RCA VCR VR646HF User Guide

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Table of Contents  
First Things First ..................................................... 3  
Setting Up the VCR................................................ 7  
Using The Menu To Set Up Features .................... 8  
Language Selection ......................................... 8  
Cable Box Setup ............................................... 9  
VCR Channels List .......................................... 10  
Auto Channel Search ................................ 10  
Change the Signal Type ............................ 12  
Adding or Removing Channels................. 12  
Time and Date................................................ 12  
Auto Clock Set Feature ............................. 13  
Set the Time Zone ..................................... 13  
Set Daylight-Saving Time .......................... 14  
Setting the Time and Date Manually ....... 15  
VCR Plus+ System Channels........................... 16  
Additional Set-up Features ........................... 18  
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option........................... 18  
Auto Play ........................................................ 19  
EnergySaver ................................................... 19  
Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display) ........... 20  
Preferred Tape Speed .................................... 20  
VCR Basics............................................................... 21  
Remote Buttons ................................................... 22  
Component Buttons ...................................... 22  
VCR Function Buttons.................................... 22  
TV Function Buttons ...................................... 23  
Playing a Tape...................................................... 24  
Automatic Rewind............................................... 24  
Tape Eject ............................................................. 25  
Recording ............................................................. 25  
Recording................................................................ 27  
Recording Features.............................................. 28  
Express Recording (XPR) ................................ 28  
Timer Recording............................................. 29  
Timer Recording with VCR Plus+  
Interactive Program Guide System ............ 30  
Setting Up the Channel List...................... 30  
Using the VCR Plus+ System ..................... 30  
Stopping a Timer Recording ..................... 32  
Reviewing and Clearing Programs ............... 32  
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV Or SAP  
(Second Audio Program) ............................... 33  
Recording Audio Only ......................................... 33  
Playing Back Audio Only ............................... 34  
Using Two VCRs For Copying and  
Editing Tapes..................................................... 34  
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Program the Remote............................................ 35  
Programming the Remote to Control a TV........ 36  
Operating the TV................................................. 36  
OTHER FEATURES ................................................... 39  
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE .................................... 40  
Marking.......................................................... 41  
Playback ......................................................... 42  
Display ............................................................ 42  
MOVIE ADVANCE ................................................ 43  
Picture Search Options ........................................ 45  
Forward and Reverse Search......................... 45  
Slow Motion................................................... 45  
Frame Advance .............................................. 46  
Index Search................................................... 46  
Go-To Search .................................................. 47  
Tracking................................................................ 47  
Pro-Tect PlusLocking Feature ........................... 48  
Time Counter ....................................................... 48  
On-screen Displays............................................... 49  
Audio Set-up Features......................................... 49  
Reception ....................................................... 50  
Tape Playback ................................................ 50  
Connections ........................................................... 51  
Things to Know Before Connecting ................... 51  
Connecting Your VCR .......................................... 52  
Jacks and Cables ............................................ 52  
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables...................... 52  
Audio/Video (A/V ) Jacks and Cables........ 52  
Choosing a VCR Connection .............................. 53  
Advantages of A/V Cable Connections ............. 53  
TV with RF jack only ...................................... 54  
TV with A/V jacks ........................................... 55  
TV with A/V Jacks and Cable Box  
to Unscramble Pay Channels Only ............. 56  
Reference................................................................ 57  
Front Panel........................................................... 58  
Display Panel........................................................ 59  
Back Panel ............................................................ 60  
Troubleshooting Tips ........................................... 61  
Questions and Answers About  
Commercial Advance........................................ 66  
Specifications ....................................................... 67  
Cleaning the VCR................................................. 67  
How to Find Your TVs Video Input Channel ..... 68  
Limited Warranty................................................. 69  
Index ........................................................................ 70  
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First Things First  
Welcome To Your New VCR...  
First things first  
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To help you get started using yourVCR with as little  
reading as possible, we’ve put all the basic information  
needed in the first three sections. To help you along,  
there’s even an initial set-up feature the first time you  
turn on yourVCR which walks you through several  
set-up steps at once.  
SETTING UP THE VCR  
VCR BASICS  
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Getting Started  
Before this first step, though, learning about  
the time and date, your remote control’s features,  
working with channels, and basic video tape operations  
are essential to get all you can out of theVCR. Once  
you are comfortable with these features, feel free to  
refer to other sections because they cover the more  
detailed information.  
RECORDING  
What Remains?  
PROGRAM THE REMOTE  
OTHER FEATURES  
The final sections of this manual contain  
playback and recording information, a detailed  
connections section, and a reference section including  
troubleshooting tips, warranty information, and an  
index.  
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CONNECTIONS  
REFERENCE  
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READ ME!  
These note boxes give you tips for  
your new video cassette recorder.  
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First Things First  
Step 1: What’s in the Box?  
The following items come packed in the box:  
REV  
FWD  
VCR  
RECORD  
POWER  
TV¥VCR  
TAPE SPEED STOP¥EJECT  
CHANNEL  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
LEFT MONO  
RIGHT  
TRACKING  
Remote control  
RF coaxial cable  
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STEP 2: Install Batteries In the  
Remote Control  
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Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the  
batteries in your VCR remote.  
TRACKIN  
F.ADV  
1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.  
2. Place the batteries into the remotes back panel. Match the  
positive (+) and negative () ends of each battery to the  
diagram inside the battery compartment.  
3. Replace the cover.  
STEP 3: Connect your VCR  
If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system  
and then to your TV, use the VCRs ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks for  
a good signal as shown to the right.  
If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a  
better connection. Refer to the section, Connections, toward  
the back of the manual, for additional connection options.  
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA  
STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR  
Your VCRs power cord has a plastic band strung through the  
blades. Remove plastic band before plugging the cord into  
the power outlet. To remove band, cut with a pair of scissors  
and pull it free of the blades. Once the plastic is removed, match  
the wide blade of the power cord to the wide slot in the AC  
outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.  
VCR  
OUT  
IN  
ANT. IN  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
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RF OUT  
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3 CH. 4  
STEP 5: Tune THE TV  
Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing  
TV  
channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TVs video input.  
CABLE/  
ANTENNA  
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First Things First  
If you connect your VCR using the ANT. IN and RF OUT  
connectors with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH. 4 switch to  
channel 3 or channel 4 the channel you want to use on  
your TV.  
If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks  
with audio/video cables, select the TVs video input with  
the remote controls INPUT button to see the signal. If you  
have trouble understanding the Video Input Channel,  
look to page 68 for a more detailed explanation.  
STEP 6: turn on the VCR  
Press POWER on the VCRs front panel or the VCR button on the  
remote control to turn on the VCR. The first time you turn the  
VCR on, a menu screen appears. This is the start of an initial set  
up which helps you set different options for your VCR.  
Step 7: Initial Setup  
The first on-screen menu during the initial set up asks which  
language you prefer to use for your VCR. Use the remote  
controls number buttons to select options.  
Select a language.  
Seleccione un idioma.  
Choisissez une langue.  
VCR Viewing Channel  
1 English  
OUT  
IN  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
2 Espanol  
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VIDEO  
AUDIO  
3 Francais  
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3 CH. 4  
1. Press 1 for English, 2 for Español (Spanish), or 3 for Français  
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Jacks  
3 CH. 4 Switch  
(French).  
The remaining menus throughout the set up will appear in the  
chosen language. Just follow the step-by-step procedures until  
setup is complete.  
When using the ANT. IN and RF OUT  
jacks to connect your VCR, tune your  
TV to channel 3 or 4.  
If the menu does not appear:  
The 3 CH. 4 switch on the back of the  
VCR determines which TV channel is  
used to see the VCRs output.  
Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3 CH. 4  
switch or the TVs Video Input Channel (see page 68 for more  
information).  
When using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks  
to connect your VCR, tune your TV to  
the TVs Video Input Channel with the  
TV and INPUT buttons on your  
remote control. For more information  
about selecting your video input  
channel, see page 68.  
Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you  
connected your VCR using the ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks.  
Check your connections.  
If you chose to set up your VCR options individually, then go to  
the next section.  
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First Things First  
STEP 8: Access the menus  
The MENU and number buttons let you access, select, and change  
your VCRs preferences. For example, to select a different  
preferred on-screen language than the one you selected during  
the initial set up, do the following:  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
3 Time  
4 Channels  
5 Preferences  
6 Audio  
7 Language  
0 Exit  
2. Press 7 to display the LANGUAGE menu.  
LANGUAGE  
Select a language.  
1 English  
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2 Espanol  
3 Francais  
Press MENU to continue  
3. On the remote control, press 1 for English, 2 for Español  
(Spanish), or 3 for Français (French).  
All other on-screen menus are worked within similar ways  
using the remote control to follow on-screen instructions.  
See Additional Set-Up Features in the next section for  
detailed information about accessing menus.  
Next Section: Learn VCR’s menus  
Now that you understand how to move around through menus,  
go to the next section to set up individual menus of your VCR.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Additional Set-up features  
Below is a list of set-up features that you need to  
set up before using yourVCR for the first time.  
FIRST THINGS FIRST  
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Select a Language  
Setting Up the VCR  
VCR BASICS  
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3
4
Set Up for a Cable Box  
Set Up aVCR Channel List  
(Auto Channel Search)  
Auto Clock Set Feature  
SetTime and Date Manually  
Set UpVCR Plus+ Channels  
RECORDING  
Set the RemoteVCR1/VCR2 Feature  
Set the Auto Play Feature  
Set the EnergySaver Feature  
Set Front Panel Brightness Feature  
Set the PreferredTape Speed Feature  
PROGRAM THE REMOTE  
OTHER FEATURES  
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CONNECTIONS  
REFERENCE  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Using The Menu To Set Up Features  
You can set up your VCRs features by using the remote  
controls buttons to enter your choices from on-screen  
instructions. Each menu item is explained in this section.  
