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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 as convenience of operation.
Antenna A. Basic Use or Cable System hookup. this hookup which requires _'1 for a simple fewer W'dthout a Cable Box i connection accessories. From Antenna or Cable 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. 1, Connect 2, accessories may require Back of VCR ANT VIDEO o. as shown. This connection 3oo/75 Ohm Adapter additional not provided. "............. "", 4.
Cable System A. Basic With Cable hookup. Box to Unscramble [_ Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. 1, All Channels From Cable Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. Cable Box Back of VCR RFCoa*i* i ..... Cable ..... VIDEO You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TV.VGR button to watch the VCR. ..... 2. Connect .................. _"_ AUDIO _O,UT _ ..... as shown.
Cable System W dh Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Charmels Only (such as HBO, Show'dme, Pay-Per-View, A. Basic etc.) D hookup, Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. From Cable 1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. 1_ Cable Box RFCoaxial You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TV.VCR button to watch the VCR. Cable L...................... 2. Connect as shown.
Connecting Option Two VCRs for Copying 0 A hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection requires fewer accessories. which Playback From 1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection. 2. Tapes Antenna, or Cable VCR Cable Box ...... ..... .......................... , ...... Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the playback VCR to either channel 3 or 4. "Sog ® ...... You will tune the recording VCR to this channel to receive the signal from the playback VCR, 3.
Startup 1. Check accessories with Contact VCR. your dealer if any items arc missing. 2 "AA" Batteries 3 _ % RF Coaxial Cable (Stock No. 221392) Remote (Stock No. 233455) 2. Insert batteries in remote. coutinued on ttc.
Startup 3. Turn on the TV. A. luz_L _,lLthe I \,. B. If you used one ot tile basle hu_,kup_, tul_t' the IV 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 VCR 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 03 -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 TV.VCR button. Skip this step it you used one of the advanced hookups. When using one of the basic hookups, the TV,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 21. A. Press VGR to set the remote to control the VCR. B. Press TV,VCR to see the picture from the VCR. The VGR indicator lights in the display panel. C.
Controlling a TV The VCR's remote is preprogrammed to control tile basic tUHCtIonb old compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV. The remote can also be set up to control other manufacturer's brands. To program the remote, use the remote buttons that correspond to your brand. Program the remote for a TV 1. Turn on the TV. 2. Point the VCR remote at the TV. 3. Hold the TV button and press two number buttons for your brand.
VCR Function Buttons Component Buttons Press one of the buttons f POWER VCR TV that component. TV VCR Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV and sets the remote to control the TV. Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCR and sets remote to control the VCR. Used with POWER button to turn on another brand of TV, other than RCA, when the remote is programmed to control that TV. See page 11.
Buttons VCR Function Buttons (continued) SLOW Used for Mo_ nlotlol_ playb,lck. RECORD Starts VCR recording. Used for express See page 22. recording (XPR). REW (Rewind) Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture in reverse motion during playback. TRACKING Up and Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play or pause. SPEED (Tape Speed) Selects a recording speed (SP or SLP). Reduces picture "jitter" stop-action playback.
Operating To Play Instructions a Tape 1. Turn oll tile TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or rlV'Svideo input to see the picture from the VCR. 2. Insert a tape in the VCR. VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in indicator n 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. Safety Tab 3. 4. 5.
Using Auto the Play Playback Features Feature This feature lets you tell the VCR whether you want it to automatically that is inserted with the safety tab removed. 1. Press MENU on the remote the TV screen. 2. Press 4 to display start playing a tape to see the VGR MAIN MENU on the PREFERENCES for Stop • Select ON to have a tape with its safety tab removed start playing automatically. • Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically.
Using Frame the Playback Features Advance Frame advance lets you view one stop-action frame after another. advance works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed. Frame 1. Press PAUSE to stop the action. DAUS appears in the VCR's display panel. 2. Press F.ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene. 3. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote or PLAY.PAUSE on the VCR to resume normal playback. Slow Motion You can view the picture in slow motion during play or play pause.
