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TABLE OF CO N TEN TS
First Things First .............................................................. 3
Setting up the VCR ......................................................... 7
Using the Menu to Set Up Features ................................................. 8
Language .......................................................................................... 8
Cable Box Setup ............................................................................ 8
VCR Channels List.......................................................................10
To Auto Channel Search......................................................10
To Change the SignalType...................................................11
To Add or Remove Channels ............................................. 11
Time and Date..............................................................................12
Auto Clock Set Feature.......................................................12
Set the Time and Date Manually........................................14
VCR Plus+ Channels ...................................................................15
Additional Set-Up Features in the PREFERENCES Menu.......... 17
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option ....................................................17
Auto Play........................................................................................ 18
Auto TV/VCR................................................................................ 18
Front Panel (VCR Display)......................................................... 19
VCR Basics ..................................................................... 21
Remote Buttons..................................................................................22
Component Buttons ...................................................................22
VCR Function Buttons................................................................22
TV Function Buttons...................................................................23
Playing aTape .......................................................................................24
Automatic Rewind..............................................................................24
Tape Eject .............................................................................................25
Recording .............................................................................................25
Check the Safety Tab ...................................................................25
Recording ............................................................... 27
Recording Features ............................................................................28
Express Recording .......................................................................28
Timer Recording ..........................................................................29
Timer Recording withVCR Plus+ ............................................30
Stopping aTimer Recording ......................................................32
Reviewing and Clearing Programs ...........................................32
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP
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(Second Audio Program)......................................................32
Recording Audio Only ................................................................33
UsingTwo VCRs for Copying and EditingTapes ....................34
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Programming the Remote ............................................ 35
To Control aTV ..................................................................................36
Other Features .............................................................. 37
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE ........................................................38
MOVIE ADVANCE .......................................................................41
Picture Search Options ..................................................................... 43
Forward and Reverse Search ....................................................43
Slow Motion ..................................................................................44
Frame Advance .............................................................................44
Index Search..................................................................................44
Go-To Search ................................................................................45
Time Counter ......................................................................................45
Tracking.................................................................................................46
On-Screen Displays ............................................................................46
Audio Set-Up Features ......................................................................47
Reception.......................................................................................48
Tape Playback ................................................................................48
Connections .................................................................. 49
Things to Know Before Connecting Components .....................49
ConnectingYour VCR ........................................................................50
TV with RF Jack Only ................................................................. 52
TV with Audio/Video Jacks ........................................................53
TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to
Unscramble Pay Channels Only...................................54
TV with RF Jack and Satellite Receiver ...................................55
TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Satellite Receiver ...............56
Appendix A: Reference ................................................ 57
Front Panel ...........................................................................................58
Display Panel ........................................................................................59
Back Panel ............................................................................................60
TroubleshootingTips..........................................................................61
Questions and Answers About
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE .................................................64
Specifications .......................................................................................65
Cleaning the VCR................................................................................65
Limited Warranty ................................................................................66
Index .............................................................................. 67
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Fir st Th in g s Fir st
H i, m y n a m e is Ro g e r ...
Fir st t h in g s f ir st
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and I wrote this User’s Guide. It’s my job to see
that you have a rewarding user m anual experience.
And, I think you’ll be pleased with the features that
can be accessed through the on-screen m enus.
Se t t in g Up t h e VCR
VCR Ba sic s
Re a d t h e Fir st Th r e e se c t i o n s
The first three sections of the m anual introduce
you to your VCR, and show you how to set the VCR
up and use the on-screen m enus. Reading these
sections gives you the basic inform ation you need
to use your VCR.
r e c o r d in g
Wh a t ’s Le f t ?
PRO GRAM M IN G TH E
REM O TE
The rest of the book highlights playback and
recording inform ation, contains a detailed
connections section, and a reference section that
includes troubleshooting tips, lim ited warranty, and
index.
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O TH ER FEATURES
Co n n e c t io n s
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READ ME!
These note boxes give you tips for
your new video cassette recorder.
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St e p 1: Un pa c k t h e Bo x
The following items come packed in the box:
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VCR
Remote control
RF coaxial cable
STEP 2: In st a l l Ba t t e r ie s In t h e
Re m o t e Co n t r o l
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 the remote, matching the + and – ends of
each battery to the diagram inside the compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
STEP 3: Co n n e c t y o u r v c r
If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system
and then to your TV, use the VCR’s IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV
jacks for a good signal as shown.
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a
better connection. Refer to the Connections section, toward the
back of the manual.
VCR
IN ROM
ANT
OUT
IN
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AUDIO
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OUT TO
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4
VIDEO
TV
CABLE/
ANTENNA
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STEP 4: PLUG IN TH E VCR
Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the
outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.
STEP 5: TUN e TH E TV
Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing
channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV’s video input, depending on
the connection you’ve chosen.
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If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors with
RF coaxial cable, set the 3CH4 switch to channel 3 or channel
4—the channel you want to use on your TV.
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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.
Auto Channel Search/Auto Clock
STEP 6: t u r n o n t h e v c r
You can quit Auto Channel Search by
pressing any key on the remote.
How ever, doing so may prevent the
time from being set automatically
Press POWER on the VCR’s front panel, or VCR on the remote to
turn on the VCR. The VCR will begin Auto Channel Search. Once
your local channels are stored in memory, the VCR searches for a
channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information to
automatically set the time.
Auto Clock w ill set the time, but you
may have to set the time zone and
daylight saving time manually before
the time is correct.
To complete setting up the VCR, you will need to understand
how to move through and change items in the on-screen menus.
Refer to the next section, Setting up
the VCR, for more information on
these features.
VCR View ing Channel
STEP 7: Ac c e ss t h e m e n u s
When using only the IN FROM ANT
and OUT TO TV jacks to connect your
VCR, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4.
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:
When using the audio/video jacks to
connect your VCR, tune your TV to
the TV’s video input.
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1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAI N MENU
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
VCR P l u s +
Ti me r Re c o r d i n g s
Ti me
Ch a n n e l s
P r e f e r e n c e s
Au d i o
La n g u a g e
0
Ex i t
2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
P REF ERENCES
1
2
3
4
5
Re mo t e Co n t r o l : VCR1
Au t o P l a y :
ON
Au t o TV/ VCR:
F r o n t P a n e l
ON
AUTO
Co mme r c i a l Ad v a n c e
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3. Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFF.
P REF ERENCES
1
2
3
4
Re mo t e Co n t r o l : VCR1
Au t o P l a y :
Au t o TV/ VCR:
F r o n t P a n e l
OF F
ON
AUTO
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Ex i t
See Additional Set-Up Features for detailed information
about the Auto Play feature.
STEP 8 : SET UP TH E VCR
Once you understand how to move around through the menus,
go to the next section to set up your VCR.
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Se t -u p f e a t u r e s
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Below is a list of features that you m ay want to set
up before you begin using your VCR for the first
tim e.
Se t t in g Up t h e VCR
VCR Ba sic s
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Select a Language
Set Up for a Cable Box
Set up VCR Channel List (Auto Channel
Search)
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Set Tim e Zone and Daylight-Saving Tim e
(Auto Clock)
r e c o r d in g
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Set the Tim e and Date Manually
Set up VCR Plus+ Channels
Set the Rem ote VCR1/VCR2 feature
Set the Auto Play feature
PRO GRAM M IN G TH E
REM O TE
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Set the Auto TV/VCR feature
Set the Front Panel Brightness feature
O TH ER FEATURES
Co n n e c t io n s
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7
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USIN G TH E M EN U t o se t u p f e a t u r e s
You can set up features by using the menu system. The features
you may want to set up before you begin using your VCR are
explained in this section.
l a n g u a g e
Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays will
appear in that language.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAI N MENU
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
VCR P l u s +
Ti me r Re c o r d i n g s
Ti me
Ch a n n e l s
P r e f e r e n c e s
Au d i o
La n g u a g e
0
Ex i t
2. Press 7 to select the LANGUAGE menu.
LANGUAGE
S e l e c t
a
l a n g u a g e .
1 > En g l i s h
F r a n ç a i s
2
P r e s s MENU t o c o n t i n u e
3. Select English or Français (French).
Ca b l e Bo x Se t u p
This setup applies only when all channels are received through
the cable box. The VCR will automatically enter the output
channel of the cable box when programming your VCR for timer
recordings.
On-Screen Menus
Not all the VCR screens are show n in this
manual w hen explaining the features.
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1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAI N MENU
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
VCR P l u s +
Ti me r Re c o r d i n g s
Ti me
Ch a n n e l s
P r e f e r e n c e s
Au d i o
La n g u a g e
0
Ex i t
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
1
2
3
4
5
Au t o Ch a n n e l S e a r c h
Ad d / Re mo v e Ch a n n e l s
S i g n a l Ty p e : CABLE
VCR P l u s + Ch a n n e l Li s t
Ca b l e Bo x S e t u p
0
Ex i t
3. Press 5 to display CABLE BOX SETUP. Then select one of the
three choices.
CABLE BOX S ETUP
Do y o u u s e y o u r c a b l e
b o x t o r e c e i v e ALL
c h a n n e l s o r o n l y S OME
Ch a n n e l s ?
1
2
3
ALL c h a n n e l s
On l y S OME c h a n n e l s
Ca n c e l s e t u p
4. If you selected ALL channels, enter the output channel of
your cable box, usually 03, 04, or video line input and
press MENU.
CABLE BOX S ETUP
On wh a t c h a n n e l d o e s
t h e VCR r e c e i v e s i g n a l s
f r o m t h e c a b l e b o x ?
CABLE BOX S ETUP
Th e VCR wi l l n o w
r e c e i v e a l l s i g n a l s
f r o m t h e c a b l e b o x
o n c h a n n e l 0 4 .
( u s u a l l y 3 , 4 , o r Vi d e o )
Cable Box Setup
- -
ALL channels: enter tw o numbers for
output channel of your cable box or
press INPUT.
En t e r 0 1 - 1 3 o r I NP UT
P r e s s MENU t o c a n c e l
P r e s s MENU t o c o n t i n u e
Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that Cable
Box Setup is complete
Only SOME channels: if you only use
the cable box to tune premium
channels.
Cancel setup: select to cancel.
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VCR CH AN N ELS 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. Even though your VCR may come with a list, it’s
possible that you may want to add or eliminate some
channels depending on whether they are active.
