USER'S GUIDE VIDEO CASSETTE
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Table of Contents Important Auto Repeat Feature Pause for Stop-Action Variable Speed Picture Search Frame Advance Slow Motion Information i Warnings Cautions i Note to Cable TV Installer i Product i Registration Automatic Hooking Up the Choosing a Hookup Antenna or Cable System Without Cable Box 2 a 4 Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels RCA DSS ® Satellite Receiver 5 6-7 Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ 8 Tracking 26 26 26 27 __ Time Counter Index Search Tim
Choosing a Hookup The hookups on pages 3 through Advanced (B and C). 7 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed. connection. The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver (TV with audio and video jacks). This connection may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation. Answer the questions 1.
Antenna or Cable System W dhout a Cable Box A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TVeVCRbutton to watch the VCR, 1, Connect 2, From Antenna or Cable OR as shown. This connection accessories may require additional not provided. 3. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV. =..*..==.i_L_,au Back of TV Be Advanced hookup.
Cable System Position cable Cable Box to Unscramble box. Position the remote-controllable cable box on top of the VCR. You may need to position it at different angles before the VCR can control it. Make sure the cable box does not cover the transmitting window on top of the VCR. A| Basic From Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TV-VCR button to watch the VCR. Connect This T..
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels (such as HBO, ShowtJrne,Pay-Per-_r_N, etc.) • Position cable Position box. the remote-controllable cable box on top of the VCR. You may need to position it at different angles before the VCR can control it. Make sure the cable box does not cover the transmitting window on top of the VCR. A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories.
RCA DSS Position Satellite RCA Receiver DSS ® receiver. Position the receiver on top of the VCR. You may need to position it at different angles before the VCR can control it. Make sure the receiver does not cover the transmitting window on top of the VCR. Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the RCA DSS ® receiver. The slots on top of the receiver must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit.
RCA I)SS am Satellite Advanced hookup basic receiver. Use this hookup jacks and AU DIONI if your your receiver Receiver with From From Cable, Cable Box or Antenna Satellite Dish TV has audio/video _ has one set of Back of Satellite Receiver _ DEO jacks. 1. Set the CH3 receiver CH4 switch to either channel on back of i m_am eeT_ 3 or 4. You will tune the VCR to this channel to record from the satellite receiver.
Connecting Option Two VCRs for Copying Tapes A hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection requires fewer accessories. which Playback VCR From Antenna, Cable or Cable Box .......................................... 1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 7 and then modify with this connection. i 2. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the playback VCR to either channel 3 or 4. i _1 AU0,% VOEO _'_'_ ou, You will tune the recording VCR to this channel to receive the signal from the playback VCR.
Startup 1. Check accessories with Contact VCR. your dealer if any items are missing. ____ 2 "AAA" Batteries Power Cord (Stock No. 218104) Remote (Stock No. 225529) 2. Attach power cord to back RF Coaxial Cable (Stock No. 221396) of VCR. 2nd 3, Insert 4. Turn batteries on the in remote. TV. A. Turn on the TV. B. If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel selected with the OH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR.
Startup 5. Use the on-screen me.u system. Point and Select is the method yuu use to move through the menu system. There are two ways to select (or change) a menu or feature. Using the Number Buttons: Press MENU.PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU. Then use the number button on the remote that corresponds to the number on the menu to select (or change) an item. Using the number button allows you to point and select a menu item at the same time.
Startup 7. Auto cable/DSS box setup. The cable/DSS box setup allows the VCR to record programs from the cable box or RCA DSS ® receiver. If your cable box can be controlled by a remote, the VCR may be able to tune it to the chann_ you want to record during VCR Plus+ and timer recordings and automatically set the clock after power failures. Position the remote-controllable cable box on top of the VCR to receive the infrared remote signal. See pages 4-5.
Manually Controlled Cable Box: You are finished with cable box setup. Press MENUaPROG to exit. Proceed to Step 8. RCA DSS ® Receiver or Remote Controlled Cable Box: • RCA DSS ® Receiver: Enter 00 for the code. The receiver and tune to channel 200. Did the turn on channel DSS and Z00? should turn on receiver tune to I YES, setup complete 2 NO, try another code The VCR will now tune your receiver to the correct channel during timer recordings.
Startup 8. Auto channel search and auto clock set. Follow the steps on the screen to auto channel searcil and automatically set the clock*. You can also perform each of these operations separately from the VCR MAIN MENU. RCA DSS ® Receiver: If you receive all channels DSS @ satellite receiver, set the clock manually. through an RCA Cable Box: The VCR will proceed to automatic clock set.
