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- Page 1 CASSETTE VIDbO...
- Page 2 Important Information WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. To reduce the risk of I RISK OF8.EClI:_ SHOCK_ fire or shock hazard, DO NOT OPEN do not expose this VCR This symbol...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Picture Search _ Important Information Frame Advance ..... Warnings Slow Motion Cautions Automatic Tracking Note to Cable TV Installer Manual Tracking Product Registration. DISPLAY Button Time Counter Hooking Up the VCR Commercial Scan Choosing a Hookup Index Search Antenna or Cable System Without Zero Search... -
Page 4: Choosing A Hookup
Choosing a Hookup The hookups on pages 3 through 6 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and Advanced (B). The basic hookups show the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable connection. It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed. - Page 5 Antenna or Cable System W'dthout a Cable Box Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. From Antenna or Cable 3oo/75 Ohm Back of VCR Adapter Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
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Page 6: Hookup
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. From Cable Back of VCR Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR Cable Box RF Coa*i* to either channel 3 or 4. - Page 7 Cable System W dh Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Charmels Only (such as HBO, Show'dme, Pay-Per-View, etc.) Basic hookup, Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. From Cable 1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
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Page 8: Two Vcrs For Copying
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Option A hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which Playback requires fewer accessories. From Antenna, Cable 1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 or Cable ........... "Sog ® ..and then modify with this connection. -
Page 9: Check Accessories With Vcr
Startup 1. Check accessories with VCR. Contact your dealer if any items arc missing. 2 "AA" Batteries RF Coaxial Cable (Stock No. 221392) Remote (Stock No. 233455) 2. Insert batteries in remote. coutinued on ttc._t page... -
Page 10: Turn On The Tv
Startup 3. Turn on the A. luz_L _,lLthe I \,. B. If you used one ot tile basle hu_,kup_, tul_t' the IV to the channel selected with the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR. If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the TV to the TV's video input. -
Page 11: Select A Language/Choisissez Une
Startup 6. Add or remove channels from VCR's memory. You may want to add or remove channels if some of them are not active, have weak signals, or you do not want to watch them. MAIN MENU We recommend channels be placed in memory using the Timer Recordings AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH feature described on the previous page... -
Page 12: Use Tv*Vcr Button
Startup 9. Use TV.VCR button. Skip this step it you used one of the advanced hookups. When using one of the basic hookups, the TV,VCR button lets you switch between the picture coming from the VCR or the picture from the TV channel. This button lets you record a program on the VCR while watching another... - Page 13 Controlling a TV The VCR's remote is preprogrammed to control tile basic tUHCtIonb old compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV. The remote can also be set up to control other manufacturer's brands. To program the remote, use the remote buttons...
- Page 14 TV. Used with POWER button to turn POWER TV'VCR on another brand of TV, other than RCA, when the remote is programmed to control that TV. 10 2O 30 See page 11. CHANI "vZ" i Function Buttons "'...
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Page 15: Vcr Function Buttons
Turns off a compatible TV when remote is set to control TV. Removes menus or displays from the screen. Used with "IV button to turn on a compatible TV, other than RCA, when the remote is programmed control that TV. See page 11. -
Page 16: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Play a Tape Turn oll tile TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or rlV'Svideo input to see the picture from the VCR. 2. Insert a tape in the VCR. VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in indicator lights, and the VCR indicator lights if the Auto TV/VCR feature is set to ON. -
Page 17: Using The Playback Features
Using Playback Features Auto Play Feature This feature lets you tell the VCR whether you want it to automatically start playing a tape MAIN MENU that is inserted with the safety tab removed. Timer Recordings Clock 1. Press MENU on the remote to see the VGR MAIN MENU on Channels the TV screen. -
Page 18: Frame Advance
Using Playback Features Frame Advance Frame advance lets you view one stop-action frame after another. Frame advance works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed. 1. Press PAUSE to stop the action. DAUS appears in the VCR's display panel. 2. -
Page 19: Display Button