To Auto Channel Search
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAI N MENU
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
VCR P l u s +
Ti me r Re c o r d i n g s
Ti me
Ch a n n e l s
P r e f e r e n c e s
Au d i o
La n g u a g e
0
Ex i t
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
1
2
3
4
5
Au t o Ch a n n e l S e a r c h
Ad d / Re mo v e Ch a n n e l s
S i g n a l Ty p e : CABLE
VCR P l u s + Ch a n n e l Li s t
Ca b l e Bo x S e t u p
0
Ex i t
3. Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu.
AUTO CHANNEL S EARCH
Wh a t t y p e o f s i g n a l
a r e y o u u s i n g ?
1
2
Ca b l e TV
An t e n n a
3 > De t e c t Au t o ma t i c a l l y
0
Ca n c e l
Auto Channel Search
4. Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options.
Use the Auto Channel Search
feature to place all available
channels in memory.
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.
If you ever change cable or
antenna signals, you may need to
Auto Channel Search again.
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AUTO CHANNEL S EARCH
No w s c a n n i n g c h a n n e l 1 4
P r e s s a n y k e y t o c a n c e l
The VCR begins scanning for the available channels—this
takes about one to two minutes. The lowest channel is tuned
once the search is complete. Now pressing CHANNEL up or
down should only select the active channels.
To Change the Signal Type
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
3. Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and
ANTENNA.
To Add or Remove Channels
You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto
Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have weak
signals or you don’t want to watch them.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use
CHANNEL up or down or number buttons to go to the
channels you want to remove or add.
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.
ADD/ REMOVE CHANNELS
ADD/ REMOVE CHANNELS
Ch a n n e l 1 1 5
Ch a n n e l 1 1 5
i s p r e s e n t l y REMOVED
i s p r e s e n t l y ADDED
P r e s s I NF O t o a d d
P r e s s MENU t o e x i t
P r e s s CLEAR t o r e mo v e
P r e s s MENU t o e x i t
Selecting Channels
The CHANNEL up and dow n buttons
access those channels active in your
VCR channel list.
You can still access channels not in
the channel list by using the number
buttons on the remote.
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Tim e a n d Da t e
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.
Au t o Cl o c k SET Fe a t u r e
The Auto Clock feature is set to ON at the factory. In the ON
setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data
Services) information and updates the clock using the
Coordinated Universal Time. After the clock is initially set, you
may have to set the Time Zone and Daylight Saving features.
Set the Time Zone
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAI N MENU
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
VCR P l u s +
Ti me r Re c o r d i n g s
Ti me
Ch a n n e l s
P r e f e r e n c e s
Au d i o
La n g u a g e
0
Ex i t
Auto Clock Info
2. Press 3 to display TIME menu.
With a cable box, the VCR w ill not
reset the clock after a pow er outage
unless the cable box is set to the
channel carrying the broadcast signal.
TI ME
1
2
3
4
S e t Ti me a n d Da t e
Au t o Cl o c k S e t :
S e t Ti me Zo n e
ON
S e t Da y l i g h t S a v i n g s
If Auto Clock Set is unsuccessful, try
tuning the VCR (or cable box) to a
channel carrying the XDS information
(usually PBS), then turn the VCR off.
If the time does not set w ithin 10
minutes, set the time and date
0
Ex i t
manually through the menu items.
Check local cable system or TV
stations for availability of channels
w ith XDS.
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3. Press 3 to display the SET TIME ZONE screen.
S ET TI ME ZONE
Wh a t i s y o u r Ti me Zo n e ?
1
2
3
4
5
6
Ea s t e r n
Ce n t r a l
Mo u n t a i n
P a c i f i c
Al a s k a
Ha wa i i
7 > Au t o ma t i c
P r e s s MENU t o c o n t i n u e
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.
Set Daylight Saving Time
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
3. Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu.
SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
Does your area observe
Daylight Savings Time
from April to October?
Spring forw ard; Fall backw ard
In the Spring, daylight-saving time
begins on the first Sunday in April.
Because the clock automatically
changes from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM
(forw ard one hour), remember to
include the extra hour for timer
recording falling w ithin this time
frame.
1 Yes, DST is observed
2 No
3>Automatic
Press MENU to continue
4. Select one of the options.
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•
DST is the acronym for Daylight-Savings Time.
If you choose AUTOMATIC, the VCR sets the clock using the
DST information broadcast in the signal (channel).
In the Autumn, daylight-saving time
ends on the last Sunday in October.
The VCR clock automatically changes
from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM (back one
hour). Therefore, it can affect your
recording length.
Time/Date Display
Pressing INFO on the remote displays
the time and date on the screen.
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SET TH E TIM E AN D DATE M a n u a l l y
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.
VCR MAI N MENU
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
VCR P l u s +
Ti me r Re c o r d i n g s
Ti me
Ch a n n e l s
P r e f e r e n c e s
Au d i o
La n g u a g e
0
Ex i t
2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
TI ME
1
2
3
4
S e t Ti me a n d Da t e
Au t o Cl o c k S e t :
S e t Ti me Zo n e
ON
S e t Da y l i g h t S a v i n g s
XDS Ti me Da t a wa s
n o t f o u n d .
0
Ex i t
3. Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu.
S ET TI ME AND DATE
Ti me - - : - -
( h h : mm)
Da t e - - / - - / - -
P r e s s MENU t o c a n c e l
4. Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before
single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions.
S ET TI ME AND DATE
Ti me 1 2 : 3 4 P M
Da t e 1 1 / 1 8 / 9 7 Tu e s d a y
P r e s s CLEAR t o c o r r e c t
P r e s s MENU t o s e t
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VCR PLUS+ CH AN N ELS
Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel
Num bers for Cable TV
(USA List)
Using VCR Plus+ can make programming timer recordings for
cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put in a little
time right now to set up a channel list. A worksheet and
abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U.S. and
Canada are provided.
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Am erican Movie Classics
Arts &-Entertainm ent
Black Entertainm ent
Bravo
39
57
54
42
45
98
37
53
63
34
47
33
95
96
51
46
58
48
49
38
64
99
41
97
59
52
44
62
93
94
55
43
60
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
Cable News Network
Cinem ax
VCR MAI N MENU
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
VCR P l u s +
Ti me r Re c o r d i n g s
Ti me
Ch a n n e l s
P r e f e r e n c e s
Au d i o
Cinem ax 2
The Discover y Channel
The Disney Channel
Enter tainm ent Television
ESPN Sports Network
The Fam ily Channel
Hom e Box O ffice
Hom e Box O ffice 2
Hom e Box O ffice 3
The Learning Channel
Lifetim e
La n g u a g e
0
Ex i t
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
The Movie Channel
Music Television
1
2
3
4
5
Au t o Ch a n n e l S e a r c h
Ad d / Re mo v e Ch a n n e l s
S i g n a l Ty p e : CABLE
VCR P l u s + Ch a n n e l Li s t
Ca b l e Bo x S e t u p
The Nashville Network
Nickelodeon
Nostalgia Television
Q ualityValue Cable
Showtim e
0
Ex i t
Showtim e 2
3. Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screen.
Sports Channel
Turner Network Television
USA-Network
VCR+ Ch a n n e l My Ch a n n e l
5
4
3
2
1
- -
- -
Video Hits 1
- > - > - > - -
Viewer’s Choice 1
Viewer’s Choice 2
W GN Chicago
- -
- -
Us e CH+ / - t o s e l e c t
P r e s s 0 - 9 t o c h a n g e
P r e s s MENU t o s a v e
W TBS Atlanta
W W O R-New York
See next page for Canadian List
4. Enter the data following the on-screen directions using your
worksheet.
VCR Plus+ Channel List
VCR+ Ch a n n e l My Ch a n n e l
5
4
3
2
1
4 6
- -
Refer to your local television list for
a complete VCR Plus+ channel list for
your view ing area or contact your
cable company. Using the list may
save you some time.
- > - > - > 2 3
- -
- -
Us e CH+ / - t o s e l e c t
P r e s s 0 - 9 t o c h a n g e
P r e s s MENU t o s a v e
Screen is for an example only.
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VCR Pl u s++ Wo r k sh e e t
Bro a d ca st o r
Ca b le -TV St a t io n
Na m e
VCR Plu s+ Ch a n n e l
Nu m b e r**
Ch a n n e l Nu m b e r
Yo u Re ce ive t h e
St a t io n On *
Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel
Num bers for Cable TV
(Canadian List)
67 Allarcom Pay Television/
Superchannel
H b o
33
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ESPN
44 Ar ts & Entertainm ent
72 Cable News Network-Headline
News
61 Cable News Network
70 Canadian Hom e Shopping Network
56 Canal Fam ille
69 Cathay InternationalTelevision Inc
68 Chinavision Canada Corp
60 Countr y Music Television
63 Fam ily Channel
62 First Choice
96 First Choice Two
97 First Choice Three
99 First Choice Four
90 House of Com m ons
91 La Chaine Francaise
51 The Learning Channel
65 MeteoMedia/The W eather Network
48 MuchMusic Network
55 MusiquePlus
52 Nashville Network
73 Newsworld/CBC
53 Le Reseau des Spor ts
43 The Sports Network
64 Super Ecran
37 Super Ecran B
98 Super Ecran C
66 Telatino Network
46 TV5 Montreal
92 Viewer’s Choice 1
93 Viewer’s Choice 2
94 Viewer’s Choice 3
95 Viewer’s Choice 4
71 Vision TV: Canada’s Faith Network
38 Youth TV, Canada Inc.
*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.
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Ad d it io n a l SET-UP f e a t u r e s in t h e
Pr e f e r e n c e s m e n u
The features in this section are all accessed through the
PREFERENCES menu.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAI N MENU
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
VCR P l u s +
Ti me r Re c o r d i n g s
Ti me
Ch a n n e l s
P r e f e r e n c e s
Au d i o
La n g u a g e
0
Ex i t
2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
P REF ERENCES
1
2
3
4
5
Re mo t e Co n t r o l : VCR1
Au t o P l a y :
ON
Au t o TV/ VCR:
F r o n t P a n e l
ON
AUTO
Co mme r c i a l Ad v a n c e
0
Ex i t
Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.
REM O TE VCR1/ VCR2 Op t io n
If you own a compatible RCA, GE, or ProScan remote that has
a VCR2, VCR2•LD, or VCR2•DVD button, this feature allows
you to set this VCR to respond to that button.
Press 1 to select the Remote Control item. Then press the
VCR2, VCR2•LD, or VCR2•DVD button to change.
P REF ERENCES
P REF ERENCES
( P RES S VCR2 TO CHANGE)
1
2
3
4
5
Re mo t e Co n t r o l : VCR2
2
3
4
5
Au t o P l a y :
Au t o TV/ VCR:
F r o n t P a n e l
ON
ON
AUTO
Au t o P l a y :
OF F
Au t o TV/ VCR:
F r o n t P a n e l
OF F
AUTO
Co mme r c i a l Ad v a n c e
Co mme r c i a l Ad v a n c e
Remote Control Option
0
Ex i t
0
Ex i t
Changing the remote option to
VCR2 disables the remote that
came w ith your VCR.
