video cassette recorder user's guide VR349
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First Things First ......... ..................................................... 3 Setting 7 up the VCR ......................................................... Using the Menu to Set Up Features ................................................. 8 Language .......................................................................................... 8 Cable Box Setup ............................................................................ 8 VCR Channels List ........................................
Programming the Remote ............................................ About Programming the Remote 33 ................................................... 34 Programming the Remote to Control a TV .......................... 34 Programming the Remote to Control a Digital Satellite Receiver or Cable Box ......................................... 36 Other Features .............................................................. 37 Picture Search Options ..................................................
H I, MY NAM 1 E I S ROG ER... and I wrote this User's Guide. It's my job to see that you have a rewarding user manual experience. You'll find that I've arranged this manual to clearly explain all yourVCR's features. READ THE FIRSTTHREE FIRST THINGS FIRST ¥ ¥ SECTIONS The first three sections of the manual introduce you to yourVCR, and show you how to set theVCR up and use the on-screen menus. Reading these sections gives you the basic information you need to use yourVCR.
STEP 1: UNPACK _WHAT'S IN THE BOX The following items come packed in the box: • VCR • Remote control • RF coaxial cable STEP 2: INSTALL REMOTE BATFERIES IN THE CONTROL Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR remote. 1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment. 2. Place batteries in remote, matching the + and - ends of each battery to the diagram inside the compartment. 3. Replace the cover.
STEP S: 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 3CH.4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4--the channel you want to use on your TV. If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks with audio/video cables, select the TV's video input to see the signal. See the TV Owner's Manual. STEP 6: TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER to turn on the VCR.
STEP 8: ACCESS THE MENUS When you've completed Interactive Setup, try out the VCR's regular on-screen menus. The MENU and number buttons let you access,select, and change menu items. For example, to change the Auto Play setting, you would do the following: 1. Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR RAZN NENU 1VCR PLus+ 2 Ttmer Recordings 3 Time 4 ChanneLs 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 2. 3. Exit Press5 to display the PREFERENCESmenu.
SET-UP FEATURES Below is a list of features up before time.
USING THE MENU TO SET UP FEATURES You can change the setup of the VCR's features using the menu system. Each feature is explained in this section. LANGUAGE Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays will appear in that language. 1. 2. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 1 Z 3 4 5 6 VCR MAIN MENU VCR PLus+ Ttmer Recordings Ttme ChanneLs Preferences Language 0 Exit Press6 to select and display the LANGUAGE menu. LAN6UAGE SeLect a Language.
1. PressMENUto displaythe VCRMAINMENU. VCR HAXN MENU 1VCR PLus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 ChanneLs 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 2. Exit Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS 3. 1 Auto 2 Add/Remove 3 Signal 4 VCR 5 CabLe 0 Exit Channel Type: PLus+ CABLE Channel Box List Setup Press 5 to display CABLE BOX SETUP.Then select one of the three choices. CABLE Do you box to channels channels. .
VCR CHANNELS LIST Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory. Even though your VCR may come with a list, it's possible that you may want to add or eliminate some channels depending on whether they are active. To AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1VCR PLus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 T4me 4 ChanneLs 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 2. Exit Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS 3.
AUTO Nou Press CHANNEL scann4ng any SEARCH channel key to 14 cancel The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this takes about one to two minutes. The lowest channel is tuned once the search is complete. Now, pressing CHANNEL up or down should only select the active channels. To Change the Signal Type 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu. 3. Press 3 to change the SIGNAL TYPE between CABLE and ANTENNA.
TIME AND DATE Before you set the time and date, set the AUTO DST (DaylightSaving Time) feature to ON or OFF for your area. Set Daylight-Saving 1. Time PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1VCR PLus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 ChanneLs 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 , Exit Press 3 to display the TIME menu. TIME 1 Set 2 Auto 0 Time and Date DST: ON Exit 3. Press2 to turn AUTO DST: ON or OFF.
, Press 3to display the TIME menu. TIME . 1 Set 2 Auto Till 0 Ex4t and Date DST: ON Press I to display the SETTIME AND DATE screen. SET TIME T41e --:-(hh:lm) Date --/--/-- Press MENU AND to DATE canceL 4. Enter the data using the number buttons. Press0 before single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions.
2. Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS 3. 1 2 3 4 5 Auto Channel Search Add/Remove ChanneLs Signal Type: CABLE VCR PLus+ Channel L_st CabLe Box Setup 0 Exit Press4 to display the VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST screen. VCR+ Channel Ry ------- -> -> -> 2 ----- Use CH+Ito select Press 0-9 to change Press NENU to save . Enterthe data following the on-screen directions using your worksheet.
VCR PLUS WORKSHEET Broadcast or Cable-TV Station Name VCR Plus+ Channel Number** HBO 33 ESPN 34 Channel Number You Receive the Station On* Two-DigitVCR Numbers Plus+ Channel for CableTV (Canadian List) 67 Allarcom PayTelevision/ Superchannel 44 Arts & Entertainment 72 Cable News Network-Headline News 61 Cable News Network 70 Canadian Home Shopping Network 56 Canal Famille 69 Cathay InternationalTelevision 68 Chinavision Canada Corp 60 Country Music Television 63 Family Channe
WHAT'S NEXT--ADDITIONAL FEATURES IN THE SET-UP PREFERENCES MENU The features in this section are all accessed through the PREFERENCESmenu. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1VCR PLus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channets 5 Preferences 6 Language Exit 0 2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCESmenu. PREFERENCES 1 Remote ControL: 2 Auto PLay: 3 EnergySsver: 4 Tape Speed: 0 VCR1 ON 2:00 SLP Exit Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.
The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote's VCR2, VCR2oLD, or DVDeVCR2 button. If you change the remote setting to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no longer control it. To change the remote setting back to VCR1, display the PREFERENCESmenu, press 1, and then press VCR1 on your compatible remote. AUTO PLAY This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. Press2 to switch between ON or OFF.
TAPE SPEED You can select a preferred tape speed for recording. The speed you select appears in the timer and VCR Plus+ recording menus. The default factory setting is SLP.Press4 to switch between SP and SIP. When making a recording, you can override the preferred tape speed. • Pressthe SPEED button on the remote. • Set the tape speed in the timer or VCR Plus+ recording menu. When you turn off the VCR, the tape speed reverts to the one you have selected.
LEARN THE BASICS TO GET YOU STARTED TheseVCR 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. However, there are other features that enhance the enjoyment of yourVCR, but they aren't necessary to get you started. If you want to learn more about yourVCR, just keep reading. ¥ Y I 13 vc..
REMOTE BUTFONS The remote control is capable of controlling more than just your VCR, and if you have compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE components, you may be able to control them without even having to program the remote. POWER VCR COMPON POWER Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR. Also turns some compatible components on and off. SAT CABLE Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE digital satellite receiver and sets the remote to control the receiver.
MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1 -two numbers. appears on the screen. Then press the other PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. PressPAUSE again to return to playback or recording. PLAY Plays a tape. POWER Turns the VCR off. RECORD Starts VCR recording. Also used for express recording. REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped.
Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1 -two numbers. appears on the screen. Then press the other POWER Turns the TV on and off. SLOW + and features. Used with some TV menus to select and adjust VOL Up and Down PLAYING Raises and lowers sound of TV. A TAPE 1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV's video input). 2. Insert a tape in the VCR.
AUTOMATIC REWI N D The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding. TAPE EJECT PressEJECTon the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape. RECORDING If you want to record something that you're watching, you can use basic recording. 1. Pressthe SPEEDbutton on the remote if you want to override the preferred Tape Speed setting. 2. Pressthe RECORD button to begin recording. 3.
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SEVERAL RECORDING OPTIONS Now that you've gone through the necessary steps to operate yourVCR, rll explain the different recording features that are available to suit your needs.
RECORDING FEATURES There are four ways to record programs: • Recording lets you press one button to start recording a program. (See VCR Basics section.) • Express Recording lets you start recording a program you are watching, and then set the VCR to automatically stop recording after a designated period of time. • Timer Recording lets you program the VCR to automatically start and stop recording at a predetermined time.
