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- Page 2 WARNING COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE. To reduce risk of fire or REFERSERVICING 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 VCR ..........Using the Menu to Set Up Features ......Language Selection ..........Cable Box Setup ........... VCR Channels List ..........Auto Channel Search ........To Change the Signal Type ......Adding or Removing Channels... - Page 4 Displays ..........Connections ............Connecting Your VCR ..........Jacks and Cables ..........RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) ... 50 AudioNideo Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) .. 50 Choosing a VCR Connection ......Advantages of AN Cable Connections ..51 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. There's even an initial setup feature the first time you turn on theVCR that 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: • • Remote control • RF coaxial cable • AAA Batteries STEP 2: INSTALL BATTERIES TH E 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 THE TV Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is channel 3 or 4 orthe 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 section). •...
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Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr
ON-SCREEN GUIDE AND ADDITIONAL SET-UP FEATURES Below is a list of features, many of which need to be set up before using yourVCR for the first time. Essential features SETTING UP THE VCR are handled during the initial setup, but all features can be I •... -
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. 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 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 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. CABLE SETUP wiL( receive signals... -
Page 13: To Change The Signaltype
CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add/Remove ChanneLs Signal Type: CABLE PLus+ Channel List CabLe Setup Exit Press I to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu. AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Detect Automatically What type signal using? A strong cable or antenna signal in CabLe your area may cause Auto Detect to Antenna... -
Page 14: Adding Or Removing Channels
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. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. -
Page 15: Setting Daylight-Saving Time
SE'FFING THE TIME ZONE Press MENU on the remote control to display the VCR Main Menu. MAIN MENU 1VCR PLus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time ChanneLs Setup Preferences Language Exit Press 3 to display TIME menu TIME Time Date Auto CLock Set: Time... -
Page 16: Set The Time And Date Manually
SET TH E TIME AN D DATE MANUALLY ]f the AUTO CLOCK SET was unsuccessful, set the clock through the 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 I VCR... -
Page 17: Vcr Plus+ System Channels
VCR Plus+ ® SYSTEM CHANNELS Two-Digit Plus+ System Channel Numbers Using the VCR Plus+ system makes programming timer recordings Cable TV (USA List) for cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put in a little American Movie Classics time right now to set up a channel list. -
Page 18: Vcr Plus+ System Worksheet
VCR Plus+ SYSTEM WORKSH Broadcastor VCRPlus+ Channel Number Two-Digit Plus+ System Cable-TV Station Name Channel Number** You Receivethe Station On* Channel Numbers Cable TV (Canadian List) ESPN Allarcom Pay Television/ Superchannel Arts & Entertainment Cable News Network- Headline News Cable News Network Canadian... -
Page 19: Additional Set-Up Features
Now you are ready to select an item 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 VCR2.DVD button, this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button. -
Page 20: Auto Play
AUTO PLAY This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. Press 2 in the PREFERENCESmenu to switch between ON or OFE Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically when the tape is inserted. -
Page 21: Set Auto Repeat
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 22 SET AUTO REPEAT Atape 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. The Set Auto Repeat dialog box wilt ask for a loop end time to be specified: AUTO...
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Page 23: Vcr Basics
LEARN THE BASICS TO GET YOU STARTED ¥ TheseVCR basicsshould 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 yourVCR. It discusses things like using the remote control, playing a VCR BASICS tape, and recording programs. -
Page 24: Remote Buttons
REVERSE PLAY 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 RECORD STOP PAUSE remote. -
Page 25: Tv Function Buttons
GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one channel The TV buttons may not control all features of all models of RCA, GE, or and then select another using the number buttons. Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels. -
Page 26: Playing A Tape
holding 1 until 1 -- appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers. ON,OFF Turns a compatible TV off and on. VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV. PLAYI NG A TAPE 1. Tune the 1%/to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV's video input--see page 64 for more about the video input channel). -
Page 27: Recording
RECORDING If you want to record something that you're watching, you can use basic recording. For more detailed information, refer to the "Recording" section starting on the next page. Set the tape speed by pressing TAPE SPEED on the VCR (SPEED on the remote). -
Page 29: Recording
SEVERAL RECORDING OPTIONS 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 VCR Basicssection) • Express Recording Timer Recording • Timer Recording withVCR Plus+ System •... -
Page 30: Recording 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 PLus+ Timer Recordings Time ChanneLs Setup Preferences Language Exit Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TINER 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 been saved Program (One Time) Re_ember insert Channel Cable recordabte tape Start Time 08:00 turn before Time 09:30 program start time. Start Pate 41/48/99 Tape Speed Remember... - Page 33 PLUS+ Enter PLusCode Number (from Listing) Press MENU cancel Enter the PlusCode®system programming number shown in local television listings. PLUS+ Enter PlusCode Number (from Listing) 12876 Press CLEAR correct Press MENU when done Press MENU to enter the PlusCode system programming number.
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Page 34: Stopping A Timer Recording
Press MENU to save the program. Program 1 has been saved Remember insert recordable tape turn before program start time. Remember leave your cable tuned desired channel STOPPING A TIMER RECORDI To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an express recording): •... -
Page 35: Using Two Vcrs For Copying And Editing Tapes
USING TWO VCRS FOR COPYING EDITING TAPES Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. Connect the VCRs using the diagram below. Turn on both VCRs and TV. Tune the "IV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV's video input). -
Page 37: Programthe Remote
CONTROL YOUR TELEVISION The remote can be programmed to control ¥ a television. It is programmed to control an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN TV. Other manufacturer's brands need to be programmed. ¥ ¥ PROGRAMTHE REMOTE... -
Page 38: About Programming The Remote
The remote can be programmed to control other brands of remote controllable TVs. It is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN televisions. PROGRAMMI NG TH E REMOTE CONTROL A TV If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button, remote needs to be programmed. - Page 39 Proton ....... Daytron ......Quasar ......Electrohome ....06,12 Emerson ......Radio Shack .... 01,05,13 Envision ....... 05,06 RCA ......01,06,12 Realistic ......Fisher ......05,08 GE ...... 00,01,06,11 Sampo ....... Goldstar ....... 06,12 Samsung ....06,09,12 Hallmark ......Sanyo ......