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The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote’s VCR2,
VCR2•LD, or VCR2•DVD button. If you change the remote
setting to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no
longer control it.
Use the compatible remote to change the remote setting back
to VCR1. Display the PREFERENCES menu, press 1, and then press
VCR on the VCR’s remote.
AUTO PLAY
This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when
you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. Press 2 to switch
between ON or OFF.
•
Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed—
a prerecorded movie, for example—to start playing
automatically when the tape is inserted.
•
Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab
removed to start playing automatically.
Au t o TV/ VCR
This feature controls whether the TV/VCR switch changes
automatically to the VCR mode, when the VCR is turned on.
Press 3 to switch between ON and OFF.
•
•
Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode
when the VCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted. This only
applies if you connect the IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV
jacks of your VCR and TV and watch your VCR on channel 3
or 4 of your TV.
Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV mode.
This is useful if you watch your VCR on the TV’s video input
and you don’t want your antenna/cable signal interrupted
by the VCR.
Auto TV/VCR
Pressing TV•VCR w ill still sw itch
betw een the VCR and TV mode.
VCR mode: VCR indicator in the
display panel lights.
TV mode: VCR indicator turns off.
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Fr o n t pa n e l (v c r d isp l a y )
You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display
panel on the front of the VCR. Press 4 to switch between the
options.
•
AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims the
display when the VCR is off.
•
•
BRIGHT keeps the display bright.
DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level.
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VCR BAsICS
l e a r n t h e b a sic s To g e t
y o u st a r t e d
Fir st t h in g s f ir st
1
2
3
4
These VCR basics should be enough for you to
begin enjoying your VCR. Learning the rem ote
control functions, playing a recorded tape, and
recording a program should do just that.
Se t t in g Up t h e VCR
VCR Ba sic s
However, there are other features that
enhance the enjoym ent of your VCR, but they
aren’t necessary to get you started. If you want
to learn m ore about your VCR, just keep
reading.
r e c o r d in g
PRO GRAM M IN G TH E
REM O TE
5
O TH ER FEATURES
Co n n e c t io n s
6
7
VCR Basics tells you w hat you need
to know in order to w atch a movie
or tape your favorite show.
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Re m o t e Bu t t o n s
The remote control is capable of controlling your VCR and many
brands of televisions. If you have an RCA, ProScan, or GE TV, you
may be able to control it without having to program the remote.
OFF
TV
VCR
REVERSE
PLAY
STOP
FORWARD
PAUSE
Co m p o n e n t Bu t t o n s
OFF Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR. Also
RECORD
INFO
turns some compatible components on and off.
SEARCH
TV Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV and sets the
remote to control the TV. Also used with the OFF button to turn
on a different brand of TV (if programmed) and sets the remote
to control the TV.
L
L
VCR Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCR and sets
GO BACK
MUTE
the remote to control the VCR.
SPEED
CLEAR
MENU
VCR Fu n c t io n Bu t t o n s
2
5
8
0
1
3
6
9
CHAN Up o r Do w n Selects next higher or lower channel in the
VCR’s channel memory.
4
7
CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change
entries when setting the clock or a timer recording.
C
T
N
F.ADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button
T
when tape is in pause.
FORWARD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.
Searches forward through a tape during playback. Starts slow-
motion playback when tape is paused and increases speed of
slow-motion playback
F.ADV
TRACKING
GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one channel
and then select another using the number buttons. Press GO
BACK to switch between the two channels. In menu mode, press
to go back to previous menu.
INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen.
INPUT Selects between the line input and the VCR’s tuner. Line
input refers to the signal coming from the component connected
to the audio/video input jacks on the back of the VCR.
MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. Used to
select a menu item or exit a menu.
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Nu m b e rs (0 t h ro u g h 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing
two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and
holding 1 until 1 – – appears on the screen. Then press the other
two numbers.
OFF Turns off the VCR when the remote is set to control the
VCR. Turns off other components if remote is programmed.
PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. Press PAUSE again to
return to playback or recording.
PLAY Plays a tape.
RECORD Starts VCR recording. Also used for express recording.
REVERSE Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches
backward through a tape during playback. Starts slow-motion
playback when tape is paused and decreases speed of slow-
motion playback.
SEARCH Displays Index, and Go-To Search menus on TV screen
when VCR is stopped. Advances the tape 30 seconds of recorded
material during playback.
SPEED Selects a recording speed (SP or SLP).
STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record, playback,
rewind, or fast forward.
TRACKING Up o r Do w n Lets you manually reduce the streaks
that may appear on the picture during play, slow motion, or
pause. Reduces picture “jitter” during stop-action playback.
TV•VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from
the VCR or cable/antenna system.
TV Fu n c t io n Bu t t o n s
CHAN Up o r Do w n Selects next higher or lower channel in the
TV’s channel memory.
CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen.
GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one channel
and then select another using the number buttons. Press GO
BACK to switch between the two channels.
INFO Shows the TV’s status displays on the TV screen.
TV Buttons
MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level.
The TV buttons may not control all
features of all models of RCA,
ProScan, and GE TVs.
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Nu m b e rs (0 t h ro u g h 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing
two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and
holding 1 until 1 – – appears on the screen. Then press the other
two numbers.
OFF Turns the TV off.
VOL Up a n d Do w n Raises and lowers sound of TV.
Pl a y in g a Ta p e
1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel
(3, 4, or TV’s video input).
2. Insert a tape in the VCR.
PLAY•PAUSE
TV•VCR
INPUT
REV
FWD
EJECT
CHANNEL
TRACKING
RECORD
STOP
PAUSE
If the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape automatically
begins playback (if the safety tab on the cassette is removed).
•
•
•
•
Press FORWARD or REVERSE to position the tape.
Press PLAY (if necessary) to begin tape play.
Press PAUSE for stop action.
Pause
If you pause, the VCR automatically
sw itches from pause to stop after a
few minutes to reduce tape w ear.
Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the
picture, if necessary.
•
Press STOP to stop playback.
Automatic Tracking
Au t o m a t ic Re w in d
The VCR has automatic tracking w hich
adjusts the picture w hen playing back
a tape recorded on another VCR.
Automatic tracking is turned on
w henever a tape is inserted or the
VCR’s pow er is turned on.
The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of
the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press
POWER on the VCR (OFF on the remote) and the VCR will turn
off after rewinding.
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Ta pe Ej e c t
Press EJECT on the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape.
Re c o r d in g
If you want to record something that you’re watching, you can
use basic recording.
1. Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the
remote (see margin note for information about tape speed
settings).
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 (like
during a commercial), press PAUSE instead of STOP.
Tape Speeds
SP (Standard Play)
Gives the best quality recording, but
few er programs can be recorded on
the tape. Special effects such as
pause, slow motion, picture search,
and frame advance w ork w ell w hen
you play back tapes recorded in
this speed.
Ch e c k t h e Sa f e t y Ta b
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.
LP (Long Play)
Gives tw ice the recording time of
tapes recorded in LP. If you plan on
using special effects during
playback, LP is not recommended.
Safety Tab
SLP (Super Long Play)
Gives three times the recording time
of tapes recorded in SP. Special
effects such as pause, slow motion,
picture search, and frame advance
w ork w ell w hen you play back
tapes recorded in this speed.
If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it,
simply cover the hole with vinyl tape.
Recording Tim e
Cassette
T-120
SP
SLP
6Hr
8Hr
2Hr
T-160
2Hr
40Min
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SEVERAL r e c o r d in g OPTIO N S
Fir st t h in g s f ir st
1
2
3
4
Now that you’ve gone through the necessar y
steps to operate your VCR, I’ll explain the
different recording features that are available
to suit your needs.
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VCR Ba sic s
Recording Features:
•
Recording (explained in VCR
Basics section)
•
•
•
•
Express Recording
Tim er Recording
r e c o r d in g
Tim er Recording with VCR Plus+
Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio
Program (SAP)
PRO GRAM M IN G TH E
REM O TE
•
•
Audio O nly Recording
5
Copying and Editing Tapes
O TH ER FEATURES
Co n n e c t io n s
6
7
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Re c o r d in g f e a t u r e s
There are four ways to record programs:
•
Re co rd in glets you press one button to start recording a
program. (See VCR Basics section.)
•
Exp re ss Re co rd in glets you start recording a program you
are watching, and then set the VCR to automatically stop
recording after a designated period of time.
•
•
Tim e r Re co rd in glets you program the VCR to automatically
start and stop recording at a predetermined time.
Tim e r Re co rd in g w it h VCR Plu sl+ets you program the VCR
just by entering a PlusCode number found in some TV guides.
Ex p r e ss Re c o r d in g (XPR)
Use express recording when you want to quickly record the
remaining portion of the program you are watching.
1. Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the
remote.
2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.
3. Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the
recording duration.
Re c
Ch 1 3
0 : 0 0
Re c
Ch 1 3
Re c o r d Le n g t h 0 : 0 0
Pr e s s REC t o s e t l e ngt h SLP
P r e s s REC t o s e t l e n g t h
Each time you press the RECORD button, you increase the
recording time (up to 4 hours).
The VCR continues to record for the amount of time you
indicate, and then automatically turns off.
Express Recording
Express recording is a great w ay to
tape the last quarter of the game, or
the last part of a movie w hen you
have to leave.
To stop an express recording, press
and hold STOP for a few seconds.
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Tim e r Re c o r d in g
You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAI N MENU
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
VCR P l u s +
Ti me r Re c o r d i n g s
Ti me
Ch a n n e l s
P r e f e r e n c e s
Au d i o
La n g u a g e
0
Ex i t
2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.
TI MER RECORDI NGS
1
2
3
Cr e a t e
Re v i e w Ex i s t i n g P r o g s .
Us e VCR P l u s + Co d e
a
Ne w P r o g r a m
0
Ex i t
3. Press 1 to Create a New Program.
Ho w o f t e n s h o u l d t h i s
p r o g r a m r e c o r d ?
1
2
3
4
On e Ti me
Da i l y ( e v e r y d a y )
We e k d a y s ( M- F )
We e k l y ( On c e p e r we e k )
Timer Recording Information
0
Ca n c e l
Clock must be set correctly.
4. Select how often you want the program to record.
Insert a tape w ith the safety tab in
place and enough tape to record
the program.
