RCA VCR VR708HF User Guide

VCR  
User’s Guide  
Changing Entertainment. Again.  
VR708HF  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Introduction  
Introduction  
Key Features Overview  
Your VCR is equipped with features that will add to your recording and viewing experience.  
The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 4 provides more  
information about the rest of the VCR’s features and how to use them.  
VCR Plus+® GOLD System  
The VCR Plus+ GOLD system makes VCR set up automatic by setting and  
updating the clock and channel list for you. Once set up, entering a PlusCode®  
programming number will automatically record specific programming.  
Requirements: Make sure the VCR Plus+ GOLD system is active, and that Auto  
Channel Search and time set features are correct.  
®
This feature uses patented technology that detects and marks most commercials  
on your recordings. The VCR determines where commercials are located, marks  
the beginnings and ends of detected commercial segments, then easily skips  
over them during playback. This feature does not erase commercials from  
the tape.  
®
This feature helps locate the beginning of a purchased or rented movie as well  
as skip thorugh previews. You can go to the beginning of the movie, or, skip  
from one preview/long commercial to the next.  
VCR1  
ON  
OFF  
TV  
Universal Back-Lit Remote Control  
DVD VCR2 AUX SAT CABLE  
MUTE  
SEARCH  
CH  
CH  
+
-
Description: The VCR’s remote control can operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan  
TVs with no additional steps. It can be programmed to operate many other  
brands of TVs, VCRs, cable boxes, and satellite receivers. Back-lit buttons offer  
easier control in the dark.  
SPEED  
GUIDE  
GO BACK  
INFO  
OK  
MENU  
CLEAR  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
INPUT  
ANTENNA  
REVERSE  
PLAY  
FORWARD  
RECORD  
STOP  
PAUSE  
-
TRACKING  
+
EDIT FR.ADV  
Requirements: Point the remote control at the active component and press the  
ON•OFF button to see if it can be operated.  
Auto Clock Set  
Rec  
Ch 36  
Record Length 1:30  
Description: The VCR automatically looks for time and date information after  
most power outages as well as each time the machine is turned off. Using time  
information broadcast in TV signals (if available), the VCR’s clock sets itself.  
Requirements: Start Auto Clock Set using the VCR’s on-screen menus.  
Press REC to set length  
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of the Gemstar Development Corporation.  
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.  
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE and MOVIE ADVANCE are registered trademarks of SRT, Inc.; a Jerry Iggulden invention licensed in association with Arthur D. Little Enterprises.  
1
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Introduction  
Express Recording (XPR)  
TIMER RECORDINGS  
Description: XPR quickly records the remaining portion of a program already  
in progress. XPR is a great way to capture the end of a sporting event that has  
run into overtime or a live broadcast that runs long.  
1 Create a New Program  
2 Review Existing Progs.  
3 Use VCR Plus+ Code  
Requirements: Repeatedly press the Record button on the VCR front panel or  
remote control to set the desired duration of time to record.  
0 Exit  
Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking  
Description: Locks the VCR so that buttons on the front panel and remote  
control won’t operate the VCR. This feature protects timer programs from  
frustrating accidents such as being left on at the time of recording.  
Requirements: Lock the VCR by pressing and holding the POWER button on  
the remote control for six seconds. The front panel display will blink for several  
seconds. The VCR unlocks by pressing and holding the POWER button on the  
remote control, again for six seconds. The front panel display will blink again  
and release the lock on the system.  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
RIGHT  
Front Audio/Video Input Jacks  
INPUT  
LEFT/MONO  
Description: The VCR has Audio/Video (A/V) input jacks on both the front and  
rear of the unit (there are output jacks on the rear panel only). The front A/V  
jacks make it easy to plug in an external A/V device, such as a camcorder.  
Requirements: Make sure that all A/V connections are snug. To see a  
connected device’s image, turn the VCR to its Video Line Input by pressing the  
remote control’s INPUT button.  
Hi-Fi Quality Sound  
Description: When using the VCR’s A/V jacks, you can feed stereo quality  
sound from your VCR to your TV or stereo. Stereo quality sound allows for two  
separate channels of sound (Left and Right) to be heard.  
Requirements: Using A/V jacks and cables to connect the VCR to the TV or  
stereo (see page 60 for an advanced connection setup diagram).  
SQPB S-VHS Quasi Playback  
Description: Your VCR will be able to play back tapes recorded in S-VHS or  
S-VHS-ET mode (in VHS quality).  
Requirements: Insert a tape recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS-ET mode and pressing  
the PLAY button on the remote control or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR.  
2
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Table of Contents  
Product Registration............................................................................................................. i  
Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 1  
Key Features Overview ......................................................................................................... 1  
Connections & Setup ........................................................................................................... 5  
Things to Consider Before Connecting Components .......................................................... 6  
Cable Considerations ............................................................................................................ 6  
Choose Your Connection ...................................................................................................... 7  
Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect the VCR to a TV .............................................. 7  
TV + VCR .......................................................................................................................... 8  
TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver ......................................................................................... 9  
TV + VCR + Cable Box ................................................................................................... 10  
Set the VCRs CH 3/4 Switch ................................................................................................ 11  
Plug in the VCR.................................................................................................................... 11  
Put Batteries in the Remote Control .................................................................................. 11  
Turn on the TV and VCR...................................................................................................... 11  
Tune the TV.......................................................................................................................... 11  
Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen Menus ............................................... 12  
Complete the QuickSet Guide...................................................................................... 12  
Accessing Menus ........................................................................................................... 12  
VCR Basics ............................................................................................................................ 13  
Playing a Tape ............................................................................................................... 13  
Automatic Rewind ........................................................................................................ 13  
Tape Eject ...................................................................................................................... 13  
Recording............................................................................................................................. 13  
Check the Safety Tab .................................................................................................... 13  
Using the VCR’s Menu System ....................................................................................... 15  
Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features ...................................................................... 16  
Language....................................................................................................................... 16  
Setup for a Digital Satellite Receiver ........................................................................... 16  
Cable Box Setup ............................................................................................................ 18  
Cable Box Codes .................................................................................................... 19  
VCR Channels List.......................................................................................................... 20  
Auto Channel Searching ....................................................................................... 20  
Changing the Signal Type ..................................................................................... 20  
Adding or Removing Channels .................................................................................... 21  
Time and Date............................................................................................................... 21  
Auto Clock Set Feature.......................................................................................... 21  
To Turn Auto Clock Set ON .............................................................................. 22  
Setting the Time Zone ..................................................................................... 22  
Setting Daylight-Saving Time .......................................................................... 22  
Setting Time and Date Manually .......................................................................... 23  
Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences Menu....................................................... 23  
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option .......................................................................................... 23  
Auto Play ....................................................................................................................... 24  
Auto TV/VCR.................................................................................................................. 24  
EnergySaver................................................................................................................... 25  
Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display) .......................................................................... 25  
Tape Speed .................................................................................................................... 25  
Set Auto Repeat ............................................................................................................ 26  
3
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Table of Contents  
Using the Remote Control ............................................................................................... 27  
Remote Buttons................................................................................................................... 28  
Using the INPUT Button ............................................................................................... 30  
Operating a TV with the VCRs Remote Control ............................................................... 31  
Do You Need to Program the Remote?....................................................................... 31  
Operating the TV................................................................................................... 31  
Using the VCR’s Features.................................................................................................. 33  
Recording Features ............................................................................................................. 34  
Express Recording (XPR) ............................................................................................... 34  
Timer Recording............................................................................................................ 35  
Stopping a Timer Recording ................................................................................. 35  
Reviewing and Clearing Programs ....................................................................... 35  
VCR Plus+ GOLD Programming System.............................................................................. 36  
Mapping VCR Plus+ Programming System Channels Manually........................................ 37  
VCR Plus+ System Worksheet ....................................................................................... 39  
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program) .................................... 40  
Copying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRs...................................................................... 40  
Picture Search Options ........................................................................................................ 41  
Forward and Reverse Search ........................................................................................ 41  
Slow Motion .................................................................................................................. 41  
Frame Advance ............................................................................................................. 41  
Index Search .................................................................................................................. 42  
Go-To Search ................................................................................................................. 42  
Commercial Advance .......................................................................................................... 43  
Movie Advance .................................................................................................................... 45  
Pro-Tect PlusLocking Feature ......................................................................................... 46  
Tracking................................................................................................................................ 46  
Time Counter ....................................................................................................................... 46  
On-Screen Displays .............................................................................................................. 47  
Audio Set-Up Features ........................................................................................................ 48  
Reception ...................................................................................................................... 48  
Tape Playback ...................................................................................................................... 48  
Other Information .............................................................................................................. 49  
Troubleshooting Tips........................................................................................................... 50  
General VCR Problems .................................................................................................. 50  
Recording Problems ...................................................................................................... 51  
Playback Problems ........................................................................................................ 51  
Questions and Answers About Commercial Advance ....................................................... 53  
Front Panel .......................................................................................................................... 54  
Display Panel ....................................................................................................................... 55  
Back Panel............................................................................................................................ 56  
Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 57  
Cleaning the VCR ................................................................................................................ 57  
RCA VCR Limited Warranty................................................................................................. 58  
Finding the TVs Video Line Input ...................................................................................... 59  
Advanced Connection ......................................................................................................... 60  
Glossary ................................................................................................................................ 61  
Index .................................................................................................................................... 62  
4
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Chapter 1  
Connections & Setup  
Chapter Overview:  
Things to Consider Before Connecting  
Choosing Your Connection  
Making Connections  
Navigating On-Screen Menus  
Completing the QuickSetGuide  
Basic Recording  
Changing Entertainment. Again.  
5
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Connections & Setup  
Things to Consider Before Connecting  
Components  
Protect Components From Power Surges  
Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet.  
Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables.  
Position Cables to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference  
Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.  
Place any Audio/Video (A/V) cables to the side(s) of the TVs back panel instead of straight  
down the back after connecting components.  
Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from all A/V cables as much as  
possible.  
Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Safety Tips sheet  
packed with your unit for detailed information.  
Protect Components From Overheating  
Never block ventilation slots in any component. Arrange the components so that air can  
circulate freely.  
Do not stack components.  
Allow adequate ventilation when placing components in a stand.  
Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top shelf of a stand so heated air rising from it  
will not flow around other components.  
Cable Considerations  
The RF coaxial cable supplied with your VCR carries both sound and picture information. This is  
the cable used in all connection diagrams illustrated in this chapter.  
If your TV has A/V input jacks, you should use A/V cables (not supplied) to connect the VCR to  
the TV. A/V cables provide better picture and sound quality than an RF coaxial cable. If you  
would like to hook up your VCR using A/V cables, refer to the Advanced Connection  
information on page 60 in the Other Information chapter of the manual.  
6
Chapter 1  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Connections & Setup  
Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect the  
VCR to a TV  
This graphic shows the RF coaxial cable supplied with your VCR. This will be  
the cable used for the basic connections represented in this chapter.  
Notes: To hear stereo sound, you will need to purchase Audio/Video (A/V)  
cables (not provided) and connect the VCR to the TV. A/V jacks and cables  
also provide a superior image and sound quality. For details about using  
this advanced setup, see the instructions on page 60.  
RF Coaxial Cable  
Using A/V jacks to connect the VCR to the TV requires tuning to the TVs  
Video Line Input to see the VCRs picture. For more information about  
finding your TVs Video Line Input, see page 59.  
If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service  
Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic  
entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about  
this service, call 1-888-206-3359.  
Choose Your Connection  
There are several ways to hook up your VCR depending on the components connected. Please use  
the following chart to determine which connection is best for you and proceed to the appropriate  
page.  
Connection  
Title  
Go To  
Components  
TV + VCR  
page 8  
TV + VCR +  
Satellite Receiver  
page 9  
TV + VCR +  
Cable Box  
page 10  
Chapter 1  
7
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Connections & Setup  
From Cable  
or Antenna  
VCR  
2
ANT. IN  
AUDIO  
R
L
RF OUT  
IN  
OUT  
CH.  
3
4
VIDEO  
TV (back panel)  
1
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
L / MONO  
L
R
IN  
OUT  
CABLE/  
ANTENNA  
S-VIDEO  
TV + VCR  
Need Some Help?  
Note: Your television back panel may not look exactly like the model  
shown here.  
If you prefer, we can  
provide you with the  
name of an Authorized  
Service Representative  
who will visit your home  
for a fee to install your  
electronic entertainment  
system and to instruct you  
in its operation. For  
1. Connect the VCR to the TV  
Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on  
the back of the VCR and the other end to the TVs antenna input jack.  
2. Connect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR  
Connect your TV antenna/cable feeds RF coaxial cable to the ANT. IN jack  
details about this service,  
call 1-888-206-3359.  
on the VCR.  
Note: Flip the CH 3/4 switch on the back of the VCR to the channel that is  
not used in your area. This will be the channel that the TV must be tuned  
to in order to see the VCRs picture.  
Go To Page 11  
8
Chapter 1  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Connections & Setup  
From Cable  
or TV Antenna  
From  
Satellite  
SATELLITE  
RECEIVER  
Position Remote-Controllable  
Satellite Receiver  
3
IN FROM ANT  
OUT TO TV  
CH3  
CH4  
OUT  
R
4
SATELLITE  
IN  
VCR  
VIDEO  
L
S-VIDEO  
Satellite  
Receiver  
2
VCR  
VCR's  
Signal  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
AUDIO  
R
L
Transmitter  
IN  
OUT  
CH.  
