Page 2 - Introduction; WARNING; Cautions
i Introduction WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVECOVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates “dangerousvoltage” inside the product thatpresents a risk of electric s...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
1 Introduction Table of Contents Important Information Warnings ______________________________ i Cautions ______________________________ i Note to Cable TV Installer _______________ i Product Registration ____________________ i Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup ____________________ 2 Antenna or C...
Page 4 - Hooking Up the VCR; Choosing a Hookup; Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.; Choose one answer from below.; Optional Hookups
2 Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup The hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and Advanced (B). The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable connection. It is the easier of thetwo and additional accessories may not be needed. The adva...
Page 5 - Set the; Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.; Back of VCR; Back of TV
3 Hooking Up the VCR Back of TV Back of VCR 300/75 Ohm Adapter OR From Antenna or Cable Cable/ Antenna VHF UHF OR RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) 75 to 75/300 Ohm Separator IN FROM ANTENNA OUT TO TV C H 3 4 INPUT AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO VIDEO Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box A. Basic hookup....
Page 6 - Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels; Position Cable Box; switch on back of VCR
4 Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels OUT IN Cable Box From Cable RF Coaxial Cable Back of TV Back of VCR Cable/ Antenna VHF UHF OR RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) 75 to 75/300 Ohm Separator IN FROM ANTENNA OUT TO TV C H 3 4 INPUT AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO VIDEO OUT ...
Page 7 - Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels; Cable Box
5 Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels (such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.) OUT IN Cable Box From Cable RF Coaxial Cable f Back of VCR Cable/ Antenna VHF UHF OR RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) 75 to 75/300 Ohm Separator IN FROM ANTENNA OUT TO TV C H 3 4 INPUT ...
Page 8 - Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
6 Hooking Up the VCR Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes IN FROM ANTENNA OUT TO TV Playback VCR Recording VCR RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) RF Coaxial Cable From Antenna, Cable or Cable Box Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on pages 3, 4, or 5. Audio/Video Cables or IN FROM ANTENNA OUT...
Page 9 - Setting Up the VCR; RF Coaxial Cable; Startup
7 Setting Up the VCR 1. Check accessories with VCR. Contact your dealer if any items are missing. 2. Insert batteries in remote. 3. Turn on the TV. A. Turn on the TV. B . If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel selected with the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR. If you used one...
Page 10 - MENU•PROG; Using the number buttons
8 Setting Up the VCR 5. Use the on-screen menu system. Point and Select is the method you use to move through the menu system. There are two ways toaccomplish this method. One is using the MENU•PROG and number buttons on the remote that correspond to the numbered menu items. The second way is using ...
Page 12 - Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups.
VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ Programming2 Timer Programming3 Review Programs4 Channel Setup5 VCR Setup Options 1 VCR Plus+ Programming 10 Setting Up the VCR 8. Use TV•VCR button. Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups. When using one of the basic hookups, the TV•VCR button lets you swit...
Page 14 - Using the Remote Control; Buttons; Component Buttons
12 Using the Remote Control Buttons AUX (Auxiliary) Used with POWER button to turn on a compatible RCA audio component.See page 17. CABLE Used with POWER button to turn on a compatible cable box or an RCADSS™ satellite receiver.* See page 16. TV Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan,or GE TV and sets t...
Page 15 - Up or Down; VCR Function Buttons; Cable Box or RCA DSSTM Satellite Receiver Function Buttons
13 Using the Remote Control Arrow Buttons (MOVE ) Allow you to move through themenus, enter data and change settingsof selected features. CHAN (Channel) Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel inthe TV’s channel memory whenremote is set to control a TV. CLEAR Removes menus or status displays...
Page 16 - Controlling a VCR; Program the VCR for remote control
14 Using the Remote Control Controlling a VCR The VCR’s remote controls two compatible RCA, ProScan or GE VCRs with the VCR1 and VCR2•LD buttons. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to VCR1 without being programmed. If you own two compatible VCRs, test them to see if VCR1 turns on both VCRs. ...
