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First Things First ...................................................... Initial Setup .............................................................. 3 5 Setting 7 up the VCR ................................................. Using the Menu to Set Up Features ........................ Language Selection ............................................ Cable Box Setup .................................................. VCR Channels List ............................................. Auto channel search ......
Program the Remote ........................................... 35 Programming the Remote to Control a TV .......... 36 Operating the TV .............................................. 36 TV Codes ............................................................ 37 Other Features ....................................................... Picture Search Options ........................................... Forward and Reverse Search ............................ Commercial Scan (Search Button) ...................
WELCOME TO YOUR NEW VCR... FIRSTTHINGS To help you get started using yourVCR with V as little reading possible, we've put all the basic information needed in the first three sections. To help you along, there's even an initial setup feature first time you turn on yourVCR FIRST the which walks you through V several set up steps at once.
STEP 1: WHAT'S The following IN THE BOX? items come packed in the box: _//il • VCR • Remote control • RF coaxial cable • AAA Batteries STEP 2: INSTALL BA'I-FERIES THE REMOTE CONTROL Follow these steps whenever batteries J IN you need to install or change the 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 diagram 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 ANTENNA 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. 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 information INPUT button about finding to see the signal.
STEP 8: ACCESSING The MENU and number MENUS buttons change your VCR's preferences a different preferred let you access, select, and individually. For example, to select on-screen language than the one selected during the initial set up, do the following: 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR 2. MAIN I VCR 2 3 Timer Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 0 Language Exit MENU Plus+ Recodings Press 7 to display the LANGUAGE menu. LANGUAGE a Select language.
ON-SCREEN GUIDE ADDITIONAL AND SETUP FEATURES Below is a list of features, many of which need to be set up before using yourVCR are handled for the first time. Essential features during the initial setup, but all features accessed through V the Preferences To get the most out of theVCR, to this section. can be SE'FFING UP THE VCR menu.
USING THE FEATURES MENU TO SET UP You can set up your VCR's features control's by using the remote buttons to enter your choices from on-screen instructions. Each menu item is explained in this section. For each numbered selection on the menus, use the same numbered button on the remote control to select it. LANGUAGE SELECTION If you did not complete this step in the previous section during the initial set up, it is time to select your preferred Once this step is complete, that language. 1.
CABLE BOX SETUP This set up applies only when all channels are received through a cable box. In this case, the VCR will automatically enter the channel used to view cable box programming. Your VCR will use this channel for all future timer 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR 2. recordings. MAIN 1 VCR 2 Timer 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language 0 Exit MENU Plus+ Recodings Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
CABLE BOX SETUP On what channel does the VCR receive signals from the cable box? (usually 3. 4 or video) 04 Press Press S. CLEAR MENU to correct to continue Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that the VCR will now receive all signals on the designated example: CABLE BOX channel. For SETUP The VCR will now receive all signals from the cable box on channel 04.
CHANNELS 3. 1 2 3 4 5 Auto Channel Search Add/remove Channels Signal Type: CABLE VCR Plus+ Channel List Cable Box Setup 0 Exit Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu. AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH What type of signal are you using? I Cable TV 2 Antenna 3>Detect Automatically 0 4. Cancel Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options, your choice will be marked with an arrow symbol at the left: • Cable TVsearches for cable stations from a single channel.
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. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. 3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use CHAN up or down or number you want to remove or add. ADD/REMOVE Channel 115 is presently Press Press 4.
SETTING 1. THE ZONE Press MENU on the remote control to display the VCR's MAIN MENU. VCR 2. TIME MAIN I VCR 2 3 Timer Time 4 Channels 5 6 Setup Preferences 7 g Language Exit 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 XDS Time Data was on channel 20. 0 found Exit Screen shown is used for example only XDS data may be received on a different channel in your area, or not available at all. 3.
SE'n'ING 1. THE AND DATE MANUALLY Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU, VCR 2. TIME MAIN 1 VCR 2 3 Timer Time 4 Channels 5 6 Setup Preferences 7 Language 0 Exit MENU Plus+ Recodings Press3 to display the TIME menu. TIME I Set Time 2 Auto 3 Set Time 4 Set Daylight XDS Time on channel 0 3. and Date Clock Set: ON Zone Savings Data was 20. found Exit Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu. SET Time TIME AND, DATE --:-(hh:mm) Date Press 4.
