video cassette recorder user's guide VR636HF
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TABLE OF CONTENTS First Things First .............................................................. 3 Setting up the VCR ......................................................... 7 Using the QuickSet Guide ................................................................. 8 Using the Menu to Set Up features .................................................. 8 Language .......................................................................................... 8 Digital Satellite System Setup ..................
TABLE OF CONTENTS Recording Audio Only ................................................................ 35 Playing Back Audio Only ...................................................... 35 Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes .................... 36 Programming the Remote ............................................ 37 About Programming the Remote ................................................... 38 Programming the Remote to Control a TV .......................... 38 Operate the TV ...............
First Things First Hi, my name is Liz… First things first ➣ and I wrote this User’s Guide. It’s my job to see that you have a rewarding user manual experience. You’ll find that I’ve arranged this manual to clearly explain all of your VCR’s features. 1 2 Setting Up the VCR ➣ Read the First Three sections 3 VCR Basics ➣ The first three sections of the manual introduce you to your VCR, and show you how to set the VCR up and use the on-screen menus.
First Things First Step 1: Unpack What’s in the Box The following items come packed in the box: • VCR • Remote control • RF coaxial cable STEP 2: Install Batteries In the Remote 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 the batteries in the remote, matching the + and – ends of each battery to the diagram inside the compartment. 3. Replace the cover.
First Things First 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 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.
First Things First 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit 2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 PREFERENCES Remote Control: VCR1 Auto Play: ON Auto TV/VCR: ON EnergySaver: 2:00 Front Panel: AUTO Tape Speed: SLP 0 Exit 3. Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFF.
Setting Up the VCR on-screen guide and Additional Set-up features Set up for a Digital Satellite System • Set up for a Cable Box • Set up VCR Channel List (AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH) • Set Time Zone and Daylight Savings (Auto Clock) • Set the Time and Date Manually • Set up VCR Plus+ Channels • Set the Remote VCR1/VCR2 feature • Set the Auto Play feature • Set the Auto TV/VCR feature • Set the EnergySaver feature • Set the Front Panel feature • Set the Preferred Tape Speed feature 4 record
Setting Up the VCR Using the QuickSet guide The QuickSet Guide is an automated procedure that helps you set up your VCR. The first time you turn on your VCR, the first screen of the Guide appears. Select a language. Seleccione un idioma. Choisissez une langue. ˜ 1 English ˜ 2 Espanol 3 Francais Just follow the step-by-step procedures until setup is complete. Some of the feature options may not apply to your VCR configuration.
Setting Up the VCR 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit 2. Press 8 to select the LANGUAGE menu. LANGUAGE Select a language. ˜ 1>English ˜ 2 Espanol 3 Francais Press MENU to continue 3. Select English, Español (Spanish), or Français (French).
Setting Up the VCR 3. Press 6 to select DSS SETUP. DSS SETUP On what channel does the VCR receive signals from the DSS receiver? -Enter 01-125 or INPUT Press MENU to cancel 4. Enter the output channel of your satellite receiver, usually 03, 04, or video line input and press MENU. The VCR confirms that it receives all DSS signals on the specified channel. DSS SETUP The VCR will now receive all signals from the DSS receiver on channel 03. Press MENU to continue 5.
Setting Up the VCR Cable Box Setup This setup applies only when all channels are received through the cable box. There are two steps: • The first sets up the VCR for the output channel of the cable box signal. • The second sets up the VCR for a remote-controllable cable box so the VCR can control the cable box by changing channels for timer or VCR Plus+ recordings. Position the remote-controllable cable box above the VCR as shown in the Connections section. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
Setting Up the VCR 4. If you selected ALL CHANNELS, enter the output channel of your cable box, usually 03, 04, or video line input and press MENU. CABLE BOX SETUP On what channel does the VCR receive signals from the cable box? (usually 3, 4, or Video) CABLE BOX SETUP The VCR will now receive all signals from the cable box on channel 04.
Setting Up the VCR 8. Select one of the choices and follow the on-screen instructions. CABLE BOX SETUP Did the cable box tune to channel 9? 1 Yes, setup is complete 2 No, try again 3 No, cancel setup Once you have completed the setup, the VCR confirms the CABLE BOX SETUP is completed or canceled. VCR CHANNELS LIST If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not necessary. Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory.
Setting Up the VCR 3. Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu. AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH What type of signal are you using? 1 Cable TV 2 Antenna 3>Detect Automatically 0 Cancel 4. Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options. Choices one and two are self-explanatory. If you choose Detect Automatically, the VCR automatically detects which signal system you have attached to your VCR.
