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First Things First ..................................................... Initial Setup ............................................................. Setting Up the VCR ................................................. Using The Menus to Set Up Features ..................... Language Selection ........................................... Cable Box Setup ................................................ VCR Channels List ............................................ To Auto Channel Search .......................
Program the Remote ............................................ About Programming the Remote ........................ Testing the Remote ......................................... Programming the Remote to Control a TV, Satellite Receiver, or Cable Box .................... Using Direct Entry ..................................... Operating Other Components Features Commercial .................................. ....................................................... Advance .........................
WELCOME TO YOUR NEW VCR... To help you get started using your FIRSTTHINGS VCR with FIRST I V as little reading as possible, we've put all the basic information needed in the first three sections. To help you along, feature which once. the first walks time even an initial time you turn you through GETTING Before there's on your operations ¥ remote channels, are essential learning control's about the features, and basic video tape to get all you can out of the VCR.
STEP 1: WHAT'S The following • VCR • Remote • RFcoaxial IN THE BOX? items come packed in the box: control cable i STEP 2: INSTALL BA'FFERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL Ib,Q,4e Q,I.! Follow these steps whenever the batteries , 2. Remove in your Match each battery compartment. 3. Replace or change / ,i,Q.li VCR remote: the cover of the battery Place the batteries panel. you need to install into compartment.
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 line input. If you connect your VCR using the ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks with RF coaxial cable, set the CH. 314 switch to channel 3 or channel on your TV. 4--the channel you want to use If the VCR is connected to the TV using the AUDIO/ VIDEO jacks and A/V cables, select the TV's video line input with the remote control's INPUT button to see the signal.
(Continued from Previous Page) If the menu does not appear: Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the CH. 314 switch or the TV's video input channel (see "How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel" in the References section of this manual for more information). • Make sure the VCR indicator display if the VCR is connected RF OUT jacks. • Check your connections and snug. is on in theVCR's front using the ANT.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES SETUP Below that is a list of features before V need to be set up using your VCR for the first time.
USING THE MENU FEATURES TO SET UP 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.
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 cable box signal. channel of the 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 displaythe 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 B 0 2.
CABLE On what the from BOX SETUP channel VER the receive cable (usually BOX CABLE SETUP does 3, 4, signals box? The VCR will or from the on channel receive Video) now all signals cable 04. box OA Press Press CLEAR MENU to correct to continue Once you complete will receive the setup, all signals VCR CHANNELS If you use a cable Press to MENU continue the VCR confirms on the designated that LIST box for all channels, this step is not necessary.
takes about complete, one to two minutes. the VCR tunes to the When the scan is lowest channel number. this point, pressing CHAN up or down on the remote control or VCR should only select the active channels. CHANGING THE SIGNAL 1. Press MENU to display 2. Press 4to 3. Press 3 to change ANTENNA. display TYPE A strong cable or antenna signal in your area may cause Auto Detect to mis-detect. If this should happen, select I or 2 for the system you have.
TIME AND DATE The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date: the Auto Clock Feature or manually. The Auto Clock Feature enables the VCR to update the clock each time the VCR is turned off. The Auto Clock is advantageous updates the time for you automatically. because Before you set the time and date, set the Auto DST (Daylight-Saving Time) feature to ON or OFF for your AUTO it area. CLOCK SET FEATURE The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory.
SE'IFFING DAYLIGHT-SAVING 1, Press MENU to display 2. Press 3 to display 1 2 3 4 Set Auto SeE Set 3. the VCR MAIN MENU. the TIME menu. TIME Time and Date CLock Set: ON Time Zone Daylight Savings Time Data was channel 20. 0 TIME found on Exit Press 4 to display SET DAYLIGHT Does your Daylight from April the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen. SAVINGS area observe Savings Time to October? 1 Yes, DST 2 No 3>Automatic Press MENU is observed to continue 4.
SET Time TIME DATE to cancel --:-(hh:mm) Date Press , AND --/--/-- MENU Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions. SET TIME Time 12:34 Date 11116100 Press Press AND Pressing INFO on the remote displays I Time/Date the time and Display date on the screen.