You can set up features individually by using the menu system.  
Each feature that appears in the initial set up is explained in  
this section as well as a few others you may want to set up  
before you begin using your VCR.  
Language Selection  
1. On your remote control, press the MENU button to display  
the VCR MAIN MENU.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
3 Time  
4 Channels  
5 Preferences  
6 Audio  
7 Language  
0 Exit  
2. Press 7 to select the LANGUAGE menu.  
LANGUAGE  
Select a language.  
1 English  
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2 Espanol  
3 Francais  
Press MENU to continue  
3. Select English, Español (Spanish), or Français (French) by  
pressing the appropriate number on the remote controls  
key pad.  
Cable Box Setup  
This setup applies only when all channels are received through  
On-Screen Menus  
Not all the VCR screens are shown in  
this manual when explaining the  
features.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
a cable box. In this case, the VCR will automatically enter the  
channel used to view cable box programming. Your VCR will  
use this channel for all future timer recordings.  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
3 Time  
4 Channels  
5 Preferences  
6 Audio  
7 Language  
0 Exit  
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.  
CHANNELS  
1 Auto Channel Search  
2 Add/Remove Channels  
3 Signal Type:  
CABLE  
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List  
5 Cable Box Setup  
0 Exit  
3. Press 5 to display CABLE BOX SETUP. Then select  
one of the three choices:  
CABLE BOX SETUP  
Do you use your cable  
box to receive ALL  
channels or only SOME  
channels?  
1 ALL channels  
2 Only SOME channels  
3 Cancel setup  
4. If you selected ALL channels, enter the output channel of  
your cable box (usually 03 or 04), or press INPUT for the VCRs  
video line input if you use AUDIO/VIDEO jacks. Then,  
press MENU.  
Cable Box Setup  
CABLE BOX SETUP  
On what channel does  
the VCR receive signals  
from the cable box?  
(usually 3, 4, or Video)  
ALL channels: enter two numbers for  
output channel of your cable box or  
press INPUT if you connect your cable  
box with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.  
--  
Enter 01-13 or INPUT  
Press MENU to cancel  
Only SOME channels: if you only use  
the cable box to tune premium  
channels.  
Cancel setup: select to cancel.  
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CABLE BOX SETUP  
On what channel does  
the VCR receive signals  
from the cable box?  
(usually 3, 4 or video)  
04  
Press CLEAR to correct  
Press MENU to continue  
5. Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that the  
VCR will now receive all signals on the designated channel.  
For example:  
CABLE BOX SETUP  
The VCR will now  
receive all signals  
from the cable box  
on channel 04.  
Press MENU to continue  
VCR Channels List  
If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not necessary.  
Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory, but  
you may want to add or delete some channels depending on  
whether they are active.  
To Auto Channel Search  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
3 Time  
4 Channels  
5 Preferences  
6 Audio  
7 Language  
0 Exit  
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.  
Auto Channel Search  
CHANNELS  
Use the Auto Channel Search feature  
to place all available channels in  
memory.  
1 Auto Channel Search  
2 Add/Remove Channels  
3 Signal Type:  
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List  
5 Cable Box Setup  
CABLE  
If you ever change cable or antenna  
signals, you may need to Auto  
Channel Search again.  
0 Exit  
3. Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu.  
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AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH  
What type of signal  
are you using?  
1 Cable TV  
2 Antenna  
3>Detect Automatically  
0 Cancel  
4. Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options:  
Cable TV searches for cable channels  
Antenna searches for local broadcast stations  
Detect Automatically will make this decision for you  
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH  
Now scanning channel 14  
Press any key to cancel  
The VCR begins scanning for the available channelsthis  
takes about one to two minutes. When the scan is complete,  
the VCR tunes to the lowest channel number. At this point,  
pressing CHAN up or down on the remote control or VCR  
should only select the active channels.  
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.  
Adding or Removing Channels  
You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto  
Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have weak  
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.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
signals or you dont 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  
the CHAN up or down keys on the remote or number buttons  
to go to the channels you want to remove or add.  
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS  
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS  
Channel 115  
Channel 115  
is presently ADDED  
is presently REMOVED  
Press CLEAR to remove  
Press MENU to exit  
Press INFO to add  
Press MENU to exit  
4. When at the channel, it will be added if not already on the  
list or deleted if it was. If the channel was added, you can  
press CLEAR to remove it. If the channel was deleted, you  
can press INFO to add.  
Time and Date  
The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date: the Auto  
Clock Feature or manually. The Auto Clock Feature enables the  
VCR to update the clock each time the VCR is turned off. The  
Auto Clock is advantageous because it updates the time for you  
automatically.  
Before you set the time and date, set the Auto DST (Daylight-  
Saving Time) feature to ON or OFF for your area.  
Auto Clock Set Feature  
The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory. In the ON  
setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data  
Services) information. XDS updates the clock using the  
Coordinated Universal Time. To use this automatic feature,  
certain steps are required such as Auto Channel Search, setting  
the time zone, and setting the Daylight Saving feature before  
the Auto Clock feature works.  
Selecting Channels  
The Channel up and down buttons  
access those channels active in your  
VCR channel list.  
Set the Time Zone  
1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the VCR Main  
Menu.  
You can still access channels not  
on the channel list by using the  
number buttons on the remote  
control.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
3 Time  
4 Channels  
5 Preferences  
6 Audio  
7 Language  
0 Exit  
2. Press 3 to display TIME menu  
TIME  
1 Set Time and Date  
2 Auto Clock Set:  
3 Set Time Zone  
ON  
4 Set Daylight Savings  
XDS Time Data was  
found on channel 20.  
0 Exit  
3. Press 3 to display the SET TIME ZONE screen.  
SET TIME ZONE  
What is your Time Zone?  
1 Eastern  
2 Central  
3 Mountain  
4 Pacific  
5 Alaska  
6 Hawaii  
7>Automatic  
Press MENU to continue  
4. Select your time zone, then press MENU to continue.  
If you chose 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  
manually set the time and date through the menu system.  
Auto Clock Information  
With a cable box, the VCR will not  
reset the clock after a power outage  
unless the cable box is set to the  
channel carrying the XDS signal.  
Set Daylight-Saving Time  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
3 Time  
4 Channels  
5 Preferences  
6 Audio  
If Auto Clock Set is unsuccessful, try  
tuning the VCR (or cable box) to  
a channel carrying the broadcast  
information (usually PBS), then turn  
the VCR off. If the time does not set  
within 10 minutes, set the time and  
date manually through the menus.  
7 Language  
0 Exit  
2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.  
Check your local cable system or TV  
stations for availability of channels  
with XDS.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
TIME  
1 Set Time and Date  
2 Auto Clock Set:  
3 Set Time Zone  
ON  
4 Set Daylight Savings  
XDS Time Data was  
found on channel 20.  
0 Exit  
3. Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu.  
SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS  
Does your area observe  
Daylight Savings Time  
from April to October?  
1 Yes, DST is observed  
2 No  
3>Automatic  
Press MENU to continue  
4. Select one of the options and then press MENU to continue.  
DST stands for Daylight Saving Time.”  
If you chose Automatic, the VCR sets the clock using the DST  
information broadcast in the signal (channel).  
Setting the Time and Date Manually  
If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the clock through the  
TIME menu. 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.  
Spring forward, Fall backward  
In the Spring, daylight-saving time  
begins on the first Sunday in April.  
Because the clock automatically  
changes from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.  
(forward one hour), including the  
extra hour for timer recording within  
this time frame is necessary.  
In the Fall, Daylight-Saving time ends  
on the last Sunday in October. The  
VCR clock automatically changes  
from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m. (back one hour).  
Therefore, it can affect your  
recording length.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
3 Time  
4 Channels  
5 Preferences  
6 Audio  
7 Language  
0 Exit  
2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.  
TIME  
1 Set Time and Date  
2 Auto Clock Set:  
3 Set Time Zone  
ON  
4 Set Daylight Savings  
XDS Time Data was  
not found.  
0 Exit  
3. Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu.  
SET TIME AND DATE  
Time --:--  
(hh:mm)  
Date --/--/--  
Press MENU to cancel  
4. Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before  
single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions.  
SET TIME AND DATE  
Time 12:34 PM  
Date 11/18/99 Thursday  
Press CLEAR to correct  
Press MENU to set  
Time/Date Display  
Pressing INFO on the remote displays  
the time and date on the screen.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
VCR Plus+® System Channels  
Using the VCR Plus+ system 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 United States  
and Canada are provided.  
Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System  
Channel Numbers for  
Cable TV (USA List)  
35  
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  
American Movie Classics  
Arts &-Entertainment  
Black Entertainment  
Bravo  
Cable News Network  
Cinemax  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
3 Time  
4 Channels  
5 Preferences  
6 Audio  
Cinemax 2  
The Discovery Channel  
The Disney Channel  
Entertainment Television  
ESPN Sports Network  
The Family Channel  
Home Box Office  
Home Box Office 2  
Home Box Office 3  
The Learning Channel  
Lifetime  
The Movie Channel  
Music Television  
The Nashville Network  
Nickelodeon  
Nostalgia Television  
Quality Value Cable  
Showtime  
Showtime 2  
Sports Channel  
Turner Network Television  
USA-Network  
Video Hits 1  
Viewers Choice 1  
Viewers Choice 2  
WGN Chicago  
7 Language  
0 Exit  
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.  
