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- Page 2 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. To reduce risk of fire or RISKOF ELEaRICSHOCK R EFERSERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. DO NOT OPEN 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 VCR ..........Using the Menu to Set Up Features ......Language Selection ..........Cable Box Setup ..........VCR Channels List ..........Auto channel search ........Changing the signal type ......Adding or removing channels... - Page 4 On-screen Displays ..........Connections ............Connecting Your VCR ..........Jacks and Cables ............. RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) ....AudioNideo Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) ..46 Choosing a VCR Connection ......... Advantages of A/V Cable Connections .... TV with RF Jack Only ........
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Page 5: Firstthings First
WELCOME TO YOUR NEW VCR... FIRSTTHINGS FIRST To help you get started using yourVCR with as little reading possible, we've put all the basic information needed in the first three sections. To help you along, there's even an initial setup feature first time you turn on yourVCR which walks you through several set up steps at once. - Page 6 STEP 1: WHAT'S IN THE BOX? The following items come packed in the box: _//il • • Remote control • RF coaxial cable • AAA Batteries STEP 2: INSTALL BA'I-FERIES REMOTE CONTROL Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR remote.
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Page 7: Initial Setup
STEP 5: TUNE 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 STEP 8: ACCESSING MENUS The MENU and number buttons let you access, select, and change your VCR's preferences individually. For example, to select a different preferred on-screen language than the one selected during the initial set up, do the following: Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
- Page 9 ON-SCREEN GUIDE AND ADDITIONAL SETUP FEATURES Below is a list of features, many of which need to be set up before using yourVCR for the first time. Essential features SE'FFING UP THE VCR are handled during the initial setup, but all features can be accessed through the Preferences...
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Page 10: Vcr
USING 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. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. -
Page 12: Vcr Channels List
CABLE SETUP On what channel does receive signals from cable box? (usually 4 or video) Press CLEAR correct Press MENU continue Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that the VCR will now receive all signals on the designated channel. -
Page 13: Changing The Signal Type
CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add/remove Channels Signal Type: CABLE Plus+ Channel List Cable Setup Exit Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu. AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH What type signal using? Cable Antenna 3>Detect Automatically Cancel Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options, Detect Automatically your choice will be marked with an arrow symbol at the left: A strong cable or antenna signal in... -
Page 14: Adding Or Removing Channels
ADDING 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. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. -
Page 15: Setting The Time Zone
SETTING TIME ZONE Press MENU on the remote control to display the VCR's MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU PLus+ Timer Recodings Time Channels Setup Preferences Language Exit Press 3 to display TIME menu TIME Time Date Auto Clock Set: Time Zone Daylight Savings Time... -
Page 16: Setting The Time And Date Manually
SE'n'ING TIME DATE MANUALLY Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU, MAIN MENU Plus+ Timer Recodings Time Channels Setup Preferences Language Exit Press3 to display the TIME menu. TIME Time Date Auto Clock Set: Time Zone Daylight Savings Time Data found channel... -
Page 17: Vcr Plus+ System Channels
VCR PLUS+ ® SYSTEM CHANNELS Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System Using the VCR Plus+ system makes programming timer Channel Numbers recordings for cable or off-air antenna easier, but you Cable TV (USA List) have to put in a little time right now to set up a channel list. See next page for Canadian list A worksheet and abbreviated... -
Page 18: Vcr Plus+ System Worksheet
VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM WORKSHEET Channel Number Broadcastor VCR Plus+ You Receive the Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System Cable-TV Station Name Channel Number** Station On* Channel Numbers Cable TV (Canadian List) ESPN See previous page for U.S. list Allarcom Pay Television/ Superchannel Arts &... -
Page 19: Additional Setup Features
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 VCR2eDVD button, this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button. -
Page 20: Auto Play
Use the compatible remote to change the remote setting back PREFERENCES to VCR1. Display the PREFERENCESmenu, press 1, and then press VCR on the VCR's remote. Remote ControL: VCR1 Auto PLay: Auto TV/VCR: EnergySaver: 2:00 AUTO PLAY Front PaneL: AUTO Tape Speed: This feature... -
Page 21: Front Panel Brightness (Vcr Display)
FRONT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (VCR DISPLAY) PREFERENCES You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel on the front of the VCR. Press 4 on the remote control 1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: repeatedly to switch between the options. 3 Auto TV/VCR: EnergySaver:... - Page 22 When a duration time has been set: The VCR will automatically switch to rewind if the counter AUTO REPEAT meets or goes past the Auto Repeat set duration. Length time want tape The VCR will automatically switch to playback during rewind play repeating loop...
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Page 23: Vcr Basics
LEARN THE BASICS TO GET YOU STARTED TheseVCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying yourVCR. Learning the remote control functions, playing a recorded tape, and recording a program should do just that. 3 vc.BASICS This section shows you the basics of using yourVCR. -
Page 24: Remote Buttons
SEARCF 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 "IV. -
Page 25: Tv Function Buttons
Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1 - - appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers. PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. Press PAUSE again to return to playback or recording. -
Page 26: Playing A Tape
MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level. Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1 - - appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers. -
Page 27: 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 and the VCR will turn off after rewinding. TAPE EJECT Automatic Tracking Press STOPeEJECT on the VCR (STOP on remote) when it is stopped to eject the tape. -
Page 29: Recording
SEVERAL RECORDING OPTIONS ¥ Now that you've gone through the necessary steps to operate yourVCR, it's time to explain the different recording features available to suit your needs including: • Recording (explained in VCRBasics section) • Express Recording (XPR) • Timer recording Timer recording... -
Page 30: Features
RECORDING FEATURES There are four ways to record programs: • Recording one button to press to start recording program. (See VCR Basics section.) • Express Recording (XPR) starts recording a program are watching. You can then set the VCR to automatically stop recording after a designated... -
Page 31: 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 1 VCR PLus+ 2 Timer Necodings Time Channels 5 Setup Preferences 7 Language Exit Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER RECORDINGS Create... -
Page 32: Timer Recording With Vcr Plus+ System
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 recordabte tape Time 09:30 turn before Start Date 11115199 program start time. - Page 33 PLUS+ Enter PLusCode Number (from Listing) Press MENU cancel Enter the PlusCode ® shown in your local television programming guide. PLUS+ Enter PLusCode Number (from listing) 12876- Press CLEAR correct Press MENU when done Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode number. often should this...
