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Table of Contents Important Hooking Setting Information Warnings, Cautions, Note to Cable TV Installer Product Registration Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup Antenna 01 Cable System Without a Cable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble AU Channels Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/Receiver 2 3 4 5 6 7 Up the VCR startup Check Accessories With VCR Attach Power Cord to VCR Insert Batteries in Remote Turn on TV
Choosing a Hookup The hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and Advanced (B). The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable connection. It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed. The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver (TV with audio and video jacks) using a signal splitter. This connection may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation.
A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. 1. Set the CH4 CH3 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. You will tu,e the TV to this channel and use the NNCR button on remote to watch the VCR. 2. Connect as shown. This connection may require additional accessories not provided. 3. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV. 4. Turn to page 8 for “Setting Up the VCR.” Back of TV B. Advancedhookup.
L cable A. systemwm cable Basic hookup. Usethis hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. 1. Set the CH4 CH3 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TVNCR button on remote to watch the VCR. Box to unscramble All channels “”““““’ “” .“’ “““’ P ““” ““.’ “’.““’ ..-- ” ” Back of VCR Cable Box -‘~‘-~J&-~ RF$$* .,,’ 2. Connect as shown. This connection may require additional accessories not provided. 3.
cablesYsternwithcableBoxtounscramMePaychaMels (such as HBO, siLdme,Peypayper-vlew,~ebsJ A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. 1. Set the CH4 CH3 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. You will tune the TV to this channel and use the NNCR button on remote to watch the “CR. 2. Connect as shown. This connedion may require additional accessories not Provided. 3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box. 4.
ConnectinglhfoVCRsforCopyingWpes Option A Hookup. this hookup for a simple Use p connection which requires fewer accessories. Playback VCR 1. Select a hookup horn pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection. ! 2. Set the CH4 CH3 switch on the playback VCR to either channel 3 OI 4. You will tune ttle recording “CR to this channel to receivethe signal from the Playback “CR. 4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV. 5. Turn to page 8 for “Setting Up the VCR.” 1 RF Coaria, Cable - or- .
Connectinga Stereo AmplicierlReceiver Record on the VCR from an Amplifier/Receiver Back of VCR Connect your VCR to a stereo amplifier/ receiver to record stereo audio. 1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection. 2. Connect as shown. This connectionrequires additional accessories not provided. 3. Plug in power cords of amplified receiver, VCR, and TV. 4. Turn to page 25 for “Recording Audio Only.
Startup 1. Check accessories with VCR. Contact your dealer if any items are missing. {.-To Remote 2 va” <;-To Batteries (Stock No. 218103) Power Cord (Stock No. 218104) RF Coaxial Cable (Stock No. ~oSOSS) 2. Attach power cord to back of VCR. 3. Insert batteries in remote. 4. mm on the TV. A. Turn on the TV. B. If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel selected with the CH4 Cti3 switch on back of VCR.
Startup 7. Add or erase channels from the VCR’s memory. You may want to add or erase channels if some of the channels are not active, have weak signals, or you do not want to watch them. A. Press VCR1 (VCR2). 6. Press PROGNCR+ TV screen. c. on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the Press 5 to select SET UP VCR. D. Press 2 to select ADD/ERASE CHANNELS. E. Follow the directions on the screen. F. Add or erase more channels by entering channel numbers or using CHANNEL up or down. 8.
Buttons Component Buttons Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component VCR1 TV Turns on a compatible RCA VCR and sets remote to control the VCR. Turns on a compatible RCA TV and sets the ret&e to control the TV. VCR2 Turns on a compatible RCA VCR and sets remote to control the VCR when it has been seh~p. see page 12.
Buttons VCR Function Buttons Number Buttons (0 through 9 &loO) Select any channel up to 99 by pressing hvo number buttons. For a three-digit number, select a channel over 99 by pressing the 100 button and then two number buttons. Or, press and hold 1 until 1 - - appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers. INPUT PROGNCR+ Switches behveen line input and TV channels (tuner). L appears for line input instead of channel in VCR’s display panel.
Controlling a VCR The VCR’s remote controls two compatible RCA VCRs with the VCR1 and VCR2 buttons. Most RCA VCRs automatically respond to VCR1 without being programmed. If you own two RCA VCRs, test them to see if VCR1 turns on both VCRs. If it does, then program the REMOTE CONT feature on this VCR to respond to VCR2 if you want to control VCRs separately. Program Helpful Hint: Notice the difference between the TV and VCR on-screen displays.
