Saving Time 25, 57, 58, 60, 70 Display Panel Auto Clock Set Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) REC indicator Auto Play 19, 26 TIME counter Auto TV/VCR feature TIME indicator Automatic rewind Timer Indicator LANGUAGE... - Page 75 PLAY button (remote control) Reviewing and Clearing stopping Programs VCR Plus+ system PLAY,PAUSE button (VCR) Rewind, automatic Tracking RF coaxial cable TRACKING buttons 26, 60 RF Jacks remote control Playing a tape VCR 25 POWER button 27, 60 Preferences Menu Troubleshooting Tips 63 Auto...
- 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.