Setting Up the VCR 3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use CHAN up or down or number buttons to go to the channels you want to remove or add. ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS Channel 115 is presently ADDED Channel 115 is presently REMOVED Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit Press INFO to add Press MENU to exit Time and Date The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date. The Auto Clock feature which enables the VCR to update the clock each time you turn off the VCR.
Setting Up the VCR 2. 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 found on channel 20. 0 Exit 3. Press 3 to display the SET TIME ZONE screen. SET TIME ZONE What is your Time Zone? 1 Eastern 2 Central 3 Mountain 4 Pacific 5 Alaska 6 Hawaii 7 Automatic Press MENU to continue 4. Select your time zone.
Setting Up the VCR SET THE TIME AND DATE Manually If the AUTO CLOCK SET was unsuccessful, set the clock through the menu option. The AUTO CLOCK SET feature is set to OFF automatically when you set the clock this way. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit 2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
Setting Up the VCR VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS Using VCR Plus+ can make programming timer recordings for cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put in a little time right now to set up a channel list. A worksheet and abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U.S. and Canada are provided. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit 2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
Setting Up the VCR VCR Plus+ Worksheet Broadcast or Cable-TV Station Name VCR Plus+ Channel Number** Hbo 33 ESPN 34 Channel Number You Receive the Station On* Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV (Canadian List) 67 Allarcom Pay Television/ Superchannel 44 Arts & Entertainment 72 Cable News Network-Headline News 61 Cable News Network 70 Canadian Home Shopping Network 56 Canal Famille 69 Cathay International Television Inc 68 Chinavision Canada Corp 60 Country Music Televis
Setting Up the VCR Additional SET-UP features in the Preferences menu The features in this section are all accessed through the PREFERENCES menu. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit 2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
Setting Up the VCR The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote’s VCR2, VCR2•LD, or VCR2•DVD button. If you change the remote setting to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no longer control it. Use the compatible remote to change the remote setting back to VCR1. Display the PREFERENCES menu, 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.
Setting Up the VCR EnergySaver By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivity. Press 4 to change the time delay, or to disable the feature. • OFF: The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off. • 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00: The VCR turns off after one, two, or three hours of inactivity. Thirty seconds before shutting off, the VCR will warn you with a screen reading, “The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. Press any key to cancel.
VCR BAsICS learn the basics To get you started 1 These VCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying your VCR. Learning the remote control functions, playing a recorded tape, and recording a program should do just that. 2 Setting Up the VCR ➣ ➣ 3 VCR Basics ➣ However, there are other features that enhance the enjoyment of your VCR, but they aren’t necessary to get you started. If you want to learn more about your VCR, just keep reading.
VCR Basics Remote Buttons The remote control is capable of controlling your VCR and many brands of televisions. If you have an RCA, ProScan, or GE TV, you may be able to control it without having to program the remote. OFF TV VCR REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE INFO CHAN Component Buttons OFF Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR. Also turns some compatible components on and off. VOL VCR Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCR and sets the remote to control the VCR.
VCR BAsICS 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. OFF Turns off the VCR when the remote is set to control the VCR. 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.
VCR Basics 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. OFF Turns a compatible TV off and on. VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV. Playing a Tape 1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV’s video input). 2. Insert a tape in the VCR. ^ ^ R E C O R E V P L A.
VCR BAsICS Automatic Rewind The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding. Tape Eject Press STOP•EJECT on the VCR (STOP on remote) when it is stopped to eject the tape. Recording If you want to record something that you’re watching, you can use basic recording. 1.
RECORDING SEVERAL recording OPTIONS • Express Recording • Timer Recording • Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ • Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio Program (SAP) • Audio Only Recording • Copying and Editing Tapes 3 VCR Basics 4 recording ➣ Recording (explained in VCR Basics section) ➣ • 2 Setting Up the VCR ➣ Recording Features: First things first ➣ Now that you’ve gone through the necessary steps to operate your VCR, I’ll explain the different recording features that are available to suit yo
RECORDING Recording features There are four ways to record programs: • Recording lets you press one button to start recording a program. (See VCR Basics section.) • Express Recording lets you start recording a program you are watching, and then set the VCR to automatically stop recording after a designated period of time. • Timer Recording lets you program the VCR to automatically start and stop recording at a predetermined time.
RECORDING Timer Recording You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit 2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs. 3 Use VCR PLUS+ Code 0 Exit 3. Select 1 to Create a New Program.
RECORDING 6. Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save. Program 1 (One time) Program 1 has been saved Channel Start Time End Time Start Date Tape Speed Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time.
RECORDING 3. Enter the VCR PlusCode shown in your local television programming guide. VCR PLUS+ Enter PlusCode Number (from TV listing) 128768 Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU when done 4. Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode number. How often should this program record? 1 2 3 4 One time Daily (every day) Weekdays (M-F) Weekly (once per week) VCR Plus+ Recording 0 Cancel Clock must be set correctly. 5. Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded.
