VideoCassette Recorder Owner's Manual
No other RCA Video Cassette Recorder has the same serial number as yours. It is important that you record the number and other vital information here, in case your VCR is stolen or in case you need a complete description for any other reason. You will find the model and serial numbers on the back of the VCR. You will also find both numbers recorded on your registration form.
Contents Warranty Registration ......... Inside Front Cover Safety Precautions ............. Inside Front Cover What Your VCR Will Do ....................... 2 Using This Manual Congratulations on your choice of an RCA VCR. You have selected a high-quality, precision-engineered instrument designed to give you years of video and audio enjoyment.
NewCompactDesign-State-of-the-art miniaturization now allows RCA to dramatically reduce the size of its VCR's without sacrificing features or performance. This new compact size takes up less space on top of a console TV or in a component rack system. Use the extra room for cable-TV decoders, headphones, or other peripheral equipment. Infrared Remote Control-Puts complete control of your VCR's most popular features in the palm of your hand.
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Unpacking When you unpack your new VCR, be sure you have removed all the accessories and information sheets. We recommend that you save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship or store your VCR. The accessories supplied for connecting your antenna, VCR, and TV set are shown here. The remote control unit and its batteries are also packed in with the VCR. 5 tt 300-ohm flat lead-in (twin-lead) _qt_ m ml DIeD _ ,_. mr r_l _r I Remote (Size "AA" Control 1.
Basic Antenna Connections Your VCR is quite easy to install. To connect an antenna, you will first be attaching VCR, and then connecting the VCR to the TV as shown below. the antenna to the VCR f I 2 antenna Connect • to VCR. Detailed instructions for connecting Note: Set the NORM/CA system. - Basic Cable-TV an antenna VCR Connect • to TV. are on the next two pages. TV Switch on the back of your VCR to NORM when you connect a home antenna Connections Your VCR is quite easy to install.
. Disconnect Existing Antenna from TV and Connect it to VCR. (Your antenna connections will probably resemble those in one of the diagrams on this page.) Ae If your existing antenna to your TV like this: is connected 2. Disconnect the antenna from your TV and connect it to your VCR like this: Back of TV Cable(s) From Antenna F.om Ao,°o°a VHF From Antenna Adapter (Supplied} -orB. If your existing antenna is connected to your TV like this: .
. A* Connect VCR to back of TV. (The antenna connections on the back of your TV will probably L If the antenna connection on the back of your TV looks like this: resemble those in one of the diagrams below.) Connect the VCR to your TV like this: VHF TV Screws UHF TV Screws (Supplied)CableTwin-Leed _1t Back of TV --Or- B. l. 2.
Your VCR is designed to receive unscrambled channels as shown in the chart below.
C. When you use these connections the A-B switch is not recording, as explained below the diagram. Note: The VCR will not be able to record scrambled channels with this hookup. To record scrambled channels, use hookup D. used to select either the converter output or the VCR output. This arrangement will let you use your VCR as a "remote-controUed converter box" when you are @ Disconnect Cable-TV from converter. @ Disconnect TV from converter cable. (2) Connect Cable-TV to input of splitter.
- Direct Video and Audio Connections Connecting the video output and audio output jacks of your VCR to the corresponding video and audio input jacks of your TV monitor/receiver may produce a slightly better picture during playback. This "'direct" signal connection bypasses the TV tuner during playback. UHF From Home Antenna System (Used Only if You Have Home UHF Antenna) Note: Set this switch to NORM if home antenna is connected. Set to CA TV if cable-TV system is connected.
( E:] 1 J \ Basic Operating Controls and Displays Now that you have connected your VCR to your TV and antenna or cable-TV system, you are ready to turn it on. You don't need to know all the details about the controls and displays before you begin using your new VCR, so only those you will use for basic recording and playback are discussed here. (Additional information about the controls is on pages 18 and 19.
Turning on Your VCR for the -Erasing First Time_ When you have finished connecting, the cables to your I antenna and TV, plug in the VCR s power cord and I I press POWER. -Programming Tuner Active Channels into VCR's -- The AUTO PROG (Automatic Programming) button makes it easy and convenient to program TV stations into the VCR's scan list. The scan list is the list of channels that your VCR tuner stops on when you press the CHANNEL • or CHANNEL • button.
Setting Your TV to the VCR Channel The "VCR Channel" is the TV channel you use viewing what the VCR is recording or playing, for viewing the signal from the VCR tuner when _ed. Your TV must he set to this channel, and indicator in the display must be on. Simplified for and it is the Selecting the VCR channel is normally a one-time procedure, since there is little reason ever to change it. Proceed as follows: installation [ Installation Checklist stel_s.
The remote control is designed to not only control your new VCR but several other compatible RCA- and Searsbrand television models as well. Before attempting to operate batteries as shown below. -Battery your remote, install the Remote Buttons That Control VCR Only the remote control buttons that are used to control the VCR are described on this page. The buttons that are used to operate compatible RCA and Sears television models are described on fold-out pages 15B and 15C.
