RCA VCR Manual 97110254

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video cassette recorder

user's guide

VR691HF

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove

cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

This symbol indicates

"dangerous voltage" inside

the product that presents a

risk of electric shock or

personal injury'.

This symbol indicates

important instructions

accompanying the product.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or

shock hazard, do not expose

this produ_-t to rain or moisture.

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match

wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Attention: Pour _viter les chocs _lectriques, introduire

la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne

correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq_ au fond.

Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your

product for its proper operating voltage.

F('C Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this

equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.

Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to

Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian

Electrical Code, Part 1) whicll provides guidelines for proper grounding

and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the

grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as

practical.

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately.

Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for

proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model

numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back

of the product.

Model No. VR691HF

Serial No.

Purchase Date:

Dealer/Add ress/Phone:

First Things First ....................................................................... 3

Setting up the VCR .................................................................. 9

Using the QuickSet Guide .......................................................................................I0

Using the Menus to Set Up Features ....................................................................I0

Language ......................................................................................................................I0

Digital Satellite System Setup .........................................................................I I

Cable Box Setup ................................................................................................13

VCR Channels List ............................................................................................15

To Auto Channel Search ..........................................................................15

To Change the SignalType .......................................................................16

To Add or Remove Channels .................................................................16

Time and Date ...................................................................................................17

Auto Clock Set Feature ...........................................................................17

Set theTime Zone ....................................................................................17

Set Daylight-Saving Time ..........................................................................18

Set theTime and Date Manually ............................................................19

VCR Plus+ Channels .........................................................................................20

Additional Set-Up Features in the PREFERENCES Menu .................................22

RemoteVCR I/VCR2 Option ..........................................................................22

Auto Play ..............................................................................................................23

Auto TV/VCR .....................................................................................................23

Front Panel (VCR Display) ..............................................................................24

Tape Speed ...........................................................................................................24

VCR Basics .............................................................................. 25

Remote Buttons ..........................................................................................................26

Component Buttons .................................................................................26

VCR Function Buttons .............................................................................26

TV Function Buttons ................................................................................28

Playing aTape ...............................................................................................................28

Automatic Rewind .....................................................................................................29

Tape Eject ....................................................................................................................29

Recording ....................................................................................................................29

Check the SafetyTab ........................................................................................30

Recording ............................................................................... 31

Recording Features ...................................................................................................32

Express Recording .............................................................................................32

Timer Recording ................................................................................................33

Timer Recording withVCR Plus+ ..................................................................34

Stopping aTimer Recording ............................................................................36

Reviewing and Clearing Programs .................................................................36

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second

Audio Program) ...........................................................................................36

Recording Audio Only ......................................................................................37

Using Two VCRs for" Copying and Editing Tapes ..........................................38

Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit ........................................................39

Programming the Remote ..................................................... 41

To Control aTV .........................................................................................................42

To Control a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box ....................................................44

To Control an Auxiliary Component ....................................................................45

To Control a Laser Disc Player or DVD Component ......................................46

Other Features ....................................................................... 47

COMMERCIALI_ I_ADVANCE ...............................................................................48

MOVIEI_ I_ADVANCE ..............................................................................................5 I

Picture Search Options ............................................................................................53

Forward and Reverse Search ..........................................................................53

Slow Motion .......................................................................................................54

Frame Advance ....................................................................................................54

Index Search .......................................................................................................54

Zero Search ........................................................................................................55

Blank Search .......................................................................................................56

Pro-Tect PlusTM Locking Feature ...........................................................................56

Tracking ........................................................................................................................56

Auto Repeat ................................................................................................................57

Time Counter ............................................................................................................58

On-Screen Displays ....................................................................................................58

Audio Set-Up Features .............................................................................................59

Reception .............................................................................................................59

Tape Playback .....................................................................................................60

Connections ........................................................................... 61

Things to Know Before Connecting Components ............................................61

ConnectingYourVCR ...............................................................................................62

Jacks and Cables .................................................................................................62

Choosing a VCR Connection ........................................................................63

Advantages of AudioNideo Cable Connections ....................................... 63

Don't Forget About the Auto TVNCR Feature ..........................................63

-IV with RF Jack Only .......................................................................................64

TV with Audio/Video Jacks ..............................................................................65

TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to

Unscramble Pay Channels Only ................................................................66

-IV with RF Jack and Satellite Receiver ........................................................67

TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Satellite Receiver .....................................68

Appendix A: Reference ......................................................... 69

Front Panel ...................................................................................................................70

Display Panel ................................................................................................................71

Back Panel ...................................................................................................................72

Troubleshooting Tips .................................................................................................73

Questions and Answers About COMMERCIALI_ I'ADVANCE ..................... 77

Specifications ..............................................................................................................78

Cleaning the VCR .......................................................................................................78

Limited Warranty .......................................................................................................79

Index ....................................................................................... 80

IHI, MY NAME IS SUSAN...

;rod I wrote this User's Guide. It's my job to see

that you have a rewarding user manual experience.

And, I think you'll be pleased with the features that

can be accessed through the on-screen menus.

1FIRSTTHINGS FIRST

READ THE FIRSTTHREE SECTIONS f

'The first three sections of the manual introduce

you to yourVCR, and show you how to set theVCR

up and use the on-screen menus. Reading these

sections gives you the basic information you need

to use yourVCR.

WHAT'S LEFT?

The rest of the book highlights playback and

recording information, contains a detailed

connections section, and a reference section that

includes troubleshooting tips, limited warranty, and

index.

READ ME!

These note boxes give you tips for

your new video cassette recorder.

STEP 1: UNPACK WHAT'S IN THE BOX

The following items come packed in the box:

•VCR

•Remote control

• RF coaxial cable

STEP 2: INSTALL BATTERIES IN THE

REMOTE CONTROL

Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the

batteries in your VCR remote.

1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.

2. Place the batteries in the remote, matching the + and - ends

of each battery to the diagram inside the compartment.

3. Replace the cover.

STEP 3: CONNECT YOUR VCR

If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system

and then to your TV, use the VCR's IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV

jacks for a good signal as shown.

If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a

better connection. Refer to the Connections section, toward the

back of the manual.

CABLE, CABL[ BOX, OR_AANTENNA

VCR

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STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR

Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the

outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.

STEP 5: TUNE THE TV

Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing

channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV's video input.

If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors with

RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH. 4 switch to channel 3 or

channel 4--the channel you want to use on your TV.

If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks with

audiolvideo cables, select the TV's video input to see the

signal. See the TV Owner's Manual.

STEP 6: TURN ON THE VCR

The first time you connect your VCR and turn it on, a menu

screen appears. This is the beginning of the QuickSet Guide

which helps you to set up specific features of the VCR. If you

choose not to use this Guide, you can set up each feature

individually.

Go to the next step to understand how to move through and

change items in the menu system.

VCR Viewing Channel

When using the IN FROM ANT. and OUT

TO TV jacks to connect your VCR, tune

your TV to channel 3 or 4.

When using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks to

connect your VCR0 tune your TV to the

TV's video input.

STEP 7: ACCESS THE MENUS

The MENU and number buttons let you access, select and change

menu items. For example, to change the AUTO PLAY setting, you

would do the following:

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 Channels

5 Setup

6Preferences

7Audio

8 Languages

0 Exit

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCESmenu.

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1

2 Auto Play: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON

6 Front Panel: AUTO

5 Tape Speed: SLP

6 Set Auto Repeat

? Commercial Advance

0 Exit

3. Press2 to switch AUTO PLAY to ON or OFF.

PREFERENCES

1Remote Control: VCR1

2 Auto Play: OFF

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON

4 Front Panel: AUTO

5 Tape Speed: SLP

6 Set Auto Repeat

ZCommercial Advance

Exit

See Additional Set-Up Features for detailed information

about the Auto Play feature.

STEP 8: SET UP THE VCR

Once you understand how to move around through the menus,

go to the next section to set up your VCR.

ON-SCREEN GUIDE AND ADDITIONAL

_;ET-U P FEATURES

The QuickSet Guide is a one-time procedure that

takes you through specific features to set up your

VCR. In addition to the Guide, there are other

features you may want to set up, such as:

,, Select a Language

,, Set Up for a Digital Satellite System

- Set Up for a Cable Box

,, Set upVCR Channel List (Auto Channel

Search)

,, SetTime Zone and Daylight Savings (Auto Clock)

', Set theTime and Date Manually

* Set upVCR Plus+ Channels

, Set the RemoteVCRI/VCR2 feature

., Set theAuto Play feature

• Set theAuto TV/VCR feature

• Set the Front Panel Brightness feature

• Set theTape Speed feature

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SETFING UP THE VCR

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USING THE QUICKSET GUIDE

The QuickSet Guide is an automated procedure that helps you

set up your VCR. The first time you turn on your VCR, the first

screen of the Guide appears.

Select a language.

Seleccione un idioma.

Choisissez une langue.

1English

2 Espanol

3Franpais

Just follow the step-by-step procedures until setup is complete.

Some of the feature options may not apply to your VCR

configuration.

If the menu does not appear:

• Make sure TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3 CH. 4

switch or TV's video line input.

• Make sure VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you

connected your VCR using the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV

jacks.

•Check your connections.

If you choose to set up the VCR options individually, then go to

the next section.

If you ever need to manually enter setup.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 5 to display the Setup menu.

USING THE MENUS TO SET UP FEATURES

You can set up features by using the menu system. Each feature

that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as

well as a few others you may want to set up before you begin

using your VCR.

LANGUAGE

Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays will

appear in that language.

QuickSet Guide

If you choose not to use the QuickSet

Guide to set up the VCR, you carl exit

now and return to the guide through

Setup in the VCR MAIN MENU.

I°ns re nM nu 1

Not all the VCR :screensare shown in this

manual when explaining the features.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

I VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

3Time

4 Channels

5 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Audio

8 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 8 to select the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE

Select a language.

1>English

2 Espanol

3 Francais

Press MENU to continue

3. Select English, Espahol (Spanish), or Fran_ais (French).

DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM SETUP

With this setup, the VCR turns on an RCA, ProScan, or GE digital

,satellite receiver and tunes it to the desired channel at the start

time of a timer recording. For other brands, the VCR tunes the

ireceiver to the desired channel only if the receiver is turned on.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 Channels

5 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Audio

8 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 4 to display CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search

2 AddlRemove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE

4 VCR Plus+ Channel t.ist

5 Cable Box Setup

6 DSS Setup

0 Exit

3. Press 6 to select DSSSETUP.

DSS SETUP

On what channel does

the VCR receive signals

from the DSS receiver?

Enter 01-125 or INPUT

Press MENU to cancel

,Enter the output channel of your digital satellite receiver,

usually 03, 04, or video line input and press MENU. The

VCR confirms that it receives all DSSsignals on the

specified channel.

DSS SETUP

The VCR will now

receive all signals

from the DSS receiver

on channel 03.

Press MENU to continue

Press MENU and enter the code for your digital satellite

receiver from the Digital Satellite Receiver Codes list.

DSS SETUP

Enter the code for your

DSS receiver from the

list in your User's

Manual

Press CLEAR to correct

Press MENU to continue

.Turn on your digital satellite receiver and tune it to channel

100 and then press MENU. Follow the on-screen directions.

DSS SETUP

Please turn on your

DSS Receiver and tune

it to channel 100.

Press MENU to continue

Once you have completed the setup,the VCR confirmsthe

DSS Setup iscompleted or canceled.

•Digital Satellite Receiver Codes '

GE ................................................................O0

Panasonic..................................................01

ProScan ......................................................00

RCA ..............................................................00

Toshiba .........................................................02

Sony ...............................................................03

I he VCR may not be able to control l

all models of the brand:; listed. J

12.

(:ABLE BOX SETUP

This setup applies only when all channels are received through

the cable box. There are two options:

,, The first sets up the VCR for the output channel of the cable

box signal.