3
4
VIDEO  
Controlling the Satellite Receiver  
Your VCR has a built in infra-red  
transmitter that can send commands  
to certain remote-controllable devices  
(like satellite receivers). This is helpful  
for timer recordings, changing  
channels, etc.  
TV  
1
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
L / MONO  
R
IN  
L
OUT  
Place the satellite receiver on top of  
the VCR as shown in the diagram.  
CABLE/  
ANTENNA  
S-VIDEO  
TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver  
Note: Your television and/or satellite receiver back panels may not look exactly like  
the models shown here.  
1. Connect the VCR to the TV  
Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on the back of  
the VCR and the other end to the TVs antenna input jack.  
2. Connect satellite receiver to the VCR  
Connect one end of an RF coaxial cable (not included) to the antenna output jack on  
the satellite receiver and the other end to the ANT. IN jack on the VCR.  
3. Connect the antenna to your satellite receiver  
If necessary, connect an antenna or cable box RF coaxial cable (not included) to the  
antenna input jack on the satellite receiver.  
4. Connect the satellite feed to the satellite receiver  
Connect the satellite receivers RF coaxial cable feed (not included) to the satellite  
input jack on the satellite receiver.  
Go To Page 11  
Chapter 1  
9
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Connections & Setup  
From Cable  
Line Feed  
CABLE BOX  
Position Remote-Controllable  
Cable Box  
3
IN FROM ANT  
OUT TO TV  
VCR  
CH3  
CH4  
Cable Box  
2
Transmitter  
VCR's  
VCR  
Signal  
ANT. IN  
AUDIO  
R
L
Controlling the Cable Box  
RF OUT  
IN  
OUT  
CH.  
Your VCR has a built in infra-red  
transmitter that can send commands  
to certain remote-controllable devices  
(like cable boxes). This is helpful for  
timer recordings, changing channels,  
etc.  
3
4
VIDEO  
TV  
1
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
L / MONO  
R
IN  
Place the satellite receiver on top of  
the VCR as shown in the diagram.  
L
OUT  
CABLE/  
ANTENNA  
S-VIDEO  
TV + VCR + Cable Box  
Note: Your television and/or cable box back panels may not look exactly like the  
models shown here.  
1. Connect the VCR to the TV  
Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on the  
back of the VCR and the other end to the TVs antenna input jack.  
2. Connect the cable box to the VCR  
Connect one end of a second RF coaxial cable (not included) to the cable boxs  
TV output jack and the other end to the ANT. IN jack on the VCR.  
3. Connect the cable feed to your cable box  
Connect the RF coaxial cable feed (not included) to the antenna input jack on the  
cable box.  
Go To Page 11  
10  
Chapter 1  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Connections & Setup  
Set the VCRs CH 3/4 Switch  
The CH 3/4 switch on back of the VCR determines what channel the TV must be tuned to see  
the VCRs image. Choose whichever channel is not used locally in your area.  
Note: If you connected components using A/V jacks and cables, the VCRs signal must be  
viewed using the TVs Video Line Input. To find the Video Line Input, refer to the manual  
that came with the TV or see How to Find Your TV’s Video Line Input on page 59 in the  
Other Information section of this manual.  
Plug in the VCR  
Your VCRs power cord has a plastic band strung through the blades. Remove the plastic band  
before plugging the cord into the power outlet. To remove the 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.  
Put Batteries in the Remote Control  
1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote control.  
2. Insert new batteries matching the polarities (+ and ) on the batteries with  
the diagram in the battery compartment.  
3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote.  
Turn on the TV and VCR  
Turn on the TV and press the VCR button on the remote control to turn it on.  
Note: If you have an RCA, GE, or Proscan TV, your VCRs remote control  
may be able to operate it without being programmed. Press the TV button  
on the remote control and then the ONOFF button. If neither one turns on  
the TV, see Using the Remote Control starting on page 27 for details about  
programming the remote control to operate other brands of TVs.  
Tune the TV  
Tune the TV to the VCR-viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is channel  
3, 4, or the TVs video line input.  
If you connect your VCR using RF coaxial cable only, turn the TV to  
channel 3 or 4 (whichever was set on the CH 3/4 switch).  
If you connected the VCR using A/V jacks and cables, select the TVs video  
line input. For more information see How to Find the TV’s Video Line Input  
on page 59 in the Other Information section of this manual.  
Chapter 1  
11  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Connections & Setup  
Using the Remote Control to  
Navigate On-Screen Menus  
The technical term is Navigation” – how you move through the on-screen menus. The theory is  
the same for all the menu screens: highlight your choice and select it.  
To highlight a menu item, press the remote controls arrow buttons to move the highlight cursor  
to a desired menu item. Use the up or down arrow button to move up or down, and right or left  
arrow buttons to move right or left.  
To select the item that youve highlighted, press OK.  
Note: Selecting a menu item can take you to another menu, activate a choice, or activate a  
data entry area (such as the hour field in the Set Time menu).  
Complete the QuickSet Guide  
The menu system in your VCR allows you to customize your preferences as  
well as use all the VCRs features. To help you use the VCR as quickly as  
possible, there is an initial QuickSet Guide that walks you through several  
important setup steps at one time.  
Select a language.  
Seleccione un idioma.  
Choisissez une langue.  
1 English  
2 Español  
3 Français  
The first time you turn on the VCR, you will be able to set up available  
channels, time and date information, and more. The first menu you will see  
asks which language you prefer to have the on-screen menus appear in.  
Note: With numbered menu choices, press the corresponding number  
button on the remote control to automatically select it. In the case of the  
language menu, press 1 for English, 2 for Español (Spanish), or 3 for  
Français (French).  
The remaining menus throughout the setup will appear in the language chosen.  
Just follow the step-by-step procedures until the QuickSet Guide is complete.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
3 Time  
4 Channels  
5 Setup  
Accessing Menus  
The series of preferences that are set in the QuickSet Guide can also be  
handled individually using the VCRs on-screen menu system. There are other  
settings not covered in the initial setup that are also handled using the on-  
screen menus.  
6 Preferences  
7 Audio  
8 Language  
0 Exit  
For example, if you decide to run the QuickSet Guide again, you can access the  
Setup menu by pressing the remote controls MENU button, then the 5 button to  
choose Setup. From there, you can start the QuickSet Guide from the beginning.  
All of the VCRs menus are  
accessed through the Main  
Menu. Press the remote  
controls MENU button to  
start.  
All on-screen menus are accessed the same way, starting in the Main Menu  
which is displayed by pressing the remote controls MENU button.  
Note: See chapter two, Using On-Screen Menus, for details about changing  
the VCRs individual settings.  
12  
Chapter 1  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Connections & Setup  
VCR Basics  
Once your initial settings are complete, you can begin using your VCR. In order to begin, you  
must first understand some basic concepts.  
Playing a Tape  
1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (03, 04, or the video line input).  
2. Insert a tape in the VCR.  
If the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape automatically begins playback  
(if the safety tab on the tape is removed).  
STOPEJECT  
RECORD  
TVVCR  
POWER  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
LEFT/MONO RIGHT  
TAPE SPEED  
INPUT  
REV  
FWD  
CHANNEL  
TRACKING  
Press FWD or REV (FORWARD or REVERSE on the remote control) to  
cue the tape at the desired starting position.  
Press PLAY (if necessary) to begin tape play.  
Press PAUSE for stop action.  
Press TRACKING up or down (TRACKING + or on the remote  
Automatic Tracking  
control) to remove any streaks from the picture, if necessary.  
The VCR has automatic tracking  
which adjusts the picture when  
playing back a tape recorded on  
another VCR. To adjust tracking  
manually, use the TRACKING -/+  
buttons on the remote control.  
Press STOP to stop playback.  
Automatic Rewind  
The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during  
playback. While rewinding, you can press the ONOFF button and the VCR will  
turn off after finishing. If the tape has no safety tab, it will be ejected.  
Tape Eject  
Press the EJECT button on the VCR when stopped to eject the tape. You can  
also press and hold the remote controls STOP button for three seconds.  
Recording  
To Capture Programming with Basic Recording Methods:  
1. Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote control  
(see Tape Speed on page 25 for information about recording speeds).  
2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.  
3. Press the STOP button to halt recording.  
If you just want to pause the recording for a short time (like during a  
commercial), press PAUSE instead of STOP.  
Check the Safety Tab  
No matter which recording option you use, make sure there is a tape in the  
VCR with its safety tab in place. You cannot record on a tape when the safety  
tab is removed. If the safety tab is removed and you want to record, simply  
cover the hole with adhesive tape.  
Safety Tab  
Chapter 1  
13  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
This page left blank intentionally  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Chapter 2  
Using the VCRs  
Menu System  
Chapter Overview:  
Using On-Screen Menus  
Satellite Receiver Setup  
Cable Box Setup  
Setting Time and Date  
Setting VCR Preferences  
Changing Entertainment. Again.  
15  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Using On-Screen Menus  
Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features  
You set up many of the VCRs features by using the menu system as discussed in the previous  
chapter. Each feature that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as well as a  
few other features you should set up to get the most out of your VCR.  
Note: Not all the VCR screens are shown in this manual when explaining how to access  
features.  
Language  
Selecting your preferred language determines how the on-screen displays will  
appear. To change the language:  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
2. Press the 8 button to select LANGUAGE.  
3. Select English, Spanish (Español), or French (Français).  
LANGUAGE  
Note: You can also use the up and down arrow buttons and the OK button  
on the remote control to navigate through on-screen menus.  
Select a language.  
1>English  
2 Español  
3 Français  
Press MENU to continue  
Is Something Missing?  
Setup for a Digital  
Satellite Receiver  
With this setup, the VCR turns on an RCA, ProScan, or GE satellite receiver  
antenna and tunes it to the desired channel at the start time of a timer  
recording. For other brands, the VCR tunes the receiver to the desired channel  
only if the receiver is turned on. Position the satellite receiver above the VCR as  
shown in the Connections section.  
These instructions will not  
show all of the step-by-step  
On-Screen Menus. Make sure  
to follow the instructions  
completely to get to the  
menus being discussed.  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
2. Press 4 to display CHANNELS menu.  
3. Press 6 to select SAT Setup.  
CHANNELS  
1 Auto Channel Search  
2 Add/Remove Channels  
3 Signal Type:  
4 VCR Plus+ Setup  
5 Cable Box Setup  
6 SAT Setup  
CABLE  
0 Exit  
16  
Chapter 2  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Using On-Screen Menus  
4. Enter the output channel of your satellite receiver, usually 03, 04, or video  
line input and press MENU. The VCR confirms that it receives all DBS  
signals on the specified channel.  
SAT SETUP  
On what channel does  
the VCR receive signals  
from the SAT receiver?  
--  
Enter 01-13 or INPUT  
Press MENU to cancel  
5. Press MENU and enter the code for your digital satellite receiver from the  
Satellite Receiver Codes list (shown below).  
SAT SETUP  
Enter the code for your  
SAT receiver from the  
list in your User's  
Manual.  
Note: RCA and Proscan satellite receivers operate with either 3-digit or  
4-digit channel numbers depending on the model. Please note how many  
numbers are entered on your RCA or Proscan satellite receiver before  
entering a code number into the VCRs SAT Setup menu.  
--  
Press MENU to cancel  
6. Turn on your satellite receiver and tune it to channel 100 and then press the  
MENU button. Follow the on-screen directions.  
Please turn on your  
SAT Receiver and tune  
it to channel 100.  
Press MENU to continue  
Once you have completed the setup, the VCR confirms the satellite receiver  
setup is completed.  
Satellite Receiver Codes  
Dishnet (Echo)  
GE  
07  
00, 01  
06  
Hughes Network  
Panasonic  
Philips  
02  
08  
Primestar  
05  
ProScan (using 3-digit channels) 00, 01  
ProScan (using 4-digit channels) 10, 11  
RCA (using 3-digit channels)  
RCA (using 4-digit channels)  
Sony  
00, 01  
10, 11  
04  
Toshiba  
03  
Note: This VCR may not control all  
models of the brands shown.  
Chapter 2  
17  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Using On-Screen Menus  
Cable Box Setup  
This setup applies only when all channels are received through 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.  
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.  
3. Press 5 to display the CABLE BOX SETUP menu.  
4. Select one of the three choices. If ALL Channels is selected, enter the output  
CABLE BOX SETUP  
channel of the cable box (usually 03 or 04), or if A/V jacks connect the VCR  
to the TV, press the INPUT button on the VCRs remote control.  
Do you use your cable  
box to receive ALL  
channels or only SOME  
channels?  
1 ALL channels  
2 Only SOME channels  
3 Cancel setup  
5. Select whether your cable box is remote controllable.  
CABLE BOX SETUP  
Can your cable box be  
operated with a remote  
control?  
1 Yes  
2 No  
6. If your cable box is remote-controllable, turn it on and tune it to channel 2.  
Press MENU to continue.  
CABLE BOX SETUP  
Please turn on your  
Cable Box and tune  
it to channel 2.  
Press MENU to continue  
7. Enter the code for your cable box from the Cable Box Codes list (see the  
next page), then press the MENU button to continue.  
8. Select one of the choices and follow the on-screen instructions.  
CABLE BOX SETUP  
Once you have completed the setup, the VCR confirms the outcomeeither  
complete or canceled.  
Did the cable box  
tune to channel 9?  