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel
Start Time --:--
End Time --:--
--
The output of your cable box appears
in the Channel item of the timer
Start Date --/--/--
Tape Speed SLP
recording menu if you’ve set up the
VCR for a cable box for all channels.
Press MENU to cancel
PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you
have entered tw o programs w here
the times overlap.
5. Enter the data for the program with the number buttons.
The data includes the channel number (press INPUT to select
the line input), start time including AM or PM, and end time.
The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR
clock. Both the date and speed can be changed.
The TIMER indicator appears in the
display w hen you turn off the VCR
and a timer recording has been set. It
flashes if there is no tape in the VCR.
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6. Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then
press MENU to save.
P r o g r a m
1
h a s b e e n s a v e d
P r o g r a m
1
( On e Ti me )
Re me mb e r t o i n s e r t
r e c o r d a b l e t a p e a n d
t u r n t h e VCR o f f b e f o r e
t h e p r o g r a m s t a r t t i me .
a
Ch a n n e l
S t a r t Ti me 0 8 : 0 0 P M
En d Ti me 0 9 : 3 0 P M
S t a r t Da t e 1 0 / 2 4 / 9 7 F r i
Ta p e S p e e d S LP
0 3 Ca b l e
Re me mb e r t o l e a v e y o u r
c a b l e b o x o n a n d t u n e d
t o t h e d e s i r e d c h a n n e l .
1 = S P
P r e s s CLEAR t o c o r r e c t
P r e s s MENU t o s a v e
Tim e r Re c o r d in g w it h VCR Pl u S+
You can use VCR Plus+ to simplify timer programming if you
have cable TV and don’t receive all channels through a cable
box, have a cable box the VCR can control, or if you get your TV
signal off-air.
VCR MAI N MENU
VCR P l u s +
Ti me r Re c o r d i n g s
Ti me
Ch a n n e l s
r
1
2
3
4
Setting Up the Channel List
If you did not set up the VCR Plus+ channel list, you can do
it now.
CHANNELS
1
Au t o Ch a n n e l S e a r c h
Ad d / Re mo v e Ch a n n e l s
S i g n a l Ty p e : CABLE
VCR P l u s + Ch a n n e l Li s t
1. Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Display the VCR Plus+ Channel List menu.
2
3
4
5
Ca b l e Bo x S e t u p
VCR+ Ch a n n e l My Ch a n n e l
3. Go to Setting Up Your VCR if you need more information
5
4
3
2
1
4 6
- -
on setting up your VCR Plus+ channel list.
0
- > - > - > 2 3
- -
- -
Using VCR Plus+
Us e CH+ / - t o s e l e c t
P r e s s 0 - 9 t o c h a n g e
P r e s s MENU t o s a v e
1. Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAI N MENU
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
VCR P l u s +
Ti me r Re c o r d i n g s
Ti me
Ch a n n e l s
P r e f e r e n c e s
Au d i o
La n g u a g e
0
Ex i t
2. Press 1 to display the VCR PLUS+ menu.
VCR P LUS +
En t e r P l u s Co d e Nu mb e r
( f r o m TV l i s t i n g )
-
P r e s s MENU t o c a n c e l
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3. Enter the VCR PlusCode shown in your local television
programming guide.
VCR P LUS +
En t e r P l u s Co d e Nu mb e r
( f r o m TV l i s t i n g )
1 2 8 7 6
P r e s s CLEAR t o c o r r e c t
P r e s s MENU wh e n d o n e
4. Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode number.
Ho w o f t e n s h o u l d t h i s
p r o g r a m r e c o r d ?
1
2
3
4
On e Ti me
Da i l y ( e v e r y d a y )
We e k d a y s ( M- F )
We e k l y ( On c e p e r we e k )
0
Ca n c e l
VCR Plus+ Recording
5. Indicate how often you want the program to be
recorded.
Clock must be set correctly.
Insert a tape w ith the safety tab in
place and enough tape to record the
program.
P r o g r a m
Ch a n n e l
S t a r t Ti me 0 8 : 0 0 P M
En d Ti me 0 9 : 3 0 P M
1
( On e Ti me )
0 3 CABLE
The output of your cable box appears
in the Channel item of the timer
recording menu if you’ve set up the
VCR for a cable box for all channels.
The correct channel and start & stop
time w ill also appear if the VCR is set
up to control the cable box.
S t a r t Da t e 1 0 / 2 4 / 9 7 F r i
Ta p e S p e e d S LP
P r e s s CLEAR t o a d j u s t
P r e s s MENU t o s a v e
6. Change the speed with the SPEED button on the remote
or the program end time with the CLEAR button on the
remote (if necessary).
UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER... PLEASE
RE-ENTER appears w hen the VCR does
not recognize the PlusCode number.
Changing the end time comes in handy when you are
recording a program such as a sporting event that may
exceed the scheduled broadcast time.
PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you
have entered tw o programs w here
the times overlap.
7. Press MENU to save the program.
P r o g r a m
1
h a s b e e n s a v e d
The TIMER indicator appears in the
display w hen you turn off the VCR
and a timer recording has been set. It
flashes if there is no tape in the VCR.
Re me mb e r t o i n s e r t
r e c o r d a b l e t a p e a n d
t u r n t h e VCR o f f b e f o r e
t h e p r o g r a m s t a r t t i me .
a
Re me mb e r t o l e a v e y o u r
c a b l e b o x o n a n d t u n e d
t o t h e d e s i r e d c h a n n e l .
For a cable box, turn it on and tune it
to the channel you w ant to record
before the recording is to begin.
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St o p p in g a Tim e r Re c o r d in g
To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an express
recording):
•
Press and hold the STOP button for a few seconds.
REVIEWIN G AN D CLEARIN G PRO GRAM S
To review programs that you have already set up:
1. Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the
TIMER RECORDINGS menu.
TI MER RECORDI NGS
1
2
3
Cr e a t e
Re v i e w Ex i s t i n g P r o g s .
Us e VCR P l u s + Co d e
a
Ne w P r o g r a m
0
Ex i t
2. Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen.
P r o g r a m
Ch a n n e l
1
( On e Ti me )
1 0 4 CABLE
S t a r t Ti me 1 2 : 0 0 AM
En d Ti me 0 1 : 3 0 AM
S t a r t Da t e 1 0 / 2 4 / 9 7 F r i
Ta p e S p e e d S LP
P r e s s CLEAR t o e r a s e
P r e s s MENU f o r n e x t p r o g
3. Press CLEAR to erase or MENU to see the next program.
Re c o r d in g Br o a d c a st St e r e o TV o r SAP
(Se c o n d Au d i o Pr o g r a m )
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.
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3. If your VCR viewing channel is 3 or 4, make sure the VCR
indicator appears in the VCR’s display panel. If not, press TV•VCR
to turn it on.
4. Use the SPEED button on the remote to select a recording speed.
The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen.
5. Select the channel or line input to be recorded.
6. Set the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature for the type of
audio you want to record. See Other Features section.
AUDI O
1
2
Re c e p t i o n :
Ta p e P l a y b a c k : HI - F I
S TEREO
0
Ex i t
7. Press RECORD to start recording.
8. Press STOP when you are finished.
Re c o r d in g Au d io O n l y
You can record audio only from another audio source connected
to the AUDIO IN (R and L) jacks on the back of the VCR.
1. Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the line
input (LINE).
The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment
connected to the AUDIO IN jacks.
2. Use SPEED on the remote to select the recording speed.
Audio Connection
3. Start audio source playing and press RECORD to begin
recording.
VCR
IN FROM
ANT
OUT
IN
R
AUO
L
OUT TO
TV
4. Press STOP when you are finished.
CH
3
4
VIDEO
Playing Back Audio Only
AMPLIFIER / RECEIVER
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.
LEFT
RIGHT
OUT
IN
PHONO TUNER
TAPE
AUX
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Usin g Tw o VCRs f o r Co p y in g a n d Ed it in g
Ta p e s
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).
3. 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 audio/video jacks,
make sure you select the line input on the recording VCR.
4. Insert the tape you want to copy into the playback VCR.
Insert a blank tape with safety tab in place into the
recording VCR.
Caution:
The unauthorized recording
of television programs or other
copyrighted materials may infringe
the rights of others.
5. Press PLAY on the playback VCR to begin playback. When you
reach the point on the tape or program where you want to
begin copying, press PAUSE again. You may need to adjust
the tracking.
6. Press the RECORD button, then press PAUSE, on the
Tw o VCR Connection
recording VCR.
CABLE BOX
IN
7. Press the PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to
OUT
OR ANTENNA
begin copying the tape.
PLAYBACK VCR
8. To edit segments that you do not want to copy:
IN FROM
ANT
OUT
IN
R
AUDIO
L
•
•
Press PAUSE on recording VCR to pause copying.
OUT TO
TV
Locate the next segment you want to copy on playback VCR
CH
3
4
VIDEO
by using FWD, REV, and PLAY, and then press PAUSE.
OR
•
Press PAUSE on both VCRs at the same time to resume
RECORDING VCR
copying.
IN FROM
AN
OUT
IN
9. Press STOP on both VCRs when you are finished.
R
AUIO
L
OUT TO
TV
CH
3
4
VIDEO
OR
TO TV
TO TV
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pr o g r a m m in g t h e r em o t e
c o n t r o l y o u r Te l e v isio n
Fir st t h in g s f ir st
1
2
3
4
The rem ote m ay also operate your TV. Initially, it
is program m ed to control RCA, GE, and ProScan
m odels. O ther m anufacturers’ brands need to
be program m ed.
Se t t in g Up t h e VCR
VCR Ba sic s
r e c o r d in g
PRO GRAM M IN G TH E
REM O TE
5
6
7
O TH ER FEATURES
Co n n e c t io n s
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Usin g t h e Re m o t e w it h a TV
TV Codes
Your remote can control most RCA, ProScan, and GE
TVs. To use the remote with other manufacturer’s
brands, it must be programmed. If the TV does not
turn on when you press the TV button, the remote
needs to be programmed.
