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First Things Setting First Up the .............................................. 3 VCR ......................................... 7 Using The Menu To Set Up Features ................... 8 Language Selection ........................................ 8 Digital Satellite Receiver Setup ..................... 9 Cable Box Setup ........................................... 10 VCR Channels List ......................................... 13 To Auto Channel Search ........................
Program the Remote .................................... 37 About Programming the Remote ..................... 38 Programming the Remote to Control a TV ...... 38 Operating the TV ......................................... 38 Other Features ............................................... 41 Commercial Advance ......................................... Marking ........................................................ Playback ........................................................ Display .............
WELCOME TO YOUR NEW VCR... To help you get started using your VCR with as little reading as possible, we've put all the basic information needed in the first three sections. To help you along, there's even an initial !1 FIRSTTHINGS FIRST V set-up feature the first time you turn on your VDR which walks you through several set-up steps at once.
STEP 1: WHAT'S The following IN THE BOX? items come packed in the box: • VCR • Remote control • RF coaxial cable STEP 2: INSTALL BA'I-FERI ES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL Follow these stepswhenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR remote. 1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment. 2. Place the batteries into the remote's back panel. Match the positive (+) and negative (-) ends of each battery to the diagram inside the battery compartment. 3. Replace the cover.
STEP 5: TUNE THE "IV 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 ANT. IN and RF OUT connectors with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH. 4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4-your TV. the channel you want to use on If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks with audio/video cables, select the TV's video input with the remote control's INPUT button to see the signal.
• Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you connected your VCR using the ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks. • Check your connections. If you chose to set up your VCR options the next section. individually, then go to STEP 8: ACCESS THE MENUS The MENU and number buttons let you access, select, and change your VCR's preferences. For example, to select a different preferred on-screen language than the one you selected during the initial set up, do the following: 1.
ADDITIONAL SET-UP FEATURES Below is a list of set-up features set up before using yourVCR • Select a Language • Set LIp for a Digital • Set Up for a Cable Box • Set Up aVCR Channel List (Auto Channel Search) • Auto Clock Set Feature SetTime • that you need to ¥ for the first time.
USING THE MENU TO SET UP FEATURES You can set up your VCR's features by using the remote control's buttons to enter your choices from on-screen instructions. Each menu item is explained You can set up features individually in this section. by using the menu system. Each feature that appears in the initial set up is explained in this section as well as a few others you may want to set up before you begin using your VCR. LANGUAGE 1.
DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER SETUP With this setup, the VCR turns on an RCA, PROSCAN, or GE satellite receiver and tunes it to the desired channel at the start time of a timer recording. For other brands, the VCR tunes the receiver to the desired channel only if the receiver is turned on. Position the satellite receiver above the VCR as shown in the Connections section. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 2.
SAT The VCR SETUP will now receive all signals from the SAT receiver on channel 03. Press 5. MENU to Press MENU and enter the code for your Digital Satellite Receiver from the Satellite Receiver Code List. SAT Enter EAT list Manual Press 6. continue the receiver in SETUP cocle your MENU for from your the User's _o cancel Turn on your satellite receiver and tune it to channel 100 and then press MENU. Follow the on-screen directions.
VCR MAIN MENU 1VCR Plus* 2 Timer Recordings 3 Ti_ 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language 0 Exit 2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu, CHANNELS 3. 1 AUtO Channel 2 Add/Remove 3 4 Signal Type: VCR Plus+ Channel 5 Cable 6 SAT 0 Exit BOX CABLE List Setup Setup Press 5 to display the CABLE BOX SETUP menu. Then select one of the three choices. CABLE Do you bOX to I ALL BOX SETUP use your receive channels ChsnneIs? or csble ALL only SOME channels 20n)y 3 Cancel 4.
CABLE BOX SETUP Can yo_ operated control? 1 Yes 2 NO CBbte with Cable Box Codes box be a remo_e 22,46 07,08 Cablestar ................................ 07, 08 Eagle ............................................ 08 Eastern International ................. 02 if your cable box is remote-control{able, to channel 2. Press MENU to continue. 6, ABC ........................................ Anv|sion .................................. turn it on and tune it General Instrument. 04, 05, IS, 23, .........
VCR CHANNELS LIST if you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not necessary. Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory, but you may want to add or delete some channels depending whether TO AUTO 1. on they are active. CHANNEL SEARCH Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 MAIN MENU VCR Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Setup Preferences Language Exit r Detect Automatically 2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
AUTO CHANNEL NOW Press scanning any key SEARCH channel tO 14 cancel The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this takes about one to two minutes. When the scanis complete, the VCR tunes to the lowest channel number. At this point, pressingCHAN up or down on the remote control or VCR should only select the active channels. TO CHANGE THE SIGNAL TYPE 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. 3.