1 Yes, setup is complete  
2 No, try again  
3 No, cancel setup  
18  
Chapter 2  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Using On-Screen Menus  
Cable Box Codes  
ABC ..............................................................002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 053  
Antronix ................................................................................................. 008, 009  
Archer ....................................................................................008, 009, 010, 011  
Cabletenna ......................................................................................................008  
Cableview ........................................................................................................008  
Century............................................................................................................011  
Citizen ..............................................................................................................011  
ColourVoice .......................................................................................... 012, 013  
Comtronics ............................................................................................ 014, 015  
Contec .............................................................................................................016  
Eastern .............................................................................................................017  
Garrard ............................................................................................................011  
GC Electronics ...............................................................................................009  
Gemini..................................................................................................... 018, 019  
General Instrument..................................................................... 003, 042, 043  
Hamlin ........................................................................... 020, 021, 022, 035, 045  
Hitachi ..............................................................................................................003  
Hytex................................................................................................................002  
Jasco..................................................................................................................011  
Jerrold ........................................................................... 003, 005, 007,018, 023,  
024, 046, 053, 042, 043  
Magnavox.........................................................................................................025  
Memorex .........................................................................................................026  
MovieTime.................................................................................... 002, 027, 028  
NSC ................................................................................................ 002, 027, 028  
Oak ................................................................................................. 002, 016, 029  
Panasonic ................................................................................................ 048, 052  
Paragon ............................................................................................................026  
Philips .................................................. 011, 012, 013, 019, 025, 030, 031, 032  
Pioneer.................................................................................................... 033, 034  
Pulsar ................................................................................................................026  
RCA ................................................................................................ 047, 049, 052  
Realistic ............................................................................................................009  
Regal ........................................................................................................ 022, 035  
Regency............................................................................................................017  
Rembrandt ......................................................................................................003  
Runco ...............................................................................................................026  
Samsung .................................................................................................. 014, 034  
Scientific Atlanta...................................................................006, 036, 037, 038  
Signal........................................................................................................ 014, 018  
Signature ..........................................................................................................003  
SL Marx ............................................................................................................014  
Sprucer.............................................................................................................052  
Starcom.......................................................................................... 007, 018, 053  
Stargate ................................................................................................... 014, 018  
Starquest..........................................................................................................018  
Tandy ................................................................................................................040  
Teleview ...........................................................................................................014  
Tocom ............................................................................................ 004, 023, 041  
Toshiba .............................................................................................................026  
Tusa ...................................................................................................................018  
TV86 .................................................................................................................027  
Unika .............................................................................................. 008, 009, 011  
United Artists .................................................................................................002  
United Cable...................................................................................................053  
Universal ................................................................................008, 009, 010, 011  
Videoway .........................................................................................................044  
Viewstar .................................................................................015, 025, 027, 040  
Zenith ............................................................................................. 026, 050, 051  
This VCR may not control all models of the brands that are shown.  
Chapter 2  
19  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Using On-Screen Menus  
VCR Channels List  
Your VCR may come with a list of channels preset at the factory. Even though it may come with  
such a list, you might want to add or delete certain channels.  
Note: If you use a cable box to view all channels, this step is not necessary.  
Auto Channel Searching  
Notes: Use Auto Channel Search to place all available channels in memory.  
If you ever change cable or antenna signals, you may need to run the Auto Channel Search  
feature again.  
1. Press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
2. Press 4 to select CHANNELS.  
3. Press 1 to select AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH.  
4. Select one of the three options:  
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH  
Cable TV searches for cable stations.  
What type of signal  
are you using?  
Antenna searches for local broadcast stations.  
1 Cable TV  
2 Antenna  
Detect Automatically decides which input to use for you.  
3 Detect Automatically  
Note: With Detect Automatically, a strong cable or antenna signal in your  
area may cause channels to be detected inaccurately. If this should happen,  
manually select the input signal for the system you have.  
0 Cancel  
The VCR begins scanning for channels available in the area (taking about  
one-to two minutes). When scanning is complete, the VCR tunes to the  
lowest channel available. After completing Auto Channel Search, pressing  
the remote controls CHAN + or - buttons should select only active  
channels.  
Changing the Signal Type  
This feature is useful if your cable signal goes out; it allows you to switch to a  
regular antenna for alternate television reception.  
1. Press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
2. Press the 4 button to choose CHANNELS.  
3. Press 3 to choose between Signal Type: Cable and Antenna. When finished,  
CHANNELS  
press 0 to exit back to the Main Menu and 0 again to return to normal  
1 Auto Channel Search  
2 Add/Remove Channels  
viewing.  
3 Signal Type:  
4 VCR Plus+ Setup  
5 Cable Box Setup  
6 SAT Setup  
CABLE  
0 Exit  
20  
Chapter 2  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Using On-Screen Menus  
Adding or Removing Channels  
You might want to add or remove channels after using Auto Channel Search, especially if there  
are weak signals or channels with content you dont care for.  
1. Press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
2. Press 4 to choose CHANNELS.  
3. Press 2 to choose ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS. To go to the channel you want to add or  
remove, use the remote controls CHANNEL + or buttons or enter a specific channel  
number using the number buttons.  
Once the desired channel is displayed, the on-screen menu will tell you if the channel is  
currently in the VCRs viewing list. Press the CLEAR button to remove a channel from the  
available channels list or press the INFO button to add it.  
4. Press the MENU button to exit out of the menus.  
Note: To view active channels, use the remote controls CHANNEL + and buttons. You can  
also access channels not available in the active channel list by using the remote controls  
number buttons to enter a specific channel number.  
Time and Date  
Your VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date; manually or by using the Auto Clock Set  
feature. Using Auto Clock Set enables the time to be updated each time the VCR is turned off by  
using time and date information carried in certain broadcast signals (not available in all areas).  
Auto Clock Set Feature  
The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON by default at the factory. In the ON setting, the VCR  
looks for a channel carrying time data and updates the clock automatically. In order for Auto  
Clock Set to work properly though, you should complete the interactive Setup (Number 5 in the  
VCR Main Menu), including entering your Zip Code.  
To Complete the Interactive Setup:  
1. Press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
2. Press 5 to choose Setup.  
3. Follow the on-screen instructions until the setup process is complete.  
Notes: Auto Clock Set is available only in limited areas.  
You must set available channels for Auto Clock Set to work.  
If the time does not automatically set after trying for ten minutes, manually set the time  
and date information using the TIME menu (see the next page for information on manually  
setting time and date information).  
Chapter 2  
21  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Using On-Screen Menus  
To Turn Auto Clock Set ON  
Note: make sure that you complete the Interactive Setup (Number 5 in the  
VCR MAIN MENU) before using Auto Clock Set.  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
2. Press 3 to choose TIME.  
3. Press the 2 button repeatedly to toggle between Auto Clock Set ON and OFF.  
TIME  
1 Set Time and Date  
2 Auto Clock Set:  
3 Set Time Zone  
ON  
4 Set Daylight Saving  
Time Data was found  
on channel 20.  
0 Exit  
Setting the Time Zone  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
2. Press 3 to choose TIME.  
3. Press 3 to chose SET TIME ZONE.  
4. Select your time zone by pressing the corresponding number button.  
SET TIME ZONE  
What is your Time Zone?  
1 Eastern  
2 Central  
3 Mountain  
If you select Automatic for your time zone, the VCR sets the clock using the  
first time information it finds. If the time set is not correct, select another  
time zone or set the time and date through the menu system.  
4 Pacific  
5 Alaska  
6 Hawaii  
7>Automatic  
Press MENU to continue  
Setting Daylight-Saving Time  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
2. Press 3 to choose TIME.  
3. Press 4 to choose SET DAYLIGHT SAVING.  
TIME  
1 Set Time and Date  
2 Auto Clock Set:  
3 Set Time Zone  
ON  
4 Set Daylight Saving  
Time Data was found  
on channel 20.  
0 Exit  
4. Select the appropriate option.  
SET DAYLIGHT SAVING  
Notes: DST stands for DaylightSaving Time.  
Does your area observe  
Daylight Saving Time  
from April to October?  
If you choose Automatic for the time zone, the VCR sets the clock using any  
DST information broadcast in the channels signal.  
1 Yes, DST is observed  
2 No  
3>Automatic  
Press MENU to continue  
22  
Chapter 2  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Using On-Screen Menus  
Displaying Time and Date  
Setting Time and Date Manually  
Pressing the INFO button on  
the remote control or VCR  
displays the time and date  
on screen temporarily.  
If Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the time and date manually in the TIME  
menu. Auto Clock Set is automatically turned off when time and date  
information is set this way.  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
2. Press 3 to choose TIME.  
3. Press 1 to choose SET TIME AND DATE.  
4. Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before single-digit  
numbers and follow the on-screen directions to exit the menus.  
SET TIME AND DATE  
Time --:--  
(hh:mm)  
Date --/--/--  
Press MENU to cancel  
PREFERENCES  
1 Remote Control: VCR1  
2 Auto Play:  
3 Auto TV/VCR:  
4 EnergySaver:  
5 Front Panel:  
6 Tape Speed:  
7 Set Auto Repeat  
Additional Set Up Features in the  
Preferences Menu  
ON  
ON  
2:00  
AUTO  
SLP  
Note: The features described on the following pages are all accessed  
through the PREFERENCES menu.  
To Access the PREFERENCES menu:  
8 COMMERCIAL ADVANCEE  
0 Exit  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
2. Press 6 to select PREFERENCES.  
You are now ready to select an item from the PREFERENCES menu to set up.  
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option  
Your VCRs remote control unit can operate up to two compatible RCA, GE, or  
Proscan VCRs. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to the VCR1 button  
without the remote control being programmed. If you own two compatible  
VCRs, test them to see if the VCR1 button turns on both. If it does, then you  
may want to program this VCR to respond to the VCR2 button on the remote  
control.  
To Set the VCR1/VCR2 Option:  
In the PREFERENCES menu of the desired VCR, press 1 to select Remote Control.  
Then press the VCR2 button on the remote control to change the setting.  
The VCR will now only respond to the remote controls VCR2 button. To change  
the remote control setting back to VCR1, display the PREFERENCES menu, press 1,  
and then press the VCR1 button on the remote control.  
Note: Remember you must press VCR1 or VCR2 on the remote control—  
whichever is selected in the PREFERENCES menubefore the remote  
control will operate that VCR.  
Chapter 2  
23  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Using On-Screen Menus  
Auto Play  
PREFERENCES  
1 Remote Control: VCR1  
2 Auto Play:  
ON  
ON  
2:00  
AUTO  
SLP  
With Auto Play turned ON (the factory default setting), the VCR automatically  
starts playback when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed.  
3 Auto TV/VCR:  
4 EnergySaver:  
5 Front Panel:  
6 Tape Speed:  
7 Set Auto Repeat  
To Access Auto Play:  
1. In the PREFERENCES menu, press 2 repeatedly to switch between Auto  
8 COMMERCIAL ADVANCEE  
0 Exit  
Play: ON and OFF.  
The PREFERENCES menu  
allows changes to be made  
to a variety of different VCR  
features.  
Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing  
automatically when inserted.  
Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start  
playing automatically.  
Auto TV/VCR  
To control whether the VCRs TV/VCR setting changes automatically to VCR-  
viewing mode when turned on, use the Auto TV/VCR setting.  
To Access Auto TV/VCR:  
In the PREFERENCES menu, press 3 repeatedly to toggle between Auto TV/VCR:  
ON and OFF.  
Note: Pressing the TVVCR button on the remote control will switch  
between VCR and TV-viewing modes. When in VCR-viewing mode, VCR is  
displayed on the front panel. The VCR indicator turns off when in TV-  
viewing mode.  
Select ON to switch VCR-viewing mode on automatically when the VCRs  
power is turned on. The VCR must be connected to the TV using the  
supplied RF coaxial cable for this feature to work.  
Select OFF to remain in the TV-viewing mode when the VCR is initially  
turned on. Leaving Auto TV/VCR off is useful if you use A/V cables to  
connect the VCR to the TV and you watch the VCRs picture using the TVs  
Video Line Input. This way, the antenna/cable signal will not be interrupted  
by the VCR.  
24  
Chapter 2  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Using On-Screen Menus  
EnergySaver  
By default, the VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivity. This can be changed in  
the PREFERENCES menu by pressing the 4 button repeatedly to change the time delay or to  
disable the feature altogether.  
Select OFF and the VCR will stay on until you shut it off.  
Select 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00, and the VCR will turn off after one, two, or three hours of  
inactivity.  
Thirty seconds before automatically shutting off, the VCR displays an on-screen message  
reading, The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. Press any key to cancel. Pressing any remote  
control or VCR front panel button will halt the countdown.  
If you use the VCRs tuner instead of your TV to view channels, you may want to turn off this  
feature.  
Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display)  
You can change the brightness level of the VCRs front panel display. In the PREFERENCES  
menu, press the 5 button repeatedly to toggle between options:  
AUTO the display brightens when the VCR is on and dims when the VCR is off.  
BRIGHT the display is bright whether the VCR is on or off.  
DIM the display is dimmed whether the VCR is on or off.  
Tape Speeds  
You can choose as the preferred recording speed either Standard Play (SP) or  
Super Long Play (SLP). The speed selected appears in the VCRs front display  
panel and in timer and VCR Plus+ system recording menus.  
Recording Speeds  
SP (Standard Play)  
Gives the best quality recording,  
but fewer programs can be  
recorded on the tape.  