Operating Instructions To play a tape 1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3,4, or TV’s video input to see the picture fmm the VCR. 2. Insert a tape in the VCR. VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in LB and VCR indicators light. Tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed. 3. If you are playing a stereo tape, set the AUDIO PLAY (HIFVMIWLINEAA) feature to HIFI. Press PROGlVCR+, then 5. then 7 to change.
Using the Playback Features Pause for Stop-Action Frame Advance This feahm stops the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of the scene. Stop-action works best for tapes recorded in the SF and SLP speeds. Frame Advance lets you view one stop-action frame after another. Frame advance works best for tapes recorded in the SF or SLP speed. 1. During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE on the VCR or PAUSE on the remote to stop the action. STILL appears in the VCR’s display panel. 2.
Using the Playback Features Time Search Pro-Tect Plus” Locking Feature The VCR will search forward or backward for a specific amount of recorded tape time (up to nine hours and fifty nine minutes) and begin playback. To prevent timer programs from being disturbed, all of the buttons on the VCR and remote can be “locked.” Timer recordings will stilI be made if a cassette with safety tab is inserted. 1. Insert a cassette. 2 Place VCR in stop mode. 3. Press and hold OFF on the Iemote for five seconds.
Using the Playback Features lime Counter The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program 01 play back a segment of a prerecorded tape. It helps to quickly locate the end or beginning of the programs you taped. The time counter resets to 0:OO:OO whenever the tape is ejected from the VCR. For example, would: if a 30-minute program 1. Insert the pre-recorded was recorded at the beginning of the tape, you tape. 2. Press DISPLAY twice to display 3. Press F.FWD to fast forward 0:30:00.
Using the Playback Features AUDIO PLAY (HIFl/MIX/LINEAR) Feature The VCR has hvo separate audio recording systems - VHS Hi-Fi that records on separate left and right stereo channels and standard linear that records monaural sound. The same audio is recorded on both systems. The AUDIO PLAY feature lets you select the audio you play back. * Select HIFI to play back sound recorded on the Hi-Fi tmck and for normal use. HIFI appears in the VCR’s display panel.
Types of Recordings Your VCR provides different types of recording. These types are explained in the following sections: Basic Recording-Operating 1”st~ctio”s Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ Recording Timer Recording Express Recording Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Recording Speeds SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording. That is why most pre-recorded, rental tapes are recorded in SF. Fewer programs can be recorded on the tape.
Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program) Some TV programs are broadcasts with stereo audio or a second audio program (SAP). Select STEREO to record stereo. Select SAP to record SAP. Select MONO if the stereo signal is not strong enough and too noisy for quality reception. To record stereo broadcast TV or SAP VCR Display Panel Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3,4, or TV’s video input. 1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.
Recording While You’re Away (VCR Plus+ Recording) VCR Plus+’ lets you record a program by entering a PlusCode’ number from your TV listing. Because each area has different cable. TV and broadcasting systems, some setup may be required before using VCR Plus+ for the first time. A. VCR Plus+ Setup for Antenna or Unscrambled Cable Systems (Not Requiring a Cable Box) A VCR Plusc channel number is assigned for each broadcast or cable channel. are listed in most publications that list PlusCode numbers. 1.
Recording While You’re Away (VCR Plus+ Recording) B. VCR Plus+ Setup for Scrambled Cable System [Requiring 1. Press PFiOGNCR+ on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. 2. Press 5 to display SET UP VCR menu. 3. Press 4 to display SET UP CABLE BOX menu. 4. Press 2 when the CABLE BOX menu appears 5. Press two numbers on the remote to enter the output channel of your cable box. Press 0 before a single-digit number. (Valid numbers are 2 - 13.
Recording While You’re Away (VCR Plus+ 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 using VCR Plus+ to record a program, make sure that: * Cable box set up has been completed if you use a cable box. * VCR Plus+ set up has been completed. * The clock is set correctly. . A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs.
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: * Cable box set up has been completed if you use a cable box. * 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 contro1 the VCR-using VCR1 (VCR2). Setting a Timer Recording Press PROGNCR+ 1.
