USER'S GUIDE 3-Or;_--g_ UImportantInformation ............. i Table ofContenls ..................... 1 Hooking UptheVCR ................. 2 Selfing UptheVCR ................... 7 Using theRemote Control .......10 Playing aTape ....................... 12 Recording aProgram ............. 17 References ............................. 23 Index ....................................
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Table of Contents Important Information Warnings, Hooking Up the Cautions, Note to Cable TV installer, and Product Registration VCR Choosing a Hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Setting Up the the Remote 7 7 7 8 8 9 9 9 Control VCR Function Playing __ 2 3 4 5 6 VCR Startup Check Accessories with VCR Insert Batteries in Re
Choosing a Hookup The hookups on pages 3 through Basic (A) and Advanced (B). 5 are divided into two hookup types: The basic hookup shows 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. The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver (TV with audio and video jacks) using a signal splitter. This connection improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation.
Antenna Am Basic or Cable System W'dhout a Cable Box hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. From Antenna or Cable 300/75 Ohm Back of VCR Adapter 1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. You will tune the TV to this channel and use the "I"V,VCRbutton to watch the VCR. .... -" . Connect AUDIO1 OUT IN VIDEO1 OUT IN OUT TO TV(,._ as shown. This connection accessories ) may require additional not provided.
Cable System W dh Cable Box to Unscramble A. Basic hookup. All Channels [_ Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. i From Cable Back of VCR 1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. You will tune the TV to th£s channel and use the TVoVCR button to watch the VCR. Cable Box RFCoaxial i Cable ANT N FROM VHF/UHF AUDIO1 VIDE01 OUST TO TV 2. Connect as shown. This connection accessories may require additional not provided.
Cable System W dh Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Charmels (suchas HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.) A. Basic hookup. ............................ Use this hookup {or a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. 1° 2. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TVoVCRbutton to watch the VCR. Connect _i Cable Box ............................................................ L- .....
Connecting Option Two VCRs for Copying Tapes II A hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. Playback From Antenna, Cable or Cable Box VCR i ........................................................................ .................. T IN FROM i 1. 2. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection. i AUD,01 VIDE01 Set the 3CH.4 switch on the playback VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
Startup 1. Check accessories with Contact VCR. your dealer if any item_ arc missing. 4÷ -0< ÷ 2 "AAA" Remote (Stock No. 221292) 2. Insert 3. Turn batteries on the -0 Batteries RF Coaxial Cable (Stock No. 200710) in remote. TV. A. Turn on the TV. B. If you used one of the basic hookups, 30H.4 switch on back of VCR. tune the TV to the channel If you used one of the advanced hookups, (See TV owner's manual for details.) 4.
Startup 5. Place channels in the VCR's memory. The first time you turn on the VCR or atter a power interruption, the VCR will display a message on the TV screen prompting you to AUTO-SEARCH CHANNELS for the VCR. If the message does not appear, go to step A below. If the message appears, follow the directions on the screen. AUTO-SEARCH CONNECT THEN CHANNELS ANTENNA CABLE... PRESS CH UP Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. This takes about one to two minutes.
Startup 7. Use TV.VCR button. Skip this step it you u_cd one ot the advanced hookups. When using one of the basic hookups, the -I-V.VCR button lets you switch between the picture coming from the VCR or television channels. This button allows you to record a program on the VCR while watching another channel on the TV. Details are on page 17. A. Press TV,VCR to see the picture from the VCR. The VCR indicator lights in the display panel. B.
VCR Function Buttons CHANNEL Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel m the VCR's channel memory. f POWER 00o TV,VCR PAUSE DISPLAY CLEAR Resets time counter SEARCH to 0:00:00. REC,XPR Allows you to change entries when setting the time or VCR for a timer recording. F.FWD DISPLAY PLAY REW Shows VCR operating displays on the TV screen. ® SLOW INPUT F.ADV Displays the time counter. CHANNEL PREV.CH F.FWD (Fast Forward) Fast forwards stopped.
VCR Function Buttons (continued) Numbers (0 through 9) SEARCH Select a channel two numbers. Displays up to 99 by pressing Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1-appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers. ZERO SEARCH menu on 'IV. Advances playback. tape 60 seconds during SLOW Used for slow-motion playback. PAUSE Pauses action for viewing playback. Pauses recording to prevent of unwanted scenes.
Operating To play Instructions a tape 1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or IV's video input to see the picture from the VCR. 2. Insert a tape in the VCR. VCR automatically turns on. The POWER and VCR indicators will light. Tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the AUTO PLAYfeature is turned on. Safety Tab 3, Press PLAY, if necessary. 4. Press TRACKING up or down to remove necessary. Details are on page 16. 5.
Using Auto the Play Playback Features Feature This feature lets you tel1 the VCR whether you want it to automatically playing a tape that is inserted with the safety tab removed. VCR I 2 3 4 MAIN start MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING REVIEW PROGRAMS CHANNEL SETUP VCR SETUP OPTIONS SETUP OPTIONS 1 2 REMOTE AUTO CONTROL: PLAY: 0 EXIT TO MAIN VCRI ON MENU 1. Press MENU PROG on the remote to see the VGR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. 2. Press 4 to display the SETUP OPTIONS menu. 3.