TIMER RECORDING You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR 1VCR 2. MAIN MENU PLus+ 2 T4mer 3 Ttme Recordings 4 ChanneLs 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER 1 2 3 Timer Recording Information Clock must be set correctly. RECORDINGS Create s New Program Review Existing Progs. Use VCR PLus+ Code Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program.
Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then o press MENU to save. Program 1 (One Program time) Channel Start Time End T4me Start Date Tape Speed 03 Cable 08:00 PM 09:30 PM 10/24/97 Frt SLP I=SP 2=SLP CLEAR to €orect MENU to save Press Press TIMER RECORDING WITH 1 has been saved Remember to insert a recordabLe tape and turn the VCR off before the program start ttae.
, Enter the VCR PlusCode number shown in your local television programming guide. VCR Enter PtusCode Number (From TV Listing) 12876 Press Press 4. PLUS+ CLEAR to correct RENU when done Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode number. HOW often should program this record? 1 One t|me 2 DaiLy (every day) 3 Weekdays (R-F) 6 WeekLy (once per 0 week) Cancel Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded. So Program 1 Channel Start Ttme End Time Start Date Tape Speed .
STOPPING A TIMER RECORDING To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an express recording): • Press and hold the STOP button on the remote button on the VCR), or press STOP (STOP•EJECT) within 5 seconds. REVIEWING AND CLEARING (STOP•EJECT three times PROGRAMS To review programs that you have already set up: 1. Press2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TZRER 2. RECORDINGS 1 2 3 Create a New Progra• Review Existing Progs.
USING TWO VCRS FOR COPYING AND EDITING TAPES Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. 1. . Turn on the TV and VCRs. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV's video input). . If you connected your VCR using the ANTENNA jacks, tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4ithe one selected on the back of the playback VCR. If you have connected your VCR using the audio/video jacks, press INPUT on the recording VCR's remote to select the line input. .
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CONTROL YOUR OTHER COMPONENTS... The remote can be programmed television and satellite receiver It is initially or ProScan programmed TV manufacturers' to control and satellite brands ¥ to control a or cable box. receiver. an RCA, GE, ¥ Other need to be programmed.
ABOUT PROGRAMMING TH E REMOTE The remote can be programmed to control other brands or remote controllable TVs, digital satellite receivers, and cable boxes. It is already programmed to operate most RCA, ProScan, and GE televisions and digital satellite receivers. PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL ATV If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button, the remote needs to be programmed. Follow these steps to program the remote to control your particular TV: 1. Turn on the TV. 2.
TVCodes Akai .................................. AOC ............................. 03 NAD .................................. 07 06,12 NEC ................................... 06 Candle .............................. 06 Panasonic ............... 04,08,11 Citizen .............................. 06 Philco ...................... 04,06,12 Colortyme ........................ 06 Philips ................ 03,04,06,12 Concerto ........................... Pioneer .............................
PROGRAMMING DIGITAL THE SATELLITE REMOTE RECEIVER TO CONTROL OR CABLE A Cable Box Codes BOX ABC ......................................... 22,46,53,54 Anvision ........................................... 07,08 Cablestar .......................................... 07,08 Diamond ............................................... 56 The remote is programmed to control an RCA, GE, or ProScan digital satellite receiver. Eagle ................................................ 07,08 Eastern International .....
FEATURES TO ENHANCE VCR OPERATION • Picture Search • Pro-Tect • Time • On-Screen • Tracking Plus ¥ Options TM Locking Counter ¥ Displays ¥ ¥ V 16 OTH I ER FEATURES ¥ 37
PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONS The most basic way to search during playback is using the fOF_Jard or reverse function. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. FORWARD AND REVERSE SEARCH You can view a tape during play or play pause. Sound isturned off during picture search. Search works best for tapes recorded at the SLPspeed. 1. Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse. 2.
FRAME ADVANCE Frame advance lets you view one-stop action frame after another. Frame advance works best for tapes recorded at the SP or SLPspeed. 1. Press PAUSE on the remote (PLAYmPAUSEon the VCR) to "freeze" the action. 2. Press F.ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene. 3. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote (PLAYoPAUSEon the VCR) to return to normal playback.