® Q VCRButt_ (1(1@PROGRAM Button O Numbe( Butlone (1(1(1@CLEAR Button CHANNEL Butlon$ (1(1@MEMORY TV/VCR I@ But_ DISPLAYButton STOP Button ® (_ (_ @ Butlon (_ PAUSE Button Q F.FWDISF.ARCH PLAY Button REWIND/$EARCH Button Bc_lon F.FWD (Fast Forward)/SEMRCH Button • When the VCK is stopped, this is the Fast Forward button. When pressed, the tape will continue to "fast forward" until you press STOP (or to a counter reading of "0000" if the tape counter is displayed).
• The digital remote control that came packed with your VCR controls your VCR and a compatible RCA or Sears television. • To control a compatible Sears TV, first program the remote as described below. The buttons shown on page 15C will then control the TV whenever you press the TV button. -Programming Remote • Whenever you install or replace batteries in the remote, it will automatically reset to control a compatible RCA television.
• Only the remote control buttons that are used to control compatible RCA- and Sears-brand televisions are described on this page. The buttons that are used to operate the VCR are described on pages 14 and 15A. • If you have a Sears-brand compatible "IV, you must program the remote as described on page 15B before these buttons will operate the "IN. POWER/ OFF Button" • Press to turn on compatible Scars TV. • After turning on TV, press the TV button to put remote in "TV Mode".
Here are some things you should know before you set the clock: • If you press a wrong digit, press PROGRAM then start at beginning. • When you first plug in your VCR, the clock will read " ----,---- • The buttons hand unit. • " ° for setting the clock are on the remote • The clock must be set to the correct time before you can program the timer for unattended recordings or use Express Recording (XPR).
This pagegivesthe basicstepsfor recordingand playback.You shouldpracticethemuntil youcando them without referring to the manual. To save time, we suggest you record for only two or three minutes. The first drawing shows how the second one shows how to the VCR. The operating notes are keyed to the step numbers have a problem or need more to make a recording and play it back and turn off at the bottom of the page for quick reference if you information. Making a Recording (4_) Set tape speed, Q Turn on TV.
Basic operation of the controls that you are familiar with recording a TV program and ready to learn the rest of the is given on page 11. Now the basic procedure for playing it back, you are control functions. The controls of your VCR are designed so that: • Accidentally pressing a wrong button will not damage the VCR or the cassette. • Non-essential buttons are disabled during to help you avoid accidental interruptions. recording • Operation of the VCR is automatic possible.
(_ Q F.FWD/SEARCH I_• Button: This is the FAST FORWARD button when the VCR is stopped. Once you have pressed it, the tape will continue to "fast forward" until you press the STOP button (or to a counter reading of "0000" if the counter is displayed). If you do not press the STOP button, the VCR will "fast forward" to the end of the tape and then automatically rewind to the beginning of the tape and stop. Refer to "Memory Stop" on page 21 for more information. The I*.
-Picture -Pause During Recording Search • Press the PA USE button when you are recording to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material. • The buttons for rewind (REW) and fast forward (F.FWD) become the picture-search buttons when you are playing a tape. • Press the PA USE button again when you are ready to resume recording. • When you press F.FWD/SEARCH while playing a tape, the VCR plays at a higher speed than normal play.
-Tape -Memory Counter If you always reset the tape counter when you insert a tape, you can note the counter reading at the beginning of each program you record for future reference. The label kit provided with RCA tapes can be used to list programs and counter readings. 1. Turn on your TV and tune it to the VCR channel (3 or 4). 2.
The programmable clock/timer permits unattended recording of up to four different TV programs. The timer is actually a small computer which will turn on the VCR at the time you select, record for a selected length of time, and then turn off the VCR... all automatically without you being there. -You can program the timer to do the. following." • Record a program on a single day up to one year away. [NORMAL PROGRAM] • Record a program at the same time Monday through Friday.
I Press "1" for AM or "2" for PM. NORMAL PROGRAM I CH 04 151The TIME display will prompt you to select either AM or PM. ON Remember:. START TO [6] The display will prompt stopping time. 0_il0f0_lsl_ _AM=I pM*2_ DATE END / PUSH you to select the TIME _AT_ The display will prompt you to select either AM or PM. TIME Press more 5 for digit PM --I--I-- TO END PUSH TIME I 0 NORMAL 04 ON 0600 Press "1" for AM or "2" for PM. I PM _:_ Remember:.
The information on this page tells you how to set up your VCR for Timer Recording after you have programmed the timer. (The programming instructions are on pages 22-23.) When you have finished programming the timer, follow the steps in the drawing to prepare for timer recording. We suggest that you make one or more short timer recordings tr_he xntact i ndicator will turn on.) _ I(ncSes_se_tS.Snetle with record-protect tab for practice.