TIME AND DATE The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date: the Auto Clock Feature or manually. The Auto Clock Feature enables the VCR to update the clock each time the VCR is turned off. The Auto Clock is advantageous because it updates the time for you automatically. Before you set the time and date, set the Auto DST (DaylightSaving Time) feature to ON or OFF for your area. AUTO CLOCK SET FEATURE The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory.
SET What is 1 Central Eastern 2 TIME 3 4 Mountain Pacific 5 6 Alaska Hawaii 7>Automatic Press MENU 4. ZONE your Time to Zone? continue Select your time zone, then press MENU to continue. If you chose Automatic for your time zone, the VCR sets the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds. If the time is not correct, select another time zone or manually set the time and date through the menu system. SET DAYLIGHT-SAVING 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
SE'n'ING THE TIME AND DATE MANUALLY If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the clock through 71ME menu. The Auto Clock Set feature is set to OFF automatically 1, when you set the clock this way. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR 2. the ItJ_lN MENU 1 VCR 2 3 4 Timer Recordings Time Channels Plus+ 5 6 Setup Preferences 7 O Language Exit Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
VCR Plus +® SYSTEM CHAN N ELS Using the VCR Plus+ system can make programming timer Two-Digit recordings for cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put in a little time right now to set up a channel list. A worksheet and abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the United States and Canada are provided. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAiN 2.
VC R PLUS+ SYSTEM Broadcast or Cable-TV Station Name WO RKS H EET VCR Plus+ System Channel Number.* HBO 33 ESPN 34 Channel Number You Receive the Station On* Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers Cable System for TV (Canadian List) 67 Allarcom Pay Television/ Superchannel 44 Arts 72 Cable News NetworkHeadline News 61 Cable 70 Canadian Network 56 Canal 69 Cathay International Television Inc.
ADDITIONAL SET-UP FEATURES PREFERENCES MENU IN THE The features in this section are all accessedthrough the PREFERENCES menu. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 2. MAIN MENU VCR Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Setup PreFerences Language Exit Press 6 to display the PREFERENCESmenu.
The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote's VCR2, VCR2-LD, or VCR2oDVD button. changed to VCR2, the remote longer control it. To change the setting If the PREFERENCES setting is back to VCR1, so the remote which came with your VCR can control the unit, use the compatible remote to display the PREFERENCES menu, press 1, and then VCR on this VCR's remote. AUTO PLAY This feature allows the VCR to automatically star playing a tape when inserting a tape with the safety tab removed.
FRONT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (VCR DISPLAY) VCR You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel on the front of the VCR. In the PREFERENCESmenu, press 4 to switch between the options. 1VCR AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims the display when the VCR is off. • BRIGHT keeps the display bright when the VCR is on or off. • DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level at all times.
LEARN THE BASICS TO GET YOU STARTED ¥ These VCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying your VCR. Learning the remote control recording functions, playing a program a recorded should tape, and do just that. This section shows you the basics of using your VCR. It discusses things like using the remote control, playing a tape, and recording programs. ¥ J3 WRBAS,CS ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ • VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show.
REMOTE Bu'n'ONS The remote control is capable of controlling your VCR and many brands of televisions. If you have an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN IV, you may be able to control remote. COMPONENT it without having to program the BUTTONS ON,OFF Turnsoff VCR when remote isset to control the VCR. Also turns some compatible components on and off. IV Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or PROSCAN TV and sets the remote to control the TV. Also used with the ON.
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 - - appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers. PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. Press PAUSE again to return to playback or recording. PLAY Plays a tape. RECORD Starts VCR recording. Also used for Express recording. REVERSE Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches backward through a tape during playback.
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 -- appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers. ON.OFF Turns a compatible VOL Up and Down TV off and on. Raises and lowers sound of TV. PLAYI NG A TAPE 1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV's video input-see 2. page 69 for more about the video input channel). Insert a tape in the VCR.
TAPE EJECT Press STOP-EJECT on the VCR (STOP on remote for a few seconds) when it is stopped to eject the tape. A tape can be ejected when the VCR is off. even RECORDING If you want to record something use basic recording. "Recording" that you're watching, For more detailed section starting information, you can refer to the on the next page. 1. Set the tape speed by pressing TAPE SPEED on the VCR (SPEED on the remote). 2. Press the RECORD button 3. Press STOP to stop recording.
