USER'S GUIDE VIDEO CASSETTE
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Choosing a Hookup The hookups on pages 3 through Advanced (B). 6 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and The basic hookups show the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed. connection. The advanced hookups show the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver (TV with audio and video jacks). This connection may improve the picture quality as convenience of operation. Answer the questions 1.
Antenna A. Basic or Cable System hookup. Without a Cable [_ Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. From Antenna or Cable 1, 300/75 Ohm Back of VCR Adapter Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TVoVGRbutton to watch the VCR. Connect 2, Box as shown. This connection accessories may require additional not provided. • ........... "-,., RF Coaxial 3.
Cable System A. Basic Cable hookup. Box to Unscramble I_ Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. 1o All Channels From Cable Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. Cable Box iS. You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TVaVCR button to watch the VCR. : .... i......... _ob'r Back of VCR RFCoax_a, -_IiiI_ ................ " Cable ......................................... v DEO AUD 0 "'_) [....... 2. Connect as shown.
S cem Box to Pay OhEmnels (such as HBO, ShowlJme,Pay-Per-V'_N, etc.) A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. D Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. You will tune the TV to this channel and use the "I'VoVCR button to watch the VCR. 1. Connect 2. as shown. This connection accessories may require additional not provided. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box.
Connecting Option Two VCRs for Copying Tapes D A hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection requires fewer accessories. which Playback 1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection. 2. VCR From Antenna, Cable or Cable Box .................................... ..................... VIDEO AUDIO "_) .... Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the playback VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
Startup 1. Check accessories with Contact VCR. your dealer if any items are missing. 'o 'o'o 'o 'o'o 'o 'o 'o 2 "AA" Batteries ooo RF Coaxial Cable (Stock No. 221392) Remote (Stock No. 233456) 2. Insert batteries in remote.
Startup 3. Turn on the TV. A. I urn on the 1 V. B If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV 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. (See TV owner's manual for details.) 4. Turn on the VCR. A. Press POWER on the remote. 5. Place channels in the VCR's memory.
Startup 6. Add or remove channels from the 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. VCR We recommend channels be placed in memory using the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH feature described on the previous page before adding or removing channels. All Channel (TV 02-69, CATV 01-125 and VID1 ) were placed in memory at the factory. I 2 3 MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Set Clock Channels CHANNELS A.
Startup 9. Use TVoVCR button. Skip this step it you u_ed one ot the advanced hookups. When using one of the basic hookups, the rv.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 channel on the TV. Details are on page 18. A. Press TV,VCR to see the picture The VGR indicator from the VCR. lights in the display panel. B. Press CHANNEL up or down to change channels on the VCR. C.
VCR Function Buttons VCR Function Buttons CHANNEL Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel POWER PLAY REC STOP INPUT DISPLAY 0 0 O PAUSE SPEED 0 lo 'o b bbb MENU CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or VCR for a timer recording. DISPLAY Shows VCR operating on the TV screen. displays CHANNEL FF (Fast Forward) Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. INPUT Turns the line input on or off.
Operating To Play Instructions a Tape 1. Turn on the TV and tune it to cha_mel 3, 4, or TV's video input to see the picture from the VCR. 2. Insert a tape in the VCR. VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in n indicator lights, and the VCR indicator lights if the Auto TV/VCR feature is set to ON. The tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the Auto Play feature is turned on. nE_0 _aEw _.P_sE Safety Tab 3.
Using Pause the for Stop Playback Features Action This feature stops the tape in action and allows you to examine scene. Stop action works best for tapes recorded in SLP speed. the details of the 1. Press PAUSE on the remote or PLAY,PAUSE the VCR during PAUS appears playback on to stop the action. in the VCR's display panel. 2. Press PLAYePAUSE on the VCR or PLAY on the remote to return to playback. The VCR will automatically switch from stopaction playback to stop after a few minutes.
Using the Playback DISPLAY Features Button 1. Press VCR, time, VCR DISPLAY to display the status of the channel number, time counter, date, and tape speed on the TV screen. The status will appear in the display panel. The time and date must be set before they are displayed. If you do not press DISPLAY again, these displays will time out. 2. Press DISPLAY again to have only the time counter remain on the TV screen. The time counter will appear instead of the time in the VCR's display panel. 3.
Using the Commercial Playback Scan This is useful for scanning (SEARCH commercials Features Button) or short program segments. 1. Press SEARCH once during playback to advance approximately 60 seconds. 2. Press SEARCH twice during approximately 120 seconds. the tape playback to advance the tape SRCH+ appears in the VCR's display panel Index Search The VCR has a "VHS Index Search System" that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you begin recording a program.