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Page 34: Stopping Atimer Recording
Program 1 has been saved Remember insert 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): • Press and hold the STOP button for a few seconds. -
Page 35: Copying And Editing Tapes
Program (One time) Channel Cable Start Time 12:00 Time 01:30 Start Date 12/31199 Tape Speed Press CLEAR erase Press MENU next pro_ Press CLEAR to erase items or MENU to see the next program. USING TWO VCRS FOR COPYING EDITING TAPES Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the... -
Page 37: Program The Remote
CONTROL YOUR TELEVISION remote can be programmed to control ¥ television. It is programmed to control an RCA, GE, or ProScan TV. Other manufacturer's brands need be programmed. PROGRAMTHE REMOTE ¥... -
Page 38: Programming The Remote To Control A Tv
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, GE, and ProScan televisions and digital satellite receivers. PROGRAMMING REMOTE CONTROL A TV If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button, remote needs to be programmed. -
Page 39: Tv Codes
Daewoo ....... 06,12 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 ...... -
Page 41: Other Features
FEATURES TO ENHANCE VCR OPERATION Picture Search Options • Pro-Tect Plus Locking • Tracking ¥ • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays OTHER FEATURES ¥... -
Page 42: Picture Search Options
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 searching a tape. FORWARD REVERSE SEARCH You can search a tape during playback. Sound is turned during picture search. -
Page 43: Index Search
INDEX SEARCH The VCR has a "VHS Index Search System" that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you start a recording. 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. -
Page 44: Go-To Search
GO-TO SEARCH The Go-To Search feature enables the VCR to quickly locate a GO-TO SEARCH counter reading anywhere on the tape. When the VCR locates Current tape counter the counter reading, it will begin playback. 2:17:25 Press STOP. Press -:--:00 Press SEARCH on the remote until the GO-TO SEARCH menu Press SEARCH... -
Page 45: Tracking
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 46: On-Screen Displays
ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS Stop 0:30:00 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. 11118/97 01:30PM Press INFO to see the on-screen displays. -
Page 47: 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 the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. POSITION CABLES CORRECTLY TO AVOID... -
Page 48: Connecting Your Vcr
VCR's RF OUT jack and your TV's antenna input. AUDIO/VI DEO JACKS CABLES (RCA-TYPE) The AUDIONIDEO jacks provide very good picture quality sound, and can be used if your TV has audio/video input jacks. These jacks are used for most audio/video connections between components. -
Page 49: Choosinga 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 to see this service, whether some of the cable channels are scrambled, and so on. Three connections are described in this section and one of them should provide you with a VCR connection... -
Page 50: Tv With Rf Jack Only
WITH 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 51: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks
WITH AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS THIS CONNECTION ASSUMES: • You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Your television has audiolvideo jacks. THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES: • Mono sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels). -
Page 52: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks And Cable Box To Unscramble Pay Channels Only
WITH AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS CABLE UNSCRAMBLE PAY CHANNELS ONLY THIS CONNECTION ASSUMES: • You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium channels. • Your TV has audio/video input jacks. THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES: • Mono sound playback from VCR. • Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through cable box while watching an unscrambled channel. -
Page 53: References
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 54: Front Panel
FRONT PANEL CIo_ k/Counter Display Remote Sensor CHANNEL/TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. Pressboth together to re-center tracking. FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback. -
Page 55: Back Panel
REC INDICATOR Lights when the VCR is recording. TIMER INDICATOR ((_)) Lights during an express or timer recording or when the VCR is set for a timer recording and the VCR is turned off. Flashes when the clock is not set. "TIMER" Flashes when the timer recording is set and there is no tape in the VCR. -
Page 56: How To Find The Tv's Video Input Channel
Below are some steps to try: INFO OHAN • 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 57: Troubleshooting Tips
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS POWER • Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet. • Check to make sure your connections are correct. 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. - Page 58 TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT.) 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, REWIND DOES NOT OPERATE •...
- Page 59 TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT.) • If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu, try using either CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead. • May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels. Contact your local cable company for more information. TAPE PLAYS BACK IN SLOW...
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Page 60: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Format: Video: 2-head RecordlPlayback System: Audio: Mono 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) "l_pe: AutoProgramming frequency synthesis... -
Page 61: Limited Warranty
Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center the labor charges to repalr your VCR. • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished re parts required to repair your VCR. GET SERVICE: •... -
Page 62: Index
connections AN cable 47 adding/removing channels jacks 46 TV, AN jacks, cable box 50 ANT IN jack 5, 53 ANT IN 53 TV with NVjacks AudioNideo AudioNideo jacks 5, 22, 53 TV with RF jack 48 Auto channel search 10 RF OUT 53 two VCRs 33 Auto clock set feature... - Page 63 setting _roblem solving cable box. See cable box setup See Troubleshooting interactive 3rogramming the remote viewing channel on-screen language selection See TV: operating with VCR button remote control using on-screen menus 8 VCR channel list 9 signal type, changing VCR, cleaning Specifications VCR connections SPEED button...
- Page 64 If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest service center 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.
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