video cassette recorder user's guide VR692HF
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First Things First ............... . ......................... Setting '................... Up the VCR ........................................................ 3 7 Using the Menus to Set Up Features ........................................... 8 Language ................................................................................... 8 Cable Box Setup ........................................................................ VCR Channels List .........................................................
Program the Remote .... ............................................... 39 About Programming the Remote .............................................. Programming the Remote to Control a TV ........................... 40 40 Programming the Remote to Control a Digital Satellite Receiver or Cable Box .......................................... 42 Programming the Remote to Control an Auxiliary component ..........................................................
HI, MY NAME and I wrote IS ROGER... 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 yourVCR's features. READ THE FIRSTTHREE 11 FIRSTTHINGS ¥ FIRST ¥ SECTIONS The first three sections of the manual introduce you to yourVCR, and show you how to set theVCR up and use the on-screen menus. Reading these sections gives you the basic information you need to use yourVCR.
STEP 1: UNPACKWHAT'S The following BOX items come packed in the box: • VCR • Remote control • RF antenna cable STEP 2: INSTALL REMOTE IN THE BATFERIES IN THE CONTROL Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR remote. 1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment. 2. Place batteries in remote, matching the + and - ends of each battery to the diagram inside the compartment. 3. Replace the cover.
STEP 5: TUNE THE TV Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel isChannel 3 or 4 or the TV's video input. If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors with RF antenna cable, set the 3CH.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 to see the signal. See the TV Owner's Manual.
If you choose to set up the VCR options individually, then go to the next section. If you ever need to manually enter setup. 1. PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press5 to display the Setup menu.QuickSet Guide STEP 8: ACCESS THE MENUS When you've completed Interactive Setup, try out the VCR's regular on-screen menus. The MENU and number buttons let you access,select, and change menu items. For example, to change the Auto Play setting, you would do the following: 1.
SET-UP FEATURES This section details the features QuickSet Guide (see previous several additional ones.
USING THE MENUS TO SET UP FEATURES You can set up features by using the menu system. Each feature that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as well as a few others you may want to set up before you begin using your VCR. LANGUAGE Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays will appear in that language. 1. PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLus+ 2 T|mer Recordings 3Time 4 ChanneLs 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit 2.
CABLE BOX SETUP This setup applies only when all channels are received through the cable box. There are two options: 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 it can control the cable box by changing channels for timer or VCR Plus+ recordings. Position the remotecontrollable cable box on top of the VCR as shown in the Connections section. 1. PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 2.
. If you selected ALL channels, enter the output channel of Cable your cable box, usually 03, 04, or video line input and press MENU. ABC ...................................................... 22,46 CABLE BOX SETUP On what channel does the VCR receive signals from the cabLe box? (usuaLLy 3. 4# or Video) Enter Press Box Codes 01-13 MENU CABLE BOX Anvision ............................................... 07,08 SETUP Cablestar ..........................................
8. Select one of the choices and follow the on-screen instructions. CABLE Did tune the to 1 Yes. 2 No. 3 No, BOX cable channel SETUP box 9? setup _s complete try another code 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.
, Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu. AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH What type of stgnaL are you using? 1 CabLe 2 Antenna 3>Detect 0 . TV AutomaticaLLy Cancel 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.
. 3. Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu. Press2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use CHANNEL up or down or number buttons to go to the channels you want to remove or add.
3. Press6 to select DSS SETUP. DSS On what the VCR from the Enter Press . SETUP channel does receive signals DSS receiver? 01-125 MENU to or INPUT cancel Enter the output channel of your digital satellite receiver, usually 03, 04, or video line input and press MENU. The VCR confirms that it receives all DSSsignals on the specified channel. DSS SETUP The VCR w_LL now receive aLL signaLs from the DSS receiver on channel 03.
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. The Auto Clock feature is advantageous because it updates the time for you automatically. The second way is entering the time and date manually into the menu system. AUTO CLOCK SET FEATURE The Auto Clock feature is set to ON at the factory.
3. Press3 to display the SET TIME ZONE screen. SET TZNE ZONE What 4s your T|me Zone? 1 Eastern 2 Central 3 Mountain 4 Pacific 5 ALaska 6 Haua_t 7>Autouatfc Press NENU to continue 4, Select your time zone. If you select Automatic for your time zone, the VCR sets the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds. If the time is not correct, select another time zone or set the time and date through the menu system.
SETTHE 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 2. VCR MAIN MENU VCR PLus+ Timer Record4ngs Time ChanneLs Setup Preferences Aud4o Language Exit Press 3 to display the TIME menu. 1 2 3 4 TIME Set Time and Date Auto CLock Set: ON Set Time Zone Set DayLight Savings XDS not 0 3.
VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS Using VCR Plus+ can make programming timer recordings for Two-DigitVCR Numbers Plus+ Channel for Cable TV 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 35 American abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U.S. and 39 Arts Canada are provided. 57 Black Entertainment S4 Bravo 1.
VCR PLUS+ WORKSHEET Broadcast or Cable-TV Station Name HBO VCR Plus+ Channel Number** Channel Number You Receive the Station On* Two-DigitVCR Numbers (Canadian 33 67 ESPN 34 44 *Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on. **Check your local listing for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned.
ADDITIONAL SET-UP FEATURES PREFERENCES MENU IN THE The features in this section are all accessedthrough the PREFERENCESmenu. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR RAIN MENU 1VCR PLus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 ChanneLs 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit 2. Press6 to display the PREFERENCESmenu.
Press1 to select the Remote Control item. Then press the VCR2-DVD button to change. PREFERENCES (PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE) 2 Auto PLay: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 6 EnergySaver: 2:00 5 Front PaneL: BRXGHT 6 Tape Speed: SLP 7 Set Auto Repeat 8 Commercial Advance 0 Exit PREFERENCES 1 Remote ControL: 2 Auto PLay: 3 Auto TV/VCR: 6 EnargySaver: 5 Front PaneL= VCR2 ON ON 2:00 AUTO 6 Tape Speed: SLP 7 Set Auto Repeat 8 Comtercia[ Advance 0 Exit The VCR will only respond to the VCR2mDVD button.
EN ERGYSAVE R By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivity. Press4 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, nThe VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. Pressany key to cancel.
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REMOTE Bu'rrONS Your back-lit remote has a light button (O) that glows in the VCRSAT_ dark. Pressthis button to light the buttons on the remote. The remote buttons remain lit when they are pressed within a few QO seconds of each other. If a button is not pressed within approximately seven seconds, the light turns off to conserve D battery power.
EDIT Used when dubbing tapes with two compatible VCRs. Sends Pause and Unpause commands simultaneously to both VCR1 and VCR2. RADV (Frame Advance) Advances the tape one frame at a time during play-pause. FWD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches forward through a tape during playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and increases slow-motion speed. GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one channel and then select another using the number buttons.
TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play, slow motion, or VCRSAT_'_e_ pause. Reduces picture "jitter" during stop-action playback. TV.VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from V AUX © the VCR or cable/antenna system. TV FUNCTION BU3-1IONS CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the REC STOP INFO SEARCH TV's channel memory. CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen.
If the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape automatically begins playback (if the safety tab on the cassette is removed). • Press FWD or REV to position the tape. • PressPLAY (if necessary) to begin tape play. • PressPAUSE for stop action. • PressTRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture, if necessary. • PressSTOP to stop playback. AUTOMATIC REWI N D The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback.
CH ECK TH E SAFETYTAB No matter which recording option you use, you need to make sure there is a tape in the VCR, and that the tape's safety tab is in place. You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab removed. Safety Tab If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it, simply cover the hole with vinyl tape.
SEVERAL RECORDING OPTIONS Now that you've gone through the necessary steps to operate yourVCR, rll explain the different recording features that are available to suit your needs.
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.
TIMER RECORDING Timer Recording Information You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record VCR MAIN MENU 1VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 ChanneLs 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit 2. Clock must be set correctly. the program.
o Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save. Program I (One Ttme) Program Channel Start Time End Time Start Date Tape Speed Press Press 03 CabLe 08:00 PR 09:30 PM 10/24/97 FRZ SLP I=SP 2=SLP CLEAR to correct MENU to save TIMER RECORDING 1 has been saved Remember to insert a recordabLe tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time.
Enter the VCR PlusCode shown in your local television , programming guide. VCR PLUS+ Enter PLusCode Number (from TV t4sting) 12876- Press Press 4. CLEAR to correct MENU when done Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode number. How often should program record? . this 1 2 3 4 One time Daily (every day) Weekdays (R-F) Weekly (once per 0 Cancel week) Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded.
STOPPING A TIMER RECORDING To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an express recording)_ • Pressand hold the STOP button on the remote (STOP•EJECT button on the VCR), or press STOP (STOP•EJECT) three times within 5 seconds. REVI EWING AND CLEARING PROGRAMS To review programs that you have already set up: 1. Press2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER Create a New 2 Review Existing 0 2. RECORDINGS 1 3 Use VCR PLus+ Program Progs.