The second sets up the VCR for a remote-controllable cable

box so it can control the cable box by changing channels for

timer or VCR Plus+ recordings. Position the remote-

controllable cable box on top of the VCR as shown in the

Connections section.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 Channels

5 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Audio

8 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 4to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search

2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE

4 VCR Plus+ Channel List

5 Cable Box Setup

6 DSS Setup

0 Exit

.Press 5 to display CABLE BOX SETUR Then select one of the

three choices.

CABLE BOX SETUP

Do you use your cable

box to receive ALL

channels or only SOME

channels?

1 ALL channels

2 Only SOME channels

3 Cancel setup

Cable Box Setup

ALL channels: enter two numbers for

output channel of your cable box or

press INPUI.

Only SOME ch,annels: if yolk, only use

the cable box to tune premium

channels.

Cancel setup: select to cancel.

.If you selected ALL channels, enter the output channel of

your cable box, usually 03, 04, or video line input and

press MENU.

CABLE BOX SETUP

On what channel does

the VCR receive signals

from the cable box?

(usually 3. 4. or Video)

Enter 01-13 or INPUT

Press MENU to cancel

CABLE BOX SETUP

The VCR will now

receive all signals

from the cable box

on channel 04.

Press MENU to continue

Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that the VCR

will now receive all signals on the designated channel.

Press MENU and select whether your cable box is remote

controllable.

CABLE BOX SETUP

Can your cable box be

operated with a remote

control?

I 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

Enter the code for your cable box from the cable box

code list.

CABLE BOX SETUP

Enter the code for

cable box from the

list in your User's

Manual.

your

Press MENU to cancel.

Cable Box Codes

ABC .......................................................22,46

Anvision ...............................................07,08

Cablestar ...........................................07, 08

Eagle ...........................................................08

Eastern International .........................02

General Instrument ....................04, 05,

15, 23, 24, 25, 30,, 36, 46

Hamlin ...................................12, 13,,34, 48

Hitachi ...........................................37_,43, 46

Jerrold ........................... 04, 05,15, 23, 24,

25, 30, 36, 45, 46, 47

Macom .................................................37, 43

Magnavox .............................07, 08, 19, 2 I,

26, 28, 29, 32, 33,40, 41

NSC ..............................................................09

Oak .................................................01, 16,38

Oak Sigma ...............................................16

Panasonic .....................................03, 27, 39

Philips ...................................07,, 08, 19, 2 I,

26, 28,29,3,2,3:3,40,4 I

Pioneer ........................................18, 20, 44

Rancltek ..............................................07, 08

RCA ......................................................00, 27

Regal .................................................... 12, 13

Regency ..............................................02, 33

Samsung ....................................................44

Scientific Atlanta ..................... 03, 22, 35

Signature ....................................................46

Sprucer .......................................................27

Starcom .......................................................46

Sylvania .........................................................I I

Teknika ........................................................06

Texscan ................................................10, I I

Tocom ....................................17, 2 I, 49, 50

Unika ..............................................3 I, 32, 4 I

Viewstar ...............................07, 08, 19, 2 I,

26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 4 I

Warner Amex .........................................44

Zenith ...................................................14, 42

The VCR may not be able to control

all models ,of the brands listed.

.Select one of the choices and follow the on-screen

instructions.

CABLE BOX SETUP

Did the cable box

tune to channel 9?

1 Yes, setup is complete

2 No. try another code

3 No, cancel setup

Once you have completed the setup, the VCR confirms the

CABLE BOX SETUP is completed or canceled.

VCR CHANNELS LIST

If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not

necessary. Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at

the factory. Even though your VCR may come with alist, it's

possible that you may want to add or eliminate some

channels depending on whether they are active.

To Auto Channel Search

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 Channels

5 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Audio

8 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 4to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

I Auto Channel Search

2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE

4 VCR Plus+ Channel List

5 Cable Box Setup

6 DSS Setup

Exit

3. Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu.

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

What type of signal

are you using?

1 Cable TV

2 Antenna

3>Detect Automatically

0 Cancel

Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options.

Choices one and two are self-explanatory. If you choose

Detect Automatically, the VCR automatically detects which

signal system you have attached to your VCR.

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

Now scanning channel 14

Press any key to cancel

The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this

takes about one to two minutes. The lowest channel is tuned

once the search is complete. Now pressing CHANNEL up or

down should only select the active channels.

To Change the Signal Type

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

3. Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and

ANTENNA.

To Add or Remove Channels

You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto

Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have weak

signals or you don't want to watch them.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

Detect Automatically

Astrong cable or antenna signal in

your area may cause Auto Detect

to mis-detect. If this should

happen, :select 1 or 2 fog" the

system you have.

Auto Channel Searclh

Use the Auto Channel Search

feature to place all avai]lable

channels in memory.

If you ever change cable or

antenna signals, you may need to

Auto Channel Search again.

3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use

CHANNEL up or down or number buttons to go to the

channels you want to remove or add.

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channel 115

is presently ADDED

Press CLEAR to remove

Press MENU to exit

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channel 115

is presently REMOVED

Press INFO to add

Press MENU to exit

TIME AND DATE

The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date. The Auto

Clock feature which enables the VCR to update the clock each

time you turn off the VCR. The Auto Clock feature is

advantageous because it updates the time for you automatically.

The second way is entering the time and date manually into the

menu system.

AUTO CLOCK SET FEATURE

The Auto Clock feature is set to ON at the factory. In the ON

setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data

Services) information and updates the clock using the

Coordinated Universal Time. There are certain steps that are

required, such as Auto Channel Search, setting the Time Zone,

and setting the Daylight-Savings feature, before the Auto Clock

feature works.

Set the Time Zone

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

I VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 Channels

5 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Audio

8 Language

0 Exit

Selecting Channels

The CHANNEl up and down buttons

access those channels active in your

VCR channel list.

You can still access channels not in

the channel list by using tile number

buttons on the remote.

2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

TIME

I Set Time and Date

2 Auto Clock Set: ON

3 Set Time Zone

4 Set Daylight Savings

0 Exit

3. Press 3 to display the SET TIME ZONE screen.

SET TIME ZONE

What is your Time Zone?

1 Eastern

2 Central

3 Mountain

4 Pacific

5 Alaska

6 Hawaii

7>Automatic

Press MENU to continue

4. Select your time zone.

If you select Automatic for your time zone, the VCR sets the

clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information

it finds. If the time is not correct, select another time zone or

set the time and date through the menu system.

Set Daylight Savings

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

3. Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu.

SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

Does your area observe

Daylight Savings Time

from April to October?

I Yes, DST is observed

2 No

3>Automatic

Press MENU to continue

4. Select one of the options.

• DST is the acronym for Daylight Savings Time.

• If you choose Automatic, the VCR sets the clock using the DST

information broadcast in the signal (channel).

Auto Clock Info

With a cable box, the VCR willl not

reset the clock after apower outage

unless the cable box is set to the

channel carrying the broadcast signal.

If Auto Clock Set is unsuccessful, try

tuning the VCR (or cable box)to a

channel carrying the XDS information

(usually PBS), then turn the VCR off.

If the time does not set within 10

minutes, set the time and date

manually through the menu iitems.

Check local cable system or TV

stations for availability of channels

with XDS.

Spring forward; Fall backward

In the Spring, daylight-saving time

begins on the first Sunday in April.

Because tile clock automatically

changes from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM

(forward one hour), remember to

include the extra hour for a timer

recording falling within this time

frame.

In the Autumn, daylight-saving time

ends on the last Sunday iinOctober.

The VCR clock automatically changes

from 2:00 AIVI to 1:00 AM (back one

hour). Therefore, it can affect your

recording length.

SET TH E TIME AN D DATE MANUALLY

If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the clock through the

menu option. The Auto Clock Set feature is set to OFF

automatically when you set the clock this way.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 Channels

5 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Audio

8 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

TIME

1 Set Time and Date

2 Auto Clock Set: ON

3 Set Time Zone

4 Set Daylight Savings

XDS Time Data was

not found.

0 Exit

.Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu.

SET TIME AND DATE

Time --:--

(hh:mm)

Date --/--/--

Press MENU to cancel

Enterthe data usingthe number buttons.Press0 before

single-digitnumbers and followthe on-screendirections.

SET TIME AND DATE

Time 12:34 PM

Date 11/18/97 Tuesday

Press CLEAR to correct

Press MENU to set Time/Date Display

Pressing INFO on the remote displays

the time and date on the screen. 1

VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS

Using VCR Plus+ can make programming timer recordings for

cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put in a little

time right now to set up a channel list. A worksheet and

abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U.S. and

Canada are provided.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

I VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

3Time

4 Channels

5 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Audio

8 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search

2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE

4 VCR Plus+ Channel List

5 Cable Box Setup

6 DSS Setup

0 Exit

3. Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screen.

VCR+ Channel My Channel

S --

3 -> -> -> --

2 --

1 --

Use CH+/- to select

Press 0-9 to change

Press MENU to save

.Enter the data following the on-screen directions using your

worksheet.

VCR+ Channel My Channel

5 46

4 --

3 -> -> -> 23

2 --

I--

Use CH+/- to select

Press 0-9 to change

Press MENU to save

Screen is for an example only.

Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel

Numbers for Cable TV

(USA 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 Entertain ment 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 MusicTelevision

49 The Nashville Network

38 Nickelodeon

64 NostalgiaTelevision

99 QualityValue Cable

41 Showtime

97 Showtime 2

59 Sports Channel

52 Turner' Network Television

44 USA-Network

62 Video Hits I

93 Viewer's Choice I

94 Viewer's Choice 2

55 WGN Chicago

43 VVTBS Atlanta

60 V_NOR-NewYork

See next p(lge for Canadian Li:_t

VCR Plus+ Channel List

Refer to your local television list for

acomplete VCR Plus+ channel list for

your viewing area or contact your

cable company. Using the list may

save you some time.

VCR PLUS+ WORKSHEET

Broadcast or VCR Plus+ Channel Channel Number

Cable.TV Station Number** You Receive the

Name Station On*

HBO 33

ESPN 34

Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel

Numbers for Cable TV

(Canadian List)

67 Allarcom P:tyTelevision/

Superchannel

44 Arts & Entertainment

'12 Cable New._, Network-HeaLdline

News

61 Cable New._; Network

'70 Canadian Home Shopping Network

,56 Canal Famille

69 Cathay InternationalTelevision Inc

68 Chinavision Canada Corp

60 Country Music Television

63 Family Channel

62 First Choio_

96 First Choio_Two

97 First Choio_Three

99 First Choice Four

90 House of Commons

91 La Chaine Francaise

51 The Learni!_g Channel

65 MeteoMedia/The Weather Network

48 MuchMusic Network

55 MusiquePIus

52 Nashville I_letwork

73 Newsworld/CBC

53 Le Reseau ,_es Sports

43 The Sports Network

64 Super Ec:ran

37 Super Ecran B

98 Super Ecran C

66 "Telatino Network

46 '1"V5 Montreal

92 Viewer's Choice I

93 Viewer's Cl_oice 2

94 Viewer's Clhoice 3

95 Viewer's Choice 4

71 Vision TV: Canada's Faith Nel._vork

38 YouthTV, Canada Inc.

*Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on.

**Check your local listing for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned. 21

ADDITIONAL SET-UP FEATURES IN THE

PREFERENCES MENU

The features in this section are all accessed through the

PREFERENCESmenu.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

I VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 Channels

5 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Audio

8 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCESmenu.

PREFERENCES

I Remote Control: VCRI

2 Auto Play: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON

4 Front Panel: AUTO

5 Tape Speed: SLP

6 Set Auto Repeat

7 Commercial Advance

0 Exit

Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.

