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First Things First .............................................................. 3 Setting 7 up the VCR ......................................................... Using the Menu to Set Up Features ................................................. 8 Language .......................................................................................... VCR Channels List ......................................................................... 8 8 To Auto Channel Search .....................................
Frame Advance ............................................................................. 27 Index Search .................................................................................. 27 Zero Search .................................................................................. 28 Time Counter ...................................................................................... 28 On-Screen Displays ............................................................................ 29 Tracking .........
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STEP 1: UNPACK The following IN THE BOX items come packed in the box: • VCR • Remote control • RF coaxial cable STEP 2: INSTALL REMOTE WHAT'S BATFERIES IN THE CONTROL 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 batteries in remote, matching the + and - ends of each battery to the diagram inside the compartment. 3. Replace the cover.
STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. 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 ANTENNA connectors with RF coaxial cable, set the 3CH.4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4--the channel you want to use on your TV.
o Press 4 to display the PREFERENCESmenu. PREFERENCES . 1 Remote 2 Auto PLay: Control: VCR1 ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 0 Exit Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFE PREFERENCES 1 Remote 2 3 Auto Auto 0 Exit Control: PLay: TV/VCR: VCR2 OFF ON See Setting Up the VCR for detailed information about the Auto Play feature. STEP 8: SET UP THE VCR Once you understand how to move around andlor through menus, go to the next section to set up your VCR.
SI:T-U P FEATU RI:S Below want is a list of set-up to set up before features that you may for the first time: 2 • Select a language • Set upVCR • Set automatic • Set the time • Set the RemoteVCRI/VCR2 • Set the Auto • Set the AutoTV/VCR channel V you begin using yourVCR list (Auto daylight-saving Channel Search) SE'I-FING UP THE VCR I V time and date V feature Play feature feature V V 7
USING THE MENU You can set up features is explained TO SET UP FEATURES by using the menu system. Each feature in this section. LANGUAGE Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays will appear in that language. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR . RAIN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Language 0 Exit Press 5 to select and display the LANGUAGE menu. LANGUAGE Select a Language. l_English 2 Espanot 3 Fran_ais Press 3.
To Auto Channel Search Auto channel search memorizes the channels available through your signal type--cable 1. PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR 2. or antenna. flAIN RENU 1 2 3 4 5 Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Language 0 Exit Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS 1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE 0 3.
The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this takes about one to two minutes. The lowest channel is tuned once the search is complete. Pressing CHANNEL up or down should only select the active channels. To Change the Signal Type 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press3 to display the CHANNELS menu. 3. Press3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and ANTENNA.
Set Daylight-Saving 1. PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR , Time NAIN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 Timer Recordings Time ChanneLs Preferences Language 0 Exit Press 2 to display the TIME menu. TIRE 3. 1 Set 2 Auto 0 Exit time and date DST: ON Press 2 to turn Auto DST: ON or OFF. Select ON if you want the VCR's clock to automatically adjust for daylight-saving time. Select OFF if you do not want the VCR's clock to adjust for daylight-saving time.
3. Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE screen. SET Time --:-(hh:mm) Date --/--/-- Press . TIME AND MENU to DATE cancel Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions. SET TIHE AND Time 12:34 Date 10124197 Press Press DATE PR Friday CLEAR to correct MENU to set ADDITIONAL SET-UP FEATURES PREFERENCES MENU IN THE The features in this section are all accessed through the PREFERENCESmenu. 1.
REMOTE VCR1/VCR2 If you own a compatible OPTION RCA, GE, or ProScan remote that has a VCR2, VCR2oLD, or DVD-VCR2 button, this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button. Press 1 to select the Remote Control item in the menu. Then press the VCR2, VCR2eLD, or DVD-VCR2 button to change.
AUTO TV/VC R This feature controls whether the TVNCR switch changes automatically to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on. Press 3 to switch between ON and OFF. Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted. This only applies if you connect the ANT.IN and RF OUT jacks of your VCR and TV and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TIZ. Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV mode.
LEARN YOU TH E BASICS TO GET STARTED TheseVCR begin basics should enjoying control recording yourVCR. functions, playing a program be enough Learning a recorded should ¥ for you to the remote tape, and do just that. However, there are other features that enhance the enjoyment of yourVCR, but they aren't necessary to get you started. If you want to learn more about yourVCR, just keep reading. ¥ I 13 w.
REMOTE BUTTONS CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording. F.ADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button • POWER w © when tape is in pause. FWD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches REC STOP PAUSE If_FO SPEED forward through a tape during playback. Starts slow motion when tape is paused.
SPEED Selects a recording speed (SP or SLP). •STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record, playback, rewind, or fast forward. TRACK + or - Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play or slow. Reduces picture "jitter" TV.VCR during stop-action playback. Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or cable/antenna system. PLAYING ° A TAPE Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV's video input). 2. Insert a tape in the VCR.
RECORDING If you want to record something that you're watching, you can use basic recording. . Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote (see margin note for information about tape speed settings). 2. . Press the RECORD button to begin recording. Press STOP on the remote (STOP-EJECT on the VCR) to stop recording.
SEVERAL Now that RECORDING you've steps to operate different recording suit your needs.
RECORDING FEATURES There are three ways to record programs: • Recording lets you press one button to start recording a program. (See VCR Basicssection.) Express Recording Tape Speeds lets you start recording a program you are watching, and then set the VCR to automatically stop SP (Standard Play) Gives the best quality recording, but recording after a designated period of time. fewer programs can be recorded on Timer Recording the tape.