Akai ................................ 03
NAD ............................... 07
NEC ................................ 06
Panasonic ......... 04,08,11
Philco ................. 04,06,12
Philips .......... 03,04,06,12
Pioneer ......................... 06
Portland .................. 06,12
ProScan ........................ 01
Proton ........................... 06
Q uasar .......................... 11
Radio Shack .... 01,05,13
RCA .................... 01,06,12
Realistic ........................ 05
Sam po ........................... 06
Sam sung ........... 06,09,12
Sanyo ....................... 05,08
Sears01,05,06,07,08,10,12
Sharp ....................... 06,13
Sony ................................ 03
Soundesign .................. 06
Sylvania ............. 04,06,12
Technics ........................ 11
Techwood .................... 06
Teknika .......................... 06
TMK ............................... 06
Toshiba ........ 05,07,08,09
Universal ...................... 00
Victor ............................. 10
W ards .. 00,01,04,06,12,13
Yam aha ......................... 12
AO C ......................... 06,12
Candle ........................... 06
Citizen ........................... 06
Colortym e ................... 06
Concerto ...................... 06
Curtis Mathes ...... 01,06
Daewoo .................. 06,12
Daytron ......................... 06
Electrohom e ........ 06,12
Em erson ....................... 06
Envision .................. 05,06
Fisher ....................... 05,08
GE .................00,01,06,11
Goldstar ................. 06,12
Hallm ark ...................... 06
Hitachi .................... 06,14
Infinity ........................... 04
JC Penney . 00,01,06,09,12
JBL .................................. 04
Jensen ............................ 06
JVC ............................ 10,11
Kawasho ................. 03,06
Kenwood ................ 06,12
Loewe ............................ 04
Luxm an ........................ 06
LXI...................... 04,05,07
Magnavox ......... 04,06,12
Marantz .................. 04,06
MGA ......................... 06,12
Mitsubishi .............. 06,12
MTC ............................... 06
Follow these steps to program the remote to
control your particular TV:
1. Turn on the TV.
2. Find your TV brand and code number(s) on the
code list.
3. Press and hold the TV button on the remote.
4. Enter the code from the code list.
5. Release TV, and then press CHAN up or down. If
the TV responds to the remote commands, the
remote is programmed.
6. If the TV does not respond, repeat these steps
using the next code in the list.
O p e r a t e t h e TV
After you set up the remote, see which buttons
operate your TV.
1. Point the remote at the TV, and press the TV
button.
If the TV does not turn on, press the TV button
and then press the OFF button.
Zenith ............................ 02
2. You may want to experiment to see which
buttons operate your TV. Try pressing buttons,
such as VOL and MUTE. See “TV Function
Buttons” in the VCR Basic Section for details.
This rem ote m ay not operate all
m odels of the brands that are shown.
Note the difference between the TV
and VCR on-screen displays to see
which one the rem ote is operating.
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f e a t u r e s t o e n h a n c e VCR
o p e r a t io n
Fir st t h in g s f ir st
1
2
3
4
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
CO MMERCIAL ADVANCE
MOVIE ADVANCE
Picture Search O ptions
Tracking
Se t t in g Up t h e VCR
VCR Ba sic s
Tim e Counter
O n-Screen Displays
Audio Reception
r e c o r d in g
Audio Tape Playback
PRO GRAM M IN G TH E
REM O TE
5
O TH ER FEATURES
Co n n e c t io n s
6
7
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CO M M ERCIAL ADVAN CE
COMMERCIA L ADVANCE is a patented technolo gy 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 recor ding.It d o e s n o t e ra se t h e co m m e rcia ls fro m
t h e t a p e .
During playback, the VCR automatically skips the detected
commercial segments, or you can choose to manually skip
them. This feature reduces three minutes of commercials to
approximately 8-12 seconds of fast forwarding in the SLP
speed.You can select a background display of blue or see the
video as the commercials are skipped.
Because television signals do not indicate where commercials
are located, this feature finds and marks them through a set
of form ulas based on how television is broadcast today. Since
television stations broadcast differently and insert their own
commercials, you may experience some variations in this
feature’s effectiveness. Station promotions, identifications,
and announcements are not considered commercials—but
might be skipped. For more information—see Questions and
Answers About COMMERCIAL ADVANCE in the References
section.All of the COMMERCIA L ADVANCE f eatures are
accessed thr ough the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE men u.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAI N MENU
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
VCR P l u s +
Ti me r Re c o r d i n g s
Ti me
Ch a n n e l s
P r e f e r e n c e s
Au d i o
La n g u a g e
0
Ex i t
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE is a registered trademark in the U.S. of SRT, Inc.
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2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
P REF ERENCES
1
2
3
4
5
Re mo t e Co n t r o l : VCR1
Au t o P l a y :
ON
Au t o TV/ VCR:
F r o n t P a n e l
ON
AUTO
Co mme r c i a l Ad v a n c e
0
Ex i t
3. Pr ess 5 to display the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE men u.
COMMERCI AL ADVANCE
1
2
3
4
Ma r k i n g :
P l a y b a c k :
Di s p l a y :
ON
AUTO
BLUE
Ma r k a n u n ma r k e d t a p e
0
Ex i t
No w,you can select one of the COMMERCIA L ADVANCE
features.
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Marking
Pr ess 1 to turn commer cial Marking ON or OFF .
•
Select ON, and the VCR will mark commercials within
approximately 30 seconds for the following types of
recording:
•
Tim e r, Tim e r w it h VCR Plu s+, o r Exp re ss
Re co rd in g
The VCR automatically marks the commercials after
the power is turned off.
•
Re co rd in g When you stop the recor ding,the VCR
prompts you to mark the commercials.
Th e VCR i s wa i t i n g t o
ma r k c o mme r c i a l s i n t h e
p r o g r a m y o u r e c o r d e d .
1
2
3
Ma r k t h e m n o w
Ma r k t h e m l a t e r
Do n ' t ma r k c o mme r c i a l s
Th e VCR wi l l b e g i n
ma r k i n g i n 3 0 s e c o n d s .
.
.
•
Select OFF and the VCR will not mark the commercials.
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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.
A commercial will not be skipped if the recording starts in
the middle of a commercial segment, one isolated
commercial is shown without others, or a commercial is
longer than one minute. Press FWD to scan through the
commercial.
Part of a recorded program may be skipped if the program
segment is between commercials and less than one minute
or there are frequent dark and quiet scenes. If part of the
program is skipped, rewind the tape to the beginning of
the skipped program segment and press PLA Y.
•
Select MANU AL and theVCR w on’t advance through the
blocks of marked commercials until you press SEARCH.
If you press SEARCH during playback of material other than
commercials, the VCR advances to the end of the next
“marked” commercial block and resumes playback.
The VCR resumes playback when it reaches the end of the
marked commercials.
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Display
Press 3 to switch between Display: BLUE or VIDEO.
•
Select BLUE to display a BLUE background when the VCR
advances through the block of marked commercials.
•
Select VIDEO to display the recorded video when the VCR
advances through the block of marked commercials.
Marking an Unmarked Tape
This feature allows you to mark an existing tape turning it into
a COMMERCIA L ADVANCE ta pe.The VCR will pla y the tape
and then mark the commercial segments it finds.
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1. Insert a tape that has been previously recorded.
2. Press 4 to select the Mark an unmarked tape feature.
3. Position the tape where you want the marking to start
using PLAY, FWD , and REV buttons.
Se t t h e t a p e t o t h e
p o i n t a t wh i c h y o u wa n t
t o s t a r t ma r k i n g .
Wh e n t h e t a p e i s r e a d y ,
p r e s s MENU t o b e g i n .
Pr e s s CLEAR t o c a n c e l
4. Press MENU to begin the marking process. The VCR will
play the tape until it finds six seconds (or more) of blank
tape or until the tape reaches the end. It will then rewind
the tape to the starting point you set and begin marking
the commercial segments.
When marking an unmarked tape
w ith COMMERCIAL ADVANCE, the
VCR plays the tape at normal speed,
so this process may take some time.
M O VIE ADVAN CE
MOVIE ADVANCE helps y ou 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.
MOVIE ADVANCE w orks only on cassettes r ecor ded 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. The following
menu appears.
Wh a t t y p e o f t a p e
i s t h i s ?
1
2
3
P u r c h a s e d / Re n t e d Mo v i e
Ho me Re c o r d i n g
Ot h e r
P r e s s CLEAR t o c a n c e l
2. Press 1 if the tape is a purchased or rented movie, press 2
if it’s a recording made at home, or press 3 if it is
something else, you don’t know, or you do not want to
select MOVIE ADVANCE.
MOVIE ADVANCE w orks only on
cassettes recorded in the SP speed
w ith the safety tab removed.
MOVIE ADVANCE is a trademark of SRT, Inc.
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Pressing 2 or 3 gives the same response and takes you to a
different search feature . If you accidentally make a wrong
selection, press GO BACK to return to this screen.
If you press 1, the MOVIE ADVANCE men u appears.
MOVI E ADVANCE
Wo u l d y o u l i k e t o g o t o
t h e s t a r t o f t h e mo v i e
o r t o t h e n e x t p r e v i e w?
1
2
Go t o mo v i e
Go t o p r e v i e w
P r e s s CLEAR t o c a n c e l
3. Press 1 to advance directly to the beginning of the movie
or press 2 to vie w the first (next) pr eview.
•
Press 1 to Go to movie. The following screen appears with
a blue background.
MOVI E ADVANCE
S e a r c h i n g f o r s t a r t
o f mo v i e
P r e s s S TOP t o c a n c e l
When the movie is found, the following screen is
displayed.
MOVI E ADVANCE
Th e mo v i e i s r e a d y .
P r e s s P LAY t o s t a r t .
P r e s s S TOP t o c a n c e l
This display will time out after a few minutes
and the VCR will enter the stop mode.
•
Pr ess 2 to Go to pr eview.The following screen appears
with a video background.
Preview Search Note
Any time during the preview search
mode, pressing SEARCH w ill reverse
the search direction.
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MOVI E ADVANCE
S e a r c h i n g f o r p r e v i e w. . .
P r e s s S EARCH t o r e v e r s e
P r e s s S TOP t o c a n c e l
When a preview is detected, the VCR cues it and begins
playing.
MOVI E ADVANCE
P r e s s S EARCH f o r n e x t
Pic t u r e Se a r c h Op t io n s
The most basic wa y to search during playback is using the FORW ARD
(FWD) and REVERSE (REV) buttons. This section contains several other
options available for searching a tape.
Fo r w a r d a n d REVERSE Se a r c h
You can search a tape during playback. Sound is turned off during
picture search. Search works best for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP
speed.
1. Pr ess FOR W ARD (FWD) to sear ch forward or REVERSE (REV) to
search in reverse.
2. Pr ess FOR WARD or REVERSE a gain or press PLA Y to return to
normal playback.
Insert Tape
Don’t forget to insert a recorded
tape w hen using the search features.
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SLO W M O TIO N
You can view a tape in slow motion from the play-pause mode.
Slow motion works best for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP
speed.
1. Pr ess PAUSE to “freeze” the action.Then press FOR W ARD
(FWD) or REVERSE (REV) to begin slow-motion playback.