REMOTE VCR1/VCR2 OPTION

The VCR's remote controls two compatible RCA, ProScan, or

GE VCRs. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to the

VCR1 button without being programmed. If you own two

compatible VCRs, test them to see if the VCR1 button turns on

both VCRs. If it does, then you may want to program this VCR

to respond to the VCR2.DVD button on the remote.

Press 1 to select the Remote Control item. Then press the

VCR2°DVD button to change. Remote Control Option

Remember you must press VCR1 or

VCR2,DVD on the remote--whichever

you selected in the menu--before the

remote will operate the VCR.

22.

PREFERENCES

< Press VCR2 to Change >

2 Auto PLay: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON

4Front Panel: AUIO

5 Tape Speed: SLP

6 Set Auto Repeat

7 Commercial Advance

Exit

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR2

2 Auto Play: ON

3Auto TV/VCR: ON

4Front Panel: AUTO

5 Tape Speed: SLP

6 Set Auto Repeat

7Commercial Advance

Exit

The VCR will only respond to the VCR2mDVD button.

To change the remote setting back to VCR1, display the

PREFERENCESmenu, press 1, and then press the VCR1 button on

the remote.

AUTO PLAY

This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when

you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. Press 2 to switch

between ON or OFF.

Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to

start playing automatically when the tape is inserted.

Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab

removed to start playing automatically.

AUTO TV/VC R

This feature controls whether the TVNCR switch changes

automatically to the VCR mode, when the VCR is turned on.

Press 3 to switch between ON and OFE

Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode

when the VCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted. This only

applies if you connect the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV

jacks of your VCR and TV and watch your VCR on channel 3

or 4of your TV

Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV mode.

This is useful if you watch your VCR on the TV's video input

and you don't want your antenna/cable signal interrupted

by the VCR.

Auto TV/VCR

Pressing TV-VCR will still switch

between the VCR and TV mode.

VCR mode: VCR indicator in the

display panel lights.

TV mode: VCR indicator turns off.

FRONT PANEL (VCR DISPLAY)

You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display

panel on the front of the VCR. Press 4 to switch between the

options.

•AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims the

display when the VCR is off.

•BRIGHT keeps the display bright.

• DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level.

TAPE SPEED

You can select a preferred tape speed for recording. The speed

you select appears in the display panel and in the timer and VCR

Plus+ recording menus. Press5 to switch between SPand SLR

You can override the preferred tape speed

• Press the SPEEDbutton on the remote.

• Edit the tape speed in the timer or VCR Plus+ recording

menu.

When you turn off the VCR, the tape speed reverts to the one

you have selected.

Tape Speeds

SP(Standard Play)

Gives the best quality recording,

but fewer programs can be

recorded on the tape. Special

effects such as pause, slow motion,

picture search, and frame advance

work well when you play back

tapes recorded in this speed.

LP(Long Play')

Your VCR is capable of playing

back tapes recorded in LR You

cannot record in the LP speed.

SLP(Super Long Play)

Gives three times the recording

time of tapes recorded in SP.

Special effects such as pause, slow

motion, picture search, and frame

advance work well when you play

back tapes recorded in this speed.

Cassette

T-120

T-160

Recording Time

SP SLP

2Hr 6Hr

2Hr 8Hr

40Min

Tape Speed

The speed of your timer recording

cannot be changed once the timer

recording is saved unless you go

into the editing option of program

review.

Changing yo_ur preferred tape speed

does not affect those timer

recordings already programmed.

The factory setting for the VCR tape

speed is SLR

VCR playback is not affected by the

preferred tape speed.

LEARN THE BASICS TO GET

YOU STARTED

TheseVCR basics should be enough for you to

begin enjoying yourVCR. Learning the remote

control functions, playing a recorded tape, and

recording a program should do just that.

However, there are other features that

enhance the enjoyment of yourVCR, but they

aren't necessary to get you started. If you want

to learn more about yourVCR, just keep

reading.

13 VI

I VCR Basics_tellsyou what you need |

to know in order to watch amovie J

or tape your favorite show.

REMOTE BUTTONS

Your back-lit remote has a light button (0) that glows in the

dark. Press this button to light the buttons on the remote. The

remote buttons remain lit when they are pressed within a few

seconds of each other. If a button is not pressed within

approximately eight seconds, the light turns off to conserve

battery power.

The remote control is capable of controlling more than just your

VCR, and if you have compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE

components, you may be able to control them without even

having to program the remote.

COMPONENT BUTTONS

AUX Used with PWR button to turn on a compatible RCA audio

component.

PWR Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR. Also

turns some compatible components on and off.

SAT-CABLE Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE satellite

receiver and sets the remote to control the receiver. Can be

programmed to control different brands of receivers. Used with

the PWR button to turn on a compatible cable box (if

programmed) and sets the remote to control the cable box.

rv Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan0 or GE TV and sets the

remote to control the, TV. Also used with the PWR button to turn

on a different brand of TV (if programmed) and sets the remote

to control the TV.

VCR1 Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCR and sets

the remote to control the VCR.

VCR2*DVD Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCR and

'.setsremote to control VCR when it has been setup. Turns on

compatible RCA or ProScan laser disc player. Also can be

programmed to control a compatible RCA DVD player.

YCR SAT'CABLE

VCIt.DVD AUX

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REV PLAY FWD

REC STOP PAUSE

r-_3 c_3

INFO SEARCH

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® ©

MUTE GO BACK

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]NPU]o (0_ TV.VCRo

CLEAR " SPEED

F.ADV EDIT

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SLOW TRACKING

VCR FUNCTION BUTFONS

CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the

VCR's channel memory.

ISLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change

entries when setting the clock or a timer recording.

EDIT Signals two properly connected compatible VCRs to begin

copying a tape.

F.ADV (Frame Advance) Advances the tape one frame at a

time during play-pause.

FWD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches

forward through a tape during playback. Starts slow motion

during play-pause and increases slow-motion speed.

GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one channel

and then select another using the number buttons. Press GO

BACK to switch between the two channels.

INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen.

INPUT Selects between the line inputs and the VCR's tuner. Line

input refers to the signal coming from the component connected

to the audio/video input jacks on the back or front of the VCR.

MENU.PROG Displays VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing

two numbers. Select acable channel over 99 by pressing and

holding 1 until 1 --appears on the screen. Then press the other

two numbers.

PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. Press PAUSE again to

return to playback or recording.

PLAY Plays a tape.

PWR Turns the VCR off.

REC Starts VCR recording. Also used for express recording.

REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches

backward through a tape during playback. Starts slow motion

during play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed.

SEARCH Displays MOVIE,,ADVANCE screen for prerecorded

movies or displays Index, Zero, and Blank Search menus on TV

screen. Starts COMMERCIAL, ,ADVANCE skipping during

playback.

SLOW + and - Used for slow-motion playback. Press + to

increase the speed or - to decrease the speed.

SPEED Selects arecording speed (SPor SLP).

STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record, playback,

rewind, or fast forward.

TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks

that may appear on the picture during play, slow motion, or

pause. Reduces picture "jitter" during stop-action playback.

TV,VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from

the VCR or cable/antenna system.

TV FUNCTION BUTTONS

CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the

TV's channel memory.

CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen.

GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one channel

and then select another using the number buttons. Press GO

BACK to switch between the two channels.

INFO Shows the TV's status displays on the TV screen.

MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level.

Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing

two numbers. Select acable channel over 99 by pressing and

holding 1until 1-- appears on the screen. Then press the other

two numbers.

PWR Turns the TV on and off.

SLOW + and- Used with some TV menus to select and adjust

features.

VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV.

PLAYING A TAPE

1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel

(3, 4, or TV's video input).

2. Insert a tape in the VCR.

VCR SAT'GABLE

REV PLAY FWD

E>E>

REC; STOP PAUSE

e___j _ C-ri-I

INFO SEARCH

MUTE GO BACK

Q@®

®®®

INPUT

0#_ _-v0R

CLEAR _" x_ SPEED

F.ADV EDIT

MOVE _

SLOW TRACKING

TV Buttons

The TV buttons may not control all

fealures of all models of RCA,

ProScan, and GE TVs. ]

If the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape automatically

begins playback (if the safety tab on the cassette is removed).

• Press FWD or REV to position the tape.

• Press PLAY (if necessary) to begin tape play.

• Press PAUSE for stop action.

• Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the

picture, if necessary.

• Press STOP to stop playback.

AUTOMATIC REWI N D

The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of

the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press

POWER (PWR) and the VCR will turn off after rewinding.

TAPE EJECT

Press EJECTon the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape.

RECORDING

If you want to record something that you're watching, you can

use basic recording.

1. Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the

remote (see "Tape Speed" in Setting Up the VCR section for

information about tape speeds).

2. Press the RECORD (REC) button to begin recording.

3. Press STOP to stop recording.

If you just want to pause the recording for a short time (like

during a commercial), press PAUSE instead of STOR

Pause

If you pause, the VCR automatically

switches from pause to stop after a

few minutes 1:oreduce tape wear.

Automatic Tracking

The VCR has automatic tracking which

adjusts the picture when playing back

a tape recorded on another VCR.

Automatic tracking is turned on

whenever a tape is inserted or the

VCR's power is turned on.

CH ECK TH E SAFETY TAB

No matter which recording option you use, you need to make

sure there is a tape in the VCR, and that the tape's safety tab is

in place. You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab

removed.

Safety Tab

If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it,

simply cover the hole with vinyl tape.

SEVERAL RECORDING OPTIONS

Now that you've gone through the necessary

steps to operate yourVCR, I'll explain the

different recording features that are available

to suit your needs.

Recording Features:

• Recording (explained in VCR

Basics section),

•Express Recording

•Timer Recording

• Timer Recording withVCR Plus+

• Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio

Program (SAP)

• Audio Only Recording

•Copying and EditingTapes

4¥

RECORDING

RECORDING FEATURES

There are four ways to record programs:

• Recording lets you press one button to start recording a

program. (See VCR Basics section.)

•Express Recording lets you start recording a program you

are watching, and then set the VCR to automatically stop

recording after a designated period of time.

•Timer Recording lets you program the VCR to automatically

start and stop recording at a predetermined time.

• Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ lets you program the VCR

just by entering a PlusCode number found in some TV guides.

EXPRESS RECORDING (XPR)

Use express recording when you want to quickly record the

remaining portion of the program you are watching.

1. Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEEDbutton on the

remote,

2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.

3. Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the

recording duration.

REC CH 36

Record Length 0:00

Press REC to set length

REC CH 36

Record Length 1:30

Press REC to set length

Each time you press the RECORD button, you increase the

recording time (up to 4 hours).

The VCR continues to record for the amount of time you

indicate, and then automatically turns off. Express Recording

Express recording is a great way to

tape the last quarter of the game, or

the last part of a movie when you

have to leave.

To stop an exlpress recording, press

and hold STOP for afew seconds.

TIMER RECORDING

You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+

2Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 Channels

5 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Audio

8 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

TIMER RECORDINGS

ICreate aNew Program

2 Review Existing Progs.

3 Use VCR Plus+ Code

0 Exit

3. Select I to Create a New Program,

How often should this

program record?

1 One time

2 Daily (every day)

3 Weekdays (M--F)

4 Weekly (once per week)

0 Cancel

4. Select how often you want the program to record.

Program I (One time)

Channel I-

Start Time --::--

End Time --::--

Start Date --l--/--

Tape Speed SLP

Press MENU to cancel

5. Enter the data for the program with the number buttons.

The data includes the channel number (press INPUT to select

the line input), start time including AM or PM, and end time.

The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR

clock. Both the date and speed can be changed.

Timer Recording Information

Clock must be set correctly.

Insert atape with the safety tab in

place and enough tape to record

the program.

The output of your cable box appears

in the Channel item of the timer

recording menu if you've ,set up the

VCR for a cable box for all channels.

PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you

have entered two programs where

the times ow:rlap.