, 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. , Pressthe SPEED button on the remote if you want to override the preferred Tape Speed setting. The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen. S, 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 Other Features section.
USING TWO VCRS FOR COPYING AND EDITING TAPES Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. 1. Turn on the TV and VCRs. 2_ Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV's video input). . If you connected your VCR using the IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV jacks, tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4--the one selected on the back of the playback VCR. If you have connected your VCR using the AUDIONIDEO jacks, press INPUT on the recording VCR'sremote to select the line input.
USING DUAL REMOTE WITH AUTOEDIT Use this VCR as the playback VCR and set it to respond to VCR2oDVD on the remote as described in Setting Up the VCR section. Use your other compatible VCR as the recording VCR, which should respond to VCR1. 1. Follow step 1--4 in the "Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes." 2. PressVCR1 on remote to control recording VCR. Press RECORD (REC), then PAUSE, to put recording VCR in pause mode. 3. . PressVCR2oDVD on remote to control playback VCR.
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CONTROL COMPON The remote YOU R OTH ER ENTS... can be programmed components, such as a television, cable box, laser disc player, DVD to control satellite V several receiver, player, or RCA audio component. V It is initially programmed to control a ProScan, RCA, or GE TV or digital satellite receiver. Other manufacturer's brands need to be programmed. V V 5 PROGRAM TH E REMOTE .
ABOUT PROGRAMMING TH E 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, ProScan, and GE televisions and digital satellite receivers. PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL ATV 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: , 2. Turn on the TV.
TV Codes Brand A-Mark Code .............................................. 102 Admiral ............................................... 005,114 AmtU_n ..................................................... 064 ................................................... ,eunaurv'R .................................................. 002,103 104,10S Brand Code Mitsubishl ....................... 006,011,014,019,022, ........................... 027,041,055,0S6,061,068,108 MTC .......................................
PROGRAMMING DIGITAL TH E REMOTE SATELLITE RECEIVER TO CONTROL A OR CABLE BOX The remote is programmed to control an RCA, GE, or ProScan digital satellite receiver. If you have another brand of cable box or digital satellite receiver with its own remote, you may be able to use the VCR's remote to operate it. Turn on the cable box or digital satellite receiver. . 2. Look up your brand and its code number(s) in the code list on the right. 3. Pressand hold the SAT-CABLE button on the remote.
PROGRAMMING AUXI LIARY THE COMPON REMOTE TO CONTROL AN ENT Your remote can also control the brands of the equipment listed, such as a radio, CD player, tape player, turntable, amplifier, digital satellite receiver, or DVD player. . Turn on the component to be programmed. 2. Look up your component°s code number on the code list. 3. Pressand hold the AUX button. 4. Enter the code from the code list. 5.
PROGRAMMING LASER THE DISC PLAYER REMOTE TO CONTROL A OR DVD COMPONENT The DVD button on the remote is programmed to control a VCR set to respond to the VCR2 button or an RCA, ProScan, or GE laser disc player. If you have an RCA DVD component, you can program the VCR2oDVD button to operate it. 1. Turn on the component. 2. Look up your component and its code number in the code list on the right. 3. Pressand hold the VCR2oDVD button on the remote. 4.
FEATURES TO ENHANCE VCR OPERATION • COMMERCIAL, • MOVIEbI_ADVANCE • Picture Search Options • Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking • Tracking • Auto • Time Counter • On-Screen • Audio Reception • AudioTape • Low Voltage V bADVANCE V Repeat ¥ Displays Playback Detection V 6 OTH ER FEATURES I ¥ V 45
COMME RCIAL_ _ADVANC COMMERCIALbI_ADVANCE E is a 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 the commercials the from tape.
2. Press6 to display the PREFERENCESmenu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 3. PREFERENCES Remote Control: VCR1 Auto Pray: ON Auto TV/VCR: ON EnergySaver 2:00 Front Panel: AUTO Tape Speed: SLP Set Auto Repeat Commerciat Advance Exit Press8 to display the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu. 1 2 3 COMMERCIAL Marking: PLayback: Display: 0 Exit ADVANCE ON MANUAL BLUE Now, you can select one of the COMMERCIAL, bADVANCE features. COMMERCIALI_),ADVANCE Marking Press1 to turn commercial Marking ON or OFF.
COMMERCIAL, ,ADVANCE Playback 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 within the first two minutes or last two minutes of a recording will not be automatically skipped.