To Select a Preferred Tape Speed:  
In the PREFERENCES menu, press the 6 button repeatedly to switch between  
SP and SLP settings.  
SLP (Super Long Play)  
Gives three times the recording  
time of tapes recorded in SP  
mode.  
Note: For an explanation of recording speeds, see the note to the left.  
To Override the Preferred Tape Speed:  
Recording Times  
Press the SPEED button on the remote control.  
Cassette  
T-120  
SP  
SLP  
Set the tape speed in the timer or VCR Plus+ system recording menus.  
2 Hr  
6 Hr  
When you turn off the VCR, the tape speed reverts to the one selected as the  
default.  
T-160  
2 Hr/40 Min 8 Hr  
Chapter 2  
25  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Using On-Screen Menus  
Set Auto Repeat  
A tape can be set to play the same segment over and over in a repeating loop  
with the Set Auto Repeat feature. Set Auto Repeat uses the VCRs memory  
counter to determine the duration of the loop.  
In the PREFERENCES menu, press the 7 button to choose Set Auto Repeat. The  
SET AUTO REPEAT menu will ask for an ending time for the loop to be  
specified:  
AUTO REPEAT  
Set the length of time  
you want the tape to  
play in a repeating loop  
The CLEAR button will erase all three numbers entered and move the cursor  
back to the first position (hours).  
Loop from 0:00 to 2:--  
(h:mm)  
Press CLEAR to turn off  
Press MENU to exit  
The Press CLEAR to turn off message will appear only after the first number  
has been entered into the end time.  
Auto Repeat is set back to -:-- by resetting the dialog box, ejecting a tape,  
powering off the VCR, power interruption, or by recording start.  
When a duration time has been set:  
The VCR will automatically switch to rewind if the counter meets or goes  
past the set Auto Repeat duration.  
The VCR will automatically switch to playback during rewind if the counter  
equals or is less than 0:00.  
The Auto Repeat may be adjusted by setting the counter to 00:00. This can  
be done by pressing the CLEAR button while the tape counter is on screen  
or on the front panel display.  
The counter will not reset while rewinding in an Auto Repeat loop.  
26  
Chapter 2  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Chapter 3  
Using the  
Remote Control  
Chapter Overview:  
Buttons on the Remote Control  
Programming the Remote Control  
Operating Other Components  
Changing Entertainment. Again.  
27  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Using the Remote Control  
Remote Control Buttons  
Your backlit remote control has a light button (  
) that glows in the dark.  
Press this button to light up several key buttons. These buttons remain lit when  
pressed within a few seconds of each other, or will go dark if no buttons are  
pressed within seven seconds in order to conserve battery power.  
ON OFF  
VCR1  
TV  
The VCRs remote control is capable of controlling more than just your VCR. If  
you have a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan component, you may be able to  
operate it without programming the remote control.  
DVD VCR2 AUX SAT  
CABLE  
SEARCH  
MUTE  
You can also operate manjy brands of remotew controllable devices such as  
other VCRs, TVs, Satellite or Cable Boxes, etc. Just follow the directions for  
programming the remote control starting on page 30.  
CH +  
CH -  
Component Buttons  
SPEED  
GUIDE  
GO BACK  
INFO  
Note: Component buttons determine which device the remote control is set  
to operate. If the VCR1 button was the last component button pressed,  
then the remote control will operate the VCR. You will press the TV button  
to control TV functions, the DVD button to control a DVD player, etc.  
OK  
AUX Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan amplifier/receiver or  
audio/video receiver. This button can be programmed to control an  
RCA, GE, or Proscan auxiliary component.  
MENU  
CLEAR  
3
6
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
DVD Controls a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan DVD player. Use the  
arrow and OK buttons to move around and select items in the DVD  
players menu system.  
ONOFF Turns the VCR on or off when the remote control is set to  
operate the VCR. Also turns other compatible components on or off.  
INPUT  
ANTENNA  
SATCABLE Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan satellite  
receiver and can be programmed to operate different brands of  
receivers.  
REVERSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
FORWARD  
RECORD  
PAUSE  
TV Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan TV and puts the  
remote control in TV-operating mode. Also used with the ONOFF  
button to turn on a different brand of TV (if programmed).  
- TRACKING +  
FR.ADV  
EDIT  
VCR1 Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan VCR and sets the  
remote control the VCR-operating mode.  
VCR2 Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan VCR and sets the  
remote control to secondary VCR-operating mode. This button can also  
be programmed to operate a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan Laserdisc  
player.  
28  
Chapter 3  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Using the Remote Control  
VCR Function Buttons  
ANTENNA Toggles the picture signal between the VCRs receiver and the standard  
antenna/cable system. The VCR indicator in the front panel display turns on when  
viewing the VCR receivers image.  
Arrow Buttons (  
)
Moves the on-screen menu highlight, and enters data such as  
letters or numbers in certain menus.  
CH + and Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCRs channel list.  
CLEAR Resets the time counter to 0:00:00. Also clears on-screen menu item entries  
when setting the time and date or timer recordings.  
EDIT Simultaneously pauses and unpauses two connected VCRs when copying a  
tape from one VCR to another.  
FORWARD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stop in stop mode. This button  
also searches forward if pressed during playback. During play-pause mode, this  
button starts slow-motion advance and each press of the button during slow-motion  
advance increases the speed incrementally.  
FR. ADV (Frame Advance) Advances a tape one frame at a time during play-  
pause mode.  
GO BACK Switches between the current and previous channels.  
INFO Shows the status displays on screen of the VCR, TV, DVD player, etc.  
(whichever component is set as the remote controls active device).  
INPUT Selects between the Video Line Inputs and the VCRs tuner. Video Line Input  
refers to the signal coming from the component connected to audio/video input jacks  
on the back or front of the VCR (L1 designates the back panel A/V jacks and L2  
designates the front panel A/V jacks).  
MENU Displays the VCRs on-screen menu system.  
Number buttons (0 through 9) Selects channels up to 99 by pressing two number  
buttons. Selects 3-digit channels by pressing and holding 1 until 1 – – appears on  
screen. Then press the other two numbers.  
OK In on-screen menus, this button acts as an Enter button (used in conjunction  
with the remote controls arrow buttons). This button selects the highlighted on-  
screen menu choice.  
ONOFF When the remote control is set to operate the VCR, this button turns on or  
off the units power. To be in VCR-control mode, press the proper component button  
on the remote control first (either VCR1 or VCR2).  
PAUSE Pauses playback or recording modes. Press PAUSE again to return to active  
playback or recording.  
PLAY Plays a tape.  
RECORD Starts record mode on tapes with the safety tab intact. Pressed repeatedly  
to set a recording duration for the Express Recording feature.  
REVERSE Rewinds the tape when the VCR is in stop mode. Searches backward  
through a tape during playback mode. Starts slow motion playback during play-  
pause mode with each press of the button decreasing the slow-motion speed.  
Chapter 3  
29  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Using the Remote Control  
SEARCH Displays the MOVIE ADVANCE screen for prerecorded movies. When  
pressed repeatedly, this button also displays Index and Zero Search menus on screen.  
During playback mode, pressing SEARCH starts COMMERCIAL ADVANCE skipping.  
SPEED Overrides the default recording speed (either SP or SLP).  
STOP Stops the current VCR function (record, playback, rewind, etc).  
TRACKING and + Allows for manual reduction of streaks that may appear in the  
picture during playback mode. Reduces picture jitterduring play-pause mode.  
TV Function Buttons  
CH + and Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCRs channel list.  
CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the TV screen.  
GO BACK Switches between the current and previous channels.  
GUIDE Displays channel guide on some RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs.  
INFO Shows the TVs status displays on screen.  
MUTE Reduces the TVs volume to a minimum level.  
Number buttons (0 through 9) Selects channels up to 99 by pressing two number  
buttons. Selects 3-digit channels by pressing and holding 1 until 1 – – appears on  
screen. Then press the other two numbers.  
ONOFF Turns the TV on and off if the remote controls TV button has been pressed  
first.  
VOL < and > Raises and lowers your televisions volume.  
Using the INPUT Button  
Use the INPUT button to toggle through the available Video Line Input sources (L1, L2) and  
regular broadcast signals. Video Line Input allows you to view the image from an external  
device (like a camcorder) connected to the VCR using A/V jacks and cables.  
1. Press the remote controls VCR1 or VCR2 button (whichever is set to operate your VCR) to  
enter VCR-operating mode. Make sure that the VCR is turned ON.  
2. Press the remote controls INPUT button to tune to the Video Line Input source (L1  
designates the rear A/V jacks and L2 the front A/V jacks).  
3. To tune back to the broadcast signal you were previously watching through the VCR, press  
the INPUT button again.  
30  
Chapter 3  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Using the Remote Control  
Operating a TV with the VCRs Remote Control  
The remote control that came with your VCR can be programmed to operate most brands of  
remote-controllable TVs, VCRs, satellite receivers, cable boxes, and DVD Players. This remote  
control should already control most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs without any programming.  
Do You Need to Program the Remote Control?  
To determine whether the remote control needs to be programmed to operate your TV, turn the  
TV on, point the VCRs remote control at it, then press the remote controls TV button (this puts  
the remote control into TV-operating mode and should automatically turn off most RCA, GE,  
and Proscan TVs). Press the remote controls ONOFF button to see if the TV responds to the  
command. If not, the remote control needs to be programmed to operate that model TV.  
Programming the Remote Control  
To program your remote control, you must use the TV Codes list on the next page. Look up the  
brand name of your TV and the code(s) that brand uses.  
Notes: This remote control may not operate all models of the brands shown in the code list.  
Note the difference between the TV and VCR on-screen displays to know which component  
the remote control is operating.  
1. Turn on the TV.  
2. Find your TV brand and code number(s) in the code list on the next page.  
3. Press and hold the TV button on the remote control.  
4. Enter the code number from the code list using the remote controls number buttons.  
5. Release the TV button, then press the CHAN up or down button.  
If the TV responds to the remote controls command, the remote is programmed.  
If the TV does not respond to the command, repeat these steps using the next code  
listed for your TVs brand.  
Operating the TV  
After you set up the remote control, see which buttons operate your TV:  
1. Point the remote control at the TV, and press the TV button. If the TV does not turn on/off,  
press the TV button and then press the ON OFF button.  
2. You may want to experiment to see which buttons operate your TV. Try pressing buttons,  
such as VOL and MUTE. See the button descriptions in this chapter for details about what  
each remote control button does.  