Using the DISPLAY Button Playback Features STOP 1. Press DISPLAY to display the status of the VCR, channel number, time counter, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. The time and date must be set before they are displayed. If you do not press DISPLAY again, this display will time out. 2. Press DISPLAY again to continually counter on the TV screen. Status 11/18/94 display the time 3. Press DISPLAY again to return to status displays. The displays Time will automatically time out.
Using Zero the Playback Features 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 especially convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape several times. 1. Insert the prerecorded tape. 2. Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time counter TV screen. 4. Press CLEAR on the remote to reset the time counter 0:00:00.
Using Pause the for Stop Playback Features Action This feature stops the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of the scene. Stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SLP speed. 1. Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action. 2. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback. The VCR will automatically switch from stop-action playback to stop after a few minutes. Frame Advance Frame advance Frame advance (F.
Types of Recordings Your VCR provides Recording different types of recording. These typc_ arc explained Basic Recording - Operating Instructions Express Recording (XPR) Recording While You're Away Timer Recording Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes m the following sections: Speeds Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP, LP, or SLP). The speed you select appears on the IV screen. SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording.
Express Recording (XPR) Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using tile timer program feature. The VCR will turn off automatically at the end of the recording. [ !" STOP,EJECT Operating PLAY Instructions 1. Turn on the VCR. 2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. 3. Select the channel 4. Use SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed. S. Press REC-XPR and PLAY together on the VCR or REC,XPR on the remote to activate express recording. 6.
Recording Select received cable from While box You're viewing a cable 1. 2. 3. 4. channel Away (Required (Timer only Press MENU PROG on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. Press 3 to display Press 4 to display menu. L VCR CHANNEL SETUP menu. GABLE BOX SETUP _ IMER REVIEW 3 CHANNEL MAIN MENU | [ PROGRAMMING PROGRAMS SETU_ Press 1 when the CABLE BOX SETUP menu Press two numbers on the remote to enter the output channel of your cable box.
Recording While You're Away (Timer The timer program feature lets you program the VCR to record up to four different within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that: Recording) programs • The clock is set correctly. • A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs. • If you receive all channels from a cable box, make sure you have completed GABLE BOX SETUP. See page 19. Setting a Timer Recording VCR 1.
Recording Checking or While Clearing 1, 2, You're Timer 4. Timer Recording (Timer Press MENU PROG on remote to display MAIN MENU on TV screen. VCR VCR 1 2 3 Press 2 for REVIEW PROGRAMS. is displayed information Press CLEAR on remote when the program want to erase appears on the screen. the VCR's Line Press INPUT on the remote the channel number programming. a Timer Recording MENU PROGRAMMING PROGRAMS SETUP PROGRAM Press MENU PROG or 2 to display faster pace.
Using Operating Two VCRs Instructions Use one VCR as the playback for Copying (Refer to hookup on page VCR and the other as the recording and VCR. Turn on the TV and VCRs. 2. Tune TV to the VCR viewing 3. If you have connected your VCR using Option A, (page 6), tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 - the one selected on the back of the playback VCR. channel, either 3, 4, or TV's video input.
Specifications Format: VHS Record!Playback Video: 2-Head System: Audio: Mono record/playback Video Signal System: EIA standard: system NTSC color Antenna: 75-ohm antenna external VHF/UHF terminal Tuner: USA: Type: AutoProgramming Power Requirement: 120V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: 18 watts Dimensions: 3.
Location Front of Controls Panel Tape Compartment POW£R VCR TIMEH HL CL),_ID F_£WlNb PLAY G£) '- / Remote Sensor Press REC,XPR recording. Adjusts Used for express tracking when a tape is playing. and PLAY to start VCK recording (XPR). F.FWD (Fast Forward) Remote Sensor Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Receives signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this sensor with no objects between them. Searches the picture forward during playback.
Location Back of Controls Panel ANT IN FHOM (_ VHF/UHF OUT IN OUT AUDIO1 IN VIDLO10JT3_4 _TO"FV 30H.4 Switch VIDEO1 IN and AUDIO1 IN Jacks 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. Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT on the remote to select. IN FROM ANT.
Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by ci_c,kang a lew basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter. Here's Trouble what to try: No power • Plug VCR into an operating • Check connections. outlet. VCR does not respond to remote • Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them. • Change batteries. • Check setting of REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1 (VCR2) feature.
Trouble Checks Trouble Here's : Rewind does not operate ........... ............................... Incorrect active Cannot add or remove channels Cannot select channels over 69 .................................... .........................,..,,..,......,,,..,,. .............................................. does not start to .......................................... ............................... ....... See page 8. ....................................................................
Limited What Warranty your warranty covers: • For how long after Any defect in material your purchase: • Ninety days for labor charges. • One year for parts. The warranty What we will ol _,_Jkmd,smp. period for rental units begins with the tirst rental. do: Pay any Authorized your VCR. RCA VCR Servicenter the labor charges to _cpaH" Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR.
Index 3GH.4 bwitch .... s-o,i,z:) Accessories, Included ............................... 7 Add or Remove Channels Limited _an,mty ....................... 2_ Line Input, Recording From .................. 21 Location of Controls Safety lab ................................................ 13 SEARCH Button .......................... 10-11,15 Selecting a Cable Box from Memory ........................................ 8 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS Menu ......... 8 Remote Control ..........................
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