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Table of Contents First Things First ..................................................... 3 Initial Setup ............................................................. 5 Setting Up the VCR ................................................. 7 Using The Menus to Set Up Features ..................... 8 Language Selection ........................................... 8 Cable Box Setup ................................................ 9 VCR Channels List ............................................
Table of Contents 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 Components .................................. 39 40 40 Other Features ....................................................... Commercial Advance .......
First Things First 3 VCR Basics 4 Recording ➣ Before this first step, though, learning about the time and date, your remote control’s features, working with channels, and basic video tape operations are essential to get all you can out of the VCR. Once you are comfortable with these features, feel free to refer to other sections because they cover the more detailed information.
First Things First Step 1: What’s in the Box? The following items come packed in the box: • VCR STOP•EJECT TV•VCR RECORD POWER PLAY • Remote control • RF coaxial cable PA U S E VIDEO INPUT VIDEO LEFTMONO TAPE SPEED REV CHANNEL RIGHT TRACKING INPUT VCR1 DVD STEP 2: Install Batteries In the Remote Control ON • OFF VCR2 TV AUX SAT • CABLE MUTE SEARCH VOL VOL CH + CH SPEED GO BACK GUIDE INFO OK MENU CLEAR 1 2 4 Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the b
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 line input. • If you connect your VCR using the ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks with RF coaxial cable, set the CH. 3/4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4 — the channel you want to use on your TV. • 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.
First Things First (Continued from Previous Page) If the menu does not appear: • Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the CH. 3/4 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 is on in the VCR’s front display if the VCR is connected using the ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks. • Check your connections to make sure they are correct and snug.
Setting Up the VCR Below is a list of features that need to be set up before using your VCR for the first time.
Setting Up the VCR Using The Menu 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.
Setting Up the VCR Cable Box Setup This setup applies only when all channels are received through the cable box. There are two steps: • The first sets up the VCR for the output channel of the cable box signal. • The second sets up the VCR for a remote-controllable cable box so the VCR can control the cable box by changing channels for timer or VCR Plus+ recordings. Position the remote-controllable cable box above the VCR as shown in the Connections section. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
Setting Up the VCR CABLE BOX SETUP On what channel does the VCR receive signals from the cable box? (usually 3, 4, or Video) CABLE BOX SETUP The VCR will now receive all signals from the cable box on channel 04. 04 Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to continue Press MENU to continue Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that it will receive all signals on the designated channel. VCR Channels List If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not necessary.
Setting Up the VCR takes about one to two minutes. When the scan is complete, the VCR tunes to the lowest channel number. At this point, pressing CHAN up or down on the remote control or VCR should only select the active channels. Changing the Signal Type Detect Automatically A strong cable or antenna signal in your area may cause Auto Detect to mis-detect. If this should happen, select 1 or 2 for the system you have. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. 3.
Setting Up the VCR 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 because it updates the time for you automatically. Before you set the time and date, set the Auto DST (Daylight-Saving Time) feature to ON or OFF for your area. Auto Clock Set Feature The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory.
Setting Up the VCR Setting Daylight-Saving Time 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. 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 Time Data was found on channel 20. 0 Exit 3. Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen. 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.
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. Time/Date Display Pressing INFO on the remote displays the time and date on the screen.
Setting Up the VCR Turning ON or OFF the Auto VCR Plus+ download If the automatic VCR Plus+ download continuously fails for any reason, you will see the prompt: VCR PLUS+ SETUP Last automatic setup was unsuccessful. Would you like to: 1 Try again 2 Finish setup manually 3 Cancel the auto setup If you decide to turn off Auto VCR Plus+ all together, you can do this by: 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to access the VCR’s MAIN MENU 2. Press 4 to access the CHANNELS menu.
Setting Up the VCR Mapping VCR Plus+ Channels Manually Using the VCR Plus+ SILVER system can make taping timer recordings for cable or off-air antenna easier. If your VCR Plus+ SILVER system setup failed during the QuickSet, then you will need to map the channels for your local service manually. A worksheet and abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U.S. and Canada are provided. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
Setting Up the VCR VCR Plus+ System Worksheet Broadcast or Cable-TV Station Name VCR Plus+ System Channel Number** HBO 33 ESPN 34 Channel Number You Receive the Station On* Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System Channel Numbers for Cable TV (Canadian List) 67 44 72 61 70 56 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 Allarcom Pay Television/ Superchannel Arts & Entertainment Cable News NetworkHeadline News Cable News Network Canadian Home Shopping Network Canal Famille
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. 2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 PREFERENCES Remote Control: VCR1 Auto Play: ON Auto TV/VCR: ON EnergySaver: 2:00 Front Panel: AUTO Tape Speed: SLP Set Auto Repeat Commercial Advance Exit Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to change the VCR’s preferences.