Chapter 3  
31  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Using the Remote Control  
Midland ..................................... 1054, 1151, 1171, 1172, 1181  
Archer .................................................. 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011  
Cabletenna ........................................................................... 5008  
Cableview ............................................................................. 5008  
Century ................................................................................ 5011  
Citizen ................................................................................... 5011  
ColourVoice ............................................................. 5012, 5013  
Comtronics ............................................................... 5014, 5015  
Contec .................................................................................. 5016  
Eastern .................................................................................. 5017  
Garrard ................................................................................. 5011  
GC Electronics .................................................................... 5009  
Gemini ............................................................ 5018, 5019, 5049  
General Instrument ........................................................... 5003  
Hamlin ....................................... 5020, 5021, 5022, 5035, 5045  
Hitachi ................................................................................... 5003  
Hytex..................................................................................... 5002  
Jasco ...................................................................................... 5011  
Jerrold ....... 5003, 5005, 5007,5018, 5023, 5024, 5046, 5053  
Magnavox .............................................................................. 5025  
Memorex .............................................................................. 5026  
Movie Time .................................................... 5002, 5027, 5028  
NSC ................................................................. 5002, 5027, 5028  
Oak ................................................................... 5002,5016, 5029  
Panasonic ................................................................... 5048, 5052  
Paragon ................................................................................. 5026  
Philips ....... 5011, 5012, 5013, 5019, 5025, 5030, 5031, 5032  
Pioneer....................................................................... 5033, 5034  
Pulsar ..................................................................................... 5026  
RCA ................................................................. 5047, 5049, 5052  
Realistic ...................................................................... 5009, 5049  
Regal ........................................................................... 5022, 5035  
Regency ................................................................................ 5017  
Rembrandt ........................................................................... 5003  
Runco .................................................................................... 5026  
Samsung ..................................................................... 5014, 5034  
Scientific Atlanta................................. 5006, 5036, 5037, 5038  
Signal........................................................................... 5014, 5018  
Signature ............................................................................... 5003  
SL Marx ................................................................................. 5014  
Sprucer ................................................................................. 5052  
Starcom........................................................... 5007, 5018, 5053  
Stargate ...................................................................... 5014, 5018  
Starquest............................................................................... 5018  
Tandy ..................................................................................... 5040  
Teleview ................................................................................ 5014  
Tocom ............................................................. 5004, 5023, 5041  
Toshiba .................................................................................. 5026  
Tusa ........................................................................................ 5018  
TV86 ...................................................................................... 5027  
Unika ............................................................... 5008, 5009, 5011  
United Artists ...................................................................... 5002  
United Cable ....................................................................... 5053  
Universal .............................................. 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011  
Videoway .............................................................................. 5044  
Viewstar ............................................... 5015, 5025, 5027, 5040  
Zenith .............................................................. 5026, 5050, 5051  
TV  
Minutz ................................................................................... 1052  
Mitsubishi ..................... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019, 1022, 1051,  
1079, 1080, 1081, 1082, 1082, 1125  
ABEX ..................................................................................... 1172  
Admiral ...................................................................... 1001, 1173  
Adventura............................................................................. 1174  
Aiko ....................................................................................... 1016  
Alleron .................................................................................. 1046  
Amtron ................................................................................. 1038  
Akai ........................................................................................ 1002  
Anam National ......................................................... 1003, 1038  
AOC ............................... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1175, 1176  
Audiovox .............................................................................. 1038  
Belcor .................................................................................... 1004  
Bell & Howell................................................. 1001, 1083, 1162  
Bradford................................................................................ 1038  
Brokwood ............................................................................ 1004  
Candle .................................................. 1004, 1006, 1008, 1174  
Capehart............................................................................... 1175  
Celebrity ............................................................................... 1002  
Centurio ............................................................................... 1009  
Citizen ................................................. 1004, 1006, 1008, 1016,  
1038, 1105, 1171, 1174, 1177  
Clairton ................................................................................ 1176  
Colortyme ................................................................ 1004, 1006  
Concerto ................................................................... 1004, 1006  
Contec/Cony ........................... 1012, 1013, 1014, 1038, 1176  
Craig ...................................................................................... 1038  
Crown ........................................................................ 1038, 1171  
Curtis-Mathes .............................................. 1000, 1004, 1006,  
1015, 1105, 1162, 1171  
MontgomeryWard ............................................................. 1083  
Motorola.................................................................... 1003, 1173  
MTC ............................... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1105, 1176, 1178  
Multitech ................................................................... 1038, 1178  
Multivision ............................................................................ 1084  
NAD ..................................................... 1006, 1071, 1072, 1185  
NEC ........................................... 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1089  
NIKKO ....................................................................... 1006, 1016  
NTC ...................................................................................... 1016  
Onwa..................................................................................... 1038  
Optimus ................................................................................ 1185  
Optonica.................................................................... 1095, 1173  
Orion ......................................................................... 1035, 1191  
Panasonic ............................................. 1003, 1054, 1062, 1170  
Philco .................. 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1008, 1012, 1019,  
1062, 1068, 1069,1074, 1075, 1077, 1183, 1184  
Philips .......1003, 1004, 1008, 1012, 1019, 1062, 1068, 1069,  
1074, 1075, 1076, 1086, 1087, 1088, 089  
Pilot ............................................................................ 1004, 1171  
Pioneer................ 1004, 1006, 1090, 1091, 1092, 1179, 1185  
Portland .................................... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1016, 1171  
Price Club ............................................................................ 1105  
Prism ..................................................................................... 1054  
ProScan ...................................................................... 1000, 1181  
Proton ....................................... 1004, 1006, 1012, 1093, 1175  
Pulsar ..................................................................................... 1151  
Pulser .................................................................................... 1004  
Quasar ................................................. 1003, 1054, 1070, 1094  
Radio Shack/Realistic ............. 1000, 1004, 1006, 1012,1038,  
1049, 1095, 1162, 1171, 1172  
CXC ...................................................................................... 1038  
Daewoo ......................................................... 1004, 1005, 1006,  
1016, 1017, 1018, 1127, 1171  
Daytron ........................................................... 1004, 1006, 1171  
Dimensia ............................................................................... 1000  
Dumont ..................................................................... 1004, 1151  
Dynatech .............................................................................. 1178  
Electronband............................................................. 1002, 1176  
Electrohome ............................ 1003, 1004, 1006, 1019, 1022  
Emerson ............ 1004, 1006, 1012, 1014, 1023, 1024, 1025,  
1026, 1027, 1028, 1029,1030, 1031, 1032, 1033,  
RCA .................... 1000, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1019,  
1096, 1098, 1099, 1100, 1101,1102, 1103,  
1129, 1179, 1181, 1187, 1188, 1190  
Rhapsody .............................................................................. 1176  
Runco .................................................................................... 1151  
Sampo ....................................... 1004, 1006, 1171, 1172, 1175  
Samsung .............................................. 1004, 1005, 1006, 1012,  
1015, 1019, 1104, 1105, 1106, 1171, 1172  
1034, 1035, 1036, 1037, 1038, 1039, 1041, 1042,  
1043, 1044, 1046, 1047, 1123, 1124, 1162, 1171,  
Samsux .................................................................................. 1171  
Sansui .................................................................................... 1191  
Sanyo ................................................... 1004, 1048, 1049, 1050,  
1080, 1107, 1108, 1162, 1169, 1180  
Scotch ................................................................................... 1006  
Scott .................... 1004, 1006, 1012, 1024, 1035, 1038, 1046  
Sears .................. 1000, 1004, 1006, 1013, 1019, 1046, 1048,  
1049, 1050, 1051, 1066, 1071, 1072, 1109,  
1110, 1162, 1180, 1181, 1189  
Sharp ................... 1004, 1006, 1012, 1029,1095, 1111, 1112,  
1113, 1122, 1171, 1173  
Shogun .................................................................................. 1004  
Signature ......................................................... 1001, 1083, 1115  
Simpson ................................................................................ 1008  
Sonic ...................................................................................... 1176  
Sony ....................................................................................... 1002  
Soundesign ............................... 1004, 1006, 1008, 1038, 1046  
Squareview ........................................................................... 1189  
SSS............................................................................... 1004, 1038  
Starlite ................................................................................... 1038  
Supre-macy .......................................................................... 1174  
Supreme................................................................................ 1002  
Sylvania..... 1004, 1006, 1008, 1019, 1062, 1068, 1069, 1074,  
1075, 1076, 1077, 1088, 1116, 1161, 1183, 1184  
Symphonic ...................................................... 1033, 1038, 1189  
Tandy ..................................................................................... 1173  
Tatung ......................................................................... 1003, 1178  
Technics ................................................................................ 1054  
Techwood ....................................................... 1004, 1006, 1054  
Teknika ............... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1008, 1012, 1013, 1016,  
1038, 1046, 1076, 1082, 1083, 1105, 1170, 1171  
Telecaption ........................................................................... 1117  
TMK............................................................................ 1004, 1006  
Toshiba ............... 1049, 1071, 1072, 1089, 1105, 1109, 1117,  
1118, 1160, 1162  
1176, 1177, 1179, 1191  
Envision ...................................................................... 1004, 1006  
Fisher .............................. 1048, 1049, 1050, 1051, 1162, 1180  
Fujitso.................................................................................... 1046  
Funai ........................................................................... 1038, 1046  
Futuretec .............................................................................. 1038  
GE ...................... 1000, 1003, 1004, 1006, 1022, 1052, 1054,  
1055, 1087, 1164, 1165, 1166, 1167, 1168, 1181  
Gibralter .................................................................... 1004, 1151  
Goldstar............................................... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1012  
1019, 1056, 1057, 1058, 1155, 1156, 1171, 1172  
Grundy ............................................................ 1038, 1046, 1171  
Hallmark .................................................................... 1004, 1006  
Harvard ................................................................................. 1038  
Hitachi ............................ 1004, 1006, 1012, 1013,1059, 1060,  
1061, 1135, 1136, 1137, 1138, 11391140, 1141,  
Satellite Antenna Receiver  
Chapparal .................................................................. 5056, 5057  
Drake ......................................................................... 5058, 5059  
GE ............................................................................... 5000, 5001  
General Instuments...................................... 5060, 5061, 5062  
Panasonic .............................................................................. 5075  
Primestar .............................................................................. 5076  
Proscan ...................................................................... 5000, 5001  
RCA ............................................................................ 5000, 5001  
Realistic ................................................................................. 5063  
Sony ....................................................................................... 5072  
STS1 ....................................................................................... 5064  
STS2 ....................................................................................... 5065  
STS3 ....................................................................................... 5066  
STS4 ....................................................................................... 5067  
Toshiba ....................................................................... 5068, 5073  
Uniden SAT .......................................................................... 5069  
1142, 1143, 1144, 1145, 1146, 1148, 1150, 1179  
IMA ........................................................................................ 1038  
Infinity ................................................................................... 1062  
Janeil ...................................................................................... 1174  
JBL .......................................................................................... 1062  
JCB ......................................................................................... 1002  
JC Penney .......... 1000, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1008, 1022, 1052,  
1054, 1058, 1063, 1064, 1072, 1087, 1105,  
1128, 1171,1172,1181  
Jensen ......................................................................... 1004, 1006  
JVC ....................................................... 1012, 1013, 1054, 1060,  
................... 1065, 1066, 1067, 1089, 1157, 1158, 1159, 1182  
Kawasho ......................................................... 1002, 1004, 1006  
Kaypani.................................................................................. 1175  
Kenwood ........................................................ 1004, 1006, 1019  
Kloss Novabeam ................................ 1068, 1069, 1174, 1183  
KTV ........................................... 1038, 1070, 1171, 1176, 1177  
Loewe.................................................................................... 1062  
Logik ...................................................................................... 1083  
Luxman ...................................................................... 1004, 1006  
LXI .................................................................. 1000, 1006, 1049,  
1062, 1071, 1072, 1073, 1162, 1181  
Auxiliary  
Totevision ............................................................................. 1171  
UniversalL ................................................................. 1052, 1087  
Victor ......................................................................... 1066, 1182  
Vidtech ............................................................ 1004, 1005, 1006  
Viking ..................................................................................... 1174  
Wards ................. 1000, 1001, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019, 1024,  
1033, 1046, 1052, 1062, 1068, 1069, 1074, 1075,  
1076, 1083, 1087, 1088, 1095, 1119, 1120, 1184  
Yamaha ................................................. 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019  
Zenith ........................................ 1004, 1151, 1152, 1153, 1154  
(For some RCA, GE, Proscan and Dimensia brands only)  
AM/FM .................................................................................. 0003  
Auxiliary Component ........................................................ 0004  
CD ......................................................................................... 0007  
SAT1 ...................................................................................... 0008  
SAT2 ...................................................................................... 0011  
DVD ...................................................................................... 0010  
Phono .................................................................................... 0005  
Megatron ................................................................... 1006, 1059  
Magnavox ........... 1004, 1006, 1008, 1019, 1062, 1068, 1069,  
1074, 1075, 1076, 1077, 1088, 1089, 1130,  
1131, 1132, 1133, 1134, 1183, 1184  
Majestic ................................................................................. 1083  
Marants ................................................................................. 1062  
Marantz ................................................ 1004, 1006, 1062, 1078  
MEI ......................................................................................... 1176  
Memorex .................................. 1001, 1006, 1082, 1083, 1162  
MGA ................... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019, 1022, 1051, 1079,  
1080, 1082  
Cable Box  
ABC ..................... 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5007, 5053  
Antronix .................................................................... 5008, 5009  
32  
Chapter 3  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Chapter 4  
Using the VCRs Features  
Chapter Overview:  
Recording  
Express Recording (XPR)  
Timer Recordings  
Using the VCR Plus+ System  
Copying and Editing Tapes  
Changing Entertainment. Again.  
33  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
VCR Features  
Recording Features  
Your VCR provides many ways to capture programming:  
1. Recording Press one button to record a program from the current VCR channel.  
2. Express Recording (XPR) Allows recording to start while a program is being watched.  
This feature automatically stops recording after a designated period of time.  
3. Timer Recording Program the VCR for a daily, weekly, or one-time recording which will  
automatically start and stop at the times you set.  
4. Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+® System Program the VCR by entering a  
PlusCode® programming number found in most TV program listings.  
Express Recording (XPR)  
Use XPR to quickly record the remaining portion of a program being watched. XPR is a great  
way to capture the end of a sporting event that has run into overtime or a live broadcast that  
runs long.  
XPR works in 30-minute increments. You can capture the last 30, 60, 90, etc. minutes of  
programming (depending on tape length), up to four hours total.  
To Activate XPR:  
Rec  
Ch 36  
Record Length 0:00  
1. If necessary, turn on the VCR and tune it to the channel with the desired  
programming.  
2. If necessary, insert a tape with its safety tab in place into the VCR. Make  
sure the tape is cued to record at the proper starting point.  
Rec  
Ch 36  
Record Length 1:30  
Note: To override the set recording speed, press the remote controls SPEED  
button repeatedly to toggle between SP and SLP choices.  
Pr
3. Press the RECORD button on the remote control (REC on the VCR front  
panel) to start record mode.  
Press REC to set length  
4. Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the recording duration.  
Each press of the RECORD button adds 30 minutes of recording time.  
The VCR automatically turns off after recording for the set duration.  
To stop an XPR recording, press and hold the STOP button on the  
remote control or VCR front panel for several seconds until STOP  
appears on the VCR on-screen display.  
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of the Gemstar Development Corporation.  
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.  
34  
Chapter 4  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
VCR Features  
Timer Recording  
You can program up to eight different broadcasts to be recorded.  
NotesIn order for a timer recording to work:  
The VCRs clock must be set correctly.  
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place and enough tape to record  
the program.  
TIMER RECORDINGS  
If youve set up the VCR with a cable box for all channels, the output of  
your cable box appears in the channel item of the Timer Recording  
menu.  
1 Create a New Program  
2 Review Existing Progs.  
3 Use VCR Plus+ Code  
PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if two programs whose times overlap  
are entered.  
appears in the display when you turn off the VCR and a timer  
How often should this  
program record?  
0
recording has been set.  
flashes if there is no tape in the VCR when  
a timer recording has been set and the unit is turned off.  
1 One time  
2 Daily (every day)  
3 Weekdays (M-F)  
4 Weekly (once per week)  
For a cable box or satellite receiver, turn it on and tune it to the  
channel you want to record before the recording is to begin.  
