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Introduction Key Features Overview Your VCR is equipped with features that will add to your recording and viewing experience. The _llowing information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 4 provides more int_,rmation about the rest of the VCR's features and how to use them. Universal Remote Control ,O,Oi Description: The VCR's remote control can operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs with no additional steps and can control many other remote-controllable devices with just a few programming steps.
Introduction Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking Description: Protects preprogrammed or interruptions from children. !I C VCRs from frustrating recording accidents Requirements: Set the VCR to Lock by pressing and holding the POWER button on the remote control for six seconds. "SAFE" will appear on the VCR front panel. The VCR unlocks by pressing and holding the POWER button on the remote control, again for six seconds.
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Chapter Connections Chapter 1 & Setup Overview: • Things to Consider Before Connecting • Choosing Your Connection • Making • Why You Should Connect with Audio/Video • Navigating On-Screen Menus • Completing the QuickSet • Basic Recording Connections Changing TM Entertainment. Jacks Guide Again.
Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before Connecting Components Protect Components • Connect • Always turn off the TV and other components Position all components From Power Surges before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. Cables to Avoid Audio before you connect or disconnect any cables. Hum or Interference • Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
Connections & Setup VCR to a TV Using the Cable Connect thewill showsRF the Coaxial RF coaxial cable supplied towith your VCR. This This graphic the cable RF Coaxial Cable used for the basic connections represented be in this chapter. Notes: To hear stereo sound, you will need to purchase Audio/Video (A/V) cables (not provided) and connect the VCR to the TV. AN jacks and cables also provide a superior image and sound quality.
Connections & Setup TV(backpanel) ® S-VIOED VCR \ FromCable orAntenna TV + VCR Need Note: Your television model shown here. Some Help? If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359. 1.
Connections & Setup TV VIDEO R AUDIO L/MOND L N CABL_ 0 S-VIDEO VCR ANT. 114 RFOUT SATELLITE RECEIVER IN FROM ANT ! VIDEO °+ R CH3 SATELLITE L orTVAntenna From Satellite TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Note: Your television and/or satellite receiver back panels may not look exactly like the models shown here. 1.
Connections & Setup TV VIDEO R AUDIO L/MO_O @ 'N L CABL_ ANTENNA @ $-VIOEO ANT. IN RFOUT CABLEBOX IN FROMANT Ge:°\e [ FromCable Feed TV + VCR + Cable Box Note: Your television and/or cable box back panels may not look exactly like the models shown here. Need Some Help? If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation.
Connections & Setup Set the VCR's CH 3/4 Switch The CH 3/4 switch on back of the VCR determines the VCR's image. Choose whichever channel what channel the TV must be tuned to see is not used locally in your area. Note: if you connected components using AN jacks and cables, the VCR's signal must be viewed using the TV's Video Line Input.
Connections & Setup Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen Menus The technical term is "Navigation" - how you move through the on-screen menus. The theory is the same for all the menu screens; use the corresponding number button on the remote control select it. To choose an on-screen item, press the remote control's corresponding number button.
Connections & Setup VCR Basics Once your initial settings are complete, must first understand some basic you can begin using your VCR. In order to begin, you concepts. Playing a Tape 1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel 2. Insert a tape in the VCR. (03, 04, or the video line input). If the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape automatically (if the safety tab on the tape is removed).
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Chapter 2 Using the VCR's Menu System Chapter Overview: • Setting Up the VCR's Preferences • Using On-Screen Menus • Cable Box Setup • Setting Time and Date • Setting VCR Preferences Changing Entertainment. ain.
Using On-Screen Menus Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features You set up many of the VCR's features by using the menu system as discussed in the previous chapter. Each feature that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as well as a few other features you should set up to get the most out of your VCR. Note: Not all the VCR screens are shown in this manual when explaining features. how to access Language Selecting your preferred language appear.
Using On CABLE BOX what channel the VCR from the (usually Enter Press receive cable 3. 4, 01-13 NENU CABLE Menus If "ALL Channels" is selected, enter the output channel of the cable box (usually 03 or 04), or if A/V jacks connect the VCR to the TV, press the INPUT button on the VCR's remote control. SETUP does signals box? or Video) or INPUT to cancel BOX SETUP 5. The VCR will now receive all signals from the cable box on channel 04.
