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3 Table of Contents Key Features Overview ....................................................................................................... 1 Connections & Setup ........................................................................................................... 5 Things to Consider...

5 Changing Entertainment. Again. Connections &Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before Connecting • Choosing Your Connection • Making Connections • Why You Should Connect with Audio/Video Jacks • Navigating On-Screen Menus • Completing the QuickSet™ Guide • Basic Recording Chapter 1

Connections & Setup 6 Chapter 1 Things to Consider Before ConnectingComponents Protect Components From Power Surges • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. Position C...

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 7 Components Connection Go To Title TV + VCR page 8 TV + VCR + page 9 Satellite Receiver TV + VCR +Cable Box page 10 VC R TV Satellite Ca ble Bo x VC R TV VC R TV RF Coaxial Cable Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect theVCR to a TV This graphic shows the RF coaxial...

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 11 Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 Switch The CH 3/4 switch on back of the VCR determines what channel the TV must be tuned to seethe VCR’s image. Choose whichever channel is not used locally in your area. Note: If you connected components using A/V jacks and cables, the VCR’s...

Connections & Setup 12 Chapter 1 Using the Remote Control toNavigate On-Screen Menus The technical term is “Navigation” – how you move through the on-screen menus. The theory isthe same for all the menu screens; use the corresponding number button on the remote controlselect it. To choose an on-...

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 13 VCR Basics Once your initial settings are complete, you can begin using your VCR. In order to begin, youmust first understand some basic concepts. . Safety Tab Automatic Tracking The VCR has automatic trackingwhich adjusts the picture whenplaying back a tape reco...

15 Changing Entertainment. Again. Using the VCR’sMenu System Chapter Overview: • Setting Up the VCR’s Preferences • Using On-Screen Menus • Cable Box Setup • Setting Time and Date • Setting VCR Preferences Chapter 2

16 Chapter 2 Using On-Screen Menus Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features You set up many of the VCR’s features by using the menu system as discussed in the previouschapter. Each feature that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as well as afew other features you should set u...

Chapter 2 17 Using On-Screen Menus 4. Select one of the three choices. If “ALL Channels” is selected, enter theoutput channel of the cable box (usually 03 or 04), or if A/V jacks connectthe VCR to the TV, press the INPUT button on the VCR’s remote control. 5. Once you complete the setup, the VCR con...

18 Chapter 2 Using On-Screen Menus Changing the Signal Type This feature is useful if your cable signal goes out; it allows you to switch to aregular antenna for alternate television reception. 1. Press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU . 2. Press the 4 button to choose CHANNELS . 3. Pres...

Chapter 2 19 Using On-Screen Menus Time and Date Your VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date; manually or by using the Auto Clock Setfeature. Using Auto Clock Set enables the time to be updated each time the VCR is turned off byusing time and date information carried in certain broadcast si...

20 Chapter 2 Using On-Screen Menus Setting Daylight-Saving Time 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU . 2. Press 3 to choose TIME . 3. Press 4 to choose SET DAYLIGHT SAVING . 4. Select the appropriate option. Notes : DST stands for Daylight–Saving Time. If you choose Automatic for the time zone...

Chapter 2 21 Using On-Screen Menus Additional Set Up Features in thePreferences Menu Note : The features described on the following pages are all accessed through the PREFERENCES menu. To Access the PREFERENCES menu: 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU . 2. Press 6 to select PREFERENCES . You...

22 Chapter 2 Using On-Screen Menus Auto TV/VCR To control whether the VCR’s TV/VCR setting changes automatically to VCR-viewing mode when turned on, use the Auto TV/VCR setting. To Access Auto TV/VCR: In the PREFERENCES menu, press 3 repeatedly to toggle between Auto TV/VCR: ON and OFF . Note : Pres...

Chapter 2 23 Using On-Screen Menus Tape Speed You can choose as the preferred recording tape speed either Standard Play (SP)or Super Long Play (SLP). The speed selected appears in the VCR’s front displaypanel and in timer and VCR Plus+ system recording menus. To Select a Preferred Tape Speed: • In t...

25 Changing Entertainment. Again. Using theRemote Control Chapter Overview: • Buttons on the Remote Control • Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components • How To Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It Chapter 3

26 Chapter 3 Using the Remote Control INP UT TV •VCR PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE F.ADV CLEAR MENU SPEED TRACKING 1 4 7 2 5 8 3 6 9 0 CHAN V O L V O L C H A N INFO SEARCH MUTE GO BACK VCR ON•OFF TV REVERSE Using the Remote Control The remote control is capable of controlling more than just your VC...

Chapter 3 27 Using the Remote Control MUTE Lowers the TV volume to its minimum level. Press the MUTE button again to restore the TV’s volume to its previous state. ON•OFF Turns the power of the active device (either the TV or VCR) on or off. PAUSE Pauses playback and recording in VCR mode. PLAY Star...

28 Chapter 3 Using the Remote Control Do You Need to Program the Remote? To determine whether the remote control needs to be programmed to operate your TV, turn theTV on, point the remote control at it, then press the remote control’s TV button (this puts theremote control into TV-operating mode and...

Chapter 3 29 Using the Remote Control TV Codes Akai ......................................... 03AOC ..................................... 06,12Candle ....................................... 06Citizen ....................................... 06Colortyme ................................. 06Concerto ......