Express Recording (XPR) Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCR will tirn off automatically at the end of the recording. minutes remaining for express recording. Operating Instructions 1. Turn on the VCR. 2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. 3. Select the channel you want to record. 4. Select the desired recording speed using SPEED on remote. 5. Press RECORD on the VCR or REC/XPR on the remote to activate express recording. 6.
Recording Audio Only You can record audio only from an amplifier/receiver or some other audio source. To play back stereo audio, connect the VCR to a stereo TV or amplifier/receiver. Refer fo hookup on page 7. VCR Display Panel To record audio only 1. Connect the audio equipment to the VCR. Turn it on and prepare it to play. 2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. The cassette-in indicator FEZ lights in the VCR’s display panel. 3. Press VCR1 (VCR2) to set remote to control VCR. 4.
Using Two VCRs for Copying Operating Instructions ukfer t0 hookup 0” page and Editing Tapes 6.~ Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. cation: Theu”a”tho”zed mcor&ngof Lelevlslon andother ri p’0grarn~ materialrmaylnti”“gethe 1. Turn on the TV and VCRs. 2. Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3,4, 3. If you have connected your VCR using Option A @age 6), tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 -the one selected on the back of the playback VCR. nghtsofc&err.
Specifications FLlIlIIat: VHS Record/Playback system: Video: Audio: Video Signal System: EIA standard: Antenna: 75-&m external VHF/UHF antenna terminal &Head VHS Hi-Fi Stereo record/playback system NTSC color combined 181 channels capability’ (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability’ (122 cable channels) USA: Type: AutoProgramming Power Requirement: 12OV AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: 22 watts Dimensions: 3.6 inches high (91 mm) 16.
Location of Controls Front Panel i&mote Sensor Remote Sensor REW (Rewind) Receives signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this sensor with no objects between them. Rewinds the tape. Searches the picture in reverse during playback. STOP/EJECT F.FWD. (Fast-Forward) Fast-forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Stops the normal functions such as record, playback rewind, fast-forward, or pause of VCR. Searches the picture forward during playback.
Location of Controls Display Panel Channel Tape Display Panel of VCR HlFl Indicator Status Indicators Lights during HiFi playback when the AUDIO PLAY (HIFI/MWLINEAR) feature is set to HlFl or MIX in the SET UP VCR menu. Show what the VCR is doing. Cassette-in Indicator ( m ) Lights when a tape is in the VCR.
‘BVoubleChecks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenteer. Trouble __-._.-,_,,,..,.,. ,.,._,_ .,,,.,, .,., No power ,., ,,~., ,,, Here’s what to try: ,,,,.,,A.,..__ ..,._.,,.__. ,,.,,, _. ,:,,-,,. ,..,,,.,.,.,.,.;.,,,,..,..,- _.,.,._.‘., __.. .,~...,.,,,,.,,..,,,,.,. ,,.,,,,,,,,.,,. ,,,, ,,.,,.,,._,, .,.,~, 1 . Make sure VCR 1s plugged mto an operahng outlet. 1 - Check connections.
Trouble Checks Trouble Here’s what to try: Rewind does not operate 1,,.. VCR PLUS display appears on TV instead of VCR MAIN MENU when you press PROGNCR+ on remote. .,. ,.,, ,.,., ,,. * Tape already rewound. ,,,.,.., “.,__.. ,,-,-_., ,,,.,.,, ._,,,,,,.,,,,.,,.,.,,.,..,.,..-_. - ,....,. -., ,,,,- ,,_.,,.,,.,. ,,,,,, ,.,,, automatically when you press PROGNCR+ again to display the VCR MAIN MENU. ,.,, ,,,, ,,,, on remote. Press PROWCR+ .,., ,.., ..I,,,.,.,.,.,,_.,..,,..,.,.,,,,,.,.. .,,.,,, ,,,.,,.
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. What we will do: - Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR. * Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter for the new or, at our option, rebuilt replacement parts required to repair youx VCR.
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For your nearest Authorized call toll-free in the U.S.A. Sewicenter 1-800-336-1900 Canadian Consumers Your toll free numbers are: English: French: I-800-522-0338 l-800-522-0445 If you would like a copy of this manual in French, please follow the instructions below: Tl~omson Consumer Electronics Attention: Canadian Operations P.O. Box 0944 Indianapolis. IN 46206-0944 If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicema from tbe yellow pages.
