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Table of Contents Important Picture Information Search 22 Warnings Cautions i i Slow Motion 22 DISPLAY Button 23 Note to Cable TV Installer i Time Counter 23 i Index Search 24 Zero Search 24 Product Registration Hooking Up the Choosing VCR Commercial a Hookup 2 Antenna or Cable System Without Cable Box a 3 Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Connecting Setting Only __ 5 6-7 Tapes_ 8 VCR Automatic Tracking 25 Tracking 25 a Program Recordings 26 Recording
Choosing a Hookup I he 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 TV with audio and video jacks using a signal splitter. This connection may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation. Answer the questions 1.
Antenna or Cable System W'[Ithout a Cable Box A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a basic connection requires fewer accessories. 1. which From Antenna or Cable 300/75 Ohm Adapter Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. Back of VCR .................. Tune the TV to this channel and use the TVoVCR button to watch the VCR. •.,- • '_ ""'" VHF/UHF • • -'_ • AUDIO1 VIDEO1 OUT TO TV 2. Connect as shown. This connection may require accessories not provided. additional !......
Cable System AI Basic W_Ah Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels hookup. Use this hookup for a basic comlection requires fewer accessories. which I 1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. Tune the TV to this channel and use the TV, VGR button to watch the VCR. From Cable l _][ Back of VCR Cable Box RFooaxia, _...........4....................... !..................................................................................... Cable ...............................
Cable System Wdh Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only (such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.) AI Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a basic connection which requires fewer accessories. 1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. Tune the TV to this channel and use the TVoVCR button to watch the VCR. I From Cable Back of VCR Cable Box ................ I......... E RFCoaxial Cablo L........... i i Connect as shown. 2. _ i .............................................
RCA I)SS A. Basic Satellite hookup. Use this hookup audio/video if your satellite TV does not have Cable, From Cable From Satellite Box or Antenna Dish jacks. Set the CH3 CH4 1o Receiver receiver switch on back to either channel of I Back of Satellite Receiver J_ 3 or 4. You will tune the VCR to this channel or its line input (L1) to record from the receiver. To watch the satellite receiver, turn off the VCR.
RCA I)SS B. Satellite Advanced basic hookup with receiver. Use this hookup jacks and your if your receiver AUDIONiDEO From From Cable, Cable Box or Antenna Satellite Dish _ _ TV has audio/video has one set of Back of Satellite Receiver jacks. 1. Set the CH3 receiver Receiver CH4 switch to either on back of channel 3 or 4. You will tune the VCR to this channel to record from the satellite receiver.
Connecting Option Two VCRs for Copying Tapes D A hookup. Use this hookup for a basic connection requires fewer accessories. which 1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through and then modify with this connection. Playback From Antenna, Cable or Cable Box __............ . IN 5 • I Tune the recording VCR to this channel to receive the signal from the playback VCR. FROM _ VHF/UHF ANT. I Set the 3CH.4 switch on the playback VCR to either channel 3 or 4. 2. VCR ....
Startup 1. Check accessories with Contact VCR. your dealer if any items arc missing. * _+ OOLJ - 0_÷ -0 _÷ 4 "AAA" -0 -0 Batteries ®®® ®®@ o-o4_ Remote (Stock No. 231546) 2. Insert 3. Turn batteries on the RF Coaxial Cable (Stock No. 221346) 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.
Startup 4. Turn on the VCR. AI Press VCR1 on the remote. CABLE The SETUP screen appears the first time the VCR is turned on after connecting it. It is a step-by-step procedure to set up the VCR for Cable Box Setup, Auto Channel Search, and Auto Clock Set using Coordinated Universal Time information transmitted by some broadcast stations. If you choose to set up the VCR options individually, go to "Set up your VCR" section.
