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First Things Setting First Up the .................................................. VCR ............................................. Using on-screen Menus to Set Up Features ......... Language Selection ......................................... Cable Box Setup ............................................... VCR Channels List .......................................... Auto channel searching ............................ Changing the signal type ..........................
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WELCOME TO YOUR NEW VCR... To help you get started using yourVCR with as little reading as possible, we've put all the basic information needed in the first three sections. To help you along, 1 FIRSTTHINGS FIRST I V there's even an initial setup feature the first time you turn on yourVCR which walks you through several setup steps at once.
STEP 1: WHAT'S IN THE BOX? The following items come packed in the box: • VCR • Remote control • RF coaxial cable • AAA Batteries STEP 2: INSTALL BATrERIES REMOTE CONTROL IN THE 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 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.
STEP 5: 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 ANT. IN and RF OUT connectors with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH. 4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4--the channel you want to use on your TV.
• Make sure the VCR indicator connected • is on in the VCR display if you your VCR using the ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks. Check your connections. If you chose to set up your VCR options individually, the next section. STEP 8: ACCESSING then go to 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 SETUP FEATURES Below is a list of setup features, some of which need to be set up before using yourVCR Whether for the first time, V or not the features are handled in the first time interactive setup, all features allow you to get the most out of yourVCR.
USING ON-SCREEN MENUS 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 in this section. You can set up features individually 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. On your remote control, the VCR MAIN MENU. 1 2 3 6 S 6 7 8 0 2.
CABLE BOX SETUP This setup applies only when all channels are received through cable box. In this case, the VCR will automatically channel used to view cable box programming. this channel for all future timer recordings. I. Your VCR will use Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 B 0 2. a enter the VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus+ Timer Recodings Time Channels Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS 3.
CABLE On BOX what the VCR from signals cable (usually box? 3, Enter Press 4. 01-13 MENU CABLE what the from does receive the On SETUP channel or Video) or INPUl to cancel BOX SETUP channel does VCR the receive cable (usually 3.
AUTO What CHANNEL are I type SEARCH of you signat using? Cable TV 2 Antenna 3>Detect 0 4. Automatically Cancel Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options: Cable TV searches for cable channels Antenna searches for local broadcast stations Detect Automatically AUTO Now CHANNEL SEARCH scanning Press any will make this decision for you channel key to 14 cancel The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this takes about one to two minutes.
ADDING OR REMOVING CHANNELS You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have weak signals or you don't want to watch them. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 4to display the CHANNELS menu. 3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use the CHAN up or down keys on the remote or number buttons to go to the channels you want to remove or add. ADD/REMOVE Channel 115 is presently Press Press 4.
SETTINGTHE TIME ZONE 1. Press the MENU button VCR Main Menu. VCR 2. I VCR 2 3 Timer Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 7 Preferences Audio 8 0 Language Exit MAIN MENU PLus+ Recodings Press 3 to display TIME menu 1 2 3 4 TIME Set Time and Date Auto Clock Set: ON Set Time Zone Set Daylight Savings Time Data was channel 20. 0 3. on the remote control to display the found on Exit Press 3 to display the SETTIME ZONE screen.
I 2 3 4 TIME get Time and Date Auto Clock Set: ON Set Time Zone Set Daylight Savings Time Data was channel 20. 0 3. found on Exit Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu. SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS Does your area observe Daylight Savings Time from April to October? I Yes, DST 2 NO 3>Automatic Press MENU is observed to continue 4. Select one of the options and then press MENU to continue.
SET Time --:-(hh:mm) Date --/--/-- Press 4. TIME MENU AND to DATE cancer Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen'directions. SET TIME Time 12:34 Date 11118199 Press CLEAR Press MENU AND DATE PM Thursday to to correct set VCR PLUS+ ® SILVER PROGRAMMING The VCR Plus+ SILVER programming automatic by setting and updating SYSTEM system makes VCR set up the clock and channel list for you.
MAPPING VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM CHANNELS Using the VCR Plus+ system can make programming timer recordings for cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System 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 Channel and Canada are provided. *See next page for Canadian list 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 1 2 3 4 S 6 7 8 0 2.
VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM Broadcast or Cable-TV Station Name WORKSHEET VCR Plus+ System Channel Number** HBO 33 ESPN 34 Channel Number You Receive the Station On* Two-Digit VCR Channel Cable Plus+ System Numbers for TV (Canadian List) *See previous page for U.S. list 67 44 Allarcom Pay Television/ Superchannel Arts & Entertainment 72 Cable News NetworkHeadline News 61 Cable 70 Canadian Network News Network Home Shopping 56 Canal 69 Cathay International Television Inc.
ADDITIONAL SETUP PREFERENCES MENU The features in this section are all accessed through PREFERENCESmenu. 1. IN THE FEATURES the Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VER 2. MAIN I VER 2 Timer 3 Time 4 Channels S 6 Setup Preferences 7 _udio 8 0 Language Exit MENU PLus+ Recodings Press 6 to display the PREFERENCESmenu.
To change the setting back to VCR1, so the remote which came with your VCR can control the unit, use the compatible remote to display the PREFERENCESmenu, press 1, and then VCR on this VCR's remote. AUTO PLAY This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing a tape when inserting a tape with the safety tab removed.
FRONT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (VCR DISPLAY) 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. • 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 PREFERRED level at all times.
When a duration time has been set: The VCR will automatically switch to rewind if the counter meets or goes past the Auto Repeat set duration. The VCR will automatically switch to playback during rewind if the counter equals or is less than 0:00. The Auto Repeat may be adjusted by setting the counter to 00:00. This can be done by pressing the CLEAR button while the tape counter is on screen or on the front panel display. The counter will not reset while rewinding in an Auto Repeat loop.
LEARN TH E BASICS TO GET 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. This section shows you the basics of using yourVCR. It discusses things like using the remote control, playing a tape, V and recording programs. VCR BASICS V V V V V to know in order to watch a movie or I tape VCR Basicstells your favorite youshow.
REMOTE BUTTONS The remote control is capable of controlling your VCR and many brands of televisions. If you have an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN TV, you may be able to control it without remote. having to program the )N_0FF TV VCR (2) 0o REVERSE PLAY FORWAR COMPONENT ON.OFF BUTTONS Turns off VCR when remote is set to contro) the VCR, Also turns some compatible components on and off.
PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. Press PAUSE again to return to playback or recording. PLAY Plays a tape. RECORD Starts VCR recording. REVERSE backward during Rewinds through play-pause the tape Also used for Express recording. when a tape during the VCR is stopped. playback. Searches Starts slow motion and decreases slow-motion speed. SEARCH Displays INDEX and GO-TO Search menus on TV screen when VCR is stopped. Advances the tape 30 seconds of recorded material during playback.
ON.OFF Turns a compatible VOL Up and Down TV off and on. Raises and lowers sound of TV. PLAYI NG A TAPE I. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV's video input- see page 68 for more abo_ the video input channel), Press the VCR button on the remote control to switch to VCR viewing mode (The front panel display will indicate "VCR"). 2. Insert a tape in the VCR, If the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape automatically begins playback (if the safety tab on the cassette is removed).
RECORDING If you want to record something use basic recording. "Recording" 1. that you're watching, For more detailed section starting information, you can refer to the on the next page. Set the tape speed by pressing TAPE SPEED on the VCR (SPEEDon the remote). 2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording. Tape Speeds 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 to suit your needs.
RECORDI NG FEATURES There are four ways to record programs: • Recordingpressing one button to start recording program (see VCR Basics section) • Express Recording- starts recording being watched, and automatically a designated period of time a program stopping a already recording • Timer Recordingautomatically starts and stops a recording at a predetermined time • Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ System- programming the VCR by just entering a PlusCode programming found in TV program listing
TIMER RECORDING You can set up as many as eight timer 1. programs. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 2. recording VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus+ Timer Recodings Time Channels Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs. 3 Use VCN Plus+ Code 0 Exit 3. Select 1 to Create a New Program. How often should program record? 4.
6. Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save. Program 1 (0ne Channel Start End 104 Time Time Start Date Tape Speed Press :Press TIMER Time) Program Cable Remember 08=00 PM 09:30 PN 11118199 has to recordable Thu been insert tape turn the the program saved VCR a and off before start time.
VCR Ente_ PLUS+ PtusCode (from Press . Number TV listing) MENU to cancel Enterthe VCR PlusCode ®programming your local television gCg Enter 4. shown in PLUS+ PlusCode (from number guide. Number rv listing) 12876- Press CLEAR Press MENU to when correct done Press MENU to enter the PlusCode system number.