2. Pr ess FOR WARD to incr ease or REVERSE to decr ease the
speed of the slow-motion playback.
3. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from
the picture.
4. Pr ess PLA Y to return to normal playback.
The VCR switches automatically from slow-motion playback
to stop after a few minutes.
FRAM E ADVAN CE
Frame advance lets you view one-stop action frame after another
during playback. Frame advance works best for tapes recorded at
the SP or SLP speed.
1. Pr ess PAUSE to “freeze” the action.
2. Pr ess F.ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene.
3. Pr ess PAUSE or PLA Y to return to normal playback.
IN DEX 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.
I NDEX S EARCH
P r e s s REV OR F WD
t o b e g i n s c a n n i n g
OR
To Se a rch :
1. Pr ess ST OP.
e n t e r
a
s p e c i f i c
i n d e x n u mb e r
_
_
2. Press SEARCH on the remote until the INDEX SEARCH
menu appears on the TV screen.
P r e s s S EARCH t o e x i t
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3. If you want to search through a certain number of index marks,
press two number buttons to enter the number of marks you
want to search. Pr ess CLEAR on the r emote to cor rect an entry.
I NDEX S EARCH
S e a r c h i n g f o r
i n d e x n u mb e r 1 2 . . .
4. Pr ess FOR W ARD (FWD) to sear ch forward or REVERSE (REV) to
search in reverse. The VCR will locate your index mark and begin
playback. If you did not enter a specific index number, the VCR
will locate the next index mark and begin playback.
P r e s s S TOP t o c a n c e l
I NDEX S EARCH
5. Press STOP to stop index searching.
S e a r c h i n g f o r
i n d e x ma r k s . . .
Some index marks may be missed by the VCR:
•
•
A mark too close to your location on the tape.
The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five
minutes or less.
P r e s s S TOP t o c a n c e l
•
The first index mark on the tape when you start at the beginning
of the tape.
Go -To Se a r c h
The Go-T o search feature enables the VCR to quickl y locate a
counter reading anywhere on the tape. When the VCR locates
the counter reading, it will begin playback.
GO- TO S EARCH
Cu r r e n t t a p e c o u n t e r i s
2 : 1 7 : 2 5
P r e s s REV o r F WD
t o g o t o - : - - : 0 0
1. Pr ess ST OP.
2. Press SEARCH on the remote until the GO-TO SEARCH menu
appears on the screen.
P r e s s S EARCH t o e x i t
GO- TO S EARCH
3. Press number buttons to enter the hour(s) and/or minutes of
the counter reading you want the VCR to “go to”. Press
CLEAR on the r emote to cor rect an entr y.
S e a r c h i n g f o r
0 : 0 0 : 0 0 . . .
4. Pr ess FOR WARD (FWD) to sear ch forward or REVERSE (REV)
to search in reverse.
P r e s s S TOP t o c a n c e l
5. Pr ess ST OP to stop Go-T o searching.
Tim e Co u n t e r
The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a
program or play back a segment of a recorded tape. It helps
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.
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For example, if you record a 30-minute program at the beginning
of the tape and you want to go to the end of that program to
begin another recording, you would:
1. Pr ess INFO t w ice on the remote to display the time counter.
0 : 3 0 : 0 0
2. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.
Ho u r s
3. Pr ess FOR W ARD (FWD) to f orward the tape until the time
counter reads 0:30:00.
Mi n u t e s
S e c o n d s
4. Pr ess ST OP.This is the a pproximate end of the program.
(You may want to press PLA Y to verify.) No w, you can begin
recording at this spot.
5. Press INFO to remove the time counter from the screen and
return to the normal display mode.
TRACKIN G
Your VCR has automatic tracking which r emoves the str eaks or
snow from the picture. Automatic tracking is 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 TRA CKING buttons to r emo ve the
streaks or snow.You can also use tracking when you pause a tape
to reduce jittering of the picture.
When you manually adjust the picture, automatic tracking is
turned off.To turn automatic tracking back on, press both
TRACKING buttons on the VCR at the same time, or eject the
tape and re-insert it.
Tracking only effects playback—not recor ding.
O N -SCREEN DISPLAYS
The INFO button sho ws the status of theVCR (ST OP, PLAY,
RECORD , etc.), channel number, time counter, date, time , and
tape speed on the TV screen. The date and time must be set
before they can be displayed.
S t o p
Ch 0 5
0 : 3 0 : 0 0
1
1. Press INFO to see all of the on-screen displays. These will
automatically time out after a few seconds
1 1 / 1 8 / 9 7 Tu e 0 1 : 3 0 P M S LP
On-screen display
(times out)
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2. Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain on
the scr een.This displa y does not time out automatically.
0 : 3 0 : 0 0
2
3
3. Pressing INFO a third time disables the on-screen displays.
This feature prevents you from accidently recording on-
screen displays while copying tapes.
4. Press INFO to see all of the on-screen displays again.
Time counter only
(does not time out)
On-screen display off
Au d io Se t -Up Fe a t u r e s
The audio set-up features enhance your tape playback and
recordings. The features in this section are accessed through the
AUDIO men u and are shown in the displays below.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAI N MENU
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
VCR P l u s +
Ti me r Re c o r d i n g s
Ti me
Ch a n n e l s
P r e f e r e n c e s
Au d i o
La n g u a g e
0
Ex i t
2. Press 6 to display the AUDIO menu.
AUDI O
1
2
Re c e p t i o n :
Ta p e P l a y b a c k : HI - F I
S TEREO
0
Ex i t
Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.
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Re c e p t io n
Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second
audio program (SAP) which off ers 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.
STEREO indicator appears on the TV screen when the station
you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo.
•
•
Select MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is
too noisy.
Select SAP to record a second audio program instead of the
normal audio on both the hi-fi and linear tracks. The SAP
indicator appears on the TV screen when the station you are
tuned to is broadcasting SAP.
Ta p e Pl a y b a c k
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. Pr ess 2 to switch betweenTape Playback:HI-FI, LINEAR,
and MIX.
To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect your VCR to a ster eo television or
amplifier/receiver using the audio/video jacks.The Tape Playback
feature lets you select which audio you play back.
•
Select HI-FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi-Fi track
and for normal use.
•
Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear
monaural track, such as a second audio program, (SAP) or a
dubbed voice-over.
•
Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both the
linear track and the Hi-Fi track, sound-on-sound.
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Th in g s t o Kn o w Be f o r e
Co n n e c t in g Co m p o n e n t s
Fir st t h in g s f ir st
1
2
3
4
Protect Your Components from Pow er Surges
Se t t in g Up t h e VCR
VCR Ba sic s
•
Connect all components before plugging any power
cor ds into the w all outlet.
•
Alw ays turn off theTV 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.
r e c o r d in g
Place the audio/video cables to the sides of theTV’s back
panel instead of straight dow n the middle after you
connect your components.
•
•
Try not to coil any tw in-lead cables and keep them aw ay
from the audio/video cables as much as possible.
PRO GRAM M IN G TH E
REM O TE
5
Make sure all antennas and cables are properly
grounded. Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed w ith
your unit.
O TH ER FEATURES
Co n n e c t io n s
Protect Your Components from Overheating
6
•
Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components.
Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.
•
•
Do not stack components.
Allow adequate ventilation w hen placing your
components in a stand.
7
•
Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top shelf of
the stand so heated air rising from it w ill not flow
around other components.
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Co n n e c t in g Yo u r VCR
Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR.
Ja c k s a n d Ca b l e s
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.
RF Jack
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. The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect
the VCR’s OUT TO TV jack and your TV’s antenna input.
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)
The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and sound
quality, and can be used if your TV has audio/video input jacks.
These jacks must be used for stereo sound. The VCR audio/video
jacks are color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio, and
white for left audio). If your TV has only one input for audio
(mono), you may need a Y-adapter to hear sound from both
channels.
Audio/Video Jack
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Ch o o sin g a VCR Co n n e c t io n
There are several different ways to connect your VCR, 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.
•
•
•
TV with RF jack only
TV with audio/video jacks
TV with audio/video jacks and cable box to unscramble pay
channels only
•
•
TV with RF jack and satellite receiver
TV with audio/video jacks and satellite receiver
If you need to connect additional components not shown in the
diagrams here (and are unsure of how to connect them), refer to the
instruction manual that came with that particular component.
Ad v a n t a g e s o f Au d io / Vid e o Ca b l e
Co n n e c t io n s
Using a simple coaxial cable connection gives you good picture
quality. If your television has audio/video jacks, I highly recommend
using them to get even better picture quality and stereo sound when
recording and playing back videotapes. These connections give you
more convenient operation by not having to share the TV’s antenna
signal.
Do n ’t Fo r g e t a b o u t t h e Au t o TV/ VCR
Fe a t u r e
The TV/VCR switch controls whether the picture signal is coming
from the VCR or the cable/antenna system.
You can change the setting manually by using the TV•VCR button on
the remote or you can set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON when
using only IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV jacks and OFF when using
the AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks—so your TV signal is not interrupted
when the VCR is turned on.
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TV w it h r f j a c k o n l y
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. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.
Using This Connection
Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4, whichever one you selected
with the 3CH4 switch on the back of the VCR.
Auto TV/VCR Setting:
•
Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON.
To play a tape:
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
1. Insert a tape.
2. If necessary, press PLAY.
To record one program and w atch another:
1. Begin recording a program using one of the
recording features.
VCR
IN ROM
ANT
OUT
IN
R
AUDIO
L
2. Press the TV•VCR button, and select a different channel
on the TV.
OUT TO
TV
CH
3
4
VIDEO
TV
CABLE/
ANTENNA
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TV w it h a u d io / Vid e o j a c k s
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. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.
Using This Connection
Tune your TV to its video input channel. Use of TV•VCR button is
not required.
Auto TV/VCR Setting:
•
Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF.
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
To play a tape:
1. Insert a tape.
2. If necessary, press PLAY.
VCR
To record one program and w atch another:
IN ROM
AT
OUT
IN
1. Begin recording a program using one of the
recording features.
R
AUDIO
L
OUT TO
TV
CH
2. Select a different channel on the TV.
3
4
VIDEO
TV
VIDEO
R
VIDEO
R
L/MONO
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
R
L
L/MONO
S-VIDEO
CABLE/
ANTENNA
AUDIO
OUTPUT
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TV w it h a u d io / Vid e o j a c k s a n d Ca b l e b o x
t o u n sc r a m b l e pa y c h a n n e l s o n l y
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.
To use this connection, you must have:
•
•
•
(3) coaxial cables
(3) audio/video cables
(1) splitter
All scrambled channels must be
view ed through the VCR.