TURNING AUTO ON VCR OR Plus+ OFF THE DOWNLOAD If the automatic VCR Plus+ download any reason, you will see the prompt: VCR PLUS+ Last automatic was unsuccessfuL. WouLd you Like continuously fails for SETUP setup to: 1 Try again 2 Finish setup manuaLLy ] Cancel the auto setup If you decide to turn can do this by: off Auto VCR Plus+ all together, 1. Press the MENU button the VCR's MAIN MENU on the remote 2. Press 4 to access the CHANNELS control you to access menu.
MAPPING VCR Plus+ CHANNELS MANUALLY Using the VCR Plus+ SILVER system can make taping recordings for cable or off-air antenna Plus+ SILVER system setup failed will need to map the channels A worksheet and abbreviated during timer easier. If your VCR Press MENU to display 2. Press 4to display for your local service manually. codes for typical the VCR MAIN the CHANNELS cable services MENU. menu. CHANNELS 3.
VCR Plus+ SYSTEM Broadcast or Cable-TV Station Name WORKS H E ET VCR Plus+ System Channel Number** HBO 33 ESPN 34 Channel Number You Receive the Station On* Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers Cable 67 TV (Canadian List) 61 70 Allarcom Pay Television/ Superchannel Arts & Entertainment Cable News NetworkHeadline News Cable News Network Canadian Home 56 Shopping Network Canal Famille 44 72 69 68 60 63 62 96 97 99 90 91 51 65 48 55 52 73 53 43 64 37 98 66 46 92 93 94 95 71 38 *Checkyourlocalo
ADDITIONAL SETUP PREFERENCES MENU The features in this section PREFERENCES menu. 1. Press MENU to display 2. Press 6 to display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 the PREFERENCES Remote Control: Auto Play: Auto TV/VCR: EnergySaver: Front PaneL; Tape Speed: Set Auto Repeat Commercial Advance Exit FEATURES are all accessed through the VCR MAIN the MENU. PREFERENCES menu. VCR1 ON ON 2:00 AUTO SLP Now you are ready to select an item from change the VCR's preferences.
: 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. • Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically when inserted in 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 5 to switch between the options. • AUTO brightens dims the display • BRIGHT keeps the display bright • DIM keeps the display at a low brightness PREFERRED the display when the VCR is on and when the VCR is off. when theVCR is on or off. level at all times.
When • • a duration time has been set: The VCR will automatically switch to rewind if the counter meets or goes past the Auto Repeat duration. set The VCR will automatically switch to playback during rewind if the counter equals 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. The counter will Repeat loop.
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LEARN THE BASICS TO GET YOU STARTE D These VCR basics should enjoying functions, program be enough your VCR. Learning playing should a recorded the remote tape, control and recording a do just that. This section shows you the basics of using your VCR. It discusses things like using the remote control, playing a tape, V for you to begin and recording programs. V 13 V V V V V ( VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show.
REMOTE Your backlit BUTTONS remote has a light button (0) that glows in the dark. Press this button to light the buttons on the remote. The remote buttons remain lit when they are pressed within a few seconds of each other. If a button is not pressed within approximately seven seconds, the light turns off to conserve battery power. VCR 1 DVD ON • OF F" VCR2 MUTE The remote control is capable of controlling more than your VCR.
VCR FUNCTION BUTTONS ANTENNA Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or cable/antenna system. Turns VCR indicator in VCR display panel on or off. Arrow Buttons (, _>) Allow you to move through the menus, enter data, and change settings of selected features. CH + andSelects next higher VCR's channel memory. CLEAR change Resets time counter entries when setting EDIT Simultaneously dubbing. channel in the to 0:00:00. Allows you to the clock or a timer recording.
(Continued from PrewausPage) 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 MOVIE ADVANCE screen for prerecorded movies or displays index and Zero search menus on TV screen. Starts COMMERCIAL ADVANCE skipping during playback. SPEED Selects a recording speed (SP or SLP). STOP Stops the current VCR function playback, rewind, or fast forward.
PLAYING , 2. A TAPE Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV's video input--see "How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel"in the References section of this manual for more information Insert a tape about the video line input). in the VCR. 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 on VCR (FORWARD VCR (REVERSE on remote) on remote) to position or REV on the tape.