CHANNELS  
1 Auto Channel Search  
2 Add/Remove Channels  
3 Signal Type:  
CABLE  
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List  
5 Cable Box Setup  
0 Exit  
3. Press 4 to display the VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST menu.  
VCR+ Channel My Channel  
5
4
--  
--  
3 -> -> -> --  
2
1
--  
--  
Use CH+/- to select  
Press 0-9 to change  
Press MENU to save  
4. Enter the data following the on-screen directions using  
your worksheet.  
VCR+ Channel My Channel  
WTBS Atlanta  
5
4
46  
--  
WWOR-New York  
See next page for Canadian List  
3 -> -> -> 23  
2
1
--  
--  
Use CH+/- to select  
Press 0-9 to change  
Press MENU to save  
VCR Plus+ System Channel List  
Refer to your local television list for  
a complete VCR Plus+ channel list for  
your viewing area or contact your  
cable company. Using the list may  
save you some time.  
(Screen shown is for an example only)  
VCR Plus+ system is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation.  
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
VCR Plus+ System Worksheet  
Broadcast or  
Cable-TV  
Station Name  
Channel Number  
You Receive the  
Station On*  
VCR Plus+ System  
Channel Number**  
Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System  
Channel Numbers for  
HBO  
ESPN  
33  
34  
Cable TV (Canadian List)  
67 Allarcom Pay Television/  
Superchannel  
44 Arts & Entertainment  
72 Cable News Network-  
Headline News  
61 Cable News Network  
70 Canadian Home Shopping  
Network  
56 Canal Famille  
69 Cathay International  
Television Inc.  
68 Chinavision Canada Corp  
60 Country Music Television  
63 Family Channel  
62 First Choice  
96 First Choice Two  
97 First Choice Three  
99 First Choice Four  
90 House of Commons  
91 La Chaine Francaise  
51 The Learning Channel  
65 MeteoMedia/The Weather  
Network  
48 MuchMusic Network  
55 MusiquePlus  
52 Nashville Network  
73 Newsworld/CBC  
53 Le Reseau des Sports  
43 The Sports Network  
64 Super Ecran  
37 Super Ecran B  
98 Super Ecran C  
66 Telatino Network  
46 TV5 Montreal  
92 Viewers Choice 1  
93 Viewers Choice 2  
94 Viewers Choice 3  
95 Viewers Choice 4  
71 Vision TV: Canadas  
Faith Network  
38 Youth TV, Canada Inc.  
*Check your local or cable listings for the channel number you receive this station on.  
**Check your local listings for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Additional Set-up Features in the  
Preferences Menu  
The features in this section are all accessed through the  
PREFERENCES menu.  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
3 Time  
4 Channels  
5 Preferences  
6 Audio  
7 Language  
0 Exit  
2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.  
PREFERENCES  
1 Remote Control: VCR1  
2 Auto Play:  
ON  
3 EnergySaver:  
4 Front Panel:  
5 Tape Speed:  
2:00  
AUTO  
SLP  
6 Commercial Advance  
0 Exit  
Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.  
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option  
If you own a compatible RCA, GE, or ProScan remote that has a  
VCR2, VCR2LD, or VCR2DVD button, this feature allows you to  
set this VCR to respond to that button.  
In the PREFERENCES menu, press 1 to select REMOTE CONTROL.  
With the compatible remote control, press the VCR2, VCR2LD,  
or VCR2DVD button to change which remote controls the VCR.  
PREFERENCES  
(Press VCR2 to Change)  
PREFERENCES  
1 Remote Control: VCR2  
2 Auto Play:  
ON  
2 Auto Play:  
ON  
3 EnergySaver:  
4 Front Panel:  
5 Tape Speed:  
2:00  
AUTO  
SLP  
3 EnergySaver:  
4 Front Panel:  
5 Tape Speed:  
2:00  
AUTO  
SLP  
6 Commercial Advance  
6 Commercial Advance  
0 Exit  
0 Exit  
Remote Control Option  
The VCR will only respond to the compatible remotes VCR2,  
Changing the remote option to VCR2  
disables the remote that came with  
your VCR.  
VCR2LD, or VCR2DVD button. If the PREFERENCES setting is  
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changed to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no  
longer control it.  
To change the setting back to VCR1, so the remote which came  
with your VCR can control the unit, use the compatible remote to  
display the PREFERENCES menu, press 1, and then VCR on this  
VCRs remote.  
PREFERENCES  
1 Remote Control: VCR2  
Auto Play  
2 Auto Play:  
ON  
3 EnergySaver:  
4 Front Panel:  
5 Tape Speed:  
2:00  
AUTO  
SLP  
This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing a tape  
when inserting a tape with the safety tab removed. In the  
PREFERENCES menu, press 2 to switch between ON and OFF.  
6 Commercial Advance  
0 Exit  
Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to  
start playing automatically when inserted in the VCR.  
The PREFERENCES menu allows access to  
many VCR options including remote  
control, Auto Play, and EnergySaver  
features.  
Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab  
removed to start playing automatically.  
EnergySaver  
By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of  
inactivity. To change the time delay, or to disable the feature,  
Press 3 in the PREFERENCES menu to switch between ON and OFF.  
OFF means the VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off.  
1:00, 2:00, or 3:00 means the VCR turns off after one, two, or  
three hours of inactivity respectively.  
Thirty seconds before shutting off, the VCR will warn you with a  
screen reading, The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. Press any key  
to cancel.”  
If you use the VCRs tuner instead of your TV to tune channels,  
you may want to turn this feature off.  
Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display)  
You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display  
panel on the front of the VCR. In the PREFERENCES menu, press 4  
to switch between the options.  
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AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims the  
display when the VCR is off.  
BRIGHT keeps the display bright when the VCR is on or off.  
DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level at all times.  
Preferred Tape Speed  
You can set the preferred tape speed between Standard Play (SP)  
and Super Long Play (SLP). In the PREFERENCES menu, press 5 to  
switch between the options.  
SP sets the preferred recording speed to SP.  
SLP sets the preferred recording speed to SLP.  
Tape Speeds  
SP (Standard Play)  
Gives the best quality recording, but  
fewer programs can be recorded on  
the tape. Special effects such as  
pause, slow motion, picture search,  
and frame advance work well when  
you play back tapes recorded in  
this speed.  
SLP (Super Long Play)  
Gives approximately three times the  
recording time of tapes recorded in  
SP. Special effects such as pause, slow  
motion, picture search, and frame  
advance work well when you play  
back tapes recorded in this speed.  
Approximate Recording Times:  
Cassette  
T-120  
T-160  
SP  
2 Hr  
2 Hr/40 Min  
SLP  
6 Hr  
8 Hr  
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VCR Basics  
Learn the Basics To Get  
You Started  
FIRST THINGS FIRST  
1
TheseVCR basics should be enough for you to  
begin enjoying yourVCR. Learning the remote  
control functions, playing a recorded tape, and  
recording a program should do just that.  
SETTING UP THE VCR  
VCR Basics  
2
3
4
This section shows you the basics of using your  
VCR. It discusses things like using the remote  
control, playing a tape, and recording programs.  
RECORDING  
PROGRAM THE REMOTE  
5
OTHER FEATURES  
CONNECTIONS  
REFERENCE  
6
5
7
8
VCR Basics tells you what you need  
to know in order to watch a movie or  
tape your favorite show.  
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VCR Basics  
Remote Buttons  
ON OFF  
The remote control is capable of controlling your VCR and many  
brands of televisions. If you have an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN TV,  
you may be able to control it without having to program the  
remote.  
TV  
VCR  
REVERSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
FORWARD  
PAUSE  
RECORD  
INFO  
Component Buttons  
SEARCH  
ON•OFF Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR.  
Also turns some compatible components on and off.  
TV Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or PROSCAN TV and sets the  
remote to control the TV. Also used with the ONOFF button to  
turn on a different brand of TV (if programmed) and sets the  
remote to control the TV.  
MUTE  
GO BACK  
SPEED  
CLEAR  
MENU  
VCR Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or PROSCAN VCR and sets  
the remote to control the VCR.  
1
2
5
8
3
4
6
9
VCR Function Buttons  
7
T
CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the  
0
VCRs channel memory.  
CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change  
TRACKIN  
F.ADV  
entries when setting the clock or a timer recording.  
F.ADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button  
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 during play-pause and increases slow-motion speed.  
GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one channel  
and then select another using the number buttons. Press GO  
BACK to switch between the two channels. In menu mode, press  
to go back to a previous menu.  
INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen.  
INPUT Selects between the VCRs line input or tuner. Line input  
refers to the signal coming from the component connected to  
the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the back (L1) or front (L2) of the  
VCR.  
MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.  
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Numbers (0 through 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.  
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  
during play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed.  
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. Each press advances the tape an  
additional 30 seconds up to five minutes.  
SPEED Selects a recording speed (SP or SLP).  
STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record, playback,  
rewind, or fast forward. To eject a tape, press and hold the STOP  
button for three seconds while in STOP mode.  
TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks  
that may appear on the picture during play, slow motion, or  
pause. Reduces picture jitterduring stop-action playback.  
TV•VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from  
the VCR or cable/antenna system.  
TV Function Buttons  
CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the  
TVs channel memory.  
TV Buttons  
CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen.  
The TV buttons may not control all  
features of all models of RCA, GE, or  
PROSCAN TVs.  
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 TVs status displays on the TV screen.  
If you have trouble getting a picture  
on the TV screen, refer to How to  
Find Your TVs Video Input Channel”  
on page 68 or the Troubleshooting”  
section starting on page 69.  
INPUT Selects between the TVs input channel or tuner. Press to  
see the VCR signal if you connected your VCR using the  
AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.  
MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level.  
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Numbers (0 through 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.  