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 convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape several times. 1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP. 2. Press DISPLAY twice to display TV screen. only the time counter on the ZERO 3. Locate the point on the tape that you want to return to quickly. 4. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00. 5.
Types of Recordings Your VCR provides different types of recording. These types are explained Basic Recording - Operating in the following sections: Instructions Express (XPR) Recording Recording While You're Away Timer Recording Using Two VCRs for Copying Using the Recording Recording Tapes Features Speeds Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP or SLP). The speed you select appears on the TV screen and in the VCR's display panel.
Types of Recordings Basic Recording- To Make a Recording Operating Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing input channel. 1. either 3, 4, or TV's video Insert a tape with safety tab in place. The cassette-in display panel. indicator rid lights in the VCR's 2. If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR's display panel. If not, press TV=VCR to turn it on. 3. Select recording remote. 4. 5.
Express Recording (XPR) Express recording lets you record up to four hours without turn off automatically at the end of the recording. using the timer program feature. 0 n m II T II " II Display showing 30 minutes remaining for express recording. Operating The VCR will \ RECORD Instructions 1. Turn on the VCR. 2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. 3. Select the channel you want to record. 4. Select the desired the remote. recording 5.
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. • A tape with safety tab has been inserted Setting a Timer with enough tape to record the programs. Recording 1. Press MENU on the remote to display VGR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 1 to display TIMER RECORDINGS menu. 3. Press I to display Create a New Program menu. 4.
Recording Checking While or Clearing You're Timer Away Recordings 1. Press MENU on the remote to display VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. 2. Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. 3. Press 2 for Review Existing Progs. feature. VCR 1 4. Press MENU to display information the next program. 5. Press CLEAR when the program you want to erase appears on the screen. MAIN Timer Recordings TIMER I 2 RECORDINGS Create Review a New Program Existing Progs.
Using Two VCRs for Copying Operating Instructions Use this VCR as the playback The unauthorized recording of television programs and materials may rights to hookup on page VCR and the other as the recording 1. Turn on the TV and VCRs. 2. Tune TV to the VCR viewing 3. Caution: (Refer and Editing 6.) VCR. channel, either 3, 4, or TV's video input.
Location Front of Controls Panel I I Tape Compartment AECORD _nEW _A_.P_S_ _ A u Ji II Remote Sensor CHANNEL or TRACKING Up or Down RECORD Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. Start the VCR recording. Adjusts tracking during playback or pause. Used for express recording. Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this sensor with no FWD (Fast Forward) Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.
Location Back of Controls Panel RF OUT Connector VIDEO AUDIO Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied. VIDEO and AUDIO IN Jacks CH_ _ "_UZ _ Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT or channel number 0,0 to select VID1 in the VCR's display.panel. RFOUT CH3 CH4 Switch VIDEO and AUDIO OUT 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.
Specifications Format: VHS Record/Playback System: Video: 2-Head Audio: Mono record/playback Video EIA standard: Signal System: NTSC color Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF antenna terminal Tuner: USA: Canada: system combined 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) 178 channels capability* (122 cable channels) Type: AutoProgramming Power Requirement: 120V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: 17 watts Dimensions: 3.5 inches high (90 ram) 15.
Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by chcLking a tew basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter. Trouble Here's what • Plug VCR into an operating • Check connections. No power ........................................................................................ ...... VCR does not respond to remote • ................................. ........... ........................................... to try: outlet. ...
Trouble Checks Trouble Here's what Streaks in picture during normal playback • Some snow/streaks Will not record • VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE. • Safety tab removed from cassette. • Make sure the line indicator (VID1) is turned off in VCR's display panel for normal recording from the VCR's tuner. Press iNPUT to turn off the line indicator. Rewind • Tape already does not operate are normal to try: during search or stop-action playback. rewound.
Limited What Warranty your warranty covers: • For how long after Any defect in material your o_ ___lktn,ul_iu}_). purchase: • Ninety days for labor charges. • One year for parts. The warranty period for rental units begins with tile first rental or 45 days from the date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first. What we will do: Pay any Authorized your VCR.
Index Accessories, Included ........... Add or Remove Channels / from Memory .................... ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu ...... 9 9 ANT. (Antenna) IN Connector .... 3-6,24 Antenna Connections .............. 2,3 AUDIO and VIDEO Jacks ...... 3-6,21,24 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Feature ...8 Auto Play Feature .................. 12 Auto TV/VCR Feature ............... 10 Automatic Tracking ................ Back Panel ........................ 13 24 Basic Recording ...................
Po_ your nearest Authorized call toll-free in the U.S.A. 5ervicenter 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 or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product.
