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- Page 2 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLEPARTS INSIDE. To reduce risk of fire or RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK REFERSERVICING 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 ............Setting Up the VCR ............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 Before Connecting Components. Connecting Your VCR ..........Jacks and Cables ..........RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) ....Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) ..46 Choosing a VCR Connection ........Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections ..47 TV with RF Jack Only ..........
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Page 5: First Things First
WELCOME TO YOUR NEW VCR... FIRST THINGS 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.To help you along. To help you out, there's even an initial set-up feature the first time you turn on yourVCR which walks you through... - Page 6 STEP 1: WHAT'S IN THE BOX? The following items come packed in the box: • • Remote control • RF coaxial cable STEP 2: INSTALL BA'n'ERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR remote.
- Page 7 STEP 5: TUNE THE 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 • 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
ON-SCREEN GUIDE ADDiTiONAL SET-UP FEATURES Below is a list of set-up features that you need to using yourVCR set up before for the first time, SETI'ING UP THE VCR • Select a Language • Set Up for a Cable Box •... -
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 displaythe VCR MAIN MENU. -
Page 12: Vcrchannels List
CABLE SETUP what channel does receive signals from cable box? (usually 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. For example: CABLE SETUP will... - Page 13 CHANNELS I 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 Automatically 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 4 to 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 using the Coordinated Universal Time. To use this automatic feature, certain steps are required such as Auto Channel Search, setting the time zone, and setting the Daylight... -
Page 16: Setting Daylight-Saving Time
SETTING DAYLIGHT-SAViNG TIME Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU Plus+ Timer Recodings Time Channels Preferences Audio Language Exit Press 3 to display the TIME menu. TIME Time Date Auto DST: Exit 3. Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu. DAYLIGHT SAVINGS Does... -
Page 17: Setting Time And Date Manually
SETTING TiME AND 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 Plus+... -
Page 18: Vcr Plus+ System Channels
VCR Plus+ SYSTEM CHANNELS Using the VCR Plus+ system can make programming timer Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System Channel Numbers recordings for cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put Cable TV (USA List) in a little time right now to set up a channel list. A worksheet abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the United States American... -
Page 19: Vcr Plus+ System Worksheet
VCR Plus+ SYSTEM WORKSHEET Broadcast or VCR Plus+ System Channel Number Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System Cable-TV Channel Number** You Receive the Station Name Station On* Channel Numbers Cable TV (Canadian List) ESPN Allarcom Pay Television/ Superchannel Arts & Entertainment Cable News Network- Headline... -
Page 20: Additional Set-Up Features
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. In the PREFERENCESmenu, press 1 to select REMOTE CONTROL. -
Page 21: Auto Play
The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote's VCR2, VCR2*LD, or VCR2*DVD button. If the PREFERENCES setting 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: Front Panel Brightness
FRONT PANEL BRIGHTNESS You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel on the front of the VCR. In the PREFERENCESmenu, 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
LEARNING TH E BASICS TO GET STARTED These VCR 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. This section shows you the basics of using your VCR. -
Page 24: Remote Buttons
REMOTE BUTTONS (In alphabetical order) POWER TV.VCR PLAY CHANNEL Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:0O:O0. Allows you to change STOP PAUSE ©orn entries when setting the clock or a timer recording. F.ADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button INPUT... -
Page 25: Playinga Tape
material during playback. Each press advances the tape an additional 30 seconds up to five minutes. SLOW Used for slow-motion playback. SPEED Selects a recording speed (SP or SLP). STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record, playback, rewind, or fast forward. This button also ejects a tape if pressed and held for three seconds. -
Page 26: Automatic Rewind
AUTOMATIC REWIND The VCR automatically rewinds a tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press the POWER button on the remote and the VCR will turn off after rewinding. TAPE EJECT Press STOP, EJECTon the VCR (STOP on the remote) when a tape is stopped to eject it. -
Page 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 Recodings Time Channels Preferences Audio Language Exit Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER RECORDINGS Create... -
Page 30: Timer Recording With The Vcr Plus
Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save. Program (One Time) Program been saved Remember insert Channel Cable recordable tape Start Time 08:00 turn before Time 09:30 program start time. Start Date 11/18/99 Tape Speed Remember... - Page 31 PLUS+ Enter PlusCode Number (from Listing) Press MENU cancel Enter the VCR PlusCode programming number shown in your local television guide. PLUS+ Enter PlusCode Number (from listing) 12876 Press CLEAR correct Press MENU when done _creenusedisjustanexample) Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode system number. often should this...