Program 1 Remember has to been insert recordable a tape turn the the program saved VCR and off before 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 express recording): • in progress (even an Press and hold the STOP button REVIEWING AND for three seconds. CLEARING PROGRAMS To review programs that you have already set up: 1.
2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. 3. If your VCR viewing channel is 3 or 4, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR's display panel. If not, press TVoVCR to turn it on. 4. Use the SPEED button on the remote to select a recording speed. The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen. 5. Select the channel or line input to be recorded. Video Input 6. Set the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature for the type of For more information audio you want to record.
USING TWO EDITING VCRS AND TAPES Use one VCR as the playback recording FOR COPYING VCR and the other as the VCR. 1. Connect the VCRs using the diagram 2. Turn on both VCRs and TV. 3. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing at the right. channel (either 3, 4, or TV's video input). (See page 68 for more information) 4. If you are using coaxial cables for the connection, recording VCR to channel 3 or 4--the tune one selected on the playback VCR If you are using audio/video the recording 5.
CONTROL YOUR TELEVISION The remote can be programmed to control a television as well as theVCR. This remote can automatically control RCA, GE, and PROSCAN TVs. Other manufacturer's brands need to be programmed.
ABOUT PROGRAMMING THE 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, GE, and ProScan televisions and digital satellite receivers. CONTROLLING A TV 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 theTV. 2.
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FEATURES TO ENHANCE VCR OPERATION Commercial V • • Advance Movie •• Advance Picture Search Options V Tracking Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking V Time Counter On-Screen Displays Audio Reception V Audio Playback V 16 OTH ER FEATURES k V ¥ 41
,, COMMERCIAL ADVANCE ® COMMERCIAL _,1_ADVANCE is patented technology that detects and marks most commercials on your tape for any recording that is more than 15 minutes long. After recording, the VCR rewinds the tape to the beginning the commercials of the recording and determines are located. It then marks the beginning of the detected commercial where and end segments, and when finished, the tape to the end of the recording. commercials from the tape.
PREFERENCES 3. I Remote 2 3 Auto Auto Control: 4 5 EnergySaver: Front Panel: 6 Tape 7 Commercial 8 0 Set Exit VCR1 Play: TV/VCR: OFF OFF 2:00 AUTO Speed: Auto SLP Advance Repeat Press 7 to display the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu. COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Marking: Playback: Display: ON MANUAL BLUE Exit Now you can selectone of the COMMERCIAL features. COMMERCIAL,I ADVANCE Press 1 to turn commercial marking ,, ADVANCE MARKING ON or OFF.
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE PLAYBACK In the PREFERENCESmenu, press 2 to switch between Playback: AUTO and MANUAL. • Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically the blocks of marked commercials. advance through 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 skipped. A commercial minute.
MOVI E ADVANCE ® MOVIE I_1_ADVANCE helps you locate certain parts of prerecorded movies (rented or purchased). This feature works two ways: 1) you can go to the beginning of the movie, or, 2) you can skip from one preview to the next. MOVIE ,, ADVANCE works only on cassettes recorded in the SP speed with the safety tab removed. 1. To select MOVIE I_ ADVANCE, insert a tape with the safety tab removed and press SEARCH.
Press 1 to Go To Movie. The following a blue background. MOVIE ADVANCE Searching of movie... for Rewinding tape Press STOP start to cancel When the movie MOVIE The movie screen appears with is found, the following screen is displayed: ADVANCE is ready. Press PLAY to start. Press STOP to cancel Thisdisplay will time out after a few minutes and the VCRwill enter the Stop mode, • Press2 to Go To Preview.
PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONS The most basic way to search during playback is using the FORWARD or REVERSEbuttons 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 REVERSEto search in reverse. 2.
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 SEARCH Press REV OR FWD to begin scanning OR enter a specific index number To Search: 1. INDEX or reverse from the location you are on the tape- Press STOR 2.
4. Press FORWARD to search ahead or REVERSEto search behind. 5. Press STOP to end Go-To searching. GO-TO Current TRACKING Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes interference streaks or "snow" from the picture. Automatic tracking is automatically activated Press to go REV or FWO to -:--:00 Press SEARCH when you insert a tape or turn on the especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR. Just use the TRACKING buttons to reduce the distortion.