To connect:
For Cable Box Setup, select ALL
channels.
1. Connect cables as shown.
2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.
Using This Connection
CABLE
Tune your TV to its video input channel. Use of TV•VCR button is
not required.
Auto TV/VCR Setting:
•
Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF.
CABLE BOX
IN
To play a tape:
OUT
1. Insert a tape.
2. If necessary, press PLAY.
VCR
To record a scrambled or unscrambled program and w atch
another unscrambled program:
IN FROM
ANT
OUT
IN
R
AUDIO
L
OUT TO
TV
1. Begin recording a scrambled or unscrambled program
through the cable box using one of the recording features.
CH
3
4
VIDEO
2. Select an unscrambled channel on the TV.
TV
VIDEO
R
VIDEO
R
L/MONO
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
R
L
L/MONO
S-VIDEO
CABLE/
ANTENNA
AUDIO
OUTPUT
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TV w it h RF j a c k a n d sa t e l l it e r e c e iv e r
This connection assumes:
•
•
You have a basic satellite system.
Your TV does not have audio/video input jacks.
This connection provides:
•
•
•
Mono sound playback from VCR.
Recording from a satellite receiver.
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
•
To connect:
1. Connect cables as shown.
2. Return to the First Things First Section, then follow the steps.
Caution
The unauthorized recording of satellite
broadcasts, television programs, or
other copyrighted materials may
infringe the rights of others.
Using This Connection
•
Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4, whichever one you selected
with the 3CH4 switch on the back of the VCR.
•
To record and watch off-air or cable, tune your VCR to
channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the CH3/CH4
switch on the back of the receiver. Turn off receiver.
•
To watch and/or record from the satellite receiver, tune your
VCR to its line input (LINE appears in display).
CABLE,CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA
SATELLITE SIGNAL
Auto TV/VCR Setting:
Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON.
SATELLITE RECEIVER
•
IN FROM ANT
SATELLITE
IN
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
OUT TO TV
CH3
CH4
To play a tape:
S-VIDEO
1. Insert a tape.
2. If necessary, press VCR and then PLAY.
VCR
To record one off-air or cable program and w atch another:
IN ROM
OUT
IN
ANT
R
AUDIO
L
1. Turn off the satellite receiver and begin recording a program
using a recording feature.
OUT TO
TV
CH
3
4
VIDEO
2. Press TV•VCR and select a different channel on the TV.
To record a satellite receiver program:
TV
1. Turn on the satellite receiver, tune the VCR to its line input,
and begin recording a program using a recording feature.
CABLE/
ANTENNA
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TV w it h a u d io / v id eo ja c k s a n d sa t el l it e r ec eiv er
This connection assumes:
•
•
You have an advanced satellite system.
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.
•
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. Return to the First Things First, then follow the steps.
Using This Connection
•
To record from the satellite receiver, tune your VCR to its line
input (LINE appears in display).
CABLE OR ANTENNA
•
Tune your TV to its video input to watch the VCR or satellite
receiver.
SATELLITE SIGNAL
Auto TV/VCR Setting:
•
Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF. Use of TV•VCR button is
not required.
SATELLITE RECEIVER
IN FROM ANT
SATELLITE
IN
To play a tape:
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
OUT TO TV
CH3
CH4
S-VIDEO
1. Insert a tape
2. If necessary, press VCR and then PLAY.
VCR
To record one off-air or cable program and w atch another:
1. Begin recording a program using a recording feature.
2. Select a different channel on the TV.
IN FROM
ANT
OUT
IN
R
AUDIO
L
OUT TO
TV
CH
3
4
VIDEO
To record a satellite receiver program and w atch a cable or
off-air channel:
TV
1. Turn on satellite receiver, tune the VCR to its line input, and
begin recording a program using a recording feature.
VIDEO
R
VIDEO
R
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
R
L
L/MONO
L/MONO
S-VIDEO
CABLE/
ANTENNA
2. Select a different channel on the TV.
AUDIO
OUTPUT
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This section gives you som e additional inform ation
about the VCR, including a description of the unit’s
controls and display.
You also will find a TroubleshootingTips section in this
Appendix, which m ight help to resolve som e of those
sim ple problem s.
Finally, this section contains your warranty
inform ation.
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Fr o n t Pa n e l
PLAY
POWER
EJECT
TV•VCR
INPUT
REV
FWD
CHANNEL
TRACKING
RECORD
STOP
PAUSE
Remote Sensor
CHANNEL•TRACKING Up o r Do w n Selects next higher or
lower channel in the VCR’s channel 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. Searches the
picture forward during playback. Starts slow-motion playback
during play-pause and increases slow-motion speed.
INPUT Selects between the line input and VCR’s tuner. Line input
refers to the signal coming from the component connected to
the audio/video input jacks on the back of the VCR.
PAUSE Pauses action for viewing during playback. Pauses
recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes.
PLAY Plays a tape.
POWER Turns the VCR on or off.
RECORD Starts VCR recording. Used for express recording.
Re m o t e Se n so r Receives signals from the remote control. Aim
the remote at this sensor.
REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the
picture in reverse during playback. Starts slow-motion playback
during play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed.
STOP Stops the normal functions such as record, playback,
rewind, fast-forward, or pause.
TV•VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from
the VCR or the TV.
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Disp l a y Pa n e l
Channel Number, LINE, Current Time,
Time Counter, or Status Displays
Cassette Indicator
TIMER
REC
VCR
S L P
Tape Speed
Ca s s e tt e In d ic a t o r Shows when a cassette is inserted and
displays direction tape is m oving.
Tim e , Tim e Co u n t e r, Ch a n n e l Nu m b e r, Lin e In p u t
In d ic a t o r (LINE), o r S t a t u s Dis p lays
Tim e o r Tim e Co u n t e r Press INFO to switch between the
current tim e and tim e counter.
Ch a n n e l Nu m b e r o r Lin e In p u t In d ic a t o r The channel
num ber appears when the VCR is tuned to a channel.The line
indicator (LINE) appears when the line input is selected.
S t a t u s In d ic a t o rs Show what the VCR is doing.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
EJ ECT Ejecting tape
F-FWD Fast forward
P LAY Playback
REC Record
REW Rewind
S LOW Slow m otion
S EARCH + o r – Forward or reverse search
STILL Play pause and fram e advance
STOP VCR stopped
X-REC Express recording
TIMER In d ic a t o r Lights when VCR is turned off and set for
tim er recording. Flashes when tim er recording is set and there is
no cassette in the VCR.
VCR In d ic a t o r (Applies only if the VCR Viewing Channel is 3
or 4). Press the TV•VCR button to turn on or off.
•
•
VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR.
VCR indicator off: Picture from TV channel.
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Ba c k Pa n e l
VCR
IN FROM
ANT
OUT
IN
R
AUDIO
L
OUT TO
TV
CH
3
4
VIDEO
3CH4 Sw it ch 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 a n d L) a n d VIDEO IN Ja cks Receives signals from
another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is
connected to these jacks. Use INPUT on the remote to select
LINE to record from these jacks.
AUDIO (R a n d L) a n d VIDEO OUT Ja cks Sends signals from
VCR to another component, like a TV or VCR, when it is
connected to these jacks.
IN FROM ANT Ja ck Receives a signal from an antenna or
cable system when attached.
OUT TO TV Ja ck Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied.
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Tr o u b l e sh o o t in g Tip s
No pow er
•
•
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 VCR to set remote to control the VCR.
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.
•
•
Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside
the remote. Release number 1 and replace the batteries.
Remove all batteries for approximately 12 hours. Then replace batteries.
Remote no longer controls an RCA, ProScan, or GE TV
•
•
Press TV to set remote to control a compatible TV.
Check to make sure the remote is programmed to control an RCA, ProScan, or GE TV.
Remote no longer controls a compatible TV
•
•
•
•
•
Press TV to set remote to control the compatible TV.
Check to make sure there are no objects between the component and remote.
The batteries may need changing.
Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed.
Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside
the remote. Release number 1, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) reprogram the remote.
•
Remove all batteries for approximately 12 hours. Then replace batteries and (if necessary) reprogram the
remote.
Poor or no picture for normal TV view ing
•
•
•
Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off.
Check to make sure the TV is switched to an active channel.
Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.
Snow y or no picture during playback
•
•
Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on.
Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel selected with 3CH4 switch on
back of VCR.
•
•
•
Check to make sure the TV’s fine tuning is correct for the channel you have selected.
Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.
Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to video input.
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•
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.
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.
Will not record
•
•
Check to make sure the safety tab is intact.
Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode. Press INPUT.
VCR Plus+ or timer recording not made or w rong program recorded
•
•
•
•
Check to make sure the correct VCR PlusCode is entered.
Check to make sure the cable box was turned on when recording was to begin.
Check to make sure the program was entered correctly (wrong channel or times).
VCR cannot control cable box or satellite receiver. Check to make sure VCR was set up for cable box
or DSS control or try repositioning the cable box.
•
•
•
Power interruption. Reset the clock.
Check to see if time and date are correct—including AM/PM.
Check to make sure the program did not exceed the tape’s length or the tape was not rewound
beforehand.
•
•
•
•
Check to make sure the VCR was turned off at the time recording was to start.
Check to make sure there was a tape in the VCR and the cassette’s safety tab was intact.
VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during a timer recording.
Check to make sure VCR Plus+ channel setup was completed correctly.
Clock show s incorrect time or date
•
Power interruption. Automatic clock set was not turned on or did not work properly. Check time
zone and daylight-savings settings.
•
•
Make sure VCR or cable box is tuned to channel carrying XDS information.
Auto clock set is not supported by digital satellite receivers. Set the clock manually.
Time did not adjust for daylight-saving time
•
Check to make sure daylight-saving feature is set correctly.
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VCR makes noise w hen 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.
If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the Auto Channel Search menu, try using either CABLE TV or
ANTENNA instead.
Tape plays back in slow motion
•
Press PLAY to return to normal playback.
Cannot select channels over 69
•
Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE.
Cassette w ith safety tab removed does not start to play automatically
•
Check to make sure the Auto Play ON/OFF feature is set to ON.
No stereo sound during playback
•
•
Check to make sure the Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature is set to HI-FI to hear stereo sound during playback.
Must use the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks on the back of the VCR to hear stereo sound.
Stereo audio too noisy
•
•
Stereo signal is weak. Set Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature to MONO.
Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise.
Cannot access MOVIE ADVANCE feature
•
•
Cassette must have safety tab removed and be recorded in SP speed.
Home Recording was selected as the Tape Type in the menu. Eject and reinsert the tape.