TIMER RECORDING You can set up as many as eight timer recording 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR 2. RAIN Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Language 0 Exit Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. RECORDINGS 1 Create a 2 Review Existing 0 Exit often program Program Progs. should this record? 1 2 3 4 One time Daily (every day) Weekdays CMIF) Weekly (once per week) 0 Cancel Timer Select how often you want the program to record.
o Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save. Program I (One Channel Start Time End Time Start Date Tape Speed Press Press CLEAR MENU STOPPING Program time) To stop or cancel a timer has been saved Remember to insert a recordabLe tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time.
USING TWO VCRSFOR COPYING AND EDITING TAPES 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 (either 3, 4, or TV's video input). 3. If you connected your VCR using the ANTENNA jacks, tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4_the one selected on the back of the playback VCR. If you have connected your VCR using the audio/video press INPUT on the recording jacks, VCR's remote to select the line input. 4. 5.
FEATURES TO ENHANCE VCR OPERATION • Picture Search • Time Counter • On-Screen • Tracking V Options ¥ Displays V V 5 OTHER FEATURES I V 25
PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONS The most basic way to search during playback is using the forward and reverse functions. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. FORWARD AND REVERSE SEARCH You can view a tape during play or play-pause. Sound is turned off during picture search. Search works best for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed. 1. Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse. 2.
FRAME ADVANCE Frame advance lets you view one-stop action frame after another. Frame advance works best for tapes recorded at the SP or SLPspeed. 1. PressPAUSE on the remote (PLAyopAUSE on the VCR) to "freeze" the action. 2. PressF.ADV each time you want to view the next frame of the scene. 3. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote (PLAyoPAUSE on the VCR) to return to normal playback.
ZERO SEARCH The zero search feature enables the VCR to quickly return to a counter reading of 0:00:00 anywhere on the tape. This is ZERO especially convenient when you want to repeat a segment of the tape counter 2:17:25 Current tape several times. 1. 2. Go to the beginning Press INFO twice Press REV to go 0:00:00 to Press SEARCH exit of the program you wish to return to. to display the timer counter on the TV SEARCH to screen. 3. Press CLEAR to reset the counter to 0:00:00. 4.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS STOP CH 05 0:30:00 STEREO The INFO button 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. 11118196 1. Press INFO to see the on-screen displays. 2. Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain on the screen. . Mort 01:30PH SLP On_creen display(times ou_ 2 0:30:00 Press INFO again to return to the normal display.
THINGS TO KNOW CONN ECTING PROTECT YOUR BEFORE COMPON ENTS COMPONENTS FROM V 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 HUM CABLES CORRECTLY • Insert • Place the audio/video all cable plugs firmly D AU DIO connect V 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 RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound, and must be These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections. O The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled ANT.IN and RF OUT. The RFJack used if audio/video connections are not available for your "IV. coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR's RF OUT jack and your TV's antenna input.
CHOOSING A VCR CONNECTION There are several different ways to hook up your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable, and if you have cable, whether you have a cable box, and if some of the channels are scrambled and...well, you get the picture. Three conne.ctions are described in this section and one of them should provide you with a VCR hookup that works.
TV WITH RF JACK ONLY This connection assumes: • You are connecting antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Your television has only an RF input jack. This connection provides: • • Mort• sound playback from VCR. Record One channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels). To use this connection, you must have: • (1) coaxial cable for cable or antenna connection; (2) for cable box To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown. 2.
TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS This connection assumes: • You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Your television has audio/video jacks. This connection provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels). To use this connection, • you must have: (1) coaxial cable for cable/antenna connection; (2) for cable box • (2) audio/video cables To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown. 2.
TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO TO UNSCRAMBLE JACKS AND PAY CHANNELS CABLE BOX ONLY This connection assumes: • You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium channels. • Your TV has audio/video input jacks. This connection provides: -• • Mono sound playback from VCR. Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through the cable box while watching an unscrambled channel.
This section about gives you some the VCR, controls including additional a description of the unit's and display. You also will find aTroubleshootingTips Appendix, simple information which might help to resolve section some in this of those problems. Finally, this section contains your warranty information.
FRONT PANEL I I @@@@ / RemoteSensor CHANNEL,TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR'schannel memory. AdJuststracking when a tape is playing. FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback. Starts slow motion when tape is paused. PLAY-PAUSE Plays a tape. Pauses action for viewing during playback. Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes. POWER Turns the VCR on or off. RECORD Starts VCR recording.
BACK PANEL ANT,IN VIDEO 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 the ANT.IN and RF OUT jacks. AUDIO 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. AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component, like a 17/or VCR, when it is connected to these jacks. ANT.
TROU BLESHOOTI NG TI PS 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 VCR1/VCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the remote that came packed with your VCR can operate it.
Will not record or 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 on the remote (PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR) to return to normal playback. Will not record • Check to make sure the safety tab is intact. • Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode. Press INPUT on the remote.
Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly • Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct. • Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set correctly. • 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 need to auto channel search if using a cable box. Refer to the VCR Channel List or contact your cable company for more information.
SPECI FICATIONS Format: VHS Record/Playback Video: 2-Head System: Audio: Mono record/playback Video Signal System: EIA standard: Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined system NTSC color antenna terminal Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability* (122 cable channels) Type: AutoProgramming frequency synthesis Power Requirement: 120V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: 17 watts Dimensions: 3.54 inches high (90 ram) 14.
LIMITED WARRANTY What your warranty covers: • Any defect in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • Ninety days for labor charges. • One year for parts. 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 will do: • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR.
3 CH. 4 switch SET TIME AND DATE menu I 5 A Index search feature 27 Indicator panel 39 NFO button 16, 29 INPUT button 16, 21, 23, 39 Access menus 5 Add or remove channels 10 ANT.
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