For example, if you record a 30-minute beginning HOURS_J MINUTES of the tape and you want to go to the end of that program to begin another recording, [ SECONDS you would: 1. Press INFO twice to display the time counter. 2. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00. 3. Press FWD to forward reads 0:30:00. 4. 0:30:00 program at the the tape until the time counter Timer Counter on-screen display shows hours, minutes and secondsof a segment of tape.
AUDIO I Reception: STEREO 2 Tape HI-FI 0 Exit Playback: Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up. RECEPTION Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a Second Audio Program (SAP) which offers a second language. The reception feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record. Press 1 to switch between Reception: STEREO, MONO, and SAR • Select STEREO for normal or stereo broadcast TV recording.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE CONNECTING COMPONENTS PROTECT YOUR POWER COMPONENTS FROM V SURGES Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. Always turn off theTV and other components before you ¥ connect or disconnect any cables. POSITION AUDIO CABLES HUM OR CORRECTLY TO AVOID INTERFERENCE V Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
CONNECTING TH E VCR TO TH E TV Refer to these pages to help determine the best way to connect the VCR to a TV, stereo, or cable box. SELECTING RF JACKS AND JACKS AND COAXIAL CABLES 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. The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled ANT. IN and RF OUT.
CHOOSING THE RIGHTVCR There are several different CONNECTION ways to connect your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable service, if you have a cable box to see this service, whether some of the cable channels are scrambled, and so on Three connectionsaredescribedinthissectionand one of them should provideyou with a VCR connectionthatworks.
TV WITH RF JACK ONLY THIS CONNECTION ASSUMES: • You are connecting • Your television THIS CONNECTION antenna, cable, or cable box system. has only an RF input jack. PROVIDES: • Mono sound playback from VCR • Record one channel while watching another when using a cable box for all channels). TO USE THIS CONNECTION, • YOU MUST (I) coaxial cable for cable or antenna cable box. (except HAVE: connection; (2) for TO CONNECT: 1. Connect cables as shown 2.
TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO THIS CONNECTION JACKS ASSUMES: • You are connecting • Your television an antenna, has audio/video THIS CONNECTION cable, or cable box system jacks PROVIDES: • Hi-Fi stereo sound playback from VCR • Record one channel while watching using a cable box for all channels) TO USE THIS CONNECTION, another (except when YOU MUST HAVE: • (1) coaxial cable for cable/antenna cable box • (2) audio/video connection; (2) for cables TO CONNECT: 1.
TVWITH AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS AND TO UNSCRAMBLE PAY CHANNELS THIS CONNECTION ASSUMES: A CABLE ONLY • You are using a cable box only to unscramble channels • Your TV has audio/video THIS CONNECTION BOX premium input jacks PROVIDES: • Hi-Fi stereo sound playback from the VCR • Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through cable box while watching an unscrambled channel TO USE THIS CONNECTION, • (3) coaxial cables • (2) audio/video • (1) splitter YOU MUST the HAVE: cables All
This section gives you some additional information about theVCR, including a description and displays. of the unit's controls You will also find the section, TroubleshootingTips, and a question and answer section about COMMERCIAL ADVANCE in thisAppendix.These ¥ I_1_ areas might help resolve some of those simple problems. ¥ Finally,this section of the manual also contains your warranty information.
FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION ethe,rootAiVj c to connect a camcorder, video game systemor other VCR. Usethe L2 Video Input Channel to record. % RemotecoDtrolseD$or AUDIO (LEFTIMONO and RIGHT) and VIDEO INPUT Jacl(s Receives signals from another component (like a VCR, camcorder, digital camera, or video game system) when connected to these jacks. Use INPUT on the remote to select L2 to record when using these jacks. CHANNEL TRACKING Up or Down memory.
DISPLAY PANEL DESCRIPTION Time, Channel Indicator Channel Number, Number Line Input Indicator or Line Input Indicator (L1 or L2), Tape Speed Indicator, or Status The channel number appears when the VCR is tuned to a channel. The line indicator (L1 or L2) appears when the VCR's line input is selected. Select L1 to record from the back jacks, L2 to record from the front jacks. Time The current time appears. Only an AM indicator for PM. Status Indicators appears with the time.
BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION e Lt,o,o Je RFO_F CH. 3/4 Switch 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 (R and L) 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 L1 to record from these jacks.
TROUBLESHOOTING NO • TIPS POWER Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating Check to make sure your connections VCR DOES NOT RESPOND outlet. are correct. TO REMOTE • Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote. • The batteries may need changing. Make sure the Remote VCR1NCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the remote that came packed with your VCR can operate it.