Page 17 - Controlling a TV; Program the remote for a TV; Operate the TV; TV Code List
15 Using the Remote Control Controlling a TV The VCR‘s remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GETV. The remote can also be set up to control other manufacturer‘s brands. To program the remote foranother manufacturer’s TV, enter the code that correspon...
Page 18 - Controlling a Cable Box or an RCA DSSTM Satellite Receiver*; Program the remote for a cable box; Operate the cable box or RCA DSS satellite receiver; Cable Box Code List
16 Using the Remote Control Controlling a Cable Box or an RCA DSS™ Satellite Receiver* The CABLE button on the VCR’s remote is preprogrammed to control either a compatible RCA cable box or an RCA DSS satellite receiver. If the cable box is another manufacturer’s brand and it has its own remote, then...
Page 19 - Controlling an RCA Auxiliary Component; Program the remote for an RCA auxiliary component; Operate the auxiliary component
17 Using the Remote Control Controlling an RCA Auxiliary Component The remote that came packed with your VCR can control only compatible RCA audio components, such asa radio, CD player, tape player or turntable. The remote must be programmed for the specific componentthe remote is to control. To pro...
Page 20 - Playing a Tape; Operating Instructions; To play a tape
18 Playing a Tape Operating Instructions To play a tape 1 . Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or TV’s video input to see the picture from the VCR. 2 . Insert a tape in the VCR. VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in indicator lights, and the VCR indicator lights if the Auto TV/VCR fea...
Page 21 - Using the Playback Features; Auto Play Feature; Slow Motion; + to increase the speed or – to decrease the speed.; Picture Search; Fast Forward Search
19 Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Auto Play Feature This feature lets you tell the VCR whether you want it to automatically start playinga tape that is inserted with the safety tab removed. 1 . Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. 2 . Press 5 to select...
Page 23 - Some index marks may be missed by the VCR.
21 Playing a Tape Time Counter The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or playback a segment of a prerecorded tape. It helps locate the beginning or end ofprograms you taped. The time counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the tape is ejected from the VCR.For example, if a 30...
Page 26 - Turn off the; Auto Repeat
24 Playing a Tape Auto Repeat You can play a portion of a program or an entire program over and over again.The portion or program cannot exceed a maximum length of 9 hours and 59minutes. 1 . Insert a pre-recorded tape and press STOP. 2 . Go to the beginning of the segment you wish to repeat and pres...
Page 27 - Recording a Program; Types of Recordings; Basic Recording – Operating Instructions; To make a recording
25 Recording a Program Types of Recordings Your VCR provides different types of recording. These types are explained in the following sections: Basic Recording – Operating Instructions Express (XPR) Recording Recording While You're Away VCR Plus+ Recording Timer Recording Using Two VCRs for Copying ...
Page 28 - Recording Features; Recording Speeds; Recording Pause
26 Recording a Program Recording Features Recording Speeds Pressing the SPEED button on the VCR or remote selects a recording speed (SP, LP, or SLP). The speed you select appears on the TV screen. SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording. That is whymost prerecorded, rental tapes are reco...
Page 29 - Stopping a Recording in Progress; With the Remote: Press; Express Display on
27 Recording a Program Express Recording (XPR) CLEAR DISPLAY CHANNEL PROGRAM XPR MENU VIDEO IN AUDIO IN TV•VCR SPEED REW PLAY STOP F.FWD PAUSE TRACKING POWER EJECT M SLP H VCR SPEED Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCR willturn off autom...
Page 30 - Recording While You’re Away; If cable box is used for all channels: Press 1 to continue.; If your cable box or satellite; Setting Up the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver
28 Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away 1. Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen . 2. Press 4 to select CHANNEL SETUP menu. 3. Press 4 to select Sat./Cable Box Setup menu. 4. Press 1 when the Sat./Cable Box Setup menu appears. 5. If cable box is not used for all ch...
