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Table of Contents First Things First .................................................. 3 Setting Up the VCR ............................................. 7 Using on-screen Menus to Set Up Features ......... 8 Language Selection ......................................... 8 Cable Box Setup ............................................... 9 VCR Channels List .......................................... 10 Auto channel searching ............................ 10 Changing the signal type ..........................
Table of Contents 2 Program the Remote ........................................ About Programming the Remote ....................... Controlling a TV ............................................. Operating the TV ........................................... TV Codes ......................................................... 37 38 38 38 39 Other Features .................................................... Commercial Advance ........................................... Marking ..............................
First Things First Welcome To Your New VCR... 1 First things first ➣ To help you get started using your VCR with as little reading as 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 the first time you turn on your VCR which walks you through several setup steps at once.
First Things First Step 1: What’s in the Box? The following items come packed in the box: P LAY • VCR PAUSE RECORD POWER VIDEO INPUT • Remote control • RF coaxial cable • AA Batteries FWD REV AUDIO LEFT MONO TV•VCR TAPE SPEED CHANNEL STOP•EJECT RIGHT TRACKING ON OFF TV REVERSE RECORD INFO VCR PLAY FORWARD STOP PAUSE CHAN MUTE CHAN CLEAR + 2 4 7 GO BACK MENU 1 + SPEED 3 5 6 8 9 I 0 – – TRACKING T T NPU V•VC R STEP 2: Install Batteries In the Remote Con
First Things First 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 ANT. IN and RF OUT 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 INPUT button to see the signal.
First Things First • Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you connected your VCR using the ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks. • Check your connections. If you chose to set up your VCR options individually, then go to the next section. STEP 8: Accessing menus The MENU and number buttons let you access, select, and change your VCR’s preferences. For example, to select a different preferred on-screen language than the one you selected during the initial set up, do the following: 1.
Setting Up the VCR Additional Setup features Whether ornot the feqatures are handled in the first time interactive setup, all features allow you to get the most out of your VCR.
Setting Up the VCR Using on-screen Menus To Set Up Features You can set up your VCR’s features by using the remote control’s buttons to enter your choices from on-screen instructions. Each menu item is explained in this section. You can set up features individually by using the menu system. Each feature that appears in the initial set up is explained in this section as well as a few others you may want to set up before you begin using your VCR. Language Selection 1.
Setting Up the VCR Cable Box Setup This setup 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 recordings. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus+ Timer Recodings Time Channels Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit 2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
Setting Up the VCR CABLE BOX SETUP On what channel does the VCR receive signals from the cable box? (usually 3, 4, or Video) -Enter 01-13 or INPUT Press MENU to cancel CABLE BOX SETUP On what channel does the VCR receive signals from the cable box? (usually 3, 4 or video) 04 Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to continue Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that it will not adjust the cable box channels: CABLE BOX SETUP The cable box setup is complete.
Setting Up the VCR 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: • Cable TV searches for cable channels • Antenna searches for local broadcast stations • Detect Automatically will make this decision for you AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Now scanning channel 14 Press any key to cancel The VCR begins scanning for the available channels—this takes about one to two minutes.
Setting Up the VCR 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. 1. 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 the CHAN up or down keys on the remote or number buttons to go to the channels you want to remove or add.
Setting Up the VCR Setting the time zone 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the VCR Main Menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus+ Timer Recodings Time Channels Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit 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 Time Data was found on channel 20. 0 Exit 3. Press 3 to display the SET TIME ZONE screen.
Setting Up the VCR 1 2 3 4 TIME Set Time and Date Auto Clock Set: ON Set Time Zone Set Daylight Savings Time Data was found on channel 20. 0 Exit 3. Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu. SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS Does your area observe Daylight Savings Time from April to October? 1 Yes, DST is observed 2 No 3>Automatic Press MENU to continue 4. Select one of the options and then press MENU to continue. • DST stands for “Daylight Saving Time.
Setting Up the VCR SET TIME AND DATE Time --:-(hh:mm) Date --/--/-- Press MENU to cancel 4. Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions. SET TIME AND DATE Time 12:34 PM Date 11/18/99 Thursday Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set VCR Plus+® Silver Programming System The VCR Plus+ SILVER programming system makes VCR set up automatic by setting and updating the clock and channel list for you.
Setting Up the VCR Mapping VCR Plus+ System Channels Using the VCR Plus+ system 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 United States 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 Recodings Time Channels Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit 2.
Setting Up the VCR VCR Plus+ System Worksheet Broadcast or Cable-TV Station Name VCR Plus+ System Channel Number** Channel Number You Receive the Station On* HBO 33 Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System Channel Numbers for Cable TV (Canadian List) ESPN 34 *See previous page for U.S.