To Set Up to as Many as Eight Timer Recording Programs:  
1. Press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
2. Press the 2 button to choose TIMER RECORDINGS.  
3. Press the 1 button to choose Create a New Program.  
4. Select how often you want the program to record.  
5. Enter the data for the program with the number buttons.  
Program 1 has been saved  
0
Remember to insert a  
recordable tape and  
turn the VCR off before  
the program start time.  
Press MENU to continue  
Data entered includes the channel number (if using A/V jacks to connect the  
VCR to the TV, press INPUT to select the Video Line Input), and start and end  
times (including AM or PM). The start date is automatically entered based on  
the VCR clock. Both the recording date and speed can be changed.  
6. Review the information to make sure it is correct.  
7. Press the MENU button to save.  
Stopping a Timer Recording  
To stop or Cancel a Timer Recording in Progress (Even an Express  
Recording):  
Press and hold the STOP button for several seconds until STOP appears in the  
on-screen display.  
Program 1 (One time)  
Reviewing and Clearing Programs  
To review programs that you have already set up:  
Channel  
Start Time 12:00 AM  
End Time 01:30 AM  
Start Date 11/16/01 Fri  
Tape Speed SLP  
Press INFO to edit  
Press CLEAR to erase  
Press MENU for next prog  
104 Cable  
1. Press the MENU button to display the VCR Main Menu.  
2. Press the 2 button to choose TIMER RECORDINGS.  
3. Press the 2 button to choose Review Existing Progs.  
4. Press INFO to edit, CLEAR to erase, or MENU to see the next saved timer  
recording program.  
Chapter 4  
35  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
VCR Features  
VCR Plus+ GOLD Programming System  
The VCR Plus+ GOLD programming system makes timer recordings easier by automatically  
setting and updating the clock and channel list for you. During the one-time QuickSet Guide  
setup, the VCR prompts you to enter your zip code. Soon after, the VCR clock will set itself and  
overnight, your VCR Plus+ programming system channel list should be input for you.  
Time, date, and VCR Plus+ system information are downloaded from participating TV stations  
over your antenna or cable system. The time and date are updated each time the VCR is turned  
off (and after every power interruption). So, when your TV stations or cable company update  
channel lineups, your VCR will get the most current channel list automatically, freeing you from  
having to manually change the channel list.  
If your VCR Plus+ GOLD system fails to download the proper information for any reason, you  
can always manually map the channels. If you keep getting prompts about multiple cable  
services in your area, you can turn off AUTO VCR Plus+ download by choosing 2 in the VCR  
Plus+ SETUP menu.  
To Turn Off the Automatic VCR Plus+ Download:  
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the VCR MAIN  
MENU.  
2. Press 4 to select CHANNELS.  
3. Press 4 to select VCR Plus+ Setup.  
CHANNELS  
1 Auto Channel Search  
2 Add/Remove Channels  
3 Signal Type:  
4 VCR Plus+ Setup  
5 Cable Box Setup  
6 SAT Setup  
CABLE  
0 Exit  
4. Pressing 1 will take you to a screen to manually map VCR Plus+ system  
VCR PLUS+ SETUP  
channels. Pressing 2 will toggle between Auto VCR Plus+: ON and OFF.  
1 Set channel lists  
2 Auto VCR Plus+:  
Make sure this feature is turned off if you continually get fail to download  
ON  
prompts and map the channels manually.  
VCR Plus+ data was not  
found.  
0 Exit  
36  
Chapter 4  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
VCR Features  
Mapping VCR Plus+ System Channels Manually  
Using the VCR Plus+ GOLD programming system can make setting up timer recordings for cable or  
standard TV easier. If your VCR Plus+ GOLD system setup failed during the interactive Setup, then  
you will see a prompt on the screen.  
If the automatic download continuously fails, you will need to map the channels for  
VCR PLUS+ SETUP  
your local service manually. A worksheet and abbreviated codes for typical cable  
services in the U.S. and Canada are provided on the following pages.  
Last automatic setup  
was unsuccessful.  
Would you like to:  
1 Try again  
2 Finish setup manually  
3 Cancel the auto setup  
To Manually Map VCR Plus+ System Channels:  
1. Press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
2. Press the 4 button to choose CHANNELS.  
3. Press the 4 button to choose VCR Plus+ Setup.  
4. Press 1 to display the Set channel lists menu.  
VCR PLUS+ SETUP  
1 Set channel lists  
2 Auto VCR Plus+:  
ON  
VCR Plus+ data was not  
found.  
0 Exit  
5. Enter the data following the on-screen directions using  
your worksheet.  
VCR+ Channel My Channel  
5
4
--  
--  
3 -> -> -> --  
2
1
--  
--  
Use CH+/- to select  
Press 0-9 to change  
Press MENU to save  
VCR+ Channel My Channel  
5
4
46  
--  
3 -> -> -> 23  
2
1
--  
--  
Use CH+/- to select  
Press 0-9 to change  
Press MENU to save  
(Screen shown is only an example.)  
Chapter 4  
37  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
VCR Features  
VCR Plus+ Cable TV Codes  
Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System  
Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System  
Channel Numbers for  
Channel Numbers for  
Cable TV (USA List)  
Cable TV (Canadian List)  
35 ................... American Movie Classics  
39 ........................ Arts &-Entertainment  
57 ......................... Black Entertainment  
54 .................................................. Bravo  
42 ......................... Cable News Network  
45 .............................................Cinemax  
98 ..........................................Cinemax 2  
37 .....................The Discovery Channel  
53 ..........................The Disney Channel  
63 ..................Entertainment Television  
34 ........................ESPN Sports Network  
47 ..........................The Family Channel  
33 .............................. Home Box Office  
95 ........................... Home Box Office 2  
96 ........................... Home Box Office 3  
51 ..................... The Learning Channel  
46 ..............................................Lifetime  
58 ...........................The Movie Channel  
48 ................................ Music Television  
49 ......................The Nashville Network  
38 ...................................... Nickelodeon  
64 ...........................Nostalgia Television  
99 ........................... Quality Value Cable  
41 ........................................... Showtime  
97 ........................................ Showtime 2  
59 .................................. Sports Channel  
52 ............... Turner Network Television  
44 ..................................... USA-Network  
62 ....................................... Video Hits 1  
93 .............................. Viewer’s Choice 1  
94 .............................. Viewer’s Choice 2  
55 .................................... WGN Chicago  
43 .................................... WTBS Atlanta  
60 .............................. WWOR-New York  
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 .............................. Viewer’s Choice 1  
93 .............................. Viewer’s Choice 2  
94 .............................. Viewer’s Choice 3  
95 .............................. Viewer’s Choice 4  
71 .......................... Vision TV: Canada’s  
Faith Network  
38 ...................... Youth TV, Canada Inc.  
Note: Refer to your local TV program listings for a complete VCR Plus+ channel list for your  
viewing area or contact your cable company. Using the list may save you some time.  
38  
Chapter 4  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
VCR Features  
VCR Plus+ System Worksheet  
Broadcast or  
Cable-TV  
Station Name  
Channel Number  
You Receive the  
Station On*  
VCR Plus+ System  
Channel Number**  
HBO  
33  
34  
ESPN  
*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.  
Chapter 4  
39  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
VCR Features  
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP  
(Second Audio Program)  
Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP (Second Audio Program). For details  
about turning on broadcast stereo or SAP, see page 48.  
1. Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or the TVs Video Line  
Input).  
2. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
3. If your VCR viewing channel is 3 or 4, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the front  
display. If not, press the TVVCR button on the remote control to turn it on.  
4. Press the SPEED button on the remote control if you want to override the preferred tape  
speed setting. The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen.  
5. Select the channel or Video Line Input to be recorded.  
6. Set the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature for the type of audio you want to record.  
7. Press RECORD to start recording.  
8. Press STOP when finished.  
Copying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRs  
Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR.  
CABLE BOX or ANTENNA  
IN  
OUT  
1. Turn on the TV and VCRs.  
2. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or the TVs Video  
PLAYBACK  
VCR  
Line Input).  
3. If you connected your VCR using coaxial cables, tune the recording VCR to  
channel 3 or 4whichever is selected on the back of the VCR.  
AUDIO  
OUT IN  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
R
L
If you have connected the VCR using A/V jacks and cables, press INPUT on  
the recording VCRs remote control to select the Video Line Input. Select L1  
for the jacks on the back of the VCR or L2 for the jacks on the front.  
CH  
3
4
VIDEO  
RECORDING  
VCR  
4. Insert the tape you want copied into the playback VCR. Insert a tape with  
its safety tab in place into the recording VCR.  
5. Press PLAY on the playback VCR to begin playback. When you reach the  
point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying, press the  
PAUSE button. You may need to adjust the tracking.  
AUDIO  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
OUT  
IN  
R
L
CH  
3
4
VIDEO  
6. Press the RECORD button, then press PAUSE on the recording VCR.  
7. Press the PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin copying  
TO TV  
the tape.  
8. To edit segments that you do not want to copy:  
Caution:  
The unauthorized recording of  
satellite broadcasts, television  
programs, or other copyrighted  
materials may infringe the rights  
of others.  
Press PAUSE on recording VCR to pause copying.  
Locate the next segment you want to copy on the playback VCR by  
using FWD, REV, and PLAY, and then press PAUSE.  
Press PAUSE on both VCRs at the same time to resume copying.  
9. Press STOP on both VCRs when finished.  
40  
Chapter 4  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
VCR Features  
Picture Search Options  
The basic way to search during playback is using the remote controls FORWARD or REVERSE  
buttons (FWD and REV on the VCR front display panel). This section contains several other  
options available for searching a tape.  
Insert Tape:  
Forward and Reverse Search  
You can search a tape during playback either forward or reverse in direction.  
Dont forget to insert a recorded  
tape when using the search  
features.  
Note: Sound is turned off during picture search.  
1. Press the FORWARD button to search forward or the REVERSE button to  
search backwards.  
2. Press the FORWARD, REVERSE, or PLAY button to return to normal  
playback.  
Slow Motion  
You can view a tape during play or play-pause mode using Slow Motion search.  
1. In pause mode, press the FORWARD (FWD) or REVERSE (REV) button to  
start slow-motion playback.  
2. Press the FORWARD button to increase or the REVERSE button to decrease  
the search speed.  
3. Use the TRACKING + or buttons to remove any streaks from the picture.  
4. Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback.  
The VCR switches automatically from slow-motion playback to stop mode  
after a few uninterrupted minutes.  
Frame Advance  
Frame Advance lets you view single-frame action during playback.  
1. While playback is in progress, press the remote controls PAUSE button  
(PLAY/PAUSE on the VCR) to freeze the action.  
2. Press the F. ADV button on the remote control each time you want to view  
the next frame of the recording.  
3. Press the PAUSE or PLAY button on the remote control (PLAY/PAUSE on the  
VCR) to return to normal playback.  
Chapter 4  
41  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
VCR Features  
Index Search  
The VCR has a VHS Index Search System that automatically records index marks 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 at on the tape.  
To Activate Index Search:  
1. While in playback mode, press the STOP button to halt the action.  
2. Press the SEARCH button on the remote control to display the INDEX  
INDEX SEARCH  
SEARCH screen on the TV screen.  
Press REV or FWD  
to begin scanning  
OR  
enter a specific  
index number  
--  
Press SEARCH to exit  
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 the  
CLEAR button on the remote control to correct an entry.  
4. Press the FORWARD button to search forward or the REVERSE button 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.  
5. Press STOP to stop Index Search.  
NotesCertain index marks may be missed by the VCR including:  
Marks too close to the current location of the tape.  
Those at the beginning of a recording lasting five minutes or less.  
Index marks that start at the beginning of the tape.  
Go-To Search  
GO-TO SEARCH  
Current tape counter is  
2:17:25  
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.  
Press REV or FWD  
to go to -:--:00  
1. Press the STOP button.  
Press SEARCH to exit  
2. Repeatedly press the SEARCH button on the remote control until the  
GO-TO SEARCH menu appears on the screen.  
3. Use the number buttons to enter the hour and/or minute of the counter  
reading to which you want the VCR to go. If necessary, press the CLEAR  
button on the remote control to correct an entry.  
4. Press the FORWARD button to search ahead or the REVERSE button to  
search behind.  
5. Press the STOP button to end a Go-To search.  
42  
Chapter 4  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
VCR Features  
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE  
®
This feature uses patented technology to detect and mark most commercials on your tape for  
any recording that is more than 15 minutes long. Once recording is finished, 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 ADVANCE in the Reference section.  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.  
3. Press 8 to display the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu.  
PREFERENCES  
1 Remote Control: VCR1  
2 Auto Play:  
ON  
3 Auto TV/VCR:  
4 EnergySaver:  
5 Front Panel:  
6 Tape Speed:  
7 Set Auto Repeat  
ON  
2:00  
AUTO  
SLP  
8 COMMERCIAL ADVANCEE  
0 Exit  
Now you can select one of the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE features.  
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE  
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Marking  
Press 1 to turn commercial Marking ON or OFF.  
1 Marking:  
2 Playback:  
3 Display:  
ON  
AUTO  
Blue  
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 The VCR  
0 Exit  
automatically marks commercials after the power is turned off.  
— Recording The VCR prompts you to mark the commercials when  
the recording is stopped.  
The VCR is waiting to  
mark commercials in the  
program you recorded.  
Select OFF and the VCR will not mark the commercials.  