MOVI E• _ADVANC E MOVIEI_I_ADVANCE helps you locate certain parts of prerecorded movies (rented or purchased). The feature works in two ways: 1) you can go to the beginning of the movie or 2) you can skip from one preview to the next. MOViEI_I_ADVANCE works only on cassettes recorded in the SP speed with the safety tab removed. 1. Insert a tape with the safety tab removed and press SEARCH. The following menu appears. What type is this? 1 2 3 tape Purchased/Rented Home Recording Other Press .
If you press 1, the MOVIE ADVANCE menu appears. Woutd the or 1 2 NOVIE ADVANCE you start like to go of the movie to Go Go the to to Press . next to preview? movie preview CLEAR to cancel Press 1 to advance directly to the beginning of the movie or press 2 to view the first (next) preview. Press 1 to Go to movie. The following screen appears with a blue background.
Press2 to Go to preview. The following screen appears with a video background. ROVIE Searching Press Press ADVANCE for preview... SEARCH to reverse STOP to cancel When a preview is detected, the VCR cues it and begins playing. ROVIE Press SEARCH ADVANCE for next - Disp_ys _me out a_er a fewseconds. PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONS The most basic way to search during playback is using the FWD or REV buttons. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape.
SLOW MOTION You can view a tape during play or play-pause using slow motion. Slow motion works well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed. 1. During play or play-pause, press SLOW + or - on the remote to begin slow-motion playback. During play-pause, you can also press FWD or REV to begin slow-motion playback. 2. PressSLOW + or FWD to increase or SLOW - or REV to decrease the speed of the search. 3. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture. 4.
To Search: ZNDEX SEARCH 1. PressSTOP. 2. Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH menu on the TV screen. Press REV OR FHD to begin scanning OR enter a specific index number 3. If you want to search through a certain number of index Press SEARCH to exit marks, press two number buttons to enter the number of marks you want to search. Press CLEAR on the remote to %NDEX SEARCH correct an entry. 4. Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse.
BLAN K SEARCH BLANK The VCR searches for blank portions of the tape that are more than six seconds in length. 1. Insert a recorded tape and press STOP. 2. Press SEARCH on the remote until the BLANK SEARCH SEARCH Press FMD to begin searching for blank section of tape. Press SEARCH to exit menu appears. 3. 4. BLANK Press FWD to begin searching. A message appears on the screen if a blank area is not found. SEARCH Searching for blank tape... Press STOP to stop blank searching.
AUTO REPEAT The Auto Repeat feature lets you specify the length of time you want the tape to play in a repeating loop. 1. Go to the beginning of the program you want to repeat and press STOP. 2. Press MENU to display VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1VCR PLus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 T4me 4 ChanneLs 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit 3. Press6 to display the PREFERENCESmenu.
TIME COUNTER The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or play back a segment of a recorded tape. It helps 0:30:00 locate the beginning or end of programs you taped. The time counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the tape is ejected from the VCR. I Hours Rtnutes For example, if you record a 30-minute program at the beginning Seconds of the tape and you want to go to the end of that program to begin another recording, you would: 1. PressINFO twice to display the time counter.
AUDIO SET-UP FEATURES The audio set-up features enhance your tape playback and recordings. The features in this section are accessedthrough the AUDIO menu and are shown in the displays below. 1. Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAZN MENU 1VCR PLus+ 2 Ttmer Recordings 3 Ttme 4 ChanneLs 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 0 , Language Exit Press7 to display the AUDIO menu. AUDIO 1 Reception: Z Tape PLayback: 0 STEREO HIIFI Extt Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.
TAPE PLAYBACK The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape. Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track. Press2 to switch between Tape Playback: HI-FI, LINEAR and MIX. To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier/receiver using the audio/video jacks. The Tape Playback feature lets you select which audio you play back.
THINGS TO KNOW CONN ECTING BEFORE COMPON ENTS ¥ Protect Your Components from Power Surges • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the TV and other components before ¥ you connect or disconnect any cables. Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference • Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
CONNECTING YOUR VCR Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR. JACKS AND CABLES RF Jacks and Antenna 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. RFJack These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections. The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV.
CHOOSING A VCR CONNECTION There are several different ways to connect your VCR0 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.
"IV WITH RF JACK ONLY VCR This connection assumes: • You are connecting antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Your television has only an RF input jack. TRANSMITTERS This connection provides: • Mono sound playback fromVCR. • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels).
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: • Stereo sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels).
r TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO TO UNSCRAMBLE JACKS AND PAY CHANNELS CABLE BOX VCR ONLY This connection assumes: TRANSMITTERS • You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium channels. • Your TV has audio/video input jacks. VCR'S SIGNALS / This connection provides: • Stereo sound playback from VCR. • Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through the cable box while watching an unscrambled channel.