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. . 3. Set the tape speed by pressing (SPEED on the remote). Press the RECORD button TAPE SPEED on the VCR SP (Standard Play) to begin Gives the best quality recording, but fewer programs can be recorded on recording. Press STOP to stop recording. the tape.
SEVERAL RECORDING OPTIONS Now that necessary you've gone through the basic steps to operate your VCR, it's time to explain the different advanced to suit your Recording recording Features on your Recording (explained in the VCR Basics section) • Express Recording • Timer Recording • Timer Recording Programming Broadcast Second • Audio • Copying available needs.
RECORDING There are four FEATURES ways to record programs: • Recordingpressing one button 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 Recordingautomatically starts and stops a recording at a predetermined time • Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ Systemprogramming the VCR by just entering a PlusCode programming number found EXPRESS RECORDING to start recording
TIMER RECORDING You can set up as many as eight 1. Press MENU to display I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 2. Press 2 to display programs. MENU. menu. RECORDINGS 1 2 3 Create a New Program Review Existing Progs. Use VCR Plus+ Code 0 Exit Select 1 to Create a New Program. this Timer Recording Information I 2 3 4 One time Daily (every day) Weekdays (M-F) Weekly (once per week) The Clock must be set correctly. 0 Cancel the program. Select how Program 5.
(Continued from Previous Page) 6. Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save. Program 1 Channel Start Time End Time Start Date Tape Speed Press Press {One Program Time) 104 Cable 08:00 PM 09:30 PN 11116100 SLP Thu TIMER RECORDING has been saved Remember to recordabte turn the tape VCR off and before start time.
VCR PLUS+ Enter PtusCode Number (from TV listing) Press 3. to MENU cancel Enter the PlusCode ® programming local television listings. VCR Enter shown in PLUS+ PLusCode (from number Number TV Listing) 12876 Press Press 4. CLEAR to MENU when correct done Press MENU to enter How often program should the programming number.
(Continued from Previous Page) 7. Press MENU to save the program. Program has 1 been saved Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time. Press MENU to STOPPING continue A TIMER To stop or cancel a timer express recording): RECORDING • recording in progress Press and hold the STOP button REVIEWING AND CLEARING (even an for a few seconds. PROGRAMS To review programs that you have already set up: 1.
RECORDI NG BROADCAST OR SAP (SECOND AUDIO P ROG RAMM I N G STEREO TV PROGRAM) Some TV programs are broadcast (Second Audio Program). stereo 1. with audio or SAP Turn on theTV and tune (either 3, 4, or TV's video it to the VCR viewing input). 2. Insert 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.
PLAYING BACK AUDIO ONLY To get stereo sound, connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR to the appropriate input on your amplifier or receiver. Do not use the phono input. Refer to your amplifier or receiver user's guide. USING TWO VCRS FOR COPYING EDITI NG TAPES Use one VCR as the playback recording VCR. 1. Connect VCR and the other the VCRs using the diagram 2. Turn on both AND as the at the right. Caution: VCRs and TV. 3. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV's video input).
USING DUAL REMOTE WITH AUTOEDIT Use this VCR as the playback VCR and set it to respond to VCR2 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 and Editing Tapes." Two VCRs for Copying 2. Press VCR1 on remote to control recording VCR. Press RECORD (REC), then PAUSE, to put recording VCR in pause mode. 3. Press VCR2 on remote 4.
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CONTROLLI NG YOUR COMPON ENTS.., OTH ER The remote's TV and SAToCABLE buttons programmed to control controllable boxes, TVs, other digital DVD players brands satellite V can be of remote receivers, and more. The remote and cable is already programmed to operate most PROSCAN, RCA, and GE televisions and satellite receivers. The AUX button can be programmed PROSCAN or RCA auxiliary to control V a component.
ABOUT PROGRAMMI REMOTE NG TH E The universal remote's TV and SAToCABLE buttons programmed digital to control other brands of remote controlled satellite programmed TVs, receivers, and cable boxes. Your remote is already to operate well as digital satellite most ProScan, RCA, and GE televisions as receivers. The AUX button can be programmed auxiliary can be to control a ProScan or RCA component.