ZERO SEARCH The zero search feature enables the VCR to quickly return to a counter reading of 0:00:00 anywhere on the tape. This is especially convenient when you want to repeat a segment of the ZERO Current tape counter 2:17:25 tape several times. 1. Go to the beginning of the program you wish to return to. 2. PressCLEAR to reset the counter to 0:00:00. 3. Continue playing the tape. 4. PressSTOP. 5. PressSEARCH on the remote twice to display the ZERO SEARCH menu. 6.
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. For example, if you record a 30-minute program at the beginning 0:30:00 of the tape and you want to go to the end of that program to begin another recording, you would: 1. Press INFO twice to display the time counter. 2.
TRACKI NG Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes the streaks or snow from the picture. Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a tape or turn on the VCR. Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR. Just use the TRACKING buttons to remove the streaks or snow. You can also use tracking when you PAUSE a tape to reduce jittering of the picture. When you manually adjust the picture, automatic tracking is turned off.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE CON N ECTI NG COMPON ENTS ¥ PROTECT YOUR POWER COMPONENTS FROM 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. POSITION AUDIO CABLES CORRECTLY HUM TO AVOI D V OR INTERFERENCE • Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
CONNECTING YOUR VCR Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR. JACKS AND CABLES RF Jacks and Antenna Cables (F-type) The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality, and must be used if audio/video connections are not available for your TV. These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections. KFJack The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV.
CHOOSING A VCR CONNECTION There are several different ways to hook up your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable, and if you have cable, whether you have a cable box, and if some of the channels are scrambled and...well, you get the picture. Three connections are described in this section and one of them should provide you with a VCR hookup that works.
• "IV 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). To use this connection, you must have: • (1) antenna cable for cable or antenna connection; (2) for cable box To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown. 2.
TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO 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). To use this connection, you must have: • (1) antenna box cable for cable/antenna • (2) audio/video cables connection; (2) for cable To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown. 2.
TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO TO UNSCRAMBLE JACKS AND PAY CHANNELS CABLE BOX 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: • Mono sound playback from VCR. • Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through the cable box while watching an unscrambled channel. To use this connection, you must have: • (3) antenna cables • (2) audio/video cables • (1) splitter To connect: 1.
This section about gives you some theVCR, controls including additional a description information of the unit's and display. You also will find aTroubleshootingTips Appendix, simple which might help to resolve section some in this of those problems. Finally, this section information.
FRONT PANEL w \ {I _ 0 w_ O0 mm O0 \ _ CHANNELoTRACKING Up or Down Remote Sensor Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback. PLAY.PAUSE Plays a tape. Pauses action for viewing during playback. Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes. POWER Turns the VCR on or off. RECORD Starts VCR recording. Used for express recording.
_ : • ii_ i BACK PANEL AUDIO VIDEO IN FROM ANT. VHF/UHF OUT _) -- _) IN1 -- @ e ourToTV e 3 CH. 4 Switch @ 3CH. RE34 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 to these jacks. Use INPUT on the remote to select.
TROUBLESHOOTING TI PS 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. • The batteries may need changing. • Make sure the REMOTE VCR1/VCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the remote that came packed with your VCR can operate it. Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing • Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off.
Will not record or play • Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR. • Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette. • Check to make sure the tape is not broken. • Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote (PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR) to return to normal playback. • Check the ProTect PlusTM feature. Will not record • Checkto make sure the safety tab is intact. • Checkto make surethe VCR isnot in the line mode. PressINPUT on the remote.
VCR makes • noise when stopped VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode. Will not AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH active channels correctly • Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct. • Check to make sure the SIGNAL TYPE: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set correctly.
SPECI FICATIONS Format: VHS Record/Playback Video: 2-Head System: Audio: Mono record/playback Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color 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 Power Requirement: 120V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: 18 watts Dimensions: 3.7 inches high (93 mm) frequency synthesis 15 inches wide (380 mm) 11.
LIMITE D WARRANTY What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • Ninety days for labor charges. • One year for parts. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first. What we will do: • Pay any Authorized • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR.
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