VCR PLUS+ ® SYSTEM CHANNELS Using the VCR Plus+ system makes programming recordings for cable or off-air antenna Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System Channel Numbers for Cable TV (USA List) timer easier, but you have to put in a little time right now to set up a channel list. A worksheet and abbreviated See next page for Canadian list codes for typical cable services in the U.S. and Canada are provided. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR I 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 2.
VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM WORKSHEET Broadcastor Cable-TV Station Name VCR Plus+ Channel Number** HBO 33 ESPN 34 Channel Number You Receive the Station On* *Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on. **Check your local listing for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned. 16 Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System Channel Numbers for Cable TV (Canadian List) See previous page for U.S.
ADDITIONAL SETUP FEATURES IN THE PREFERENCES MENU The features in this section are all accessed through PREFERENCESmenu. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VER 2. the I VCR 2 3 Timer Time 4 Channels MAIN MENU Plus+ Recodings 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 0 Language Exit Press 6 to display the PREFERENCESmenu.
Use the compatible remote to change the remote setting back to VCR1. Display the PREFERENCESmenu, press 1, and then press VCR on the VCR's remote. AUTO PLAY This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. Press 2 to switch between ON or OFF.
FRONT PANEL BRIGHTNESS You can change the brightness (VCR DISPLAY) level of the fluorescent panel on the front of the VCR. Press 4 on the remote control repeatedly • 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. • DIM keeps the display at a low brightness PREFERENCES display level.
When a duration time has been set: The VCR will automatically switch to rewind if the counter AUTO REPEAT meets or goes past the Auto Repeat set duration. The VCR will automatically switch to playback during rewind if Set you play the want in Length of the tape a repeating time to loop the counter equals or is less than 0:00. Loop The Auto Repeat may be adjusted by setting the counter to 00:00.
LEARN THE BASICS TO GET YOU STARTED V 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, and recording programs. V 3 vc.BASICS V I V V ¥ V [ VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show.
REMOTE BUTTONS The remote control is capable of controlling brands of televisions. you may be able to control remote. COMPONENT ON.OFF your VCR and many If you have an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN TV, it without having to program the ON_FF 0oo TV REVERSE PL_ BUTTONS RECORD STOP Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR. Also turns some compatible components on and off.
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.
MUTE Reduces Numbers volume (0 through to minimum level. 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 video input). 2. Insert a tape in the VCR.
AUTOMATIC REWI N D The VCR automatically the tape during rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of playback. While rewinding, you can press POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding. TAPE EJECT Press STOPeEJECT on the VCR (STOP on remote) when it is stopped to eject the tape. Automatic Tracking The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape recorded on RECORDING another VCR.
SEVERAL OPTIONS RECORDING Now that you've gone through operate recording yourVCR, features the necessary steps to ¥ it's time to explain the different available to suit your needs including: • Recording (explained in VCRBasics section) • Express Recording (XPR) • Timer recording • Timer Copying recording V V with theVCR and editing Plus+ system RECORDING tapes V V V V 27
RECORDING FEATURES There are four ways to record programs: • Recording program. • one button to press to start recording a (See VCR Basics section.) Express Recording (XPR) starts recording a program you are watching. You can then set the VCR to automatically recording • after a designated Timer Recording programming start and stop recording • VCR Plus+ System found in TV program EXPRESS of the program 1. 2, at a predetermined time.
TIMER RECORDING You can set up as many as eight timer 1. VCR MAIN MENU VCR PLus+ Timer Necodings Time Channels Setup Preferences Language Exit Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New 2 Review Existing 3 Use VCR Plus+ 0 3. programs. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 2. recording Program Progs. Code Exit Select 1 to Create a New Program.
, Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save. Program 1 (One Time) Program Channel Start Time End Time Start Date Tape Speed Press Press 03 Cable 08:00 PM 09:30 PN 11115199 MON SLP I=SP 2=SLP CLEAR to correct MENU to save TIMER RECORDING VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM 1 has been saved Remember to insert a recordabte tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time. Remember to leave your cable box on and tuned to the desired channel.