RECORDING Stopping a Timer Recording To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an express recording): • Press and hold the STOP button for a few seconds. REVIEWING AND CLEARING PROGRAMS To review programs that you have already set up: 1. Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs. 3 Use VCR Plus+ Code 0 Exit 2. Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen.
RECORDING 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 the TV•VCR button on the remote 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. 6. Set the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature for the type of audio you want to record. See “Audio Set-Up Features” in the Other Features section.
RECORDING Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. 1. Connect the VCRs using the diagram below. 2. Turn on both VCRs and TV. 3. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV’s video input). 4. If you are using coaxial cables for the connection, tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4—the one selected on the playback VCR.
programming the remote control your TV 2 Setting Up the VCR ➣ It is programmed to control an RCA, GE, or ProScan TV. Other manufacturer’s brands need to be programmed. First things first ➣ The remote can be programmed to control a television.
Programming the Remote About Programming the Remote The remote can be programmed to control other brands of remote-controllable TVs. It is already programmed to operate most RCA, ProScan, and GE televisions. Programming the Remote to Control a TV OFF PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE INFO CHAN VOL SEARCH VOL MUTE 1. Turn on the TV. 2. Find your TV brand and code number(s) on the code list on the next page.
programming the remote TV Codes Akai ............................................ 03 NAD ........................................... 07 AOC .................................... 06,12 NEC ............................................ 06 Candle ....................................... 06 Panasonic .................... 04,08,11 Citizen ....................................... 06 Philco ............................ 04,06,12 Colortyme ............................... 06 Philips .....................
OTHER FEATURES features to enhance VCR operation Tracking • Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays • Audio Reception • Audio Playback 2 Setting Up the VCR 3 VCR Basics ➣ • ➣ Picture Search Options First things first ➣ • 1 4 recording ➣ ➣ 5 5 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE ➣ OTHER FEATURES 6 5 7 Connections 41
OTHER FEATURES Picture Search Options The most basic wa y to search during playback is using the FOR WARD or REVERSE 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 off during picture search. Search works well for tapes recorded at either the SP or SLP speed. 1. Pr ess FOR WARD to sear ch forward or REVERSE to sear ch in reverse. 2.
OTHER FEATURES FRAME ADVANCE Frame advance lets you view one-stop action frame after another during playback. Frame advance works well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed. 1. Pr ess PAUSE or F .ADV to “freeze” the action. 2. Pr ess F.ADV each time y ou want to view a frame of the scene. 3. Pr ess PAUSE or PLA Y to return to normal playback. 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.
OTHER FEATURES Go-To Search The Go-T o search feature enables the VCR to quickl y locate a counter reading anywhere on the tape. When the VCR locates the counter reading, it will begin playback. 1. Press ST OP. 2. Press SEARCH on the remote until the GO-TO SEARCH menu 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”. Press CLEAR on the r emote to cor rect an entry. 4.
OTHER FEATURES Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature To disable the usage of theVCR, or to protect your timer r ecordings, you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the VCR or r emote won’t work. • To Lock: Pr ess and hold theVCR button on the r emote for approximately six seconds. The VCR turns off. SAFE a ppears in the display if any button is pressed to let you know the feature is activated.
OTHER FEATURES ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS 1 The INFO button sho ws the status of theVCR (Stop , Play, Rec , etc.), channel number (Video1 or Video 2 for the line input), time counter, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. The date and time must be set before they can be displayed. Ch 05 WABC 0:30:00 11/18/98 Wed 01:30PM SLP On-screen display (times out) 1. Press INFO to see the on-screen displays. If the channel name is available, it appears under the channel number. 2.
OTHER FEATURES Reception Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio program (SAP) which off ers 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 SAP. • Select STEREO for normal or stereo broadcast TV recording. • Select MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is too noisy.
connections Things to Know Before Connecting Components 1 First things first ➣ Protect Your Components from Power 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. Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks. • Place the audio/video cables to the sides of theTV’ s back panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect your components.
connections 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 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. The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR’s RF OUT jack and your TV’s antenna input.
connections Choosing a VCR Connection There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable service, and if you have a cable box, and whether some of the channels are scrambled, and maybe you have a satellite receiver along with cable (but no cable box), or a satellite receiver and no cable or...well, you get the picture. Five connections are described in this section and one of them should provide you with a VCR connection that works.
connections TV with rf jack only Position Remote-Controllable Cable Box This connection assumes: • You are connecting antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Your television has only an RF input jack. VCR CABLE BOX This connection provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels).