Setting Up the VCR 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. Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically.
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 5 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 automatically switch to rewind if the counter meets or goes past the Auto Repeat set duration. • 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.
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VCR Basics Learn the Basics To Get You Started 1 These VCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying your VCR. Learning the remote control functions, playing a recorded tape, and recording a program should do just that. 2 Setting Up the VCR ➣ ➣ This section shows you the basics of using your VCR. It discusses things like using the remote control, playing a tape, and recording programs.
VCR Basics Remote Buttons Your backlit remote has a light button ( ) 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. VCR1 DVD ON • OFF VCR2 AUX SAT • CABLE MUTE The remote control is capable of controlling more than just your VCR.
VCR Basics 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 + and – Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel memory. CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording.
VCR Basics (Continued from Previous Page) 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 such as record, playback, rewind, or fast forward.
VCR Basics Playing a Tape 1. 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 about the video line input). 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. 3. Press STOP to stop recording. If you just want to pause the recording for a short time (such as during a commercial), press PAUSE instead of STOP.
RECORDING 1 First things first Now that you’ve gone through the basic steps necessary to operate your VCR, it’s time to explain the different advanced recording features available to suit your needs.
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 g
RECORDING Timer Recording You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit 2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs. 3 Use VCR Plus+ Code 0 Exit 3. Select 1 to Create a New Program.
RECORDING (Continued from Previous Page) 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 PlusCode® programming number shown in local television listings. VCR PLUS+ Enter PlusCode Number (from TV listing) 12876 Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU when done 4. Press MENU to enter the programming number.
RECORDING (Continued from Previous Page) 7. Press MENU to save the program. Program 1 has been saved Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time. Press MENU to continue Stopping a Timer Recording To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an express recording): • Press and hold the STOP button for a few seconds. Reviewing and Clearing Programs To review programs that you have already set up: 1.
RECORDING Recording Broadcast Stereo TV Or SAP (Second Audio Program) Programming Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP (Second Audio Program). 1. Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV’s video input). 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.
RECORDING 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 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).
RECORDING 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 Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes.” 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 to control playback VCR. 4.
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Program the remote Controlling your other components... 1 The remote’s TV and SAT•CABLE buttons can be programmed to control other brands of remote controllable TVs, digital satellite receivers, and cable boxes, DVD players and more. The remote is already programmed to operate most PROSCAN, RCA, and GE televisions and satellite receivers. 2 Setting Up the VCR The AUX button can be programmed to control a PROSCAN or RCA auxiliary component.
Program the Remote About Programming the Remote The universal remote’s TV and SAT•CABLE buttons can be programmed to control other brands of remote controlled TVs, digital satellite receivers, and cable boxes. Your remote is already programmed to operate most ProScan, RCA, and GE televisions as well as digital satellite receivers. The AUX button can be programmed to control a ProScan or RCA auxiliary component.
Program the remote 4. Repeat step 3 until the component turns off or you have searched through all of the codes. To cancel Code Search, press and hold CLEAR until the LED turns off. There are 20 total sets of codes. If the device does not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times, the remote cannot control that particular component. If the component you want to control does turn off: 1. Press and release REVERSE, then wait two seconds. Repeat this step until the component turns back on.
Program the Remote Programming the Remote to Control an Auxiliary Components ON•OFF 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. CH + 1. Turn on the component to be programmed. CH - 2. Look up your component’s code number on the code list. 3. Press and hold the AUX button. 4.
Program the remote TV ABEX ............................................................................. 1172 Admiral .............................................................. 1001, 1173 Adventura ..................................................................... 1174 Aiko ............................................................................... 1016 Alleron .......................................................................... 1046 Amtron ..................................................