TROU B LESHOOTI WILL RECORD NOT OR NG TI PS (CONT.) 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 to return to normal playback. Check the ProTect Plus TM feature. REWIND • DOES NOT OPERATE Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound.
TROUBLESHOOTING VCR MAKES NOISE WHEN TIPS (CONT.) 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 CORRECTLY CHANNEL SEARCH ACTIVE CHANNELS • Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct. • Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature correctly.
TROUBLESHOOTING STEREO AUDIO TOO TI PS (CONT.) NOISY • Stereo signal is weak. Set reception: to MONO. • Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons noise. INDEX • AND GO-TO SEARCH Check to see if MOVIE _ CANNOTACCESS STEREO/SAP/MONO feature FEATURES ADVANCE feature MOVIE ,,ADVANCE DO NOT the OPERATE is activated. FEATURE • Cassette must have safety tab removed and be recorded • Home Recording was selected for the tape type in the menu. Eject cassette and reinsert.
QUESTIONS AND WILL COMMERCIALS ANSWERS BE SCANNED ABOUT THROUGH In SLP tape speed, a 3-minute takes about 25-35 seconds. ARE COMMERCIALS including VCR SCAN THROUGH break is scanned through STILL RECORDED IF I WANT Yes. The recorded program, MANUAL. WHAT segments until after recording ,,ADVANCE commercial ,, ADVANCE ONLY ON PLAYBACK OF RECORDINGS? Yes. The VCR does not rewind and mark commercial HOW FAST DOES THE COMMERCIAL BREAKS? COMMERCIAL is finished.
SPECIFICATIONS Format: VHS Record/Playback Video: 4-head System: Audio: Stereo recordlplayback Video Signal System: Antenna: EIA standard: system NTSC color 75-ohm external VHFIUHF combined antenna terminal Tuner: USA: Canada: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) 178 channels capability* (122 cable channels) AutoProgramming l_pe: frequency synthesis Power Requirement: 120V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: 17 watts Dimensions: 3.54 inches high (90 mm) 14.
FINDING CHANNEL YOUR TV'S VIDEO INPUT TV button You need to tune your TV to the Video Input Channel if you are using the VCR's AUDIONIDEO AUDIONIDEO OUT jacks to connect to the TV°s INPUT jacks. You must select this "channel" before 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 • 0 0 REVERSE PLAY RECORD STOP FORWARE <11 C> D brands and models.
LIMITED WHAT • WARRANTY YOUR WARRANTY COVERS: Any defect in materials or workmanship. FOR HOW LONG AFTER YOUR • Ninety days for labor charges. • One year for parts. PURCHASE: 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 WI LL DO: • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your VCR. • Pay any Authorized repair your VCR.
A clearing programs COMMERCIAL adding/removing ANT IN jack audio playing channels 12 recording questions 35 35 AudioNideo your VCR 4, 54 AN 19, 26 26 tracking 24 I 55 TV with A/V jacks TV with AN jacks, cable box 57 jacks ANT IN 62 copying/editing tapes 56 AudioNideo 69 Audio/video 62 RF OUT 36 62 types of !) batteries remote control Broadcast stereo recording buttons remote Daylight-saving time L line indicator control Language 24 panel 60 eject ¢ 26 9 For
P PAUSE button 25, 27 pause the tape picture playing plugging 47 VCR1/VCR2 reviewing 26 60 18 BYE 61 channels 12 EJEC (Eject) FF 61 25, 26, 60 programs PLAY 61 rewinding automatic 26 R0:30 61 RF OUT jack 5, 62 REC 61 solving programming SCH and SCH- 61 Feature 63, 64, 65, 66 the remote operating SAFE 61 53 Plus TM Locking problem second VCR 37 R safety tab 26, 27 SEARCH button 25 searching forward tapes and reverse frame advance go-to index 48 49 STEREO/MONO/SAP RECO
V VCR button 24 VCR channel list 9 VCR, cleaning 68 VCR indicator 35, 61 VCR MAIN MENU 9 VCR Plus+ worksheet for channels VCR Plus+ channel Canada USA list 17 16 17 16 VCR Plus+ GOLD Programming System 15 VCR viewing channel VOL buttons 26, 38 5 W Warranty 70 X XPR (express recording) 30 73
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