Using On-Screen Menus Changing the Signal Type This feature is useful if your cable signal goes out; it allows you to switch to a regular antenna for alternate television reception. CHANNELS 1 2 Auto Channel Add/Remove 3 4 Signal Cable 0 Exit 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2. Press 3 to choose 3. Press 3 repeatedly to change the Signal Type between Cable and Antenna. When you are finished, press 0 to exit back to the VCR MAIN MENU and press 0 again to exit to normal viewing.
Using On-Screen Menus Time and Date Your VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date; manually or by using the Auto Clock Set feature. Using Auto Clock Set enables the time to be updated when the VCR is turned off. It updates information by using data carried in certain broadcaster's signals. Auto Clock Set Feature The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON by default at the factory. In the ON setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying time data and updates the VCR automatically.
Using On-Screen Menus Setting SET TIME ZONE What is your Time Zone? I Eastern 2 Central 3 Mountain 4 Pacific 5 Alaska 6 Hawaii 7>Automatic Press MENU to continue 1. Press MENU 1o display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 2 to display the TIME menu. 3. Press 3 to display the SET TIME ZONE screen. 4. Select your time zone. If you select "Automatic" for your time zone, the VCR sets the clock using the first time information it finds.
Using 1 PREFERENCES Remote Control: VCR1 2 3 Auto Auto ON ON 4 5 6 7 EnergySaveP: Front Panel: Tape Speed: Set Auto Repeat 0 Exit Play: TV/VER: Menus Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences Menu 2:00 BRIGHT SLP Note: The features describedon the following pages are all accessed through the PREFERENCES menu. To Access The PREFERENCES menu allows changes to be made to a variety of different VCR features. On-Screen the PREFERENCES Menu: 1.
Using On-Screen Menus Auto TV/VCR To control whether the TV/VCR setting changes automatically to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on, use the Auto TV/VCR setting. To Access 1. the Auto TV/VCR Menu: In the PREFERENCES menu, press 3 to repeatedly OFF. to toggle between Auto TV/VCR: ON and Note: Pressing the TV,VCR button on the remote control will still switch between the VCR and "IV modes. When in VCR mode, "VCR" is displayed in the VCR's front panel.
Using SP (Standard Play) Gives the best quality recording, but fewer programs can be on the Menus Tape-Speed Recording Speeds recorded On-Screen You can choose a preferred tape speed for recording; either Standard Play (SP) or Super Long Play (SLP). The speed selected appears in the VCR's display panel and in timer recording menus. tape. SLP (Super Long Play) Gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP mode.
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Chapter 3 Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview: • Buttons on the Remote Control • Programming • How To Use the Remote After You've Programmed the Remote to Operate Other TVs Changing It gain.
Using the Remote Control Using the Remote Control The remote control is capable of controlling more than just your VCR. If you have compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan TV, you may be able to control it without having to program the remote. If you have another brand of TV, your VCR's remote control may be able to operate it once it has been programmed. This chapter offers details about programming the remote control and operating TVs.
Using the MENU Displays the VCR MA1NMENU This is the first step when accessing menu such as LANGUAGE, PREFERENCES, TIMER RECORDINGS, etc. MUTE Lowers the TV volume to its minimum the TV's volume to its previous state. ON*OFF Control any on-screen level. Press the MUTE button again to restore Tnrns the power of the active device (either the TV or VCR) on or off. PAUSE PLAY Remote Pauses playback and recording Starts tape playback RECORD Starts recording in VCR mode. in VCR mode. in VCR mode.
Using the Operating Remote a TV with Control the VCR's Remote Control The remote control that came with your VCR can be programmed to operate most brands of remote-controllable TVs and should already control most RCA, GE, and Proscan models without programming.
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Chapter Using Chapter 4 the VCR's Features Overview: • Recording • Express Recording (XPR) • Timer Recordings • Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio Program (SAP) • Audio Only Recording • Copying and Editing Tapes Changing Entertainment. Again.