Page 31 - SAMPLE; Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TV; Canadian List
29 Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (VCR Plus+* Recording) *VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. VCR Plus+ Setup for Antenna System, Cable System Requiring NoCable Box, or Cable Box That VCR Can Control A VCR Plus+ channel number is assigned for ea...
Page 32 - Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording; Turn off the VCR
30 VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ Programming 1 VCR Plus+ Programming Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (VCR Plus+ Recording) The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within aone year period. Before using VCR Plus+ to record a...
Page 33 - Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)
31 VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ Programming 1 VCR Plus+ Programming Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) You can set a timer program with the TV on or the TV off. The timer program feature lets youprogram the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year pe...
Page 34 - Setting a Timer Recording With TV Off (Clock On VCR ); Checking or Clearing a VCR Plus+ or Timer Recordings
32 Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) Setting a Timer Recording With TV Off (Clock On VCR ) 1. Use the PROGRAM XPR and the up or down buttons behind right front panel control door to enter theinformation. 2. Press PROGRAM XPR to bring up the display. The channel number...
Page 35 - Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input
33 Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input The line input refers to the signal coming from the AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks of the VCR. Recording from the line input is convenient if you have a satellite receiver or similarcomponent att...
Page 36 - Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes
34 Recording a Program Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 6.) Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. If you have two compatible VCR’s, use theAutoEdit™ feature described below. 1. Turn on the TV and VCRs. 2. Tune ...
Page 37 - References; Location of Controls; Front Panel
35 References Location of Controls CLEAR DISPLAY CHANNEL PROGRAM XPR MENU VIDEO IN AUDIO IN TV•VCR SPEED REW PLAY STOP F.FWD PAUSE TRACKING POWER EJECT VCR SLP Arrow ButtonsMoves through the menu system when VCR MAIN MENU is on the TV screen. Used for a timer recording with the TV off. AUDIO IN Jack...
Page 38 - Cassette-in Indicator; Display Panel
36 References Time Counter or Time Channel Number or L1 or L2 Status Cassette-In Tape Speed VCR A M SLP VCR Cassette-in Indicator ( ) Lights when a tape is in the VCR. Channel Number or L1 or L2 The channel number or line input ( L1 or L2 ) is displayed. Status IndicatorsShow what the VCR is doing. ...
Page 39 - Back Panel
37 References Location of Controls Back Panel CH3 CH4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the TVto see the VCR picture if you connect the VCRusing one of the basic hookups. IN FROM ANTENNA Connector Receives a signal from an antenna or cable systemwhen attached. OUT TO TV Connector Pas...
Page 40 - Trouble Checks; Trouble
38 continued on next page References Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things.Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized RCAVCR Servicenter. N o power VCR does not respond to remote Remote no longer controls an RCA TV Remote no...
Page 42 - Limited Warranty
40 References Limited 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. What we will do: • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR...
Page 43 - Cleaning the VCR
41 References Format: VHS Record/Playback Video: 4-Head System: Audio: 2 Head record/playback system Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability* (12...
Page 44 - Index; Clearing VCR Plus+ and
42 References Index A Accessories, Included ........................................7Add or Remove Channels from Memory.......9 ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu .....................9 Antenna Connections .....................................2,3Arrow Buttons .....................................8,12,13,35Audi...
Page 45 - Hookups; Programming Remote
43 References F.FWD (Fast Forward) Button ......................................19,21-23,34,36 FF (Fast Forward)Button .......12,19,21,22,23,34 Frame Advance ...........................................12,20Front Panel ........................................................35 G Go-To Search Feature ...
Page 46 - Stopping
44 References Index Stopping Express Recording .....................................27Timer Recording ........................................32VCR Plus+ Recording................................30 T Table of Contents ...............................................1Tape, Playing .......................
Page 47 - Notes