1 Mark them now  
2 Mark them later  
3 Don't mark commercials  
The VCR will begin  
marking in 30 seconds...  
Chapter 4  
43  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
VCR Features  
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Playback  
Press 2 to switch between Playback: AUTO and MANUAL.  
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE  
1 Marking:  
2 Playback:  
3 Display:  
ON  
AUTO  
Blue  
Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically advance through the blocks of  
marked commercials.  
It works with most 30, 45, and 60-second commercials.  
0 Exit  
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.  
Select MANUAL and the VCR wont advance through the blocks of marked  
commercials until you press SEARCH.  
To Override Automatic Skipping  
If part of the program youve recorded is passed over, you can temporarily  
override the automatic skipping feature of COMMERCIAL ADVANCE.  
1. While the desired portion of the program is being skipped, press the PLAY  
or STOP button on the remote control or VCR front panel.  
2. To view the portion of the tape that was skipped, rewind the tape back to a  
position before the skipping started using the REVERSE (REV) button.  
3. Press the PLAY button to start playback. The portion of the tape will no  
longer be skipped.  
Automatic skipping will be enabled again after the VCR detects the end of  
the commercial group.  
Notes: 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.  
44  
Chapter 4  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
VCR Features  
MOVIE ADVANCE  
®
MOVIE ADVANCE helps you locate certain parts of prerecorded movies (rented or purchased).  
This feature works two ways: 1) you can go to the beginning of the movie, or, 2) you can skip  
from one preview to the next. MOVIE ADVANCE works only on tapes with the safety tab  
removed recorded in SP speed.  
1. To select MOVIE ADVANCE, insert a tape with its safety tab removed and  
press the SEARCH button on the remote control.  
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.  
MOVIE ADVANCE  
What type of tape  
is this?  
1 Purchased/Rented Movie  
2 Home Recording  
3 Other  
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.  
Press CLEAR to cancel  
If you press 1, the MOVIE ADVANCE menu appears.  
3. Press 1 to advance directly to the beginning of the movie or press 2 to view  
the first (next) preview.  
MOVIE ADVANCE  
Would you like to go to  
the start of the movie  
or to the next preview?  
Press 1 to Go To Movie. The following screen appears with a blue  
background.  
1 Go to movie  
2 Go to preview  
When the movie is found, you will see a message reading The movie is  
ready. Press PLAY to start.  
Press CLEAR to cancel  
Note: You can press the STOP button to cancel the MOVIE ADVANCE  
search.  
Press 2 to Go To Preview. The on-screen display will tell you that the  
VCR is looking for the start of the next preview.  
MOVIE ADVANCE  
The movie is ready.  
Press PLAY to start.  
When a preview is detected, the VCR cues it and begins playing.  
To Override the Show Previews Mode:  
Press STOP to cancel  
Press the SEARCH button while a tape is being searched.  
Pressing the SEARCH button while:  
The tape is reversing will begin searching for the start of the next preview  
or long commercial.  
Searching for preview  
The tape is searching forward for the next preview will reverse the tape  
back to the start current preview.  
Press SEARCH to reverse  
Press STOP to cancel  
The VCR is playing will advance the tape to the start of the next preview,  
long commercial, or the start of the movie (whichever comes first).  
Chapter 4  
45  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
VCR Features  
Pro-Tect PlusLocking Feature  
To protect set timer recordings and to disable the VCR for use, the unit can be locked so that the  
buttons on the front panel or remote control wont work.  
To Lock: Press and hold either the remote controls ONOFF or VCR button until the front  
panel display flashes.  
To Unlock: Press and hold either the remote controls ONOFF or VCR button until the  
front panel display flashes for several seconds. Unlocking is the only way to turn on and use  
the VCR.  
Tracking  
Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes streaks and noise from the picture. Automatic  
tracking is activated when you insert a tape or turn on the VCR. Occasionally you may need to  
manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR. Use the  
TRACKING /+ buttons on the VCR front panel or remote control to remove streaks and noise.  
You can also use tracking when pausing a tape to reduce the noise of the stilled picture.  
When manually adjusting the picture, automatic tracking is turned off. To turn automatic tracking  
back on, eject the tape and reinsert it.  
Note: Tracking has no effect when recordingonly during playback.  
Hours  
0:30:00  
Minutes  
Time Counter  
The time counter shows the actual time used when recording or playing back a  
tape. The time counter helps locate the beginning or end of recorded events. It  
resets to 0:00:00 whenever a tape is ejected from the VCR.  
Seconds  
For example, if you record a 30minute program at the beginning of a tape,  
rewind it, and then want to go to the end of the first program to start another  
recording:  
1. Press the INFO button twice to display only the time counter.  
2. Press the CLEAR button to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.  
3. Press the remote controls FORWARD button (FWD on the VCR) to advance  
a tape until the time counter reads 0:30:00.  
4. Press the STOP button. This is the approximate end of a 30-minute program  
(you may want to press the PLAY button to verify). When the tape is cued  
correctly, you can begin recording.  
5. Press the INFO button to remove the time counter from the screen and  
return to the normal display mode.  
46  
Chapter 4  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
VCR Features  
On-Screen Displays  
Pressing the INFO button displays the status of the VCR (Stop, Play Record,  
etc.) as well as the channel number, time counter position, date, time, and tape  
speed on the TV screen.  
Note: The date and time must be set before they can be displayed.  
1. Press the INFO button to show the on-screen displays. The current time is  
1
2
Stop  
Ch 05  
0:30:00  
displayed in the VCRs front panel.  
11/18/01 Sun 1:30PM SLP  
On-screen display (times  
out)  
2. Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain on the screen. The  
0:30:00  
time counter is also displayed in the VCRs front panel.  
Time counter only (does  
not time out)  
3. Press INFO again to have no displays appear on the TV screen. The time  
counter remains in the VCRs display panel. This is useful for dubbing  
tapes.  
3
No displays will appear  
(useful for dubbing)  
4. Press the INFO button again to return to the normal display. The current  
time is displayed in the VCRs display panel.  
Note: Turning off the VCR also resets the displays.  
Chapter 4  
47  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
VCR Features  
AUDIO  
Audio Set-Up Features  
Your VCRs audio setup features affect both tape playback and recordings. The  
1 Reception:  
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI  
STEREO  
features in this section are accessed through the AUDIO menu.  
To Display the Audio Menu:  
1. Press the MENU button to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU.  
2. Press 7 to choose AUDIO.  
0 Exit  
With the AUDIO menu displayed, you are ready to select an item from the  
menu to set up.  
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 repeatedly to switch between  
Reception: STEREO, MONO, or SAP.  
STEREOused for normal or stereo broadcast TV recording. The HI-FI  
indicator lights on the VCR front panel when the VCRs tuned station is  
broadcasting in stereo.  
MONOused if the stereo signal is weak or the sound is too noisy.  
SAPused to hear/record a Second Audio Program instead of the normal  
audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks.  
Tape Playback  
The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi stereo and linear tracks on  
the tape. Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels.  
Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track. In the AUDIO menu, press the  
2 button repeatedly 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 jacks. The Tape Playback feature lets you select which  
audio you play back.  
Hi-Fi Used to play back sound recorded on the Hi-Fi tracks and for  
normal use.  
LINEAR Used to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural  
track, such as a Second Audio Program, or a dubbed voice-over.  
MIX Used to play back the sound recorded on both the linear track and  
the Hi-Fi track, sound-on-sound. The Hi-Fi indicator lights when MIX is  
active.  
48  
Chapter 4  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Chapter 5  
Other Information  
Chapter Overview:  
Troubleshooting  
Commercial Advance Q&A  
Front, Rear, and Display Panel Diagrams  
Specifications  
Care and Cleaning  
Warranty Information  
Finding the TVs Video Line Input  
Advanced Connection Diagram  
Glossary  
Index  
Changing Entertainment. Again.  
49  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Other Information  
Troubleshooting Tips  
In this section, you will find answers to common recording, playback, and general VCR questions.  
Consulting with this section first when there is problem may help you answer common questions.  
General VCR Problems  
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 the remote control  
Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and the remote control.  
The remote controls batteries may need changing.  
You are not in VCR-controlling mode. Press the remote controls VCR button to control it.  
Theres poor or no picture for normal TV viewing  
Make sure the VCR indicator is off.  
Make sure the TV is switched to an active channel.  
Make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.  
Rewind does not operate  
Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound.  
The clock shows an incorrect time or date  
There may have been a power interruption. Reset the VCRs time and date.  
Make sure the clock is set accurately (check AM/PM and date).  
Check the Daylight-Saving setting. The clock may have adjusted for Daylight-Saving Time.  
Time did not adjust for Daylight-Saving time.  
Check to make sure the Daylight-Saving Time feature is set correctly.  
The VCR makes noise when stopped  
The VCR is removing the tape from the playheads. 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.  
Cannot select channels over 69  
Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE.  
TIMER flashes on the VCR front panel display  
The clock is not set.  
Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set ad the power is turned  
off.  
On-screen menus appear in English, French, or Spanish  
Check the LANGUAGE feature for the preferred on-screen language.  
50  
Chapter 5  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Other Information  
Recording Problems  
Will not record  
Make sure there is a recordable tape in the VCR.  
Eject then reinsert the tape.  
Make sure the tape is not broken.  
Make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback.  
Make sure the Pro-Tect Plus feature is not active.  
A VCR Plus+ system or timer recording was not made or the wrong program recorded  
Make sure the correct PlusCode programming number is entered.  
Make sure the program was entered correctly (the wrong channel or times may be entered).  
Make sure the cable box or satellite receiver was turned on when recording was to begin.  
There may have been a power interruption. Reset the time and date.  
Check to see if time and date are correct including AM/PM.  
Make sure the program did not exceed the tapes length or that the tape was not rewound beforehand.  
Make sure the VCR was turned off at the time recording started.  
Make sure there was a tape in the VCR with its safety tab intact.  
The VCR ejects tapes when the end is reached during a timer recording.  
Make sure the VCR Plus+ system setup was completed correctly.  
Will not record  
Make sure the tapes safety tab is intact.  
Make sure the VCR is not in Video Line Input mode. Press INPUT on the remote control to return to  
normal viewing.  
Playback Problems  
Snowy or no picture during playback  
Press the remote controls TVVCR button to activate VCR-controlling mode. VCR appears in the front  
panel display when active.  
Check the TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel selected with CH. 3/4  
switch on the back of the VCR.  
Check to make sure the TVs fine tuning is correct for the channel selected.  
If you use A/V cables and jacks to connect the VCR to the TV, check all connections for snug and  
correct connections.  
Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to Video Line Input (see How to Find Your TVs Video Line  
Input in this section of the manual for detailed information).  
Try another tape.  
Some snow/streaks are normal during search, stop action, frame advance, and slow-motion playback.  
Chapter 5  
51  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Other Information  
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.  
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 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 Pro-Tect Plusfeature.  
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.  
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.  
Time counter disappears during searching  
This is normal.  
There is no stereo sound during playback  
Make sure the Tape Playback feature is set to Hi-Fi to hear stereo sound during playback.  
You must use A/V cables (not provided) and jacks to connect the VCR to the TV (or stereo) to hear true stereo  
sound during playback.  
The stereo Audio is too noisy  
The stereo signal is weak. Set the Reception: STEREO/SAP/MONO to MONO.  
Press either the TRACKING or + button to minimize picture noise.  
52  
Chapter 5  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Other Information  
Questions and Answers About  
®
Will commercials be scanned through only on playback of recordings?  
Yes. The VCR rewinds and marks commercial segments after a recording is finished.  
How fast does this feature scan through 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?  
Press PLAY or STOP while the tape is being automatically skipped. Rewind the tape back to a  
position before skipping started, then press PLAY. Automatic skipping will start again after the  
end of the commercial group is detected by the VCR.  
Once a recording has been marked, does COMMERCIAL ADVANCE work each time  
the tape is played?  
Yes. If the Playback feature is set to AUTO, the marked commercials should be skipped each  
time the tape is played in a VCR that has the feature.  
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 are 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, the feature works in SP and SLP.  
Will COMMERCIAL ADVANCE marked recordings work in non-Commercial Advance  
VCRs?  
A marked recording will play in a VCR that does not have the feature, but commercials will  
not automatically be skipped.  
Chapter 5  
53  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Other Information  
STOPEJECT  
RECORD  
TVVCR  
POWER  
TAPE SPEED  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
RIGHT  
REV  
FWD  
INPUT  
LEFTMONO  
CHANNEL  
TRACKING  
Front Panel  
AUDIO (LEFT/MONO and RIGHT) and VIDEO Input Jacks Receives signals from another  
component (like another VCR or camcorder) when connected to the VCR using A/V jacks. Use the  
INPUT button to select L2 to record from these jacks (L1 indicates the rear panel A/V jacks being  
active).  
CHANNEL TRACKING Up and Down Adjusts the image quality by removing picture noise”  
and distortion.  
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.  
PLAYPAUSE 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. Also used for Express Recording (XPR).  
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.  
STOP/EJECT A single press of this button stops normal VCR functions such as record, playback,  
rewind, fast-forward, or pause. If pressed a second time, this button ejects an inserted tape.  
TVVCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV cable/  
antenna signal.  
54  
Chapter 5  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Other Information  
AM  
VCR  
Display Panel  
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 VCRs line input is selected. Select L1  
to record from the back jacks or L2 to record from the front jacks.  