The TIMER indicator appears iin the

display when you turn off: the VCR

and a timer recording has been set. It

flashes if there is no tape in the VCR.

For cable box or satellite receiver the

VCR can control, turn it on before the

recording is 1:o begin. Enter tile cable

or satellite channel number to be

recorded in the channel item of the

timer recording menu.

For cable box or satellite receiver the

VCR cannot control, turn lit on and

tune it to the channel you want to

record before the recording is

to begin.

.Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then

press MENU to save.

Program I (One Time)

Channel 03 Cable

Start Time 08:00 PM

End Time 09:30 PM

Start Date 10/24/97 FRI

Tape Speed SLP

I=SP 2=SLP

Press CLEAR to correct

Press MENU to save

Program I has been saved

Remember to insert a

recordable tape and

turn the VCR off before

the program start time.

Press MENU to continue

TIMER RECORDING WITH VCR PLUS+

You can use VCR Plus+ to simplify timer programming if you

have cable -iV and don't receive all channels through a cable

box, have a cable box the VCR can control, or if you get your TV

signal off-air.

Setting Up the Channel List

If you did not set up the VCR Plus+ channel list, you can do

it now.

1. Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Display the VCR Plus+ Channel List menu.

3. Go to Setting Up Your VCR if you need more information

on setting up your VCR Plus+ channel list.

Using VCR Plus+

1. Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

I VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 Channels

5 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Audio

8 Language

0 Exit

VCR MAIN MENU

VCR PLus+

Timer R_cordings

Time

Channel. _

CHANNELS 1

I Auto Channel Search

2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE

4 VCR Plus+ Channel List:

VCR+ Channel My Channel

5 46

L, --

2; -> -> -> 23

2--

Use CH+/- to select

Press 0-9 to change

Press NENU to save

.Press 1 to display the VCR PLUS+ menu.

VCR PLUS+

Enter PlusCode Number

(from TV listing)

Press CLEAR to correct

Press MENU to cancel

VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.

.Enter the VCR PlusCode shown in your local television

programming guide.

VCR PLUS+

Enter PlusCode Number

(from TV listing)

12876

Press CLEAR to correct

Press MENU when done

4. Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode number.

How often should this

program record?

I One time

2 Daily (every day)

3 Weekdays (M-F)

4 Weekly (once per week)

0 Cancel

Indicate how often you want the program to be

recorded.

Program 1 (One time)

Channel 03 Cable

Start Time 08::00 PM

End Time 09:30 PM

Start Date 10/24/97 FRI

Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to adjust

Press MENU to save

Change the speed with the SPEED button on the remote

or the program end time with the CLEAR button on the

remote (if necessary).

Changing the end time comes in handy when you are

recording a program, such as a sporting event, that may

exceed the scheduled broadcast time.

7. Press MENU to !;avethe program.

Program 1 has been saved

Remember to insert a

recordable tape and

turn the VCR off before

the program start time.

Press MENU to continue

VCR Plus+ Recording

Clock must be: set correctly'.

Insert a tape with the safety tab in

place and enough tape to record the

program.

UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER... PLEASE

RE-ENTER appears when the VCR does

not recognize, the PlusCode number.

PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you

have entered two programs where

the times overlap.

The TIMER indicator appears in the

display when you turn off the: VCR

and a timer recording has been set. It

flashes if there is no tape in the VCR.

For a cable box the VCR can control,

turn it on before the recording is

to begin.

For a cable box the VCR cannot

control, turn it on and tune it to the

channel you 'want to record before

the recordinq is to begin.

STOPPING A TIMER RECORDING

To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an express

recording):

• Press and hold the STOP button for a few seconds.

REVIEWING AND CLEARING PROGRAMS

To review programs that you have already set up:

1. Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the

TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a New Program

2 Review Existing Progs.

3 Use VCR Plus+ Code

0 Exit

2. Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen.

Program I (One time)

Channel 104 Cable

Start Time 12:00 AM

End Time 01:30 AM

Start Date 10/24/97 FRI

Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to erase

Press MENU for next prog

3. Press CLEAR to erase or MENU to see the next program.

RECORDING BROADCAST STEREO "IV OR SAP

(SECOND AUDIO PROGRAM)

Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP

(Second Audio Program).

1. Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel

(either 3, 4, or TV's video input).

2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

!3. If your VCR viewing channel is 3 or 4, make sure the VCR

indicator appears in the VCR's display panel. If not, press TV,VCR

to turn it on.

4. Use the SPEED button on the remote to select a recording speed.

The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen.

5. Select the channel or line input to be recorded.

6. Set the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature for the type of

audio you want to record. See Other Features section.

AUDIO

1Reception: STEREO

2 Tape Playback: HI-FI

0 Exit

7. Press RECORD to start recording.

8. Press STOP when you are finished.

RECORDING AUDIO ONLY

You can record audio only from another audio source connected

to the AUDIO IN 1 (R and L/MONO) jacks on the back of the VCR.

1. Press the INPUT button once to record from the back AUDIO

IN jacks. L1 will appear in the VCR's display panel.

Press the INPUT button twice to record from the front AUDIO

IN jacks. L2 will appear in the VCR's display panel.

The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment

connected to the AUDIO IN jacks.

2. Use SPEEDon the remote to select the recording speed.

3. Start audio source playing and press RECORD to begin

recording.

4. Press STOP when you are finished.

Playing Back Audio Only

To get stereo sound, connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR to

the appropriate input on your amplifier or receiver. Do not use

the phono input. Refer to your amplifier or receiver user's guide.

I ecording audio only will erase

anything that was previously

recorded on tile tape.

Audio Connection

VCR

5 ,

AMPLIFIER /RECEIVER

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USING TWO VCRS FOR COPYING AND EDITING

'TAPES

Llse one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the

recording VCR.

12.

13.

_3.

;3.

Turn on the TV and VCRs.

Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV's

video input).

If you connected your VCR using the IN FROM ANT and OUT

TO TV jacks, tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4--the one

selected on the back of the playback VCR.

If you have connected your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO

jacks, press INPUT on the recording VCR's remote to select the

line input. Select L1 for the jacks on the back of the VCR and

L2 for the jacks on the front.

Insert the tape you want to copy into the playback VCR.

Insert a blank tape with safety tab in place into the

recording VCR.

Press PLAY on the playback VCR to begin playback. When you

reach the point onqthe tape or program where you want to

begin copying, press PAUSE again. You may need to adjust

the tracking.

Press the RECORD button, then press PAUSE, on the

recording VCR.

Press the PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to

begin copying the tape.

To edit segments that you do not want to copy:

Press PAUSE on recording VCR to pause copying.

Locate the next segment you want to copy on 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 you are finished.

Caution:

The unauthorized recording of

satellite broadcasts, television

programs, or other copyrighted

materials may' infringe the rights

of others.

Two VCR Connection

CABLE BCX

O TENNA

PLAYBACK VCR

RECORDING VCR

USING DUAL REMOTE WITH AUTOEDIT

Use this VCR as the playback VCR and set it to respond to

VCR2oDVD on the remote as described in Setting Up the VCR

section. Use your other compatible VCR as the recording VCR,

which should respond to VCR1.

1. Follow step 1 -4 in the "Using Two VCRs for Copying and

Editing Tapes."

2. Press VCR1 on remote to control recording VCR. Press

RECORD (REC), then PAUSE, to put recording VCR in

pause mode.

3. Press VCR2,DVD on remote to control playback VCR.

4. Use FWD, REV0and PLAY to locate the point where you want

to begin copying. Press PAUSE while VCR is playing to put

playback VCR in pause mode.

5. Press EDIT on remote to start the VCRs copying.

6. Press EDIT again when you want to pause copying.

7. Repeat step 4 -6as needed.

8. PressVCR1, STOP,then VCR2oDVD, STOP,when you are

finished.

CONTROL YOUR OTHER

COMPON ENTS...

The remote can be programmed to control several

components, such as a television, satellite receiver,

cable box, laser disc player, DVD player, or RCA

audio component.

It is initially programmed to control an RCA, GE,

or ProScan TV or digital satellite receiver. Other

manufacturer's brands need to be programmed.

PROGRAMMING THE

REMOTE

PROGRAMMING TH E REMOTE TO CONTROL

ATV

If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button, the

remote needs to be programmed.

Follow these steps to program the remote to control your

p_rticular TV:

1 Turn on theTV.

.Find your TV brand and code number(s) on the code list on

the next page.

3. Press and hold the TV button on the remote.

Enter the three-digit code from the code list.

Release TV, and then press CHAN up or down. If the TV

responds to the remote commands, the remote is

programmed.

If the TV does not respond, repeat these steps using the next

code in the list.

OPERATE THE "IV

After you set up the remote, see which buttons operate your TV.

1. Point the remote at the TV, and press the TV button.

If the TV does not turn on, press the TV button and then

press the PWR button.

2. You may want to experiment to see which buttons operate

your TV. Try pressing buttons, such as VOL and MUTE. See

"TV Function Buttons" in the VCR Basic section for details.

This remote may not operate all

models of the brands that are shown.

Note the diffe fence between the TV

and VCR on-screen displays to see

which one the remote is operating.

TV Codes

Brand Code

A-Mark .......................................................... 102

Admiral .................................................. 005, I 14

Amtron ......................................................... 064

Akai ......................................................... 002,103

Anam ...................................................... 104, 105

Anam National ..................................... 038,106

AOC ................................... 01 1,019,027,088,107

Bell & Howell ........................................ 005,013

Candle ............................................. 01 1,027,033

Citizen ...................................... 01 1,027,033,064

Colortyme ...................................... 01 1,027,084

Concerto ................................................ 01 1,027

Contec/Cony .................... 036,037,040,042,064

Craig ............................................................. 064

Curtis Mathes ....................................... 000,01 I,

......................................................... 015,027,037

CXC .............................................................. 064

Daewoo ............................. 01 1,019,027, I 12, I 16

Daytron .................................................. 01 1,027

Dimensia ....................................................... 000

Electrohome ................... 006,01 1,014,027,038,

................................................................. 061,068

Emerson ................... 01 1,026,027,028,029,030,

.................... 031,032,037,042,053,064,065,067,

............................ 075,076,078,079,094,095,096

Envision .................................................. 01 1,027

Fisher ....................................... 017,021,039,04 I

Funai .............................................................. 064

GE ............................. 000,008,009,01 1,012,027,

................................... 038,068,086,089,09 I, I 16

Goldstar ........................... 003,004,006,01 1,019,

......................................................... 027,037,050

Hallmark ................................................ 01 1,027

Hitachi ..................... 009,01 1,027,036,037,040,

............................ 047,048,063,080,094,097,098

Infinity ........................................................... 013

JBL ................................................................. 013

JC Penney ................ 000,008,01 1,019,027,040,

................................................... 068,077,086,088

Jensen ...................................................... 011,027

JVC ............... 012,024,036,037,040,048,051,074

Kawasho ........................................... 002,01 1,027

Kenwood .................................. 006,01 1,014,027

Kloss Novabeam ................................... 035,043

K"I'V ................................................................ 078

Loewe ............................................................ 013

Luxman .................................................. 01 1,027

LXI ............................ 000,013,018,021,023,054

Magnavox ................. 006,007,010,01 1,013,016,

..................... 027,033,035,043,049,066,087,089

Marantz ................................... 01 1,013,027,069

Memorex ...................................................... 005

MGA ................................. 006,01 1,014,019,022,

........................................... 027,041,056,061,068

Brand Code

Mitsubishi ......................... 006,01 1,014,019,022,

............................ 027,041,055,056,061,068,108

MTC ................................................ 01 1,019,027

Multivision ..................................................... 081

NAD ....................................................... 018,023

NEC ........................... 01 1,014,019,027,038,084

Panasonic .......................... 012,013,038,086, I I I

Philco ................ 006,007,010,01 1,013,016,019,

..................... 027,033,035,037,038,043,087,089

Philips ................ 002,006,007,010,01 1,013,016,

............................ 033,035,037,038,043,066,073

Pioneer ..................... 01 1,027,045,062,093, I 13

Portland ................................... 01 1,019,027,037

ProScan ......................................................... 000

Proton ...................................... 01 1,027,037,072

Quasar ..................................... 012,038,092, I I I

Radio Shack ..................... 000,021,025,036,037,

......................................................... 059,064,078

RCA .......................... 000,006,011,019,027,034,

............................ 038,044,046,088,100, I 0 I, 109

Realistic ......................................................... 021

Sampo ..................................................... 01 1,027

Samsung ........................... 006,01 1,014,015,019

........................................... 027,036,0137,077, I I 0

Sanyo ......................... 017,021,039,056,057,058

Scott ................................................ 028,037,064

Sears ................. 000,006,01 1,014,017,018,02 I,

.............. 023,027,039,040,041,051,071,083,095

Sharp ................................. 01 1,020,025,027,037

........................................... 052,053,059,060,108

Signature ........................................ 005,094,108

Sony ............................................................... 002

Soundesign ..................................... 01 1,027,033

Sylvania .................... 006,007,010,0 _1,013,016,

..................... 027,033,035,043,049,066,087,089

Symphonic ...................................... 064,076, I 15

"l'atung ............................................................ 038

Technics ............................................................