VCR Features Recording Your VCR provides Features several ways to capture programming: 1. Recording lets you press one button to record a program. 2. Express Recording (XPR) allows recording to start while a program is being watched. This feature automatically stops recording after a designated period of time. 3. Timer Recording program the VCR for a daily, weekly, or onetime automatically start and stop at the times you set.
VCR Features Timer Recording You can program Notes- up to eight different broadcasts In order for a timer recording to be recorded. to work: The VCR's clock must be set correctly. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program. • if you've set up the VCR for a cable box for all channels, the output your cable box appears in the channel item of the Timer Recording menu. • PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if two programs are entered.
VCR Features Program 1 (One Channel Start Time End Time Start Date 104 CabLe 12:00 AR 01:30 AM 11/16/01 Tape SLP Press Press Speed CLEAR MENU to for Reviewing time) erase next and Clearing Programs To review programs Fri that you have already set up: 1. Press the MENU button to display the VCR Main Menu. 2. Press the 1 button to choose TIMER RECORDINGS. 3. Press the 2 button to choose Review Existing Progs. 4.
VCR Copying CABLEBOXor ANTENNA"_ Features and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRs Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. 1. Turn on the TV and VCRs. 2. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel Line Input). 3. If you connected your VCR using the ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks, tune the recording VCR to channel 3 or 4_whichever is selected on the back of the playback VCR.
VCR Features Picture Search Options The basic way to search during playback is using the remote control's FORWARD or REVERSE buttons (FWD and REV on the VCR). This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. Insert Tape: Don't forget to insert a recorded tape when using the search features. Forward and Reverse Search You can search a tape during playback either forward or reverse in direction. Note: Sound isturned off during picture search. 1.
VCR Features Index Search The VCR has a "XqASIndex Search System" that automatically records index marks 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 at on the tape. To Activate INDEX Press REV SEARCH or Index Search: 1. While playing back, press the STOP button to freeze the action. 2.
VCR Features Pro-Tect Plus" Locking Feature To disable VCR usage or to protect set timer recordings, buttons on the VCR or remote control don't work. the unit can be locked so that the • ON-OFF To lock: Press and hold either the remote control's or VCR button until SAFE appears in the display to indicate Pro-Tect Plus is active. SAFE also appears turned on while the feature is activated. • To Unlock: disappears Press and hold either the remote control's from the front panel display.
VCR On-Screen Features Displays Pressing the INFO button displays the status of the VCR (Stop, Play Record, etc.) as well as the channel number, time counter position, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. Note: The date and time must be set before they can be displayed. 1 Stop 11/16/01 Ch 05 Fri 0:30:00 01:30PM 1. Press the INFO button to show the on-screen displayed in the VCR's front panel. displays. The current time is 2.
VCR Features Audio Set-Up Features AUDIO 1 2 Reception: Tape Ptayback: STEREO HI-FI Your VCR's audio setup features affect both tape playback and recordings. features in this section are accessed through the AUDIO menu. To Display 0 The the Audio Menu: 1. Press the MENU button to bring up the VCRMAINMEN{£ 2. Press 6 to choose Exit AUDIO. with the AUDIO menu displayed, menu to set up.
Chapter Other Chapter 5 Information Overview: • Troubleshooting • Front, Rear, and Display Panel Diagram • Warranty • Finding the TV's Video Line Input • Advanced • Specifications • Care and Cleaning • Index Information Connection Changing Using A/V Jacks and Cables Entertainment. Again.
Other Information Troubleshooting Tips In this section, you will find answers to common recording, playback, and general VCR questions. Consulting with this section first when there is problem may help you answer common questions. General VCR Problems No power • Check to make sure it is plugged • Check to make sure your connections VCR does not respond into an operating are correct. to the remote control • Check to make sure there are no objects between • The remote control's mode.
Other Recording Information Problems Will not record • Make sure there is a recordable • Eject then reinsert the tape. • Make sure the tape is not broken. • Make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback. • Make sure the Pro-Tect Plus feature is not active. A timer recording tape in the VCR.