Setting Up the VCR Additional Setup 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 Recodings Time Channels Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit 2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
Setting Up the VCR To change the setting back to VCR1, so the remote which came with your VCR can control the unit, use the compatible remote to display the PREFERENCES menu, press 1, and then VCR on this VCR’s remote. Auto Play This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing a tape when inserting a tape with the safety tab removed. In the PREFERENCES menu, press 2 to switch between ON and OFF.
Setting Up the VCR Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display) You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel on the front of the VCR. In the PREFERENCES menu, press 4 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 when the VCR is on or off. • DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level at all times.
Setting Up the VCR When a duration time has been set: • The VCR will automaticalltswitch torewind if thecounter meets or goes past the Auto Repeat set duration. • The VCR willautomaticallyswitch toplayback during rewind if the counter equlas or is less than 0:00. • The Auto Repeat may be adjusted by setting the counter to 00:00. This can be done by pressing the CLEAR button while the tape counter is on screen or on the front panel display.
VCR Basics Learn the basics To get started 2 Setting Up the VCR ➣ This section shows you the basics of using your VCR. It discusses things like using the remote control, playing a tape, and recording programs. First things first ➣ 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.
VCR Basics Remote Buttons The remote control is capable of controlling your VCR and many brands of televisions. If you have an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN TV, you may be able to control it without having to program the remote. ON OFF TV VCR REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE Component Buttons ON•OFF Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR. Also turns some compatible components on and off.
VCR Basics 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. Starts slow motion during play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed. SEARCH Displays INDEX and GO-TO Search menus on TV screen when VCR is stopped. Advances the tape 30 seconds of recorded material during playback.
VCR Basics ON•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- see page 68 for more about the video input channel). Press the VCR button on the remote control to switch to VCR viewing mode (The front panel display will indicate “VCR”). 2. Insert a tape in the VCR.
VCR Basics Recording If you want to record something that you’re watching, you can use basic recording. For more detailed information, refer to the “Recording” section starting on the next page. 1. Set the tape speed by pressing TAPE SPEED on the VCR (SPEED on the remote). 2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording. Tape Speeds 3. Press STOP to stop recording. SP (Standard Play) Gives the best quality recording, but fewer programs can be recorded on the tape.
RECORDING Several Recording Options Express Recording (XPR) • Timer Recording • Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System • Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio Program (SAP) • Audio Only Recording • Copying and Editing Tapes 4 Recording 55 Program the Remote ➣ • 3 VCR Basics ➣ Recording (explained in the VCR Basics section) ➣ • 2 Setting Up the VCR ➣ Recording Features on your VCR include: First things first ➣ Now that you’ve gone through the basic steps necessary to operate
RECORDING Recording Features There are four ways to record programs: • Recording– pressing one button to start recording a program (see VCR Basics section) • Express Recording– starts recording a program already being watched, and automatically stopping recording after a designated period of time • Timer Recording– automatically starts and stops a recording at a predetermined time • Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ System– programming the VCR by just entering a PlusCode programming number found in TV p
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 Recodings 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 VCR PLUS+ Enter PlusCode Number (from TV listing) _ Press MENU to cancel 3. Enter the VCR PlusCode® programming number shown in your local television guide. VCR PLUS+ Enter PlusCode Number (from TV listing) 12876- Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU when done 4. Press MENU to enter the PlusCode system number. How often should this program record? 1 2 3 4 One time Daily (every day) Weekdays (M-F) Weekly (once per week) 0 Cancel 5. Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded.
RECORDING Program 1 has been saved Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time. Remember to leave your cable box on and tuned to the desired channel Stopping a Timer Recording To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an express recording): • Press and hold the STOP button for three seconds. Reviewing and Clearing Programs To review programs that you have already set up: 1. In the VCR MAIN MENU, press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.
RECORDING 2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. 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 TV•VCR 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. Video Input Channel Explained 6. Set the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature for the type of audio you want to record. See 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 at the right. 2. Turn on both VCRs and TV. 3. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV’s video input). (See page 68 for more information) 4.
Program the remote Control your Television This remote can automatically control RCA, GE, and PROSCAN TVs. Other manufacturer’s brands need to be programmed. 1 First things first ➣ The remote can be programmed to control a television as well as the VCR.
Program the Remote About Programming the Remote The remote can be programmed to control other brands or remote controllable TVs, digital satellite receivers, and cable boxes. It is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and ProScan televisions and digital satellite receivers. Controlling a TV If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button, the remote needs to be programmed. Follow these steps to program the remote to control your particular TV: 1. Turn on the TV. 2.