ON•OFF Turns a compatible TV off and on.  
VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV.  
Playing a Tape  
1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TVs video  
input- see page 68 for more about the video input channel).  
Press the VCR button on the remote control to switch to VCR  
viewing mode (The front panel display will indicate VCR).  
2. Insert a tape in the VCR.  
L
A
Y
S
P
REV  
FWD  
P
E
A
RECORD  
POWER  
TV•VCR  
TAPE SPEED STOP•EJECT  
CHANNEL  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
LEFT MONO  
RIGHT  
TRACKING  
If the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape automatically  
begins playback (if the safety tab on the cassette is removed).  
Press FWD or REV to position the tape.  
Press PLAY PAUSE (if necessary) on the VCR (PLAY on remote)  
to begin tape play.  
Pause  
Press PLAY PAUSE (PAUSE on remote) for stop action.  
If you pause, the VCR automatically  
switches from pause to stop after a  
few minutes to reduce tape wear.  
Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the  
picture, if necessary.  
Press STOPEJECT on VCR (STOP on remote) to stop playback.  
Automatic Tracking  
Automatic Rewind  
The VCR has automatic tracking  
which adjusts the picture when  
playing back a tape recorded on  
another VCR. Automatic tracking is  
turned on whenever a tape is  
inserted or the VCRs power 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 (ONOFF on remote) and the VCR will turn  
off after rewinding.  
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Tape Eject  
Press STOPEJECT on the VCR (STOP on remote) for a few seconds  
when it is stopped to eject the tape. A tape can be ejected even  
when the VCR is off.  
Recording  
If you want to record something that youre watching, you can  
use basic recording. For more detailed information, refer to the  
Recordingsection starting on the next page.  
1. Set the tape speed by pressing TAPE SPEED on the VCR  
(SPEED on the remote).  
2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.  
3. Press STOP to stop recording.  
If you just want to pause the recording for a short time  
(such as during a commercial), press PAUSE instead of STOP.  
For more information about in-depth recording features,  
refer to the next section.  
Tape Speeds  
SP (Standard Play)  
Check the Safety Tab  
Gives the best quality recording, but  
fewer programs can be recorded on  
the tape. Special effects such as  
pause, slow motion, picture search,  
and frame advance work well when  
you play back tapes recorded in  
this speed.  
No matter which recording option you use, you need to make  
sure there is a tape in the VCR, and that the tapes safety tab is in  
place. You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab removed.  
If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it,  
simply cover the hole with vinyl tape.  
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 work well  
when you play back tapes recorded in  
this speed.  
Safety Tab  
Recording Time  
Cassette  
T-120  
SP  
SLP  
6Hr  
8Hr  
2Hr  
T-160  
2Hr  
40 min  
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Several Recording Options  
FIRST THINGS FIRST  
1
Now that youve gone through the basic steps  
necessary to operate yourVCR, its time to explain  
the different advanced recording features available  
to suit your needs.  
SETTING UP THE VCR  
VCR BASICS  
2
3
4
Recording Features on yourVCR include:  
Recording (explained in  
the VCR Basics section)  
Express Recording (XPR)  
Timer Recording  
Timer Recording withVCR Plus+  
Interactive Program Guide System  
recording  
Broadcast Stereo or  
Second Audio Program (SAP)  
PROGRAM THE REMOTE  
Audio Only Recording  
5
Copying and EditingTapes  
OTHER FEATURES  
CONNECTIONS  
REFERENCE  
6
7
8
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Recording Features  
There are four ways to record programs:  
Recordingpressing one button to start recording a  
program (see VCR Basics section)  
Express Recordingstarts recording a program already  
being watched, and automatically stopping recording after  
a designated period of time  
Timer Recordingautomatically starts and stops a  
recording at a predetermined time  
Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ Systemprogramming  
the VCR by just entering a PlusCode programming number  
found in TV guides.  
Express Recording (XPR)  
Use express recording when you want to quickly record the  
remaining portion of the program you are watching.  
1. Set the tape speed to SP or SLP by pressing TAPE SPEED on  
the VCR (SPEED on the remote).  
2. Press the RECORD buttonto begin recording.  
3. Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the recording  
time duration.  
REC  
CH 36  
REC  
CH 36  
Record Length 0:00  
Record Length 1:30  
Press REC to set length  
Press REC to set length  
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.  
To stop an express recording, press and hold STOP for three  
seconds.  
Express Recording  
Express recording is a great way to  
tape the last quarter of the game, or  
the last part of a movie when you  
have to leave.  
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Timer Recording  
You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs.  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
3 Time  
4 Channels  
5 Preferences  
6 Audio  
7 Language  
0 Exit  
2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.  
TIMER RECORDINGS  
1 Create a New Program  
2 Review Existing Progs.  
3 Use VCR Plus+ Code  
0 Exit  
3. Select 1 to Create a New Program.  
How often should this  
program record?  
1 One time  
Timer Recording Information  
2 Daily (every day)  
3 Weekdays (M-F)  
4 Weekly (once per week)  
The Clock must be set correctly.  
0 Cancel  
Insert a tape with the safety tab in  
place and enough tape to record  
the program.  
4. Select how often you want the program to record.  
PROGRAMS OVERLAPappears if  
you have entered two programs  
whose times overlap.  
Program 1 (One time)  
Channel  
Start Time --:--  
End Time --:--  
--  
Start Date --/--/--  
Tape Speed SLP  
The TIMER indicator appears in the  
display when you turn off the VCR  
and a timer recording has been set. It  
flashes if there is no tape in the VCR.  
Press MENU to cancel  
5. Enter the data for the program with the number buttons.  
When recording from a cable box or  
satellite receiver, turn on that unit  
and tune it to the channel you want  
to record before the recording is to  
begin. The VCR channel should be set  
to the cable boxs output channel  
(usually Channel 3 or 4).  
The data includes the channel number (press INPUT to select  
the line input), start time, and end time (including AM or  
PM). The start date is automatically entered based on the  
VCR clock. The date and/or speed can be changed when  
flashing.  
6. Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then  
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press MENU to save.  
Program 1 (One Time)  
Program 1 has been saved  
Channel  
Start Time 08:00 PM  
End Time 09:30 PM  
Start Date 11/18/99 Thu  
Tape Speed SLP  
104 Cable  
Remember to insert a  
recordable tape and  
turn the VCR off before  
the program start time.  
Remember to leave your  
cable box on and tuned  
to the desired channel  
Press CLEAR to erase  
Press MENU for next prog  
Timer Recording with VCR Plus+  
Interactive Program Guide System  
You can use the VCR Plus+ system code numbers to simplify timer  
programming if you have cable TV and dont receive all channels  
through a cable box, or if you receive your TV signal off-air.  
Setting Up the Channel List  
If you did not set up the VCR Plus+ programming system channel  
list, you can do it now.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
3 Time  
1. Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU  
2. Display the VCR Plus+ Channel List menu  
4 Channels  
5
CHANNELS  
1 Auto Channel Search  
3. Go to section four, Setting Up Your VCR, if you need more  
information on setting up your VCR Plus+ programming  
system channel list.  
2 Add/Remove Channels  
3 Signal Type:  
CABLE  
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List  
5 Cable Box Setup  
VCR+ Channel My Channel  
5
4
46  
--  
Using the VCR PLUS+ Programming System  
3 -> -> -> 23  
2
1
--  
--  
1. Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU.  
Use CH+/- to select  
Press 0-9 to change  
Press MENU to save  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
3 Time  
4 Channels  
5 Preferences  
6 Audio  
7 Language  
0 Exit  
2. Press 1 to display the VCR Plus+ system menu.  
VCR PLUS+  
Enter PlusCode Number  
(from TV listing)  
_
If you receive all channels through  
your cable box on Channel 3 or 4, you  
must use the regular Timer Recording  
method to record programs.  
Press MENU to cancel  
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3. Enter the VCR PlusCode programming number shown in  
your local television guide.  
VCR PLUS+  
Enter PlusCode Number  
(from TV listing)  
12876-  
Press CLEAR to erase  
Press MENU when done  
4. Press MENU to enter the PlusCode® system number.  
How often should this  
program record?  
1 One time  
2 Daily (every day)  
3 Weekdays (M-F)  
4 Weekly (once per week)  
0 Cancel  
5. Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded.  
Program 1 (One time)  
Channel  
Start Time 08:00 PM  
End Time 09:30 PM  
03 Cable  
Start Date 11/18/99 Thu  
Tape Speed SLP  
VCR Plus+ Interactive Program  
Guide System Recording  
Press CLEAR to adjust  
Press MENU to save  
Clock must be set correctly.  
6. Change the recording speed with the SPEED button on the  
remote or the program end time with the CLEAR button on  
the remote (if necessary).  
Insert a tape with the safety tab in  
place and enough tape to record the  
program.  
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.  
The TIMER indicator appears in the  
display when you turn off the VCR  
and a timer recording has been set. It  
flashes if there is no tape in the VCR.  
7. Press MENU to save the program.  
PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you  
have entered two programs where  
the times overlap.  
Program 1 has been saved  
Remember to insert a  
recordable tape and  
turn the VCR off before  
the program start time.  
UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER... PLEASE  
RE-ENTER appears when the VCR does  
not recognize the PlusCode  
Remember to leave your  
cable box on and tuned  
to the desired channel  
programming system number.  
Timer recordings will not be lost in  
the event of an extended power  
outage.  
PlusCode is a registered trademark of the Gemstar Development Corporation.  
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.  
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Stopping a Timer Recording  
To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an  
express recording):  
Press and hold the STOP button for three seconds.  
Reviewing and Clearing Programs  
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.  