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Page 41: Other Features
FEATURES TO ENHANCE VCR OPERATION • Commercial Advance • Movie Advance • Picture Search Options • Tracking Pro-Tect Plus*" Locking • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays ¥ OTHER FEATURES ¥ ¥... -
Page 42: Commercial Advance
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE ® COMMERCIAL 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 43: Marking
PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR1 Auto PLay: Auto TV/VCR: EnergySaver: 2:00 Front Panel: AUTO Tape Speed: Auto Repeat Commercial Advance Exit Press8 to display the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu. ADVANCE COMBERCIAL Barking: Playback: MANUAL Display: Blue Exit Now you can select one of the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE features. COMMERCIAL ADVANCE MARKING... -
Page 44: Playback
COMME RCIAL 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 45: Movie Advance
MOVI E ADVANCE ® 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 46 MOVIE AOVANCE Searching start movie Rewinding tape... Press STOP cancel When the movie is found, the screen displayed MOVIE ADVANCE movie ready. Press PLAY start, Press STOP cancel (This display will time out after a few minutes and the VCR will enter the Stop mode.) Pressing 2 to GO TO PREVIEW has the following screen appears with a video background:...
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Page 47: Picture Search Options
PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONS The most basic way to search during playback is using the FWD or REV buttons off he remote control, This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. FORWARD REVERSE SEARCH You can search a tape during playback. -
Page 48: 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 49: Tracking
Continue playing the tape. ZERO SEARCH Searching Press STOR 0:00:00 Press SEARCH on the remote twice to display the ZERO SEARCH menu. Press REVERSEto return to 0:00:00 on the tape. Press STOP cancer TRACKING Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes the streaks or snow from the picture. -
Page 50: Time Counter
TIME COUNTER The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or play back a segment of a recorded tape. It helps locate the beginning or end of programs you taped. The time counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the tape is ejected from the VCR. -
Page 51: 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. -
Page 52: 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 AUDIONIDEO jacks provide very good picture quality and sound, and can be used if your TV has audio/video input jacks. -
Page 53: 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, you have a cable box to see this service, whether some of the cable channels are scrambled, and so on. Three connections are described... -
Page 54: 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 55: Tv With An 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: • Mono sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels). -
Page 56: Tv With An Jacks And Cable Box To Un- Scramble Pay Channels Only
TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS AND CABLE BOX TO UNSCRAMBLE PAY CHANNELS ON LY 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. •... -
Page 57: Reference
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This section gives you some additional information about theVCR, including a description of the unit's controls and display. You also will find a TroubleshootingTips section and a question and answer section about COMMERCIAL ¥ ADVANCE in this Appendix.These areas might help resolve some simple problems. -
Page 58: Front Panel
FRONT PANEL Remote Sensor AUDIO 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 lower channel... -
Page 59: Display Panel
DISPLAY PANEL TAPE IN INDICATOR (O-_) Lights on the display panel when a cassette is placed in the VCR. 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 60: Back Panel
BACK PANEL (FROM ANT) AUDIO L '2J 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 and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected these jacks. -
Page 61: Troubleshooting Tips
TROUBLESHOOTING TI PS 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 • Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote. - Page 62 TIME COUNTER NOT WORKING ORTIME 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. A minus (-) will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther...
- Page 63 INTERNAL CLOCK SHOWS INCORRECTTIME OR DATE • Power interruption. • Check to make sure the dock is set accurately (check AM/PM and date). • Check Daylight-Saving setting. The clock may have adjusted for daylight-saving time. TIME DI D NOT ADJUST FOR DAYLIGHT-SAVING TIME •...
- Page 64 TIME COUNTER DISAPPEARS DURING SEARCHING This is normal. ON-SCREEN MENUS APPEAR IN ENGLISH, FRENCH, OR SPANISH • Check LANGUAGE feature. INDEX GO-TO SEARCH FEATURES DO NOT OPERATE • Check to see if MOVIE ADVANCE feature is activated. CANNOT ACCESS MOVI E ADVANCE FEATURE •...
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Page 65: Questions And Answers About
QUESTIONS AND 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 ADVANCE VCR SCAN THROUGH THE COMMERCIAL BREAKS? In SLP tape speed, a 3-minute... -
Page 66: How To Find Your Tv's Video Input Channel
Below are some steps to try: • 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 67: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Format: Video: 4-head Record/Playback Audio: Mono record/playback system System: EIA standard: NTSC color Video Signal System: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined Antenna: antenna terminal USA: 181 channels capability* Tuner: (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability* (122 cable channels) AutoProgramming frequency synthesis Type:... -
Page 68: 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 69: Index
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE 40, 42, GO BACK button 22, 23 Adding/removing channels questions and answers Component buttons ANT IN jack Connecting Your VCR 50 ANT. IN jack AUDIONIDEO jacks Connecting your VCR 4 Connections Audio/Video jacks 56, 58, 64 Index search Auto channel search... - Page 70 Remote buttons OFF button 22, 24 Tape eject component buttons TV function buttons ON-OFF button 24, 36 Tape, playing Control Tapespeed 18, 25 On-screen Displays SLP 18 Overheating installing batteries SP 18 Remote Control Option TAPE SPEED button Remote sensor Time Counter Remote VCR1NCR2...
- Page 71 Warranty × XPR (express recording) Zero search...
- Page 72 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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