"IV WITH RF JACK AND DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER VCR This connection assumes: • You have a basic digital satellite system and your TV does not have audio/video input jacks. "% VCR'S _This connection provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR, recording from a satellite receiver, and recording one off-air or cable channel while watching another. " SIGNALS : TRANSMITTERS ",% .... \ To use this connection, you must have: • (4) coaxial cables and (3) audio/video cables WALL _° ,l': Position Remote-C
TV WITH AUDIO/VI DEO JACKS AND DIGITAL '/ SATELLITE RECEIVER ............... h, VCR i" SATELLITE RECEIVER This connection assumes: • You have an advanced digital satellite system and your TV has audio/video input jacks. ...... This connection provides: • Stereo sound playback from VCR, recording from receiverwhile ', SIGNALS TRANSMITTERS \ watching cable or off-air channel, and recording one cable or offair channel while watching another.
This section gives you some additional about theVCR, including a description information of the unit's controls and display. You also will find a Troubleshooting Tips section and Questions and Answers about COMMERCIAI._ ADVANCE in this Appendix, which might help to resolve some of those simple problems. V V Finally, this section contains your warranty information.
FRONT PAN EL Ii B Remote Sensor AUDIO (R and L MONO) 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 "%2" to record from these jacks. CHANNEL.TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR'schannel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. EJECT Ejects the tape when the VCR is stopped. FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.
DI SPLAY PAN EL Cassette-In Indicator Speed Indicator Power Indicaton SI ":" Indicator HI-FI Indicator SAP STEREO in. :ln VCR l U " _71J AM Lights when a cassette is inserted in the VCR. Lights when the VCR isturned on.
BACK PANEL 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/MONO) and VIDEO IN 1 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. AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component, like a TV or VCR, when it is connected to these jacks.
TROUBLESHOOTING TI PS No power • Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet. • Check to make sure your connections are correct. VCR does not respond to remote • Press VCR1 (VCR2oDVD) to set remote to control the VCR. • Make sure to press the VCR1 or VCR2•DVD button on the remote to operate the VCR-whJchever the Remote VCR1/VCR2 setting in the PREFERENCESmenu. • Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote. • The batteries may need changing.
• Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to video input. • Try another tape. • Some snow/streaks are normal during search, stop action, frame advance, and slow-motion playback. 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.
• VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during a timer recording. • Check to make sure VCR Plus+ setup was completed correctly. Clock shows incorrect time or date • Power interruption. savings settings. Automatic clock set was not turned on or did not work properly. Check time zone and daylight- • Make sure VCR or cable box istuned to channel carrying XDS information. • Auto clock set is not supported by digital satellite receivers. Set the clock manually.
No stereo sound during playback • Check to make sure the Tape Playback feature is set to HI-FI to hear stereo sound during playback. • Must use the AUDIO/VIDEO Stereo jacks on the back of the VCR to hear stereo sound. 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.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT COMMERCIALI 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 COMMERCIALb bADVANCE VCR scan through the commercial breaks? In SLP tape speed, a 3-minute commercial break is scanned through in approximately 8o12 seconds. In SP, it takes about 25-35 seconds. Are commercials still recorded if I want to watch them? Yes.
SPECIFICATIONS Format: VHS RecordlPlayback Video: System: Audio: VHS Hi-Fi record/playback system Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal Tuner:. USA: 4-head 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: 23 watts (standby < 4 watts) Dimensions: 3.
LIMITE D 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 • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR.
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Q QUICKSET GUIDE 8 R REC BUTFON 25, 27, 37 REC INDICATOR 69 RECEPTION: STEREO/MONO/SAP 35 RECEPTION: STEREO/MONO/SAP FEATURE 57 RECORD BUTTON 27, 30, 35, 36, 37, 68 RECORDING: AUDIO ONLY 35; BASIC 27; BROADCAST STEREO TV 34; COPYING AND EDITING TAPES 36; COPYING TAPES USING AUTOEDIT 37; EXPRESS 30; SAP 34; SPEEDS 22; TIMER 31; VCR PLUS 32 REMOTE: BU'I'FONS 24; SENSOR 68 REMOTE CONTROL: INSTALLING BATTERIES 4 REMOTE VCR1/VCR2 OPTION 20 REMOVE OR ADD CHANNELS 12 REPEATING FEATURE 55 REV BUTTON 25, 27, 36,
TV BU3"FON 24, 40 TV CODES 41 TV FUNCTION BUTTONS 26 TV, PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL 4O TV.
If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not send anyqproducts to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Indianapolis, Street IN 46290 O1998 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