Time The current time appears. Only an AM indicator appears with the time. There is no indicator  
for PM.  
Status Indicators Show what the VCR is doing.  
dn & Ld (Down and Load) Front panel display alternates between these two words when  
time data is being downloaded.  
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)  
REW Rewinding  
R0:30 Express recording in progress  
SAFE Pro-Tect Plus feature turned on  
SCH and SCH Forward or reverse search  
SP and SLP Tape speed  
STILL Play-pause  
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 TVVCR button to  
turn on or off.  
VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR.  
VCR indicator off: Picture from TV channel.  
Chapter 5  
55  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Other Information  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
AUDIO  
R
L
IN  
OUT  
CH.  
3
4
VIDEO  
Back Panel  
ANT. IN jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when the VCR is attached with  
RF cables.  
AUDIO (LEFT and RIGHT) and VIDEO IN jacks Receives signals from another component,  
such as another VCR or camcorder, when connected to these jacks. Use the INPUT button on the  
VCR or remote control to select the rear video line input A/V jacks (L1) to record from these jacks.  
AUDIO (Right and Left) and VIDEO OUT jacks Sends signals from the VCR to another  
component, like a TV or another VCR, when the other component is connected to these jacks.  
CH. 3/4 switch Determines the channel to which the TV must be tuned in order to see the  
VCRs picture. Not used when connecting the VCR to the TV using A/V cables.  
RF OUT jack Passes the VCRs signal to a TV using the supplied RF cable.  
56  
Chapter 5  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Other Information  
Specifications  
Format:  
VHS  
Record/Playback  
System:  
Video: 4-head  
Audio: VHS Hi-Fi record/playback system  
Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color  
Antenna:  
75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined  
antenna terminal  
Tuner:  
USA:  
181 channels capability*  
(125 cable channels)  
Canada:  
178 channels capability*  
(122 cable channels)  
Type:  
AutoProgramming frequency synthesis  
Power Requirement: 120V AC, 60 Hz  
Power Consumption: 17 watts (standby < 3 watts)  
Dimensions:  
3.58 inches high (91 mm)  
16.92 inches wide (430 mm)  
9.57 inches deep (243 mm)  
Weight:  
Other:  
7.1 pounds (3.2 kg)  
Automatic head cleaner  
Storage Temperature - 22˚F to +149˚F  
Range:  
(-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 top, back, sides, and bottom of the VCR and all connected components.  
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.  
Chapter 5  
57  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Other Information  
RCA VCR Limited Warranty  
What your warranty covers:  
Any defect in materials or workmanship.  
For how long after your purchase:  
90 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 of 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 U.S.A.  
Acts of nature, 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 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 unit outside the United States:  
This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.  
Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty. Costs  
of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.  
58  
Chapter 5  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Other Information  
Finding the TVs Video Line Input  
TV Button  
You need to tune your TV to the video line input if you are using the  
VCRs Audio/Video (A/V) OUT jacks to connect to the TVs A/V input  
jacks. You must select the TVs video line input before you can see the  
VCRs menus, the cable/antenna reception, and the content thats on a  
tape.  
ON OFF  
VCR1  
TV  
DVD VCR2 AUX SAT  
CABLE  
The video line input for TVs varies by brand and model. Below are some  
steps to try to find your TVs video line input:  
SEARCH  
MUTE  
If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or Proscan, press the TV button on the  
VCRs remote control, then press the INPUT button.  
CH +  
CH -  
If you have another brand of TV, see the chapter Using the Remote  
Control to see if the VCRs remote can be programmed to control your  
TV. If so, once completed, follow the step above.  
SPEED  
GUIDE  
GO BACK  
INFO  
If those options do not work, try the following ideas. You might access the  
video line input by:  
OK  
Pressing a button on the TVs remote control (see the table below).  
Selecting a specific channel from the TVs on-screen menu system (see  
the table below).  
MENU  
CLEAR  
Tuning directly to the video line input by selecting a specific channel  
number (see the table below)  
3
6
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
Going through all available channels by pressing the channel up or  
down buttons on the TV or its remote control.  
INPUT  
ANTENNA  
Common Video Line Input scenarios:  
REVERSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
FORWARD  
INPUT  
Button  
RECORD  
PAUSE  
Video Input Channel Variations  
Button/Switch  
on the TV  
Button on the  
TV Remote  
Channel  
Number  
- TRACKING +  
FR.ADV  
EDIT  
VIDEO  
SIGNAL  
VID 1  
VID 1  
LINE  
VID  
00  
90  
91  
VID 2  
S-VID  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S-VID  
INPUT  
S-VIDEO  
SOURCE  
AUX  
92  
93  
VID 1  
VID 2  
Chapter 5  
59  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Other Information  
Advanced Connection  
TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver  
Using A/V and RF Coaxial Cables  
Note: Your satellite receiver and television back panels may not look exactly like the models  
shown here.  
This connection can also be used for a cable box.  
1. Connect the VCR to the TV  
TV  
A. Connect one end of the supplied RF  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
R
L / MONO  
L
coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on  
the back of the VCR and the other end  
to the TVs antenna input jack.  
IN  
OUT  
CABLE/  
ANTENNA  
S-VIDEO  
B. Connect the A/V cables. Connect audio  
cables to the VCRs R and L Audio OUT  
1A  
1B  
jacks and the other ends to the TVs  
corresponding audio input jacks (if your  
TV only has one audio input jack, use  
the VCRs L audio jack to connect).  
Connect one end of the video cable to  
the VCRs VIDEO OUT jack, and the  
other end to the TVs video input jack.  
VCR  
AUDIO  
ANT. IN  
R
VCR  
L
RF OUT  
OUT  
IN  
CH  
3
4
VIDEO  
2. Connect the satellite receiver to the VCR  
2B  
SATELLITE  
RECEIVER  
2A  
A. Connect one end of a second RF coaxial  
cable (not included) to the VCRs ANT.  
IN jack. Connect the other end to the  
satellite receivers antenna output jack.  
IN FROM ANT  
OUT TO TV  
CH3  
CH4  
OUT  
L
SATELLITE  
IN  
VIDEO  
R
S-VIDEO  
3
4
B. Connect the A/V cables. Connect audio  
cables to the VCRs R and L audio IN  
jacks and the other ends to the satellite  
receivers audio output jacks. Connect  
one end of the video cable to the VCRs  
VIDEO IN jack, and the other end to  
the satellite receivers video output  
jack.  
From Cable  
or TV Antenna  
From  
Satellite  
3. Connect a TV antenna or cable feed to the satellite receiver  
If you have cable or a standard TV antenna, connect its RF coaxial cable (not included) to the  
antenna input jack on the satellite receiver.  
4. Connect the satellite antennas cable to the satellite receiver  
Connect the satellite antennas RF coaxial cable feed (not included) to the receivers satellite  
input jack.  
Note: To hear stereo output from the satellite receiver, you must use the video line input  
channel.RF coaxial cable only carries mono sound.  
60  
Chapter 5  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Other Information  
Glossary  
A/V Jacks & Cables Commonly called RCA-typecables. Improves  
picture and sound quality over RF Coaxial cables. A/V cables are required  
for stereo audio.  
EnergySaver Automatically turns the VCR off after a user-defined  
period of inactivity.  
Express Recording (XPR) A method of timer recording which tapes  
for a set period of time using 30-minute increments.  
Pro-Tect PlusAllows the VCR to be disabled so that the front panel  
and remote control buttons dont work. Useful for protecting timer  
recordings.  
QuickSet Guide An first-time use, interactive, menu-based system that  
walks you through several setup steps in a series of questions. The  
QuickSet Guide is also available in the VCRs Main Menu.  
SAP (Second Audio Program) A second sound track that may be  
included with a stereo broadcast. Usually used for foreign language dubs  
of programs.  
VCR Channels List The active list of channels available to the VCR  
using the CHANNEL +/- buttons.  
XPR See Express Recording above.  
Chapter 5  
61  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Index  
Index  
A
D
M
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen  
21  
Date and time setting 21  
Design specifications 57  
Digital satellite receiver setup 16  
Display panel 55  
Mapping VCR Plus+ Programming  
System Channels Manu 37  
MENU button 16, 35, 37, 43, 48  
MUTE button 30  
Arrow buttons 28, 29  
Audio  
playback type 48  
selecting 48  
Displays, on screen 47  
DVD button 28  
Audio features, set up 48  
AUDIO IN jacks 60  
AUDIO menu 48  
N
Number buttons 23, 29  
E
Audio/Video (A/V) jacks 18, 54, 56  
Auto channel search 20  
Auto clock feature 21  
Auto play feature 13, 23  
Auto TV/VCR feature 24  
Automatic rewind 13  
Automatic tracking 13, 46  
AUX button 28  
EDIT button 29  
EJECT button 13  
EnergySaver feature 25  
Express Recording (XPR) 2, 34  
O
OK button 28  
ONOFF button 28, 46  
On-screen displays 47  
Overheating 6  
F
FR. ADV button 29  
FR. ADV button 41  
FORWARD button 13, 29, 41  
Frame advance 41  
P
B
PAUSE button 13, 29, 40  
Picture search options 41  
PLAY button 13, 29, 40  
PLAY/PAUSE button 41  
POWER button 13  
Power surges 6  
PREFERENCES menu 23, 43  
Pro-Tect Plus locking feature 46  
Back panel jacks 56  
Front panel controls 54  
FWD button 40, 41, 46  
Back-lit remote 28  
Basic recording 13  
Batteries (remote control) 11  
Broadcast stereo TV recording 40  
G
Glossary 61  
C
GO BACK button 29, 30  
GUIDE button 30  
Cable box codes 19  
Cable box setup 16  
Cables  
Q
QuickSet guide 16  
positioning 6  
I
CH + and - buttons 29, 30  
CHANNEL buttons 20  
Channels, adding/removing 21  
CHANNELS menu 16, 18, 20, 37  
CLEAR button 29, 30, 42  
Clock display 55  
Index search 42  
Indicators in display panel 55  
INFO button 29, 46  
INPUT button 29, 35, 40, 59  
R
REC display 55  
Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP  
feature 40, 48  
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE 43  
questions and answers 53  
Component buttons 28  
Connections 8  
RECORD button 13, 29, 34, 40, 54  
L
L1 indicator 40  
L2 indicator 40  
Controls  
LANGUAGE menu 16  
Light button 28  
back panel 56  
front panel 54  
Locking feature 46  
Copying tapes 40  
62  
Chapter 5  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Index  
Recording  
basic 13  
Slow motion 41  
Specifications 57  
Speed  
VCR Plus+  
channel lists 38  
channel worksheet 39  
channels 37  
VCR Plus+ GOLD Programming  
System 36  
broadcast stereo TV 40  
copying /editing tapes 40  
Express (XPR) 2, 34  
SAP 40  
speeds 25  
timer 35  
SLP 25  
SP 25  
SPEED button 13, 25, 34  
Speeds, recording 25  
STOP button 13, 30, 34, 40, 54  
VCR viewing channel 11, 13  
VCR2 button 28  
Remote  
Video Input Channel 59  
VOL buttons 30  
buttons 28  
Remote, batteries 11  
Removing/adding channels 21  
REV button 40, 54  
REVERSE button 13, 29, 41  
Reviewing timer programs 35  
Rewind, automatic 13  
RF OUT jack 56  
T
Tab, safety 13  
Tape eject 13  
Tape playback feature 48  
Tape playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX  
48  
Tape speeds 25  
Time and date 21  
Time counter 46  
Time counter display 47  
Time display on TV 47  
TIME menu 22  
S
Safety tab 13, 24  
SAP 40  
SATCABLE button 28  
Satellite receiver codes 17  
Search  
Time setting  
Daylight-saving 22  
set time zone 22  
forward 41  
Timer programs  
reverse 41  
clearing 35  
SEARCH button 29, 42  
Set up  
reviewing 35  
Timer recording 35  
stopping 35  
auto play feature 23  
auto TV/VCR feature 24  
cable box 16  
Daylight-Saving 22  
digital satellite system 16  
front panel 25  
language feature 16  
PREFERENCES menu 23  
tape speed feature 25  
time and date 21  
time zone 22  
Tracking 46  
TRACKING buttons 13, 30, 41, 46  
Troubleshooting 50  
TV button 28, 59  
TV function buttons 30  
TVVCR button 24, 40  
V
VCR  
using menu system 16  
VCR Plus+ channels 37  
Signal type  
connecting 8  
VCR function buttons 2830  
VCR indicator 40, 55  
VCR MAIN MENU 16, 22, 48  
changing 20  
selecting 20  
Chapter 5  
63  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
This page intentionally left blank  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
This page intentionally left blank  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
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.  
Thomson multimedia Inc.  
10330 North Meridian Street  
Indianapolis, IN 46290  
©2001 Thomson multimedia Inc.  
Trademark(s)® Registered  
Marca(s) Registrada(s)  
Printed in Mexico  
TOCOM 15708290  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  

Raypak Boiler 0090B User Guide
Remington Styling Iron S 1003 User Guide
RocketFish Video Gaming Accessories RF GWII015 User Guide
Saeco Coffee Makers Espresso Maker RI9737 User Guide
Samsung CRT Television TXJ1366 User Guide
Samsung Universal Remote LER73BD User Guide
Samsung Webcam L650 User Guide
Schumacher Power Supply 00 99 000906 User Guide
Seagate Computer Drive ST100FM0093 User Guide
Senco Staple Gun SLS18Mg User Guide