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Page 32: Stopping Atimer Recording
Press MENU to save the program. Program 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): •... -
Page 33: Recording Broadcast Stereo Or Sap (Second Audio Program) Tv Programs
RECORDING BROADCAST STEREO OR SAP (SECOND AUDIO PROGRAM) PROGRAMS Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP (Second Audio Program). Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel Video Input Channel Explained (either 3, 4, or TV's video input). If you having trouble understanding Insert a tape with safety tab in place. -
Page 34: Playing Back Audio Only
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 or receiver user's guide. USING VCRS FOR COPYING EDITING TAPES... -
Page 35: Other Features
FEATURES TO ENHANCE VCR OPERATION • Commercial PPAdvance • Movie pl_ Advance • Picture Search Options • Tracking • Pro-Tect Plus Locking • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays • Audio Reception • Audio Playback OTH ER FEATURES COMMERCIAL I_' ADVANCE is a registered trademark of SRT, Inc. -
Page 36: Commercial Advance
COMMERCIAL,I ADVANCE COMMERCIAL D,, 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... -
Page 37: Commercial Advance Marking
PREFERENCES Remote Control: VCRI Auto Play: EnergySaver: 2:00 Front Panel: AUTO Tape Speed: Commercial Advance Exit Press 6 to display the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu. COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Marking: Playback: MANUAL Display: Blue Exit Now you can select one of the COMMERCIAL FP ADVANCE features. -
Page 38: Commercialadvance Playback
COMMERCIAL I_1_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 wiU not automatically skipped. -
Page 39: Movie Advance
MOVI E _1_ ADVANC MOVIE ,,ADVANCE helps you locate certain parts of prerecorded movies (rented or purchased). This feature works two ways: 1) you can go to the beginning of the movie, or, 2) you can skip from one preview to the next. MOVIE ,_ ADVANCE works only on cassettes recorded in the SP speed with the safety tab removed. - Page 40 • Press 1 to Go To Movie. The following screen appears with a blue background. MOVIE ADVANCE What type tape this? Purchased/Rented Movie Home Recording Other Press CLEAR cancel When the movie is found, the following screen is displayed: MOVIE ADVANCE movie ready.
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Page 41: 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 42: 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 43: Go-To Search
GO-TO SEARCH The Go-To Search feature enables the VCR to quicHy 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 STOR Press 0:00:00 Press SEARCH on the remote until the GO-TO SEARCH menu Press SEARCH... -
Page 44: Pro-Tect Plus Locking Feature
PRO-TECT PLUS LOCKING FEATURE To disable the usage of the VCR, or to protect your timer Locking Your VCR recordings, you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the If a timer recording is programmed, VCR or remote won't work. make sure your VCR is turned off. -
Page 45: On-Screen Displays
ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS Stop 0:30:00 HOURS'_ MINUTES The INFO button shows the status of the VCR (STOP, PLAY, SECON[ RECORD, etc.), channel number, time counter, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. The date and time must be set 11/18/97 01:30PM before they can be displayed. -
Page 46: Reception
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 of audio you want to record. Press 1 to switch between Reception: STEREO, MONO, and SAR •... -
Page 47: Connections
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE CONN ECTI NG COMPON ENTS Protect Your Components from Power Surges • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. Always • turn offtheTV and other components before connect or disconnect any cables. Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference •... -
Page 48: Connecting Your Vcr
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 quality and mono sound, and can be used if your TV has audio/video input jacks. -
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, and if you have a cable box, and whether some of the channels are scrambled, and maybe you have a satellite receiver along with cable (but no cable box), or a satellite receiver and no cable or... -
Page 50: Tv With Rf Jack Only
TV 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
TV WITH AUDIO/VI DEO JACKS This connection 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 52: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks And Cable Box To
TVWITH AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS AND CABLE TO 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: • Hi-Fi stereo sound playback from the VCR •... -
Page 53: 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, TroubleshootingTips, and a question and answer section about COMMERCIAL ,,ADVANCE in this Appendix. These areas might help resolve some... -
Page 54: 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 '%2" to record from these jacks. CHANNEL.TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or... -
Page 55: Display Panel
DISPLAY PANEL TIME The current time appears. Only an AM indicator appears with the time. There is no indicator for PM. TIME COUNTER This shows the actual time it takes to play back a segment of a recorded tape. This counter helps locate the beginning or end of programs taped. -
Page 56: Back Panel
BACK PANEL ANT IN v,oEo 0 AUDIO RF OUT 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 57 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 58 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS (CONT') Time counter not working or time counter not 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.
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Page 59: Troubleshooting Tips
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS (CONT') 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 •... - Page 60 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS (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 61 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS (CONT') COMMERCIAL I_1_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 62: Commercial Advance
QUESTIONS ANSWERS ABOUT COMMERCIAL,,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,I_ADVANCE VCR scan through the commercial breaks? In SLP tape speed, a 3-minute commercial break is scanned through... -
Page 63: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Format: Video: 4-head Record/Playback 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) Type: AutoProgramming frequency synthesis... - Page 64 TO FIND YOUR TV'S VIDEO INPUT CHANNEL You need to tune your TV to the Video Input Channel if you are using the VCR's VIDEO/STEREO OUT jacks to connect to the TV's VIDEO/STEREO INPUT jacks. You must select this "channel" Your VCR's before you can see the VCR's menus, the cable or antenna INPUT Button...
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Page 65: Limited Warranty
What we will • 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 repair your VCR. -
Page 66: Index
22, 62 Auto Clock Information Display Panel 53 Auto Clock Set 13 REC indicator TIME counter Auto Play 19 Automatic Rewind Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) TIME countter TIME indicator Automatic Tracking Timer Indicator VCR Indicator LANGUAGE menu 6, 8 Back Panel 54... - Page 67 PLAY button SPEED 23 Time Zone, setting PLAY.PAUSE 52 STOP 23 Time/Date Display Track-/+ TIMER INDICATOR 53 POWER button 22, 52 Preferences Menu TVoVCR 23 Timer Recording Remote control auto play 19 reviewing and clearing pro- Remote Sensor 52 front panel brightness grams 30 preferred tape speed 20...
- Page 68 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.
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