4. Repeat step 3 until the component turns have searched through all of the codes. off or you To cancel Code Search, press and hold CLEAR until LED turns off. There are 20 total sets of codes. the If the device does not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times, the remote cannot control that particular component. If the component 1. you want Press and release to control REVERSE, then does turn wait Repeat this step until the component This means the remote has identified 2.
REMOTE CONTROL AN AUXILIARY COM PO N ENTS PROGRAMMING THE TO 0NOFF AUX Your remote can also control the brands of the equipment listed, such as a radio, CD player, tape player, or phonograph. It is already programmed to control some ProScan and RCA amplifiers and audio/video receivers. 1. Turn on the component 2. Look up your list. , 4. to be programmed. component's code number on the code Press and hold the AUX button. Enter the &digit code from the code list on the next page.
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FEATURES TO ENHANCE VCR OPERATION • COMMERCIAL • MOVIE ADVANCE • Picture • Tracking • Pro-Tect • Time Counter • On-Screen • Audio Reception • Audio Playback ¥ ADVANCE Search Options ¥ Plus'" Locking ¥ Displays ¥ V q6 OTHER FEATURES V V 45
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE COMMERCIAL ADVANCE is patented marks most commercials technology ® that detects and on your tape for any recording more than 15 minutes long. After recording, tape to the beginning of the recording the VCR rewinds the and determines commercials are located. It then marks the beginning the detected commercial commercials from where the and end of segments, and when finished, the tape to the end of the recording.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 3. PREFERENCES Remote Control: Auto PLay: Auto TV/VCR: EnergySaver: Front Panel; Tape Speed: Set Auto Repeat Commercial Advance Exit Press 8 to display COMMERCIAL 1 Marking: 2 PLayback: 3 Display: 0 VCR1 ON ON 2:00 AUTO SLP the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu. ADVANCE ON MANUAL BLue Exit Now you can select one of the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE features.
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Press 2 to switch between • PLAYBACK Playback: AUTO and MANUAL. Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically through the blocks of marked commercials. It works with most 30, 45, and 60-second advance commercials. A commercial group starting with or last two minutes of a recording automatically be skipped.
MOVI E 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 1. in the SP speed with the safety tab removed. To select MOVIE ADVANCE, insert a tape with the safety tab removed and press SEARCH.
ADVANCE MOVIE Searching of the for movie.., Rewinding Press When the start tape STOP to cancel the movie is found, the following screen is displayed: MOVIE ADVANCE The movie is ready. Press PLAY to start. Press STOP to cancel This disp/ay wi// time out after a few minutes and the VCR will enter the Stop mode. • Press 2 to Go To Preview. The following with a video background: Searching Press Press for preview SEARCH to reverse STOP to cancel When a preview playing.
PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONS The most basic way to search during playback is using the FORWARD or REVERSEbuttons on the remote. This section contains several other options available FORWARD AND for searching a tape. 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 in reverse, to search forward or REVERSE to search 2.
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 tape. SEARCH INDEX Press To Search: 1. Press STOP. 2. Press SEARCH on the remote SEARCH screen. 3.
TRACKING GO-TO Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes interference SEARCH like streaks or "snow" from the picture. Automatic tracking is automatically activated when you insert a tape or turn on the Current tape counter 2:17:25 VCR. Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking, Press to go REV or FWD to O:00:OO especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR. Just use the TRACKING buttons to reduce the distortion.
(Con6nued from Previous Page) 3. Press FORWARD (FWD) to forward time counter reads 0:30:00. the tape until Hours the \ 0:30:00 \ 4. Press STOR This is the approximate end of the program. (You may want to press PLAY to verify.) Now, you can begin recording at this spot. 5. Press INFO twice screen and return to remove the time to the normal ON-SCREEN Minutes / counter display from the mode. DISPLAYS The INFO button shows the status of the VCR (Stop, Play Record, etc.
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 recording. The STEREO indicator you are tuned to is broadcasting lights when stereo. Select MONO is too noisy.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE CONNECTING COMPONENTS V P ROT ECT YO U R COM PO N ENTS FROM POWER SURGES • Connect all components before cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn before you connect off theTV POSITION Insert • Place the audio/video all cable back panel components any cables. plugs firmly instead you connect into their of straight Make sure all antennas with down cables as much as Tips sheet packed V unit. Do not block ventilation components.