TIMER RECORDINGS  
1 Create a New Program  
2 Review Existing Progs.  
3 Use VCR Plus+ Code  
0 Exit  
2. Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen.  
Program 1 (One Time)  
Channel  
Start Time 08:00 PM  
End Time 09:30 PM  
104 Cable  
Start Date 11/18/99 Thu  
Tape Speed SLP  
Press CLEAR to erase  
Press MENU for next prog  
3. Press CLEAR to erase or MENU to see the next program.  
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV Or SAP  
(Second Audio Program)  
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 TVs video input).  
2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.  
3. If your VCR viewing channel is 3 or 4, make sure the VCR  
indicator appears in the VCRs display panel. If not, press  
TVVCR 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.  
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RECORDING  
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.  
AUDIO  
1 Reception:  
STEREO  
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI  
Video Input Channel Explained  
If youre having trouble understanding  
the TVs Video Input Channel, turn to  
page 68 for more information.  
0 Exit  
7. Press RECORD to start recording.  
8. Press STOP when you are finished.  
Recording Audio Only  
You can record audio only from another audio source connected  
to the AUDIO IN (R and L) jacks on the back or front of the VCR.  
1. Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the line  
input (L1 or L2). Select (L1) to record from the back jacks or  
(L2) to record from the front jacks.  
The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment  
connected to the AUDIO IN jacks.  
2. Use TAPE SPEED on the VCR (SPEED on the remote) to select  
the recording speed.  
Recording audio only will erase  
anything that was previously  
recorded on the tape.  
3. Start audio source playing and press RECORD to begin  
recording.  
4. Press STOP when you are finished.  
Playing Back Audio Only  
Audio Connection  
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 users guide.  
BACK OF VCR  
OUT  
IN  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
L
R
3 CH. 4  
Using Two VCRs For Copying and  
Editing Tapes  
Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the  
recording VCR.  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
1. Connect the VCRs using the diagram at the right.  
2. Turn on both VCRs and TV.  
OUT  
IN  
PHONO TUNER  
TAPE  
AUX  
BACK OF AMPLIFIER / RECEIVER  
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RECORDING  
3. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TVs  
video input). (See page 68 for more information)  
4. If you are using coaxial cables for the connection, tune  
recording VCR to channel 3 or 4the one selected on the  
playback VCR  
If you are using audio/video cables, select the line input on  
the recording VCR  
5. Insert the tape you want to copy into playback VCR. Insert a  
blank tape with its safety tab in place into recording VCR  
6. Using visual search, locate the segment you want to copy on  
the playback VCR. Pause the tape at this location  
7. Press RECORD on the recording VCR, then PAUSE  
8. Press PAUSE on both VCRs to begin copying  
9. Press PAUSE on both VCRs to stop copying  
10. Repeat steps 69 to copy or edit additional segments.  
Caution:  
The unauthorized recording of  
satellite broadcasts, television  
programs, or other copyrighted  
materials may infringe the rights  
of others.  
Two VCR Connection  
CABLE BOX  
IN  
OUT  
OR ANTENNA  
PLAYBACK VCR  
OUT  
IN  
ANT. IN  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO RF OUT  
3 CH. 4  
R
OR  
RECORDING VCR  
OUT  
IN  
ANT. IN  
VIDEO  
L
RF OUT  
AUDIO  
3 CH. 4  
R
OR  
TO TV  
TO TV  
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Program the remote  
Control your Television  
FIRST THINGS FIRST  
1
The remote can be programmed to control a  
television.  
It is programmed to control an RCA, GE, or  
PROSCANTV. Other manufacturers brands need  
to be programmed.  
SETTING UP THE VCR  
VCR BASICS  
2
3
4
RECORDING  
Program the Remote  
OTHER FEATURES  
5
5
6
5
CONNECTIONS  
REFERENCE  
7
8
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About Programming the Remote  
The remote can be programmed to control other brands of  
remote controllable TVs. It is already programmed to operate  
most RCA,GE, and PROSCAN televisions.  
Programming the Remote to Control  
a TV  
If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button, the  
remote needs to be programmed.  
Follow these steps to program the remote to control your  
particular TV:  
1. Turn on the TV.  
2. Find your TV brand and code number(s) on the code list on  
the next page.  
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 listed for your TVs brand.  
Operating the 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 ONOFF button.  
2. You may want to experiment to see which buttons operate  
your TV. Try pressing buttons, such as VOL and MUTE. See  
TV Function Buttonsin the VCR Basics Section for details.  
This remote may not operate all  
models of the brands that are  
shown.  
Note the difference between the TV  
and VCR on-screen displays to see  
which one the remote is operating.  
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Program the remote  
TV Codes  
NAD .................................. 07  
Akai .................................. 03  
AOC ............................. 06,12  
Candle .............................. 06  
Citizen .............................. 06  
Colortyme ........................ 06  
Concerto........................... 06  
Curtis Mathes .............. 01,06  
Daewoo ....................... 06,12  
Daytron ............................ 06  
Electrohome................ 06,12  
Emerson............................ 06  
Envision ....................... 05,06  
Fisher ........................... 05,08  
GE ...................... 00,01,06,11  
Goldstar....................... 06,12  
Hallmark........................... 06  
Hitachi ......................... 06,14  
Infinity .............................. 04  
J C Penney .... 00,01,06,09,12  
JBL..................................... 04  
Jensen............................... 06  
JVC ............................... 10,11  
Kawasho...................... 03,06  
Kenwood..................... 06,12  
Loewe ............................... 04  
Luxman............................. 06  
LXI........................... 04,05,07  
Magnavox .............. 04,06,12  
Marantz....................... 04,06  
MGA ............................ 06,12  
Mitsubishi.................... 06,12  
MTC .................................. 06  
NEC ................................... 06  
Panasonic ............... 04,08,11  
Philco ...................... 04,06,12  
Philips ................ 03,04,06,12  
Pioneer ............................. 06  
Portland....................... 06,12  
PROSCAN.......................... 01  
Proton............................... 06  
Quasar .............................. 11  
Radio Shack............ 01,05,13  
RCA ......................... 01,06,12  
Realistic ............................ 05  
Sampo............................... 06  
Samsung ................. 06,09,12  
Sanyo ........................... 05,08  
Sears ................. 01,05,06,07,  
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  
Wards ...... 00,01,04,06,12,13  
Yamaha ............................ 12  
Zenith ............................... 02  
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OTHER FEATURES  
Features to Enhance  
VCR Operation  
First things first  
1
Commercial  
Advance  
Movie Advance  
Setting Up the VCR  
VCR Basics  
2
3
4
Picture Search Options  
Tracking  
Pro-Tect PlusLocking  
Time Counter  
On-Screen Displays  
Audio Reception  
Audio Playback  
recording  
Program the Remote  
5
OTHER FEATURES  
Connections  
REFERENCE  
6
5
7
8
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OTHER FEATURES  
COMMERCIAL  
ADVANCE®  
COMMERCIAL  
ADVANCE is patented technology that detects  
and marks most commercials on your tape for any recording that  
is more than 15 minutes long. After recording, the VCR rewinds  
the tape to the beginning of the recording and determines where  
the commercials are located. It then marks the beginning and end  
of the detected commercial segments, and when finished, returns  
the tape to the end of the recording. It does not erase  
commercials from the tape.  
During playback, the VCR automatically skips the detected  
commercial segments, or you can chose 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  
formulas based on how television is broadcast today. Since  
television stations broadcast differently and insert their own  
commercials, you may experience some variations in this features  
effectiveness. Station promotions, identifications, and  
announcements are not considered commercials, but might be  
skipped. For more information, see Questions and Answers  
About COMMERCIAL  
of the COMMERCIAL  
ADVANCE in the Reference section. All  
ADVANCE features are accessed through  
the Commercial Advance menu.  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
3 Time  
4 Channels  
5 Preferences  
6 Audio  
7 Language  
0 Exit  
2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.  
COMMERCIAL  
ADVANCE is a registered trademark of SRT, Inc.  
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OTHER FEATURES  
PREFERENCES  
1 Remote Control: VCR1  
2 Auto Play:  
ON  
3 EnergySaver:  
4 Front Panel:  
5 Tape Speed:  
2:00  
AUTO  
SLP  
6 Commercial Advance  
0 Exit  
3. Press 6 to display the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu.  
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE  
1 Marking:  
2 Playback:  
3 Display:  
ON  
MANUAL  
Blue  
0 Exit  
Now you can select one of the COMMERCIAL  
features.  
ADVANCE  
COMMERCIAL  
ADVANCE Marking  
Press 1 to turn commercial marking ON or OFF.  
Select ON, and the VCR will mark commercials within  
approximately 30 seconds for the following types of  
recording:  
Timer, Timer with VCR Plus+, or Express Recording  
Sets the VCR to automatically mark commercials after the  
power is tuned off.  
Recording Allows the VCR to prompt you to mark the  
commercials when youve stop the recording.  
The VCR is waiting to  
mark commercials in the  
program you recorded.  
1 Mark them now  
2 Mark them later  
3 Don't mark commercials  
The VCR will begin  
marking in 30 seconds...  
Select OFF and the VCR will not mark the commercials.  
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OTHER FEATURES  
COMMERCIAL  
ADVANCE Playback  
Press 2 to switch between Playback: AUTO and MANUAL.  
Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically advance through  
the blocks of marked commercials.  
It works with most 30, 45, and 60-second commercials.  
A commercial group starting with the first two minutes or  
last two minutes of a recording will not automatically be  
skipped.  
A commercial will not be skipped if a 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 on the VCR (FORWARD on remote) 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 PLAY.  
Select MANUAL and the VCR wont 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.  