VCR forw ards through commercials or momentarily displays a blue screen during playback.
•
Commercial Advance Playback feature is set to AUTO. Set it to MANUAL.
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE feature does not mark commercials w hen:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
The Marking feature is set to OFF in the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu. Set it to ON.
A recording is less than 15 minutes or the commercial is longer than one minute.
A single isolated commercial can not be marked.
Recording started in the middle of a commercial segment.
A commercial group within the first or last two minutes of a recording.
Accuracy and effectiveness can vary depending upon program content and the characteristics of the commercials.
A commercial is between 30-and-45 seconds and 45-and-60 seconds.
Effectiveness may vary when local television stations insert their own commercials.
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Q u e st io n s a n d An sw e r s Ab o u t CO M M ERCIAL ADVAN CE+
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-m inute com m ercial break is scanned through in approxim ately 8-12 seconds.
In SP, it takes about 25-35 seconds.
Are commercials still recorded if I w ant to w atch them?
Yes. The recorded program, including commercials, can be viewed by setting the Playback feature to
MANUAL.
What if the VCR scans forw ard through part of my program?
Simply rewind the tape to just before the skipped segment, and press PLAY to view the program.
Once a recording has been marked, does COMMERCIAL ADVANCE w ork each time the tape is
played?
Yes. If the Playback feature is set to AUTO, the marked commercials should be skipped each time the
tape is played in a COMMERCIAL ADVANCE VCR.
After marking commercials, is the tape left at the beginning or end of the recording?
The tape is left at the end of the recording so it is in position to begin additional programmed
recordings.
Does the marking process interfere w ith other programmed recordings?
No. If two or more recordings are programmed together without sufficient time to mark the first
recording, marking will take place after all recordings have completed.
What happens if the marking process is interrupted?
Marking can be interrupted to allow use of the VCR. Marking will resume again when the VCR’s
power is turned off as long as the tape has not been ejected from the VCR.
Does COMMERCIAL ADVANCE w ork in all recording speeds?
Yes, COMMERCIAL ADVANCE works in SP and SLP.
Will COMMERCIAL ADVANCE marked recordings w ork in non-Commercial Advance VCRs?
A COMMERCIAL ADVANCE marked recording will play in a non-commercial advance VCR, but
commercials will not automatically be skipped.
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a p p e n d ix a : r e f e r e n c e
Sp e c if ic a t io n s
Fo rm a t :
VHS
Re co rd /Pla yb a ck
Syst e m :
Video: 4-head
Audio: 2 Hi-Fi record/playback system
Vid e o Sig n a l Syst e m :
An t e n n a :
EIA standard: NTSC color
75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined
antenna terminal
Tu n e r:
USA:
181 channels capability*
(125 cable channels)
Canada: 178 channels capability*
(122 cable channels)
Typ e :
AutoProgramming frequency synthesis
120V AC, 60 Hz
Po w e r Re q u ire m e n t :
Po w e r Co n su m p t io n :
Dim e n sio n s:
18 watts
3.7 inches high (92.5 mm)
15 inches wide (380 mm)
12.4 inches deep (313.5 mm)
We ig h t :
8.8 pounds (4.2 kg)
St o ra g e Te m p e ra t u re
Ra n g e :
- 22˚F to +149˚F
(-30˚C to +65˚C)
Op e ra t in g
+41˚F to +104˚F
(+5˚C to +40˚C)
Te m p e ra t u re Ra n g e :
*Check your cable company‘s compatibility requirements.
Cl e a n in g t h e VCR
Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to
dust your VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the
top, back, sides, and bottom of the cabinet.
Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol
and various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture
polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate
more dust. We recommend using a nonabrasive, antistatic
cleaner and polisher.
Specifications are subject to change.
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IAnpdp exn d ix A: Re f e r e n c e
Lim it e d Wa r r a n t y
What your w arranty covers:
•
Any defect in material or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
•
•
Ninety days for labor charges.
One year for parts.
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the
rental firm, whichever comes first.
What w e w ill do:
•
•
Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR.
Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts
required to repair your VCR.
How you get service:
•
Take your VCR to any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA VCR
Servicenter, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.
•
•
Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date.
Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed.
What your w arranty does not cover:
•
Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate your
VCR. Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer.)
•
•
•
•
•
•
Installation and related adjustments.
Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR.
Damage from misuse or neglect.
Cleaning of video/audio heads.
Remote control batteries.
A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other
commercial purposes.
•
•
A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA.
Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
•
Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your VCR. It will make it easier to
contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
How state law relates to this w arranty:
•
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state
to state.
If you purchased your VCR outside the United States:
•
This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
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3CH4 switch 52, 55, 60
Cleaning the VCR 65
CLEAR button 22, 31, 32, 45, 46
Clearing programs 32
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE 38
display 40
marking 39
marking an unmarked tape 40, 41
marking feature 39
menu 39, 40
playback 37, 40
questions and answers 64
Connections 49
choosing 51
TV with audio/video jacks 53
TV with audio/video jacks and cable box to unscram
54
TV with audio/video jacks and satellite receiver 56
TV with RF jack and satellite receiver 55
TV with RF jack only 52
two VCRs 34
using audio/video cables 51
Contents 1
Controls
A
Accessing menus 5
Add or remove channels 11
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen 11
Audio
playback type 48
selecting 48
Audio features, set up 47
AUDIO menu 47
Audio only
playing back 33
recording 33
Audio/Video jacks 33
Audio/video jacks 33, 51, 53, 54, 56, 60
Auto channel search 10
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu 10
Auto Clock 12
Auto clock set 12
Auto play feature 18, 24
Auto TV/VCR feature 18, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56
Automatic rewind 24
Automatic tracking 24
back panel 60
front panel 58
Copying and editing tapes 34
B
D
Back panel 60
Date and time setting 12
Daylight Saving Time 13
Displays
Basic recording 25
Basics, learn the 21
Batteries, installing in the remote 4
Broadcast stereo TV recording 32
on-screen 46, 59
E
C
EJECT button 25, 58
Eject, tape 25
Express recording 28
Cable box setup 8
CABLE BOX SETUP menu 9
Cables
positioning 49
types of 50
F
Cassette indicator 59
CHAN buttons 22, 36
CHANNEL buttons 58
Channel number display 59
Channel, viewing 5
Channels, add or remove 11
Channels list, VCR 10
CHANNELS menu 9, 10, 11, 15, 30
Choosing a VCR connection 51
F.ADV button 22, 23, 44
First setup 3
First things first 3
FORWARD button 22, 24, 43, 44, 45, 46
Frame advance 44
Front panel controls 58
Front panel display feature 19
FWD button 34, 43, 44, 45, 46, 58
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PLAY button
23, 24, 34, 43, 44, 46, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58
Playing a tape 24
POWER button 58
Power surges 49
G
GO BACK button 22, 23, 42
Go-to search feature 45
GO-TO SEARCH menu 45
PREFERENCES menu 6, 17, 18, 39
Problem solving 61
I
PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 29, 31
IN FROM ANT jack 18, 51, 52, 55, 60
Index search feature 44
INDEX SEARCH menu 44
R
Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP 33
Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature 48
RECORD button 23, 25, 28, 33, 34, 58
Recording
audio only 33
basic 25
broadcast stereo TV 32
copying and editing tapes 34
express 28
INFO button 22, 23, 46, 59
INPUT button 22, 29, 33, 58
J
Jacks, types of 50
L
features 28
SAP 32
speeds 25
timer 29
VCR plus+ 30
Language feature 8
LANGUAGE menu 8
Limited warranty 66
LINE indicator 33, 55, 59
Remote
buttons 22
M
component buttons 22
installing batteries 4
TV function buttons 23
VCR function buttons 22–24
Remote VCR1/VCR2 option 17
Remove or add channels 11
REV button 34, 43, 44, 45, 58
REVERSE button 23, 24, 43, 44, 45
Review programs screen 32
Reviewing programs 32
Rewind, automatic 24
Marking an unmarked tape 40
MENU button
6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 22, 29, 30, 31, 32, 38, 41, 47
Menus, accessing 5
MOVIE ADVANCE 41, 42
MUTE button 23
N
Number buttons 23, 24
S
O
Safety tab 25
SAP, recording 32
Search
forward 43
frame advance 44
go-to 45
OFF button 22, 23, 24, 36
On-screen displays 46
OUT TO TV jack 18, 51, 52, 55, 60
Overheating 49
index 44
MOVIE ADVANCE 41
reverse 43
P
PAUSE button 23, 24, 25, 34, 44, 58
Picture search options 43
slow motion 44
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SEARCH button 23, 40, 41, 44, 45
Sensor, remote 58
SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen 13
Set time and date manually 14
SET TIME AND DATE menu 14
SET TIME ZONE screen 13
Set up
audio features 47
cable box 8
first 3
TIME menu 12, 13, 14
Time setting
set daylight saving 13
set time zone 13
TIMER indicator 29, 31, 59
Timer recording 29
Timer recording, stopping 32
TIMER RECORDINGS menu 29, 32
Tips, troubleshooting 61
TRACKING button 24
language 8
using the menus 8
Signal type
TRACKING buttons 23, 44, 46, 58
Tracking feature 46
Troubleshooting tips 61
TV button 22, 36
changing 11
selecting 11
TV codes 36
Slow motion playback 44
Solving problems 61
Specifications 65
Speed
LP 25
SLP 25
TV•VCR button 18, 23, 33, 51, 52, 53, 55, 56, 58
V
VCR button 18, 22
VCR channels list 10
VCR, cleaning 65
VCR indicator 33, 59
VCR MAIN MENU
6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 22, 29, 30, 32, 38, 47
VCR Plus+
channel list 30
channel list menu 15, 30
menu 30
PlusCode number 31
setting up channels 15
using 30
worksheet for channels 16
Viewing channel 5
VOL buttons 24
SP 25
SPEED button 23, 25, 28, 31, 33
Speeds, recording 25
Status indicators
EJECT 59
F-FWD 59
PLAY 59
REC 59
REW 59
SEARCH + and - 59
STILL 59
STOP 59
X-REC 59
STEREO indicator 48
STOP button 23, 24, 25, 28, 32, 33, 34, 45, 46, 58
Stopping a timer recording 32
W
T
Warranty, limited 66
Tab, safety 25
Table of contents 1
Tape eject 25
Tape playback 48
Tape playback: HIFI, LINEAR and MIX 48
Tape, playing a 24
Tape speeds 25
Time and date setting 12
Time counter 45
Time counter display 59
Time display 59
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If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the
nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not
send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this
manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service
for your product.
10330 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46290
©1997 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Trademark(s)® Registered
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