Startup Manual clock set. If the AUI O GLOGK SE1 was unsuccesstul or you want to manually set the clock, follow the steps below. If you set the clock manually during setup, Auto Clock Set will be set to OFF. VCR I VCR MAIN MENU Plus+ .......... A. Press MENU,PROG on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. _i_"ii TIME B. Press 3 to point and select the TIME menu. C. Press I to display Set Time and Date. D. Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the remote.
Startup 12 Use TV.VCR button. Skip this step it you used one of the advanced hookups. When using one of the basic hookups, the TVoVCR button lets you switch between the picture coming from the VCR or tlqe picture from the TV channel. This button lets you record a program on the VCR while watching another channel on the TV. Details are on page 33: A. Press VCR3 to set the remote to control the VCR. B. Press "rv-vcR to see the picture from the VCR. The VCR indicator lights in the display panel. C.
Buttons Component Buttons Press one of the buttons to set the remote AUX (Auxiliary) Used with POWER button to turn on compatible RCA audio component. See page 21. to operate that component. Used with POWER button to turn on another brand of TV, other than RCA, when the remote is programmed to control that TV. See page 19. DSSoCABLE '2 o cf_ VCR1 DSS'CABLE Turns on a compatible RCA cable box or RCA DSS ® satellite receiver. See page 20.
Buttons VCR Function Buttons (continued) PAUSE Pauses action for viewing playback. during Used for express See page 39. Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes. POWER Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR. PREV CH (Previous Channel) Switches between two channels. Select one channel and then use the number buttons to select another. Press PREV OH to switch between the two channels.
Controlling a VCR The VCR's remote controls two compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCRs with the VCR1 and VCR2-LD buttons. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to VCR1 without being programmed. If you own two compatible VCRs, test them to see if VCR1 turns on both VCRs. If it does, then you may want to program this VCR to respond to the VCR2eLD button on the remote. Program the VCR for Remote Control Set the Remote Control feature to the VCR1 or VCR2 position.
Controlling a TV The VCR's remote is preprogrammed to control the basic tunction_ of a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV. The remote can also be setup to control other manufacturer's brands. To program the remote, use the remote buttons that correspond to your brand. Program the Remote for a TV 1. Turn on the TV. 2. Point the VCR's remote at the TV. 8. Hold the'IV button and press two number buttons for your brand.
Controlling a Cable Box or an RCA DSS ® Receiver The DSSoCABLE button on the VCR's remote is preprogrammed to control either a compatible RCA cable box or RCA DSS ® satellite receiver. If your cable box is another manufacturer's brand and has its own remote, you will probably be able to program the VCR's remote to control your cable box. To program the VCR's remote, enter the code that corresponds to your brand.
Controlling The remote RCA audio The remote remote, use Program an Auxiliary RCA Component that came packed with your VCR is also capable of controlling one compatible component, such as an AM/FM radio, CD player, tape player, or phonograph. must be programmed for the specific component it is to control. To program the the code that corresponds to your component. the Remote for an Auxiliary Component 1. Turn on the component. 2. Point the VCR's remote at the component. 3.
Operating To Play Instructions a Tape 1. Turn on the TV and tulle it to channel to see the picture from the VCR. 3, 4, or TV's video input 2. Insert a tape in the VCR. VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in 1_ indicator lights, and the VCR indicator lights if the Auto TV/VCR feature is set to ON. The tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the auto play feature is turned on. k..v.. Safety Tab 3. Press PLAY, if necessary. panel. 4.
Using Auto Play the Playback Features Feature This feature lets you tell the VCR whether you want it to automatically a tape that is inserted with the safety tab removed. VCR start playing 1. Press MENUaPROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. 2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES Repeat MENU 5 Se tu_,.p_ menu. 3. Press 2 to select Auto Play: ON or OFF.
Using Pause the for Stop Playback Features Action This feature stops the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of the scene. Stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SP and SLP speed. 1. Press PAUSE during STILt. appears playback to stop the action. in the VCR's display panel. 2. Press TRACKING up or down to reduce any jittering of the picture. 3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback. The VCR will automatically switch from stopaction playback to stop after a few minutes.