VCR PLUS+ Enter PLusCode Number (from TV Listing) Press 3. MENU to cancel Enter the PlusCode ® shown in your local television programming guide. VCR PLUS+ Enter PLusCode Number (from TV listing) 12876- Press Press 4. CLEAR to correct MENU when done Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode number. Now often should program record? 5.
Program 1 has Remember recordable to been insert tape turn the the program saved VCR a and off before start time. Remember to Leave your cable box on and tuned to the desired channel. STOPPING ATIMER To stop or cancel a timer express recording): • RECORDING recording Press and hold the STOP button REVIEWING AND in progress (even an for a few seconds. CLEARING PROGRAMS To review programs that you have already set up: 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
Program I (One Channel 104 Start End Time Time Start Tape Date 3. Cable 12:00 AM 01:30 AM 12/31199 Speed Press Press time) FRI SLP CLEAR MENU to for erase next pro_ Press CLEAR to erase items or MENU to see the next program. USING TWO VCRS FOR COPYING EDITING TAPES Use one VCR as the playback AND VCR and the other as the recording VCR. 1. Connect the VCRs using the diagram 2. Turn on both VCRs and TV. 3. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing Caution: below.
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 PROGRAMMING The remote can be programmed remote controllable to control TVs, digital satellite boxes. It is already programmed ProScan televisions and digital PROGRAMMING CONTROL A TV THE THE other brands or receivers, and cable to operate satellite REMOTE most RCA, GE, and receivers. REMOTE TO If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button, the remote needs to be programmed. Follow these steps to program particular TV: 1. 2. the remote to control your Turn on theTV.
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FEATURES TO ENHANCE VCR OPERATION V Picture Search Options • Pro-Tect Plus • Tracking • Time Counter • On-Screen TM Locking ¥ Displays V V V OTHER FEATURES V ¥ 39
PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONS The most basic way to search during playback is using the FORWARD (FWD on the VCR) or REVERSE (REV on the VCR) buttons. 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 during off picture search. Search works well for tapes recorded at the SLP speed. 1. Press FORWARD (FWD) to search forward to 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 the number forward you want to play by of index marks or by scanning. The VCR will search or reverse from the location you are on the tape. To Search: 1. Press STOP. 2. Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH menu on the TV screen. INDEX .
GO-TO SEARCH The Go-To Search feature enables the VCR to quickly counter reading anywhere locate a GO-TO Current the counter reading, SEARCH on the tape. When the VCR locates it will begin playback. 1. Press STOP. 2. Press SEARCH on the remote until the GO-TO SEARCH menu tape counter 2:17:25 Press to go REV or FWD to -:--:00 Press SEARCH to is exit. appears on the screen. 3. Press number buttons to enter the hour(s) and/or minutes of the counter reading you want the VCR to "go to".
TRACKING Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes the streaks or snow from the picture. Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a tape or turn on the VCR. Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR. Just use the TRACK buttons to remove the streaks or snow. You can also use tracking when you pause a tape to reduce jittering When you manually turned adjust the picture, automatic off.
ON-SCREEN The INFO button DISPLAYS 1 Stop Ch 05 0:30:00 shows the status of the VCR (STOP, PLAY, RECORD, etc.), channel number, time counter, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. The date and time must be set before they can be displayed. 11118/97 1. Press INFO to see the on-screen displays. 2. Press INFO again to have only the time counter the screen. Tue 01:30PM On-screendisplay(timesou_ 3. remain on 2 0:30:00 Press INFO again to have no displays appear on the TV • screen.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE CONNECTING COMPONENTS V PROTECT YOUR COMPONENTS POWER SURGES FROM • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the TV and other components before V you connect or disconnect any cables. POSITION CABLES CORRECTLY TO AVOID AUDIO HUM OR INTERFERENCE V Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
CONNECTING YOUR VCR Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR. JACKS AND RF JACKS AND CABLES COAXIAL 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 A VCR CONNECTION There are several different 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 connections are described in this section and one of them should provide you with a VCR connection that works.