Techwood ............................................... 01 1,027

Teknika ............................. 01 1,019,027,033,036,

......................................................... 037,040,066

Telecaption ................................................... 090

TMK ....................................................... 01 1,027

Toshiba ............................. 018,021,023,040,07 I,

......................................................... 077,085,090

Universal ................................................ 008,009

Victor ............................................................ 05 I

Vidtech ................................................... 019,027

Wards ................................ 000,005,006,007,008

.................... 009,010,01 1,013,019,025,027,028,

............................ 035,043,059,066,076,082,089

Yamaha .................................... 006,014,019,027

Zenith .............................................. 001,099, I 14

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL A

DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER OR CABLE BOX

The remote is programmed to control an RCA, GE, or ProScan

digital satellite receiver.

If you have another brand of cable box or digital satellite

receiver with its own remote, you may be able to use the VCR's

remote to operate it.

Turn on the cable box or digital satellite receiver.

Look up your brand and its code number(s) in the code list on

the right.

3. Press and hold the SAT*CABLE button on the remote.

Enter the three-digit code from the code list.

Release the SAT-CABLE button and press PWR or CHAN up or

down to see if the cable box or receiver responds to the

remote commands.

6. Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand

until the cable box responds to the remote commands.

OPERATE THE CABLE BOX OR DIGITAL

SATELLITE RECEIVER

After you have set up your remote, see which buttons will

operate your cable box or digital satellite receiver.

1. Point the remote at the box or receiver, and press

SAT*CABLE. If it does not turn on, press SAT-CABLE and

then PWR.

2. You may want to experiment to see which buttons will

operate your cable box or digital satellite receiver. Try

pressing buttons, such as CHAN up or down.

Cabl_ Box Codes

ABC ................................ 022,046,053,054

Anvision ......................................... 007,008

Cablestar ....................................... 007,008

Diamond .............................................. 056

Eagle .............................................. 007,008

Eastern International .......................... 002

General Instrument ................... 004,005,

.................... 0 II5,023,024,025,02;0,036,046

Hamlin ..................... 003,012,013,034,048

Hitachi .................................... 0217,043,046

Jerrold ............................ 004,005,015,023,

..... 024,025,030,036,045,046,047,062,065

Macom ........................................... 037,043

Magnavox ...................... 007,008,019,02 I,

................... 026,028,029,032,0"_3,040,04 I

NSC ....................................................... 009

Oak ......................................... 001,016,038

Oak Sigma ............................................ 016

Panasonic ....................... 003,027,039,06 I

Philips .............. 007,008,019,021,026,028,

................................. 029,032,0!13,040,04 I

Pioneer ................................... 018,020,044

Randtek .......................................... 007,008

RCA ........................................ 000,027,060

Regal ....................................... 01)3,012,013

Regency .......................................... 002,033

Sarnsung ................................................ 044

Scientific Atlanta .... 003,022,035,063,064

Signature ............................................... 046

Sprucer .................................................. 027

Starcom ................................................. 046

Stargate 2000 ...................................... 058

Sylvania .......................................... 01 1,059

Teknika .................................................. 006

Texscan .................................... 010,01 1,059

Tocom ....................... 017,021,0,49,050,055

Unika ...................................... 0131,032,04 I

Viewstar ................. 007,008,019,021,026,

.......................... 028,029,032,0133,040,04 I

Warner Amex ...................................... 044

Zenith ............................. 014,0,42,057,061

Digital Satelllite Receiver Codes

G E ...................................................................... 000

Panasonic ........................................................ 097

ProScan ............................................................ 000

RCA ................................................................... 000

Toshiba ............................................................. 096

Sony ................................................................... 095

This remote may not operate allmodels of the brands that are shown. )

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL AN

AUXI LIARY COMPON ENT

'Your remote can also control the brands of the equipment listed,

such as a radio, CD player, tape player, turntable, amplifier,

digital satellite receiver, or digital video disc player.

Turn on the component to be programmed.

Look up your component's code number on the code list.

Press and hold the AUX button.

Enter the code from the code list.

Release the AUX button and press PWR or CHAN up or down

to see if the auxiliary component responds to the remote

commands.

OPE RATI NG TH E AUXI LIARY COMPON ENT

After you have programmed your remote, see which buttons will

operate your component.

1. Point the remote at the component, and press AUX. If it does

not turn on, press AUX and then PWR.

2. You may want to experiment to see which buttons will

operate your component. Try pressing buttons, such as PLAY,

REV, and FWD.

Auxiliary Component Codes

RCAJProSca n/Dimensia

AM/FM ........................................... 003

Auxiliary Component ................. 004

CD ................................................. 007

DVD .............................................. 010

Phono ............................................ 00S

Satellite Receiver ......................... 008

Tape I ........................................... 006

Tape 2 ............................................. 009

Ihis remote may not opelrate all 1

models of the brands that are shown.

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL A

IL.ASER DISC PLAYER OR DVD COMPONENT

The VCR2°DVD button on the remote is programmed to control

a VCR set to respond to the VCR2 button or an RCA, ProScan, or

GE laser disc: player.

If you have an RCA DVD component, you can program the

VCR2°DVD button to operate it.

1. Turn on the component.

2. Look up your component and its code number in the code

list on the right.

!3.

Press and hold the VCR2°DVD button on the remote.

Enter the three-digit code from the code list.

Release the VCR2oDVD button, and press PWR. If the

component turns off, setup is complete.

OPE RATE TH E COMPON ENT

After you have set up your remote, see which buttons will

operate it.

1. Point the remote at the component, and press VCR2°DVD.

If it does not turn on, press VCR2°DVD and then PWR.

:2. You may want to experiment to see which buttons will

operate your component. Try pressing buttons, such as CHAN

up or down.

RCA, ProScan, and GI Codes

VCR ....................................................... 037

LaserDisc Player'. ................................. 037

DVD ....................................................... 078

Ihis remote may not operate all 1models of the brands that are shown.

FEATURES TO ENHANCE VCR

OPERATION

•COMMERCIALD, I_ADVANCE

•MOVIEI, I, ADVANCE

•Picture Search Options

•Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking

•Tracking

•Auto Repeat

•Time Counter

•On-Screen Displays

•Audio Reception

•AudioTape Playback

OTH ER FEATURES

COMME RCIAL_ _ADVANCE

COMMERCIAL,,ADVANCE is a patented technology that

cletects and marks most commercials on your tape for any

recording that is more than 15 minutes long. After recording,

the VCR rewinds the tape to the beginning of the recording

and determines where the commercials are located. It then

marks the beginning and end of the detected commercial

segments and when finished returns the tape to the end of

the recording. It does not erase the commercials from

the tape.

During playback, the VCR automatically skips the detected

commercial segments, or you can choose to manually skip

them. This feature reduces three minutes of commercials to

approximately 8-12 seconds of fast forwarding in the SLP

speed. You can select a background display of blue or see the

video as the commercials are skipped.

Because television signals do not indicate where commercials

are located, this feature finds and marks them through a set

of 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

feature's effectiveness. Station promotions, identifications,

and announcements are not considered commercials--but

might be skipped. For more information--see Questions and

Answers about COMMERCIAL_ ,ADVANCE in the References

section. All of the COMMERCIAL, ,ADVANCE features are

accessed through the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 Channels

5 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Audio

8 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

COMMERCIAL,,ADVANCE is a registered trademark in the U.S. of SRT, Inc.

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1

2 Auto Play: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON

4 Front Panel: AUTO

5 Tape Speed: SLP

6 Set Auto Repeat

7 Commercial Advance

0 Exit

.'-3. Press 5 to display the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu.

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE

1 Marking: ON

2 Playback: MANUAL

3 Display: BLUE

4 Mark an unmarked tape

0 Exit

Now, you can select one of the COMMERCIALI_I_ADVANCE

features.

COMMERCIAL, ,ADVANCE Marking

Press 1 to turn commercial Marking ON or OFF.

• Select ON, and the VCR will mark commercials within

approximately 30 seconds for the following types of

recording:

Timer, Timer with VCR Plus+, or Express

Recording

The VCR automatically marks the commercials after

the power is turned off.

•Recording When you stop the recording, the VCR

prompts you to mark the commercials.

The VCR is waiting to

mark commercials in the

program you recorded.

I Mark them now

2 Mark them later

3 Don't mark commercials

The VCR will begin

marking in 30 seconds. . .

Select OFF and the VCR will not mark the commercials.

COMMERCIAL, ,ADVANCE Playback

Press 2 to switch between Playback: AUTO and MANUAL.

Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically advance

through the blocks of marked commercials.

It works with most 30, 45, and 60-second commercials.

A commercial group starting within the first two minutes

or last two minutes of a recording will not be

automatically skipped.

A commercial will not be skipped if the recording starts in

the middle of a commercial segment, one isolated

commercial is shown without others, or a commercial is

longer than one minute. Press FWD to scan through the

commercial.

Part of a recorded program may be skipped if the program

segment is between commercials and less than one minute

or there are frequent dark and quiet scenes. If part of the

program is skipped, rewind the tape to the beginning of

the skipped program segment and press PLAY.

• Select MANUAL and the VCR won't advance through the

blocks of marked commercials until you press SEARCH.

If you press SEARCH during playback of material other than

commercials, the VCR advances to the end of the next

"marked" commercial block and resumes playback.

The VCR resumes playback when it reaches the end of the

marked commercials.

COMM ERCIAL''ADVANCE Display

Press 3 to switch between Display: BLUE or VIDEO.

• Select BLUE to display a blue background when the VCR

advances through the block of marked commercials.

° Select VIDEO to display the recorded video when the VCR

advances through the block of marked commercials.

Marking an Unmarked Tape

This feature allows you to mark an existing tape turning it into

a COMMERCIALI_I_ADVANCE tape. The VCR will play the tape

and then mark the commercial segments it finds.

50'

1. Insert a tape that has been previously recorded.

2. Press 4 to select the Mark an unmarked tape feature.

3. Position the tape where you want the marking to start

using PLAY, FWD, and REV buttons.

Set the tape to the

point at which you want

to start marking.

When the tape is ready.

press MENU to begin.

Press CLEAR to cancel

.Press MENU to begin the marking process. The VCR will

play the tape until it finds six seconds (or more) of blank

tape or until the tape reaches the end. It will then rewind

the tape to the starting point you set and begin marking

the commercial segments.