Program 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 ................ 03,04,06,12 Concerto ........................... 06 Pioneer ........................
OTHER FEATURES Features to Enhance VCR Operation Advance • Picture Search Options • Tracking • Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays • Audio Reception • Audio Playback Advance 2 Setting Up the VCR 3 VCR Basics 4 recording ➣ Movie ➣ • ➣ Commercial First things first ➣ • 1 5 Program the Remote ➣ ➣ OTHER FEATURES 6 5 ➣ 7 Connections 8 REFERENCEs 41
OTHER FEATURES COMMERCIAL ADVANCE® COMMERCIAL ADVANCE is patented technology that detects and marks most commercials on your tape for any recording that is more than 15 minutes long. After recording, the VCR rewinds the tape to the beginning of the recording and determines where the commercials are located. It then marks the beginning and end of the detected commercial segments, and when finished, returns the tape to the end of the recording. It does not erase commercials from the tape.
OTHER FEATURES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 PREFERENCES Remote Control: VCR1 Auto Play: OFF Auto TV/VCR: OFF EnergySaver: 2:00 Front Panel: AUTO Tape Speed: SLP Commercial Advance Set Auto Repeat Exit 3. Press 7 to display the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu. COMMERCIAL ADVANCE 1 Marking: 2 Playback: 3 Display: ON MANUAL BLUE 0 Exit Now you can select one of the COMMERCIAL features. COMMERCIAL ADVANCE ADVANCE Marking Press 1 to turn commercial marking ON or OFF.
OTHER FEATURES COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Playback In the PREFERENCES menu, press 2 to switch between Playback: AUTO and MANUAL. • Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically advance through the blocks of marked commercials. It works with most 30, 45, and 60-second commercials. A commercial group starting with the first two minutes or last two minutes of a recording will not automatically be skipped.
OTHER FEATURES MOVIE ADVANCE® MOVIE ADVANCE helps you locate certain parts of prerecorded movies (rented or purchased). This feature works two ways: 1) you can go to the beginning of the movie, or, 2) you can skip from one preview to the next. MOVIE ADVANCE works only on cassettes recorded in the SP speed with the safety tab removed. 1. To select MOVIE ADVANCE, insert a tape with the safety tab removed and press SEARCH.
OTHER FEATURES • Press 1 to Go To Movie. The following screen appears with a blue background. MOVIE ADVANCE Searching for start of movie... Rewinding tape Press STOP to cancel When the movie is found, the following screen is displayed: MOVIE ADVANCE The movie is ready. Press PLAY to start. Press STOP to cancel This display will time out after a few minutes and the VCR will enter the Stop mode. • Press 2 to Go To Preview.
OTHER FEATURES Picture Search Options The most basic way to search during playback is using the FORWARD or REVERSE buttons on the remote. 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. Press FORWARD to search forward or REVERSE to search in reverse. 2.
OTHER FEATURES 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 you want to play by the number of index marks or by scanning. The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tapeTo Search: 1. Press STOP. 2. Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH on-screen display. 3.
OTHER FEATURES 4. Press FORWARD to search ahead or REVERSE to search behind. 5. Press STOP to end Go-To searching. GO-TO SEARCH Current tape counter is 2:17:25 Press REV or FWD to go to -:--:00 Tracking Press SEARCH to exit. Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes interference like streaks or “snow” from the picture. Automatic tracking is automatically activated when you insert a tape or turn on the VCR.
OTHER FEATURES For example, if you record a 30-minute program at the beginning of the tape and you want to go to the end of that program to begin another recording, you would: 0:30:00 HOURS MINUTES SECONDS 1. Press INFO twice to display the time counter. 2. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00. 3. Press FWD to forward the tape until the time counter reads 0:30:00. Timer Counter on-screen display shows hours, minutes and seconds of a segment of tape. 4. Press STOP.
OTHER FEATURES AUDIO 1 Reception: STEREO 2 Tape Playback: HI-FI 0 Exit Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up. Reception Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a Second Audio Program (SAP) which offers 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.
Connections Things to Know Before Connecting Components 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. • Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV’s back panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect your components. • Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from the audio/video cables as much as possible.
Connections Connecting the VCR to the TV Refer to these pages to help determine the best way to connect the VCR to a TV, stereo, or cable box. Selecting 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.
Connections Choosing the right 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.
Connections 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: • 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 or antenna connection; (2) for cable box. To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown 2.
Connections 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: • Hi-Fi stereo 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.