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MOVIE  
ADVANCE®  
MOVIE  
ADVANCE helps you locate certain parts of  
prerecorded movies (rented or purchased). This feature works  
two ways: 1) you can go to the beginning of the movie, or, 2) you  
can skip from one preview to the next. MOVIE  
ADVANCE  
works only on cassettes recorded in the SP speed with the safety  
tab removed.  
1. To select MOVIE  
ADVANCE, insert a tape with the safety  
tab removed and press SEARCH. The following menu  
appears:  
MOVIE ADVANCE  
What type of tape  
is this?  
1 Purchased/Rented Movie  
2 Home Recording  
3 Other  
Press CLEAR to cancel  
2. Press 1 if the tape is a purchased or rented movie,  
press 2 if its a recording made at home, or press 3 if  
its something else, you dont know, or you do not want  
to select MOVIE  
ADVANCE.  
Pressing 2 or 3 gives the same response and takes you to a  
different search feature. If you accidentally make a wrong  
selection, press STOPEJECT on the VCR (STOP on remote)  
and reinsert the tape. Press SEARCH.  
If you press 1, the MOVIE ADVANCE menu appears.  
MOVIE ADVANCE  
Would you like to go to  
the start of the movie  
or to the next preview?  
1 Go to movie  
2 Go to preview  
Press CLEAR to cancel  
3. Press 1 to advance directly to the beginning of the movie or  
press 2 to view the first (next) preview.  
MOVIE  
ADVANCE works only on  
cassettes recorded in the SP speed  
with the safety tab removed.  
MOVIE  
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OTHER FEATURES  
Press 1 to Go To Movie. The following screen appears with  
a blue background.  
MOVIE ADVANCE  
What type of tape  
is this?  
1 Purchased/Rented Movie  
2 Home Recording  
3 Other  
Press CLEAR to cancel  
When the movie is found, the following screen is displayed:  
MOVIE ADVANCE  
The movie is ready.  
Press PLAY to start.  
Press STOP to cancel  
This display will time out after a few minutes and the VCR will enter the Stop mode.  
Press 2 to Go To Preview. The following screen appears with  
a video background:  
Searching for preview  
Press SEARCH to reverse  
Press STOP to cancel  
When a preview is detected, the VCR cues it and begins  
playing.  
Press SEARCH for next  
Preview Search Note  
Any time during the preview search  
mode, pressing SEARCH will reverse  
the search direction.  
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Picture Search Options  
The most basic way to search during playback is using the  
FORWARD or REVERSE buttons on the remote. This section  
contains several other options available for searching a tape.  
Forward and Reverse Search  
You can search a tape during playback. Sound is turned off  
during picture search. Search works well for tapes recorded at  
either the SP or SLP speed.  
1. Press FORWARD to search forward or REVERSE to search in  
reverse.  
2. Press FORWARD or REVERSE again or press PLAY to return to  
normal playback.  
Slow Motion  
You can view a tape during play or play-pause using slow  
motion. Slow motion works well for tapes recorded at the  
SP or SLP speed.  
1. During playback, press PAUSE and then FWD or REV to  
begin slow-motion playback.  
2. Press FWD to increase or REV to decrease the speed of  
the search.  
3. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the  
picture.  
4. Press PLAY to return to normal playback. The VCR switches  
automatically from slow-motion playback to stop after a  
few minutes.  
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Frame Advance  
Frame advance lets you view recorded action one frame after  
another during playback. Frame advance works well for tapes  
recorded at the SP or SLP speed.  
Pressing PAUSE freezesthe action  
Pressing F.ADV repeatedly views single frames of the action  
Pressing PAUSE or PLAY returns normal playback.  
Index Search  
The VCR has a VHS Index Search Systemthat automatically  
records an index mark on the tape every time you start a  
recording.  
During playback you can locate the program you want to play  
by the number of index marks or by scanning. The VCR will  
search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape.  
To Search:  
INDEX SEARCH  
1. Press STOP.  
Press REV OR FWD  
to begin scanning  
OR  
enter a specific  
index number  
_ _  
2. Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH  
on-screen display.  
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. Press CLEAR on the remote to  
correct an entry.  
Press SEARCH to exit  
INDEX SEARCH  
4. Press FWD to search forward or 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.  
Searching for  
index number 12...  
Press STOP to cancel  
INDEX SEARCH  
5. Press STOP to end index searching.  
Some index marks may be missed by the VCR:  
A mark too close to your location on the tape  
Searching for  
index marks...  
The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five  
minutes or less  
The first index mark on the tape when you start at the  
beginning of the tape.  
Press STOP to cancel  
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Go-To Search  
GO-TO SEARCH  
The Go-To Search feature enables the VCR to quickly locate a  
counter reading anywhere on the tape. When the VCR locates  
the counter reading, it will begin playback.  
Current tape counter is  
2:17:25  
Press REV or FWD  
to go to -:--:00  
1. Press STOP.  
Press SEARCH to exit.  
2. Press SEARCH on the remote until the GO-TO SEARCH menu  
appears on the screen.  
GO-TO SEARCH  
3. Press number buttons to enter the hour and/or minute of  
the counter reading you want the VCR to go to.Press  
CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.  
Current tape counter is  
2:17:25  
Press REV or FWD  
to go to 0:00:00  
4. Press FORWARD to search ahead or REVERSE to search  
behind.  
Press SEARCH to exit.  
5. Press STOP to end Go-To searching.  
Tracking  
Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes interference like  
streaks or snowfrom the picture. Automatic tracking is  
automatically activated when you insert a tape or turn on the  
VCR. Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking,  
especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR. Just use  
the TRACKING buttons to reduce the distortion. You can also use  
tracking when you pause a tape to reduce jittering of the  
picture.  
When you manually adjust the picture, automatic tracking is  
turned off. To turn automatic tracking back on, press both  
TRACKING buttons on the front of the VCR at the same time, or  
eject the tape and re-insert it. Tracking has no effect during  
recordingonly playback.  
If you insert a pre-recorded tape  
with the safety tab removed-- Index  
and Go-To searches are not available.  
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Pro-Tect PlusLocking Feature  
To disable the usage of the VCR, or to protect your timer  
recordings, you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the  
VCR or remote wont work.  
Locking Your VCR  
If a timer recording is programmed,  
make sure your VCR is turned off.  
Locking your VCR prevents the VCR  
from being accidentally turned on.  
To Lock: Press and hold the VCR button on the remote  
for approximately six seconds. SAFE appears.  
To Lock While a Timer Recording is in Progress: Press  
and hold the VCR button on the remote for approximately  
six seconds.  
To Unlock: Press and hold the VCR button on the remote for  
approximately six seconds.  
Time Counter  
The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a  
program or play back a segment of a recorded tape. It helps  
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.  
0:30:00  
HOURS  
MINUTES  
SECONDS  
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. Press INFO twice to display the time counter.  
Timer Counter on-screen display shows hours,  
minutes and seconds  
2. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.  
of a segment of tape.  
3. Press FWD to forward the tape until the time counter  
reads 0:30:00.  
4. Press STOP. This is the approximate end of the program.  
(You may want to press PLAY to verify.) Now, you can  
begin recording at this spot.  
5. Press INFO to remove the time counter from the  
screen and return to the normal display mode.  
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Stop  
Ch 05  
HOURS  
0:30:00  
On-screen Displays  
1
MINUTES  
SECOND  
The INFO button shows the status of the VCR (STOP, 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.  
11/18/99 Thu 01:30PM SLP  
On-screen display (times out)  
1. Press INFO to see the on-screen displays.  
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2. Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain  
on the screen.  
0:30:00  
HOURS  
MINUTES  
SECONDS  
3. Press INFO again to remove the time counter from the screen.  
Turning off the VCR also resets the displays.  
Time counter only (does not time out)  
Audio Set-up Features  
The audio set-up features enhance your tape playback and  
recordings. The features in this section are accessed through the  
AUDIO menu and are shown in the displays below.  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
3 Time  
4 Channels  
5 Preferences  
6 Audio  
7 Language  
0 Exit  
2. Press 6 to display AUDIO menu.  
AUDIO  
1 Reception:  
STEREO  
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI  
0 Exit  
Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.  
To receive Hi-Fi stereo sound, use  
audio-video cables with a compatible  
TV or receiver. Using only the RF OUT  
jack will not produce stereo sound.  
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Reception  
Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a  
Second Audio Program (SAP) which offers a second language.  
The reception feature lets you select the type of audio you want  
to record. Press 1 to switch between Reception: STEREO, MONO,  
and SAP.  
Select STEREO for normal or stereo broadcast TV recording.  
Select MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is too  
noisy.  
Select SAP to record a Second Audio Program instead of  
normal audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks.  
Tape Playback  
The VCR records the same audio on both Hi-Fi and linear tracks  
on the tape. Hi-Fi sound is recorded on a separate left and right  
stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track.  
Press 2 to switch between tape playback: HI-FI, LINEAR, and MIX.  
To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television or  
amplifier/receiver using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks. The Tape  
Playback feature lets you select which audio you use during  
playback.  
Select HI-FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi-Fi track  
and for normal use.  
Select LINEAR to play back sound recorded on a linear  
monaural track, such as a Second Audio Program (SAP),  
or a dubbed voice.  
Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both the  
linear and Hi-Fi tracks, sound-on-sound.  
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Things to Know Before  
Connecting Components  
FIRST THINGS FIRST  
1
Protect Your Components from Power Surges  
SETTING UP THE VCR  
VCR BASICS  
Connect all components before plugging any power  
cords into the wall outlet.  
2
3
4
Always 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.  
RECORDING  
Place the audio/video cables to the sides of theTVs  
back panel instead of straight down the middle after  
you connect your components.  