SEVERAL RECORDING OPTIONS Now that you've gone through the basic steps necessary to operate yourVCR, it's time to explain the different advanced recording features available zto suit your needs.
RECORDI NG FEATURES There are four ways to record programs: Recordingprogram pressing one button a (see VCR Basics section) Express Recordingbeing watched, a designated Timer to start recording a program already stopping recording after period of time Recording- recording starts recording and automatically automatically at a predetermined starts and stops a time Timer Recording with VCP. Plus+ System- programming the VCR byjust entering a PlusCode®programming number found in TV guides.
TIMER RECORDING You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs. 1, PressMENU to display the VCRMAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Pre?erences 7 Language 0 Exit 2. Press 2 to display TIMER 1 2 3 the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. RECORDINGS Create a N_ Review Existing Use VCR Plus+ Program Progs, Code 0 Exit 3. SeLect1 to Create a New Program, Timer Recording How often program 4. this The Clock must be set correctly.
6. Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then pressMENU to save. Program Channel Start 1 (One Time Date Tape Speed Press Press TIMER 104 08:00 Time End Start Time) Program Cable PM Remember to recordable turn the tape VCe off and before start time.
2. Press 1 to display the VCR Plus+ system menu. VCR Enter PlusCode (from Press 3. PLUS+ TV MENU Number listing) to cancel Enter the VCR PlusCodeprogramming number shown in your local television guide. VCR PLUS+ Enter PlusCode Number (from TV listing) 12876 Press Press CLEAR to correct MENU when done "Screenshown b just an example) 4. Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode system number.
7. Press MENU to save the program. Program 1 has been saved Remember to ineert a reoordable tep_ and turn the VCR off before the program start time. Remember to leave your cable box on and tuned to the desired channel STOPPING A TIMER RECORDING To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an express recording): • Press and hold the STOP button for a few seconds. REVIEWING AND CLEARING PROGRAMS To review programs that you have already set up: 1.
USING TWO VCRS FOR COPYING EDITING AND TAPES Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. 1. Connect the VCRs using the diagram at the right. 2. Turn on both VCRs and TV. 3. Tune the "IV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV's video input). (See page 69 for more information.) 4. If you are using coaxial cables for the connection, tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4_the one selected on the playback VCR. If you are using audioMdeo the recording VCR.
CONTROL The remote television. YOUR TELEVISION can be programmed to control a ¥ It is programmed to control an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN TV. Other manufacturer's brands need to be programmed.
ABOUT PROG RAMMI NG TH E REMOTE The remote can be programmed to control other brands of remote controllable TVs. It is already programmed most RCA,GE, and PROSCAN televisions. PROGRAMMING CONTROL to operate THE REMOTE TO A TV If the TV does not turn on when you press the "IV button, the remote needs to be programmed. Follow these steps to program the remote to control your particular TV: 1. 2. Turn on the"iV. Find your TV brand and code number(s) on the code list on the next page. 3.
TVCodes Akai .................................. AOC ............................. 03 NAD .................................. 07 06,12 NEC ................................... 06 Candle .............................. 06 Panasonic ............... 04,08,11 Citizen .............................. 06 Philco ...................... Colortyme ........................ 06 Philips ................ 03,04,06,12 Concerto ........................... 06 Pioneer .............................
FEATURES TO ENHANCE VCR OPERATION • Commercial ¥ ,1_ Advance" Movie I_, Advance" • Picture Search Options ¥ Tracking • Pro-Tect Plus" Locking • Time Counter • On-Screen V Displays V V OTHER FEATURES V V *COMMERCIAL 1,1_ADVANCE is a registered trademark of SRT,Inc. **MOVIE I_. ADVANCE is a registered trademark of Aurthur D. Uttle Enterprises, Inc.
COMMERCIAL ,, ADVANCE ® COMMERCIAL l,l_ ADVANCE is patented and marks most commercials technology that detects on your tape for any recording that is more than 15 minutes long. After recording, the VCR rewinds the tape to the beginning of the recording and determines where the commercials are located. It then marks the beginning and end of the detected commercial segments, and when finished, returns the tape to the end of the recording. It does not erase commercials from the tape.
PREFERENCES 1 2 Remote ControL: Auto PLay: VCR1 ON 3 A EnergySaver: Front PaneL: 2:00 AUTO 5 6 Tape Speed: Commercial i 0 3. SLP Advance Exit Press 6 to display the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu. COHNERCIAL ADVANCE 1 2 Marking: Playback: ON MANUAL 3 Display: Blue 0 Exit Now you can select one of the COMMERCIAL,,ADVANCE features. COMMERCIAL l_Ip ADVANCE Marking Press 1 to turn commercial Marking: ON or OFF.