MOVI E_ _ADVANCE

MOVIE,I_ADVANCE helps you locate certain parts of

prerecorded movies (rented or purchased). The feature works in

two ways: 1) you can go to the beginning of the movie or 2) you

can skip from one preview to the next. MOVIE,_ADVANCE

works only on cassettes recorded in the SPspeed with the safety

tab removed.

1. Insert a tape with the safety tab removed and press SEARCH.

The following menu appears.

What type of tape

is this?

1 Purchased/Rented Movie

2 Home Recording

3 Other

Press CLEAR to cancel

.Press 1 if the tape is a purchased or rented movie, press 2 if

it's a recording made at home, or press 3 if it is something

else or you don't know.

MOVIE,,ADVANCE is a trademark of SRT, Inc. I MOVIE_I_ADVANCE works only on 1

cassettes recorded in the SP speed

_aLetY tab removed.

!3.

Pressing 2 or 3 gives the same response and takes you to a

different search feature. If you accidentally make a wrong

selection, press GO BACK to return to this screen.

If you press 1, the MOVIE ADVANCE menu appears.

MOVIE ADVANCE

Would you like to go to

the start of the movie

or to the next preview?

I Go to movie

2 Go to preview

Press CLEAR to cancel

Press 1 to advance directly to the beginning of the movie or

press 2 to view the first: (next) preview.

Press 1 to Go to movie. The following screen appears with a

blue background.

MOVIE ADVANCE

Searching for start

of movie...

Press STOP to cancel

When the movie is found, the following screen is displayed.

MOVIE ADVANCE

The movie is ready.

Press PLAY to start.

Press STOP to cancel

This display will time out after a few minutes and

the VCR will enter the stop mode.

Press 2 to Go to preview. The following screen appears with a

video background.

MOVIE_ _ADVANCE is a trademark of SRT, Inc.

Preview Search Note

Any time during the preview search

mode, pressing SEARCH will reverse

the search direction. 1

MOVIE ADVANCE

Searching for preview...

Press SEARCH to reverse

Press STOP to cancel

When apreview is detected, the VCR cues it and begins

playing.

Press SEARCH for next

Displays time out a_er a few seconds.

PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONS

The most basic way to search during playback is using the FWD

or REV buttons. This section contains several other options

available for searching a tape.

FORWARD AND REVERSE SEARCH

You can search a tape during playback. Sound is turned off

during picture search. Search works well for tapes recorded at

the SP or SLPspeed.

1. Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse.

2. Press FWD or REV again or press PLAY to return to normal

playback.

SLOW MOTION

You can view a tape during play or play-pause using slow

motion. Slow motion works well for tapes recorded at the SPor

SLPspeed.

1. During play or play-pause, press SLOW + or- on the remote

to begin slow-motion playback. During play-pause, you can

also press FWD or REV to begin slow-motion playback.

2. Press SLOW + or FWD to increase or SLOW - or REV to

decrease the speed of the search.

3. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the

picture.

4. Press PLAY to return to normal playback.

The VCR switches automatically from slow-motion playback

to stop after a few minutes.

FRAME ADVANCE

Frame advance lets you view one-stop action frame after

another during playback. Frame advance works well for tapes

recorded at the SPor SLPspeed.

1. Press PAUSE to "freeze" the action.

2. Press F.ADV each time you want to view a frame of the

scene.

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback.

INDEX SEARCH

The VCR has a "VHS Index Search System" that automatically

records an index mark on the tape every time you start a

recording. During playback you can locate the program you

want to play by the number of index marks or by scanning. The

VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on

the tape.

To Search:

1. Press STOR

Insert Tape: 1

Don't forget to insert a recorded

tape when usiing the search features.

Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH

menu on the TV screen.

If you want to search through a certain number of index

marks, press two number buttons to enter the number of

marks you want to search. Press CLEAR on the remote to

correct an entry.

Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse.

The VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback. If

you did not enter a specific index number, the VCR will

locate the next index mark and begin playback.

5. Press STOP to stop index searching.

Some index marks may be missed by the VCR:

• A mark too close to your location on the tape.

•The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five

minutes or less.

• The first index mark on the tape when you start at the

beginning of the tape.

INDEX SEARCH

Press REV OR FWD

to begin scanning

enter a specific

index number

Press SEARCH to exit

INDEX SEARCH

Searc!_ing for

index n_Jmber 12...

Press sr0P to cancel.

IhDEX SEARCH

SearcFirg for

index marks...

Press STOP to cancel

ZERO SEARCH

The Zero Search feature enables the VCR to quickly return to a

counter reading of 0:00:00 anywhere on the tape. This is

especially convenient when you want to repeat a segment of

the tape several times.

1. Go to the beginning of the program you wish to return to.

2. Press CLEAR to reset the counter to 0:00:00.

3. Continue playing the tape.

4. Press STOP.

5. Press SEARCH on the remote until the ZERO SEARCH menu

appears on the TV screen.

6. Press REVto return to 0:00:00 on the tape.

7. Press STOP to stop zero searching.

ZERO SEARCH

Current tape counter is

2:17:25

Press REV to go to

O:O0:gO

Press SEARCH to exit

ZERO SEARCH

Searching for

0:00:00...

Press S"OP to cancel

If MOVIEI_bADVANCE is selected,

Index and Zero Search are not

available ]

BLANK SEARCH

The VCR searches for blank portions of the tape that are more

than six seconds in length.

1. Insert a recorded tape and press STOR

2. Press SEARCH on the remote until the BLANK SEARCH

menu appears.

3. Press FWD to begin searching. A message appears on the

screen if a blank area is not found.

4. Press STOP to stop blank searching.

PRO-TECT PLUS TM LOCKING FEATURE

To disable the usage of the VCR, or to protect your timer

recordings, you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the VCR

or remote won't work.

To Lock: Press and hold POWER or VCR1 (VCR2-DVD) on the

remote for approximately six seconds. SAFE appears in the

display to let you know the feature is activated.

To Unlock: Press and hold POWER or VCR1 (VCR2°DVD) on

the remote for approximately six seconds.

BLANK SEARCH

Press FWD to begin

searching for blank

section of tape.

Press SEARCH to exit

BLANK SEARCH

Searching for

blank tape...

Press SEARCH to exit

TRACKING

Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes the streaks or

snow from the picture. Automatic tracking is activated when you

insert a tape or turn on the VCR. Occasionally you may need to

manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a

different VCR. Just use the TRACKING buttons to remove the

streaks or snow. You can also use tracking when you PAUSE a

tape to reduce jittering of the picture.

When you manually adjust the picture, automatic tracking is

turned off. To turn automatic tracking back on, press both

TRACKING buttons on the front of the VCR at the same time, or

eject the tape and re-insert it.

Tracking has no effect during recording--only playback.

If MOVIEI_ bADVANCE is selected,

Blank Search is not available

Locking Your VCR:

If a timer recc,rding is programmed,

make sure yo_Jr VCR is turned off.

Locking your VCR prevent.,; the VCR

from being accidentally turned on.

56,

AUTO REPEAT

The Auto Repeat feature lets you specify the length of time you

want the tape to play in a repeating loop.

1. Go to the beginning of the program you want to repeat and

press STOR

2. Press MENU to display VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

3Time

4Channels

5 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Audio

8 Language

0 Exit

3. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCESmenu.

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1

2 Auto Play: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON

4 Front Panel: AUTO

5Tape Speed: SLP

6 Set: Auto Repeat

7Commercial Advance

0 Exit

4. Press 6 to display the AUTO REPEATscreen.

AUTO REPEAT

Set the length of time

you want the tape to

play in a repeating loop

Loop from 0:00 to -:--

(h:mm)

Press MENU to exit

,Enter the length of time (hours and minutes) you want the

tape 1:oplay in a repeating loop using the number buttons on

the remote. More About Auto Relpeat

Use the number buttons to enter the

length of time in hours and minutes.

Eject the tape to cancel the repeat

feature.

The VCR plays to the end of the tape

if the time you enter exceeds the

actual length of the tape.

TAPE PLAYBACK

The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear

tracks on the tape. Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and

right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear

track. Press 2 to switch between Tape Playback: HI-FI, LINEAR

and MIX.

To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television or

amplifier/receiver using the audio/video jacks. The Tape Playback

feature lets you select which audio you play back.

Select HI-FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi-Fi track

and for normal use. The Hi-Fi indicator lights in the display

when you are playing back hi-fi.

° Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear

monaural track, such as a second audio program, (SAP) or a

dubbed voice-over.

• Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both the

linear track and the Hi-Fi track, sound-on-sound.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE

CONN ECTI NG COMPON ENTS

Protect Your Components from Power Surges

0, 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 Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or

Interference

Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.

Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV's back

panel instead of straigh t down the middle after you

connect your components.

Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away

from the audio/video cables as much as possible.

Make sure all antennas and cables are properly

grounded. Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with

your unit.

Protect Your Components from Overheating

• Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components.

Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.

•Do not stack components.

•Allow adequate ventilation when placing your

components in a stand.

• Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top shelf of

the stand so heated air rising from it will not flow

around other components.

CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING YOUR VCR

Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR.

JACKS AND CABLES

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)

The RFjacks provide good picture and mono sound quality, and

must be used if audio/video connections are not available for

your TV.

These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections.

The RFjacks on the VCR are labeled IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO

TV. The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect

the VCR's OUT TO TV jack and your TV's antenna input.

RFJack

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)

The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and sound

quality, and can be used if your TV has audio/video input jacks.

These jacks are used for most audio/video connections between

components. The VCR audio/video jacks are color coded (yellow

for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). If your

TV only has one input for audio (mono), you may need a

Y-adapter to hear sound from both channels.

Audiofideo Jack

CHOOSING A VCR CONNECTION

There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending on

whether or not you have cable service, and if you have a cable box,

and whether some of the channels are scrambled, and maybe you

have asatellite receiver along with cable (but no cable box), or a

satellite receiver and no cable or...well, you get the picture.

Five connections are described in this section and one of them should

provide you with a VCR connection that works.

•TVwith RFjack only

•TV with audio/video jacks

•TV with audio/video jacks and cable box to unscramble pay

channels only

•TV with RFjack and satellite receiver

• TV with audio/video jacks and satellite receiver

If you need to connect additional components not shown in the

diagrams here (and are unsure of how to connect them), refer to the

instruction manual that came with that particular component.

ADVANTAGES OF AUDIO/VI DEO CABLE

CONNECTIONS

Using asimple coaxial cable connection gives you good picture

quality. If your television has audio/video jacks, I highly recommend

using thern to get even better picture quality and stereo sound when

recording and playing back videotapes. These connections give you

more convenient operation by not having to share the TV's

antenna signal.

DO N'T FO RG ET A BO UT TH E AUTO TV/VC R

FEATURE

The TVNCR switch controls whether the picture signal is coming

from the VCR or the TV.

You can change the setting manually by using the TV.VCR button on

the remote or you can set the Auto TVNCR feature to ON when

using only the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV jacks and OFF when

using the AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks--so your TV signal is not

interrupted when the VCR is turned on.

"IV WITH RF JACK ONLY

This connection assumes:

• You are connecting antenna, cable, or cable box system.

• Your television has only an RF input jack.

This connection provides:

• Mono sound playback from VCR.

• Record one channel while watching another (except

when using a cable box for all channels).

To use this connection, you must have:

• (1) coaxial cable for cable or antenna connection; (2) for

cable box

If your cable box is remote controllable:

• Position it on top of the VCR as shown. Make sure not to

block any of the VCR's ventilation holes.

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.

Using This Connection

Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4, whichever one you selected

with the 3 CH. 4switch on the back of the VCR.

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record one program and watch another:

1. Begin recording a program using one of the

recording features.

2. Press the TV•VCR button and select a different channel

on the TV.

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This connection assumes:

• You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box system.

• Your television has audio/video jacks.

This connection provides:

• Stereo sound playback from VCR.