Using Frame the Playback Features Advance Frame advance lets you view one stop-action frame after another. advance works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed. Frame 1. Press PAUSE to stop the action. 2. Press F.ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene. 3. Press PAUSE or PlAY to resume normal playback. Slow Motion You can view the picture in slow motion during play or play pause. SLOW - and + allow you to change the speed. Sound is turned off during motion playback.
Using Automatic the Playback Features Tracking The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted or the ¥CR's power is turned on. Manual Tracking Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a different VCR or camcorder. The TRACKING buttons on the remote or VCR are used when playing a tape. They have no effect during recording. Pro.
Using the DISPLAY Button Playback 1. Press VCR, time, time Features DISPLAY to display the status of the channel number, time counter, date, and tape speed on the TV screen. The will appear in the display panel. The time and date must be set before they are displayed. If you do not press DISPLAY again, these displays will time ont. 2. Press DISPLAY again to have only the time counter remain on the TV screen. The time counter will appear instead of the time in the VCR's display panel. 3.
Using Index the Playback Features Search The VCR has a "VHS Index Search System" that automatically records an index mark on tile tape every time you stop and then start a new recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks. The VCR will automatically locate the index number you select, The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape. 1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP. 2.
Using Zero the Playback Features Search The zero search feature allows you to quickly return to a counter reading of 0:00:00 at any spot on the tape. This is convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape several times. 1. Insert the prerecorded tape, and press STOP. 2. Press DISPJ_AY twice to display only the time counter TV screen. ZERO 3.
Recording and Playback COMMERCIAL,,ADVANCE TM is a patented technology that detects and marks most commercials on your tape for any recording that is more than 15 minutes long. During playback, the VCR automatically skips the detected commercial segments or you can choose to manually skip them. This feature reduces three minutes of commercials into approximately 8-12 seconds of fast forwarding in the SLP mode. You can select a background of blue or see the video as the commercials are skipped.
Recording To Select and Playback a Background for Playback 1. Press MENUepROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu. 3. Press 7 to select CF Display: BLUE or VIDEO. • Select BLUE to have the VCR display a blue screen while it advances through the block of marked commercials. • Select VIDEO to have the VCR display the video as it advances through the block of marked commercials. To Play Back a Recording Made Using COMMERClAL,,ADVANCE 1.
Types of Recordings Your VCR provides different types of recording. Basic Recording Recording These types are explained - Operating in the following sections: Instructions While You're Away VCR Plus+ Recording Timer Recording Express (XPR) Recording Using Two VCRs for Copying Using the Recording Recording Tapes Features Speeds Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP, LP, or SLP). The sPeed you select appears on the TV screen and in the VCR's display panel.
Basic To Make Recording- Operating Instructions a Recording Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing 1. channel, either 3, 4, or TV's video input channel. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. The cassette-in indicator #=_ lights in the VCR's display panel. 2. Press VCR1 (VCR2.LD) to set remote to control the VCR. 3. If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR's display panel. If not, press TV.VCR to turn it on. 4.
Recording VCR (Not While You're Away (VCR Plus+* Plus+ Setup for Antenna or Unscrambled Requiring a Cable Box or Cable Box VCR A VCR Plus+ numbers channel are listed number in most is assigned publications Cable Systems Can Control) for each that Recording) broadcast or cable list PlusCode* channel. These numbers. Prepare the worksheet on the opposing page for the VCR Plus+ channels that are different than the channels you receive them on.
VCR Plus+ Use this worksheet Channel Worksheet to create a list from which you can set up your VCR Plus+ channel Broadcast or Cable TV Station Nanie (Such as ABC, NBC, CBS, etc.) list. VCR Plus+ Channel Number* (See Standardized VCRPlus+ Channel Chart) Channel Number You Receive This Station On** *Check your local listing for VCR Plus+ channel numbers assigned to network stations. **Check your local or cable listing for the channel numbers to enter in this column.
Recording While You're Away (VCR Plus+ The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different year period. Before using VCR Plus+ to record a program, make sure that: • The clock is set correctly. • A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enoughtape to record the programs. Recording) programs within a one • The remote is set to control the VCR -- using VCR1 (VCR2,LD). • The VCR is setup for VCR Plus+ programming.
Recording While You're Away (Timer Recording) The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that: • The clock is set correctly. • A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs. • The remote is set to control the VCR -- using VGR1 (VGR2•LD).