Using Playback Features DISPLAY Button 1. Press DISPLAY to display the status of the VCR, channel number, time counter, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. VCR status will appear in the display panel. The time and date must be set before they are displayed. -
Page 20: Commercial Scan
Using the Playback Features Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) This is useful for scanning commercials or short program segments. 1. Press $EARGH once during playback to advance the tape approximately 60 seconds. 2. Press SEARCH twice during playback to advance the tape approximately 120 seconds. -
Page 21: Zero Search
Using Playback Features Zero Search The zero search feature allows you to quickly return to a counter reading of 0:00:00 at any spot on the tape. This is convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape several times. 1. -
Page 22: Types Of Recordings
Types of Recordings Your VCR provides different types of recording. These type> ,t_c explained in tile tollowing sections: Basic Recording - Operating Instructions Express (XPR) Recording Recording While You're Away Timer Recording Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Using Recording Features Recording Speeds... -
Page 23: Basic Recording
Types of Recordings Basic Recording - Operating Instructions To Make a Recording Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TV's video input channel. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. The cassette-in indicator lights in the VCR's... -
Page 24: Operating Instructions
Express Recording (XPR) Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using tile timer program feature, rlhe VQ_Rwill turn off automatically at the end of the recording. 0:3EJ ......ST_.EJ_C_ Display showing 30 RECORD minutes remaining for express recording. Operating Instructions Turn on the VCR. -
Page 25: Recording While You're Away
Recording While You're Away (Timer Recording) The timer program feature lets you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that: • The clock is set correctly. •... -
Page 26: Timer Recording From The
Recording While You're Away Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings Press MENU on the remote to display VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. MAIN MENU Press I to display the TIMER Timer Recordings RECORDINGS menu. Press 2 for Review Existing Progs. feature. -
Page 27: Using Two Vcrs For Copying And Editing Tapes
Using VCRs for Copying Editing Tapes Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page Use this VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. Turn on the TV and VCRs. Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TV's video input. If you have connected your VCR using Option A (page 6), tune recording... -
Page 28: Location Of Controls
Location of Controls Front Panel Tape Compartment nL_b _,r_. ¸ h_,.J_J_,_ IJTII Remote Sensor RECORD CHANNEL or TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in Start the VCR recording. the VCR's channel memory. Used for express recording. Adjusts tracking during playback Remote Sensor pause. -
Page 29: Back Panel
Location of Controls Back Panel VIDEO AUDIO _,,,_j)_) AN] iN t'_--,' o "_--J J OOUTC: VIDEO and AUDIO IN Jacks GH3 GH4 Switch Receives signals from another component, like a Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these... -
Page 30: Display Panel
Display Panel (._i_.,,.se t t t'- m lndicatol --TIMEH VCH indicator ll_dit,ltt)l 20, -:, REC Indicator Time, Time Counter, Channel Number (or Line Indicator), and Status Indicators Tape Speed Indicator SRCH+ Forward search Cassette-in Indicator SRCH- Reverse search Lights when a tape is in the VCR. Flashes while STOP VCR stopped tape is ejecting. -
Page 31: Specifications
Specifications Vllb Format: Video: 4-t tead Record/Play back System: Audio: Mono record/playback systenl E1A 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 synthesis... -
Page 32: Trouble Checks
• Press "IV to set remote to control the corresponding compatible TV. See page 11 • Reprogram remote for RCA TV. See page 11. • Aim remote at TV with no objects between them. • Change batteries. • Remove batteries... -
Page 33: Trouble Checks
Trouble Checks Here's what to try: Trouble • Some snow/streaks are normal during search, frame advance, slow-motion, Streaks in picture during normal playback or stop-action playback. • VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE. Will not record • Safety tab removed from cassette. -
Page 34: Limited Warranty
What we will Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR. Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter for the new or, at our option,... -
Page 35: Index
Index Accessories, Included ..I lookup, _hoo_ing ....SLOW Button ....13,10 Add or Remove Channels Index Feature ..... Slow Motion Playback ....from Memory ....INDEX SEARCH Menu ..... SLP Speed ......ADDIREMOVE CHANNEL Menu ..INPUT Button ....12,23,24,27 Solving Problems .... - Page 36 For your nearest Authorized 5ervicenter call toll-free in the U.S.A. 1-800-336-1900 Canadian Consumers Your toll free numbers are: English: 1-800-522-0338 French: 1-800-522-0445 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...