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OTHER FEATURES MOVIE ADVANCE • Picture Search Options • Tracking • Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays • Audio Reception • Audio Playback 2 Setting Up the VCR 3 VCR Basics 4 Recording ➣ • ➣ COMMERCIAL ADVANCE First things first ➣ • 1 ➣ Features to Enhance VCR Operation 5 Program the Remote ➣ 6 OTHER FEATURES ➣ 7 Connections ➣ 8 REFERENCE 45
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: ON Auto TV/VCR: ON EnergySaver: 2:00 Front Panel: AUTO Tape Speed: SLP Set Auto Repeat Commercial Advance Exit 3. Press 8 to display the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu. COMMERCIAL ADVANCE 1 Marking: ON 2 Playback: MANUAL 3 Display: Blue 0 Exit Now you can select one of the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE features. COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Marking Press 1 to turn commercial Marking ON or OFF.
OTHER FEATURES 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 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 MOVIE ADVANCE Searching for the start of the 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 tape. To Search: 1. Press STOP. 2. Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH screen. 3.
OTHER FEATURES Tracking GO-TO SEARCH 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. Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR. Just use the TRACKING buttons to reduce the distortion. You can also use tracking when you pause a tape to reduce jittering of the picture.
OTHER FEATURES (Continued from Previous Page) Hours 3. Press FORWARD (FWD) to forward the tape until the time counter reads 0:30:00. Minutes 0:30:00 Seconds 4. Press STOP. 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 to remove the time counter from the screen and return to the normal display mode. On-Screen Displays The INFO button shows the status of the VCR (Stop, Play Record, etc.
OTHER FEATURES 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. The STEREO indicator lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo. • Select MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is too noisy.
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Connections Things to Know Before Connecting Components 1 Protect Your Components from Power Surges 2 Setting Up the VCR • Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks. • Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV’s back panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect your components. • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded.
Connections Connecting Your VCR Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR. Jacks and Cables RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality, and must be used if audio/video connections are not available for your TV. These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections. The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled ANT. IN and RF OUT. The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR’s RF OUT jack and your TV’s antenna input.
Connections Choosing a VCR Connection There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable service, 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 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: • 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 • (3) audio/video cables To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown. 2.
Connections TV With Audio/Video Jacks and 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: • Stereo sound playback from VCR. • Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through the cable box while watching an unscrambled channel.
Connections TV With RF Jack and Digital Satellite Receiver This connection assumes: • You have a basic digital satellite receiver and your TV does not have audio/video input jacks. This connection 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.
Connections TV With Audio/Video Jacks and DIGITAL Satellite Receiver This connection assumes: • You have an advanced digital satellite receiver and your TV has audio/video input jacks. 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.
Appendix: reference 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: reference Front Panel Diagram STOP•EJECT TV•VCR RECORD POWER PLAY PA U S E VIDEO INPUT TAPE SPEED VIDEO LEFTMONO CHANNEL RIGHT REV FWD TRACKING INPUT 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.
Appendix: reference Display Panel Diagram 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 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.
Appendix: reference Back Panel Diagram ANT. IN AUDIO R L OUT RF OUT IN CH. VIDEO 3 4 CH. 3/4 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.
Appendix: reference Troubleshooting Tips No power • Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet. • Check to make sure your connections are correct. VCR does not respond to remote • Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote. • The batteries may need changing. • Make sure the Remote VCR1/VCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the remote that came packed with your VCR can operate it.
Appendix: reference 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: reference 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: reference 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. Eject cassette and reinsert. VCR forwards through commercials or momentarily displays a blue screen during playback. • Commercial Advance Playback feature is set to AUTO. Set it to MANUAL.
Appendix: reference 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 ADVANCE VCR scan through the commercial breaks? 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: reference 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: 3.58 inches high (91 mm) 16.
Appendix: reference How to Find 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. DVD The Video Channel on TVs varies for different brands and different models.
Appendix: reference Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • Ninety days for labor charges. • One year for parts. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first. What we will do: • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your VCR.
Index A Adding/removing channels 11 ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks 58, 63 ANT.
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Index Slow-motion search 51 SLP indicator 67 SP indicator 67 Specifications 74 SPEED button 26, 28, 33, 35 Speeds, recording/playback 20, 28 Status indicators 67 BYE 67 EJEC (Eject) 67 FF 67 PLAY 67 R0:30 67 REC 67 REW 67 SAFE 67 SCH and SCH- 67 STOP 67 STOP button 26, 34, 37, 41, 52, 54 STOP•EJECT button 27, 66 T Tape ejecting 27 playing 27 Tape playback feature 55 Tape playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX 55 Tape speed 20, 28 button 28 indicator 67 preferences 20 Time and date 12 Time counter 53 Time counter displ
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