• Record one channel while watching another (except when

using a cable box for all channels).

To use this connection, you must have:

• (1) coaxial cable for cable/antenna connection; (2) for

cable box

• (3) audio/video cables

If your cable box is remote controllable:

• Position it on top of the VCR as shown. Make sure not to

block any of the VCR's ventilation holes.

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.

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Tune your TV to its video input channel. Use of TV.VCR button is

not required.

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TVNCR feature to OFF.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record one program and watch another:

1. Begin recording a program using one of the

recording features.

2. Select a different channel on the TV.

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This connection assumes:

•You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium

channels.

• Your TV has audio/video input jacks.

This connection provides:

• Stereo sound playback from VCR.

• Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through the

cable box while watching an unscrambled channel.

To use this connection, you must have:

• (3) coaxial cables

• (3) audio/video cables

• (1) splitter

If your cable box is remote controllable:

• Position it on top of the VCR as shown. Make sure not to

block any of the VCR's ventilation holes.

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.

Using This Connection

Tune your TV to its video input channel. Use of TV•VCR button is

not required.

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record a scrambled or unscrambled program and watch

another unscrambled program:

1. Begin recording a scrambled or unscrambled program

through the cable box using one of the recording features.

2. Select an unscrambled channel on the TV.

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RECEIVER

This connection assumes:

• You have a basic digital satellite system and your TV does not

have audio/video input jacks.

This connection provides:

• Mono sound playback from VCR, recording from a satellite

receiver, and recording one off-air or cable channel while

watching another.

To use this connection, you must have:

• (4) coaxial cables and (13)audio/video cables

If the VCR can control your digital satellite receiver:

• Position it on top of the VCR as shown. Make sure not to

block any of the VCR's ventilation holes.

To connect::

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to the First Things First Section, then follow the steps.

Using This Connection

• Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4, whichever one you selected

with the 3 CH. 4 switch on the back of the VCR.

• To record and watch off-air or cable, tune your VCR to

channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the CH3/CH4

switch on the back of the receiver. Turn off receiver.

• To watch and/or record from the digital satellite receiver,

tune your VCR to its line input (L2 if you have connected the

receiver to the back jacks or L1 for the front jacks ).

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record one off-air or cable program and watch another

1. Turn off the digital satellite receiver and begin recording a

program using a recording feature.

2. Press TV.VCR and select a different channel on the TV.

To record a digital satellite receiver program

1. Turn on the receiver, tune the VCR to its line input, and begin

recording a program using a recording feature.

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This connection assumes:

•You have an advanced digital satellite system and your TV

has audio/video input jacks.

This connection provides:

• Stereo sound playback from VCR, recording from receiver while

watching cable or off-air channel, and recording one cable or off-

air channel while watching another.

To use this connection, you must have:

• (3) coaxial cables and (6) audio/video cables

If the VCR can control your digital satellite receiver:

• Position it on top of the VCR as shown. Make sure not to

block any of the VCR's ventilation holes.

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to the First Things First Section, then follow the steps.

Using This Connection

• Tune your TV to its video input to record (or watch) the VCR

or satellite receiver.

To record from the digital satellite receiver, tune your VCR to

its line input (L2 if you have connected the receiver to the

back jacks or L1 for the front jacks ).

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TVNCR feature to OFF. Use of TV•VCR button is

not required.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record one off-air or cable program and watch another:

1. Begin recording a program using a recording feature.

2. Select a different channel on the TV.

To record a digital satellite receiver program and watch a cable

or off-air channel:

1. Turn on the receiver, tune the VCR to its line input, and begin

recording a program using a recording feature.

2. Select a different channel on the TV.

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VCR

This section gives you some additional information

about theVCR, including a description of the unit's

controls and display.

You also will find a Troubleshooting Tips section and

Questions and Answers about COMNIERCIALI_I_

ADVANCE in this Appendix, which might help to

resolve some of those simple problems.

Finally, this section contains your warranty

information.

FRONT PANEL

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Remote Sensor

AUDIO (R and L MONO) AND VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals

from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is

connected to these jacks. Use INPUT on the remote to select "L2"

to record from these jacks.

CHANNEL,TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or

lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. Adjusts tracking

when a tape is playing.

EJECT Ejects the tape when the VCR is stopped.

FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture forward during playback. Starts slow motion

during play-pause and increases slow-motion speed.

INPUT Selects between the line input and VCR's tuner. Line input

refers to the signal coming from the component connected to

the audio/video input jacks on the back or front of the VCR.

PAUSE Pauses action for viewing during playback. Pauses

recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes.

PLAY Plays a tape.

POWER Turns the VCR on or off.

RECORD Starts VCR recording. Used for express recording.

Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Aim

the remote at this sensor.

REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the

picture in reverse during playback. Starts slow motion during

play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed.

STOP Stops the normal functions such as record, playback,

rewind, fast-forward, or pause.

TV-VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from

the VCR or the TV.

DISPLAY PANEL Speed

Indicator

Cassette-In

Indicator

Power

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Hi-Fi

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Indicator ,." VCR

Cassette-In Indicator Lights when a cassette is inserted in the VCR.

HI-FI Indicator Lights during playback of hi-fi audio.

Power Indicator Lights when the VCR is turned on.

Function Indicators

• _;] and • Record

•_q and II Record pause

• • Playback, slow motion or frame advance

• II Play pause

• • Flashing Rewind or reverse search

• • Flashing Fast forward or forward search

• II Flashing Cassette ejecting

REC Indicator Lights during recording.

Speed Indicator (SP or SLP) Displays the recording speed.

SAP Indicator Lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting SAR

STEREO Indicator Lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stere().

Time, Time Counter, Channel Number, Line Input Indicator (L1 or L2), or Status Indicators

•Time or Time Counter Current time or time counter appears.

• Channel Number or Line Input Indicator The channel number or line indicator (L1 or L2)

briefly appears when selected.

•Status Indicators Appear briefly when a function button is pressed.

TIMER Lights during express recording and when VCR is turned off and set for timer recording.

Flashes when timer recording is set and there is no cassette in the VCR.

VCR Indicator (Applies only if the VCR Viewing Channel is 3

or 4). Press the TV,VCR button to turn on or off.

• VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR.

• VCR indicator off: Picture from TV channel.

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the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using

one of the basic hookups.

AUDIO (R and L/MONO) and VIDEO IN 1 Jacks Receives

signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder0

when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT on the remote

to select "L1" to record from these jacks.

AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from

VCR to another component, like a TV or VCR, when it is

connected to these jacks.

IN FROM ANT. Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or

cable system when attached.

OUT TO 1_/Jack Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied.

'TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

No power

•Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet.

• Check to make sure your connections are correct.

VCR does not respond to remote

• Press VCR1 (VCR2oDVD) to set remote to control the VCR.

• Make sure to press the VCR1 or VCR2oDVD button on the remote to operate the VCR--whichever one corresponds to

the Remote VCR1NCR2 setting in the PREFERENCESmenu.

• Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote.

• The batteries may need changing.

• Make sure to press the VCR1 or VCR2.DVD button on the remote to operate the VCR--whichever one corresponds to

the Remote VCR1/VCR2 setting.

• Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote.

Release number 1 and replace the batteries.

• Remove all batteries for approximately 12 hours. Then replace batteries.

Remote no longer controls an RCA, ProScan, or GE TV

• Press TV to set remote to control a compatible TV.

• Check to make sure the remote is programmed to control an RCA, ProScan, or GE TV.

Remote no longer controls acompatible TV, cable box, satellite receiver, or auxiliary component

• Press the correct component button to set the remote to control the corresponding component.

• Check to make sure there are no objects between the component and remote.

• The batteries may need changing.

• Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed.

• Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote.

Release number 1, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) reprogram the remote.

• Remove all batteries for approximately 12 hours. Then replace batteries and (if necessary) reprogram the remote.

Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing

• Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off.

• Check to make sure the TV is switched to an active channel.

• Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.

Snowy or no picture during playback

• Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on.

• Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel selected with 3 CH. 4 switch on

back of VCR.

• Check to make sure the "[V's fine tuning is correct for the channel you have selected.

• Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.

•Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to video input.

• Try another tape.

•Some snow/streaks are normal during search, stop action, frame advance, and slow-motion playback.

Streaks in picture during normal playback

• Press o_e 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 unre,:orded

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.

Will not record or play

• Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR.

• Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette.

• Check to make sure the tape is not broken.

•Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback.

• Check the ProTect PlusTM feature.

Will not record

•Check to make sure the safety tab is intact.

• Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode. Press INPUT.

Rewind does not operate

Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound.

VCR Plus+ or timer recording not made or wrong program recorded

• Check to make sure the correct VCR Plus+ code is entered.

• Check to make sure the cable box or satellite receiver was turned on when recording was to begin.

•Check to make sure the program was entered correctly (wrong channel or times).

• VCR cannot control cable box or satellite receiver. Check to make sure VCR was set up for cable box

or DSScontrol or try repositioning the cable box or satellite receiver.

• Power interruption. Reset the clock.

• Check to see if time and date are correct--including AM/PM.

• Check to make sure the program did not exceed the tape's length or the tape was not re\wound

beforehand.

•Check to make sure the VCR was turned off at the time recording was to start.

• Check to make sure there was a tape in the VCR and the cassette's safety tab was intact.

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• VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during a timer recording.

• Check to make sure VCR Plus+ setup was completed correctly.

Clock shows incorrect time or date

• Power interruption. Automatic clock set was not turned on or did not work properly. Check time zone and daylight-

savings settings.

• Make sure VCR or cable box is tuned to channel carrying XDS information.

• Auto clock set is not supported by digital satellite receivers. Set the clock manually.

Time did not adjust for daylight-saving time

• Check to make sure daylight-saving feature is set correctly.

VCR makes noise when stopped

• VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside the VCR will conHnue to rotate for a few

minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode.

Will not AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH active channels correctly

• Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.

• Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set correctly.

• If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu, try using either CABLE

TV or ANTENNA instead.

• May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels. Contact your local cable company for more information.

Tape plays back in slow motion

• Press PLAY to return to normal playback.

Tape or section of tape continues to play over and over

• Check to make sure Set Auto Repeat feature is turned off in PREFERENCESmenu.

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.

TIMER indicator flashes

• Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCRwhen a timer recording is set.

Time counter disappears during searching

• This is normal.

On-screen menus appear in English, French, or Spanish

• Check LANGUAGE feature.

No stereo sound during playback

• Check to make sure the Tape Playback feature is set to HI-FI to hear stereo sound during I:layback.

• Must use the AUDIONIDEO jacks on the back of the VCR to hear stereo sound.

Stereo audio too noisy

• Stereo signal is weak. Set Reception: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature to MONO.

• Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise.

Index, Zero, and Blank Search Features do not Operate

• These features do not operate if the Movie Advance feature is activated

Cannot access MOVIEb,ADVANCE feature

• Cassette must have safety tab removed and be recorded in SPspeed.

• Home Recording was selected in the MOVIE ADVANCE menu. Eject cassette and re-insert.

VCR forwards through commercials or momentarily displays a blue screen during playback.

• Commercial Advance Playback feature is set to AUTO. Set it to MANUAL.

COMMERCIAL, )'ADVANCE feature does not mark commercials when:

• The Marking feature is set to OFF in the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu. Set it to ON

• A recording is less than 15 minutes or the commercial is longer than one minute.

• A single isolated commercial can not be marked.

• Recording started in the middle of a commercial segment.

• A commercial group within the first or last two minutes of a recording.

• Accuracy and effectiveness can vary depending upon program content and the characteristics of the commercials.

• A commercial is between 30-and-45 seconds and 45-and-60 seconds.

• Effectiveness may vary when local television stations insert their own commercials.

Commercials recorded even though COMMERCIAL,)'ADVANCE feature was set to 0 N.