Startup Auto Clock The AUTO feature Set CLOCK SET feature on, the VCR is set to ON at the factory. automatically updates Coordinated Universal Time information broadcast stations. The TIME ZONE and menu will items must be set for your not be set or adjusted area. the clock transmitted DAYLIGHT With using With the by some SAVINGS this feature VCR MAIN MENU VCR PLUS+ TIMER RECORDINGS TIME this TIME TIME off, the clock automatically.
Startup Set the Clock If the AUTO CLOCK SET was unsuccessful, set the clock through the menu option. Also, if you choose to set the clock, the AUTO CLOCK SET feature is automatically turned off. A. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU VCR PLUS+ TIMER RECORDINGS TIME I 2 3 TIME B. Press 3 to display the TIME menu. I C. Press 1 to display D. Use the number SET TIME AND DATE the SET TIME AND DATE.
Startup 6. Add or remove channels from the VCR's memory. You may want to add or remove channels if some of the channels not active, have weak signals, or you do not want to watch them. are We recommend channels be placed in memory using the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH feature before adding or removing channels. VCR MAIN MENU VCR PLUS+ TIMER RECORDINGS TIME CHANNELS I 2 3 4 CHANNELS A. Press MENU on the remote to display B. Press 4 to display CHANNELS C.
Startup 9. Set the display panel brightness. This VCR lets you change the brightness display panel. level of the fluorescent A. Press MENU on remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU. B. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES VCR I 2 3 4 MAIN MENU VCR PLUS+ TIMER RECORDINGS TIME CHANNELS PREFERENCES menu. PREFERENCES C. Press 3 to select a FRONT PANEL mode. • Select AUTO to keep the display panel bright when VCR is on and dim when it is off.
Remote Control Pressing this lights the remote buttons. The buttons remain lit as long as a button is pressed within approximately eight seconds of another. The light times out if no buttons are pressed which conserves the life of the batteries. If the light times out, simply press the Light 0 button to turn it on again. Component Buttons Press one of the buttons VCR Used with PWR (Power) button to AUX on turn (Auxiliary) a compatible RCA audio component as described on page 20. SAT'CABLE VCR.
Remote VCR Control Function Buttons (continued) PAUSE REC (Record) Pauses action for viewing playback. during Used for express Pauses recording to prevent of unwanted scenes. SPEED (Tape Speed) Selects a recording speed (SP or SLP). Starts the VCR recording. recording. recording STOP REW (Rewind) Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. PLAY Plays a tape. PWR (Power) Turns off the VCR when the remote is set to control the VCR. Turns off other components programmed.
Controlling a VCR The VCR's remote controls compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCRs with the VCR1 and VCR2.DVD buttons. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to VGR1 without being programmed. If you own two compatible VCRs, test them to see if VCR1 turns on both VCRs. If it does, then you may want to program this VCR to respond to the VGR2.DVD button on the remote. Program the VCR for Remote Control Set the REMOTE CONTROL feature of the VCR to the VCR1 or VCR2°DVD position.
Controlling a TV The VCR's remote is preprogrammed to control tile basic functions TV. Also, you can set up the remote to control other manufacturer's the remote code numbers that correspond to your brand. Program the Remote of a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE brands. To program the remote, enter for a TV 1. Turn on the TV. 2. Point the VCR remote 3. Hold the TV button your brand. 4. Release the buttons. 5. Press PWR or CHANNEL up or down• channels, setup is complete. 6.
Controlling a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver The SAT.CABLE button on the VCR's remote is preprogrammed to control a compatible RCA cable box or satellite receiver. If your cable box or satellite receiver is another manufacturer's brand and has its own remote, you will probably be able to program the VCR's remote to control the it. To program the VCR's remote, enter the code that corresponds to your brand. Program the Remote for a Cable Box 1. Turn on the cable 2. Point the VCR remote 3.
Controlling an Auxil iary RCA Component The remote that came packed with your VCR is also capable of controlling one compatible RCA auxiliary component, such as an AM/FM radio, CD player, tape players, phonograph, satellite receiver, or DVD. The remote must be programmed for the specific component it is to control. To program the remote, use the code that corresponds to your component. Program the Remote for an Auxiliary Component 1. Turn on the component. 2. Point the VCR remote at the component.