COMM ERCIAL,, ADVANCE Playback Press 2 to switch between Playback: AUTO and MANUAL. • Select AUTO to have the VCR automaticaUy advance through the blocks of marked commercials. It works with most 30, 45, and 60-second commercials. A commercial group starting with the first two minutes or last two minutes of a recording will not automatically be skipped.
MOVI E ADVANCE ® MOVIE H, ADVANCE helps you locate certain parts of prerecorded movies (rented or purchased). This feature two ways: 1) you can go to the beginning works of the movie, or, 2) you can skip from one preview to the next. MOVIE !_P,ADVANCE works only on cassettes recorded in the SP speed with the safety tab removed. 1. To select MOVIE !_!_ADVANCE, insert a tape with the safety tab removed and press SEARCH.
• Press1 to Go To Movie. The following screenappears with a blue background. MOVIE ADVANCE What type Of tape is this? 1 Purchased/Rented 2 3 Home Other Movie Recording Press CLEAR cancel to When the movie is found, the following NOVIE The movie Press PLAY Press STOP screen is displayed: ADVANCE is ready, to start. to cancel Thb displaywill time out after a few minutesand the VER_fl enter the 5top mode. • Press 2 to Go To Preview.
PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONS The most basic way to search during playback is using the FORWARD or REVERSE buttons on the remote. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. FORWARD AND REVERSE SEARCH You can search a tape during playback. Sound is turned off during picture search. Search works well for tapes recorded at either the SP or SLP speed. 1. Press FORWARD to search forward or REVERSE to search in reverse. 2.
u INDEX SEARCH The VCR has a "VHS Index Search System" that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you start a recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks or by scanning. The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape. To Search: INDEX 1. Press STOR 2. Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH on-screen display.
3. Press number buttons to enter the hour and/or minute of GO-TO the counter reading you want the VCR to "go to." Press Current CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry. 4, Press FORWARD to search ahead or REVERSEto search SEARCH tape counter 2:17:2S is Press REV or FWO to go to O:O0:O0 behind. 5. Press STOP to end Go-To searching. Press SEARCH to exit. TRACKING Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes interference like streaks or "snow" from the picture.
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 resetsto 0:00:00 whenever the tape is ejected from the VCR. For example, if you record a 30-minute program at the beginning 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.
THINGS TO KNOW CONNECTING BEFORE COMPONENTS Protect Your Components • from Power 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 Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Interference • V Hum or ¥ ¥ 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 Coaxial Cables (F-type) The RFjacks provide good picture and mono sound quality, and must be used if audio/video connectionsare not available for your 13/. These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections. The RFjacks on the VCR are labeled ANT. IN and RF OUT. The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR's RF OUT jack and your TV's antenna Audio/Video input.
CHOOSING A VCR CONNECTION There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable service, and if you have a cable box, and whether some of the channels are scrambled, and maybe you have a satellite receiver along with cable (but no cable box), or a satellite receiver and no cable or...well, you get the picture. Five connections are described in this section and one of them should provide you with a VCR connection that works.
TV WITH RF JACK ONLY P0s_0. Rlm0_l_e c_e B_ This connection assumes: VCR • 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).
TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS P0s_fl P_ Ca_e8_ This connection assumes: VCR • You are connecting an antenna, • Your television has audio/video This connection cable, or cable box system. jacks. provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching using a cable box for all channels).
TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO TO UNSCRAMBLE JACKS AND CABLE BOX PAY CHANNELS ONLY VCR This connection assumes: • You are using a cable box only to unscramble channels. • Your TV has audio/video This connection premium input jacks. VCRS _GNAL provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR. • Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through the cable box while watching an unscrambled channel.
TV WITH RF JACK AND DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER Sa_._eRecek_ This connection assumes: • VCR You have a basic Digital Satellite Receiver and your TV does not have audio/video input jacks. VCR'S SIGNAL This connection provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR, recording from a digital satellite receiver, and recording one off-air or cable channel while watching another.
TV WITH SATELLITE AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS AND DIGITAL P_n RECEIVER ,n**'"" This connection assumes: • You have an advanced Digital Satellite Receiver and your'iV has audio/video input jacks. To use this connection, you must have: (3) coaxial cables, (3) audio/video cables, and (1) Y-adapter If the VCR can control your digital satellite receiver: • Position it above the VCR as shown. Make sure not to block any of the VCR's ventilation holes. To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown. 2.