Express Recording (XPR) lets you record hours without programming the timer. When the recording is finished, automatically. up to four Only one button the VCR will turn off is used for Express Recording. • RECORD Note: Although you do not have to program the timer, the clock must be set before you can Express Record. 1st Press 2nd Press 3rd Press 4th Press 5th Press 6th Press 7th Press 8th Press (_) lnserl cassette with record-protect (Cassette-in indicator will light.) tab intact.
RCArecommends that RCA cassettes be used with this unit. The tape in RCA cassettes is of high-quality formulation, intended for use with multi-speed VHS video cassette recorders. It has been manufactured to RCA's critical specifications for excellent performance with RCA VCR's. Use of tape not meeting these specifications could considerably reduce the performance of your VCR. Use of poor quality tapes or tapes that have been damaged or mishandled can contaminate the VCR heads.
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Normal TV Viewing Tssing TV VCR button on remote control. (_pTurn POWER off or turn _ Indicator off by 7perc_techTt=VnaSlsUS_t/'TVchannel (_ \ R_ rn J_ t7 ill ktLl_ buttons. \ Recording With TV Off It is not necessary to have your TV turned on when you record. ('_ Insert cassette with record-protect "_(The cassette-in indicator Q tab intact. will Press TAPESPEEDto select _. desired ,ight.)-_ / tape speed. _ _.....ra..-----"_PurttoSnCHAsNNcEtL // \'\ \ \// (_ Press STOP when
Recording (_ and Viewing Different Programs Turn on TV and tune it to the VCR Channel (3 or 4). Press CHANNEL buttons to select channel you want to record. (_ Insert cassette with record-protect tab intact. (The cassette-in indicator will light.) 0 Select other channel you want to watch with TV's channel buttons, _ Press TAPE SPEED to select desired tape speed. (_ Press TV VCR button on remote to turn off indicator, RECORD, indicatorwilllight.
To copy (dub) tapes, connect the two VCR's as shown below. Use shielded audio/video cables (such as RCA #AH002, #AH005, or #AH036). The connections from the recording VCR to your TV are the ones you normally use. It's best to play the original tape on the same machine that was used to record it (so you don't have to adjust the TRACKING buttons.
In additiontothecamera itself,youwill needa Camera AC PowerSupply(suchasRCAModelCPS03for use with RCA cameras). Plugthe cameracableinto the powersupplyand thenconnectthe cablesfrom the power supply to the VCR as shownbelow.The connections fromtheVCRtoyourTVarethesame ones younormallyuse. Audio Plug • To start recording press RECORD • Use the PAUSE button on the recording. If you want to pause four minutes, stop the VCR by you are ready to resume, press on the VCR.
• Any VCR tuner channel may be selected by pressing two of the Digit buttons on the hand unit. Press 0 first to select tuner channels 1 through 9. Selected models of RCA color TV receivers and monitor/receivers feature remote controls that will also control your VCR. Only the buttons that are used for controlling your VCR are described here. These buttons have generally the same functions as the ones with the same names on the front panel of the VCR, but there are some differences.
Press to pause play or record mode. Press again to release pause. Press to turn on VCR and put remote In "VCR Mode" so other buttons will control only the VCR. Press the TV button to put remote back into "TV Mode". [ I Press to turn off VCR. TV Press to start tape playing. Press while VCR is stopped to rewind tape. Press once to display VCR status, Press twice to display tape counter. Press three times to remove all displays.
Cleaning Dust exposed surfaces as required, using a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner. Occasionally use the vacuum cleaner to remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top, back, sides, and bottom of the cabinet. Some of the plastic surfaces are easily scratched, and they can be marred by alcohol and various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since the materials used in the cabinet are non-porous and the residue will accumulate more dust.
Several accessories are available that will enable you to expand your home video system. You may also find some of these items helpful when installing your VCR. A few accessories are pictured here to briefly familiarize you with the different types that are available. Although RCA Part Numbers are listed for your convemence, other accessory brands are also compatible with your RCA video system. Accessories are available through most electronic supply stores and RCA video dealers.
Accessories (Optional) ............................... ADD Button ................................ Alternate Remote Controls ........................ Antenna Cables (Types) ............................... Antenna Connections ............................ Antenna Information (General) ................... Audio/Video Connections to Monitor ................. AUDIO/ VIDEO IN Jacks .................... Auto Power-On/Auto Play ............................ AUTO PROG Button ........................
Progranlrmng Timer ............................ QuickReference Guides.......................... 22,23,24 28,29 Tapes .............................................. Tapes(Inserting/Removing) .......................... RECORD 11,19,25 Time (Clock) ........................................ Time Display .................................... Timer (Programming) ........................... TIMER Indicator ................................ Timer Programs (Checking) ..........................
Format Record/Playback VHS System: Cable-TV 2 video record/playback Channels: heads Video Signal: EIA standard: Antenna 75-ohm external VHF antenna terminal 300-ohm external UHF antenna Power Requirements 120V AC, 60Hz Power Consumption 22 watts 111 channel Weight 11 Ibs.