• COMMERCIAL_,ADVANCE is designed to record the commercials, mark them, and then skip over the marked

commercials during playback.

QU ESTIONS AN D ANSWERS ABOUT COMME RCIAL ADVANCE

Will commercials be scanned through only on playback of recordings?

Yes. The VCR does not rewind and mark commercial segments until after recording is finished.

Flow fast does the COMMERCIAL, ,ADVANCE VCR scan through the commercial breaks?

In SLP tape speed, a 3-minute commercial break is scanned through in approximately 8-12 seconds.

In SP, it takes about 25-35 seconds.

Are commercials still recorded if I want to watch them?

Yes. The recorded program, including commercials, can be viewed by setting the Playback feature to

MANUAL

What if the VCR scans forward through part of my program?

Simply rewind the tape to just before the skipped segment, and press PLAY to view the program.

Once a recording has been marked, does COMMERCIAL,,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 COMMERCIAL,,ADVANCE VCR.

,After marking commercials, is the tape left at the beginning or end of the recording?

The tape is Neft at the end of the recording so it is in position to begin additional prog'ammed

recordings.

Does the marking process interfere with other programmed recordings?

No. If two or more recordings are programmed together without sufficient time to mark the first

recording, marking will take place after all recordings have completed.

What happens if the marking process is interrupted?

Marking can be interrupted to allow use of the VCR. Marking will resume again when the VCR's

power is turned off as long as the tape has not been ejected from the VCR.

Does COMMERCIAL, ,ADVANCE work in all recording speeds?

Yes, COMMERCIAL,,ADVANCE works in SPand SLR

Will COMMERCIAL,,ADVANCE marked recordings work in non-Commercial Advance VCRs?

A COMMERCIAL,,ADVANCE marked recording will play in a non-commercial advance VCR, but

commercials will not automatically be skipped.

SPECIFICATIONS

Format:

Record/Playback

System:

Video Signal System:

Antenna:

Tuner:

Type:

Power Requirement:

Power Consumption:

Dimensions:

Weight:

Storage Temperature

Range:

Operating

Temperature Range:

VHS

Video: 4-head

Audio: VHS Hi-Fi record/playback system

EIA standard: NTSC color

75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined

antenna terminal

USA: 181 channels capability*

(125 cable channels)

Canada: 178 channels capability*

(122 cable channels)

AutoProgramming frequency synthesis

120V AC, 60 Hz

23 watts

3.7 inches high (93 mm)

15 inches wide (380 mm)

11.3 inches deep (286 mm)

7.5 pounds (3.4 kg)

- 22°F to +149°F

(-30°C to +65°C)

+41°F to +104°F

(+5°C to +40°C)

*Check your cable company's 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 cabinet.

Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol

and various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture

polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate

more dust. We recommend using a nonabrasive, antistatic

cleaner and polisher. ISpecifications are subject to change. I

LIMITE D WARRANTY

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in material or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

,, Ninety days for labor charges.

°. One year for parts.

The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the

rental firm, whichever comes first.

What we will do:

,, Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR.

,, Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts

required to repair your VCR.

How you get service:

,, Take your VCR to any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA VCR

Servicenter, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-19C)0.

*Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date.

,, Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed.

What your warranty does not cover:

,, Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate your

VCR. Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer.)

,, Installation and related adjustments.

,, Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR.

,, Damage from misuse or neglect.

_, Cleaning of video/audio heads.

• Remote control batteries.

• A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other

commercial purposes.

• A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA.

• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

Product Registration:

• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your VCR. It will make it easier to

contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.

How state law relates to this warranty:

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary' from state to

state.

If you purchased your VCR outside the United States:

• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

3CH. 4switch 5, 10, 64, 67, 72

Accessing menus 6

Add or remove channels 16

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen 17

Arrow buttons 6, 27

Audio: playback type 59; selecting 59

Audio code list 45

Audio features, set up 59

AUDIO menu 59

Audio only: playing back 37; recording 37

Audio/video jacks 5, 37, 38, 62, 63, 65, 66, 68, 70, 72

Auto channel search 15

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu 16

Auto clock set feature 17

AUTO CLOCK SET screen 17

Auto play feature 23, 29

Auto repeat feature 57

Auto REPEAT screen 57

Auto TV/VCR feature 23, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68

AutoEdit feature 39

Automatic: rewind 29

Automatic: tracking 29

AUX button 26, 45

Auxiliary component codes 44

Back panel 72

Back-lit remote 26

Basic recording 29

Basics, learn the 25

Batteries, installing in the remote 4

Blank search 56

Broadcast stereo TV recording 36

Cable box codes 44

Cable box setup 13

CABLE BOX SETUP menu 13

Cables 62: positioning 61; types of 62

Cassette-in indicator 71

CHAN buttons 26, 28, 42, 44, 45

CHANNEL buttons 70

Channel number display 71

Channel, viewing 5

Channels, add or remove 16

Channels Nist,VCR 15

CHANNELS menu 11, 13, 15, 16, 20, 34

Choosing a VCR connection 63

Cleaning the VCR 78

CLEAR button 26, 28, 35, 36, 55, 58

Clearing programs 36

Codes: TV 43

COMMERCIAL, I, ADVANCE 48; display 50; marking

49; marking an unmarked tape 50; marking feature

49; menu 49, 50; playback 50

COMMERCIALI_ I_ADVANCE: questions and answers 77

Component buttons 26

Connections 61; audio/video cable 63; choosing

63; TV with audio/video jacks 65; -IV with audio/

video jacks and cable box to unscramble pay channels

only 66; TV with audio/video jacks and satellite

receiver 68; TV with RF j_ck and satellite receiver

67; TV with RF jack only 64; two VCRs 38

Contents 1

Controls: back panel 72, front panel 70

Copying and editing tapes 38

Copying tapes with AutoEdil 39

Date and time setting 17

Digital satellite system setup 11

Displays, on-screen 58

DSS SETUP menu 12

DVD code 46

EDIT button 27, 39

EJECT button 29, 70

Eject, tape 29

Express recording 32

EADV button 27, 54

First setup 3

First things first 3

Forward search feature 5,'3

Frame advance 54

Front panel controls 70

Front panel display 24

Function indicators 71

FWD button 27, 29, 38, 5;9, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, 70

GO BACK button 27, 28, 52

Hi-Fi indicator 60, 71

Important information 2

IN FROM ANT. jack 5, 10, 23, 38, 62, 63, 64, 67, 72

Index search feature 54

INDEX SEARCH menu 55

INFO button 27, 28, 58

INPUT button 27, 33, 37, 3;3, 70

Jacks, types of 62

L1 indicator 37, 38, 67, 68, 71

L2 indicato; 37, 38, 67, 68, 71

Language feature 10

LANGUAGE menu 11

Laser disc [)layer code 46

Light button on remote 26

Limited warranty 79

Line indicator display 71

Locking feat,ure 56

Marking an unmarked tape 50

MENU button 6, 10, 11, 12 13, 14, 15, 1'.6, 17, 18, 19,

20, 22, 27, :33, 34, 35, 3€i, 48, 51, 59

Menus, accessing 6

MOVE arrow buttons 6, 27

Movie advance 51

MOVIE ADVANCE menu 52

MUTE button 28, 42

Number buttons 6, 19, 27, 28

OFF button 42

On-screen displays 58

OUT TO TV jack 5, 10, 23, :38, 62, 63, 64, 67, 72

Overheating 61

PAUSE button 27, 29, 38, 39, 54, 56, 70

Picture search options 53

PI-AYbutton

27,29,38,39,53,54,64,65,66,67,68,70

Playingatape28

POWERbutton29,44,46,56.70

Powerindicator71

Powersurges61

PREFERENCESmenu7, 22,23,48,57

Pro-TectPluslockingfeature56

Problemsolving73

Programmingtheremote41;tooperateanauxiliary

component45;to operateacablebox44;to operate

aDVDcomponent46;tooperatealaserdiscplayer

46;tooper_ateasatellitereceiver44;tooperate

TVs42

PROGRAMSOVERLAPmessage33,35

F'WRbutton26,27,28,29,45

QuickSetguide5, 10

FIECbutton27,29,39

RECindicator71

Reception:STEREO/MONO/SAPfeature37,59

RECORDbutton29,32,37,38,39,70

Flecording: audio only 37; basic 29; broadcast stereo TV

36; copying and editing tapes 38; copying tapes using

AutoEdit 39; express 32; SAP 36; speeds 24; timer

33; VCR pl_Js+ 34

Remote: buttons 26; installing batteries 4; sensor 70

Remote VCRt/VCR2 option 22

Remove or add channels 16

Repeating feature 57

REV button 27, 29, 38, 39, 53, 54, 55, 70

Reverse search feature 53

Review programs screen 36

Reviewing programs 36

Rewind, automatic 29

SAFE indicator 56, 71

',Safety tab 30

',SAPindicator 59, 71

SAP, recording 36

SAT'CABLE button 26, 44

:Satellite receiver codes 12, 44

:Search: blank 56; forward 53; frame advance 54; index

54; MOVIEI_I, ADVANCE 51; reverse 53; slow-motion

playback 54; using time counter 58; zero 55

SEARCH button 27, 50, 51, 53, 55, 56

Sensor, remote 70

SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen 18

Set time and date manually 19

SET TIME AND DATE menu "19

SET TIME ZONE screen 18

Set up: cable box 13; daylight-savings 18; digital

satellite system 11; first 3; language 10; remote

VCR1/VCR2 option 22; tape speed feature 24; time

zone 17; using menus 10; using setup feature onVCR

MAIN MENU 10; VCR 9

Signal type: selecting 16, changing 16

SLOW button 27, 28, 54

Slow motion playback 54

SLP indicator 71

Solving problems 73

SP indicator 71

Specifications 78

Speed: LP 24; SLP 24; SP 24

SPEED button 24, 27, 29, 32. _:5, 37

Speed indicators 71

Speeds, recording 24

Status indicators 71

STEREO indicator 59, 71

STOP button

27, 29, 32, 36, 37, 38, 39, 5._,, 55, 56, 58, 70

Stopping a timer recording 36

Tab, safety 30

Table of contents 1

Tape eject 29

Tape playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature 60

Tape, playing a 28

Tape speed feature 24

Tape speeds 24

Time and date setting 17

]]me counter 58

Time counter display 58, 71

Time display 58, 71

TIME menu 18, 19

Time setting: set daylight savin._l 18; set time zone 18

TIMER indicator 33, 35, 71

Timer recording 33; stopping 36

TIMER RECORDINGS menu 33. 36

Tips, troubleshooting 73

TRACKING buttons 28, 29, 54, 56, 70

Tracking feature 56

Troubleshooting tips 73

Turn on VCR !5

TV button 26, 42

TV codes 43

TV function buttons 28

TV, programming the remote to control 42

TV°VCR button 23, 28, 37, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 70, 71

VCR, cleaning 78; channels list 15; function buttons on

remote 26; plug in 5; setting up 9; turn on 5

VCR indicator 37, 71

VCR MAIN MENU

6, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 33, 34,

36, 48, 57, 59

VCR Plus+: channel list 34; channel list menu 20; menu

34; PlusCode number 35; setting up channels 20; us-

ing 34; worksheet for ch_,nnels 20

VCR viewing channel 5, 28

VCR1 button 2:2, 23, 26, 39, 56

VCR2 code 46

VCR2-DVD button 22, 23, 26, 39, 46, 56

Viewing channel 71

VOL buttons 28, 42

Warranty, limited 79

ZERO search feature 55

ZERO SEARCH menu 55

If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the

nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not

send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this

manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service

for your product.

THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

10330 North Meridian Street

Indianapolis, IN 46290

Trademark(s)® Registered

Marca(s) Registrada(s)

Printed in Japan

TOCOM 15244120

VQTS3348 (A)

RCA VCR Manual 97110254

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