Connections TV with Audio/Video Jacks and a Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels 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: • Hi-Fi stereo sound playback from the VCR • Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through the cable box while watching an unscrambled channel To use this connection, you must have: • (3) coaxial cables • (2) audio/video cables • (1) splitter To connec
Appendix: references This section gives you some additional information about the VCR, including a description of the unit’s controls and displays. 1 You will also find the section, Troubleshooting Tips, and a question and answer section about COMMERCIAL ADVANCE in this Appendix. These areas might help resolve some of those simple problems. 2 Setting Up the VCR ➣ ➣ Finally, this section of the manual also contains your warranty information.
Appendix: references Front Panel description P LAY FWD REV PAUSE Use the front A/V jacks to connect a camcorder, video game system or other VCR. Use the L2 Video Input Channel to record. RECORD POWER VIDEO INPUT AUDIO LEFT MONO TV•VCR CHANNEL TAPE SPEED STOP•EJECT RIGHT TRACKING Remote control sensor AUDIO (LEFT/MONO and RIGHT) and VIDEO INPUT Jacks Receives signals from another component (like a VCR, camcorder, digital camera, or video game system) when connected to these jacks.
Appendix: references Display Panel description VCR AM Time, Channel Number, Line Input Indicator (L1 or L2), Tape Speed Indicator, or Status Indicator 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 the VCR’s line input is selected. Select L1 to record from the back jacks, L2 to record from the front jacks. Time The current time appears. Only an AM indicator appears with the time.
Appendix: references Back Panel description AUDIO ANT. IN R L OUT IN RF OUT CH VIDEO 3 4 CH. 3/4 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: references 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 • 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: references Troubleshooting Tips (Cont.) 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 to return to normal playback. • Check the ProTect Plus™ feature. Rewind does not operate • Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound.
Appendix: references Troubleshooting Tips (Cont.) VCR makes noise when stopped • VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode. 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.
Appendix: references Troubleshooting Tips (Cont.) Stereo audio too noisy • 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. Index and Go-To search features do not operate • Check to see if MOVIE ADVANCE feature is activated. Cannot access MOVIE ADVANCE feature • Cassette must have safety tab removed and be recorded in SP speed. • Home Recording was selected for the tape type in the menu.
Appendix: references Questions and answers about Commercial Advance Will commercials be scanned through only on playback of recordings? Yes. The VCR does not rewind and mark commercial segments until after recording is finished. How fast does the COMMERCIAL breaks? ADVANCE VCR scan through the commercial In SLP tape speed, a 3-minute commercial break is scanned through in approximately 8-12 seconds. In SP, it takes about 25-35 seconds. Are commercials still recorded if I want to watch them? Yes.
Appendix: references Specifications Format: VHS Record/Playback System: Video: 4-head Audio: Stereo 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: 17 watts Dimensions: 3.54 inches high (90 mm) 14.
Appendix: references Finding YOUR TV’s Video Input Channel TV button You need to tune your TV to the Video Input Channel if you are using the VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks to connect to the TV’s AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT jacks. You must select this “channel” before you can see the VCR’s menus, the cable or antenna reception, and the content that’s on a tape. The Video Channel on TVs varies for different brands and different models.
Appendix: references 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: references Index A adding/removing channels 12 ANT IN jack 5, 62 audio playing back 35 recording 35 Audio/Video jacks 5, 24, 35, 60, 62, 69 Auto play feature 19, 26 automatic rewind 26 automatic tracking 26 B batteries remote control 4 Broadcast stereo recording 34 buttons remote control 24 VCR front panel 60 C cable box setup 9 cables 54 positioning 53 CHAN buttons 25, 38 channel VCR viewing 5 Channel 3/4 switch 5 CHANNEL buttons 24 channel List 32 channel number display 61 CHANNEL•TRACKING but
Index P PAUSE button 25, 27 pause the tape 26 picture search options 47 PLAY button 25, 26, 60 PLAY•PAUSE button 26 playing a tape 26 plugging in the VCR 4 POWER button 26, 60 power surges 53 Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature 49 problem solving 63, 64, 65, 66 programming the remote operating second VCR 37 R reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP 35 RECORD button 25, 27, 35, 60 record protect tab 27 recording 27 audio only 35 basic 27 broadcast stereo TV 34 copying/editing tapes 36 express 30 SAP 34 speeds 20 timer 31 VCR
Index V VCR button 24 VCR channel list 9 VCR, cleaning 68 VCR indicator 35, 61 VCR MAIN MENU 9 VCR Plus+ worksheet for channels 17 VCR Plus+ channel list 16 Canada 17 USA 16 VCR Plus+ GOLD Programming System 15 VCR viewing channel 5 VOL buttons 26, 38 W Warranty 70 X XPR (express recording) 30 73
If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest service center 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. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©1999 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