Playback To play a tape I urn _,n die IV (|lid tune it to channel picture from the VCR. 2. 3, 4, or the TV's video input to see the Insert a tape in the VCR. The VCR automatically turns on. The VCR indicator lights. The tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the AUTO PLAY feature is turned on. 3. Press PLAY on the remote or the VCR, if necessary. 4. Press TRACKING up or down on the remote or the VCR to remove from the picture if necessary.
Using AUTO the PLAY Playback Features Feature This feature allows the VCR to automatically the safety tab removed. start playing when you insert a tape with 1. Press MENU on the remote MENU. to display the VCR MAIN 2. Press 5 to display 3. Press 2 to select AUTO PLAY: ON or OFF. the PREFERENCES VCR MAIN MENU VCR PLUS+ TIMER RECORDINGS TIME CHANNELS PREFERENCES I 2 3 4 menu. • Select ON if you want to have a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically.
Using the DISPLAY Button Playback Features The DISPLAY button shows the status of the VCR channel number, station name (if broadcast), time counter, date, time and tape speed on the TV screen. The time and date must be set before they can be displayed. 1. Press DISPLAY. If you do not press DISPLAY again, this display times out. 2. Press DISPLAY again to display only the time counter on the TV screen. 3. Press DISPLAY again to return to TV viewing.
Using Index the Playback Features 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. Your VCR has two index playback features. To locate the program you want to play, select a specific index number or search by scanning. Some index marks may be missed by the VCR. INDEX • A mark too close to the current location • The mark at the beginning minutes or less.
Using Pause the for Stop Playback Features Action This feature stops the tape in action and lets you examine the details action works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed• playback of the scene. Stop 1. Press PAUSE during to stop the action. 2. Press TRACKING up or down picture or reduce any jittering 3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback. to move the lines out of the of the picture. The VCR automatically switches from stop-action playback to stop after a few minutes.
Recordings Your VCR provides Recording different rcc(_rding _)ptions. I hesc options are explained in this section of the manual. Speeds Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP or SLP). The speed you select appears on the TV screen. Tapes recorded in LP can be played in this VCR. SP (Standard Play) prerecorded, rental on the tape. Special picture search work gives the best quality recording. That is why most tapes are recorded in SP.
Express Recording Express recording lets you record up to four hours without turns off automatically at the end of the recording. using the timer program feature. The VCR I 1 J Display showing 30 minutes remainingfor recording. 1. Turn on the VCR. 2. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 3. Select the channel 4. Use SPEED 5. Press REC on the remote or RECORD 6. Press RECORD or REC repeatedly until the amount the program is displayed on the TV screen. RECORD you want to record.
Recording VCR Plus+ Requiring While Setup You're for Antenna a Cable Away (VCR Plus+* or Unscrambled Cable System Recording) (Not Box A VCR Plus+ charmel number is assigned for each broadcast or cable channel. numbers are listed in most publications that list PlusCode* numbers. 1. These Prepare the worksheet for the VCR Plus+ channels that are different from the channels you receive them on. Refer to the chart below for standardized VCR Plus+ channel numbers.
VCR Plus+TM Channel Use this worksheet Worksheet to create a list from which you can set up your VCR Plus+ channel Broadcast Station or Cable TV Name (Such as ABC, NBC, CBS, etc.) list. VCR Plus+ Channel Number* (See Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Chart) Channel Number You Receive This Station On** Check your your local local listing or cableforlisting the channel channel numbers numbers assigned to enter in column. I • ** Check VCR for Plus+ to this network stations.
Recording While You're Away (VCR Plus+ The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different period. Before using VCR Plus+ to record a program, make sure that: Recording) programs within a one year • The clock is set correctly. • A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the program(s). • The remote is set to control the VCR -- using VCR1 (or VCR2,DVD). • The VCR is set up for VCR Plus+ programming.