Recording Check, Edit, While or Clear You're a VCR Plus+ Away or Timer Recording 1. Press MENUePROG on remote to display MENU on TV screen. VCR MAIN 2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. 3. Press 2 for Review Existing Progs. feature. VCR I MAIN MENU PLus+ VCR TIMER RECORDINGS The first program in the timer is displayed. • Check the Programs: Press MENUePROG information for the next program. C£e_te to display • Edit the Program: Press DISPLAY to edit the program.
Express Recording (XPR) Express recording lets you record up to four hours without turn off automatically at the end of the recording. using the timer program feature. The VCR will _cT v_ /. _ ¢_ F" I-- s_ I-I, -I I-I "re J'-- L U,' -_U, I-I I-I iolr_ p-... -7 Display showing 30 minutes remaining for express recording. Operating RECORD Instructions 1. Turn on the VCR. 2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. 3. Select the channel 4. Select the desired recording the remote. 5.
Using Two Operating VCRs Instructions for Copying (Refer to hookup and on page Use this ¥CR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording use the AutoEdit feature described below. 1. Turn on the TV and VCRs. 2. Tune TV to the VCR viewing Editing Tapes 8.) VCR. If you have two compatible VCR's, channel, either 3, 4, or TV's video input. If you have connected your VCR using Option A (page 8), tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 -- the one selected on the back of the playback VCR.
Location Front of Controls Panel Tape Compartment © v: T t Control Door Open Q Remote Sensor CHANNEl/TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. RECORD Starts VCR recording. Used for express recording (XPR). Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. Remote Sensor EJECT Press when the VCR is stopped the cassette. to eject INPUT Turns the line input on or off. L1 appears in VCR's display panel and VIDEO1 appears on the TV screen.
Location Back of Controls Panel ........................................................................................................ __ ........... _ c" _L_ON lj CH3 CH4 Switch VIDEO and AUDIO IN Jacks 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. Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT to select L1 in the VCR's display panel.
Location Display of Controls Panel Cassette-in Tape Speed Indicator Indicator Channel Number Line Indicator or SLP I LI. I Status Indicators Cassette-in Indicator (_) Lights when a tape is in the VCR. Channel Number or L1 The channel number or line input is displayed.
Specifications Format: VHS Record/Playback System: Video: 4-Head Audio: 2 Monorecord/playback Video EIA standard: Signal System: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF antenna terminal Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability* (122 cable channels) Type: AutoProgramming Power Requirement: 120V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: 19 watts Dimensions: 3.5 inches high (90 mm) 15.5 inches wide (393 mm) 12.5 inches deep (318 mm) Weight: 9.3 pounds (4.
Limited What Warranty your warranty covers: • For how long after Any defect in material oi worknianship, your purchase: • Ninety days for labor charges. • One year for parts. The warranty What How we will you get period for rental units begins with the first rental. do: • Pay any Authorized your VCR. RCA VCR Servicenter • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR.
Trouble Sometimes Checks problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Here's Trouble what • Plug VCR into an operating • Check connections. No power Clock shows Check below incorrect time or date Remote locks up to try: outlet. • Make sure time zone and daylight savings information is entered correctly. See page 13. • Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date). • Time counter display appears in display panel. Press DISPLAY on remote.
Trouble Checks Here's Trouble Will not record or play playback • Some snow/streaks are normal or stop-action playback. Will not record does not operate • Tape already VCR Plus+ or timer recording or wrong program recorded not made ........................................................... i..................................... ........................................................... • Check antenna connections. • Check Signal Type: GABLE/ANTENNA ............................................
Questions and Answers About Question COMMERCIAL ADVANCE TM Answer Will commercials be scanned playback of recordings? through only on Yes. The VCR does not rewind and mark commercial recording. How fast does the COMMERCIAL,,ADVANCE VCR scan through the commercial breaks? Are commercials them? TM _ still recorded if I want to watch ..............................................................................................................................................
Index (contmu¢cJ) Displays, Status ........... zt DSSSatellite Receiver Function Buttons ...................... 17 DSS°CABLE Button ............ 16,20 EDIT Button ................... 16,40 Editing and Copying Tapes ........ 40 Editing Timer and VCR Plus+ Programs .................... ..38 EJECT Button ................. 22,41 Express Recording ................ 39 Express Recording, Stopping ....... 39 F.ADV (Frame Advance) Button . .16,25 FF (Fast Forward) Button .................
For your nearest Authorized call toll-free in the U.S.A. Servicenter 1-800-336-1900 Canadian Consumers Your toll free numbers are: English: 1-800-522a0338 French: 1-800-522-0445 If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product.