31 Changing Entertainment. Again. Using the VCR’sFeatures Chapter Overview: • Recording • Express Recording (XPR) • Timer Recordings • Using the VCR Plus+ System • Copying and Editing Tapes Chapter 4

VCR Features 32 Chapter 4 Recording Features Your VCR provides many ways to capture programming: 1. Recording lets you press one button to record a program. 2. Express Recording (XPR) allows recording to start while a program is being watched. This feature automatically stops recording after a desig...

VCR Features Chapter 4 33 Timer Recording You can program up to eight different broadcasts to be recorded. Notes – In order for a timer recording to work: • The VCR’s clock must be set correctly. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place and enough tape to recordthe program. • if you’ve set up th...

VCR Features 34 Chapter 4 VCR Plus+ System You can use the VCR Plus+ system to simplify programming timer recordings if you have cableTV and don’t receive all channels through a cable box or if you receive your TV signal off-air. Mapping VCR Plus+ Channels Using the VCR Plus+ system can make taping ...

VCR Features Chapter 4 35 Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System Channel Numbers for Cable TV (Canadian List) 67 .................. Allarcom Pay Television/ Superchannel 44 ........................ Arts & Entertainment72 ........................ Cable News Network- Headline News 61 ............................

VCR Features 36 Chapter 4 *Check your local or cable listings for the channel number you receive this station on. **Check your local listings for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned. VCR Plus+ System Worksheet Broadcast or Cable-TV Station Name VCR Plus+ System Channel Number** Channel Nu...

VCR Features Chapter 4 37 Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP(Second Audio Program) Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP (Second Audio Program). 1. Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel (either 03, 04, or the TV’s VideoLine Input). 2. Insert a tape with its safety...

VCR Features 38 Chapter 4 Picture Search Options The basic way to search during playback is using the remote control’s FORWARD or REVERSEbuttons (FWD and REV on the VCR). This section contains several other options available forsearching a tape. Insert Tape: Don’t forget to insert a recordedtape whe...

VCR Features Chapter 4 39 Index Search The VCR has a “VHS Index Search System” that automatically records indexmarks on the tape every time you start a recording. During playback you canlocate the program you want to play by the number of index marks or byscanning. The VCR will search forward or rev...

VCR Features 40 Chapter 4 0:30:00 Hours Minutes Seconds Pro-Tect Plus ™ Locking Feature To disable VCR usage or to protect set timer recordings, the unit can be locked so that thebuttons on the VCR or remote control don’t work. • To Lock : Press and hold either the remote control’s ON•OFF or VCR but...

VCR Features 42 Chapter 4 Audio Set-Up Features Your VCR’s audio setup features affect both tape playback and recordings. Thefeatures in this section are accessed through the AUDIO menu. To Display the Audio Menu : 1. Press the MENU button to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU . 2. Press 7 to choose AUDIO ....

43 Changing Entertainment. Again. Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Specifications • Care and Cleaning • Front, Rear, and Display Panel Diagram • Warranty Information • Finding the TV’s Video Line Input • Advanced Connection Diagram • Glossary • Index Chapter 5

Other Information 44 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Tips In this section, you will find answers to common recording, playback, and general VCR questions.Consulting with this section first when there is problem may help you answer common questions. General VCR Problems No power • Check to make sure it is ...

Chapter 5 45 Other Information Recording Problems Will not record • Make sure there is a recordable tape in the VCR. • Eject then reinsert the tape. • Make sure the tape is not broken. • Make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback. • Make sure the Pro-Tec...

Chapter 5 47 Other Information Specifications Format: VHS Record/Playback Video: 4-head System: Audio: VHS Hi-Fi record/playback system Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combinedantenna terminal Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability*(125 cable channels) Can...

Other Information 48 Chapter 5 Front Panel AUDIO (LEFT and RIGHT) and VIDEO In Jacks Receives signals from another component (like another VCR or camcorder) when connected to the VCR using A/V jacks. Use the INPUT button toselect L2 to record from these jacks (L1 indicates the rear panel A/V jacks b...

Other Information 50 Chapter 5 Back Panel CH. 3/4 switch Determines the channel to which the TV must be tuned in order to see the VCR’s picture. Not used when connecting the VCR to the TV using A/V cables. AUDIO (LEFT and RIGHT) and VIDEO IN jacks Receives signals from another component, such as ano...

Chapter 5 51 Other Information RCA VCR Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days for labor charges. • One year for parts. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of ...

Other Information 52 Chapter 5 How to Find Your TV’sVideo Input Channel You need to tune your TV to the video line input if you are using theVCR’s Audio/Video (A/V) OUT jacks to connect to the TV’s A/V inputjacks. You must select the TV’s video line input before you can see theVCR’s menus, the cable...

Chapter 5 53 Other Information Advanced Connection TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver • Using A/V and RF Coaxial Cables Note : Your satellite receiver and television back panels may not look exactly like the models shown here. This connection can also be used for a cable box. 1. Connect the VCR to the TV...

Other Information 54 Chapter 5 Glossary A/V Jacks & Cables Commonly called “RCA-type” cables. Improves picture and sound quality over RF Coaxial cables. A/V cables arerequired for stereo audio. Commercial Scan A feature that advances the tape 30 seconds of recorded material during playback. Each...

Chapter 5 55 Index Index A ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen 18 Audio playback type 42selecting 42 Audio features, set up 42AUDIO IN jacks 53AUDIO menu 42Audio/Video (A/V) jacks 17, 48, 50Auto channel search 17Auto clock feature 19Auto play feature 13, 21Auto TV/VCR feature 22Automatic rewind 13Automatic t...

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