Using the DISPLAY Button Playback 1. Press VCR, time, VCR Features 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 $EARGH once during approximately 60 seconds. 2. Press SEARCH twice during approximately 120 seconds. SRGH+ appears Index playback playback to advance the tape to advance the tape in the VCR's display panel. 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. 9. Press DISPLAY twice to display counter on the TV screen. only the time ZERO 3. Locate the point on the tape that you want to return to quickly. 4.
Types of Recordings Your VCR provides different types of recording. These type> ,t_c explained in tile tollowing sections: Basic Recording - Operating Instructions Express (XPR) Recording Recording While You're Away Timer Recording Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Using Recording the Recording 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 - Operating Instructions a Recording Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing input channel. 1. channel, either 3, 4, or TV's video Insert a tape with safety tab in place. The cassette-in display panel. indicator r_ 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 "I'VoVCR to turn it on. 8. Select recording remote. 4.
Express Recording (XPR) Express recording lets you record up to four hours without turn off automatically at the end of the recording. _. ST_.EJ_C_ feature, 0:3EJ C_L II Operating using tile timer program II .............................. II I1 Display showing 30 minutes remaining for express recording. 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 VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 1 to display TIMER RECORDINGS 3. Press 1 to display Create menu. a New Program menu.
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 I to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. / VCR 3. Press 2 for Review Existing Progs. feature. 4. Press MENU to display the next program. 5. Press CLEAR when the program you want to erase appears on the screen. information for 1 Timer 1 2 TIMER Create Review Recording From the VCR's Line | _.
Using Operating Two VCRs Instructions for Copying (Refer to hookup on page and Editing Tapes 6.) Use this VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. 1. Turn on the TV and VCRs. 2. Tune TV to the VCR viewing 3. Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others. channel, either 3, 4, or TV's video input.
Location Front of Controls Panel Tape Compartment 1 nL_b II _,r_. ¸ h_,.J_J_,_ FW_ II IJTII Remote Sensor CHANNEL or TRACKING Up or Down RECORD Selects next higher or lower channel the VCR's channel memory. Start the VCR recording. Adjusts tracking during playback pause. in FWD (Fast Forward) Fast forwards stopped. the tape when the VCR is Searches the picture forward playback. PLAY'PAUSE Turns the VCR on or off. 26 Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control.
Location Back of Controls Panel VIDEO r-_ I| AUDIO _,,,_j)_) AN] iN t'_--,' o "_--J J OOUTC: GH3 GH4 Switch VIDEO and AUDIO 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 or channel number 0,0 to select VID1 in the VCR's display panel. ANT.
Display Panel (._i_.,,.se t t t'- m lndicatol / VCH indicator --TIMEH I i ll_dit,ltt)l 20, -:, h REC Indicator Time, Time Counter, Channel Number (or Line Indicator), and Status Indicators Tape Speed Indicator Cassette-in Indicator SRCH+ SRCHSTOP T.REC (n) Lights when a tape is in the VCR. Flashes while tape is ejecting. Channel Number, Line Indicator (VID1), Time, Time Counter, or Status Indicator The current time, time counter, channel number, line indicator (VIOl) appears here.
Specifications Format: Vllb Record/Play back Video: 4-t tead System: Audio: Mono record/playback Video Signal System: E1A standard: Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF antenna terminal Tuner: USA: Canada: systenl NTSC color 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 mm) 15.
Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a tew basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter. Trouble Here°s • Plug VCR into an operating • Check connections. No power VCR does not respond Remote what no longer to remote controls a compatible to try: outlet. • Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote to reset it.
Trouble Checks Here's Trouble what to try: Streaks in picture during normal playback • Some snow/streaks are normal or stop-action playback. 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 during search, frame advance, slow-motion, rewound.
Limited What Warranty your warranty covers: • For how long after Any defect in material your tn _xorkm,mship. purchase: • Ninety days for labor charges. • One year for parts. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first Jcntal 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 7 from Memory .................... ADDIREMOVE CHANNEL Menu ...... 9 Advance, Frame ................... 16 ANT. (Antenna) IN Connector .... 3-6,27 Antenna Connections .............. 2,3 Audio and Video Jacks ....... 3-6,24,27 Auto Channel Search Feature ......... 8 Auto Play Feature ............... Auto TV/VCR Feature ............. 12,15 10 Automatic Tracking ................ Back Panel ........................ 16 27 Basic Recording ........
For 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.