TV WITH RF JACK THIS CONNECTION ASSUMES: • You are connecting • Your television THIS CONNECTION ONLY 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 • one coaxial cable for cable/antenna • coaxial cable for cable box connection. (except HAVE: connection TO CO N N ECT: 1. Connect cables as shown. 2.
TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO THIS CONNECTION JACKS ASSUMES: • You are connecting • Your television an antenna, cable, or cable box system. has audiolvideo THIS CONNECTION jacks. PROVIDES: • Mono sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching using a cable box for all channels).
TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS AND CABLE TO UNSCRAMBLE PAY CHANNELS ONLY THIS CONNECTION BOX ASSUMES: • You are using a cable box only to unscramble channels. • Your TV has audio/video THIS CONNECTION premium input jacks. PROVIDES: • Mono sound playback from VCR. • Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through cable box while watching an unscrambled channel.
This section gives you some additional about the VCR, including controls a description information of the unit's and display. You also will find a Troubleshooting Tips section Appendix, which V in this might help to resolve some of those simple problems. ¥ Finally, this section contains your warranty information.
FRONT PANEL CIo_ k/Counter Remote Sensor CHANNEL/TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. Pressboth together to re-center tracking. FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback. Starts slow-motion during play-pause and increases slow-motion speed. PLAY.PAUSE recording Plays a tape. Pauses action for viewing to prevent recording during playback.
REC INDICATOR Lights when the VCR is recording. TIMER INDICATOR ((_)) Lights during an express or timer VCR is set for a timer recording recording or when the and the VCR is turned off. Flashes when the clock is not set. "TIMER" Flashes when the timer recording is set and there is no tape in the VCR. VCR INDICATOR (Applies only if the VCR Viewing 3 or 4.) Pressthe TV.VCR button Channel is on the remote or front VCR panel to turn on or off.
HOWTO FIND THE TV'S VIDEO INPUT CHANNEL You need to tune your TV to the Video Input Channel if you are using the VCR's VIDEO/STEREO OUT jacks to connect to the TV's _N_FF VIDEO/STEREO INPUT jacks. You must select this "channel" before you can see the VCR's menus, the cable or antenna reception, different • REVERSE and the content that's on a tape. The video channel on TVs varies for different TV 0o© brands and RECORD models.
TROUBLESHOOTING NO TIPS POWER • Check to make sure it is plugged • Check to make sure your connections VCR DOES NOT RESPOND Press VCR to set remote into an operating are correct. TO REMOTE to control the VCR. • Check to make sure there are no objects between • The batteries • Make sure the Remote VCR1NCR2 setting POOR OR outlet. the VCR and remote. may need changing.
TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT.) 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. VCR PLUS SYSTEM OR TIMER RECORDING NOT MADE OR WRONG • Check to make sure the correct VCR Plus+ system code is entered.
TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT.) • If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu, try using either CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead. • May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels. Contact your local cable company for more information. TAPE • PLAYS SELECT CHANNELS MOTION playback.
SPECIFICATIONS Format: VHS RecordlPlayback Video: 2-head System: Audio: Mono record/playback Video Signal System: EIA standard: Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined Tuner: "l_pe: Power NTSC color antenna terminal USA: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability* (122 cable channels) AutoProgramming synthesis Requirement: system frequency 120V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: 17 watts (standby < 3 watts) Dimensions: 3.54 inches high (90 mm) 14.
LIMITED WHAT • WARRANTY YOU R WARRANTY COVE RS: 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 shlpn e rental firm, whichever comes first WHATWE WILL DO: • Pay any Authorized • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished re parts required to repair your VCR.
A connections J 45 AN cable 47 adding/removing channels 12 TV, AN jacks, cable box 50 jacks 46 ANT IN jack 5, 53 TV with NVjacks AudioNideo jacks 5, 22, 53 Auto channel search 10 TV with RF jack 48 AudioNideo two VCRs 33 RF OUT 53 Auto clock set feature Auto play feature automatic rewind automatic 12 copying/editing 18, 24 25 tracking ANT IN 53 49 53 tapes 33 / I) 25 Language feature Daylight-saving time Locking feature 12 8 42 B back panel diagram 53 batteries remote cont
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