PROGRAM THE REMOTE  
Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them  
away from the audio/video cables as much as  
possible.  
5
Make sure all antennas and cables are properly  
grounded. Refer to the SafetyTips sheet packed with  
your unit.  
OTHER FEATURES  
Connections  
REFERENCE  
6
5
Protect Your Components from Overheating  
Do not block ventilation holes in any of the  
components. Arrange the components so that air  
can circulate freely.  
7
Do not stack components.  
8
Allow adequate ventilation when placing your  
components in a stand.  
Things to Know  
Before connecting  
Components  
Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top  
shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not  
flow around other components.  
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Connecting Your VCR  
Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR.  
Jacks and Cables  
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)  
The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality, and  
must be used if audio/video connections are not available for  
your TV.  
RF Jack  
These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections.  
The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled ANT. IN and RF OUT. The  
coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCRs  
RF OUT jack and your TVs antenna input.  
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)  
The AUDIO/VIDEO jacks provide very good picture quality and  
stereo sound, and can be used if your TV has audio/video input  
jacks. For more information about the TVs Video Input Channel,  
see page 68.  
Audio/Video Jack  
These jacks are used for most audio/video connections between  
components. The VCRs AUDIO/VIDEO jacks are color coded  
(yellow for video and red and white for audio). If your TV only  
has one input for audio, you may need a Y-adapter to hear sound  
from both channels.  
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Choosing a VCR Connection  
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... well, you  
get the picture.  
Three 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  
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.  
Advantages of Audio/Video Cable  
Connections  
Using a simple coaxial cable connection gives you good picture  
quality. If your television has AUDIO/VIDEO jacks though, it is  
highly recommended that you use them to get even better  
picture quality and Hi-Fi stereo sound when recording and  
playing back videotapes. These connections give you more  
convenient operation by not having to share the TVs  
antenna signal. If you are having a hard time understanding the  
TVs Video Input Channel, refer to page 68 for more information.  
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TV with RF jack only  
This connection assumes:  
You are connecting antenna, cable, or cable box system.  
Your television has only an RF input jack.  
This connection provides:  
Mono sound playback from VCR  
Record one channel while watching another (except  
when using a cable box for all channels).  
To use this connection, you must have:  
(1) coaxial cable for cable or antenna connection; (2) for  
cable box.  
To connect:  
1. Connect cables as shown  
2. 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 3 CH. 4 switch on the back of the VCR.  
To play a tape:  
1. Insert a tape  
2. If necessary, press PLAY.  
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA  
To record one program and watch another:  
1. Begin recording a program using one of the  
recording features  
VCR  
2. Press the TVVCR button and select a different channel  
OUT  
IN  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
on the TV.  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
L
R
3 CH. 4  
TV  
CABLE/  
ANTENNA  
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TV with Audio/Video jacks  
This connection assumes:  
You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box system  
Your television has audio/video jacks  
This connection provides:  
Hi-Fi 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  
(2) 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 (see page 68 for more  
information). Use of TVVCR button is not required.  
To play a tape:  
1. Insert a tape.  
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA  
2. If necessary, press PLAY.  
To record one program and watch another:  
1. Begin recording a program using one of the  
recording features.  
VCR  
2. Select a different channel on the TV.  
OUT  
IN  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
L
R
3 CH. 4  
TV  
VIDEO  
R
VIDEO  
R
INPUT 1  
INPUT 2  
R
L
L/MONO  
L/MONO  
S-VIDEO  
CABLE/  
ANTENNA  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
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TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box  
to Unscramble Pay Channels Only  
This connection assumes:  
You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium  
channels  
Your TV has audio/video input jacks  
This connection provides:  
Hi-Fi stereo sound playback from the 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  
(2) audio/video cables  
(1) splitter  
All scrambled channels must be viewed  
through the VCR.  
To connect:  
1. Connect cables as shown.  
2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.  
CABLE  
Using This Connection  
Tune your TV to its Video Input Channel (see page 68 for more  
information). Use of TVVCR button is not required.  
CABLE BOX  
To play a tape:  
IN  
1. Insert a tape.  
OUT  
2. If necessary, press PLAY.  
To record a scrambled or unscrambled program and watch  
another unscrambled program:  
VCR  
OUT  
IN  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
1. Begin recording a scrambled or unscrambled program  
through the cable box using one of the recording features.  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
L
R
3 CH. 4  
2. Select an unscrambled channel on the TV.  
TV  
VIDEO  
R
VIDEO  
R
INPUT 1  
INPUT 2  
R
L
L/MONO  
L/MONO  
S-VIDEO  
CABLE/  
ANTENNA  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
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Appendix: reference  
This section gives you some additional information  
about theVCR, including a description of the units  
controls and displays.  
FIRST THINGS FIRST  
1
You will also find the section,TroubleshootingTips,  
and a question and answer section about  
SETTING UP THE VCR  
VCR BASICS  
2
3
4
COMMERCIAL  
ADVANCE in thisAppendix.  
These areas might help resolve some of those  
simple problems.  
Finally, this section of the manual also contains  
your warranty information.  
RECORDING  
PROGRAM THE REMOTE  
5
OTHER FEATURES  
CONNECTIONS  
REFERENCE  
6
7
8
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Front Panel  
REV  
FWD  
RECORD  
POWER  
TV¥VCR  
TAPE SPEED STOP¥EJECT  
CHANNEL  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
LEFT MONO  
RIGHT  
TRACKING  
Remote Sensor  
AUDIO (LEFT MONO and RIGHT) and VIDEO INPUT Jacks Receives signals from  
another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Use  
INPUT on the remote to select L2 to record from these jacks.  
CHANNEL TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCRs  
channel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. Press both together to recenter  
tracking.  
FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during  
playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and increases slow-motion speed.  
PLAY PAUSE Plays a tape. Pauses action for viewing during playback. Pauses recording  
to prevent recording of unwanted scenes.  
POWER Turns the VCR on or off.  
RECORD Starts VCR recording. Used for express recording.  
Remote Sensor 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 during play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed.  
TAPE SPEED Selects a recording speed (either SP or SLP).  
STOPEJECT Stops the normal functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast-forward,  
or pause. Ejects the tape when the VCR is stopped.  
TVVCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the cable/  
antenna system.  
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Display Panel  
VCR  
AM  
Time, Channel Number, Line Input Indicator (L1 or L2), Tape Speed  
Indicator, or Status Indicator  
Channel Number or Line Input Indicator The channel number appears when the VCR is tuned  
to a channel. The line indicator (L1 or L2) appears when the VCRsline input is selected. Select L1  
to record from the back jacks, L2 to record from the front jacks.  
Time The current time appears. Only an AM indicator appears with the time. There is no indicator  
for PM.  
Status Indicators Show what the VCR is doing.  
EJCT (Eject) Cassette ejected  
FF Fast forwarding  
HI VCR turned on and BYE VCR turned off  
PLAY In playback (flashes during play-pause and slow)  
REC Recording and RECP For record-pause or pause mode  
REW Rewinding  
R0:30 Express recording in progress  
SAFE Pro-Tect Plus feature turned on  
STILL Play-pause  
SCH and SCH – Forward or reverse search  
SP and SLP Tape speed  
STOP Tape is stopped  
Timer Indicator ( ) Lights during an express or timer recording or when the VCR is set for a  
timer recording and turned off. Flashes when a timer recording is set and there is no tape in the  
VCR.  
VCR Indicator (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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Back Panel  
OUT  
IN  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
L
R
3 CH. 4  
3 CH. 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune  
the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using  
one of the basic hookups.  
AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals  
from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it  
is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT on the remote to select L1  
to record from these jacks.  
AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals  
from VCR to another component, like a TV or VCR, when it  
is connected to these jacks.  
ANT. IN Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable  
system when attached.  
RF OUT Jack Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied.  
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Troubleshooting Tips  
No power  
Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet.  
Check to make sure your connections are correct.  
VCR does not respond to remote  
Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and  
remote.  
The batteries may need changing.  
Make sure the Remote VCR1/VCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the  
remote that came packed with your VCR can operate it.  
Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing  
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.  
Snowy or no picture during playback  
Press TVVCR to turn VCR indicator on.  
Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the  
channel selected with 3 CH. 4 switch on back of VCR.  
Check to make sure the TVs 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  
(see page 68 for more information).  
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.  
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Time counter not working or time counter not working in search  
modes  
The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of  
tape. When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered, the  
time counter will hold its count until recorded material is detected  
again.  
A minus () will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape  
farther back than a counter reading of 0:00:00.  
The time counter disappears during search; this is normal.  
Will not record or play  
Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR.  
Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette.  
Check to make sure the tape is not broken.  
Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or  
PLAY to return to normal playback.  
Check the ProTect Plusfeature.  
Rewind does not operate  
Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound.  
VCR Plus+ programming system or timer recording not made or  
wrong program recorded  
Check to make sure the correct VCR Plus+ code is entered.  
Check to make sure the cable box or satellite receiver was turned on  
when recording was to begin.  
Check to make sure the program was entered correctly (wrong  
channel or times).  
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 tapes 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 cassettes  
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+ setup was completed correctly.  
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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 on  
the remote.  
Clock shows incorrect time or date  
Power interruption.  
Check to make sure the clock is set accurately (check AM/PM and  
date).  
Check Daylight-Saving setting. The clock may have adjusted for  
daylight-saving time.  
Time did not adjust for Daylight-Saving time  
Check to make sure daylight-saving feature is set correctly.  
VCR makes noise when stopped  
VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder  
inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you  
put the VCR in the stop mode.  
Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly  
Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.  
Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set  
correctly.  