Other Information Streaks in picture during • normal playback Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down for the best picture. Check to make sure the tape is of good quality and not worn out. Time counter not working or time counter not working in search modes The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape. When an unrecorded of tape is encountered, the time counter will hold its count until recorded material is detected • A minus (-) will appear 0:00:00.
Other ,/ Information \, Front Panel AUDIO (LEFT and RIGHT) and VIDEO In Jacks Receives signals from another component (like another VCR or camcorder) when connected to the VCR using A/V jacks. Use the INPUT button to select L2 to record from these jacks (L1 indicates the rear panel A!V jacks being active). CHANNEL TRACKING Up and Down and distortion. Adjusts the image quality by removing picture "noise" FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback.
Other Information Display Panel Clock/Counter Displays current time, time counter, tape speed, or channel switching channels. FUNCTION BYE numbers when DISPLAYS: The VCR is turned off. EJEC A tape is being ejected. FF A tape is fast-f__)rwarding H1 The V('R is turned on. PLAY A tape is in playback mode. PLAY (Flashing) Playback is paused; a still-frame image is displayed. REC The VCR is recording. Also denotes a timer recording in progress. REC (Flashing) A recording is paused.
Other Information ANT. IN RFOUT Back Panel CH. 3/4 switch Determines the channel VCR's picture. Not used when connecting to which the TV must be tuned in order to see the the VCR to the TV using A/V cables. AUDIO (LEFT and RIGHT) and VIDEO IN jacks Receives signals from another component, such as another VCR or camcorder, when connected to these jacks. Use the INPUT button on the VCR or remote control to select the rear video line input A/V jacks (L1) to record from these }acks.
Other Information RCA VCR Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: Any defect in materials or workmansbip. For how long after your purchase: 90 days for labor charges. One year for parts. The warranty to the rental What • period for rental firm, whichever units comes begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment first. we will do: Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your VCR.
Other Information Specifications Format: VHS Record/Playback System: Video: 4-head Audio: VHS Hi-Fi record/playback Video Signal System: EIA standard: Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal Tunem USA: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability* (122 cable channels) system NTSC color Type: AutoProgramming frequency Power Requirement: 120V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: 23 watts (standby Dimensions: 3.
Other Information TV Button 0 REVERSE 8 How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel You need to tune your TV to the video line input if you are VCR's Audio/Video (A!V) OUT jacks to connect to the TV's jacks. You must select the TV's video line input before you VCR's menus, the cable/antenna reception, and the content tape. using the A!V input can see the that's on a PLAY The video line input for TVs varies by brand and model.
Other Advanced Information Connection TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver - Using A/V and RF Coaxial Cables Note: Your satellite receiver and television back panels may not look exactly like the models shown here. This connection can also be used for a cable box. 1° Connect A. the VCR to the TV Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on the back of the VCR and the other end to the TV's antenna B. input jack. Connect the A/V cables.
Index A ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen 18 ANTENNA button 22 Audio playback type 40 selecting 40 Audio features, set up AUDIO IN jacks 51 AUDIO menu 40 17, 45, 47 Auto play feature 13, 21 Auto TV/VCR feature 22 Automatic rewind 13 tracking L Date and time setting 19 Design specifications 49 Display panel 46 Displays, on screen 39 L1 indicator 35 L2 indicator 35 LANGUAGE menu E M Locking feature EJECT button MENU button 13 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 34, 40 MUTE button 27 F N 13, 38 36 Number buttons B
Index R REC display 46 Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature 34, 40 RECORD button 13, 32, 34, 45 Recording basic 13 broadcast stereo TV 34 copying/editing tapes Express (XPR) 1, 32 SAP 34 35 47 S 49 SP 23 SPEED button VCR viewing VCR1 button 13, 23, 32 SEARCH button Set up STOP display 46 channel 21 Video Input Channel VOL+ button 27 VOL- button 27 11, 13 50 z Zero search 37 1" Tab, safety 13 Tape eject 13 Tape playback feature 40 Tape playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX 4O Tape speeds 23 Time and dat
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