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.
CHOOSI NG A VCR There are several different CON N ECTION 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. Five different connections are described in this section and one of them should provide you with a VCR connection works.
TV WITH RF JACK ONLY THIS CONNECTION • ASSUMES: You are connecting antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Your television has only THIS CONNECTION sound an RF input PROVIDES: • Mono • Record one channel when using a cable playback from VCR. while watching another box for all channels). TO USE THIS CONNECTION, • jack. YOU MUST (except HAVE: (1) coaxial cable for cable or antenna for cable box connection; (2) TO CONNECT: 1. Connect 2. Return cables as shown.
TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO THIS CONNECTION JACKS ASSUMES: • You are connecting system. • Your television an antenna, has audio/video THIS CONNECTION sound cable, or cable jacks. PROVIDES: • Stereo • Record one channel while watching another when using a cable box for all channels). playback from TO USE THIS CONNECTION, • (1) coaxial cable box • (3) audio/video box VCR. YOU MUST cable for cable/antenna (except HAVE: connection; (2) for cables TO CONNECT: 1. Connect 2.
TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS AND BOX TO UNSCRAMBLE CABLE PAY CHANNELS ONLY THIS CONNECTION ASSUMES: • You are using a cable box only to unscramble channels. • Your TV has audiolvideo THIS CONNECTION sound input premium jacks. PROVIDES: • Stereo playback from • Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through the cable box while watching an unscrambled channel. TO USE THIS CONNECTION, • (3) coaxial • (3) audio/video • (1) splitter VCR.
TV WITH RF JACK AND DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER THIS CONNECTION • ASSUMES: You have a basic digital satellite receiver does not have audio/video input jacks. THIS CONNECTION • and your TV PROVIDES: Stereo sound playback from VCR, recording from a digital satellite receiver, and recording one off-air or cable channel while watching another. TO USE THIS CONNECTION, YOU MUST HAVE: • (4) coaxial cables and (3) audio/video cables • Position it above the VCR as shown.
TV WITH DIGITAL AUDIO/VIDEO SATELLITE JACKS AND RECEIVER THIS CONNECTION ASSUMES: • You have an advanced digital satellite TV has audio/video input jacks. receiver and your THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES: • Stereo sound playback from VCR, recording from receiver while watching cable or off-air channel, and recording one cable or off-air channel while watching another. TO USE THIS CONNECTION, YOU MUST HAVE: • (3) coaxial cables and (6) audio/video cables TO CONNECT: 1. Connect cables as shown. 2.
This section gives you some additional information about description of the You will also find the VCR, including unit's controls the section, Tips, and a question and displays. Troubleshooting and answer COMMERCIAL ADVANCE areas might help resolve a section about in this Appendix. These some of those simple problems. Finally, your this section warranty of the manual V V also contains information.
FRONT PANEL DIAGRAM \ \ Remote Sensor AUDIO (LEFT MONO, RIGHT) and VIDEO INPUT Jacks Receives signals from another component, such as a VCR or camcorder, when connected through these jacks, to record from these jacks, use the INPUT button on the remote control to select L2. CHANNEL TRACKING Up/Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. When a tape is playing, these buttons adjust tracking. Press both buttons at the same time to recenter tracking.
DISPLAY Time, Channel Indicator PANEL DIAGRAM Number, Line Input Indicator (L1 or 1.2), Tape Speed Indicator, or Status Channel Number or Line Input Indicator The channel number appears when the VCR is tuned to a channel. The line indicator (L1 or 1_2)appears when the VCR'sline input is selected. Select L1 to record from the back jacks or L2 to record from the front jacks. Time The current time appears. Only an AM indicator appears with the time. There is no indicator for PM.
BACK PANEL DIAGRAM CH. 314 Switch Selects the channel to which the TV is tuned to see the VCR's picture (if the VCR is connected using one of the basic hookups). AUDIO (L and R) and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, like another VCR or a camcorder, when connected to these jacks. Use the remote control's INPUT button to select L1 in order to record from these jacks.