This section gives you some additional information description about theVCR, including a of the unit's controls and displays. ¥ You will also find the section, Troubleshooting Tips, and a question about COMMERCIAL and answer section N, ADVANCE in this Appendix.These areas might help resolve some of those simple problems. ¥ Finally, this section of the manual also contains your warranty information.
FRONT PANEL RemoteSensor AUDIO and VIDEO INPUT 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 L2 to record from these jacks. CHANNEL TRACKING channel memory. tracking. Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. Press both together to recenter Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback.
DISPLAY PANEL Time, Channel Indicator Channel Number, Number to a channel. Line Input Indicator or Line Input Indicator The line indicator (L1 or L2), Tape Speed Indicator, or Status The channel number appears when the VCR is tuned (L1 or L2) appears when the VCR's line input is selected. Select L1 to record from the back jacks or L2 to record from the front jacks. Time The current for PM. Status time appears. Only an AM indicator appears with the time.
BACK PANEL ANT. IN _IDEO 3 CH. 4 Switch AUDIO 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 component, IN Jacks Receives signals from another like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT on the remote to select L1 to record from these jacks. AUDIO and VIDEO another component, OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to like a TV or VCR, when it is connected to these jacks.
TROUBLESHOOTI NG TIPS 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 VCRINCR2 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 isoff.
Will not record or play • Check to make sure there isa 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. PressPAUSEor PLAYto return to normal playback. • Check the ProTect PlusTM feature. Rewind does not operate • Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound.
VCR makes noise when stopped VCR is removing tape from heads, This is normal. The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode, to Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly Check to make sure the antenna connectionsare secure and correct. Check to make sure the Signal Type:CABLE/ANTENNAfeature issat correctly.
COMMERCIAL I_,ADVANCE The Marking A recording feature feature is less than 15 minutes or the commercial when: Set it to ON. is longer than one minute. can not be marked. Recording started in the middle of a commercial segment. group within the first or last two minutes of a recording. Accuracy and effectiveness commercials. A commercial commercials is set to OFF in the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT COMMERCIALI I, Will commercials be scanned through ADVANCE' only on playback of recordings? Yes. The VCR does not rewind and mark commercial segments until after recording is finished. How fast does the COMMERCIALI'I_ADVANCE VCR scan through the commercial breaks? In SLP tape speed, a 3-minute commercial break is scanned through takes about 25-35 seconds. Are commercials in approximately 8-12 seconds. In SP,it still recorded if I want to watch them? Yes.
SPECIFICATIONS Format: VHS Record/Playback System: Video: 4-head Audio: mono record/playback system Video EIA standard: Signal System: 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: AutoProgramrning Power Requirement: 120V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: 17 watts Dimensions: 3.54 inches high (90 mm) 14.
HOW TO FIND YOUR TV_ VIDEO INPUT CHANNEL TV Button You need to tune your TV to the Video Input Channel if you are using the VCR's AUDIO/VIDEO AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks to connect to the TV's INPUT jacks. You must select this "channel" before O you can see the VCR's menus, the cable or antenna reception, and the content that's on a tape. The Video Channel on TVs varies for different different • brands and RECORD STOP PAUSE models.
LI M ITED WARRANTY What your warranty • covers: Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: Ninety daysfor labor charges. • One year for parts. The warranty period for rental units beglns with the first rental or 45 daysfrom date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comesfirst. What we will do: Pay any Authorized RCAVCR ServiceCenter the labor chargesto repair your VCR.
A Channel 3/4 Switch CHANNEL buttons Accessories included Channel 4 Adding/removing 14 ANT.
INDEX SEARCH menu indicator Panel 60 INFO button O 48 Remote buttons ONeOFF button 24, 25, 50 On-screen Initial setup 5 INPUT button 24, 26, 38 Displays Overheating component 50 51 VCR function P J PAUSE button ANT.
Set up cable digital initial 10 satellite 5 language system Signal type, 9 8 8 list 13 changing 14 Skipping commercials Slow-motion search 41 47 Solving problems SP indicator 61 speed 63 27 Specifications 68 Speed SLP 22, 27, 30, 47, 61 SP 22, 27, 30, 47, 61 SPEED button 25, 30, 33 Speeds, recording Status indicators BYE 61 EJEC (Eject) FF 61 HI 61 22 61 61 R0:30 61 REC 61 61 STOP 61 STOP button 25, 26, 27, 30, 34, 4_ 49, 50 STOPoEJECT button 26, 30, 60 Tape speed indicator Tape spe
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