If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO  
CHANNEL SEARCH menu, try using either CABLE TV or ANTENNA  
instead.  
May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels. Contact  
your local cable company for more information.  
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 with safety tab removed does not start to play  
automatically  
Check to make sure the AUTO PLAY ON/OFF feature is set to ON.  
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Timer ( ) indicator flashes  
The clock is not set.  
Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer  
recording is set.  
Time counter disappears during searching  
This is normal.  
On-screen menus appear in English, French, or Spanish  
Check LANGUAGE feature.  
No stereo sound during playback  
Check to make sure the TAPE PLAYBACK feature is set to Hi-Fi to  
hear stereo sound during playback. The tape you are paying must  
be recorded in Hi-Fi in order to use the HI-FI feature.  
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/SAP/MONO feature  
to MONO.  
Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the  
noise.  
Index and Go-To search features do not operate  
Check to see if MOVIE  
ADVANCE feature is activated.  
Cannot access MOVIE  
ADVANCE feature  
Cassette must have safety tab removed and be recorded in SP speed.  
Home Recording was selected for the tape type in the menu. Eject  
cassette and reinsert.  
VCR forwards through commercials or momentarily displays a  
blue screen during playback.  
Commercial Advance Playback feature is set to AUTO. Set it to  
MANUAL.  
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COMMERCIAL  
when:  
ADVANCE feature does not mark commercials  
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.  
Commercials recorded even though COMMERCIAL  
feature was set to ON.  
ADVANCE  
COMMERCIAL  
ADVANCE is designed to record the commercials,  
mark them, and then skip over the marked commercials during  
playback.  
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Questions and Answers About  
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE  
Will commercials be scanned through only on playback of recordings?  
Yes. The VCR does not rewind and mark commercial segments until after recording is finished.  
How fast does the COMMERCIAL  
ADVANCE VCR scan through the commercial breaks?  
In SLP tape speed, a 3-minute commercial break is scanned through in approximately 8-12 seconds. In SP,  
it takes about 25-35 seconds.  
Are commercials still recorded if I want to watch them?  
Yes. The recorded program, including commercials, can be viewed by setting the Playback feature to  
MANUAL.  
What if the VCR scans forward 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  
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.  
ADVANCE work each time the tape is played?  
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 with 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 VCRs power is  
turned off as long as the tape has not been ejected from the VCR.  
Does COMMERCIAL  
ADVANCE work in all recording speeds?  
Yes, COMMERCIAL  
ADVANCE works in SP and SLP.  
Will COMMERCIAL  
ADVANCE marked recordings work 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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Specifications  
Format:  
VHS  
Record/Playback  
System:  
Video: 4-head  
Audio: Stereo record/playback system  
Video Signal System:  
Antenna:  
EIA standard: NTSC color  
75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined  
antenna terminal  
Tuner:  
USA:  
181 channels capability*  
(125 cable channels)  
Canada: 178 channels capability*  
(122 cable channels)  
Type:  
AutoProgramming frequency  
synthesis  
Power Requirement:  
Power Consumption:  
Dimensions:  
120V AC, 60 Hz  
17 watts  
3.54 inches high (90 mm)  
14.96 inches wide (380 mm)  
10.94 inches deep (278 mm)  
Weight:  
7.9 pounds (3.6 Kg)  
Storage Temperature  
Range:  
- 22˚F to +149˚F  
(-30˚C to +65˚C)  
Operating  
+41˚F to +104˚F  
Temperature Range:  
(+5˚C to +40˚C)  
*Check your cable companys compatibility requirements.  
Cleaning the VCR  
Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to  
dust your VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes on 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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How to Find Your TVs Video Input  
Channel  
TV  
Button  
You need to tune your TV to the Video Input Channel if you are  
using the VCRs AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks to connect to the TVs  
AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT jacks. You must select this channelbefore  
you can see the VCRs menus, the cable or antenna reception,  
and the content thats on a tape.  
ON OFF  
TV  
VCR  
REVERSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
FORWARD  
The Video Channel on TVs varies for different brands and  
different models. Below are some steps to try:  
PAUSE  
RECORD  
INFO  
SEARCH  
If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or PROSCAN, press the TV button  
on the remote control that came with the VCR. Then press  
the INPUT button on the remote.  
MUTE  
GO BACK  
SPEED  
If you have another brand of TV, consult the section,  
Programming The Remote, to see if the VCRs remote control  
can be set to control your TV. If so, follow the step above.  
CLEAR  
MENU  
1
2
5
8
3
If those options do not work, try the following ideas. You might  
access the Video Input Channel by:  
4
7
6
9
pressing a button on the remote (see table below)  
INPUT  
Button  
0
selecting the channel from the TVs menu system  
(see table below)  
TRACKIN  
F.ADV  
tuning directly to the channel by selecting a specific channel  
number (see table below)  
going through all the channels in the channel list by pressing  
the channel up or down buttons on the TV.  
Some common scenarios are listed in the Video Input Channel  
Variations table that follows:  
Video Input Channel Variations  
Button/Switch  
on the TV  
Button on the  
TV Remote  
Channel  
Number  
VIDEO  
SIGNAL  
VID 1  
VID 1  
LINE  
00  
90  
VID  
91  
VID 2  
VIDEO  
S-VID  
INPUT  
S-VIDEO  
SOURCE  
AUX  
92  
S-VID  
93  
S-VIDEO  
VID 1  
VID 2  
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Limited Warranty  
What your warranty covers:  
Any defect in materials or workmanship.  
For how long after your purchase:  
Ninety days for labor charges.  
One year for parts.  
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm,  
whichever comes first.  
What we will do:  
Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your VCR.  
Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center 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 Service Center. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA VCR Service Center,  
ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.  
Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your evidence or purchase date or first rental.  
Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed.  
What your warranty does not cover:  
Customer instruction. (Your Owners 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.  
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 warranty:  
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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Connecting your VCR 4, 46  
Connections 45  
A/V cable 47  
TV with A/V jacks 49  
TV with A/V jacks, cable box unscramble  
50  
A
Adding/removing channels 12  
ANT IN jack 5, 54  
Audio  
playing back 32  
recording 31  
TV with RF jack only 48  
two VCRs 32  
Copying and editing tapes 32  
Audio/Video (A/V) jacks  
5, 22, 31, 32, 52, 54  
Auto channel search 10  
Auto play feature 19  
Automatic rewind 24  
Automatic tracking 23  
D
Daylight-saving time 14  
B
Batteries  
E
Eject 24  
EnergySaver 19  
Express Recording (XPR) 26  
installing in the remote 4  
Broadcast stereo recording (SAP) 31  
C
F
Cable box setup 9  
Cables  
positioning 45  
F ADV button 22  
Forward and reverse search 39  
Frame advance 40  
Front panel diagram 52  
Front panel display feature 20  
FWD button 52  
Channel 3/4 switch 5, 54  
CHANNEL buttons 22  
Channel List 28  
Channel, VCR viewing 5  
CHANNELTRACKING button 52  
Channels  
adding/removing 12  
CHANNELS menu 9  
Cleaning the VCR 61  
CLEAR button 22  
G
GO BACK button 22  
Go-To Search 41  
Clearing programs 30  
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE 33, 34, 35, 36  
questions and answers 60  
Index  
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I
P
Index search 42  
PAUSE button 22  
Indicator Panel 52  
INFO button 22  
INPUT button 22, 31  
Picture search options 39  
PLAY button 22, 52  
Plugging in the VCR 4  
POWER button 24, 52  
Power surges 45  
J
Jacks  
Pro-Tect Plus Locking 42  
Problem solving 55  
ANT IN 54  
Audio/Video (A/V) 54  
RF OUT 54  
R
REC button 22  
Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP 31  
RECORD button 31, 52  
Recording 24  
L
Language feature 8  
LINE indicator 31  
Locking feature 42  
audio only 31  
broadcast stereo TV 31  
copying and editing tapes 32  
Express (XPR) 26  
SAP 31  
speeds 20  
timer 27  
M
MENU button 6, 9, 22  
VCR Plus+ 28  
XPR (Express) 26  
Remote  
N
installing batteries 4  
Remote Control Option 18  
Remote sensor 52  
Remote VCR1/VCR2 option 18  
Removing/adding channels 12  
REV button 22, 52  
Reviewing programs 30  
Rewind, automatic 24  
RF OUT jack 5, 54  
Number buttons 6, 15, 22  
O
On-screen Displays 43  
Overheating 45  
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S
T
Safety tab 24  
Tape eject 24  
Search  
Tape speeds 20  
forward and reverse 39  
frame advance 40  
go-to 41  
Time Counter 42  
Timer recording 26  
stopping 30  
index 42  
with VCR Plus+ 26  
Tips, troubleshooting 55  
TRACK buttons 23  
Tracking 41  
Troubleshooting tips 55  
TVVCR button 23, 31  
slow-motion 39  
SEARCH button 22  
Second Audio Program (SAP), recording 31  
Set up  
cable box 9  
language 8  
using menus 8  
V
Signal type, changing 12  
Skipping commercials 33  
SLOW button 23  
Slow-motion search 39  
Specifications 61  
Speed  
SLP 20  
SP 20  
SPEED button 23, 31  
Speeds, recording 20  
STOP button 23, 31  
STOPEJECT button 52  
VCR channel list 9  
VCR, cleaning 61  
VCR indicator 31  
VCR MAIN MENU 9  
VCR Plus+  
channel list 16  
channel list Canada 17  
channel list USA 16  
recording 29  
worksheet for channels 17  
VCR viewing channel 5  
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W
Warranty 63  
X
XPR (express recording) 26  
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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  
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®
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Thomson Consumer  
Electronics has determined that this product or  
product model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines  
®
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