TROUBLESHOOTING NO TI PS POWER • Check to make sure it is plugged • Check to make sure your connections VCR DOES NOT RESPOND into an operating outlet. are correct. TO REMOTE • Check to make sure there are no objects between remote. • The batteries • Make sure the Remote VCRINCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the remote that came packed with your VCR can operate it. POOR OR NO the VCR and may need changing. PICTURE FOR NORMAL "IV VIEWING • Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off.
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 TM feature. REWIND • DOES NOT OPERATE Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound.
VCR MAKES • NOISE WHEN 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 CORRECTLY • STOPPED CHANNEL SEARCH ACTIVE CHANNELS Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct. Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature correctly.
INDEX • AND GO-TO SEARCH FEATURES DO NOT OPERATE Check to see if MOVIE ADVANCEfeature is activated. CANNOT ACCESS MOVIE ADVANCE FEATURE • Cassette must have safety tab removed and be recorded • Home Recording was selected for the tape type in the menu. Eject cassette and reinsert. VCR FORWARDS MOMENTARILY PLAYBACK. • THROUGH COMMERCIALS OR DISPLAYS A BLUE SCREEN DURING Commercial Advance Playback feature is set to AUTO. Set it to MANUAL.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS COMMERCIAL ADVANCE WILL COMMERCIALS BE SCANNED Yes. The VCR does not rewind THROUGH and mark commercial HOW FAST DOES THE COMMERCIAL BREAKS? In SLP tape speed, a 3-minute takes about 25-35 seconds. ARE COMMERCIALS Yes. The recorded including segments until after recording VCR SCAN THROUGH break is scanned through STILL RECORDED program, ONLY ON PLAYBACK OF RECORDINGS? ADVANCE commercial ABOUT IF I WANT commercials, is finished.
SPECIFICATIONS Format: VHS Record/Playback Video: 4-head System: Audio: Stereo record/playback Video Signal System: EIA standard: Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna Tuner: USA: system NTSC color terminal 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability* (122 cable channels) Type: AutoProgramming Power Requirement: 120V AC, 60 Hz Power 17 watts Consumption: Dimensions: frequency synthesis 3.58 inches high (91 ram) 16.
H OW TO FI N D YO U R TV'S VIDEO INPUT CHANNEL P/Bu_on 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" you can see the VCR's menus, the cable or antenna and the content that's on a tape. The Video Channel on TVs varies for different different • VCR1 ON,OFF TV OVD VCR2 AUX SAT'CABLE &&o&& brands and MUTE models.
LIMITED WHAT • WARRANTY YOU R WARRANTY COVE RS: Any defect in materials or workmanship. FOR HOW LONG AFTER YOUR • Ninety days for labor charges. • One year for parts. PURCHASE: 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. • Pay any Authorized repair your VCR.
E Cables positioning dding/removing channels 11 57 EDIT button types of 58 NT. IN and RF OUT jacks 58, 63 CH + and - buttons NT. IN jack 4, 5, 6, 68 CH. 314 switch NTENNA button Channel List 32 "row buttons 25, 59 24 Express Recording (XPR) 30 Channel, VCR viewing playback type 55 recording 67 F 5 CHANNELoTRACKING button playing back 36 66 Channels 35 I=.
PLAYoPAUSE button Jacks (Cont.) Audio/video 68 Playing a tape 27 programming satellite 27 receivers RF OUT 68 Plugging in the VCR 4 TV 40 types of POWER button TV codes 43 58 5, 27, 66 Power surges 57 PREFERENCESmenu L 18, 46 Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking L1, L2 indicator Problem solving.
_w-motion Timer recording search 51 p indicator stopping 67 ' indicator EED button 34 XPR'(Express Recording) VCR P_us+ 30 67 ,ecifications X 30 74 Tips, troubleshooting 26, 28, 33, 35 Tracking ,eeds, recordinglplayback atus indicators 20, 28 69 53 button 26, 51, 53 Troubleshooting 67 30 69 TV BYE 67 video input channel EJEC(Eject) 67 FF 67 TV button PLAY 67 TV function R0:30 67 TVoVCR button 75 24, 40, 75 buttons 26 35, 59, 60, 67 REC 67 REW 67 V SAFE 67 SCH and SC
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