Recording Tile timer program different programs While You're Away (Timer Recording) and VCR Plus+ features let you program the VCR to record up to eight within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that: • The clock is set correctly. • A tape with its safety tab in place has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs. • The remote is set to control the VCR -- using VCR1 (or VCR2°DVD). Setting a Timer Recording 1. Press MENU on the remote to display 2.
Recording Checking or While Clearing You're VCR Plus+ Away or Timer (Timer Recording) Recordings 1. Press MENU on the remote to display MENU. 2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS VCR MAIN MENU VCR PLUS+ TIMER RECORDINGS I 2 the VCR MAIN TIMER I 2 3. 4. Press 2 to display the REVIEW EXISTING PROGS menu. Each entered program is displayed for a few seconds in sequence. Press MENU for next program program.
Using Two Operating VCRs Instructions Use one VCR as the playback for Copying (Refer to hookup and on page VCR and the other as the recording 8.) VCR. Turn on the TV and VCRs. 2. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing 3. If you connected your VCR using Option A (page 8), tune the recording channel 3 or 4 - the one selected on the back of the playback VCR. channel, either 3, 4, or the TV's video input.
Location Front of Controls Panel ti I POWE R STOP,EJECT TV.VGR Tape Compartment (ED ...... CHANNEL _J Remote Sensor CHANNEL or TRACKING up or down RECORD Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. Starts the VCR recording. Used for express recording. Adjusts tracking during playback. Remote Sensor FWD (Fast-Forward) Receives signals from the remote control. Fast-forwards Aim the remote at this sensor with no objects between them. the tape when the VCR is stopped.
Location Display of Controls Panel VCR Indicator Power Indicator -- Timer Indicator VCR Current Time, Channel Number, or Line Indicator (L),or Status Power Indicator TIMER Indicator Lights when the VCR is turned on. Flashes during a recording Shows VCR is set for timer recording turned off. Time, Channel Flashes when the timer recording no cassette in the VCR. Number, or Line Input (L) The current time is displayed. Only the AM indicator appears; when the time is PM, no indicator appears.
Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking d te_, basic things. take your VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter. Trouble Here's No power ...........
Trouble Checks Trouble Here's what to try: Will not record • Safety tab removed from cassette. • Make sure the line indicator (L) is turned off in VCR's display panel for normal recording from the VCR's tuner. Press INPUT on the remote to turn the line input off. • Check the ProTect Plus TM feature. Rewind does not operate • Tape already rewound. • • • • • • • • Wrong VCR plus+ code entered. Cable box was not turned on at time recording was to begin.
Specifications Format: VHS Record/Playback Video: 4-Head System: Audio: Monorecordiplayback Video Signal System: EIA standard: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF antenna terminal Tuner: USA: AutoProgramming Power Requirement: 120V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: 18 watts Dimensions: 3.5 inches high (89 mm) 15 inches wide (380 mm) 11.2 inches deep (285 mm) Weight: 8.2 pounds (3.
Limited What Warranty your warranty covers: • For how long Any defect in material after your o_ workmanship. purchase: • Ninety days forlabor • One year for parts. charges. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the customer, whichever comes first. What we will do: Pay any Authorized VCR.
Index and Button> ...................................................... 15,10,22 3CH.4 Switch .......................................................3-8,9,13,34 Accessories, Included .........................................................9 Add or Remove Channels from Memory .........................................................................13 ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu ...................................13 ALERT SOUND Feature ..................................................14 Antenna Connections ...
Index 2U TIMER Indicator Cable Box ................................................................... 19 DVD Player ................................................................ Laserdisc Player ........................................................ Satellite Receiver ....................................................... 17 17 19 Timer Recording Checking and Clearing ............................................. Front VCR Line Input ............................................... Recording ...
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