connections TV with audio/video jacks Position Remote-Controllable Cable Box This connection assumes: • You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Your television has audio/video jacks. VCR CABLE BOX This connection provides: • Stereo sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels).
connections TV with audio/Video jacks and Cable box Position Remote-Controllable Cable Box to unscramble pay channels only VCR This connection assumes: • You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium channels. • Your TV has audio/video input jacks. CABLE BOX TRANSMITTER This connection provides: • Stereo sound playback from VCR. • Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through the cable box while watching an unscrambled channel.
connections TV with RF jack and digital satellite Position Remote-Controllable Satellite Receiver receiver This connection assumes: • You have a basic digital satellite system and your TV does not have audio/video input jacks. VCR SATELLITE RECEIVER This connection provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR, recording from a digital satellite receiver, and recording one off-air or cable channel while watching another.
connections TV with audio/video jacks and DIGITAL Position Remote-Controllable Satellite Receiver satellite receiver This connection assumes: • You have an advanced digital satellite system and your TV has audio/video input jacks. VCR SATELLITE RECEIVER This connection provides: • Stereo sound playback from VCR, recording from receiver while watching cable or off-air channel, and recording one cable or offair channel while watching another.
appendix: reference This section gives you some additional information about the VCR, including a description of the unit’s controls and display. You also will find a Troubleshooting Tips section in this Appendix, which might help to resolve some of those simple problems. Finally, this section contains your warranty information.
appendix: reference Front Panel ^ ^ RECORD ^ VIDEOIN R E V P L A Y. P A U S E F W D Lmono • AUDIOIN •R TIMER TRACKING ^ ^ ^ CHANNEL ^ ^ P O W E R S T O P. E J E C T VCR A M Remote Sensor AUDIO (R and Lmono) 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 “L2” to record from these jacks. CHANNEL•TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel memory.
appendix: reference Display Panel TIMER VCR A M Time, Channel Number, Line Input Indicator (L1 or L2), Tape Speed Indicator, or Status Indicators Time The current time appears. Only an AM indicator appears with the time. There is no indicator for PM. Channel Number or Line Input Indicator The channel number appears when the VCR is tuned to a channel. The line indicator (L1 or L2) appears when a line input is selected. Tape Speed Indicator (SP and SLP) Press SPEED on the remote to change.
appendix: reference Back Panel OUT IN ANT. IN VIDEO L AUDIO R RF OUT 3 CH. 4 3 CH. 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.
appendix: reference Troubleshooting Tips 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 • Press VCR to set remote to control the VCR. • 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.
appendix: reference 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 segment of tape is encountered, the time counter will hold its count until recorded material is detected again.
appendix: reference Clock shows incorrect time or date • Power interruption. Automatic clock set was not turned on or did not work properly. Check time zone and daylightsavings settings. • Make sure VCR or cable box is tuned to channel carrying XDS information. • Auto clock set is not supported by digital satellite receivers. Set the clock manually. Time did not adjust for daylight-saving time • Check to make sure daylight-saving feature is set correctly.
appendix: reference No stereo sound during playback • Check to make sure the Tape Playback feature is set to HI-FI to hear stereo sound during playback. The tape you are playing must be recorded in HI-FI in order to play back in HI-FI. • Must use the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks on the back of the VCR to hear stereo sound. Stereo audio too noisy 64 • Stereo signal is weak. Set Reception: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature to MONO. • Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise.
appendix: reference Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials 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 Service Center the labor charges to repair your VCR.
appendix: reference Specifications Format: VHS Record/Playback System: Video: 4-head Audio: 2 Hi-Fi record/playback system Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined 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: 19 watts (Standby: <4 watts) Dimensions: 3.
Index 3 CH. 4 switch 5, 8, 52, 55, 60 A Accessing menus 5 Add or remove channels 14 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen 15 ANT.
Index H N Hi-Fi playback 47 Number buttons 5, 25, 26 I O Important information inside front cover Index search 43 INDEX SEARCH menu 43 INFO button 17, 24, 25, 45, 46 INPUT button 24, 31, 35 OFF button 24, 25, 26, 38 On-screen displays 46 Overheating 49 J Jacks ANT.
Index frame advance 43 go-to 44 index 43 slow-motion 42 SEARCH button 25, 42, 43, 44 SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen 16 Set time and date manually 17 SET TIME AND DATE menu 17 SET TIME ZONE screen 16 Set up additional features 7 cable box 11 digital satellite system 9 first 3 language 8 setting up the VCR 6 setup menu 8 using menus 8 Signal type CABLE and ANTENNA 14 changing 14 Slow-motion search 42 SLP speed 22, 42, 43 Solving problems 61 SP speed 22, 42, 43 Specifications 66 SPEED button 25, 27, 30, 33, 35 St
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